Also today - the US President provides an update on the New Orleans attack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two major LA wildfires remain 0% containedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two major LA wildfires remain 0% contained

According to a new report, Australia's housing downturn likely to be 'shallow and short-lived'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's housing downturn likely to be 'shallow and short-lived'

45,000 expected through the gates for the start of the pink test at the SCG

Plus, Woolies has promised to refund it's Everyday Insurance customers after overcharging them for five years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Truck crash kills dozens en route to wedding in Ethiopia

Family members of an Australian teenager, who was allegedly fatally stabbed in a fight with a fellow school student in Thailand, say they're shocked and devastated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thailand stabbing victim identified

The Opposition has work to do in convincing Australians to accept its nuclear energy plan, as top energy experts question its viability.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Experts question Coalition's nuclear plan 

Australian-Thai teen allegedly stabbed to death by school studentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian-Thai teen allegedly stabbed to death by school student

Opposition claims nuclear plan is 44% cheaper than Labor's energy planSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opposition claims nuclear plan is 44% cheaper than Labor's energy plan

A man and woman have been charged over a fake cancer scam, involving their 6 year old son.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parents face charges for "faking" child's cancer, shaving head

Authorities cracking down on poor boatie behaviour; Gold for local swimmer Elija WinningtonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor split over new youth crime laws

Concerns raised about abortion debate gag; Crackdown on bad boatie behaviour over Xmas;  Gold for GC swimmer at World Shortcourse Championships See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Youth Crime Laws pass parliament

Man in court over Coolangatta bank robbery; Gold Coast swimmer into final at World Short Course championshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police plea for safer driving as Qld toll nears 300

DV services prepare for busy Xmas; Energex appeals for abuse of workers to end; Qld Yr 12 students straight AsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Accused Coolangatta bank robber extradited back to Qld

Regional Qld health worker incentive scheme to be axed; Blockbuster movie production to start on GCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suspect questioned over Coolangatta bank robbery

QPS culture review findings not a surprise to ethnic groups; Wages rise for GC workers; Titans competition for starting spots heats upSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coolangatta bank robbery suspect arrested 

Making Qld safer laws to go to parliament today; Changes for Suns AFLW playing rosterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Power strains under heat and humidity in SEQ 

Power supply concerns for SEQ; Suns make three key AFLW signingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Youth Crime laws go before parliament today

Man drowns at popular Paradise Point swimming enclosure; Wildlife crime booming in QldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW adopts Jacks Law in knife crime crackdown

Underground explosion forced Surfers lockdown;  Qld youth crime hot spots revealed; GC driver makes is F1 debutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man drowns at popular Paradise Point swimming spot

Police motorcycle blitz to keep road toll down over Xmas; AFP increases patrols at GC airprtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arson and assault shuts down Surfers Paradise 

AFP increases presence at GC airport for Xmas; Wait almost over for QTAC offers  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surfers Paradise forced into lockdown following arson attack

Queensland's Triple A rating at risk; Calls for mandatory seat belts on our bussesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surfers Paradise the most expensive place per square metre in Australia

Cryptocurrency warnings for GC business and residents; Concerns NAPLAN results are now a competition; Suns recruits setlling into club pre-seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gold Coast tops  "Distressed Listings"

Tweed power workers taker industrial action; Titans veteran returns from ankle surgery See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Funding boost for Gold Coast Community Legal centres

New Acting Chief Health Officer appointed; Funding boost for local legal centres; Titans rookie wants out to join BulldogsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Council keeps Cableway kicking

Pregnant mums to be to get free RSV jab; Mould alert for GC &amp; Tweed; Gold Coast race ace to drive F1 this weekendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of vapes confiscated over Schoolies 

Air train half price fares to end; Nine GC pubs and bars to can Australia Day celebrationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Record rain totals for the Gold Coast

Qld youth crime laws scrutinised; war on fire ants to focus on border securitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home owners urged to get insured before summer storms arrive

Cost of Living forcing more people to dump home &amp; contents insurance; Cross border fire ants surveillance increases over Xmas; New signings for Suns &amp; TitansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will new Youth Laws change anything?  

Child sex offender to be sentenced for over 300 cases; Elvis makes a comeback at Australian OpenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Youth crime laws first order of business for LNP government

Cost of Living most concern for GC teens; AHA urges people to book direct rather than online accomm sites; Elvis Smylie tees off in Aust OpenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New crime laws introduced to parliament today

Plus, police are yet to find those responsible after a rideshare driver was carjacked at Miami. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation rate now at lowest point since Sept 2021 

Share ride driver's car stolen at knifepoint in Miami; Molly the Magpie facing uncertain future after court rulingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Youth Crime laws putting pressure on detention centres

New tourism campaign for GC launches today; Tweed locals to have their Covid fines refunded; Titans player exits for Super LeagueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Molly the Magpie's future put in doubt after Court ruling

Tweed murder investigation underway; Premier stands firm on scrapping pill testingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our most successful Olympian retires

Schoolies praised for respectful behaviour; Qld records record insolvencies; Southport's Elvis wins Aust PGASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government ends pill testing funding for Burleigh clinic

Burleigh Pill testing facility to close; Boaties warned to stay out of shipping lanes after near miss; Elvis Smylie Wins Aust PGASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tweed police investigating suspicious death

Police search for missing man at Banora Point; Schoolies winding up in SurfersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roads closed after heavy overnight rain on GC

Rent affordability on GC plummets; 11 GC surf clubs celebrating 100 years service; Titans excited about 2025 NRL drawSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big rain dump on southern Gold Coast

Boat wrecks targeted in state wide clean up; Cody Simpson jumps from the pool to the stageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tweed tobacconists face new laws

Rentals remaining tight on the GC; Uni study into how to add years to your life; AFL Draft begins tonight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schoolies set for a soaking

Concert levy proposal to save local music scene; Griffith Uni study into exercise and life spans; Two locals tee up in Aust PGASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gold Coast rental market still very tight

Truck crash closes Pimpama bridge; Labor calls on LNP to stop repealing drug lawsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woman charged with stabbing Coolangatta couple

NBN upgrades available for the GC and Tweed; Chaz Mostert sweeps Supercar AwardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LNP makes good on promise to repeal drug use laws

Schoolies well behaved on opening weekend; Energex working to fire proof Hinterland power poles See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 year old girl killed in Helensvale car crash

15 year old girl dies in Helensvale car crash; Gold Coast winners named in Qld Tourism AwardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arundel Hills redevelopment set to be scrapped

Wild SEQ weather causing more disruptions; Schoolies urged to look after each other; Supercar championship decider this weekendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GC SUNS relaunch for the 2025 AFL Season

Extra ranger patrols for GC National Parks over Xmas; Suns unveil new logo and gurnsey for 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here come the Schoolies!

Virgin cans Gold Coast Bali flight this morning after volcano eruption; GC rocket company preparing for December launchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schoolies warned about health impacts of "Nangs"

QTU wants schools to keep the right to fix their own hours; Polution squeeze adding pressure to GC housing market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nurse protest rally begins in Tweed Heads

Tweed nurses begin 24 hour strike; LNP MPs given the Star treatment; Volcano ash disrupts Bali flightsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gold Coast on storm alert today 

GC on storm alert today; Qld election results finalised; Broc Feeny out to spoil team mate’s Supercar title chancesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tweed nurses striking for 24 hours

New details of the Bondi Junction tragedy emerge in first inquest hearingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New details of the Bondi Junction tragedy emerge in first inquest hearing

Gold Coast cops a drenching with more on the way; A hundred specialised officers preparing for Schoolies celebrationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oxenford house destroyed in overnight fire

Nation pauses for Rememberance Day; Free RSV jabs for new mums and bubs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dangerous Dog data released by GCCC

Council releases Dangerous Dogs data; Free RSV vaccinations for mothers and newborns begin; Rowbottom named Suns AFLW Club ChampionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gold Coast pauses to remember the fallen on Armistace Day

Support for Coalition has jumped to 40% for the first time since 2022.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support for Albanese Government continues to slide in latest NewsPoll

Pair were fishing together in the NT when Botham fell into the drink.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cricket legend Merv Hughes saves Ian Botham's life in croc infested waters

Tweed nurses and midwives to strike again next week; Injury blow for Gold COast strike bowlerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First National Cabinet for Premier Crisafulli today

Heatwave conditions for GC; TMR crackdown on dodgy share rides; Titans coach Hasler settles with Manly over 2022 sackingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tweed nurses to strike again

MDMA the party drug of choice in Qld; Council reveals most popular pooches on GCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier CRISAFULLI urged to act on social media age limits

Warning about Tiny Homes building compliance; Maltese the top dog breed on GC; AJ Brimson set to be cleared of betting scandalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New data shows drug use is soaring here

Titan AJ Brimson at the centre of a betting scandal; Two Gold Coast locals nominated in state Australian Of The Year awardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Car fire slows M1 traffic to a crawl 

AJ BRIMSON at centre of betting scandal; Two men sentenced over off shore cocaine bust See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pill testing to stay in Schoolies

BOM releases Cyclone season report; Labor begins state wide tour after election lossSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Search continues for missing Pimpama teen

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says people who are concerned he won't concede if he loses this election are "crazy".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump claims he'll happily concede defeat if its a fair election

With more than 78 million Americans having already cast their ballots, the nation is on track for a record-breaking turnout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Final dash in White House race as candidates blitz Pennsylvania

Teen charged over one punch death at Burleigh back in court; AMAQ calls for more bulk billing services; Local connection for today'sMelbourne CupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Go for launch! GC rocket company given the all clear by govt

Police are still trying to track down 3 men involved in a stabbing in Arudnel over the weekend.  It's alleged the trio broke into a flat and attacked a 25-year-old man with a knife in the early hours yesterday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three men involved in stabbing still at large

Police are still hunting for the perpetrators after a violent break and enter over the weekend.  Reports say three men smashed their way into and Arundel Unit on Saturday and stabbed the 25-year-old occupant.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Violent break and enter in Arundel

Both candidates are pitching to voters in the battleground state of North Carolina See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

White House: The final campaign push

Ricardo Barbaro was convicted of stabbing 26-year-old Ellie Price six times in her South Melbourne apartment in April 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne man sentenced to 28 years for murder of girlfriend

Plus, Pauline Hanson has responded, after the Federal Court ruled she racially vilified the Deputy Greens leader on social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New LNP cabinet to be sworn in by Qld Governor

Plus, severe storms are expected to return to the South East today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man suffers serious chest injuries in Carrara crash

Plus, severe storms are likely again today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man fighting for life in hospital after crashing vehicle into tree

Plus, the first LNP cabinet in nearly a decade, will be sworn in today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Storms lash SEQ overnight; More than 220k lightning strikes recorded

Plus- tributes continue for flow for Jack Davey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ACCC suing Optus over products sold to vulnerable customers

Police are appealing for witnesses as they investigating an armed carjacking in Coomera. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police investigating Coomera carjacking

Plus, experts are sounding the alarm bells after OnlyFans performers call out to Schoolies to make content. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25yo recalls home invasion where crims allegedly threaten him with screwdriver

Meaghan Scanlon has been re-elected in Gaven for a third term, and is Labor's only candidate to win a seat on the Gold Coast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Housing Min tight-lipped about returning to role in Shadow Ministry

Plus, the new LNP government hasn’t set a date to meet with the state’s peak medical body on a proposed pill-testing ban.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Experts warn about OnlyFans performers targeting Schoolies

Plus, year 10 boys from a Gold Coast private school have been expelled after a rating list of female students emerged. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

QPS reportedly unable to keep up with volume of 000 calls

The Gold Coast Child Protection and Investigation Unit has been called in after some Year 10 boys were expelled, when a rating list of female students emerged.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police investigating after female student rate list surfaces

The group was sitting on a bench when the car struck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tragedy in Melbourne: Child killed, four injured as car crashes through school fence - driver in custody

And, more than 600 tourism industry leaders are on the Gold Coast right now, for the annual ATEC meeting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frontline police services not to be cut following QPS budget shortfall

Plus, we're being assured frontline police services won't be cut amid revelations of the QPS's budget shortfall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three teens charged following dramatic arrest

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a serious crash at Tallai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two sent to hospital after trail bike ploughs into waterpipe

Queensland’s new Premier will be sworn into his new role this morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former cop says LNP's adult crime, adult time policy will be hard to implement

Plus, police are investigating a suspicious car fire in Southport overnight.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local police beat top priority for new LNP gov, says Burleigh Member-Elect

Premier-elect David Crisafulli and his Deputy will be sworn in to interim roles today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burleigh Member-Elect says it’s busy days ahead for the LNP

Plus, the final count in Gaven will be determined by preferences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GC bleeds blue; Premier-elect and his Deputy to be sworn into interim roles today

Michelle Bullock's salary has come in at $1.1 million.  Also, the PM is being asked to please explain after revaluations he scored dozens of free upgrades from Qantas by personally contacting the former C-E-O.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RBA govenor's seven figure pay packet confirmed

Anthony Albanese received free upgrades after personally contacting the airline's then-C-E-O.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM's relationship with Alan Joyce making headlines again, Labor loses power in Queensland

17 hours now until voting booths officially open for the Queensland State election although more than a third of us have already cast our votes early.   Federal politicians have joined the fray with Peter Dutton hitting the ground on the Sunshine Coast and Bill Shorten working it out in Ipswich.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fed's join final push ahead of the State Election

Nine year old boy passes away after Robina bike crash; Tweed renters applaud new reforms; Supercars first practice begins See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opinion poll shock for LNP as Labor surges back

9 year Robina bike crash victim dies in hospital; Tweed teacher stop work meeting MondaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qld Poll race tightens up

Shadow Treasurer David Janetzki says if elected the LNP would set up a state-owned consultancy firm to save $7 billion over four years.  Incumbent Premier Stephen Miles has rubbished the plan saying it will mean public sector cuts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LNP releases plan to save nearly 7 billion dollars

Father and son critical after Robina bike crash; Cableway comeback supported by LNPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concerns Schoolies pill testing will be scrapped

Bulk Billing crisis hits Tweed seniors; Supercar teams prep for GC 500See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horror Robina crash has father and son fighting for life

Abortion dominates leaders final debate before state election; GC based Kiwis joining the ADFSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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