The Gold Coast is home to a thriving media scene, with a mix of local, national, and international publications available to its residents and visitors.

The local Gold Coast Bulletin, published by News Corporation, is the daily newspaper that covers regional news, entertainment, and sports, providing an essential connection to the local community. For surfing enthusiasts, Australia's Surfing Life, a popular national magazine, is published in Burleigh Heads by Morrison Media, highlighting the surf culture and lifestyle of the region.

In addition to the local newspaper, the Gold Coast also has easy access to major daily newspapers from across Australia, including The Courier-Mail and its weekend counterpart, The Sunday Mail, from Brisbane. The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph, The Sydney Morning Herald, and The Sun-Herald from Sydney, as well as The Age, The Sunday Age, Herald Sun, and Sunday Herald-Sun from Melbourne, are also readily available for purchase throughout the region. National newspapers like The Australian and The Australian Financial Review can also be found, offering in-depth reporting on national and international affairs.

The Gold Coast’s media outlets are complemented by other interstate newspapers, as well as publications from neighboring regions, which are often owned by major media groups such as News Corporation and Australian Community Media.

This broad selection of print media ensures that residents and visitors of the Gold Coast have access to comprehensive news coverage, from local stories to global headlines, further enhancing the region's dynamic media environment.