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Enquiries from media should be directed to media1@goldcoast.qld.gov.au or phone 07 5581 7941. For interviews or comments from the Mayor, please contact Lisa Grundy on lgrundy@goldcoast.qld.gov.au or phone 07 5581 7941.
Monday
6 January 2020Have your say on further changes to City Plan
12.34pm
Following the first round of community consultation on the City Plan, Gold Coasters are again being invited to have their say, this time on proposed significant changes.
Planning Committee Chair Councillor Cameron Caldwell said the second round of public consultation sought...
Thursday
2 January 2020Natural Areas being reopened
12.05pmFollowing the lifting of the fire ban, the City is opening up its natural areas that were temporarily closed due to the wildfire risk.
Please note that it will take approximately 48 hours to remove all signage from parks. In...
Friday
20 December 2019Renewed skate park opens at Jacobs Well
11.54amThe revamped Jacobs Well skate park has opened just in time for school holiday action.
Acting Mayor Donna Gates officially opened the new park today, with local skateboarders in attendance.
“This $250,000 facility is an investment in an active lifestyle, and gives...
Monday
9 December 2019Hop on board Hopo
10.32amCommuting by water is now a reality, with the Gold Coast’s first ferry service launched today.
Mayor Tom Tate together with operator Ferry I announced the new five-stop service, named Hopo, would commence this Sunday, 8 December.
“This new service, part of...
Wednesday
4 December 20194 December 2019 Mayor’s Christmas Carols to kick-start festive season
10.38amLocals and visitors alike can sing along to their favourite Christmas tunes at the eighth annual Mayor's Christmas Carols presented by Mercedes-Benz Gold Coast on Saturday 7 December at Broadwater Parklands.
The free family-friendly event boasts a stellar line up of...
Friday
29 November 2019Media Statement: Asbestos at Palm Beach - section of foreshore closed
4.25pmCity of Gold Coast has detected asbestos along a section of the foreshore at Palm Beach.
Two sections of the foreshore between the Tallebudgera Surf Club and 25th Ave, Palm Beach will be closed for at least a week.
The foreshore between...
