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Greg StolzGold Coast Bureau Chief

Greg Stolz is a senior journalist of almost four decades, based mainly on the Gold Coast where he covers everything from crime, courts and politics through to sport and lifestyle. He began his career on the Gold Coast Bulletin before a stint on the Hobart Mercury. He now heads the Gold Coast Bureau for The Courier-Mail/Sunday Mail.

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QLD News

Senior City of Gold Coast Lifeguard Rob Dorrough setting up the red and yellow flags at Surfers Paradise. The flags will offiicially go back up on Saturday across the Gold Coast. . Picture: Jerad Williams

Lifeguard’s ‘bittersweet’ day as he calls time on 44-year career

A Queensland lifeguard has hung up his rescue tube after more than three decades standing sentinel over the state’s busiest beach.

ExclusiveNews

Ocean swim at Yamba SLSC, NSW, posted 2 January 2023. Photo: Facebook.

Surf club forced to pay traditional owners for beach events

A small town surf club was forced by an Indigenous corporation to pay $2000 for the right to stage surf events on a public beach so the group could fund its “welcome to country” ceremonies.

Emergency Services

A man was taken to hospital for suspected heat related illness

Elderly man fights for life after horror ride-on mower crash

A man aged in his 80s is in a critical condition after he crashed a ride-on mower 4m down and embankment on the Gold Coast on Friday afternoon.

QLD Politics

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - SEPTEMBER 20, 2022.Queensland Health Acting Chief Operating Officer Dr David Rosengren speaks during a press conference at Parliament House in Brisbane. He discussed a report into the state-run DNA forensic laboratory. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Dan Peled

Trio of top public servants sacked as new Director-General named

A high-ranking Queensland Health executive who earned nearly $1m in 12 months by securing a hefty golden handshake has been made the department’s Director-General.

QLD News

Jeffy Norris, 38, went missing last Wednesday, the Gold Coast man was reported missing has been found dead, sparking an outpouring of grief led by his devastated partner. A large-scale search was launched last week for Tugun man, his body was found two days later after what police said was a non-suspicious death - Photo Supplied Facebook

Special farewell for well-known Coast surfer

A Gold Coast surfer will be farewelled with a traditional paddle-out this weekend after tragically losing his life.

Police & Courts

FOR DES HOUGHTON COLUMN: LGAQ CEO Greg Hallam. Pic supplied.

‘I’ll never see a cent’: $500k for Jabba the Hutt defamation stoush

A legal stoush over a Jabba the Hutt Facebook post has ended with a former Local Government of Queensland Association boss being awarded more than $500,000 in damages.

QLD News

Brisbane domestic terminal generic pics. Pics Adam Head

Win for residents in fight against Brisbane Airport noise

Changes will be made to flight operations at Brisbane Airport to provide some relief for city residents impacted by aircraft noise – now there’s a renewed push for a night-time curfew and flight caps.

QLD Politics

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos OCTOBER 28, 2024: Government Swearing in at Government House. New premier of Queensland David Crisafulli and Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM. Picture: NewsWire / John Gass

What David Crisafulli’s signature says about him

David Crisafulli has officially been sworn in, and a handwriting expert has given his take on how the new Premier signed his name, revealing it suggested traits “interesting for a pollie”.

QLD News

Crowds at the Australian Boardriders Battle at Burliegh Heads.Picture: Glenn Campbell

Impassioned plea to save crumbling, crime-riddled holiday haven

A lifelong Burleigh Heads local says he knows the exact moment his beloved suburb was losing its lustre.

Entertainment

Phoebe Condon (blond) from Coorparoo, with Cassidy Lacey (brunette) from Northgate, for the opening of BIFF Film Festival this Weekend, Denny Coorparoo - on Wednesday 23rd of October 2024 - Photo Steve Pohlner

Star-studded line-up, record-breaking ticket sales as film fest hits milestone

The 30th Brisbane International Film Festival has kicked off, with a 10-day event packed featuring world premieres, red carpet appearances from stars like Jelena Dokic and Bob Geldof on the upcoming show reel.

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