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27th November 2024

AM Edition

‘Disgusted’ parents fume after shock $2300 school fee hike

Parents at one of the Gold Coast’s most prestigious private schools are fuming at an unexpected fee increase that will see families fork out thousands of dollars more next year.

Revealed: Final call on $150m Aquatic Centre roof

Councillors have delivered their verdict on plans for a roof over the popular Gold Coast Aquatic Centre after taking feedback from more than 170 stakeholders. This is what they’ve ...

Claims dismissed: Woman beats ‘false midwife’ charge

A Gold Coast woman accused of falsely claiming to be a registered midwife has had a stunning result in court. Here’s why the charges were thrown out.

Manslaughter appeal over hot chip punch-up death quashed

A Gold Coast man jailed for manslaughter after a fatal punch outside a kebab shop has lost his appeal.

Amateur sleuth’s grim find in Laos poisoning

A push by fellow backpackers to investigate the mass poisoning at a Laos hostel that left six tourists dead has uncovered disturbing claims.

$5.5m win for Aussies battling Covid fines

One state has officially withdrawn all remaining 23,539 Covid fines, with affected Aussies set to be refunded $5.5m.

What’s on: Free Gold Coast city events

The Gold Coast has always been Australia’s tourism capital and an event-athon.

Royal family Christmas plans revealed

King Charles’ former butler explains exactly what all the royals will be getting up to on Christmas Day – including how Prince Harry and Meghan Markle might be honoured from afar.

Crazy reason dad of four missed out on ‘dream job’

A father of four thought he had found the dream job he had worked a long time to secure. But one tiny detail saw him lose the position.

$2 secret to owning a $5.2m Aus mansion

It's one of the most lucrative homes in Australia and a simple $2 hack can turn it into a $5.2 million mansion. Here's how.