Named: DV bully jailed for night of terror at Coolangatta
A Gold Coast man who flew off the handle when his partner was unable to pick him up from the airport launched a violent, prolonged attack on her, a court has heard.
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‘Such a proud moment’: Cheer gym named best on the Gold Coast
A Gold Coast cheerleading gym has been named the best in the region for the second year in a row.
Possible street race link in M1 crash that forced woman into labour
A horror two-car smash on the M1 at Bilinga, which resulted in a heavily pregnant woman being cut from her vehicle and induced into early labour, may have been caused by an illegal street race, cops believe. FULL DETAILS
Five days, four tragedies – and a city rattled
The discovery of four bodies in five days in some of the Gold Coast’s most scenic locations has left locals rattled – not least because it reminded us of an unsettling truth.
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Councillor alleged to have ‘snatched’ papers from hands of staffer
Councillor Brooke Patterson is facing a new conduct investigation over allegations – which she denies – that she ‘snatched’ papers from a staffers’ hands as the costs of investigations reach more than $140,000. FULL DETAILS
Why students want to study at this Gold Coast uni
Year 12 students are in the final stages of exploring what university courses they want to pursue. Here’s what they have to say.
GC at Large: V&A Broadbeach construction milestone
V&A Broadbeach has reached a construction milestone, paving the way for the $1 billion showpiece for Broadbeach. See the gallery from Gold Coast at Large
No business could operate the way council does
Many home owners were surprised to find this week that their rates bills had gone up by more than they were led to expect. If a private business tried the same, they wouldn’t last long, writes Keith Woods.
You’ve spot to be joking: $91,000 per car park at new hospital
Documents show the eye-watering projected cost to construct a car park at the new Coomera hospital, with plans sent back to the drawing board by the Crisafulli government.
Alfred’s silver lining: How to get your home checked for free
Gold Coast homeowners can now access free resilience assessments to help better prepare their properties for extreme weather. How to get involved:
RATE RAGE: Households stung by latest council bills
Some Gold Coast residents have received a nasty surprise in their rates notices, after being promised a 2.7 per cent increase earlier this year. FULL DETAILS
Former Woolies worker charged for stalking Qld cop
A former Woolies worker who sent multiple messages to a Queensland cop, visited her daughter’s workplace and tracked her with a device has been sentenced in court. Read what happened here.
‘Little too much fun’: Gold Coast pollies take a slide
Is the Liberal Party on the slide already? Well, they are but it might not be what you think. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Gold Coast pollies take a slide
Gold Coast MPs Hermann Vorster and John-Paul Langbroek opened a new playground and they couldn’t resist joining in on the fun. Video: @hermannvorstermp…
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