‘Our grandest citizen’: The day we said goodbye to ‘Mr Gold Coast’
Few Gold Coasters have had such a profound affect on the city as Sir Bruce Small. His impact on the city was celebrated after his death 45 years ago this week. HIS INCREDIBLE STORY
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The day Coast witnessed the Spirit of Surfers Paradise
The eyes of the world were on the Gold Coast 60 years ago next week for the incredible flight of a World War II-era plane dubbed “The Spirit of Surfers Paradise”. ITS INCREDIBLE STORY
‘Disgraceful’: The night neo-Nazis came to the Gold Coast
Gold Coasters, including veterans groups and religious communities were stunned when neo-Nazis descended on the city for a weekend of “sun, surf and radicalist music”.
Inside story: Controversial call behind creation of ‘super council’
The decision to create the modern Gold Coast City Council was hugely controversial and expensive, with many, including councillors warning of the impact of having a “super city”.
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How a Gold Coast poster sparked the year’s biggest AFL scandal
It takes a lot to shake the world of AFL but a Gold Coast Suns-themed poster made jaws drop in Melbourne and sparked a major scandal. FIND OUT HOW
140 golden years: How the Bulletin changed the Coast forever
The Bulletin has been telling the story of the Gold Coast since March 1885. This is the incredible 140-year journey which began in a small wooden shed. READ THE SPECIAL FEATURE
The day Grand Prix racing came to the streets of Southport
The Gold Coast has loved its motor racing for decades, with its love affair going back to the day the streets of Southport hosting the Australian Grand Prix. SEE THE PICTURES AND VIDEO
‘Terrible crimes’: Coast shop owner shot and killed armed thief
A Gold Coast shop owner shot and killed a man attempting to rob his antiques centre, sparking a national debate about the public’s right to defend themselves from attackers. FIND OUT WHY
Happy days: Inside Gold Coast’s beloved roller skating rink
It’s been 25 years since the Gold Coast’s famous roller skating rink closed forever. We look back at the amazing times at Skaters Paradise. SEE THE PICTURES
Flashback: When cyclones devastated Gold Coast’s beaches
The Gold Coast is bracing for the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred as it barrels towards the Queensland coastline. It’s not the first time the city has been in the firing line. FIND OUT MORE
‘Disgusting’: Inside sad final days of beloved Southport landmark
A beloved Southport landmark for more than 30 years was ripped out by the Gold Coast City Council in a ‘clandestine’ dawn operation which was declared ‘disgusting’: FIND OUT WHY
From ‘ephemera’ to ‘sex comedy’: Inside Coast’s Land of Legend
This long-forgotten Gold Coast tourist attraction drew in huge crowds for many years until it underwent a dramatic change, offering audiences “sex comedy”. IT’S WILD STORY
REJECTED: The eye-catching HOTA revamps Gold Coast almost got
Colourful plans have been put forward to revamp the Home of the Arts (HOTA) precinct over the years. These are the bold and unusual ideas which got rejected. SEE THE CONCEPTS
‘The one that got away’: Coast’s most infamous unsolved crime
A man raped multiple women across the Gold Coast and Tweed Heads and murdered a man during a year-long reign of terror before disappearing suddenly. THE TERRIFYING STORY
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