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Is light rail a 'magnificent' opportunity? These community groups don't think so

They increase property prices, take cars off the road, and governments are keen to splash millions on rolling them out in rapidly growing cities. But light rail is facing increasingly vocal local opposition.

ABC News · Jun 5, 2023

International students 'vulnerable' in rental market as some look to homestay instead

Amid soaring rents, some international students are forking out hundreds of dollars a week for hostels or cramped rooms a long way from where they go to school — but some are finding the generosity of locals is easing the pain.

ABC News · May 29, 2023

'You can't punish your way out' of Gold Coast youth crime, says Peak Care Qld

For years, Gary's teenage son was "in and out of court", committing crimes and taking drugs. He says it wasn't due to a lack of love in the home.

ABC News · May 27, 2023

Property crime rates fall on Gold Coast, bucking Queensland-wide trend

Police data shows the number of robberies has dropped by almost 20 per cent in one year on the Gold Coast, in contrast to soaring figures in the rest of Queensland.

ABC News · Apr 25, 2023

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.

ABC News · Apr 3, 2023

Bin-diving Cairns man recycling containers to makes ends meet as cost of living surges

Warren Zipperer has become a familiar sight in the inner suburbs of Cairns. When he really commits, he can make up to $200 a week to help pay for fuel and a "better lifestyle" — but it's hard and dirty work.

ABC News · Mar 31, 2023

Parents of Gold Coast stabbing victim Jack Beasley push to expand police powers

Brett and Belinda Beasley have been fighting to end knife crime since their 17-year-old son, Jack, was stabbed to death in 2019. This week legislation to expand police power is being debated in Queensland.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2023

Donor-conceived woman welcomes Queensland government's in-principle support for register

Sarah found out she was donor-conceived on her 18th birthday. It would take her a decade to find her donor but proposed law reforms in Queensland could change that for others.

ABC News · Mar 7, 2023

Illegal dumping blamed for 'ridiculous' spike in waste being recovered from Gold Coast waterways

On most days, Gold Coast waterways are a glistening blue-green, but scratch below the surface and the golden sands reveal something more sinister.

ABC News · Mar 4, 2023

Gold Coast program uses meditation and ice baths to tackle youth crime, help teens get back on track

A Queensland program is tackling youth crime with a focus on wellbeing and mindfulness, while equipping participants with a trade certificate at the same time.

ABC News · Feb 22, 2023