Proposed Gold Coast Light Rail route confirmed by State Government
Southern Gold Coasters are being encouraged to come forward and have their say on the proposed route for the light rail extension from Burleigh to Tugun
Meet the Candidate - Laura Gerber
Meet Laura, candidate in the state by-election for Currumbin
Meet the Candidate - Kaylee Campradt
Meet Kaylee, Labour candidate for the State seat of Currumbin
Meet the Candidate - Nicholas Bettany
Meet Nicholas, candidate in the by-election for Currumbin
Meet the Candidate - Sally Spain
Meet Sally, candidate in the state by-election for Currumbin
Nominations closing soon for the 2020 Queensland Training Awards
Nominate today for the Queensland Training Awards Small Employer of the Year!
M1 upgrade to include a service road
A NEW two-way road will be built alongside the southern stretch of the M1 as the first details emerge of a $1 billion Pacific Motorway upgrade.
World Wildlife Day - 3rd March 2020
This World Wildlife Day, consider giving the gift of habitat to Aussie native wildlife.
Fires, drought and floods - the impact to our native wildlife
The devastating bushfires across Australia are a result of the conditions caused by extended drought and extremely dry hot weather. There has been a far bigger impact on the Australian native wildlife than ever imagined.
WIN A $250 VISA GIFT CARD
We need your help in finding out what is important to you and your business in the lead up to the Council and State Elections. Fill in this short survey to go in the running to win a $250 gift card.
How the Christmas eve part-day public holiday affected businesses
In late 2019, a Christmas Eve-part day public holiday was rushed through Queensland’s last sitting of parliament and was imposed on businesses weeks later. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) had sought feedback from the small business community and advised the government on the negative impact this would have on businesses across the state.
The Star Gold Coast’s inaugural charity fundraiser lunch
The Star Gold Coast’s inaugural charity fundraiser lunch, Help Yourself to Help Others, aimed at raising funds and awareness for three vital Gold Coast charities.
2020 Council and State Elections Survey
The Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce wants to know which issues are important to you and your business as we move towards the next Council and State elections, and a possible by-election in Currumbin in March.
Gold Coast Airport smashes records with busiest day ever
It’s been another bumper year for tourism on the Gold Coast with Gold Coast Airport recording its busiest day of all time and busiest December ever.
Currumbin MP Jann Stuckey resigns from parliament, reveals battle with depression
Currumbin MP Jann Stuckey has announced she is resigning from parliament from the 1st of February, saying she has been 'swamped' by the 'black cloud' of depression after being 'ridiculed and abused'.
Tweed Sand Bypassing Online Survey
Tweed Sand Bypassing is a joint initiative of the New South Wales and Queensland State Governments. The project's objectives are to establish and maintain a safe, navigable entrance to the Tweed River and restore and maintain the coastal sand drift to the beaches on the southern Gold Coast of Queensland.
Up to $5,000 available to support volunteers
More good news for our local community organisations!
The Hon. Karen Andrews has announced that applications are now open for the very popular Volunteer Grants Program.
Division 14 Councillor News - February 2020
Read up on the latest works and events happening on the Southern Gold Coast from Division 14 Councillor Gail O'Neill. This will be the last one until after the March Council elections.
Currumbin Beach Vikings launches 100th year Major Events Calendar
The Currumbin Beach Vikings is celebrating their 100th year by launching a full calendar of events for 2020.
New dining precinct now open at Currumbin RSL
Currumbin RSL said a fond farewell to Award Winning Alleys Restaurant in September 2019 as Stage 1A of their renovations commenced. After three months of anticipation, Stage 1A of the face-lift has been completed and Currumbin RSL are very excited to announce that they have a brand new, modern dining precinct.
Bush fires and drought conditions hit close to home
The Currumbin Wildlife Hospital is facing a 20% increase in admissions related to the recent bush fires and drought conditions affecting much of Australia.
Currumbin Wildlife Hospital sees busiest year on record
2019 was the busiest year on record at the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital. The total admissions for 2019 were 12,198, compared to 11,082 the previous year. The hospital located at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a National Trust property and is one of the busiest wildlife hospitals in the world with the mission to treat, rehabilitate and release native wildlife.
Division 14 Councillor News - January 2020
Read up on the latest works and events happening on the Southern Gold Coast from Division 14 Councillor Gail O'Neill.
Merry Christmas from the Southern Gold Coast Chamber
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a safe & Happy New Year
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