A lifeguard tower at Surfers Paradise has toppled over, and others have been damaged, as king tides and powerful surf batter ...
With ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaching, the Gold Coast's decades-old hidden rock wall acts as the city's line of defence against a surging ocean, according to an engineering expert.
The Gold Coast is in a race against the clock to ensure the famous Snapper Rocks super bank is ready for its return to the world surfing tour in the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Don't miss out on the headlines from Weather. Followed categories will be added to My News. Lifeguard tower 42 on The Spit near Philip Park fell down the steep eroded beach into the water.