A major beach restoration project is underway on the Gold Coast, with the return of the offshore dredge Trud-R to replenish sand along some of the city’s most erosion-affected beaches. The specialised vessel arrived this week to continue recovery efforts following the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The dredging operation forms partContinue Reading
Young book lovers at Helensvale Library received a special surprise this week when Australian sporting icon Ash Barty dropped in for a Toddler Time reading session. The former world number one tennis player visited the newly refurbished library as an ambassador for the First 5 Forever program, a Queensland Government initiativeContinue Reading
Ipswich City Council has unveiled a new five-year Corporate Plan designed to guide the city through a period of significant growth while maintaining its reputation as a family-friendly and liveable community. The Corporate Plan 2026–2031 outlines council’s strategic priorities as Ipswich continues to expand. With the city’s population projected toContinue Reading
Ipswich is set to roll out the welcome mat for caravan and motorhome enthusiasts later this year, with the inaugural Let’s Go Ipswich Caravan and RV Expo receiving $14,000 in council sponsorship support. The three-day event will be held at Willowbank Raceway from August 28 to 30, showcasing the latest in caravans,Continue Reading
Logan City Council has resolved to formally seek changes from the Queensland Government on how rare and extreme flood events are used in local flood mapping, following consideration of an independent review into the Logan and Albert Rivers Flood Study. The decision was made at a recent Special Council meeting, whereContinue Reading
Logan City Council police have charged multiple people following a coordinated operation targeting high-risk offenders and domestic and family violence respondents across the district. The enforcement activity, conducted on 27 May under Operation Yankee Atlas, led to the execution of 13 warrants and the arrest of 13 adults, resulting in 36Continue Reading
Artwork created by Gold Coast Health staff will soon help transform a refurbished ward at Robina Hospital into a more welcoming and supportive environment for older patients. As works continue on the H2 East redevelopment, eight staff photographs have been selected for permanent display throughout the future Acute Cognitive UnitContinue Reading
A man has been hospitalised following a shooting at Munruben, south of Logan, with police continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Emergency services were called to a property on Norris Creek Road about 8.30pm on Tuesday, June 2, after reports that a man had been shot. Police attendedContinue Reading
One of the Gold Coast’s most recognisable landmarks has officially returned home, with the iconic Kirra Eagle reinstated atop Kirra Hill after several years away from public view. The massive replica sculpture, weighing 1796 kilograms and stretching 4.5 metres across its wingspan, was carefully transported from a Tugun depot beforeContinue Reading
Experienced mental health nurse Emily Foley is preparing to take on a leadership role at the Gold Coast Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU) as the facility prepares to welcome its next consumers from July. Ms Foley will lead the Sandalwood unit as Nurse Unit Manager, bringing more than fiveContinue Reading