All that glitters: Developers, deals and donations on the Gold Coast. There's nothing subtle about the Gold Coast, from its towering sky scrapers to its bikini clad meter maids. The glitter strip, famed for its stunning beaches, theme parks and nightlife is marketed as Australia's endless playground. Along with the tourists, developers are welcomed with open arms. There's barely a metre of land that hasn't been built on or earmarked for change in the holiday mecca. The larger than life Gold Coast Mayor, Ferrari driving Tom Tate, is famous for his crash through style and build them big vision. But in this pro development town, a series of controversial billion dollar proposals has prompted a collection of unlikely allies to come together to say enough is enough. Four Corners investigates how deals are being done on the Gold Coast and whether developer donations are influencing decision making. Critics say crucial decisions are being made without proper scrutiny or consultation. And warn that the public isn't being told the whole truth about massive proposals which will have a lasting impact on one of Australia's most important tourist destinations.

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