Man charged with trying to sneak gun parts, bullets through airport
A man has allegedly been caught with firearm parts and hundreds of bullets stashed in his luggage as he tried to leave the country via Gold Coast Airport. SEE THE VIDEO
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New details revealed after man allegedly stabbed in neck
A Gold Coast man allegedly involved in a street fight that left one man with a stab wound in his neck has made a bid for freedom, as his father – and co-accused – remains in custody.
Revealed: New social housing project for Southport
Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon has announced the construction of new social housing in Southport, with the first tenants expected to move in by the end of next year.
No let up: Residents vow to continue ‘View Tax’ fight
Unit owners have vowed to continue fighting controversial rates hikes after council agreed to a review, while a government minister has urged local governments to be ‘cognisant’ of cost of living concerns. Full story.
Traffic nightmare after truck and cars collide
There were lengthy tailbacks on the Smith St motorway on Wednesday afternoon after a multi-vehicle crash on an M1 on-ramp. Full details.
‘The system’s bulls**t’: Victim’s outrage at stabber’s sentence
A man who is living an “ongoing nightmare” after being slashed with a knife by his then-housemate has slammed the court system after learning his attacker could be free in a few months.
Top five spray tanners on the Gold Coast
A mobile spray tanning business has been named the best in the region, securing 34 per cent of Bulletin reader-voted poll. Find out more.
Beloved Gold Coast firefighter and sporting figure dies
The second of the brothers Neilsen has died, with Kevin Neilsen being remembered as a man who left behind an incredible legacy. READ THE TRIBUTE
Team Foster: ‘Massive changes’ ahead in fraud case
Hope is growing in notorious conman Peter Foster’s camp, with his lawyer saying he is confident there will be “massive changes” ahead in his Gold Coast fraud case.
Leading horse trainer hit with cocaine charges
The prominent horse racing figure at the head of Kris Lees’ Gold Coast stables now stands accused of supplying and possessing cocaine – allegations he “wholeheartedly rejects”. FULL DETAILS
Police target tinny rats terrorising Gold Coast waterways
Extra police are out and about across Gold Coast waterways in a school holiday blitz. Read the latest
‘We can do better’: Calls for massive Paralympics funding boost
Mayor Tom Tate wants to see a massive influx of funding for Paralympic sports in a bid to push Australia to the top of the medal tally when the 2028 and 2032 Games come around.
‘Enriched the fabric’: Tate’s surprise offer to beloved doyen
Regina King photographed the Gold Coast and its citizens for more than 50 years. Now she’s been made a surprise offer by Mayor Tom Tate. FIND OUT MORE
Charges after teens’ alleged 1700km stolen car crime spree
Three teens found sleeping in stolen cars at a Gold Coast McDonald’s have been arrested after an alleged break-and-enter spree from Melbourne to Brisbane.
Harbour Town shopping centre flasher walks
A 70-year-old man who exposed himself to girls as young as four at Gold Coast shopping centres and eateries told police he was relieved when caught, a court has been told. FULL STORY
Major Brisbane and Gold Coast hospitality shake up
A Gold Coast hospitality powerhouse is offloading 10 of its pubs, nightclubs and hotel bars to another major player. FULL STORY
Why controversial party is gunning for the Gold Coast
A political party that wants to remove prohibitions on semiautomatic firearms but is opposed to so-called ‘smart cities’ is running its only Queensland state election candidate here.
GC at Large: Surfers Paradise SLSC centenary celebrations
The Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club has launched their centenary book ‘Sky Blue and Gold’ to kick off their 100-year celebrations. See the photos.
Named: Epic line-up for February 2025 Broadwater Parklands gig
Some of Australia’s top bands of the past half-century will break out the guitars and play the classics early next year. FIND OUT MORE
Revealed: What the Gold Coast will look like in 2074
What will the Gold Coast look like in 2074, 50 years from now? Insights from a once-in-a-decade report give some clues into how the city will dramatically transform.
Revealed: Doof doof parties puts $35m green project at risk
Doof doof parties are taking off at The Spit with residents furious about new irrigation pipes being vandalised as part of a $35 million-plus restoration project.
Pedestrian seriously injured, struck by car on Gold Coast
A woman has been hospitalised with serious injuries after she was struck by a car on the Gold Coast overnight. FULL DETAILS
In pictures: Nightclubs pumping on the Gold Coast
It was a big weekend at Gold Coast nightclubs, which were packed with happy revellers. See our special gallery from clubs including Cocktails, Lost Kingdom and Retros.
‘The sea was red’: Secret history of Surfers clubbie
At age 93, this clubbie has served Surfers Paradise SLSC for 75 of its 100 years. These are the remarkable moments he can never forget.
‘First lady’ of women’s health opens GC-first eggs clinic
The ‘first lady’ of women’s health on the Gold Coast is partnering with fertility’s ‘miracle man’ to open a groundbreaking new clinic for the city. Find out more.
Revealed: Location of new Gold Coast entertainment centre
Council has kept potential sites for its proposed entertainment centre secret on confidential papers, but a controversial site has emerged as the favoured location.
Tiger handler still in hospital after mauling at theme park
A Dreamworld tiger handler savagely attacked while walking one of the big cats remains in a Gold Coast hospital receiving treatment. Read the latest on her recovery.
Police probe suspicious fire near luxury car dealers
Police have declared a crime scene near a number of high-end Gold Coast car dealerships following a suspicious fire. Read the latest.
Lips sealed: Man found in Coast carpark with injured bottom
A man has declined to make a complaint to police after he was hospitalised on the Gold Coast with injured buttocks.
Revealed: Why 2000 new units won’t make a dent in tight market
More than 2000 new units are set to be completed in the next year but a new report warns it will do nothing to ease the strain on the Gold Coast property market. FIND OUT WHY
Officers sprayed in face, keg hurled, in alleged attack
A senior officer has warned that police are not anyone’s “punching bag” after officers were allegedly sprayed in the face with a chemical substance and had a keg thrown at them.
Boats inspected as police probe nasty river crash
Mechanical inspections are being conducted on two boats as police investigate a crash at Surfers Paradise which left a woman with multiple injuries. Read the latest.
‘Love triangle’ dispute behind alleged stabbing
Police will allege a man found clinging to life in a shopping centre bathroom had been stabbed with a box cutter after an argument sparked by a “love triangle”.
100 pictures: Week seven of the Gold Coast Eisteddfod
Week seven of the Gold Coast Eisteddfod is officially finished with only ten days of competition to go. See the photos of the novelty choirs and vocalists.
Marathon rescue for injured hiker in hinterland
An hours-long rescue effort unfolded on a popular hiking track on Sunday night to save an injured hiker trapped in dense bushland. Read the full details.
Revealed: Epic Millennium-era Coast festival line-up unveiled
Some of the turn of the millennium’s hottest acts will rock out on the Gold Coast in 2025 at an all-ages gig aimed at family’s young and old. SEE THE LINE-UP
‘Non-responsive’: Teen’s near-drowning at Gold Coast beach
A teen has nearly drowned at a Gold Coast beach this afternoon with lifeguards having to pull him from the ocean. FULL STORY.
IN PHOTOS: Gold Coast Show weekend
The first day of 2024’s Gold Coast show has been branded a success as ‘significantly larger crowds’ flocked to the Broadwater Parklands. See the photos.
In pictures: Nightspotting on the Gold Coast
Revellers hit the Glitter Strip over the weekend to let loose and party. Were you there?
‘Significantly larger crowds’ Inside 2024’s successful Gold Coast Show
Organisers and attendees reflected on a successful Gold Coast Show weekend as crowds turned up in numbers to enjoy the rides and sunny weather. FULL STORY
‘Nothing materialised’: Former Palazzo Versace’s mystery future
Mystery surrounds the future of the luxury former Palazzo Versace hotel after a cashed-up Sydney businessman’s plans to buy it fell through. FIND OUT WHY
‘Time is running out’: Urgent plea from Gold Coast boaties
The State Government is under pressure to make a call on the development of a prime Spit site before the October poll or risk losing the city’s $125 million commercial boating industry.
Glass tiny homes a clear winner with holiday market
A Gold Coast business’ glass cabin pods have proven a hit within the short-term rental market – and now they have a new world-first project in the works.
Squid Games comes to Surfers
Step into the world of Squid Games or Star Trek at a new $2m full-body virtual reality experience in Surfers Paradise.
‘It makes sense’: Crisafulli backs ‘essential’ light rail extension
State Opposition leader David Crisafulli has thrown his support behind the extension of the Gold Coast light rail, saying the project is “essential” and “just makes sense”. FIND OUT MORE.
Murderer’s move: Kelly’s killer’s next step in sex abuse case
Kelly Wilkinson’s murderer stands accused of repeatedly raping the Gold Coast mum only weeks before her horrific death at his hands.
Ultimate Gold Coast Show and showbag guide
Every showbag and their contents, public transport, parking, attractions, fireworks – here’s everything you need to know about the Gold Coast Show before you visit. READ OUR COMPLETE GUIDE
Teens charged after arrest at gunpoint on the Gold Coast
A teen gang has been arrested at gunpoint on the Gold Coast following an alleged ramming. Read the latest
‘Record-breaking’: How this shed became Gold Coast’s hottest buy
It doesn’t look like much but this obscure industrial building is the Gold Coast’s hottest property, selling for an eye watering amount of money under record-breaking circumstances.
Significant change coming to Chevron Island site
There’s been a significant development in plans for an ultra-luxury waterfront unit complex on the eastern tip of Chevron Island. FIND OUT MORE
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