‘Come take a walk with me’: Mayor’s full letter to Trump
Mayor Tom Tate has appealed to Donald Trump as a “mate” to “remember your allies” in a letter spruiking the Gold Coast’s film industry and arguing against tariffs. READ THE LETTER IN FULL
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Dog poo stink: Residents clash over pooches on beaches
Residents have split over plans for new off-leash areas on Gold Coast beaches, with one claiming aggressive dogs defecating on the sand were creating ‘Third World’ scenes.
‘Don’t start from scratch’: Mayor’s plea on Coomera hospital
Mayor Tom Tate has urged the state government not to delay building the Coomera Hospital after a new report revealed the critical importance of the health sector to the Gold Coast’s economy. READ HIS FULL COMMENTS
Youthquake coming: Influx of young people into Gold Coast
An extraordinary new report reveals the Gold Coast is on the cusp of a massive influx of young people, bucking trends seen elsewhere in Queensland. Read the full details – and what it means for the city.
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Pros vs. cons: Council report weighs in on ‘extraordinary’ Gold Coast event
A council review into the Out 2 Lunch Festival at the Broadwater Parklands over the weekend will consider the event’s economic benefit as well as complaints about noise, as the local councillor hails the event “extraordinary”. HAVE YOUR SAY
Gold Coast to get new world class skateparks
The Gold Coast will boast two new super skateparks, in the north and south of the city, with the City to spend $3.2 million on planning for the venues. Here’s where they will be built.
Blaze blitz: Hazard burns amid fears for thousands of homes
Fourteen Gold Coast areas are being targeted for hazard reduction burns amid fears more than 40,000 homes could be at risk. See the full list of areas impacted.
Dust-up over concrete plant: Council weighs in
Councillor have had their say on plans for an around-the-clock concrete batching plant at Burleigh needed for light rail works which more than 1000 residents have opposed.
What’s happening with Gold Coast beaches
Council have revealed fresh details about work to restore the Gold Coast’s battered beaches, two months on from the damage wrought by Cyclone Alfred. Here’s what’s happening.
Rise and shine: Palmy tower reaches high point
An 18-level tower – originally planned as a 12-storey building – has been approved by council in the heart of Palm Beach, cementing the height for future buildings in its district centre.
Council staff revolt over tent city crackdown
Council’s plan to clear a mushrooming Southport tent city has sparked a dispute with its own staff, who are reluctant to evict the occupants.
Tent city crackdown: City’s deadline to end CBD settlement
Homeless people in a mushrooming Southport tent city have been given a deadline to pack up or face fines of up to $8000 in an unprecedented crackdown. Full details.
Inside bid to base prominent Olympic sport on Coast
What’s the biggest gift the Gold Coast could be handed from the 2032 Olympics. Light rail upgrade or new indoor arena? It might actually come from the sport of rowing. This is what’s been going on behind the scenes to make the city the sport’s home.
‘Our grandest citizen’: The day we said goodbye to ‘Mr Gold Coast’
Few Gold Coasters have had such a profound affect on the city as Sir Bruce Small. His impact on the city was celebrated after his death 45 years ago this week. HIS INCREDIBLE STORY
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