‘Tunnel of fire’ ‘I was trying to smoke ‘em out’
SHE wanted to ‘smoke’ the occupants of a Gold Coast unit out after beating them with a stick. So she poured fuel over the floor of the unit and burnt it down.
Inside Pirates set Explosive new claims dog Depp
PIRATES 5 staffers have spilled the beans on wayward star Johnny Depp’s troubled Gold Coast shoot, detailing the measures the film’s producers took to keep cameras rolling on the Hollywood blockbuster.
Hot Property The Coast’s most expensive suburb
THE Gold Coast has several areas known for envious property. But this suburb has been crowned the most expensive suburb in the region.
Drive-by shootings Moment cops raid bikie hide-out
A Gold Coast home has been raided as police investigate into two drive-by shootings suspected to be part of a bikie turf war between the Bandidos and Rebels.
M1 Madness Little pink truck catches fire
A LITTLE pink truck carrying a tray full of cardboard has caught fire on the M1 this afternoon, causing congestion and stunning motorists.
Council Cruise terminal back on agenda
THE Federal Government has restarted its consideration of the proposed $70 million Gold Coast cruise ship terminal. The decision will hold the key to whether the CST progresses.
Sheep surprise Baa-d idea: two sheep cause traffic chaos
WATCH out, watch out, there are sheep about. Two sheep are reported to be darting in and out of traffic on the Gold Coast.
Airfare sale Jetstar Coast flights for $13
HOT on the heels of Tigerair offering $1 return flights to the Gold Coast, Jetstar will put 10,000 domestic fares on sale for $13 today.
Instagram star How Coast girl built a vegan empire
ELLIE Bullen was working three jobs and studying a degree in nutrition and dietetics with honours when she started posting pictures of her meals on Instagram
$200,000 claim Man sues QPS over police dog bite
A GOLD Coast man is suing the Queensland Police Service for almost $200,000 after allegedly being bitten by a police dog.
Fired up Porn star blasts Netflix: ‘Doco put me in danger’
HOT Girls Wanted has sold itself as a humanising look at sex work, but it’s under fire for allegedly exploiting the same workers it claims to defend.
GC2018 Team Scotland furious at Games snub
THEY came thousands of kilometres to see the Gold Coast’s Commonwealth Games Village. So how is it that Team Scotland have been left red faced and empty-handed?
Respected broadcaster Colvin publishes final fitting tweet
ABC presenter Mark Colvin has died at the age of 65. Hours after his death was announced, Colvin’s Twitter account sent one last message.
Crime How cops cracked brutal murder case
A FEW droplets of blood a trail of phone records and a dead body were all detectives had to solve the murder of “eccentric” drug dealer ‘Danny’ Dwyer.
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Paleo diet Pete Evans’ ridiculous ‘sausage sandwich’
IF there’s no bread or sauce, is it even a sausage sandwich? Pete Evans thinks so. Check out his version of our iconic sausage sanga.
TV drama Today fires back at ‘scam’ claim
THE winner of Nine’s cash giveaway segment is supposedly drawn at random - so why was a camera crew at his house?
Bizarre pic Naked shark straddler mystery deepens
TWO high profile suspects have emerged as the quest to identify a grinning man snapped straddling a dead shark in his birthday suit.
Lunch options Where to take mum on Mother’s Day
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Burleigh cafe New vegan eatery you’ve gotta try
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Best of the Gold Coast Vote for Coast’s best steakhouse
WHERE can you get a delicious, tender steak on the Gold Coast? We’re on the hunt to crown the 2017 Best of the Gold Coast steak winner. VOTE NOW!
Opinion
RendezView We’re breeding a generation of wimps and wusses
OUR drive to protect kids from everything — from the horrors of nuclear families to exam stress — is creating Generation Wimp, writes Louise Roberts.
RendezView Dads the victims of child support laws? Rubbish
AS a single mum, I call BS on stories about “good dads” being punished by Australia’s child support system, writes Lisa Miller. Let’s look at the facts.
Fly to Disneyland from $1,099
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CAITLYN Jenner’s love life is a source of regular gossip — but appearing on the Today show this morning, she only had eyes for one man.
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Flippin’ disgrace Punishment facing rogue boaties
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AFL Matera finds important form
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Rugby league Sironen won’t risk head knock
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Celebrity home Kardashian-Jenner “palace” for sale
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Hot Property The Coast’s most expensive suburb
THE Gold Coast has several areas known for envious property. But this suburb has been crowned the most expensive suburb in the region.
Record median Queensland hits first $2M median
QUEENSLAND has hit its first ever $2million median priced suburb, latest sales data has revealed.
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Business Hairdresser on cutting edge of fashion
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Airfare sale Jetstar Coast flights for $13
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1986 history Flashback: Suncorp’s surf wipe-out
SUNCORP cancelled its insurance cover of some Gold Coast surfboard factories, saying they were like firebombs ready to explode.
Instagram star How Coast girl built a vegan empire
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We love mums 25 ideal Coast Mother’s Day gifts
NO matter what kind of mum you have: the foodie mum, the hard-to-buy-for mum or the DIY mum, we have you covered with our list of 20 things to do / buy this Sunday.
Girl power Aussie girl band Girlfriend regroups
THE nineties girl band who paved the way for the Spice Girls are getting back together to mark the 25th anniversary of their No. 1 hit.
Inside Pirates set Explosive new claims dog Depp
PIRATES 5 staffers have spilled the beans on wayward star Johnny Depp’s troubled Gold Coast shoot, detailing the measures the film’s producers took to keep cameras rolling on the Hollywood blockbuster.
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Burleigh cafe New vegan eatery you’ve gotta try
FOR followers of the plant-based brotherhood, too much is never enough, and now there’s a brand new spot on the Gold Coast that’s definitely in with a shot at pleasing everyone.
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Turf war Coomera link to turf war drive-bys
A COOMERA home has been searched as police investigate into two drive-by shootings suspected to be part of a bikie turf war.
‘Tunnel of fire’ ‘I was trying to smoke ‘em out’
SHE wanted to ‘smoke’ the occupants of a Gold Coast unit out after beating them with a stick. So she poured fuel over the floor of the unit and burnt it down.
Lucrative deal 60 Mins land for Cassie exclusive
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Early release Snowtown predator set for release
A MAN jailed over the Snowtown killings that appalled Australia is seeking parole — and a legal loophole means the government can’t stop it.
‘You’re fired’ Trump’s burn list: who’s next?
DONALD Trump made the phrase ‘You’re Fired’ his own on the during his time on The Apprentice and has continued that during his time as President.
Hazing death Frat boys watched as hazed teen died
EIGHTEEN “brothers” from an exclusive university frat house have been charged over the death of 19-year-old Tim Piazza in a hazing ritual.
GC2018 Games drug tests could be done overseas
DRUG testing for athletes competing in the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games could be conducted overseas as organisers look for a cheaper anti-doping program.