Coast blokes thwart bumbling thieves
Two men bungle attempted robbery of Oporto at Arundel2:05A Gold Coast man has become a local legend after he bungled an attempted robbery at a fast food restaurant at Arundel by taking the keys out of the ignition of the alleged get-away vehicle. A COUPLE of Gold Coast blokes have thwarted would-be robbers and filmed the entire dramatic encounter overnight.James Ross-Munroe and Kane Wiblen found themselves in the right place at the wrong time at an Arundel service station late last night when t..>> view originalHow Canavan will turn Titans around
Gold Coast DV court trial extended
Bill Potts.IN ITS six months of operation, Southport’s domestic and family violence court has proved so successful, its trial has been extended for another 16 months. The government has responded to the high demand of people seeking domestic violence court services by recently announcing an extension for the trial of the Southport domestic and family violence court. The trial, which began on September 1 has now been extended to June 30, 2017, and will see two permanent solicitors added to the ex..>> view originalElderly in care 'often malnourished'
Cherie Hugo.FIFTY to 80 per cent of elderly people in aged care are malnourished, sparking alarm among local dietitians and a decision by a leading provider of retirement villages to overhaul all its meals, starting with the Gold Coast. Local dietitian Cherie Hugo said the current statistics published by the Dietitians Association of Australia were “very worrying” and were supported by her latest research among aged care residents.“My study explores the connection between poor dental health and ..>> view originalBikie kidnap victim in 'love triangle'
THE kidnapping of a Gold Coast man by five bikies that led to fears of a murder has been linked to a love triangle.But because the victim, who is also a bikie, refuses to make a complaint, police are powerless to lay charges.The missing man was found by police when they raided a house at Labrador on Thursday night, after a 12-hour search for him.Officers believe he had been abducted by the five after forming a relationship with a rival bikie’s former lover.RELATED: POLICE INVESTIGATE REPORTS OF ..>> view originalBrisbane weather: Severe thunderstorms west of Ipswich
Brisbane weather: Severe thunderstorms west of Ipswich Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Logan and surrounding areas. Photo: Supplied The Bureau of Meteorology has issued fresh warnings of severe thunderstorms west of Ipswich and heading towards Brisbane.After the Gold Coast and Logan was hit by heavy rain and wind gusts, the latest warning covers the Ipswich, Somerset, Scenic Rim and Lockyer Valley Council areas.The storms were expected to strike the ..>> view originalTomic in Australian Open showdown
Tomic powers past Millman1:26Tennis: Bernard Tomic has booked a place in the fourth round of the Australian Open after seeing off compatriot John Millman. THE country’s top-ranked tennis player Bernard Tomic has set up a fourth-round Australian Open showdown with second seeded Scot Andy Murray.The Gold Coaster moved into the last 16 with a hard-fought 6-4 7-6 6-2 victory in just over two hours to get past fellow Queenslander John Millman.Millman, ranked 95, made Tomic — the world number 17 — wo..>> view original100 years of rescues, anecdotes and laughs
Kirra SLSC life members Peter Flannery and Barrie Thorne celebrate the club's 100th anniversary.BORN of tragedy 100 years ago, Kirra Surf Life Saving Club is celebrating its rich, colourful history this weekend.The club, on one of Australia’s most iconic beaches, has planned a weekend of events that has attracted past and present members from all around Australia.Club spokesman Loretta Axelsen said a dinner on Friday night saw more than 400 attend and included the launch of a book celebrating th..>> view originalRoad blocked after three car collision
MOTORISTS are being urged to stay patient this weekend as traffic swells on the Gold Coast. While it is not technically a long weekend, a lot of workers have scored Monday off for an extra long weekend.>> view originalGains overseas to buoy Australian market
Gains overseas to buoy Australian marketA positive end to weekly trading on key overseas markets will further boost an ASX that strung together two consecutive positive sessions for the first time this year on Friday.A surge in oil prices - up more than 6 per cent as a wave of cold temperature boosted short-term demand - helped US stocks make their biggest gains in more than a month at the end of last week.Chinese stocks, which had fallen almost 20 per cent since the turn of the year, rose 1.3 p..>> view original
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