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Cultural Precinct Design Competition

Meet the three shortlisted teams who will design the Gold Coast Cultural Precinct.

It's the Gold Coast. Full Stop.
Keen to get back on your bike?

Council is offering a series of free bicycling workshops. There are three workshops to choose from including 'Get Back on Your Bike', 'Better Bicycle Maintenance' and 'Become a Better Cyclist'.

Don't let a water leak drain your wallet
Bike Fest Gold Coast

A celebration of bikes and the Gold Coast lifestyle, Sunday 23 June, Pratten Park, Broadbeach.

Mayoress Winter Charity Ball
Brand Golden Ticket Campaign

Tell us why you're the proudest Gold Coaster and you could win the ultimate lifestyle experience including luxury accommodation, premiere city events, fine dining, theme parks access and sporting games.

Blues on Broadbeach

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

Gold Coast Roller Derby - A Star Wars Bout

Gold Coast ROLLER DERBY

A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, a women’s not for profit roller derby league decided to host an all-out Star Wars themed bout!

Something Old, Something New

 Music

The state’s only full-time professional orchestra brings a delightful program full of contrasts to the Gold Coast with Something Old, Something New.

Colin Jones and the Tyburn Swingers

Colin Jones and the Tyburn Swingers

The Gold Coast City Jazz Club is proud to have our Patron Colin Jones present an evening of old and new jazz standards.

Preparing for bushfires

General

Informative session will educate you about fire ecology and how to prepare your property and family for bushfire season.

Pyjama Party

Pyjama Party 2013

Experience the wonder of Movie World by night including all your favourite rides and attractions in the comfort of your PJ’s.

Latest News

Keep the kids happy these school holidays

3:30 PM - Wednesday, 19 June 2013

The City of Gold Coast has launched its bumper winter school holiday program which is overflowing with great ideas to keep the kids happy these school holidays.

Library breakfast with business success stories

3:00 PM - Wednesday, 19 June 2013

Come along to Southport Branch Library on Wednesday 26 June for the unique opportunity to enjoy breakfast with some of the Gold Coast’s best business successes.

Surfers Paradise beach stays open

5:00 PM - Monday, 17 June 2013

Beachgoers can continue to enjoy the surf and sand at Surfers Paradise as works continue on the interim sand nourishment project.

Chevron Island Eastern Bridge lane closure

12:00 PM - Monday, 17 June 2013

Maintenance crews will be carrying out bridge maintenance on Chevron Island East Bridge from 7am to 5pm over the next two Sundays, 23 and 30 June.

Design teams bring world of experience to the Gold Coast

8:00 AM - Monday, 17 June 2013

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has announced the three teams which will compete for the opportunity to design the Gold Coast’s landmark cultural precinct.

Community fun day at Upper Coomera Centre

1:45 PM - Friday, 14 June 2013

Come along to the fun, free Community Open Day at the new Upper Coomera Centre, corner of Abraham and Reserve Roads, on Saturday 15 June from 9.30am – 1.30pm.


Mayor and Councillors

Mayor Tom Tate

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

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.

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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.

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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...

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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).

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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

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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...

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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

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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.

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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).

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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

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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

The Gold Coast is 'open for business'

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.