‘Golden age’ for Robina despite Olympics shock
A southern Gold Coast councillor says Robina could benefit from not having a 2032 Olympics athletes village in its suburb, giving the City more time to focus on fixing key issues in the area. Read why
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‘Very difficult’: Messy divorce, driving charges rock restaurateur
The owner of one of southeast Queensland’s most popular Greek restaurants was dobbed in for flouting the conditions of his restricted work licence, which was imposed for drug driving, a court has heard.
Mayor Tate hopeful of adding to GC’s 2032 Games sports
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate is backing in Premier David Crisafulli’s new 2032 Olympics and Paralympics venue and host plans – and believes the Glitter Strip could jag even more.
New Gold Coast arena planned as 2032 Olympics venues revealed
Gold Coast will get a new arena, host at least 15 sports and house 2600 athletes with two villages on the cards for 2032’s Olympic and Paralympics, it can be revealed. SEE THE FULL LIST
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Mapped: How far you have to move to find affordable rent
Renters are being forced further and further out of the Brisbane CBD and main regional centres amid predictions the situation will not improve for at least three years. SEARCH YOUR SUBURB
Why Channel 7 axing their bulletin is a warning for Gold Coasters
Channel 7’s decision to axe the city’s local news bulletin is a slap in the face for all the city has fought to achieve. Read why
148mm overnight: Gold Coast roads flooded, more rain to come
The Gold Coast has been smashed with over a months worth of rain as roads remain closed due to flash flooding. Read the forecast and road closures
Gold Coast roads flooding after torrential downpour
Gold Coast roads have been closed due to flooding as the city cops a large downpour. This is the usual footpath flood near Stocklands shopping…
Hard working members ignored for government jobs
Older LNP strategists are questioning Premier David Crisafulli’s decision to hire ‘twenty somethings’ for hard working policy positions. Read why
What sparked shock one-punch assault
A man previously convicted of assault has pleaded guilty to a one-punch attack on another man on the Gold Coast, with a court told exactly what sparked the violence.
Cableway vote: Sensational U-turn by councillors
The $170 million hinterland cableway has been stalled after a sensational split vote among city councillors.
What Coast beaches need to cope with 30m visitors
A new report has revealed the number of people visiting Gold Coast beaches will explode to 30 million a year in less than a decade.
‘I see them having sex’: Luxury tower’s eye-catching flaw
Residents of a new luxury tower in a swanky suburb can be seen “urinating, showering and fornicating” by neighbours.
Tourists, locals have spoke-n: Rail trail hits top gear for expansion
The wildly successful Northern Rivers Rail Trail is forging ahead, with a Lismore leg spinning towards completion and an update on funding for a Byron corridor days away. Here’s the latest.
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