The $1.55 billion Gold Coast light rail stage 3 connecting Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads will open to passengers on Sunday, featuring eight new stops after facing construction delays and budget blowouts.
A 27-year-old man has been denied bail after being charged with grievous bodily harm over an alleged pub assault on the Gold Coast that left a 36-year-old disability support worker in a critical condition.
Commonwealth prosecutors have amassed over 90 witness statements and thousands of exhibits against Gold Coast developer David McWilliams, charged with 13 offences in an alleged $10 million NDIS property scheme fraud. His legal team faces "complications" with fees as his assets remain frozen.
Former rugby league player Luke Bateman alleged to a parliamentary inquiry that gambling companies supplied him with cocaine and alcohol, leading to a $1 million gambling addiction. He detailed VIP managers offering illicit drugs and personalized betting inducements, urging the Albanese government to implement tougher gambling advertising limits.
Adelaide secured a dominant 72-point victory over Essendon, propelling them into the top four of the AFL ladder. Melbourne also cemented its top-six status with a nine-point win against Gold Coast. Both Essendon and Gold Coast continued their losing streaks, with key players delivering strong performances amidst injury concerns for several teams.
A live scoreboard update for AFL Round 21 details multiple matches, including a tight contest between Melbourne (Demons) and Gold Coast (Suns) with significant momentum swings, and Adelaide (Crows) dominating Essendon (Bombers). Key players like Harry Petty, Riley Thilthorpe, and Taylor Walker scored crucial goals, while Gold Coast's Sam Collins sustained an injury.
In AFL Round 21, Richmond leads West Coast 7.4 (46) to 3.13 (31) at halftime, despite West Coast's dominance in possession and inside 50s, largely due to poor kicking for goal. Separately, team lineups for the Gold Coast vs Melbourne match at Carrara are confirmed with no late changes.
Jamaica secured a historic 46-45 victory over defending champions Australia in the Commonwealth Games netball semi-final, reaching the final for the first time. England lost 61-54 to New Zealand, setting up a Jamaica vs. New Zealand final and an England vs. Australia bronze match.
Gold Coast Council CEO Tim Baker abruptly resigned, with veteran councillor Peter Young attributing it to "unrelenting personal attacks." Baker cited family discussions for his departure, which comes amidst an independent performance review and past scrutiny over international travel expenses, despite other councillors praising his integrity and achievements.
Police are investigating explicit AI-generated content falsely depicting members of the A.B. Paterson College community, discovered in a former secondary teacher's school digital account. The material was secured and handed to Queensland Police, who are contacting community members as part of their ongoing investigation.
Actress Margot Robbie is believed to be the mystery buyer of Redwood, a $28 million luxury estate in Currumbin Valley, Queensland, marking the highest price ever for a residential property in the state. The purchase signifies her return to her childhood roots on the Gold Coast.
Gold Coast City Council CEO Tim Baker abruptly resigned, effective early December, citing family reasons. His departure follows scrutiny over $100,000 in staff travel expenses and an announced independent review of the city's senior executive team.
The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts dry, wintry conditions for most of Queensland, with showers on the south-east coast and light falls in Wide Bay. Hazardous surf conditions are expected to weaken from today, though beachgoers are advised to remain cautious.
The Dolphins recovered from a heavy defeat to claim a dominant derby victory over the Cowboys, moving to fifth on the NRL ladder. The Gold Coast Titans also won against Manly Warringah, but Manly's Tom Trbojevic suffered his ninth hamstring injury in eight seasons.
Australian singer-songwriter and Australian Idol judge Amy Shark discusses the challenges of sustained fame, the music industry's struggles with copyright, and the pressure of constant creativity as she prepares to release her fourth album, "Soft Pop."
Australian theatre faces crisis without federal tax reform; US Supreme Court sparks outrage with rulings on executive power and Trump cases; shared e-bikes to be regulated in Sydney amid community anger.
La surfista vasca Nadia Erostarbe consiguió su segundo podio consecutivo en el Championship Tour de la World Surf League, finalizando tercera en el VIVO Rio Pro en Brasil. La olímpica en París se consolida entre las 10 mejores del circuito mundial.
Australia's NDIS faces proposed 50% cuts to social and community participation funding, threatening programs crucial for individuals with Down’s Syndrome, such as Joe Barham, who relies on these for life skills and social interaction.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson declared Australia should be a "monocultural society" and pledged to axe SBS and overhaul the ABC if her party wins the next federal election. She also faced a protest banner and questions about her daughter's employment.
A search is underway on Queensland's Gold Coast for Mary, a Tasmanian devil who escaped her enclosure at Paradise Country theme park. CCTV footage shows the shy marsupial on the move early Tuesday morning. Wildlife teams and a drone operator are searching, with experts warning the public not to approach her.
A search is underway on Queensland's Gold Coast for Mary, a two-year-old Tasmanian devil who escaped her enclosure at Paradise Country theme park early Tuesday morning. CCTV footage shows the shy marsupial on the move, and experts warn the public not to approach her.
Gabriel Medina, Filipe Toledo e Alejo Muniz se classificaram para as oitavas de final da etapa de Raglan da WSL. Medina enfrentará Toledo em um duelo 100% brasileiro.
Das geplante Trump Tower-Projekt an der australischen Gold Coast wurde aufgrund finanzieller Differenzen und negativer Assoziationen mit der Marke Trump nach dem Irankrieg abgeblasen.
Der geplante Trump Tower an der Gold Coast in Australien wurde aufgrund der toxischen Wahrnehmung der Marke Trump nach dem Irankrieg und unerfüllten finanziellen Verpflichtungen der Altus Gruppe abgeblasen.
