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Villa World spends $30.7m at Arundel
HOUSING developer Villa World is back in the centre of things on the Gold Coast, spending $30.7m on a parcel of land at Arundel.
Unions blamed for company’s collapse
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THE demolition business run by John Bastemeyer, which over 30 years has knocked over countless Gold Coast buildings, has itself crumbled.
Sunland launches share buyback
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PROPERTY developer Sunland Group has relaunched a share buyback program as it aims to shore up its capital position.
Business Breaking News
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- NZ banks drop mortgage interest rates
- New laws for property buyers in NZ
- Aussie techs to star in Singapore
- Ex-Westpac CEO Kelly joins SA retailer
- Stocks to watch on Thursday
- Price recovery aids Atlas Iron
- NZ sharemarket closes mixed
- Kiwi dollar tumbles more than one US cent
- Better Care set to expand across Oz
Mantra free to go it alone
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THE two major shareholders in Gold Coast hotel and resort operator Mantra Group have offloaded their entire stake in the group, finally freeing the company to go it alone.
Ice cream craze heads our way
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THE next ice cream craze set to hit the streets of the Gold Coast: ‘concrete’, frozen custard so called “concrete” because it’s set and scraped from a barrel.
Wife endured for sake of the children
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FRIENDS of murdered woman Karina Lock last night revealed details of the tumultuous relationship which ended in a hail of gun fire yesterday.
Zeb Taia on mission to lift Titans
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TITANS recruit Zeb Taia says he isn’t coming to the Gold Coast to make up the numbers as he prepares to fill the giant shoes of Dave Taylor.
Raging river sweeps city away
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A JAPANESE city has been flooded after a raging river burst its banks, leaving locals crying out for help on their rooftops, as buildings were swept away.
6 Swell things to do this weekend
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IT’S one of the biggest art events in the State and it begins this weekend: the Swell Sculpture Festival. Here’s six things that are part of the festival happening this weekend.
Comeback swimmer on Olympic trail
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GOLD Coast swimmer James Roberts will try to defy doctor predictions and fight for relay redemption by earning a spot on Australia’s Olympic team.
Our Gold Coast 40 years ago
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LOTS has changed on the Gold Coast in 40 years but somethings have stayed the same ... take a look back at our city ...