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Origin Energy customers have been caught up in a possible data breach today after the company posted a notice within its mobile app

Discover everything you need to know about the new $5 Gold Coast tip fees introduced on July 1, including what is free and accepted.

Riviera is seeking local and international school-based apprentices to build luxury motor yachts on the Gold Coast.

Festival of the Stone 2026 raised a record $30,419 for Fletcher Street Cottage, supporting Byron locals experiencing hardship.

The City of Gold Coast has installed three new self-service beach wheelchair lockboxes to improve coastal accessibility for residents and visitors.

The state government has announced a fast-tracked GC Surfer metro service for the southern Gold Coast ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.

Discover how the new Gold Coast Light Rail expansion connecting Labrador and Biggera Waters to the city’s growing light rail network.

Vodafone customers on the Gold Coast are facing a mobile outage that’s affecting calls and support tools.

Woolworths has announced an increase to its Delivery Unlimited subscription rates, with monthly and annual fees set to rise.

Gold Coast radio duo Bronte and Lakey have been axed from Sea FM following massive Southern Cross Austereo job cuts.

Get to know the 2026 Gold Coast Australian of the Year honourees who are championing health, accessibility, and youth support.

Trud-R is sand dredge back on the Gold Coast, pumping fresh sand onto eroded beaches as part of a $37 million recovery to rebuild our beaches.

Everything you need to know about the upcoming Queensland rail track closures, replacement buses, and altered train lines.

The beloved Kirra Eagle sculpture, affectionately known as the rusty chook, has returned to its original home on Kirra Hill

Trams will not run after 6pm on selected May dates. Find out when buses will replace your regular light rail services for the rest of the month.

Hope Island station opens Monday May 18 with local Gold Coast transit updates. Plan your journey ahead of the upcoming timetable changes.

Boral has withdrawn its Reedy Creek quarry application after major community backlash, while the state has removed future mining protections for the site and is now exploring new uses for the land.

Treat the special women in your life with the ultimate guide to celebrating Mother’s Day on the Gold Coast this year.

Surfers Paradise’s Esplanade will stay closed to vehicles permanently, paving the way for a $20 million redevelopment.

The $1.5 billion Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 hits a massive milestone as the first tram arrives in Burleigh Heads. Read the latest on the testing phase and local safety updates.

Gold Coast council has announced another $2.5 million in nature-based tourism grants to help local businesses build sustainable experiences.

The M1 Pacific Motorway has reopened at the Tugun Bypass after emergency tunnel works forced a 5am closure in both directions. Expect heavy congestion for the next few hours—check Live Traffic NSW for the latest updates before you travel.

The Gold Coast invests $10M to replace male-oriented sports facilities with dedicated female changerooms.

Gold Coast Music Hall works begin in Surfers Paradise, delivering a 2,500-capacity live music venue by 2028.

Burleigh Oceanview Track is closed after a rock fall, with QPWS warning people to stay out due to safety risks.

Gold Coast City Council proposes major upgrades for Burleigh Heads, including seawall repairs, possible swimming lagoon and parking relocation. Community feedback is open now.

Nominate a local hero for the 2026 Gold Coast Australian of the Year Awards. Entries close 23 March.

Award-winning broadcaster Trevor Jackson is back at ABC Gold Coast to host Breakfast from February 2026, with Nicole Dyer moving to Mornings.

Gold Coast City Council’s Free Tree Program returns in 2026. Collect up to 3 free native trees and shrubs per household from January to June across the city.

Discover all Gold Coast fireworks displays for New Year’s Eve 2025 . Find exact times, locations across Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Main Beach & 20+ suburbs. Plan your perfect night.

Guide to Gold Coast Christmas lights in 2025. The best Christmas light display locations and festive light displays. Find the perfect Christmas lights on the Gold Coast near you

The iconic Nobby’s Surf Club is getting an upgrade. Read about the new menus, upgraded facilities, and what to expect from the Bears Group

Australia Post Christmas cut-off dates: Get your parcels delivered on time! Check the last post office and delivery times for Christmas 2025

Learn about the impending Social Media Ban in Australia. Protect your posts and memories before the deadline hits.

Burleigh Parking is changing! Early morning fees have been scrapped after a community uproar. Read about the shock decision.

A significant power outage is affecting several suburbs on the Gold Coast, impacting 1,669 customers. The specific incident prompted an Energex alert detailing the affected regions and the status of the investigation. The power disruption impacted residents in the suburbs of Broadbeach Waters, Mermaid Waters, Miami, and Robina. As of the alert, the cause of […]

The Gold Coast’s new Pimpama Railway Station has opened on October 20, 2025. Learn about the new facilities, timetable changes for Gold Coast rail and bus services, and how to plan your journey

A fire ban is in place for SEQ from 2–7 Oct due to high fire danger. Open fires banned and permits suspended.

The Oceanview track at Burleigh Heads has reopened. Read about safety assessments and ongoing investigations into the bushfire.

The Queensland Government has officially scrapped Stage 4 of the Gold Coast Light Rail. The focus now shifts to bus services for the next decade.

Thousands of retailers face disruption as Australia Post halts US parcel sending after new tariff rules. Suspension effective 26 August 2025

Gold Coast secures a $90M organics facility in Yatala, fast-tracking its plan to divert 97% of waste from landfill as part of its Advanced Resource Recovery Centre.

The City has acquired 143 hectares in Mount Nathan to protect native species and expand its wildlife corridor network.

Byron Bay hosts flagship paddle-out in protest of deep sea mining in international waters.

Broadbeach Bowls Club has a stunning new look, featuring a refreshed dining, bars and gaming lounge.

Help break a world record and raise awareness for youth cancer with the Titans and Canteen.

Indulge your senses at the HOTA Hawker Night Markets on Saturday, July 12. Enjoy a global street food adventure with 150+ stalls, live music in the heart of the Gold Coast

Hands Across the Land unites Scenic Rim farmers in a powerful dinner event raising vital funds for Outback Queensland flood-affected farming families.

Gold Coast residents can now utilize early and pre-poll voting for the 2025 federal election. Early voting centers open from 22 April

Get ready to honor ANZAC Day on April 25! Join the Gold Coast community for dawn services at Currumbin or enjoy the midday ceremony in Surfers Paradise

The City opens Greenheart Robina Parklands, marking a major step in the Greenheart Masterplan with new facilities, green space, and community features.

Locals are invited to have their say on new plans for Surfers Paradise, focusing on greenery, safety, and open space along The Esplanade.

Daylight saving time for 2025 ends this Sunday, 6 April at 3am AEDT. Set your clocks back an hour and enjoy the extra sleep! For NSW border residents, the time difference with Queensland vanishes for the next six months.

Sand pumping to begin next week at Surfers Paradise, Main Beach and Narrowneck as part of a major Gold Coast beaches recovery project

Queensland faces a major blood shortage after Cyclone Alfred disrupts Blood Donations. Donate now to help patients in need. Book at lifeblood.com.au or call 13 14 95.

Gold Coast Airport will close from 4 PM today due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Passengers should check with airlines for travel updates.

Grocery deliveries are suspended due to Cyclone Alfred, but Milkrun is still delivering alcohol through Jimmy Brings.

Cyclone Alfred has forced organisers to cancel the 2025 WPGA Championship and Gold Coast Festival of Golf, prioritising safety for all involved

Tropical Cyclone Alfred forces closures at some Village Roadshow Theme Parks from March 5–7. Get the latest updates on reopening here

Gold Coast Council is updating bin collection schedules for the first time in 20 years. Check your new pickup day today!

Son of surf icon Rabbit Bartholomew, Jaggar is facing a painful rare illness. The community is rallying to help

BOQ’s Elanora branch will close by February 27, one of 14 closures across Australia. The decision reflects the bank’s shift toward digital services but raises concerns about accessibility for some customers

Join Memory Walk & Jog 2025 on 1 June at Pratten Park, Broadbeach, and support people living with dementia

Gold Coast secures Todd Babiak, renowned for his award-winning work in Tasmania, as the first CEO of Brand Gold Coast

Discover the best Christmas lights on the Gold Coast in 2024! Explore dazzling light displays and festive installations that will light up your holiday season.

Currumbin Creek is safe for activities again, according to Gold Coast Council water testingL. Read the latest water quality updates

Gold Coast lifeguards extend beach patrols this summer to protect swimmers during peak season

Avoid delays this Christmas! Learn Australia Post cut-off times for Gold Coast residents and plan ahead for stress-free parcel delivery in 2024.

Capture the magic this holiday season with festive Santa photos on the Gold Coast! Book your Santa photo session for the whole family, pets included!

With only a few days left we have put together a full list of Pre Polling locations for Early Voting Gold Coast you can find their trading hours and information here.

Commonwealth Bank users report duplicate transactions, leading to overdrawn accounts. The bank is working to reverse charges and refund fees with no ETA.

The Sapphire Gala sets new fundraising records, raising $601,000 for the Children’s Hospital Foundation and announcing new Ambassadors

Enter the LifeFlight Lottery today for the chance to win big and support a lifesaving cause. Help keep the LifeFlight rescue helicopters in the air and saving lives across Queensland.

Shape the future of Gold Coast’s largest parklands – Greenheart. Join the community consultation and have your say

Discover the revamped Palm Beach Aquatic Centre set to now open this Spring. Enjoy upgraded pools, fitness facilities, and a vibrant community hub on the Gold Coast

Celebrate music, community, and brewing at Stone & Wood’s Festival of the Stone on 1 June in Byron Bay. Don’t miss out!

Local community rallies to support beloved the family of Danny Riddle who passed away with CJD. Funds to ease financial burden & secure family’s future

On a bright Wednesday, the 7th of February 2024, the Sovereign Islands & Surrounds community came together for their February Monthly Community Luncheon

Bronte & Lakey for Breakfast” debuts on Queensland’s HIT network, offering a fresh morning radio experience with a blend of local content and engaging conversations

Council today issued a statement stating that the Tallebudgera Creek has re-opened and that several water tests conducted over the past 72 hours have come back all clear.

Bronte Langbroek, a Gold Coast native and well-known radio personality, is making her triumphant return to SEA FM’s Breakfast studio

Darling Shine launches ‘ Touch Your Tits ‘ initiative supporting breast cancer awareness and early detection, all while raising money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, and these limited edition T-shirt’s have sold out in moments.

Tallebudgera Creek Park is undergoing a major makeover, accessible new pathways, playground are coming soon, access is limited until December.

Grieving a vibrant life lost too soon: Join a GoFundMe campaign to honour Dylan’s memory and aid his bereaved family after an unthinkable tragedy

Aussie music legends Russell Morris, Brian Cadd, and more are coming together for a special benefit concert to support Barry O’Callaghan, a beloved member of the Gold Coast music community

Join 90.9 Sea FM’s beloved trio – Bianca, Ben, and Lakey – as they lead the charge in this rowing event for a great cause. With star power from Olympic kayaker Kenny Wallace, former Broncos Captain Alex Glen, and more

Kokoda Challenge Gold Coast: 39-hour endurance event tests physical & mental endurance, raises funds for youth programs.

The Chumpy Pullin Foundation is returning for its highly anticipated second Gala Dinner, set to take place tomorrow evening at The Star Gold Coast’s exquisite Ballroom.

One in five Aussie kids start their day without breakfast, and the 92.5 triple m Gold Coast crew are bringing back the Triple M Tuckshop to help feed the kids of the coast,

Interested in a career in Broadcast Media? Radio Metro could be the perfect place to kickstart your career as well as become involved in the Gold Coast’s music scene.

The inaugural Sunset Run took place on the Gold Coast recently where forty of Australia’s most prestigious and exotic supercars and their owners joined up to transform the streets of the Gold Coast for a good cause.

Danny Lakey is returning to his much-loved Gold Coast to join Bianca and Ben in the breakfast studio at 90.9 Sea FM

Tomorrow morning local Sea FM brekkie host and NRL legend Ben Hannant is going to row a full marathon with the goal of raising $10,000 for ten Gold Coast Charities.

Family is so important. After all, we come home to them at the end of every day. They witness our struggles, our triumphs and our joy. Who else can you truly be yourself around, if not your family? While they may infuriate us sometimes, we wouldn’t trade them for the world. And as your kids […]

The Northern Rivers community answered the calls from open fire chef Pip Sumbak of Pip’s Plate and legendary ice-cream man Wal Foster of Natural Ice-cream Australia

The organisers behind some of Australia’s biggest festivals are getting behind the Northern Rivers of NSW and South East Queensland with their Flood Aid campaign

Sean Culverston, a Senior Brewer at Burleigh Brewing, is set to shave off his dreadlocks of 17 years, all to raise money for the fight against blood cancer

Local company Nutra Organics has teamed up with seven stunning and empowering women to push back against the idealistic stereotypes of a ‘fit body’.

The World Surf League has just announced the We Are One Ocean campaign calling for the protection of 30 percent of our one ocean by 2030

Bacardi moves forward in the fight against plastic pollution with the world’s most sustainable spirits bottle set to be on the shelf by 2023.

Online charity GIVIT is calling for generous Queenslanders, businesses and organisation to donate any new, surplus and second-hand tech items

Seadog will be giving away FREE coffee this weekend in support of Indigenous lives matter and hope you will come down and enjoy a coffee for a worthy cause.

Gold Coast it’s our turn to protect paradise from marine pollution. looking for volunteers to help clean up our beaches, taking place at Snapper Rocks.

Danielle is an Australian artist from Melbourne whose passion and love of her craft is evident through her diverse styles of work

Greta recently sailed to America to talk at the United Nations about the current effects of climate change and to give a voice to her generation

which included offsetting its carbon footprint, eliminating single-use plastics and restoring event site coastlines at all Tour and Big Wave events.

The Keep Sydney Open party has unveiled their fresh new faces for the upcoming New South Wales politics.

An evening of champagne and canapés in a sparkling alfresco setting. JOLIE will be held at the beautiful French cafe Le Bon Choix Brisbane, where a fairy light bejeweled oak stands centre. Guests will be treated to delicate and delicious French food and dessert served in the stunning decor. The feature of the evening will […]

It isn’t every day you come across someone like Dani Fitch. The Miss World Australia contestant made waves when she hosted Variety the Children’s Charity Gala last weekend at the Pullman Sydney Hyde Park hotel to raise money for a worthy cause. Variety the Children’s Charity have worked for 40 years to improve the lives […]

Today Jupiters Hotel & Casino launched their ‘Points for Hope’ fundraising initiative to aid seriously ill children and their families and show their long-standing support for the Gold Coast’s rugby league team – the Gold Coast Titans (#pointsforhope). Every point scored by the Titans during the 2015 NRL season will see Jupiters Hotel & Casino […]

Gold Coast designer’s, brothers and men’s health advocates Troy, Jay and Ryan Cochrane of Greef Clothing have already raised nearly $2,000 for their Movember campaign and are in the hopes of raising $10 000 for the charity. The Movember Foundation is the leading global organisation committed to changing the face of men’s health, having already […]