Close call: Rushing water nearly sweeps cars away
Rushing water from large waves and king tides are beginning to cause havoc as Tropical Cyclone Oma makes its way closer to the Gold Coast. SEE THE VIDEO
Beaches And Fishing
Surf’s up: Cyclone brings big waves to Coast
While beaches are closed to swimmers, experienced surfers are already making the most of some of the big swell to hit our coastline.
Surfing royalty to feature at Byron festival
A star-studded cast of surfing royalty, including dual world champion legend Tom Carroll, legendary filmographer Taylor Steele and reigning women’s world champion Stephanie Gilmore are just some of the big names coming to this year’s Byron Bay Surf Festival.
Why shark nets have been removed from Coast
Two shark nets on the Gold Coast have been removed by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. Here’s why.
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How divers survived three hours in water
THEY spent three hours lost in open water, not knowing whether they would be found. Now one of the two divers missing off Tweed Heads says he’s ready to go back.
Northern NSW shark net trial ends early
SHARKS nets have been removed from northern NSW beaches, putting an early end to the second shark net trial in the region. And the reason behind the decision is at odds with the Gold Coast’s stance.
Beaches evacuated as sharks go on feeding frenzy
BEACHES have been evacuated today as sharks go on feeding frenzies from Byron Bay to North Stradbroke Island today. SEE THE PHOTOS AND VIDEO
Rain on the way for Coast
THUNDERSTORMS and scattered rain is expected around parts of the Gold Coast this afternoon and into the weekend.
‘I tried so hard to save him’: Boat crash terror
A GOLD Coast boat racer involved in a terrifying crash at an overseas XCAT race has revealed his frantic efforts to save his unconscious co-pilot who was trapped in the rapidly flooding cockpit.
Beachgoer hospitalised as blue bottles invade Coast
LARGE swells have brought in a swarm of blue bottles stinging beachgoers and leaving one person in hospital.
Lifeguards warn of dangerous surf on the Gold Coast
Lifeguards say unstable conditions have made beaches treacherous as crowds intensify on the Gold Coast.
Five swimmers rescued in popular creek
FIVE people have been rescued at Tallebudgera Creek after rough conditions with an outgoing tide caused havoc.
Boat crash hospitalises lifesaver
WOMAN rushed to hospital with potential neck and back injuries after a Royal Life Saving rescue boat crashes into rocks in wild surf at Burleigh. SEE THE FULL LIST OF BEACHES CLOSED
Meet the kid who Fanning gave his board to
HE was dubbed the luckiest kid in the country after scoring Mick Fanning’s surfboard. But this Cabarita grom had another brush with fame just weeks ago.
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