The Latest Breaking News from Gold Coast

Charge laid after man, 39, dies following assault on Gold Coast

A Gold Coast man who allegedly punched another man in the face, killing him, has been charged over his death.

The New Daily · Jun 1, 2023

Michael Hayes dies in hospital after one-punch attack on Gold Coast

Police say Michael Hayes, 39, was assaulted on Saturday night by a man wearing a dark tracksuit.

ABC News · Jun 1, 2023

Nationals leader repays Gold Coast travel expense claim he made after he ‘sought the wrong advice’

David Littleproud left parliament early in February to travel to the Gold Coast, three days after he and his spouse settled on a new apartment there

The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2023

Vaccine misinformation, reduced confidence in doctors cause drop in childhood immunisation rates

A loss of confidence in the medical profession and misinformation about vaccines during the COVID pandemic cause childhood immunisation rates to drop, a Gold Coast physician says.

ABC News · May 17, 2023

Dinesh Palipana, Cameron Caldwell nominate for Liberal Party preselection for Fadden

Stuart Robert's resignation announcement has prompted high-profile candidates to chase Liberal Party pre-selection for his safe Gold Coast seat.

ABC News · May 15, 2023

Gold Coast group overdose, death sees police warn unregulated drugs like 'rolling the dice'

A 19-year-old man has died on the Gold Coast and two others have been taken to hospital after taking an unknown substance over the weekend.

ABC News · May 15, 2023

Richmond beat Geelong by 24 points to keep season alive, Gold Coast demolish West Coast by 70 points

Richmond celebrate a much-needed upset win over Geelong and their best showing of the season to date, while Gold Coast grind West Coast into the Perth Stadium dirt.

ABC News · May 12, 2023

Gold Coast family push to reduce stigma around foetal alcohol spectrum disorder

When her son Jazpa couldn't focus at school, Sam Pinnell thought she was a bad parent. A diagnosis of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder changed that.

ABC News · May 5, 2023

AFL’s northern child has struggled but now Gold Coast Suns look to the future

Outside footy’s heartland, the Suns have had to be innovative with their indoctrination – Tasmania can learn from their history

The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2023

Collingwood snatches thrilling one-point AFL win over Adelaide as Geelong, Gold Coast celebrate victories

After trailing Adelaide for almost the entire match, Collingwood kicks a behind with less than a minute on the clock to claim yet another dramatic come-from-behind win and top spot on the ladder. Earlier, Geelong and Gold Coast both triumphed.

ABC News · Apr 30, 2023