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‘World-class’: Huge step forward for Gold Coast Arena
International investors from the US, UAE and Asia are circling the Gold Coast’s ambitious $350m arena project promising 6500 jobs and $2bn economic output. FIND OUT MORE
‘Just can’t get enough’: Surge in bookings for Gold Coast-Bali route
Gold Coast travellers have rushed to secure seats on new direct Bali flights, as Jetstar expands its international network with thrice-weekly services. FIND OUT MORE
Gold Coast home prices soar to record high
Gold Coast home prices have surged to a fresh record high, defying affordability pressures to deliver nine per cent growth over the past year.
GC at Large: Rebecca Vallance Boutique launch
Rebecca Vallance met fashionistas face-to-face at an intimate launch soirée for the opening of her boutique location in Pacific Fair. Check out the photos from the Gold Coast at Large
‘Blow to ego’: Agent banned from famous pub
A real estate agent, who recently sold Mick Fanning’s home for more than $16million, has been banned from one the country’s most exclusive restaurants for life.
20 complaints and counting: Councillor reveals cost of battle
Southport councillor Brooke Patterson has revealed 20 complaints were lodged against her, with $140,000 in ratepayer funds spent on recent conduct investigations. FULL DETAILS
VOTE NOW: Best gym on the Gold Coast
Calling all gym junkies. We are on the hunt to find the best gym on the Gold Coast and we need your help. Vote for the best in the poll here
Leaders of the pack: Meet the captains at our top private schools
Queensland’s next generation of leaders reveal what it really takes to guide thousands of students within their schools, while chasing their own extraordinary dreams.
Gallery: Solo competition wraps up at Gold Coast Eisteddfod
Dance solos wrapped up on Wednesday for the Gold Coast Eisteddfod after dozens of performers took to the stage. SEE THE PHOTOS
Mum’s miracle after tragic newborn death
A mother’s heartache at losing her six-day old daughter has been followed by the arrival of her “little blessing” – with the birth of new son Huey.
‘Hades, really?’ Why grandparents are griping about baby names
One in five grandparents hate the name of their grandchild but a psychologist warns it is better to keep tight lipped than share your views.
Inside the $200 lunch box that’s a staple for modern school kids
It was once an old plastic bottle of water and a barely-held-togehter sandwhich. But for today’s kids, lunch has to be so much more slick.
Co-ed versus single sex: Who wins at Australia’s top 100 private schools?
This is the first definitive list of the nation’s 100 best private schools – based on data, not opinions and reputation. And there was one clear winner when it came to co-ed versus single sex.
Education expert calls for kids to ‘ditch homework for video games’
Playing video games with children after school would be better than enforcing homework – that’s the surprising advice from an Australian education expert
News Shorts
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New details revealed after two bodies found within 24 hours on Gold Coast
Gold Coast mayor visits Coombabah animal shelter
Dreamworld gives update on new ride
‘World-class’: Mondrian Gold Coast exceeds expectations
Gold Coast beach update
Queensland state budget 2025: What it means for the Gold Coast
Mermaid Village shopping centre’s redevelopment revealed
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Suburban GC dad’s new life as a jailed drug trafficker
A Highland Park dad aged in his thirties will potentially not see freedom again until the 2030s after he was found to be behind a drug trafficking operation, a court has heard.
‘Horrific’: Man fighting for life after Burleigh crash
A man has been rushed to hospital in a life-threatening condition after a “horrific” Burleigh Waters crash. READ MORE
E-moto company shares Reedy Creek track transformation plans
A Gold Coast motocross track shut down over noise complaints is set to roar back to life – but this time with near-silent electric bikes. Read what they have planned
Section of Burleigh Heads beach closed for $1m council project
A section of Burleigh Heads beach has been closed as council launches an annual million-dollar project to combat beach erosion. Full details.
Guns, suitcase filled with drugs found at Mermaid Beach home
Two people have been charged as part of a major operation targeting gang activity and trafficking on the Gold Coast after police allegedly found multiple weapons and a suitcase filled with drugs inside a Mermaid Beach home.
Revealed: 100 council voluntary redundancies and budget cuts
Gold Coast City Council plans to save $75m with voluntary redundancies and finance cuts can be revealed. SEE HOW IT IMPACTS STAFF
Watch: Six simple pilates moves to strengthen your core
Core strength plays a critical role in supporting posture and balance. These are six simple exercises you can do at home — no equipment needed — to improve your core. WATCH.
Do you store fat in the arms, belly or thighs? What you should know
Psoriasis is just the latest illness that researchers have found to be linked to body shape, the experts tell Peta Bee.
How Sami became the poster girl for introverts
Sami Jenkins was sometimes so anxious she was scared to leave the house. She wants you to know about a “public health crisis” facing young Australians.
Family determined to give dying child ‘end of life’ bucket list
A Queensland family has vowed to give their terminally ill boy as many adventures as possible and will do all they can to help him make it to his birthday in just a few weeks.
‘Grow up!’: Wild backlash over Qld’s ‘diabolical’ police pay mess
A veteran cop has slammed a $540m pay deal as “stone age”, sparking anger from Queenslanders. HAVE YOUR SAY
Game is up: Palaszczuk legacy that’s costing Queensland dearly
The latter Palaszczuk era will be remembered for three things, but the third is likely the most damning, writes the editor.
‘I’m intentionally discriminating’: Controversial Ladies Lounge lands on ‘macho’ Gold Coast
After winning the right to legally discriminate against men, a controversial artist has a new challenge for Gold Coast blokes – but it involves bronze babies, tuxedos and a very specific set of domestic skills. READ THE INTERVIEW
‘Whales were a bit tired’: BLEACH Festival kicks off with dramatic start
BLEACH* Festival has kicked off with eleven days of world-class art featuring Jeff Koons, the viral Ladies Lounge, and more than 20 major works. Here’s what to expect.
Meat cleaver found stashed at up-market kids’ play centre
A Gold Coast mum says that what started as a magical day ended in shock after her six-year-old discovered a meat cleaver hidden in play equipment.
Drugs with bikies, Molly Meldrum KO’d and Clive’s a mate: Russell Morris gets real
Aussie rock legend Russell Morris is putting away his guitar after 60 years, sharing tales of Molly Meldrum punch-ups and Hells Angels encounters ahead of his farewell tour.
‘Devastated’: Tributes for developer after sudden death
Gold Coast developer Tye Alroe, who founded his own construction company after a brief stint with Melbourne Storm, has died suddenly aged 39. READ THE TRIBUTES
National caravan companies in liquidation as founders in fiery feud
A national caravan manufacturer is in liquidation with untold debts after the ‘irreversible destruction’ of the business relationship of two warring founders and a court stoush involving the twice-bankrupt former financial adviser of Alan Bond.
Prominent tycoon breaches suspended sentence via DUI crash
Gold Coast developer and businessman Craig Gore, whose father developed ritzy enclave Sanctuary Cove, admitted sideswiping a vehicle on the Glitter Strip the morning after celebrating a business deal.
Jack’s legacy goes global as laws expand to knife crime hotspot
After removing 1500 weapons from Queensland streets, Jack’s Law could go global as the grieving parents who created it head to Westminster.
Council issues notice at Gold Coast homeless encampment
Police and council officers have issued move on notices to at least 10 individuals at a major homeless encampment in Southport. SEE THE VIDEO
High-range DUI menace returns to scene of crime after 9am beer run
A Gold Coast fitter and turner blew almost six times the legal limit three hours after he sideswiped two vehicles while on an early morning beer run, a court has heard.
Shock RBA twist in record home price surge
Home prices have hit another record nationwide, but a brutal tug of war is creating wildly different outcomes across areas.
Disney Cruises launches mega sale for Aussie families
Disney is the latest travel operator to tempt budget-conscious families into a getaway, offering major discounts on Australia and New Zealand sailings.
40 jobs AI is coming for, and 40 jobs it can’t
Artificial Intelligence isn’t just coming for our jobs – it’s already here, and a bombshell new report reveals roles on the chopping block – and what it can’t replace.
Interest rate cut ‘pretty much locked in’, experts say
Economists say an interest rate cut next month is all but locked in and the Reserve Bank of Australia would find it ‘hard to justify’ another hold after latest figures showed slowed inflation.
Revealed: Surge in smashed drivers, and how they try to beat cops
Queensland’s drink-driving crisis has reached a seven-year high as new research exposes how motorists are going to extreme lengths to dodge breath tests.
$12bn blowout, three-year delay: Why tradies abandoned mega project
Brisbane’s biggest infrastructure project faces an extraordinary $11.6bn cost explosion after tradies walked off the site during industrial action to chase work elsewhere.
Cop raid, 100 evictions, $600k bill: Rampaging tenants put crisis hotels at risk
Nearly 100 families have been evicted from Queensland’s emergency accommodation program as $600,000 in damage bills threaten the scheme’s survival.
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.
Big tax cut call could make Australia billions
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed the agenda for his economic roundtable, with a possible tax cut among other reforms set to boost the country’s economy.
How Aussies can earn thousands more with ‘green skills’
Workers with green skills are earning up to $13,000 more as companies scramble to fill one million roles by 2030. See which jobs are in demand.
State of emergency declared in New York
Shocking footage shows multiple vehicles submerged in water as the Big Apple and New Jersey come under a life threatening flash flood warning.
WATCH: Horror moment ‘360 degrees’ ride snaps
Dozens of people were injured after an amusement ride broke in half and came crashing down in Saudi Arabia. Watch the video.
‘A**hole’: Atlassian job cuts savaged online
Workers have slammed Atlassian’s lucrative Formula One sponsorship after the tech giant’s hoodie-wearing billionaire CEO announced 150 job cuts through a pre-recorded video.
How interest rate cuts directly affect small business fortunes
The direct correlation between interest rate cuts and the fortunes of Australia’s small businesses has been laid bare, with a powerful chart showing sales surge after a cut and nosedive when on hold.
Small pets can board by Christmas: Virgin
After a year-long battle with health regulators over treating planes as ‘restaurants’, Virgin Australia is set to let pets fly in cabins.
Inside Gates’ secret $990m superyacht home
A superyacht rumoured to be owned by billionaire Bill Gates is up for grabs for a whopping sum.
Troy Candy’s $11k-a-week party house linked to Block billionaire
Take a look inside the palatial pad where Troy ‘Candy’ Williams threw a wild bash with jet skis, tattoos and ties to The Block’s billionaire buyer Adrian Portelli.
Slam dunk your way into this luxury Qld home
A three-level designer home with a basketball court, cinema and waterfall pool has hit the market, offering ‘resort-style living’ in the ‘burbs.
Inside 90210-inspired home with roulette table, Ferrari garage
Inspired by the glitz of Beverly Hills, this residence comes with a wellness studio, Ferrari garage, a $250,000 staircase and a games room with a roulette table. Here’s how you can see inside.
‘Time to shine’: Inside the 10-year plan to ‘turbocharge’ the economy
A record-breaking $42m investment will supercharge Queensland’s film sector as the Gold Coast prepares to rival Hollywood with a second major studio complex.
Move over Margot: Introducing Queensland’s other screen queen
Margot Robbie might be the Sunshine State’s biggest name in films, but this woman is playing a leading role behind the scenes. WELCOME TO HIGH STEAKS
How GC film industry became the stuff dreams are made of
Fifteen years ago when she left the Gold Coast to pursue a career as a writer, Maria Lewis couldn’t have imagined it would become the best place in the world to fulfil those dreams.
‘Hire me please’: Nicole Kidman’s unemployed niece’s plea
The niece of A-lister Nicole Kidman is job hunting after making the “totally stupid” move to leave her Aussie TV presenting gig to chase her dreams abroad.
Shock decision handed down for act that could have ‘broken jaw’
An Aussie rules coach says the governing body has left itself open to players driving with the knees into tackles after making a shock verdict on an act he believes could have caused a broken jaw. See the incident here.
Leaked audio: Bennett bars Triple M over offensive deleted skit
Walters Cup Rd 6 Players of the Day rise with the tide
Road to first grade: When NRL’s next superstar halves will debut
NRL Schoolgirl Cup Players of the Round; Keebra stretch unbeaten run
Sprint kings of junior rugby union: Meet the Gold Coast’s quickest U13s
Meet the lightning-fast teenagers who are dominating Gold Coast’s under-13 rugby union competition, including five fullbacks blessed with extraordinary pace.
Storm spooked with star pair on radar of rugby rebels
Having locked down Dally M winner Jahrome Hughes the Melbourne Storm must now turn its attention to staving off a poaching raid from a cashed up rebel league.
NRL Finals Predictor: Cellar dwellers shaping Top 8 order
Cellar dwellers Gold Coast and Parramatta have caused a top eight shake-up which can have major ramifications for the finals makeup. Every NRL club’s run home and final ladder position.
‘Late bloomer’ claims swim bronze, 12yo almost steals show
Alexandria Perkins claimed an unexpected world championships medal for Australia in the women’s 100m butterfly final, while China’s 12-year-old Yu Zidi almost became the story of the night.
Wallabies face major selection shake-up after Lions disaster
Having blown an unassailable lead and the series against the Lions, the Wallabies now face a brutal reality check about their failing tactical approach, writes Julian Linden.
GPS First XV rugby: Rd 2 team of the week features BSHS Trojans
GPS First XV rugby: The latest team of the week features a BSHS carbon copy of Trent Picot, a Fantastic Five from BBC, outstanding IGS forwards and Terrace’s Mr Reliables. More here.
Princess Diana’s go-to breakfast has been revealed – and we have the recipe
59 recipes that make the most of the magic of lemons
Lemon can add zest and zing to dishes both sweet and savoury. Whenever a salad or a seafood dish needs a burst of freshness; whenever you need to add a touch of brightness to dessert; even when you just want to sprinkle some extra pizzazz on top of a pizza, lemon is the answer. It’s basically the all-round MVP of the citrus world. To help you make the most of it, here are our favourite recipes with a lemony citrus burst, from lemon chicken to lemon tart, and from lemon sorbet to lemon potatoes.
50 slow-cook casseroles for a cosy night on the couch
Get out the crockpot and slow-cook your way to comfort and deliciousness.
GC at Large: Bleach festival launch
Gallery: Week one performances at Gold Coast Eisteddfod
Catch up on all the photos from week one of the Gold Coast Eisteddfod. FULL GALLERY
GC AT LARGE: Coastal Property Sorrento Celebration
More than 300 neighbours got to know each other at the Coastal Property Sorrento Celebration at Bar Leo in Bundall. Check out all the photos from the Gold Coast at Large
Vote for the Gold Coast’s best junior sports coach of 2025
Blueberry facials, black salt coat treatments: Doggy spa named as best on the Coast
A luxurious pet spa has been named the best dog groomer on the Gold Coast, securing 21 per cent of the Bulletin reader-voted poll. See the top five.
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.
GC at Large: Future Gold Coast 2025
GC at Large: V&A Broadbeach construction milestone
V&A Broadbeach has reached a construction milestone, paving the way for the $1 billion showpiece for Broadbeach. See the gallery from Gold Coast at Large
GC at Large: Bastille Day at Sofitel Broadbeach
Vive la France! French rosé and champagne were flowing at the Sofitel Broadbeach to celebrate the national day of France, Bastille Day. See the gallery from Gold Coast at Large.
Tale of two Queenslands: Booming one place, struggling the next
$99 flights: Qantas launches major Aussie sale
The national carrier has launched a three-day sale with major discounts on over a million seats, including limited-time Easter deals ahead of the school holidays. See the list.
$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.
TikTok coming to Aussie cars
‘Fearless’ supercar stuns with speed
This iconic Italian brand’s most revolutionary model is even faster than first anticipated.
Japanese fav returns to Aus as a hybrid
A Japanese favourite will return to Australia for the first time in 20 years, this time with hybrid power.
‘I want one’: This is the super phone of 2025
‘Tenthouse’ views no longer as council take action
A homeless person’s innovative solution to secure beachfront accommodation at Burleigh Heads has been dismantled by council after residents raised the alarm.
‘Such a proud moment’: Cheer gym named best on the Gold Coast
A Gold Coast cheerleading gym has been named the best in the region for the second year in a row.
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