Category: Gold Coast News
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THOUSANDS HANDED SPEEDING FINES OVER CHRISTMAS PERIOD
Police have issued more than 8,600 speeding fines during the state’s Christmas road safety blitz. More than 500 people have been caught drink driving from more than 187, 000 breath tests, since the operation began. Four people have died on the New South Wales roads in that time. Double demerits wrap up at midnight.
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SES URGES NSW RESIDENTS TO STAY STORM ALERT THIS CHRISTMAS
Following severe storms, heavy rain and flooding along the North Coast, the NSW Government and SES are urging communities to stay vigilant, especially over the Christmas and New Year period. Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott said what recently occurred along the North Coast over the last fortnight is indicative of the type…
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“LEAVE 2020 IN YOUR REAR-VIEW MIRROR” | NSW POLICE LAUNCH CHRISTMAS ROAD SAFETY OPERATION
NSW Police are encouraging drivers to travel through the holiday season with safety at top of mind, towards a better 2021. The state-wide Christmas and New Year road-safety operation starts at midnight tonight and ends at 11:59pm on Sunday 3 January. Double-demerit points are in force throughout the period for speeding, seatbelt, mobile phone and…
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POLICE WARN AGAINST DODGY LOCKSMITHS
NSW Police are warning against unlicensed locksmiths after a recent internet scam. The Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate (SLED) say mobile locksmiths advertising significantly cheap prices online may only be there to scope out your house. “With Christmas and the holidays fast approaching, it’s not only your family and friends who’ll be wondering about Christmas…
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LARGE QUANTITIES OF CANNABIS SEIZED IN TWEED HEADS
A man has been charged with drug offences after 40 cannabis plants were seized at a home on Oxley Street in Tweed Heads. Officers also found around eight litres of cannabis oil and one kilogram of cannabis leaf. A 58-year-old man was arrested and granted bail at Tweed Heads Local Court today. (NO AUDIO)
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SEVERE STORM WARNING FOR EAST COAST
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the majority of the New South Wales east coast. Heavy rainfall, damaging winds and large hailstones are expected over the next several hours in some areas of the warning zone. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding…
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PADDLE OUT COMMEMORATES SHARK ATTACK VICTIM NICK SLATER
Rocked by a spate of recent shark attacks along Australia’s east coast, the surfing community today came together to pay tribute to one of their own. Novocastrian Nick Slater, whose life was taken by a Great White on the Gold Coast, was today remembered as a ‘top bloke’.
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CHARGES LAID OVER CASINO MUM’S PACIFIC HIGHWAY DEATH
Charges have been laid over the death of Casino mother-of-five Tammara Macrokanis. The 32-year-old’s body was found on the side of the Pacific Highway on the Gold Coast on Saturday night. Police allege 31-year-old Kaine Carter was driving dangerously when his vehicle struck Miss Macrokanis. He was refused bail in Southport Magistrates Court today and…
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MACLEAN MAN AIRLIFTED TO GOLD COAST IN A CRITICAL CONDITION
A man is in Gold Coast University Hospital after suffering serious head injuries at his Maclean property early this morning. It’s believed the 58-year-old fell at his home shortly before 1 o’clock. He was placed into an induced coma and remains in a critical condition. (NO VIDEO)
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CHANGES TO COVID RESTRICTIONS IN NEW SOUTH WALES
The state government has announced changes to COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings across New South Wales. From today, groups of up to 30 people are allowed to gather outdoors. Restrictions on hospitality venues will also be eased to allow bookings of up to 30 people, instead of 10 at a time. From December 1, weddings will…