The Gold Coast has transformed over 50 years. Its growth debate hasn't
By Dominic Cansdale

Fifty years after fears it would be a "concrete jungle" first surfaced, the Gold Coast is again grappling with the same question: how to grow without losing its identity.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-26/the-gold-coast-has-transformed-over-50-years/106368432

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The Gold Coast has transformed over 50 years. Its growth debate hasn't

Fifty years after fears it would be a "concrete jungle" first surfaced, the Gold Coast is again grappling with the same question: how to grow without losing its identity.

Fifteen new councils to be created in south and east of England

New unitary councils will replace 43 county and district councils, in latest round of local government overhaul

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https://video.dogmantech.com/videos/watch/45ecc216-a058-4239-836c-991a5dcb679c
CITY WORK SESSION APRIL 14, 2015

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'Code Brown' incidents at public pool cost ratepayers thousands
By Liam McNally

Poor swimmer hygiene is being blamed for numerous closures at a popular north Queensland public swimming lagoon, while also leaving ratepayers with a hefty clean-up bill.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-25/faecal-incidents-in-mackay-public-pool-cost-ratepayers/106489904

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'Code Brown' incidents at public pool cost ratepayers thousands

Poor swimmer hygiene is being blamed for numerous closures at a popular north Queensland public swimming lagoon, while also leaving ratepayers with a hefty clean-up bill.

Debt-laden council agrees to sell mining camp for $22m
By Jarrod Lucas, Katrina Tap, and Andrew Williams

It was supposed to be a cash cow amid yet another mining boom, but the Shire of Coolgardie is selling its controversial Bluebush Village for $22.05 million, as part of plans to clear massive debts.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-25/shire-of-coolgardie-sale-of-controversial-mining-camp/106414328

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Debt-laden council agrees to sell mining camp for $22m

It was supposed to be a cash cow amid yet another mining boom, but the Shire of Coolgardie is selling its controversial Bluebush Village for $22.05 million, as part of plans to clear massive debts.    

Major facelift proposed for Mount Gambier's Umpherston Sinkhole garden
By Josh Brine, Sam Bradbrook, and Becc Bird

The Mount Gambier council is asking for feedback on a significant change to the regional city's beloved sunken garden.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-25/mount-gambier-umpherston-sinkhole-sunken-garden-plans/106485354

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Major facelift proposed for Mount Gambier's Umpherston Sinkhole garden

The Mount Gambier council is asking for feedback on a significant change to the regional city's beloved sunken garden.

Mural honouring victims of gender violence vandalised for third time
By Micaela Hambrett

A group of "very young kids" is suspected of being behind the defacement of a mural in the NSW Central West that honours 166 victims of gender violence.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-25/she-maters-domestic-volence-mural-vandalised-third-time-orange/106490374

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Mural honouring victims of gender violence vandalised for third time

A group of "very young kids" is suspected of being behind the defacement of a mural in the NSW Central West that honours 166 victims of gender violence. 

Trump Organization paid for Tom Tate's meals and more during visit
By Liana Walker

The Gold Coast mayor visited the luxurious estate days before an Australian developer signed a deal to build a Trump-branded tower at Surfers Paradise.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-24/trump-organization-paid-for-tom-tates-meals-in-mar-a-lago/106493404

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Trump Organization paid for Tom Tate's meals and more during visit

The Gold Coast mayor visited the luxurious estate days before an Australian developer signed a deal to build a Trump-branded tower at Surfers Paradise.

'Much loved' mayor dies by voluntary assisted dying after cancer battle
By Elloise Farrow-Smith and Cath Adams

The prime minister has paid tribute to the former Labor member and regional mayor, hailing her as a trailblazer.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-24/jenny-dowell-former-lismore-mayor-dies-aged-75/106490858

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'Much loved' mayor dies by voluntary assisted dying after cancer battle

The prime minister has paid tribute to the former Labor member and regional mayor, hailing her as a trailblazer.