Welcome back, ya’ll – It’s Thursday, November 14, and probably another stormy one ⛈️

1. One Big Thing: Gold Coast residents search for independent voice in Moncrieff

2. GC pub takeover: Fight rolls on

3. Introducing the: Gold Coast Arena

4. Night time horseracing: Becomes Magic

5. A poll

6. Trending: Bonnie Blue and Schoolies

7. Around The Web (Snippets): Festive events in the GC Hinterland, Aussie first luxury hotel chain to open in Burleigh, Raygun reties, surfer sees Emperor Penguin and more!

8. Upcoming Events

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Fed up with the two-party system, a group of Gold Coast residents has begun the search for an independent candidate to represent Moncrieff in the next federal election.

After speaking to hundreds of locals in the area, the group found that many in Moncrieff feel their concerns about local issues like housing, transport, and the cost of living are being ignored by the major parties.

Now almost a year into their pursuit and inspired by the recent achievements of independents in the Federal Parliament, Voices of Moncrieff is a grassroots effort aiming to provide an alternative option for locals and offer the electorate a genuine voice in Canberra.

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• Just 7% of locals who were polled were satisfied with their current political representation

• More than 400 Moncrieff residents participated in a community listening project

Debbie Miller, a volunteer, said, “We believe Moncrieff needs a passionate, local and independent voice to represent our community. People are telling us they want someone who is honest, community-minded and has the integrity to fight on our behalf in Canberra. There’s been too much inaction on issues affecting our community, such as transport, housing, cost of living, and our environment. Our message to the people of Moncrieff is to help us change the game at the next federal election”.

The movement reflects a deep desire for change, with locals calling for an independent candidate who is honest, community-minded, and focused on local needs, with key issues such as transport, housing, and the environment being high on the agenda.

The search for a suitable independent candidate is heating up, and Moncrieff could see a shift in its political landscape at the next election, challenging the traditional party dominance.

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By Marshall Hall

The battle for control of a company that owns three Gold Coast pubs shows no sign of easing following a meeting of shareholders yesterday.

Despite ongoing offers, Hotel Property Investment’s (HPI) shareholders overwhelmingly support the board as it battles against a takeover offer from Charter Hall Retail REIT and Hostplus, voting over 90% in favour of the current leadership at the AGM.

• HPI has 58 pubs across Australia, with three on the Gold Coast

• November 26: Deadline for takeover decision

• 90% of shareholders voted to back the board

A decision made by November 26 determining whether HPI’s vision or the takeover prevails, and, the full article below 👇

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A new world-class venue is being proposed for Southport, poised to elevate the Gold Coast as an entertainment hotspot, with the community being asked to have a say on the proposal by December 9.

The Gold Coast Arena would be a 12,000-spectator venue for concerts, sports, and family entertainment located near Broadwater; it will be surrounded by dining, retail, and accommodation options, enhancing its appeal.

• $1.5 billion economic output is suggested the venue would produce over 10 years

• 80 major events annually would be able to be accommodated

• 740 full-time jobs are to be able to be created

The city continues to develop itself as a go-to sport and entertainment, and a project like this is suggested to fill a gap by delivering a modern entertainment facility near the tram line and major tourist hotspots just a few tram stops away.

This project strengthens the Gold Coast’s bid for major events, especially with Brisbane 2032 on the horizon.

Probably some plans to extend the tram line down the GC Highway past the venue toward Labrador and Harbour Town (kinda makes sense), and, the link below to have a say on the proposal.

The Community Feedback survey closes on November 9.

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1. 

   Luxury hotel set to open in Burleigh

2. An Emperor penguin got scientists scratching their heads after a: Surfer spotted one on a beach in Australia, about 3,370 kilometres from its home in Antarctica

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   Festive events in the Gold Coast Hinterland

4. Mattel accidentally linked a: Porn site on the package for one of its toy dolls

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   Mamas Down Under: Building connections for Expat mothers

6. Raygun retires from competitive breakdancing: After Paris Olympics backlash

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   Bird Week takes flight at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

8. Elon Musk will co-lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, or: “DOGE”, which is a crypto joke

9. 

   QIC Real Estate launches ‘Joy Bringers’ to spread Christmas cheer

10. Spotify will start paying video podcast hosts based on: How well their videos perform

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🕹️ The FUSE eSports Festival: November 15 to November 16  from 9 am onwards; the best school-aged esports champions from all across Australia at Glow Church, 10 Energy Circuit

💃🏻🕺🏼 Southern Stars Free Dance Concert: November 16 from 3 pm to 6 pm; join the fun and see teams, soloists and finale dances from Southern Stars Calisthenics Dance pupils at Robina High School

💡 Northcott Neon November Fundraiser: November 16 from 7 am to 10 pm; help glow up our places and spaces so people with disability have all they need to achieve their goals at Adventure Playground, Broadwater Parklands

🏄‍♂️ Shaw and Partners Iron Series Athlete Trial Round: November 16 to November 17; Australia’s 48 of the fittest surf sports athletes have the chance to battle it out over four rounds of Iron racing across Australia at Tugun Beach

🏆 Pho3nix Queensland Triathlon Series: November 17 from 6 am to 12 pm; Round 3 of Australia’s largest triathlon series at Corner Boowaggan Street

🍴 Street Feast – Mudgeeraba: November 21 from 4 pm to 9 pm; a premier travelling gourmet food market at Mudgeeraba Showground

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