Lifestyle
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.
Lifestyle 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.
Take time to enjoy the moments
SOMETIMES it’s good to get away from “goal oriented sex” and just sit back and enjoy the ride, writes our sexologist Julie Allen.
Breakfast review: Barchino, Nobbys
NOT too long ago, the only Sunday session at Nobby Beach anyone was talking about was the one involving bacon at Barchino.
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.
Super morning, super snapper
IT’S not a bad result for an early-morning session out on the water: Glenn Newland and a mate returned from a fishing mission east of the Seaway with five decent snapper between them.
Whales boost highrise bookings
THE City’s annual whale migration has become a multi-million dollar tourism drawcard, with the best vantage points from highrises.
Where’s our best Mexican restaurant?
HOLA mi amigo! Mexican food — it’s so hot right now, so we’re looking for the best the Gold Coast food scene has to offer.
We name Coast’s top 10 mechanics
MOST of us have as much idea about our cars as rugby union fans do about the inner workings of scrums. Who can you trust?
Whales boost highrise bookings
THE City’s annual whale migration has become a multi-million dollar tourism drawcard, with the best vantage points from highrises.
Marine Drowned turtle sparks clean up
A GRAPHIC photo of a turtle tangled in fishing line weighed down by sinkers has prompted plans for a massive clean up at The Spit. Warning: Distressing image.
Hendra Coast horses exposed to Hendra
GOLD Coast horse trainers at the biggest racing event of the year in Murwillumbah were not warned a horse had died from the Hendra virus a day earlier.
Horse quarantined Hendra kills horse in northern NSW
A HORSE has died from Hendra virus in Murwillumbah sparking fears for the region’s massive racing industry.
AWLQ’s Game of Thrones adoptions
TWENTY dollars is all it takes to adopt a furry best friend to cuddle up with this winter but be sure to visit the Animal Welfare League Que...
10‘Try before you buy’ cats
ANIMAL Welfare League offers ‘try before you buy’ cat adoption incentive.
13Every AWLQ cat up for adoption
EVERY cat and kitten up for adoption during the Animal Welfare League Queensland’s Empty the Shelters campaign.
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Super morning, super snapper
IT’S not a bad result for an early-morning session out on the water: Glenn Newland and a mate returned from a fishing mission east of the Seaway with five decent snapper between them.
Fishing Handy hints for Gold Coast fishos
ARE you a keen fishermen who isn’t quite up on bag limits or what size fish you can keep? Then tonight’s angler info night at Burleigh could be just for you:
Twist in monster shark catch
THEY accidentally reeled in a monster three-tonne rare shark, but it is what Victorian fishermen did next with the 6.5m monster that has raised eyebrows.
Coffee shops on the beach planned
FANCY a coffee and brunch while lounging on the sand? Coffee Club boss John Lazarou is in talks with Gold Coast City Council to make it happen.
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.
PROPERTY Top seven Coast homes under $700k
PLENTY of good home buying opportunities remain for people on the Gold Coast with a budget up to $700,000.
30-storey highrise set for Chevron
CHEVRON Island looks set to reach new heights with a 30-level serving of “blissful’’ apartment living.
‘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.
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.
Travel
Flight Council deals ILS a lethal blow
THE Gold Coast Airport may never get a controversial navigation system with just one councillor voting in favour of the technology experts insist is vital.
Gold Coast Light rail, Malcolm Turnbull GC’s tram is tip top, says Turnbull
THE Gold Coast’s $1.2 billion tram system has been dubbed the world’s best by one of its newest passengers — Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
MP’s deafening silence on cableway
MP Ray Stevens has been asked dozens of times to talk about a proposed Hinterland cableway, but he’s remaining tight-lipped, what is he hiding?
Blogger Gibson faces possible jail
DISGRACED blogger Belle Gibson could face jail for alleged charity fraud with confirmation she is being investigated for lying about having brain cancer.
Death after a four-hour erection
A MUM of two fears she could have a family of the world’s deadliest spider living in her home — and their bite causes a painful reaction in men.
Man places wanted ad after dog fight
A WOMAN gave her dog-loving boyfriend an ultimatum: choose between her or his beagle. His response is priceless.
Where homebuyers most want to live
NEW figures reveal the suburbs where buyers are most likely to be hunting for property in Australia. Is your suburb on the list?
Two loans and no deposit for homes
DESPERATE and deposit-less first home borrowers are among those taking out two loans in order to get their foot onto the property ladder.
Sex and lies: Aussie reveals reality of cruising
AFTER years working on cruise ships, Cathryn has seen way too much - from vanishing undies to serial cheating.
‘She looked 7 months pregnant’
THESE Australians travelled overseas to a jungle where hundreds die every year. But they never expected this to happen.
‘No return’: Horror sex chamber
THIS spectacular building has a dark past. Every day, at his whim, a man selected one of the 400 female captives to be subjected to his sexual fantasies.
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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Vote now: city’s best Mexican food
WHEN it comes to Mexican food, it seems like everyone has a favourite place and now it’s time for you to vote for the Gold Coast’s best in our hunt for the top 10 of Mexican eateries.
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