Butcher won't be cut up by buyers
THE race is on to secure a buyer for the Super Butcher chain, with negotiations under way with three parties since the business was placed into administration at the end of last month.
Building crisis hits Gold Coast jobs
MORE than half the construction businesses on the Gold Coast had to cut staff in the first three months of the year.
Court approves Palm Beach ocean highrise
THE first new oceanfront highrise in Palm Beach's most exclusive street has been endorsed by a court after a lengthy battle with Gold Coast City Council.
Manager takes on body corporate
THE Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management is being called on to determine whether it is legal for a body corporate to deprive a management rights operator of an asset.
Former King of Hedges Tony Smith returns
THE former King of Hedges Tony Smith -- who famously lost $60 million in one day, forcing him to sell his half-built mega-mansion -- has made a $10 million return to the beachfront strip.
NICHOLS: Billabong belongs on Coast
BUSINESS editor <strong>Nick Nichols </strong> says if Billabong is to flourish as a grassroots boardsports brand, it should never abandon the Gold Coast as its traditional headquarters.
Blues on Broadbeach to boost business
BUSINESS will be booming with almost $40 million tipped to be injected into the local economy during the Blues on Broadbeach event next week.
Impact of carbon tax unknown
EMERGING Gold Coast success story PWR Performance Products said it was braced for "the great unknown" ahead of the Federal Government's carbon tax.
Jewel resort project goes to court
THE $1 billion Jewel resort at the centre of Surfers Paradise's revival hopes has been referred to the Planning and Environment Court.
Liquidation for mill power plant company
THE holding company for the Rocky Point sugar mill's power plant is expected to be placed in liquidation following the sale of the facility by receivers on Friday.
Byron artisan village wins local support
CREATIVE arts entrepreneur Brandon Saul, who came to fame in the mid-90s after launching the Homebake and Byron Bay festivals, is poised to develop an artisan community in the NSW tourist town.
Buyers found for Robina Fairways site
THE part-completed residential estate Robina Fairways, placed on the market by receivers in March, appears set to change hands.
Win for Gold Coast sugar industry
SYDNEY-based private equity interests have signed up to buy the electricity plant linked to the Rocky Point mill, securing the future of the Gold Coast's sugar industry.
George's Paragon restaurant shuts
THE shock closure of George's Paragon restaurant in Southport has left about 100 people without a dining venue on Mother's Day.