The number of Ebola cases in West Africa could start doubling every three weeks and it could cost nearly $1 billion to contain the crisis, the World Health Organisation said.

Queensland's emergency preparedness plans have been shown to be sound after a case of Ebola virus on the Gold Coast was ruled out, the state's top doctor says.

Channel Seven in Australia is reporting that the Gold Coast patient suspected of carrying the Ebola virus is now "exceedingly unlikely" to have the virus.

Jetstar has launched its first international service from Wellington, announcing today it will fly between Wellington and the Gold Coast three times a week.

Anne Gibson luxuriates on the 12th floor of this stylish Gold Coast hotel.

Gable Tostee has been charged with murder a week after Kiwi woman Warriena "Rrie" Wright plunged 14 storeys to her death from his Gold Coast apartment balcony.

Fighting back tears, the sister of a young Kiwi woman who fell to her death from a Gold Coast balcony has described the pain of not knowing what happened.

The tearful sister of a young Kiwi woman who plunged 14 storeys to her death from a Gold Coast balcony says she looked out for her.

The Gold Coast offers plenty of adventures for family members of all ages, writes Donna McIntyre.

A New Zealander has given evidence in the Florida trial of a man who allegedly forced women into becoming high-end prostitutes.

A Jamaican man accused of being a violent pimp who forced women into prostitution in Australia will face trial in a Miami, Florida, court.

Sophisticated cuisine and quaint forest accommodation enthral Paul Davies on Tamborine Mountain.

Paul Davies takes a look at the Gold Coast's international dining options.

Louise Richardson gets an energetic history lesson from custodians of the land.

Putting his foot to the floor gives Paul Davies a Bathurst-style rush.

The ocean's bounty boosts a culinary tour of this Australian state, writes Louise Richardson.

Currumbin on the Gold Coast has a unique character, writes Paul Rush.

Blainey Woodham explores the best the glitzy, glam tourist magnet has to offer.

Being scared witless is pure fun for the whole family at the Gold Coast's theme parks, writes Dylan Cleaver.

Blainey Woodham offers local insight into the charms of the southern Gold Coast.

Clarke Gayford escapes the usual cliches of Queensland's Gold Coast, driving a convertible to the hinterland for some speed cheese tasting and a bit of a flutter.

Every January, the Gold Coast hosts ten days of carnival events that revolve around the famous yearling sales. Clarke Gayford went along on race day and soaked up the atmosphere trackside.

Colin Mathura-Jeffree laps up the luxury and labels on the Gold Coast.

Colin Mathura-Jeffree takes a whirlwind tour of Robina's fabulous designer shops.

It's so easy to catch public transport on the Gold Coast that I sometimes wonder why people bother with hire cars at all.

Hamish Fletcher learns to relax and enjoy the spa experience.