Tag: gold coast
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FOOTY CHAMP PRESTO SPRUIKS READING TO CLASSROOMS
He may be a hardcore footy legend, but Preston Campbell loves nothing more than to cuddle up with his kids and read a book. The father of three spruiked Education Queensland’s push to make reading a priority – outside the classroom.
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GOLD COAST’S FOUR NATIONAL COACHES SHARE SECRETS
The Gold Coast’s four national sporting coaches have met overnight to swap ideas and solutions to problems only coaches can share. It was such a success it will now become a permanent fixture.
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TWEED RALLIES BEHIND FAMILY FOUR MONTH ON FROM DEVASTATING FIRE
Four months after a fire destroyed their home, a Tweed family says its still struggling to get back on its feet. The community is being asked to dig deep with a special fundraiser being held for the Duroux family on Friday night.
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MAN DENIES DANGEROUS DRIVING CHARGE
An elderly driver who hit and killed a pedestrian while backing out of his driveway has faced court. The man was charged with dangerous driving causing death, he’s told police he didn’t see his alleged victim.
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MURWILLUMBAH VOWS TO CONTINUE MCDONALDS FIGHT
It seems Goliath has won the battle between Murwillumbah residents and one of the world’s largest food chains. Protestors have been fighting for months to keep a proposed McDonald’s out of the town. But last night, Tweed Council approved the golden arches.
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EXPERTS DOWNPLAY HINZE DAM FLOODING CONCERNS
With the Hinze Dam close to spilling over, experts are denying it could cause major flooding along the Nerang River. Instead, they’re saying its floodproof.
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UNITED’S LOSING STREAK CONTINUES AGAINST MELBOURNE
A fresh faced United side couldn’t turn the Gold Coast’s season around last night, with the team going down to Melbourne Heart one-nil. Off-field controversy has plauged United in the led-up to the game and is set to steal the limelight again this week.
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BLAZE LOOK TO SET TO BREAK CLUB RECORD
The Blaze are looking for a club record six wins in a row, when they face the Crocs on Sunday. Nearly 2,000 tickets have already been sold for the clash.
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TWO MEN CHARGED AFTER ALLEGED HIGH SPEED CHASE
Police were forced to use road spikes to stop a stolen vehicle during a dramatic car chase on the Gold Coast overnight. Two men have been charged over the incident, one of them was tasered after allegedly running from police.
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TITANS’ TO KEEP TRAINING SECRETS CLOSE DURING TRIAL MATCH
Gamesmanship will play a big part in the Titans’ trial match against the Cowboys in Mackay this weekend. The Gold Coast boys jetted north this morning.