Surfers site earmarked for new ‘Super super-tower’
A young construction industry go-getter is out to reach for the sky on the Gold Coast – with a super super-tower of 118 levels and a second unusual tower nearby. WHAT WE KNOW
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Landmark $2m lawsuit against prestigious private school
Ritualised violence from cult movies, hazing, sexual abuse – all from bigger and stronger boys. Students left addicted to heroin after their rape at the hands of teachers. These are just some of the accounts of horrific cruelty at The Southport School.
Premier’s demand for Coasters ahead of border opening
Queensland’s Premier has ordered Gold Coasters to “lift their game” in regards to its vaccination rates, as it continues to lag compared to other regions. WHAT SHE SAID
Border restrictions tighten despite no new Covid cases
No new Covid cases have been reported for Queensland in past 24 hours, but border resrictions will still tighten for some areas. LATEST DETAILS
Concerns grow for missing Gold Coast man
Police are calling for anyone who may know the whereabouts of missing a Gold Coast man to come forward. FULL DETAILS
Wanding trial – 1500 checks and 50 weapons seized on Gold Coast
The father of slain Gold Coast teen Jack Beasley wants all cops to be armed with ‘wanding’ devices to further reduce knife crime – after a trial checked 1500 people and confiscated 50 weapons.
Gold Coast braces for 16,000 Covid-19 cases, deaths
Health authorities warned staff in a private meeting the Gold Coast should brace for rampant Covid-19 cases, deaths and long-tail effects on hospital operations when the border opens. DETAILS >>
‘Buzzing’: Aussie acting royalty takes over Currumbin
Currumbin beachfront has been taken over by film crews producing a brand new television series starring Aussie acting royalty Bryan Brown – and locals are lapping up the limelight.
Revealed: 10 ways Gold Coast will change by 2032 Olympics
A Future series looking at the Gold Coast heading into the 2032 Olympics will feature in our newspaper next week. Will we still glitter? What will happen to the green behind the gold?
Prolific high-rise developer on Coast spending spree
Barry Morris has taken his spending on tower sites in the past five months to more than $30 million in the wake of a Burleigh deal. DETAILS >>>
‘Boys abusing boys’: Shock private school allegations
Former students at a leading Gold Coast private school are preparing civil legal action against class mates for alleged historic sexual assaults and bullying.
Rescuers save man who fell 50m down hinterland cliff
An hours long mission to recover a man who had fallen from a cliff in the Gold Coast hinterland has come to an end. FULL DETAILS >>>
Alleged bikie denies barber shop, pub meetings
An alleged bikie accused of being a “national office holder” in the Mongols has denied he repeatedly met other members including at a barber shop opening and pub party.
Young pup takes over Instafamous surf dog’s legacy
A Gold Coast man has found a new friend after grieving the untimely death of his beloved PorkChops the surfing bulldog. MEET HIS NEW DOG >>>
Man’s horror injuries after serious workplace incident
Paramedics have described the horrific injuries of a man who suffered an electric shock and fell metres from scaffolding at a Gold Coast worksite. FULL DETAILS
VIDEO: Tradie coward punches man seen harassing women
A scaffolder who coward punched a man who was spotted harassing women in Surfers Paradise has narrowly avoided spending time in jail. SEE THE VIDEO
ASIC shuts ‘unlawful’ $25m Coast firm, freezes director assets
ASIC has frozen millions of dollars in cars, property and cryptocurrency of two Gold Coasters in its investigation of an unlicensed investment company
Gold Coast bait shop icon changes hands for first time
New faces are behind the counter of the Gold Coast’s iconic blue bait shop for the first time in almost half a century as one of the city’s longest-running family businesses changes hands.
Police release CCTV in search for missing man
Have you seen this man? Police have released CCTV footage of missing man Robert Jessop days after he disappeared from the northern Gold Coast.
Revealed: $17m worth of upgrades for The Spit
An almost $17 million works program including a new jetty and pontoon for The Spit will be given the green light by the Palaszczuk Government.
Outrage over mandatory lifejacket mandate
Mandatory life jackets aboard Gold Coast ferries, whale watching boats and fishing charters could be the death knell for an already struggling industry, operators warn. Have your say.
First look: $130m tower for historic Coast site
One of the Gold Coast’s oldest buildings will survive transformation by one of Australia’s wealthiest men into a giant $130m luxury high-rise.
Show me the Play Money: Surf boss calls for more incentives
The government and Destination Gold Coast this week launched new $1m Play Money vouchers, but one operator says there’s not enough to go around.
‘Life changing’: Man jailed for unprovoked drug-fuelled stabbing
A 28-year-old man who stabbed a Kingscliff resident 19 times has told a court the event weighs on him as he asks for a fresh start in life.
Epic new $30m fast food hub for growing Gold Coast suburb
An empty block near one of the Coast’s biggest shopping centres will become a fast food hub, with three major franchises set to open outlets. See who’s setting up shop >>
Gold Coast’s best eyebrow specialist revealed
Finding a brow specialist is key to your beauty regime – and the Coast’s best has a “heart of gold” which is what keeps her customers coming back time and time again.
Green light: $130m Coolangatta redevelopment to begin
Construction of a giant $130m residential “wellness” complex in the heart of Coolangatta will be fast-tracked after getting the green tick from council.
Unvaxxed staff remain at Gold Coast University Hospital
Unvaccinated staff will remain working at Gold Coast University Hospital in an apparent mandate backflip as health workers slam anti-vaxxer colleagues.
‘Deadly game’ for teen delinquents stealing cars
A prestige property agent on the Gold Coast who had his flashy Audi stolen has taken a swipe at kiddie crooks and says they are playing a ‘deadly game’.
Cops allege steroids, syringes and cannabis crop seized in Coast raid
Cops have allegedly seized steroids, syringes and more than a dozen mature cannabis plants during a raid at a Gold Coast property.
‘Clear message’: Future of Burleigh Headland decided
Councillors have voted on revamped plans for one of the Gold Coast’s most popular and loved beach locations. WHAT IT MEANS FOR PARKING >>
Inside story: Why Sunland sold giant shopping centre
That’s all folks: Leading developer Sunland Group has sold its last remaining new project as its founder reveals the real reason behind the sale and what the future holds.
While other kids were shooting hoops, Billy was jumping cars
A former crim has revealed how losing his best mate sent him on a downward spiral and shares his chilling warning to wannabe teen gangsters.
‘Coast has had enough’: Crime crisis reaches boiling point
City leaders are demanding the state government take action after shock figures revealed the scale of the youth crime crisis gripping the Gold Coast. WHAT DO YOU THINK? VOTE IN OUR POLL >>>
Gambler faked documents to score $1.4M mortgage
A problem gambler used fake documents to score mortgages worth more than $1.4m on Gold Coast homes he did not own. He also faked a website to avoid drug tests.
Dodgy lawyer living on dead client’s dime
Tens of thousands of dollars overbilled from a deceased estate by a Gold Coast lawyer went on living expenses, school fees and even to the ATO, a court has heard.
Main Beach construction noise
Shift workers at Main Beach are furious after being woken up by construction at about 6.30am.
LISTEN: Main Beach rocked by ‘horrible’ tower construction noise
Main Beach used to be “Vain Beach” – the place on the Coast to be spotted and get botox. Now it is becoming Pain Beach. Just listen to the jackhammers.
Coast carer’s plea: ‘Don’t lock us out, let us help’
Dementia patients kept under lock and key during Covid lockdowns feel lost and forgotten, but a petition circulating aims to end their suffering. SIGN THE PETITION.
‘My summer of hell’: Noise complaints plague lavish rooftop club
A new $10m Surfers Paradise rooftop venue has been hit with fresh complaints as operators look to change its licence and expand with a new function space.
Woman allegedly issued hundreds of fake Covid exemptions
A woman who allegedly issued dodgy Covid-19 exemptions and pretended to be a medical practitioner named Dr Maria Power has faced court.
Coast Candy shop owner says it really hurts when kids steal from their store
A group of teenagers entered The Candy Crew store during peak time and “put anything they touched into their pockets.”
Teacher’s ’concerning’ assault on students
A relief teacher teacher who repeatedly walked in on students changing, and massaged and kissed them despite cries for him to stop has walked away from court.
Tourism minister questioned on if they will counter the NSW pledge
The state government will not say if it will tip in new funding to help lure international tourists back to Queensland.
WATCH: Teenagers’ stealing spree like kids in a candy shop
A crew of teenagers descended upon a Coast small business, stuffing “anything they touched into their pockets” in a brazen stealing spree. SEE THE VIDEO >>
What we know about Coast’s two newest Covid-19 cases
Authorities have revealed new details about the Gold Coast’s latest two Covid-19 cases, a teenager and a rideshare driver – both with cross border links.
Man drunkenly strangles family member over jigsaw
A man who viciously strangled a family member until she was unconscious – all over a jigsaw puzzle – has been warned by a judge that choking attacks often lead to death.
Youth crime: Teens charged after alleged joyride in stolen VW
Police have accused two teens, 14 and 16, of stealing a VW left parked on the side of the road with the keys still inside.
School leader debate rages: ‘Girls need to pick up their game’
Society must “stop vilifying men” and “anything else is just tokenism” say readers who overwhelmingly agree it’s fine to have two male leaders at a co-ed school.
1700+ PHOTOS: Gold Coast Eisteddfod mega gallery
Did your kids participate in the 2021 Gold Coast Eisteddfod? Check out our 48-page liftout in today’s newspaper and see our mega gallery online.
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