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Australia's rental crisis is especially tight on the Gold Coast. How can we free up empty homes?

As rents surge and thousands face housing insecurity, statistics suggest almost three in 10 houses are empty in parts of Queensland's Gold Coast, while the national average is 10 per cent.

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Fears boat ban at The Spit's Marine Stadium on the Gold Coast could lead to more people sleeping rough

Boat owners use a legal loophole to anchor long-term and at no cost in this popular Gold Coast inlet dubbed "Bum's Bay". But now locals want them to go — and there are fears some could be left homeless.

ABC News

Gold Coast high-rise fire ruled an accident; 2 firefighters’ cause of death revealed

Officials say a high-rise fire on North Lake Shore Drive was caused by combustibles too close to a ‘heat-generating appliance.’ Firefighter Jermaine Pelt died of smoke inhalation; Lt. Jan Tchoryk died of cardiovascular disease.

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‘It just doesn’t happen. But today, it did’: Veteran fire lieutenant second to die in as many days following blaze at Chicago high-rise

CHICAGO — A firefighter died Wednesday battling a Gold Coast blaze, marking the Chicago Fire Department’s second line-of-duty death in just two days.

Chicago Tribune

Veteran fire lieutenant dies following extra-alarm blaze at Chicago high-rise

CHICAGO — A firefighter has died and three others were injured at an extra-alarm blaze at a high-rise building on DuSable Lake Shore Drive in the Gold Coast neighborhood, officials said.

Chicago Tribune

Soviet-era aircraft travelling below 500ft before crashing into ocean off Gold Coast, inquest finds

Investigators were not able to determine with certainty that Gold Coast pilot Martinus van Hattem was completing an aerobatic manoeuvre immediately before the fatal crash off South Stradbroke Island in 2019, but it was considered a possibility.

ABC News

Queensland tourism industry bracing for wave of last-minute Easter school holiday bookings

Fewer people have booked holidays this Easter school holidays but hotels and airlines are ready for a last-minute surge.

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'Shaman' accused of drugging and raping women on the Gold Coast used accomplice to 'silence' victims, police allege

Court documents obtained by the ABC show detectives allege a man was recruited to "silence" the alleged victims of a 50-year-old "shaman".

ABC News

A Gold Coast Renter Noticed A Nasty Smell Lingering In Her Home The Source Will Make You Gag

"It was so disgusting."

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AirAsia Just Dropped Direct Flights From Gold Coast To Kuala Lumpur You Could Score Free Tix

The direct flights will be available on the 1st of April, and to kick things off AirAsia is slashing 20% off on all seats on all flights.

Pedestrian.tv

Probe after grenades, rifles hand-in triggers lockdown

An emergency declaration has been revoked after grenades and semi-automatic rifles were handed into a lawyer's office on the Gold Coast.

AAP

Man jailed for eight years for chip brawl manslaughter

Ricky Lefoe has been jailed for eight years for the manslaughter of a Brazilian man who was punched in a Gold Coast brawl sparked by stolen hot chips.

AAP

Undersized Bombers can cut down Suns' tall men: Scott

Essendon's undersized defence are set to take on Gold Coast's towering forwards but coach Brad Scott has backed them to do the job.

AAP

Police search for woman feared swept from rocks in rough conditions on Gold Coast beach

Rough conditions are hampering the search, but fishing gear has been found in the area where the woman is believed to have gone missing.

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How Gold Coast doctor Dinesh Palipana helped Juan Torres practise medicine in Australia

Juan Torres thought it would be impossible to work in an Australian hospital as a doctor. Then Dinesh Palipana answered his call.

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Federal government rejects environmental appeal to reconsider Coomera Connector

A small group of residents worried about how a new highway between south Brisbane and the Gold Coast will impact koalas has been rejected in its last-minute bid to have the project reconsidered.

AAP

Suns 'clique' together with King's AFL return

Ben King's return has bolstered Gold Coast's forward line and reunited a formidable young group for the AFL opening-round clash with Sydney.

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From Gold Coast 'Hi-Lights' to 'satanic' HOTA sculpture, good art isn't meant to be easy, critic says

As council moves to "divest or dispose" of two sculptures valued at $2.5 million, one of the artists has spoken out, describing the decision as "inherently biased" as a critic warns an important conversation is being missed.

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City of Gold Coast committee renews push to remove 'Yatala lights' after hoon driving reports

A Gold Coast councillor is renewing efforts to remove controversial lights installed on the M1 for the 2018 Commonwealth Games, citing widespread community criticism and reports of hoon driving.

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Gold Coast $2.1 million M1 light display attracting hoon meet-ups, police say

An unreadable light installation welcoming motorists to the Gold Coast has become a beacon for hoons, police say.

AAP

NRL star's mum faces new charge over fatal car crash

NRL star Payne Haas' mother has been slapped with a drink driving charge in relation to the fatal car crash she allegedly caused on the Gold Coast.

ABC News

How to improve your rental application during worst housing crisis in 'generations'

With crowds of up to 100 people attending inspections in places like the Gold Coast, trying to secure a rental property can be a heartbreaking task. But real estate agents say there are ways to improve your chances.

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Hoffman Drilling to extract water near national park after deal with Gold Coast City Council

Water boring company Hoffman Drilling will be allowed to take 8 million litres a year near Springbrook National Park after settling a court case with Gold Coast City Council.

The Independent UK

Helicopter pilot ‘did not hear radio call’ before Gold Coast crash that killed British couple

Diane and Ron Hughes, from Neston, Cheshire, died in the collision at Main Beach

The Guardian - UK

Helicopter pilot did not hear radio call in Gold Coast crash that killed four – report

Australian transport bureau releases interim report into midair collision between sightseeing aircraft on Gold Coast

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