Coomera Connector stage one opens with safety assurances
After more than two decades of planning, the first stage of the Coomera Connector is set to open to traffic tomorrow morning.
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Schoolies preparations under way on the Gold Coast
Surfers Paradise is preparing for the influx of approximately 15,000 school leavers expected to arrive for Schoolies Week.
Gold Coast hospital beds held by aged care and NDIS patients with nowhere to go
Gold Coast University and Robina Public Hospitals currently accommodate 150 patients, the equivalent of seven full hospital wards, who are medically cleared for discharge but lack suitable accommodation.
Beasley takes 'Jack's Law' to UK hours after Cambridge stabbing attack
First introduced in Queensland, the anti-knife legislation is now in place across much of the country, with the exception of Victoria and South Australia.
Gold Coast suburb gets CCTV upgrade amid rising crime concerns
The Queensland government has allocated $500,000 for the installation of 25 new CCTV cameras, more than doubling the existing network from 21 to 46 units.
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Lifesavers warn cyclone erosion has changed the danger spots at Gold Coast beaches
As the red and yellow flags return to beaches, lifesavers are highlighting new danger spots resulting from coastal erosion caused by Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Gold Coast light rail review proposed detour north to major shopping centre
A review into Stage 4 of the Gold Coast light rail that saw the airport extension axed also recommended a detour north, potentially connecting the tram network to a major shopping centre.
Gold Coast landmark features in Netflix film production
Filming is under way on the Gold Coast for the new Netflix family film Allen .
Second man charged over plot to import 140kg of cocaine into Queensland
A second man has been charged in connection with an alleged plot to import millions of dollars worth of cocaine into the Gold Coast.
Gold Coast boat manufacturer offering dozens of apprenticeships
Riviera has announced the commencement of its 2026 apprenticeship program, seeking to recruit between 30 and 50 trainees.
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Gold Coast hotel prices under scrutiny amid tourism boom
Tourism leaders have called for the addition of 5500 more rooms to meet current demand.
Sea World unveils new marine animal hospital on the Gold Coast
The Sea World Foundation has unveiled a $10 million marine animal hospital on the Gold Coast, designed to provide enhanced care for marine wildlife.
Eight German shepherds on board boat moored at Gold Coast
The boat, which appears to have run aground at the Spit at Main Beach, has attracted the ire of nearby boaties.
Families in limbo as centres for kids with autism close doors
Critical child care centres that have provided specialist support to kids living with severe autism for two decades will close within weeks.
Brisbane woman stranded after accessible taxi fails to arrive
A Brisbane woman says she was stranded in Surfers Paradise after a pre-booked wheelchair accessible taxi failed to arrive following a concert on Friday night.
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Gold Coast Pacific Airshow cancelled as beaches hammered by erosion
The cancellation represents a significant economic setback, with projections estimating a loss of $33 million to the local economy.
Gold Coast secures major swimming championships in lead-up to Brisbane 2032
The Gold Coast will host the Australian Age and Open Swimming Championships from 2026 until 2030.
Gift cards initiative to revive Gold Coast tourism after cyclone
In an effort to revive the tourism industry after the impact of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, the Gold Coast is offering visitors the chance to double their money.
Groundbreaking trial offers hope for paralysis cure
Scientists on the Gold Coast are embarking on a world-first clinical trial that aims to cure paralysis.
Gold Coast retirement village becomes first with private 5G network
An over-50s village at Pimpama, GemLife Gold Coast, has become the first residential community in Australia to be connected to a private 5G network.