🛟$125m for surf clubs | Happy Gilmore 2 | Four hinterland properties for sale | Urgent Care Clinic for Southport | World record feather sale | #girlmath gets an F | $25m paid to deepfake CFO a more!
🛟$125m for surf clubs | Happy Gilmore 2 | Four hinterland properties for sale | Urgent Care Clinic for Southport | World record feather sale | #girlmath gets an F | $25m paid to deepfake CFO a more!
Volume 64: Today's newsletter is 1,040 words, a 4.5-minute read.
Welcome to Thursday, May 23!
In today's email
One Big Thing: GC population boom sparks transport woes
$125m cash splash makes: Local surf safer
Four luxury hinterland lifestyle retreats: Hit the market (that have their own names)
Trending: Legendary local ambos and police
Around The Web (Snippets): World record feather sale, Happy Gilmore 2 finds a home, GC gets a second Urgent Care unit and more!
Councillors’ Corner
Upcoming Events
Weekend Weather and Surf
Live Gold Coast Housing Price Index
1. One Big Thing: Population Boom Sparks Gold Coast Transport Woes
By Marshall Hall
What’s Happening
Rapid population growth is straining Gold Coast roads and transport.
Why It Matters
This surge is increasing congestion, outpacing new transport developments and affecting daily commutes and quality of life.
By the Numbers
2.7%: Is Queensland’s annual population growth rate, the highest it has been in over 15 years.
229,000: The number of additional daily trips on transport networks being made in the last five years.
87,954: People who moved to Queensland from overseas last year.
Local Impact
Aside from skyrocketing property prices, Gold Coast residents are also facing longer commutes and traffic, impacting businesses and productivity.
What The People Say
"120,000 people moved to Queensland in the year to September 2023. Every extra minute stuck in traffic costs dollars," said Premier Steven Miles.
What To Look For Next
The number of interstate people moving to Queensland in the full article, here 👇
2. Cash Splash Makes Surf Safer
By Marshall Hall
What’s Happening
The State Government has announced a $125 million funding package over 10 years for Queensland's Surf Life Saving Clubs.
Why It Matters
This historic investment supports the vital services provided by Surf Life Saving Queensland, enhancing beach safety and potentially saving more lives.
By the Numbers
Between $22,500 and $82,000 is what each club will receive this financial year
35,000: Is the number of volunteer members of surf lifesaving clubs in Queensland alone
462,000: Queenslanders are members of affiliated supporter clubs
Surf’s Up for Safety
The funding will bolster the sustainability and security of surf lifesaving operations, ensuring volunteers can focus on their lifesaving duties without financial concerns or worrying about equipment not being up to the task.
What The People Say
"The record $125 million investment is the biggest in the nation," said Minister Mark Ryan.
"This agreement provides security so our lifesavers can focus on saving lives," stated Surf Life Saving Queensland CEO Dave Whimpey.
What To Look For Next
The full article, below.
3. Four luxury hinterland lifestyle retreats currently on the market
By Courtney Mulder
What’s Happening
The Gold Coast hinterland is quickly becoming a hotspot for luxury lifestyle retreats, with four hinterland properties currently on the market so dreamy that they even have their own names.
Why It Matters
Immersed in nature but close to everything with spectacular views, crackling fireplaces, infinity pools, wildlife corridors, and greenery as far as the eye can see, it’s easy to see why the demand for hinterland properties is rising as an alternative to the busy beachside.
What To Look For Next
Full property details for all four, with images, below 👇
4. Trending
5. Around The Web (Snippets)
The GC is getting a second: Urgent Care Clinic, this time in Southport
The World’s most expensive: Feather of the now-extinct huia bird just set a new world record at auction
Big City Lights* Festival Returns: In 2024, where Southport Will Light Up 'TRON'-Style
Happy Gilmore 2 has: Found a home on Netflix, almost three decades since the original
Local veteran, Darren Sapwell, recognised for his: Dedication this National Volunteer Week
A finance worker accidentally paid $25 million to a: Deepfake version of the company’s Chief Financial Officer following a video call with ‘it’
Over 45 years have been dedicated to: Surf lifesaving in Queensland, by Craig Holden, who just got the National Medal for his service
This 130,000-year-old decorative bear bone may be the: Oldest known Neanderthal Art
MeBank gets an F for: It’s #girlmath ad campaign, according to Ad Standards 👇
6. Councillors’ Corner
Div 1 | Ormeau, Pimpama, Yatala | Cr Mark Hammel
Div 14 | Kirra, Coolangatta, Currumbin, Elanora, Tugun +6 | Cr Gail O'Neill
7. Upcoming Events
🥏 2024 Australian Beach Ultimate Championships: May 24 to May 26; mixed event open to all clubs/teams from across Australia at the Coolangatta Beach
🏢 Gold Coast & Northern Rivers Regional Architecture Awards 2024: May 24 from 6 pm to 10:00 pm; this regional awards promise an evening of celebration, appreciation and community at The Green, QT Hotel
🏉 Gold Coast Suns vs. Carlton: May 25 from 11:45 am; Round 11 at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
🎤 Sundown, the ultimate pop-up music event: May 25 from 2 pm to 8:30 pm; free event that celebrates our homegrown musos at Nerang Street, Southport
🎵 RESPECT: The Aretha Franklin Story: May 25 from 8 pm onwards; showcasing her greatest hits over the last 50 years starring Australia’s ‘Soul Mama’, Angie Narayan at The Star Gold Coast
🐾 Million Paws Walk: May 26 from 8:30 am onwards; 30 years celebration to help raise vital funds for animals in need at The Great Lawn, Broadwater parklands
👯🏼♀️ Women Only Adventure Race: May 26 from 9 am to 2 pm; run, jog, walk, ride bikes and kayak over the 2-hour course at Hinze Dam, Advancetown
📋 Copyright and Contracts for Creatives: May 28 from 6 pm to 9 pm; join expert Professor John Swinson as he covers the importance of copyright and contracts for creatives at the HOTA Basement
📣 Head to Recovery: Mental Resilience Workshop: May 29 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am; practical strategies and resources to better safeguard one's emotional wellbeing after disaster events at the Pacific Pines Community Centre
🎶 Piaf! The Show: May 30 from 7:30 pm onwards; an immersive celebration of Piaf's life and music at The Star
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