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Radio silence claim in Gold Coast helicopter tragedy

Three pilots don't recall a colleague radioing to say he was taking off before his helicopter collided with another, killing four people.

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Silence on the airwaves ahead of fatal chopper crash

The initial investigations into a fatal helicopter crash include an assessment of radio transmissions in the seconds ahead of the collision.

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ATSB's preliminary report into Sea World helicopter crash on the Gold Coast released

A preliminary report into the deadly mid-air collision of two helicopters above the Gold Coast Broadwater says the pilot of the helicopter coming in to land did not hear a call over the radio by the pilot taking off.

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Illegal dumping blamed for 'ridiculous' spike in waste being recovered from Gold Coast waterways

On most days, Gold Coast waterways are a glistening blue-green, but scratch below the surface and the golden sands reveal something more sinister.

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Coomera Connector review considered amid concerns for koalas

The plan to build a second highway between the Gold Coast and Brisbane could face further delays as conservationists urge the government to reassess the project because of its potential impact on koalas.

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Pacific Motorway upgrades may have caused additional flooding for some Gold Coast homes in 2022, report says

Temporary roadworks on the M1 at the Gold Coast in February and March of 2022 may have caused "additional flooding above the floorboards" in up to 25 homes, according to a hydrology report released by the state government.

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Boy survivor of helicopters crash has leg amputated

A Sydney boy who survived a mid-air collision between two helicopters on the Gold Coast last month is recovering after having his leg amputated.

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Hoffman Drilling appeals Gold Coast Council rejection of water extraction near Springbrook National Park

A company denied permission to extract water near a national park on the Gold Coast that is home to a number of endangered species will have its appeal heard in the Queensland Planning and Environment Court from today.

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IT outage strands hundreds of passengers at Qld airport

Hundreds of travellers have been hit by lengthy delays and travel chaos after an IT outage at Gold Coast airport.

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Hundreds of passengers stranded at Gold Coast Airport due to IT outage

Hundreds of airline passengers have been caught up in an IT systems breakdown at Gold Coast Airport with airline staff reverting to a manual check-in process.

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Huddy Glubb takes aim at World Dwarf Games in Germany with help of Gold Coast community

The 10-year-old's family once worried he'd never be able to play sport, but now he is competing on an international stage, with the help of his local community.

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Gold Coast program uses meditation and ice baths to tackle youth crime, help teens get back on track

A Queensland program is tackling youth crime with a focus on wellbeing and mindfulness, while equipping participants with a trade certificate at the same time.

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Titans captain Tino given wings by former Eagle Foran

Gold Coast Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui carried the team on his back last year - but this season he has key reinforcements to simplify his role.

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Why the Gold Coast's 'ever-decreasing' sand supply poses a planning headache

The Gold Coast has a surprising problem – a limited supply of sand. Ongoing beach erosion and climate change are expected to create even greater challenges for the city.

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Police investigating sudden death of man restrained by diners at Gold Coast restaurant

Police say a man restrained after running into a Gold Coast restaurant had been "affected by mental health issues or was in some kind of psychotic state", and there are no concerns for public safety.

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Man dies after being restrained by members of the public at busy Gold Coast restaurant

Witness says the man ran into the kitchen of a Sanctuary Cove restaurant, and repeatedly shouted "someone wants to kill me".

Newcastle Herald

Warren Smith recognised for Surfest success with Peter Troy Lifetime Achievement Award

Surfest linchpin Warren Smith said the Peter Troy Lifetime Achievement Award presented to him on Thursday night was recognition for the team behind Newcastle's surfing carnival rather than himself. Smith was named the recipient at the Surfing Australia Awards at the QT Gold Coast hotel after being one of three…

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Poodunnit: hunt on for source of bacterial contamination that closed popular Gold Coast swimming hole

The Currumbin rock pools have been closed since Monday after elevated levels of enterococci were detected

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Tropical cyclone frequency in Queensland will decrease but become more severe, reports predict

The frequency of tropical cyclones in Queensland is likely to decrease but the weather events may become more severe, according to two new government reports.

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Tweed Heads skater Chloe Covell wins silver at World Championships, now aiming for 2024 Paris Olympics

The Tweed Heads teen is one of Australia's most promising young skaters and she has her heart set on competing at the Paris Olympics.

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Man's body found in backyard of Ashmore home on Queensland's Gold Coast, 36yo man charged with murder

Queensland police have charged a 36-year-old Victorian man with murder after the body of a 62-year-old man was found in the backyard at an Ashmore home on the Gold Coast yesterday.

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Angler lands massive barramundi as bull shark goes after catch

An angler on Australia's Gold Coast has landed a massive barramundi after a ferocious battle that also involved a hungry bull shark.

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Comanchero boss Allan Meehan extradited back to NSW for allegedly breaching court order

Allan Meehan is set to be extradited to Sydney after being arrested on the Gold Coast yesterday. Police claim he left to live more freely across the border.

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Veteran Shaun Spain, who took his life, blamed Department of Veterans' Affairs

Shaun Spain spent 15 years in the army and completed five tours in East Timor, Afghanistan and Iraq. Before he died, he left a note.

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Baz Luhrmann lauds Gold Coast screen industry as it lures more international players

Baz Luhrmann's feature film, Elvis, was the first major Hollywood film to be produced from start to finish on the Gold Coast, with the Academy Award nominee liking the location so much he relocated his production company there.

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