Blue family’s heavy heart: Police mates united in tragedy, 13 years apart
A Gold Coast cop killed in a NSW traffic accident was on a charity ride for a slain colleague, it has been revealed.
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Public dunny probe as ratepayer money splashed around
Our public toilets are under a citywide review. What has council’s loo probe found? Some are too old or in the wrong place – and fixing this will cost millions of ratepayer dollars.
Three taken to hospital after suspected gas leak
Three people have been taken to hospital after a suspected gas leak at a business in Burleigh Heads.
Man police want to talk to about $3000 jacket
The weather is heating up but quality jackets are still in demand, with police looking to speak to this man about a $3190 item that allegedly went missing from a Pacific Fair store.
Nana, step away from the screen
From posting Google searches in Facebook posts to accidentally sharing bank account details on Twitter, some older people are having a tough time online, writes Ann Wason Moore.
Gold Coast principal faces court on fresh grooming charges
A Gold Coast primary school principal accused of using encrypted messaging apps to target children overseas faces fresh charges – as his lawyer claims he’s “an innocent man”.
Contracts scrapped, project stalled in Palm Beach development
A troubled developer, whose stalled Surfers Paradise tower has left scores of buyers in limbo, has terminated contracts on another Gold Coast project. Read the details
‘Labor needs people who have worked outside the union’
Shannon Fentiman admitted her disappointment after a failed Labor leadership claim – but what do Queenslanders think? HAVE YOUR SAY
‘Passion for policing’: How top Coast cop died on charity ride
The Gold Coast police ‘family’ are mourning a cherished member who died in a motorbike accident on a rally to honour officers killed in the line of duty. Read the tributes
‘Close this loophole’: locals the losers in apartment sunset debacle
In the midst of a well publicised housing shortage, cost of living crisis and uncertain future for interest rates, a gaping loophole in property law is making a dire problem worse. Here’s what needs to happen
VOTE NOW: Best burger on the Gold Coast
Who flips the best patties on the Gold Coast? Vote for the best burger on the Gold Coast now.
Man fighting for life after alleged Gold Coast stabbing
Two people have been rushed to hospital in an alleged stabbing attack in the Gold Coast’s tourism hotspot. Read the latest
100+ pictures: final week of the Gold Coast Eisteddfod
The Gold Coast Eisteddfod has come to an end after two months of performing arts showcases. The final week had students showing off their speech and drama skills- see the photos.
Corruption watchdog probe before top cop demotion – sources claim
A top cop who had his role suddenly downgraded was the subject of a Crime and Corruption Commission investigation beforehand, sources have claimed. Read the full details.
Global IT crash blamed for testing fail in star’s drink driving case
Hollywood actor Simon Baker has been sentenced for drink driving after downing too much wine during dinner near Byron Bay – but a blood alcohol reading was not recorded due to an IT outage, a court heard.
‘We feel helpless’: Building stops on another Coast tower site
Buyers in a 15-storey development fear their contracts will be cancelled after work on yet another Gold Coast construction site stopped amid builder cash flow problems.
Contract ‘terminated’: $100M project without a builder
Work on a $100 million Gold Coast tower has stopped indefinitely with its builder formally walking off the job and subcontractors let go. Find out more
Not my staff, not my problem: Top cop on alleged death threat
The Gold Coast top cop claims he knew very little about an alleged death threat made by an officer against a colleague at one of his stations. Read the latest.
‘Cushy job’: Labor blasts LNP’s out-of-electorate Vorster
The battle for Burleigh has become personal with a Labor candidate accusing the LNP’s Hermann Vorster of wanting a “cushy job” after revelations he does not live in the electorate.
My son thinks it’s OK to go No.2 during work. I disagree
It’s the question that is splitting staff … is it OK to do your business at work?
Scary dating app scam catching Qlders out
More than 470 dating and romance scams have been reported in Queensland this year.
Bicycle rider seriously injured in Palm Beach crash
A bicycle rider has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after colliding with a car in Palm Beach.
‘Get tested’: Turf club boss plea ahead of battle
The boss of the Gold Coast’s turf club is about to take on a battle and has urged men to make their health a priority. Read what he said.
‘I had an idea’: Alleged driver’s admission to cops after Kelly Wilkinson killed
A murder trial for a man accused of being a party to Kelly Wilkinson’s death has heard how killer Brian Johnston told him he would kill her but he didn’t think Johnston was capable of such an act.
Can I have cuffs with that? Man’s bizarre alleged claim at Maccas
An 18-year-old man has been charged by police after allegedly making a wild claim about the car he was driving at a McDonald’s outlet.
Verdict revealed in Gold Coast brothel arson trial
A man on trial accused of firebombing a Gold Coast brothel in what has been described as an “arson attack” – and captured in dramatic footage – has learned his fate. READ THE VERDICT
Aussie star Simon Baker goes surfing during drink driving case
Hollywood actor Simon Baker has pleaded guilty to drink driving after being caught driving a Tesla erratically near Byron Bay, but he enjoyed a surf in Sydney instead of facing court in person.
Battle on the border: Who’s who in Tweed council election
Housing, housing, housing. It’s one of the key priorities in the Tweed for many of the council candidates running in the 2024 Local Government elections. Here’s their campaign pitches.
Gold Coast venue’s solution to council parking fine blitz
A Robina Town Centre venue has come up with a solution for punters to avoid parking fines after over 150 motorists were slapped with hefty fees two months ago. Find out more.
How do I protect my house? What about pets? Bushfire season explained
Australia has a sorry history with bushfires – so how do you prepare for every scenario? EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
I quit being a doctor to work for my stripper wife
Get a peek into the life of an Aussie couple who run a multimillion-dollar business together.
Bomb squad called to Gold Coast property
The bomb squad has been called to a property on the Gold Coast after a suspicious item was found in a garden bed.
Man tasered in front of diners in alleged Nobby’s rampage
A man has allegedly gone on a destructive rampage targeting cars and a business at a popular Gold Coast hospitality hub. Read the latest.
Concerns as high-profile building company’s tax debt revealed
A $10 million-a-year company run by the partner of a reality TV star wants to strike a deal for its six-figure debt. Read why the company’s administrator has urged creditors to reject it
Ranger flips on roof in crash at troubled intersection
Police are investigating a nasty crash on the Gold Coast which ended with a ute on its roof in a ditch in a notorious problem spot. WHERE IT HAPPENED
Coomera Connector seen from above
Drone video showing work on Stage 1 North of the Coomera Connector.
Revealed: Location of new Gold Coast entertainment centre
Council has kept potential sites for its proposed entertainment centre secret on confidential papers, but a controversial site has emerged as the favoured location.
Workers ‘locked in’, police called to site as building stoush explodes
The builder behind a stalled $100m tower at Main Beach has made dramatic claims about a disturbance which saw police called to the site amid a fiery payment dispute. Read what they said
Disturbing attitude to safety of our kids
Researchers asked Australian adults what they would do if they thought a child was being abused or neglected. Astonishingly, only half gave the response you would expect.
Lexie Prior kicks the winning goal for Pacific Pines Power
Lexie Prior kicks the winning goal for Pacific Pines Power
Gold Coast cheerleaders earn bid to compete in the U.S.
A Gold Coast gym has announced two of their cheerleading teams will travel to the U.S. to compete in international competition. Find out more.
The planning fail that made for a dream wedding
When this couple couldn’t secure the wedding date they wanted, they came up with a creative new plan and it ended up paying off.
Tiger handler still in hospital after mauling at theme park
A Dreamworld tiger handler savagely attacked while walking one of the big cats remains in a Gold Coast hospital receiving treatment. Read the latest on her recovery.
Police probe suspicious fire near luxury car dealers
Police have declared a crime scene near a number of high-end Gold Coast car dealerships following a suspicious fire. Read the latest.
Lips sealed: Man found in Coast carpark with injured bottom
A man has declined to make a complaint to police after he was hospitalised on the Gold Coast with injured buttocks.
Officers sprayed in face, keg hurled, in alleged attack
A senior officer has warned that police are not anyone’s “punching bag” after officers were allegedly sprayed in the face with a chemical substance and had a keg thrown at them.
Tools down at $100m tower as builder payment dispute erupts
Work has stopped and subcontractors have collected tools and supplies from the site of an almost-finished $100m high-rise right across from the beach. Read what’s happened
Boats inspected as police probe nasty river crash
Mechanical inspections are being conducted on two boats as police investigate a crash at Surfers Paradise which left a woman with multiple injuries. Read the latest.
Midwater development
Builder Tomkins has walked off site of York Property’s Midwater Development.
Tiger handler mauled by big cat at Dreamworld
A female employee was rushed to hospital with multiple injuries after she was attacked by a tiger at Dreamworld on the Gold Coast this morning….
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