Amalee Saunders

Sydney, Toowoomba

Reporter at Win Television

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Southport's homeless face eviction

2 weeks ago | 9news.com.au | Amalee Saunders

A growing number of tents have emerged in Carey Park at Southport on the Gold Coast. Those residing in the makeshift shelters say they have nowhere else to go. Among those living rough is Matangi Rau Hira, who expressed the group's desire for a permanent home. "It'd be great to have a home, to sit in, but unfortunately, it's not like that for us," Rau Hira told 9News.
Gold Coasters may soon have to pay tip fee to dump landfill waste

2 weeks ago | 9news.com.au | Amalee Saunders

Gold Coasters could soon face a new dumping fee at waste centres, with the council considering a user-pay system. The proposal would see residents charged $5 for each visit to dispose of landfill waste. Green waste and recycling would remain free under the proposed system. "The argument is about user pay, versus flat fee across the city, and that's what council will deal with," Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said.
'So very lucky': Teen narrowly avoids tragedy in Gold Coast sand collapse

4 weeks ago | 9news.com.au | Amalee Saunders

A teenager on the Gold Coast had a lucky escape after becoming trapped in a collapsing sandbank at Broadbeach. The incident, which occurred in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by unstable cliffs and eroded beaches. The boy and a friend were digging a hole in the sandbank when it suddenly gave way, burying him completely. His friend immediately raised the alarm, prompting a frantic rescue effort by beachgoers and a lifeguard.
Proposed Gold Coast arena's future uncertain amid funding concerns

2 months ago | 9news.com.au | Amalee Saunders

The Gold Coast City Council's ambitious plan to construct a new 12,000-seat indoor arena faces significant uncertainty as the likelihood of state government support diminishes. The estimated cost of the arena stands at nearly half a billion dollars, prompting the council to seek external investors for the project.
E-bike sales surging on Gold Coast

2 months ago | 9news.com.au | Amalee Saunders

The Gold Coast has emerged as one of Australia's leading cities in e-bike sales amid a boom in demand. Local businesses in particular are reaping the benefits. "Our growth has been substantial year on year," Corey Keats from retailer Ampd Bros told 9News. "Since we started in 2019, it continues to be in the 30-40 per cent range, there's no signs of it slowing down soon."He attributes the popularity of e-bikes to their versatility and appeal to a wide range of users.
Gold Coast residents protest controversial 'view tax' rate hike

2 months ago | 9news.com.au | Amalee Saunders

Hundreds of protesters have marched to Gold Coast's council chambers to rally against the city's so-called "view tax", fighting for the rate changes to be scrapped. About 200 residents marched against the changes, which saw significant hikes to apartment rates as high as 50 per cent. Council says it was introduced so apartment owners would pay more of their fair share, but the protesters disagree.
How a Gold Coast woman went from owning a cabaret stage to a wrestling ring

2 months ago | 9news.com.au | Amalee Saunders

Gold Coast wrestler Danielle Glanville, better known as Harley Cameron, has returned to Queensland after leaving the cabaret stage of Dracula's on the Gold Coast to grace wrestling rings worldwide. Cameron showcased her newfound wrestling talents in front of an adoring hometown crowd, describing it as a "full circle moment" since leaving the Gold Coast uncertain of her future.
Gold Coast houses could be auctioned off over unpaid council rates

2 months ago | 9news.com.au | Amalee Saunders

More than 30 homes on the Gold Coast will be auctioned off after their owners failed to pay council rates. There are 34 properties listed located in suburbs including Upper Coomera, Hope Island, Surfers Paradise, Carrara, and Palm Beach. The properties up for auction vary in size and value. Among them is a two-bedroom unit in Surfers Paradise, as well as a sprawling 13,000-square-metre estate in Bonogin. The Gold Coast City Council will retain the amount from what it is owed in rates from the sale.
Push to ease fines for driveway, curb parking

2 months ago | 9news.com.au | Amalee Saunders

The Gold Coast City Council is advocating for a relaxation of parking regulations on driveways and kerbs on narrow streets. Last year 175 warnings and 2072 fines were issued for illegal kerb and driveway parking. The law was initially put in place to protect pedestrians and stop cars from blocking the footpath. Mayor Tom Tate will now write to the state transport minister Brent Mickelberg to discuss the issue.
Police hunting man who shot woman sitting in car on Gold Coast

Jan 13, 2025 | 9news.com.au | Amalee Saunders

A man wanted in connection with the shooting of a 33-year-old woman while she sat in a car on the Gold Coast last week remains on the run and may be interstate, police say. Linley Anyos was taken to hospital in a critical condition after being shot at a property on Trees Road in Tallebudgera on Wednesday. She was expected to come out of a coma today.Detectives believe the man they're searching for may have only met Linley for the first time the day she was shot.