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Thursday
3 September 2015It’s “Pandamonium” in Gold Coast Chinatown
2.25pmGold Coast Chinatown will welcome the permanent presence of a unique creature this weekend with the unveiling of a special statue at the Chinatown Street Markets.
Mayor Tom Tate said the “Pandamonium” statue – which is half panda and half koala...

Wednesday
2 September 2015Parking pilot provides flexible pricing
12.18pmFrom 1 October motorists in Burleigh Heads and Broadbeach will begin testing the City’s new flexible parking pricing pilot.
The two-year scheme provides for parking prices to be adjusted up or down in 20 cent increments each quarter according to demand...

Wednesday
26 August 2015City digs deep in seawall health check
11.51amCity of Gold Coast’s seawall investigation works are in full swing with five locations going under the microscope for condition checks.
Mayor Tom Tate toured one of two Surfers Paradise investigation sites today where the long term performance of almost 1.5...

Friday
14 August 2015Music buskers wanted for CBD
12.21pmMusic buskers - the CBD Gold Coast wants you.
City of Gold Coast is conducting a six month busking trial in Southport.
Divisional Councillor Dawn Crichlow said the aim of the trial was to reinvigorate the CBD and give local musicians an...
Wednesday
12 August 2015Development boom revitalises Urban Design Awards
4.13pmThe Gold Coast Urban Design Awards are expected to be fiercely contested this year as the city enjoys a resurgence in building and development.
Entries are now open for the 2015 awards and Mayor Tom Tate said he is excited about...

FIBA Oceania relocates to Gold Coast
9.59amThe Federation of International Basketball (FIBA) Oceania Office will relocate from Canberra to the Gold Coast.
Mayor Tom Tate made the announcement today alongside FIBA President Horacio Muratore, who is visiting the Gold Coast to open the Regional Office and meet...