🏡 5 GC suburbs hit $2m median | Classic car show in the hinterland | Urgent call for local blood donors | Happy Gilmore 2 casting chaos | GC reconnects with HK and more!
🏡 5 GC suburbs hit $2m median | Classic car show in the hinterland | Urgent call for local blood donors | Happy Gilmore 2 casting chaos | GC reconnects with HK and more!
Volume 77: Today's newsletter is 1,101 words, a 5-minute read.
Welcome to a winter Thursday that feels a lot like spring, this time August 22.
🚨Public Holiday Alert: Next Friday, August 30, is a Gold Coast Show Public Holiday
In today's email:
One Big Thing: GC Airport to reconnect with Hong Kong
A Classic Car Show: And markets in the hinterland
Record Cancellations: Have led to an urgent call for local Gold Coast blood donors this week
Trending: A shot of a lifetime from The Pacific Airshow
Around The Web (Snippets): Five GC suburbs hit $2m property median, Happy Gilmore 2 casting chaos, an AI song makes it into the top 50 charts and more!
Upcoming Events
Weekend Weather and Surf
A NEW SECTION
The Weekly Dream Gig
Each week moving forward, we’ll be calling out a local job we reckon is epic, intriguing, or that just has a big pay packet…
This week - In Southport, a start-up travel tech company that is a family-owned travel business headquartered on the sunny Gold Coast is paying $130-$160k a year to hire an Artificial Intelligence Large Language Model Developer for Datatour AI
Live Gold Coast Housing Price Index
1. One Big Thing: GC Airport reconnects with HK
By Marshall Hall
What’s Happening
After a six-year hiatus, the Gold Coast Airport is reconnecting with Hong Kong, with Hong Kong Airlines launching a seasonal service.
Why It Matters
The route will provide around 6,000 inbound seats to the Gold Coast, marking the airline’s first Australian connection since Covid.
Importantly, it strengthens ties with key Asian markets and could pave the way for more permanent services.
By the Numbers
4 flights per week will kick off the reconnected route
6000 seats over the five weeks will be made available to purchase
6 years since the last direct flight from Greater China to the GC
Local Impact
The return of this direct route is a significant boost for the Gold Coast and Queensland tourism, especially during the peak festive season.
Queensland Tourism Minister Michael Healy anticipates a festive season boost for local businesses, a key step towards building an $11 billion international visitor economy by the 2032 Games.
What To Look For Next
The full article, below 👇
2. A free classic car show and markets in the hinterland
By Courtney Mulder
What’s Happening
This Saturday from 3 PM to 7 PM, Country Paradise Parklands in the Gold Coast hinterland is hosting a FREE classic car show and market.
Why It Matters
As an epic family and general day out, expect to see stunning classic cars and bikes, enjoy live rock music, and explore a variety of food trucks and market stalls.
The Lineup
Festivities begin as the afternoon starts to fade and include live rock music, bars nestled under the enchanting fairy-lit fig tree, food trucks, market stalls, as well as prized classic cars and bikes.
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4. Trending
5. Around The Web (Snippets)
$120 million is going to be spent on the construction of: The North Star medical research facility at the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct
In nearly three decades since the first movie, an open casting call for: Happy Gilmore 2, caused gridlock
Gold Coast property median prices are now: Well over $1m following the last 12 months growth, with five suburbs even breaking the $2m median mark
Legendary Queensland surfer has announced a: Comeback to the competitive surfing scene after a three-year break
The first AI-generated song to storm into a Top 50 countdown in the world just happened in: Germany, by artist Butterbro, called Verknallt in einen Talahon, causing somewhat of a stir due to being based around racial stereotypes on immigrants
Gold Coast crime blitz nets 42 people on: 115 offences, with Taskfoce Guardian arresting nine at Helensvale Train Station alone
$70 million is the amount spent on Coopers’ new: World-class microbrewery visitor experience in Adelaide that was launched this week
A one-handed joystick controller was announced by: Xbox, demonstrating leadership in accessible gaming hardware
6. Upcoming Events
🕺🏼 Māui: August 23 to August 24 inspiring, energetic and at times heart-wrenching theatre work at HOTA
🏆 Aussie Gold International Championships – Cheer & Dance: August 24 to August 25 from 8:30 am onwards; celebrate the amazing talent of all participating teams from Australia and Japan at Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre
👨🏼🦽 Para Sports Day: August 24 from 9 am to 12 pm; participate in Paralympic sports, including athletics, boccia, AFL, rugby league and football at The Athletics Track, Griffith University Gold Coast Campus
🏮 Luminous Parade: August 24 from 2 pm onwards; an unforgettable evening filled with magnificent lanterns, live music, and performances from around the world at HOTA
🐕 Top Dog Film Festival: August 24 from 2:30 pm; carefully curated program of short canine-themed films at HOTA Theatre
🐐 Goat Yoga: August 25 from 11:30 am; a guided goat yoga session, for men aged 12 to 21 at Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre
🏈 Gold Coast Titans vs Sydney Roosters: August 25 from 2 pm onwards; Final game Cbus Super Stadium as the Titans host an epic NRL + NRLW Double Header
⛳ 14th World Deaf Golf Championships: August 26 to August 29 from 7 am onwards; deaf golfers from 12 countries at RACV Royal Pines
🌼 Krishna Janmasthami Festival: August 27 from 6 pm onwards; celebrate Janmasthami appearance day festival of Lord Sri Krishna at The Hellenic Function Centre
🏅 FISAF Australia National Championships: August 28 to September 1; sport aerobics combines elements of traditional aerobics with dance and fitness at Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre
🎵 Gold Coast Music Awards: August 29 from 5 pm onwards; red carpet, live performances, awards ceremony and an epic afterparty at HOTA
🎉 Gold Coast Show: August 30 to September 1; a celebration of all things vibrant, entertaining, and unforgettable at Broadwater Parklands
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