G’day Gold Coast, and welcome again to a different Thursday.
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As we head in the direction of the weekend, we simply wished to say blissful Father’s Day to all of the Dads on the market, and thanks for every little thing you do!
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All the most effective to the Gold Coast Suns this Saturday, going down of their first-ever AFL elimination ultimate in opposition to Fremantle at 7:30 pm
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One Large Factor: Gilmour Area launches a satellite tv for pc into orbit
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Wave Break Island touted as an: Eco-tourism vacation spot, have your say
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O’Callaghan joins: Tweed Seagulls on a two-year teaching deal from Rabbitohs
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Queensland wins a: Foolish Sausage award
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Trending: A canine barking inside a drain?
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Across the net: Coomera Uber driver stabbed – combating for all times, Reedy Creek mum wins $1.5m jackpot, Molly Picklum wins world surf title, iPad lastly will get an Instagram app, dunny telephone scrolling haemorrhoid well being warning and extra
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By Marshall Corridor
What’s Occurring: Gold Coast house firm Gilmour Area Applied sciences has confirmed that it has teamed up with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to efficiently launch a satellite tv for pc into orbit.
Why It Issues: The satellite tv for pc, launched aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-14 mission in June, has been orbiting ever since and is carrying a hyperspectral imager from CSIRO, Australia’s nationwide science company.
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A 100kg satellite tv for pc launched aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-14 in June
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Will probably be capable of carry as much as 30kg of payload
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The satellite tv for pc can be suitable with a number of rockets, together with Gilmour’s personal Eris launcher
What They Stated:
“It is a proud second for our crew and companions,” stated Mark Grimminck, Head of Satellites at Gilmour Area.
“ElaraSat MMS-1 is designed for a number of missions, and this primary flight exhibits how Australia can construct experience in sovereign satellite tv for pc expertise whereas paving the way in which for future missions.”
Native Impression: Designed and constructed on the Gold Coast, the satellite tv for pc is a milestone for Queensland’s house business and, as soon as once more, positions Gilmour Area as a severe participant in world markets.
What To Look For Subsequent: With this profitable endeavour, Gilmour Area goals to ship full-stack satellite tv for pc missions for business, civil, and defence sectors, all from Australian soil.
Have your say on the way forward for Wave Break
Wave Break Island, as soon as the proposed web site of a on line casino and cruise ship terminal, is now being touted as potential eco-tourism vacation spot.
The Gold Coast Waterways Authority is looking on Gold Coasters to have their say on the way forward for the favored boating vacation spot.
In its Wave Break Island Feasibility Research, the Gold Coast Waterways Authority says the man-made island might quickly function new jetties and pontoons in addition to tenting websites and cabins.
What’s Occurring: Tweed Seagulls RLFC have named Joe O’Callaghan as their new Hostplus Cup head coach on a two-year deal.
Why It Issues: Beginning mid to late October 2025 after relocating from Sydney, O’Callaghan brings elite teaching credentials and a powerful file of success to the Seagulls.
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At South Sydney Rabbitohs, held roles together with NRL Assistant Coach and NSW Cup Head Coach.
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In 2014, led Northern Delight to QLD Cup and NRL State Championship titles.
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In 2023, steered the Rabbitohs to each NSW Cup and NRL State Championship victories.
What They Stated
CEO Brendon Lindsay:
“Joe’s ardour, data, and people-first method stood out. We’re excited to assist him in embedding his rugby league philosophies at our membership.”
Native Impression: O’Callaghan’s appointment is a daring step ahead. Gamers throughout the Gold Coast and Northern Rivers can anticipate renewed concentrate on improvement, efficiency and tradition.
What To Look For Subsequent: Planning is already underway for a clean October transition forward of the 2026 marketing campaign.
Qld wins Tremendous Foolish Sausage Award
By King Cane Toad, visitor contributor.
Congratulations to the Crisafulli Authorities for successful our inaugural Tremendous Foolish Sausage Awards.
And the State Authorities ought to critically savour the style of its Foolish Sausage victory, particularly given the powerful competitors it has had in Australia this week.
I imply we now have had the irony of neo-nazis attacking Aborigines after an after anti-immigration rally, former Victorian premier Dan Andrews permitting himself to be handled as a political puppet at a army parade in China, and Brisbane Broncos star Reece Walsh posting on social media pictures of himself consuming rest room water.
All had been severe contenders to take out the award till Deputy premier Jarrod Bleijie uttered the phrase, “We is not going to construct mild rail stage 4”.
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Toilet scrollers beware! A brand new survey has discovered that: Individuals who use their smartphones on the toilet have a better danger of hemorrhoids by 46%
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After 15 entire years, Instagram is: Lastly going to launch and app for iPad
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Made in China, this new: Autonomous Air Taxi can fly passengers a whole bunch of kilometres. Whereas we generally nonetheless wrestle to easily discover an Uber in southeast Queensland, China is planning to have greater than 100,000 electrical air taxis and cargo drones flying in its ‘low altitude economic system’ by 2030
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Apple’s Siri improve is reportedly being: Powered by Google’s Gemini
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Follow flights for Brisbane’s Riverfire begin: At the moment from 12:00-12:30pm with a C-17A Globemaster III
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Australia’s Molly Picklum hoists the: Women’ 2025 World Surf title for the primary time in epic Fijian waves this week 👇
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🎸 Paco Lara & Paul A. George, Reside Guitar Evening: Fri 5 Sep, 6:00 pm
Flamenco virtuosity meets genre-bending grooves at Miami Marketta (18+), a comfortable night time of world-class guitar. Ebook through Oztix.
🏉 NRL: Titans vs Wests Tigers: Sat 6 Sep, 5:30 pm
Spherical 27 conflict at Cbus Tremendous Stadium, Robina; gates from 3:00 pm, Leaguability exhibition pre-game. Tickets through NRL.
🏉 AFLW: SUNS vs GWS GIANTS: Sat 6 Sep, 1:05 pm
Spherical 4 at Folks First Stadium (Carrara). Household-friendly afternoon footy on the Coast. Particulars through Austadiums.
🎤 Nazeem Hussain, You Paid For This: Sat 6 Sep, 7:30 pm
Stand-up heavy-hitter brings a brand new hour to HOTA, House of the Arts. Tix & information at HOTA.
📺 AFL Finals Reside Screening, SUNS Elimination Remaining: Sat 6 Sep, from night
Can’t get to Perth? Cheer the boys’s SUNS at HOTA’s free big-screen session. Particulars through HOTA.
🧒 Little ArtLab: Sea Sculptures (Households): Fri 5 Sep, morning classes
Fingers-on youngsters workshop at HOTA Gallery—create beach-inspired mini artworks. Ebook at HOTA.
