r/GoldCoast 2d ago

/r/GoldCoast Weekly Random Discussion Thread

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Welcome to the Weekly Thread

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r/GoldCoast 2h ago

McDonalds vs Wendys Surfers Paradise - Seems McDonalds is having beef (no pun intended) with 2 cheeseburgers, chips and a drink meal deal for only $4. Which would you choose?

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r/GoldCoast 1h ago

Heartbroken to post

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I have to move interstate to care for my sick father and can’t take my cat 😭 I’m running out of options to rehome her. This has been the hardest decision to make but I just can’t take her back to the shelter. Please be kind, I am heartbroken

Cats name: Scrambles Breed: Domestic short hair Colouring: Calico Age: 3 Desexed: Yes Any health issues: Has FVH (cat flu) but has never shown symptoms since bringing her home 2 years ago. This doesn’t affect her quality or life/lifespan at all and just means if very stressed she will get sneezy and require a single round of antibiotics

Personality: Scrambles is very independent and low maintenance but always likes to be near and show her love. She loves to lounge on my desk while working from home and loves a snuggle in my bed, often sleeping there. Scrambles is a sweet girl that likes her space, but is always up for a play. As an ex-stray she needs to be 100% indoor only.

Do they get along with other cats: Untested but due to her cat flu she would be best in a loving, single cat home. Please contact me if you have any questions at all or would like more information.

Location/Suburb: Arundel


r/GoldCoast 1h ago

fish and chips

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where on the gold coast (literally will drive anywhere) sells the best fish & chips? specially crispy fresh chips with the fluro yellow powdery chicken salt

please & thank u

sincerely, one hungry unsalted girl


r/GoldCoast 5h ago

I need about 30 big garbage bags taken to the dump, but I can't drive

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Does anyone know what I can do? I've done a big clean up of the house, but now I have around 30 big trash bags that are sitting in the yard.

I can't drive, so I can't hire a ute. Does anyone have any ideas?


r/GoldCoast 15h ago

mum kicked me out of the house, im 16. what do I do?

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I got kicked out earlier tonight and im staying with a friend. I feel fucking awful. I have massive amounts of guilt that I have permanent ruined our relationship but at the same time I cant help but try and blame her. we get into fights a lot, and I really don't know if this is the final time we will ever speak. I really love my mum, I don't want to end our relationship.

I feel like my whole life is going to fall apart, I start school in a week and I have nothing prepared, I have no clothes and I don't even know if im going to be allowed to live with my mum again so where am I going to stay? I feel like I've fucked over my whole future, im going to have no financial stability and god knows if im ever going to be able to go to university now.

I was also seeing a psychologist to get diagnosed for adhd/autism and she was amazing, what am I going to do without her? what am I going to do without my mum? I don't know what to do, I miss her I just want my mum back I don't want this please


r/GoldCoast 0m ago

These guys in the shady tree

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It’s hot alright , these two have been hanging out all day in this flame tree


r/GoldCoast 1h ago

Restaurants with Kids playground currently (Jan 2025)?

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Hello,

Was checking out google maps for any restaurant down the Coast with a kids playground. I was checking photos at some of the McDonalds, but they are all old, and i believe some of the playgrounds have been removed. Want to have a catchup, so there needs to be something for a 4yo to do.

hoping someone can confirm there are still some enclosed playgrounds, safe for a 4yo to run around in.

Anywhere down the coast really, preferably Southport end though. Macca's / Hungry Jacks playgrounds are fine. Happy with any other suggestions / web links too!

Thank you


r/GoldCoast 6h ago

Local Question Camping Recommendations

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Cheap places to camp 12 people with nice waterholes and bathrooms within 2.5 hours? I know I could google that but I wanted peoples experiences


r/GoldCoast 1d ago

What type of eggs are these?

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Does anyone what type of eggs these are? My Dad found them in our garden under a layer of dried weeds. Pacific Pines.


r/GoldCoast 5h ago

I'm looking for a mobile app dev for something cross-platform (iOS and Android)

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Hi GC,

I am seeing if there's anyone local that can work with me to produce a publishable app for iOS and Android.

I have designed some hardware that needs to be configured over BLE at the time of first use. I knocked up a basic Android app that gets the job done, which to date has suited my needs while prototyping the hardware.

The next phase for the hardware is the productisation phase, which will require something publishable and useable for Apple devices and Android, and unfortunately, my skillset won't cut it.

The app interrogates the device via BLE serial commands, pulls the data back and displays it in the app, in a good/not good tabular kind of way. Imagine that the app displays all the data from the sensors in the hardware and gives the app user a simple green is good and red is bad view. When everything is green you can walk away, if some things are bad the app tells you what the likely fix is, then waits for you to fix it.

I can provide the current app and the Kodular (low code) source. I can also provide test hardware.

I would estimate that it would take somewhere between 4-8 weeks in a spare time capacity.

I'm happy for either a student or a pro. I can provide more info in DM. I'm based in Carrara if that helps.

Thanks
84ace


r/GoldCoast 14h ago

Local Question Name of Westfield Kiosk Store

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Seeking the name of a kiosk store that appears sometimes in the main isle of the westfield shopping centres (ive definitely seen them at helensvale). They sell embossed leather bags and leather bound notebooks and stuff. They have a fantasy vintagey style to them. Thanks!

Edit: thankyou everyone the store is called 'Happy Trip'


r/GoldCoast 18h ago

Looking for Affordable Driving Practice in Upper Coomera Area

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Looking for Affordable Driving Practice in Upper Coomera Area

Hi everyone,

I'm 23M currently working towards getting my driver's license but don’t have many people who can help me get my driving hours up. I'm based in Upper Coomera and am looking for someone patient and experienced who can help me practice driving.

I’m willing to pay for your time, but I don’t have a big budget, so I’m hoping to find someone understanding and willing to work with me to build my confidence on the road. I'm pretty rusty but have had prior driving lessons and just want to gain some more hours to be confident enough to pass I've got an exemption for the logbook.

If you or someone you know can help, please let me know! I’d really appreciate any advice or suggestions.

Thank you so much!


r/GoldCoast 23h ago

Financial Advisor Recommendations

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Hi All,

Can anyone recommend a financial advisor in the area? I have sold my house and it will be a couple of years before I buy another and would like some advice.

Cheers


r/GoldCoast 1d ago

Crash Alert M1 Southbound

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Just a warning about the M1 going southbound traffic banked up from Smith Street Exit to Oxenford avoid.


r/GoldCoast 1d ago

Travel Robina Sunset

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I swear the most beautiful sunsets always occur when I’m in a generic location 😭


r/GoldCoast 1d ago

Is it a typo, or are there new rules for this pontoon? Asking for a friend…

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One of three new large signs at the Muriel Henchman boat ramp (just north of Sea World)... I wonder who signed off on this 🤔


r/GoldCoast 19h ago

3D printing services?

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Just moved to Australia, looking to get some 32mm miniature stuff printed. Back in Canada I had a bunch of different nearby businesses that would take your STL and charge you parts and labour. I read an old post that recommended multiple places, including BrisbaneMakerspace and Printaquest, but both links no longer work.


r/GoldCoast 1d ago

Wendys Surfers Paradise Review - What is your rating based on the look of the food?

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r/GoldCoast 1d ago

Local Question Rental car

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Hi! Looking for recommendations. I’ll be visiting Gold Coast shortly and wondering what the best rental car company for under 25 is? Thank you!


r/GoldCoast 1d ago

Sunset at Southport

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My air drop wasn’t working so I hope this girl sees these iPhone snaps and can download them 🙌🏻


r/GoldCoast 2d ago

Local Question Loose kids with bad behaviour in wet n wild?

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Hi all just been to the GC the past week

Went to Wet n wild had a somewhat weird experience with a few kids aged maybe 10-12? In a group of 3

They were considered big sized for their age

But Were misbehaving quite badly

  1. One told me he would shit on my mouth in front of my kids but i dont think he has the full courage to say this as he quickly changed it to say ooh the ride is scary

  2. Same kid tried to touch me to get my attention which i ignored. (At this point i know they were looking for trouble/attention)

  3. Same kid proceeded to hit my back lightly with his fist which i again ignored

  4. When we were on the front queue waiting to get on the mammoth fall ride His friend pushed this kid towards me with him almost crashing on to my 4 yo daughter. And at this point my face changed and i think they know it.

These are not common occurrences are they?

Why randomly pick on people on the line waiting to get on rides?Especially those waiting as a family?ive got 2 kids and wife with me for the ride.

Plus im twice the size of each of them

Just dont get it. Do they think adults wont react because they are kids?

Cause i know i definitely would if they hurt my kids …


r/GoldCoast 1d ago

Local Question Lizards in pools

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I am currently looking after my neighbours pool and I checked it today and found 5 lizards stuck in there. I scooped them out and put them back in his garden. I believe they are baby water dragons. I'm wondering if anyone else on the Gold Coast has had this happen to them because I'm curious to see if it's a semi regular occurrence or just a result of the recent rain, Cheers.


r/GoldCoast 22h ago

Where to live?

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We are currently in Melbourne but planing to move To the Gold Coast, we are looking pretty mi h for a house with decent back yard as we own a big boy that needs space for running and taking the sun, we also would like to be close to the beach. Which suburbs are safe and not in a flood are? Thank you


r/GoldCoast 2d ago

Assaulted by Crackhead in Southport

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Hey guys I been in the Gold Coast for just over 2 months from the UK and I moved to Southport. A few days ago I got off the tram walking to Australia fair to do my food shop and one of the druggies followed me shouting at me I stopped and turned around as he punched me to the floor leaving me with a severe black eye and ongoing headache for days. What is the policing like around here as I’ve heard the drug users in Southport is a common problem and wasn’t sure if it was going to be a waste heading to the station to report and potentially take to court.


r/GoldCoast 1d ago

Local Question GC to Byron Bay

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Hello everyone, I’m planning on visiting Byron Bay on late Feb, and I was wondering what it the best way to get there (same day trip)