Teen threatened in attempted knifepoint robbery
A young boy has been chased and threatened by an armed offender in the second attack of its kind on the Gold Coast in a matter of days. Read what happened.
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Revealed: Why heavy rail is not the solution to transport gridlock
A leading transport expert has revealed why a heavy rail connection to Gold Coast Airport is not the solution to the city’s transport woes, leaving trams as the best connectivity option.
Alleged surfboard ‘bandit’: Man fined after two-hour ocean chase
A man has allegedly lead police on a near two-hour chase in the ocean on a stolen surfboard at a Gold Coast beach. Read how it happened
‘Sea of red’ snakes Currumbin Creek for important cause
Hundreds have donned their red hats, shirts and socks on the Gold Coast to support a special cause. Read why
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Why Minister won’t stop Qld police whistleblower ‘witch hunt’
The Premier and his Minister have faced questions about why the Qld Police is on a Fitzgerald-like ‘witch hunt’ to silence whistleblowers in the ranks.
Motorway crash survivor flees before being struck by truck
In a terrible turn of events, a van driver who fled the scene after a Northern Rivers crash with several trucks was struck by a passing rig moments later – and is fighting for life in hospital.
‘Freaking out’: Gold Coast student on school lockdown drama
A Marymount College student has recounted the terrifying moment a group of “knife-wielding eshays” allegedly forced students and teachers into hiding before three juveniles were taken into police custody.
Witnesses recount details of dramatic crash on southern Gold Coast
Multiple people in multiple vehicles were reportedly involved in a pursuit which ended in a dramatic crash in a quiet Gold Coast suburb. Police investigations are continuing.
‘Witch hunt’: QPS in Fitzgerald-like war to silence cops
The Queensland Police Service is on what’s being dubbed a ‘witch hunt’ for a whistleblower responsible for leaking an internal policy document slammed as “dangerous” by both state party leaders.
‘Concerning’: Planning chief’s fear over light rail delay
The Gold Coast’s planning chief has expressed concern over the state government’s review into light rail, warning the ongoing debate could harm the city.
Cops respond in force as Coast rattled by ‘traumatic’ crime spike
The Gold Coast has been saturated with extra police as part of a crime crackdown following community safety concerns and a frightening home invasion this week. How police are responding.
Professionals, mums caught in hidden prescription trap
The face of addiction is changing as experts warn of the harsh reality of prescription medications. FULL STORY
‘Catch heartless cowards’: Second arrow attack sparks outrage
A pet peacock viciously impaled by an arrow weeks after a wallaby was shot by one too has sparked calls from the RSPCA for information to catch the culprits.
Police hunt ‘clowns’ responsible for torching Gold Coast gym
Police will probe potential bikie links after a car was driven through the front of a brand new Gold Coast gym and then set on fire. See the damage.
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