G’day GC and welcome again to a different weekly e-newsletter. It’s April 30
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One Huge Factor: GC Enterprise Excellence awards formally launched
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An excellent uncommon Lego Assortment is: Drawing international bids
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Gold Coast childcare big: To shut 40 centres
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Round The Internet: Native teen wins a dream Subaru WRX, Taylor Swift deepfake rip-off, Gold Coast Professional kicks off and heaps extra
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Trending: The peak of entitlement in Tugun..
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By Marshall Corridor
What’s Taking place: Enterprise house owners are being urged to submit entries to the 2026 Gold Coast Enterprise Excellence Awards at a ceremony attended by a Who’s Who checklist of Gold Coast enterprise group on the Sea World Resort.
Why It Issues: Now with greater than 30 years behind it, the awards have turn into a critical progress lever, serving to companies enhance credibility, win new work and appeal to prime expertise in an more and more aggressive market.
By the Numbers:
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The Awards have been operating for 31 years, celebrating Gold Coast enterprise excellence
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There are 15 award classes this yr, reflecting a broader, extra numerous economic system
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Entries shut 5pm, Might 1 (tomorrow!) for the upcoming spherical
Native Impression: The awards monitor the town’s evolution from tourism hotspot to a diversified economic system, with power throughout well being, schooling and superior manufacturing, notably within the northern hall.
What The Folks Say: President of the GCBEA, Adam Twemlow, mentioned the Awards weren’t only a reflection of firm successes however a testomony to the colourful Gold Coast group.
“The awards, which at the moment are of their thirty first yr, are about rewarding these enterprise operators who’re the perfect of their fields,’’ Mr Twemlow mentioned.
“For the businesses and their employees who’re recognised, these awards function a strong motivator.
“The Gold Coast has modified from its origins as an agricultural centre after which its emergence as a tourism capital, to at present, the place it has a strong and diversified economic system that’s now not topic to a boom-bust economic system,’’ mentioned Mr Twemlow.
What To Look For Subsequent: Entries for the 2026 Might Awards are due at 5 pm on Friday, Might 1.
In 2026, the awards’ main sponsors embrace:
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Village Roadshow Theme Parks
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Australian Retirement Belief
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Make investments Gold Coast
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Metropolis of Gold Coast
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Westpac, Optus
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Walker Company
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Griffith College
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Queensland Division of Buyer Companies
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Open Information and Small and Household Enterprise
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See Group
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Homecorp
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Gold Coast Central Chamber of Commerce
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Gold Coast Airport, and
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Abedian and Co.
The awards’ media sponsors embrace the Gold Coast Bulletin, 92.5 MMM and SeaFM 90.9, Channel 7, GWEN Artistic and Go Transit.
*Notice: The creator’s firm manages the Gold Coast Enterprise Excellence Awards.
By Marshall Corridor
What’s Taking place: Gold Coast-based G8 Training has introduced it should shut round 40 childcare centres after posting a multi-hundred-million-dollar loss.
Why It Issues: The Varsity Lakes-headquartered firm introduced the transfer at its annual common assembly after the corporate posted a web lack of over $300 million for 2025.
With round 400 childcare centres all through Australia, and using 1000’s to look after 36,000 youngsters every week, it’s set to trigger disruption for some households.
By the Numbers:
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$303.3 million was the web loss reported in 2025
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Round 10% of centres are set to be shut or suspended
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36,000 youngsters cared for weekly throughout the 400 centres
What They Mentioned: Chief Govt Officer and Managing Director Pejman Okhovat mentioned occupancy at its childcare centres was falling in 2026, with year-to-date attendance 7.9 per cent decrease than in 2025.
The corporate can also be trying to scale back prices via purchases and restructuring its help places of work.
“Whereas selections like these are by no means simple, it’s completely the proper factor to do to realize the outcomes I’ve simply outlined to you,’’ he mentioned.
Mr Okhovat mentioned G8 Training’s priorities had been clear.
“Baby security and paramountcy sit on the core of our tradition and governance and underpin each resolution we make,’’ he mentioned.
What To Look For Subsequent: The total article beneath.
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Web scammers are utilizing deepfake AI-generated movies of: Celebrities like Rihanna and Taylor Swift to advertise dodgy providers
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Motorola unveiled a brand new: Razr Fold, with a hefty price ticket to match it, about AUD $2,700
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Florence’s ‘Fountain of Neptune’ has been broken after a: Vacationer groped the marble statue, for a dare in pursuit of social media clout..
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This weekend’s Spherical 9 conflict between the: Titans and Raiders, will sign the revival of the season for the winner
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All of the proof is out on the desk within the: Sam Altman versus Elon Musk stoush
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The Bonsoy Gold Coast Professional is ready to: Kick off Might 1, with the occasion window operating till Might 11
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Take a journey on the world’s: Shortest commerical flight, which covers a complete distance of two.7km.. 👇
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The bundle is critical with $250,000.00–$330,000.00, a powerful pipeline and a crew that delivers.
Huge builds, massive finances, massive say.
🎪 Bonsoy Gold Coast Professional – Fri 1 Might–Wed 7 Might, from morning; the WSL Championship Tour is again at Snapper Rocks, with world-class browsing and beachside buzz rolling via Coolangatta. Occasion.
🏉 Gold Coast Titans v Canberra Raiders – Sat 2 Might, 3 pm; Cbus Tremendous Stadium will get loud for a correct NRL Saturday arvo hit-out in opposition to the Raiders. Tickets.
🎸 Right here Comes The Solar Competition – Sat 2 Might, Queen Elizabeth Park; Lime Cordiale, The Jungle Giants, Younger Franco and Sycco carry a sun-soaked music competition to Coolangatta alongside the surf motion. Tickets.
🏉 Gold Coast SUNS v GWS Giants – Solar 3 Might, 7:20 pm; Sunday evening AFL lands at Folks First Stadium, with gates open from 5:30 pm and the VFL curtain-raiser earlier within the day. Sport day information.
🎸 Skeggs at Bonsoy Gold Coast Professional – Solar 3 Might, 4:30–5:30 pm; a free beachside set on the sand at Snapper Rocks to maintain the surf competition power buzzing. Occasion.
🎧 BAILE INoLVIDABLE: Dangerous Bunny Appreciation Celebration – Fri 1 Might, 7 pm; Miami Marketta goes full reggaeton, Latin hip hop and R&B for a sweaty Friday evening dancefloor. Tickets.
🎬 Gold Coast Movie Competition – Fri 1 Might–Solar 3 Might; catch the ultimate weekend of movies, filmmaker periods and cinema buzz throughout the Gold Coast. Competition.
🛍️ HOTA Farmers & Artisan Markets – Solar 3 Might, 6–11:30 am; espresso, farm-fresh produce, handmade bits and a cruisy lakeside wander to kick off Sunday correctly. Market.
