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Perth Now
4 days ago
- Perth Now
Unprovoked attack lands officers in hospital
Two Gold Coast police officers had to be hospitalised after an ATV ramming on Sunday morning. Gold Coast Acting Chief Superintendent Peter Miles said the officers were conducting patrols in an ATV in Kingsholme when they were targeted. Body worn camera footage shows white Isuzu MUX ramming into the ATV of two police officers, who were later sent to the hospital for their injuries. Credit: Gold Coast Bulletin The officers' attention was drawn to a vehicle parked on the side of the road, which they thought looked a bit suspicious while driving towards the vehicle. 'A male and a female, alighted from a nearby area, got into that vehicle, and then deliberately rammed that ATV. 'The force of the collision was enough to push the ATV into the path of another vehicle, a third vehicle that was driving nearby.' Gold Coast Police Acting Chief Superintendent Peter Miles said the incident was 'a selfish act'. Alex Treacy Credit: News Corp Australia The pair were taken to Pindara Hospital for treatment, have been discharged and will remain off work to recover from the whiplash caused by the incident. Police are looking for the offending vehicle, a white Isuzu MUX with a wraparound bullbar, a black snorkel on the driver's side, and black mag wheels. The number plates have been revealed to be fake after police checks, and it is unclear at this stage whether they were stolen or cloned. Chief Superintendent Miles said that they don't know who the offenders are, and if they 'haven't got returned to prison warrants'. 'They've got real reasons to want to be away from police and get away,' he said. 'They didn't hang around to see if those officers were severely injured or not – it's all about them, it's a selfish act. 'They're willing to do this to police, ram police cars, they'll ram anyone. Anyone who's in their way is a problem for them, and that certainly is concerning as well.' Body worn camera footage captures the offending vehicle ramming into the police ATV on Sunday. Credit: Gold Coast Bulletin The police ATV, which was worth $25,000, was written off in the crash with the intention to be replaced to continue patrols in the bushland isolated areas. Chief Superintendent Miles is appealing in Kingsholme area between 11am and 12pm on Sunday with any CCTV and dashcam footage to come forward. 'These officers were just out there doing their job, being proactive, keeping their community safe, and this is what happens, they end up spending the afternoon in hospital,' he said. 'There used to be that fine line where police weren't targeted as much as members of the public, not anymore. It's just a sad indictment of where we are with some members of the community, and that's why we're very keen to get them (offenders) into the watch-house.'
Sky News AU
21-05-2025
- Sky News AU
Family and friends pay tributes to 22-year-old British tourist found dead after disappearance on the Gold Coast, Queensland
A British tourist described as a 'beautiful grandson' has been found dead days after the young man was reported missing on the Gold Coast. Police had urged the public to help locate Lewis Jack, aged 22, after he was last seen in the Queensland city of Surfers Paradise on Saturday night. Officers confirmed on Wednesday the man's body was discovered around 7.40am on Tuesday. His tragic death is not being treated as suspicious by detectives. It is understood he had been intoxicated and fell into the water near the Isle of Capri and drowned, the Gold Coast Bulletin has reported. Tributes have poured in from the 22-year-old's friends and family following the news, with Jack's devastated grandmother Margert Mooney remembering her 'beautiful grandson'. 'It is with a broken heart that I have to say my beautiful grandson has sadly been found,' Ms Mooney said in a Facebook post. Another relative Sharon Smith shared the tragic update and said 'my heart is hurting'. 'His brothers and I are broken,' Ms Smith said. Friends of the 22-year-old also took to social media to pay their respects, with one calling the shocking discovery of his body the 'worst news ever'. 'I can't believe that (I) am actually posting this,' Gemma Roberts said. 'You'll never be forgotten... forever 22 my boy.' Another friend said: 'Such devastating news, rest in peace Lewis Jack." Mr Jack shared moments of time spent abroad on his own Facebook page in the months before his death, posting pictures from recent trips to Thailand, Bali and Vietnam.
Herald Sun
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Herald Sun
Noise from Out 2 Lunch festival heard as far as Paradise Point
Don't miss out on the headlines from Gold Coast. Followed categories will be added to My News. Residents as far as Paradise Point are 'losing it' over noise from the weekend's Out 2 Lunch festival at Broadwater Parklands - but others say they wish it had been louder to hear it better. Dance tracks and thumping DJ sets could be heard as far as 10km north of the two-night festival headlined by homegrown star Fisher attracting 20,000-plus fans each day. It was moved from Coolangatta Beach to Southport on account of damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. Residents losing it over the sound blamed Gold Coast City Council for approving the noise volumes, but a spokesperson for the City says all conditions were complied with. 'The noise from the Broadwater Parklands is unacceptable, and I live in Musgrave Hill more than 3kms away,' one resident posted to a Facebook community page. 'All windows and doors are closed and it still sounds like my next door neighbour is having a party, wtf is wrong with council that decided that this is a good spot for outdoor concerts.' But others who hadn't shelled out for a ticket were loving it - not losing it. One fan wrote: 'I'm loving it - wish it was louder.' Kylie Lisk wrote on social media: 'I'm in Labrador off Olsen Ave. All I hear is doof doof. Dance along to it every now and then - and we have tomorrow as well. Just turn your TV up - watch the footy.' The two day dance music festival headlined by Paul Fisher, better known by his stage name Fisher, had been hailed a huge success by attendees from day one with another bumper crowd pouring in on Sunday. However some residents appalled by the noise claimed it must have exceeded maximum levels and could be heard as far as 5km inland at Olsen Ave, and all the way to Paradise Point. 'It's really loud in Musgrave Park, somehow the wind carries the music here every time from reactions in other groups it seems to get all the way to Arundel,' the Musgrave Park resident said. 'We deserve to live in peace.' While council said the sound travelled on account of the wind, residents insisted change was needed. 'I'm getting a migraine. It's not music, it's torture,' another resident wrote. Other locals agreed, saying it was 'definitely above permitted decibels' People commenting on Gold Coast Bulletin's Facebook page lapped up the hometown hero's show. Kirsty Morone wrote: 'Absolutely the best - amazing day.' Allan Laws wrote: 'It was awesome - loved it. Thanks Mr Fisher.' A council spokesperson said city officers monitored the event, ensuring all conditions were complied with across the entirety of the weekend. 'The City worked closely with organisers in the lead up to this event,' they said. 'Officers monitored the event yesterday (Saturday) and all conditions were complied with including noise levels and a finish time of 10pm. Sound travelled north of the event due to wind conditions. 'We thank everyone for their patience and we will continue to monitor the event.' The Southport resident who posted the complaint and claimed to have lodged one with council was slammed by others online, with many embracing the music and enjoying the gig at no cost. 'I'm at the end of Scarborough Street and it's nice to know people are out having fun supporting our GC tourism and community,' one said. Another said they were surprised they could hear it 'so clearly' on McMillan Street, but weren't complaining. Another said residents across the area 'better get used to it' if the new Gold Coast Arena at Carey Park, Southport is built. Festival organisers TEG were contacted for comment. Originally published as Noise from Out 2 Lunch festival heard as far as Paradise Point
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The Block 'biggest losers' Dylan Adams and Jenny Heath bounce back with latest renovation project
Block stars Dylan Adams and Jenny Heath have turned to their next renovation project. The couple were left heartbroken in 2022 when they walked away empty handed after their house failed to attract interest at auction. To add insult to injury, the Gisborne property remained on the market of almost six months, eventually selling for $180,000 less than the reserve at $3.9million. Also, the Palm Beach property they began renovating before their Block appearance failed to sell in 2023. Unperturbed, the reality renovators have turned to their next 'fixer-upper' - a '90s-era holiday pad in Coolangatta. The couple recently picked up the two-bedroom apartment for $920,000, which, in a reversal of fortune, was cheaper than the suburb's median unit price of $1.05million. Speaking to the Gold Coast Bulletin, the couple said they were planning to bring a 'modern Mediterranean aesthetic' to the property. 'Since wrapping up our Palm House build, we've been itching to take on another project - but client work has kept up busy,' the couple said. The couple have big plans for the 176-square-metre space, including replacing the kitchen's yellow and blue cabinets with Taj Mahal stonework, adding custom-designed rangehoods and modern lighting. They also plan to create a flowing atmosphere, connecting internal and external living areas via French doors. Multiple outdoor zones will be created, including a freestanding pergola with feature rafters. It comes after the reality stars welcomed a baby boy, sharing the news to Instagram. The couple have big plans for the 176-square-metre space, including replacing the kitchen's yellow and blue cabinets with Taj Mahal stonework, adding custom-designed rangehoods and modern lighting In one photo, their little man was wrapped in a blanket and cradled by the two doting parents in the hospital. Another snap showed Jenny in the hospital bed pre-birth, while a third photo was taken of Dylan and Jenny touching Billy for the first time just after birth. 'HELLO WORLD I'M HERE. Billy Heath Adams. 24.07.24,' the caption read. 'I'm a happy healthy bubba, mum's recovering well, dad's taking care of us.' The Block favourites first shared the good news they were expecting a baby back in January. 'We've been keeping a little secret... Baby Adams due July,' they wrote on Instagram alongside some images of the pair. The photos showed the smitten couple cuddling on a beach as they showed off their ultrasound image. The pair exchanged vows at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort on the Gold Coast in March last year, sharing a series of wedding photos to Instagram. The couple were left heartbroken in 2022 when they walked away empty handed after their house failed to attract interest at auction The opulent ceremony was attended by 150 guests including their former co-stars Ankur Dogra and Sharon Johal, Rachel and Ryan Carr, and Tom Calleja and Sarah-Jane Wilson. The couple finally sold their Block home in February last year - three months after it failed to sell at the televised auction. The Gisborne property found a buyer in a private sale and mystery surrounds its sale price or whether it reached its original $4.08million reserve. Adams and Heath took to Instagram at the time to reflect on the sale while sharing a photo of themselves smiling on their verandah.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Florida Keys symbolic release of sea turtle heralds Earth Day
April 22 (UPI) -- Hundreds arrived at Marathon, Fla., to witness the release of a rehabilitated sea turtle named Addie into the Atlantic Ocean during the Florida Keys Earth Day celebration Tuesday morning. Addie was found in August and taken to The Turtle Hospital in Marathon while near death, the Gold Coast Bulletin reported. She was afflicted with fibropapilloma tumors and had a large fishhook embedded in her esophagus when she arrived at the hospital that specializes in treating sea turtles. Addie died several times but was brought back to life three times during her stay at the hospital and eventually recovered. Turtle Hospital manager Bette Zirkelbach on Monday thanked the small non-profit's supporters for their "healing energies for Addie!" in a Facebook post announcing Addie's release to celebrate Earth Day. "Addie's journey in rehab was a long one," Zirkelbach said. "With the help of our incredibly dedicated animal care team, she beat the odds and is returning to her ocean home tomorrow, on Earth Day." Addie was released back into the ocean at Sombrero Beach in Marathon at 10 a.m. Six of the world's seven species of sea turtles are listed as threatened or endangered, according to SEE Turtles. Sea Turtles face many dangers, including being caught in fishing nets, becoming entangled in debris and swallowing pieces of discarded plastic that wind up in the world's oceans, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Fisheries division. People can protect sea turtles by participating in coastal cleanups and reducing the use of plastics that could wind up in the water or litter beaches, NOAA Fisheries says. People also should avoid releasing balloons that could end up in the ocean waters, where sea turtles might confuse them for prey and swallow them. Nesting beaches should be protected and kept safe for sea turtles by turning off or shielding lights from the nesting areas that could disorient hatchlings or discourage females from nesting. Any nesting sea turtles, hatchlings and nests also should be left alone, and organizing sea turtle watches can help ensure they have safe nesting areas to reproduce. People also should remove chairs and umbrellas at night and knock down any sand castles and fill in any holes they might make during the daytime to prevent blocking sea turtles from their preferred nesting areas. Boaters also are advised to go slowly through near-shore waters, bays and sounds to avoid hitting sea turtles as they surface for air. Boaters also should remove their boats from nesting areas on beaches to enable easy access for sea turtles.
