Young try scoring wizards will light up the day, schoolboys teammates will turn rivals and the cousin of an Origin star will be out to make a statement. We break down the forthcoming under 18s and under 20s grand finals here >>
The brightest prospects of Gold Coast’s rugby union scene will now vie for ultimate glory. Who will stand above in each division and spearhead their side’s finals fate? DISCOVER THE PLAYERS TO WATCH
Widely feared ex-Bandidos member Jacques Teamo has been sprayed with bullets and once accused of being involved in one of the bloodiest brawls in bikie history – here’s why he’s a “changed man”.
Not afraid to have a little bit of fun with the inevitability of crime through his practice – and t-shirts for his staff – Bill Potts might be the Gold Coast’s very own ‘Better Call Saul’.
Gold Coast lawyer Jason Murakami bares all on his high-profile clients including Greg Bird, Mick Gatto, Faruk Orman and the Nikolic family. DETAILS
From “monstrous” acts to an underbelly of crooks and cons, this high-profile criminal lawyer has seen it all – he pulls back the curtain on the cases of Pauline Hanson, Bernard Tomic and the Lacey brothers. SEE THE VIDEO
In a lengthy sit down, criminal lawyer Michael Gatenby talks how VLAD laws have exacerbated gang crime, and some of his high profile clientele.
The parents of 17-year-old Jack Beasley who was fatally stabbed in Surfers Paradise want a juvenile justice system overhaul, saying their son got a life sentence and has been let down.
As the Burleigh Bears prepare to launch a back-to-back premiership coup, an emerging talent has established herself as an NRLW star of the future. READ THE FULL SEMI-FINAL ANALYSIS HERE >>
Madison Schuck had six reasons to give up on her rugby union dreams. On three of those occasions, she actually did. But much like she did in becoming a Gold Coast paramedic, she continued to fight for respect. READ HER INSPIRING STORY HERE >>
The sons of two rugby league titans will clash, while a pair of former Tongan internationals will clash in the middle of the field. READ UP ON EACH CONTEST HERE >>
Former NRL stars were on show, and a host of local guns put the competition on notice. We take a look at the top players from each side in Gold Coast rugby league round 1.
The son of a legend, a rising star with a size 16 boot and sisterly instincts. Meet the Burleigh prospects with their sights set on rugby league’s biggest stage.
After losing their son to a stabbing, the Beasleys pushed for a knife-wanding trial … and Gold Coast police say it’s such a success it has caused a cultural shift
Dietician Mandy-Lee Noble warns nutrition is ground zero when it comes to misinformation – and the Gold Coast, home of beach body influencers, is a fierce battleground.
The Bulletin spent one night with paramedics on the Gold Coast. What we witnessed was extraordinary. SEE THE PHOTOS AND VIDEO
Keegan Hipgrave walked away from rugby league in November as one of Australia’s sporting enigmas. He was just 24 – and it followed a series of shocking concussions. This is his story.
The illegal sex trade is rife in Queensland – and nowhere more so than the Gold Coast, with more than 30 illicit brothels revealed in a Bulletin special report. SEE THE MAP
A rape survivor fought back tears, staring down her attacker in a Southport courtroom. Her voice trembled as she told of the torment the night in a Burleigh bedroom, and how he hid in a closet after, while she screamed. Now, he’s free from prison.
Matt Bevilacqua says he is in the best shape of his life and ready to test six-time Coolangatta Gold champion Ali Day like no one has before.
From helping to establish one of the Coast’s top schools to incredible inventions, Walter Abrahamson’s life has been remarkable. But it’s his attitude to his imminent death that’s truly incredible.
Gold Coast social media sensation Shammi Prasad has gone from a tradie living with mum to buying his own mansion – here’s how he exploded online.
Beloved hairdresser and mum Megy Gough has passed away after her long, drawn-out battle with bowel cancer, with her husband expressing his devastation at losing his “gorgeous wife”.
Gold Coast brekky presenter Nicole Dyer’s cancer fight isn’t over, but she still feels she’s in winning position. HERE’S WHY >>>
Gold Coast MP Meaghan Scanlon is no stranger to the “incredible pain” of watching someone they love endure their last days – now she’s sharing her story and calling on other MPs to face the problem head-on.
Couran Cove was supposed to be the future of the Gold Coast but its residents have revealed the shocking conditions they’ve faced in recent times. This is what really happened.
The creation of the Gold Coast’s famous canal estates changed the face of the city and played a key role in its property booms. But there’s something which went terribly wrong with them which led to devastating consequences.
Queensland Transport Minister Mark Bailey has hit back at Palm Beach light rail protesters who claim he’s scared of them. READ THE FULL INTERVIEW >>>
Christopher Skase had a giant yacht, two hotels, shopping centres, a corporate jet and a football team before his fall and died in disgrace. Those who knew him reveal the man they remember.
As Kym Watkins flew home to the Gold Coast in March 2020, she was coughing. So were most people on the flight. Within days she was fighting for her life in ICU. This is her story.
The Kokoda Challenge, they say, is about courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice – words written on the finish line posts. But go the distance and you’ll find yourself another, writes Paul Weston. SEE THE VIDEO >>>
State of Origin will be played on the Gold Coast for the first time ever. Here’s the inside story of the stadium about to make history. READ OUR SPECIAL REPORT >>>
There’s penis biting, criminal charges and much more on this list of sporting stars who struck trouble on the Gold Coast. READ THE LIST
With the first half of the season in the bag, Nic Darveniza picks out the star performers of the 2021 Gold Coast first grade season’s opening seven rounds.
It was the death that rocked the Gold Coast a decade ago and new details have emerged. FULL INTERVIEW >>>
She is a leading light on the Gold Coast these days but it wasn’t an easy ride to the top. Allison Pickering has revealed the frank discussions and hard times that led her down her current path. FULL REPORT >>>
He was Gold Coast’s top bureaucrat for almost two decades … before his $600,000-a-year contract finished suddenly. In his only interview since leaving the council chambers, Dale Dickson speaks to reporter Paul Weston. FULL Q&A >>>
A Gold Coast local reckons he knows the secret behind the yowie sightings at the Numinbah Valley. RELIVE THE REMARKABLE TALE
Kate was nearly killed by her abusive partner — but a daring escape at night saved the Coast mother-of-three’s life. READ HER TERRIFYING ACCOUNT.
Professionals, students, homemakers, mothers and grandmothers in their seventies – and all sharing one heartbreaking thing in common. SEE INSIDE COAST’S DV COURTS
From movie stars, influencers, politicians and sports stars – here’s what 20 of the Gold Coast’s biggest names looked like before they were famous. TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE IN OUR QUIZ.
A Gold Coast woman terrorised by her former partner for more than two years knew he would walk from court this week, despite him pleading guilty to a barrage of torment and stalking. She was right. He did.
Fast cars, jewellery, fine art and high-end homes… the state’s top real estate agents take us inside their luxurious lives and tell us how much work it’s taken them to get to the top.
Coast veterans say there’s a ridiculously simple solution to help address the tragic spoike in suicides. WHAT THEY WANT
A Gold Coast Vietnam veteran has discovered the incredible true story of his two grandfathers, who fought across four wars through the early 20th century, from China’s Boxer Rebellion to the battlefields of South Africa, Gallipoli and Japan. SEE THE FULL STORY.
Hellenika chief Simon Gloftis reveals how he made a lot of mistakes and “annoyed a lot of people”, but still ended up as the Gold Coast’s leading restaurateur.
Two leading Gold Coast figures are vowing to work together on key issues – and they are adamant they can drive change. READ THE FULL REPORT
Mandy Smith was just 15 when a phone call came that would change her life – and that of her family – forever. It was the moment they found out that her sister Vanessa had been killed by a monster. This is their story.
A man has had his arm broken and phone stolen after speaking with a group of teenagers abusing shoppers outside a Gold Coast supermarket plagued by anti-social behaviour.
Gold Coast Police Chief Superintendent Mark Wheeler has been promoted as one of Queensland’s newest top brass.
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