Gold Coast is getting what it voted for on light rail
OPINION: Some people seem shocked that light rail stage four is in peril, with electric buses now on the agenda. They shouldn’t be, writes Keith Woods.
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$109: When cheap Gold Coast – Darwin flights begin
A new Gold Coast-to-Darwin flight will launch, offering passengers cheap fares for direct flights between the Glitter Strip and Northern Territory capital. ALL THE DETAILS
AFL star allegedly punched, broke man’s jaw at Burleigh Heads
An AFL young gun has been charged after a former NRL star’s nephew was allegedly assaulted and left in hospital with a broken jaw. Read the latest
Sign we need to get a grip of e-bike problem
OPINION: New signage painted on crowded Gold Coast footpaths has sparked controversy among residents fed up dicing with dangers caused by e-bikes. Here’s what we need to do, writes Ann Wason Moore.
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Developer ‘building momentum’ for controversial $2bn project
A prolific developer has completed two of its outstanding projects ahead of breaking ground on a giant four-tower mega project next to one of the Gold Coast’s busiest shopping centres.
Car stolen from garage – but insurer refuses to pay out
A Gold Coast couple who had their car stolen from their garage while they slept have been dealt another blow, with their insurance company refusing to pay out on the vehicle. Here’s why their claim was denied.
‘Our fair share’: Why independent wants to defeat LNP MP
The push by well-funded independent candidates to unseat LNP candidates at the federal election is ramping up, with the Opposition now facing a fight in one of its safest seats.
Rescue operation after teenager falls 20m into creek
A teenager has been seriously injured after falling 20m into a Gold Coast creek, with efforts by emergency services to get him out complicated by “difficult terrain”. LATEST
Prem’s pledge to Gold Coast: Transport you can ‘cherish’
Premier David Crisafulli is promising the southern Gold Coast will get a Burleigh-airport public transport solution it can “embrace, use and cherish” as electric buses emerge as an option. Read what he said.
‘Lucky to be alive’: Dad reveals harrowing state of woman shot in back
The father of a Gold Coast woman who survived being blasted in the back by a shotgun has revealed it missed her heart and spine but “sadly that’s where the good news ends”. FULL STORY
Revealed: Inside ‘state-of-the-art’ $80m tower
Construction of an $80m “state-of-the-art” tower has been completed, nearly five years after its unveiling, with the list of those who will occupy it now known.
Shock finding: Burleigh transit bus depot would be ‘massive’
A report has warned Burleigh would see 11,000 people arrive each day at the coastal village if a transport interchange is created for buses. Full details.
Deputy Premier weighs in on light rail controversy
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has made an announcement on the light rail extension to the airport following comments by the Mayor that he was open to considering buses as an alternative.
Teen left with head injuries after ‘large’ brawl at Burleigh
A brawl involving a large group of teenagers at Burleigh Heads has left a boy in hospital and two others with injuries. Read what happened.
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