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Divorce party trend sweeps Coast
ONCE upon a time, the word “divorce” was only uttered in a whisper, now couples are going to great lengths to celebrate the end of a marriage.
30-storey highrise set for Chevron
CHEVRON Island looks set to reach new heights with a 30-level serving of “blissful’’ apartment living.
Business Breaking News
- US consumer sentiment at four-month high
- Carsales sues smaller rival
- Post workers demand answers as cuts loom
- Bradken receives merger offer
- Economists upbeat on economy, Greece
- Stocks to watch on Friday
- Energy stock rebound lifts NZ sharemarket
- NZ dollar heads for 0.3% weekly decline
- Average US rate on 30-year mortgage steady
- Suppliers tick Coles ahead of Woolies
Islander makeover after $26.5m sale
IT’S the tacky resort on prime real estate that Mayor Tom Tate has tried to offload for years and it’s finally sold, but it won’t be demolished.
Coast fashion makes China splash
YOUNG Gold Coast fashion designers are dipping into the lucrative Chinese market where our swimwear fashion is taking off.
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Coca-Cola Amatil to axe 260 jobs
DRINKS company Coca-Cola Amatil is cutting more jobs as it continues with plans to cut costs by $100 million.
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Win for start-ups as Canberra moves on crowdsourced equity funding
Australia is set to become a more friendly destination for start-ups after Coalition says it will support a regulatory model for crowdsourced equity funding.
Pirates tip toxic waste into creek
THE State Government is investigating allegations the Pirates of the Caribbeans production has illegally let toxic liquids flow into an Oxenford creek.
Just give ball to Roberts: Hoffman
GOLD Coast Titan Josh Hoffman has formulated a simple game plan for his first playmaking partnership with James Roberts.
Man decapitated in terror attack
A MAN was decapitated and Arabic words written on his head as at least one man with an Islamic State flag attacked a factory in France, causing an explosion.
Kids put holiday fun to the test
On the eve of the school holidays, we took two lucky kids out to try out a few iconic Gold Coast attractions.
Shelley out of the race
COMMONWEALTH Games marathon champion Michael Shelley will skip the Gold Coast half-marathon to continue preparations for a shorter Sydney event.
Strata reforms: how they affect you
AS a proposal to reduce the building sale threshold to 75 per cent of owners is considered, weask leading academics and industry leaders a few questions.
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‘Greedy’ unit owners forced to sell
GOLD Coast unit owners could have their homes sold against their will as part of a radical proposal being considered by the State Government.