The Gold Coast’s light rail has been in the spotlight for years, and with the Brisbane Olympics on sight, the debate has intensified.
For some businesses it’s been positive, but not so much for others.
Burleigh Heads is one of the most trending suburbs in the area, and for a shop-front, the arrival of this new public transport has meant literally both things.
Image: Image by Philip Mallis on Flickr; CC BY-SA 2.0
Produced By: Zearah McCraken
Featured In Story: Tim Ebbels – Tattooist and former owner of Borderline Tattoo, Simon Scott – Owner of Red Hot Cod, Jarrod Bleijie – Deputy Premier of Queensland, and Steven Miles – Opposition Leader
First aired on The Wire, Monday 3 November 2025