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ALL BEACHES CLOSED
30 March 2017
All Gold Coast beaches are closed. Stay away from the beaches.
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20 March 2019
City unites in grief on eve of Harmony Day
19 March 2019
Native bees have Gold Coast Mayor buzzing
15 March 2019
City dive attraction moves to next stage
11 March 2019
Spit Masterplan a winner: let’s get on with it
26 February 2019
Beach works underway
25 February 2019
Coast’s biggest coastal project underway
23 February 2019
Update on Ex-Tropical Cyclone Oma
23 February 2019
Waste & Recycling Centres - UPDATE
22 February 2019
Wind the new danger as cyclone hovers off coast
21 February 2019
Solar power generates ratepayer savings
21 February 2019
City opens sand bagging depots
20 February 2019
Cyclone Oma warning: Stay away from rock walls
19 February 2019
Safety the focus for Gold Coast seniors
18 February 2019
City prepared for large swells as conditions worsen
18 February 2019
Protecting the heart of our community
18 February 2019
City wipes graffiti costs thanks to City App
6 February 2019
Multi-cultural event to welcome Lunar New Year
1 February 2019
Residents can shape 2019-2020 City budget
30 January 2019
Lost trees will be replanted as seawall works start
25 January 2019
Australia Day celebrations
25 January 2019
Local heroes awarded at gala ceremony
15 January 2019
City’s gift to ‘green thumb’ residents
14 January 2019
Southern Oceanway link celebrated
4 January 2019
Beach access on show across our city
28 December 2018
Mayor Tate announces 'art treasure hunt' for Gold Coast
19 December 2018
Speeding motorists to end up on Santa’s naughty list
14 December 2018
Swing into summer with City’s school holiday line-up
14 December 2018
Focus on safe summer for coast beaches
10 December 2018
Popular lake focus of water quality trial
7 December 2018
The city’s ferry service moved a step closer today
3 December 2018
Injured koalas to benefit from extra food supply
29 November 2018
City revamps festive lights and displays
26 November 2018
Shade and picnics focus of parklands next attraction
23 November 2018
City’s Level Up program elevated to new heights
12 November 2018
City’s art and culture secures $1.8 million funding boost
8 November 2018
City’s ‘recovery response’ for disasters tested
2 November 2018
City ‘rocks’ new music plan
1 November 2018
Residents have spoken - City starts to address parking woes
1 November 2018
First contract for City-owned broadband network
29 October 2018
Green bridge works start at HOTA
18 October 2018
City takes park planning to ‘next level’
18 October 2018
HOTA Gallery works start – with carparks protected
4 October 2018
Celebrate GC heads ‘back to the village’
4 October 2018
Gold Coast takes centre stage as top events city
3 October 2018
Saving lives – one community club at a time
27 September 2018
City secures another major sports event – post GC2018
26 September 2018
Mayoress Tate shares charity funds with worthy recipients
26 September 2018
Nature Passport takes kids on journey around Gold Coast
25 September 2018
Safety boost for northern Gold Coast beaches
18 September 2018
Gold Coast Tourist Park goes glamping
12 September 2018
Gold Coast chases direct flights from Thailand
11 September 2018
Gold Coast seeks partnership with Phuket to boost recreational dive industry
10 September 2018
City chases major Chinese mining company HQ
6 September 2018
International student boost for Gold Coast
5 September 2018
Mayor Tate chasing ‘smart jobs’ for health precinct
4 September 2018
City gets inside look at leading disaster centre
28 August 2018
Protection plan for vulnerable coastal stretch
27 August 2018
Mayor keeps pressure on for two-year solar ferry trial
20 August 2018
Mayor tries to out-style Tuxedo Borobi
17 August 2018
Get ready to ‘get ready’ for storm season
15 August 2018
City’s optic fibre ‘super charged’ for the future
9 August 2018
City welcomes decision in Transit Centre case
9 August 2018
Science Spectacular set to ‘Woo’ Gold Coast
2 August 2018
$1 million sand pumping boosts beaches for summer
19 July 2018
Gallery designs unveiled as early works start on next stages of HOTA
10 July 2018
Mayor launches City's NaturallyGC program - 800 activities in 2018-19
5 July 2018
Safety camera network ‘doubles’ overnight
3 July 2018
Swing to the sound of the fantastic 40s at Mayor's Seniors Week
21 June 2018
Debt paid down and rates stay low for 2018-19 City budget
8 June 2018
Koala Fund to protect our iconic mammals
30 May 2018
Junior council goes ‘live’ as new Junior Mayor is sworn in
23 May 2018
Let there be light: Budget boost for sports fields
15 April 2018
Mayor thanks community as Games come to close
29 March 2018
Boardwalk takes visitors into Tallebudgera’s hidden gems
24 March 2018
Mayor plans review of Public Art Policy
22 March 2018
Pioneering family honoured at new HOTA venue
21 March 2018
Mayor promotes beach access for everyone, ahead of GC2018
20 March 2018
New ‘surfing’ craze to hit Gold Coast from today
19 March 2018
Seniors to enjoy free dog registration
19 March 2018
Celebrate the Games at CBD Street Party
14 March 2018
Future of cruise terminal in State’s hands
2 March 2018
Wealth Paifang completes Chinatown precinct
1 March 2018
New path infrastructure to connect Gold Coast before Games
21 February 2018
Last chance for businesses to Get Set for the Games
14 February 2018
Make the Gold Coast shine this Clean Up Australia Day
13 February 2018
City endorses naming rights for Aquatic Centre
7 February 2018
Smart technology driving budget decisions
23 January 2018
Food, fun and fireworks on Australia Day
23 January 2018
Recycled rubber tested on roads
15 January 2018
Local heroes awarded at gala ceremony
22 December 2017
Southern Gateway in lights
20 December 2017
$100,000 annual energy savings at the ‘flick of a switch’
6 December 2017
City’s first ‘tunnel art gallery’ springs to life
4 December 2017
School’s out and it’s Game On across the coast
1 December 2017
City launches largest summer events calendar in history
17 November 2017
Christine Anu headlines Mayor’s Christmas Carols
14 November 2017
Builder brings cultural credentials to new Gold Coast Gallery
6 November 2017
Bike share is here - at no cost to ratepayers
2 November 2017
New skate park features first ‘granite bowl’ for our City
2 November 2017
City applauds community safety support
20 October 2017
Making Southport a globally competitive CBD
18 October 2017
Sporting inspiration at Celebrate Gold Coast
3 October 2017
City’s character preserved in planning changes
29 September 2017
Being storm prepared starts at home
29 September 2017
Simple steps to plan for emergencies
29 September 2017
City launches annual storm season campaign
28 September 2017
Step by step, discover our city: the Commonwealth Walkway challenge
27 September 2017
Agencies get together to ‘Get Ready’ for disaster
21 September 2017
Key GC2018 active transport legacy open
21 September 2017
Gold Coast recognised as a ‘Compassionate City’
15 September 2017
The Gold Coast: an event powerhouse
12 September 2017
Artist camp inspires inception of Indigenous retail brand
7 September 2017
Seniors set to get tech savvy
6 September 2017
Bags the size of buses to protect Narrowneck
30 August 2017
New cultural precinct amphitheatre a truly versatile space
24 August 2017
Celebrating our city’s sensational seniors
21 August 2017
Alan Wilke Bridge reopens to traffic
9 August 2017
It’s the Mayor’s shout for a free cuppa
4 August 2017
Lights, cameras and safety: 10 new cameras for Broadwater
1 August 2017
Nominate a local safety super hero
28 July 2017
Operation Stonefish Phase 2: Bring in the nets
27 July 2017
Gold Coasters choose their next light rail stop
26 July 2017
World-best bike share scheme may be on the way
20 July 2017
Opening up green space for all to enjoy
18 July 2017
Active & Healthy goes on-line to boost your fitness
14 July 2017
Gold Coast has a new Junior Mayor
5 July 2017
Conservation project funds to protect city
30 June 2017
Share your big idea for our CBD’s Main Street
23 June 2017
Teaching toddlers words through play
22 June 2017
Youth Exchange Ideas Festival: get on board
21 June 2017
Connecting, protecting and partnering to preserve our natural city
21 June 2017
Gateways to the Gold Coast revealed
19 June 2017
Six in a row: Gold Coasters benefit from low rates
16 June 2017
City takes lead to protect visitors and residents
15 June 2017
Nourishing our beaches for the future
12 June 2017
New conservation plan to help keep koalas safe
9 June 2017
Protecting Narrowneck for the future
7 June 2017
Business key to keep our city moving during GC2018
6 June 2017
One source to access local services
6 June 2017
Ratepayers to benefit as City finds energy savings
5 June 2017
Light Rail to Burleigh Heads: have your say
31 May 2017
Sports and community hub for northern Gold Coast
31 May 2017
Cruise terminal promises $2.8 billion and 3600 jobs for Gold Coast
26 May 2017
City’s fibre optic future rolls out – literally
26 May 2017
New games trail at Botanic Gardens Open Day
25 May 2017
Alan Wilke Bridge repairs fast-tracked
25 May 2017
Join in the action at Diversity Gold Coast
19 May 2017
Get Ready Gold Coast
18 May 2017
Sunshine to power pool: ratepayers the winner
17 May 2017
City seeking best-of-the-best to design and build new art gallery
16 May 2017
City committed to rigorous environmental checks for cruise terminal
4 May 2017
New bridge funding a smart solution to traffic woes
4 May 2017
Jobs boost to city’s economic engine room
3 May 2017
City secures cultural heartland at no cost to ratepayers
2 May 2017
Connecting, protecting and partnering to preserve our natural city
2 May 2017
City wages war on mosquitoes
28 April 2017
Facade grant program to refresh our CBD
27 April 2017
Cultural Precinct takes shape as sound system testing starts
24 April 2017
Mayor dedicates Harvest Paifang in Gold Coast Chinatown
13 April 2017
Young artists take next Level Up
7 April 2017
Have your say on Active Transport
7 April 2017
Free access to waste facilities for residents and businesses
3 April 2017
Main Beach light rail - have your say
2 April 2017
DISASTER OPERATIONS SHIFT TOWARDS RECOVERY - 1PM - 2 APRIL
1 April 2017
BEACH UPDATE
1 April 2017
Ormeau Evacuation Centre - closing from 3PM
1 April 2017
Road safety update
1 April 2017
LATEST FROM DISASTER MANAGEMENT CENTRE 9PM 1 APRIL
1 April 2017
WASTE AND RECYCLING TRANSFER STATIONS OPEN
31 March 2017
Public Health Advice for Coming Days
31 March 2017
Mosquito control
31 March 2017
WEATHER EVENT UPDATE 4.10PM 31 MARCH
31 March 2017
Gold Coast Water and Waste update
31 March 2017
OPEN ROADS
31 March 2017
M1 - PACFIC HIGHWAY CLOSED AT TUGUN
31 March 2017
SOUTHERN GOLD COAST FLOOD WATER UPDATE
31 March 2017
UPDATE: STREETS AFFECTED - NORTHERN GOLD COAST
31 March 2017
GOLD COAST WATER AND WASTE UPDATE
31 March 2017
CITY SPORTS AND AQUATIC CENTRES OPEN
31 March 2017
GOLD COAST HEALTH UPDATE
31 March 2017
POLICE DOOR KNOCKING KEY AREAS
31 March 2017
JACOBS WELL TOURIST PARK EVACUATED
31 March 2017
EVACUATE FROM THE FOLLOWING AREAS 9.08am
31 March 2017
WATER OUTAGES IN COOMERA AND TALLAI AREAS
31 March 2017
EVACUATE NOW IF YOU ARE IN THIS AREA. 8.07am 31 MARCH
31 March 2017
EMERGENCY ALERT FOR SOME AREAS OF ALBERTON
31 March 2017
SAND BAGGING SERVICE AT COOMERA
31 March 2017
STAY AWAY FROM BEACHES
30 March 2017
Severe Weather Event update - 8.30pm
30 March 2017
Wet weather impacts on manholes (access holes)
30 March 2017
Waste services update
30 March 2017
All evacuation centres have closed for the night
30 March 2017
Advice for boat owners
30 March 2017
Latest news - closure of Council facilities
30 March 2017
ALL BEACHES CLOSED
22 March 2017
School holiday program
28 February 2017
Safety remains top priority for Mayor and Council
27 February 2017
Special Needs Library celebrates '40 Fabulous Years'
16 February 2017
Top five battle to design city’s ‘gateway art’
16 February 2017
Gold Coast kids enjoy 10,664 books throughout summer
16 February 2017
Mayor wants to ‘make it six in a row’ for low rates budget
15 February 2017
Algal bloom at Mermaid lake
10 February 2017
Mayor says recycled water can turn the Spit into ‘central park’
7 February 2017
Gold Coast prepares to deliver a more accessible city for all
1 February 2017
You’re invited to our Lunar New Year Celebration 2017
31 January 2017
Have your say on new conservation plan to help keep koalas safe
25 January 2017
Pizzey Park Tennis Centre serves upgrade
19 January 2017
Celebrate Australia Day in a cool new way
21 December 2016
G:link all wrapped up for Christmas
20 December 2016
Christmas lights winners crowned
5 December 2016
Gold Coasters love their parks
5 December 2016
City Christmas lights finalists announced
2 December 2016
First stage of Broadbeach upgrade ready for summer
2 December 2016
City beach matting trial proving a success
24 November 2016
New City Gallery concept in wings as precinct’s outdoor stage takes shape
15 November 2016
Propeller design wins Mayor’s Technology Award
11 November 2016
Art on the G:link
7 November 2016
Watch out for ‘books appearing in unexpected nooks’
3 November 2016
Kate Ceberano to headline Mayor’s Carols
25 October 2016
From ‘sandpit to sandcastle’ – work starts on Precinct’s outdoor stage
21 October 2016
City strengthens sports partnership with Papua New Guinea
20 October 2016
Refurbishment celebrates the golden age of steam
14 October 2016
Robina’s roundabout replacement improves safety and cuts congestion
13 October 2016
Get Ready Gold Coast - wild weather predicted for summer
13 October 2016
Plan your commute during the GC600
11 October 2016
Beaches boosted again for summer
10 October 2016
Love to Ride and make your commute active
7 October 2016
Prize winning gardens show city pride
22 September 2016
Celebrate Gold Coast with The Beautiful Girls
13 September 2016
Calling all kids!
2 September 2016
On nature’s trail with new virtual guides
1 September 2016
Rio Olympic athletes welcomed home at community day
25 August 2016
Youngest cyclists learn how to share the road
23 August 2016
Weave your way into Commonwealth Games history
22 August 2016
Smiling speed signs slowing us down
19 August 2016
Mayor launches city-wide parks survey
15 August 2016
Making our seniors travel savvy
12 August 2016
Mayor’s Telstra Technology Award finalists announced
8 August 2016
City’s youngest to lead the way with safe and active travel
4 August 2016
Local artists to shine during GC2018
29 July 2016
Robyn Archer AO appointed chair of Arts Centre board
28 July 2016
S.A.M Jet protects city coastline and keep staff safe
26 July 2016
Surf Parade set for transformation and open for business
25 July 2016
New partnership to protect Kurrawa Beach
19 July 2016
Urban Oasis revealed
14 July 2016
Mayor rolls out welcome mat for people of all abilities
13 July 2016
Gold Coast innovation ensures supercars stay on track
29 June 2016
Cultural evolution hits historic milestone: beehive demolished
28 June 2016
Get into the green with NaturallyGC
24 June 2016
Tuck into tasty treats in City parks
24 June 2016
Gold Coast delivers low rates for fifth straight year
22 June 2016
Free seniors bus travel extended for four years
16 June 2016
Out of the Box accelerates local talent
14 June 2016
Focus on safety at our skate parks
10 June 2016
Former Vancouver chief city planner to talk ‘density done well’ on Gold Coast
8 June 2016
Build a business in a weekend at Startup Weekend
2 June 2016
In search of young, innovative and inspiring minds
1 June 2016
New road busts congestion at Reedy Creek as Mayor targets traffic
31 May 2016
Gold Coast to celebrate diversity in Queensland week
26 May 2016
Artist joins Mayor in tackling graffiti
26 May 2016
Monster Machinery Day is back
25 May 2016
Gold Coast has a new Junior Mayor
25 May 2016
Sweet rewards for successful young golfers
17 May 2016
Bike Week begins with beachfront breakfast
13 May 2016
Beachfront events set for Broadbeach
13 May 2016
The People’s Choice – Burleigh to GC Airport for Light Rail Stage 3
12 May 2016
'Get Home Safe' on the Gold Coast
10 May 2016
Gold Coasters asked to have their say on flag
9 May 2016
Inspiring Gold Coast women to get healthy
28 April 2016
Illuminate your senses at GLOW
19 April 2016
City slashes graffiti attacks but needs your help
19 April 2016
Planting to provide for at-risk koalas
15 April 2016
Mayor flags budget drivers for 2016-17
12 April 2016
Food trucks to cater to peckish park goers
8 April 2016
Celebrating the city’s youth
30 March 2016
City moves to protect ratepayers’ interests as tenant told to vacate
14 March 2016
Multilingual resources to help our CALD community to Get Ready
8 March 2016
World Surf Reserve dedication ceremony
2 March 2016
City funds to support a stronger community
2 March 2016
Chinatown comes alive for street markets and Bleach* in the City
29 February 2016
Urban Oasis in the city: final five
29 February 2016
‘The People’s Park’ officially opens
24 February 2016
Construction phase begins for Cultural Precinct
22 February 2016
Major boost to city’s camera network with safety No 1 priority
18 February 2016
Crime the focus as Neighbourhood Watch ramps up
17 February 2016
Celebrate the Year of the Monkey in Chinatown
9 February 2016
New beachfront event space a step closer
5 February 2016
Council blitz drives down mozzie numbers
3 February 2016
City tees off scholarship drive
2 February 2016
New City Plan protects green space and drives certainty
25 January 2016
Jobs 'bonanza' no accident, says Mayor Tate
21 January 2016
Sport Plan drives greater promotion for our city
21 January 2016
Everyone’s invited to Australia Day at Evandale
15 January 2016
Bundall Customer Service Centre now open
14 January 2016
Road upgrades to ease congestion and support active travel
11 January 2016
Residents urged to share their priorities for the city
29 December 2015
Family-friendly free fun to bring in 2016
22 December 2015
Christmas Lights Competition winners announced
16 December 2015
City joins police with Christmas safety drive
11 December 2015
New City Plan sets a framework for the future
11 December 2015
New plan to strengthen our surfing future
11 December 2015
Inspiring Gold Coast girls to get active
9 December 2015
New staff making a mark on Special Needs Library
9 December 2015
Evandale Customer Service Centre on the move
4 December 2015
Overdue items on City’s Christmas wish list
1 December 2015
Cast your votes in time for Christmas
30 November 2015
Have your say on light rail extension
27 November 2015
PGA Championship: where everyone plays
18 November 2015
New traffic trial keeps the city’s wheels moving
13 November 2015
Bigger Broadwater Parklands opening soon
5 November 2015
Main Beach seawall reconstruction underway
4 November 2015
It’s time to light up and make our city sparkle
3 November 2015
Students learn importance of summer storm safety
3 November 2015
Plan to promote city’s nature based recreation spots
29 October 2015
Beaches are for everyone – so it’s time to share your beach experience
23 October 2015
Urban Oasis in the city
20 October 2015
ICT contracts awarded
20 October 2015
Service quality top of the agenda for the Gold Coast
19 October 2015
Urban design excellence recognised
16 October 2015
Community to help shape the future of Broadbeach
15 October 2015
Mayor’s Telstra Technology Award winners
14 October 2015
Kudos for creating an inclusive community
8 October 2015
City applauds community safety support
7 October 2015
Bird Family Bridge officially opened
1 October 2015
Gold Coast connects with international smart cities
30 September 2015
Biggest Gold Coast businesses Love to Ride
26 September 2015
Changing the future of public art
24 September 2015
Hinterland backdrop to celebrate Gold Coast
23 September 2015
Lend a caring hand to our beaches this October
21 September 2015
School’s out – fun’s in across our city
18 September 2015
City stays on track with additional light rail funding
17 September 2015
New outdoor learning space boosts coastal education
15 September 2015
Access for all at City Libraries
15 September 2015
Tugun back on the skate map with park upgrade
11 September 2015
2015 Cleanest Beach runner-up trophy comes home
9 September 2015
Have your say – join the City Panel
8 September 2015
Cultural Precinct amphitheatre takes new shape
7 September 2015
Nominate your Australia Day hero now
4 September 2015
People power key to hitting new waste targets
3 September 2015
It’s “Pandamonium” in Gold Coast Chinatown
2 September 2015
Parking pilot provides flexible pricing
26 August 2015
City digs deep in seawall health check
14 August 2015
Music buskers wanted for CBD
12 August 2015
Development boom revitalises Urban Design Awards
12 August 2015
FIBA Oceania relocates to Gold Coast
11 August 2015
New Gemvale Road access link in line of site
10 August 2015
Smiling speed signs for safer roads
5 August 2015
Summer beach boost tradition underway
5 August 2015
Coplick Family Sports Park expansion underway
31 July 2015
Potential new investment in Southport reaches $2.5 billion
31 July 2015
Mobile CCTV network cracks down on crime
27 July 2015
Junior Council helping young homeless
27 July 2015
Lend a caring hand to our beaches in August
17 July 2015
Getting Active & Healthy with yoga in the sky
15 July 2015
City takes centre stage with new online media centre
15 July 2015
Mayor’s Telstra Technology Award finalists named
10 July 2015
Major funding boost for local arts
9 July 2015
City of Gold Coast transforms payment service delivery
8 July 2015
Expanded Broadwater Parklands closer to the finish line
6 July 2015
Tackle your green waste and you could win GC SUNS tickets
3 July 2015
Surfers Paradise Riverside commercial pontoon opens
1 July 2015
Direct action assists resident and improves mobility
1 July 2015
Lend a caring hand to our beaches in July
30 June 2015
Biodiversity boost with landowners assistance program
22 June 2015
Mayor goes green with electric boat
22 June 2015
Art and activism reimagine the future
19 June 2015
Fourth budget presented to city leaders
18 June 2015
Passing of former Mayor Ron Clarke AO MBE
15 June 2015
Currumbin bikeway gets a boost
11 June 2015
Sport Plan scoring goals in second year report card
10 June 2015
Getting home safely at night
4 June 2015
Engineering works taking place on Greenmount Hill
4 June 2015
Gold Coast to welcome almost 200 new citizens during Queensland Week
2 June 2015
Win Schubert and Pat Corrigan awarded Key to City
2 June 2015
City Everywhere: Kim Kardashian and the dark side of the screen
29 May 2015
Machines: more human than human
28 May 2015
Art gets hot with those who dare
27 May 2015
Nickelodeon fun at Monster Machinery Day
25 May 2015
Gold Coast Tourist Parks recognised for excellence
22 May 2015
Zuzana is new Junior Council Mayor
22 May 2015
Commercial pontoon kicks off Surfers Paradise riverside revamp
21 May 2015
More than 2000 community listings now online
21 May 2015
Lend a caring hand to our beaches this June
19 May 2015
Stadium-sized sand boost for Surfers Paradise beach
19 May 2015
New events space for Broadbeach
8 May 2015
Mayor cheers Burleigh beach win
7 May 2015
Gold Coast Grand Final rematch to reignite friendly rivalry
6 May 2015
Young golfers win opportunity of a lifetime
1 May 2015
Road closure details
30 April 2015
One big cultural feast at Chinatown Street Markets
30 April 2015
Papua New Guinea signs sporting agreement with the City
29 April 2015
Put a paws on cats roaming outdoors
24 April 2015
Lend a caring hand to our beaches this May
24 April 2015
Record numbers to attend Anzac services
24 April 2015
Get your spokes spinning
21 April 2015
Go public with your recycling
20 April 2015
Mayor’s Telstra Technology Award seeks sharp young minds
10 April 2015
Draft City Plan 2015 ready for State consideration
10 April 2015
Youth Week – 'it starts with us'
9 April 2015
Commonwealth Walkway unveiled at Southport
8 April 2015
Final draft City Plan 2015 approvals underway
8 April 2015
Illuminate your senses at GLOW
