Councillor Grew to head up new committee

Updated 4:16pm, Wednesday 01 September 2010

The first meeting of the Gold Coast City Council’s newly formed Corporate Governance and Administration Committee has appointed Cr Jan Grew as its inaugural chair.

Foreshore works to boost facilities

Updated 4:12pm, Wednesday 01 September 2010

Stage three works of the Coolangatta to Bilinga Foreshore Master Plan are on schedule and expected to be completed in time for the Christmas crowds.

Children’s musician/author Craig Smith to visit

Updated 10:11am, Wednesday 01 September 2010

New Zealand author and singer Craig Smith will delight children with songs from his award-winning Wonky Donkey CD at Broadbeach Branch Library this month (Saturday, 11 September).

Foreshore redevelopment works expanded

Updated 8:34am, Wednesday 01 September 2010

Work on the Surfers Paradise Foreshore Redevelopment has been expanded to include the entire masterplan area thanks to cost savings achieved by the managing contractor.

Zhuhai trade agreement could power city’s marine industry

Updated 8:28am, Wednesday 01 September 2010

A new trade and investment partnership agreement with the Chinese city of Zhuhai could help unlock significant opportunities for the Gold Coast marine industry.

Relive the Vietnam war era with author Pamela Rushby

Updated 2:28pm, Tuesday 31 August 2010

Queensland author Pamela Rushby will share the journey of her latest novel When the Hip Chicks Went to War at a special Older Adults Only session at Elanora Library next week.

Tower plan ‘welcome news’ for city’s recovery

Updated 11:44am, Tuesday 31 August 2010

A new 19-storey apartment building proposed for Budds Beach is expected to be given the green light by Gold Coast City Council when it meets next Monday (6/9)

A weekend of animal magic

Updated 8:14am, Tuesday 31 August 2010

Lovers of animals and pets of all shapes, sizes and species will descend on Varsity Lakes for the Gold Coast Pet & Animal Expo this weekend (September 4/5).

Have your say on Bonogin Conservation Reserves

Updated 1:54pm, Monday 30 August 2010

The Gold Coast community is being encouraged to have its say in Council’s management plan for the Bonogin Conservation Reserves.

Coast welcomes sister city delegates

Updated 9:58am, Monday 30 August 2010

Gold Coast City Council Chambers at Evandale today welcomed visiting delegates from its Chinese sister city, Beihai.