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Man denied bail for alleged Surfers Paradise massage parlour arson attack

Quentin Hall was arrested after allegedly trying to rob an Asian massage parlour with a gel blaster before returning with jerry cans of fuel and setting the business on fire.

The outside of a massage parlour business with signs of fire damage

Published: YesterdayFri 6 Dec 2024 at 2:08amSource: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Arsonby Nicholas McElroy

Screen time among digital natives could be causing a disease traditionally associated with 'older' people

The chronic and progressive disease is being found in younger Australians with children as young as 12 developing symptoms.

The glow of a computer screen reflecyed in the pupil of a woman's eye.

Published: ThuThu 5 Dec 2024 at 10:39pmSource: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Digital Lifeby Mark Rigby

Man who was fatally stabbed at Gold Coast pub was 'in the wrong place at the wrong time', court hears

A chance encounter at a Robina pub led to the 26-year-old Dylan McPadden's alleged murder in 2023. Tyler Hailes and his partner Jade Laing have been committed to stand trial.

a selfie of a mum and sun smiling while on holidays in America

Published: ThuThu 5 Dec 2024 at 5:19amSource: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Courtsby Mackenzie Colahan

Thousands more paying land tax as Queensland government makes an estimated $2b

The state government is estimated to have made more than $2 billion from land tax last financial year, $300 million more than the year before. Nearly 200,000 properties were subject to the land tax in 2023-24.

Published: WedWed 4 Dec 2024 at 6:55pmSource: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Property Pricesby Jack McKay

Gold Coast council wriggles out of Springbrook cableway 'bind' as alternative comes to light

A longstanding proposal to go ahead with a major tourism project in the World Heritage-listed Gold Coast hinterland has edged forward despite a renewed push for an alternative.

The view into the pool beneath a pristine waterfall.

Published: TueTue 3 Dec 2024 at 11:40pmSource: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Local Governmentby Dominic Cansdale

When parliament meets primary school

Sometimes our politicians can act a bit childish, but in one case it's for a good reason.

Duration: 5 minutes

Published: TueTue 3 Dec 2024 at 6:00pmSource: ListenTopic: Government and Politicswith Dominic Cansdale

Spirited Matildas fall short of physical Brazil in 2-1 friendly defeat

The Matildas have fallen short of a comeback against Brazil in their second international friendly on the Gold Coast, going down 2-1 in a physical encounter.

Aline Gomes Amaro and Sham Freier collide as they compete for a header

Published: SunSun 1 Dec 2024 at 11:15amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Matildasby Marnie Vinall

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ABC Gold Coast Local News

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Duration: 4 minutes 57 seconds

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Making it to the school formal ... in style

A Gold Coast motoring enthusiast has driven students to their formal in his classic car for years.

Duration: 2 minutes 41 seconds

Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Autism Spectrum Disorder

When parliament meets primary school

Sometimes our politicians can act a bit childish, but in one case it's for a good reason.

Duration: 5 minutes

Source: ListenTopic: Government and Politicswith Dominic Cansdale

Taking your bike on a holiday

When most of us go on holidays we pack our luggage, jump in the car, and head off.

Duration: 3 minutes 19 seconds

Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Outdoor Recreational Activitieswith Tom Forbes

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Early morning swiftwater firefighter rescue

Five people were rescued after fast, rising floodwaters left them trapped.

A rescue team on an inflatable boat in floodwaters.

Duration: 30 seconds

Source: ABC News

Arrest made in tobacconist arson and ram raid case

A man has been arrested in Brisbane and extradited to Tweed Heads in connection to tobacconist ram raids.

Duration: 1 minute 33 seconds

Source: ABC North Coast

Fire ants floating in floodwaters

Kirsty McKenna uploaded this video from a property near Beaudesert to Facebook after wet weather in November 2024, explaining "to say this is frustrating and disheartening is an understatement. Fire ants rafting in the Scenic Rim suppression zone".

Clumps of fire ants rafting in floodwaters.

Duration: 1 minute 24 seconds

Source: ABC News

First week of Schoolies wraps up with partygoers on their best behaviour

Authorities say they've been impressed with the "responsible" behaviour of Schoolies on the Gold Coast this year.

Duration: 1 minute 37 seconds

Source: ABC News

Features

Known for her competitive streak and 'aggressive' flair, Phyllis O'Donell was a pioneer of women's surfing

Paddling out to catch a wave in Australia in the 1960s was a nerve-racking experience for many women, but not for Phyllis O'Donell. It was 1964 and she had just won the first women's world surfing championship at Manly in Sydney.

Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Surfingby Julia André

Matildas fuelled for Brazil by Caitlin Foord's drive for excellence

Matildas star Caitlin Foord is in what interim coach Tom Sermanni insists is career-best form and her grit and skill will be key crucial against Brazil.

Matildas forward Caitlin Foord strikes the ball into the net with her left foot as two Brazilian defenders look on.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sport

Seasoned professionals and self-taught photographers among finalists for Australian surf photograph of the year

From monster swells at Tasmania's Shipstern Bluff, to the reef breaks of Magaret River and the warm, turquoise waters of the Gold Coast, these are the 10 best images of Australian surfing in 2024.

a surfer riding an enormous barreling wave

Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Photographyby Mackenzie Colahan

'Tsunami' of vapes on the black market despite Australia's world-first laws

Even after the federal government introduced world-first anti-vaping laws, there seems to be no shortage of tobacconists selling them.

Generic photo of red vape under white light.

Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Vapingby Dominic Cansdale

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ABC Gives Hope

ABC Local Radio is proud to partner with Foodbank for our ABC Gives end of year appeal. For every $1 donated by you, Foodbank provides 2 meals to Australians doing it tough. Brighten your community and donate now.

Published: 4 Nov 2024Mon 4 Nov 2024 at 10:37pmSource: ABC Gives

Hear every ball, all summer

Get ready for a huge summer of cricket, with ODI, T20 and Test cricket coverage, plus the men's and women's BBL. Join our expert commentary team including Jim Maxwell, Harsha Bhogle, Sunil Gavaskar and more.

Published: 21 Nov 2024Thu 21 Nov 2024 at 3:41amSource: Radio

Know your ABCs in an emergency

This summer know your ABCs; action plan, be safe, connect with us. The ABC has a host of useful resources and tips on how to best prepare yourself for emergency weather so you can keep you and your household safe.

Letters A, B and C in pink, yellow and blue with small infographics of people completing emergency safety tasks

Published: 26 Oct 2024Sat 26 Oct 2024 at 11:16pmSource: ABC EmergencyTopic: Bushfires

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Published: 27 Aug 2024Tue 27 Aug 2024 at 4:23amSource: ABC BRISBANE

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Teen sprint star Gout Gout breaks Peter Norman's 56-year national 200m record

At just 16, Gout Gout removes Peter Norman's national mark that had stood since 1968, producing a faster time than what Usain Bolt ran at the same age.

Gout Gout pictured embracing his coach and manager.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Athletics

Fri Fix: an F1 feud and India's women disappoint

It may be the final race of the Formula 1 season but tensions are high as two stars of the sport are in a very public feud.

Two F1 drivers stare intently at each other as they sit opposite during a press conference ahead of a big race.

Duration: 13 minutes 48 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Teenage sprint star Gout Gout edges closer to breaking 10-second barrier for 100m

At just 16, Gout Gout underlines his potential with more outstanding performances at the Australian All Schools Championships in Brisbane on Friday.

Gout Gout gives the thumbs up after a 100m race at the Australian All School Championships.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Athletics

Aussies prepared for 'more grit' from India after claiming ODI series lead

Australia expects India's top order to offer more resistance when the two teams return to Brisbane's Allan Border Field for the second match of their ODI series.

An Indian batter walks from the field after being dismissed by Australia in the first women's ODI in Brisbane.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Cricket

Qld News

Couple survive 40-degree heat and croc-infested waters after outback stranding

A couple, aged in their 50s, have been rescued after their four-wheel drive was washed away in crocodile-infested floodwaters in north-west Queensland.

Source: ABC North West QldTopic: Floodsby Emily Dobson

Teen sprint star Gout Gout breaks Peter Norman's 56-year national 200m record

At just 16, Gout Gout removes Peter Norman's national mark that had stood since 1968, producing a faster time than what Usain Bolt ran at the same age.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Athletics

Pensioner warns lithium-ion batteries are a 'ticking time bomb'

Darryl Hurst was getting ready for bed when he heard his daughter-in-law screaming after a fire was sparked by an electric scooter in the garage.

Duration: 1 minute 44 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Fires

Maverick 'Father of the House' Bob Katter reaches 50 years in politics

Never short of a soundbite, the MP has gone from country kid to Bjelke-Petersen-era Queensland, to federal parliament.

Bob Katter hops out of a car his son, Robbie, is driving.

Duration: 2 minutes 12 seconds

Source: ABC North West QldTopic: Katter's Australian Party (KAP)by Meghan Dansie and Emily Dobson

National News

Quick hits: Marnus flips the script as Virat and Siraj fire up at boisterous Australian crowd

Marnus Labuschagne broke out of a lengthy slump as Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj both lost their cool at different points under the hot Adelaide sun on day two of the second Test.

Mohammed Siraj, Marnus Labuschagne and Virat Kohli on day two of the second Test between Australia and India.

Published: 3h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 11:49amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Cricketby Chris De Silva and Simon Smale

Impeachment of South Korean president fails after ruling party MPs boycott vote

South Korea's parliament has failed to pass a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after he suddenly declared martial law on Tuesday night.

Picture of only one lawmaker sitting in parliament. All the other seats are empty.

Published: 56m agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 2:01pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: World Politicsby Kathleen Calderwood

Couple survive 40-degree heat and croc-infested waters after outback stranding

A couple, aged in their 50s, have been rescued after their four-wheel drive was washed away in crocodile-infested floodwaters in north-west Queensland.

Published: 5h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 9:32amSource: ABC North West QldTopic: Floodsby Emily Dobson

Raygun-inspired musical cancelled over legal threats, comedian says

Raygun: The Musical was set to debut in Sydney this evening at a venue on Oxford Street, in the city's inner east.

Published: 6h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 8:33amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Theatreby Aoife Hilton

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Man denied bail for alleged Surfers Paradise massage parlour arson attack

Screen time among digital natives could be causing a disease traditionally associated with 'older' people

Man who was fatally stabbed at Gold Coast pub was 'in the wrong place at the wrong time', court hears

Thousands more paying land tax as Queensland government makes an estimated $2b

Gold Coast council wriggles out of Springbrook cableway 'bind' as alternative comes to light

When parliament meets primary school

Spirited Matildas fall short of physical Brazil in 2-1 friendly defeat

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Making it to the school formal ... in style

When parliament meets primary school

Taking your bike on a holiday

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Early morning swiftwater firefighter rescue

Arrest made in tobacconist arson and ram raid case

Fire ants floating in floodwaters

First week of Schoolies wraps up with partygoers on their best behaviour

Known for her competitive streak and 'aggressive' flair, Phyllis O'Donell was a pioneer of women's surfing

Matildas fuelled for Brazil by Caitlin Foord's drive for excellence

Seasoned professionals and self-taught photographers among finalists for Australian surf photograph of the year

'Tsunami' of vapes on the black market despite Australia's world-first laws

ABC Gives Hope

Hear every ball, all summer

Know your ABCs in an emergency

Download our free ABC listen app

Teen sprint star Gout Gout breaks Peter Norman's 56-year national 200m record

Fri Fix: an F1 feud and India's women disappoint

Teenage sprint star Gout Gout edges closer to breaking 10-second barrier for 100m

Aussies prepared for 'more grit' from India after claiming ODI series lead

Couple survive 40-degree heat and croc-infested waters after outback stranding

Teen sprint star Gout Gout breaks Peter Norman's 56-year national 200m record

Pensioner warns lithium-ion batteries are a 'ticking time bomb'

Maverick 'Father of the House' Bob Katter reaches 50 years in politics

Quick hits: Marnus flips the script as Virat and Siraj fire up at boisterous Australian crowd

Impeachment of South Korean president fails after ruling party MPs boycott vote

Couple survive 40-degree heat and croc-infested waters after outback stranding

Raygun-inspired musical cancelled over legal threats, comedian says

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