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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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New principal announced for Emmanuel College

A private Gold Coast Christian college that saw the shock resignation of its long-time principal has announced an interim replacement.

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Gold Coast Airport has been given an exemption to operate outside of the curfew to allow freight planes to land between 11pm and 6am. Tweed Heads resident Judith Smith who lives in the flight path. Picture: Jerad Williams

‘Backward consultation’: Confusion over big change to Coast flights

Locals are unhappy about a lack of consultation after late night flights outside curfew hours were approved for Gold Coast Airport. Here’s the reason for the surprise move. READ THE FULL REPORT

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Colorful playground on yard in the park.

50+ outbreaks: Gastro bug cluster numbers rise

A gastro outbreak has hit the Gold Coast, with 50+ schools and childcare centres now reporting cases of the vomit and diarrhoea bug.

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Young children seen beside busy road in Coomera.

‘Selfless’: Praise for school students who rescued toddlers

Praise has been heaped on two school students who were seen rescuing toddlers walking towards a busy Gold Coast road after escaping a child care centre. SEE DASHCAM VIDEO OF WHAT HAPPENED

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A car crashed on Springbrook Road, Mudgeeraba . Photo taken at the scene.

Horrors revealed: Deadly truth about Coast roads

It’s been a horror year on Gold Coast roads, with 19 deaths so far. These are the places where most crashes are happening. SEE OUR SUBURB-BY-SUBURB GUIDE

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Artist impressions of the proposed TM Universe, a one-of-a-kind science and space centre.

REVEALED: How new planetarium will look

Progress is being made quickly on a starry-eyed science centre proposed for the Gold Coast hinterland, with new artist impressions released and a huge chunk of the money needed raised. TAKE A LOOK AT THE DESIGN

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Kaye McKinnon was fined $1000 after one of her two mini foxy's ( red collar, Jaque and blue Poppy) scratched a woman in her building in Broadbeach. She believes the council officer acted out of order.. Picture: Jerad Williams

‘Intimidated’: Dog fight over council camera use

A woman says Gold Coast City Council officers have too much discretion in how they use body-worn cameras after she was fined for the behaviour of her dog.

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The proposed Tweed light rail line - Set to utilise the former Nerang-Tweed Railway.

Next step in southern light rail plan unveiled

The Gold Coast’s light rail line will be extended across the border, with the NSW Government pledging funds to get the project under way.

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The new cocktail and sports bar at the Currumbin RSL

New resort-style cocktail bar ready in weeks

A moody sports and cocktail bar has been revealed as the final piece in a multimillion-dollar club makeover on the Gold Coast.

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Melbourne, Australia - November 17, 2017: Carrum Beach in southeast Melbourne, close to sunset. The building is the Carrum Surf Life Saving Club.

NOMINATE NOW: Best Gold Coast Surf Club

Surf clubs are the heart and soul of our community. We’re on the hunt for the best surf club on the Gold Coast and we want to hear from you. Nominate now!

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