Amalee Saunders

Sydney, Toowoomba

Reporter at Win Television

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Gold Coast ratepayers face potential cyclone recovery levy

3 weeks ago | 9news.com.au | Amalee Saunders

Gold Coast ratepayers may soon bear the financial burden of recovery efforts following Cyclone Alfred, with the council considering a new levy in its upcoming budget. The proposed charge aims to offset the escalating costs associated with repairing damage inflicted by the cyclone. Extensive damage to beaches stretching from Surfers Paradise to the Spit remains evident three months after the cyclone's impact. Rebuilding these beaches is estimated to cost at least $50 million.
Gold Coast's 'State of the City' report anticipates significant population and economic growth

1 month ago | 9news.com.au | Amalee Saunders

The Gold Coast is projected to reach a population of one million people by 2040, from 647,000 in 2022, according to a recent State of the City report. The report indicates the city has had substantial economic growth, with its economy now valued at nearly $50 billion. "The Gold Coast was once a tourism only economy, now its much more than that, Gold Coast City Council chief executive Tim Baker said.
Gold Coast Arena project advances despite mixed community sentiment

1 month ago | 9news.com.au | Amalee Saunders

Three-quarters of surveyed Gold Coasters support the proposed Gold Coast Arena, slated to be built at Carey Park in Nerang. The survey, presented at a full council meeting, revealed that 75 per cent of respondents support the construction of the arena at Carey Park - land which has already been secured from the state government.
Council grapples with rate pressures amid infrastructure costs

1 month ago | 9news.com.au | Amalee Saunders

Gold Coast ratepayers face potential increases as the council navigates the complexities of funding new infrastructure and managing rising operational expenses. Mayor Tom Tate has pledged to align any general rate increase with inflation. However, several significant projects are placing considerable strain on the city's financial resources.
Gold Coast faces volunteer shortfall ahead of Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games

1 month ago | 9news.com.au | Amalee Saunders

The Gold Coast is grappling with declining volunteer numbers, raising concerns about the city's capacity to host major events, including the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. A recent city report revealed that only 11 per cent of Gold Coast residents currently participate in volunteering, a figure described as "just below the average" with "a bit of room for improvement", according to Lifestyle Committee Chair Glenn Tozer.
Gold Coast resident to fight massive water bill after tree busts pipe

2 months ago | 9news.com.au | Amalee Saunders

A Gold Coast resident is disputing a massive water bill, alleging a council-owned tree caused a water leak on his property. Terry Gulliver, a swim coach, received a bill exceeding $5000, a figure almost eight times his usual charge. "I thought it was my rate bill, and then I took a double-take because it said water and sewerage... and I thought that's crazy," Gulliver said.
Southport's homeless face eviction

2 months ago | 9news.com.au | Amalee Saunders

A growing number of tents have emerged in Carey Park at Southport on the Gold Coast. Those residing in the makeshift shelters say they have nowhere else to go. Among those living rough is Matangi Rau Hira, who expressed the group's desire for a permanent home. "It'd be great to have a home, to sit in, but unfortunately, it's not like that for us," Rau Hira told 9News.
Gold Coasters may soon have to pay tip fee to dump landfill waste

2 months ago | 9news.com.au | Amalee Saunders

Gold Coasters could soon face a new dumping fee at waste centres, with the council considering a user-pay system. The proposal would see residents charged $5 for each visit to dispose of landfill waste. Green waste and recycling would remain free under the proposed system. "The argument is about user pay, versus flat fee across the city, and that's what council will deal with," Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said.
'So very lucky': Teen narrowly avoids tragedy in Gold Coast sand collapse

2 months ago | 9news.com.au | Amalee Saunders

A teenager on the Gold Coast had a lucky escape after becoming trapped in a collapsing sandbank at Broadbeach. The incident, which occurred in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by unstable cliffs and eroded beaches. The boy and a friend were digging a hole in the sandbank when it suddenly gave way, burying him completely. His friend immediately raised the alarm, prompting a frantic rescue effort by beachgoers and a lifeguard.
Proposed Gold Coast arena's future uncertain amid funding concerns

Feb 24, 2025 | 9news.com.au | Amalee Saunders

The Gold Coast City Council's ambitious plan to construct a new 12,000-seat indoor arena faces significant uncertainty as the likelihood of state government support diminishes. The estimated cost of the arena stands at nearly half a billion dollars, prompting the council to seek external investors for the project.