Media releases

Debt paid down and rates stay low for 2018-19 City budget

With the City’s Commonwealth Games commitment fully paid for and rate increases kept to CPI, the 2018-19 budget delivers on priorities outlined by the Gold Coast community.

Mayor Tom Tate said this is the seventh consecutive budget that has kept general...

Koala Fund to protect our iconic mammals

The iconic koala will be given further support and protection across the Gold Coast.

Mayor Tom Tate has today announced a Koala Fund of $10.85 million for koala habitat protection.

To create the fund, ratepayers will contribute $3 per annum to a...

Junior council goes ‘live’ as new Junior Mayor is sworn in

Caelan Pascoe from Keebra Park State High School was officially sworn in today as the new City of Gold Coast Junior Mayor.

Mayor Tom Tate congratulated Caelan and said his community spirit was inspiring.

“Our Junior Council program has helped hundreds of...

Let there be light: Budget boost for sports fields

Upgraded and new sports field lighting across the Gold Coast will be a priority of the 2018-19 City Budget, to be delivered on 21 June.

Mayor Tom Tate said Council would allocate $1 million in 2018-19 to provide new and improved...

Mayor thanks community as Games come to close

Mayor Tom Tate has thanked Gold Coast residents and visitors for their cooperation and participation in the biggest event in the history of the city.

“It’s been an extraordinary 12 days for the Gold Coast. I’d like to thank each and...

Boardwalk takes visitors into Tallebudgera’s hidden gems

The city’s newest nature trail has opened – adding to the Gold Coast’s 714 kilometres of trails.

Mayor Tom Tate today opened a 120m long boardwalk within the Schuster Park Natural Area, which forms part of a longer nature trail experience...