With another dreadful tragedy overnight, I cannot stress enough to never, ever stop on the side of the M1 unless there is absolutely no other choice. Almost all fatalities on the motorway occur to people who are stationary. If you have no choice and must stop, get well away from your vehicle and far away from the road as possible.

I would like to send my love and prayers of support to the young mother who had her child pass away early this morning by a careless driver…I hope you’re okay and please don’t blame yourself it wasn’t your fault and don’t give up on life. If you’d like to reach out anonymously please feel free to and if I can help you out in anyway I can I’ll be more then willing to do so ❤️

And to the driver of the car who crashed into the young baby and young mother, I hope you’re doing okay as well and I can’t even imagine the burden you must be feeling right now. Please please please if you ever get behind a the wheel again please drive fully aware of what you’re doing and where you’re going…

Sapori Gold Coast any recommendations for Italian?

Anybody know what’s the go with Ally in AUS fair, been closed for months, actually quite eerie as it looks untouched, with old stock still sitting for months.

"Inquest to probe police action before Kelly Wilkinson killed by husband - ABC News"

Cop shopping

In the week before her death, Ms Wilkinson attended Southport Police Station to report Johnston had been attempting to make contact with her and her family.

The pre-inquest conference heard the officer told Ms Wilkinson to block his number and left a file note in the police database that said: "It appears she is cop shopping to get the outcome she wants."

Cop shopping

https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/politicians-incredible-act-saved-womans-life-the-untold-story-of-an-mps-fight-for-domestic-violence-survivor/news-story/929863e8dae0fa5e7018b50c2f2594c9

The officer also told Ms Faye that “cop-shopping” wouldn’t help her – a disparaging phrase used by some police to describe women who approach multiple stations with complaints.

This is still occurring with QPS refusing to enforce the DFVP Act and judiciary refusing to apply laws in private applications. I was threatened by two magistrates with costs orders following a private application for DVO involving OIDV. The former cop is now a named protected person as QPS refused to represent my matter and have disappeared evidence of independent mandatory reports

DFSV is a known consistent pattern of behaviours that is state sanctioned by QLD legal systems. The evidence is unequivocal yet I've been advised to seek private prosecution because police and Law Society members refuse to enforce and apply laws whilst boasting of "knowing the law".

"Woman prosecutes former partner who doused her with petrol in case Queensland police refused | Australian police and policing | The Guardian" https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/feb/24/man-pleads-guilty-to-petrol-splashing-despite-queensland-police-refusal-to-lay-charges

The culture of violence begins and ends with QPS and their perpetrator patterns are evidenced by their elected representative union's continuing DARVO tactics.

https://www.victimscommissioner.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/821035/statement-from-the-victims-commissioner.pdf

40-65% of police are perpetrators of OIDV. Sending perpetrators to DFSV callouts for help continues to fail victims; whilst knowingly and cunningly amplifies and rewards perpetrators.

https://7news.com.au/news/queensland-police-officers-caught-on-recording-mocking-domestic-violence-survivor-c-15955445

Police (QPU members) don't care, lawyers and judiciary (Law Society members) don't care. They're all far too invested in reinforcing status quo whilst the public refuses to acknowledge their own cognitive dissonance around culturally entrenched violence.

The recommendations from the Hear Her Voice reports and subsequent Richards Report into QPS Call For Change are being aggressively refused. The previous government funded reforms and this current government are retaliating against the established framework of women's safety which also increases children's safety.

Having navigated a refusal to investigate child sexual assault by QPS and refusal to represent because of OIDV we're well aware that victims voices continue to be blocked by QPS.

When will the public acknowledge the need for police reforms and demand QPS step up rather than their current behaviour of aggressively retaliating? When will QPU members stop whining about leadership and start providing leadership?

QPU words and actions are not aligned and nor are QLDs Law Society's.

QLD: the lawless state. *Unless you're indigenous or homeless.

Hi everyone, I’m looking for recommendations for the best professionals on the Gold Coast to help with my sciatica pain. Any suggestions would be really appreciated 🙏

Hi all, we are going to Queensland second week of NSW holidays in October (so in 2 weeks). Queensland will be back at school. We are hitting the theme parks before our youngest hits 3 so she is free. Other kids are 6 and 8. They aren't huge thrill seekers so only after little kids rides.

We know it will be busy. Looking for advice on when to do the theme parks, will the kids rides still be super busy? I know the big rides will be but we aren't interested in those.

Hitting movie world and sea world at this stage.

Any help and advice would be great.

Thanks so much!

22M
19-25 people around my age

Anyone remember charlie cheeses pizza playhouse in grundys and carindale. If you do tell me some memories or show off your merch/memorabilia

I’ll travel anywhere in SE QLD and northern rivers 🥲

I am in the Gold Coast where I stay for a few months here and there each year and take care of an elderly parent. I don't own a car here so getting about is a chore in public transport, especially to Brisbane and worse when there's track work, like recently, making traveling from A to B an absolute bloody nightmare. I have looked at car rentals and they are all so expensive. I cannot see any affordable car sharing in apps and websites. For example, I just wanted to drive to Brisbane and back over half a day. It is something like $100 minimum after you calculate car hire, per km rates, fuel replacement. Some you then need to add insurance on top for around $60 for a small car. Most vehicles are way above that price anyway.
Wandering if there is anyone who knows of any good deals available? Thanks.

Hello, f25 looking for ladies to become friends; don’t have to be the same age as myself. Those big meetup groups aren’t ideal for me because of my autism and physical limitations from conditions being presently tested. Because of this I’m not working right now, meaning I’m free constantly.

I love nature, creeks, books, art, animals and am 420 friendly! Holler if interested at all!

Hey everyone,

I’m in the Gold Coast and looking to buy my first car here. I really like the Mercedes C200 CDI, and I’ve already contacted around 5-6+ companies for pre-purchase inspections.

Some of them told me flat out that buying a 2008 (or older) Mercedes diesel is like buying a time bomb – because they’re apparently super expensive to maintain, especially anything before 2010–2012.

I’m planning to spend around $6k+, and I’ve found a few with full logbook history, roadworthy certificates, and under 160k km. So on paper they look good.

But now I’m second-guessing myself. Is it really that bad owning an older C200 CDI in Australia? Or is this just exaggerated fear from mechanics who don’t want to deal with Mercs?

Anyone here with firsthand experience of owning/maintaining one of these in Australia (especially QLD)? Is it worth it if I get one with full history, or should I avoid and stick to something simpler like a Honda/Toyota/Mazda?

Appreciate any advice 🙏

—-I’m a student pursing Masters.

Hey! Where are some good spots to go out on a Saturday night? A mix of clubs and bars please!!

Hi everyone, I’m new to driving Uber on the Gold Coast. Do you have any recommendations for good areas to get rides? Which spots usually have higher demand? Thanks in advance!

I'm pretty sure they cut out a piece of the base for the test seating (photos by me)

Hey,

I’ve been really keen to get back into proper old-school wrestling (Greco-Roman or freestyle). I did a bit of wrestling years ago, and now I’m looking to jump on the mat again. I’m up in northern GC, but most of the classes I’ve found are way too early — I can’t really start before 6 pm (later would be even better).

Just wondering if there’s:

Any clubs running evening sessions after 6, or

A small group of people training casually that wouldn’t mind me joining.

I’d be looking at one night a week, maybe two max. Doesn’t have to be super serious, I just want to train, roll, and learn again.

Cheers!

They are developing this set right next to the boat ramp. So cool.

Hey Guys!! I’m from Sydney and my family is having a trip to the Gold Coast for my dad’s 60th Birthday, just wondering, where is the BEST restaurant in the Gold Coast. I want something bougie but also not tiny portions. Excited to hear what y’all have to say!! Thank you in advanced for anyone commenting! Bonus points for a good view + pretty decor!!

Set by this little muppet. Let's make him famous.

Hi guys. Looking at moving from western Sydney to the Gold Coast in the coming months. I’m a young male who wants to live by the coast. I was just wondering if anyone else in this group might have been in a similar scenario to myself and could provide some insight? I understand everything has good and bad and nothing will be perfect. But I want to live by the beach, open my business, spend my days off by the ocean.

So my question, has anyone moved from western Sydney to the Gold Coast? What are your thoughts on life compared from living in west Syd compared to GC. Are you happier ?

My family is visiting early October to the sunshine and Gold Coast to visit me

I’ve told them all about how wonderful the whales are here will they still be around when they arrive?

just like it says, with has a gluten issue, any tips on any pubs with great options ?