Gold Coast Superman soars again with ‘medical miracle’ on the horizon
On the eve of his 50th birthday, Perry Cross is set to change the world with a groundbreaking human clinical trial that could restore movement to people with spinal cord injuries.
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Ghost town: Once-exclusive shopping centre retailer’s plea
One of the Gold Coast’s best-known shopping centres is a ghost town with many key retailers having exited ahead of its $500m redevelopment – but those remaining pleading not to be forgotten.
‘Good luck with that’: Legendary developer’s stark warning
More than $5bn worth of developments are coming for the Gold Coast – but experts say it’s just a drop in the ocean of what’s needed. Read our special report on the city’s deepening housing crisis.
Why locking up damaged kids just won’t work
“Children are being placed back into abusive environments with no advocacy, ending up on the streets in sexploitation, criminal gangs, and juvenile justice systems because they do not have a voice,” writes Dr Cher McGillivray
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Companies of Merc-driving ‘wellness guru’ owe $3m
She drives a luxury car, is a social scene staple and has shaped a reputation as a top businesswoman. But Felicity Jane Cohen has overseen a series of company collapses leaving creditors millions out of pocket.
Behind the seams: Secrets of Burleigh’s cult bridal label
With an obsession for perfection, celebrity designer Megan Ziems has built the biggest independent bridal brand in the world … all from a humble West Burleigh warehouse.
Full list: Every Gold Coast candidate for state election
There are more than 50 candidates standing in the Gold Coast’s state seats at the October 26 election. Find out who they are and what they stand for. FULL PROFILE LIST
Re-enter the dragon: The fight to revive lucrative Chinese tourism
Gold Coast tourism bosses are fighting to rebuild the city’s relationship with what was once its most lucrative market – China. INSIDE THE PUSH
‘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
Inside story: How Tedder Ave got its booming business vibe back
Tedder Ave is back, less than a decade after being declared a “dying” strip. Business is booming, shops are full and towers are rising. Here’s how the Main Beach institution turned a corner.
‘Gold Coast’s Double Bay’: The rise, fall and rise of ‘vain beach’
Millionaires, movie gods and rock stars were once a common site in Tedder Ave’s restaurants and cafes in Main Beach. Then it all fell apart. HERE’S WHAT WENT WRONG
‘We lost it’: How to revive public support for 2032 Olympic Games
Let’s be blunt: if the lead up to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games was a 100-metre sprint, we’d be 20m behind with our shoelaces undone, writes Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate.
Games supremo reveals: How to save the 2032 Olympics
The Sydney 2000 Olympics bid supremo has revealed what needs to be done to save the 2032 Games and restore faith in the world’s biggest sporting event.
‘No-brainer’: The decision costing the Gold Coast $1.3bn annually
The Gold Coast Convention Centre is at capacity, is having to turn away events and is a “victim of its own success”, something now costing the city $1.3bn annually. FIND OUT WHY
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