Gold Coast morning briefing

Gold Coast life in the news: mental health, markets, and more

Morning, Gold Coast. A crisp 11 degrees out there, so here is something to read with your coffee.

Weather

11C, Clear

FIFO boss leads Victoria’s flagship youth mental health service amid reports of patient deaths and violence
Staff at the Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service have warned of deteriorating patient care and frustration that their CEO is running the troubled service from Queensland.
brisbanetimes.com.au
ASX set to dip on RBA day, Wall Street drifts; Oil rises on Hormuz uncertainty
The US stock market is drifting near its all-time high, while oil prices rise on uncertainty about the Strait of Hormuz. The RBA announces its rates decision this afternoon.
brisbanetimes.com.au
Dozens dead and buildings collapsed after 7.4-magnitude earthquake shakes western Colombia
Dozens are dead and buildings have collapsed after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake shook western Colombia, leaving more injured and forcing people to evacuate their homes.
brisbanetimes.com.au
Can mothers prevent passing on mental illness? This new study offers insight
Anxiety and depression in children and teens can start during their mother's pregnancy, but new research suggests they can also be prevented during that time.
brisbanetimes.com.au
Thomas Keneally told Matt Nable to keep writing, so he quit his job
Thomas Keneally told Matt Nable to keep writing, so he quit his job. The author and actor shares that life-altering chat and confronting grief, fatherhood, and letting go of Catholic guilt.
brisbanetimes.com.au

Gold Coast Bowls 60th Birthday Celebration
14 Kalimna Dr, Broadbeach Waters QLD 4218, Australia, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4218 · 2026-08-16T02:00:00+00:00
Gold Coast Gigs!
Gold Coast, Queensland, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia · 2026-09-19T06:30:00+00:00
Gold Coast Card Convention
Aquis Park · 2026-10-03T00:00:00+00:00
Gold Coast Titans Raceday - Champions Stakes Day
Racecourse Dr, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4217 · 2026-11-07T00:00:00+00:00
Gold Coast Marathon 2027
Gold Coast, Australia, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia · 2027-07-03T03:00:00+00:00