Mayor tries to out-style Tuxedo Borobi

Mayor tries to out-style Tuxedo Borobi

The city’s eight famous Borobi statues are back in action – with Mayor Tom Tate today attempting to out-style Tuxedo Borobi at the Home Of The Arts (HOTA).The Mayor brushed off his best tuxedo to join his good mate Borobi outside HOTA, where Tuxedo Borobi is now permanently installed.“These statues were worth millions to the city through social media during the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games,’’ he said.“Every time I saw one, there were people milling about to take their selfies and share them across the globe.
City of Gold Coast Media releases
20 Aug 2018
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Get ready to ‘get ready’ for storm season

Get ready to ‘get ready’ for storm season

Gold Coasters are being urged to start preparing early for the 2018-19 storm season with Mayor Tom Tate opening the doors to the City’s Local Disaster Management Group headquarters.“It’s never too ear…
City of Gold Coast Media releases
17 Aug 2018
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City’s optic fibre ‘super charged’ for the future

City’s optic fibre ‘super charged’ for the future

Gold Coast businesses, visitors and residents are about to see the City’s optic fibre program go to the ‘next level’ with a 37km loop planned for the existing network.“This is super-charging an alread…
City of Gold Coast Media releases
14 Aug 2018
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City welcomes decision in Transit Centre case

City welcomes decision in Transit Centre case

The City will continue to finalise the sale of the Transit Centre, including Bruce Bishop carpark, after today’s Supreme Court decision.The decision was handed down at 2.15pm by Judge Boddice in Brisb…
City of Gold Coast Media releases
9 Aug 2018
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Science Spectacular set to ‘Woo’ Gold Coast

Science Spectacular set to ‘Woo’ Gold Coast

The rock star of Australian mathematics is coming to the Gold Coast.Eddie Woo is the 2018 Australian Local Hero, known for his quirky style of teaching math to students across the country.
City of Gold Coast Media releases
9 Aug 2018
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$1 million sand pumping boosts beaches for summer

$1 million sand pumping boosts beaches for summer

Pumping sand from the creek over on to Burleigh Beach during winter and spring replenishes our beaches ready for summer.The annual program sees around 40,000 cubic metres of sand added to Burleigh Bea…
City of Gold Coast Media releases
2 Aug 2018
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Gallery designs unveiled as early works start on next stages of HOTA

Gallery designs unveiled as early works start on next stages of HOTA

Council will decide on the final concepts at full Council on 31 July 2018.Mayor Tom Tate said the city delivered on the Stage 1a HOTA outdoor stage and concert lawn ahead of schedule and under budget …
City of Gold Coast Media releases
19 Jul 2018
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Mayor launches City's NaturallyGC program - 800 activities in 2018-19

Mayor launches City's NaturallyGC program - 800 activities in 2018-19

The city’s 580,000 residents and 13.1 million annual visitors will be able to enjoy more nature trails and nature-based experiences in 2018-19, following the launch of NaturallyGC.“We have 13,600 hect…
City of Gold Coast Media releases
10 Jul 2018
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MAYOR LAUNCHES CITY'S NATURALLYGC PROGRAM - 800 ACTIVITIES IN 2018-19

MAYOR LAUNCHES CITY'S NATURALLYGC PROGRAM - 800 ACTIVITIES IN 2018-19

The city’s 580,000 residents and 13.1 million annual visitors will be able to enjoy more nature trails and nature-based experiences in 2018-19, following the launch of NaturallyGC.“We have 13,600 hect…
City of Gold Coast Media releases
10 Jul 2018
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