BEN DEMERY BACK FROM BEIJING

Collecting two silver medals was definitely a highlight, but many of Ben Demery’s memories of the Paralympics revolve around the performances of others.

Back from Beijing for barely a week, the Dudley cyclist says his first Games were a real eye opener.

DANNY’S FINAL FUNCTION AS KNIGHTS SKIPPER

It’s been more than a month since supporters resigned themselves to the Knights without Danny Buderus, but today marked the end of his official duties with the club.

The skipper’s next journey will take him to the other side of the world, but first he made sure some of his team’s most memorable moments won’t be forgotten.

NEW HOSPITAL AT CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary will soon open a new animal hospital.

The $1.2-million dollar building was launched today by the Governor of Queensland.

WHITEHEAD RETURNS TO BLAZE

Gold Coast Blaze forward, Luke Whitehead, is back training with the NBL team after five weeks on the sideline with an ankle sprain.

And while not 100 per cent fit, coach Brendan Joyce says Whitehead’s needed for the clash against a red-hot Dragons side on Thursday.

NEW POLICE CHIEF FOR COAST

The Gold Coast has a new police chief.

Assistant Commissioner Paul Wilson has stepped into the role, just in time for Indy and Schoolies.

TWEED MAYOR ANNOUNCED

The Tweed Shire Council’s new Mayor is Joan van Lieshout.

While she was unopposed, it was a three way battle to be her deputy.

Barry Longland received four votes out of a possible seven to win the open ballot late this afternoon.

HOSPITAL WORKERS PROTEST

Hundreds of administration and clinical hospital workers on the Gold Coast walked off the job today.

They held protests, demanding better wages from the state government.

SURFERS PARADISE BUS ACCIDENT

Dozens of commuters had a terrifying start to the morning, when two buses collided in Surfers Paradise.

Those onboard, including small children, were showered with glass.

CABINET CONSIDERS COMMUNTIY CONCERNS

More than 500 people turned out to see the Prime Minister and his cabinet at the community forum in Lambton.

And while only a handful got in questions, it seemed climate change and public education, not local issues were the top concerns.

BEST IN THE BUSINESS

The Hunter Boutique Wine show, is only for Hunter drops, is judged by Hunter vignerons, looking for wines that display the region’s character.

And that’s the way they like it.

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