Frequently asked questions
About The Daily Gold Coast
Answers to the questions readers and advertisers ask us most.
+What is The Daily Gold Coast?
The Daily Gold Coast is an independent local news publication covering Gold Coast. We publish daily reporting, a free morning briefing and community guides.
+How much does it cost?
Reading The Daily Gold Coast is free. The morning briefing is also free — we make money through advertising, sponsored content (clearly labelled) and reader support.
+Who writes the articles?
Our editorial team writes and edits every article. We use AI to assist with research and drafting but every story is reviewed by a human editor before publication. See our editorial standards for details.
+How can I subscribe to the morning briefing?
Head to the Subscribe page, enter your email and we'll send the briefing to your inbox before 7am on weekdays. You can unsubscribe at any time.
+How do I send a news tip?
Use our confidential tips page. You can include a contact email if you'd like us to follow up, or submit anonymously. Sensitive material should be sent through a secure channel — contact us first.
+How do I advertise or sponsor a story?
Visit the Advertise page or download the Media Kit for audience numbers and rates. Sponsored content is always labelled and follows our sponsored-content policy.
+Can I republish your articles?
Articles are © The Daily Gold Coast. You may quote short excerpts with attribution and a link back. For full republication, contact us first.
+How do I correct a mistake in an article?
Every article has a "Suggest a correction" link at the bottom that opens an email pre-filled with the article details. We update articles publicly and note significant corrections.