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Gold Coast Open House 10-11 Oct

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Enjoy our swimming enclosures safely

Swim, relax and stay safe this summer at our 8 swimming enclosures across the city.

Gold Coast Events

BEACON

10 October 2026

A bright and bold BEACON of belonging this epic, large-scale installation becomes a landmark for joy across the 10 days of BLEACH Festival.

BLEACH Festival

10 October 2026

BLEACH Festival is back like you've never seen it before.

Gold Coast Titans All Schools

10 October 2026

The Gold Coast Titans All Schools (GCTAS) is the world's largest touch football tournament, held annually each October at the Gold Coast Performance Centre...

Hockey Australia Men's Masters Championships

10 October 2026

The 2026 Hockey Australia Men's Masters Championships will be held on the Gold Coast, Queensland.

fisiocrem GC50 Run Festival

10 October 2026

Welcome to the fisiocrem GC50 Run Festival! Experience an unforgettable weekend of running, entertainment and celebration on the stunning Southern Gold Coast.

Burleigh Market

10 October 2026

A community farmers market with a difference. Do your weekly shop, dig through our arts, crafts and plants or grab a coffee while listening to local artists.
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Recent News

Gold Coast beaches boosted after dredging operations

Published on 08 October 2026

The City’s offshore dredging operations are nearly complete for 2026 with the Trud R vessel set to leave the Gold Coast this week.

Get ‘Queensland Ready’ before severe weather strikes

Published on 06 October 2026

The City is reminding Gold Coast residents why it’s important to get prepared ahead of severe weather season, as disasters can happen at any time and with little warning.

Exercise tests City's readiness for severe weather season

Published on 23 September 2026

The City is putting its disaster response capabilities to the test over the next two days, with more than 150 participants from 10 organisations joining Exercise Provenance in preparation for severe weather season.

Disco fever: Free show for Gold Coast seniors

Published on 18 September 2026

Gold Coast seniors can step back into the disco era at the Mayor's annual Seniors Concert on 13 October at HOTA, Home of the Arts, featuring live music, cirque acrobatics and dazzling costumes.

Kidchella returns, transforming Surfers into a kids' paradise

Published on 11 September 2026

The City's popular free two-day festival for little humans is back at the Surfers Paradise Esplanade for its third year, featuring an extended Saturday program packed with beats, glitter and good vibes.

Leave accessible parking spaces for people that need them

Published on 09 September 2026

The City is reminding residents and visitors that parking in an accessible parking space without a valid permit is illegal and may result in a $690 fine.
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Mayor Tom Tate

Mayor

Cr Mark Hammel (Deputy Mayor)

Division 1 Councillor

Cr Naomi Fowler

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Cr Donna Gates

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Cr Shelley Curtis

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Cr Peter Young

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Cr Brooke Patterson

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Cr Joe Wilkinson

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Cr Bob La Castra

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Cr Glenn Tozer

Division 9 Councillor

Cr Darren Taylor

Division 10 Councillor

Cr Dan Doran

Division 11 Councillor

Cr Nick Marshall OAM

Division 12 Councillor

Cr Josh Martin

Division 13 Councillor

Cr Gail O'Neill

Division 14 Councillor

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