Don Lawson

Tributes flow for vet killed by Hendra virus Australian vets are mourning the death of their Qld colleague, Dr Ben Cunneen, who has died from Hendra virus.

MP confident LNP to attract more votes The Member for Robina, Ray Stevens, says he is confident the Liberal-National Party (LNP) will win voters on the Gold Coast at the next Queensland election.

Resort owner questions Surfers Skywheel The owner of a Gold Coast resort says a 60 metre Ferris wheel should not become a permanent fixture in Surfers Paradise.

Tourism council sees big benefits in health travel A tourism leader says the Gold Coast would reap some of the biggest benefits if Australia developed a health travel industry.

MPs reassess futures amid Qld electoral boundary changes A Queensland Government Minister is house hunting and a shadow minister needs a new seat after the Queensland Electoral Commission's (QEC) final boundary changes.

Qld vet may offer hope for lost whale calf A vet from Qld arrives in Sydney today to give advice on a whale calf abandoned by its mother.

Police find hydroponic cannabis operation Police say they have uncovered a hydroponic cannabis operation at a home in Mudgeeraba on the Gold Coast.

Commission releases Qld electorate redistribution The Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) has made further readjustments to 22 of the state's 89 electorates.

Passengers survive balloon powerline crash A hot air balloon has crashed into an 11,000 volt powerline west of the Gold Coast, but no-one has been hurt.

Gold Coast council await rapid transit briefing TransLink is expected to give the Gold Coast City Council a confidential briefing on the rapid transit business case before the end of the week.

Gold Coast hurdler scores Olympic silver Australia has won an unexpected silver medal in track and field at the Beijing Olympics, with the Gold Coast's Sally McLellan finishing second in last night's final of the 100 metres hurdles.

More police needed for safety boost: MP A Gold Coast MP says efforts to boost safety in areas like Surfers Paradise need to be backed up by extra police.

Deadline looms for say on fisheries rules The Department of Primary Industries says more than 60 submissions have been lodged in response to proposed new rules for a number of Queensland's fisheries.

Fire stations still operational, despite staff training: Commissioner Queensland's Fire Commissioner has denied union claims that the public is being put at risk because firefighters are being asked to do corporate training.

Govt offers help amid reports of more Riviera job losses Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says staff losing their positions at a Gold Coast boat builder will be able to access a worker replacement and training scheme.

Police hunt convenience store bandit Police are searching for a man who robbed a Gold Coast convenience store last night.

Man dies in quarry accident A man has died in a workplace accident at a quarry in central Queensland.

Bushfire 'insurance' flies into Qld Three water bombing helicopters are in Qld for what authorities fear could be one of the worst bushfire seasons in 15 years.

Gold Coast nightclubs' fingerprinting 'over the top' The Australian Council for Civil Liberties has accused Gold Coast pubs and nightclubs of going too far by fingerprinting patrons.

$2.5m fire truck for Gold Coast A new $2.5 million fire truck that can reach more than 40 metres into the air is to be based on the Gold Coast soon.

Study reveals work force mental health impact A Queensland study has found mental health problems affect about 15 per cent of the work force.

Police crack down on coast drink-drivers Police say some motorists are still not heeding warnings about drink-driving.

Man charged over car park knife attack A man is to face a Gold Coast court today after a samurai-style knife was used during an argument over a car park.

Gold coast restaurant gutted by fire A restaurant has been gutted by fire on the Gold Coast.