Tay Tay brings joy to Coast kids
SHE might be the world’s highest paid celebrity, but pop superstar Taylor Swift proved she also has a heart of gold when she visited the Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital in Brisbane last night. Ashmore toddler Slater Walker was among the lucky fans to meet the Shake It Off singer, who took a break from her Gold Coast holiday to visit the hospital.“Of all the celebrities in the world, she was the best one that could have turned up,” Slater’s mum Bianca said.media_cameraAshmore mother Bianca Walke..>> view originalSuicide experts call for death toll
THE state’s annual suicide toll needs to be made public similar to the road toll, say mental health experts.They say that without up-to-date figures they are unable to properly plan and implement programs to reduce the number of people killing themselves.But Health Minister Cameron Dick has hit back, saying the system, under which figures may be up to three years old, is good enough.The latest Griffith University report on suicide in Queensland was published in 2013.It used data from 2008-2010 t..>> view originalCr. Crichlow: My alleged Muslim rant
OUTSPOKEN Gold Coast councillor Dawn Crichlow has revealed comments she made on Muslims prompted Suns AFL players to brand her racist and homophobic. The veteran Southport councillor is facing an internal investigation after the Gold Coast club officially complained to the Gold Coast City Council about her public rant at a diversity function.A defiant Cr Crichlow yesterday said she had now seen the Suns’ letter detailing her allegedly offensive comments but remained perplexed why it had sparked..>> view originalSmokey pizza oven shuts down Surfers
CUSTOMERS had to be evacuated from Waxy’s Irish Pub this morning after a fire in the pizza oven sent smoke billowing through Surfers Paradise.The small fire halted trams and caused a scene in the heart of the Glitter Strip at about 10.45am.Surfers Paradise station officer Mark Bennetts said fire crews were called to the scene after smoke was seen billowing from the top of Waxy’s.“We had a fire in the pizza oven flue and the place was full of smoke,” he said.“It looked quite spectacular from the ..>> view originalPokemon Go server crash anger
THE Gold Coast Pokemon Go trainers have woken to disappointment this morning with widespread crashes affecting the hot new app.Many trying to access the game were faced with an error message which said the “servers were experiencing issues”.The message asks players to try again later.EARLIER: COAST GOES MAD FOR POKEMON GOPokemon Go players took to Facebook to express their frustration with one complaining of withdrawal symptoms.Other players said they were putting off walking the dog and walking..>> view originalPolice search for missing teenage girls
POLICE are currently searching for two teenage girls from Mudgeeraba who haven’t been seen in over a day. The pair, who are both 13, were last seen at 3pm yesterday at a residence in Queen Charlotte Court and police hold concerns for their safety.media_cameraThe first missing girl.media_cameraThe second missing girl.The first teenager has a nose ring, is approximately 150cm and with a slim build and long dark brown hair.The second girl is approximately 165cm tall of slim build with long black ha..>> view originalDeer back causing havoc in Merrimac
WILD deer are back running amok on the Gold Coast after a herd were spotted around Merrimac this morning. Gold Coast City Council officers were called to Boowaggan Rd when they received reports of deer on public land in the area.The animals were reportedly “causing havoc”, however when officers arrived the deer couldn’t be found.A council spokeswoman said the council investigates deer complaints relating to feral deer on land they manage.“Feral deer have the potential to become a significant pub..>> view originalAccused Gold Coast pizza delivery robber to face court
A man will face court accused of robbing two pizza delivery drivers at knifepoint on the Gold Coast.Police say the 22-year-old man robbed a pizza delivery driver outside a house at Worongary in April, and robbed another on the Gold Coast Highway at Miami a month later. A man is charged with robbing two Gold Coast pizza delivery drivers a month apart. Photo: Marina Oliphant The man will face the Richlands Magistrates Court later this month on two counts of armed robbery.AAPStay informed. ..>> view originalHulk smash: Star makes a fist of role
HOLLYWOOD star Mark Ruffalo has shared a Facebook video of himself as the Incredible Hulk on the Gold Coast set of Thor: Ragnarok — but it’s not exactly the Hulk we are used to.The actor, who plays Bruce Banner and his angry alter ego in the Marvel franchise, proved “it ain’t easy being green” by showing his character sans special effects at the Movie World set.Ruffalo has been enjoying the beach lifestyle on offer on the Gold Coast after arriving with his family two weeks ago.After making news ..>> view originalTop Pokemon Go hot spots on the Coast
THE world’s hottest video game is set to put the Gold Coast on the map as a must-visit location for Pokemon masters across the world hoping to capture the elusive digital creatures. That’s the message from city leaders, who say the surprise success of Pokemon Go could add millions to the economy through new visitors and locals getting out and visiting hot spots, including small businesses.media_cameraSome of the Gold Coast hot spots for Pokemon Go enthusiasts.media_cameraSome of the Gold Coast h..>> view original
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