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Sharks unveil huge new stadium, $500m mega development

Southport Sharks has unveiled plans for a near-21,000-seat stadium and three residential towers in a massive redevelopment that could reshape the Gold Coast’s sporting landscape.

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Revealed: All Coast’s options for solving gridlock nightmare

The Gold Coast’s population will surge by 350,000 in two decades, but the city’s transport blueprint remains in limbo after light rail’s dramatic cancellation. FIND OUT MORE

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Big brother vs little brother: Inside the bitter Suns v Lions rivalry

Fourteen years after stunning Brisbane in their first encounter, the Gold Coast Suns return to the Gabba hunting another miracle in tonight’s historic finals clash.

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‘True son of the Gold Coast’: How Bill Laver changed the city forever

A humble Mudgeeraba farmer who became one of the Gold Coast’s most powerful figures and secured its biggest infrastructure projects has died. READ THE TRIBUTES

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‘Clarity’: Why Coast needs a congestion-busting strategy now

The Gold Coast faces a critical crossroads as its airport boss warns the shock cancellation of light rail to the border threatens the city’s future investment appeal. FIND OUT WHY

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‘Supertrams’ to rapid buses: Gold Coast’s 30-year transport saga

Nearly three decades after Gold Coast leaders promised world-class ‘supertrams’, the controversial transport project faces its biggest derailment yet. THE WHOLE INCREDIBLE STORY

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Inside story: Gold Coast Suns’ extraordinary 20-year journey

The Gold Coast Suns stand on the cusp of their first AFL finals appearance, but the path to this moment began with a plan sketched on a cafe napkin. THE INSIDE STORY

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Revealed: Big update on Marina Mirage’s $500m redevelopment

Marina Mirage traders have been given their final notice as the $500m transformation of the Gold Coast’s once-premier shopping destination draws near. FIND OUT MORE

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Sister of murdered mum: Lock DV killers up forever

The sister of Kelly Wilkinson, whose life was cruelly cut short in a horrific domestic violence murder in Arundel that shocked the nation, has called for urgent justice reform in Queensland courts. FULL STORY

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OPINION: How GC can ‘maximise every opportunity’ ahead of 2032

The Gold Coast must capitalise on early investments in public transport, community venues, new tourism experiences, enhanced tertiary education and leading-edge technology, writes Tom Tate

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‘Golden opportunity’: Why this is our most important two years

The Gold Coast faces its most important two years this century – and must extend light rail south of Burleigh and clarify its identity before the 2032 Games, a leading demographer says.

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Future Gold Coast

Side-hustle city: Why more Gold Coasters are choosing part-time

The Gold Coast is cementing itself as Australia’s lifestyle capital – but experts warn the brain drain is real. HERE’S WHY.

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Build like it’s the 90s: What Main Beach’s revival needs to succeed

Main Beach has surged back to life with a new generation of towers rising over Tedder ave, but a leading developer says one critical change is needed. FIND OUT MORE

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The last cut: A legend of Surfers Paradise calls it quits

He cut hair through Schoolies, the Indy, and the golden days of Surfers. Now, after 23 years and hundreds of loyal clients, one of the last local icons reveals why he’s been forced to call it a day.

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