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The African activists who challenged colonial-era slavery in Lagos and the Gold Coast

When historians and the public think about the end of domestic slavery in west Africa, they often imagine colonial governors issuing decrees and missionaries working to end local traffic in enslaved people.

The Conversation

Presenter Gethin Jones named Wales’ chef de mission for Commonwealth Games

Jones also worked as an attache for the Welsh team at the Gold Coast Games in 2018.

The Independent UK

Caporn to begin Boomers reign with college warm-up

Adam Caporn will coach the Boomers for the first time in an Asia Cup warm-up clash against the University of Colorado on the Gold Coast.

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Deep gaps exposed as Lions eclipse Suns on significant night for AFL in Queensland

A 17-point loss to Brisbane at the Gabba highlighted differences in maturity and mental preparedness between the Gold Coast and the top echelon

The Guardian - AU

Kendrick Lamar and Doechii to headline Australia’s Spilt Milk festival

The two Grammy-winners will play Ballarat, Canberra, the Gold Coast and Perth, as the festival returns following its 2024 cancellation

The Guardian - AU

Champ Opetaia stews after 'stay busy' fight revealed

World cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia's next opponent has been revealed, with the undefeated Australian set to face Claudio Squeo in May on the Gold Coast.

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300,000 homes without power after ex-Cyclone Alfred leaves destruction along Australia’s east coast

Approximately 316,540 properties in Queensland are without electricity

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Afternoon Update: hunkering down for Tropical Cyclone Alfred; Trump ‘just getting started’; and do TikTok gut health fads actually work

Queenslanders in cyclone’s path urged to evacuate as storm expected to make landfall early on Friday between Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast

The Guardian - AU

No safer place for Schoolies, police minister says

As school leavers party hard on the Gold Coast, an anti-youth violence organisation is carrying out scans to ensure the teens aren't carrying weapons.

AAP

Couple Denied Seats on Virgin Flight, Forced to Pay 'No-Show' Fee Over Coffee Stain on Passport

A young Australian couple's Bali holiday faced disruption due to a "microscopic" coffee stain on Brooke's passport, which prevented them from boarding their Virgin Australia flight from the Gold Coast.

Latin Times

Bahrain frustrate Socceroos in shock qualifier loss

An own goal after 89 minutes has helped Bahrain to a shock victory over the Socceroos on the Gold Coast to begin the third round of World Cup qualification.

AAP

Socceroos hungry to punch their World Cup ticket

The Socceroos' latest phase of World Cup qualifying begins on Thursday night when they host Bahrain on the Gold Coast.

AAP

Belief the key as Socceroos aim for perfect start

The Socceroos' third and potentially final phase of World Cup qualifying begins on Thursday night when they host Bahrain on the Gold Coast.

AAP

Socceroos want 'stress-free' Cup qualifying campaign

Defender Kye Rowles has returned to his home town on the Gold Coast to help the Socceroos beat Bahrain and set sail for direct World Cup qualification in 2026.

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Nestory Irankunda shakes off injury scare to join Socceroos for World Cup qualifiers

Coach Graham Arnold names squad to face Bahrain and Indonesia as Craig Goodwin and captain Maty Ryan return for third round

AAP

Arnold's Gold Coast pitch ahead of Aussie Cup qualifier

The Socceroos will play Bahrain in a World Cup qualifier on the Gold Coast, where coach Graham Arnold reckons the return of an A-Leagues outfit would work.

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NBL expansion on cards as Blitz returns to Gold Coast

The NBL Blitz pre-season tournament is headed back to the Gold Coast in September as league officials consider whether the city should host an expansion team.

AAP

Cross-continent run to raise domestic violence dollars

A woman who dribbled a soccer ball from the Gold Coast to Sydney has set her sights on an even bigger challenge to raise money for abuse survivors.

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Door ajar for Wallabies star to join Titans early

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt isn't ruling out Rugby Australia allowing NRL-bound playmaker Carter Gordon to join the Gold Coast Titans this year.

AAP

Be patient with teen fullback Chevy Stewart: Raiders

Canberra are set to debut 18-year-old fullback Chevy Stewart against the Gold Coast, but their players want fans to manage their expectations.

The Guardian - AU

More pharmacies open across Australia despite guild’s dire forecasts on 60-day prescriptions

Lobby group, which is meeting on the Gold Coast with Peter Dutton giving the keynote address, warned in 2023 that hundreds of pharmacies would close

AAP

Renshaw in as Heat prepare for BBL finals second-chance

Test hopeful Matt Renshaw has been cleared to play in the Brisbane Heat's BBL challenger final against Adelaide on the Gold Coast.

AAP

'Low level' cocaine found in fatal chopper crash pilot

The pilot of one of the helicopters involved in a crash that killed four people on the Gold Coast consumed cocaine in the days before the mid-air collision.

AAP

Heavy rain, flood threat dampen start to new year

The risk of flash flooding is threatening communities in two states as heavy rain brings a soggy start to the new year and many people are still without power.

AAP

Gold Coast unveils bold bid to salvage 2026 Comm Games

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has revealed a bold bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, three months after Victoria stunned organisers by pulling out.

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