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Kirstin PayneSenior Journalist

Kirstin Payne is a senior reporter for the Gold Coast Bulletin who covers current affairs, health and education.

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Generic Alice Springs coronavirus COVID-19 images taken on 8 April 2020. Photo: EMMA MURRAY

Coast breathes sigh of relief as restrictions ease

Gold Coasters are breathing a collective sigh of relief after a weekend free of further COVID-19 spread – as aged care facilities are declared safe to open.

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Builder Scott Bishton is considering heading to NSW so his business can survive.Photograph : Jason O'Brien

‘There is no other way’: Builder’s bid to save jobs over border

A Gold Coast builder says he is being forced to consider drastic measures to save jobs as strict border restrictions cause havoc for their business.

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A crew of regional firefighters prepare to return to fight fires burning near Canungra, Queensland, Saturday, September 7, 2019. A number of homes have been destroyed by bushfires in Queensland, as more than 50 blazes continue to threaten townships across the state. (AAP Image/Aaron Bunch) NO ARCHIVING

Volunteer firies ‘left in the lurch’

The Gold Coast’s volunteer rural firies say they have been left in the lurch after a council decision which will cost them an enormous sum.

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The Premier has hinted that there is a chance of a hard border lockdown if NSW cases head north beyond Newcastle.Police and army at the Queensland border.Picture: NIGEL HALLETT

How virus loophole could burst bubble

The border bubble lets Gold Coasters and Tweed residents interact freely – but there’s a travel loophole putting all of that at risk.

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Doctor blocked at Queensland border

A doctor has been blocked from crossing the Queensland border to work at a southern Gold Coast fever clinic. Meanwhile, long lines formed outside city’s COVID-19 testing centres today.

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Lost Kingdom at Surfers Paradise are being treated with the same COVID killing product used by the London Underground, Hong Kong Airport and even the UK Police, to protect their staff and patrons.

Nightclub shake-up: How Coast is really staying on top of COVID

Gold Coast nightclubs are often host to some remarkable sights, but not like this. SEE OUR PICTURES

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Queensland Chief Medical officer Jeanette Young pictured holding the daily briefing about Coronavirus in Queensland, Brisbane Tuesday 14th April 2020 Picture AAPimage/David Clark

Chief Health Officer’s shock warning to border residents

Just three days after the announcement of a ‘bubble’ Queensland’s Chief Health Officer has issued a stern warning to border residents to make contingency plans for a dramatic ‘next step’.

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