The next generation of the Gold Coast’s talent are about to show the rugby league world just what they can bring to the table. Here we breakdown the Burleigh and Tweed under-16 squads ready to take on the Cyril Connell Challenge in 2023.
Meet the boy from Mudgee who ended up running the southern hemisphere’s biggest horse sale and racing festival – now he’s running the Dubai royal family’s horse racing operation.
A clear summer’s day turned to darkness in just 20 seconds when one of the worst disasters in Gold Coast’s history unfolded, killing four and leaving the city’s people in a collective state of mourning.
A dietician linked with some of the nation’s biggest sporting teams has revealed the shocking ultimatum given to her clients by coaches: lose weight or don’t get selected. Listen to the full podcast episode here.
Trailblazing Queensland doctors have found a potential world-first cure for the lethal lung disease silicosis that is killing hundreds of young workers across the country. FULL DETAILS >>>
For past few months, Clay McCann has been the principal of a school without students – but this week he is able to meet his new pupils for the first time. See the new uniform and more.
25 years before he was shot at point-blank range on the Gold Coast, notorious bikie Shane Bowden was already showing a growing disdain for authority. This is how he went from Australian junior cycling champ to a gangster slain at the age of 48.
From country music singer to principal of a Gold Coast independent school meet the woman stopping at-risk students from slipping through the cracks. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
Gold Coast millionaire John Chardon was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the manslaughter of his wife Novy in 2013. The detective who led the case opens up about the gruelling and challenging investigation.
It was once home to luxury brands like Prada, Louis Vuitton and Gucci. But this Surfers Paradise street is now a sad sight, with ‘for lease’ signs dominating shop windows. READ OUR SPECIAL REPORT
Known for his love of language and ability to lift children, it is hard to believe Headmaster Patrick Wallas ever hated school as a child. LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST HERE.
A Gold Coast man, much loved by his family, was sent to one of the city’s best aged care homes after developing Parkinson’s. But before long trouble started, and his daughter discovered a horrifying secret.
Controversial cop turned private eye breaks his silence on that alleged kidnapping plot, bank cover-up, $20m boiler scam charges, his wife’s sudden death, and Novy Chardon’s killer husband.
Leading one of the most multicultural schools in Queensland, Southport State School principal Taylor Haley shares the school’s secret to success. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
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