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7th November 2024

PM Edition

‘No hard evidence’ pill testing makes for safer schoolies

The government has been criticised over its Schoolies pill testing backflip - after saying it was unable axe Labor’s testing plans on the Gold Coast this year. Read the latest

Cops hit by out-of-control ute in casino carpark

Two police officers have been hospitalised after an out-of-control car rammed into them while screeching through a Gold Coast casino carpark.

Why cramped suburb’s population is about to swell

A pair of towers have been greenlit for the traffic-choked suburb of Varsity Lakes but while they’re going to be smaller than expected, there’s going to be far more residents. FIND...

Teen seriously injured in scooter hit near Gold Coast school

A teenagers has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a car and scooter crash near a Gold Coast school. Read the latest.

‘We elect gibbering fools to lead us’: Beloved comedian unloads

British comedian Ben Elton has unloaded on society, giving his views on humanity and “the outer limits of human idiocy”. FIND OUT MORE

What’s on: Free Gold Coast city events

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

The election lesson Kamala could have learnt from Australia

I wouldn’t have voted for Trump, but from similar experiences in our own backyard I can understand why so many Americans did, writes David Penberthy.

$57m Queen lodge now a dump under Prince Andrew

An English mansion once home to Queen Elizabeth and worth a staggering $57 million is full of cracks and mould despite remaining in the royal family. Here’s why.

Early inheritance pressure takes its toll on older Australians

The juggle of helping kids financially while affording your own retirement is getting trickier, but seniors still plan to give an early inheritance. Take our poll.