Police hunting for weapons after siege arrests
A marathon standoff on the Gold Coast forced residents into their homes for almost 20 hours – but “comprehensive negotations” by police have finally paid off.
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Delays after car gets unexpected paint job
A Gold Coast motorist has had a brush with misfortune – after his car underwent an unexpected paint job on the morning commute.
Teen ‘stabbed multiple times’ in vicious fight: Police
A Mudgeeraba man has been charged with attempted murder after an alleged savage altercation.
When wet weather will end on Coast
Rain dampened the city but not the spirit of those flooding into the Gold Coast for one of its biggest event weekends. SEE THE LATEST FORECAST
Why two Gold Coast schools were thrust into lockdown
Students at two schools on the Gold Coast were forced into lockdown on Friday afternoon due to an incident. FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED
Four teens charged after dramatic M1 chase
Road spikes stopped four teen crooks dead in their tracks in an allegedly stolen Audi after they evaded police from Logan to the Gold Coast. DETAILS
Dad chases car thief down the street with baseball bat
A brave father has defended his family against a burglar, chasing the man down the street with a baseball bat, damaging his car in the process. HIS HARROWING TALE
Landscaper cops fine for no-show after big deposit paid
A Gold Coast landscaper with an unusual business moniker has been ordered to pay tens of thousands of dollars in fines and compensation. WHAT HAPPENED
Pimpama man dead after shocking light pole smash
Residents believe speed was likely a significant factor in a horrific fatal crash which has claimed the life of a Gold Coast man and left his car almost unrecognisable.
Women plucked from roof of car as wet weather drags on
Swiftwater technicians have rescued two women from the roof of a car stuck in floodwater on the Gold Coast as showers are forecast to continue for a while yet.
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