Gold Coast, QLD
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Emergency warnings near Gold Coast
Advice
Avoid smoke (Hazard Reduction Burn) - Bonogin, Neranwood and Austinville (Gold Coast) - fire as at 8:18am Saturday, 26 September 2026 15 km away
Bushfire · Avoid Smoke (Hazard Reduction Burn)
Advice
Avoid smoke (Hazard Reduction Burn) - Tallebudgera and Elanora - fire as at 10:13am Saturday, 26 September 2026 17 km away
Bushfire · Avoid Smoke (Hazard Reduction Burn)
Advice
Avoid smoke - Narangba - fire as at 5:17pm Saturday, 26 September 2026 103 km away
Bushfire · Avoid Smoke
Advice
Stay informed - Fordsdale, Rockmount to and West Haldon (near Toowoomba) - fire as at 10:52am Saturday, 26 September 2026 131 km away
Bushfire · Stay Informed
In an emergency call 000. Always follow the advice of your emergency services.
Weather in Gold Coast
16°Clear, wind 13 km/h from the west, humidity 80%
Sunday
14° to 24°Clear
Monday
17° to 21°Rain · 10.4 mm
Tuesday
16° to 20°Mostly clear · 1 mm
Wednesday
15° to 20°Light showers · 0.9 mm
Translink (South East Queensland): 26 disruptions
Weekend track closure - Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines
Reduced service · Routes BDBR-5106, BDBR-5110, BDBR-5111, BDBR-5117, BDBR-5135, BDBR-5136, BDBR-5137, BDBR-5154 · from 26 Sept · until 27 Sept
Weekend track closure - Redcliffe Peninsula line
Reduced service · Routes BRRP-4997, BRRP-4998, BRRP-5106, BRRP-5110, BRRP-5111, BRRP-5117, BRRP-5137, BRRP-5154 · from 26 Sept · until 27 Sept
Doomben line weekend service change
Reduced service · Routes BRDB-4997, BRDB-4998, BRDB-5106, BRDB-5110, BRDB-5111, BRDB-5117, BRDB-5137, BRDB-5154 · from 26 Sept · until 27 Sept
Stop missed - Coronation Dr at Regatta, Toowong
Detour · from 25 Sept
Glen Retreat Road, Mitchelton - temporary stop closure
Stop moved · from 24 Sept · until 23 Oct
Redbank Plains Town Square - temporary stop changes
Stop moved · from 22 Sept · until 4 Oct
O'Connell Terrace, Bowen Hills - temporary stop closure
Stop moved · from 22 Sept
Trial route extension for route 444
Additional service · Routes 444-5065, 444-5146 · from 21 Sept
18 more on the operator’s site.
Source: Translink, Department of Transport and Main Roads (CC BY 4.0)
Public holidays in Queensland
King's BirthdayMon, 5 Oct
Christmas Eve (from 7pm)Thu, 24 Dec
Christmas DayFri, 25 Dec
Boxing DaySat, 26 Dec
Boxing Day (additional day)Mon, 28 Dec
New Year's Eve (from 7pm)Thu, 31 Dec
New Year's DayFri, 1 Jan
From state government lists. Check your state’s official list before planning around a date.
What’s on in Gold Coast
Karaoke Free
Sun 6 Sep - Sun 20 Dec · Nerang Community Bowls Club, Nerang, Queensland
Be game & join heaps of like-minded folk who come along & sing up a storm on the first & third Saturday of each month from 6.30pm at Nerang Community Bowls Club.
Plus enjoy a delicious dinner from our ...
Nerang Bowls Club Live Music & Raffles Free
Sun 29 Mar 2026 - Sun 4 Oct · Nerang Community Bowls Club, Nerang, Queensland
Live local musicians perform at Nerang Bowls Cub every Sunday afternoon from 2.00pm. The afternoon includes raffles & cash prizes up for grabs.
Check our gig guide on our website for this week's artist.
Entry ...
Pool Free
Wed 23 Sep - Wed 14 Oct · Sidetracked Southport, Southport, Queensland
Wednesdays don’t have to be boring. Grab a drink, grab your mates, and ease through the midweek hump with our relaxed, free pool every Wednesday* from 5pm to 9pm.
No pressure, just a chilled night out with a few
Bingo Free
Thu 24 Sep - Thu 10 Dec · Nerang Community Bowls Club, Nerang, Queensland
Old fashioned Bingo (no PETS) every Thursday morning at Nerang Bowls Club.
Eyes down 9.30am sharp. Books from $15, Jackpot sheets $2 plus we sell a large range of pens & bingo bags. Nice jackpots on offer up to ...
Fresh Fridays Free
Fri 25 Sep - Fri 16 Oct · CSi Club Southport, Southport, Queensland
Fresh Fridays brings smooth RnB, soulful classics and dance grooves to CSi Club Southport, performed live by a genuine band. Expect warm basslines, soulful vocals and a set that moves from laid-back slow jams to upbeat .
Amplified Saturdays Free
Sat 26 Sep - Sat 17 Oct · CSi Club Southport, Southport, Queensland
Amplified Saturdays brings big rock anthems, party pop hits and dance-floor energy to CSi Club Southport, performed live with driving guitar riffs, punchy rhythm and huge sing-along choruses. Energy builds throughout the
G'day Little Queenslanders Free
Sun 27 Sep · Robina City Parklands, Robina, Queensland
Join us for a morning of live children's entertainment and fun-filled activities, featuring a Live Interactive Experience with Bluey and Bingo.
You can explore information stalls about essential government resources .
Lawn Bowls Coaching Clinic Free
Fri 27 Mar 2026 - Fri 2 Oct · Nerang Community Bowls Club, Nerang, Queensland
Are you interested in learning to Lawn Bowl? It's not just for the retired folk... young people are loving it just as much. It is a super social sport, as well as being healthy for body & mind.
Nerang Community ...
Trivia Free
Mon 28 Sep - Mon 19 Oct · Sidetracked Southport, Southport, Queensland
Mondays don’t have to be boring. Grab a drink, grab your mates, and ease into the week with our relaxed, free trivia every Monday* from 7pm.
It’s free to play — just roll in, find a table, and enjoy
Charlie Mitchell & Project Swing
Wed 30 Sep · HOTA, Home of the Arts, Surfers Paradise, Queensland
Step into the golden age of swing and jazz with The Ultimate Big Band Tribute Show, featuring Charlie Mitchell & Project Swing. Backed by a spectacular 16-piece big band of outstanding Gold Coast musicians, Charlie ...
Our Mums & Bubs Yoga Circle
Tue 7 Apr 2026 - Tue 1 Dec · Australian School of Meditation & Yoga, Mermaid Beach, Queensland
Take a deep breath, slow down, and settle into a warm, supportive space created just for you and your little one. Our Mums & Bubs Yoga Circle is a gentle monthly meetup where you can connect, share, move, and ...
Burn 'Em
Sun 4 Oct · Mo's Desert Clubhouse, Burleigh Heads, Queensland
Mackenna Rose is bringing Burn ’Em to Mo’s Desert Clubhouse with her emotionally charged chaos and songs that hit a little too hard. Joined by Tegan Clark and Tayah Nakita, plus seven incredible visual artists ...
News from Gold Coast
- Netflix’s new Wonka series is bonkers. It was even crazier in real life The Gold Coast set of this new reality series featured AI Gene Wilder, magic and more than 100,000 litres of chocolate.
- Unsung Aussie knuckles down for 'seven figure' chance Jackson England can open lucrative doors with a win on the Gold Coast, while Sam Goodman has unfinished business in his Tokyo title fight.
- Distressing video emerges of alleged attack on Gold Coast security guard Chris Price at Westfield Coomera The footage shows 66-year-old security guard Chris Price approaching the group at Westfield Coomera, Gold Coast, on Tuesday night.
- Queensland grants Star six more months before decision on licence It comes after a report from the Gold Coast casino’s special manager that cited recent media scrutiny of the group.
- Two teens charged after security guard allegedly attacked at Gold Coast shopping centre The 66-year-old security guard allegedly tried to get a group of young people to move along before he was punched repeatedly before hitting his head on the concrete.
- Two teenagers arrested after alleged assault leaves Coomera Westfield security guard hospitalised on Gold Coast The 66-year-old guard approached a group of young people at the Westfield on Foxwell Rd, Coomera, on the Gold Coast, about 6.40pm on Tuesday as part of his job.
- Security guard attacked on Gold Coast A group of young people are on the run after attacking a shopping centre security guard on the Gold Coast.
- Dog dies, second fights for life after suspected poisoning near children's park on the Gold Coast A Gold Coast family is mourning one dog and fighting to save another after they were allegedly poisoned near a children’s playground in what police are now investigating.
- Tiger requests a trade as King makes Hawks call official Now Ben King has confirmed his intentions to the Suns.
- Suns surge to victory, Tigers survive Giant AFLW scare Gold Coast have mixed style with substance to entrench themselves inside the AFLW's top eight, while Richmond hung tough to beat a resurgent GWS.
- Firefighters battle to keep Gold Coast bushfire away from homes Firefighters in Queensland have used backburning to help keep a bushfire from homes near the Gold Coast.
- AFLW round six: Bombers beaten up at Windy Hill; Demons claim top spot The Hawks recorded one of the wins in the history of the competition, ending North Melbourne’s winning streak of 32 games in a tight contest in Cairns.
- AFLW round six: Bombers beaten up at Windy Hill; Demons claim top spot The Hawks recorded one of the wins in the history of the competition, ending North Melbourne’s winning streak of 32 games in a tight contest in Cairns.
- AFLW round six: Bombers beaten up at Windy Hill; Demons claim top spot The Hawks recorded one of the wins in the history of the competition, ending North Melbourne’s winning streak of 32 games in a tight contest in Cairns.
- Mary the Tasmanian devil makes public return after daring Gold Coast escape A Tasmanian devil who escaped and spent two weeks on the run has made her return to her public enclosure.