First look: Twin towers unveiled for long-empty Surfers Paradise site
A Chinese-linked developer is reviving plans for a giant two-tower development on a long-empty site in the heart of Surfers Paradise. SEE THE PLANS
Fashion label planning boujee boutique bar
It made more than $130m selling kaftans for up to $3000 a pop last year, now this fashion label has unusual plans for the Gold Coast. Read more
Named: Police reveal identity of suspected Surfers gunman
Police say a man suspected of shooting his neighbour on the Gold Coast and stabbing two others, all from the same family, was himself injured and would require medical attention. READ THE LATEST.
‘Actual f—ing crocodile’: Shock as baby freshie found on Gold Coast street
A freshwater crocodile has been found on a suburban street on the Gold Coast.
Party strip fighter to police: ‘I’ll smash you with the cuffs on’
A 21-year-old whose night out on the Glitter Strip ended up getting him sentenced for obstructing police was told to ‘stop f***ing resisting, you f***ing idiot’. Watch his arrest video here.
MY FIRST YEAR: Guardian Angels School 2025 prep photos
The Gold Coast Bulletin has been busy visiting more than 30 primary schools to capture the cutest classes. Meet the faces behind My First Year here.
What to eat to be in amazing shape when you’re 70
Only one in ten of us are in good shape at 70. But forget fancy supplements and fasting – this is the way to join the healthy elite.
Why you need to beware of this if you’re running again after 30
A middle-aged “running revolution” means many people 30 and over are getting back to pounding the pavement. But they need to be aware of this.
I’m one of the 1st to get this new pacemaker — It’s a game-changer
Former footballer Phil Stevenson is among the first to get a new kind of pacemaker that’s smaller than an AAA battery and doesn’t have a lead. This is why it’s better.
How inspiring teen lost 28kg and gained confidence
Blake Alford-Ryan may only be 17, but he is already inspiring others with his fitness transformation. This is how he lost 28kg and turned his life around.
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Fitness influencer squashes rumours on split with hubby
Rumours have been swirling about trouble in paradise for one of Australia’s biggest influencers, but it looks like Tammy Hembrow has made her next move.
Teen charged with grievous bodily harm over alleged home invasion
Police have charged an 18-year-old man with multiple offences after an alleged home invasion earlier this year at Chevron Island in which a male occupant was left with stab wounds to his leg.
Old v young: City divided over population boom
Older residents in coastal suburbs have told council the prospect of one million people living on the Gold Coast is “unthinkable” and “challenging” – but young people have a very different view. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK – VOTE IN OUR POLL
First look: $1bn mini city on top of giant shopping centre
A proposed shopping centre has been scrapped in favour of a giant $1bn-plus retail and residential tower complex. FIND OUT MORE
WATCH: Man clings to moving car in wild road rage incident
A shocking road rage incident unfolded on a busy Gold Coast road when a man jumped onto a moving car. See what happened next which left witnesses stunned.
The trusted broker who swindled friends, clients of $3m-plus
A Gold Coast finance broker left a trail of broken people in her wake as she fraudulently solicited loans to pay off her debts, and other victims, in what a judge described as a Ponzi-type scheme.
What Crisafulli learnt from falls of Stacia, Newman
David Crisafulli is absolutely flying in terms of his personal popularity, and will not repeat the mistakes of some of his predecessors, writes the editor.
Steven’s miles behind and the petrol light is flickering
Steven Miles responded to successive dire opinion polls as premier by pledging to work harder. Though the writing might be on the wall after this latest blow, writes Hayden Johnson.
Elderly man dies after flatmate accidentally reverses into him
A Palm Beach man who died on Saturday after being struck by a vehicle on the driveway of his residence was hit by his reversing flatmate, who thought he’d hit a wheelie bin, police say.
Footage of teen girls brutally attacked sparks outrage
Video shared online of violent attacks on Gold Coast teens have sparked outrage, with parents urging Premier David Crisafulli to deliver on his election promise of tougher action on youth crime.
GC at Large: Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation Gala after party
The celebrations continued long into the night at the Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation Gala after party. Check out all the photos from the Gold Coast at Large.
‘Not giving up’: Friends continue dogged search for missing cop
The official hunt may have been called off after a massive sea, air and land search but loved ones of the Qld cop who went missing near Byron Bay last week have continued this morning.
Titans star set to miss Origin and NRLW season
Gold Coast NRLW coach Karyn Murphy will have to find a new fullback for 2025 after one of her star players announced she is pregnant.
Gold Coast and Northern NSW sale and auction results, week ending March 30
Gold Coast and Northern NSW recorded 99 property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
Heavy hitters on 24-person Games board facing dramatic axe
High-profile sport and business identities are set to be sensationally axed from the powerful Brisbane 2032 board in bid to “enhance efficient and effective decision-making”.
‘Cling to hope’: Heartbreak as search for missing cop suspended
A massive search for missing Queensland cop Jay Notaro near Byron Bay has been suspended with no trace of the respected and popular officer.
Gelato-guzzling cyclone looter also bashed a Coles staffer: Court
A Gold Coast man who smashed his way into an Italian restaurant during the recent cyclone event also bashed a Coles loss prevention officer, a court has heard during his sentence.
New psychiatric report commissioned in schoolgirl murder case
A second psychiatric report into the state of mind of Yingying Xu, who allegedly murdered daughter Sophie Wang has been ordered amid uncertainty on whether it will be heard in criminal court.
Heartless super funds treat customers like ‘rubbish’
Super funds have issued a grovelling apology after a bombshell report found it made some grieving customers wait 500 days for death benefit payouts.
‘Addicted to spending’: Coalition warning on national debt
The Coalition is ramping up its attack on Labor’s “spending splurge” and economic management with a stark warning on the nation’s debt burden.
‘Hogwarts without magic’: Barefoot son’s brutal Jim rating
He’s only a kid but Barefoot Investor Scott Pape’s son had some choice words for Treasurer Jim Chalmers about the gaping holes in his budget.
Coalition won’t name dollar figure for what Aussies will save on power bills
The Coalition has ruled out putting a dollar figure on how much Australians will save on electricity under its new plan, saying it won’t fall into the same trap as Labor.
Cops taking up to three weeks to respond in undermanned district
Hundreds of requests are going unanswered each day as South East Queensland’s most under-pressure police district suffers a staffing crisis.
Listen now: Preferred option for Olympic rowing would have cost a bomb
It would have cost hundreds of millions of dollars to accommodate Olympic rowing at the preferred site in Queensland, it has been revealed. HEAR THE PODCAST
Going down: No room left in $30bn health budget to fix lifts
Queensland’s $29bn health budget has been stretched so thin, broken-down elevators are not able to be repaired at a major hospital.
Meet Year 12 duxes from Gold Coast state schools
From future doctors and vets to scientists and engineers the class of 2022 have huge aspirations. Meet the Year 12 duxes from Gold Coast state high schools.
‘Run into major problems’: $97m development in court
A half-built $97m apartment project has “run into major problems”, and the tower’s builder is being sued by its developer. Here’s why
The worst Gold Coast suburbs to have a mortgage in
The Gold Coast’s struggling housing market will reach breaking-point mid-year as the renewed interest rate rises, plummeting property values and the spiking cost of living hits home.
New twist in Tony Mokbel drug case
Gangland figure Tony Mokbel will be making a new bid in court as he attempts to quash his drug convictions due to the Lawyer X scandal.
How this old Holden could solve Rachelle’s murder case
New video footage and a 3D reconstruction of Rachelle’s prized Holden Commodore have revealed startling details that could help bust her cold case wide open. See the video, listen to the podcast.
‘All countries’: Trump rules out Aussie tariff exemption
Billions of dollars worth of Australian meat and pharmaceuticals exports are set to be impacted by Donald Trump’s sweeping reciprocal tariffs, set to be introduced on Wednesday.
France’s Le Pen sentenced to five year ban, four year prison term
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who built a platform on immigration and the cost of living, has been banned from French politics, ending her 2027 chances.
Capitalism has ‘failed too many’: Larry Fink
The BlackRock boss has put forward a defence for globalisation as he argues markets hold the key to creating more evenly distributed wealth.
Richard White shown how it’s done in the boardroom
A new Qantas chairman is quietly rebuilding a board dogged by scandal. The tech billionaire should take notice.
Should you buy into boring stocks right now?
Telstra, Woolworths, Coles and Origin Energy are among the companies that may be worth a closer look as share markets struggle.
Star reveals behind-the-scenes look at home reno show
One of the stars of The Flip Off has given a candid behind the scenes look at the hit home reno show.
Kamala Harris to jet to Aus for odd reason
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted an invite to come to Australia, which has everyone talking about the surprise appointment.
Alarming payrise you’ll need to be able to buy in 2026
Get ready to hit your boss up for a raise, as two new forecasts reveal the shock salaries you’ll need to buy a home next year. And in one city it’s almost $15k! Find out how much you’ll need in yours.
Revealed: Coast’s $75.45b debt-free property pool
New data has uncovered top mortgage-free wealth hotspots in Gold Coast markets where new buyers are locked out by equity-rich homeowners.
Thorn Birds actor Richard Chamberlain dead at 90
Actor Richard Chamberlain, star of the Australian set hit miniseries The Thorn Birds and the film The Last Wave, has died at 90.
‘Motherf…ing song’: Dua Lipa marks court win on Sydney stage
Superstar Dua Lipa wowed the screaming sold-out crowd at her Sydney show and surprised them with another special Aussie guest.
From Star Wars to zombies: Top shows to stream in April
Some of the best shows of the last decade – including Star Wars spin-off Andor, award-winning comedy Hacks and zombie hit The Last Of Us – are returning to our screens in April.
‘Not the guy you see today’: Inspiring story behind local film
Born with cerebral palsy Damian McCoy knows what it’s like to be told he would never achieve his goals. Now he’s a force to be reckoned with at Gold Coast Film Festival.
‘A poisoned chalice’: The brutal cost of Clive Palmer’s local footy spending spree
Clive Palmer’s billions brought glory to a Gold Coast footy club but at what cost? Now, with his money gone, Southport faces a difficult rebuild. Inside the fallout, the broken promises, and a local club’s fight to repair a broken culture.
GPS First XI cricket’s Team of the Season named as TSS snare title
Queens take out Cricket Gold Coast First Grade premiership
95+ Pictures, all results: Regional champs face off for King of the Country crown
‘Ugly, hurtful and nasty’: DCE unleashes on Manly ‘smear campaign’
Stars of the Australian Youth Volleyball Championships
Brisbane 2032 Olympic hopefuls were in action on the Gold Coast this week for the 2025 Youth Beach Volleyball Championships. See the MVPS from each age group and all the winning teams as well as our action gallery here.
Connell Cup semi-finalists decided as blistering Burleigh, Norths win
The Connell Cup semi-finalists have been decided following Burleigh’s bruising win against Redcliffe and Norths’ shutout victory over Tweed on Monday. More here on how Rd 7 unfolded.
Australian U20s youngster headlines Colts 1 Team of the Week
The youngest player chosen in the Australian Under-20s rugby squad, a centre turned No. 8 enforcer and an emerging flyhalf from Souths were among those first picked in the Colts 1 team of the week. More here.
NRL spine health check: The two schoolboys the Eels are banking on
Dylan Brown may be exiting Parramatta but the club has two local playmakers waiting in the wings for their NRL opportunity. MICHAEL CARAYANNIS dissects the health of every club’s spine to see who is best-placed now and in the future.
Pressure builds on Chooks as Titans snap nine year hoodoo
Titans stars Jayden Campbell and Tino Fa’asuamaleaui have helped inspire their side to back-to-back wins, snapping a nine-year, 11 game losing streak to the Sydney Roosters.
Five match points saved: Zany Tomic comeback from the brink
Bernard Tomic is shaking off his reputation for giving up in tennis matches after saving a remarkable five match points in a row to win after being down 1-6 in a final tiebreaker.
A recipe that says: why toast hot cross buns when you can turn them into pudding?
You’ll never believe the one extra ingredient in Jamie Oliver’s carbonara
This ingredient might land Jamie in hot water with the Italians.
The 10 best winery restaurants to dine at in South Australia
From rustic farmhouse restaurants, shared plates to elevated long lunches, here are 10 of the best winery restaurants to dine at in South Australia.
GC at Large: Everything Is Possible Gala
Nightspotting on the GC
Tourists and locals were out enjoying our city’s nightclubs this week. Check out all the pictures here.
In Pictures: Gold Coast Bulletin’s 140th birthday
A who’s who of the city flocked to the Gold Coast Bulletin’s Southport headquarters on Friday to celebrate the masthead’s epic 140th birthday milestone. See the gallery
Blueberry facials, black salt coat treatments: Doggy spa named as best on the Coast
Top five burgers on the Gold Coast named
This northern Gold Coast burger joint has been named the best in the region for the second year in a row. Find out who won.
Top five spray tanners on the Gold Coast
A mobile spray tanning business has been named the best in the region, securing 34 per cent of Bulletin reader-voted poll. Find out more.
Gold Coast at Large: Bond University Rugby Season Launch 2025
Gold Coast at Large: Meet the Candidates Breakfast
The city’s business community mingled with candidates running for the seats of Fadden, Moncrieff, and McPherson at a Friday morning breakfast at Mantra on View. See the gallery
GC at Large: 2025 AACTA Awards VOGUE After Party
The stars were out at the AACTA Awards VOGUE after-party on Friday night on the Gold Coast. GC at Large was there to capture all the fun, glitz and glamour
$99 flights: Qantas launches major Aussie sale
$29 flights: Virgin, Jetstar slash fares as airline wars ramp up
Virgin and Jetstar have cut prices on nearly half a million flights, just days after Qantas launched a massive sale. See the full list.
‘How we kept couple’s secret’: Inside MAFS honeymoon hotels, resorts
Get inside info about the filmed stays and check out the luxe Qld spots that will have you dreaming of your next romantic getaway.
Wild Uber plan to get rid of your car
China’s ‘mind-scrambling’ plan to take over EVs
China has been muscling in on the global EV industry for years but a new move highlights how big it’s going to get.
Tesla abuse officially out of control
A Tesla user has spoken out after her car was attacked as the backlash against Elon Musk’s car brand gets even wilder.
Gold Coast dad cycling the length of Australia for cancer and for family
‘I was p*ssed off’: Remarkable backstory behind blockbuster success
She’s a best-selling writer, with a book that was turned into a hit series starring Sigourney Weaver. But getting there was no easy feat for Gold Coast author Holly Ringland. This is the story behind the stories.
GC at Large: Spiegeltent International presents La Clique
Guests say the La Clique presented by Spiegeltent International at HOTA was the perfect mix of circus, cabaret and comedy. Check out the photos from Gold Coast at Large
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