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With federal budget negotiations heating up and climate warnings intensifying, Gold Coast MPs face mounting pressure to deliver on infrastructure and cost-of-living pledges ahead of what could be a pivotal election year.
From Southport walk-in centres to community programs tucked behind the surf clubs, the Gold Coast has more no-cost mental health support than most residents realise, and accessing it takes less than a phone call.
Gold Coast property owners listing homes on platforms such as Airbnb now face mandatory registration from September, a step that matches Brisbane City Council requirements but exceeds the voluntary model still in place on the Sunshine Coast.
Government rebates and federal funding support the surge in local startups that now exceed 1,000 and generate $1.2 billion in annual revenue.
Gold Coast short-term rental operators must complete state registration by July 2027 under the new legislation, with local compliance checks beginning in Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach from early next year.
From Southport to Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast City Council's aquatic and leisure centres offer dozens of weekly group fitness sessions, here's how to find the right one for you.
Years of rapid listings growth and resident complaints have shaped the council's latest regulatory steps.
Gold Coast hospitals guide 2026: Queensland Health public hospitals, private hospitals, emergency departments, and what to do in a medical emergency on the Gold Coast.
Mild winter conditions draw attention to whale watching and upcoming events across the region.
A string of new projects from Broadbeach to the northern corridor is reshaping the city's skyline, and testing the patience of locals caught in the middle.
National network failures tied to international infrastructure strains are forcing local operators to rethink daily operations and supplier choices.
A closer look at the statistics driving the city's approach to managing short-term rentals and their impact on local communities
With demand outpacing supply, Miami is outshining traditional coastal hubs and drawing keen investor interest across the Gold Coast.
Hospitals, GPs, specialists, and how to navigate Queensland's Gold Coast health system.
Major economic figures, project starts and council moves point to changes that shape jobs, services and daily costs for everyday Gold Coast residents.
An evergreen guide to getting out and about in Gold Coast.
Eco-shopping trends, Olympic futures, and why our southern breaks still define the Gold Coast.
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