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Start your new year resolution at Gold Coast Aquatic Centre or the new Pimpama Sports hub today.

Australia Day Celebrations on Wednesday 26 January

Broadwater Parklands, 4pm to 7.30pm. Family friendly fun, food truck feast and fireworks finale!

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Due to current COVID restrictions some events may be cancelled. Please check directly with the event provider for details.

School holiday fun at Westfield Helensvale

23 January 2022

Enjoy free and fun activities these school holidays at Westfield Helensvale.

PUFFS - a Spotlight Theatre production

23 January 2022

Seven eventful years at a certain school of Magic and Magic. A story about the other characters at a famous place of magic and a lot more.

Bundall Farmers Market

23 January 2022

Bundall Farmers' Market brings together the community and visitors to the Gold Coast with local farmers and fine food producers every Sunday morning. Enjoy the great atmosphere, amazing food, live entertainment and community spirit lakeside at HOTA.

Miami Farmers' Market

23 January 2022

Support local food producers and farmers.

GCMTB – National Cup Tier 1 XCO

23 January 2022

Come watch a national level race and support your local mountain bike club

Coolangatta Art and Craft Markets

23 January 2022

Come along and join us for a market to remember! The Gold Coast’s famous art and craft markets run every Sunday across the Gold Coast. You will find us in Coolangatta on the second Sunday of every month, as well as the fourth Sunday in a 5-Sunday month!
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Recent News

Critical wildlife protected by City land purchase

Published on 13 January 2022

A crucial link along the Burleigh to Springbrook wildlife corridor has been acquired by the City to ensure its long-term viability as important environmental habitat.

Christmas splash as amazing sports hub opens

Published on 17 December 2021

Pimpama Sports Hub has officially opened its doors today providing the northern Gold Coast’s growing population with the city’s largest civic infrastructure project.

Wheelchair beach mats roll out at new locations

Published on 02 December 2021

Mermaid Beach is the newest location to roll out the welcome mat for beachgoers with mobility issues, in time for International Day of People with Disability.

2018 Commonwealth Games legacy lives on

Published on 25 November 2021

The success of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games will be immortalised at one of the Coast’s key sporting venues when a legacy exhibition opens to the public later this month.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION - City of Gold Coast

Published on 25 November 2021

City of Gold Coast did NOT issue a Watch and Act Emergency Alert this morning. Despite recent rain, there are no current flood warnings for the Gold Coast.

We do ask people to remain vigilant, as more heavy rainfall is predicted in coming days.

We are investigating the source of the message.

$5 million dollar play attraction for Broadwater Parklands

Published on 19 November 2021

A new play attraction featuring a four-level spiral tower will rise above the Broadwater Parklands to become the centrepiece of the parkland’s fourth stage.
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Cr Mark Hammel

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Cr Cameron Caldwell

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Cr Peter Young

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Cr Brooke Patterson

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Cr Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden

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Cr Robert La Castra

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Cr Glenn Tozer

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Cr Darren Taylor

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Cr Hermann Vorster

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Cr Pauline Young

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Cr Daphne McDonald

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Cr Gail O'Neill

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