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Media releases
View the latest media releases from City of Gold Coast. Scroll through the list below, or search by keyword or date range to find a particular news item. To stay up to date subscribe to our RSS feed for our latest news.
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
25 November 2019Gold Coasters encouraged to dig deep this festive season
10.24amGold Coasters are encouraged to lend a helping hand to those less fortunate this festive season as part of the Mayor’s 2019 Christmas Appeal.
Mayor Tom Tate today revealed the beneficiaries of the 2019 Mayor’s Christmas appeal and urged all Gold...
Friday
22 November 2019Gold Coast smashes sand angels world record attempt
12.23pmMore than 1600 angels descended on Kurrawa Beach this morning as the Gold Coast attempted the world record for Most People Making Sand Angels Simultaneously.
While official numbers are yet to be confirmed, officials have confirmed an event turnout of 1635.
Official...
Thursday
21 November 2019Earthworks start on Pimpama Sports Hub
1.48pmA state-of-the-art aquatic and community centre for the northern Gold Coast growth corridor is a step closer with bulk earthworks starting today on the 50-metre Olympic standard swimming pool.
The aquatic and community centre – with five pools – will anchor...
Tuesday
19 November 2019Gold Coast aims to break world record for most sand angels
10.54amForget snow angels – the Gold Coast will set out to break the world record for Most People Making Sand Angels Simultaneously this summer.
Gold Coasters are encouraged to lend a hand in the sand and show off their sand-angel making...
Thursday
14 November 2019City focussed on growing volunteer network post-Games
2.19pmA plan to encourage residents to become volunteers has today been endorsed by the Lifestyle and Community Committee in an effort to grow the city’s volunteer base.
The Volunteering Legacy Action Plan was formed as part of the GC2018 Volunteering Legacy...
Tuesday
12 November 2019City natural area closures - bushfire risk
12.14pmDue to the ongoing bushfire risk a number of the City’s natural area parks are temporarily closed until declared safe.
We ask all community members to observe signage, barriers and direction from rangers. Please do not enter closed areas.
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