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Gold Coast Events

Pride Art in the Park

17 May 2026

Come along to the Pride Art in the Park picnic at HOTA Lake. Everyone is welcome!

The Robina Farmers Market

17 May 2026

The Robina Farmers Market at Robina State High School – bringing together fresh produce, artisan goods, gourmet food, live music and community vibes every week.

HOTA Farmers and Artisan Market

17 May 2026

The HOTA Markets are one of the Gold Coast's most vibrant community markets, held every Sunday morning, in the iconic HOTA precinct.

fisiocrem GC30 Main Beach

17 May 2026

The fisiocrem GC30 Main Beach with an event filled with nature, ocean views and good vibes!...

Carrara Markets Car Boot Sale

17 May 2026

Carrara Markets is famous for its Sunday morning Car Boot Sale!...

Cooly Classic Ocean Swim Festival

17 May 2026

Swimmers have a rare opportunity to swim a course with some of Australia’s most revered surf breaks as your backdrop.

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Recent News

Community organisations granted life-saving devices

Published on 12 May 2026

The City has invested more than $90,000 to assist sporting and community organisations across the Gold Coast to purchase Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).

City continues to celebrate the green behind the gold

Published on 24 April 2026

The Gold Coast’s nature-based tourism pipeline continues to expand with the City’s latest round of funding now open to support sustainable projects.

City urges responsible pet ownership to prevent attacks

Published on 20 April 2026

The City has launched a new campaign to highlight the consequences of irresponsible dog ownership, with most reported attacks occurring in public spaces when animals are not properly contained or under effective control.

Kirra Eagles lands back on the Gold Coast

Published on 31 March 2026

The iconic Kirra Eagle has landed back on the Gold Coast with plans now underway to reinstall the sculpture on Kirra Hill.

Global consortium announced for Gold Coast Arena

Published on 16 March 2026

Global consortium AmplifyGC, headquartered in Australia, has been selected as the shortlisted proponent to progress the Gold Coast Arena transaction – a legacy venue for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Local businesses invited to seize opportunity for 2032 Games

Published on 12 March 2026

Hundreds of Gold Coast businesses are seizing the opportunity to play an important role in the delivery of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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