How Gold Coast tourism sits after devastating Christmas storms
A year ago the Gold Coast’s lifeblood tourism sector had its bumper festive summer wiped out by storms. Leaders give their verdict on how the bounce back is looking for 2025.
Weather
‘Oh my god’: Shocking video of flooding at Gold Coast theme park
A popular Gold Coast theme park flooded and numerous drivers had to be rescued from floodwaters after heavy rainfall hit the Gold Coast over the weekend. WATCH THE VIDEO
‘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
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.
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90,000 more Coast properties now a ‘flood risk’
More than 90,000 properties have been reclassified as being at flood risk, with new maps revealing what it will mean for insurance premiums. SEE THE MAPS
Explained: What’s really causing ‘lines’ to appear in ocean
Residents and tourists were left scratching their heads after lines appeared in ocean off the Coast – one even described it as the Surfers Paradise ‘Loch Ness monster or Yowie’.
Climate change the ‘biggest threat to Coast businesses’
Climate change has been labelled the biggest threat to Gold Coast business as a leading agricultural figure plans a giant building inspired by the Sydney Opera House. SEE THE PLANS
Teens in lucky escape after boat drama, major clean-up begins
Three teens have had a lucky escape after being thrown from their boat amid heavy downpours, while a major clean-up operation is underway across the Gold Coast. LATEST UPDATES
Beaches wash away as wild waves batter Coast
Gold Coast beaches have been left badly eroded after huge waves produced by an east coast low belted the coastline.
Why the Gold Coast can expect more rain and frost
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.
IN PICTURES: Huge swell hits Gold Coast
Beaches were closed as huge waves smashed the coastline. See the damage from Duranbah to Main Beach
WATCH: Jet ski washes up on rocks in big swell
Onlookers rushed to the aid of a jet ski rider who ran into trouble as huge waves smashed the Gold Coast. WATCH THE VIDEO
Big weather system heading towards Coast
Get out the brollies – a huge band of rain is heading towards the Gold Coast. See the forecast for the region.
Women plucked from roof of car as wet weather drags on
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.
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