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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

‘Precious’ find: Lifetime of memories left in cab

A photo album with images dating back decades has been found in a Gold Coast cab, and operators are keen to reunite the catalogue of memories with its owner.

QLD News

Police are appealing for the public’s assistance in piecing together the final movements of a man who was hit and killed on the state’s Far North Coast.Shortly after 7am on Monday 10 February 2020, emergency services were called to the northbound lanes of the M1 near Cudgera Creek, after reports a man had been hit by a truck.Officers attached to Tweed/Byron Police District arrived at the scene and located a man deceased.He has since been identified as 43-year-old Brisbane man, Anthony Stott.The truck driver, a 36-year-old man, was taken to Tweed Heads Hospital for mandatory testing.Following further inquiries, detectives and officers from the Tweed/Byron Target Action Group attended a home on Kanes Road, Cudgera Creek, and spoke with a 38-year-old woman and 46-year-old man.The pair were arrested and taken to Tweed Heads Police Station.They were both charged with take/detain person in company with intent to obtain advantage. They were refused bail to face Tweed Heads Local Court yesterday (Tuesday 11 February 2020), where they were refused bail again to face the same court on Monday 17 February 2020.Police will allege the man and woman detained the 43-year-old and tied him to a chair at the property.Detectives have established Strike Force Cunjurong to investigate the circumstances leading up to the man’s death.As inquiries continue, detectives are appealing for anyone who may have had recent contact with Anthony to come forward.Tweed/Byron Police District Commander, Acting Superintendent Brendon Cullen said any information is important at this early stage of the investigation.“Anthony had only just returned to the country from a trip in Peru, landing in Sydney earlier last week, then at Brisbane Domestic Airport on Sunday afternoon.“We have recovered his vehicle, which was located abandoned near the scene on the M1 about 2am on Monday morning.“We want to speak with anyone on the NSW Far North Coast or across the border in Queensland who may have had dealings with or had spoken with him since Sunday 9 February. We’re also wanting to speak with anyone who may have seen his vehicle on Sunday afternoon – a silver BMW with NSW registration ANL 72Y.“Piecing together his movements in the 24-hours prior to his death is crucial and I urge anyone who may have any information to contact Crime Stoppers,” A/Supt Cullen said.Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report crime via NSW Police social media pages.Picture: NSW Police

Tied to a chair and bashed: Private school teacher’s bizarre death

A court has lifted a ban on reporting details of the strange events surrounding the death of a Brisbane teacher.

QLD News

Drug accused pro surfer’s girlfriend ban to stay

A pro surfer who is a co-accused in an alleged drug supply sting has will not be allowed to see his girlfriend despite arguing the separation was taking a mental toll.

QLD News

Supplied artist impression of the main entry for the retail precinct of Queens Wharf

Billion dollar project a lifeline for Qld tourism

Tourism may have been hammered by COVID-19 but a casino boss says the best is yet to come for southeast Queensland.

Police & Courts

Instagram influencer Mikayla Noakes and former Gold Coast Titans NRL star Michael Gordon.

Cocaine syndicate ‘ringleader’ fronts court

The accused ringleader behind a cross-border cocaine ring, allegedly involving a former NRL star and an Instagram influencer, has faced court.

QLD News

Qld closes border to Melbourne, 1500 to be contact traced

Queensland will close its border to residents of greater Melbourne and will carry out contact tracing for 1500 people in the Sunshine State following the announcement of a five-day lockdown in Melbourne.

QLD News

Julia Boika has been identified as one of two people to have lost there lives after going for a late night swim north of Kurrawa Beach on the Gold Coast last night Picture Supplied,

Bizarre reason $30k fundraiser shut down

A GoFundMe campaign that’s raised almost $30,000 to send the body of a woman who drowned on the Gold Coast back to Russia has been suspended.

Gold Coast

Ex-bikie Ben Geppert faces trial for extortion, assault

A notorious former bikie who is accused bashing a man with a baseball bat has been committed to stand trial.

QLD News

Ex-bikie star of police campaign faces trial on string of charges

An Insta-famous ex-bikie and star of a Queensland Police Service anti-gang campaign has been committed to stand trial on a string of charges including serious assault and extortion.

QLD News

WEEKEND PAPERS : Superbowl 2021 at The Star Gold Coast.Locals Dane Newman (left), Kelly Macleod and Joel Sayer (right) get excited for QueenslandÃs Official Super Bowl Watch Party at The Star Gold CoastÃs Sports Bar.Picture: NIGEL HALLETT

Star factor added to Super Bowl

The Star Gold Coast has been named Queensland’s official Super Bowl watch party venue, with NFL fans expected to pack in for the big game.

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