Tag: gold coast
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NEW BODY CAMERAS FOR GOLD COAST POLICE
After years of waiting, Gold Coast police have become the first in Queensland to get body-worn video cameras from the state government. Officers think the tiny cameras will make a big difference… improving safety, saving taxpayers money and setting the record straight.
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GOLD COAST BEACHES IN RUNNING FOR WORLD RECOGNITION
The Gold Coast is now competing against some of the best beaches on the planet to become a World Surfing Reserve. Supporters say, winning the title would be a great tourism boost. Despite being accused of scare-mongering… local state MPs are still worried it could restrict activities and upgrades into the future.
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MUSIC AND ART TREATING MENTAL ILLNESS
Thoughts of doctors and medication usually come to mind when thinking about hospitals. But here on the Gold Coast, that’s rapidly changing. Alternative treatments such as painting, drawing and singing, are playing a bigger role than ever – especially when it comes treating mental illness.
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BABY JESSICA’S AMAZING SURVIVAL
Doctors say, she had a one in a million chance of surviving and thriving. Tonight we meet Jessica, an adorable bub who’s defied all odds. And just as remarkable, is the determination of staff at University Hospital to keep her going.
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POLICE REMEMBER THOSE KILLED ON THE JOB
The Gold Coast police community is an extremely tight-knit family. And like many, it’s suffered its fair share of heartbreaking losses. Today officers paused to mark Police Remembrance Day, honouring those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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MODELS AND FIRIES TAKE ON ZOMBIES IN MOVIE WORLD MAZE
Squeals of terror echoed around Movie World today as bikini models and hunky fire fighters put a new zombie experience to the test. The spine-chilling Wyrmwood Maze is about to open, as part of the theme park’s October Fright Nights.
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KITE FESTIVAL WELCOMES WINDY WEATHER
Blustery days aren’t always welcome on the weekend, but when you’re a kite flyer, there’s nothing better. Fans from across the world have tested their creations, at the Gold Coast Kite Festival.
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MENTAL HEALTH ACTIVISTS FIGHT DISCRIMINATION WITH MOVIE MAGIC
Local Health Network, Primary Care is taking a unique approach to tackling Mental Illness. They’re fighting the epidemic with movie magic – creating videos to help sufferers tell their stories to the world.
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THOUSANDS DON HOT PINK AS NIPPERS SEASON STARTS
Unmissable in hot pink, thousands of budding surf lifesavers flocked to the beach today. The start of nipper season attracted Gold Coasters, as well as beachgoers from further afield, eager to take to the waves like the ironman stars.
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DWARFISM ADVOCATES INVITE PUBLIC SUPPORT
A playgroup group for kids with Dwarfism, is for the first time, sending its message of inclusion to members of the public. Dwarfism Awareness Australia is inviting the public to an educational dinner, with the aim of stamping out bullying and discrimination.