👔 CEO sleep-out | 2000-year-old wine discovered | Saltwater Creek local help needed | Nerang woman wins $21m | Winter Workshops in the Hinterland and more!
👔 CEO sleep-out | 2000-year-old wine discovered | Saltwater Creek local help needed | Nerang woman wins $21m | Winter Workshops in the Hinterland and more!
Volume 68: Today's newsletter is 1,321 words, a 5.5-minute read.
Welcome to a chilly GC Thursday, it’s June 20 🥶
🎲 That’s Fun: Get deductive with Murdle, the daily murder-mystery logic puzzle.
In today's email
One Big Thing: CEOs sleeping together for a cause
Fixing Saltwater Creek: Local help needed June 22
For The Love Of Art: Winter workshops in the Hinterland
Trending: GC drivers… The worst in the world?
Around The Web (Snippets): $21 million won by Nerang woman, 2000-year-old wine discovered, an AI car company fails and more!
Councillors’ Corner
Upcoming Events
Weekend Weather and Surf
Live Gold Coast Housing Price Index
1. One Big Thing: CEOs Sleeping Together for a Cause
By Marshall Hall
What's Happening
Over 200 Gold Coast business owners and senior executives will spend a freezing tonight at CBUS Super Stadium to raise funds for charity.
Why It Matters
The 223 business leaders are participating in a sleepout event to raise money for the St Vincent de Paul Society, focusing on aiding people experiencing homelessness and Gold Coasters needing accommodation, meals, and emergency assistance.
By the Numbers
$500,000, the targeted amount in this year’s sleepout
$470,000 has been raised so far
More than 200 participants will be taking part in this year’s event
Zooming In
The event, led by Colin Wheeler from Document Solutions, has become a highlight on the city's business elite's annual calendar.
Three executives from Village Roadshow Theme Parks have collectively raised over $60,000 so far, and three from Clarendon Homes have raised $23,000.
The KPMG Gold Coast team, led by partner Adam Twemlow, has entered again this year. The whole team has had some good support and fundraising from its network.
What The People Say
Stephen Hobbs said, “Everyone is looking forward to a challenging evening in support of this very worthwhile cause. Some good networking, some good stories and some good bonding across the Gold Coast business community.”
Going To A Great Cause
The funds raised will ensure the continuation and expansion of essential services, providing accommodation, meals, and emergency assistance to Gold Coasters in need.
2. Relieving Urban Pressures at Saltwater Creek - Help Needed June 22
What's Happening
OzFish Unlimited, in collaboration with the Council of the City of Gold Coast, is launching a restoration initiative to enhance the fish habitat and overall health of Saltwater Creek with calls to help on June 22.
Why It Matters
The project, funded by the Australian Government’s Urban Rivers and Catchments program, will help combat the urban development that has put immense pressure on Saltwater Creek, which is vital for the local ecosystem.
The restoration efforts will benefit migratory fish and bird species, improve water quality, and support local fishing prospects.
By the Numbers
Two tonnes of litter are set to be removed.
One major barrier to fish movement in Saltwater Creek is targeted in this initiative.
There are hundreds of barriers to fish passage in the catchment area, with three in Saltwater Creek being in the top 50 for remediation in the Gold Coast region.
Local Impact
The project aims to restore connectivity and improve the health of the waterway, benefiting the entire ecosystem, including Moreton Bay Ramsar Wetland and Moreton Bay Marine Park.
Saltwater Creek, a popular fishing spot for Gold Coast locals, will hopefully see enhanced habitats for species like freshwater mullet, dusky flathead, and yellowfin bream.
Community Call For Locals To Help
Volunteers are needed for the first community clean-up event on Saturday, 22 June, at Hope Island.
Want to help?
Visit the OzFish website in the full article below👇
3. For the Love of Art: Winter Workshops in the Hinterland
By Courtney Mulder
What’s Happening
As winter grips the hinterland, the Spinners & Weavers are decorating Mudgeeraba’s Village Green with beautiful crochet art.
This ‘yarn bombing’ is part of a larger art festival that will run in conjunction with The Doyles Art Award from 27 June to 7 July this year.
Why It Matters
As the hinterland's premier winter art festival, running in conjunction with The Doyles Art Awards, it brings a vibrant touch to Mudgeeraba’s Village Green with a whole range of art workshops for locals to participate in.
By the Numbers
11 workshops run from June 29 to July 7.
Starting with a range of free event, prices for some ticked events go to $149.
Local Impact
It’s a great event for all ages and skill levels that provides a creative outlet and community engagement during the winter break.
However, with some events already sold out, you’re best to get in quickly.
What To Look For Next
Keen to keep the kids occupied over the winter break, or just wanting to dabble in creativity yourself?
Check out the full list of activities at the link below and more information on where you can find out about the Doyles Art Awards.
4. Trending
5. Around The Web (Snippets)
Seas the Day: Launches the Celebrity Surf Challenge with Gold Coast Suns AFLW Stars
$21 million was won in Nerang this: Week by a woman who took out the Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw
The oldest ever wine was just found: Still in liquid form, in a 2000-year-old tomb
A GC alcohol detox: Program has been launched in Southport to help locals
‘Listen to this page’ is the new: Text-to-voice Feature being rolled out for Android by Google Chrome
Cigarette-like health warning labels have been called for on: Social media platforms this week by America’s Surgeon General due to the detrimental impact it can have on mental health
A stolen Ford Ranger in Nerang hit: A 51-year-old man in on Wundowie Street yesterday, and police are seeking assistance
Fisker, the AI vehicle start-up has: Failed, in part due to things like losing track of $16 million in customer payments
Emergency services were called to a fatal: House fire in Robina earlier this week
6. Councillors’ Corner
Div 5 | Gaven, Highland Park, Mount Nathan, Pacific Pines + 5 | Cr Peter Young
Div 10 | Broadbeach, Isle of Capri, Main Beach, Surfers Paradise, The Spit +4 | Cr Darren Taylor
7. Upcoming Events
🔊 Sound Healing Journey Gold Coast: June 21, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Experience the power of sound and breath with a Sound Healing Journey led by Christian Dimarco at Carrara Community Centre
🏆 AFLQ: June 22, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM; The 116-year rivalry between Queensland and Tasmania is reignited in 2024, with State Representative action returning to the Gold Coast! at Bond University AFL
🍤 Seafood Buffet: June 22, 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM; unmatched value and racetrack views at The Gallery Restaurant - Gold Coast Turf Club
🏁 Langs Building Supplies Raceday: June 22, 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM; Experience the excitement and secure your ticket to explore all that a Raceday at the Gold Coast Turf Club has to offer
🩷 Go Pink Sips & Dots: June 22, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Dress in pink, sip on refreshing drinks, and get creative with some dot painting at Go Pink Sips & Dots event! at HarbourVue Tavern
🏈 Titans v Warriors: June 22, 3:00 PM; Gold Coast Titans v Warriors (Round 16) at Cbus Super Stadium
🥊 Eternal MMA 86: June 22, 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM; Australia's most exciting combat sports night out once again, featuring an absolutely huge fight card at The Southport Sharks
🎭 Mr PP's Comedy Club: June 23, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM; Prepare for an afternoon of uproarious entertainment at Mr. PP's Rooftop!
🏞 Blokes Day Out: June 23, 8:00 AM; Learn some skills that could save your mate’s life while having a ball with some great blokes at Gold Coast Wake Park
🤱🏻 Breastfeeding Education Class: June 23, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM; A service offered by qualified breastfeeding counsellors and breastfeeding educators at Robina Town Centre
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