Gold Coast News

Dreamworld’s transformation isn’t slowing down, with the Gold Coast theme park revealing the first look at its next major attraction—a near $20 million family adventure opening in late 2027.

If your next overseas holiday has been discussed at length in the group chat but never quite made it past the “we should book something” stage, Virgin Australia has just supplied the necessary push.

The Gold Coast's biggest theme park is about to get a whole lot bigger.

A condensed version of the Paddock experience you love will be popping up in Gold Coast’s biggest shopping destination.

The group chat can officially stop speculating—Spilt Milk is back, and its 2026 lineup is one of the festival's biggest yet.

The Gold Coast's luxury hotel scene is about to welcome a major new name, with Westin Hotels & Resorts officially making its debut in the beachside city.

The Tweed’s epic food and drink festival Savour The Tweed is back for its third year in 2026, with five flavour-packed days of culinary events running from Wednesday 21 to Sunday 25 October.

The popular outlet centre is levelling up with an $8 million transformation to its Western Mall precinct in the works.

The Brisbane-born cookie brand that’s snagged the world’s sweet tooth is bringing its best-selling sweet treats to the beachfront. 

A brand new arts festival is coming to The Tweed, with three days of free multidisciplinary works from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 June 2026.

Like something you'd find on a European cliffside, Valentina is the first Queensland project from the group that sets the standard for hotel dining.

Northsiders, your wellbeing is set to reach a whole new level of balance with a new wellness spa opening its doors later this year.

The sprawling four-hectare site will be shaped by the internationally renowned Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin.

New Burleigh restaurant SHŌTŌ from the team behind Etsu Izakaya brings yakitori, hand rolls and Japanese cocktails to the Gold Coast this May.

With 25 April falling on a Saturday this year, Queenslanders won't be getting the following weekday off. 

If you're planning on taking the train this April, you're going to want to read this. 

If you’re currently staring out the window at another grey wall of rain across Southeast Queensland, bored out of your gourd, you’re not alone. So, when is this mess going to clear up?

From the 1992 referendum to the cows, here's the lowdown on daylight savings in the Sunshine State.

From what it is to what it's doing for Queensland, here's everything you need to know about Destination 2045.

After a ten-year hiatus, Hook Island is making its return with a luxury eco-lodge set to drop in 2027. 

New plans reveal proposed changes across Burleigh Heads Foreshore, including Burleigh Hill, John Laws Park and the future of Rudd Park.

House of Hälsa is a new wellness-focused cafe in Mermaid Beach, serving nourishing all-day eats, custom smoothies and global-inspired plates in a California-cool space.

Renowned Australian chef and restaurateur Shannon Bennett is opening The Belongil, a $10 million landmark multi-venue dining destination in Byron Bay in December 2025.

The much-loved Gold Coast icon is entering a new chapter, with BSKT relocating to The Oxley 1823 precinct and doors set to open very soon.

Here’s everything you need to know to plan your sun, surf and sunset drinks on the Gold Coast this summer. 

While it’s still a little early for exact numbers, early signals are giving us a glimpse of the festive forecast for December 25 on the Gold Coast. Here’s what to expect for the big day—and how to plan accordingly.

M.V. Jasmine is Byron Bay's first luxury floating bar with cocktails, dining and sunset cruises on the Brunswick River.

The newly approved One Park Lane development is set to send Southport soaring.

The team behind some of Queensland’s most refined developments is back with Blonde—a new wave of beachfront living that’s all about understated luxury.

The Scenic Rim is once again turning into a vibrant food, wine and live music playground when The Scenic Rim Trail returns from October 31 to November 9. 

The Gold Coast Airport’s 20-year masterplan has been cleared for takeoff, with federal government approval locked in for its 2024 Master Plan.

Burleigh Pavilion has just announced they'll be opening The Bathers, a dreamy wellness haven perched right on the shoreline.

Here, at Byron’s newest hinterland retreat, luxury feels unhurried and deeply connected to the land.

This isn’t just a day spa. This is Australia’s first ‘floating’ elemental bathhouse—a retreat inspired by the four elements, designed to reset you from the inside out, without a single phone in sight.

Officially opened in Burleigh Heads in early June 2025, the 208-room beachfront Mondrian Gold Coast is now open for bookings and marks the luxury hotel brand’s debut in Australia.

A huge $185 million lifestyle and dining development is set to transform Mermaid Beach, solidifying the suburb’s spot as one of the Gold Coast’s most up-and-coming culinary hubs.

The crew behind the iconic Gemelli Italian empire have just opened their sixth restaurant, and it’s a nostalgic return to their neighbourhood-style Italian trattoria roots.

Thousands of South East Queenslanders are in need of support due to the effects of heavy rain, flooding and power outages.

If you're preparing for Cyclone Alfred, we've gathered a list of helpful resources for you to access. 

In a first for the Southern Hemisphere, a world-class celestial light installation is launching at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary in March 2025.

Bar Monte is equal parts sophisticated and playful; a welcome splash of vibrancy into Miami’s dining scene.

A stunning fitout, artfully curated drinks and a standout small plates menu—Burly Bar has all the makings of a top-tier bar.

Fine dining meets Euro-inspired party vibes at the sprawling split-level hospitality venue.

If you thought the spectacular scenery of K’gari (Fraser Island) couldn’t get any better, you’re in for a pleasant surprise, because paradise has just leveled up. 

Created with the laidback Mermaid Beach lifestyle in mind, Moustache effortlessly merges the laidback vibes of an espresso joint with the elegance of a wine bar. 

It's been a big week for train catchers and bus riders everywhere. Here's everything going on with Queensland’s public transport right now. 

Around this time last year, The Australian Government, Department of Treasury (℅ Josh Frydenberg) introduced the News Media Bargaining Code. The code is intended to level out the sheer power imbalance between Australian news media publishers—like us—and digital platforms such as Facebook and Google. The code, in effect, should allow the two parties to reach an agreement on fair remuneration for displaying news on these platforms. 

Following Brisbane’s largest downpour on record that’s seen over 15,000 homes flooded, it’s time to look at the ways we can all help those affected.

What if we told you that the holier-than-thou bagged wine was set for a major comeback? 

The Queensland government has announced that NSW will remain a declared hotspot for four weeks, with a possible earlier review depending on how the outbreak is developing. 

The Exhibitionist Bar, HOTA Gallery's new venue, is opening its doors this weekend.

Is it a donut or doughnut? For the sake of this pun, we highly recommend that you donut miss the chance to claim your FREE doughnut this Friday, at Krispy Kreme.

Chocolate and whiskey lovers, it’s your lucky day: Yamagen pastry chef Dan King has just concocted the dessert of your wildest dreams.

New music festival Dream Machine is coming to the Whitsundays for an immersive five-day retreat. 

Movie buffs, rejoice: while the Gold Coast Film Festival was cancelled last year due to COVID, we’re happy to announce it will be making a comeback this year.

Forget having to drive north to Brisbane or flying south to Melbourne to see some of the world’s best comedians, because the inaugural GC Laughs Festival is coming back to HOTA next month.

Plus, you could win free margaritas for a year.