Mel Wightman

[7NEWS Queensland @7NewsBrisbane]

Boaties and swimmers are being warned about giant oysters invading Moreton Bay. There are fears the Chinese species could carry disease and damage boats. And they're spreading fast across popular fishing spots. @Mel_Wightman98

[7NEWS Gold Coast @7NewsGoldCoast]

A magistrate has slammed a man who violently attacked a stranger and spat on security at the Star Casino in Broadbeach, describing the act as "filthy, disgusting and degrading". https://t.co/tIEQ9JOpss @Mel_Wightman98 #7NEWS

[7NEWS Gold Coast @7NewsGoldCoast]

He was just 17 when he was stabbed to death at Surfers Paradise, but Jack Beasley's legacy continues to grow. The LNP has announced that Jack's Law will be made permanent if they win the election this weekend. https://t.co/tIEQ9JOpss @Mel_Wightman98 #7NEWS

[7NEWS Queensland @7NewsBrisbane]

The Gold Coast shifted into top gear for a thrilling finish to the GC500. The Supercar spectacular served up high octane action both on and off the track. https://t.co/TBqNMi91W2 @Mel_Wightman98 #7NEWS

[7NEWS Queensland @7NewsBrisbane]

7NEWS has video of a man's dramatic arrest after a three-hour-long standoff with armed police at a Gold Coast petrol station. Security cameras captured the moment he surrendered and was surrounded by officers with their guns drawn. https://t.co/VZ3A1cHvFd @Mel_Wightman98 #7NEWS

[7NEWS Gold Coast @7NewsGoldCoast]

A doctor who was the victim of a violent one punch attack has emotionally opened up, sharing the devastating consequences in court. https://t.co/tIEQ9JOpss @Mel_Wightman98 #7NEWS

[7NEWS Gold Coast @7NewsGoldCoast]

7NEWS can show you the moment a man allegedly pointed a high powered laser at a police helicopter in mid air. https://t.co/tIEQ9JOpss @Mel_Wightman98 #7NEWS

[7NEWS Queensland @7NewsBrisbane]

A trip to the Gold Coast isn't complete without the thrill of a theme park and one of our favourites is turning 40. Thousands have celebrated Wet 'n' Wild's birthday, making school holiday fun even more special. https://t.co/VZ3A1cHvFd @Mel_Wightman98 #7NEWS

[7NEWS Queensland @7NewsBrisbane]

A Gold Coast street was blocked off today for a parade of pooches. Dressed as Olympians and superheroes they battled it out for the ultimate reward, being crowned 'Top Dog'. https://t.co/bKQJYPCfcd @Mel_Wightman98 #7NEWS

[7NEWS Queensland @7NewsBrisbane]

Four hikers have spent the night, injured and trapped on a dangerous cliff face at Tamborine Mountain. 7NEWS cameras were there as the group was rescued in a major operation on Sunday morning. https://t.co/jMUlUUKwwy @Mel_Wightman98 #7NEWS

[7NEWS Gold Coast @7NewsGoldCoast]

He put innocent Gold Coast motorists at risk driving dangerously during a high speed chase in a stolen car. Dylan Brown admitted his crimes and 7NEWS was there as he was handed his punishment. https://t.co/tIEQ9JOpss @Mel_Wightman98 #7NEWS

[7NEWS Gold Coast @7NewsGoldCoast]

A Molendinar man has spoken exclusively to 7NEWS about the moment police took down a teenager in his backyard. The 14-year-old was one of three on the run after a dangerous high speed joyride in a stolen car. https://t.co/RksiVJaMGd @Mel_Wightman98 #7NEWS

[7NEWS Gold Coast @7NewsGoldCoast]

A man accused of recklessly hooning outside Helensvale State High School has faced court for the first time. 36-year-old Zachary Edwards from Logan is charged with dangerous driving. https://t.co/tIEQ9JOpss @Mel_Wightman98 #7NEWS

[7NEWS Queensland @7NewsBrisbane]

A Gold Coast family has been forced to run for their lives from their burning home. Neighbours described the dangerous blaze as a "fireball" and say it burst into flames so quickly it's a "miracle" everyone escaped. https://t.co/FqeLUTM37F @Mel_Wightman98 #7NEWS

[Sunrise @sunriseon7]

The QLD Government and LNP have agreed to continue the state's 50c transport fares regardless of who wins the election. Reporter @Mel_Wightman98 has more.

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[Sunrise @sunriseon7]

A Queensland man allegedly on the run from international police has been caught and arrested in Thailand. Reporter @Mel_Wightman98 has more.

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[7NEWS Gold Coast @7NewsGoldCoast]

It's been a spectacular start to the Gold Coast's long weekend, with unseasonable heat driving crowds to the coastline. Boaties braved a wind warning, as locals lapped up the weather, which is only going to get warmer. https://t.co/tIEQ9JNRCU @Mel_Wightman98 #7NEWS

[7NEWS Queensland @7NewsBrisbane]

The Sunshine State is living up to its name, even on the last day of Winter. It's been so hot, August records have been broken in some parts of Queensland. https://t.co/AMhKPJo3Mi @Mel_Wightman98 #7NEWS

[7NEWS Gold Coast @7NewsGoldCoast]

From family friendly fun to thrills for adrenaline junkies, there's more rides than ever before and something for everyone, even our 7NEWS reporter. https://t.co/tIEQ9JOpss @Mel_Wightman98 #7NEWS

[7NEWS Queensland @7NewsBrisbane]

7NEWS can show you polair vision of a truck driver's reckless run from the law along the M1. The dangerous cross border chase only ended when Timothy Russell leapt from his moving vehicle. https://t.co/NJG5pAmhkx @Mel_Wightman98 #7NEWS