A former manager of a scaffolding outfit on the northern Gold Coast participated in a scheme by which multiple employees skimmed the cream by claiming scrap payments for themselves, a court has heard.
Cameron Duce was 22 when he died after an alleged coward punch at Burleigh in September last year. Now his parents have launched a brave campaign to improve safety
The flood-battered Lismore region is in a holding pattern and major flood warnings are in place, with fears there will be 2022 deja vu all over again as Cyclone Alfred approaches.
Increasing the visibility of police in crime hot spots is proven to deter law-breaking. But when was the last time you saw a police officer on foot, on the beat, asks Dr Tyler Cawthray.
Pets are often part of the family but there is a growing trend that is forcing Aussies to make a heartbreaking call.
A man has been remanded in custody after allegedly attempting to rape two women in random attacks on a train from Brisbane to the Gold Coast and in a real estate agency.
An Emmy Award-winning artist is pleading for thieves to ‘save Dave’ after the eye-catching sculpture was stolen from the heart of Surfers Paradise.
Gaven MP Meaghan Scanlon says she is optimistic about holding her seat but the result remains too close to call, with all eyes on the distribution of preference votes. READ THE LATEST
A $87 million aquatic centre featuring four new pools and a cafe has officially opened on the southern Gold Coast.
She drives a luxury car, is a social scene staple and has shaped a reputation as a top businesswoman. But Felicity Jane Cohen has overseen a series of company collapses leaving creditors millions out of pocket.
Just four years ago David Crisafulli was sitting in the Hope Island Tavern with his head in his hands and remarked: “This is the last roll of the dice for me.” ANALYSIS FROM ANDREW POTTS
One of the biggest events on the Supercars calendar has drawn thousands to the track at Main Beach and Surfers Paradise. See our full gallery from the GC500 weekend.
Business operators in and around the GC500 precinct say surprise ticketholders are making a comeback, breathing new life into the major event. FULL DETAILS
Go for the sausage, come away with some new work boots. It’s a typical Bunnings experience. But according to police, for this pair, it came with a snag.
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