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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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Transport

Generic Traffic - Heavy traffic on the M1 Pacific Motorway heading south towards the Gold Coast from Brisbane.Picture: Nigel Hallett

Trucks, Harleys and hotted up cars: Locals spill on M1 torment

People living near the M1 on the northern Gold Coast say their lives are being made a misery – but a solution may finally be in sight. Full details.

Gold Coast

Stolen and dumped: Teenagers’ low act

Residents have been stunned after spotting teenagers blamed for causing havoc in a Gold Coast suburb making off with a wheelchair.

VideoPolice & Courts

The family of Cameron Duce delivering a statement at the Gold Coast District police headquarters in Surfers Paradise. Picture: QPS.

‘Forever 22’: Family’s emotional tribute to much-loved Cameron

The family of a man who died after an alleged assault in Burleigh has paid emotional tribute to the ‘intelligent’ and ‘kind-hearted’ 22-year-old, saying he did nothing to deserve what happened to him.

Police & Courts

Pensioner accused of bizarre attack on police helicopter

A 73-year-old man has been accused of pointing a high powered laser at a police helicopter on the Gold Coast, allegedly giving officers a bizarre reason for his actions. SEE THE POLAIR VIDEO

VideoPolice & Courts

Police pull over a Pacific Pines man suspected of drink driving on Discovery Dr in Helensvale on September 22. Picture: QPS

‘Probably too much’: Accused drink driver’s admission to police

Police who pounced on a driver allegedly swerving between lanes have released remarkable footage of their at-times humourous conversation. SEE THE VIDEO

UpdatedGold Coast

Cameron Duce, 22, was taken to Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition after he was allegedly assaulted at Burleigh Heads about 2.30am on September 22. Police have launched a murder investigation after Mr Duce tragically died in hospital on Saturday - Photo Supplied

Police charge teen after man’s death during Burleigh night out

An 18-year-old man has been charged with delivering the blow that killed a 22-year-old from Nerang in a shocking incident on a Burleigh street.

Police & Courts

People police would like to speak with in connection with alleged thefts from shops on the Gold Coast.

Do you know these people? Police need your help

Police are looking to speak to these three people about separate alleged thefts from shops on the Gold Coast. This is what officers allege they took.

UpdatedPolice & Courts

Chief Superintendent Craig Hanlon as the Queensland Police Service welcomes 10 new First Year Constables (FYC), allocated to the Gold Coast District, who will receive their orientation at Mudgeeraba Police Station. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Urgent: Man still fighting for life after brutal Burleigh assault

Police are hunting for five people after a 22-year-old man was kicked in the head in a Burleigh street, leaving him in critical condition with a serious head injury.

Police & Courts

Robert Huntley outside Southport Magistrates Court. Picture: Keith Woods.

Swanky wine bar stabbing after alleged comments to wife

An insurance guru accused of stabbing a man in the back at a swanky Gold Coast wine bar allegedly did so after a confrontation over comments made to his wife.

UpdatedGold Coast

Tow truck and crane drivers work to lift the the BYD car that smashed through a garden at no.16 Wattlebrush Grove , went over a retaining wall and ended up back of 60 Crestwood Dr. Picture Glenn Hampson

Car hauled out by crane after crashing into garden

A woman has been lucky to escape serious injury after her brand new vehicle crashed through two gardens and ended up just short of a swimming pool. SEE THE PHOTOS AND VIDEO

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