🎿 The price of a Perisher lift ticket | 3300 GCer's tackle Kokoda | Tugun's Bowlapalooza Comp | Uber Yachts | A new $12m local parcel centre | School holiday to-dos and more!
🎿 The price of a Perisher lift ticket | 3300 GCer's tackle Kokoda | Tugun's Bowlapalooza Comp | Uber Yachts | A new $12m local parcel centre | School holiday to-dos and more!
Volume 71: Today's newsletter is 1,130 words, a 5-minute read.
Hello there, it’s Thursday and welcome to July 11!
All eyes on Wednesday night’s Origin III decider #qlder 💪
🎥 What to watch: Gladiator 2 is coming (epic!), and the trailer dropped yesterday
In today's email
One Big Thing: A new $12m local parcel centre opens
The superannuation increase: Last week, and what you need to know
3,330 Gold Coaster’s tackle: Kokoda this weekend
Trending: The price of a Perisher lift ticket..
Around The Web (Snippets): The Festival of Small Halls, Microsoft orders staff to use iPhone over Android, GC Light Rail path confirmed, Meta targets 10-12 year olds and more!
Councillors’ Corner
Upcoming Events
Weekend Weather and Surf
Live Gold Coast Housing Price Index
1. One Big Thing: A $12m new local parcel facility just opened
By Marshall Hall
What’s Happening
Australia Post has just launched a new $12 million, 15,087 sqm parcel facility on the Gold Coast to handle rising parcel volumes.
Why It Matters
Parcel volumes surged 97% since 2019 through the Covid years, making the Gold Coast Australia's largest posting zone outside major capitals.
By the Numbers
A $12 million investment has gone into building the facility
6,000 parcels an hour can be processed
What the People Say
“As one of Queensland’s biggest cities, we’ve seen parcel volumes increase by 97% since 2019, with data indicating almost 280,000 Gold Coast households shopped online in the past year,” said Mr Barnes, Australia Post Executive General Manager Network Operations.
Local Impact
The facility will create over 300 jobs, boosting the local economy and recruitment for the Christmas rush to being very soon.
What to Look For Next
The full article, below 👇
2. New Superannuation pay from July 1
By Marianne Zander
What's Happening
From July 1 last week, employers are now required to increase their minimum super contributions from 11% to 11.5% of your salary.
Why It Matters
With the ever-increasing costs of living seen over the last few years, these changes can help increase retirement savings and offer new opportunities for financial planning.
By the Numbers
11% to 11.5%: Is the increase that superannuation employers now need to pay
$30,000: new concessional (before-tax) contribution limit per year
$120,000: new non-concessional (after-tax) contribution cap per year
60: Is the new preservation age for everyone
Local Impact
These changes offer new opportunities to grow your super, so be sure to adjust your plans accordingly.
What To Look For Next
For a full breakdown of changes, visit the link below by Marianne over at the Redland City Minute (just up the road from the GC).
3. 3,330 Gold Coasters tackle Kokoda Challenge
By Marshall Hall
What's Happening
This weekend, 3,300 Gold Coast residents will tackle one of Australia’s toughest endurance events, the Kokoda Challenge.
Participants will race through 30km, 48km, or 96km courses within 39 hours, starting from Mudgeeraba and finishing in Nerang, climbing 4000m along the way.
Why It Matters
The event raises money and helps support youth programs run by the Kokoda Youth Foundation, which helps disadvantaged and disengaged youth.
By the Numbers
4000 metres is the total climb the course requires along the track
This 2024 edition marks the 19th annual event
What The People Say
Foundation chief executive Johllene Cooper said they were delighted with “unwavering support”, with the event sold out.
"The Kokoda Challenge unites the community in the Spirit of Kokoda, and we are thrilled to return to the Gold Coast for our 19th year,"
What To Look For Next
Probably all Gold Coast sports massage centres booked out this Sunday..
4. Trending
A quick video about Perisher single-day lift ticket prices..
5. Around The Web (Snippets)
The Festival of: Small Halls Winter Tour comes to the Gold Coast
Uber Yachts is now a thing as of: Last week, starting in Europe, with quick trips starting from around $190AUD
Gold Coast Light Rail is pathway is officially set in: Stone with work in the centre of the Gold Coast Highway moving ahead through Miami
GC University Hospital just became the first: Public hospital in Australia to offer incisionless brain surgery, a non-invasive procedure to treat a range of neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s Disease
Microsoft orders staff to use iPhones for work and: Drop the use of Android across the board in China
An epic insight into the precision engineering that went into the: New Glink trams on their journey from Austria to the Gold Coast
The French Excalibur, a 1,300-year-old fabled: Sword from medieval France, just disappeared
Gold Coast-based managed services provider IT Leaders scales: Up following a VPD Group entrepreneur buy-in
Meta will start letting kids aged 10-12 years old: Interact with other kids through VR, with parental approval
Queensland lender Firstmac was found guilty yesterday of: New laws designed to protect consumers.
6. Councillors’ Corner
Div 2 | Helensvale, Hope Island, Sanctuary Cove | Cr Naomi Fowler
Div 12 | Mermaid Beach, Mermaid Waters, Miami, Nobby Beach | Cr Nick Marshall
7. Upcoming Events (including school holiday things)
🏈 Gold Coast Titans versus Parramatta Eels: July 13 3:30 pm in Cbus Super Stadium
🐳 Gold Coast Whale Festival: July 13 from 7:30 am - 1:30 pm; Increase awareness in the local community about whales that visit the Gold Coast every year, festival to be held at Justin Park
🎅🏻 Christmas in July: July 13 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm; Dust off that ugly Christmas sweater and really get into the theme at The Well in Upper Coomera
🚘 DJ Gold Coast Meet: July 14 from 2:00 pm; Live DJ set, Food, drinks, Rad cars, good times at Carrara Markets
⛈️ Hurricane: July 14 from 2:30 pm; The Australian Luke Combs Tribute at Wallaby Hotel
🏈 State Of Origin III Decider: July 17 from 8:05 pm; at Suncorp Stadium
🏄♂️ Byron Bay Surf Festival: August 15-18; presented by Hydro Flask, down in Byron
School Holiday Events
🚲 Children’s Bike Skills (Runaway Bay): July 15 from 10:10 am - 11:15 am; Unleash your child's biking potential! Fun and interactive session teaching kids aged 6+ to ride confidently and safely at Runaway Bay Indoor Sports Centre
🧁 Snow 4 Kids: up to July 28 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
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