First look: Giant 12,000-seat arena to transform Southport
The site of the Gold Coast’s boutique stadium can be revealed, with fresh plans revealing for the first time how it will become “one of Australia’s entertainment capitals”. SEE THE PLANS
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‘We elect gibbering fools to lead us’: Beloved comedian unloads
British comedian Ben Elton has unloaded on society, giving his views on humanity and “the outer limits of human idiocy”. FIND OUT MORE
‘Undeniable tick of approval’: Tate ‘confident’ of tram green light
Extending the Gold Coast light rail has topped Mayor Tom Tate’s wishlist for the new state government as he reveals why he’s confident the border extension will be approved.
Popular shopping centre to expanded after bidding war
A busy Gold Coast shopping centre in one of the city’s fastest-growing suburbs has sold, with plans to expand the complex to include a residential unit tower. FIND OUT MORE
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‘Inflammatory’ report’s dire warning for Coast’s beaches
Up to half of the Gold Coast beaches each year are in danger of losing all the sand due to storms and longer term impact of global warming, a new report warns.
Fresh details revealed about cableway plans
Mayor Tom Tate has revealed fresh details of plans for a cableway to the hinterland, saying he hoped tourists would soon be able to catch a ride to the top of Mt Tamborine. Here’s what we know so far.
‘Don’t let them con you’: Labor MP targets LNP on abortion
Labor’s sole Gold Coast MP has lashed out at the Opposition on abortion despite LNP head David Crisafulli vowing “no changes” to the laws in the latest leader’s debate. FULL DETAILS
Vulnerable dog left wandering streets after shelter break-in
Police are investigating after callous thieves broke their way into an AWL shelter on the Gold Coast, causing thousands of dollars worth of damage and making off with a Husky named Blaze.
PM weighs in on light rail to airport
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has weighed in on the debate about whether light rail should be extended to the airport by 2032 after taking a ride on the tram system with Premier Steven Miles. See the video.
Crisafulli ‘turned his back on Gold Coasters’ right to know’
Opposition leader David Crisafulli has been accused of snubbing Gold Coasters and becoming “the invisible man” after a bizarre visit to the city.
Gold Coast teacher accused of exposing himself to students
A high school teacher who was stood down after being charged with exposing himself to students remained silent on the allegations after facing court for the first time.
State election result will be a ‘really close call’ as pre-poll begins
Labor has targeted rivals on health cuts and abortion rights as pre-polling gets underway on the Gold Coast for the October 26 state election. FIND OUT MORE
Police vow ‘review’ of ‘chilling’ crims, bikies & journalists policy
Queensland Police say it “will review” an internal directive adding journalists “incompatible with QPS values” to a declarable association policy including criminals. Read the latest
Revealed: Everything you need to know about GC pre-poll voting
Pre-poll voting has begun for the October 26 state election across the Gold Coast’s 11 seats. Here’s everything you need to know before casting your vote.
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