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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
9 December 2019Hop on board Hopo
10.32amCommuting by water is now a reality, with the Gold Coast’s first ferry service launched today.
Mayor Tom Tate together with operator Ferry I announced the new five-stop service, named Hopo, would commence this Sunday, 8 December.
“This new service, part of...
Wednesday
4 December 20194 December 2019 Mayor’s Christmas Carols to kick-start festive season
10.38amLocals and visitors alike can sing along to their favourite Christmas tunes at the eighth annual Mayor's Christmas Carols presented by Mercedes-Benz Gold Coast on Saturday 7 December at Broadwater Parklands.
The free family-friendly event boasts a stellar line up of...
Friday
29 November 2019Media Statement: Asbestos at Palm Beach - section of foreshore closed
4.25pmCity of Gold Coast has detected asbestos along a section of the foreshore at Palm Beach.
Two sections of the foreshore between the Tallebudgera Surf Club and 25th Ave, Palm Beach will be closed for at least a week.
The foreshore between...
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...
