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One Big Thing: Brumby’s Bakery on chopping block as RFG posts big loss
Gold Coast Marathon 2025 sets new: Tourism and charity records
Second man charged after: Victim thrown off Gold Coast building
Trending: Trams, again
Around the web: Six seismic deployment kits roll out in QLD after last weekend’s earthquake, 22 surreal images from the inaugural Robot Games, Ormeau’s $100m community sells out and more
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1. One Big Thing: Brumby’s Bakery on chopping block as RFG posts loss
What’s Happening: Retail Food Group (RFG), the Robina-based franchisor behind Doughnut King and Gloria Jeans, is weighing up a sale of Brumby’s Bakery after posting a $14.98 million group-wide loss for the financial year 24–25.
Why It Matters: Although Brumby’s didn't incur a direct loss of that magnitude, a multi-million dollar write-down on its value significantly impacted RFG's overall result.
Consequently, the company is now signalling a shift of focus from heritage brands to high-growth ventures, such as Beefy’s Pies.
By The Numbers
Brumby’s was purchased by RFG back in 2007
RFG Group is Australia’s largest multi-brand retail food franchise owner with around 1,250 outlets in 30 countries
$14.98 million: Was RFG’s group net loss in FY24-25
$12.2 million: Was Brumby’s brand value write-down
Freshly Baked Priorities: While Brumby’s faces an uncertain future, RFG is full steam ahead with Beefy’s Pies, which recorded a 16.6% sales boost and added five new stores.
The group is also preparing to launch 165 US-born Firehouse Subs outlets from 2026.
What They Said
“Brumby’s Bakery has been assessed against our strategic growth pillars and, given our other growth priorities, we are investigating options for divestment in FY26,’’ the company said.
What To Look For Next: The full article below.
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Gold Coast Marathon 2025 sets new tourism and charity records
What’s happening?
The 2025 ASICS Gold Coast Marathon has set new records in its 45-year history, confirmed as the most valuable annual mass participation sporting event on the Queensland calendar.
This year’s event saw 39,000 registered participants and their supporters eclipse previous benchmarks. The total spend in Queensland by all attendees reached $65.67 million, a 54 per cent increase compared to 2024. Visitor numbers also surged, with 76,250 people competing or accompanying, representing a 38 per cent rise.
3. Second man charged after victim thrown off Gold Coast building
By Marshall Hall
What’s Happening: A second man has been charged after a private car sale at Stapylton went wrong, and a man was thrown from a building and left with spinal injuries.
Zoom In: The incident occurred on Saturday 9 August, where it is alleged three men visited the victim’s home over a refund dispute involving a 2013 Nissan Pulsar purchased days earlier.
Police allege the man was thrown from a first-floor veranda, then assaulted again while lying injured on the ground before the group fled in a Volkswagen van.
By the Numbers
52: Age of the injured man
2: Men charged so far
17 September: Next court date for those charged (Beenleigh)
Local Impact: A 33-year-old Forest Lake man was charged yesterday with grievous bodily harm and common assault, joining a 40-year-old Lockrose man, charged on 14 August with similar offences, including assault while armed and in company.
What To Look For Next: Both men will appear in Beenleigh Magistrates Court next month.
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6. Around The Web (Snippets)
Here are 22 surreal images from the: Inaugural Robot Games that were held over three days in Beijing, China
Acknowledging what would seem some pretty: Extreme risks, two Harvard dropouts launch ‘always on’ AI smart glasses that listen and record every conversation
India’s Government approves outlawing real-money gaming and gambling, which: Basically bans betting on sports and online games, regardless of skill or chance, making it illegal for banks to process payments, and anyone promoting or running games could face jail or six-figure fines.
The global rollback of controversial diversity (D.E.I) programs are prompting: Companies to get more risky with ad campaigns
Google released it Pixel 10 at an event being considered an: AI-saturated cringefest
Seismic rapid deployment kits are being: Rolled out in Queensland after last weekend’s Kilkivan earthquake 👇
Weekly Dream Gig
This week: Escarpment Retreat and Day Spa is after a Live-In Manager Couple to run their award-winning boutique retreat in Mt Tamborine.
Think rainforest mornings, lush gardens, and guests expecting 5-star magic.
On offer: A modern on-site residence, $80,000.00–$100,000.00 salary, and the chance to trade city chaos for a peaceful hinterland lifestyle om good pay.
Perfect for a hospitality-savvy duo, semi-retired pair, or couple with the ideal front-of-house plus hands-on maintenance blend.
7. Upcoming Events
🏋️♀️ Butterfly Effect (Functional Fitness), Sat 23–Sun 24 Aug, from 6:00 am; women’s functional fitness at Gold Coast Performance Centre, Runaway Bay.
🐎 Aquis Park Raceday, Sat 23 Aug, 10:00 am–5:30 pm; thoroughbred racing at Gold Coast Turf Club in Bundall.
🏟️ AFLW Gold Coast SUNS v Sydney Swans, Sat 23 Aug, 3:05 pm; AFLW home opener at People First Stadium, Carrara.
🏉 NRL: Titans v Warriors, Sat 23 Aug, 5:30 pm (NRLW curtain-raiser 3:15 pm); double-header at Cbus Super Stadium, Robina.
🥊 Infliction 37 (Muay Thai), Sat 23 Aug, 6:00–10:00 pm; pro-am fight night at RACV Royal Pines, Benowa.
🎽 School Sport South Coast Track & Field Regional Trials, Tue 26–Wed 27 Aug, 8:00 am–3:30 pm; regional athletics at Gold Coast Performance Centre.
🏟️ AFL: Gold Coast SUNS v Essendon, Wed 27 Aug, 7:20 pm; rescheduled AFL clash at People First Stadium, Carrara.
