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Rosemary (Rosie) Ball is a cadet journalist with The Gold Coast Bulletin covering general news, lifestyle and The Best of The Gold Coast series. Rosie, our resident foodie, is an expert on what to eat, drink and do on the Goldie.

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Rosemary Ball

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3rd October 2020, Helensvale Hornets Ground. Beasley family, Sam O'Connor and opposition Deb FrecklingtonPhoto: Scott Powick News Corp

‘How many stabbings is it going to take?’

The Jack Beasley Foundation is calling on those in power to crackdown on youth offenders and strengthen policing resources on the Gold Coast.

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Taboo Tiki in Surfers Paradise. Bar Supervisor Rush making a, The Original Zombie. Picture: Jerad Williams

SNEAK PEEK: Inside revamped tiki-esque cocktail bar

A secret Gold Coast watering hole is returning to the Glitter Strip with a brand new tiki-esque vibe and CBD-infused drinks. Here’s an exclusive look at the extensive food and cocktail menu.

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Hollywell Drake's staff wearing socks. They are assistant Manager Nathan Gardner (beard), Laura Parviainen and Ajdin Havic. When people buy a News Corp AU paper at Drakes on the weekend, they will get a pair of crazy socks. Picture Glenn Hampson

Exclusive Bulletin offer: How to get a free pair of ‘crazy’ socks

Free Maxibon, Cheezels or Four’N Twenty socks? That’s right! Here’s how you get them for free exclusively with the Gold Coast Bulletin.

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LAST CHANCE: Vote for Gold Coast’s best mechanic

Mechanics keep the Gold Coast moving. After asking for your nominations, it’s now time to vote for the region’s best mechanic. Vote now!

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Nominate the Gold Coast’s best mechanic

Which mechanic gets your motor running? We’re on the hunt for the Gold Coast’s best mechanic and we want to hear from you. Nominate now!

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General views of Vanilla Lily Espresso on Marine Parade, Coolangatta .Photograph : Jason O'Brien

LIST: New southern Coast restaurants and cafes

The southern Gold Coast is set come alive as border restrictions ease this Thursday. Here’s a few new restaurants, cafes and arcades to check out.

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Meet Coast’s Junior Masterchef contestant

With a cup of grit and a tablespoon of grace, a mini Gold Coast chef is preparing to make a mark on national television.

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Generic photo of Queensland Police press conference in New Farm Park ahead of Easter long weekend, Thursday, April 1, 2021 - Picture: Richard Walker

LATEST: Coast teens arrested after allegedly stealing car, fleeing police

A group of teenagers have been arrested after allegedly fleeing police in a stolen car before the four-wheel drive collided with an unmarked police vehicle and struck a fence on the Gold Coast. LATEST >>>

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Beaches Off Tedder cafe in Main Beach will be closing on Sunday 27 September and selling their furntiture and equipment. Picture: Jerad Williams

Popular Coast cafe closes: ‘We lost the fight with COVID’

A popular beachside cafe is set to close after “ridiculous” COVID-19 restrictions killed soaring patronage, with the owners revealing what they’ve had to do to make ends meet.

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Emma Clark from Bam Bam Bakehouse holding the new King Size Caramel Æclair and the normal sized Caramel Æclair, both on the same sized plate. Picture: Jerad Williams

Coast foodies go ‘nuts’ for new jumbo dessert

A new super-sized pastry is tantalising tastebuds and curing COVID-19 blues on the Gold Coast. SEE THE MOUTH-WATERING VIDEO.

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