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‘Completely alone’: How Coast man outran Boxing Day tsunami

Stephen Carroll was just 18 years old when the Boxing Day tsunami hit the holiday resort of Phuket. This is how he outran the waves and survived one of the world’s darkest days.

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‘Chronic lack’: Why this suburb needs more than $9.2bn

One Gold Coast suburb has more than $9.2bn worth of development in the pipeline and far more is needed to cope with its dramatic population boom. FIND OUT WHY

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Gold Coast

Serious side of bizarre Aussie fart campaign

It’s a truly bizarre campaign but the goal is something far more serious.

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Inside story of Australia’s most controversial escort

From Schoolies scandal to basement terror: A Gold Coast-based sex worker recounts her most horrifying encounter on the job, involving a married man and a basement bedroom unbeknown to his wife. FULL DETAILS

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Sport

Named: 50+ of the Gold Coast’s most influential women in sport

They’re the beating heart of Gold Coast Sport. The unsung heroes, the sideline warriors and the reason why sport has blossomed so brilliantly on the Glitter Strip. Meet the 50+ most influential women in sport.

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ExclusiveGeelong

Fighting face: Inspirational Ukraine crusade

Felix Metrikas has seen Russian brutality up close. He’s opened up about life-changing months spent in Ukraine as the war shows no sign of resolution.

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Exposed: The silent killer cutting down our young men

In early 2021, Gold Coast professional triathlete Travis Coleman was in peak physical form – until a common activity almost ended it all. Read about his close-call with a silent killer.

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‘You’re dead’: Inside the dangerous secret life of a pet investigator

Kirilly Cull is one of the country’s top pet investigators, but no one knows where she lives, her number is unlisted and she’s always watching her back. Find out why

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Local League

Famous sons, fear factors and ‘next big thing’: Meninga sides analysed

The Mal Meninga Cup season is fast approaching, with the Tweed Seagulls and Burleigh Bears gearing up for a title run. Here we analyse both squads and every player hunting higher honours.

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Local League

Prankster, ‘Greek Adonis’ and 135kg machine: Cyril Connell sides analysed

The next generation of the Gold Coast’s talent are about to show the rugby league world just what they can bring to the table. Here we breakdown the Burleigh and Tweed under-16 squads ready to take on the Cyril Connell Challenge in 2023.

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ExclusiveSpecial feature

The boy from Mudgee running Dubai royal family’s horse stud: ‘The Sheikh’s quite a relaxed guy’

Meet the boy from Mudgee who ended up running the southern hemisphere’s biggest horse sale and racing festival – now he’s running the Dubai royal family’s horse racing operation.

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Horror over Broadwater: Untold story of chopper disaster

A clear summer’s day turned to darkness in just 20 seconds when one of the worst disasters in Gold Coast’s history unfolded, killing four and leaving the city’s people in a collective state of mourning.

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‘Lose weight or don’t get selected’: Athlete’s horror ultimatum

A dietician linked with some of the nation’s biggest sporting teams has revealed the shocking ultimatum given to her clients by coaches: lose weight or don’t get selected. Listen to the full podcast episode here.

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ExclusiveSpecial feature

GC social scene king and queen’s shock announcement

The king and queen of the GC social scene – Peter Flowers and Regina King – have delievered a shock announcement. Read the latest

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