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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

Biloela Nuclear Power Plant reaction. Banana Shire Council Mayor Neville Ferrier. Photo - Steve Vit

‘Nuclear or coal are our only options’: Qld town’s plea

A Queensland country mayor says only atomic energy or coal can provide baseload power and has issued a dire warning.

VideoPets and Wildlife

Watch: Snake goes under the knife after fight to death with fox

A carpet python has undergone surgery at a Gold Coast wildlife hospital after narrowing beating a fox in an epic battle to the death.

Pets and Wildlife

A fox was no match for a snake in northern NSW. Pic: I'll Catch It Snake Relocations

Amazing photos capture snake v fox in grisly fight to the death

A fox has come off second best in a wrestle with a python just south of the Gold Coast on Tuesday. WARNING: Graphic images.

Entertainment

Revealed: Why international superstars are snubbing Brisbane

An industry insider has revealed the shocking truth behind why a long list of major artists – including Taylor Swift – are skipping Brisbane on their Australian tours.

QLD News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 07: The Aboriginal flag is seen flying during the NAIDOC March on July 07, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. NAIDOC Week is an Australian observance lasting from the first Sunday in July until the following Sunday. The acronym NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. The week is intended as a time when all Australians can reflect on the rich history of the country's indigenous peoples, and learn about the cultures and histories of first nations groups. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

‘Bullsh*t’: Ratepayers slugged $135k-plus for Welcome to Country

Ratepayers are paying tens of thousands for Welcome to Country ceremonies, with Brisbane ratepayers footing a $135,000 bill for the events in the past two years alone.

QLD News

Lions players celebrates with fans after Brisbane win the AFL Grand Final, defeating the Sydney Swans at the MCG. Picture Lachie Millard

‘WTF?’: Lions fans outraged at ‘premiership tax’ price hikes

The Brisbane Lions have been accused of slugging loyal fans with a “premiership tax”, with member seat prices at the Gabba soaring by up to 55 per cent.

Police & Courts

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 23: Police officers watch over the Schoolies week celebrations in Surfers Paradise on November 23, 2008 on the Gold Coast, Australia. Schoolies is the annual celebration by year 12 students following the culmination of their HSC exams. The celebrations happen in several official locations throughout Australia, but the Gold Coast kicks off the celebrations as the Queensland exams finish ahead of all other states. (Photo by Sergio Dionisio/Getty Images)

Police vow to not bust Schoolies with drugs at pill-testing sites

Police say they will not bust teens getting drugs tested at a controversial new pill-testing service at the Gold Coast Schoolies, instead to launch a blitz on two other major dangers.

QLD News

Emergency services on the tarmac at Sydney Airport after Qantas flight drama

‘Smoke everywhere’: Qld cop reveals mid-air terror

A former cop has told of mid-air drama on a Qantas flight which was forced to turn back after a reported engine explosion.

QLD News

The company has “temporarily” closed the gate on a public road leading to Camerons Pocket waterhole in the Eungella National Park.

Aboriginal group blocks public access to popular swimming hole

A Qld community has been left outraged after access to a popular swimming hole was closed by an Indigenous group which cited problems including pollution, vandalism and overcrowding.

QLD News

Yamba Surf Lifesaving Club's reserve boat crew competing at the Australia Surf Rowers League open championships at Cronulla.

‘Divisive’: Aboriginal leader hits back after surf carnival ‘cash grab’ uproar

An Indigenous group facing criticism of a $2000 beach access “fee” to a small surf club says it should have been levied on council or the state government instead.

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