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Gold Coast Insider
by RDA Gold Coast
Welcome to Gold Coast Insider, where we bring you business insights, stories, opportunities and forecasts from movers and shakers across the Gold Coast.
Episodes
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Peta Fielding, Burleigh Brewing — The Gold Coast craft brewery that changed the game — and has stood the test of time
Twenty years ago, Peta Fielding and her husband Brennan took an extraordinary leap of faith: they left secure careers, backed an idea that barely existed in Australia and set out to change the way the Gold Coast thought about beer. Back then, beer was dominated by the big brewers, and choosing a...
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Sandra Barber — Dream it, build it, export it: The DockPro story
What does it take to turn a clever idea into a product used around the world? For Sandra Barber and the team at DockPro, it started with solving a problem: finding a better way to protect boats from barnacles without relying on toxic antifoul paints. Today, the Gold Coast company exports its…
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Curiosity, courage and a $5 billion legacy: Lynne Benzie’s screen industry journey
How do you go from secretary on a working holiday to the head of a film studio which has attracted more $5 billion in production activity to the Gold Coast? In this week’s episode, Village Roadshow Studios President Lynne Benzie shares the story of a career built on curiosity, resilience and a...
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Mark Girard — The Gold Coast growth wave: Big projects, big investment, big opportunities
(00:00) Gold Coast Insider Introduction (00:22) Introducing Mark Girard and Invest Gold Coast (10:24) The Gold Coast: A city of unpretentious ambition (13:57) Confident businesses and a confident economy (16:53) The challenges facing the city (20:11) What infrastructure can't wait (23:35) Olympic...
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Duncan Jones — The Myriad effect: Movies to medical breakthroughs & the Gold Coast's $1 billion screen industry
(00:00) Gold Coast Insider Introduction (01:12) Myriad's vision for the film industry (01:57) How Myriad's technology is supporting the BioSpine project (03:41) Film and the future of healthcare (04:40) How digital twins are transforming the sports experience (05:36) The future of sports venues…
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Todd Babiak, Brand Gold Coast — The economics of identity: Why the Gold Coast story matters
(00:00) Gold Coast Insider: Introducing Todd Babiak (00:44) Culture, identity and community (04:55) The potential of the Gold Coast (06:29) Case study: The fight to keep Austin weird (10:39) Who are we and what are we selling to the world? (11:45) Brand Gold Coast (13:55) What does it mean to be…
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Leah Harrison — First Minutes Matter: Saving lives before help arrives
(00:00) Introduction (01:30) Introduction to Leah Harrison (02:49) Leah’s role at LifeFlight (04:56) LifeFlight Overview and Mission (06:07) First minutes after an incident are so critical (10:37) First Minutes Matter Program Overview (21:04) Real life examples of First Minutes Matter making a...
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Shane Thomson — Powering the Coast’s future workforce: The central role of the Gold Coast Regional Jobs Committee
(00:00) Introduction (02:11) Shane Thomson Introduction (03:05) Regional Jobs Committee Overview (03:50) Shane’s Role as Project Manager (05:16) How the RJC Addresses Local Workforce Challenges (07:34) GC RJC Webpage & Newsletter Launch (08:29) Supporting Small Businesses & Workforce Planning...
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Kimberley Roberts-Salee — Cybercrime hits Queensland Hard: Here's how to stop hackers before they hit you
(00:00) Introduction (01:15) What is Cyber Wardens? (03:19) Cybersecurity Risk for Small Businesses (05:11) Prevalence of Cybercrime (06:49) Common Cyber Attacks on Small Businesses (10:33) Red Flags and Warning Signs (15:44) Good Cybersecurity Habits (19:50) Cyber Wardens Training Overview…
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Yvette Adams, Camm Gibson & Natalie Walsh, BIRO — Unlocking global talent: Skilled migration made simple
(00:00) Introduction (01:37) What is the Business Industry and Regional Outreach (BIRO)? (03:36) 2024 Visa Changes Explained (04:10) National Innovation Visa (05:05) Skills in Demand Visa (07:06) Specialist vs Core Skills Streams (10:24) Resources Available for Business & Migrants (12:12) Common...
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Natalie Moloney – Helping women restart their careers with confidence
(00:00) Introduction(00:55) Inspiration for At the Helm Career Services(02:19) Lived Experience(03:47) Women in the Workforce(07:28) Fears about Returning to the Workforce(08:27) Skills Gained During Career Breaks(10:09) Overview of At the Helm Career Services(15:25) Most Rewarding Moments(18:01)...
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Glenn Ayrton: Running a business is tough – getting help shouldn't be!
(00:00) Introduction (00:38) Gold Coast as a Small Business Capital (02:04) Post-Covid Business Shifts (05:38) Current SME Challenges (09:39) Role of Business Concierge (14:53) Emerging Trends Impacting SMEs (16:48) How Concierge Services Bridge the Gap (20:34) Most Requested Business Support...
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Prof James St John - A world-first clinical trial to treat chronic spinal cord injuries
Interview with Professor James St John, Head of the Clem Jones Centre for Neurobiology and Stem Cell Research at Griffith University’s Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics Every day, one Australian suffers a spinal cord injury — often with lifelong consequences. But what if the key to healing...
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Nicole Evans - From awareness to action: Saving young lives with connection
Australia is in the midst of a youth mental health crisis — but there is hope. In this Gold Coast Insider episode, mental health educator Nicole Evans shares how she and Dr. Kylie Armstrong are transforming the way we tackle mental wellbeing through their groundbreaking initiative, ConnectedLE....
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Breaking barriers in Biomed: Dr Craig Patch's mission to transform global health
Dr Craig Patch, CEO & Co-founder of Adepa Lifesciences, has had an extraordinary journey that began on the rugby field and led to groundbreaking innovations in biomedical science. In this episode, Dr Patch shares how his experiences in Nepal inspired a mission to combat a fatal disease affecting...
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Gareth Richardson - The planning decision that transformed the Gold Coast & is fuelling our new knowledge economy
Two decades ago, securing 200 hectares for the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct laid the foundation for one of the city’s most transformative developments. In this episode we speak with Gareth Richardson, Development Manager for Economic Development Queensland, about how the Precinct…
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Melissa Donnelly - Building consumer trust in a volatile & complex new world (& the seismic impact of AI)
“What do you stand for and why should I care?” According to veteran brand strategist Melissa Donnelly, this is the most fundamental consumer question, and one which should inform every single business communication. But how do we cut through the noise and build consumer trust when we are living…
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The Hon Rob Borbidge AO - ‘Stay engaged, stay passionate’: A journey of leadership & service
If not for a bold tax reform in the 1970s, the life and career of the Hon Rob Borbidge AO - and the political landscape of Queensland - might have unfolded very differently. Raised on a sheep farm in Victoria, it was the abolition of Queensland's death duties that spurred his family to relocate…
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Catherine Craig - Navigating the new workplace reforms: Future-proof your business
With sweeping workplace relations reforms introduced on 1 July, and even more coming into effect this earlier week (from 26 August), our podcast guest Catherine Craig is here to help us understand and navigate the changes. Catherine, the founder of Gold Coast company NEXUS Human Resources, walks…
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Patrick Hefferan - Solving the Gold Coast housing crisis: an urban planning perspective
A seasoned urban planner with over 20 years’ experience, this week’s podcast guest Patrick Hefferan provides an expert and nuanced perspective on how to address one of the Gold Coast’s most pressing issues: housing supply. Paradoxically, Patrick believes our housing crisis is actually a good...
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Adam Chanter - Jobs galore in the Gold Coast's powerhouse marine & superyacht industry (climb aboard!)
In one industry on the Gold Coast, there are a wealth of jobs which you can start straight out of high school, become highly skilled and highly paid in a relatively short amount of time, and which can take you around the world (in style). Sounds enticing? Then the $1.2 billion Gold Coast marine...
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Rebecca Hyssett - The boundless opportunities in our Gold Coast construction sector
This week’s podcast guest, Rebecca Hyssett, is the Gold Coast's own ‘Pied Piper’ for the building and construction industry. As Industry Engagement Officer for Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ), she is absolutely passionate about encouraging and supporting the next generation of people into a...
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Michael Kelly - The iconic Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Operating for an incredible 76 years, the 45-hectare Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (originally the Currumbin Bird Sanctuary) is one of the Gold Coast’s most beloved community assets, and is also a significant regional employer and training centre, with 1000+ workers, volunteers and trainees.…
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Luis De Jesus - Gold Coast company at the forefront of a new 'Industry 4.0' robotics & automation era
Robotics engineer and entrepreneur Luis De Jesus firmly believes that the Gold Coast will be Australia's next major tech hub. His Arundel-based company Mexx Engineering - a manufacturer of robotics, autonomous vehicles and automated systems - is already one of the driving forces in a Gold…
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Prof. Chris Fleming & Prof. Nick Barter - Future Normal: 8 questions to create businesses your children will be proud of
Concerned about business sustainability? This week’s episode is a refreshingly optimistic conversation with Professor Chris Fleming and Professor Nick Barter, co-authors of the new book, Future Normal: 8 Questions to Create Businesses Your Children Will be Proud Of. Four years ago, Chris and…
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Shaun Roux - Skincare & cosmetics is a $100b global mega-industry, but a revolution is underway
Before you put another product on your face, this is a podcast you won't want to miss! Skincare and cosmetics is a $100 billion global mega-industry, but a revolution is underway - one which will upend everything (we think) we know about what is good for our skin. This week we chat with Shaun…
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Dr Laetitia De Villiers - Medical trailblazer helping the Gold Coast become a global hub for surgical training & robotics
Imagine if there was a dazzlingly futuristic surgical training facility that could use medical imaging equipment and 3D printing to build a precise model of a patient's aneurysm or stroke - and then enable clinicians to practice robotics-assisted surgical procedures on the models, under near...
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Maryann Thexton - From thoroughbred racehorse trainer to microbiome health pioneer
After selling her successful beverage company to Coca-Cola many years ago, Maryann Thexton could have easily just put her feet up or travelled the world, but her innate curiosity and entrepreneurial spirit set her on a different path - and our Gold Coast biotech industry is stronger for it. She…
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Monica Russell - Revolutionising healthcare: The intersection of personalisation and technology
In this week's podcast we delve into the exciting realm of personalised healthcare, and no, we're not talking about your doctor's bedside manner! We chat with Monica Russell from global company Materialise, headquartered at Griffith University on the Gold Coast in Australia. Materialise is...
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Dr Stephanie Chaousis, Datarwe - How AI & Big Data are transforming the nature of healthcare (right here on the Gold Coast)
Dr Stephanie Chaousis - Chief Customer Officer of Datarwe, General Manager of intelliHQ and Director of the Qld AI Hub - has had quite a wild career trajectory in science. She started out as a marine biologist ('chasing turtles in a boat'), then moved up to molecular biology (studying the nature…
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Dr Chris Davis & Dan Barr - Why the Gold Coast is on track to become a global biomed powerhouse: New 10-year growth strategy
In this special podcast episode, host Estella Rodighiero dives deep into the origins, drivers and incredible potential of our booming biomedical industry, interviewing Dr Chris Davis, General Manager of Griffith University’s Institute for Glycomics, and Dan Barr, Director of the Better Cities...
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Dr Clare Burns - Passionate advocate for corporate sustainability
From working in war-torn Zimbabwe to lecturer at Bond University, corporate sustainability expert Dr Clare Burns has had a unique career trajectory. In our most in-depth conversation about sustainability to date, Dr Burns provides insights into topics such as greenwashing, supply chains,...
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Prof. Mark von Itzstein OA – Gold Coast biomed visionary
Not many people in life get the opportunity to establish an institute from the ground up, let alone one which is now a world leader in the discovery and development of drugs and vaccines for globally significant diseases. After leading the team responsible for developing Relenza, the first...
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Marion Charlton - Inside story of the Gold Coast's world-class airport transformation
Marion Charlton is the Chief Operating Officer of Queensland Airports Limited. A described 'aviation nerd' who helped steer Sydney Airport through the 2000 Olympics Games, perhaps her greatest career achievement (and most daunting challenge) to date has been overseeing the redevelopment of the…
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Prof. Stefanie Feih - Spearheading a manufacturing revolution on the Gold Coast
Professor Stefanie Feih is a Cambridge-educated world expert in advanced manufacturing and materials performance. As the Director of the ADaPT Institute at Griffith University, she and her team are ushering in a new era of virtual design, rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing (also known…
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Paul Kahlert - Leading the nation in workforce development for the transport industry
Struggling with how to attract and retain staff? This episode actually has some solutions! We talk to Paul Kahlert, the CEO of All Purpose Transport, a Berrinba company that has been around for 48 years. And with a rapidly ageing workforce, that’s also the average age of their truck drivers. So…
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Karen Dickinson - Equipping students for a sustainability-focused world
Karen Dickinson, the General Manager of TAFE Gold Coast, is passionate about sustainability and believes that education providers need to build holistic knowledge and skills that will equip students to manage in a new sustainability-focused world. And she not only talks the talk - she walks the...
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Ludwina Dautovic - Tech trailblazer creating the housing market's new 'Third Option'
There are 13.5 million unused spare rooms in Australia, across 10 million households. Always ahead of the curve, entrepreneur Ludwina Dautovic spotted an opportunity and six year ago established The Room Xchange, Australia's first ID-verified house-sharing platform. The cutting-edge technology at...
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Karen Phillips - 'Antifragile': Thriving in an era of disruption
Well-known Gold Coast livewire, communications professional and women's leadership advocate Karen Phillips is like a human shot of adrenaline for any weary business woman (or man) out there. Founder of Women in Business Australia, the Women in Business Awards and the Gold Coast Women in Business...
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Chris Derksema - Steward of our waterways, protector of the environment
Chris Derksema, CEO of the Gold Coast Waterways Authority (GCWA) was previously the Sustainability Director at the City of Sydney, leading them to become the first carbon neutral certified government organisation in Australia. He brings all of his sustainability bona fides to his role with GCWA…
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Duncan Jones: From dolphin trainer to world-leading VFX studio head
So how do you get a foot in the door of the Gold Coast film industry, and maybe end up the CEO of a world-renowned visual effects (VFX) studio with Disney, Warners Bros. and Netflix as clients? For Duncan Jones, who founded Gold Coast's Myriad Studios, you start off training dolphins at Sea…
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Jan McCormick: Taking Gold Coast events to dizzying new heights
Jan McCormick was a software engineer for mining equipment, when a chance encounter at a mining industry conference on the Gold Coast changed her career trajectory and her life. She met her future husband (the event planner) and moved to the Gold Coast six months later, where they teamed up to...
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Jennine Tax: Advocating for, uniting & growing our international education sector
Study Gold Coast CEO Jennine Tax - the 2021 Gold Coast Woman of the Year for the Education Sector - reckons she has struck gold with her job, "selling education in a city that I love and feel so passionate about". In this podcast, Jennine talks about the role of Study Gold Coast in promoting the...
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Nathan Burns: Get aboard the tidal wave of tech change (& start paddling like hell)
Tech entrepreneur and educator Nathan Burns was an early adopter of cryptocurrencies, but it was the underlying technology - blockchain - that really lit a fire in him. Nathan immediately recognised the myriad of potential applications for solving problems and creating efficiencies across almost...
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Ariana Margetts: Powering the Gold Coast with talent & innovation
Ariana Margetts - innovation maven - is on a mission to diversify and power the Gold Coast economy by attracting and supporting startups and SMEs from emerging sectors like Medtech, Biotech, Sportstech and AI. As the Chief Operating Officer of CoSpaces at Southport, she works with landlords,...
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Geoff Matthews: How we can be the decarbonised industrial powerhouse of the world
If the challenges that Australia and the world face in addressing climate change and reaching net zero by 2050 fill you with despair, then this podcast will be a welcome tonic. New Gold Coaster Geoff Matthews is an expert in industrial decarbonisation and the Event Director of SIM-PAC…
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Karen Bolinger: Where to now for our $6 billion tourism industry? Strategies for a post-pandemic world
In this deep dive into the Gold Coast visitor economy, tourism supremo Karen Bolinger, acting CEO of Destination Gold Coast (DGC), discusses where we sit post-pandemic, where we need to be headed, and the guiderails and strategies that DGC is laying out to help the Gold Coast define 'who we are…
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James Gilmour: Visionary Gold Coast aerospace company on a mission to be the 'FedEx of space delivery'
Many Gold Coast locals would be surprised to learn that Helensvale is home to the first privately-owned aerospace company in Australia, co-founded by pioneering Brisbane brothers Adam and James Gilmour a decade ago. Gilmour Space is a truly stunning Gold Coast success story; it's now the largest...
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Larissa Rose: Future-proofing the Gold Coast - the sustainability imperative
How can we work with the growth of the Gold Coast and not against it? How do we retain the dynamic and fast moving character of our city, but embed sustainable business practices and environmental management as core pillars of our economic growth? Larissa Rose, Director of Gold Coast…
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Brett James: Superyachts of the mega-rich & their mega-benefits for the Gold Coast
This week's podcast guest, Southport Yacht Club General Manager Brett James, takes us through the truly eye-popping economic benefits that the 2022 opening of the Superyacht Berth has brought to the Gold Coast. With the Yacht Club now able to cater to vessels up to 135 metres, the Gold Coast has...
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Welcome to Gold Coast Insider, where we bring you business insights, stories, opportunities and forecasts from movers and shakers across the Gold Coast.
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