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.
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
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.
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.
Don’t let the warm weather this week trick you – the grim, grey skies, wild weather and chilly starts could be with us much longer than we expect.
Beaches were closed as huge waves smashed the coastline. See the damage from Duranbah to Main Beach
Onlookers rushed to the aid of a jet ski rider who ran into trouble as huge waves smashed the Gold Coast. WATCH THE VIDEO
Get out the brollies – a huge band of rain is heading towards the Gold Coast. See the forecast for the region.
Swiftwater technicians have rescued two women from the roof of a car stuck in floodwater on the Gold Coast as showers are forecast to continue for a while yet.
Gold Coast residents are facing an extra hour on their daily commute due to a road closure – and it could stay that way for up to two years.
More rain, hail and thunderstorms are due to hit today with the Bureau warning of a severe system moving over the Gold Coast, which could lead to flash flooding.
Creepy-crawlies, rodents and reptiles have been on the move after their usual hiding places were inundated with water in recent days. WORST ENCOUNTERS REVEALED
Gold Coasters are rolling up their sleeves to help their flood-stricken neighbours over the border, with many familiar faces also joining the call to arms. ROAD CLOSURES + HOW TO HELP
The Gold Coast was hit by a severe thunderstorm with damaging winds and heavy rainfall on Sunday – but the forecast for the rest of the week is looking much sunnier.
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