The Latest Breaking News from Gold Coast

A Sydney boy who survived a mid-air collision between two helicopters on the Gold Coast last month is recovering after having his leg amputated.

A company denied permission to extract water near a national park on the Gold Coast that is home to a number of endangered species will have its appeal heard in the Queensland Planning and Environment Court from today.

Hundreds of travellers have been hit by lengthy delays and travel chaos after an IT outage at Gold Coast airport.

Hundreds of airline passengers have been caught up in an IT systems breakdown at Gold Coast Airport with airline staff reverting to a manual check-in process.

The 10-year-old's family once worried he'd never be able to play sport, but now he is competing on an international stage, with the help of his local community.

A Queensland program is tackling youth crime with a focus on wellbeing and mindfulness, while equipping participants with a trade certificate at the same time.

Gold Coast Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui carried the team on his back last year - but this season he has key reinforcements to simplify his role.

The Gold Coast has a surprising problem – a limited supply of sand. Ongoing beach erosion and climate change are expected to create even greater challenges for the city.

Police say a man restrained after running into a Gold Coast restaurant had been "affected by mental health issues or was in some kind of psychotic state", and there are no concerns for public safety.

Witness says the man ran into the kitchen of a Sanctuary Cove restaurant, and repeatedly shouted "someone wants to kill me".

Surfest linchpin Warren Smith said the Peter Troy Lifetime Achievement Award presented to him on Thursday night was recognition for the team behind Newcastle's surfing carnival rather than himself. Smith was named the recipient at the Surfing Australia Awards at the QT Gold Coast hotel after being one of three…