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7NEWS
16-06-2025
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Shocking footage emerges of men involved in a brawl on road at Ashmore on the Gold Coast
Shocking footage has emerged of two men involved in a terrifying brawl at a Queensland intersection. Horrified motorists were forced to watch the roadside punch-on on Saturday, at Currumburra Road in Ashmore on the Gold Coast, between a driver of a white Holden Commodore and a silver Volkswagen ute. The fight even blocked-off traffic at one point. In the footage, the driver of the Commodore can be heard screaming 'come on', as he takes a punch at the Volkswagen driver. As the fight intensified, the man delivered a second blow. The Volkswagen driver then did an illegal U-turn, mounting the median strip and pulling in front of the Commodore. On Monday, Sunrise reporter Georgia Costi spoke about the fracas, which has racked up a massive four million views on Facebook. 'It was all happening, and all the other drivers were paused, not quite knowing what was going to happen next,' Costi said, reporting from the intersection. 'It was a very dramatic and violent spectacle, and it all took place at this busy intersection here in Ashmore. 'You will be able to see in the footage one of the men from the Commodore gets out of the car. He is urging the other driver to get out and fight him and he lands several punches. 'That is when the other driver does a very dramatic illegal U turn but then he ends upcoming back over the median strip. 'Then, finally the driver of Volkswagen does decide to leave but the other driver gets in his car and follows him.' Queensland Police have said they are aware of the footage, but no complaint has been made.
7NEWS
05-06-2025
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Queenslanders reveal most tiresome traveller habits in new study
As the days quickly cool down, many Australians are fleeing the country for a mid-year getaway in warmer climates. Whether you're a seasoned flyer or a newbie to the skies, a new study has revealed you may be annoying your fellow passengers — whether you know it or not. A new statewide consumer survey by RACQ travel insurance asked almost 500 Queenslanders to nominate their 'biggest air travel pet peeves', and the overwhelming consensus was good travel etiquette should be prioritised. The most frustrating behaviour according to 67.2 per cent of respondents was travellers being inconsiderate of other people's personal space. The second biggest pet peeve was travellers reclining their seats on a short haul flight, followed by the mad rush to exit the plane as soon as it has landed — with respondents rating these behaviours as moderately to very frustrating. Sunrise reporter Georgia Costi hit the streets of the Gold Coast to discover the biggest travel peeves for both locals and tourists and how they compared to the survey. One Gold Coast local said their pet peeve was people who stand too close to the baggage claim area. '(They) block the space, it's so annoying,' they said. Another person complained body odour can turn the start of a dream holiday into a nightmare. 'I once sat next to someone who was very, very enhanced in their BO,' they said. RACQ Travel spokesperson Ashleigh Paterson said Queenslanders have to work together to ensure a positive travel experience. 'Whether it's a long haul or short haul flight, it's clear Queenslanders are increasingly frustrated by subtle, and not so subtle, travelling quirks,' she said. Paterson said planning ahead increases the chances of a seamless experience, with 47.3 per cent of travellers rating preparation as the most important item on a holiday checklist. Stream free on
7NEWS
22-05-2025
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Police officer under investigation over Facebook comment on domestic violence rally
A Gold Coast police officer is being investigated over an alleged social media comment insulting women who were protesting against domestic violence. It came after The Gold Coast Bulletin reported on the May 11 rally at Broadbeach as part of a National Day of Action to support domestic violence victims. The report on the outlet's Facebook page showed women holding signs which read: 'We are the voices of the women who no longer have one' and 'Walking home shouldn't be a death sentence'. A comment on the report, from a Facebook account allegedly linked to the officer, said: 'All I see is a lot of women sitting around ... and a lot of sandwiches NOT getting made.' The comment has since been deleted. Queensland Police Service said both the comment and the officer who allegedly made it are being investigated. 'The Queensland Police Service is aware of this matter which is subject to internal investigation, it would be inappropriate to provide further comment at this stage,' QPS said. Police Commissioner Shane Chelepy said the alleged comment was 'disappointing'. 'That's not the professional standards I expect, it's not the attitudes I expect,' he said. 'We work hard every single day of the week keeping our victims, victim survivors, safe in domestic and family violence incidents. We expect professional behaviour.' On Thursday, Sunrise reporter Georgia Costi spoke about the incident. 'It's the type of thing that just isn't really socially acceptable to say, especially if you are in the position of someone like a police officer who is held to a higher standard,' Costi said. 'As you can imagine, this has caused a lot of outrage. 'The acting commissioner is aware of the comment and he says there is an internal investigation underway. 'But all of this does come only a few years after a really scathing review was handed down about the way police officers here in Queensland handled family and domestic violence cases. 'It found there is a long history of misogyny, so this is just not a very good look for our police on the Gold Coast.' An Inquiry into Queensland police responses to domestic violence heard 1,676 complaints of sexist, racist, misogynistic and homophobic behaviour were made against officers from 2020 to 2022.
