What’s the storey with soaring Mermaid tower?
A Mermaid Beach development proposed at 36m in a 24m zone has reapplied for council approval at 52m, with residents questioning how this makes sense.
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Pus-filled wounds and no beds: Coast’s homeless crisis deepens
What happened to the homeless who left the Gold Coast tent city at Carey Park? Some went to hospital and almost died. READ THEIR STORIES
‘Torn out without warning’: Fury as council razes suburban gardens
Northern Gold Coast residents have been left stunned after council ripped out much-loved gardens in suburban teardrop islands, leaving bare muddy patches in their place.
Cuppa chaos: Staff and suppliers devastated as cafe chain folds
Staff and suppliers claim they are owed thousands of dollars after the shock closure of four cafes operating out of council sites.
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The big squeeze: City steps up work on one million plan
A community group has warned of a ‘concrete canyon’ from Surfers to the border after council launched the next step in work on a plan for one million people on the Gold Coast.
Homeless group raise human rights concerns over eviction
A homeless group is asking council to put a stay on evicting them, citing human rights concerns including the right to privacy. Read what they said in a letter to the City.
Fresh details: How Gold Coast could become rowing central
Fresh details have been revealed about plans to turn Hinze Dam into a permanent home for Queensland rowing, with hopes still alive it can host the event at the Olympics. READ THE FULL DETAILS
Reason so many people want Donna to run for mayor
People have been lining up to urge Cr Donna Gates to run for mayor. There are good reasons why, writes Ann Wason Moore.
‘Never been more offended, will dwarf skyline’ – Dawn erupts over arena plan
Former councillor Dawn Crichlow has erupted over plans for a giant indoor stadium at Southport, which residents say is too big for its proposed parkland site. Read what she said.
Gold Coast ‘short changed’ on crucial transport upgrades
The State has been urged to stump up cash for east-west transport links amid accusations the Gold Coast is being ‘short changed’ on public transport. Here’s where the new transport corridors would be built.
Tate’s private letter to PM and Premier on trams
Mayor Tom Tate has written to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Premier David Crisafulli telling them “light rail is working and we must finish the job”.
House of Mouse: Talks to bring Disney movies to the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is trying to entice international film companies including Disney to relocate their Aussie productions from Sydney to the Glitter Strip.
‘Enraging’: How illegal e-bikes are putting lives on the line
Along our paths, in our parks and on our roads – the e-bike scourge is putting Gold Coast residents at risk. This is what we need to do about it.
‘I apologise’: Mayor’s mea culpa to PM over beach funding
Mayor Tom Tate has apologised to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after claiming he was going slow on approving a Gold Coast request for funding to repair heavily-eroded beaches.
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