‘Large-scale’ infestation risk after fire ants found in suburb
An authority has sounded a grim warning after fire ants have been found in another Sunshine Coast suburb.
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Alleged holdup horror: Man bashed, held captive in Coast unit
Police have charged two men with deprivation of liberty and a string of other charges after a man was allegedly held captive and bashed in a Gold Coast unit. What we know so far
Cop probed on DV rally comment: ‘Sandwiches NOT getting made’
A Gold Coast police officer is under investigation after a Facebook comment on a domestic violence post said: “A lot of women sitting around…and a lot of sandwiches NOT getting made.”
‘Taser’ terror: Coast teen’s alleged armed robbery attempt
A weekend bike ride took a terrifying turn when two boys were allegedly threatened with a ‘taser’ during a daylight robbery attempt on the Gold Coast. Read what happened
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‘Discriminatory’: Outrage over popular dog beach plans
More than 2500 people have signed a petition opposing the changes which could see Sunshine Coast beach areas where dogs are allowed, both on-and-off leash, heavily slashed.
Truckie’s servo punch-up fuelled by ‘communal squeegee’
A Gold Coast truckie charged over an unprovoked assault at a BP servo says the fight was sparked over a window squeegee. Read why
Shock photo shows feared bikie gang’s Gold Coast move
The feared Comanchero outlaw motorcycle gang have begun patching members to a newly formed Gold Coast chapter with a shock photo showing a convicted killer is its boss.
‘Targeted attacks’: Cops reveal new info on home invasion, shooting
Police have located a Suzuki motorcycle stolen by five masked males late last week at Nerang but remain on the hunt for the offenders, who were linked to a later Worongary shooting.
War veteran’s ‘stupid’ reason for pointing laser at police helicopter
A Gold Coast war veteran has offered up a confronting excuse for why he pointed a laser at a police helicopter, temporarily blinding the pilot and crew. Read what he said.
Punched ‘to the ground’: Violent robbery at Burleigh Heads
Police are investigating another violent incident at Burleigh Heads in which a man was assaulted and robbed. Here’s what we know so far.
Dying woman granted heart-wrenching vow renewal wish
A woman diagnosed with stage four brain cancer received her dying wish surrounded by family and friends in a Brisbane park.
Warning: Don’t be fooled by these fake social media profiles
Fake social media profiles are impersonating two trucking companies, with customers losing thousands of dollars to the online scams.
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