’We are not the poor cousin to Brisbane’
AS the sixth largest city in Australia, it makes sense that our legal services are here on the Gold Coast, writes Mayor Tom Tate. This is why we need a Supreme Court here.
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Coast’s north ‘deserves more money for roads’
THE Gold Coast City Council rakes in more than $200 million in cash or infrastructure from developer fees. But now some of the Gold Coast’s most powerful figures say the funds should be kept for their area.
Why northern Coast exits are a mess
AS development continues to boom on the northern Gold Coast, councillors are demanding state government pitch in more to keep up with the already lagging infrastructure.
The budget northern Gold Coast locals lost out on
IT was lauded as the state budget for all Queenslanders — but it’s not if you’re on the northern Gold Coast, Cameron Caldwell writes. Especially concerning road upgrades.
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Major factor holding building sector back
A LOCAL builder is warning that while there is a great market on the Coast for tradies at the moment, there is a major issue holding the sector back.
How health can become city’s biggest industry
THE Gold Coast health sector is forecast to be one of the largest employers in the city in the next decade — but to grow it needs room move.
Why business focus should be local
A LOCAL business owner says more needs to be done for established Gold Coast firms — and less on luring others from interstate.
Coast’s secret weapon for attracting jobs
AS the small business capital of Australia, Gold Coast businesses thrive off their connection with the market around them. Now, city leaders reveal the secret to attracting new business.
Identity crisis ‘holding Coast back’
THE Gold Coast is in the midst of an identity crisis which it needs to shake off if it is to continue towards becoming a global city, a new report into its future reveals.
Coast’s growth ‘isn’t going to stop’
THE Gold Coast is a success story but its growth isn’t going to stop, writes John Witheriff who reveals how we will face the challenge of ensuring the Gold Coast maintains its place as ‘a liveable city’.
The secret to Coast’s future business success
A GROWING Gold Coast business’ owner says the key to recreating the city as a trade hub will be drawing talent away from the bright lights of bigger cities with the appeal of Glitter Strip living.
The reason Batman is patrolling Coast’s streets
BATMAN and security guard street patrols have joined forces to help the family-friendly daytime economy of Surfers Paradise and night-time party precinct coexist and thrive.
New attractions planned for Coast theme park
THE Gold Coast’s biggest theme park operator is pumping $1 million into a cutting-edge upgrade to one if its most popular rides and planning another major attraction, just months after opening its $30 million HyperCoaster.
Three ideas which could bring in millions for Hinterland
IF we are going to entertain a cableway in the Gold Coast Hinterland, it must align with why we want to protect the area, writes Cr Glenn Tozer, who reveals the three ideas which could boost tourism to the area.
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