Category: Gold Coast News
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SURF REPORT:CYCLONE SWELL
The cyclone swell has made for some awesome Friday waves for those that had the day in the clear. Over night the swell direction will change as Ex Cyclone Uesi moves further south. The swell will abate across the weekend. Most of the coast will have morning offshore winds before the afternoon on shores mess…
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EXTREME HEATWAVE HITS NSW
Authorities are urging NSW residents and visitors to stay safe as a hot weather moves through the state over the next three days. Temperatures have been forecast to hit the mid-40’s, with minimum temperatures remaining in the mid 20’s overnight. The extreme heatwave pattern is expected to peak today and tomorrow, with emergency services reminding…
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CAPE BYRON LIGHTHOUSE DEFACED
The iconic Cape Byron Lighthouse has been vandalised with spray paint, spelling out what appears to be a political message. “NOW ALL THE QUIET AUSTRANS ARE DEAD” has been written in red across the white Heritage listed building. With incorrect spelling and cryptic wording, it’s hard to know exactly what message the culprit is trying…
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WOMAN MISSING FROM MURWILLUMBAH
Police are appealing to the public to help find a woman missing from the Far North Coast. Alicia Travers, aged 36, was last seen leaving a Bray Park home on Sunday evening. Police and family hold concerns for her welfare as she has not been seen or heard from since. She’s described as being of…
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WEEKEND SURF REPORT
Small swell again this weekend. Cleaner conditions in the morning but there will be a high tide early so it should improve as it drops. Northern exposed breaks will be the best as the entire coast will see afternoon seabreezes kick in. Expect another southerly change on Sunday that will reach Ballina late in the…
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GAV’S WEEKEND SURF REPORT
Classic summer surf conditions are with us. Small swell and poor quality with onshore winds building most days. Try to work the big tides in your favour. The early mornings offer the lightest winds and the incoming tide may produce a few rogue sets that are a little bigger. The next strong front comes through…
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THOUSANDS OF LITRES OF DRINKING WATER STOLEN ON FAR NORTH COAST
A police investigation is underway after tens of thousands of litres of drinking water was stolen from a council facility on the state’s Far North Coast. It’s believed thieves drove a water tanker and a Toyota Hilux to Airfield Avenue, Murwillumbah, and stole approximately 25,000 litres of drinking water on Monday night. Tweed/Byron Duty Officer,…
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NSW BUSHFIRES FLARE-UP ACROSS THE STATE
Conditions at numerous fires across New South Wales are deteriorating, with strong winds and hot temperatures fueling flames. As of 5:30pm on Thursday, there are 6 ‘Emergency’ level fires burning across the state. The 4 ‘Emergency’ level fires in Northern New South Wales are as follows: LITTLE L COMPLEX, SINGLETON | Fire activity has increased…
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NORTHERN NSW BUSHFIRE PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE OPENS
The Public Information and Inquiry Centre (PIIC), has been opened to assist members of the public in relation to bush fire information for the Northern Rivers, Clarence Valley, Mid North Coast, and Manning Great Lakes areas. The telephone number to call is 1800 227 228. Members of the public are reminded to delay all non-essential…
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MAN KILLED IN CRASH AT TALLEBUDGERA
There’s been a tragic start to the weekend on the Gold Coast, with a man killed in a single-vehicle crash at Tallebudgera. Police have been told the 47-year-old man was behind the wheel of a Mercedes Benz when it left the road and struck a tree just after 9 o’clock on Friday night. The Pimpama…