🤑 Meet the GC's $5m man | Pablo Escobar's abandoned hippos | Tourism Giant invests big in The Spit | Ex GC student wins PGA Championship Major | The newest 100-foot super maxi and more!
🤑 Meet the GC's $5m man | Pablo Escobar's abandoned hippos | Tourism Giant invests big in The Spit | Ex GC student wins PGA Championship Major | The newest 100-foot super maxi and more!
Volume 69: Today's newsletter is 1,049 words, a 4.5-minute read.
Hey there, it’s Thursday and welcome to June 27!
🍿What To Watch: Get drawn into a world of wealth and privilege in Italy, amongst a web of lies with Ripley, trending on Netflix and currently killing it in reviews and ratings (and the team a digging it!).
In today's email
One Big Thing: Tourism giant to invest big on The Spit
Meet the Gold Coast’s: $5 million salaried man
Trending: The dark, early
Around The Web (Snippets): Mel On The Go sails eight days from NZ to GC, Sony buys Queen’s whole music catalogue, ex GC student wins Women’s PGA Championship Major, a smiling robot made out of skin and more!
Councillors’ Corner
Upcoming Events
Weekend Weather and Surf
Live Gold Coast Housing Price Index
1. One Big Thing: Tourism Giant Invests in The Spit’s Near $1b Redevelopment
By Marshall Hall
What's Happening
Tourism giant Marriott International is emerging as a major player in revitalising the Gold Coast Spit after confirming a 122-room Luxury Collection Resort will be built as a part of the $500 million Marina Mirage redevelopment.
Zoom In
Come 2027, Marriott International will open a 122-room Luxury Collection Resort at Marina Mirage.
They also plan to launch a Ritz-Carlton hotel at the neighbouring Mariner’s Cove site, which is undergoing a $480 million development by Melbourne developers Ross Pelligra and Dion Giannarelli.
By the Numbers
$500 million will go into the total Marina Mirage redevelopment, including a 122-room Luxury Collection Resort
A $480 million Mariner’s Cove development will see the construction of a 150-room Ritz-Carlton Hotel
These two new hotels will expand Marriott International’s Gold Coast portfolio to five resorts
Local Impact
The approved Marina Mirage redevelopment includes the hotel, shops, restaurants, and luxury apartments.
Mariner’s Cove will feature a luxury Ritz-Carlton Hotel and a 70-berth superyacht marina.
What To Look For Next
Detail on a 70-berth superyacht marina, Gordon Corp’s plans for 24 luxury waterfront residences and more at the full article
2. Meet the Gold Coast’s $5 Million Man
By Marshall Hall
What’s Happening
Steve McCann has been appointed as the Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of The Star Entertainment Group, effective from July 8.
He previously held top positions at Crown Resorts and LendLease Corporation.
Why It Matters
McCann’s appointment comes at a critical time as The Star navigates regulatory challenges in Queensland and New South Wales, crucial for the company's future.
By the Numbers
He will earn a $2.5 million annual salary
A $2.5 million sign-on bonus is to be paid just to get the ball rolling
Local Impact
The leadership change at The Star is significant for the Gold Coast's economy and business landscape, impacting local tourism and employment.
Star Turnaround or Star Trouble?
With McCann at the helm, The Star aims to rebuild trust and drive sustainable transformation, potentially boosting the local economy.
What The People Say
Chairman Anne Ward: “He has the right credentials to lead The Star’s remediation program.”
Steve McCann: “I look forward to joining The Star at this critical time.”
What To Look For Next
If you thought the salary and sign-on bonus were big, check out the performance bonus being offered at the link below in the full article.
3. Trending
4. Around The Web (Snippets)
Mel On The Go just sailed for: Eight days from New Zealand to the GC
The largest price ever paid for an artist’s music catalogue just: Took place, where Sony bought Queen’s entire music for 1.27 billion pounds (that’s $2,409,111,072.75 Aussie Dollarydoos)
31-year-old Gold Coast surfer speared into D-Bah sandbank reveals: Horror prognosis (please donate if you can to Johnny’s GoFundMe if you can)
Pablo Esocbar’s abandoned hippos are: Wreaking havoc in the Colombian jungle
The Gold Coast ranked as the #1 worst place in: Queensland for rental price hikes
All Mac computers now have access to: OpenAI’s ChatGPT by simply using the keyboard combination of Option + Space after installing the new ChatGPT app
The newest 100-foot super maxi launched in 10 years, officially entered the: GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race
A Paradise Point fatal: Motorbike crash happened Wednesday, which the Forensic Crash Unit is investigating
Zoom wants to know when you’re doom scrolling in: Team meetings, recently filing a patent for ‘scrolling motion detection’ so they can know when you’re paying attention
Former Gold Coast high student, Amy Yang, just won her: Women's PGA Championship for first major (legend!)
This smiling robot face is made out of: Real living skin (gross)👇
5. Councillors’ Corner
Div 6 | Ashmore, Benowa, Bundall, Southport | Cr Brooke Patterson
Div 9 | Mudgeeraba, Springbrook, Reedy Creek +10 | Cr Glenn Tozer
6. Upcoming Events
🏁 Global Elite Sports Conference: June 27-28; connecting individuals passionate about working within sports at RACV Royal Pines Resort, Ross Street
🏉 Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood: June 29 from 2:35 pm; Round 16 at People First Stadium
🌾 2024 Mudgeeraba Agricultural Show: June 29-30 from 8 am onwards; various activities at the Mudgeeraba Showgrounds
💡 Big City Lights* Festival: June 28 - July 7 from 5 pm to 9 pm; festival of urban and digital design, digital culture, music and light in the heart of Southport CBD
❄️ Dreamworld After Dark: Snowy Nights: June 29 from 5:30 pm onwards; rides, ice skating, ice slide tobogganing, live shows and more at Dreamworld
🎬 QLD Extras Workshop: July 1 from 8 am onwards; learn from real industry professionals and get the knowledge you need to work on a film or television set at Event Cinemas Coomera
😎 Aerial Adventures: July 2 from 8 am onwards; multi-level high ropes course suitable for children ages eight years old and above at the Gold Coast Recreation Precinct
🏒 Hockey Australia Under 18 Championships: July 3 - 11; teams from the States and Territories will compete to determine the Australian Champions at the Gold Coast Hockey Centre
🕺🏼 Zumba Gold Senior Dance Fitness: July 4 - 25 (Thursdays); low-impact version of the beloved Zumba experience at Burleigh Heads RSL Sub-Branch
🎤 Poetry Reading: July 4 from 6:30 pm onwards; first reading of the collection of poetry and stories by Jabirr Jabirr at HOTA
An interesting article about Pablo Escobar, his legacy in the media space is still surprising, and $5 million for such an art object is something incredible and makes me think about the value of everything around us, while at the same time I think about investing in the future, for example, in Dubai there is a great demand for villas now - a great opportunity to invest in real estate, which is only growing in value. Has anyone tried buying there through https://dubaivilla.com/? I heard a lot of positive feedback about this site