G’day GC and welcome again, it’s 2026, and it’s going to be an even bigger 12 months than ever!
It’s January 8.
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One Huge Factor: Brisbane man wins $13 million Burleigh mansion
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Guests saddle up: For Magic Hundreds of thousands
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Queensland’s public: Holidays for 2026
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Trending: The “Granny Flat” is lifeless
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Across the internet: One-punch assault on New Years, OpenAI launches ChatGPT Well being, Disney+ vertical video and extra
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It’s only a few {dollars} a 12 months.
By Marshall Corridor
What’s Taking place: A Brisbane man has began the New 12 months in type, profitable a $13 million dream dwelling at Burleigh Heads.
Why It Issues: Main prize dwelling wins like this seize consideration throughout Queensland, highlighting the rising reputation of artwork union competitions whereas showcasing a few of the state’s most spectacular properties.
Zoom In: The winner, publicly identified solely as “Andrew,” first acquired tickets as a birthday reward from a pal and rapidly purchased extra after seeing the prize.
He even drove all the way down to Burleigh to admire the property from the seaside.
The three-storey Dune at 30 Mount Avenue, Burleigh Heads, is a sculptural masterpiece that options panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.
The five-bedroom, five-bathroom house is designed to take full benefit of the indoor-outdoor life-style the Queenslanders love.
Queensland’s 2026 public holidays are confirmed.
Take a look on the full record beneath to see the place you possibly can squeeze in a break or two👇
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Disney Plus is getting a: TikTok-like vertical video feed this 12 months
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OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Well being: Says 230 million customers ask about well being every week
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Zara Tindall on the Gold Coast forward of: $1.5 million Aussie occasion
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See the brand new cash celebrating the legacies of: Elizabeth II, Charles Darwin and the British Grand Prix
This week – Wholesome Clinics is hiring a Affected person Help Specialist, offering distant affected person help, appointment coordination, and administrative help for a rising telehealth clinic.
This full-time position pays $60,000-$70,000/12 months, providing versatile WFH preparations, skilled improvement, and the prospect to be the digital face of a patient-focused, different medication clinic.
👧🏻 GC Recreation Precinct College Vacation Journey Day: January 9; full-day journey applications for teenagers aged 5–16
👑 Kings of Comedy’s Gold Coast Comedy Membership: January 9-10, Oaks Gold Coast Lodge; an evening of continuous laughs as uncensored, underground comedy hits Surfers Paradise
🌥 Cloudy with a Probability of Artwork: January 9 to February 1, HOTA Youngsters’s Gallery; a curated show of cloud artworks
⭐️ 2026 Magic Hundreds of thousands GOLD: January 10, Gold Coast Turf Membership; an thrilling twilight assembly kicking off the 2026 TAB Gold Coast Magic Hundreds of thousands Carnival
🚴🏼♂️ Pho3nix Queensland Triathlon Sequence: January 11, Robina Pkwy; Spherical 4 of Australia’s largest triathlon sequence
