War of words over Coast’s mayoralty
MAYOR Tom Tate is no stranger to a political battle. And this time he found himself in the middle of one of the biggest spats the city has seen.
History
Mag-lev train proposed for Gold Coast
A hi-tech maglev train which magnetically hovers above the ground was named as a solution to the city’s infamous traffic issues along with some other unusual ideas.
Magic Millions’ biggest controversy
THE Magic Millions has offered up plenty of memorable moments in its 31 years but none were as controversial as this moment, when a horse which didn’t cross the finishing line first was declared the winner.
When Frank Sinatra blew Coast away
IT’S been 30 years since the biggest concert in the Gold Coast’s history. From Frank Sinatra to Peter Allen and Whitney Houston, The Ultimate Event had everything. Here’s how we celebrated it.
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Solving traffic issues long held goal
BEFORE the light rail infrastructure, local politicians were fixated on the idea of installing a tunnel network to get people around.
Cruise terminal debate’s long history
A CRUISE ship terminal for the Gold Coast? That is one well-sailed debate that’s been trawling local waters since 2001.
Pirates heads big-budget Coast list
THE Pirates of the Caribbean is the latest in a long line of big budget movies to be shot on the Coast.
When Tomic was the next big thing
There was a time when Davis Cup involvement was being talked about as a way to save the Gold Coast’s then-teen tennis prodigy Bernard Tomic
Flashback: Moving on from movies
The Gold Coast’s love affair with the cinema began 100 years ago on a small silver screen in Southport. Now the old site is set to be transformed.
Survivor of WWII brutality dies
The impressive Second World War veteran Jim Curson who was held captive at the Burma Railway for four years has passed away aged 94.
Young Digger’s vivid Anzac memories
DIGGER Austin Bede Pratt saw friends and colleagues fall to the roaring machineguns as the sun rose over Anzac Cove.
Stolen WWII helmet found on eBay
A BURLEIGH Waters man has recovered his father’s World War II flying helmet which was stolen from his family home more than 40 years ago.
Stepping into boots of our Diggers
More than 5000 people are expected to attend an authentic re-enactment of the Gallipoli landings at Tweed Heads on Anzac Day.
Happy landing has happy ending
FLASHBACK: What was meant to be a scenic flight turned into an emergency landing on Tugun beach watched by hundreds of beachgoers.
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