BASKETBALL The Ipswich Force can complete an undefeated season with victory over the Gold Coast Waves, who will look to spoil the party in today’s Basketball Queensland State Under-14 Girls Championships in Mackay. WATCH THE LIVESTREAM
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‘Dirty money’ A glamorous beauty therapist and her boyfriend, who are accused of being the masterminds of a drug network spanning from the Gold Coast to Cairns, were allegedly found with $108,620 in dirty cash, illegal guns, luxury cars, bikes and gold.
crime A man has been charged after allegedly stabbing a driver during a frightening attack on the Gold Coast over the weekend. SUBSCRIBE TO READ MORE.
Sighting The Gold Coast beach where a man was last month fatally mauled by a shark has been closed this morning after another sighting.
Property The big dollars have changed hands and a sales effort involving a weary Burleigh oceanfront low-rise has finally ended with a sale and plans for twin towers.
Roadworks Construction will begin at last on the $2 billion Coomera Connector after a historic deal between Labor and the Coalition to build the Gold Coast arterial road. SUBSCRIBE TO SEE WHEN WORK BEGINS
Crime A man has been left in a critical condition after an alleged assault near a Gold Coast waterway.
Superyachts Millions will be poured into the Gold Coast’s booming superyacht industry to make it Asia-Pacific’s superyacht hub within three years. And there are lots of jobs on offer.
Latest Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has revealed no new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours as she announced Boeing’s first military aircraft to be designed and developed outside the United States would be manufactured in Queensland.
crime Social media influencers are being called on to help solve the Gold Coast’s knife crime issues after a spate of stabbing deaths in the past year.
Traffic A man has suffered serious injuries to the chest and face after a Gold Coast vehicle and pedestrian incident - here’s your wrap up of the Coast’s crashes overnight.
traffic Motorists travelling from the Sunshine Coast to Brisbane are set to face major delays at the moment with heavy congestion at several locations southbound on the Bruce Hwy.
CORONAVIRUS Gold Coast theme parks smashed by the coronavirus pandemic are now experiencing a boom in visitation as Queensland’s tough restrictions and border closures are wound back.
Development New construction industry data has revealed something surprising about the Gold Coast’s development sector and construction continues on major projects across the city.
Property The Sin City nightclub premises in Surfers Paradise may be getting a new operator after a deal was done with someone ‘new to the club scene’.
Business Cattle farmers are smiling as meat prices surge during the coronavirus pandemic with some abattoirs operating at two-thirds of their capacity. READ THE FULL STORY HERE
LOCAL RUGBY LEAGUE Coming out of retirement to play alongside his sons Nash and Cole, all three members of a famous NRL family crossed the chalk in their first ever game of A Grade together for Currumbin.
Development The Oasis shopping centre is about to undergo a major revamp, with big changes planned for the 31-year-old Broadbeach complex. SUBSCRIBE TO FIND OUT WHY.
Border blitz With the Queensland and NSW border back open, we look back at those epic tales that ranged from crazy to sad to sheer stupidity. READ THE FULL LIST
Development New images have revealed the spectacular interior of a new $82 million shopping centre planned for the city’s heart. An incredible glass roof and laneways are just some of the features planned.
HOLIDAY FUN WITH the Queensland and NSW border bubble expanding, it will be a welcome relief for businesses in the region long calling for Gold Coast locals to have a staycay. READ THE FULL LIST
Development Palm Beach residents say they are “dismayed” by plans for a “concrete jungle” of towers through their suburb along the future route of the light rail. They fear it will become “Gotham by the sea.” SEE IMAGES AND PLANS FOR THE NEW TOWERS
MOTORING A hotly anticipated new Gold Coast attraction is about to open featuring dozens of classic cars and an on-site restaurant and bar. TAKE YOUR FIRST LOOK INSIDE
JOBS ABS statistics have revealed the true impact of the COVID-19 downturn on the Gold Coast economy, with thousands of jobs lost. But some sectors are still bucking the trend. SEE FULL DETAILS OF WINNERS AND LOSERS
SPECIAL REPORT On March 23 restaurants and cafes across the Gold Coast were forced to close to all but takeaway customers. Six months later, many are close to collapse. READ OUR SPECIAL REPORT
Latest updates Donald Trump’s personal assistant has reportedly tested positive to COVID-19. It comes as a motorcade drive-by “stunt” by the president triggered a wave of criticism.
Coronavirus A popular Aldi supermarket is among three new public coronavirus exposure locations, sparking fears about another deadly virus cluster.
Virus update In a move nobody expected, the Victorian Government has announced when students will go back to school and the strategy behind the move.
Latest updates Victorians are set to get a reprieve from the Northern Territory after the Garden State recorded no new COVID-19 deaths and all students prepare to return to the classroom. It comes as NSW celebrated 10 days of no new cases of community transmission.
Breaking Victoria has recorded nine new cases and its first day without any new coronavirus deaths in three weeks, but another key number has risen.
NEWS A woman has been hospitalised after falling 15m down an escarpment in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Exclusive An Insta-famous Brazilian and amateur gay porn star who admitted to posting revenge porn of his former Sydney boyfriend online now wants to withdraw his guilty plea, and is out on bail.
Court A Gold Coast teen is suing the private school for $750,000. The reason why is remarkable.
Youth Crime The Jack Beasley Foundation is calling on those in power to crackdown on youth offenders and strengthen policing resources on the Gold Coast.
LIGHT, CAMERA, ACTION A Gold Coast actor has revealed how she’s busier than ever thanks to a surprising development for the burgeoning Gold Coast film and tv industry.
Food A famous Gold Coast restaurant is shutting up shop for redevelopment and its owner has opened up about the moving influx of customers after lockdown. FIND OUT WHERE THEY’RE MOVING TO
Development A luxury whole-floor apartment project plan in Broadbeach has been scaled down following opposition from residents in neighbouring buildings.
Property A beachfront apartment tower that was set to be Broadbeach’s tallest and most elite is being shrunk to make it even more exclusive.
Nobby Beach has long needed a little sprucing up. It’s finally coming – and we can thank the light rail, writes Ann Wason Moore.
OPINION: How long has this city been musing on activating pockets of its world-class beachfront with unrivalled hospitality to add an extra dimension? Too long, writes Portia Large.
Labor want you to believe that Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s tough border measures are what’s kept us safe from COVID-19. But the truth is not so simple, writes Keith Woods.
Ever noticed there’s a little apartment tower in the northeast corner of the Q1 block? Here’s why.
best of the gold coast Gold Coasters love a gym workout, either at a venue or online. After counting the votes, we can reveal the top 10 gyms in the region. SEE THE LIST >>>
BEST OF THE GOLD COAST There’s nothing better than a delicious brunch in good company and the Bulletin can now reveal the best brunch spot in the Gold Coast, as voted by you.
BEST OF GOLD COAST “For me the best part of the job is the variety – getting to do a bit of surgery, a bit of medicine and getting to cuddle puppies.”
best of the gold coast Whatever you want to say with flowers, the Gold Coast’s top ten florists are here to help. After putting the vote to the public, we can reveal the best of the bunch for the city’s best florists.
The Gold Coast Motor Museum will be opening soon. Here’s a sneak peak of some of the dozens of cars on display.
Grass fires burning in Carrara have thrown a thick cloud of smoke across the Gold Coast. See our pictures from around the city.
Dozens gathered dressed to the nines at the Gold Coast Suns award night at the Star Gold Coast on Friday. Were you there?
Locals were pleased as punch with the opportunity to frock up and head trackside for some spring carnival racing action. Aquis Park hosted a Garden Party in the Dome, sponsored by Gordon’s Pink Gin. The well-dressed crowd were treated to a delicious lunch in air-conditioned comfort. If you missed out on attending, another Garden Party is being hosted at The Dome on 24th October. See you there!
Cricket The Gold Coast Thunder has vowed to return stronger after a “bitterly disappointing” loss to North Queensland ended their back to back Bulls Masters Country Challenge title dreams on Sunday. FULL RECAP.
AFL Suns defender Jack Lukosius could become Gold Coast’s greatest attacking weapon as the club looks to take full advantage of his deftly kick.
SCHEDULE AFL takes centre stage on The Courier-Mail’s livestream program this week as the first of two weekends of Covid-impacted state finals are played. We also have basketball state champ finals and rugby junior finals, hockey playoffs and premier league water polo. SEE THE SCHEDULE
SHEFFIELD SHIELD Six weeks of golf, video games, Netflix, musical instruments and fierce state-on-state competition await the Gold Coast’s top cricketers as they enter the Sheffield Shield bubble this week.
LOCAL RUGBY The South African-born veteran of 208 Gold Coast rugby matches officiated his final match when the Gold Coast Eagles hosted Coomera Crushers on Saturday.
AFLW Combine The Gold Coast Suns Academy has hung on to beat the Brisbane Lions Academy by one point in a thrilling contest at Bond University on Sunday – signalling the future of Queensland football is brighter than ever. FULL RECAP.
AFL “Gold Coast AFL fans have a unique opportunity to go to a major final in their own backyard – the first time in history.”
EXCLUSIVE He’s just about to make his mark on the international rugby stage. But the coach who blooded the Gold Coast’s brightest rising stars knows exactly why he’s in the Wallabies squad.
SQUIRREL FILES A well-known Gold Coast entertainer has revealed what it was like to be sent into hotel quarantine, saying it was the most “confronting” experience of his life. READ WHAT HAPPENED
SQUIRREL FILES Popular Surfers Paradise nightclub SinCity is poised to emerge in a new location. Plus: Main Beach restaurant to reopen with new owners.
SQUIRREL FILES Step aside Gold Coast Instagram ‘Influencers’, it’s time for posh pooches to shine in the social spotlight. This, plus lots more, as Andrew Meadowcroft brings you the inside scoop.
CUISINE SCENE Gold Coast hospitality venues were packed on the weekend. Were you among those spotted by our photographer at Edgewater, HOTA or Nineteen at The Star?
INSIDE WORD Richard Doggett had a zest for life and people that was unparalleled. He’s going to be very desperately missed.
Dining From Liberace to Andy Williams, famed Gold Coast steakhouse Cav’s has fed plenty of celebrities in its 36 years. But nothing compared to the night Russian President Vladimir Putin’s bodyguards arrived.
sneak peek A secret Gold Coast watering hole is returning to the Glitter Strip with a brand new tiki-esque vibe and CBD-infused drinks. Here’s an exclusive look at the extensive food and cocktail menu.
Getaways Bathe in a fairytale forest and sleep in a treehouse at these romantic rainforest retreats within a short drive of the Gold Coast.
LISTEN NOW When an armed robber claimed to know the truth about a shocking murder, his story seemed to add up. How cops pulled off a truly inventive con to help expose the lies and real killer is revealed in Gary Jubelin’s I Catch Killers podcast.
Tough measures Australian police will be able to intercept live-stream telephone conversations and the data of targeted criminals, regardless of their encrypted device, under unprecedented new powers.
SPECIAL From unsolved murders to manhunts and crimes that shocked the state and the nation, here are six gripping Queensland crime stories for our subscribers.
COURT RELEASE The Queensland Opposition is calling on the Government to appeal a decision to release a rapist and killer allowed back into the community on a supervision order.
ENTERTAINMENT ONE of worlds best filmmakers was spotting dining at a swanky Gold Coast restaurant on Sunday night.
EMERGENCY SERVICES A man has sustained serious injuries and been rushed to hospital after he was hit by a car on the Gold Coast.
fashion Meet the secret fashion weapon behind Australian A-listers. She is a stiletto in a room of flats, and her resume is second to none. SUBSCRIBE FOR HER 101 SPRING FASHION GUIDE.
CORONAVIRUS BAR bosses say bring back dancing and drop clamps on patron numbers – or queues are going to be “bedlam” outside bars.
New series The star of the new Netflix rom-com Emily in Paris — and daughter of music superstar Phil Collins — tells how her traumatic childhood led to an eating disorder.
Streaming Fans have had a long six month wait for the latest instalment of The Walking Dead. But we can promise it’s worth it.
See the photos Wearing fishnets, Hollywood star Demi Moore joined supermodel Bella Hadid for Rihanna’s second lingerie runway extravaganza, Savage X Fenty.
Celeb life Zac Efron is reportedly renting a $22m Byron Bay mansion – at the same time he’s been spotted living it up in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.
MUSIC A Gold Coast star is on the forefront of the revival of live music in the city.
MOVIES The nation’s leading film convention, set to have a “lead role in Australia’s economic recovery”, has locked in a date to be held on the Gold Coast.
NIGHTLIFE One of Surfers Paradise’s most popular nightclubs is being relaunched with an invite-only party after a major revamp. Take a sneak peek at what they’ve done.
MOVIES Movie star Tom Hanks has been seen out of quarantine for the first time since arriving on the Gold Coast to resume filming Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic.
HOT PROPERTY While southerners are lining up for acreage and beachfront real estate, Isle of Capri is emerging as the go-to postcode for locals looking for a boat-about-town lifestyle.
Prestige An opulent home dripping in six-star luxury and designed by architect to royalty Bayden Goddard has hit the market with a $6.5m price tag. SEE VIDEO
The Block As the judges and Scott Cam declare these the best Block kitchens ever, are Luke and Jasmin about to be embroiled in yet another copying furore?
FIRST PHOTOS A blissful summer in a new house by the beach awaits Gold Coast television personality Liz Cantor and her family — but it hasn’t been smooth sailing the get there.
A mystery buyer is giving Chris Hemsworth a run for his money in Byron Bay, paying a record price that challenges the Hollywood star’s famous $20m compound.
The owner of a beachfront shack will move into a luxury apartment inside the boutique building which is set to replace the original Bilinga home.
The pandemic has seen a major shift in the way we live and work. But what will the cost be to make that change to your home? Well, it depends on where you live.
If you love the bright lights of New York, this Broadbeach apartment is for you – among the standout features is a one-of-a-kind luxury wine cellar complete with a tasting area.
Sales boom There were positive signs for the Australian new-car market, with buyers snapping up some long-time favourites. But it wasn’t all good news.
Latest updates Australians are being warned the figures in Tuesday’s Federal budget will be “bad” as the response to coronavirus comes at a cost. This is what we can also expect.
Abuse of trust When police trawled the bank accounts, emails, and messaging apps of a Border Force officer accused of smuggling cocaine, they found corruption of a different kind.
EXCLUSIVE Video dating has taken off during lockdown, and it could be here to stay even as restrictions ease across the nation. See our expert tips on how to have a great virtual date.
A demoted cardinal has denied that he sent more than a million dollars to Australia to interfere with witnesses in his rival George Pell’s sex abuse trial.
Kate Middleton’s uncle has publicly branded Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘muppets’ in an expletive-laden online rant, further fuelling their feud with the royal family.
Authorities will rush back coronavirus restrictions in nine neighbourhoods in New York City after cases surge, sparking fears of a second wave.
Girls and young women in Australia are putting up with a shocking level of online harassment, including threatening messages.
Less than a month ago he looked poised to be the next Elon Musk. It has all come crashing down around the Nikola founder.
USED CARS There is great value to be had in buying a used car, but there are a few things you need to know when shopping for a second-hand machine.
Petrol As Sydney and Brisbane enjoy a much needed long weekend, motorists are being urged to fill up quick as fuel prices start to spike.
EXCLUSIVE A Sydney lawyer who made international headlines over his “offensive” Lamborghini number plates claims most people don’t know what they mean.
