Issue 11
Lifestyle & Property magazine
MAYORS MESSAGE WE HAVE A LOT TO CELEBRATE
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Spring has sprung!
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elcome to the eleventh edition of Coastline, our very own Property and Lifestyle Magazine servicing the Southern Gold Coast and Northern NSW. The cooler months are now behind us as we move into the best time of the year! Like the Gold Coast temperatures, we are starting to see our local real estate market is set to heat up over the coming few months. Spring is typically a strong season for real estate - where we see people return to the market after end of financial year and the winter months. This Spring, we can also expect to see a number economic and political stimulus take effect in the months leading into Christmas. These include the outcomes of the Banking Royal Commission resulting in easing of lending criteria, political stability since the federal election; and importantly, 2 recent interest rate cuts with more expected to follow. This allows upgraders, first home buyers and investors to continue to pick up momentum as mortgage rates become cheaper and listings rise in line with the traditional spring selling season. We have already seen average prices rising again in Sydney and Melbourne for the first time after a few of years of decline. As we tend to follow suit up here on the GC, we are anticipating a busy property market in Spring. We are already seeing signs of a rebound in buyer and seller confidence, and our local markets are expected to benefit from this period. Finally, I would like to share my appreciation for all the local businesses who help to support our local magazine. If you are looking for local trades, be sure to refer to our business directory on page 62 and 63. Thanks
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M A Y O R ’ S
M E S S A G E
WE HAVE A LOT TO CELEBRATE
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or a city that has achieved a global reputation
Today, Gold Coast has three university
as a brilliant tourist destination, Gold Coast
campuses, 200 accredited education providers
sure has come a long way in just six decades.
and a thriving Health & Knowledge Precinct attracting the best and brightest minds to live
It was in 1959 that we were officially named
here, expanding our new jobs growth potential.
City of Gold Coast so this is our Diamond Jubilee year. And I reckon we have a lot to celebrate.
The new Gold Coast University Hospital and a rapidly growing array of specialist medical
Our magnificent beaches, World Surfing
services and health providers all offer us a safer
Reserves and fabulous hinterland rainforest
and better way of life.
attract visitors from all around the world. But we offer so much more these days to both residents
We have a lot to be proud of and a lot to be
and visitors.
grateful for. We are a city on the move. We are a city that’s Way Ahead – and we’re going to stay
Our public open spaces like the magnificent
that way. A
Broadwater Parklands are a real pleasure to enjoy and they allow us to live an active and healthy lifestyle that is second to none. Our cultural life has also come alive with festivals like Blues on Broadbeach, Bleach*,
Tom Tate
Cooly Rocks On and many others. The Home Of
Mayor Gold Coast
The Arts offers a new outdoor stage catering for audiences of up to 5,000 with construction now well underway on our new City Gallery that will be the largest regional gallery in the nation. Getting around is getting easier as our light rail network attracts ever more passengers and continues to be expanded. Gold Coast Airport now welcomes more than 1 million international visitors and allows us to travel to all parts of the world from our own doorstep.
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LADY ELLIOT ISLAND Home of the Manta Ray
LADY ELLIOT IS A CORAL CAY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHERN TIP OF AUSTRALIA’S ICONIC GREAT BARRIER REEF, 80KMS NORTH-EAST OF BUNDABERG, NESTLED BETWEEN FRASER ISLAND AND LADY MUSGRAVE ISLAND.
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he Island is situated within a highly protected ’Green Zone’ of the Marine National Park and is a sanctuary for over 1,200 species of marine life. Lady Elliot Island is regarded as one of the best snorkelling and diving locations on the Great Barrier Reef and is renowned for its healthy coral reef and abundance of turtles, manta rays, reef sharks and the entire cast of Finding Nemo. Guests can snorkel straight off the beach and they don’t have to worry about stingers. There is so much to discover on Lady Elliot Island and there are plenty of complimentary activities on offer to help guests learn more about the Island and it’s unique history, flora, fauna and incredible marine life. Lady Elliot Island is one of the most significant seabird breeding sites on the Great Barrier Reef and large numbers of seabirds frequent the island between October and April each year. Green and Loggerhead turtles nest on Lady Elliot Island from November to March and hatchlings emerge between February and April. The peak Manta Ray season is May to August and Humpback whales migrate past the island from June to October. The unpretentious 43 room Eco Resort on Lady Elliot Island strives to provide guests with a genuine eco-tourism experience. Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort offers a range of comfortable accommodation options, with each unit, tent and cabin designed to minimise impact on the Island while enriching guest’s experience of the seasonal wildlife. The main goal is to provide guests with life changing moments and world class experiences through natural encounters both above and below the water.
The PADI Dive Shop offers courses to cater to all levels of experience and a full range of scuba equipment is available for hire. Operating an island resort 80km out to sea presents a multitude of challenges on a daily basis. Managing Director Peter Gash and his passionate team have introduced a range of innovative and sustainable environmental practices to ensure that the Island and its surrounding reef area remain in pristine condition. The island generates its own power, desalinates seawater for drinking purposes, maintains a wastewater treatment plant and recycles the majority of its rubbish. The Resort also has a very impressive solar array and the goal is to run the resort on 100% renewable energy by 2020. You can enjoy a day-trip or stay for a few days to explore this incredible marine eco-system. Scenic flights to Lady Elliot Island depart daily from the Gold Coast, Brisbane (Redcliffe), Hervey Bay/Fraser Coast or Bundaberg.
Lady Elliot Island, Southern Great Barrier Reef QLD 4805 PO Box 348, Runaway Bay QLD 4216 P Toll Free Reservations 1800 072 200 or 07 5536 3644 E reservations@ladyelliot.com.au W www.ladyelliotisland.com.au
PALM BEACH LIFESTYLE ON DISPLAY AT MAGNOLI APARTMENTS
THE FIRST DISPLAY APARTMENTS AT MAGNOLI APARTMENTS ARE NOW OPEN FOR VIEWINGS AS CONSTRUCTION GATHERS PACE AT PALM BEACH’S NEWEST LANDMARK.
“The orientation of the two boutique towers embrace their close proximity to the beach and adjoining parkland, where on-site alfresco dining spaces add to the vibrancy and convenience,” Mr Abedian said. “Large, pet-friendly apartments feature premium upgrades as standard, including spacious kitchens complete with reconstituted stone benchtops, ample storage, and quality appliances.
Furnished by King Living, the two and three-bedroom apartments showcase the craftsmanship and quality of the luxury coastal residences, perfected by exquisite architecture, leading resident amenities, and on-site dining and parkland.
“Generous entertaining areas are oriented towards the ocean or parkland, where cascading gardens spill from one balcony to the next.”
Sunland Group Managing Director, Sahba Abedian, said Magnoli Apartments has been designed specifically for the local owner-occupier market, with every aspect designed with a focus on enduring lifestyle amenity.
Private resident amenities include a resortstyle pool, sun deck, lounge, and landscaped entertaining areas. The first boutique tower is scheduled for 10
completion in mid-2020.
“A contemporary and classic approach to selecting furniture creates a beautiful, relaxed and inviting environment. We select signature furniture designs from the King Living range that are both comfortable and functional.
Mr Abedian said the majority of home buyers are downsizers from the southern Gold Coast and Tweed, swapping their family homes for large, luxury apartments with an abundance of built-in amenity.
“King Living are offering all purchasers in Sunland’s developments a buyer reward program and complimentary interior design service.”
Prices start from $440,000 for a one-bedroom apartment. Two-bedroom apartments are priced from $580,000, while the larger three-bedroom collection starts from $795,000. King Living’s Business Development Manager, Patrick Cole-Baker, said the level of design detail at Magnoli Apartments has been brought to life by King Living’s practical, stylish furnishings.
The new display apartments at Magnoli Apartments are open by appointment, between 2pm and 4pm Monday to Saturday, and 10am and 4pm Sunday. Access and visitor parking are via the Display Suite, located on the corner of Brooke and Nineteenth Avenues.
“We marry our furniture with the high-end fixtures and finishes offered in Sunland’s developments,” Mr Cole-Baker said.
For more information phone 1300 826 718 or visit www.sunlandgroup.com.au/coastline. 11
Like LJ Hooker’s Coolangatta office,
we deal with clients that are buying or selling in both QLD and NSW. It is important to remember that there are some key differences when it comes to property transactions depending on what side of the border you are buying or selling on.
NSW
In NSW, the Contract for Sale of Land is prepared by the vendor’s solicitor or conveyancer. Once it is completed, the contract is then sent to the real estate agent for marketing purposes. A Contract of Sale must contain certain ‘prescribed documents’. These documents are to help any prospective purchaser decide whether to proceed. They may include zoning documents, sewerage, easements and other relevant searches for your property. Additional searches may be undertaken by the purchaser’s solicitor or conveyancer that are not included in the prescribed searches, ie roads and transport searches to see if the property may be impacted by future infrastructure development. When it comes to your contract becoming unconditional, there is a 5 day cooling off period. There may also be conditions based on the contract becoming unconditional, like a satisfactory pest and building report. Once the conditions have been met and the cooling off period has expired then the contract becomes unconditional and is legally binding on both sides. If a purchaser decides not to proceed during a cooling off period then they may be required to forfeit a 0.25% deposit paid on the property. It is therefore important that you obtain advice prior to entering into a contract for purchase.
QLD
In QLD a solicitor can prepare your Contract of Sale but it is more common for the agent to do so. There is far less information contained in a QLD Contract of Sale than in NSW. As a result, purchasers in QLD will normally be required to undertake more searches of their own to ensure the property suits their needs. These need to be conducted early in the piece, often before exchange of contracts or in the cooling off period. In QLD the cooling off period is needed so that the purchaser can undertake searches that were not provided previously as they are in NSW. QLD contracts are also normally subject to a standard pest and building clause and finance clauses. This is not as common practice in NSW, particularly finance. While most solicitors that deal with transactions on both sides of the border will be used to finance clauses, if you are coming from NSW and your solicitor is not familiar with QLD conditions this may cause you issues. Once loan and pest and building approvals are OK then generally a QLD contract will become unconditional. There are a range of other issues that may affect your property transaction depending on whether it is in NSW or QLD. If in doubt, feel free to give our office a call.
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15/9 Twenty Eighth Avenue, Palm Beach Spacious Unit In Prime Location Here is the perfect investment or first home buyers opportunity to live in trendy Palm Beach. • Open plan modern kitchen with dishwasher, loads of bench space and storage • Two spacious bedrooms with built-in robes & ceiling fans, separated by the bathroom. • Bathroom/combined laundry, separate toilet • Secure basement Car Parking • Living area opening to balcony with views to hinterland and ocean glimpses • Neat and tidy ready to move in or perfect for an investor • Low Body Corporate • Vacant possession 14
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Great Family Home. Dual Living Potential Sitting high and proud above the pack of Currumbin Waters is this large home that could easily accommodate two families. In a great community, it’s close to parks, shops, public transport, schools and the beach • High ceilings, abundant light and air conditioning • 5- bedrooms capability • Master Bedroom with walk in robe and ensuite • Two large family kitchens with open plan living • Granny flat potential. Low maintenance gardens • 11 x solar panels. In-ground swimming pool. Quiet cul-de-sac location • Extra-large double lock-up garage with additional parking for extra cars, boat or trailers Call now for more information 15
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25 Lansell Avenue, Currumbin QLD 4223 First Class Family Living You will be the envy of your friends and family sitting in this prestigious position alongside other homes of distinction in the heart of Currumbin, nothing to do, simply move in and enjoy the dream lifestyle. An array of lifestyle options from your doorstep, with the still water estuary at Currumbin a hop skip and a jump away and the world class surf break "Currumbin Alley" only moments from your home. The kitchen is a chef's delight with stone benches, Smeg appliances and a wealth of quality cabinetry. Wake up and open your master bedroom doors to an array of wildlife at the perimeter of your back yard or sit out on your large outdoor entertaining area while enjoying your morning coffee. This two Story luxury home offers multiple living options to create perfect separation for the kids or guests.
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2 / 1 Tomewin Street, Currumbin QLD 4223 An Iconic Home In An Iconic Location The Australian beach lifestyle is perfectly reflected throughout this tri level home taking full advantage of the panoramic ocean views from every level with immediate beachfront access just steps away. This well aspected home is awash with luminous sunlight all year round with being situated in one of the most iconic positions Currumbin has to offer. Enjoy the popular "Currumbin Village" as part of your daily routine, walk the sand on sunrise or simply listen to the crashing waves on the shoreline from your balcony taking in the seas healing energy. Maximising the aspect of the water from every room is at the core of the home with the relaxed use of timber and glass throughout. The kitchen, main lounge and dining areas flow seamlessly to the balcony and terraces bringing the outside in. With a second living area on the lower level complete with a kitchenette and powder room opening to a generous fenced decked BBQ area, perfect for dining under a canopy of stars. This level has options to create a separate studio flat if required. 23
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42 Teemangum Street, Currumbin QLD 4223 Deceased Estate - First time on offer! Just a short stroll to the sand and surf, this is an amazing opportunity to land bank or development options! Retain the house as is or work with the existing structure to restore this classic into a modern home. Alternatively, demolish and create your dream home from a blank canvas. • Original condition classic 1950's circa house • Highly sought after position in tightly held beach side location • Been held in the family for over 67 years • 11* metre wide street frontage, 405sqm block with side access • Current Zoning “Medium Density Residential” • Building Height Limit – 3 storeys (15 metres) • Allowable Density is 1 bedroom per 50m2 of site area • Short walk to popular cafes and restaurants, Vikings SLSC • Selling at Auction or prior to on Auction T&C’s • To satisfy your due diligence, we recommend you contact GCCC Town Planning on 07 55828211 or consult with a local Town Planner 25
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5 STAR REVIEWS Kristy and Soleil were easy to work with. They had good knowledge of the Tweed Heads real estate market and were always friendly, professional, easily contactable and helpful. Ian 2019 Both the girls were amazing to deal with and made the whole process as easy as possible. They answered every question I had and were very knowledgeable about the market. Alex & Amanda 2019
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Norfolk Island – Your Slice of Paradise • Perfect opportunity to own your own Norfolk Island home WITH income • Situated at beautiful Anson Bay • There are 5 properties on this site • A well developed popular & operational accommodation property on peaceful rural 5438sqm of well managed land • Consisting of: 1 x 3 bedroom house, 2 x 1 bedroom cottages, 2 x 2 bedroom apartments Norfolk Island is a small Island in the South Pacific with an abundance of natural beauty & history. Located approx. 1600km off Byron Bay.
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274 Nineteenth Avenue, Elanora 4221 Amazing Water Views over Tallebudgera Creek to Schuster Park This is your chance to buy the best value waterfront block in Elanora and the Gold Coast. This prime vacant waterfront block is an extremely rare and offers a flat level 847m2 for you to build your dream home. Situated on Tallebudgera Creek it offers direct ocean access and water outlook across to the bush setting of Schuster Park. This location offers an excellent lifestyle for the new owner with swimming, paddling, canoeing, fishing, crabbing and all your water sports activities right in your own backyard. • 24m approx. waterfront • Close to schools and shops
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When you take out a loan using a Nectar broker, we will make a generous donation on your behalf to Children’s Cancer Institute every year, for the life of your mortgage. Our charity partnership For us, it’s not enough to simply provide a great service to our customers. We also want to make a positive difference to the lives of Australians. We are proud to have partnered with Children’s Cancer Institute, and we hope that together we can make a big impact towards ending childhood cancer. Why we have partnered Cancer kills more Australian children than any other disease but through dedicated research, Children’s Cancer Institute believes every child can be cured. The biggest challenge is raising the funds needed for research. Children’s Cancer Institute has a unique, compelling research program that aims to change the future for kids with cancer. Nectar believes we can make a significant contribution to the program and thereby assisting them in finding the cure.
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Every applicable loan through a Nectar broker will raise funds for the charity
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BEST NIGHT MARKETS ON THE GOLD COAST PHENOMENAL FARE AND DROOLWORTHY DESSERTS AREN’T THE ONLY DELIGHTS LURING LOCALS AND VISITORS TO THE GOLD COAST’S BURGEONING NIGHT MARKET SCENE
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hese twilight gatherings reflect the city’s unique
fare from all around the world and sip and enjoy a
and contemporary vibe by serving up a culturally-
world class gin in our Gin Parlour,” she says.
diverse atmosphere that’s buzzing with funky live music and free entertainment.
GATHER AND FEAST
These hugely popular alfresco gatherings are fast
A new kid on the night market scene, Gather and Feast
becoming the venues of choice for families wanting a
in Carrara beside Metricon Stadium is a free offering
night out with friends all while listening to great music,
by Designer Collective Markets. Event managers Matt
tantalising their taste buds and exposing their kids to a
Whalley and Kat Creasey say they’re hoping to become
little culture and fun.
a regular event in 2020 and hope locals will get behind
And with the Gold Coast’s enviable climate making
the market. Targeted at families and including a free
it possible to be outdoors year-round, it’s not surprising
jumping castle, it features more than 20 food trucks, an
night markets are popping up across the region.
array of handmade, designer and vintage stalls as well as live music, a pop-up bar and onsite parking.
SEVEN OF THE BEST NIGHT MARKETS ON THE GOLD COAST
where people can picnic on the grass, grab a beer or
MIAMI MARKETTA
wine and just relax. We always try to steer away from
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights
rush-in rush-out markets and we encourage people to
Each week thousands of people pour through the
bring their rugs and camping chairs and settle in for a
doors of this enclosed precinct to get their live music
night of live tunes, free kids fun and delicious food,” Ms
fix, hang with their mates and indulge themselves with
Creasey says.
“There aren’t many family-friendly night markets
their favourite food or beverage. Just 10 minutes from Broadbeach and 5 minutes from Burleigh, this venue
SANCTUARY MARKETS
attracts people of all ages and stages, especially
Fridays
mums and dads looking for a night out at a place
Prominently placed next to the Currumbin Wildlife
where children are welcome.
Sanctuary on the southern end of the Gold Coast, this
Event manager Kath Gourley says Miami Marketta
free market pops up on a Friday afternoon and offers
appeals to people of all ages and in addition to being
28 different types of fare and sprinkling of craft stalls.
a night market, it was an arts precinct and a live music
Plenty of free off-street parking until 9pm, live music
venue where ‘the young crew’ can see their favourite
and undercover eating areas ensures this night market
bands. “Older crew can get their foodie on and enjoy
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Run by veteran market conveners Terri and Kerry
Emerald Lakes complex, behind Emmanuel College in
Askew, the Sanctuary Markets are also a drawcard for
Birmingham Road. As well as selling fresh local product
international tourists with many beach resorts using it in
and boutique arts and crafts, this market is fast becoming
their marketing material. Mr Askew says the fully-licensed
‘the’ place for locals to meet on a Thursday to enjoy the
venue serves up Burleigh beers, Sirromet wines and a
live entertainment and international cuisine.
variety of international foods such as Thai, Vietnamese,
Originally more of a farmer’s market, the Emerald
Japanese, Brazilian, Turkish, Venezuelan, South African
Lakes Twilight Market has grown to become a complete
and Chilean. It also features a fresh produce market
alfresco gourmet shopping experience with an international
specialising in Asian greens and Australian Seafood.
ambience. Homemade crafts as well as Australian and New Zealand seafood, grain feed and hormone-free meats and
BBQ BAZAAR BURLEIGH
free-range eggs are on offer. Each week new stalls offering
Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
homemade goodies and crafts are opening up.
A unique offering smack bang in the middle of a Burleigh Heads industrial estate, owner Michael Salay says this
SURFERS PARADISE BEACHFRONT MARKETS
market aims to provide customers with fare that is ‘not
Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
market stall food but more like satellite restaurants with
Arguably the Gold Coast’s most popular night market, a
the most amazing BBQ dished at a reasonable price’.
massive 5500 people flock to the beachside venue every
Families with kids are embraced and a range of dietary
night; that’s more than 860,000 each year. Boasting
requirements are catered for.
100 stalls with an eclectic array of goodies on offer, the
With a focus on music that people can relate to, as well as original sounds to help support the local live
Surfers Paradise night markets have been operating for 25 years, mainly to serve tourists.
music scene, BBQ Bazaar has seating for more than
Beachfront markets manager John Noble, of Surfers
600 but recently hosted 700 during an 80s-themed night.
Paradise Alliance, says the markets didn’t really have
Formerly a heavy machinery workshop, the venue is a
much other competition because nothing much was open
foodie’s paradise that offers free and ticketed events.
when it was. “We’re a family market and probably get more families through than anything else. Also, because we’re a
THE EMERALD LAKES TWILIGHT MARKET
holiday destination a lot of people get home from a day at
Thursdays
the up the mountain, the theme parks or shopping centres
Showcasing fine food inspired by tastes from across the
and then want something to do at night instead of just
globe, these markets operate on The Boulevard of the
sitting in their hotel room,” he says.
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1/8 Janal Place, Currumbin Waters - Rudy Gorkic
6 / 16 Mawarra Street, Palm Beach - Leanne Frohmuller & Rob Cinelli
6 Pinecone Court, Elanora - Mishy Canning
23A Katta Avenue, Currumbin - Leanne Frohmuller & Rob Cinelli
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34 Durigan Place, Banora Point - Paul Sheehan
2/127 River Street, Murwillumbah South - Lee-Anne Klaus
4 Scenic Drive, Bilambil Heights - Paul Sheehan
2/4 Triton Street, Tweed Heads South - Gary Whyfon
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Jade Hubka wins Top Property Management Investment Award at LJ Hooker QLD & NT Awards Gala LJ Hooker Coolangatta | Tweed property investment management specialist Jade Hubka has taken out one of the real estate network’s top awards at the group's State Awards gala.
Ms Hubka on her outstanding achievement. “Jade's commitment to finding the right tenant for the right property is a shining example of leadership and determination.
Ms Hubka was named LJ Hooker's Top Property Investment Manager throughout Queensland (QLD) over the last 12 months.
Trusted service is what landlords and tenants alike seek in a challenging environment and Jade has been the leading advisor for those with an invested interest in real estate,” said Mr Mutton.
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BY TRACEY CRAWFORD
ith over 30 years in the fashion business worldwide, Tracey Crawford founder of
Zohii the label has more experience than it takes to build a fashion brand, but starting a family is what gave her the push to start something unique. Zohii the label was brought to life after making matching outfits with her daughter last summer. Designed with versatility in mind & cleverly cut shapes to suit your child’s growth for not 1 summer, but 2 or 3. Fee flowing pieces in bright colourful prints, reflective of the stunning summer days here on the Coast. ‘The reaction from the public blew me away, we were stopped for photographs like stars’! She said ‘To hear words of affirmation are not only a
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crucial part of your development as a child but
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as an adult. They give you strength & energy to be bold, be brave, stand out from the crowd, be noticed, & feel empowered’. ‘Fashion is one of the most under rated forms of confidence and in Zohii I’m bringing not only a deep and meaningful connection with your child, but a slice of sunshine to your wardrobe. I am so excited to move forward with not only Zohii,
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BOB’S JOKES A man goes to the doctors and says, “I’ve broken my arm in several places”. The doctor replied, “STOP GOING TO THOSE PLACES”. A man goes to the doctors and says "I keep imagining I’m a pair of curtains. The doctor said, “SIT DOWN THERE AND JUST PULL YOURSELF TOGETHER”.
“I’m in deep financial trouble and need some advice”, said the client to his lawyer. “I’m down to my last hundred dollars and want to know if you can answer just two questions for that amount”. “Certainly sir”, said the lawyer, “WHAT’S THE SECOND QUESTION?”.
“Doctor, doctor, what’s the best thing to take when you are run down?” “THE REGISTRATION NUMBER OF THE CAR THAT HIT YOU”. What does a British real estate agent care most about?
Why do vampires like single proprietorship model of ownership?
HIS PROPER TEA. I was offered the opportunity to buy some real estate in Egypt’s Valley of Kings....
Because they’re afraid of STAKE-HOLDERS.
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48 HOUR SURF ITINERARY THE BEST SURF BEACHES IN THE WORLD…WATER THAT’S NEVER COLDER THAN 20 DEGREES, EVEN IN THE COLD HEART OF WINTER; THE GOLD COAST IS EVERY SURFER’S DREAM HOLIDAY DESTINATION.
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aves that break onto 57 kilometres of coastline
BREAKFAST AT SURF SHACK, SPIKEXX
– some separated by rocky headlands into
Breathe the salt in the air just a few steps away from
the best point breaks anywhere in the world
the empty beach breaks of Palm Beach at Spikexx
– and yet, the surfing’s still just a small part of
Espresso. Palm Beach quickly became one of the hippest
what makes the Coast so dreamy for surfers.
neighbourhoods on the whole coast these past 12 months, and at Spikexx it’s easy to see why. This old surf
It’s the coastal town vibe – the energy that comes
shop has been turned into the ultimate surf café – with a
from a community of people who live to ride waves – that
décor and vibe inspired by Jimi Hendrix (catch some Jimi
comes through in surf-themed cafes, bars, restaurants
tunes here most weekends) – it’s all retro couches and
and hotels. And so the Gold Coast is the complete surfing
stained glass windows. Compare the waves you caught
holiday package – right down to the bicycle paths that
this morning with other surfers over acai bowls, smashed
fringe every beach. It’s the place to come for the most
avo on sourdough and strong Fonzie Abbott coffee.
gluttonous surf adventure you ever had – here’s how you can pack 48 hours of surf thrills into one break away.
GET YOUR LOVED ONES IN THE WAVES WITH YOU AT CURRUMBIN
DAY 1 DAWN SURF AT SNAPPER ROCKS
Still refining your surf style? Why not let your partner
Paddle out at first light to beat the early birds to the spoils
better learning wave on the east coast than The Alley
at the world’s best point break at Snapper Rocks. Even the
at Currumbin. While experienced surfers chance
greatest surfer of all time, Kelly Slater, lists Snapper Rocks
waves that roll across the point, the rocky headland
as his favourite wave. You’ll understand why too – the
protects learners from the full strength of the swell.
wave is so long your legs will cramp mid-ride, and if you
There are surf schools for any ability; for surfers
can’t get barrelled here, you can’t get barrelled anywhere.
from five to 85. You can sneak some shade between
Paddle out to the rocks on the headland for the longest
sessions under the pandanus trees, or swim where
ride; or take it easy and sit further down the line-up, either
Currumbin Creek meets the sea in water that looks
way, you’re going to catch the best wave of your life.
like a Polynesian lagoon.
or family share the surf stoke with you? There’s no
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Co Main Beach, the latest addition to the portfolio of Marco
The Gold Coast is one of the best places to ride a bike
De Vincentiis (of Cicchetti fame). Get your strength back
in Australia with over 1000 kilometres of cycle ways –
from all those waves with an all-day breakfast of organic
the prettiest parts of which hug the 57-kilometre-long
zucchini fritters and cold-pressed juices.
coastline. Take a cruiser bike or a skateboard from Bilinga, following the beach right beside the pandanus and the
SHOPPING, SURFING & HANGING AT BURLEIGH
palms. Cruise past the surf clubs of North Kirra and Kirra
Spend some quality time at Burleigh Heads. Take a walk
(why not stop for a beer with a view, and some live music
around the rainforest-clad national park beside the point,
if it’s the weekend), before following the cycle way past
looking out across the ocean for whales and dolphins
the world-renowned tubing waves of Kirra and Snapper
from high above. Nowhere captures the unique seaside
Rocks. Next you’ll pass the alfresco cafes and restaurants
surfie village feel of the Coast more than Burleigh
of Coolangatta all the way to the top of the hill at Duranbah,
Heads, with its funky cafes, restaurants, markets and
where you can look out across the Tweed River.
stores. Be sure to see the coast’s best waves and surfers immortalised on print at Sean Scott Boutique and buy
SLEEP AT KOMUNE, COOLANGATTA
new surf clothes at local surf shop, Rhythm. Take a walk
Sleep in a room overlooking the ocean. It’s the hippest
along the Norfolk Pine fringed beach, before hitting
surf hotel in Australia (nothing comes close) and each
the waves at Burleigh Point – one of the world’s most
year when the world surfing tour hits Snapper Rocks for
revered right-hand point breaks, and one of the first sites
the Quiksilver Pro, this is where the best surfers on Earth
for pro surfing contests in Australia.
come to party. On the weekend local and international DJs play at the Beach Club right beside the pool, and during
SUP ON TALLEBUDGERA
the week the latest surf movies play on an outdoor cinema
Head around the back of Burleigh Heads to the peace
beside a sunset terrace with views all the way to Surfers
and quiet of Tallebudgera Creek – its protected waters
Paradise and South Stradbroke Island.
are ideal for stand-up paddle-boarding. Venture out through the creek for a play on the waves to the south
DAY 2 EARLY SURF AT SOUTH STRADBROKE
at Tallebudgera Beach, or stick to the flat water and
Head to the northern end of the Gold Coast to surf the wild,
Keep heading towards the mountains of the Gold Coast
powerful waves of one of Queensland’s most consistent surf
Hinterland – time your paddle for the hour before sunset
spots, South Stradbroke Island. Though it’s only 200 metres
for the best mountain vistas. The creek continues for 25
across the entrance of the Seaway (which opens into the
kilometres to the mountains of the Springbrook Plateau.
paddle beside the forested hills of the national park.
Broadwater), it’s best to catch an early morning ferry, then take a short walk past tracts of livistona rainforest and beside
DINNER & DRINKS AT BASKK, KIRRA
wild wallabies to the beach. Here some of Australia’s best
Finish off your perfect 48 hours with drinks and dinner at
waves break onto 21 kilometres of often deserted coastline,
the best place to be seen on the southern Gold Coast.
where dolphins are often your only surf companions.
With a licence till midnight and DJs on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, you might want to stick around
BREAKFAST AT LOCAL & CO, MAIN BEACH
long after your Hirasama kingfish, Wagyu sirloin with
Settle back into the buzz of the coast and breakfast with
salsa verde and peking duck tacos have digested. Baskk
the cruising yachties (from nearby Southport Yacht Club) at
at Kirra is the ultimate surf bar and restaurant because
Main Beach’s Tedder Avenue. Once the playground of the
it’s all natural – it’s made of all natural materials, from
uber- rich, Main Beach is now an eclectic gathering point
the sandstone box fronting its bar to its Indonesian lime-
for adventurists and sporty types with its cobbled brick
washed furnishings and the timber recycled railway
streets and leafy cafes. And the best of them all is Local &
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Five Ways to Contribute to Conservation on the Coast WE ALL KNOW WE NEED TO CHANGE LIGHTBULBS AND REDUCE OUR RELIANCE ON FOSSIL FUELS – CRITICAL STEPS TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. BUT WHAT ARE THE PRACTICAL WAYS THAT GOLD COASTERS CAN HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE CONSERVATION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS IN THIS CITY?
HERE’S FIVE TIPS FOR HAVING AN IMPACT ON THE
Enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables grown in your own
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.
yard or your local community garden Grow your own,
1. GO NATIVE
check your area for a community garden Get the whole
There are many reasons to choose native plants for
family involved (photo credit: Gold Coast Catchment
your home garden instead of plants which come from
Association)
other places. Local native plants are more tolerant
2. GROW YOUR OWN
to localised weather conditions, need less water and
Growing your own food has countless benefits for
fertiliser than exotic species and generally result in a low
a sustainable environment. When we eat locally
maintenance garden. They also attract native wildlife –
produced food (and does it get more local than your
from small marsupials and flying fox right down to the
own back yard?) we avoid the emissions associated
tiny native insects, like stingless bees, which are crucial
with transporting food over long distances. Home-grown
to maintaining our biodiversity and ecosystem health.
food is also less likely to need large volumes of fertiliser
groNATIVE is a Gold Coast app, created in collaboration
or herbicide. And when you convert lawn to vegetable
between Griffith University and environmental consultants
patches, well, there’s less lawn to mow, and nobody’s
Natura Pacific. The app helps users select the most
complaining about that. People who grow their own food are much more
appropriate native plants based on ecosystem type or garden style (for example butterfly garden).
likely to compost and they eat a higher proportion of
The Grow me instead project, from the Nursery and
fruits and vegetables compared to their non-gardening
Garden Industry Australia tracks the most invasive plants
counterparts. Not everyone has a backyard but there
from state-to-state, along with their native alternative.
are a number of community gardens on the Gold Coast,
The City of Gold Coast (the City) also has a Plant
spread between the Southern Beaches and Oxenford
Selection Guide available online, sorted by ecosystem
and at each of them you’ll find a welcoming group of local
type and growth form.
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3. GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY
The Walking The Gold Coast website has an enormous
Volunteering has physical as well as mental health
amount of resources for self-guided walkers and its founder
benefits, but most of all, it leaves a lasting impressing
Jill Callcott has picked out her favourite bushwalks.
on the landscape. On the Gold Coast, there are literally
The Gold Coast hinterland serves up countless options
hundreds of events every year where residents and
for exploring. From Tamborine National Park through
visitors can get their hands dirty helping to create a
to the World Heritage Listed Gondwana Rainforests of
better physical environment. Last financial year alone,
Springbrook and Lamington National Parks
more than 60,000 native plants were established at more
5. EXPAND YOUR UNDERSTANDING
than 100 community planting sites. These efforts add to
It’s all well and good to get your hands dirty doing
the work of the City in maintaining some 13,000 hectares
practical work to enhance the natural environment, but
of natural assets across the Gold Coast.
where do you go when you need to learn more about
The City maintains a Beaches to Bushland Calendar
conservation, land management and biodiversity? CoastEd is an award-winning program of training for
for landcare groups BeachCare is a coastal community engagement
community groups and schools. There’s also the City’s
initiative facilitated by Griffith Centre for Coastal
Botanic Gardens Education program available for schools.
Management in partnership with City that provides an
Once a year, Gold Coast Catchment Association
opportunity for the community to care for the coastal
hosts a catchment crawl for people to see first-hand the
environment. There’s a huge calendar of events.
work of local landcare and catchment groups. This year’s
Other citizen science activities include water quality
crawl (8 June 2019) heads into the Numinbah Valley and takes place as part of Gecko’s Green Week.
monitoring and Platypus Watch.
4. EXPERIENCE FIRST-HAND
Naturally GC pulls together a huge calendar of events
With over 720km of recreational trails, 35,000
delivered by its partners and covering topics such as
hectares of nature reserves, 480km of rivers and streams,
native stingless bees, nature journaling, creatures of the
774 hectares of waterways and 57km of coastline, Gold
dark, coastal tours, guided walks at Gold Coast Regional
Coast is a veritable smorgasbord for nature lovers. Get a
Botanic Gardens and Burleigh Headland, bush tucker,
feel for the city’s natural wonders: bushwalking is one of
bugs in creeks, rocky shore explorations and more.
the lowest impact ways to experience our natural wonders
For those on properties larger than 1 hectare, joining
but there are also trails, reserves or facilities for cycling,
the Land for Wildlife program, gives you access to a wealth
kayaking, multi-day treks, overnight camping and surfing.
of information and resources as well as free, hands-on,
Details on trails and facilities for bushwalking, trail
practical workshops on topics related to protecting and
running, bird watching, kayaking and relaxing in nature
restoring wildlife habitat, such as bushland restoration,
are available as an interactive map.
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STAMP DUTY GUIDE QUEENSLAND Level 5, 16 Queensland Avenue, Broadbeach, Queensland, 4218. Australia. tel: (07) 5531 7777
INVESTMENT Indicative Figures. Individual Assessments May Vary.*
HOME (Principal Place Of Residence) Concession* PRICE
DUTY
$250,000
$2,500
$1,350,000
$50,975
$300,000
$3,000
$1,400,000
$53,850
$350,000
$3,500
$1,450,000
$56,725
$400,000
$5,250
$1,500,000
$59,600
$450,000
$7,000
$1,550,000
$62,475
$500,000
$8,750
$1,600,000
$65,350
PRICE
DUTY
$550,000
$10,600
$1,650,000
$68,225
DUTY
$600,000
$12,850
$1,700,000
$71,100
$1,750,000
$81,150
$650,000
$15,100
$1,750,000
$73,975
$8,925
$1,800,000
$84,025
$700,000
$17,350
$1,800,000
$76,850
$350,000
$10,675
$1,850,000
$86,900
$750,000
$19,600
$1,850,000
$79,725
$400,000
$12,425
$1,900,000
$89,775
$800,000
$21,850
$1,900,000
$82,600
$450,000
$14,175
$1,950,000
$92,650
$850,000
$24,100
$1,950,000
$85,475
$500,000
$15,925
$2,000,000
$95,525
$900,000
$26,350
$2,000,000
$88,350
$550,000
$17,775
$2,050,000
$98,400
$950,000
$28,600
$2,050,000
$91,225
$600,000
$20,025
$2,100,000
$101,275
$1,000,000
$30,850
$2,100,000
$94,100
$650,000
$22,275
$2,150,000
$104,150
$1,050,000
$33,725
$2,150,000
$96,975
$700,000
$24,525
$2,200,000
$107,025
$1,100,000
$36,600
$2,200,000
$99,850
$750,000
$26,775
$2,250,000
$109,900
$1,150,000
$39,475
$2,250,000
$102,725
$800,000
$29,025
$2,300,000
$112,775
$1,200,000
$42,350
$2,300,000
$105,600
$850,000
$31,275
$2,350,000
$115,650
$1,250,000
$45,225
$2,350,000
$108,475
$900,000
$33,525
$2,400,000
$118,525
$1,300,000
$48,100
$2,400,000
$111,350
$950,000
$35,775
$2,450,000
$121,400
$1,350,000
$50,975
$2,450,000
$114,225
$1,000,000
$38,025
$2,500,000
$124,275
$1,400,000
$53,850
$2,500,000
$117,100
$1,050,000
$40,900
$2,550,000
$127,150
$1,450,000
$56,725
$2,550,000
$119,975
$1,100,000
$43,775
$2,600,000
$130,025
$1,500,000
$59,600
$2,600,000
$122,850
$1,150,000
$46,650
$2,650,000
$132,900
$1,550,000
$62,475
$2,650,000
$125,725
$1,200,000
$49,525
$2,700,000
$135,775
$1,600,000
$65,350
$2,700,000
$128,600
$1,250,000
$52,400
$2,750,000
$138,650
$1,650,000
$68,225
$2,750,000
$131,475
$1,300,000
$55,275
$2,800,000
$141,525
$1,700,000
$71,100
$2,800,000
$134,350
$1,350,000
$58,150
$2,850,000
$144,400
$1,750,000
$73,975
$2,850,000
$137,225
$1,400,000
$61,025
$2,900,000
$147,275
$1,800,000
$76,850
$2,900,000
$140,100
$1,450,000
$63,900
$2,950,000
$150,150
$1,850,000
$79,725
$2,950,000
$142,975
$1,500,000
$66,775
$3,000,000
$153,025
$1,900,000
$82,600
$3,000,000
$145,850
$1,550,000
$69,650
$3,050,000
$155,900
$1,950,000
$85,475
$3,050,000
$148,725
$1,600,000
$72,525
$3,100,000
$158,775
$1,200,000
$42,350
$3,100,000
$151,600
$1,650,000
$75,400
$3,150,000
$161,650
$1,250,000
$45,225
$3,150,000
$154,750
$1,700,000
$78,275
$3,200,000
$164,525
PRICE
DUTY
PRICE
$250,000
$7,175
$300,000
*Plus a further 3% for purchases by a Foreign persons
$3,200,000 $157,350 $1,300,000 $48,100 *Stamp Duty Amounts shown are for Australian Residents 64 and must be confirmed with your solicitors
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