Crypto Firm Fined $14M & Dreamtime Beach Warnings | Gold Coast–Tweed Heads News Noon Edition | January 31, 2026 cover art

Crypto Firm Fined $14M & Dreamtime Beach Warnings | Gold Coast–Tweed Heads News Noon Edition | January 31, 2026

Crypto Firm Fined $14M & Dreamtime Beach Warnings | Gold Coast–Tweed Heads News Noon Edition | January 31, 2026

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Gold Coast–Tweed Heads local news noon update for January 31, 2026. In this edition, we cover a significant financial penalty for a local cryptocurrency company as the Federal Court hands down a fourteen-million-dollar fine. We also look at the tension between social media fame and public safety at Dreamtime Beach, where influencers are drawing crowds to dangerous waters.

To wrap things up, we share the inspiring story of Mal Leckie, a long-time surfer who has turned to creating intricate sand art on our beaches after illness changed his life. Stay informed with ExtraLocal Gold Coast–Tweed Heads, your daily source for Gold Coast–Tweed Heads news and community vibes.

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