Gold Coast MP calls for noise-detection cameras to curb hooning
Noise-detection cameras could be installed on the Gold Coast as residents demand action against reckless hoon drivers.
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Police arrest alleged knife-weilding man Queensland shopping centre
A terrifying incident unfolded at a popular shopping centre on the Gold Coast, after a man allegedly entered two stores armed with a knife.
queensland
Fears of falling debris after Hilton Hotel goes up in flames on the Gold Coast
A large area outside a Queensland hotel remains cordoned off due to fears of falling rubble after a fire broke out this morning.
fires
Insurers flooded with claims in the wake of ex-Cyclone Alfred
Insurance claims across south-east Queensland are flooding in by the day with more than 41,000 lodged so far in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
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How to access cyclone recovery payment
Eligible people affected by Tropical Cyclone Alfred will be able to access the government's Disaster Recovery Allowance, Prime Minister Anthony Albananese has confirmed.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Star gets last-minute $250m offer from US casino giant
Star Entertainment Co has received a last-minute $250 million funding offer from US casino giant Bally's Corporation.
finance
'It's crazy': Roof ripped off as Queensland man sleeps
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred is dumping heavy rain across south-east Queensland as hundreds of thousands remain without power.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Alleged thief distracted by gelato, forgets phone during cyclone
An accused thief has been filmed getting a little distracted as he allegedly broke into a Gold Coast restaurant locked-up for the for the approach of Cyclone Alfred.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Hervey Bay hit with deluge, 300,000 without power as Alfred weakens
Hervey Bay on Queensland's Fraser Coast was hit with 233mm in a six-hour period this morning as ex-TC Alfred continues to dump rain across South East Queensland and northern NSW.
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Ex-cyclone system 'extremely slow moving', yet to cross mainland
The ex-cyclone is "extremely slow moving" but is still expected to cross the mainland coast this evening.
Live News Daily
Homes smashed by trees, fires sparked on power lines
A family on the Gold Coast were minutes from tragedy when a giant gum tree fell through their house.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred
'Four storey' waves could damage beaches for years
Gold Coast beaches are being "ripped away" by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Coastal erosion expert Dr Michael Kinsela said.
Cyclone
More than 277,000 left without power as storm downgraded
Millions in Brisbane, the Gold Coast and northern NSW are under emergency warnings to take shelter as Alfred approaches the mainland.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred tears roof from Gold Coast home
Strong winds from Cyclone Alfred have torn the roof off a building on the Gold Coast.
Brisbane
More evacuation orders issued for northern NSW
More NSW communities have woken this morning to evacuation warnings as flooding threatens to cut off escape routes.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Cyclone Alfred downgraded to category 1 as it nears coast
The mammoth storm is "wobbling north and south" as millions are glued to the weather bureau's tracking.
Live News Daily
Queenslanders find the lighter side as TC Alfred approaches
On the Gold Coast, youngsters found the only surfing that was being allowed - down a hill now a mudslide.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Erosion from massive swells leaves two-metre cliffs on Gold Coast beaches
Beaches in the firing line of Tropical Cyclone Alfred are losing metres of sand to erosion due to large swells, leaving coastal communities increasingly vulnerable to storm surges and inundation.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred
What are these strange yellow boxes popping up across south-east Queensland?
As Tropical Cyclone Alfred inches towards making landfall, residents may have noticed these boxes.
Cyclone
Authorities warn 'idiot' beachgoers to stay away from treacherous coastline
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has warned people to stay away from the beaches in the cyclone zone today, as some continue to risk their lives to witness the massive swells churned up by Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Cyclone Alfred starting to be felt, first evacuations ordered
The premier has provided the latest from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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Beachgoers, surfers threatened with $16,000 fine as Cyclone Alfred nears
Authorities have recorded incidents of "close calls" and "near misses" as tidal surges from cyclonic winds cause erosion and waters to rise and sweep in within seconds.
Cyclone
Wanted man killed in police shooting on the Gold Coast
A man has died after a police shooting on a suburban street on the Gold Coast this morning.
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Monster 12m waves smash Gold Coast as cyclone delivers king tides
With only hours to spare before Alfred is expected to make landfall, surf conditions across the Gold Coast have become even more dangerous as huge swells inundate shorelines.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred
'Stay safe': Green Day's message to fans after concert cancelled
Thursday night's AFL season opener between the Brisbane Lions and Geelong Cats will be postponed as Tropical Cyclone Alfred bears down on the city.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Gold Coast residents recall past cyclones as Cyclone Alfred approaches
As Tropical Cyclone Alfed approaches South East Queensland, Gold Coast residents are recalling the most extreme weather events to hit the city, including devastating cyclones and more recently, a mini tornado.
Cyclone
Star in trading halt once again with 9000 jobs at risk
The casino giant remains on the brink of collapse after it was placed in a trading halt for the second time in as many business days, with almost 10,000 jobs at risk.
business
Man shot by police after incident on the Gold Coast
An armed man, aged in his 30s, was allegedly making threats at the residence before threatening officers, police said.
national
Passengers and drivers involved in Gold Coast crash flee scene
Police said the drivers and passengers involved in the crash ran away from the scene.
queensland
Star on brink of collapse with 'uncertainty' about future after trading halt
Star Entertainment shares have plummeted after the company went into a trading halt this morning for failing to post its half-yearly results on time
finance
What happened when a live WWII mine washed onto a Gold Coast beach in 1966
A military training torpedo washed up on a popular Gold Coast beach yesterday, prompting the defence joint explosive ordnance support team and police to figure out how to safely remove it. But that's not how they did it in 1966.
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Masked Singer star Alli Simpson's comeback after breaking neck
Australian singer and actress Alli Simpson, known for her appearances on reality shows like "The Masked Singer" and "I'm a Celebrity", has overcome a life-altering accident that nearly left her paralysed.
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Defence training torpedo mysteriously washes up on Gold Coast beach
A military training torpedo has washed up on a popular Gold Coast beach.
queensland
Innovative new program aims to instil road safety in Gold Coast kids
They're still years away from getting behind the wheel, but Gold Coast primary school students are the target of a new road safety program.
queensland
Gold Coast chosen to host leading surfing conference
The conference, recognized as a premier event in the surfing world, will bring together experts, scientists, and enthusiasts from across the globe to address critical issues affecting surf breaks and coastal environments.
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Resident dragged from Porsche after attempting to stop thieves in Queensland
Police believe the group behind the robbery were responsible for several others.
queensland
Proposed Gold Coast arena's future uncertain amid funding concerns
The Gold Coast City Council's ambitious plan to construct a new 12,000-seat indoor arena faces significant uncertainty as the likelihood of state government support diminishes.
infrastructure
Gold Coast's Pink Flamingo Spiegelclub revives disco in latest show
The Gold Coast's renowned Pink Flamingo Spiegelclub has unveiled its latest show, taking patrons on a nostalgic ride to when "disco was king."
national
Retired magistrate calls for speed limits on popular Gold Coast
Ron Kilner has been advocating for stricter laws on the Nerang River for the past four years, citing incidents of dangerous boating behavior that endangers the safety of all users.
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E-bike sales surging on Gold Coast
The Gold Coast has emerged as one of Australia's leading cities in e-bike sales amid a boom in demand.
queensland
Unlikely intruder removed from roofing wire at job site
Snake catchers were called to get rid of an unusual workplace hazard from a Sydney work yard this week.
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Gold Coast residents protest controversial 'view tax' rate hike
Hundreds of protesters have marched to Gold Coast's council chambers to rally against the city's so-called "view tax", fighting for the rate changes to be scrapped.
queensland
Prominent gym owner fined over horror boat crash
A prominent Gold Coast business owner blamed a high-speed collision on a bad lapse of judgement
national
Vision captures heart-stopping moment two speed boats collide
Vision has captured the moment a boat ended up on top of another during a horror crash in the Queensland River.
national
How a Gold Coast woman went from owning a cabaret stage to a wrestling ring
Gold Coast wrestler Danielle Glanville, better known as Harley Cameron, has returned to Queensland, after leaving the cabaret stage of Dracula's on the Gold Coast to grace wrestling rings worldwide.
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Trainee lifesaver pulled unconscious from water during routine exercise
A young surf lifesaving trainee has been rushed to hospital after nearly drowning during a routine exercise on a Gold Coast beach.
queensland
Home of 9News presenter targeted in attempted break-in
The Gold Coast home of Nine News presenter Dominique Loudon has been targeted by thieves.
crime
Love is in the air: Gold Coast's unique sky ribbon art installation
Residents and visitors are encouraged to contribute to the artwork by signing ribbons with the reason they love the Gold Coast.
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Pie king leaves behind 80-year legacy on Gold Coast
Goldsteins has been a pillar of the community since 1944, with its Southport Park store serving as a testament to its rich heritage.
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Late TikTok star named in alleged billion-dollar fake abuse scheme
The payouts were referred to as "bum money" within a group of claims farmers, police claim.
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