Latest Gold Coast News
Farina supports A-League expansion - Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:01:00
Queensland Roar coach Frank Farina has welcomed the inclusion of two new A-League teams in the state and believes local rivalries will strengthen the competition.
Qld hospitals in meltdown, Oppn says - Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:00:00
Oppn Leader Lawrence Springborg says the worst health crisis ever seen in Qld has emerged this week.
Haneef advice ignored by Andrews: lawyers - Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:05:00
Lawyers for Dr Mohamed Haneef say they have new documents showing the Govt ignored advice.
Qld hospitals playing 'musical bypass' - Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:15:00
A doctor has given the State Govt her evidence that emergency patients died because of hospital bed shortages.
Hopes high for best Gold Coast Show yet - Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:10:00
The 102nd Gold Coast Show starts this morning at Parklands.
Blaze closes Surfers Paradise high-rise - Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:34:00
Investigations are continuing into the cause of a fire in a high-rise hotel on the Gold Coast.
Southport hit-run victim dies - Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:39:00
The 34-year-old woman who was hit by a car on the Gold Coast last week has died.
Ambulance union backs dying patients claim - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:26:00
The union representing Qld paramedics backs claims patients have died because they could not get a hospital bed.
Teen to face trial accused of murdering mum - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:00:00
A Gold Coast teenager accused of murdering her mother and attempting to murder her father is to stand trial.
North Qld, Gold Coast to join A-League - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:31:00
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has signed off on a two-team expansion for the A-League from next season.
Police suspect Mudgeeraba death drug-related - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:33:00
Queensland police suspect a drug overdose could have cost the life of 33-year-old woman in the Gold Coast suburb of Mudgeeraba yesterday.
Robertson rejects Gold Coast hospitals in crisis - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:44:00
Queensland Health Minister Stephen Robertson says the State Government has done more for Gold Coast public hospital patients than the Opposition would have done if they were in power.
Latest hit-run sparks police plea - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:25:00
Queensland police have appealed to drivers to stay at the scenes of accidents.
Fed Govt unveils $370m funding for Qld councils - Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:00:00
The Federal Government has revealed that Queensland's 73 councils will share in $370 million worth of new funding for roads and services across the state.
CDPP reps probed on Haneef charges - Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:45:00
Two representatives from the CW DPP will be interviewed today as part of the Haneef inquiry.
Mayor urges councillor expense allowances - Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:24:00
The Gold Coast Mayor says councillors should have an allowance to cover expenses.
Federal Govt urged to fund breast milk bank - Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:21:00
The federal Health Minister says the Government never made a commitment to fund a breast milk bank on the Gold Coast.
Motorcyclist hurt in Gold Coast hit-run - Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:27:00
A man has been injured in a hit-and-run accident on the Gold Coast overnight.
Hamilton-Smith hits back over games jibe - Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:17:00
SA Liberal leader hits back at a suggestion Adelaide is a 'cemetery with traffic lights'.
Lewis charged with dangerous throw - Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:06:00
Penrith half-back Luke Lewis has been charged with a dangerous throw by the NRL judiciary.
Independent retailers warn against extending trading hours - Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:19:00
Independent retailers say extended trading hours at major supermarkets on the Gold Coast would wipe them out.
Mayor to give parking fine to charity - Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:34:00
The Mayor of the Gold Coast says he will pay for parking illegally, but he will not give the money to the city council.
Push to extend trading hours for major supermarkets - Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:26:00
The body representing the country's major supermarket chains says there is demand for extended trading hours on south-east Queensland's Gold Coast tourist strip.
'Severe fire season' threat looms - Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:25:00
The Queensland Fire Service is bracing for a hectic fire season.