Bashed, stabbed and spat on: Qld’s deadly $70m bus safety fail
Queensland bus drivers are being bashed, stabbed and spat on as violence on the public transport network spirals out of control.
Gold Coast
Why parking on the Gold Coast just got a whole lot harder
Think you know where to get a car park on the Gold Coast? Think again. But there’s a way out of this mess, writes Ann Wason Moore.
Off-duty truckie loses job after sinking four XXXX jugs before driving
A Gold Coast truckie has lost his employment after downing several litres of beer at a Harbour Town watering hole and getting behind the wheel on a suspended licence. Here’s what it’s cost him.
The man who will make everyone want to become a Gold Coaster
The debut CEO of Brand Gold Coast Todd Babiak is closing in on distilling the essence of the city after 200-plus interviews. Read how he plans to sell the Gold Coast to the world
‘Can’t stop smiling’: Thai restaurant the best on the Gold Coast
A Gold Coast Thai restaurant, known for its pineapple fried rice, has taken out the title for the best in the city for the second year in a row.
Police crackdown on knives in our streets gets real
Police can now wand the public for knives and other weapons on a whim statewide after the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old in Surfers Paradise sparked sweeping law change.
The popular tertiary courses tipped to earn you big bucks
In a world where tradies make megabucks and PhD grads make flat whites, a TAFE boss asks why so many still opt for university. READ HER INTERVIEW
‘Horribly sad’: Witness shock at body found at popular Gold Coast beach
A crime scene has been declared at a popular Gold Coast beach after a body was found early Saturday morning.
Southport to become the new Parramatta in suburb revamp
Southport is to be reimagined as the new Parramatta of Australia, with councillors headed on a trip down south to discover the suburb’s secret in becoming a thriving CBD.
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Gold Coast weather
As winter sets in what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Today’s death notices
The deaths of Edward Bruce Blatch, Martin Stuart Fowles and Important Update! Attention Advertisers: have been announced in the The Gold Coast Bulletin’s My Tributes. Read the latest death notices here.
Funerals this week
Funerals for Joyce Alma Newton, Delma Doreen (Nee Harley) Gooding and Douglas Charles Wood will be held in on the Gold Coast this week. Read the latest funeral notices here.
District Court sittings at Southport, July 18
Here is a list of District Court sittings at Southport on July 18
More Gold Coast News
Welcome to the Gold Coast neighbourhood from hell
Residents of a small Ashmore Gold Coast cul-de-sac claim a neighbour blasts loud music at night, plus an airhorn and yells profanity – but he says his behaviour is “totally fine”.
Inside the boiler room: How Hope Island mum swindled thousands
A Hope Island mum who was involved in scam telemarketing companies that rorted hundreds of thousands of dollars from misled customers – including one that promised financial returns from a professional wagering team that did not exist – has pleaded guilty to fraud.
Reality star stuns diners in Broadbeach
One of the biggest faces in reality TV has been spotted dining at a swanky Gold Coast’s restaurant on Friday.
‘Erratic’ driving with child in car as NDIS boss blows 4.5 times limit
The managing director of a Gold Coast NDIS provider has admitted in court she has a problem with alcohol after a witness dobbed her in for poor driving at Burleigh Waters.
Gold Coast mayor visits Coombabah animal shelter
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate visited the Animal Welfare League shelter in Coombabah on Friday to raise awareness about the urgent need for pet adoptions…
Desperate call for locals to adopt pets as shelter nears capacity
Gold Coasters are surrendering their pets at an alarming rate due to rising cost of living and experiencing homelessness with a Coombabah shelter nearing capacity.
Four GC venues in administration over $1.45m debt as dispute hits court
A disputed $1.45m debt has plunged four popular Gold Coast restaurants and bars linked to Gold Coast entrepreneurs Oli Frost and Johnny Eddings into administration.
GC at Large: Bastille Day at Sofitel Broadbeach
Vive la France! French rosé and champagne were flowing at the Sofitel Broadbeach to celebrate the national day of France, Bastille Day. See the gallery from Gold Coast at Large.
The Strand Coolangatta changes hands in giant deal
Coolangatta’s main shopping centre has just sold for a whopping $142 million. Here’s what it will mean for locals.
What do students really think about the Gold Coast?
We asked three year 12 students what they really think about the Gold Coast. Here’s what they had to say.
Drug driver pulled over twice on Gold Coast
A man sentenced for possessing child exploitation material was back before the courts after twice being caught driving on the Gold Coast with meth in his system.
What to expect next in council’s cost-cutting plan
As council seeks significant savings, staff in the Gold Coast’s second biggest workforce fear job losses. This is what will happen next, writes Paul Weston.
‘Suspicious’ fire destroys Gold Coast home
Police have declared a crime scene after a fire has ripped through a home in a semirural Luscombe suburb.
Southport or Robina? Suburbs in battle for CBD crown
Two suburbs have emerged as likely locations for the Gold Coast’s official CBD – with strong cases being made for both.
Hotel pest arrest: Molotov cocktails, knives, spear gun found
A man who made repeated visits to a Southport hotel only to return with a spear gun pointed at a security guard has been sentenced after police found a number of weapons in his car. Read what happened here.
Employees charged with $275K fraud at Containers for Change depot
A married southeast Queensland pair who worked at a collection depot authorised to process refunds under the successful scheme allegedly siphoned cash into personal accounts over a two-year period.
London to Gold Coast 22 years ago – it has changed for the better
Since returning to the Gold Coast from London 22 years ago, Joanne Sheehy says the city has dramatically transformed and is now rich with knowledge and opportunity.
Grieving cousin’s messages to man cleared of murder
Feeling let down by the system, the cousin of a Gold Coast woman brutally killed by her now jailed husband has been taken to court after sending voice notes to a man acquitted of her murder. FULL STORY
Six hour search effort to rescue whale tangled in fishing gear
Whale rescuers spent six hours searching for a humpback off the Gold Coast after a fisherman reported it was swimming with tangled fishing gear around its body. SEE THE VIDEO
Rescuers spend six hours searching for tangled whale
Sea World Foundation rescuers spent six hours searching for a humpback whale entangled in fishing equipment.
‘Won’t do it again’: High-range drink-driver mounts kerb in front of cops
A contrite young Gold Coast woman has told a court she has been on a “big learning curve” after police at Burleigh Heads found her driving more than three times the legal blood-alcohol limit.
Revealed: Stunning future CBD plan for the Gold Coast
Southport needs to change to become a true CBD. SEE THE PLANS TO GET IT THERE
Bodybuilding ‘fitfluencer’ charged with $200K fraud, steroid stash
A southeast Queensland ‘fitfluencer’ who boasts more than 250,000 followers across his social media platforms has been hit with seven charges, including fraud and possessing anabolic steroids.
Off-duty security guard to be barred from industry after bashing stranger
An off-duty Gold Coast security guard followed a motorist into a car park at Fortitude Valley and bashed him in response to the motorist allegedly nudging him while turning across the path, a court has heard.
Police search for missing Gold Coast girl
A young Upper Coomera girl is missing with police appealing for urgent public assistance to help locate the 14-year-old.
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