Latest news - closure of Council facilities

30 March 2017

Residents are advised that the heaviest rainfall is expected between 5 and 7pm tonight.

Please stay off the roads if possible. Remember if it's flooded forget it.

Three City libraries are open as safe spaces – Elanora, Robina and Helensvale. These are not evacuation centres but people can visit these should they need a safe haven.

All schools are closed today.

Please be advised the following City of Gold Coast facilities are closed today due to the severe weather:

all City of Gold Coast pounds

all City of Gold Coast pools

Mobile Library

all libraries - apart from Elanora, Southport, Robina and Helensvale

all City of Gold Coast cemeteries

all indoor sports centres

all outdoor sports fields.

Birds eye shot of the gold coast beaches and skyline.

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Green bins for our ‘leafy’ neighbourhoods

Changing of the guard – new Junior Mayor

Safety first as exclusion zone put in place

Record transport spend planned for 2019-2020

We want our share of light rail funding

Stone marks historic day in gallery history

Export opportunity for coast businesses

City on frontline in war against mozzies

City puts out Australia-wide call for ferry operators

Federal Budget: Mayor takes lead in tourism push

Beach repairs to be finished by Easter

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City dive attraction moves to next stage

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Update on Ex-Tropical Cyclone Oma

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City opens sand bagging depots

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Cyclone Oma warning: Stay away from rock walls

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Safety the focus for Gold Coast seniors

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18 February 2019

Protecting the heart of our community

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Australia Day celebrations

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2 November 2018

City ‘rocks’ new music plan

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First contract for City-owned broadband network

29 October 2018

Green bridge works start at HOTA

18 October 2018

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18 October 2018

HOTA Gallery works start – with carparks protected

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Gold Coast takes centre stage as top events city

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27 September 2018

City secures another major sports event – post GC2018

26 September 2018

Mayoress Tate shares charity funds with worthy recipients

26 September 2018

Nature Passport takes kids on journey around Gold Coast

25 September 2018

Safety boost for northern Gold Coast beaches

18 September 2018

Gold Coast Tourist Park goes glamping

12 September 2018

Gold Coast chases direct flights from Thailand

11 September 2018

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10 September 2018

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6 September 2018

International student boost for Gold Coast

5 September 2018

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Gallery designs unveiled as early works start on next stages of HOTA

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Swing to the sound of the fantastic 40s at Mayor's Seniors Week

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

Koala Fund to protect our iconic mammals

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

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Mayor thanks community as Games come to close

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Mayor plans review of Public Art Policy

Pioneering family honoured at new HOTA venue

Mayor promotes beach access for everyone, ahead of GC2018

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Seniors to enjoy free dog registration

Celebrate the Games at CBD Street Party

Future of cruise terminal in State’s hands

Wealth Paifang completes Chinatown precinct

New path infrastructure to connect Gold Coast before Games

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Last chance for businesses to Get Set for the Games

14 February 2018

Make the Gold Coast shine this Clean Up Australia Day

13 February 2018

City endorses naming rights for Aquatic Centre

7 February 2018

Smart technology driving budget decisions

23 January 2018

Food, fun and fireworks on Australia Day

23 January 2018

Recycled rubber tested on roads

15 January 2018

Local heroes awarded at gala ceremony

22 December 2017

Southern Gateway in lights

20 December 2017

$100,000 annual energy savings at the ‘flick of a switch’

6 December 2017

City’s first ‘tunnel art gallery’ springs to life

4 December 2017

School’s out and it’s Game On across the coast

1 December 2017

City launches largest summer events calendar in history

17 November 2017

Christine Anu headlines Mayor’s Christmas Carols

14 November 2017

Builder brings cultural credentials to new Gold Coast Gallery

6 November 2017

Bike share is here - at no cost to ratepayers

2 November 2017

New skate park features first ‘granite bowl’ for our City

2 November 2017

City applauds community safety support

20 October 2017

Making Southport a globally competitive CBD

18 October 2017

Sporting inspiration at Celebrate Gold Coast

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29 September 2017

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29 September 2017

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29 September 2017

City launches annual storm season campaign

28 September 2017

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Agencies get together to ‘Get Ready’ for disaster

21 September 2017

Key GC2018 active transport legacy open

21 September 2017

Gold Coast recognised as a ‘Compassionate City’

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12 September 2017

Artist camp inspires inception of Indigenous retail brand

7 September 2017

Seniors set to get tech savvy

6 September 2017

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New cultural precinct amphitheatre a truly versatile space

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Alan Wilke Bridge reopens to traffic

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Lights, cameras and safety: 10 new cameras for Broadwater

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Operation Stonefish Phase 2: Bring in the nets

Gold Coasters choose their next light rail stop

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Active & Healthy goes on-line to boost your fitness

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New games trail at Botanic Gardens Open Day

Alan Wilke Bridge repairs fast-tracked

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City seeking best-of-the-best to design and build new art gallery

City committed to rigorous environmental checks for cruise terminal

New bridge funding a smart solution to traffic woes

Jobs boost to city’s economic engine room

City secures cultural heartland at no cost to ratepayers

Connecting, protecting and partnering to preserve our natural city

City wages war on mosquitoes

Facade grant program to refresh our CBD

Cultural Precinct takes shape as sound system testing starts

Mayor dedicates Harvest Paifang in Gold Coast Chinatown

Young artists take next Level Up

Have your say on Active Transport

Free access to waste facilities for residents and businesses

Main Beach light rail - have your say

DISASTER OPERATIONS SHIFT TOWARDS RECOVERY - 1PM - 2 APRIL

BEACH UPDATE

Ormeau Evacuation Centre - closing from 3PM

Road safety update

LATEST FROM DISASTER MANAGEMENT CENTRE 9PM 1 APRIL

WASTE AND RECYCLING TRANSFER STATIONS OPEN

Public Health Advice for Coming Days

Mosquito control

WEATHER EVENT UPDATE 4.10PM 31 MARCH

Gold Coast Water and Waste update

OPEN ROADS

M1 - PACFIC HIGHWAY CLOSED AT TUGUN

SOUTHERN GOLD COAST FLOOD WATER UPDATE

UPDATE: STREETS AFFECTED - NORTHERN GOLD COAST

GOLD COAST WATER AND WASTE UPDATE

CITY SPORTS AND AQUATIC CENTRES OPEN

GOLD COAST HEALTH UPDATE

POLICE DOOR KNOCKING KEY AREAS

JACOBS WELL TOURIST PARK EVACUATED

EVACUATE FROM THE FOLLOWING AREAS 9.08am

WATER OUTAGES IN COOMERA AND TALLAI AREAS

EVACUATE NOW IF YOU ARE IN THIS AREA. 8.07am 31 MARCH

EMERGENCY ALERT FOR SOME AREAS OF ALBERTON

SAND BAGGING SERVICE AT COOMERA

STAY AWAY FROM BEACHES

Severe Weather Event update - 8.30pm

Wet weather impacts on manholes (access holes)

Waste services update

All evacuation centres have closed for the night

Advice for boat owners

Latest news - closure of Council facilities

ALL BEACHES CLOSED

School holiday program

28 February 2017

Safety remains top priority for Mayor and Council

27 February 2017

Special Needs Library celebrates '40 Fabulous Years'

16 February 2017

Top five battle to design city’s ‘gateway art’

16 February 2017

Gold Coast kids enjoy 10,664 books throughout summer

16 February 2017

Mayor wants to ‘make it six in a row’ for low rates budget

15 February 2017

Algal bloom at Mermaid lake

10 February 2017

Mayor says recycled water can turn the Spit into ‘central park’

7 February 2017

Gold Coast prepares to deliver a more accessible city for all

1 February 2017

You’re invited to our Lunar New Year Celebration 2017

31 January 2017

Have your say on new conservation plan to help keep koalas safe

25 January 2017

Pizzey Park Tennis Centre serves upgrade

19 January 2017

Celebrate Australia Day in a cool new way

21 December 2016

G:link all wrapped up for Christmas

20 December 2016

Christmas lights winners crowned

5 December 2016

Gold Coasters love their parks

5 December 2016

City Christmas lights finalists announced

2 December 2016

First stage of Broadbeach upgrade ready for summer

2 December 2016

City beach matting trial proving a success

24 November 2016

New City Gallery concept in wings as precinct’s outdoor stage takes shape

15 November 2016

Propeller design wins Mayor’s Technology Award

11 November 2016

Art on the G:link

7 November 2016

Watch out for ‘books appearing in unexpected nooks’

3 November 2016

Kate Ceberano to headline Mayor’s Carols

25 October 2016

From ‘sandpit to sandcastle’ – work starts on Precinct’s outdoor stage

21 October 2016

City strengthens sports partnership with Papua New Guinea

20 October 2016

Refurbishment celebrates the golden age of steam

14 October 2016

Robina’s roundabout replacement improves safety and cuts congestion

13 October 2016

Get Ready Gold Coast - wild weather predicted for summer

13 October 2016

Plan your commute during the GC600

11 October 2016

Beaches boosted again for summer

10 October 2016

Love to Ride and make your commute active

Prize winning gardens show city pride

22 September 2016

Celebrate Gold Coast with The Beautiful Girls

13 September 2016

Calling all kids!

2 September 2016

On nature’s trail with new virtual guides

1 September 2016

Rio Olympic athletes welcomed home at community day

Youngest cyclists learn how to share the road

Weave your way into Commonwealth Games history

Smiling speed signs slowing us down

Mayor launches city-wide parks survey

Making our seniors travel savvy

Mayor’s Telstra Technology Award finalists announced

City’s youngest to lead the way with safe and active travel

Local artists to shine during GC2018

Robyn Archer AO appointed chair of Arts Centre board

S.A.M Jet protects city coastline and keep staff safe

Surf Parade set for transformation and open for business

New partnership to protect Kurrawa Beach

Urban Oasis revealed

Mayor rolls out welcome mat for people of all abilities

Gold Coast innovation ensures supercars stay on track

Cultural evolution hits historic milestone: beehive demolished

Get into the green with NaturallyGC

Tuck into tasty treats in City parks

Gold Coast delivers low rates for fifth straight year

Free seniors bus travel extended for four years

Out of the Box accelerates local talent

Focus on safety at our skate parks

Former Vancouver chief city planner to talk ‘density done well’ on Gold Coast

Build a business in a weekend at Startup Weekend

In search of young, innovative and inspiring minds

New road busts congestion at Reedy Creek as Mayor targets traffic

Gold Coast to celebrate diversity in Queensland week

Artist joins Mayor in tackling graffiti

Monster Machinery Day is back

Gold Coast has a new Junior Mayor

Sweet rewards for successful young golfers

Bike Week begins with beachfront breakfast

Beachfront events set for Broadbeach

The People’s Choice – Burleigh to GC Airport for Light Rail Stage 3

'Get Home Safe' on the Gold Coast

Gold Coasters asked to have their say on flag

Inspiring Gold Coast women to get healthy

Illuminate your senses at GLOW

City slashes graffiti attacks but needs your help

Planting to provide for at-risk koalas

Mayor flags budget drivers for 2016-17

Food trucks to cater to peckish park goers

Celebrating the city’s youth

City moves to protect ratepayers’ interests as tenant told to vacate

Multilingual resources to help our CALD community to Get Ready

World Surf Reserve dedication ceremony

City funds to support a stronger community

Chinatown comes alive for street markets and Bleach* in the City

29 February 2016

Urban Oasis in the city: final five

29 February 2016

‘The People’s Park’ officially opens

24 February 2016

Construction phase begins for Cultural Precinct

22 February 2016

Major boost to city’s camera network with safety No 1 priority

18 February 2016

Crime the focus as Neighbourhood Watch ramps up

17 February 2016

Celebrate the Year of the Monkey in Chinatown

9 February 2016

New beachfront event space a step closer

5 February 2016

Council blitz drives down mozzie numbers

3 February 2016

City tees off scholarship drive

2 February 2016

New City Plan protects green space and drives certainty

25 January 2016

Jobs 'bonanza' no accident, says Mayor Tate

21 January 2016

Sport Plan drives greater promotion for our city

21 January 2016

Everyone’s invited to Australia Day at Evandale

15 January 2016

Bundall Customer Service Centre now open

14 January 2016

Road upgrades to ease congestion and support active travel

11 January 2016

Residents urged to share their priorities for the city

29 December 2015

Family-friendly free fun to bring in 2016

22 December 2015

Christmas Lights Competition winners announced

16 December 2015

City joins police with Christmas safety drive

11 December 2015

New City Plan sets a framework for the future

11 December 2015

New plan to strengthen our surfing future

11 December 2015

Inspiring Gold Coast girls to get active

9 December 2015

New staff making a mark on Special Needs Library

9 December 2015

Evandale Customer Service Centre on the move

4 December 2015

Overdue items on City’s Christmas wish list

1 December 2015

Cast your votes in time for Christmas

30 November 2015

Have your say on light rail extension

27 November 2015

PGA Championship: where everyone plays

18 November 2015

New traffic trial keeps the city’s wheels moving

13 November 2015

Bigger Broadwater Parklands opening soon

5 November 2015

Main Beach seawall reconstruction underway

4 November 2015

It’s time to light up and make our city sparkle

3 November 2015

Students learn importance of summer storm safety

3 November 2015

Plan to promote city’s nature based recreation spots

29 October 2015

Beaches are for everyone – so it’s time to share your beach experience

23 October 2015

Urban Oasis in the city

20 October 2015

ICT contracts awarded

20 October 2015

Service quality top of the agenda for the Gold Coast

19 October 2015

Urban design excellence recognised

16 October 2015

Community to help shape the future of Broadbeach

15 October 2015

Mayor’s Telstra Technology Award winners

14 October 2015

Kudos for creating an inclusive community

City applauds community safety support

Bird Family Bridge officially opened

Gold Coast connects with international smart cities

30 September 2015

Biggest Gold Coast businesses Love to Ride

26 September 2015

Changing the future of public art

24 September 2015

Hinterland backdrop to celebrate Gold Coast

23 September 2015

Lend a caring hand to our beaches this October

21 September 2015

School’s out – fun’s in across our city

18 September 2015

City stays on track with additional light rail funding

17 September 2015

New outdoor learning space boosts coastal education

15 September 2015

Access for all at City Libraries

15 September 2015

Tugun back on the skate map with park upgrade

11 September 2015

2015 Cleanest Beach runner-up trophy comes home

9 September 2015

Have your say – join the City Panel

8 September 2015

Cultural Precinct amphitheatre takes new shape

7 September 2015

Nominate your Australia Day hero now

4 September 2015

People power key to hitting new waste targets

3 September 2015

It’s “Pandamonium” in Gold Coast Chinatown

2 September 2015

Parking pilot provides flexible pricing

City digs deep in seawall health check

Music buskers wanted for CBD

Development boom revitalises Urban Design Awards

FIBA Oceania relocates to Gold Coast

New Gemvale Road access link in line of site

Smiling speed signs for safer roads

Summer beach boost tradition underway

Coplick Family Sports Park expansion underway

Potential new investment in Southport reaches $2.5 billion

Mobile CCTV network cracks down on crime

Junior Council helping young homeless

Lend a caring hand to our beaches in August

Getting Active & Healthy with yoga in the sky

City takes centre stage with new online media centre

Mayor’s Telstra Technology Award finalists named

Major funding boost for local arts

City of Gold Coast transforms payment service delivery

Expanded Broadwater Parklands closer to the finish line

Tackle your green waste and you could win GC SUNS tickets

Surfers Paradise Riverside commercial pontoon opens

Direct action assists resident and improves mobility

Lend a caring hand to our beaches in July

Biodiversity boost with landowners assistance program

Mayor goes green with electric boat

Art and activism reimagine the future

Fourth budget presented to city leaders

Passing of former Mayor Ron Clarke AO MBE

Currumbin bikeway gets a boost

Sport Plan scoring goals in second year report card

Getting home safely at night

Engineering works taking place on Greenmount Hill

Gold Coast to welcome almost 200 new citizens during Queensland Week

Win Schubert and Pat Corrigan awarded Key to City

City Everywhere: Kim Kardashian and the dark side of the screen

Machines: more human than human

Art gets hot with those who dare

Nickelodeon fun at Monster Machinery Day

Gold Coast Tourist Parks recognised for excellence

Zuzana is new Junior Council Mayor

Commercial pontoon kicks off Surfers Paradise riverside revamp

More than 2000 community listings now online

Lend a caring hand to our beaches this June

Stadium-sized sand boost for Surfers Paradise beach

New events space for Broadbeach

Mayor cheers Burleigh beach win

Gold Coast Grand Final rematch to reignite friendly rivalry

Young golfers win opportunity of a lifetime

Road closure details

One big cultural feast at Chinatown Street Markets

Papua New Guinea signs sporting agreement with the City

Put a paws on cats roaming outdoors

Lend a caring hand to our beaches this May

Record numbers to attend Anzac services

Get your spokes spinning

Go public with your recycling

Mayor’s Telstra Technology Award seeks sharp young minds

Draft City Plan 2015 ready for State consideration

Youth Week – 'it starts with us'

Commonwealth Walkway unveiled at Southport

Final draft City Plan 2015 approvals underway

Illuminate your senses at GLOW