38 h. ago Richo’s sins are washed as the Love Boat, Gold Coast and other scandals fade into the mist

The great and the good assembled to farewell Graham Richardson, honoured for his singular talent in wielding political influence.

Politics

2 w. ago Nic Nat on hand to help out as West Coast’s newest recruit eyes ruck role

The silver lining from West Coast’s one-win campaign in 2025 was a bumper draft haul last week.

Politics

2 w. ago Moment of impact shown at Sea World fatal chopper crash inquest

Never-before-seen footage has been released of the moment four people died when the two Sea World choppers collided above the Gold Coast Broadwater.

Events

2 w. ago Adam wants to live on the moon – and he’s spending millions to get there

In a Gold Coast factory, former banker and gymnast Adam Gilmour is working on a rocket design that could take a slice of Elon Musk’s SpaceX business.

Economics

2 w. ago From Gold Coast’s golden academy, to the club that didn’t pick at all: Analysing every club’s 2025 draft

All up, 60 footballers found an AFL home in the most compromised national draft in history. We look at each club’s haul and hear from recruiting and list managers to explain their strategies.

Politics

2 w. ago From the player who cried in his room thinking his dream was over, to sons and brothers of guns: Every pick of the AFL draft

The Cats have snared the younger brother of one of their stars. See all the picks from second night of the 2025 AFL Draft, and what the players had to say on the biggest night of their careers so far.

Sport

3 w. ago Duursma heads west with pick No.1 as the ‘bolter’ who had to be smuggled into Marvel steals the show

The first night of the 2025 AFL draft is done and dusted, and as expected, Willem Duursma was taken at pick No.1 by the West Coast Eagles. But one of the storylines of the night belongs to Melbourne.

Events

3 w. ago AFL Draft 2025 LIVE updates: Willem Duursma heads west, Dees stun with early ‘bolter’, Dons fortunes turn big

The first night of the 2025 AFL draft is under way with dozens of hopefuls learning their fate tonight. Follow all the action live.

Politics

3 w. ago AFL Draft 2025 LIVE updates: Willem Duursma heads out west with pick No.1, clubs fend off academy, father

The first night of the 2025 AFL draft is under way with dozens of hopefuls learning their fate tonight. Follow all the action live.

Politics

3 w. ago AFL Draft 2025 LIVE updates: Willem Duursma expected to go first to West Coast Eagles as countdown to draft begins

The 2025 AFL draft is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable in years. Follow every pick as it happens.

Politics

3 w. ago The draft is a day away. Here’s who your club is set to pick

Here’s our final forecast of how the first 30 picks at this week’s AFL draft will play out.

Politics

3 w. ago Gold Coast hospitals bed blocked by aged care and NDIS patients with nowhere to go

The state-wide issue is being felt at Gold Coast and Robina public hospitals where dozens of patients are waiting for supported accommodation.

Science

3 w. ago The football factory 1700km from Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

A Gold Coast sporting academy is preparing to take over the AFL. We break down the six young draft hopefuls to emerge.

Politics

3 w. ago Key public servant speaks out on ‘alarming’ health program ban

School-leavers will descend on the Gold Coast later this week. The lack of drug-checking services for them – and the state – has driven one bureaucrat to act.

Politics

3 w. ago Jesinta and Buddy Franklin sell their stunning Gold Coast mansion

The couple purchased the mansion in November 2022, paying $8.75 million, and are now a step closer to countryside living.

Politics

3 w. ago Brisbane news live: Gold Coast teen accused of terrorism offences; Queensland resident with measles attended Oasis concert; Storms forecast for Brisbane

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Events