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Play Attraction Grand Opening Day Event

Join us Saturday 20 August. Free family activities at Fisherman's Lawn, Broadwater Parklands.

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Gold Coast Events

Free breast screening at Pimpama

18 August 2022

Free breast screening at Pimpama in August

TAFE Queensland Gold Coast Open Day

18 August 2022

Visit our campuses at Ashmore, Coomera, Robina & Southport to meet teachers and explore the facilities.

Little Shop of Horrors

18 August 2022

A boy, a girl, a sadistic dentist, a bloodthirsty gigantic plant, what could go wrong? Menken and Ashman’s enduring classic, Little Shop of Horrors, takes a bite out of the Spotlight stage! Limited season.

Guided native bee walk in the Botanic Gardens

19 August 2022

Find out about Australia’s native bees. The tiny stingless bees produce sugarbag honey, a highly prized food of Australia’s original inhabitants.

Shaped by Sea photography exhibition

19 August 2022

A spectacular collection of ocean-themed images by photographer Wayne Sorensen, showcasing the natural beauty of our seas.

Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets

19 August 2022

A free, family-friendly outdoor shopping experience by the beachside, every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 4pm to 9pm.
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Recent News

New Directorate to lead change at City of Gold Coast

Published on 26 July 2022

Council has resolved to support the creation of a new directorate to lead unprecedented change at City of Gold Coast over the next 12 to 18 months.

Weather update - 22 July 2022

Published on 22 July 2022

The City of Gold Coast continues to monitor the weather situation closely, particularly the dangerous swell which has been impacting the coast today.

Green and Gold Runway to 2032 Olympics and Paralympics

Published on 21 July 2022

Take your marks and get set for a free day of sport in celebration of the ten-year race down the green and gold runway to the Brisbane 2023 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Vital strategy to shape our city’s transport future

Published on 18 July 2022

Community consultation will begin today on one of the most important issues facing the Gold Coast – transport.

Active & Healthy program connects community

Published on 12 July 2022

Connection is the focus of the City’s 2022-23 Active & Healthy line-up as it aims to unite Gold Coast residents through education and exercise.

Palm Beach Parklands’ newest treasure

Published on 07 July 2022

The revamped Pirate Park playground at Palm Beach Parklands opened today showcasing a new pirate ship and increased play area for children of all ages to enjoy.
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Mayor & Councillors

Mayor Tom Tate

Mayor

Cr Mark Hammel

Division 1 Councillor

Cr William Owen-Jones

Division 2 Councillor

Cr Donna Gates (Deputy Mayor)

Division 3 Councillor

Cr Cameron Caldwell

Division 4 Councillor

Cr Peter Young

Division 5 Councillor

Cr Brooke Patterson

Division 6 Councillor

Cr Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden

Division 7 Councillor

Cr Robert La Castra

Division 8 Councillor

Cr Glenn Tozer

Division 9 Councillor

Cr Darren Taylor

Division 10 Councillor

Cr Hermann Vorster

Division 11 Councillor

Cr Pauline Young

Division 12 Councillor

Cr Daphne McDonald

Division 13 Councillor

Cr Gail O'Neill

Division 14 Councillor

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