Media releases

Mayor launches City's NaturallyGC program - 800 activities in 2018-19

The city’s 580,000 residents and 13.1 million annual visitors will be able to enjoy more nature trails and nature-based experiences in 2018-19, following the launch of NaturallyGC.

“We have 13,600 hectares of open space under our control, along with 790 natural...

Safety camera network ‘doubles’ overnight

The City’s Safety Camera network has virtually ‘‘doubled overnight’’ thanks to the State Government gifting more than 200 cameras to the coast following the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

“This is legacy in action and I thank the State Government,’’ said...

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

Gold Coast seniors can swing to the sounds of the fantastic 40s at the annual Mayor’s Seniors Week Concert, on Thursday 23 August at HOTA (Home of the Arts).

Mayor Tom Tate said this year’s show would feature swing, jive and...

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...