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Paul WestonSenior Journalist

Paul Weston is a senior journalist with The Gold Coast Bulletin covering politics and campaigns on community issues. His reports on the Coast’s spate of high profile domestic violence killings was part of a Bulletin series which led to widespread reforms. Similarly, articles on police fudging crime numbers led to recognition at the Queensland media awards, the Clarions. His recent reporting on corruption allegations surrounding the Gold Coast City Council foreshadowed a Crime and Corruption Commission investigation. His weekly column aims to tell the story behind news headlines.

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A Skyrail rainforest cableway gondola sails above the rainforest canopy on the Macalister Range National Park at Smithfield. Picture: Brendan Radke

Exclusive survey: Community verdict on $170m cableway

A new report has emerged detailing community and stakeholder sentiment for a possible cableway in the Gold Coast hinterland. Find out the details.

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Arundel residents outside Gold Coast City Council Chambers celebrating after a special meeting of Councillors today voted to scrap Arundel golf club plans. Organiser Jason Young happy with the decision. Picture Glenn Hampson

Controversial Arundel development’s next battle

Gold Coast councillors have officially dumped the controversial redevelopment of the Arundel Hills Country Club but the saga is far from finished. FIND OUT WHY

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The Changfa tower development on the corner of the Gold Coast Highway and Palm Beach Avenue at Palm Beach. This is in the division of Councillor Josh Martin (pictured top right). City planning chair is Mark Hammel (pictured bottom right).

New height limit for Palm Beach after tower’s green light

Palm Beach will see a new height limit for buildings after council’s planning committee approved a big tower in the coastal suburb’s commercial heart.

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The 15-year-old driver has been identified as Alyra Whalen.

Tributes for ‘beautiful’ teen killed in crash as police reveal key focus

A 15-year-old girl has died after the car she was driving crashed and ended up in swamp water on the Gold Coast with loved ones leading tributes for the “precious sweet angel”.

Meaghan Scanlon and Sam O'Connor.

Scanlon: ‘It’s bizarre that this bloke could be a housing minister’

Labor has slammed the appointment of Sam O’Connor as housing minister saying it is a ‘bizarre’ appointment because he campaigned to stop affordable housing.

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30,000 new homes: Shock Solution to Coast housing crisis

30,000 new homes: Shock Solution to Coast housing crisis

City leaders are poised to dump the controversial Arundel Hills Country Club development, as a solution to the housing crisis is unveiled which would deliver up to 30,000 homes.

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Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has branded opponents to the beach bar as "whingers" who should leave the city.

Tate’s brutal spray to ‘bunch of whingers’ opposing bars

Mayor Tom Tate has branded opponents of future beach bars as “whingers’ and told community leaders to leave the Gold Coast if they cannot embrace new tourism ideas.

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Artist impression of the proposed Gold Coast Arena boutique stadium at Carey Park, Southport. Picture: Supplied by Gold Coast City Council

Inside story: How the indoor arena will be built and who pays for it

A lot of people including City leaders are talking up the indoor entertainment arena. But residents nearby are opposed. The real question is — can it be built and who will pay for it?

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SURFERS PARADISE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 02: Mayor Tom Tate, City of Gold Coast speaks during a NBL media opportunity at the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre on July 02, 2024 in Surfers Paradise, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images for NBL)

Pearl Jam pileup: Transport ‘sh** show’ prompts action

Gold Coast City Council has been forced to take action after last night’s Pearl Jam concert ended on a sour note for fans. Read what happened.

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Render of the Creative Industries Precinct at Miami on the Gold Coast

First look at new Gold Coast film hub

An old council depot site is to be transformed into a Creative Industries Precinct on the back of the Gold Coast’s film production boom, giving an $80 million plus boost to the economy.

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