Gold Coast News

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. 

Surfers Paradise is set to welcome one of Australia’s most aspirational new addresses with the unveiling of 'South Beach'.

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

The Tweed’s epic food and drink festival Savour The Tweed is back for its second year in 2025, with five flavour-packed days of culinary events running from Wednesday 22 to Sunday 26 October.

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.

Babe, wake up—a new luxury eco-resort is set to drop in 2027. After a ten-year hiatus, Hook Island is making its return thanks to Epochal Hotels’ CEO Glenn Piper. 

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.