Meet the Gold Coast's smartest dog
Gail Harbott and her service dog Echo, who was trained in New Zealand by prisoners, at her residence in Pacific Pines, Gold Coast. Picture: Regi VargheseECHO the golden retriever could well be the Gold Coast’s smartest dog.He can load the washing machine, take money out of a wallet to pay for groceries and open cupboards.But most importantly for Gail Harbott, 59, he can pull her wheelchair along which allows her some independence.“He takes off my shoes and socks,” Ms Harbott said.“He presses the..>> view originalMega-tower announced for Jupiters
An artist's impression of the new tower. © The Star Entertainment Group. All rights reserved. Artist’s impression onlyJUPITERS Casino owners have announced plans to build a second tower at its Gold Coast site.The Star Entertainment Group revealed this morning that it had begun the planning process for the new 200m-high hotel tower on the ocean side of the property.It is in addition to the $345 million refurbishment of the existing hotel and the 17-storey luxury tower currently under construction..>> view original8 awesome events this weekend
Cats galore at the Gold Coast Cat Show this weekend.ANOTHER awesome weekend on the Gold Coast is dead ahead — here’s eight events in the city to make the most of your days off.Made in Queensland: Ode to a Souvenir: The ultimate Gold Coast souvenir collection is being celebrated as art, at the Made in Queensland: Ode to a Souvenir exhibition.The official opening is today between 3pm-5pm. The Arts Centre Gold Coast, Saturday and Sunday in Gallery 2. Free entry.Writer’s reading: If you like dark hu..>> view originalSkyway proponents 'biding our time'
Ray Stevens checks out where proposed Skyrider could go between Mudgeeraba and Springbrook in this file photo from 1998.THE $100-million cableway project has been derailed by the State Government but Mermaid Beach MP Ray Stevens says proponents will simply wait for a change of government.Environment Minister Steven Miles has brushed off a push for the Gold Coast Skyride, saying the idea was “inappropriate” and would likely be dismissed.Mr Stevens has lashed out in response, saying the project ha..>> view originalSerial text pest: He wants to do what?
Dan Shearin.GOLD Coast serial text pest Dan Shearin — convicted twice after abusively messaging women, including one who fell to her death — wants to lead a community conversation on domestic violence and suicide. The unlikely poster boy for such causes is fresh from this week pleading guilty to stalking a 35-year-old woman he met on a dating website.It comes 14 months after he was initially given a prison sentence for abusive texts sent to girlfriend Breeana Robinson. She died after plunging 11..>> view originalCoast bikies are 'partners in crime'
CCTV of Coast bikie's alleged assault0:43Patched member of Lone Wolf bikies hands himself in after alleged assault at Currumbin. Courtesy: Queensland Police THEY like to say they just share an interest in motorcycles, but secret police figures show the real interest of Gold Coast bikies is crime. Two out of every three outlaw motorcycle gang members in Queensland have been charged with an offence, according to police figures submitted to the Wilson Inquiry — the state taskforce reviewing the to..>> view originalDoctor sorry for widow's distress
Jean Hourn pictured at her Burleigh Waters home after the passing of her husband Robert Hourn. Robert died in the Gold Coast University Hospital. Picture: Mike BatterhamTHE surgeon who was set to operate on a grieving widow’s husband called her to apologise for the distress he caused, hours before challenging her version of events on television. Jean Hourn, 77, blames the Gold Coast University Hospital for the death of her husband, Robert Hourn, 81, who died after waiting 11 days for heart surge..>> view originalShark researcher slams Gold Coast woman's hunger strike
Nicole McLachlan has been on her hunger strike since last Saturday. Photo: Nicole McLachlan/Facebook A Queensland shark researcher has attacked Gold Coast campaigner Nicole McLachlan's hunger strike against the use of shark nets and drum lines, calling it a "sad stunt" that will compromise marine conservation efforts.Gold Coast conservationist Nicole McLachlan began her hunger strike last Saturday, pushing the Queensland government to phase out the use of sha..>> view originalCoast's Valentine's Day haters party
Sin City head of Security Sam Pearce refusing entry to couple Isabela Troglio and Darren Babery. Picture: Mike BatterhamALL the single ladies will be putting their hands up for a Valentine’s Day haters party this weekend.Sin City Nightclub in Surfers Paradise is love sick to the point where kit is refusing entry to any lovey-dovey lovers who dare set foot in the precinct on Sunday.But it’s not quite as bitter as it sounds, with owners saying their aim is to bring people together so they have a p..>> view originalCoast's Supanova line-up revealed
Dawn Wells, who played Mary Ann on comedy TV series Gilligan's Island, is heading to the Gold Coast for Supanova.ONE of the world’s best-known castaways is preparing to land on the Gold Coast.Gilligan’s Island star Dawn Wells, who played wholesome shipwrecked beauty Mary Ann on the hit comedy TV series, will meet and greet fans at the Supanova Pop Culture Expo at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhbition Centre on April 9-10.Wells became a household courtesy of her role on the iconic adventure rom..>> view original
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