A raft of rock, the size of 20,000 football fields is floating towards Queensland. The pumice was created when an underwater volcano erupted off Tonga. Scientists say it'll bring millions of new coral to the Great Barrier Reef.
@ErinEdwards7
@QUT
#7NEWS
.
@tomhanks
has written a heart-felt letter to a young Helensvale boy named Corona. The 8-year-old was being bullied at school and decided to write to the Hollywood superstar and his wife
@RitaWilson
, after they were diagnosed with Coronavirus.
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Two dogs have been rescued from a hot car parked outside Wet'n'Wild. The animals had been locked in the vehicle for several hours before police smashed a window to remove them and give them some water. Full story:
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Former minister and member for Fadden, Stuart Robert has been found to have breached government probity laws and protocols. A new audit found Mr Robert held a meeting with a preferred tenderer before the start of contract negotiations.
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A man has covered himself in hundreds of hot chips after burying himself in the sand at Surfers Paradise Beach. The stunt attracted dozens of seagulls, with a couple of bin chickens also sniffing around for a cheeky chip.
#7NEWS
An Arundel-based candle maker has received a surprise boost in business. Demand has spiked for one of its fragrances that smells like a cologne worn by
@harry_Styles
.
#7NEWS
The future of elite video gaming will be on show at the Commonwealth Games. Gold Coast's very best have gone into battle for a chance to represent Australia in Birmingham.
@josh_ribarich
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Two riderless horses have escaped from the Magic Millions at Surfers Paradise, running through city streets. The animals have now been safely rounded up. Full story on 7NEWS Gold Coast at 5.30pm and 6pm.
#magicmillions
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A Gold Coast man who helped save a baby humpback's life says he was in his tinny off Burleigh Heads when he saw the animal in distress and decided to help. See the exclusive pictures on 7NEWS Gold Coast at 5.30pm.
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Champion horse Zaaki has been spooked by a camera after arriving on the Gold Coast for Saturday's Hollindale Stakes. Trainer Annabel Neasham says the seven-year-old "behaves more like a two-year-old colt at times".
@7HorseRacing
#7Racing
#7NEWS
.
@GC2018
men's wheelchair marathon champion
@kurtfearnley
has been announced as the Australian flagbearer for tonight's closing ceremony. Report on 7 News at 6pm.
#7CommGames
#7News
.
@AnnastaciaMP
has held a meet-and-greet at Broadbeach this morning. The Premier told one passer-by that she "did a few weights" in hotel quarantine after returning from Tokyo last month.
#qldpol
#COVID19
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A huge stage has been set up on the field at Metricon Stadium for the biggest concert held on the Coast. Around 40,000 tickets have been sold for tomorrow night's Queen and Adam Lambert Rhapsody Tour performance.
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The main stage is taking shape at Heritage Bank Stadium on the Gold Coast, ready for
@Harry_Styles
on Tuesday. It will be the megastar's only Queensland concert, with 48,000 fans expected.
#7NEWS
There has been nationwide outrage, after a story we brought you on Tuesday night about Molly the Magpie. Today the premier went against his own department and joined calls for the bird to be reunited with Peggy at Yatala home.
@AmandaAbate
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Makeup lovers have flocked to Pacific Fair for the grand opening of YouTuber
@jamescharles
's first pop-up merchandise store. Fans were able to get their hands on limited edition hoodies, eye shadow palettes and makeup brushes ahead of the online stars appearance next week.
#7NEWS
Hundreds of screaming teenage girls made a beeline for Pacific Fair's newest pop-up store this morning. It was selling YouTube sensation
@JamesCharles
latest range of cosmetics.
@_jordanquinn
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A large mob of kangaroos has taken over a Gold Coast golf course. The group came bounding across the fairway as one player prepared to tee off. Report on 7NEWS Gold Coast at 5.30pm and 6pm.
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Former Opposition Leader
@billshortenmp
has been on the Gold Coast trying to help a Maudsland mum with two autistic children. She desperately needs a new wheelchair for her daughter.
@DaniMcPherson7
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A Helensvale business has taken one giant leap forward in their race to reach space. 'Gilmour Space's' Bowen Spaceport has been granted an orbital launch licence by the Federal Government.
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Three-time Paralympic gold medalist,
@kurtfearnley
, has received an honorary doctorate at Griffith University for his services in sport. Report on 7 News Gold Coast at 5.30pm.
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Helensvale motorcycling ace
@TobyPrice87
was lost for words, after receiving a special honour. The two-time
@Dakar
Champion was presented with a Medal of the Order of Australia.
@MitchKroehn
#7NEWS
A local businessman has launched a high flying campaign to try to oust the Premier. Today, his message was seen from the Coast to Brisbane.
@joshadsett
#qldpol
#7NEWS
A Gold Coast horse will soon reach a major milestone. Calypso the gelding will celebrate his 50th birthday cementing himself as Australia's oldest horse.
@DaniMcPherson7
#7NEWS
Opposition Leader
@AlboMP
has lashed out about the changes being made to Medicare by the Federal Government, saying there is "no worse time" to be attacking the health system. The overhaul to Medicare Benefits Schedule will begin on July 1.
#auspol
#7NEWS
Supergroup
@QueenWillRock
will become the biggest name to stage a concert here in the Gold Coast’s history. The promoter says it will put the city on the map, as a world class venue.
#7NEWS
Local Muay Thai legend John Wayne Parr is about to return to the boxing ring to take on Anthony Mundine in November. The pair will headline the 'Worlds Collide', hopefully on The Coast.
@mitchkroehn
#7NEWS
Queen, with
@adamlambert
, is coming to the Gold Coast. The superstar group will perform at
@MetriconStadium
Stadium on February 29, on the last stop of their tour of Australia.
@QueenWillRock
Report on 7NEWS at 5.30pm.
#7NEWS
A talented cat from Tweed Heads has racked up millions of views online with her unique tricks. As a result, her trainer has taken two more foster kittens under his wing.
@georgiacosti
#7NEWS
A Gold Coast football prodigy will be front and centre during
@theMatildas
' World Cup battle on home soil.
@HayleyRaso
's family will be there watching as her former teammates cheer her on from Palm Beach.
@LiamBland_
#FIFAWWC
#7NEWS
"Hi Dad!" The moment 7NEWS Gold Coast host
@STitmus7
interviewed his daughter Ariarne at Brisbane's Olympic homecoming parade. Ariarne claimed four medals at
@Tokyo2020
, including two gold, one silver and one bronze.
#7Olympics
#7NEWS
BREAKING: The Australian Border Force has arrested Caleb Maraku and he will be deported from Australia. Maraku plead guilty to a one punch assault during schoolies. Report on 7 News at 5.30pm.
#7News
A tourism recruitment drive is underway across the Gold Coast to manage the recent influx of crowds. Traders are on the hunt for more staff as world class events and international pop star
@Harry_Styles
book out our stadiums.
@georgiacosti
#7NEWS
A woman in the U.S. has launched legal action against
@JarrydHayne
, claiming she was sexually assaulted by him when he was playing for the
@49ers
. Her lawyer has today filed a civil suit in a Californian court. Report on 7 News at 6pm.
#7News
A new candidate has entered the arena to contest the seat of Moncrieff in the federal election. Diane Demetre will run for the Liberal Democrats and believes she's in with a chance.
#auspol
#ausvotes
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It's been a day of wet and wild weather across the Coast. Our beaches have been covered in a deep carpet of foam as surging seas stripped away sand dunes.
@Carly_Madsen
#7NEWS
The
@HeatBBL
are gearing up for their final Big Bash clash on the Gold Coast. But the captain doesn't believe our city is ready for its own team.
#BBL
#7Cricket
#7News
From superheroes to Star Wars, Gold Coasters get ready to get your geek on.
@SupanovaExpo
is back at the Convention Centre, and tonight we can introduce you to the familiar faces and voices who will be there.
@josh_ribarich
#7NEWS
A 15-year-old boy has travelled from Wales to the Gold Coast to take a single step. Cameron Hudd was told there was little to no chance he'd walk again but already his treatment is producing remarkable results.
@STitmus7
#7NEWS
Daryl Sanderson has sent 7,000 wheelchairs to underdeveloped countries using recycled materials - batonbearer number 40. Not near the TV? Watch the Queen’s Baton relay live:
#7CommGames
#7News
This summer was one of the deadliest on our beaches. Dozens of people drowned swimming in unpatrolled areas. To help educate more people, Life Savers teamed up with
@SLSAustralia
and superstar
@CodySimpson
for a surf rescue lesson on Broadbeach.
#7NEWS
One of the Coast's most popular DJ's
@Brooklyn_DJ_
is launching a new single. 7NEWS went behind the scenes during the filming of her latest music video.
#7NEWS
Perry Cross has dedicated his life to curing paralysis. Perry set-up his own foundation and has raised over $500,000 to support spinal research in Australia. Watch the Queen’s Baton Relay live:
#7CommGames
#7News
A Helensvale space company has successfully test fired the most powerful rocket engine ever developed in Australia. It could be the boost needed to send bushfire detecting satellites into orbit.
@AmyPhillips_7
#7NEWS
Hollywood heavyweight Russell Crowe will touch down on the glitter strip. The Gladiator star is expected to make a major announcement on the future of the city's film industry.
#7NEWS
We were told to expect something spectacular and the scenes unfolding in Carrara today were just that. The biggest ever concert on the Gold Coast for a solo artist, Harry Styles will get underway very soon.
@georgiacosti
@LiamBland_
#7NEWS
Gold Coast cricket fans have had the lucky opportunity to meet and greet the Brisbane
@HeatBBL
team ahead of their game against the Perth
@ScorchersBBL
on Wednesday night at
@Metricon
.
#7NEWS
A bitter, bubbling feud over the Gold Coast light rail has erupted following a shock twist. It's been revealed Karen Andrews, who wants funding pulled for the next stage of the project, owns property on the proposed line.
@Carly_Madsen
#7NEWS
Racing veterans are running their eyes over the horses ahead of the Magic Millions Yearling Sale. Today,
@GaiWaterhouse1
let slip her tips to finding a future champion.
@TamraBow
@mmsnippets
#7NEWS
The
@GoldCoastSUNS
are set to unleash another Irish experiment upon the AFL. Luke Towey has crossed over from Gaelic football, and he's not the only new recruit to unexpectedly join an AFL list.
@mitchkroehn
#7NEWS
More than 1300 mostly elderly Coast residents approved for Home Care still haven't received any support. Labor Senator Murray Watt revealed 1346 locals need home care.
#7NEWS
.
@paradisectry
has welcomed its newest resident in spectacular style,
@shaunthesheep
. Arriving from the UK, he’s made himself right at home as the star attraction.
#7News
For 45 years, he's been one of the state's most trusted news presenters, but tonight, Rod Young bids a fond farewell to 7NEWS. Our heartfelt tribute to a legend of Queensland broadcasting.
#7NEWS
Our local health workers have been busy making festive videos for ‘Thank You Week,’ which recognises the hard work and dedication of health care staff across the Coast.
@AmandaAbate
#7NEWS
The Queens Cricket Club in Southport is mourning the loss of one of its star players, after he died from a heart attack while playing on Saturday.
#7NEWS
An all-star lineup of Australian and international performers has been announced for the bushfire relief concert
@firefightau
. The nine-hour event will be hosted by comedian
@celestebarber_
who's already raised $50 million.
#FireFightAustralia
#7NEWS
Marymount College student Ellie Beer has become Australia’s youngest-ever representative at the World Athletics Championships. The teenager will compete in the 4x400 relay in Doha, aiming to make her Tokyo 2020 dream, a reality.
@MitchKroehn
#7NEWS
The
@Aus_AirForce
has released some stunning on-board video taken from its Growler jet during flights over the Gold Coast last week, ahead of the GC600.
#7News
There was a sombre protest today on the steps of the Gold Coast mayor's office in Southport. 72 red shoes and crosses were laid for every victim of domestic violence this year alone.
#7NEWS
BREAKING:
@AnnastaciaMP
has just announced Liverpool and Campbelltown in New South Wales will be declared COVID-19 hotspots from midday. "Queensland borders remain closed to Victoria, where all local government areas are declared hotspots."
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A Queensland stud farm is among the cream of the country's yearling crop at this year's Magic MIllions. The Warrick property has been showcasing its quality youngsters for almost 40 years.
@DaniMcPherson7
#7NEWS
30,000 fantasy fanatics are converging on Broadbeach for
@SupanovaExpo
. The pop culture celebration features some of Hollywood's most talented and frightening stars.
@DaniMcPherson7
#7NEWS
Emma Memma mania has taken over the Gold Coast. The children's entertainer received a vibrant welcome as she met young fans while promoting her latest project.
@SamPayne50
#7NEWS
"Bring them home": Rallies have been held across Australia in support of a young family from Biloela in Central Queensland, facing deportation. Report on 7NEWS at 6pm.
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