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Kaitlyn Smith is a journalist at the Herald Sun, covering lifestyle, entertainment and general news. She regularly appears on TV and radio programs as a guest commentator.

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New restaurant KAMI has launched at Burleigh, next door to Magnolia Lane along GC HWY, expanding the owners foothold on a popular piece of real estate. Picture of owners Mitch Ryan (L) and Ant Bartolo.25 March 2022 Burleigh Heads Picture by Richard Gosling

Mates launch modern Asian eatery in Burleigh

Meet the Gold Coast’s latest hospitality giants who are launching a new modern Asian eatery in the heart of Burleigh and find out their exciting plans.

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Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, police and ambulance crews were at the scene of a house fire at Gable St, East Mackay on Friday April 17. Photo: Zizi Averill. Generic

Motorcycle rider dies after horror crash

A motorbike rider has died after they suffered critical injuries in a serious crash on the Gold Coast Highway.

Gold Coast

Coomera Anglican College formal at HOTA today.25 March 2022 Surfers Paradise Picture by Richard Gosling

GALLERY: Coomera Anglican College formal 2022

Students from Coomera Anglican College stepped out in style for a glittering night at HOTA. SEE ALL THE PICTURES

Gold Coast

Alleged killer housemate to face court on murder charges

An elderly mother found in a pool of blood in her home of eight years is being remembered for her kind heart, as a man charged with her murder prepares to face court.

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Murder accused named as tributes flow for dead housemate

The identity of a man who allegedly murdered his 74-year-old housemate has been revealed, as tributes begin flowing for the “lovely lady.” See all the latest.

Gold Coast

Condev’s downfall a symptom of a broken industry

Builders work off a thin margin of error for developments that cost $100m to build as a “perfect storm” of spiking material costs, Covid and floods smash the industry.

Gold Coast

MEGA GALLERY: Perry Cross ‘Everything is Possible’ Gala

It was a sea of glitz and glamour at The Star Casino as dolled up partygoers turned out in droves to support the annual Perry Cross Gala. SEE THE PHOTOS

Gold Coast

‘When you need them, where are they?’ Mullum’s flood anger

A flood-weary resident believes Scott Morrison will be in trouble come election time as a sense of anger runs through towns denied additional disaster funding.

Gold Coast

MURWILLUMBAH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 11: Federal Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese (C) talks to residents Brett (L) and Leanne Bugg outside their flood-affected home on March 11, 2022 in Murwillumbah, Australia. Residents across the NSW Northern Rivers areas are assessing the damage and losses as floodwaters recede. The area is now facing a housing crisis as thousands of homes have been left uninhabitable following the floods. (Photo by Dan Peled/Getty Images)

‘Our Hurricane Katrina moment’: Resident slams funding snub

Devastated residents overlooked for additional emergency payments say they are being treated like “second-class flood victims” as they try to salvage the remnants of their former lives.

Gold Coast

‘Everyone’s shocked’: Main Arm man tells of flood horrors

An Upper Main Arm resident says he abandoned his car and trekked to his home in a desperate attempt to check on those he loved.

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