🏫 Grand opening of the BUSY School Cleveland Campus | Aussie athletics stars at Coles Community Round | Japan's conveyer belt road | Trump's win and what it means for AI regulation and more!
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In today's email:
One Big Thing: Cleveland Welcomes The BUSY School’s New Campus
Coles Community Round inspires: Young athletes across Australia
Wellington Point Jetty closed for: safety upgrades
Trending: Changes to Queensland departments of government
Around the Web (Snippets): Japanese Government’s conveyor belt road, historic shipwreck artifact auction (including the Titanic), What Trump’s victory means for AI and more!
Upcoming Events
🚨 Heatwave Alert: Queensland's Heatwave Situation for 3 days starting today
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1. Cleveland Welcomes The BUSY School’s New Campus
What’s Happening
The BUSY School Cleveland Campus officially opened on 3 November 2024, with the Redlands Coast Chamber of Commerce and local leaders coming together to celebrate this new educational initiative.
Why It Matters
The Cleveland campus aims to provide a tailored educational experience for disengaged youth, offering them the opportunity to reconnect with learning in a supportive environment. This development addresses a critical need for alternative education options in the region, especially for young people at risk of falling through the cracks.
By the Numbers
The BUSY School serves over 1,000 students across Queensland.
75% of BUSY School students have successfully transitioned into further education or employment after completing their studies.
Over 50 local businesses are already involved in mentoring or offering work experience opportunities for students.
Local Impact
The opening of the Cleveland campus is a positive step forward for the local community. By offering young people in the Redlands Coast area access to more personalised education, it also strengthens the region’s social fabric and future workforce.
What to Look For Next
The full article, below 👇
2. Coles Community Round Inspires Young Athletes Across Australia
What’s Happening?
From 6 to 19 November 2024, Australian athletics stars will hit the track to inspire the next generation of athletes during the Coles Community Round.
The initiative brings champions like Paris gold medallist Nina Kennedy, Olympians James Turner and Sally Pearson, and Paralympic heroes Matthew Denny and Jaryd Clifford to over 60 Little Athletics Centres nationwide.
Why It Matters
This initiative provides a unique opportunity for young athletes to meet and learn from their idols.
With training tips, nutritional guidance, and fun banana-themed races, the event celebrates not just sporting achievement but also the joy and camaraderie of grassroots athletics.
By the Numbers
$2.5 million in sports equipment grants provided by Coles to Little Athletics Centres since 2017.
5 million bananas will be donated to fuel young athletes and promote healthy eating.
A record 300 Little Athletics Centres are hosting events this year—up from previous years.
Local Impact
The Coles Community Round creates a buzz of excitement among young athletes.
The visits serve as a reminder that elite athletes like Kelsey-Lee Barber and Jaryd Clifford began their journeys in community sports, inspiring local kids to aim for the stars.
What To Look For Next
Read the full article below 👇
3. Wellington Point Jetty closed for safety upgrades
What’s Happening?
Wellington Point’s popular jetty is temporarily closed for approximately five weeks, started 4 November 2024, as Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) carries out urgent maintenance repairs to ensure structural safety.
By the Numbers
5-week closure period started on 4 November for urgent repairs
Stage 1 work on marine piles already in progress via a floating barge
Stage 2 repairs will address timber headstocks, girders, and other structural components
Local Impact
The maintenance ensures that Wellington Point jetty will remain a safe and lasting landmark for residents and visitors.
What To Look For Next
Read the full article below 👇
4. Trending
5. Around The Web (Snippets)
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is bringing: NDIS Pricing workshops to Brisbane
Man charged over alleged $670K+ EFTPOS scam: Police have charged a 38-year-old man with 41 offences following an alleged EPTOPS scam targeting medical businesses across Brisbane recently.
Coal recovered from the Titanic and: Thousands of other historic shipwreck artifacts are going to auction
The ABC apologised following: An independent review which found they doctored fake gunshots into a story about Australian Commandos
The 2023 Child Care subsidy changes have been found to: Be no longer as effective (likely because of Child Care Centre fee hikes..)
Redland Art Awards Finalists Exhibition: Redland Art Awards 2025 features a total prize pool over $30,000 featuring five prizes.
What Trump’s victory means for AI given he has: Repeatedly said he plans to dismantle Biden’s AI policy framework and has aligned himself with kingmakers who sharply criticise all but the lightest-touch regulations
The Japanese Government is building a three-lane corridor from Osaka to Tokyo for: A conveyor belt road due to its shortage of truck drivers and shrinking labor force
November is National Rural Health Month: Spotlight on rural healthcare
6. Upcoming Events
🎼 Queensland Symphony Orchestra - A Symphony for Winds: November 8 from 7:30 pm onwards; enjoy the majesty and emotion of classical music performed live when Queensland Symphony Orchestra returns to the RPAC Concert Hall stage
🛶 Bayside Outrigger Canoe Club Corporate Regatta: November 9 from 8 am to 11 am; a day of competition and camaraderie at the Masthead Beach in Cleveland
🐶 Puppy Cuddles at Koala Tavern: November 10 from 11:30 am onwards; spend the afternoon surrounded by all the puppies you can dream of at Koala Tavern, 36-40 Moreton Bay Road
🏢 Business Essentials - Marketing Fundamentals: November 12 from 8 am onwards; a free online workshop to help you build your brand, target your audience and find out what it takes to make your business stand out
🏒 Redlands Hockey Association Woman's Magic Round: November 12 from 6:30 pm to 8:15 pm; Redlands Hockey Association presenting their 6-week summer season