Cyclone whips up $20 million
Jesus Morgado from The Ding Shop at Miami working on board repairs following Winston and massive swells. Picture: David ClarkSURFERS hungry to make the most of summer’s epic swells have pumped up the Gold Coast’s economy by an extra $20 million, says a leading expert. About 75,000 local and visiting surfers hit the water, forking out an average of $25 and $40 respectively for each surf, according to coastal management researcher, Dr Neil Lazarow.The former Griffith University researcher, now wo..>> view originalPremium hike making us sick
Tony Moseley, with her children Lilly Jukes 9 and Jackson Jukes 12, from Clear Island Waters is not impressed with the spiralling costs of health insurance and is wonders if its worth it. Photo: Glenn HampsonPHENOMENAL demand on the Gold Coast’s public health service is tipped to skyrocket as health premiums rise by another 5.59 per cent on average from next month.The increase, which will be confirmed today by Health Minister Sussan Ley, is the ninth in a row of 5 per cent-plus and will add more..>> view originalWA Premier's son slammed by ex
Sam Barnett tried to blame the Gold Coast for his behaviour. Picture: Richard HatherlyTHE son of WA Premier Colin Barnett has been slammed by his now ex-girlfriend and police for blaming his wilful damage charge on the Gold Coast. Sam Barnett fronted the Southport Magistrates Court yesterday following a domestic dispute with Melissa Garbin on Monday morning.Police were called to the couple’s hotel room about 3am after security reportedly heard yelling.Barnett said they smashed each other’s lapto..>> view originalOpportunity key for Titans recruit
The Gold Coast Titans have announced their latest recruit John Olive to join the squad. Picture: Scott FletcherJOHN Olive is willing to go the extra mile for an opportunity – an extra 536 miles actually.Olive, the former South Sydney flyer who has been signed by the Titans until the end of 2018, was up at the crack of dawn on Monday to catch a flight from Sydney to the Gold Coast so he could make training with his new teammates.Already signed to the Titans for two years from next season, the 19..>> view originalCoast cops taught to fight demons
Snr Sergeant Leon Wort pictured with Dr Kevin Gilmartin. Pic: David ClarkSENIOR Sergeant Leon Wort has witnessed some of the most horrific crimes imaginable in his 18 years on the job.The Nerang-based forensics officer was one of the first on the scene when two fellow officers were shot on the Coast.He was there when Detective Senior Constable Damian Leeding was murdered and again when dog handler Sergeant Gary Hamrey was wounded in the head — both after robberies gone wrong.US police behavioura..>> view originalCoast super kid inspiration to all
Josh Brass, 7, is in a wheelchair but nothing is stopping him. He does triathlon, spartan races, PT training, wheelchair cross and skating. Picture: Jerad WilliamsJOSHUA Brass may be in a wheelchair but the seven-year-old does not let that stop him from living an adrenaline-packed life. The Carrara sporting enthusiast has a congenital disorder called sacral agenesis, which saw him born with a malformed vertebrae, no tail bone, no knee caps, a club foot and one kidney.But the little daredevil sti..>> view originalWoman rescued from Hinterland crash
The car at the bottom of the slope at Beechmont. Photo: Tom Ford/TwitterA GRANDMOTHER stuck down an embankment helped firies find her with the sound of their sirens in an incredible rescue at Beechmont todayEmergency services were called to Beechmont Rd to reports of a serious crash about 9am.It is believed the woman, who had just dropped her grandkids to school, lost control on the notorious stretch of road causing her car to slide about 20m down an embankment.Firefighters who rescued the 56-ye..>> view originalCoast kayakers on road to Rio
Ken Wallace is in line to win a place at his third Olympics.SEVERAL Gold Coasters are in line to book their tickets to Rio over the next few days as Australia finalise their Olympic and Paralympic sprint canoe team at the national titles in Perth. Ken Wallace, Lachlan Tame and Jacob Clear are in the box seat to be named in the eight-man sprint team after teaming with Sydney-based Murray Stewart for a win in the K4 1000m in the opening trial in Adelaide last week.The quartet will know by this mor..>> view originalDrug addict 'pleaded for life'
Darren John Britza.A GOLD Coast drug addict pleaded for his life as he was brutally beaten and stabbed to death by two men, a Brisbane court has heard. Darren John Britza, 31, was allegedly attacked at an industrial shed in Southport in March 2001 and his tarpaulin-wrapped body driven away in a white Holden Commodore.The trial of Shane Anthony Eric Hansen and Dean Mark Wills, who have pleaded not guilty to killing Mr Britza, started in Brisbane’s Supreme Court yesterday.The scene at a bridge in ..>> view originalToland's friends hit campaign trail
Gold Coast mayoral candidate Penny Toland relies on the support of family and friends as she does not have the budget of other candidates. Penny with life long friend Sarah Weston (left). Picture: Scott FletcherMAYORAL candidate Penny Toland says she gets by with a little help from her friends and family in her bid to take the city’s top job.Unlike other cashed-up candidates’ campaigns, Ms Toland has called on her mum June and old school friends to help get her message out.Gold Coast mayoral can..>> view original
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