Gold Coast News

6PM THURSDAY Chris Dawson is tonight back in Sydney, and behind bars, now formally charged with the murder of his wife Lynette. The 70-year-old crossed his arms in court today, as police alleged he killed her on the very night she went missing, 36 years ago. MIDDAY Chris Dawson has been formally charged with the 1982 murder of his former wife Lynette Dawson. He was refused bail at Surry Hills Police Station and will appear at Central Local Court later today, Thursday December 6. THURSDAY 6/12 Chris Dawson is inside the Sydney Police Centre after being extradited from Queensland, to face historic murder charges relating to the death of his wife Lynette. It’s understood he will apply for bail. 6pm 3pm Police have released vision of the moment, the 70 year old went peacefully with Queensland detectives at 8am – as …

An investigation is underway after a motorcyclist was killed in an accident at Coolangatta this morning. It’s understood the bike collided with a vehicle at the intersection of Coolangatta Road and Musgrave Street at around 8:15. The rider, a 29-year-old Palm Beach man was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car was uninjured. Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to contact local police.

Tens of thousands of schoolies have left the glitter strip – but it’s not over yet with those from New South Wales and Victoria taking their place. Overall organisers were pleased with behaviour – but emergency services remain on high alert.

A young Maudsland woman has created the Gold Coast’s first digital business magazine. Asha Peck – founder of ‘Girls in Business’ – will launch the online publication next Thursday, after spending the last year supporting women through a Facebook group that already has around 15 thousand members. For more information and to read the magazine, visit goldcoastgirlsinbusiness.com.au (AUDIO IN PARTS)

Some welcome news for motorists – petrol prices on the Gold Coast have hit rock-bottom – after record highs only a few weeks ago. But as Jordan Fabris explains, you need to be quick to snap up the bargains before prices go back up.

Schoolies have clashed with police in Surfers Paradise, resorting to violence as a teenager was arrested. It comes as shocking vision was posted on social media of a young man being ‘glassed.’

A Miami man who owned an illegal gun of the kind used by police in the United States has escaped a conviction. The weapon was uncovered during a raid in a Burleigh industrial shed.

The city is still cleaning up from a powerful weekend storm that damaged buildings and toppled trees. Dumping dozens of millimetres of rain in a matter of minutes.

Gold Coast residents are in shock following the discovery of a baby girl’s body on the beach at Surfers Paradise. The nine-month-old was found on the edge of the surf, alone in the dark, just after midnight, her parents were later located suburbs away.

The dream of flying came true for sick and disadvantaged kids today as part of a national charity effort. ‘National Funflight Day’ took off from Coolangatta Airport for the first time, bringing big smiles to little faces.