🚔 Wello Point car theft, high-speed chase ends in Alex Hills
Redlands Wildlife Care volunteer call | NVIDIA's $600b loss | Local grant writing classes | A supergiant 14-legged crustacean and more
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One Big Thing: Moreton Bay region joins nationwide Light-Up for Feeding Tube Awareness
Seas the chance with: A $3M yacht auction starting at $1
High-speed Wellington Point chase: End with offences
Trending: The weekend’s North Straddie fires
Around the Web (Snippets): Redlands Wildlife Care needs volunteers, a supergiant 14-legged crustacean, Tri-series returns to Raby Bay and more
Upcoming Events
Redlands Weather Forecast and Tides
Live National Housing Price Index
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1. One Big Thing: Moreton Bay region encouraged to light up for Feeding Tube Awareness
What’s Happening: Moreton Bay landmarks will glow purple and blue from 2–8 February as part of Feeding Tube Awareness Week (FTAW), joining over 120 sites across Australia and New Zealand.
Why It Matters: Organised by ausEE Inc., the campaign raises awareness about tube feeding and its impact.
Tube feeding is essential for those who can’t eat or drink normally due to medical conditions like eosinophilic diseases. ausEE Inc.
What They Said: CEO Sarah Gray explains, “FTAW aims to increase community support and understanding for individuals, carers, and families.”
Local Impact: Residents can visit illuminated landmarks, share photos with hashtags like #FTAWLightUp, and explore #MyTubie stories to learn more. Moreton Bay’s involvement reinforces its commitment to inclusion and awareness.
What’s Next: Find participating landmarks, events, and resources at feedingtubeaware.com.au and more at the full article, below👇
3. Seas the chance - A $3M yacht auction starts at $1
What’s Happening: A Horizon V72 luxury yacht, once worth $3 million, is up for auction with bidding starting at just $1.
Why It Matters: The vessel sustained damage during a major Gold Coast storm, making it a rare restoration opportunity and with a no-reserve auction could reshape how high-value damaged assets are sold, attracting buyers looking for a luxury bargain or a serious fixer-upper.
By The Numbers:
• 72 feet – Is the length of the luxury vessel
• $3 million – Was its original price tag.
• January 31, 7 pm – When bidding closes.
All Aboard for a Bargain: With the auction sparking local and national interest, the Gold Coast’s marine industry is once again back in the spotlight.
What To Look For Next: More pictures and full auction details below 👇
4. High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrests
What’s Happening: A police pursuit ended in Alexandra Hills after a stolen Chrysler 300 SRT was tracked across the Redlands where it was alleged to have been stolen from a Wellington Point location where occupants were threatened before the chase ensued.
Why It Matters: Vehicle theft and dangerous driving incidents are on the rise, with this case highlighting the risks posed to residents and road users.
It also underscores the effectiveness of police tracking and intervention tactics, which did an incredible job.
By the Numbers:
• 7:30pm – Alleged home invasion at a Wellington Point residence.
• 9:15pm – Tyre deflation device successfully deployed in Thornlands.
• 2 arrests – Teen suspects taken into custody after crashing in Alexandra Hills.
Local Impact: This incident raises safety concerns for Redlands residents and highlights the increasing role of PolAir in tracking stolen vehicles for locals.
Crime on the Run: With a new State Government at the helm, more is yet to be seen to see how repeat and young offenders are dealt with in the justice system, which is facing growing pressure to confront the situation.
What To Look For Next: The full police report and incident release are below.
4. Trending
5. Around The Web (Snippets)
Redlands Wildlife Care Network is seeking: Phone service volunteers who will advise callers about sick, injured or orphaned animals
China is planning to build a giant: Power station in Earth’s orbit
The Pho3nix Queensland Tri Series for the: 2024/2025 racing season is coming back to Raby Bay in just a few weeks
The biggest one-day loss in history happened this week on: The stock market when NVIDIA lost $600,000,000,000.00 following DeepSeek’s release
A Metro South Health Research Support Scheme grant of: $90,000.00 to Allied Health practitioner Kasey Owen for developing a tool to enrich quality care given to elderly First Nations patients
Named after Darth Vader, researchers just identified a: New supergiant Crustacean with 14 legs
The RCC is hosting: ‘Grant-ready’ workshops for local not-for-profit organisations and community groups in Cleveland and Capalaba
A self-driving service is launching in: June, according to claims by Elon Musk
Academics are looking to Redlands Coast for: Insights on koala conservation
A ‘deeper’ look at The United States versus China as: AI model leaders 👇
6. Upcoming Events
🎭 The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race: January 24 to February 1; a heart-warming Aussie comedy full of colourful characters at Donald Simpson Community Centre
🤣 Tahir’s Insane Night of Stand Up: January 31 from 7:30 pm onwards; a great night packed full of laughs at Redland Performing Arts Centre
🎸 Ash Grunwald is bringing high energy, vibrant live show with stacks of guitars and foot-stomping blues: February 2 at the Cleveland Sands Hotel
🪩 Disco Inferno: February 1 from 5 pm to 9 pm; a night of classic disco and funk for you to dance the night away at Redlands Sporting Club
⚡️ Rock Is Not Dead Fest: February 1 from 2 pm to 11:30 pm; the ultimate people's festival set to revive the rock 'n' roll scene in Oz at Koala Tavern, Moreton Bay Road
🎙 Jacqui Randa - Full Bloom: February 1 from 7:30 pm onwards; a cabaret show introducing Jacqui Randa accompanied by her three-piece band, Hectic Glitter at the Redland Performing Arts Centre
💍 Redlands Coast Wedding Trail 2025: February 2 from 8 am to 2 pm; enjoy all the action and chat with amazing wedding vendors at the RCWT Lover's Market by Redlands Collective Markets