Shots fired Witnesses heard multiple ‘pops’
ETHICAL standards are investigating after police shot a man who pulled a gun on them at Surfers Paradise this morning.
Melbourne horror Families remember CBD victims
FAMILIES have paid tribute to victims of Friday’s CBD rampage. Matthew Si, 33, has been remembered as a “devoted husband”, Jess Mudie, 22, as a “bright bubble of joy” and Thalia Hakin, 10, as a “bubbly and bright” young girl.
Burst pipe Burleigh Heads burst water pipe
PARTS of Burleigh Heads will be without water for up to four hours tonight after a pipe burst at West Street.
Gold Coast’s power list Power 100: Most influential 100-81
THEY’RE the movers and shakers of the Gold Coast — the key power brokers making a name for our city and getting things done. Who makes the list? We start the countdown today.
Doh Sea World whale watching boat runs aground
A SEA World whale watching vessel has reportedly been stranded on a sandbank on the Broadwater today.
Midwife Crisis Catastrophe lurks in hospital wards
MIDWIVES claim a lack of beds and a critical staff shortage – leading to overwork, stress and fatigue – are creating a perfect storm at a southeast Queensland hospital, putting lives on the line.
Caught on film Man charged after epic crime spree
A MAN broke into a home, stole two vehicles and threatened a woman with a shotgun during an epic crime spree that started on the Gold Coast and ended in Brisbane almost seven hours later.
Missing man Have you seen this missing man?
POLICE are seeking public assistance to locate a missing man after he was last seen at the Spit overnight.
Coast crime New app out to stop petrol thefts
A SIMPLE app could prove the edge in the ongoing battle against petrol drive-offs.
Environment Councillors branch out for green scene
A BATTLE is ready to bloom between some of the Gold Coast’s leading councillors, all of whom have promised to leaf no stone unturned in the upcoming fight.
Real Estate Build your dream home
A PRIME development block at the heart of Mermaid Beach has hit the market.
Tweed police Intimidation charges in Kingscliff
TWO men have been charged with alleged intimidation offences in Kingscliff overnight after police were called to a residential incident.
Food Sexy history behind popular dessert
IF YOU feel a bit sexy after ordering the tiramisu, there could be a good reason. It’s a dessert born from orgies in Italian brothels.
Hot property ‘Medieval’ manor looking for new lord
STEP into your own medieval castle at this Mount Nathan home complete with a stone turret bridge and moat.
Eye Catchers
Attack ‘It was the floor coverings’: Trump disputes turnout
A TRUMP spokesman claims that the president’s inauguration crowd only looked sparse because of floor coverings on the lawn.
Earthquake Massive earthquake hits off PNG
BREAKING: An 8.0 magnitude earthquake has struck 47km west of Arawa on Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea. A tsunami warning has been issued.
Celebrity sightings Noll glum-faced after strip club arrest
SHANNON NOLL looked down in the dumps as he made his first public appearance since his arrest outside an Adelaide strip club.
Food Sexy history behind popular dessert
IF YOU feel a bit sexy after ordering the tiramisu, there could be a good reason. It’s a dessert born from orgies in Italian brothels.
Summer series 13 must-shoot Instagram spots on Coast
DURING summer you’ve probably been accumulating some pretty awesome memories and happy snaps to go with them, but have you checked off the Instagram summer bucket list of pics?
Coast Taste Brekky review: Sandbar, Surfers
A MORE sophisticated spread awaits at the newly renovated Sandbar, but the signature sea views haven’t changed a bit.
Opinion
Opinion Elites helped rise of Trump
WHILE Hollywood stars may condemn the incoming US president, they had a part in creating this monster they fear.
Sue Lappeman Work needs to say in the office
I AM about to suggest something that is going to make me very unpopular with a lot of people. But what’s new.
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Coast Tech Headphones: It’s time to cut the cord
ARE you still wearing a wire? Unless you’re in a classic cop movie trying to expose the mob — it’s time to go wireless and make your headphones and other devices tangle-free tech
Coast Travel On the eat in Canada with Simon Gloftis
HE’S one of the Coast’s most successful restaurateurs, so go north for a foodie adventure in Vancouver with the man behind Nobby Beach’s Hellenika.
Coast fashion Advance Australian flair
FROM Camilla’s punchy prints to feminine frills from Alice McCall, our home-grown fashion talent always rise to the occasion.
Coast Books Lesson in survival with Bob
THE latest Jack Reacher novel by Lee Child which might be a good one to stash away on the Outback trip which Bob Cooper’s latest will help you with.
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Cricket ‘Nice Gary’ for Nathan Lyons debut
If it is true that good things come to those who wait then young Gold Coast pace bowler Nathan Lyons is in for a treat in his Dolphins first-grade debut today.
Rugby league Who made the cut for Seagulls
TWEED Heads have given their biggest indication yet as to how they will line up in 2017.
Racing Coast’s Liz Forrester racing return
GOLD Coast breeder and trainer Liz Forrester will return to racing after nearly a 12 month hiatus as Kick ‘n’ Tel prepares to have her first run back today.
Racing Coast’s Liz Forrester racing return
GOLD Coast breeder and trainer Liz Forrester will return to racing after nearly a 12 month hiatus as Kick ‘n’ Tel prepares to have her first run back today.
Triathlon Teiniker takes on Aus Jnr Series
RISING Gold Coast triathlete Carman Teiniker will aim to use her home-ground advantage to take another step forward in her young career when she takes part in round two of the Australian Junior Triathlon Series at Robina today.
Retirement living Boomers seeking coastal lifestyle
OVER 50s developer Halcyon recorded more than $100 million in southeast Queensland sales last year as the group prepares to launch its new Gold Coast project.
Hot property ‘Medieval’ manor looking for new lord
STEP into your own medieval castle at this Mount Nathan home complete with a stone turret bridge and moat.
Real Estate Build your dream home
A PRIME development block at the heart of Mermaid Beach has hit the market.
Doh Sea World whale watching boat runs aground
A SEA World whale watching vessel has reportedly been stranded on a sandbank on the Broadwater today.
Coast Books Lesson in survival with Bob
THE latest Jack Reacher novel by Lee Child which might be a good one to stash away on the Outback trip which Bob Cooper’s latest will help you with.
Environment Councillors branch out for green scene
A BATTLE is ready to bloom between some of the Gold Coast’s leading councillors, all of whom have promised to leaf no stone unturned in the upcoming fight.
Coast Tech Headphones: It’s time to cut the cord
ARE you still wearing a wire? Unless you’re in a classic cop movie trying to expose the mob — it’s time to go wireless and make your headphones and other devices tangle-free tech
Coast fashion Advance Australian flair
FROM Camilla’s punchy prints to feminine frills from Alice McCall, our home-grown fashion talent always rise to the occasion.
Cultural precinct Meet our city's new arts boss
CRIENA Gehrke planned on being on the Gold Coast for a few months. Four years later she’s been handed the massive task of managing the biggest cultural transformation the city has ever seen.
Leigh Paatsch What to see at the movies right now
CAN’T decide what movie to see this week? National movie reviewer Leigh Paatsch has every current release covered to make your choice easier.
Food Sexy history behind popular dessert
IF YOU feel a bit sexy after ordering the tiramisu, there could be a good reason. It’s a dessert born from orgies in Italian brothels.
Coast Taste Brekky review: Sandbar, Surfers
A MORE sophisticated spread awaits at the newly renovated Sandbar, but the signature sea views haven’t changed a bit.
Coast Travel On the eat in Canada with Simon Gloftis
HE’S one of the Coast’s most successful restaurateurs, so go north for a foodie adventure in Vancouver with the man behind Nobby Beach’s Hellenika.
Coast Travel 5 hot travel spots for 2017
IF you’re ready to branch out and discover somewhere new in 2017, these places are waiting to inspire you.
Power 100 Gloftis comes at 93 on Power 100
GOLD Coast is the nation’s small business capital and restaurateur Simon Gloftis is a benchmark in small business success.
Burst pipe Burleigh Heads burst water pipe
PARTS of Burleigh Heads will be without water for up to four hours tonight after a pipe burst at West Street.
Fresh start One in two Aussies looking for work
A NEW job is on the New Year to-do list for about half of all workers – and it’s not because they’re depressed about the end of summer holidays.
‘Broken system’ ‘The bail system is broken’: Calls for reform
VICTORIA’s top cop Graham Ashton and Premier Daniel Andrews have expressed frustration over the state’s bail laws.
Women unite Madonna’s expletive-filled Trump rant
POP singer Madonna has dedicated several songs to Donald Trump at a Women’s March in Washington, telling the new President to ‘suck a d**k’.
First family White House living suits the Trumps
THE Trumps have taken to first family life, describing the White House as ‘incredible’ as they document their new lives with insider pictures on social media.
Our city Zuu founder returns to Gold Coast roots
THE founder of The Zuu Nathan Helberg has returned from the UK to train more than 300 people at his Coast gym. Not bad for a man who once would have given anything for just one to show up.
