In Pictures: Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro
Surf’s up GC – locals flocked to Burleigh Heads to watch some of the biggest names in surfing vying it out for the win at the Gold Coast Pro. See the gallery
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‘We need this’: Coast business leader highlights major party miss
As final hours of voting begin, one of the Gold Coast’s leading business figures has hit out, saying the two major parties missed a key policy plank to rev up the economy. FOLLOW LIVE
‘Taken for granted’: Why next government must value Coast
Gold Coast business leaders say whoever forms the next federal government cannot ignore the surging city any more and must invest in infrastructure. WHAT THEY WANT
Unit complexes proposed for site on major Gold Coast road
A site fronting one of the Gold Coast’s major arterial roads will be cleared and replaced with two low-rise residential unit complexes. SEE THE PLANS
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Revealed: Real reason why tower is being halved in size
A prominent Gold Coast developer has unveiled a redesign of his next project, halving the tower’s size. He reveals the reason behind the decision. FULL DETAILS
Election view: Gold Coast voters deserved far better than this
What has Australia’s sixth-largest city done to deserve being essentially ignored at a time when voters are to consider the direction of the country?
Man in custody after Burleigh resort drama
A man has been taken into custody by police following reports of a “disturbance” at a Burleigh Heads resort.
‘Gone hunting’: Day the ‘satanic slayer opened fire in Burleigh
A man who became known as the ‘satanic slayer’ opened fired in central Burleigh Heads with two rifles after writing the word ‘satan’ in his own blood on the wall of his unit. FULL STORY
Revealed: Why world’s greatest athletes are coming to the Coast
Some of the world’s greatest athletes will be descending on a Gold Coast beach after a deal was inked to bring a major global event to the city. ALL THE DETAILS
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.
First look: ‘Ultra-luxury’ redevelopment of famous complex
Plans for the redevelopment of one of the Gold Coast’s biggest beachfront units blocks have been revealed after it was sold for $70m. ALL THE DETAILS
FULL LIST: Every Gold Coast candidate for May 3 election
Meet the 30 candidates contesting the Gold Coast’s three lower house electorates at the 2025 federal election – Fadden, Moncrieff and McPherson. FULL LIST AND PROFILES
Crash killer walks after death of grandfather as family ‘shattered’
A man who claims he had “no idea” why he crossed double lines and ploughed into the drivers door of an oncoming ute – killing a northern NSW grandfather – has escaped jail time, leaving the victim’s family “shattered”.
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.
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