Man charged with threatening to burn down home, occupants
A man who allegedly doused a Gold Coast home with petrol and threatened to set it and its occupants on fire – sending a street into lockdown – has returned to court. READ THE LATEST
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Strip club security guard charged with raping woman in parklands
One of two men accused of raping a woman he arranged to meet for sex through an online classified ad has been freed on bail, despite claims he made comments that raised concerns for the safety of his co-accused and alleged victims. FULL DETAILS
Man T-boned ‘father figure’s’ car on Gold Coast street
A Gold Coast man who deliberately crashed into his mother’s carer’s car and threatened to kill him was driven by intrusive thoughts amid declining mental health, a court has been told.
Police investigating string of tobacconist break-ins
An investigation has been launched after a Gold Coast tobacconist was targeted in a ramraid. It was one of several businesses targeted in the same night. SEE THE VIDEO
Gold Coast mum ripped off thousands of dollars from Kmart
A Gold Coast mum ripped off almost $8000 from a major retailer she’d worked for since a teenager, claiming it was a “desperate decision” during the pandemic. HOW IT UNRAVELLED
Burglar’s bizarre pharmacy break-in
A man recently hit with a jail sentence for burglary had previously smashed his way into a Gold Coast pharmacy – injuring himself – only to make off with a seemingly innocuous item. FULL STORY
Ex-AFL player’s shock assault on security guard
A former AFL player involved in a class action lawsuit against the national league has pleaded guilty to attacking a security guard at a popular Gold Coast venue. SEE THE VIDEO
Medical ‘defence’ of taxi driver who sexually assaulted women
A taxi driver who sexually assaulted two passengers had a medical condition linked to the behaviour, a court has been told, as the devastating impact on his two victims was heard.
Nightclub manager kicked in head while defenceless on ground
A young Gold Coast man has been slammed for his “opportunistic” attack on a nightclub manager outside a Surfers Paradise hotspot. Find out what happened in court
Man allegedly intoxicated, speeding before chaotic bus crash
A Gold Coast man accused of driving dangerously before crashing head-on into a bus – putting passengers in hospital – has faced court for the first time since charges were laid.
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