More than 3,600 police and emergency services personnel have gathered on the Gold Coast for the 20th Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games, running from October 10 to 17. The biennial event has attracted competitors from 21 countries across Australasia and the South Pacific, including Vietnam, representing more than 25Continue Reading
Queensland Police are joining communities across the state to mark the 40th anniversary of Queensland Child Protection Week and recognise decades of work protecting children from harm. The Queensland Police Service’s specialist child protection history dates back to 1963, when Juvenile Aid Bureaus were established across the state. The workContinue Reading
Gold Coast puppy owners are being encouraged to get their new four-legged family members registered, with free initial registrations available for dogs under 12 months of age. The City’s annual dog registration renewal campaign is underway, with registrations due by August 31. Registration is a legal requirement and helps CouncilContinue Reading
Two people have been arrested after police tracked a stolen vehicle being driven dangerously across the Gold Coast on Friday night, August 14. Police began tracking a grey Audi Q5 at about 6.40pm after it was allegedly observed being driven dangerously throughout the Gold Coast District. The vehicle had beenContinue Reading
Gold Coast residents may notice a few empty pedestals around the city as the iconic blue koala Borobi takes a temporary break for a much-needed health check. The City of Gold Coast is inspecting all eight Borobi statues located across the city after years of exposure to the region’s sun,Continue Reading
A Gold Coast Health service supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and families has expanded with a move to a larger facility in Nerang. The Waijungbah Jarjums service has relocated to Cotton Street, creating a one-stop community service offering continuity of care from pregnancy through to a child’s fifthContinue Reading
New parking measures will be introduced in suburbs between Mermaid Beach and Burleigh ahead of the opening of Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3, with the City aiming to protect residential streets from becoming all-day commuter parking areas. From 14 September, a new traffic area will introduce a three-hour on-street parking limit onContinue Reading
Gold Coast Health is helping women affected by domestic, family and sexual violence rebuild with dignity through a partnership that provides brand-new clothing and essential items to those arriving at hospital in crisis. The Dress Her With Dignity initiative, delivered in partnership with charity Convoy of Hope, ensures women who have fled violenceContinue Reading
A Gold Coast Health clinician has become the first Queensland-based doctor to complete a pioneering forensic medicine fellowship through the Royal Australasian College of Pathologists. Dr Rachel Marr recently earned her Fellowship of the Faculty of Clinical Forensic Medicine (FFCFM RCPA), marking a significant milestone for both her career andContinue Reading
Queenslanders are being reassured that public transport safety remains a top priority, with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) working alongside government agencies and transport operators to keep passengers safe across the state’s bus, train, ferry and tram networks. The partnership between QPS, Translink, the Department of Transport and Main Roads,Continue Reading