First ever direct flight from Gold Coast to Seoul takes off
A partnership between Gold Coast Airport, Queensland Government, Jetstar Airways and Destination Gold Coast have secured the first ever direct flight from the Gold Coast to Seoul. Celebrating the commencement of the route on the 9th of December 2019.
Southern businesses want trams to aid in economy
Southern Gold coast businesses want the trams to go to the border and warn Palm Beach must embrace light rail for its businesses to survive and secure the tourist dollar.
Koala Conservation Strategy for South-East Queensland
The state government made a major announcement that an additional 400,000 hectares of land is being preserved for koalas and wildlife plus an additional $50,000 for the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital. 🐨🐨🐨
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary caps off winning year
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has capped off the year with a number of awards including the 2019 Tourism, Hospitality & Events award as part of the Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards.
Small Business updates
Find out about changes to the PAYG and deductions for payments to workers. Information about STP (single touch payroll) and superannuation guarantee along with many more tips and tricks. This advice has been provided from Crowley Calvert & Holmes Chartered Accountants, a Gold Member of the Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce.
Division 14 Update from Cr O'Neill - December 2019
Read up on the latest works and events happening on the Southern Gold Coast from Division 14 Councillor Gail O'Neill.
Jonathan Fisher Appointed to QTIC Board
National Trust of Queensland Queensland CEO, Jonathan Fisher, has been appointed to the Board of the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) at their Annual General Meeting in October.
First Look at Gold Coast Airport Expansion
The first look at the new Gold Coast Airport terminal has been revealed, with construction now underway on the southern terminal expansion.
Queensland Business Conditions Hit 'Rock Bottom' as the State Lags the Nation: CCIQ
Business conditions in Queensland have hit ‘rock bottom’ according to the latest Suncorp-CCIQ Business Pulse Survey, where the September quarter revealed that local economic conditions for small and medium enterprises are the worst on record with the confidence index falling to 36.4 points below the indication of optimism of 50 points.
Division 13 Update from Cr McDonald - December 2019
Read up on the latest works and events happening in Palm Beach from Division 13 Councillor Daphne McDonald.
Safer Communities Fund - Round 5 - Infrastructure Grants
Provides schools and pre-schools, places of religious worship, community organisations and local councils with grants of up to $1 million for crime prevention initiatives aimed at reducing crime, violence, anti-social behaviour and/or other security risks driven by racial and/or religious intolerance.
SGC Presents Cheque to Currumbin Wildlife Hospital
It was a pleasure to present the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital with a cheque yesterday for $343, which was collected from the raffle at the Chambers recent After Dark Function at Currumbin Vikings. We were even lucky enough to see little Poco who was visiting for a bandage change!
IR Alert: Annual Close-Downs
Many employers will be looking at closing down their businesses over the Christmas and New Year period so they can have a well-deserved break.
End of Year Funding Available for Women's Leadership Development
Residual funding is available to support the development of female leaders in Queensland. The initiative is providing women with grants of between $2,000 and $7,000 to enable participation in one of three programs.
Have your Say on Proposed City Plan Changes
The City of Gold Coast has opened consultation on amendments to the City Plan. Southern Gold Coast locals are urged to view the proposed changes and have your say on shaping our unique part of the City so that our region continues to grow in line with the expectations of local residents, visitors and businesses.
Southern Gold Coast Industry Leaders Share Insights with SCU
Connecting Southern Gold Coast CEO Josh Martin joined other Southern Gold Coast business leaders last month at a development workshop facilitated by the Southern Cross University School of Business and Tourism for academic staff to hear directly from industry about the capabilities graduates needs to succeed in their careers.
Three Year Deal for Coolangatta to Host Australian Junior Beach Volleyball
Beach Volleyball is set to reappear on Coolangatta Beach in an exciting new partnership between Volleyball Australia, Tourism Events Queensland and the City of Gold Coast - further cementing Coolangatta as a major events destination for the city.
Division 14 Update from Cr O'Neill - November 2019
Read up on the latest works and events happening on the Southern Gold Coast from Division 14 Councillor Gail O'Neill.
Division 13 Update from Cr McDonald - November 2019
Read up on the latest works and events happening in Palm Beach from Division 13 Councillor Daphne McDonald.
Suncorp CCIQ Pulse Survey Now Open
How is red tape holding your business back? If Queensland is going to be the best state in Australia to do business in, the State Government needs to cut the costs of red tape for small and medium sized businesses.
End of Year Funding for Women's Leadership Development Available
End of year funding grants are currently available to women in QLD to support their participation in a professional development program.
Division 14 Update from Cr O'Neill - October 2019
Read up on the latest works and events happening on the Southern Gold Coast from Division 14 Councillor Gail O'Neill.
Small Business Grant Schedule Available for 2019-20
To assist small businesses with planning applications for grant rounds, the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training has released a grants schedule for 2019–20.
SandTunes Festival Moved from Coolangatta to Carrara
The two-day SandTunes Music Festival previously slated for Coolangatta Beach later this year has been moved to Metricon Stadium in Carrara following talks between the State Government and the promoter, TEG Dainty.
Beach Warrior Event Coming to Coolangatta
Surf Life Saving Australia has announced a new event is coming to Coolangatta and Kirra Beach during the Coolangatta Gold in October. Beach Warrior is an obstacle course featuring 25 challenges over a 4km course open to everyone aged 12 and over.
Tourism Minister Releases Rocking Festival Impact
Australia's favourite annual nostalgia festival, Cooly Rocks On, celebrated record growth in 2019, with Queensland Tourism Industry Development Minister, Kate Jones, releasing the official festival statistics with Connecting Southern Gold Coast CEO, Josh Martin, last week.
Southern Gold Coast Launches into Spring with Major Events
The Southern Gold Coast is gearing up for a huge season of major events hitting our region this spring, playing host to artists, musicians and elite athletes with events that celebrate our destination, our culture and this spectacular time of year.
Stronger Communities Grants Closing Soon
Karen Andrews MP wants to encourage local community groups to take advantage of Round 5 of the very successful Stronger Communities Programme.
Small Business Frustration Rising as Confidence Remains Subdued
The results of the Suncorp CCIQ Pulse Survey of Business Conditions for the June Quarter show that business conditions in Queensland remain subdued due to soft operating conditions in the state.
Division 14 Update from Cr O'Neill - September 2019
Read up on the latest works and events happening on the Southern Gold Coast from Division 14 Councillor Gail O'Neill.
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