After 1 year we are leaving, I am having a hard time figuring out how anyone does it

- pay over $1000 for a shoebox unit that will drive you mad in busy seasons

- pay over $1500 for a house close to where you want to be

- pay $900 for a house where it will take you 50 mins in traffic to go anywhere near the good parts of the goldcoast

- commute 3 hours a day if you actually need a high paying job in brizzy

Even over the year we have seen huge increases in population, so relaxing strolls down beachfront walkways are full of idiots biking too fast

I have come to the conclusion this place is made for millionaires and everyone else must be burnt out.

Is anyone feeling the same way? I am looking forward to a more peaceful life again but will miss some aspects.

I just need a quick side and back shave maybe blended in but all barbers are charging heaps now. I've done it myself a few times and it comes out ok but you can only do that for so long.

Thanks in advance.

Hi all,

It's a longshot but I am looking for a copy of the bulletin or any newspaper from Saturday 3rd ( Saturday just gone) I wanted to buy one as my daughter was born that day but I completely forgot, if anyone has one they havnt thrown out yet would I be able to buy it off you? I live in Arundel don't mind driving to get it.

I'm sure a lot of you that live around the area noticed that this week they lined the "3 lanes westbound" bridge as a solid 1 way west and 1 way eastbound. Surely this is some sort of iterative thing that isn't how the final bridge turns out. The blueprints clearly show 3 lanes westbound.

Anyone that knows more about the project or engineering in general have any idea if these are just temporary lines for perhaps the workers until they repave again? I can't even imagine the logistical and traffic-flow nightmare this would cause if this is a consolation to a monumental goof up! I also wouldn't be surprised.

Looking at new school as my boy is entering high school next year. Mild adhd with that need understanding every now and then so bit unsure with the large Varsity like schools.

Does anyone have any experience and or recommendations for us explore?

Does anyone know if Lincraft is still in Coolangatta. I heard they were slowly shutting down all stores so wanted to check

New to the area, would love a place (southern end) to watch the gf this arvo/eve. We are a mid 40s couple with a ten year old. We love music and good beer. Not a fan of pokies type places. Even if not for the gf, we’d love just some general recommendations for good pubs. Thanks!!!

On the Gold Coast this week for a mates wedding and need a barber. Someone who can fade well. Recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Why is every maccas out of chocolate frappes. They say there’s no syrup and the system won’t let them press it to ring it up. Do they mean the chocolate sauce onto of the whipped cream ? Any maccas workers know when they will be back lol

Kiwi family here coming over next week for a holiday in Broadbeach, classic fun parks Kiwi right of passage for the kids . The 14 yr old is really into fishing and is asking about a fishing charter, what would you guys recommend? Whats being caught at the moment? We are staying in apartment with kitchen so would be cool to cook up his catch for dinner. Alternatively, anyone keen to take us out? We can repay the favour if you ever come to Nelson NZ :)

How goods driving anywhere during school holidays as a permanent resident on the Gold Coast hahah

A few months ago me and my sister completed every room at eclipse escape. Trying to figure out our next place to try. Any recommendations welcome.

Hi,

I am planning to visit gold coast soon. And have been exploring places to have lunch and dinner during my stay. I am not staying at an AirBnb so cooking is not an option.

ChatGpt gave me budget of around 30-50 AUD approx per person for a decent meal at cheaper restaurant. Even for the fast food.

Am I giving wrong prompts or is gold coast food that expensive?

Are there any places where we get reasonably priced or cheap fast food?

Thanks

someone's come to visit

Looking to stay in surfers but will venture to Broadbeach if we end up there. Want to include waxys and pig n fox in the rotation

I know they allow shortboards but I’m not sure if they’d let an 8ft board on

Long shot here, but does anyone remember the name of a sound engineering school/ recording studio that used to be in the back of Burleigh industrial area? Early 2000s.

Wasn’t SAE, JMC or BAM.

I’m just trying to remember! Any help is appreciated!

Drove into bunning at Oxenford this morning like I do other mornings and was bemused at the lineup of punters waiting to get in.. they all along the front and wrapped around the corner growing towards the dock!

What on earth are Kmart selling today to cause this line up?

The Gold Coast beach stretch means you're likely to find a secluded, private spot.

It was lovely out today. That windy chill❄️ is still there but the sun kept things nicely balanced.🌞🏖️

Just a nosy gold coaster here. I was driving southbound on the motorway around 1.30pm coming down the hill towards Smith St and noticed a police escort for a single Maserati SUV merging Northbound.

All traffic seemed to be halted going north bound to make way for the escort. Traffic was backed up for quite some distance (like any other time on the motorway i guess). There were a handful of police bikes and unmarked police SUV's.

Am curious if anyone has any info about who was in the escort and why?