Shark nets: ‘Can’t go back one inch on community safety’
“We have carved out a reputation over more than half a century across different political parties and different generations of being the safest place in Australia to swim.”
Beaches And Fishing
Major threat facing Coast beaches
THE rivers of golden sand that flow on to Gold Coast beaches are expected to slow, causing erosion, property damage and terrible surf, research shows.
Rain, possible storm on the way for the Gold Coast
Rain and a possible storm is predicted to hit the Coast this afternoon. But the weather bureau says from tomorrow onwards the forecast is likely to be ‘picture perfect’.
QLD boaties cop $10k worth of fines
Water Police will be out in force this Easter long weekend to enforce COVID-19 restrictions after already handing out more than $10,000 in fines.
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‘Boaties need to use some common sense’
A busy marine rescue boss is calling for more common sense on Gold Coast waterways after a spate of rescues and near-misses.
Jet ski riders saved in daring air rescue
A man and woman are lucky to be alive after they were rescued by helicopter after falling from their jet ski in large surf off the Gold Coast this morning. SEE THE VIDEO
Amazing finish to ‘630 nautical mile game of chess’
He’s seen the all the highs and lows the race can offer, but watching Wild Oats XI taking out a win in the prestigious Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race was one of the most amazing finishes this Gold Coast sailing stalwart has ever seen.
‘Underwater crop duster’ used to regenerate reef
A LEADING coral scientist is helping to ‘reseed’ the Great Barrier Reef in a world-first project to regenerate the global treasure.
Nate Searle meets the man who saved his life
Gold Coast surfer Nate Searle wouldn’t be here to celebrate Christmas with his family if it wasn’t for a stranger who pulled him out of the waves. Now, he’s finally met his saviour.
‘Shark attack could happen on Coast next’
A marine expert fears the Gold Coast could be next in line for a shark attack these summer holidays. Here’s why.
‘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.
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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