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Gold Coast SkyRidge development pushing greater glider population to brink, conservationists warn

Conservationists say the species' plight is the "flagship" example of the failings of "all levels of government", but developers insist their project complies with strict environmental conditions.

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Tweed Regional Museum explores history of local medicine in Murwillumbah

Opium for kids' toothaches, electrical therapy machines for baldness, and blood-sucking leeches were once touted as treatments for common ailments, and they are all on display at the new Cure All exhibition.

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Gold Coast unit prices slowing but bucking downward trends as Australia's property market eases

The Gold Coast's iconic high-rises are home to some of the most expensive units in the country, and while a downturn in the property market is being felt across Australia, the Glitter Strip's unit prices are still strong.

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Queensland rental law changes start October 1, making it harder to deny pets, terminate leases

New housing laws set to come into effect later this year will make it harder for Queensland landlords to ban pets in rental properties.

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Gold Coast's 'bright future' challenged 'astronomical costs' and stalled developments

Beyond its idyllic beaches and perfect weather, there's a $20 billion reason why 120,000 people are expected to move to the Gold Coast by 2032. But that migration presents some big problems for the city.

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BMX Freestyle World Cup event bound for Gold Coast, women to be paid as much as men

A three-day world cup event is coming to Queensland, but it's not just the chance to compete at home that has athletes excited.

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Skateboarders remember Sydney's Pymble pool, an 'almost unrideable' bowl that launched a scene

An empty pool in Sydney became the infamous heartbeat of Australia's emerging skateboarding scene more than 40 years ago, and despite the injuries, those who braved its vertical walls still love the sport.

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Elvis Presley died 45 years ago, so why do Cooly Rocks On tribute artists still recreate The King?

He dresses and sings like Elvis Presley, but this performer says he'd hate to be him. So why do artists from across around the world continue to pay tribute to The King nearly 50 years after his death?

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Coolangatta businesses battling for return to normal months after Queensland-NSW border reopens

After enduring COVID, border closures and a blow from Mother Nature, businesses on the Queensland-NSW border are fighting for a return to normal.

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More building company collapses likely, industry body seeks to reassure would-be homeowners

Master Builders reassures would-be homeowners there are safeguards to protect them and finish off their homes as the construction industry heads into more uncertain times.

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Pivotal director warns other 'big builders' face collapse as 'gouging' pushes construction industry to edge

The director of Pivotal has called out price gouging and says other "big builders" will collapse unless the industry-wide problems crippling constructions firms are addressed.

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Gold Coast new apartments hit 'lowest supply ever seen' with no price relief in sight

A growing 'conundrum' is facing the Gold Coast property market, with the supply of new apartments hitting a record low, based on data from consultancy firm Urbis. But with the building industry facing rising construction costs and labour shortages, no relief is in sight.

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Gold Coast newsagent Julie Tait celebrates 80th birthday and has no plans to retire

A newsagent who has recently celebrated her 80th birthday says she has no plans to come out from behind the counter of her Gold Coast store anytime soon.

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Blues on Broadbeach music festival begins on Gold Coast, with hopes high for tourism industry

The Gold Coast tourism industry's COVID blues could be over, with more than 170,000 people expected to descend on the city for a music festival tipped to pump millions into the economy.

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Karen Andrews voices opposition to Gold Coast light rail project, mayor Tom Tate slams 'arrogant backflip'

Gold Coast MP Karen Andrews says she doesn't support a proposal to link light rail from Burleigh Heads to Coolangatta and has asked that "no federal funding be directed to this project as it stands".

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Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate slams LNP and Labor, says he'll 'look at' voting for Clive Palmer in federal election

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has hit out at the LNP and Labor, saying the two parties are "taking Gold Coasters for granted" ahead of the federal election.

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Sea Shepherd and Environmental Divers retrieve 10km of discarded fishing line from The Spit

Divers say kilometres of fishing lines dangerous to marine life are consistently being discarded at the Gold Coast Seaway, with some calling for a pause on recreational fishing.

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Kayaker Alyce Wood's pregnancy a welcome bump on road to third Olympics

Elite kayaker Alyce Wood is 32 weeks' pregnant and admits she is an unusual sight on the Gold Coast canals where she trains.

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First home buyers 'missing out' on property boom as Qld developers strike out with sunset clauses

A first home buyer who signed an off-the-plan contract 14 months ago is among those at the mercy of a sunset clause enabling developers to cancel contracts, potentially throwing her back to square one in an inflated housing market.

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Bumper Easter for Gold Coast as tourists choose glitter strip ahead of Sydney and Melbourne

Whether it's nice weather, sandy beaches or the lure of theme parks, people travelling over Easter are making up for lost time because of the pandemic.

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Gold Coast candidates looking to usurp 'three jewels in the crown' of the LNP this election

Political pundits say some Gold Coast seats will be more of a battleground than others, as traditionally "safe" LNP seats come up against predicted big swings to Labor.

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Gold Coast Mayor does not 'recall' Seven Mountains Mandate support, councillor criticises 'fringe' view

Mayor Tom Tate says he does not recall if he offered support to the controversial Seven Mountains Mandate but that religious views should be considered a private matter.

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Woman overcomes poverty to start Gold Coast charity helping struggling people in Venezuelan homeland

When the pandemic hit, Rosana — originally from Venezuela — found herself unemployed and on the brink of homelessness. Just a couple of years later, she has turned her life around and is running a Gold Coast charity helping struggling people in her homeland.

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Canungra's Pretty Produce farmer of edible flowers Simone Jelley fuels global social media trend

Simone Jelley's picturesque farm in Queensland's Scenic Rim would be an Instagram sensation on its own, but it is the tiny, decorative morsels she harvests that are getting the most hits on social media.

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Tom Tate's spiritual adviser says Mayor supported 'kingdom of God' template for Gold Coast

Evangelical pastor Sue Baynes says that in a meeting prior to his election, Mayor Tom Tate supported an idea to "transform" the Gold Coast to make it look like "the kingdom of God".

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