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Monday
20 April 2020Two beaches reopened today
12.41pmMayor Tom Tate said Surfers Paradise and Coolangatta beaches would reopen as of noon today.
“The Spit beach, along with all beach front car parks, will continue to remain closed until further notice,” he said.
“Red and yellow flags will remain down...
Wednesday
15 April 2020Sand Angels nab world record
12.42pmSand Angels nab world record
It’s official! The Gold Coast now holds the World Record for the most people making sand angels simultaneously on a beach.
The City of Gold Coast received official notification this week that the November attempt - where...
Tuesday
14 April 2020The Spit, Surfers Paradise and Coolangatta remain closed.
12.36pmMayor Tom Tate today announced that beach and car park restrictions would remain in place until next Monday.
"I would like to congratulate Gold Coasters for their efforts over the long weekend with the vast majority of people doing the right...
Wednesday
8 April 2020New conditions for Waste & Recycling Centres due to Covid19
12.47pmNew restrictions will be enforced at all City of Gold Coast Waste and Recycling Centres (WRCs) from this Saturday (11 April).
Mayor Tom Tate said the measures had been imposed as a result of major issues caused by the Covid19 crisis,...
Monday
6 April 2020Three beaches to be closed
11.31amMayor Tom Tate has just announced that as of midnight Tuesday, the Spit, Surfers Paradise and Coolangatta beach will be closed.
"The beaches are proving to be magnets for day visitors from Brisbane," he said.
"The balance of beaches will remain open for our residents...
Saturday
4 April 2020Carparks closed at The Spit
4.36pm
City of Gold Coast has this afternoon shut Council carparks at the Spit.
Chair of the Local Disaster Management Group and Mayor, Tom Tate said he was left with no choice after people continued to gather in groups there today.
"People are just...
