Free Gold Coast 500 Fan Event to Launch 2026 Supercars Weekend
The Gold Coast is set to build excitement for one of Queensland’s biggest annual sporting events, with Supercars announcing a free community launch event ahead of the 2026 Boost...
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Crawlable public articles from 19News.au.Gold Coast Faces a Major School Abuse Allegations Investigation
A former boarding student at The Southport School (TSS) on the Gold Coast has made serious allegations concerning his experiences at the prestigious Queensland school in the ear...
Queensland Suspends 39 Working-With-Children Blue Cards
Queensland authorities have suspended 39 working-with-children blue cards since the state’s new reportable-conduct scheme began, with more than 660 complaints recorded under the...
Mamma Mia! Brings ABBA Hits and High Energy to the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is hosting a new production of Mamma Mia!, with The Very Popular Theatre Company bringing the ABBA-filled musical to audiences at The Star Gold Coast in Broadbeac...
Gold Coast Man Avoids Jail After Threatening Prime Minister and Treasurer
A 57-year-old Gold Coast man, Scott Evans, has pleaded guilty after Australian Federal Police discovered threatening messages directed at Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and fed...
Gold Coast Community Celebrates Return of Sun Spirit Statue
A familiar landmark is returning to Currumbin Beach as the Gold Coast prepares to officially open its newly upgraded beachfront boardwalk. The Sun Spirit statue, a replica of th...
Gold Coast Police Arrest Teenager After Knives Found During Operation
Gold Coast police have arrested a teenager as part of Operation Luminous, an ongoing proactive policing operation focused on detecting weapons and improving community safety. Po...
Gold Coast Spring Weather Set to Turn Hot
Spring has arrived across Queensland with warmer conditions expected across southeast Queensland, including the Gold Coast. Forecast information published today indicates that t...
Driver Accused of Racist Gesture in Gold Coast Road-Rage Incident
Queensland authorities are investigating a road-rage incident on the Gold Coast after mobile-phone footage captured a driver allegedly making a racist gesture toward another roa...
Man Charged After Allegedly Stealing Truck and Crashing Into Mercedes
Queensland Police have charged a 24-year-old Coomera man following an alleged stolen-truck incident and hit-and-run crash across the northern Gold Coast. Police say the investig...
Gold Coast Teens Sentenced Over Alleged Dating-App Honeytrap Attack
A group of teenagers has faced court in connection with an alleged Gold Coast assault involving a 70-year-old man who was reportedly lured through a dating application. The case...
Police Investigate Car Torched on Mountain Road
Police are investigating a vehicle fire reported on Upper Flagstone Creek Road today. Emergency services attended the scene after the vehicle was found badly damaged by fire. In...
Former Gold Coast Jockey Jailed Over Three Armed Robberies
A former Gold Coast-based jockey and Magic Millions winner has been jailed after being sentenced for three armed robberies committed on the Sunshine Coast. The case has attracte...
Gold Coast Business Owner Faces 79 Charges Over Alleged Hooning Posts
A Gold Coast business owner is facing 79 charges under Queensland's Summary Offences Act following an investigation into alleged social-media content promoting illegal hooning b...
South Stradbroke Golf Course Plans Spark Community Division
Plans for a potential golf course and surf-wellness retreat on South Stradbroke Island have sparked debate across the Gold Coast. The concept reportedly includes more than 25 bu...
Gold Coast CEO’s $30,000 US Trip Costs Revealed
Gold Coast City Council travel spending has come under renewed scrutiny after details emerged of former CEO Tim Baker’s February trip to the United States. The trip, connected w...
86-Year-Old Man Missing From Southport
Queensland Police are seeking public assistance to locate 86-year-old Charles Holdcroft, who was reported missing from Southport at around 12pm today, Thursday 27 August 2026. P...
Five Charged After 26 Firearms Seized in Gold Coast Operation
Queensland Police have charged five people following a major high-visibility operation targeting alleged outlaw motorcycle gang activity across the region. Police say officers s...
Serious Crash Causes Major Disruption at Coombabah
A serious single-vehicle crash occurred on Oxley Drive at Coombabah on Thursday afternoon, 27 August 2026, prompting a major response from Queensland emergency services. Police,...
86-Year-Old Man Missing From Southport
Queensland Police are searching for an 86-year-old man reported missing from Southport at around midday today, 27 August. Police have appealed to members of the public for infor...