Gold Coast
Police raids turn-up drugs, weapons
Posted
Three people are facing drugs and weapons offences after two separate raids by Queensland police.
Tugun desal plant almost complete: Lucas
Posted
Deputy Premier Paul Lucas says an inlet cage is on its way to the Gold Coast for the final stages of the Tugun desalination plant.
Govt extends deadline for Haneef charges inquiry
Posted | Updated
The Federal Attorney-General has agreed to extend the deadline for the Clarke Inquiry into the case of former Gold Coast-based doctor Mohamed Haneef.
Rough weather may end yacht search
Posted
Authorities say dangerous weather conditions could force them to call off the search for a missing yacht.
Tugun desal plant awaits inlet cage
Posted
The Deputy Premier says a $500,000 inlet cage is on its way to the Gold Coast for the final stages of the Tugun desalination plant.
Bikies jailed over Gold Coast brawl
Posted
Two members of the Finks motorcycle gang have been jailed for their role in a bloody fight at a Gold Coast resort two years ago.
Search on for missing yacht
Posted | Updated
An air search is underway for a yacht that has been missing for 10 days off the Gold Coast.
Gold Coast to dominate 2010 AFL draft
Posted | Updated
Andrew Demetriou has played down growing concerns about the 2010 draft, in which the Gold Coast will have picks 1-3.
Qld has highest homeless rate in Australia
Posted | Updated
The latest ABS figures show Qld has the highest homeless population in Australia.
Hempel may not have had commercial pilot's licence
Posted | Updated
Brisbane aviator Barry Hempel, killed in a plane crash over the weekend, may not have had a commercial pilot's licence.
South-east Qld dams drink up deluge
Posted | Updated
The weather bureau says the big wet has replenished south-east Queensland's dams.
SES urges caution in Qld floodwaters
Posted
Queensland Emergency Services Minister Neil Roberts is reminding residents in the south-east to stay out of floodwaters.
SE Qld braces for flash floods
Posted | Updated
Emergency services are preparing for a busy night as south-east Queensland experiences heavy weather.
Governments urged to unite on land availability
Posted
A Gold Coast development body says all levels of government need to work together on issues like land availability.
SE Qld downpour tipped to spark floods
Posted | Updated
The weather bureau says heavy rain is expected across south-east Queensland over the next 24 hours.
Trio face court over Gold Coast tavern death
Posted | Updated
Three men accused of murdering a man on the Gold Coast have appeared in the Southport Magistrates Court this morning and been remanded in custody.
Three charged with Gold Coast man's murder
Posted
Police have charged three men with the murder of a 21-year-old man outside a Gold Coast tavern.
Indy team owner Gore fined for unlicensed driving
Posted
High profile developer and motorsport identity Craig Gore has pleaded guilty in a Gold Coast court to unlicensed driving.
Trio charged over Main Beach murder
Posted
Police have charged three men with the murder of a 21-year-old man outside a Gold Coast tavern.
Broadwater Parklands development on track
Posted
The Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor, says construction work is well underway on stage one of the Broadwater Parklands redevelopment.
More rate cuts needed to impact house sales: REIQ
Posted | Updated
A real estate executive says a cut to official interest rates is welcome, but it is unlikely to make an immediate difference to sales or prices.
Sonar credited for quick plane wreckage find
Posted
Gold Coast water police say sonar equipment was invaluable in finding the wreckage of a plane which crashed off South Stradbroke Island on Sunday.
Govt to fine electricity companies for billing mistakes
Posted | Updated
The Qld Govt says a new electricity code will be introduced to fine power providers that overcharge consumers.
Govt rejects Oppn council de-amalgamations plan
Posted
Local Government Minister Warren Pitt has accused the State Opposition Leader of destabilising local councils in Queensland.
New computer program predicts emergency dept loads
Posted | Updated
Townsville Hospital will trial a computer program that predicts how many patients will turn up at emergency depts.
Search for news
Also of Interest
News stories about Gold Coast's local industries filed from around Australia
- Viticulture: Tassie wine best in the world
- Rail Transport: Burdekin rail bridge reopens after flooding
-
Pest Management: SA on early fruit fly watch
- Vegetables: Parties urged to address vegetable industry profitability
- Climate Change: Scientist to attend US climate change conference
- Dairy Production: Dairy farmers boost profit
- Viticulture: Vine supplier up-beat about meeting demand
- Dairy Production: Fonterra looks to Echuca factory growth
- Animal Welfare: Flying fox shooting ban begins
- Sugar: Study reveals cane crop rotation benefits
State News
- Police raids turn-up drugs, weapons
-
Lethal unhappy with Brown rift rumours
-
Tugun desal plant almost complete: Lucas
- E Coli found in north Qld reservoirs
-
Garrett rejects Shoalwater Bay coal terminal proposal
-
Lord mayors agree to help homeless
- Mother acquitted of raping daughter
-
Rudd, Bligh welcome Bryce's 'Queensland touch'
- Lucas not concerned by Brisbane cruise ship bypass
-
No use chasing Firepower's offshore funds: IMF
