Apple plans 40-50 store openings in 2010 Nov 16, 2009
The first one was opened in Robina on the Gold Coast in May. Apple opened its first store in the Australia (and the southern hemisphere) in Sydney in June 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Sports talent 'hot spots' being studied Nov 16, 2009
"We've looked at AFL for a start and our researchers looked at data from junior participation and then seen who's been chosen for drafts in the AFL draft system to see if areas of high concentration of junior participation correlate with elite success," said lead researcher Professor Kristine Toohey, the head of the university's Department of Tourism, Leisure, Hotel and Sport Management on the Gold Coast. "If there's good junior involvement and good draft picks you'd call that a hot-spot, if... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Struggling surfers await the trickle-down effect Nov 16, 2009
The Blacktown boy Mick Fanning, world champion two years ago, will ride for Rip Curl, while the Gold Coast's Joel Parkinson is surfing for Billabong ... Ditto the battle of the surf brands for the women's title the former NSW surfer Stephanie Gilmore, now based on the Gold Coast, is contracted to Rip Curl, while Brazil's Silvana Lima is backed by Billabong ... Last year, the Gold Coast-based Billabong made $152 million profit on sales of $1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
ACA story 'crucified' unsung hero: court Nov 16, 2009
He has accused journalist Kate Donnison and the network of making him out to be a "monster" in the report about a "popular Gold Coast meter maid" whose breast implants went horribly wrong. In the report, played to a four-person jury in the NSW Supreme Court today, the meter maid described her stitches bursting before the implants began falling out. (The Age, Australia)
ICAC head sounds off Nov 16, 2009
SYDNEY steals some of Melbourne's film star thunder this week, with the Inside Film Awards returning south to the harbour city after a three year sojourn on the Gold Coast. Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin are the latest names to join the guest list for the event, to be held at Luna Park on Wednesday, where presenters will include Sam Worthington, Megan Gale, Emma Booth, Aden Young, Emily Barclay, Justine Clarke, Matt Day and Peter O'Brien. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Meet Kota, our own little Tiger cub Nov 15, 2009
Kota Kagasaki from St Stephens College on the Gold Coast took on Woods at a Nike exhibition event at Japan's Narita Golf Club earlier this month. At the end of the nine holes Woods finished one under and Kagasaki one over. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Bid for soccer world cup puts struggling NRL clubs at risk Nov 14, 2009
The chief operations manager of the NRL, Graham Annesley, told a conference of Leagues Clubs Australia on the Gold Coast that the future of several clubs was in danger if the Federal Government forced it to suspend or move matches from their supporter heartland even for a few matches. He said therequirements of a successful world cup bid would make it difficult for the NRL to negotiate its television rights deal, which expires in 2012. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Fire sale ends on the pricey peninsula Nov 14, 2009
On the Gold Coast, Bezzina's unsold Jade apartments are in the hands of the banks. Join the conversation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Gut wrenching Nov 14, 2009
Through his fiancee Kirrily, a former Melbourne nurse, he heard of the Austin program from the Gold Coast, made contact and was accepted as a candidate. Jones says: ''When he arrived he looked like a guy who was going to die. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Honeymoon Resorts on Queensland's G... Nov 14, 2009
Honeymoon Resorts on Queensland's Gold Coast. Honeymoon Resorts on Queensland's Gold Coast ... The Gold Coast is an ideal location for newly married couples to take their first holiday together, with sand, sun and surf just some of the advantages. (Suite101.com)
Birthday boy keeps his presence Nov 13, 2009
DEBT RECKONINGThe company secretary of the Octaviar Group, David Anderson, has attempted to settle any confusion among the imploded Gold Coast financial engineer's legion of creditors, who are owed around $1. 7 billion. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
The cheapest places to live Nov 12, 2009
3omins to Brisbane CBD, 60 mins to the Gold Coast. Macleay Island Qld 4184 Land starts at $50k Property at $190 for a 2 bed nice home and around $220-$$320k for New 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom homes on 7-1000m2 of land. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Farewell Dell: Nov 12, 2009
Sailor will play one final match provided he is voted onto the Indigenous team scheduled to play the NRL All Stars at Skilled Park on the Gold Coast on February 13. Sailor said he d signed deals to do work with a number of media organisations. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Firepower chief wants green light to travel Nov 11, 2009
Mr Johnston has been holed up in his mansion at Sorrento on the Gold Coast, but he appeared in court in Brisbane yesterday as proceedings were video-linked to Justice Siopis in Sydney and ASIC's lawyers in Perth. Tim Carmody, SC, for Mr Johnston, told the court he intended to seek modification of the court orders to allow Mr Johnston to ''travel for business purposes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Big Brother is watching to make sure you register to vote Nov 11, 2009
electronic records catch voters who fail to enrol. ANDREW CLENNELL STATE POLITICAL EDITOR. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Myki users warn of transport 'nightmare' Nov 11, 2009
Myki users warn of transport 'nightmare. Myki users warn of transport 'nightmare. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Bosses, unions condemn safety law Nov 11, 2009
work safety law unions. KIRSTY NEEDHAM WORKPLACE. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Fears for cop after Finks 'drug bust': court Nov 10, 2009
The charges relate to a joint operation between State Crime Operations Command and the Australian Crime Commission (ACC), targeting organised drug offences allegedly conducted by the Finks motorcycle gang on the Gold Coast ... Gold Coast bikinis invade Sydney ... Forty models descend on the city dressed in bikinis, as the Gold Coast tries to woo the tourist dollar. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Kiwis hope NBL changes will bear fruit Nov 10, 2009
Having started the season as clear championship favourites, the Breakers have lost their last two games to slip to fifth with a 4-5 record, including an upset home defeat to the Gold Coast. That was New Zealand's first home loss, while they are also a dismal 0-4 on the road, so the club decided to quickly make some changes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Points system: Schoolies set to score Nov 10, 2009
With the pilgrimage of tens of thousands of school leavers to hot spots like Torquay, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast fast approaching, more than 3000 young people have signed up on Facebook as members of the Schoolies Point Scoring System group ... Police arrested 319 school leavers at Schoolies central - the Gold Coast - during the two weeks that Queensland, Victorian and New South Wales students celebrated their graduation last year ... The Queensland Government, which oversees safety... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Rudd's trip to India will be no holiday Nov 10, 2009
Kevin Rudd is off trotting the globe once more this week, stopping in India to make up for a trip delayed earlier in the year, and then on to Singapore for an Asia-Pacific summit. One thing is different about this diplomatic sojourn compared to the many others Australia's peripatetic PM has made. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
NSW cases of hepatitis A point finger at Victorian tomatoes Nov 10, 2009
Contaminated semi-dried tomatoes from Victoria. NATASHA WALLACE HEALTH. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Girls 'sexually assaulted by schoolmate' Nov 10, 2009
One of the girl's mother has told Network Nine her daughter was sexually attacked more than once by a boy in a uni-sex toilet at a Gold Coast school identified by Education Queensland as Coomera Springs. "I could not believe another five-year-old could do that," the mother told Network Nine. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Randwick victim 'made people feel really good' Nov 10, 2009
Randwick victim 'made people feel really good. November 10, 2009 - 2:46PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Gap year opens door to university of life Nov 9, 2009
WHEN Eleanor Osborne, 19, completed school in Canberra last year she enrolled in a combined bachelor of arts/law degree - but there was a catch. She was required to defer to undertake a gap year, for which she will receive credit towards her degree. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Harsh lessons at the university of hard knocks Nov 9, 2009
Many thrive at university and love the social life that residential living creates. But for some it is a nightmare, writes Ruth Pollard. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Father praises 12yo mother for not having abortion Nov 9, 2009
Search brisbanetimes. The father of a 12-year-old NSW girl who became a mother last month has praised his daughter's courage and decision to continue her schooling. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Do you have the right life partner? Nov 9, 2009
Adding to the stress was a short family holiday on the Gold Coast, planned six months ago to coincide with a wedding. The week away (I worked most of it) was the last thing I needed. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Eels boss laughs off AFL threat in west Nov 9, 2009
Parr said rugby league already had programs in place to protect the game in Sydney's west and on the Gold Coast where a new AFL team will enter the league in 2011, and as long as it didn't drop the ball, it should meet the latest challenge ... "They're targeting two very tough areas to crack because of what Searley (Gold Coast chief executive Michael Searle) has done it will be particularly difficult on the Gold Coast and they'll find it just as hard in West Sydney. "I don't think we've got... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Gordo's role in wall's fall Nov 9, 2009
Stewart, 42, won the Australian title in August after walking into a Gold Coast bar with his wife ... Gold Coast invades Sydney's CBD ... Forty models descend on the city dressed in bikinis, as the Gold Coast tries to woo the tourist dollar. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Melbourne aims to turn NBL season around Nov 8, 2009
November 8, 2009 - 6:29PM. Surprise NBL cellar-dweller Melbourne are banking on classy American Julius Hodge to help turn around their uncharacteristically poor start. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Firepower mastermind slipped up, but won't be slipping out Nov 8, 2009
Last night, Mr Johnston was in his mansion at Sorrento on the Gold Coast, not responding to his doorbell. He is unlikely to fly anywhere today. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
A-League can learn from Sky Blues' success Nov 8, 2009
Photos: Steve Corica limps off early in first half as Gold Coast redeem themselves ... Gold Coast back on track as super Smeltz sinks Sydney ... Gold Coast back on track as super Smeltz sinks Sydney. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Coast win the tonic for sleepless Culina Nov 8, 2009
Culina admitted he has struggled to sleep in the last fortnight due to Gold Coast United's on- and off-field woes which had pundits freshly questioning his return to Australia from PSV Eindhoven. But a swift return to form to star in United's pressure-relieving 1-0 victory over A-League frontrunners Sydney FC has their skipper buoyed about the expansion club's future once again. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The Law of Attraction and Relations... Nov 7, 2009
The Hicks will be appearing on the Gold Coast on the 11th of December, and in Sydney on the 13th December 2009. Tickets cost $195 and are available through. (Suite101.com)
Bleiberg tips Culina to silence critics Nov 6, 2009
Gold Coast coach Miron Bleiberg disagrees marquee man Jason Culina is struggling and predicts an upset of Sydney FC will silence the "vultures" and resurrect United's lofty A-League ambitions ... "Jason is on everybody's lips because Gold Coast United has been on the back foot," Bleiberg said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Firepower boss surrenders passport Nov 6, 2009
Mr Johnston is reportedly staying on the Gold Coast, where he and his wife have a property. Firepower was wound up by the Federal Court in August 2008, leaving its 1,208 Australian shareholders between $80 and $100 million out of pocket. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Record crowd could cap off rollercoaster week for GCU Nov 6, 2009
GOLD COAST United are on course for their bigg 00004000 est crowd of the season just a few days after ditching their infamous crowd cap, and A-League boss Archie Fraser is ''delighted ... Gold Coast's record crowd so far is 7526 - ironically set in Fowler's previous visit to Robina in round two ... The FFA will effectively underwrite Gold Coast's final eight home games of the season, which include a Boxing Day blockbuster against arch rivals Brisbane Roar, and the governing body may yet turn a... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Fowler starring in late-career switch to Australia Nov 6, 2009
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) -- Robbie Fowler has found a place in the sun, one where he can still be a star on the field yet be anonymous off it. The ex-Liverpool striker, nicknamed "God'' by his fans at the Kop when he was at the height of his goal-scoring powers in the English Premier League, has reinvented himself as a football missionary in a two-season deal with new Australian A-League club the North Queensland Fury. After an important goal to earn the Fury its first home win in Round 12, he... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Fowler a star in late-career switch to Australia Nov 6, 2009
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP): Robbie Fowler has found a place in the sun, one where he can still be a star on the field yet be anonymous off it ... After an important goal to earn the Fury its first home win in Round 12, he moved to second place in the league's scoring list with a double in last weekend's 2-0 win over Gold Coast United ... "I think I settled in straight away. From the minute I touched down in Townsville, I've been made to feel like one of the lads," he said after his two-goal... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Retirees investing way out of their depth Nov 6, 2009
The stockbroker Ord Minnett had a well rehearsed sales patter for prospective clients who visited its office behind the Gold Coast racetrack ... " Mike Rowston first heard about Leeden in 2002 from a mate at Southport Golf Club. Told this guy was making ''a fortune'' out of options trading, Rowston opened two accounts with him. And Rowston's friend Ken Winton, a builder from Nambucca Heads in NSW, was fed up with his broker, so Rowston introduced him to Leeden. Winton would later tell his... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Jets maintain Beijing will have to pay up for Griffiths Nov 6, 2009
Ryan Griffiths, 28, has been courted by Gold Coast United, who hope to open talks early next week. But it now seems more likely he will stay in China, where he has learned to speak Mandarin after spending the previous two seasons with Liaoning FC.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
ACI Young Executive of the Year award goes to Australian Nov 4, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: This years Airports Council International (ACI) Asia Pacific Young Executive of the Year Award has gone to Frances Cream of the Gold Coast Airport in Australia ... Cream has been working at the Gold Coast Airport for over two years as part of the business development and marketing team. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
No reason to cry as sire a winner for Darley Nov 4, 2009
The bay colt produced was offered at a Magic Millions yearling sale on the Gold Coast in 2007 where he made $45,000. He was offered for sale again at the Magic Millions horses-in-training sale later that year where owner Laurence Eales snapped him up for $64,000. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Times tough but club ownership is good business Nov 4, 2009
A man who likes to boast he's Queensland's richest man has been dropping some spare change on his investment in Gold Coast United, and he's over-reacted. Like Sage, Palmer is in mining and knows there is crucial kudos in China, where he does most of his business, in owning a football club. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Aussies will struggle at Olympics Nov 4, 2009
The Gold Coast Bulletin has reported that the NRL club has signed a new sponsorship manager with top model looks. Sports Galleries. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)
Hunt finds first night at the 'Ritz cancelled Nov 3, 2009
It was something to do with the registration - it was nothing to do with my club at all," Hunt said. ''It's complicated. The French had to register me in time to play in the match, and it wasn't on time. We play this Thursday so they said that I should be right to play." Hunt is due back on the Gold Coast in June to start intensive AFL training ... A-League boss Archie Fraser has taken the first steps to defuse the tension with maverick club Gold Coast United, insisting their licence won't be... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Gold Coast coach defends owner Palmer Nov 3, 2009
Gold Coast United coach Miron Bleiberg has defended controversial owner Clive Palmer's hands-on approach which has negatively affected his disgruntled players ... "If there was no Clive Palmer there'd be no team on the Gold Coast and we wouldn't be standing here," he told reporters on the Gold Coast ... " Football Federation Australia is expected to announce a reduction in ticket prices at Skilled Park in the next 48 hours after striking a deal to assist United with their marketing and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Safina hopes to play ahead of Australian Open Nov 3, 2009
"After playing on the Gold Coast from 2004 to 2008, I am pleased to return to Queensland to play in Brisbane,'' Safina said Friday in a statement issued by Brisbane International organizers. "The Brisbane International will be the perfect tournament to get some tough match practice in the lead-up to the Australian Open. I am looking forward to the challenge and I cannot wait to get there. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Keating explodes over media Nov 2, 2009
Paul and Katherine Keating. She denies she kicked a photographer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Cup top-up aims to attract world's finest lawnmowers Nov 2, 2009
He should know, co-owning the Magic Million Sales complex on the Gold Coast with the billionaire retailer Gerry Harvey. Win the Golden Slipper, the McKinnon Stakes and the Cox Plate,'' he says, ''and you are made as a stallion. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Officials say all fans welcome Nov 2, 2009
(AP) GOLD COAST, Australia - The billionaire owner of Gold Coast United will drop his controversial crowd cap when A-League leader Sydney FC visits this weekend. On Monday, Gold Coast United chairman and owner Clive Palmer, a mining magnate, and the Football Federation Australia reached agreement to remove the 5,000-spectator cap which the club imposed last weekend ... Just 2,616 fans watched North Queensland, led by the league's star recruit, ex-Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler, beat Gold Coast... (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Coast cap scrapped after fans' protest Nov 2, 2009
Gold Coast United fans will be celebrating after news billionaire owner Clive Palmer will lift his crowd cap following talks with the Football Federation Australia on Monday ... "We have always believed the fans are there and this move will help Gold Coast United get back in touch with its supporters and endeavour to build support and create new fans for the future," he said in a release ... "We are committed to supporting the Gold Coast and we are delighted to reach a constructive agreement... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Teenager, Atkinson claim Noosa triathlon crowns Nov 1, 2009
Less than two months after finishing second at the world juniors on the Gold Coast -- a two-hour drive south of Noosa -- the 18-year-old Jackson finished the 1. 5-kilometer swim, 40-kilometer cycle and 10-kilometer run in 2 hours, 1 minute, 2 seconds in only her fourth attempt at the Olympic distance. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Life's a beach for Gold Coast as fans vent fury Nov 1, 2009
North Queensland Fury 2 Gold Coast United 0. Banner-waving and chanting fans vented their spleen at billionaire owner Clive Palmer before Robbie Fowler sank the boot into Gold Coast Un 00004000 ited at an empty Skilled Park on Saturday night ... NORTH QUEENSLAND FURY 2 (Robbie Fowler 64m, 76m pen) bt GOLD COAST UNITED 0 at Skilled Park. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
PNG into next year's Four Nations Nov 1, 2009
The Kumuls dominated from the outset, racing into a 10-0 lead within 15 minutes through tries from Richard Kambo and Gold Coast Titans youngster David Mead. The Cook Islands, who reached the final after surprise wins over Samoa and Fiji, hit back with scores from scrum half Daniel Fepuleai and Newcastle Knights winger Lulia Lulia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Top Honeymoon Destinations Oct 31, 2009
The Gold Coast of Australia ... Nowhere within Australia are these three sought-after traits of the Honeymoon traveller better encapsulated than on the Gold Coast ... There are plenty of perfect resorts to stay in, as the Gold Coast is designed for tourists; this is truly the place for those newlyweds who long to laze by the beach, but still want days of fun and adventure. (Suite101.com)
Magpies the big winners in 2010 AFL draw Oct 31, 2009
"When the Gold Coast joins the AFL in 2011, AFL matches will be played in Queensland every week, but it is important to ensure the focus is not lost on the other Queensland success story - the Brisbane Lions," McLachlan said. Fremantle is the only club that does not play a game at the MCG and round 22 will be a "floating fixture" for all clubs for the first time, allowing the league to determine the make-up of the round as finals approach. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Secret sands Oct 31, 2009
While its standing room only at Noosa and the Gold Coast at Christmas and school holiday time, its rare, even at peak periods to see anything resembling a throng at Queenslands hidden beaches. As we stroll barefoot along Bingal Bay, collecting seashells and dreaming of our family to be, our footprints are the only ones to mark the golden sand. (iAfrica.com)
After WTA pullout, Safina enters Brisbane event Oct 30, 2009
"After playing on the Gold Coast from 2004 to 2008, I am pleased to return to Queensland to play in Brisbane," Safina said Friday in a statement issued by Brisbane International organizers. "The Brisbane International will be the perfect tournament to get some tough match practice in the lead-up to the Australian Open. I am looking forward to the challenge and I cannot wait to get there," she said. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Who the hell is running the ship? Oct 29, 2009
Ground control to Rudd: who the hell is running the ship. the Deputy Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, has developed asbestos ears and can easily handle even the highest-grade Rudd oratory. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Ground control to Rudd: who the hell is running the ship? Oct 29, 2009
Search brisbanetimes. Ground control to Rudd: who the hell is running the ship. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Conditions at Pro Search worth the wait Oct 29, 2009
With Wright s attendance in the final day uncertain, and being on opposite sides of the draw from Gold Coast stablemate Parkinson, the Rip Curl Pro Search could find themselves with a Final featuring the current ASP World No. 1 and 2. That would be pretty fun wouldn t it, Fanning said. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
* Sports Briefs Oct 29, 2009
SOCCER Gold Coast fans limited ... Clive Palmer, a mining magnate who owns Gold Coast United, has capped the crowd at Saturdays match against the North Queensland Fury to 5,000 spectators by only opening one of four sides of the 27,400-seat Skilled Stadium on the Gold Coast ... The Gold Coast is averaging about 5,600 spectators a match, the lowest in the league. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Foot Giant Shark Lurking Near Australia? Oct 29, 2009
Surfer Ashton Smith, 19, of the Gold Coast, told the Courier Mail: "I've heard about the big one lurking. Every surfer is always cautious over here.". Drum lines and shark nets are used to defend swimmers from sea predators, but they have been criticised for occasionally trapping migrating whales. (Fox News)
