Newly-qualified driver Schapelle Corby buys energy drinks at Coles

In her first interview since returning to Australia, she spoke of feeling ‘independent’ again after getting her driver’s licence renewed.

And Schapelle Corby seemed to be enjoying her freedom on Thursday, as she was spotted taking her Suzuki Swift for a spin in Queensland’s Gold Coast.

The convicted drug trafficker, 40, blended in with the crowds as she stopped by her local Coles to pick up some groceries, including V Energy drinks. 

On the road! Newly-qualified driver Schapelle Corby seemed to be enjoying her independence on Thursday, as she was spotted taking her Suzuki Swift for a spin in Queensland’s Gold Coast

Schapelle cut a relaxed figure in a low-cut black dress and thongs as she was seen strolling through the supermarket’s parking lot. 

She seemed to be trying to keep a low profile in stylish sunglasses, and accessorised with a blue headscarf and drop earrings.

The former Kerobokan Prison W-Block inmate styled her brunette hair in a scruffy chic updo as she ran her midweek errands.

Life in the fast lane! The convicted drug trafficker, 40, blended in with the crowds as she stopped by her local Coles to pick up some groceries, including V Energy drinks

Girl next door: Schapelle cut a relaxed figure in a low-cut black dress and thongs as she was seen strolling through the supermarket's parking lot

Life in the fast lane! The convicted drug trafficker, 40, blended in with the crowds as she stopped by her local Coles to pick up some groceries, including V Energy drinks

Gold Coast gal: The former Kerobokan Prison W-Block inmate styled her brunette hair in a scruffy chic updo as she ran her midweek errands

Gold Coast gal: The former Kerobokan Prison W-Block inmate styled her brunette hair in a scruffy chic updo as she ran her midweek errands

In an interview with Woman’s Day on Monday, Schapelle spoke about getting her Queensland driver’s licence back after being imprisoned overseas for nine years.

‘Yes! I’ve just got my licence back. If your driver’s licence has expired for more than five years in Queensland, then you have to do the written test and a driving test.

‘I just passed both! I’m so excited to have my independence.’ 

Taking freedom in her stride! In an interview with Woman's Day, Schapelle spoke about getting her Queensland driver's licence back after being imprisoned overseas for nine years

Household name: Schapelle's arrest in Bali, Indonesia in 2004, and her sentencing the following year, made headlines across the world

Taking freedom in her stride! In an interview with Woman’s Day, Schapelle spoke about getting her Queensland driver’s licence back after being imprisoned overseas for nine years

'I just passed both! I'm so excited to have my independence': On Monday, Schapelle spoke about passing her driving test after her licence had expired years earlier

‘I just passed both! I’m so excited to have my independence’: On Monday, Schapelle spoke about passing her driving test after her licence had expired years earlier

Schapelle was just 27 years old when she was arrested at Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport in October 2004 after customs officers found 4.1kg of marijuana inside her boogie board bag.

The following year, the former beauty student was sentenced to 20 years in prison by the Denpasar District Court.

She served nine years in ‘Hotel K’ before being released on parole in February 2014 and subsequently deported back to Australia in May 2017. 

Ordeal: Schapelle was just 27 years old when she was arrested at Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport in October 2004 after customs officers found 4.1kg of marijuana inside her boogie board bag

Ordeal: Schapelle was just 27 years old when she was arrested at Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport in October 2004 after customs officers found 4.1kg of marijuana inside her boogie board bag

Sentence: The following year, the former beauty student was sentenced to 20 years in prison. She served nine years in Bali's Kerobokan Prison before being released on parole

Sentence: The following year, the former beauty student was sentenced to 20 years in prison. She served nine years in Bali’s Kerobokan Prison before being released on parole



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