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Thursday
26 May 2016Monster Machinery Day is back
3.20pmUnleash your inner child at the one of the favourite events of the year, Monster Machinery Day.
Broadwater Parklands will host the 13th annual Monster Machinery Day on Sunday, 29 May.
It’s your unique opportunity to see the huge fleet of machinery...

Wednesday
25 May 2016Gold Coast has a new Junior Mayor
4.44pmWilliam Choy of All Saints Anglican School has today been officially sworn in as the 2016 City of Gold Coast Junior Mayor.
Mayor Tom Tate met his junior counterpart and applauded his community spirit.
“Our Junior Council members make a valuable contribution...

Sweet rewards for successful young golfers
11.34amThree teenage golfers have secured the trip of a lifetime and professional coaching as winners of the 2016 Mayor’s Junior Golf Development Scholarship.
The trio has won Emirates flights to watch the 2016 Open Championship in Scotland, a visit to the...

Tuesday
17 May 2016Bike Week begins with beachfront breakfast
12.02pmCity of Gold Coast celebrated cycling today by serving up a free breakfast for commuters cruising down to Surfers Paradise Foreshore on two wheels.
Ride 2 Work day promotes the health, financial and environmental benefits of commuting to work by bike...

Friday
13 May 2016Beachfront events set for Broadbeach
1.16pmThe city has a unique new fully serviced events space right on the beach with the completion of the Kurrawa Terrace at Broadbeach.
The absolute beach front terrace was fast-tracked to be delivered in time for Australia’s premier tourism travel trade...

The People’s Choice – Burleigh to GC Airport for Light Rail Stage 3
7.46amMayor Tom Tate today released results from the 2015 light rail stage three consultation – with at least 70 percent of those surveyed calling for a direct route from Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads and on to the Gold Coast International...
