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Keith Woods is an award-winning journalist covering crime, housing and the cost of living, with a particular focus on the booming northern Gold Coast. Keith has been with the Bulletin since January 2014, where he has held a variety of roles including Assistant Editor and Digital Editor. He also writes a popular weekly column.

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Keith Woods

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UpdatedPolice & Courts

Image released by police showing the arrest of suspected Surfers Paradise gunman Mitchell Barnes, 30. Picture: QPS/Supplied

Moment police arrest alleged Surfers gunman

The man charged with seven offences in connection with an alleged shooting and stabbing attack at Surfers Paradise has had his charges mentioned for the first time in court. WATCH VIDEO OF HIS ARREST

OpinionGold Coast

Premier David Crisafulli MP pictured at the Howard Smith Wharves for the announcement of the Brisbane Olympics 2032 venues and infrastructure, Brisbane 25th March 2025. (Image/Josh Woning)

The Prem has found a superpower. But can it last?

Premier David Crisafulli is riding high after returning a surprisingly rare commodity to Queensland politics. But how far will it take him, asks Keith Woods.

OpinionGold Coast

The Wave, the announced public transport connection all the way to the Sunshine Coast Airport as part of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games Supplied by the Queensland Government

If not light rail to the airport, then what?

OPINION: Hopes for light rail to the airport in its present form look doomed. But we still have a massive problem that needs a viable solution, writes Keith Woods.

ExclusiveGold Coast

Light rail bombshell: Hundreds of properties in firing line

The state government has revealed that more than 200 properties are at risk of resumption along the light rail stage four route as it launches community consultation as part of its review.

OpinionGold Coast

First look at Brisbane 2032 Olympics drop-in Olympic pool earmarked for Brisbane inner city. Brisbane Arena. Photo: Supplied

Sorry Brisbane, but Gold Coast has this one covered

Some curious arguments are being made to justify spending mind-boggling sums on the Olympics. Why bother, when the Gold Coast can do a better job at a fraction of the cost, writes Keith Woods.

OpinionGold Coast

An overflowing bin on Discovery Dr in Helensvale in the wake of bin collections being suspended during Cyclone Alfred. Picture: Keith Woods.

The ultimate cyclone selfishness? Foul photo that says it all

For so many people, natural disasters are a time to look out for each other. And then there are those responsible for making life tougher on everyone, writes Keith Woods.

Gold Coast

Flash flooding on multiple Gold Coast roads after city pounded with rain

Gold Coast residents woke on Monday to find multiple roads flooded following heavy rain across the city overnight.

Weather

Stepping up to the plate in our hour of need: Tarun Tomar, Bhavin Patel, and Tanvi Prasad, of Palm Beach noshery, Scott's Luncheonette & Bar. Picture: Alex Treacy

Gold Coast cafe helps beat cyclone blues by serving free meals

With the Gold Coast enduring another rough 24 hours, a crew down at Pam Beach has endeared itself to the community by churning out free mushroom curries and pulled pork to cyclone affected locals.

UpdatedGold Coast

Gold Coast suffers in the aftermath from ex Cyclone Alfred, as it still hits the coast with strong winds and rain.Trees claim the powerlines and block Heeb St. . Picture Glenn Hampson

Cheers as power restored to thousands of Gold Coast homes

Hope is on the horizon for Gold Coasters cut off from electricity, with crews getting thousand back on the grid despite difficult conditions, with cheers in one badly-affected suburb when power came back on.

QLD News

L to R, Andy and Jenny Andrews, and Jenny Boyd, at Coles in The Gap shopping centre, were shopping to stock up because of the threat of cyclone Alfred, some shelves were empty at supermarkets due to the cyclone - on Monday 3rd March 2025 - Photo Steve Pohlner

Supermarkets close as Tropical Cyclone Alfred looms large

Some major supermarkets have begun to close and won’t reopen until at least Saturday – if it is safe – as Tropical Cyclone Alfred barrels towards South East Queensland. SEE WHAT’S OPEN

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