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Jacklyn O’Brien is the reporter for the Roma Western Star, servicing the Maranoa region of South West Queensland.

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Police rescued a man and a dog after a boat capsized of Ephraim Island at Paradise Point on March 3.

Man, dog saved after boat capsizes

A man and his dog were caught on a sinking boat on the Gold Coast on Monday night. Here’s how they got to safety.

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Torpedo on the GC ? Sorry we've already got one. Staff members Balin Biddle, Alicia Withers and Daniel Brodie all dressed up on a torpedo for the Gold Coast War Museum 50th anniversary this Saturday at Mudgeeraba. Picture Glenn Hampson.

Surprising James Bond link at Gold Coast museum

A leafy Gold Coast suburb is home to one of Australia’s most expansive war memorabilia collections. From fighter planes to real-life spy equipment which helped inspire James Bond novels, find out how you can see it all for free.

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A witness captured part of the incident at Tugun on February 27. Golden Four Dr and Wyberba St, Tugun. Picture: Contributed.

Witnesses recount details of dramatic crash on southern Gold Coast

Multiple people in multiple vehicles were reportedly involved in a pursuit which ended in a dramatic crash in a quiet Gold Coast suburb. Police investigations are continuing.

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Alleged drunk driver ploughs into Gold Coast home

A man has been charged with high-range drink driving after a car ploughed into a Gold Coast living room on Friday morning. LATEST.

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A torpedo on the beach at The Spit which is believed to be a US training torpedo

Bomb on beach shock: How Aus Defence Force lost ‘torpedo’ at sea

The Australian Defence Force is being blamed for a confronting-looking torpedo washing up on a Gold Coast beach – and forcing police to set up an exclusion zone at The Spit. SEE THE VIDEO

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Boy charged after gang allegedly dragged woman during luxury car heist

Police have charged a 17-year-old boy after a woman was allegedly dragged across her front yard while five people wearing balaclavas stole two luxury cars.

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A car fire near Munchkins early learning centre just before 5am on February 26. Picture: Facebook.

Gold Coast childcare centre damaged in stolen car inferno

Police are investigating a suspicious fire which destroyed a stolen car and damaged a childcare centre on the Gold Coast on Wednesday morning.

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Shantii Rose battled addiction in her late teens and early 20s, an experience she recounted in her book, Miss Stresso Depresso. Picture: Shantii Rose

‘Like a wounded animal’: My experience at rehab

An ex-resident of a rehab in an exclusive Gold Coast suburb has taken a look back on her experience after seven years. Find out how she remembers it.

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Blood on the path near Nerang train station. Picture: contributed.

Teen charged with alleged assault at Gold Coast train station

A teen has been charged following a family’s plea for answers after a father was allegedly assaulted at a Gold Coast train station.

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On the beat February 21, 2025. Picture: Queensland Police Service.

Recognise this hair? Police need your help

Police are hoping the community can help identify three men – one with a very distinctive hairdo – who they believe can help solve petty crimes on the Gold Coast.

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