Sports star drunk and ‘slurring’ in Maccas drive thru
A Gold Coast sports star returned a staggering alcohol reading when she was stopped by police leaving a drive-through. Find out the details
Transport
Head-on crash halting traffic at busy Gold Coast intersection
Two vehicles are believed to have collided head-on at a Mermaid Waters intersection with emergency services arriving on scene. Read the latest.
Out of control 4WD smashes through busy bus stop
Two people have been hospitalised on the Gold Coast after a car ploughed through a bus stop and fence. See the aftermath
Police swarm suburban street as abandoned car sparks manhunt
An allegedly stolen car has been found on a suburban Gold Coast street with a number of suspicious items inside. Read why police are searching for its occupants.
Bizarre reason man rammed police motorbike and posed as TAB staff
A police traffic stop has taken a dangerous turn with a man ramming an officer’s motorbike – and a court hearing he had also posed as a TAB worker at a pub. Read the latest from court
Biker’s wild highway act caught on camera
Video has emerged appearing to show a motorbike rider travelling at extraordinary speeds on a major highway.
Twist in bizarre ‘road rage’ incident
Police responded to an apparent road rage incident on the Gold Coast in which a car was boxed in by three other vehicles.
Touching tribute to 21-year-old crash victim
The death of a 21-year-old who was hit by a car on the Gold Coast on Friday has been marked by a touching tribute at the scene of the accident.
Ute driver on drug driving charge after horrific crash
A ute driver has been charged by police after a horrific crash that injured a teenage girl on her way home from a formal. Full details.
Wild crash: Peugeot slams into parked vehicles, rolls on roof
Police are searching for a driver involved in a serious crash on the Gold Coast overnight. Read what happened
Gold Coast woman dead after horror two-vehicle crash
A woman has died after a horror two-vehicle crash where a car erupted into flames on the Gold Coast.
Investigation into chemical spill at Gold Coast site
Hazmat crews are investigating a large chemical spill on the northern Gold Coast. Read what happened
Morning mayhem: Road blocked, lengthy delays
A busy Gold Coast road has been blocked and there are heavy delays following a crash. Read the latest on your morning commute.
Traffic standstill: Car hit by trucks on M1, closes lanes
A crash involving a car and two trucks has closed lanes on the M1 and caused headaches for Gold Coast motorists. Find out what happened.
FIRST LOOK: Trams at heart of epic GC Airport transformation
Gold Coast Airport is set for a dramatic transformation, with plans unveiled for a light rail link, expanded hotel, and giant retail zone. FIND OUT MORE
Bizarre reason for peak-hour pain on M1
Emergency services have responded to an incident on the Pacific Motorway which caused heavy delays for Gold Coast commuters. Read what caused it
‘Shocked and embarrassed’: Driver red-faced after truck fail cuts power
A driver has been left red-faced after his truck became entangled in powerlines, cutting electricity to northern Gold Coast suburbs, following a simple mistake.
‘Get it going’: Surprise plan to fast-track trams to border by 2030
Mayor Tom Tate has proposed fast-tracking light rail Stage 4 to the border, without federal funding.
First look: $40m multistorey carparks for light rail hotspots
Gold Coast City Council has unveiled plans for two multi-storey car parks to ease parking woes along the southern light rail route. SEE THE INTERACTIVE MAP
WATCH: High-speed crash on Gold Coast involving teens in stolen car
A young driver is in intensive care on the Gold Coast after the car he was driving was hit by teens in a stolen SUV. See the moment they crashed
‘Unacceptable’: Calls to ban Spit concerts after Fred Again debacle
Calls are growing for big concerts on The Spit to be cancelled and relocated after the traffic chaos which engulfed the area following last weekend’s Fred Again gig. SEE THE VIDEO
Disgusting scenes as truck spill blocks M1
Northbound lanes of the M1 were blocked on the Gold Coast on Tuesday after a truck spilled a nasty load.
Gold Coast traffic: Car rolls on M1
Police are directing traffic as emergency services respond to a crash on the Pacific Motorway. Read the latest for your Monday morning commute.
Car ploughs into post and bursts into flames
A car has crashed into a post on a Gold Coast street before erupting into flames. Read how it unfolded
‘Complete joke’: Fury as access road cut from second M1 plans
Residents who will have the Coomera Connector thunder past their back fences face a lengthy drive to get on the road themselves after an on-ramp was stripped from plans. See where the cut’s been made.
Massage parlour ram raid probe: Police arrest teen for stealing van
Detectives investigating the ram raid and gutting of a massage parlour have charged a teen with stealing a van used in the robbery. WATCH THE CCTV
What police want drivers to do over holidays
Police are looking for motorists to do one simple thing during the Christmas holiday period with an influx of tourists expected to add to congestion on Gold Coast roads.
Clogged again: Yet another crash adds to M1 nightmare
Traffic was once again bumper to bumper on a large section of the M1 on Thursday after the third serious accident in just over 24 hours. Full details.
Watch: Teen’s alleged violent robbery, cops come knocking
A teenager has been charged with attempted robbery after a young boy was repeatedly kicked and punched on the ground in a random and unprovoked attack. SEE THE FOOTAGE
Tram services threatened by ‘unprecedented industrial action’
Tram services on the Gold Coast face grinding to a stop, with workers threatening unprecedented industrial action. FIND OUT WHY
M1 gridlock as police divert vehicles off motorway
There was gridlock on southbound lanes of the M1 on Monday night when police were forced to divert vehicles off the motorway due to a traffic hazard.
‘My life will never be the same’: Family remember dad killed in fiery fatal crash
The family of a Gold Coast-based truck driver faced the woman who killed him when she sped down the Bruce Hwy high on meth, driving head-on into his B-double near Rockhampton.
‘Does he have a death wish?’: Man’s insane act on M1
An e-scooter rider zooming past traffic on a jam-packed M1 motorway has left an MP stunned. See the extraordinary video.
‘Unacceptable’: Tens of thousands of drivers dodge RBT
There’s been an astounding drop in the number of Gold Coast drivers being breath tested over the past five years. HOW THEY ESCAPED AN RBT
Van and tram collide in Surfers
A van has collided with a light rail tram South of Surfers Paradise causing delays across the network.
Witness recalls moment man dies crashing into bus
A man has died after a serious crash which left his car trapped underneath a bus on the Gold Coast. Read the update
‘No apologies’: Why Coast must end its ‘unhealthy’ car obsession
The Gold Coast has an ‘unhealthy’ attraction which must end, council CEO Tim Baker has warned as he laid out the biggest challenges facing the city.
First look: Over 20 new food and retail outlets for the southern Gold Coast
More than 20 new upcoming retail and dining options have been unveiled as part of an ongoing $500 million transformation in the southern Gold Coast. See who’s moving in.
Police questioning man after crash shuts down M1 lanes
Police are talking to a man blamed for a crash that saw multiple M1 lanes closed, leaving motorists trapped in gridlock. Latest details.
Truck v cars smash brings M1 traffic to standstill
Commuter traffic was brought to a standstill on a large section of the M1 on Thursday after a crash involving a truck and several vehicles. Latest details.
Little-known M1 speed camera catching 25 drivers a day
An average of 25 drivers a day are being caught by a speed camera on the M1 – and most people don’t even realise it’s there. Full details.
Cash splash: Big funding injection to save M1 upgrade
The federal government has joined the state government in committing huge sums of money to prevent work on partially built upgrades to the M1 from grinding to a halt.
M1 snarl after crash forces police to close lanes
Commuters from Brisbane to the Gold Coast have faced major delays after a man was injured in a crash, forcing the closure of several lanes.
‘Morally wrong’: Crunch time for light rail extension revealed
New details of the controversial light rail extension to the border have been revealed, including when Gold Coaster’s can expect to find out key next steps. FULL STORY
Four cars in 48 hours: Youth gang crime spree, can you help?
A youth gang is believed to be behind a string of break and enters across the Gold Coast over the past 48 hours with multiple cars stolen. HAVE YOU SEEN THEM?
Multiple cars smashed in chaotic accident near shopping centre
Multiple parked cars have been severely damaged and a vehicle has ended up on its roof in a chaotic accident outside one of the Gold Coast’s busiest shopping centres.
One track mind: Why Gold Coast must have border light rail by 2030
Gold Coast city leaders will pitch light rail stage 4 as the one critical Olympic Games legacy project as the push to fast-track its construction ramps up. SEE THE PITCH
‘Someone is gonna be killed’: Head-on stolen car smash
A man accused of causing a dramatic crash that left a stolen car flipped onto its roof and the wall of a home demolished, has been charged. SEE THE AFTERMATH
Wallet-killers: The three cameras smashing Gold Coast drivers
Gold Coast drivers are coughing up a whopping amount in speeding fines, with just three cameras accounting for the bulk of tickets issued. Here’s where they are.
Choke point: Questions over second M1’s big squeeze
Questions have been raised over how a critical section of the Coomera Connector will squeeze down a narrow corridor, with claims planning has been repeatedly put back. Full details.
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