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Gold Coast has 'lost its mojo' as development and population boom throws character into question

With an influx of 350,000 new residents expected by 2041, locals are concerned the planning and development will continue to alter the Gold Coast's unique identity.




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Asian house gecko fries nursing home's air-conditioning unit amid vermin invasion

Repair specialists say it is part of a growing trend which has seen the invasive Asian house gecko destroying cooling systems across New South Wales and Queensland.




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Men with breast cancer feeling isolated, overwhelmed by pink, Breast Cancer Network says

A Gold Coast father wants to raise awareness about breast cancer in men after he let a lump go undiagnosed for a year.




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Objects thrown at police car as bystanders watch burnouts

Bystanders have thrown objects at a police car that appears to be attending the scene where cars at Arundel were doing burnouts.




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Body found under Gold Coast bridge thought to be missing 'bikie' Shane Ross

Police believe a body found in a Gold Coast park is that of missing man Shane Ross, with detectives saying the death is suspicious and possibly related to the death of another man on Friday night.




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Tallebudgera car crash victim and bikie both died of gunshot wounds, police say

Police say 47-year-old Cameron Martin died from a gunshot wound to the chest before he crashed a white Mercedes in a Gold Coast suburb on Friday night. His business partner and alleged bikie Shane Ross was also shot and found nearby almost three days later.




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Faces Mural Brad Mansour Photographer




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Gold Coast faces more flooding and fires, but has no climate change strategy

While one in six Gold Coast properties could become 'uninsurable' due to natural disasters, its council has not had a climate change strategy since 2014.




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Shane van Gisbergen leaps out of car during Gold Coast 600 qualifying to help rival Scott McLaughlin after crash

Shane van Gisbergen is desperate to make up ground on Scott McLaughlin in the race for the Supercars championship, but he forgot about that in the wake of his countryman's frightening crash on the Gold Coast.




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Parents outraged as Tinder and Schoolies organisers partner on 'exclusive experiences'

A Brisbane mother calls on the Queensland Government and Schoolies stakeholders to stop dating website Tinder from partnering with booking website Schoolies.com.




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Black Swan Lake saved in 'inspiring' victory convincing Gold Coast Council the worth of its conservation

Conservationists are claiming a coup after convincing Gold Coast Council to save a freshwater lake from being turned into a carpark.




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Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate did not support Black Swan Lake decision






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Schoolies organisers abandon dalliance with Tinder after parent outrage

Queensland's central schoolies booking agency ditches its brief dalliance with the dating app Tinder after it sparked outrage from parents and the State Tourism Minister.





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Gold Coast's success married to tourism in good times and bad

They often clog up footpaths taking selfies, but as frustrating as tourists can be, they're the lifeblood of Australia's Glitter Strip.






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Talisman Sabre war gaming sees largest Australian-led beach invasion exercise

About 34,000 troops from several countries are playing out high-end war games in a mammoth training exercise designed to improve military cooperation.




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Adani facing prosecution for allegedly providing false information in Carmichael mine report

Mining giant Adani is being accused of providing false information to Queensland's environment department over land clearing at the site of its proposed Carmichael mine.




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All children removed from Brisbane watch house following national condemnation

After increasing pressure on the Queensland Government, all children held in the maximum security police watch house in Brisbane have now been removed and placed into youth detention centres.




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Adani opponents mail bird art to politicians in silent protest

Artists across Australia say they have mailed more than 1,400 artworks of the endangered black-throated finch to key politicians to express their grief over the mine's approval.





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Linda Woodhead runs a beauty publishing company and has recruited 140 hairdressers to raise funds for Love Your Sister




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Samuel Johnson is doing a 'lap of honour' for his sister Connie to raise $10m for cancer research





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On board the USS Ronald Reagan during military exercise Talisman Sabre

What is it like on board the 333-metre USS Ronald Reagan that's also home to about 5,000 people at any one time? Step aboard with the ABC's Megan Hendry.



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US Navy c-2 greyhound plane pilot Lieutenant commander Andrew Dumm



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US Navy e-2 Hawkeye ready for a catapult takeoff from the USS Ronald Reagan



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All aircraft on board USS Ronald Reagan are meticulously maintained




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Flight deck leading petty officer Christopher Gibson explains the USS Ronald Reagan's 'ouija board'



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Catapult officer Sarah Klenke joins thousands of troops for defence exercise Talisman Sabre 2019



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Fa18 fighter jet prepares for take-off from the USS Ronald Reagan flight deck






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Suicide 'crisis point' for central Queensland region spurs community into action

A Queensland community was hit hard when seven young people took their own lives in the space of six months. It's now striving to get more support to those in need.




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Adani's Carmichael coal mine surviving on lifeline from Indian parent company

The company responsible for Adani's Carmichael coal mine is deep in the red, with accounting experts and its own auditors warning it is surviving only through the promised support of its Indian parent firm.




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Australian farmers warned the misuse of pesticides will see overseas markets turn away

The misuse of pesticides on Australian farms is threatening overseas markets, according to industry group Pulse Australia.





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World Baton Twirling International Cup beckons for Australian teams

Some of Australia's best baton twirlers will be heading to the world championships in France next week and for some the journey hasn't been without considerable pain.






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The network that monitors Australia's UV-exposure levels expands to central Queensland

Australia is the skin cancer capital of the world, so you might be surprised to find there are just 16 ultraviolet radiation sensors around the country monitoring the sun's rays.





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Bush accountants get mental health first aid training to help farmers through drought

Accountants based in regional areas receive mental health training to help them work with clients whose financial pressures are causing emotional distress.





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Gas bottle Minions find social media stardom on remote Queensland highway

A Queensland miner has created a popular roadside stop with hundreds of travellers pulling over to take a photo with his now-famous family of Minions.




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Maternity's 'gold standard' of care now available in rural Queensland town

Fewer than one in 10 pregnant women in Australia have access to what is considered to be the 'gold standard' of maternity care, but one outback Queensland town has adopted the model in a bold move to empower local women and midwives.