🗡️ Gladiator 2 | Tallebudgera’s 10-bedroom mansion | Doyle's Art Exhibition | @nicks35's Skeg Report | Hinterland winter escapes | Nexus wins award and more!
🗡️ Gladiator 2 | Tallebudgera’s 10-bedroom mansion | Doyle's Art Exhibition | @nicks35's Skeg Report | Hinterland winter escapes | Nexus wins award and more!
Volume 70: Today's newsletter is 1,122 words, a 5-minute read.
G’day, it’s Thursday and welcome to July 4!
🕹️That' ’s Fun: Get building with a quick and easy game of classic Tetris
In today's email
One Big Thing: GC billionaire’s house goes on sale in Tallebudgera
Nexus Sports Nutrition Scores: Major award
Community Batter Program: Gets increased approvals
Trending: @nicka35's Skeg Report
Around The Web (Snippets): The end for Booktopia, Doyle’s Art Exhibition, Gladiator 2, The best of June on the GC Minute and more!
Councillors’ Corner
Upcoming Events
Weekend Weather and Surf
Live Gold Coast Housing Price Index
1. One Big Thing: Who wants to be a billionaire?
What’s Happening
Tallebudgera’s opulent 10-bedroom mansion, Bellagio La Villa, is set to go under the hammer once again.
Why It Matters
This high-profile auction highlights the ongoing allure of luxury real estate on the Gold Coast, drawing international interest and showcasing the region's growing appeal to elite buyers.
Developer Riyu Li is attempting to auction the property for the second time after the initial sale failed to close in early 2023.
By the Numbers
17.92 hectares: Is the size of the Bellagio La Villa estate.
The GC’s $1 billion: Jewel three-tower project in Surfers Paradise, was initiated by Riyu Li
10 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms: Is the list of features of the main residence.
$160 million: Was the proposed cost of the failed “Gardens of the World” resort project put forward for the property, which the Council knocked back
Gold Coast’s Grand Gatsby Moment
The sale of Bellagio La Villa reinforces the Gold Coast's reputation as a hotspot for high-net-worth individuals and underscores the area’s potential for significant real estate investments.
What The People Say
"Bellagio La Villa is without doubt one of the grandest homes that you could desire in Australia," said the Gold Coast’s real estate queen, Lucy Cole.
What To Look For Next
The auction is on July 12, and the full article with more pictures of the property is at the button below.
2. Nexus Sports Nutrition Scores Major Award
What’s Happening
Gold Coast-based Nexus Sports Nutrition, founded in 2017, has won the Mayor’s Innovation Award at the Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards.
Why It Matters
This recognition underscores the company's growth and innovation, highlighting the Gold Coast yet again as a hub for emerging businesses.
By the Numbers
2017: The year that Nexus Sports Nutrition was founded.
75+: Is the current number of employees at Nexus.
250,000+ units: Monthly sales volume across Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.
3000+ distribution points: Comprises Nexus's extensive retail network to date.
Local Impact
Nexus Sports Nutrition’s success boosts the Gold Coast’s reputation as a fertile ground for innovative businesses.
Products like their innovative protein sparkling water fill a gap in the market and help create jobs.
What The People Say
"We empower our customers to prioritise their health without sacrificing taste or convenience," said founder Adam Jarrett.
"Super Protein Sparkling Water is an industry first," added co-director Shane Berland.
What To Look For Next
The full article and a complete list of June winners in all Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards categories at the link below.
3. Funding approval for more community batteries
What’s Happening
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has approved funding for 370 community batteries under the Community Batteries for Household Solar Program, increasing from the initial 342 due to strong interest.
Why It Matters
This $143 million investment will help to build infrastructure that will help store excess solar energy for household use during peak times.
By the Numbers
370 batteries: Now approved for installation
100,000 households: Are expected to benefit from the $143 million program
$359 million: Is the anticipated investment in renewable energy that the program will unlock
Local Impact
Up to 100,000 households will benefit from lower electricity bills, reduced grid pressure, reduced emissions, and improved renewable energy infrastructure.
What To Look For Next
A list of the successful applicants and the locations of the community batteries👇
4. Trending
Local legend @nicka35’s GC Skeg Report 🔥
5. Around The Web (Snippets)
Gold Coast Suns young gun Sam Clohesy just inked a deal for: Two more years, and joined Breakfast with Harf to chat team confidence after beating the Pies
Get a first look at Gladiator 2: Due to hit screens November 22
The Doyles Art Award and Exhibition is: Finishing this week, after celebrating its landmark 20th year
The Saltwater Creek OzFish charity is: Running a clean-up day on July 6
Australia’s largest online book retailer: Booktopia, just entered administration
The Southern GC Chamber of Commerce has release a: Statement on the Creation of the Office of the Queensland Cross-Border Commissioner
Fizz, the anonymous social media platform for: Buying and selling, is blowing up in the US and now operating in over 240 campuses across the country
Here’s a list of epic hinterland winter escapes: For you to visit, including a list of the top pubs
The best of June on The GC Minute was: This snippet about the first Cyber Truck police vehicle
Amazon wants to sense when you’re home, filing a: Patent application for “presence detection with dynamic radar operating modes” for its smart home devices.
Ozzy Osbourne warns kids not to: Snort Liquid Death👇
6. Councillors’ Corner
Div 1 | Ormeau, Pimpama, Yatala | Cr Mark Hammel
Div 7 | Arundel, Helensvale, Labrador, Parkwood +1 | Cr Joe Wilkinson
7. Upcoming Events (including school holiday things)
🎆 Big City Lights* Festival: July 5 and 7 from 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM ; Festival of urban and digital design, digital culture, music and light taking place in the heart of Southport CBD
🏈 Gold Coast Titans versus Cronulla Sharks: July 5, 6pm in Coffs Harbour
🏃🏻♂️ Gold Coast Marathon: July 6 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 midday ; Celebrate the 44th edition of the Gold Coast Marathon presented by ASICS and run for the good times on the beautiful Gold Coast
👩🏻🎓 Tuition Service for Veterans' families-Infinity Learning: July 7 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Online event, where Infinity Learning AU offer tuition services specifically designed for Veterans' families.
School Holiday Events
💻 Junior Pokémon (and More!) Camp: July 5 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 midday; young coders will learn to code a game in Scratch and theme it themselves! at Skill Samurai - Coding, Maths & STEM Academy
🧁 Kids Bake & Sip: July 5 from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM; Join Helensvale Community Centre with Bec from Cookie Crush GC for a fun-filled morning of cookie decorating and sipping at Helensvale Community Centre
🧘🏻♀️ Mindful Kids Meditation & Yoga: July 7 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 midday; A mindful and joyful school holiday treat to inspire the next generation of yogis at the Australian School of Meditation and Yoga.
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