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Things to do on the Gold Coast this weekend
Beyond the theme parks, the Gold Coast has hinterland, beaches, and a dining scene worth discovering.
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Gold Coast tourism crosses $10 billion as city builds toward 2032 Olympics
International visitors and domestic travel combine to make the Gold Coast Australia's premier tourism economy.
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Gold Coast light rail stage 4 confirmed, to extend network to Coolangatta and the airport
The $2.1 billion extension will connect the existing Helensvale-to-Broadbeach network to the international airport for the first time.
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Burleigh to Coomera — where the Gold Coast's residential value is found in 2026.
Federal
Federal Olympics investment delivers $1.8 billion for Gold Coast venues and transport
The Commonwealth's commitment ensures Gold Coast can host swimming, marathon swimming, and beach volleyball at 2032 standard.
Finance
Retiring on the Gold Coast: the financial plan for long and comfortable coastal living
The Gold Coast's health, lifestyle, and property ecosystem makes it Australia's premier retirement city.
Finance
Investment property on the Gold Coast: what the numbers say in 2026
Tourism demand and population growth underpin a property investment market with genuine yield and growth potential.
News
Gold Coast records $10 billion in tourism spending for first time in its history
The milestone, reached in the past financial year, reflects the city's successful transition to year-round, high-yield tourism.
Business
Gold Coast high-rise construction boom creates 12,000 jobs as skyline transforms
$8.2 billion in residential and mixed-use tower approvals is reshaping Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.
Federal
Federal biosecurity investment upgrades Gold Coast Airport screening capacity
Additional biosecurity officers and new scanning technology will be installed at Gold Coast Airport to handle surging international arrivals.
Finance
Financing a tourism business on the Gold Coast in 2026
Banks are more cautious about hospitality and tourism lending after pandemic losses, but alternatives are emerging.
News
Gold Coast approves record 12 high-rise towers in single council quarter
The approvals reflect extraordinary developer confidence in the city's residential market, with strong demand from interstate buyers.
Business
Gold Coast technology sector grows as remote work reshapes the Glitter Strip's economy
More than 6,000 technology professionals now live and work on the Gold Coast.
Federal
Federal housing program to deliver 340 affordable homes on Gold Coast
The Housing Australia Future Fund will back three Gold Coast projects targeting renters who earn too much for public housing but too little for the market.
Finance
First home buyers on the Gold Coast: navigating affordability in a premium market
With medians near $900,000, the path to ownership requires careful financial planning.
Business
Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct reaches critical mass as research and clinical activity grows
The GCHKP employs 14,000 people across health, education, and research at Southport.
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Gold Coast Health City plan to create 8,000 health sector jobs in new innovation precinct
The plan positions Southport as a centre of medical research, clinical training, and health-tech commercialisation.
Finance
Superannuation and retirement planning on the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast's retiree-heavy demographics make it one of Australia's most significant superannuation advice markets.
Business
Gold Coast luxury retail expands as high-end visitors and residents drive premium spending
Pacific Fair's luxury wing and Palazzo Versace position the Gold Coast as Queensland's premier retail destination.
News
Broadwater masterplan revealed as Gold Coast's next great waterfront transformation
The plan proposes new parks, a new marina precinct, and residential development along 4.5 kilometres of underutilised foreshore.
Federal
Federal fintech framework supports Gold Coast's emerging financial technology cluster
Three Gold Coast fintech companies have secured ASIC regulatory sandbox approvals, validating the city's financial technology ambitions.
Finance
Cost of living on the Gold Coast in 2026: the honest breakdown
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Tax planning for Gold Coast property investors: key strategies for 2026
Interest deductions, depreciation, and land tax are the key levers for Gold Coast investors.
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2032 Olympics: the financial opportunity for Gold Coast businesses and investors
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Expanding your business on the Gold Coast: finance options and strategic considerations
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