Hey Everyone! 

Wow, what a year it’s been! The past several months have been absolutely incredible, and what better way to wrap it all up than with the magical *Carols by the Sea*! 

The North Burleigh Carols by the Sea was an absolute blast! The kids’ excitement, the pure joy of families and friends coming together, and all the laughter filling the air—it was just unforgettable. Nights like these remind us of the beauty of community and the magic of the holidays! 

This week, I had the awesome honour of being part of the grand opening of the Lanes Way Bridge! This bridge connects the Q-Store shopping centre with the neighbouring development area, and it’s going to make life so much easier for residents. No more dangerous trips across Bermuda Street or unnecessary car rides—this new bridge is a total game-changer for everyone in the area.

🎄 The Countdown to Christmas and an Epic New Year! 🎆 
With Christmas just around the corner and the New Year almost here, 2025 is shaping up to be amazing! And guess what? We’re kicking off the new year with a special event: *Paws in the Park—Dog Paddle Race!* 🐾 It’s happening on Easter Monday, April 21, at Pizzey Park. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more info! 

As we say goodbye to 2024, I want to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas filled with love, joy, and laughter—and a 2025 that’s full of adventure and happiness!

Nick

Division 12 Christmas Closing Times

The Division 12 office will be closed for Christmas and New Year period.

CLOSED Monday 23 December 2024 and

REOPENING Monday 6 January 2025

While we are enjoying time with our families the City is open and fully operational on 1300 465 326 or use our handy links below.

City Dashboard - Emergency Contacts, Road Closures, Alert etc

Report a Problem - Did you know by reporting via the app and online your request is fast tracked to the relevant area.

Illegal Parking / Abandoned Vehicles - Report at the time the offence is occuring.

Parking -  Gold Coast parking time limits apply on every street within the Traffic Area. Understand how you can prevent getting a parking fine.

New Year Eve Fireworks

New Year Eve is a special time to gather family, sit back and enjoy the fireworks display from one of our many places along the coast. Here is a few places close to us for you to enjoy.

🎇 Broadbeach - Kurrawa Beach - Broadbeach

🎇 Coolangatta -  Queen Elizabeth Park, Coolangatta Beach

🎇 Surfers Paradise - Surfers Esplanade Park Urban Precinct, Surfers Paradise Beach

🎇 Varsity Lakes - Varsity Promenade and Lake Orr

Some of these events will feature early fireworks displays, perfect for families with young children. 

Handy Link : Should you have a nervous pet, all fireworks displays are advertised by the State Government throughout the year.

Active & Healthy Summer School Holiday Fun!

The Active & Healthy Summer School Holiday Program starts Saturday 14 December and runs to Sunday 26 January.

The School Holiday Program offers a mix of fun activities, perfect for families to connect, relax, and create lasting memories.
There is a vast array of free and low-cost experiences on offer right across the City.

Book your sessions now and make this summer a season of health, happiness, and togetherness.

Some actives in our Division include:Beach Games, BMX pump track, Acrobatic workshop, Inflatable triple lane racer,Sparky party, Laughter yoga and mindfulness.

For more information on these events and the full program can be found Active & Healthy calendar | City of Gold Coast

Summer Surf Safety

Our Gold Coast beaches are some of the bests in the world a and great place to cool off from the summer heat.

Stay safe in the surf, make sure you understand the following important information.

Always swim between the red and yellow flags.

✓ Swim at a patrolled beach, between the red and yellow flags. No flags = No Swim.
✓ Keep children within arms reach.
✓ Always read the safety signs for information. Ask a lifeguard if you're unsure.

✗ Never swim at night.
✗ Never swim after eating food or drinking alcohol.
✗ Never swim at beaches that are unpatrolled.

For more on signs visit Lifeguard and Beach Safety.

Beach Access Program

The Gold Coast is extremely proud to have access to the Beach and Wheelchair matting program. The City partners with local community groups to provide the Beach Access Program. You can use beach wheelchairs and beach matting free of charge from our partners.

There are a couple of important factors that you need to knoiw before using a beach chair at one of our locations, safety advice, accessible toilets and change rooms, locations, how to get involved and become an access program member. Click here for more information.

You can find these at :
⛱ Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park Surf Life Saving Club
⛱ North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Club
⛱ Nobby's Beach Surf Life Saving Club
⛱ Miami Beach Surf Life Saving Club.

Changes to Bin Collection Days from March 2025

🚚 Bin collection days will change across the Gold Coast from March 2025.
These changes are the first in over 20 years and are necessary to support our collection trucks to provide continued reliable and efficient bin collection despite significant growth and road changes across the city in recent years.
📣 Don't worry, detailed communication about the changes will begin in the weeks leading up to the change in March 2025,you can even check now if you time or day will change, by clicking here.
📱 To make it easier, why not get familiar with the ‘find your bin day’ tool at cityofgoldcoast.com.au/findmybinday Once you have downloaded the app and entered your property details, your bin day information will display on the app's home screen.

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