First look: $2bn city designed to look like the Gold Coast
Construction has begun on a new $2bn city in southern Vietnam which bears the name of its inspiration – the Gold Coast. SEE THE IMAGES
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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.
‘A lot of work to do’: Scramble to secure tradies for Coast projects
Gold Coast tradies face missing out on the Olympic gold rush, with plans revealed of how the Games workforce will be bolstered in coming years. FIND OUT MORE
Man jailed over $73k cop car smash pursuit in stolen car
A Gold Coast man who took police on a wild demolition derby across the Tweed, smashing into three police cars and causing $73,000 damage, said police were “interfering with my mission”.
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12-hours of construction daily: Shock proposal to solve crisis
Longer construction hours, incentives and reduced infrastructure charges have been pitched by a leading developer as the solution to the Gold Coast housing crisis. FIND OUT WHY
Nabbed: Alleged dangerous driver who hit cops near Star Casino
An alleged dangerous driver who struck two police officers in a Gold Coast car park before driving off has been identified. Read their punishment.
‘Appalled’: Cops alerted as election placards defaced with racist slur
A racist graffiti attack on a Gold Coast federal election candidate’s placards has left witnesses shocked and appalled.
Second gun ring accused fronts court after ex-AFP officer charged
A Gold Coast man is the latest to front court alongside a former ex-AFP officer as police probe an alleged illegal firearms manufacturing ring on the southern NSW coast.
First time in 30 years: ‘Blue-chip’ Burleigh site hits the market
A “blue-chip” commercial site in the heart of the Burleigh is on the market, in what is being called a rarity for the suburb. FIND OUT WHY
Inside story: Controversial call behind creation of ‘super council’
The decision to create the modern Gold Coast City Council was hugely controversial and expensive, with many, including councillors warning of the impact of having a “super city”.
‘Disappointing’: War of words over proposed $1bn development
Ambitious plans to build a $1bn shopping centre and residential complex are facing opposition from some of the Gold Coast’s most prominent business figures. FIND OUT MORE
Old v young: City divided over population boom
Older residents in coastal suburbs have told council the prospect of one million people living on the Gold Coast is “unthinkable” and “challenging” – but young people have a very different view. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK – VOTE IN OUR POLL
‘Great coup’: Coast stadium to host T20 international
The Gold Coast will host a T20 international next summer in a development described as a “great coup” which bolsters the city’s hopes of hosting cricket during the 2032 Olympics.
First look: $1bn mini city on top of giant shopping centre
A proposed shopping centre has been scrapped in favour of a giant $1bn-plus retail and residential tower complex. FIND OUT MORE
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