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In today's newsletter
One Big Thing: Police crack down on e-bike riders
The local magic of: Mudgeeraba
Gold Coast pollies have: Backed budget bonanza
New lifejacket laws and how: QLD boaters must vest up
Trending: Massage signage..
Around The Web (Snippets): Surfing’s $3b impact, GC’s Gilmour new rocket launch dates, a new LandCruiser 300 hybrid, judge sides with Meta in lawsuit over training AI models on copyrighted books and heaps more
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1. One Big Thing: Police crack down on e-bike riders
By Marshall Hall
What’s Happening: Police are cracking down on illegal e-bike use following constant concerns raised by residents across the city.
Why It Matters: E-bike complaints are soaring, with incidents like weaving through foot traffic, ignoring traffic signals and near-misses involving pedestrians and traffic constantly rising.
By the Numbers
There have been four juveniles caught in the last two weeks for such things as being unregistered, uninsured, unlicensed, Trespassing on a business, and wilful damage
12 years old was the youngest rider who was recently caught
Local Impact: From Broadbeach to Ormeau, locals are fed up with e-bike chaos, with targeted patrols marking the start of a tougher stance.
What The People Say
“Four juveniles had been dealt with under the Youth Justice Act in the Ormeau region during the past two weeks.” said Senior Constable Michael Coleman.
What To Look For Next: Police ramping up enforcement around e-bike use, urging locals to follow the rules as rider numbers and problems continue to rise.
Expect increased patrols, stricter fines and a renewed push on rider education in the coming weeks and months ahead.
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2.
The Magic of Mudgeeraba
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3. Coast pollies back Budget bonanza
By Marshall Hall
What’s Happening: The 2025–26 Queensland Budget has delivered a suite of wins for the Gold Coast, with Liberal National Party MPs applauding major upgrades to hospitals, schools, rail and frontline services.
Why It Matters: From Mudgeeraba to Coomera, locals are set to benefit from infrastructure that supports population growth, health demand and community sport, all under a new government looking to follow through.
By the Numbers
600+ overnight beds now planned for Coomera Hospital
$600 million for Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail
$17.9 million to upgrade Numinbah Correctional Centre
$14 million for a new ambulance station at Southport East
$3 million for a 25m pool at Mudgeeraba Aquatic Centre
And heaps more
Local Impact
School upgrades, surf club access, carparks and sporting facilities are just some of the wins in a budget designed to meet demand from a booming population.
What The People Say
“We’re delivering for the local community, with $2 million for the new Tallebudgera State School carpark, $800,000 for the Currumbin Eagles for new women’s changerooms, more funding for the Tugun Seahawks to improve their facilities, and funding to make Tugun Surf Club more accessible,” said Currumbin MP Laura Gerber.
“This will support major projects like the new Coomera Hospital featuring at least 600 overnight beds and new car parking spaces to improve accessibility for patients, carers, visitors, and staff,” Mr Crandon said.
What To Look For Next
The full article, and more big-budget numbers below 👇
4.
New lifejacket laws - QLD boaters must vest up
What’s happening: From 1 July 2025, Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) and its partner agencies will begin enforcing new lifejacket rules introduced in December 2024. The laws target high-risk situations to improve boating safety.
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6. Around The Web (Snippets)
Federal judge sides with Meta in lawsuit over: Training AI models on copyrighted books
In November 2026, a human-made object will reach a: Light-day from Earth for the first time in history.
Ancient DNA has revealed a mysterious new: Group of humans in Colombia with no genetic ties to people today.
The first details Toyota’s first ever: Toyota LandCruiser 300 Hyrbid 👇
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7. Upcoming Events
🎭 Step into Regency Dance: June 28; experience the elegance of Regency-era dancing in a fun and social setting at Mermaid Waters. Details
🎨 Surface: The Miami Street Art Festival: June 29 – July 13; watch as Miami transforms into an open-air gallery with live mural paintings and street art installations. Details
🏉 Gold Coast Titans vs. North Queensland Cowboys: June 29 at 4:05 pm; cheer on the Titans in this Queensland derby at Cbus Super Stadium, Robina. Details
🎨 The Doyles Art Award: July 3; explore a diverse range of artworks from emerging and established artists at Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall. Details
☁️ Wonder 2025: Cloud Play at HOTA: Now through July 13; experience “Cloud Play,” a 530sqm kinetic sculpture made from community-contributed ribbons, floating above HOTA’s lawn as part of the Wonder 2025 program. Details
🎡 Mudgeeraba Agricultural Show: June 28–29; enjoy a classic country show with rides, exhibits, and family fun at the Mudgeeraba Showgrounds. Details