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Gold Coast races to capitalize on Olympic legacy before six-year window closes.
With six years until the Brisbane-South-East Queensland Games, the Gold Coast is betting big on Coomera and Robina, and global precedent says timing is everything.
Gold Coast Teams Post Mixed Results in Rugby League, AFL Action
Local sides posted uneven scores across rugby league and AFL matches played between July 4 and July 8.
Gold Coast extends light rail to airport and Burleigh Heads
Decades of planning battles, two Olympics bids and a pandemic that reshaped commuter habits have quietly built the political case for extending the city's light rail north to Burleigh Heads and south to the airport.
Voices from Affected Community Members on Short-Term Rental Regulations
Gold Coast locals describe daily pressures from rising Airbnb numbers in their streets and call for tighter council rules.
Gold Coast Council's Fast-Track Planning Draws Scrutiny Over Approval Timelines
A push to speed up development approvals on the Gold Coast is raising questions about whether residents will have adequate time to object to local projects.
Gold Coast Council Defends Budget as Queensland Reviews Rate-Setting Powers
A Queensland government review of local government rate-setting is forcing the Gold Coast to justify spending decisions that directly affect what residents pay each quarter.
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Where are the best places to eat in Gold Coast?
- Browse the Gold Coast food and dining coverage and our local guides for places to eat, from cafes and long lunches to dinner and drinks. Listings link to the venue so you can check hours and book, and the Ask Gold Coast assistant can narrow it down by suburb, cuisine or occasion.
What are the best things to do outdoors near Gold Coast?
- Head to the things to do guide for outdoor events, markets and family activities in and around Gold Coast, and see our best of and day trips guides for parks, walks and drives worth the trip. Check the Gold Coast weather page before you head out, as it is updated through the day.
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