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Volume 107: BYD’s new charger 2x faster than Tesla’s | 6-bedroom home in Worongary, named nation's best home | Delivery driver wins $79M after Starbucks coffee burn and more!
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This time, March 20.
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In today's email
One Big Thing: Worongary home voted among the nation’s best
The remarkable resilience: Of the Hinterland community
Gold Coast house prices: To rise again in 2025
Trending: Two houses on the Robina train
Around The Web (Snippets): BYD’s new charger 2x faster than Tesla’s | Delivery driver wins $79M after Starbucks coffee burn and more!
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1. One Big Thing: Worongary home among the nation’s best
By Marshall Hall
What’s Happening: A majestic six-bedroom home in Worongary, the Hamptons Hinterland Retreat, has been named Queensland’s best holiday home in Stayz’s 2025 Holiday Homes of the Year list.
Why It Matters: This Gold Coast gem topped Queensland’s rankings thanks to outstanding guest ratings (9.8+), premium amenities, and a stellar host reputation.
The win highlights the region’s appeal for luxury group getaways, reinforcing the Gold Coast as a premier holiday rental destination.
By The Numbers:
9.8+ is the guest rating required for Stayz’s top list
16m: Length of the saltwater pool, a guest favourite
$1,495: Average nightly rental rate for up to 14 guests
1.7ha: Size of the property’s private hinterland retreat
The Gold Coast’s Luxe Appeal: The Hamptons Hinterland Retreat’s win shows that luxury holiday homes aren’t just about beachside locations—secluded, high-end properties in the hinterland are in demand.
With standout features like three lounges, a designer kitchen, and a sprawling outdoor space, the home caters to multi-generational family getaways and group escapes.
What To Look For Next: More in the full article below 👇
2. The remarkable resilience of the hinterland community
By Courtney Mulder
What’s Happening: The Gold Coast hinterland community has shown remarkable resilience and unity in the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, enduring extended power outages and road closures.
Why It Matters: Many residents in Bonogin Valley, Springbrook, Tallebudgera Valley, and beyond faced over 10 days without power or phone reception, navigating floods and fallen trees while balancing work, parenting, and caregiving.
Despite being among the last to be reconnected, locals rallied together, proving the strength of community support.
By The Numbers:
• 10+ days: Some households without power or phone service
• 300+ hot meals delivered by Turbans 4 Australia and National Disaster Management Services
• 2 community hubs (Mt Nimmel Hall & Lower Beechmont Community Space) providing charging stations, hot drinks, and support
What To Look For Next: The full article below 👇
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Gold Coast house prices to rise again in 2025
Gold Coast house prices will continue to grow in 2025, according to an industry expert, and the City's median has hit a new record high, up 11.7 per cent over the year.
4. Trending
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5. Around The Web (Snippets)
Twice as fast as Tesla is the new: BYD (China’s largest EV maker) ultra-fast 1-megawatt electric car charger released this week known as ‘Super e-Platform’
Avid short cute video of a: Duck and a dog play-wrestling
A massive payout was awarded to a delivery driver picking up a Starbucks order after he spilt hot coffee on his lap, which saw him bank: $79,000,000.00 for the severe burns, disfigurement, and debilitating nerve damage to his genitals that was caused
A rare tusk from a: Mammoth has been found by a deer hunter who stumbled upon it in a creek bed by accident
Scientists put a human language gene into: Mice, and curious things happened
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6. Upcoming events
🏐 Gold Coast VolleySlam: March 21–30; ten days of intense beach volleyball competitions on Coolangatta Beach
💊 The Australian Big Pharmacy Professional Conference and Trade Exhibition: March 20-22; at the Gold Coast Convention Centre
🏉 Gold Coast Titans vs Newcastle Knights: March 22; at Cbus Super Stadium, kicking off for round 3 at 6:35pm
👨🏼 Men, Mates & Mentors Day: March 22 from 10 am to 3 pm; discover connection, community, and inspiration at this free, transformative event for men at The Well Function Centre
🎉 Sunkiss YOT Party: March 23 from 5 pm onwards; the incredibly popular Queer Nightclub is taking the party to the seas with drag performances, DJ's, sunsets and vibes at YOT Club
🧠 Mental Health First Aid: March 24 from 9 am to 4 pm; equip yourself with the knowledge to provide crucial aid and foster a culture of compassion and understanding within your community at Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre
✍🏼 Grants 101: Grant Writing Made Simple: March 27 from 10 am to 12:30 pm; an engaging and informative workshop at Palm Beach Community Centre
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