Council could fine rock pool jumpers and other top stories.

• Council could fine rock pool jumpers

  

  The scene of the tragedy yesterday. Picture: DAVID CLARK.SWIMMERS could be fined to prevent more deaths at Currumbin Rock Pools after a Hope Island man drowned yesterday afternoon. As police investigated the death, the new area councillor Gail O’Neil said the council would look at further precautions to stop people from disobeying the two danger signs at the site.Asked if they would consider implementing fines, Cr O’Neill said those conversations would have to wait until after the investigations..

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• Triathlon to review traffic plan

  

  Action at the Luke Harrop Memorial Triathlon. Picture: Mike Batterham.GOLD Coast Triathlon organisers will review their traffic management plan this week after an alleged lack of signage and communication residents caused major delays for locals over the weekend.Reports of major congestion on the Gold Coast Highway across the weekend raised questions on social media about the Coast’s ability to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games.Action from the weekend’s triathlon, Photo: Mike BatterhamEvent chaos..

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