🎂 Redlands Coast Distillery turns 1 | Uber Yachts are now a thing | New Super changes from July 1 | Meta to target 10-12 year olds on VR | Ex-Redlands College staffer new book and more!
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Hello there, it’s Thursday and welcome to July 11.
🎧 Listen Up: On this day in 1969, David Bowie’s "Space Oddity" was released and soon after used by the BBC in their Apollo 11 moon landing coverage.
Revisit this intergalactic point in time here👇
In today’s email
One Big Thing: Here’s cheers to Redlands Coast Distillery
Fran Hurndall’s Recording Breaking Run: For domestic violence
The Scoop on Super: Big changes that started July 1 you need to know
Trending: High spirits
Around the Web (Snippets): Ex-Redlands College staffer releases: A new book, Students shine for local fundraising efforts, RUFC TV chats with NPL Head Coach and more!
Redlands Weather Forecast and Tides
Live National Housing Price Index
1. One Big Thing: Celebrating a Year of Craft Spirits at Redlands Coast Distillery
What’s Happening
Redlands Coast Distillery, the first legal distillery in Redlands, is celebrating its first anniversary at Capalaba on August 10.
Why It Matters
This milestone marks a year of producing gin, whisky, liqueurs, and vodka, all crafted with local ingredients.
The Big 70’s Bash
To celebrate, the Distillery is hosting a 70’s-themed event from midday to 10 pm with live music from Chris McLaren and “That 70’s Band”, 70’s-themed cocktails, and their famous G&Ts.
Local Impact
This anniversary is for the entire Redlands community, not just the distillery, to celebrate local small businesses.
Book tables early by contacting Steve.
What To Look For Next
The full article below and a bright future ahead for the Redlands Coast Distillery 👇
2. Fran Hurndall’s recording-breaking run for domestic violence
By Marianne Zander
What’s Happening
Fran Hurndall, who set a world record by dribbling a soccer ball from the Gold Coast to Sydney, is running across Australia to raise funds for domestic violence victims.
Zoom In
Fran plans to run from Perth to the Sydney Opera House in 34 days, covering 110km per day and beating the previous 39-day record.
By the Numbers
The 34-day run: will cover 110km per day
$1 million: Fran’s fundraising goal to help survivors set up new homes
One woman: is murdered by her partner every week in Australia
11: pairs of shoes that will perish by the end of her run
Local Impact
It costs roughly $6,000 for RizeUp to fit out a house, which means Fran’s efforts could help furnish 166 houses.
What to Look For Next
Read the full article below, where you can also donate to the cause 👇
3. New Superannuation rules from July 1
By Marianne Zander
What's Happening
From July 1st, employers are now required to increase their minimum super contributions to you from 11% to 11.5% of your salary.
Why It Matters
These changes can help increase retirement savings and offer new opportunities for financial planning.
By the Numbers
Going up from 11% to 11.5%: Is the increase in Super Guarantee
$30,000: new concessional (before-tax) contribution limit per year
$120,000: new non-concessional (after-tax) contribution cap per year
60: Is the new preservation age for everyone
Local Impact
These changes offer new opportunities to grow your super, so be sure to adjust your plans accordingly.
What To Look For Next
A full breakdown of the changes to make sure you’re correctly getting paid, at the link below.
4. Trending
4. Around The Web (Snippets)
Ex-Redlands College staffer releases: A new book, The Last Boat Home
Uber Yachts is now a thing as of: Last week, starting in Europe, with quick trips starting from around $190AUD
Students shine: for local fundraising efforts
The French Excalibur, a 1,300-year-old fabled: Sword from medieval France just disappeared
An epic insight into the precision engineering that went into the: New Glink trams on their journey from Austria to the Gold Coast
Greater Brisbane residents: without frequent public transport
Microsoft orders staff to use iPhones for work and: Drop the use of Android across the board in China
RUFC TV chats: with NPL Head Coach ahead of this weekend’s game
Meta will start letting kids aged 10-12 years old: Interact with other kids through VR, with parental approval
5. Councillors’ Corner
Div 7 | Capalaba, Alexandra Hills, Thornlands, Cleveland | Cr Rowanne McKenzie
6. Upcoming Events
🎉Redlands Women in Business: July 12, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM; RWIB is celebrating their 21st birthday at the Rainforest Gardens in Mount Cotton
🔥From Campfire To Stage Light: July 13, 7:30 PM; Embark on a culturally rich journey in this play, staring global ambassador for Indigenous Australia, David Bindi Hudson
🐕PuppyPalooza – Canine Christmas in July: July 14, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM; Pamper your pooch at this pet-friendly event in Thornlands
🕺No Lights No Lycra: July 17, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Turn out the lights, crank up the tunes and get lost in the music in Birkdale
🎻Stradbroke Chamber Music Festival: July 19-21; Back for a 16th year, this unique event features outstanding performers and inspiring music