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Keith Woods is a journalist with more than 20 years of experience across multiple roles. Keith is currently Head of Content and a columnist at the Gold Coast Bulletin. In recent years he has also been a News Award winner and graduate of the Digital News Academy.

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OpinionGold Coast

An image of the Broadwater Parklands masterplan published in the Gold Coast Bulletin on December 10, 2007.

Long-promised change the Gold Coast really needs

A transport upgrade proposed for the Gold Coast back in 2007 is back on the cards. It needs to finally happen, writes Keith Woods.

OpinionGold Coast

The Gold Coast Private Hospital at Parkwood, as seen from the rear of Gold Coast University Hospital. Picture: Glenn Hampson.

Why this building is pivotal to Coast’s future

OPINION: News of trouble for the parent company of the 300-bed Gold Coast Private Hospital could be a pivotal moment for the city’s stretched healthcare services.

OpinionPolice & Courts

a defendent with their lawyer before court

Spare us the pity party – crime has no excuse

Courtrooms are daily filled with tales of hardship. But not from victims – from the perpetrators of dreadful crimes, writes Keith Woods.

Opinion

The homeless in the tent city at Southport's Carey Park are facing a crackdown from council, after a wave of new compliance notices have been sent out. Picture Glenn Hampson

Where council should really send tent city

If council are really serious about shifting Southport’s tent city, the perfect solution is closer than they think, writes Keith Woods.

OpinionGold Coast

DJ Fisher headlines two day Out 2 Lunch festival at Broadwater Parklands. Photo: Crystal Fox

Why Gold Coast actually needs to turn up the volume

The DJ Fisher event at the weekend was loud. Very loud. And hooray for that, writes Keith Woods.

Police & Courts

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - FEBRUARY 21, 2025: Queensland Police generic photos in the Brisbane CBD.Picture: NewsWire / Glenn Campbell

Man in custody after Burleigh resort drama

A man has been taken into custody by police following reports of a “disturbance” at a Burleigh Heads resort.

ExclusiveGold Coast

Waddah Weld Ali outside Brisbane Arrest Court on June 10, 2024. Picture: Nicola McNamara

Election candidate called terror boss ‘my leader’

A federal election candidate standing in a Gold Coast seat described the man who ordered the October 7 terrorist attacks on Israel as “my leader” and pledged to “continue your path”.

OpinionGold Coast

Opening morning of the Stage 2 of the Gold Coast light rail (g:link). The first tram leaving from GCUH to Helensvale. Picture: Jerad Williams

I used the light rail for two weeks. Here’s what I learnt

It’s been described as an outdated nineteenth century system that carries some very 21st century troublemakers easier than it transports luggage. I tried using the trams for two weeks. This is what I found out.

Police & Courts

M1 Southbound traffic heading from Brisbane to the Gold CoastPicture: Nigel Hallett

Senior police officer accused of drink driving after M1 smash

A senior police officer has been accused of drink driving after allegedly striking several vehicles with a ute on the M1 in the Gold Coast.

OpinionPolice & Courts

Deadly crime menace we all need to worry about

You will have heard endless amounts youth crime. But there’s another serious problem that rarely gets mentioned and innocent people are being hurt, writes Keith Woods.

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