Julia André

A cheap family holiday that keeps you fit and reconnects you with nature sounds too good to be true, but for Isaac Vitesnik and his family, "bikepacking" is a way of life.

Bob Hall's eyes still have a twinkle to them, but his memories are beginning to fade.

Dementia is the second leading cause of death in Australia and a diagnosis can often lead to an overwhelming sense of isolation for people living with the condition.

Strike up a conversation with a voter in the southern Gold Coast and bitterness about the area's rapid growth will likely crop up.

The Sea World marine rescue crew has had one of their busiest years ever disentangling whales off the east Australian coast, and what happens after they are freed has long been a mystery — until now.

Channel 7 will air its nightly Gold Coast 7News television bulletin for the last time this Thursday, with Australia's largest media union calling the decision a "betrayal to its audience".

Authorities have given school leavers an 'A plus' for good behaviour as the first week of celebrations wraps up on the Gold Coast.