Gold Coast Bulletin

TOWNSEND, Arthur StevensLate of Coombabah and formerly of Canberra and Sydney, passed away peacefully on Friday 24th July 2026, aged 92 years.Adored Husband of Margaret (dec), Much loved Father of Lee, Philip, Michele (dec), Michael, Peter (dec) and Rebecca, and their families.'We held our Dad's hand for a little while,but will hold him in our hearts forever.'Family and Friends are warmly invited to attend the Celebration of Arthur's Life to be held at St Peter's Anglican Church, 83 Nerang Street, Southport QLD at 11am on Friday 7th August 2026.BRUNT, Joshua10 Oct 200324 Jul 2026Joshua Brunt passed tragically on 24 Jul 2026 aged 22. Cherished son of Deborah and Tane. Loved brother, grandson, cousin and friend in Gold Coast, Ōtepoti Dunedin and around the world. Service will be at Sol Garden Currumbin Valley QLD, Wednesday 5 August 2026 at 11:30 am. Moe mai rā. Service will also be streamed. For more information, visit Heaven Funeral FB page.BROWN, Nonie9.8.1940 - 16.7.2026Late of Runaway BayPassed away peacefully surrounded by loving family.Loving wife of Bill.Devoted Mother of Carol and Wendy.Caring Step-Mother of Karen & Marty.A treasured Nana of 7 Grandchildren, 1 Step- Grandchild and 7 Great Grandchildren.Forever In Our Hearts.A celebration of the life of Nonie will be held atGarden Chapel, Allambe Memorial Park,129 Nerang Broadbeach Rd, Nerang,on Wednesday 29th July 2026, commencing at 1:00pm.

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An urgent warning has been issued for Port Adelaide residents to leave their homes “immediately” to escape an “extremely dangerous” fire.

The area affected by toxic smoke has expanded, following an industrial shed fire at Port Adelaide on Thursday, with a worker treated in hospital after the incident.

A former star athlete who has accused Alan Jones of indecently assaulting him has denied being motivated by money when he went to police, telling a court: “I don’t want anything but proper justice”.

Welcome to our live coverage of US politics and the war in Iran.

A crime scene has been declared and a young woman is in hospital after she was hit by a car on the Gold Coast.

Special Report: American Tungsten & Antimony is advancing its goal of becoming a significant player in the US domestic critical minerals supply chain through the proposed acquisition of the Del Sol refinery and White Spar antimony mine.

At least seven people have reportedly been killed and 30 others injured after a student opened fire inside a school on the outskirts of Bangkok.

Reality TV star Brittany Cartwright said she hopes that her estranged husband and ex-castmate, Jax Taylor, and her former publicist Lori Krebs are “absolutely miserable” in their new relationship.