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Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate slams Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner over Olympics committee snub

Tom Tate says the decision to appoint Noosa's Mayor instead of a Gold Coast representative to the 2032 Olympics organising committee will earn Adrian Schrinner a "cold shoulder".

ABC News · Jul 1, 2022

Gold Coast's 'bright future' challenged 'astronomical costs' and stalled developments

Beyond its idyllic beaches and perfect weather, there's a $20 billion reason why 120,000 people are expected to move to the Gold Coast by 2032. But that migration presents some big problems for the city.

ABC News · Jun 25, 2022

Gold Coast cheapest seaside suburbs include Labrador, Southport, Tugun, Bilinga

Those who hold on to the dream of living by the ocean may be in luck as Gold Coast property data shows there are still suburbs where houses can be bought for a reasonable price.

ABC News · Jun 14, 2022

Tomahawk, machete among 133 weapons uncovered during Gold Coast metal detector trial

Police use metal-detecting wands to uncover 133 weapons concealed by people in the heart of the Gold Coast's nightlife precinct, prompting calls to make the devices a permanent feature.

ABC News · May 4, 2022

Gold Coast Mayor does not 'recall' Seven Mountains Mandate support, councillor criticises 'fringe' view

Mayor Tom Tate says he does not recall if he offered support to the controversial Seven Mountains Mandate but that religious views should be considered a private matter.

ABC News · Apr 8, 2022

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate's spiritual adviser warned of 'demonic stronghold' at HOTA

Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate's spiritual adviser warned him in 2019 that the city's art precinct was a "gateway" that the "enemy had a stronghold on", requiring her to arm herself with "spiritual weapons".

ABC News · Apr 5, 2022

Flash floods on Gold Coast after record March rain, waterways swell in northern NSW

Conditions are expected to ease in south-east Queensland after unprecedented rainfall overnight, but the focus is now shifting south of the border.

ABC News · Mar 28, 2022

Rail to Gold Coast Airport should be 'core' of public transport plan, says infrastructure group

Connecting heavy rail to Gold Coast Airport, after 20 years of reports and reviews, should be a budget or election priority, says an infrastructure research group.

ABC News · Mar 28, 2022

Experts urge Murwillumbah residents to look after mental health as community recovers from NSW floods

While the immediate flood clean-up has begun, northern New South Wales residents are being urged not to leave their mental health recovery to the last.

ABC News · Mar 14, 2022

Murwillumbah's mystery tinnie heroes get 'free beer for year' as thanks for flood rescues

After enlisting the help of social media and the national broadcaster, a Murwillumbah local has found the "two blokes in a tinnie" who rescued his family from raging floodwaters.

ABC News · Mar 10, 2022