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
Death Notices And Funerals
‘All the boys really liked him’: How Coast farewelled a beach legend
One of the Gold Coast’s best-loved figures died after a short illness, leaving behind a devastated community who fondly recalled his sun-loving beach life.
How the Newman family’s Dracula’s took a bite out of the GC
Dracula’s has been a Gold Coast institution for nearly 40 years. This is how the Newman family dramatically changed the city’s dinner theatre scene in the 1980s and beyond.
‘RIP buddy’: Coast surf club mourns ‘Great man’
A long-time Gold Coast surf lifesaving identity is being remembered as a man who always had a smile on his face as family and friends mourn his death. READ THE TRIBUTES
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‘Beyond devastated’: Tributes flow for ‘incredible’ dad, husband
A Gold Coast businesswoman has paid tribute to her ‘loving’ and ‘compassionate’ husband following his tragic sudden death. Read her heartbreaking message for the community.
‘One of the greatest’: How Rick Neilsen changed surfing forever
The death of Gold Coast surfing icon Rick Neilsen has sparked tributes recalling the incredible role and his family played in reshaping the industry.
Cheerleading tragedy: Mum dies suddenly during ‘trip of a lifetime’
The Gold Coast cheerleading community is mourning a mum following her shock passing while attending her daughters’ competition in Hawaii. Read the tributes
‘Dance all the way to heaven’: Sad farewell for beloved mum
A mum who drowned on a Gold Coast beach will be farewelled on Thursday in a send-off which will let her “dance her way to Heaven”.
‘Wonderful soul’: Drowning victim remembered as tragic details revealed
A beloved mum, who drowned at a southern Gold Coast beach in front of her children, is being hailed a hero as new details about what led up to the tragedy are revealed.
‘Pioneer and legend’: Remembering ‘bulldozer’ Betty
The first woman to lead the Gold Coast at City Hall is being remembered as a trailblazer, pioneer and legend who changed the city forever.
Family reveal heartbreaking detail about moped crash victim
The family of a 33-year-old man who died in a Miami moped crash have paid tribute to the ‘true prankster’ who loved making people laugh.
Coroner probes death after surgery by Premier’s Dr partner
The Coroner has launched an investigation into the death of a Gold Coast grandmother who died three days after surgery performed by the Queensland Premier’s partner. Her son has opened up on the family’s heartbreak
Revealed: Location of Gold Coast’s giant new burial ground
Plans for the Gold Coast’s first mausoleum and crypt have been unveiled as part of a giant private cemetery which will be built in an unexpected location.
‘Gentleman John’: Coast remembers the Sattler they knew
Legendary rugby league player John Sattler is being remembered as a “courageous” and “incredible” man by Gold Coasters, from those who played on field to those he served.
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