Claims Coast cops short-staffed as officers pulled from the frontline
A plan to help clear the backlog of unattended police jobs has backfired on the Gold Coast with claims cops are calling in sick and leaving the city short-staffed. Find out why
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Teens accused of brazen Coast robbery won’t face prosecution
Three teenagers charged over a brazen robbery near a major Gold Coast shopping centre won’t face criminal prosecution over their offending. Read why
Toll road row: Watt warning on second M1 but LNP hit back
The prospect of a toll road on the so-called second M1 between Brisbane and the Gold Coast at the centre of a new row. FIND OUT WHY
‘A lot to process’: Collision victim’s daughter on heartbreaking report
The daughter of a UK tourist, who died in the 2023 Sea World Helicopters crash alongside his wife says the final report into the tragedy is a difficult read. HER WORDS
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Last call, Roxanne: Beloved brothel to close
A beloved Northern NSW brothel will see its beds stripped and doors shut after “crippling” rent costs and “an industry downturn”, with the venue’s “lovely ladies welcoming visitors right up until the last bell”.
In pictures: 2025 Gold Coast Open surf comp
Hundreds of surfing fans have turned out at Burleigh Heads to catch a glimpse of the action at the Gold Coast Open. See the pictures.
War veteran’s ‘stupid’ reason for pointing laser at police helicopter
A Gold Coast war veteran has offered up a confronting excuse for why he pointed a laser at a police helicopter, temporarily blinding the pilot and crew. Read what he said.
WATCH: Moment man with baseball bat turns on kids
Wild footage has emerged of a northern NSW man armed with a baseball bat charging towards two young boys on e-bikes, with one screaming “trying to hit little kids are ya?” See the video.
Revealed: When night and weekend light rail works begin
Work on the Broadbeach to Burleigh light-rail extension will be ramped up, with builders now set to work weekends and nights to keep the project on-track. ALL THE DETAILS
‘Like a rotting tooth’: Council’s buyback plan for houses
A “cluster” of houses on a Gold Coast street are being targeted by the Council as part of a property buyback scheme. FIND OUT WHY
‘It’ll end in a death of a child’: War of words as watchhouses overcrowd
Gold Coast police officers fear there could be a death in custody as a special investigation by the Bulletin reveals just how crammed the lockup have become. Full details
‘Never be same without my son’: Mum’s Gold Coast crash anguish
Friends and family are paying tribute to a young Gold Coast man who died age 28 when he lost control of a car was driving at Coolangatta on Australia Day morning.
Prominent Gold Coast shopping centre’s future revealed
The future of a fully leased shopping centre in the heart of one of the Gold Coast’s business districts is on the line. FIND OUT MORE
REJECTED: The eye-catching HOTA revamps Gold Coast almost got
Colourful plans have been put forward to revamp the Home of the Arts (HOTA) precinct over the years. These are the bold and unusual ideas which got rejected. SEE THE CONCEPTS
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