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Details of Clarke, Boldy wedding revealed - Gold Coast Bulletin News
One close friend of Boldy's, speaking off the record yesterday, described the couple as "so suited". "Kyly is such a private, normal hard-working girl. They are perfect for each other," the friend said. Little is known about the couple's courtship, ...
May 16, 2012


Hundreds make last-minute decisions - Gold Coast Bulletin News
Another woman, who declined to be named, said she was voting for "the skinny man on the telly" and pointed to Campbell Newman. Others also declined to comment, saying they didn't know enough about the election to speak openly about the candidates and ...
March 24, 2012


Rotting body left for weeks - Gold Coast Bulletin News
A member of the Stingrays Football Club, who refused to be named, made the grisly discovery around 4pm on Sunday while collecting sports gear from the shed. He said he noticed a smell and saw the body lying at the side of the shed.
March 20, 2012


Australia Fair's giant fig tree cut down - Gold Coast Bulletin News
''That tree is a landmark,'' said one trader, who did not want to be identified. ''It's called the Fig Tree Food Court now they're removing the fig tree? It's been there about 100 years. ''We love the tree, but there's nothing we can do.
March 5, 2012


Gun squad must be on Coast, say cops - Gold Coast Bulletin News
A senior police officer, who refused to be named for fear of retribution, said the announcement of the gun squad was a "political stunt". He said the Gold Coast was the worst area in the state for gun-related crime. "It is not a good situation here on ...
January 8, 2012


Disabled man hit, robbed in own home - Gold Coast Bulletin News
The man, who did not want to be identified, said he let the offender into his home to wait for "friends" purportedly living in the same building. "I'd seen him around a few times before," the victim said. "He started punching me in the face and then ...
January 4, 2012


Friedman 'sorry' over Maccas shooting - Gold Coast Bulletin News
Outside court the woman, who refused to give her name, said she was pleased the case had been resolved. "When I asked if he was sorry, he could have kept on going, but he didn't, he did turn around and did say he was sorry.
November 24, 2011


Teen tries asphyxiation after reading novel - Gold Coast Bulletin News
The family has asked to remain anonymous for fear of repercussions from Education Queensland and because it has another teenager at the school. After the near-tragedy, the student told them he had discovered how to asphyxiate himself from a Year 11 set ...
November 8, 2011


Coast man fined for neglecting pet dogs - Gold Coast Bulletin News
The RSPCA first received reports of the emancipated dogs from an anonymous source in September last year but despite repeated attempts, were unable to make contact with Lay until October. When they were finally allowed to inspect two dogs, ...
May 6, 2011


Warriors to confirm Friend signing - Gold Coast Bulletin News
A source close to Friend confirmed the Warriors would hold a press conference this afternoon announcing they had signed the 30-year-old rake to a new deal, believed to be for three years. The Bulletin revealed last week Friend would quit the Titans at ...
April 11, 2011


GCCC parking inspectors investigated - Gold Coast Bulletin News
A parking inspector, who refused to be named for fear of retribution from within council, said the small group was making life hard for all city inspectors. "I know a few guys are being looked at and it reflects badly on us all," he said. ...
March 16, 2011


Unnamed buyer snaps up Coast villas - Gold Coast Bulletin News
The buyer, who asked to remain anonymous, beat out 18 other registered bidders for both villas at 107 Albatross Avenue, Mermaid Beach, this morning. More than 110 people filled the airy marble-tiled living room to bid and to stickybeak at the future ...
February 27, 2011


New calls to move methadone clinic - Gold Coast Bulletin News
One woman, who refused to be named because she fears she will be targeted by drug users, said she was at her wits' end. ''I have only lived in Miami for a short time, but I am fed up with the type of people hanging around this place,'' she said. ...
February 23, 2011


Coast hospital staff outraged at parking costs - Gold Coast Bulletin News
You can't park anywhere else in the Robina precinct for free unless you go to the shopping centre," said the worker, who did not want to be identified. ...
February 15, 2011


Coast alarm over pool inspectors - Gold Coast Bulletin News
One new inspector, who refused to be named, said while 90 per cent were professional, a rogue element was emerging. He suggested inspector numbers be capped ...
January 6, 2011


Man critical after being sucked down drain - Gold Coast Bulletin News
A man who had been working nearby who did not want to be identified said he raised the alarm when he noticed the two disappear. "They were draining it out ...
December 21, 2010


Coast cops gang up to avoid assaults - Gold Coast Bulletin News
A high-profile source, who did not wish to be identified, told the Bulletin uniformed police on patrols in Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach were required to ...
December 19, 2010


Spielberg Coast epic on firm ground - Gold Coast Bulletin News
"The pilot airs in May and production for that will start soon," the source said. "But the rest of the show won't air again until September and work won't ...
November 5, 2010


Driver flees after accident - Gold Coast Bulletin News
A witness who refused to be named said she saw the car come straight off the road in to a ditch. ``There was nothing on the road and no reason for the crash ...
November 3, 2010


Currumbin tradies build Lotto fortune - Gold Coast Bulletin News
''But my mate checked the ticket and called me to say that we'd won,'' said one of the men, who did not want to be identified. As for the money, ...
September 27, 2010


Mum defends birth centre after stillbirth - Gold Coast Bulletin News
The woman, who asked to remain anonymous, carried her third child to full-term but after going into labour the baby was delivered on July 1 stillborn. ...
July 19, 2010


Truck rolls in to Gold Coast river - Gold Coast Bulletin News
''I jumped out of the way and away it went,'' said the truck driver who declined to give his name. ''Once it was in there it just floated, the tide must ...
June 20, 2010


Coast fans in fear of thugs - Gold Coast Bulletin News
Police were called but no charges were laid after the man refused to give his name to police. Tweed police said they could not take action unless Jets ...
June 6, 2010


Bandidos shooting warns truce over - Gold Coast Bulletin News
A resident of Cronulla Avenue on the other side of the Gold Coast Highway, who asked to remain anonymous, said she and her husband were woken by the noise. ...
May 12, 2010


Coast teen dies in row over phone - Gold Coast Bulletin News
A Top of the Mark Centre Management spokesman, who refused to give his name, said he would not comment on the structural integrity of the window or building ...
April 9, 2010


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