Welcome
Defined by its spectacular beaches, hinterland ranges, forests, waterways and vibrant communities, the Gold Coast is an outstanding global city which is proudly looking towards the future. An important strategic initiative for Council, residents, visitors and businesses is an online community that interacts in a variety of ways.
If you would like to find out more about the features of this website or Council's online initiatives, then please read our Key Features page with helpful tips and Frequently Asked Questions.
Upcoming Events
Music in the Park at Labrador
Local & Live Sounds Don't get out to see live music anymore? Check out a great line-up of live sounds this weekend at this free concert in the park.
Gold Coast Beach Walk - Kilometres 4 Koalas
Join us on 26 May 2013 for a walk along the Gold Coast coastline and help give our endangered koalas a home.
Linking You Locally - Broadbeach
Gold Coast Medicare Local and Gold Coast libraries are giving you the chance to find out what local support groups, clubs, services and activities are available in your local community at a series of events at library branches across the coast.
Guided bush walk
Guided bush walk will explore Eucalypt forest types that are home to koalas, brushtail possums, grey-headed flying foxes and many bird species.
It's My Party (And I'll Die If I Want To)
This dark comedy is guaranteed to make you laugh, but the elbow jabbing at your ribs is sharper than expected.
BeachCare community dune care - Runaway Bay
Do your thing for the environment! Give back to the beaches that give you so much enjoyment! Get involved in a free community dune planting morning at Shearwater Esplanade foreshore on the Gold Coast.
Mayor and Councillors
Mayor Tom Tate
Tom is a civil engineer by trade, having graduated from the University of NSW in the early '80s. He started his career in the construction industry and later moved...
Cr Donna Gates
Division 1
Division 1 is the City's northern gateway to the Gold Coast. The newly defined boundaries comprise what has historically been the city's largest division.
Cr William Owen-Jones
Division 2
Division 2 includes the suburbs of Helensvale, Monterey Keys, Oyster Cove, Oxenford, Studio Village, Regatta Waters, Coomera, parts of Upper Coomera and Arundel.
Cr Cameron Caldwell
Division 3
Division 3 is to the north east of the Gold Coast and includes the suburbs of Biggera Waters (part of), Boykambil, Coombabah, Hollywell, Hope Island, Paradise Point...
Cr Margaret Grummitt
Division 4
Division 4 is centrally east of the Gold Coast and includes the suburbs of Arundel, Labrador, Southport (north), Biggera Waters and Runaway Bay (south).
Cr Tracey Gilmore
Division 5
Division 5 includes the suburbs of Pacific Pines, Park Lake, Gaven, Nerang, Highland Park (part), Clagiraba, Mt Nathan, Guanaba and Maudsland (part).
Cr Dawn Crichlow OAM
Division 6
Division 6 extends westward from the east coast of the Gold Coast and includes the suburbs of Southport (part), Ashmore (part), Parkwood and Molendinar.
Cr Lex Bell OAM
Division 7
Division 7 is on the east coast of the Gold Coast and includes the suburbs Isle of Capri, Benowa, Bundall, Main Beach, Surfers, Paradise Waters, Ashmore and Southport.
Cr Robert La Castra
Division 8
Division 8 is inland from the Coast along the Nerang River and includes the suburbs of Ashmore, Nerang East, Merridown, Merrimac, Carrara, Boonooroo and Clear Island Waters
Cr Glenn Tozer
Division 9
Division 9 is in the south west region of the Gold Coast and includes the suburbs of Advancetown, Austinville, Bonogin, Gilston, Highland Park, Lower Beechmont...
Cr Paul Taylor
Division 10
Division 10 is on the east coast of the Gold Coast and includes the suburbs of Broadbeach, Broadbeach Waters, Mermaid Beach (part of), Mermaid Waters (part of) and Bundall
Cr Jan Grew
Division 11
Division 11 is in the south-east of the Gold Coast and includes the suburbs of Robina, Varsity Lakes and part of Burleigh Waters.
Cr Greg Betts
Division 12
Division 12 is in the south-east of the Gold Coast and includes the suburbs of Burleigh Heads, Burleigh Waters (part of), Miami and Mermaid (part of).
Cr Daphne McDonald
Division 13
Division 13 is on the south-east coast of the Gold Coast and includes the suburbs of Palm Beach, Elanora, Reedy Creek, Burleigh Heads and Tallebudgera
Cr Chris Robbins
Division 14
Division 14 is at the south of the Gold Coast and includes the suburbs of Elanora (part of), Tallebudgera (part of), Tallebudgera Valley, Currumbin Valley...
Our City Highlights
Restoring Our City's 'Have a Go' Spirit
Over the next twelve months our focus will turn to creating new opportunities for young Gold Coasters, and leaving a great legacy for future generations. With a sound economy and unrivalled lifestyle, our city will become the best place in Australia to live, learn and have the pick of fulfilling careers.
