Superintendent Dave Dench of Fremantle Police said many of the teens did not have any adult supervision on the island,and some were only 13 years old.
Just 27 tests have been conducted so far at schoolies,equating to $8000 per test,says Queensland’s health minister.
Schoolies are booking accommodation up to two years in advance to party at some of the most sought-after destinations.
Gold Coast school-leavers will have access to a free and confidential drug-testing service from Saturday,with advocates saying the initiative could be life-saving.
Data shows nine in 10 attendees engaging in alcohol-free activities and more using zero and low-strength alcohol to avoid excessive binge-drinking.
The new Queensland Premier will now “take some advice” about the LNP’s previous vow to scrap pill-testing services at schoolies amid concerns from doctors.
There’s nothing wrong with young people letting loose and having a good time. But maybe it’s a good thing that some of the shine has buffed off Schoolies on the Gold Coast.
Up to 20,000 school-leavers preparing to descend on the Glitter Strip are warned not to mix peril with their partying.
Francesca Packer Barham is now the proud owner of some of Melissa Caddick’s sparkling bling.
Health authorities are warning young people who attended schoolies celebrations on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast to be alert to symptoms after a Victorian teenager contracted the uncommon infection.