Southern Gold Coast
News

Support for COVID-impacted business announced: Rebates, refunds, tax relief and more!

The Queensland Government has announced that $5,000 grants will be made available to small and medium businesses across Queensland affected by the current COVID-19 lockdown (commenced Saturday 31 July 2021) and lockdowns in other states.

Applications for the Business Boost Grants Program from the QLD Government will be opening on 30 July 2021.

The Gold Coast Holiday Dollars campaign will be boosted this week, with a further 10,000 vouchers to be distributed to lucky recipients who missed out in the original draw.

A detailed animation showing how a future light rail route beyond Burleigh might look has been released to coincide with the start of community consultation.

NAIDOC Week is an extra special occasion at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary this year, as 2021 is the Year of Indigenous Tourism. To celebrate, the Sanctuary has unveiled its Yarning Circle. While it represents different things in different Cultures, to many it may demonstrate a commitment to supporting and acknowledging the connection and beauty of Australian cultures and philosophy.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) quarterly Pulse Survey measures employment levels, turnover, business profitability and business confidence – information gathered is then used by the CCIQ to advocate to government with your business needs at the forefront.

Under the current Restrictions on Businesses, Activities and Undertakings Direction (No. 21), it will become mandatory for a range of businesses, venues and other organisations to collect customer information through the Check In Qld app from this Friday 9 July.

The Queensland Government, in partnership with the Australian Government and the City of Gold Coast, is delivering old Coast Light Rail Stage 3 (GCLR3), extending the light rail network by 6.7 kilometres from Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads, linking communities to business centres, shopping, dining, education and medical facilities.

On Friday 2 July 2021, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that the National Cabinet have agreed to halve international arrivals and create a four-phase plan, aligned with vaccination targets (which are still to be determined by scientific modelling).

Are you aware of changes that are applicable to payroll from the start of this new financial year? *

Yesterday every Queensland MP was notified of the need for a COVID-19 Hotspot Recovery package to support businesses in lockdown.

As of 1st September 2021, Queensland will be introducing bans on certain single-use plastics, including plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery, bowls, plates, and expanded polystyrene cups and containers.

Restrictions in Queensland are being implemented for 11 South East Queensland local government areas from 1am on Tuesday 29 June 2021.

The Australian of the Year Awards gives Queenslanders the opportunity to nominate individuals who show courage and inspire us to make our own contribution to a better Australia.

The Gold Coast Titans and Chamber Gold Sponsor SEE Civil have both shown their support for the Mark Hughes Foundation ahead of the NRL's Beanie for Brain Cancer Round.

Ever wanted to become a Justice of the Peace? Now is your chance. Gold Coast Branch Queensland Justices Association is offering a unique opportunity to attend a face to face 3 day training program for those aspiring to become Justices of the Peace.

Read the latest news from Division 14 Councillor Gail O'Neill

More businesses must use the Check In Qld app, including supermarkets, beauty and personal care services, leisure and recreation facilities including gyms, campsites, caravan parks, aquariums and zoos, public facing government services, higher education institutions, adult entertainment venues, hotels and other short-term residential businesses.

We're keen to hear from you about your reaction to the release of the State Budget announcement. Take a quick survey so we can continue to advocate for the issues that matter to you.

Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce members are able to receive 10% off headshots through member business - Fotoforce Photography.

LVL Up Consulting, have two new business accelerator workshops that they are bringing to the Gold Coast business owners from July.

The Palaszczuk Government will deliver 30,000 tourism vouchers to entice visitors to head to the Gold Coast as part of the next stage of Queensland’s successful Holiday Dollars program.

Read the latest news from Division 14 Councillor Gail O'Neill

City of Gold Coast is seeking our community’s views on safety from 27 April to 17 May, with participants getting the chance to win one of 5 x $250 Eftpos vouchers.

The March Quarter CCIQ Pulse Survey of Business Conditions is now open, and we need your voice.

Read the latest news from Division 14 Councillor Gail O'Neill

Read the latest news from Division 14 Councillor Gail O'Neill

More than $300,000 has been spent extending the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital, after a record-breaking number of admissions last year.

As you may have heard with the recent announcements that attendance restrictions and additional requirements will be minimised based on the current environment for ANZAC Day 2021.