‘Still trying to get over it’: Long painful recovery from bushfires
Nearly 2000 Gold Coast homes are at “intolerable” risk of being destroyed by bushfires, five years on from the devastating bushfires which devastated Binna Burra. SEE THE VIDEO
Weather
Mapped: Why 2024 could be our hottest year
Australia is suffering through a wet and chilly winter, but heat records are being broken all around the world – prompting new ideas about how we should be dealing with it.
Aussies freeze through coldest morning of the year
An extra blanket or two could be in order as Australians woke up to icy weather across the country. See how long the cold blast will last.
Magic mushroom grow house uncovered in Gold Coast home
A man has been charged by police after a raid on his home uncovered a magic mushroom grow house. Read what police say they found
‘Reconsider plans’: Severe SEQ storms loom as outback Qld floods
Southern Queenslanders are being urged to reconsider weekend plans as rivers swell in the west and the South East still faces the risk of severe storms, 100mm rain and flash flooding.
Midnight madness as storms smash city
Wild storms battered the Gold Coast overnight with a man swept up by flash flooding in the city’s north. Read how much rain fell.
58mm in an hour: Severe thunderstorm warning for Coast
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for southeast Queensland, with parts of the Gold Coast already getting hit by intense rainfall.
Weather warning outrage: BOM blasted for second time
The Bureau of Meteorology is under fire again for not warning Gold Coast residents about the heavy deluge overnight. Read the latest.
Worst ever: The floods that consumed Surfers Paradise
This weekend marks 50 years since the worst-ever flooding hit the Gold Coast, with the Nerang River rising 10m and inundating the city’s most famous locations. SEE THE PICTURES
Sigh of relief as ‘worst-case’ concerns ease: Cyclone Kirrily
Fears of a major North Coast battering from flow-on effects of Tropical Cyclone Kirrily have eased – but experts warn residents should stay alert with heavy rain set to drench catchments.
Opinion: Storm response not good enough
The response to catastrophic disasters across the Gold Coast and Scenic Rim was slow, inadequate and reeks of politics writes Charlton Hart.
Storm ravaged communities still ‘forgotten’ amid devastation
Storm and flood ravaged communities say they’re still fending for themselves amid the devastation. Is there enough support?
Insurers on notice as shock figure reveals severity of Qld storms
Insurers have been urged to do the right thing by victims of Queensland’s vicious summer storms as politicians announce more disaster payments.
Too slow: Hungry, homeless and hung out to dry during disaster
Victims of the devastating storm and flood events claim they were left to fend for themselves and are demanding answers. Where was the help?
Before and after: How deadly storms reshaped Coast streets
New images have revealed the astonishing before and after results of the “mammoth” clean-up efforts from the Christmas Day storm, with Gold Coasters told to hang on. FULL DETAILS
Let there be light! Power nearly restored to final victims of catastrophic Xmas Day storm
Electricity is expected to be restored to most homes and businesses still without power after the catastrophic Christmas night storms as early as tomorrow, despite fears the mammoth operation could take weeks.
Mayor’s plan for tourism recovery
The Gold Coast remains in the early stages of a mammoth recovery effort, but Mayor Tom Tate says he already has a plan to help the tourism sector get back on its feet. SEE THE DETAILS
‘Worst we’ve ever seen’: Dreamworld’s miracle reopening
More than 100 trees fell inside Dreamworld and the roof of a building was torn off entirely during the cyclonic 15-minute storm which tore through the Gold Coast on Christmas Day.
Inside battered Helensvale residents’ beaten home
An elderly Helensvale couple lucky not to have been killed in the wild Christmas storm on the Gold Coast are now facing a grim new reality. Find out why.
Raging torrent: Insane footage shows Purling Brook falls as you’ve never seen it
The Gold Coast’s most famous waterfall has become a raging torrent after 500mm+ rains as new footage shows it resembling Niagara Falls. Major hikes are now closed. WATCH VIDEO
‘We’re alive and we have each other’: Gratitude in face of despair
A Mount Tamborine woman says she’s lucky to be alive after a tree came crashing down on her home, smashing her in the head and back – trapping her inside. See the video
$1m boost for councils, as soldiers launch storm clean-up mission
Queensland’s most storm-damaged councils will receive a $1m boost from the state government to assist with the clean-up as soldiers team up with Energex crews to start clearing huge piles of debris.
‘This is third world’: Tamborine terror taking a toll
Resident of a community ravaged by the Christmas storm are reaching breaking point – with Mount Tamborine residents still without power, regular supplies and little hope. See why
Watch: shock video reveals storm devastation
Wildlife dead, injured and homeless, houses flattened and 200-year-old trees destroyed. See what Tamborine really looks like after Christmas Day storms.
Storm loans: How to get $5000, $250,000 and $100,000 support
Gold Coast businesses decimated by the freak cyclonic Christmas storms are eligible for loans and subsidies for relief. See what is available and how to apply
‘Shot five … times’: Cow allegedly gunned down
A rogue cow that ran amok on Duranbah Beach and through the streets of Tweed and Coolie after being displaced by floodwaters has been shot by police, animal activists claim.
Second time lucky: $400k saved after 2017 flood devastation
Low-lying areas in the northern suburbs were among the hardest hit by extreme weather, but the Mud Army 2.0 has managed to get things looking normal again. See the aftermath.
Man missing after being swept into Lismore CBD drain
Grave fears are held for a man who was seen calling for help from flood water in Lismore’s CBD before disappearing out of sight.
NQ weather in GC: Why hot, sticky days are here to stay
Gold Coasters could expect the same sweaty and scorching conditions as places like Townsville over the coming days. WEATHER UPDATE
2021 declared wettest year in five years
The Gold Coast is set for a soaking heading into the weekend, as the Bureau meteorology declares 2021 as the wettest year in five years. FORECAST
Southern Gold Coast beaches open for swimming
Holidaymakers rejoice! Council has opened beaches on the southern Gold Coast for swimming – but say to take extra precautions. SEE WHERE
What weather and beach conditions look like for Xmas
It looks like we’ll be gorging on seafood and snapping our bonbons indoors this Christmas, despite some blue skies. FULL FORECAST
Who bought $4m-plus homes in November
A billionaire media mogul, theme parks veteran, Gold Coast Titans legend, soap opera starlet and tennis star were among the buyers of multimillion-dollar properties that settled in November.
Worst suburbs for flooding and hail revealed
Brace for La Niña – four Gold Coast suburbs are among the most dangerous in Queensland when it comes to storm damage. Is your suburb affected?
Why to expect more internet outages during La Nina
Have you lost internet after a storm? Here’s why it is happening more often around the Gold Coast. DETAILS
Gold Coast battered by major storm
A vast storm front has hit the Gold Coast, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning damaging winds, heavy rain and hailstones can be expected while it continues.
There’s heaps of jobs going – but only if you’re vaccinated
Will the pandemic of the unvaccinated, and the anti-vaxxers, turn into an epidemic of the unemployed, Ann Moore Wason asks, as Qld’s cast of jobs that require a jab grows.
Warning as severe thunderstorms set to dampen Coast
Gold Coasters have been warned to batte down the hatches to kickstart the weekend as thunderstorm activity continues to develop over the southeast.
Chance of severe thunderstorms for Monday afternoon
The Coast is breathing a sigh of relief after Sunday’s heat, but the city could see some severe thunderstorms on Monday afternoon.
How climate change could devastate Coast
Fearing serious damage to beaches and hinterland rainforests along with flooding, tourism and community groups want urgent action to cut carbon emissions by at least 50 per cent by 2030.
FULL MAP: Coast suburbs at risk from rising sea levels
Most of the our iconic beaches and tourism hotspots could be washed away unless swift action is taken. LIST OF SUBURBS AT RISK >>>
Flash storm to bring burst of torrential rain
Blink and you’ll miss it – just don’t get caught out in it. A flash storm is sweeping the Gold Coast, bringing torrential rain and strong wind gusts. FORECAST >>>
Weather: What the Gold Coast can expect this week
Gold Coast residents hoping for a sunny week after lockdown will likely be a bit disappointed.
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