Soldier's revenge against Channel 9
FRESH from spending 100 days in a Lebanese jail cell with terror suspect inmates from ISIS and Al-Qaeda, Adam Whittington will return to the Gold Coast to seek revenge on the Nine Network. The 40-year-old was yesterday granted bail and will be allowed to leave the country, three months after the botched 60 Minutes mission to retrieve Brisbane mother Sally Faulkner’s two children from a Beirut street.He has been ordered to pay $US20,000 in bail ($A26,000).media_cameraGeorgina Whittington (right),..>> view originalTop 10 Mexican eateries on Coast
AS part of our Best of the Gold Coast 2016 series, we went on the hunt for the best Mexican food. After taking your nominations we put it to the vote — and here’s what you decided ... Ole!10. Crazy Bull Mexican Cantina443 Golden Four Dr, Tugun 5534 4500crazybullmex.com.auCrazy Bull Mexican has been a part of Tugun’s food fabric since the 80s. Current co-owner, Kristine Bennie, said there’s one thing in particular that’s kept people coming back for more:“Crazy Bull balls,” Kristine said.“Basicall..>> view originalCoast won't see sun for a week
GOLD Coasters are going to struggle as the city is plunged into a week of unseasonable gloomy skies from today, says the weather bureau. The lack of sun might be a welcome relief for boardriders hitting the waves at the final event on the Queensland Championship Circuit’s Burleigh Classic because the UV index is expected to be “moderate” rather than the usual “high” to “extreme”. media_cameraReef Doig of Coolangatta. Picture: Mike BatterhamCoolangatta surfer Reef Doig, 19, aims for even more pro..>> view originalCoast driver making money off Pokemon
THE Gold Coast is cashing in on the Pokeconomy with enterprising Gold Coasters creating small businesses based around the game. Chauffeur services, offers to walk distances required to hatch Pokeggs and tutorials on the game are all on offer for small hourly fees.Burleigh Waters man Max O’Neill has already raked in $200 from just four hours of work, driving three Indian Pokemon Go players to all the region’s hot spots.media_cameraMax James O'Neill with his Pokemon car. Photo: Regi Varghese“It’s ..>> view original14 million ride tram in two years
THE Gold Coast light rail has been declared a greater success than ever anticipated, as new figures show more than 14 million people have ridden “the G” in the past two years. The $1.2 billion system will hit its second anniversary on Wednesday more popular than ever, with operators celebrating increasing patronage.Since launching on July 20, 2014, the average number of trips each day rose from 18,200 during its first year to 20,973 during its second for a total of 14 million trips.media_cameraP..>> view originalTitans move into top eight
GOLD Coast have leapfrogged a meek St George Illawarra into the NRL top eight with a 32-12 win at Jubilee Oval tonight. Bolstered by the return of young halfback Ash Taylor, the Titans ran in six tries to two against the Dragons who looked rudderless and predictable in attack in front of 8256 fans.Without halfback Benji Marshall (hamstring) and fullback Josh Dugan (broken jaw), Paul McGregor’s side struggled for points and the loss will surely raise further questions about their finals credentia..>> view originalCoast MPs miss invite to M1 talk
GOLD Coast federal MPs have been excluded from a high-powered bipartisan delegation to meet Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to fix the M1, because inviting them would have been a “redundant exercise”. Queensland Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey, Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate and Logan Mayor Luke Smith will fly to Canberra in coming weeks to try and secure a deal.Mr Turnbull last month pledged $215 million, or 50 per cent of the money needed to upgrade the Gateway Motorway merge of the M1 and widening..>> view originalMiami farewells Olympic swimmers
WHEN Thomas Fraser-Holmes and Daniel Smith take the blocks at the Rio Games, they will be representing not only Australia and the Gold Coast but every kid that’s pulled on a cap for the Miami Swimming Club. The pair, New Zealand swimmers Matt Stanley and Lauren Boyle and coach Denis Cotterell were farewelled by club members on the Coast yesterday before leaving for the US where they will hone their Olympic preparations ahead of travelling to Rio.Fraser-Holmes, one of four leaders of the Australi..>> view originalCoast mum's leap in terror saves life
GOLD Coaster Kim Headland’s life came down to a 30-second decision to jump to the left.The Mermaid Beach mother-of-two had just finished watching the “best fireworks she had seen” on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice yesterday when she found herself caught in the path of the suspected terrorist truck attack.Ms Headland was on her way back to her apartment after feeling ill when she heard screams and noticed a vehicle hurtling towards her at speeds up to 120km/h.With just seconds left before it a..>> view originalWhy brides are banning guest's phones
WE may be in the era of the iPhone but mobiles are wearing out their welcome at weddings.Currumbin bride Bronwen Hemmings, 27, is one of many brides who wished for an “unplugged wedding’’ – the latest trend on the marriage scene.“I wanted everyone to enjoy the day, rather than sit on their phones,’’ Ms Hemmings said.“I also didn’t want photos of me all over Facebook before I got the chance to put one up.”media_cameraBronwen Hemmings throws away the mobile phone. Picture: Glenn HampsonLocal event..>> view original
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