🚉 Car on tram tracks | New GC mental health unit | Meta's Orion AR glasses | A new art gallery showcasing work by people with dementia | Australia Day reinstated | Mozart's lost music and more!
🚉 Car on tram tracks | New GC mental health unit | Meta's Orion AR glasses | A new art gallery showcasing work by people with dementia | Australia Day reinstated | Mozart's lost music and more!
Volume 82: Today's newsletter is 1,203 words, a 6-minute read.
Happy GC Minute Thursday, this time, it’s September 26!
🎲 That’s Fun: Guessable, a Wordle-esque trivia game, added a new category for notable people, joining its geography and movie categories.
In today's email:
One Big Thing: Gold Coast’s new Mental Health Unit nears opening
Queensland Tourism thrives with: Record visitor numbers and spending
New Gold Coast art gallery showcases: Works by people living with dementia
Trending: A car on tram tracks.
Around The Web (Snippets): Baz Luhrmann sets up GC headquarters, 12 minutes of Mozart’s music not heard in hundreds of years discovered, local Councils reinstate Australia Day celebrations to January 26 and more!
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The Weekly Dream Gig
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1. One Big Thing: Gold Coast’s New Mental Health Unit Nears Opening
By Marshall Hall
What’s Happening
Scaffolding has come down on the $122.7 million secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit at Gold Coast University Hospital and is nearly complete.
Why It Matters
With 40 beds, it will offer specialised care for severe mental health cases, and with mental health a growing concern across the world, this new facility will provide critical support close to home, easing pressure on the hospital’s existing services.
By the Numbers
5.3% is the increase in ambulance arrivals last year
$122.7 million is the cost of the new unit
40 beds is the capacity, which will be split across two levels
Local Impact
With a fast-growing population and increased urbanisation requirements such as healthcare facilities, the new unit enhances mental health services for Gold Coast residents as a whole, creating new job opportunities while improving patient care capabilities.
What The People Say
“Mental health care needs to be compassionate and world-class,” says Minister Meaghan Scanlon.
What To Look For Next
The State Government’s new recruitment campaign for the new facility and the full article below 👇
2. Queensland Tourism Hits Record Highs
By Marshall Hall
What’s Happening
Queensland’s tourism sector is booming, with 27.7 million visitors spending $34.7 billion in the year ending June 2024, according to Tourism Research Australia.
Why It Matters
With visitors spending $95 million in Queensland every day, this surge in tourism is critical for Queensland’s economy, creating jobs and driving the recovery from the pandemic, which still has a long way to go before reaching levels seen before COVID-19.
By the Numbers
76.3% is how much the market has recovered compared to pre-Covid levels
466,000 is the number of people from New Zealand who have visited, the most of any country, followed by the USA and UK
$34.7 billion is the total visitor spending to June 30
Local Impact
Tourism supports 260,000 Queensland jobs at present, and the increase in visitor spending is a massive boost for local businesses, especially in hospitality and events on the Gold Coast.
A New Tourism Wave
With international travel rebounding and campaigns like Virgin Australia’s airfare deal, Queensland is cementing its position as a top global destination.
What The People Say
“The results show our hard work is paying off,” says Tourism and Events Queensland CEO Patricia O’Callaghan.
What To Look For Next
The full article, below 👇
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4. Trending
5. Around The Web (Snippets)
Baz Luhrmann’s film company is: Setting up headquarters on the Gold Coast
LinkedIn is quietly using your data to: Train its AI, and here’s how to stop it
Gold Coast Community Projects Program: Grant applications end tomorrow
Australia Day celebrations have been reinstated to January 26 this week at multiple Councils following: Independent community surveys showed a significant majority of their general populations want it to remain on the date
A 12-minute piece of music that hasn’t been heard in centuries: Written by Mozart, has just been discovered in a German library, and you can now hear
The GC’s star in Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA: Performed in Queensland for the first time
In a planned rebrand, OpenAI is testing a new: Logo, which, so far, employees hate
Volunteers are urgently needed across Queensland to: Help provide support in the upcoming natural disaster season
Tupperware parties are no more after the company: Filed for bankruptcy this week
The full guide to the Boost Mobile: Gold Coast 500 series in October
Meta unveiled its Orion augmented: Reality sunglasses where your eyes act as the mouse of a computer 👇
6. Upcoming Events
🎉 Gymnastics Australia National Clubs Carnival: September 19 - October 7; a competition featuring clubs from across Australia at Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre
🤽🏼 Water Polo 15&U and 17&U National State Championships: September 26 to 30; the best athletes competing against each other for the National Title at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
🏄 Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships: September 26 - 29; premier wakeboarding competition showcasing top athletes at the Gold Coast
📅 Blue Cards for Volunteers: September 27 from 12 pm to 1 pm; online session about obtaining Blue Cards for volunteering at various organisations at Gold Coast
🏃♂️ Little Athletics Come and Try Nights: September 27; an opportunity for children to try out athletic activities and join local clubs at the Gold Coast Athletics
⛸️ Paradice Ice Skating Show: September 28 to October 5; ice skating performance featuring talented skaters at Planet Chill Ice Skating Rink Paradise Resort
🎄 Christmas Tree Decorating Masterclass: September 28; learn how to decorate Christmas trees beautifully at Club Helensvale
🚗 Rev it Up Family Car Show Day: September 28 to 29 from 10 am onwards; classic and custom cars show with activities for all ages at Mudgeeraba Show Grounds
🌹 24th Annual Rose Show: September 28 to 29 from 11:30 am to 3 pm; exhibits, competitions, workshops and more at the Robina Auditorium
💃 Dance Fest at ArtVo: October 1 to 2 from 11 am to 1 pm; a vibrant dance showcase featuring various styles and performers at ArtVo 3D Trick-Art Gallery Robina Town Centre
☕ Seniors Month Chatty Café: October 3 to 31 (Thursdays); a welcoming café event for seniors to enjoy conversations and connect with the community at Cuppa at Coomera Community Café