Gold Coast Skaters Shred Barriers with Adaptive Frames
A custom skateboard frame is giving people with disabilities on Australia's Gold Coast the adrenaline rush of skating. What started with one curious coach now changes lives every week.
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Gold Coast Plans $130M Arts Hub With Baz Luhrmann
Australia's Gold Coast is transforming an old depot into a world-first creative arts precinct expected to generate $130 million annually and create 1,000 jobs. Oscar-winning director Baz Luhrmann and his wife Catherine Martin will lead the creative vision for the four-hectare hub dedicated to film, gaming, and tech.
Gold Coast Titans Raise $2K for New Moms' Mental Health
Rugby league players Lachlan Ilias and Regan Stephens delivered $2,075 and essential care packages to Motherhood Village, a charity offering free mental health support to Gold Coast mothers. The donation keeps support groups accessible for moms from pregnancy through their child's fifth birthday. #
Gold Coast Builds 600 Homes to End Rough Sleeping Crisis
After a former business owner's story revealed the harsh reality of Gold Coast homelessness, the Queensland government is investing $5.6 billion to build social housing, with 600 homes already underway. Daily outreach teams now connect rough sleepers with housing resources while new homes race toward completion.
Gold Coast Easter Brings 360 Together in Unity
A Gold Coast Greek Orthodox church celebrated Easter with 360 people from eight language groups sharing one powerful message of resurrection. Traditional dancing, lamb feasts, and gospel readings in multiple tongues showed how faith can unite a diverse community.
Former Black Stick Finishes Coast to Coast With Daughters
Gemma McCaw crossed the finish line of New Zealand's grueling Coast to Coast race with her three daughters by her side, completing the 243-kilometer journey with para-athlete partner Shaz Dagg. The emotional moment capped Dagg's comeback story after a devastating crash forced her out of the race two years ago.
49-Year-Old Returns for Record 21st Coast to Coast Race
After a November bike crash left her with a shoulder injury and concussion, 49-year-old Elina Ussher is back to compete in her record-breaking 21st Coast to Coast race this weekend. The Nelson athlete has raced New Zealand's toughest multisport event more times than any other woman in history.
Ghana Now Refines Its Own Gold Into Bullion Bars
For the first time, Ghana is refining gold from small-scale miners into bullion bars at home, creating 162 jobs and keeping more wealth in the country. The partnership between Ghana Gold Board and Gold Coast Refinery marks a turning point in West Africa's gold industry.
Coast Guard Saves 7 from Sinking Boat Off Georgia Coast
A U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat happened upon a vessel taking on water just in time to help a Good Samaritan rescue seven people from the sinking boat near Tybee, Georgia. The perfectly timed response turned a potential tragedy into a successful rescue mission.
Athlete Wins Coast to Coast After Falling in River
New Zealand endurance racer Hamish Elliott turned a kayaking mishap into motivation, claiming his second Coast to Coast title with a 20-minute lead. His response to the setback shows the power of embracing life's unexpected challenges.
Australia's Josie Baff Wins Olympic Gold in Snowboard Cross
Josie Baff became Australia's first woman to win Olympic gold in snowboard cross, doubling the country's gold medal count at Milano Cortina 2026. The 23-year-old's victory came just one day after fellow Australian Cooper Woods won gold in moguls.
Olympic Gold Winners Throw First Pitches Across America
Team USA's hockey heroes are celebrating their historic double gold medal win at ballparks nationwide, sharing their Olympic pride with thousands of baseball fans. From Yankee Stadium to Cleveland, these athletes are turning their victory lap into a coast-to-coast celebration of American triumph.
Scientists Crack Mystery of How Gold Forms in Nature
Chinese researchers watched gold form at the nanoscale for the first time, revealing how ordinary iron minerals create precious metal deposits. This discovery could help find new gold sources and explain how nature concentrates valuable metals.
Olympic Skaters Bring Milan Gold Medal Energy to US Tour
Fresh off their gold medal performance in Milan, Team USA figure skaters are touring 28 US cities in a six-week celebration. Madison Chock, Evan Bates, and fellow Olympians are bringing their Olympic programs to audiences from coast to coast.
Buffalo Olympian Brings Gold Medal Home to the Bills
Olympic gold medalist Hayley Scamurra returned to her hometown, sharing her medal with Buffalo Bills players who marveled at its weight and achievement. The Getzville native won gold in Milan and a pro hockey championship, all in one remarkable 2026.
Ghana Gold CEO Honored for Economic Leadership in 2026
The Paramount Chief of Buipe recognized Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi with the highest honor in Gonjaland for his work transforming Ghana's economy through responsible gold mining. The traditional ceremony celebrated his leadership while exploring new investment opportunities in agriculture and industrialization.
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San Francisco Hides $50K in Gold Coins for Treasure Hunt
A coin dealer is hiding 10 rare gold coins worth over $50,000 across San Francisco this weekend, including an 1851 Gold Rush treasure worth $25,000. Finders keepers.
Britain's Bankes & Nightingale Win Historic Snowboard Gold
Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale just made Winter Olympics history by winning Great Britain's first-ever gold medal in mixed team snowboard cross. The duo brought home the gold with one clear goal in mind: nothing less than first place.
Coast Guard and Stranger Save 3 Boaters Off Puerto Rico
When three boaters found themselves in trouble off the coast of Puerto Rico, a quick-thinking Good Samaritan and Coast Guard teams worked together to bring everyone home safely. One person was pulled from the water, and all three made it back to shore unharmed.
Olympic Gold Medalist Hayley Scamurra Visits Bills Practice
Buffalo native Hayley Scamurra brought her Olympic gold medal to Bills practice, meeting quarterback Josh Allen after he heard about her shoutout from Milan. The hometown hockey hero is now part of an exclusive Triple-Gold club after an incredible year of championships.
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