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Media releases
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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
21 September 2015School’s out – fun’s in across our city
9.59amThe countdown is over. School holidays are here and thousands of children across the Gold Coast are getting very excited.
Mayor Tom Tate said the City had created a school holiday program.
“It offers hundreds of activities right across the city, many...
Friday
18 September 2015City stays on track with additional light rail funding
1.15pmCity of Gold Coast has today committed up to $55 million towards Stage Two of light rail, with Mayor Tom Tate ensuring ratepayers they will not be impacted by the funding boost.
“Since I was elected in 2012, I have led...
Thursday
17 September 2015New outdoor learning space boosts coastal education
10.50amCity of Gold Coast has unveiled a new $110,000 outdoor learning space designed for coastal education programs at The Spit.
Located at the midpoint of the Federation Walk Coastal Reserve, the mini amphitheatre will seat up to 36 children taking part...
Tuesday
15 September 2015Access for all at City Libraries
12.19pmNew specialised equipment for residents with vision and hearing impairments is being rolled out across the City’s Libraries as Disability Action Week is celebrated across Queensland.
Audio loops, over-sized keyboards and magnifiers are now available in all 13 branch libraries enabling...
Tugun back on the skate map with park upgrade
11.24amCity of Gold Coast has put Tugun back on the skating map with a $750,000 facility upgrade.
Division 14 Councillor Chris Robbins visited the Boyd Street Skate Park and Public Amenity Building Renewal Project today.
“We know skating is increasingly valuable to...
Friday
11 September 20152015 Cleanest Beach runner-up trophy comes home
11.18amCity of Gold Coast is now home to the Keep Australia Beautiful National Clean Beach Awards runner-up trophy.
The trophy was formally presented to today’s full Council meeting after Burleigh Beach narrowly missed taking out the 2015 awards in Darwin...
