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GOLD COAST WATER POLICE - A man and teenager riding a jet ski are pulled over for a safety compliance check by water police. Picture: Queensland Police

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‘Will not hesitate’: Water police blitz on boaties, jet skis

Gold Coast police will be ramping up safety checks over the Christmas and summer holidays as boaties and jet ski riders flood our waterways.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA. NewsWire Photos. JUNE 13, 2025. Generic photos of Queensland Police and Emergency Services attending an incident on George St in the Brisbane CBDPicture: NewsWire/ Glenn Campbell --

Man jumps into water to flee police after break-in

A man has been arrested after he allegedly broke into the Gold Coast’s water police station and jumped into the harbour to flee the scene.

Housing Minister Sam O'Connor, Brett Beasley, Police Minister Daniel Purdie

‘Lost for words’: Jack Beasley Foundation gets $1m knife crime pledge

A teenager’s tragic death in Surfers Paradise has sparked a million-dollar government investment that aims to save countless young lives across Queensland.

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ABF Tobacco raid at storage facility in Robina. ABF Inspector Robert on scene at the raid. Pictures: Adam Head

‘Cut throat’: Inside $2m raid on a bikie smoke ring

Authorities have disrupted a major organised crime network after discovering 1.1 million illicit cigarettes hidden in two Gold Coast storage sheds this week.

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Xmas tree nightmare: Hairdresser sues casino for $1.68m

A hairdresser’s hand was allegedly crushed between a Christmas tree trolley and work platform at Star Gold Coast, sparking a $1.68 million negligence lawsuit.

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SOUTHPORT, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - 27 AUGUST, 2024:. Generic photo Southort Courthouse. Picture: NewsWire / Richard Gosling

Pedo hangs head as gut-churning messages read to court

A disability pensioner aged in his thirties who sought out, received, and shared some of the most vile child abuse material imaginable has been sentenced for his disturbing crimes.

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Tamborine Mountain man Tyrell Togo (centre), 21, leaves Southport District Court on December 11, 2025. Picture: Alex Treacy

‘Catastrophic injuries’: Young thug obliterates mate’s jaw with boozy punch

“A single, unprovoked punch”: A 21-year-old roof tiler has learnt his fate after pleading guilty to a charge of grievous bodily harm, committed against a former friend during a night on the turps at Coolangatta.

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Named: Man charged over M1 crash that killed newborn faces court

A southeast Qld man charged with causing a crash on the M1 at the Gold Coast earlier this year has been identified in court after an almost three-month-long investigation resulted in three serious charges.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA. NewsWire Photos. JUNE 13, 2025. Generic photos of Queensland Police and Emergency Services attending an incident on George St in the Brisbane CBDPicture: NewsWire/ Glenn Campbell --

Man taken to hospital after Surfers Paradise incident

A man has been taken to hospital after an incident at Surfers Paradise with locals reporting a heavy police presence at the scene.

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Bundall man Phillip Patrick Hurst, 31, leaving Southport Courthouse, December 3, 2025. Picture: Alex Treacy

Dogs drank 1L of water after being left in hot car, court hears

A Gold Coast man has told a court he takes “full responsibility” for his actions after leaving two distressed dogs locked in a hot car.

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Highland Park man Henderson Stuart Leslight, 19. Picture: LinkedIn

Bond Uni student breaks leg in DUI motorbike crash

A teen P-plater who was rushed to Gold Coast University Hospital after crashing his motorbike has admitted to being almost three times the legal blood-alcohol limit when the bingle occurred.

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Dr Foad Khademi, GP at Benowa's Ashben Medical Centre, is facing charges of sexual assault and unlawful stalking. Picture: Facebook/Ashben Medical Centre

Tribunal airs new details of Gold Coast GP’s sexual assault charge

New details have emerged of a sexual assault charge faced by a longserving Gold Coast GP, who had his registration suspended for about six months before winning back the ability to practise following a tribunal battle.

Police are wanting to speak to these people after recent alleged thefts on the Gold Coast.

Police investigate alleged alcohol, grocery thefts

Police are wanting to speak to these people after recent alleged thefts on the Gold Coast including from bottle shop, a department store and a supermarket. CAN YOU HELP?

St Hildas School principal Dr Julie Reynolds resigned abruptly on Monday. Photo by Richard Gosling

‘Inundated’: Nineteen witnesses emerge in St Hilda’s abuse case

A law firm’s witness appeal for alleged historical child abuse at an elite private school on the Gold Coast has uncovered reports of multiple former students feeling “uncomfortable” around the same teacher at the centre of the complaint.

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