Qantas resumes Gold Coast-Auckland flights after five-year hiatus
Qantas has announced the resumption of international flights from the Gold Coast to Auckland, five years after the route was discontinued.
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After graduating with a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) from the Queensland University of Technology in 2021, Paige headed North to Townsville, for her first reporting role with 7NEWS. She spent close to three years there, also working as a producer and Chief of Staff while covering covid, crime and a cyclone! At the beginning of 2024, Paige was offered a new challenge, as a reporter on the Gold Coast, before making the move to 9. What Paige loves most about being a reporter is that no two days are the same, meeting so many new and interesting people, and exploring different places. The buzz and adrenaline you get from reporting and working in live TV, is unmatched - and she loves that journalism has the power to make a real difference.
Gold Coast drowning prompts safety concerns for men swimming late
A recent drowning at Surfers Paradise has amplified concerns regarding water safety on the Gold Coast, particularly outside of patrolled hours.
Scientist's shark tag washes up on Gold Coast beach
A lost satellite tag that washed up on a Gold Coast beach has been reunited with scientists after detaching from a great white shark.
Rare Gold Coast land parcel offered for development
A significant parcel of undeveloped land in Nerang, on the central Gold Coast, has been placed on the market, presenting an opportunity for a large-scale residential development.
Government could fast track Dreamworld multi-million dollar expansion plans
Plans for a multi-million dollar expansion of the Dreamworld precinct could be fast-tracked by the state government after plans stalled in council.
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Queensland tourism campaign aims to boost lucrative 'drive tourism'
A new tourism campaign has been launched in Queensland, seeking to encourage residents to explore the state and support local businesses.
Surfers Paradise Esplanade undergoes car-free trial
Cars, buses and trucks will be banned from a 250-metre stretch of the iconic Surfers Paradise Esplanade, in a three-month trial commencing tonight.
Gold Coast council to significantly expand its CCTV network to tackle crime
Gold Coast City Council will significantly expand its CCTV network over the next decade, adding more than 40 cameras to the existing 800.
Police investigating broad daylight road rage attack on Gold Coast
A video has surfaced on social media showing a man punching into a car window in broad daylight on the Gold Coast.
Police condemn video of trio jumping between Gold Coast buildings
A video posted online has brought to light a series of dangerous stunts by a trio on the Gold Coast.
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Gold Coast jet-ski shop targeted in late-night break-in
The incident, captured on security footage, shows the suspect, wearing a hoodie and gloves, forcing his way through the glass door with a crowbar.
Gold Coast hotel opens its doors to dogs with luxury pet offerings
One of the Gold Coast's most luxurious hotels, The Langham, has opened its doors to dogs.
What happened when a live WWII mine washed onto a Gold Coast beach in 1966
A military training torpedo washed up on a popular Gold Coast beach yesterday, prompting the defence joint explosive ordnance support team and police to figure out how to safely remove it. But that's not how they did it in 1966.
Innovative new program aims to instil road safety in Gold Coast kids
They're still years away from getting behind the wheel, but Gold Coast primary school students are the target of a new road safety program.
Queensland fishermen claim bull shark populations are out of control
Commercial fishermen on the Gold Coast are raising concerns over the increasing bull shark population, describing it as the worst they've seen in 40 years.
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Prominent gym owner fined over horror boat crash
A prominent Gold Coast business owner blamed a high-speed collision on a bad lapse of judgement