Tag: gold coast
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GOLD COAST FIREWORKS PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY
Most of us start our New Year’s Eve party preparations on the day. But, for pyrotechnicians, the build up begins long before the traditional countdown. Right now, roughly just over 24-hours from deadline, it’s a firework frenzy.
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GOLD COAST BEACHES BACK OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Gold Coast theme parks are experiencing one of their busiest seasons with good weather enticing crowds. But competition between the local attractions is heating up, holiday-makers have been flocking to Gold Coast beaches since they re-opened on Wednesday.
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GOOD NEWS FOR GOLD COAST HOME BUYERS
Once upon a time, buying property was considered safe investing. In recent times however, getting a mortgage has become a gamble. But it’s not all bad news for potential home buyers.
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POLICE HUNT FOR COAST BONNIE AND CLYDE
Police have released dramatic footage of a violent bank robbery. The armed robber holds a female worker hostage, while his partner in crime ambushes other staff, looking for cash.
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COAST’S IMAGE COPS ANOTHER BATTERING
The very public spate of violence has locals worried. The shooting, armed robberies and arson all happening in the city’s peak tourist season.
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HARVEY HAS HOPES FOR A NEW YEAR’S EVE COMEBACK
Blaze sharp shooter James Harvey could return for the New Year’s Eve clash against the Tigers. The NBL veteran is keen for at least some court time, but won’t rush back from his niggling calf injury.
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WILD WAVES TEMPT COAST IRONMEN
Monstrous, wild waves may not be great for beach lovers but for some of the Gold Coast’s Ironmen and women the past week has been like “Nirvana”. Champion Surf Life Savers, Ky Hurst and Zane Holmes tested themselves against the might of Mother Nature.
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SHERATON GETS A FACELIFT
$20-million will be spent to restore the Gold Coast’s iconic Sheraton Mirage Resort to its former glory. The property, which was was built by disgraced businessman, Christopher Skase in the 1980s, has embraced a modern look, with an emphasis on the ocean.
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BEACHES OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Beaches, not the shops, were the place to be on the Gold Coast today, with red and yellow flags making a welcome return. But while the monster swell is easing, lifeguards are warning swimmers and surfers conditions are still unpredictable.
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PARKWOOD WATER POLO PLAYER HAS BIG DREAMS
Parkwood’s Kelsey Wakefield wants to make her mark on the world water polo stage. London’s calling the 20-year-old, who’s currently training with the Australian Olympic squad.