Gold Coast escort reveals: ‘Why your husbands pay me for sex’
A Gold Coast escort who rakes in $2 million a year has revealed the top five reasons married men are paying her for sex.
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Gold Coast Marathon running festival day one highlights
Crowds ran, cheered and wheeled their way to the biggest Saturday the Gold Coast Marathon running festival has ever seen. See all the winners and colour from day one here
Top Gun for airshow reveals the meeting that changed his life
Aerobatic flying ace Aarron Deliu went from C-grade student to being inspired to pursue his dreams by a pilot: “That meeting changed my life.” Read the full story
60 photos: 2024 Gold Coast Marathon Saturday
The record-breaking 2024 Gold Coast Marathon kicked off with the first five events on Saturday. Here’s some of the action and colour from the day
$7k richer every day: Homeowners making millions in their sleep
Homeowners are getting richer in their sleep, as values surge as much as $7k a day, with 570 Queensland suburbs seeing homes earn more than $100,000 last year alone. SEE LIST
2024 Gold Coast Marathon
2024 Gold Coast Marathon: Competitors Josh and Sophie Brass.
Beach bars: the devil is in the detail
Before giving the green light to beach bars on our public beaches our Council needs to consider their decision very carefully and address all of the issues that a determination of this nature presents, writes former Currumbin MP Jann Stuckey.
Gold Coast Bulletin 2km Junior Dash
2024 Gold Coast Marathon’s Gold Coast Bulletin 2km Junior Dash starting line
Woman charged, seven injured in crashes on Gold Coast roads
A woman has been charged and seven people were injured in seven separate road accidents within the space of a few hours overnight.
Gold Coast Marathon 2024: everything you need to know
Parking, road closures, start times and more – whether you’re racing or spectating, here is everything you need to know about the 2024 Gold Coast Marathon.
Sewer leak scandal ‘war’ between Gold Coast CEO and Logan mayor
“He has dropped the ball.” The Gold Coast City CEO and Logan Mayor are at war over the gigantic sewer leak into the Albert River. FULL STORY
Spitter slammed for “disgusting” and “degrading” act to woman
A Gold Coast man has been blasted by a magistrate for his “disgusting” act towards a woman parked on his street. SEE THE VIDEO
Family’s stunning emotional tribute to GC Marathon runner who died
The brother of a Frenchman who collapsed near the Gold Coast Marathon finish and died has returned a year on for a stunning emotional tribute to his sibling. Read his exclusive interview
Revealed: the smallest runner with a record-breaking impact
Gold Coast marathon has set an amazing new mark for runners and revealed plans for future expansions. Find out more.
The bitter backyard battles tearing Qld apart
Queensland may be considered a slice of paradise but even our picturesque backyards are not immune from disputes.
Inside story: Why sewer pipe leaks ignored before ‘catastrophic fail’
The Gold Coast council pipe which leaked sewerage for months into the Albert River had failed several times – including nine days before it cracked, according to investigators. Full story
‘I didn’t know what to do’: Sport star’s bold career move
A former professional athlete player who competed at the Commonwealth Games has taken a bold career step.
What you never knew about Coast marathon
Think you know everything about the Gold Coast Marathon? Think again. The event, which was first held 45 years ago, has a rich history and some incredible victories. This is its story.
‘We’ll never forgive the grub who took our son’s life’
The parents of a teenager killed on a night out have opened up on enduring grief four years on.
All the photos: INIKA Organic serum foundation launch
These Gold Coasters celebrated the INIKA Organic serum foundation launch at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat. Check out the photos from Gold Coast at Large.
OPINION: How Airbnb ban could save our property market
Crackdowns on holiday rentals are triggering plummeting property prices overseas. Is it time the Gold Coast follows suit? Vote in our poll
Revealed: Giant Gold Coast City sewage spill causes
The reasons for the shocking 350-million litre sewage spill into the Albert River have been laid bare to the Gold Coast council. Read the revelations and how it will be fixed
VOTE NOW: Best gym on the Gold Coast
Hundreds of Gold Coasters have nominated their favourite gym, shouting out everything from “friendly staff” to “great community vibes”. See the finalists and cast your vote.
‘Split in half’: Aussie’s horror in Bali
A frantic effort is underway to bring a young Aussie woman home from Bali, after she was mysteriously found with injuries beyond recognition.
All the photos: Cody Simpson meet-and-greet on the Coast
Kids waited over an hour to meet Australian swimming champion and pop star Cody Simpson. Check out all the photos from the day
In photos: Cody Simpson meet-and-greet at Robina Town Centre
Kids waited over an hour to meet Australian swimming champion and pop star Cody Simpson. Check out the photos
‘Serious businessmen, multi-millionaires’ in beach bars push
The Sheraton Mirage, Golden Door, Kurrawa, Burleigh and Coolangatta are all on the table for beach bars. Read how it’s going to play out and about the driving forces
‘Stupid in the extreme’: Biker’s insane 299km/h M1 stunt
A Gold Coast dad has been caught out filming himself hurtling down the M1 at shocking speeds and performing stunts on his motorbike. See the video and find out what happened in court.
Suspicious fire probe: Police asking have you seen this ladder?
Gold Coast detectives investigating a suspicious fire at a commercial unit complex have released footage of a ladder which may be able to help crack the case. Have you seen it?
Former TSS student lands role as troubled teen in hit show
From Burleigh Heads to Summer Bay – the Gold Coast’s own Cantona Stewart is Home and Away’s new kid on the block. SEE MORE
‘Thousands dying’: Illicit drugs testing site opens on Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is now home to Queensland’s second party drug testing site in a bid to reduce drug-related deaths in the city. Find out where and why the government is funding it
Horror moment man gets hit by scooter, left in ICU
A former Gold Coaster and ex-Bachelor contestant has shared the horrifying moment her partner was involved in a hit-and-run while holidaying in Bali.
‘Thinks it’s normal’: Aussie 5-year-old’s freak feat
He’s one of the youngest in the world to do what he does, but little Ocean Sercombe is only getting started.
Horror moment man gets hit by scooter, left in ICU
A former Gold Coaster and ex-bachelor contestant has shared the horrifying story which has left her partner without a spleen and appendix after…
Woman with ‘life-threatening injuries’ after Labrador crash
Police are investigating after a woman has been rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a car crash on the Gold Coast.
Factory fire fallout as Coast identity M.I.A and ‘uncontactable’
A Gold Coast business has burnt down as frustrated customers emerge. Separately, the business owner is missing in action. Read the latest
Offramp closed after M1 crash
A Gold Coast offramp has been blocked off by emergency services after a peak hour M1 crash. FULL DETAILS
Mum accused of arson attack on son makes bid for freedom
A woman charged with starting the Gold Coast blaze that left her son in an induced coma with burns to about 80 per cent of his body has made a bid for bail, almost a year after her arrest.
Inside Gold Coast’s small business crisis
The severity of Gold Coast’s small business cash flow crisis has been revealed as a local retailer of over a decade has been forced into closure. Find out more.
Hollywood A-lister continues Aussie love affair
A Hollywood star will return Down Under this month to shoot a new action comedy. ALL THE DETAILS
14-year-olds join Tokyo champ on Olympic skateboarding team
The Australian Olympic skateboarding team will span 20 years, with six Games debutants among the nine member squad locked in for Paris.
High-rise builder in shock licence suspension
A luxury builder with high-rise apartment projects under way across Brisbane and the Gold Coast was slapped with a shock “immediate suspension” of its licence. Read what happened
Man charged after allegedly smashing into multiple cars
A man has been charged after allegedly crashing into multiple cars, in what was a busy night for emergency services on the Gold Coast.
‘Risk involved’: Why fashion label chose to take on plus-size clothing
A clothing line worn by celebrities including Vampire Diaries’ lead actress, Nina Dobrev and former Victoria Secret model, Alessandra Ambrosio have revealed why there is a big divide in the Australian fashion market.
NAMED: Best Thai restaurant on the Gold Coast
The owners behind a Gold Coast Thai restaurant have shared their secret to becoming the best in the city.
Spit festival sound wave: Shock finding on noise-impacted suburbs
Noise from the biggest weekend music festival ever planned on The Spit will impact Broadwater suburbs as far west as Parkwood. See if you will be affected
Nightclub boss facing drink-driving charge after alleged Bentley crash
A Gold Coast nightclub boss faces a drink-driving charge after allegedly hitting a competing venue operator’s Bentley in Surfers Paradise. Read his lawyer’s response.
Deadly new trend young women are falling for
Social media algorithms create such insecurities about appearance that young women are being driven to risky interventions.
Timeline of turbulence: Inside Bonza’s downfall
Australia’s “bogan airline” has failed to truly take off since it was launched in January 2023. This is the timeline of chaos.
‘Avoid the area’: Gold Coast Hwy closed after gas leak
Part of the Gold Coast Highway has been closed as emergency services evacuate the area.
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