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Judge dismisses Clive Palmer's appeal to build thousands of homes on floodplain near sewage treatment plant
Clive Palmer has lost a more than three-year legal battle with the Gold Coast City Council, which would have seen 3,000 new dwellings built next to a sewage treatment plant.
Queensland Health fixes medical record crash after staff locked out of system for hours
Queensland Health has fixed a technical crash with its electronic medical record system that had prevented health staff at dozens of hospitals and facilities from logging in.
Major blow for Titans as Gold Coast high school famous for churning out NRL superstars links with NSW team
Keebra Park High — the school responsible for developing players like David Fifita, Reece Walsh and AJ Brimson — ends its ties with the Titans in a major blow to the perennial NRL battler.
Analysis
analysis:Upton completes greatest individual season in NRLW history as Knights go back-to-back
Newcastle's charge for back-to-back NRLW premierships was looking shaky in its showdown with the Titans until Tamika Upton decided otherwise, writes Nick Campton.
What time does the NRL grand final kick off tonight? Where can I watch it?
Everything you need to know as the Penrith Panthers take on the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL grand final, and the Newcastle Knights look to go back-to-back as NRLW premiers when they meet the Gold Coast Titans in the women's decider.
Gold Coast have made history in making the club's first ever grand final. But the job isn't done yet
Before this weekend, the Gold Coast Titans had never made a grand final in any competition, but on Sunday, with their NRLW team looking for a piece of history that would last forever, that's all about to change.
NRL finals schedule set as Sharks secure home advantage with victory over 12-man Raiders — as it happened
The Sharks will meet the Roosters at Shark Park after beating the Raiders, who had Seb Kris sent off and will now travel to Newcastle in week one of the finals. Earlier, the Titans beat the Bulldogs in a shoot out on the Gold Coast.
Ladder-leading Roosters dominate Titans as Dragons, Sharks celebrate NRLW victories
Sydney Roosters easily account for Gold Coast to post their fourth win of the season, while St George Illawarra edge out Wests Tigers in the final minute of play, and Cronulla run in seven tries to beat North Queensland.
Man, 26, allegedly killed within 90 seconds of couple entering Gold Coast pub, police say
Police say a man and a woman were inside RQ's Tavern at Robina for about 90 seconds before a 26-year-old man was allegedly stabbed in the chest.
Man faces court after boy stabbed during alleged 'harrowing' random home invasion on the Gold Coast
A 52-year-old man has faced Southport Magistrates Court after an alleged home invasion left a teenage boy with a stab wound.
Seal spotted in Gold Coast lake
Sea World are at Lake Orr checking on the welfare of a seal that's been spotted swimming. Experts say it's highly unusual for a seal to be seen in the lake.
Des Hasler to become Gold Coast Titans coach as club sacks Justin Holbrook
Des Hasler will become the coach of the Gold Coast Titans next season, after the club gave Justin Holbrook his marching orders.
12,000km from home, Ezequiel couldn't find a rental until Te opened her doors
Amid soaring rents, some international students are forking out hundreds of dollars a week for hostels or cramped rooms a long way from where they go to school — but some are finding the generosity of locals is easing the pain.
Trbojevic firms for Origin selection with hat-trick in Sea Eagles' win over Raiders
Tom Trbojevic gives NSW selectors a timely reminder of his immense talent after starring in Manly's 42-14 defeat of Canberra, while Canterbury is celebrating its come-from-behind 20-18 triumph over Gold Coast.
Sharks hang on to beat fast-finishing Sea Eagles, Knights belt Titans
Manly-Warringah huffed and puffed but could not overcome Cronulla-Sutherland at Brookvale Oval after Newcastle recorded a much-needed 46-26 win over the Gold Coast Titans.
Queensland fugitive evading police with help from community, minister says
Queensland's police minister says the manhunt for Mitchell Wilson, who officers allege is armed and dangerous, is being hampered by community members helping him to evade capture.
Nathan Cleary stars for Panthers despite 'worst game of the season' claim
Brisbane bounces back from its sole defeat of the NRL season to beat the Titans. Earlier, Penrith came from behind to beat Newcastle in a golden point thriller and the Warriors beat the Cowboys.
Man charged after alleged stabbing in suburban Gold Coast street faces court
Police have charged a 23-year-old man over the alleged stabbing of another man at Varsity Lakes at the weekend.
Police search for three men after 20yo stabbed in suburban Gold Coast
Police are asking for anyone with information about an alleged stabbing at Varsity Lakes to come forward.
'Really embarrassing': Melbourne Storm hunting for answers after Gold Coast defeat
Melbourne Storm skipper Christian Welch says conceding 38 points was 'really embarrassing' as Craig Bellamy accuses his players of not caring in the 38-34 defeat to the Gold Coast Titans.
Why planned law reform is a 'no-brainer' for donor-conceived people searching for genetic relatives
Sarah found out she was donor-conceived on her 18th birthday. It would take her a decade to find her donor but proposed law reforms in Queensland could change that for others.
Louise found wild clay in her backyard. A DIY kiln later, she's making pottery
#Wildclay is a growing social media trend for potters interested in digging their own stash of clay instead of buying it bagged. So how do you find it?
Nude Up Australia revellers to disrobe in Queensland's Scenic Rim but secrecy abounds
Strict security will be in place for this festival and its location withheld from everyone but ticketholders, to keep out those who can't differentiate between nudism and sex, the organiser says.
Crows claim biggest win in AFLW history with demolition of Giants
Adelaide pile on a 96-point win over a hapless GWS to record the biggest win in AFLW history, while Gold Coast beat Port Adelaide to close in on the top eight
Some Queensland patients waited almost eight hours on an ambulance stretcher as ramping peaked in June
Some south-east Queensland patients were left on an ambulance stretcher, waiting for an emergency department bed for almost eight hours, official figures reveal.