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From Shocking Crime to Scrumptious Bagels: Gold Coast's Crazy Week!

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A tragic murder case hits the Gold Coast as bagels steal the spotlight!

In a devastating turn of events, Gold Coast authorities have charged 46-year-old Yingying Xu with the murder of her 10-year-old daughter, Sophie Wang. The young girl, a beloved student at Emmanuel College, was discovered lifeless in their home located in the Emerald Lakes area of Carrara. This heartbreaking case has sent shockwaves throughout the community, especially as police described the scene as traumatic, raising questions about the circumstances leading to such a tragedy. While many grapple with this severe incident, others reflect on the community's resilience amidst sorrow.

As the investigation unfolds, Gold Coast residents are also dealing with the chaos of a mass power outage that struck the region, affecting traffic lights and trapping some people in lifts. The outage, which occurred just prior to 8 am, has only exacerbated a challenging week for the Gold Coast. This incident serves as a reminder of how quickly normal life can be interrupted, drawing attention to the importance of safety and preparedness in our daily routines.

Meanwhile, not all news from the Gold Coast is somber. Residents looking for a pick-me-up can find comfort in the deliciousness of bagels! With countless spots around the coast, six bagel joints have recently been crowned as the best places to grab a bite. Whether it’s a classic cream cheese schmear or a unique topping combination, bagels are rallying the community with their delightful taste and satisfying crunch. On a tough day, a good bagel might just be the perfect mood booster.

While Sophie Wang's story pulls at the heartstrings and the power outage leaves residents reeling, Gold Coast really knows how to balance the chaos with comfort food like bagels! After all, in times of distress, there's nothing like good food to help mend a community torn apart by tragedy.

Did you know? The average Australian consumes approximately 60 grams of bagels every month! Plus, the Gold Coast is home to over 600,000 residents, which might explain why our local bagels are even more popular lately!

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Gold Coast mother charged with murder of 10-year-old daughter as ... (The Guardian)

Yingying Xu, 46, arrested and charged after Emmanuel College student Sophie Wang's body discovered at home in Emerald Lakes area of Carrara.

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Police charge 46-year-old woman with murder after 10-year-old girl ... (ABC News)

Woman charged with murder of 10yo on Gold Coast. abc.net.au/news/police-homicide-investigation-carrara-10-year-old- ...

Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (Gold Coast Health)

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Luxury property: Discerning downsizers are snapping up Gold Coast ... (The Australian Financial Review)

Developers with strong track records and the ability to lock in builders and construction finance are having success in a challenging Gold Coast market.

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Woman charged with murder after girl, 10, found dead in Gold Coast ... (Brisbane Times)

The 46-year-old woman was arrested on Tuesday night after the girl's body was found in a home in Carrara.

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'No words': Woman charged with murder after 10-year-old girl found ... (Women's Agenda)

A 10-year-old girl has been found dead at a property in a Gold Coast suburb in what police have described as a “traumatic” scene.

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6 of the Gold Coast's best bagels (Inside Gold Coast)

Oh, bagels, aren't you just the best thing since sliced bread. You've got to admit, schmearing cream cheese on a crisp, toasted bagel for breakfast makes ...

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Mass power outage blacks out traffic lights, lifts on Gold Coast (myGC.com.au)

A massive power outage has hit the Gold Coast, causing havoc on local roads and trapping people in lifts. The outage struck just before 8am on Tuesday, ...

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Woman charged with murder after girl, 10, found dead on Gold Coast (9News)

Emergency services were called to Central Place, Carrara, just inland from Surfers Paradise, about 6pm today.

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10yo allegedly murdered in QLD home identified (Gold Coast Bulletin)

Emmanuel College has paid tribute to Year 5 student, Sophie Wang. Young girl remembered as a 'beloved' student. Despite the best efforts by paramedics, the girl ...

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'Haunting' anguished cries – a quiet street turns horror scene (Gold Coast Bulletin)

A neighbour has described a loved one's pain after a Gold Coast schoolgirl, 10, was found dead at her home. “That was a cry that words cannot explain ...

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'Incredibly confronting': Dad found daughter allegedly murdered by ... (Brisbane Times)

A 46-year-old Gold Coast woman has been charged with the murder of her 10-year-old daughter. Police say the girl's father found her body at their Carrara ...

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Mum steals $47k while working for major hotel group (Gold Coast Bulletin)

A Gold Coast mum is now behind bars after ripping off more than $47000 while working for a brand within hotel giant Accor Group.

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Sophie's dad a respected academic – colleagues rush to support (Gold Coast Bulletin)

Colleagues of a respected Gold Coast University academic have rushed to support him following the tragic alleged murder of his daughter on Tuesday night.

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Woman charged with murder after girl, 10, found dead at Gold Coast ... (The Guardian)

Queensland police established a crime scene had been declared and a homicide investigation was under way. Gold Coast detectives located and arrested a 46-year- ...

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Why Gold Coast boasts so many successful Olympians (Gold Coast Bulletin)

The facilities, weather, and lifestyle of the Gold Coast have created a perfect storm conducive to elite athletes.

Miles doing what matters: Free school breakfasts help Gold Coast ... (Media Statements)

Miles Government supporting free food program across 20-plus schools on the Gold Coast · A further $15 million has since been announced in Budget for School and ...

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SUNS Saturday Triple Treat (Gold Coast Suns)

The SUNS are celebrating Member Thank You Round in style with all three of the club's VFL, AFL and AFLW sides hosting matches at People First Stadium. From 10am ...

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Sam Clohesy's Resilient Success Story (Gold Coast Suns)

The world of AFL is full of high stakes, and the journey to make it to the draft is often filled with difficult challenges. The path can be unforgiving for ...

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From alumni starting game-changing businesses, to students (literally) kicking goals in sport, to research breakthroughs, there's always something happening ...

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