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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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Police & Courts

Final day for Jayden Moorea at his committal hearing at Southport Court. Picture Glenn Hampson

‘Bittersweet relief’: Cruise ship singer to face murder trial

Former cruise ship entertainer to stand trial for the murder of his former NRL cheerleader girlfriend.

UpdatedPolice & Courts

Christos Panagakos and Ivona Jovanovic. Photo: Supplied

‘Shot herself’: Bikie associate’s defence questions charges

The legal team acting for the man charged over the death of Ivona Jovanovic have questioned what he has been accused of, arguing the evidence suggests she shot herself.

QLD Coronavirus News

A stranded driver tries to re enter Tweed Heads NSW at the Queensland Border but due to current Queensland Closed Borders he is unable to drive the 75 metres to his home.Photo: Scott Powick Newscorp

‘Now keep the bloody border open’: Tourism boss

Tourism leaders have pleaded with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk to keep the borders open after restrictions with Greater Sydney were lifted.

Police & Courts

Day 5 - Committal hearing for accused balcony killer Dan Shearin now known as Jayden Moorea. Victim Breeana Robinson.NO BYLINE

Privacy screen for cheerleader witness at murder committal

Former cheerleaders have told a court of the last days of teammate Breeana Robinson, including one who was allowed to testify behind a privacy screen.

QLD News

Australia Day 2021.Ambulance and police attend multiple rescues Between Tallebudgera Creek and Palm Beach.Picture: NIGEL HALLETT

More surf drama after 50 Australia Day rescues

A person has been revived by paramedics after being pulled unconscious from the water at Surfers Paradise beach as treacherous surf conditions continue.

UpdatedQLD News

Australia Day 2021.A shark has been spotted in Surfers Paradise.Picture: NIGEL HALLETT

Shark scare, mass rescue: Chaos on Coast beaches

A girl has been rushed to hospital after a near-drowning in a resort swimming pool on the Gold Coast. It comes after an earlier shark scare on the Coast, and the mass rescue of seven swimmers.

Gold Coast

‘Inspiring’: Gold Coasters honoured on Australia Day

A Southport veteran who took part in the Battle of Surigao Strait, a former naval commodore and a Logie award-winning actress are among the Gold Coasters awarded Australia Day honours. THESE ARE THEIR REMARKABLE STORIES

QLD News