‘If I wasn’t there he could have died’: Surf hero revealed
THE 24-year-old French Canadian who rescued fellow surfer Nate Searle on Tuesday afternoon says he is thankful he was there to pull the 18-year-old out of the water.
Beaches And Fishing
Search for mystery ‘hero’ who saved surfer’s life
FORMER Titans boss Michael Searle is desperate to meet the mysterious hero who pulled his unconscious son out of the surf after a bad wipeout yesterday.
Notorious island party company owes charity $8k
A boatie businessman who has promised to repay thousands of dollars to unhappy customers took $8000 from a charity party last weekend.
‘We will pay you back’ vows resort operator
An under fire resort operator claims he will be refunding all outstanding debts to local businesses for failed staff Christmas parties ‘within two weeks’ — however angry partygoers say they have been waiting much longer.
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Girl’s scary stonefish encounter
AN 11-year-old girl has had a close call with nature after stepping on a stonefish this morning. It’s the second close call in the past two weeks.
Deadly jellyfish in Gold Coast waters
WARMER weather could bring the deadly Irukandji jellyfish to Gold Coast shores after a stinger was found at Fraser Island on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe at the beaches.
Tourism boss: ’Shark nets are proven’
GOLD Coast Tourism boss Paul Donovan says shark nets and drum lines are protecting the city’s $6 billion visitor industry and should remain until a ‘proven’ alternative is found.
Green group calls to rip up shark nets
A MILITANT green group is renewing its push for shark nets to be ripped out of Gold Coast beaches because they are archaic, ineffective and “purely a political measure”.
Surf safety billboards replace lifesavers
ADVERTISING billboards promoting beach safety messages are expected to be in place at the Gold Coast Airport before the Commonwealth Games in April.
Rescues keep Coast lifesavers busy
TWO Gold Coast estuaries have become rescue hot spots for volunteer Surf Lifesavers today. Three of the eight people rescued were found outside of the flags.
Coast beach reopens after shark sighting
A GOLD Coast beach has reopened after a shark sighting this afternoon. The beach was closed when a lifesaver spotted the creature.
Vortex surf photo ‘best of the year’
CHASING waves is a way of life for Mitch Gilmore and it has earned him a top five spot in GoPro Australia and New Zealand’s best photos of the year. SEE HIS AMAZING PHOTOS HERE.
Shark net safety a myth: Marine expert
IF YOU don’t want to be attacked by a shark, you’re safer swimming between the flags at beaches protected by lifesavers rather than shark nets. Here’s why.
Beach evacuated after shark spotted
SWIMMERS were evacuated from the water at a popular Northern NSW beach this morning after a 2m tiger shark decided to spoil their fun.
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