We're testing new tools to better manage sand on our beaches. 🏖️ This earthmover – known as a laser bucket – scrapes sand that’s been washed into the shallows overnight and moves it back to where dune plants grow. Each day, the operation shifts around 2,000 cubic metres of sand to help maintain healthy, resilient dunes. Stay up to date with the beaches restoration program 👉 citygc.au/3GtzM7s | City of Gold Coast

🚢 It's time to say goodbye to the Trud-R Dredge which delivered 1.55 million cubic metres of sand back to our beaches. That's roughly 200 football fields! 🏉 Thanks to our beaches restoration program, areas that were expected to take up to four years to recover are now tracking for 9–12 months. Learn more about our beaches restoration program 👉 citygc.au/4osCbPF | City of Gold Coast

39K views · 565 reactions | Are you surprised?  While it’s true that we have some of the best beaches in the world, we are so much more than just golden sand and blue waves. Our beautiful Hinterland is just 30mins from the city and you’ll find some of the most breathtaking spots you could ever imagine. Walking tracks and waterfalls galore, you really can have the best of both worlds.   | Experience Gold Coast | Facebook

Two of Victoria’s worst youth offenders have been given a funded holiday to the Gold Coast to go sightseeing and visit theme parks. | 7NEWS Melbourne