Investigation into major fraud, GC council suffers $2.7m hit
Investigations are underway into a multi-million dollar fraud that has rocked Gold Coast City Council. Find out the details.
Council Election
‘They hated me last week’: New councillor on divided city
Forget the light rail or Oceanway, the biggest priority for the Gold Coast’s new and returning councillors is to build bridges after a bruising local election.
The intriguing priorities of your five new Gold Coast councillors
The five newly elected councillors sworn in on Friday have outlined their priorities – and some are eyebrow raising. WATCH THE VIDEO
What next for murder-accused ex councillor
Murder-accused former councillor Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden has missed out at the election. Find out what is next for him
‘I’ve got the mandate’: Tate rips into anti-light rail critics
Mayor Tom Tate has taken aim at anti-light rail critics, declaring he’s even more emboldened by his emphatic election victory to build trams all the way to the airport. SEE THE VIDEO
‘Didn’t even know he was a ranga’: New councillor’s wild welcome
The election of a new Gold Coast councillor has kicked off a bizarre debate over hair colour, with Mayor Tom Tate declaring “rangas” are “what the Gold Coast is all about”. VIDEO
Gone: Murder-accused councillor loses re-election bid
Suspended murder-accused councillor Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden has lost his reelection bid, with the seat’s new representative claiming victory. ALL THE COUNCIL RESULTS
‘Can’t wait’: Winners named in Gold Coast City Council races
The next Gold Coast City Council is taking shape with several successful candidates now officially declared. FIND OUT MORE
First look: $50m solution to solve Coast’s worst M1 gridlock
Gold Coast City Council has unveiled plans for three green bridges to address the traffic nightmare around M1 interchanges in the north. SEE THE PLANS
‘Very unsettled’: See who is tipped to win Southern Gold Coast council election
There are very few votes separating Councillor Gail O’Neill and her opponent Kath Down on the official count in what is a ‘knife edge’ contest. READ THE UPDATE
Bayldon-Lumsden’s shock election move
The latest figures are in for the contentious Division 7, revealing a major development for suspended councillor Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden. See the full election update
‘Mandate secure’: Tate’s multi-billion dollar agenda revealed
A victorious Tom Tate has claimed a mandate to roll out a multi-billion dollar infrastructure agenda across the next four years and set the city up for decades of prosperity. LATEST NUMBERS
‘We had to stop greenies’: Inside our most controversial election
A desire to “stop those greenies” sparked an alliance which changed the course of Gold Coast political history and plunged the council into years of controversy. INSIDE THE BATTLE
Sarroff’s late call for help: ‘I need you to show Tate the Gate’
Eddy Sarroff has made a desperate final hour call-out for volunteers to hand-out at polling booths in his bid to “show Mayor Tate the Gate”. But his rival has hit back.
‘Get it going’: Surprise plan to fast-track trams to border by 2030
Mayor Tom Tate has proposed fast-tracking light rail Stage 4 to the border, without federal funding.
First look: $40m multistorey carparks for light rail hotspots
Gold Coast City Council has unveiled plans for two multi-storey car parks to ease parking woes along the southern light rail route. SEE THE INTERACTIVE MAP
‘It’s a trojan horse’: What southern voters are saying about light rail
The light rail remains a hot-button issue in the city’s south ahead of Saturday’s council election. WATCH THE VIDEO
‘Imagine what we could do’: How to prevent more Spit gridlock
With 46 candidates in the race, the 2024 Gold Coast City Council election campaign is heating up, with each candidate unveiling their plans for the city’s future.
‘Significant threat’: Hoons terrorising quiet Coast streets
Residents along with workers at industrial estates are too scared to leave their Gold Coast properties as hoons smoke the streets with burnouts. SEE THE VIDEO
‘Not good enough’: Huge split between candidates and Mayor
Mayor Tom Tate has opened up about a picture circulating of him campaigning next to suspended councillor Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden. Find out what he had to say about it heading into this weekend’s election
‘An attack and insult’: Inside the battle for Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise, once a glittering tourist destination, has fallen into disrepair, leaving residents and visitors alike holding their noses. FIND OUT MORE
‘Teeth in the kerb’: Violent threat against high-profile candidate
A high-profile Gold Coast council candidate has been threatened with a kerb stomping after taking an afternoon off from the campaign trail. FIND OUT WHY
‘Smells like a toilet’: Aussie hotspot’s huge problem
It’s an iconic Aussie holiday hotspot but there is one monster problem that needs fixing. WATCH THE VIDEO
‘Two-horse race’: Why election will come down to Tate or Sarroff
The Gold Coast mayoral contest is effectively a “two-horse race” with incumbent Tom Tate and sparring partner Eddy Sarroff the only candidates able to win. FIND OUT WHY
‘Go away’: Gold Coast election candidate obstructs journalist
A Gold Coast council candidate has blocked a journalist videoing her heated exchange at a pre-poll booth. WATCH THE VIDEO
Inside ‘surreal’ mayoral candidates’ election day
The Gold Coast’s leading mayoral candidates are feeling confident ahead of tonight’s close of poll, with one admitting today’s unusual election was “surreal”.
Everything you need to know about today’s election
Voters will today go to the polls for the most unusual election day in the city’s history.
Mona Hecke’s last poll pledge
Mayoral candidate Mona Hecke has made one last promise if elected.
Collusion claims in bitter Gold Coast council poll battle
Complaints alleging collusion between Gold Coast deputy mayor Donna Gates and a candidate in her former seat have been sent to the Crime and Corruption Commission and Electoral Commission.
Gold Coast council poll: The ultimate punter’s guide
Four new city councillors will be elected after Saturday’s local council poll. Here is the ultimate punter’s guide on winners and losers.
Final poll plea to save Southport
Council has failed Southport by not fixing the problem of the CBD’S homeless, a candidate warns. Here’s what she’d do if elected.
‘I will pay your fine for not voting’
A Gold Coast election candidate is offering to pay fines for the elderly who are too afraid to vote tomorrow.
FULL LIST: Where to vote on election day
Here’s everything you need to know about when and where you can vote on election day. SEE THE FULL LIST OF POLLING BOOTHS
How the Gold Coast can boom again
The Gold Coast can be a boom city again if the right economic measures are put in place now and support for local business, says a council candidate.
‘I will not vote … I don’t care if they fine me’
The State Government is being slammed for going ahead with the council election, with one commentator saying he will not vote in Saturday’s poll. WILL YOU VOTE? TELL US IN OUR ONLINE POLL
Candidate’s pitch to axe council planning committee
THE council’s current planning committee will be abolished and a new structure put in place, under reforms proposed by a former councillor.
‘Going ahead with election could cost us lives’
Tourism bosses and medical leaders say the State Government is playing Russian roulette with Gold Coasters’ lives and risking the city’s reputation by ignoring its own advice to hold the council elections this weekend.
Candidate’s plan to fix problem Coast roundabouts
A Gold Coast election candidate has revealed how he believes council can fix a series of roundabouts he says are causing “congestion, bottleneck and chaos” in a fast-growing suburb.
How much you’ll be fined if you don’t vote
Voters are being told they can still expect to be out of pocket if they fail to cast their vote on Saturday, despite the coronavirus crisis.
Council candidate reveals details of troubled past
A candidate wants council to host safe teen hubs after revealing candid details of her troubled past.
What city needs from council after COVID-19 ‘crisis’
Better transport connectivity, new attractions and an expansion of a major event centre – here’s what the Gold Coast needs from council moving forward.
Erosion near bridge ‘100 per cent council responsibility’
A Gold Coast election candidate has urged council to hurry up fixing erosion and floodwater damage upstream of a major city causeway.
Council candidate hits back at speculation he doesn’t live on Coast
A council election candidate has dismissed speculation he is living outside the city.
How to vote in council poll if in isolation
If you’re under the doctors’ orders not to go out, here’s how you can vote in the Gold Coast council poll election.
Mayor extends hand to Tozer opponents
Mayor Tom Tate is under fire for his pre-poll behaviour where despite the warnings about social distancing due to coronavirus he embraced two candidates standing against rival Glenn Tozer.
Pre-poll attracts record numbers
Gold Coast voters continued to arrive in large numbers at polling booths today, but maintained their social distancing following warnings about coronavirus.
Priority voting timeslot for vulnerable people
In a crackdown on Queenslanders’ usual free and easy approach to voting, the state’s chief health officer has issued a request to “fit and healthy” Gold Coast residents.
Mayoral debate cancelled over virus fears
A debate to be held between candidates for mayor, hosted by the Gold Coast Bulletin, has officially been cancelled.
WATCH THE REPLAYS: Gold Coast Bulletin election forums
The Gold Coast Bulletin has hosted a series of election forums involving candidates from every council division. Find out how to watch the replays here.
Why Deputy Mayor handed out for candidate
Deputy Mayor Donna Gates has defended her endorsement of another Gold Coast council candidate after video emerged of her urging a voter to give their support to them.
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