🍓RedFest is here this weekend | New knife sale ban gets tough | Why adults walk to work | Canva raises prices 300% | The dire state of the Australian economy and more!
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Welcome back to Thursday, the first week of spring and September 5.
🥇 Fun Paralympics Fact: The first official Paralympic Games were held in Rome in 1960, but the event has its roots in a small sports competition held in 1948 for British World War II veterans with spinal cord injuries.
Organised by Dr. Ludwig Guttmann at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in England, this event is considered the birthplace of the Paralympic movement.
📣 Let’s give a big shout-out to local Paralympian Jake Michel for scoring a silver medal in his specialty event, the men’s 100m breaststroke at the Paris 2024 Games.
You little ripper!
In today’s email
One Big Thing: RedFest 2024 is here this weekend
New knife sale ban for minors: Jack’s Law getting tougher
New research discovers why adults: Walk to work
Trending: More RedFest!
Around the Web (Snippets): Judy Holt Recreation Reserve rehabilitation project, Canva raises prices 300%, Swedish health authority tells parents to ban kids two and under from screens, Russell Island on fire and more!
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1. One Big Thing: RedFest is on this weekend - A celebration since 1953
What’s Happening
RedFest, the Redlands Coast’s premier community festival, lights up Moreton Bay every September and is back better than ever this weekend from September 7 to 8.
Why It Matters
The event at Redlands Showground bursts with colour, music, and local talent over two jam-packed days.
Expect a line-up of musicians, dancers, poets, and artists, all performing across the venue.
The festival features an unbeatable ticket price, a dedicated kids’ area, a sideshow alley, and spectacular fireworks.
As a not-for-profit, RedFest thrives on community spirit.
It’s run entirely by volunteers, with a passionate committee leading the charge, aiming to keep the festival affordable.
What To Look For Next
The full event program, below.
2. New knife sale ban for minors sees Jack’s Law getting tougher
By Marianne Zander.
What's Happening
Starting September 1, new laws make it illegal for retailers to sell knives to minors.
Retailers must now display age restriction signs and securely store specific controlled items like machetes and axes.
These changes are part of the expansion of Jack’s Law, which also extends metal detection operations to more public areas, including shopping centres and entertainment venues.
Why it Matters
Jack’s Law, inspired by the tragic death of Jack Beasley, aims to reduce knife crime and protect the community.
By preventing minors from accessing knives and increasing wanding operations, these laws enhance public safety.
By the Numbers
Since Jack’s Law passed:
over 72,000: people who have been scanned
689: weapons seized
more than 7,000: operations across Queensland
$67,746: fines faced by retailers violating the new knife sale laws
What to Look For Next
The full article below 👇
3. New research discovers why adults walk to work
What’s Happening
A new study from Deakin University’s Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition reveals the many benefits of walking to work.
Key motivators include better mental health, predictable travel times, and cost savings.
This research arrives just in time for National Walk to Work Day on September 6.
Why It Matters
Active commuting can boost physical and mental well-being, addressing the alarming levels of inactivity among Australians, especially in the age of remote work.
By the Numbers
22%: Australians meeting activity guidelines
9: Average daily hours spent sitting
1 in 4: Adults inactive in the last week
What To Look For Next
Campaigns encouraging Australians to incorporate more active commuting into their daily routines – oh, and the full article below 🚶➡️
4. Trending
RedFest is right around the corner and is going to be hot!
4. Around The Web (Snippets)
A rehabilitation project at Judy Holt Recreation Reserve has: Commenced ensuring the site can be maintained as a sport and recreation facility
New all-terrain robotic wheelchair design: Makes managing rocks, stairs and more a breeze
Redlands home renovation budgeting: Tips and tricks
Swedish health authority tells parents to ban: Screentime for kids two and under
A 300% price rise is the excessive amount that: Canva announced it is lifting subscriptions, which are now facing a backlash from customers
Russell Island is on Fire: With a multi-day controlled burn underway
Really sad Raygun: Breaks her silence after Olympic saga
‘Chilly cold’ is the term used to describe Australia’s: Economy, now in its worst state since 1991-92, with growth at 35-year lows, household disposable incomes cut in half and Government spending supposedly sustaining inflation
Local Redlands police are making enquiries following: the sudden death of a man at Russell Island
Historical evidence is helping to uncover: Nine mythical places that may actually exist
Ugandan Olympian suffers 80 percent burns: After partner set her on fire
Tonight’s Robina Socceroos’ match holds: The key to Football World Cup dreams
For the ninth time in history, an asteroid hit Earth this morning that: Was detected approaching from space before impact
6. Upcoming Events
🎭 Music of the Night Australian Show 2024: September 6, from 7:30 PM; This mesmerising stage show is taking Australia by storm, leaving audiences spellbound with the sheer brilliance of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless creations.
👷 Meet & Greet Tradie Calendar at RedFest: September 7-8, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Meet HOT tradies from the Australian Tradie Calendar and support mental health along the way!
🎤 Confidence in Public Speaking: September 7, from 9:00 AM; Did you know 3 in 4 people rank public speaking as a greater fear than dying? Don’t let this be you!
🫖 Lighthouse High Tea: September 7, 11:00 AM; Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply seeking a refined escape, this High Tea promises an unforgettable experience of luxury and leisure.
💃 White Party: September 7, 8:00 PM to 2 AM; The heat is on with DJ Bose dropping the freshest beats all night long. Throw on your cleanest white drip, grab your crew, and turn up the energy.
🏋️ Sarah Rainbow Classic I: September 8, 9:00 AM; Grab your weights and compete in this three lift & Bench powerlifting comp for athletes of all levels.
🧘♀️ Spine Restore Yoga: September 10, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM; Restore balance, reduce inflammation, and promote overall well-being with this clthat'sat’s perfect for anyone dealing with back pain or recovering from back issues.
🎷 Twilight Jazz by the River: September 13, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Before the city warms up to Friday evening, take some time to enjoy big band jazz with music by Jindalee Jazz Orchestra.