Latest news from Gold Coast.
Finance
A surging gold price, rising crude and a firm local bourse are reshaping the backdrop for a city whose fortunes are tied tightly to visitor spending, energy costs and the global appetite for risk.
23 July 20264 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): finance.yahoo.com, finance.yahoo.com, finance.yahoo.com +6 more
Wellness
From beachside breath-work sessions at Kurrawa to Hinterland forest bathing, the Gold Coast's mindfulness scene has quietly grown into one of the most varied on the eastern seaboard.
23 July 2026written 4 July 20263 min read
Wellness
From Burleigh Heads to the Hinterland, local science-backed strategies are helping Coast residents dial down the pressure.
23 July 2026written 4 July 20264 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, sciencedirect.com +1 more
Wellness
From Surf Life Saving clubs to community centres, discover the free mental health resources available on the Gold Coast
23 July 2026written 4 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): wmq.org.au, goldcoast.health.qld.gov.au, health.gov.au
Wellness
From Burleigh to Coomera, a growing number of Gold Coast schools are bringing structured meditation into classrooms, here's what's on offer and what the evidence says.
23 July 2026written 4 July 20263 min read
Wellness
From Burleigh Heads to Broadbeach, a growing wave of locals are ditching the coffee and reaching for controlled breathing instead, and the science backs them up.
23 July 2026written 4 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): med.stanford.edu, stanmed.stanford.edu, cell.com
Wellness
From beachside breathing to hinterland meditation walks, locals are blending Gold Coast's outdoor culture with ancient wellness practices-and you can start this week.
20 July 2026written 2 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): nccih.nih.gov, mindful.org, advancedmmc.com
Wellness
From beachfront meditation to hinterland forest bathing, locals are discovering how mindfulness complements the Gold Coast's vibrant outdoor lifestyle.
20 July 2026written 3 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): apa.org, grandrisingbehavioralhealth.com
Sport
The club uses contract extensions, junior development and inclusive matchday events to connect with local supporters.
20 July 20261 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): gsherald.com.au, newsnow.co.uk, newsnow.com +1 more
Technology
Council investment and startup funding highlight activity among Australian Gold Coast organisations focused on AI and related fields.
20 July 20261 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): dailygoldcoast.com.au, prnewswire.com, cbs12.com
Culture
HOTA anchors the Gold Coast arts scene with free gallery entry alongside seasonal festivals and neighbourhood spaces that feature local work.
20 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): theaureview.com, dailygoldcoast.com.au, experiencegoldcoast.com +6 more
Lifestyle
Record visitor arrivals, a new Mermaid Beach development and housing trends shape what to expect on the Gold Coast.
20 July 20261 min read
Wellness
Master the art of restorative sleep with evidence-based strategies tailored to our active coastal lifestyle.
20 July 2026written 2 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Lifestyle
Best family activities and kids attractions on Gold Coast: theme parks, wildlife sanctuaries, beaches and school holiday fun for all ages.
20 July 2026written 2 July 20261 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): experiencegoldcoast.com, whatsongoldcoast.au
Technology
From Varsity Lakes co-working spaces to Southport's emerging fintech corridor, local founders are hardening their digital defences as global spyware scandals expose how vulnerable even the savviest operators can be.
20 July 2026written 4 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): techcrunch.com, techcrunch.com, techcrunch.com +1 more
Wellness
From the surf to the hinterland, local men are discovering that true strength means looking after your whole self-and the community is here to help.
19 July 2026written 3 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): betterhealth.vic.gov.au, healthcheck.griffith.edu.au