Tag: gold coast
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PICKERING IN A PICKLE
Counter-terrorism police have paid a visit to Gold Coast based cartoonist Larry Pickering, after he published a controversial image of Mohammad. In response to the terror attacks in Paris, Pickering published a cartoon on his website depicting the Prophet as a pig on a spit with a pencil through his body. The award winning cartoonist…
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TIGHTER LAWS COMING FOR SMOKERS
Smoking on the Gold Coast could be restricted further, with a recommendation to ban ‘lighting up’ on balconies. The move follows a report commissioned by the government but already, locals are divided.
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LOCALS LOOKING FURTHER AFIELD FOR REAL ESTATE BARGAINS
Gold Coasters are increasingly looking to the city’s outskirts and new suburbs to pick up a real estate bargain. But anyone hoping to make a quick profit is being warned.. another housing glut is on the horizon.
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LOCKYER TRYS A SURF
Darren Lockyer was a guest speaker at the Single Fin Classic lunch at Burleigh Bears. Occy was on hand to give the Roma-born Lockyer some tips.
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MP VERITY IN STRIFE
Talk about bad timing… Gold Coast MP Verity Barton is embroiled in an embarrassing scandal, just weeks out from the State election. The Member for Broadwater has confessed to driving unlicensed, after twice failing to pay fines for repeated toll evasion. Despite Ms Barton breaking the law, the Premier is refusing to sack her. …
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BURLEIGH ELECTORATE UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT
The Queensland election campaign is heating up in Burleigh. The Liberal Party’s Michael Hart just got over the line three years ago, now Labor and Palmer United Party candidates are after his job. Tonight, we take a look at the issues that may decide the future of the electorate.
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SURFING GROMS WITH HIGH HOPES
They’re pint sized surfers with gigantic gusto. Best mates Ty Richardson and Zahli Kelly head into this weekend’s Wahu Groms Comp hot favourites.
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GREG BIRD BACK WITH TITANS
Greg Bird was the talk of Titans’ training this morning, returning a day earlier than expected. He steered clear of cameras, but Nate Myles says, Birdy’s happy to be back, after a controversial end to 2014.
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LAST CHANCE TO WIN LUXURY BEACH HOME
For one lucky person, it’s going to be a very happy New Year indeed. Early next month someone will win the latest RSL Art Union prize apartment.
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TITANS VYING FOR NUMBER ONE JERSEY
As the Titans Christmas break comes to an end, the race to the number one jersey heats up. Three players are vying for role in season 20-15, David Mead, William Zillman and Josh Hoffman, who has come down from Brisbane to give it his best.