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Gold Coast Events

Health Consumers Queensland Annual Forum

27 April 2026

Are you a consumer, carer or working in the health sector and have a passion for community engagement in health care decision making?

Gold Coast Film Festival

28 April 2026

The Gold Coast Film Festival is a celebration of film and filmmaking hosted in Queensland’s most dynamic screen destination, the Gold Coast.

Guy Sebastian 100 Times Around The Sun Tour

28 April 2026

TEG Live proudly presents ARIA Award-winning singer-songwriter Guy Sebastian's 2026 National Tour in celebration of his brand-new album, 100 Times Around The Sun.

Governing a Not-for-Profit Organisation Workshop

28 April 2026

Are you part of a community or sporting group and want to understand legal and governance requirements?

Better Story, Better Brand: An Introduction to Storytelling

28 April 2026

Join us for a 90-minute introduction to brand storytelling. What it is, how you can use it, and how you can wrap your brand story in the Gold Coast story.

Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets

29 April 2026

A free, family-friendly outdoor shopping experience by the beachside, every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 4pm to 9pm.
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Recent News

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.

City invests millions in female changerooms for sporting clubs

Published on 09 March 2026

A $10 million program to deliver female changeroom facilities at community sporting clubs across the Gold Coast is underway, supporting rapid growth in women’s participation in sport.
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Mayor Tom Tate

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Cr Shelley Curtis

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Cr Peter Young

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Cr Brooke Patterson

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Cr Joe Wilkinson

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Cr Bob La Castra

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Cr Glenn Tozer

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Cr Darren Taylor

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Cr Dan Doran

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Cr Nick Marshall OAM

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Cr Josh Martin

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Cr Gail O'Neill

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