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Gold Coast Hosts Lose Money to Fake Property Photos on Airbnb
Duplicate and misleading property photos listed on platforms like Airbnb are distorting booking data, inflating perceived supply, and costing Gold Coast hosts real money.
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Gold Coast Image Businesses Squeezed by Labour Costs, AI, Property Slowdown
Rising labour costs, AI disruption and a softening property market are squeezing the firms that keep the city's visual content industry running.
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Gold Coast tightens short-term rental rules ahead of 2032 Olympics
With state regulators tightening the screws on Airbnb-style listings, Gold Coast property owners and councils face a sequence of choices that will reshape the city's housing market before the 2032 Olympics.
finance
Gold Coast 2026: Property Cooling, AI Scams, and Job Shifts Explained
From property cooling to AI-driven scams and a changing jobs landscape, here's what the national noise means for people living and spending on the Gold Coast.
finance
Global Shifts Force Gold Coast Small Businesses to Rethink Everything
A perfect storm of AI disruption, property market upheaval and industrial land competition is forcing Gold Coast entrepreneurs to rethink everything from their marketing budgets to their shopfront leases.
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Gold Coast's Outdoor Boot Camps Surge: What to Expect
Get ready to sweat in the great outdoors as Gold Coast's outdoor fitness scene experiences a surge in popularity
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Rent-Vesting on the Gold Coast: Does the Numbers-Driven Strategy Stack Up in 2026?
With local house prices still outpacing incomes, 'rent-vesting' is getting a close look from first-home buyers and investors across Surfers Paradise and Burleigh Heads.
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Gold Coast Yoga Guide: Find Your Perfect Style Today
From sweat-drenched Bikram sessions in Burleigh Heads to restorative classes tucked into the Hinterland, Gold Coast's yoga scene has never been more varied, or more bewildering for beginners.
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Gold Coast Chefs Share 5 Seasonal Recipes Using Local Produce
From Tamborine Mountain avocados to Stanthorpe-grown winter citrus, your mid-year plate has never looked better, or been more affordable.
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New Broadbeach Tower Gets Green Light, Here's What It Means for Gold Coast Buyers
A freshly approved high-rise on the southern Gold Coast is set to reshape the apartment market, but not every buyer will benefit equally.
lifestyle
Gold Coast Residents: Connect Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet Quickly
A guide to connecting electricity, gas, water, and NBN internet when moving to the Gold Coast, Queensland.
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Gold Coast Residents Discover Free Outdoor Fitness in Nature This Week
From beachfront circuits to hinterland trails, discover how Gold Coast residents are reclaiming their wellbeing through free and accessible outdoor spaces.
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Your Guide to People First Stadium, Carrara: AFL Game Day on the Gold Coast
Plan your visit to People First Stadium at Carrara with this practical guide to transport, parking, seating and what makes this venue special for Gold Coast Suns fans.
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Gold Coast Council Sets New Short-Term Rental Rules This Week
City of Gold Coast councillors face a tightening deadline to finalise short-term rental rules that will reshape the housing market from Surfers Paradise to Coolangatta.
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Gold Coast Rental Prices Doubled Since 2020, Locals Warn Newcomers
Rental prices have doubled since 2020, but wages haven't kept pace. Real estate agents and long-term residents explain what you actually need to budget before relocating.
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Gold Coast Planning Overhaul Transforms Five Suburbs, Attracts Investors
Investors and downsizers are responding to City Council’s latest zoning, approval, and density reforms, with ripple effects from Mermaid Beach to Helensvale.
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Where to Watch the Footy Finals on the Gold Coast: Fan Zones, Clubs and Big-Screen Venues
When finals season arrives, the Gold Coast lights up with community viewing events, local RSLs and sports clubs showing every big match on the big screen.
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Swimming on the Gold Coast: Clubs, Squads, and the Best Pools for Lap Swimming
From Olympic-legacy aquatic centres to local council pools and junior swim clubs, the Gold Coast has world-class swimming options for every age and level.
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Cycling on the Gold Coast: Clubs, Popular Routes and the Thriving Local Scene
The Gold Coast's flat coastal paths, hinterland climbs and strong club culture make it one of Queensland's best cities for recreational and competitive cycling.
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Athletics and Little Athletics on the Gold Coast: Tracks, Clubs and Pathways to Competition
From Saturday morning Little Athletics to serious track competition, the Gold Coast has a thriving athletics community for all ages.