‘Golden age’ for Robina despite Olympics shock
A southern Gold Coast councillor says Robina could benefit from not having a 2032 Olympics athletes village in its suburb, giving the City more time to focus on fixing key issues in the area. Read why
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‘Very difficult’: Messy divorce, driving charges rock restaurateur
The owner of one of southeast Queensland’s most popular Greek restaurants was dobbed in for flouting the conditions of his restricted work licence, which was imposed for drug driving, a court has heard.
Mayor Tate hopeful of adding to GC’s 2032 Games sports
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate is backing in Premier David Crisafulli’s new 2032 Olympics and Paralympics venue and host plans – and believes the Glitter Strip could jag even more.
New Gold Coast arena planned as 2032 Olympics venues revealed
Gold Coast will get a new arena, host at least 15 sports and house 2600 athletes with two villages on the cards for 2032’s Olympic and Paralympics, it can be revealed. SEE THE FULL LIST
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Cableway vote: Sensational U-turn by councillors
The $170 million hinterland cableway has been stalled after a sensational split vote among city councillors.
What Coast beaches need to cope with 30m visitors
A new report has revealed the number of people visiting Gold Coast beaches will explode to 30 million a year in less than a decade.
‘I see them having sex’: Luxury tower’s eye-catching flaw
Residents of a new luxury tower in a swanky suburb can be seen “urinating, showering and fornicating” by neighbours.
Tourists, locals have spoke-n: Rail trail hits top gear for expansion
The wildly successful Northern Rivers Rail Trail is forging ahead, with a Lismore leg spinning towards completion and an update on funding for a Byron corridor days away. Here’s the latest.
Betrayal, shock: How 7’s secret weapon crumbled before our eyes
It was meant to be Channel 7’s secret weapon in Queensland’s ratings war. Now staff have been axed on three-days’ notice as insiders claim Gold Coast was destined to fail from the outset.
Stolen, dumped, returned: Meet Qld’s unluckiest dog
Stolen by heartless thieves from a Gold Coast animal shelter, abandoned then left on the shelf by hundreds of potential adopters, Blaze the husky is overdue a happy ending.
Alleged juvenile joy ride in high-powered luxury car
An alleged juvenile joy ride across the Gold Coast in a stolen car has resulted in a frightening close call in the middle of peak hour traffic. Read what happened.
Man’s surgery after alleged Surfers bashing
A man was taken to a Gold Coast hospital requiring surgery after he was allegedly brutally bashed. Read what police say happened.
Meet Blaze and Maggie who have been in a shelter for three months
Meet Blaze and Maggie, a bonded pair of loveable dogs who’ve been through thick and thin together. And they are ready to find their forever home….
Watch: Alleged crime syndicate pinched after mass car thefts
Three men have been charged after their alleged involvement in the theft of 17 cars worth upwards of $750,000. Two of the accused were nabbed after a wild pursuit on the Mid-North Coast.
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