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A Council committee has made a ground-breaking planning decision by refusing a duplex development at Carrara against recommendations by planning officers.The decision has paved the way for similar developments to also be rejected. The recommendation follows a protest over another duplex development in Sorrento. A final decision will be made by full Council on Monday.

Around 200 anglers have vented their fury over a new fishing ban, at a firey meeting with State Government officials overnight. The restrictions are meant to protect the Coast’s dwindling snapper stocks but critics say it’ll wipe out entire businesses instead.

Boating on the Gold Coast is set to be transformed with four electric vessels now calling Mariner’s Cove home. The battery run boats are eco-friendly, silent on the water and cost just cents to run.

Hundreds of Gold Coasters gathered at Currumbin today to send flood victims a special message, one month on from the deadly disaster. Around 30 Grantham residents made the journey to the coast and say they were overwhelmed by the support.

There are claims new residents and tourists are struggling to receive healthcare as a result of the city’s growing shortage of GPs. But doctors say a planned superclinic isn’t the answer.

There are fresh claims Gold Coast City Council CEO Dale Dickson attempted to influence councillors on the eve of the Tipplers vote. An email has been released in which Dickson suggests any bar should be shut down after three years.

A magistrate has slammed the ‘pack mentality’ of gangs involved in recent violent bashings on the Gold Coast. Four men linked to a number of assaults, including that of Private Joe Arnold, appeared in court today.

A father of five was stabbed to death at a Jacob’s Well home overnight after a brawl broke out among family members. His younger step-brother has been charged with murder.