💰A $27.5 million Hedges Avenue house sale
Volume 134: NASA announces first trip to moon since 1972 | King's Community Care Compassion | New cheeky AFL star’s ad - 5 cougars, I mean Barrys.. thanks | Kokoda Gala Ball 2025 and heaps more
G’day GC, and welcome back to another Thursday newsletter.
Bring on a big footy finals weekend!
It’s September 25.
In today's newsletter
One Big Thing: Tallebudgera Surf Club receives facelift
Compassion in action at: King’s Community Care
Hedges Avenue mansion sells: For $27.5 million
Trending: Whales off Surfers
Around the web: NASA announces first trip to the Moon since 1972, Rowell defeats school mates for Brownlow, Kokoda Gala Ball 2025, 5 cougars.. I mean Barry’s, thanks.. (a new cheeky AFL star’s ad) and more
Upcoming events (plus some school holiday extras)
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1. One Big Thing: Tallebudgera Surf Club receives big facelift
By Marshall Hall
What’s Happening: Tallebudgera Surf Life Saving Club is getting close to finishing a big revamp of its change rooms, just in time for the summer patrol season.
Why It Matters: Courtesy of the State Government, these upgraded facilities are key to supporting surf lifesavers, boosting volunteer retention, and keeping one of the Gold Coast’s busiest beaches safe for all.
By the Numbers:
$150,000 has been funded through the State’s $250 million Games On! program.
Patrol season runs from mid-September to April annually.
These facilities will accommodate all ages: Nippers to masters and those in surf sports programs.
Local Impact: Designed to be completed before the start of its beach summer, this facelift supports not just patrols, but the club’s vital role in surf sports training and community engagement.
With summer crowds on the horizon, these new facilities are a timely boost, ensuring our coast is protected by surf lifesavers who have what they need to do the job.
What The People Say:
Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tim Mander said Surf Life Savers deserved the best facilities that could be provided.
“Queensland’s Surf Life Savers commit their time, skill, determination and courage to protect their community,’’ Mr Mander said.
“The changerooms will support the sport program here, which is helping to hone the skills required on patrol as well as guiding and training our future Surf Life Savers.
Member for Burleigh Hermann Vorster said the upgraded facilities would mean a safer Gold Coast community.
“We committed $150,000 to deliver these renovations and help the Tallebudgera Surf Life Savers,” Mr Vorster said.
What To Look For Next: The full article, below.
🎧 Listen Up: Fresh from live stages around the GC and a strong run at Tamworth, rising young band Seajem Sounds just dropped an original single, The Door, and we reckon it’s epic👇
2.
Compassion in action at King’s Community Care
I was recently treated to a tour of King’s Community Care in Reedy Creek, as part of my day job.
Shirley Skyes leads this incredible organisation with a steady warmth and enthusiasm that’s contagious. The organisation has helped over 12,000 adults and 6,000 children so far this year, thanks to the passion and…
3. Hedges Avenue mansion sells for $27.5 million
What’s Happening: A luxury beachfront property on Hedges Avenue in Mermaid Beach, better known as Millionaire’s Row, has quietly sold for a whopping $27.5 million in a private, off-market deal.
Why It Matters: Sold by fitness identity Maria Hoy, the sale cements Hedges Avenue’s status as the epicentre of ultra-premium Gold Coast real estate, with more record-breaking deals undoubtedly being considered after seeing such a selling price.
By the Numbers:
It’s the second-highest price ever publicly recorded for a home on the GC
An 80% value increase is reflected in the price since its last sale in 2021 (Still, then, at a massive $15.299 million).
$3.4 million is the median Mermaid Beach house price at present
Just 607 sqm is the size of the block, with 15 metres of direct Mermaid Beach access
Local Impact: Designed by B.E Architecture and spanning 607sqm, the five-bedroom home has direct beach access and a design pedigree, but it’s not even the priciest pad on the block.
What makes the sale even more remarkable is that Gold Coast real estate agent Amir Mian managed to sell the home even though it was not officially on the market.
What The People Say:
“I think Hedges Avenue is one area on the Gold Coast which will attract those even higher-level prices.”
“The property was not the most valuable home in the street.”
What To Look For Next: The full article below.
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NASA just announced that: They’re returning to the Moon to do a flyby in 2026, in preparation for a full landing in 2027-28 (the first time humans will walk on the Moon since 1972!)
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6. Upcoming Events
🧑🌾 AgXchange Australia Conclusions: Thu 25 Sep, 9:00 am–5 pm, NFF’s flagship agriculture conference wraps up at GCCEC, Broadbeach.
🧭 Sprint Series Adventure Race: Sun 28 Sep, 9:00 am–2:00 pm, Teams tackle run/MTB/kayak navigation in Nerang National Park; perfect spectator spots near the MTB trailheads.
🏆 UniSport Nationals: Mon 29 Sep–Sun 6 Oct, various times, 6,000+ student-athletes compete across 30+ sports at venues city-wide.
🏓 Australian Pickleball Championships: Mon 29 Sep–Sun 6 Oct, various times
Nation’s biggest pickleball event at Pimpama Sports Hub (pros to para divisions).
👵 Ageing Australia National Conference: Tue 30 Sep–Thu 2 Oct, 9:00 am–5:00 pm, Major aged-care & seniors-housing summit at GCCEC, Broadbeach (3-day program).
—> FOR KIDS (school holidays @ HOTA: Kids Take Over)
🧱 LEGO Battle: Thu 25 Sep, 6:00 pm–8:30 pm, High-stakes brick showdown on HOTA’s Café Terrace; fire-twirler finale.
🪐 Into Space (ARC Circus): Fri 26 Sep, 11:00 am (also Sat 27 Sep), Zero-gravity circus spectacular in HOTA Theatre, space adventure for ages 5+.
🛍️ Mini Marketeers: Sat 27 Sep, from 9:00 am (drop-in), Kid-run stalls take over HOTA’s foyer young entrepreneurs sell their creations.
🎨 Draw Like an Artist: Sun 28 Sep, 9:00 am–10:30 am (Day 1 of 3), Hands-on drawing workshop series with artist Lucia Masciullo at HOTA.
