The 18th Gold Coast Open Taekwondo Championships will return to Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium for a major weekend of competition on May 2 and 3, bringing together athletes of all ages and skill levels. This year’s event introduces a new format, separating disciplines across two days to create a moreContinue Reading
Scenic Rim Regional Council is celebrating rising talent Sophie Joyce, who has been named a 2026 Queensland Young Tourism Leader. The 23-year-old began her career with Council just over a year ago as a trainee in Regional Events and has since progressed to Regional Events Officer, helping deliver major eventsContinue Reading
Redland City Council has enhanced its disaster dashboard to provide residents with daily updates on fuel availability and pricing across the region. The new feature integrates data from the Queensland Government, giving the Redlands Coast community access to real-time information on fuel types and costs at service stations on theContinue Reading
Redland City Council is urging residents to stay vigilant following reports of suspected phone phishing scams targeting the local community. Phishing is a type of scam where callers pose as representatives of trusted organisations to trick people into providing personal or sensitive information. Council has received reports of residents beingContinue Reading
Construction has begun on a new clubhouse for the Twin Rivers Community Mallet Sports Club at Bedford Park in Eagleby, marking a major milestone for the growing club. Delivered by Logan City Council and supported by the Queensland Government, the project will provide the club with its first permanent homeContinue Reading
A major police operation has uncovered dozens of alleged 3D-printed firearms on the Gold Coast, raising fresh concerns about the growing threat of untraceable “ghost guns” in the community. Detectives from Taskforce Maxima intercepted a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross in Surfers Paradise on March 28, where a search of the vehicleContinue Reading
A major new motorsport attraction is taking shape on the northern Gold Coast, with Clutch Racing set to become Australia’s largest racing simulation venue when it opens later this year. The $700 million development, currently under construction in the Foxwell Coomera precinct, will feature 24 premium racing simulators—making it theContinue Reading
A major environmental restoration project is already delivering results in Ipswich, with Bundamba Creek at Jack Barkley Park transformed into a thriving natural habitat within just 12 months. Once a modest planting site, the North Booval location now features tall trees, dense shrubs and native grasses, following revegetation works carriedContinue Reading
Ipswich has officially claimed the title of Queensland’s fastest growing city, with new figures revealing strong population growth driven by lifestyle appeal and economic opportunity. Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows the city’s population increased by 3.5 per cent in the year to June 2025, outpacing all other localContinue Reading
Scenic Rim Regional Council has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding agritourism camping opportunities, while emphasising the need for safety, sustainability and responsible land use. A recent council report highlighted progress over the past year, including industry consultation, compliance efforts and collaboration with government and tourism partners. The council has endorsedContinue Reading