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2018 is the year of the Gold Coast It is hard to fathom that the Gold Coast was only gazetted by the Queensland Government in 1959! In fact our first high-rise, the Kinkabool Apartment Building was under construction that same year and is now heritage listed.

Since then, there have been major milestones, including the upgrading of the Pacific Highway in the 1990s and of course the construction of the light rail with stage 2 completed in December last year.

2018 will see more milestones with the Commonwealth Games in April and the opening of the Coomera Town Centre later in the year. With $12.5 billion invested in infrastructure projects and an estimated population of 800,000 people forecast within the next 15 years there is a lot to look forward to.

So what else can we expect this year? With visitor numbers exceeding 13 million annually, the currently under construction Topgolf at Oxenford will become a major attraction for locals and tourists alike. The threelevel, 65,000-square-foot venue will closely resemble the Topgolf model in the United States. A new ‘super stage’ was also built at Village Roadshow Studios to host the squash tournament during the Commonwealth games.

The largest sound stage in the southern hemisphere, it has already been used to film the blockbuster Thor: Ragnarok and its giant water tank was used recently during the filming of James Wans Aquaman.

Developer Stockland successfully launched its first land release at its $180 million, 116ha waterside project at Coomera last year. The Foreshore Coomera residential development is between the Coomera River and Oakey Creek and will include 750 homes along 2.5 kilometres of river frontage.

Another project planned for the area is a six-storey mixed use mid-rise planned for a 1.7ha Foxwell Road site just two kilometres from the town centre. The Marina View building, put forward by developer Foxwell Road Centre, will feature ADVERTISING & EDITORIAL ENQUIRIES Ben Ryan m: 0432 545 995 e: ben@advcollab.com.au

a ground-level shopping centre, a floor of offices in its podium and four levels of units.

Pimpama Pit Stop on Pimpama-Jacobs Well Road, is well and truly underway. It will feature a petrol station, car/dog wash, and food outlets including Hungry Jacks, Zarraffas and Subway. The Pimpama City complex is set to open in late 2018 and will include two supermarkets, about 26 speciality shops and a tavern. Two other major supermarkets are planned for Ormeau's Eggersdorf Road and Upper Coomera's Brygon Creek Drive.

In addition there is the Go-Zone on the corner of Attenborough Boulevard and Yawalpah Road at Exit 49 which has also commenced and includes 7-Eleven and Coffee Club, Pimpama Central Shopping Centre on the corner of Dixon Drive is also well underway and there is a proposed new aquatic centre and sports precinct slated for Heritage Park, Pimpama which will include Olympic pool, gym, 25m pool and learn-to-swim pool, three multipurpose sports fields, 12 tennis courts, six netball courts and dressing rooms.

And finally, Picnic Creek State School opened its doors in January and is located between Amity Road and Edwardson Drive with access being off Edwardson Drive which has a capacity of 542 students.

But the focus for now is on the commonwealth games.

Check out our surviving the games for locals article on page # 7.

Jason & Sandra Directors *Accurate at time of publication

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CIVIC PRIDE STARTS AT YOUR DOORSTEP

Last year, the Gold Coast was awarded the title of World Kindness City.

The clean-up day has evolved to become the largest event of its kind in the country.

Judges spent two years looking across the globe for a city that displayed the values and compassion worthy of such an award. To win this award underscores to me what is great about our city.

Ultimately, it is the people and the way we rally around each other and share such passion and pride in our piece of paradise.

Last year, we collectively picked up 280 tonnes of litter from across the coast. Let’s do it again and showcase our amazing city to the rest of the world.

Our civic pride was reinforced last year when the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games organisers put out a public call for volunteers.

Organisers wanted 15,000 volunteers – and 47,000 registered. It is that type of community spirit which makes being Mayor such a privilege.

On 4 March this year, we have another opportunity to show off our community pride, when the annual Clean Up Australia Day activities are held.

Let’s all pull up our sleeves, put our gloves on, clean up and get our city shining before the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Registering is simple – host a site of your own or join an existing site by visiting cleanupaustraliaday.org.au

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SURVIVING THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES The Gold Coast is hosting the biggest event in Australia this decade!

What’s happening in the Coomera area during GC2018?

This once in a lifetime opportunity will see 70 Commonwealth nations and territories take part in 11 days of competition from 4th – 11th April 2018.

With one million plus ticketed spectators, 6600 athletes and officials and an estimated 1.5 billion television audience, the Gold Coast is on the world stage.

During this time, travel is likely to take longer. There will be increased pressure on all Gold Coast networks. Coomera (CSC) and Oxenford (OXN) are in the Games Route Network (GRN). The GRN is a series of designated road routes linking the Commonwealth Games Village to the competition venues. This is the most efficient means of facilitating safe, secure and reliable transport for the athletes and officials so they can arrive at competition events on time. There will also be 13 park ‘n’ ride facilities across the Gold Coast, Logan and Brisbane.

There will be safety and security zones around the venues with over 3,500 police, 4,200 security and 2,000 defence personnel across the area.

If you are planning on attending as a ticketed spectator please note there will be no parking permitted at any venue.

There will be shuttle bus services from all rail stations, the use of local bus, rail and G:Link services as well as the park ‘n’ ride sites.

The new, multi-purpose Coomera Indoor Sports Centre will host the Netball finals plus both the Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics events. There will be competition events at Coomera nearly every day of GC2018.

What will be different?

There will be a range of temporary changed traffic conditions in and around Coomera during GC2018, including road and lane closures, changes to parking and load zones, bus stop and timetable changes. Some residents and businesses will require local access permits. With so much happening in Coomera the whole area will be busier with more people, more traffic and heightened security measures.

In the Coomera precinct, the GRN is located along parts of: • • • • • •

Pacific Motorway (M1) Yaun Street Dreamworld Parkway Lorenzo Drive Beattie Road Ford Road

Coomera Indoor Sports Centre Gymnastics 5 to 13 April (9) days Netball (Finals) 14 to 15 April (2) days What’s happening in the Oxenford area during GC2018?

constructed Sound Stage 9, regularly used to film Hollywood blockbusters is the largest sound stage in the southern hemisphere, and will host Squash during the Games.

What will be different?

There will be a range of temporary changed traffic conditions in and around Oxenford during GC2018, including road and lane closures, changes to parking and load zones, bus stop and timetable changes. Some residents and businesses will require local access permits. With so much happening in Oxenford the whole area will be busier with more people, more traffic and heightened security measures.

In the Oxenford precinct, the GRN is concentrated around Exit 60 and is located along parts of: • • •

Pacific Motorway (M1) Entertainment Drive Helensvale Road

Oxenford Studios Boxing Table Tennis Squash During GC2018, Oxenford Studios will host competition events every day of GC2018 including Boxing, Squash, Table Tennis and will also be used as a Badminton Training venue. The newly

5 to 14 April (10) days 5 to 15 April (11) days 5 to 15 April (11) days

The countdown is on for one of the largest elite multi-sport events in the world – the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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TOP GOLF Some of you might have noticed the multiple spires on the lot at Village Roadshow Studios at Oxenford?

Well Topgolf is coming mid 2018!

The venue features fun and competitive golf games for all ages, climatecontrolled playing "bays" similar to a bowling lane, an impressive food and

drink menu, private spaces for groups of any size, HDTVs to watch the big game and a music selection that will make every visit feel like a party. Think of it like bowling or darts, but for golf! When it’s your turn, you hit a golf ball containing a personalized microchip into one of 11 targets ranging from 20 to 240 yards away.

Every section of every target has a reader that detects the microchip in your clever golf ball.

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There is no better way to spend February than at the 2018 Sand Safari Arts Festival on one of Australia's most iconic beaches, Surfers Paradise. Over 17 days from the Friday 9th – Sunday 25th February, the sands and streets of Surfers Paradise will come alive in a celebration of sand, sea and sport inspired art!

2018 CMC Music Awards

The 2018 CMC Music Awards are back and are the hottest ticket for Australia's country music fans! Get up-close and personal to your favourite local and international

Sand Safari 2018 is a wonderful opportunity to rediscover Surfers Paradise, while experiencing the precinct’s retail offerings, restaurants, cafés and family-friendly attractions that form the Gold Coast’s playground.

country music stars LIVE on stage at the Star Gold Coast, hosted by The McClymonts. The 2018 CMC Music Awards will take place on Thursday the 15th March.

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Every Friday night from February 2nd at Oxenford Tavern, Based Comedy is bringing the very best comedians from around Australia and the world to entertain

you – all for free! Shows start at 7:30pm with top headliners and hilarious support acts! Get into it!

Opening of Pimpama City and Pitstop

The 1810sq m Aldi outlet will be a new format one that will include fresh food and produce.

Pimpama City’s first two stages are under way on the 16ha balance of a larger site assembled since 2010 through purchases from Mirvac, the Main Roads Department, the city council, and a mortgagee to developer.

Stage one of Pimpama City will consist of a Coles Express service station, a Zarraffa’s coffee outlet, Subway and other food outlets, a Pitstop convenience centre, laundromat, six-bay car and boat wash, and three dog-wash facilities.

This first stage is set to be completed by the end of February and the second stage expected to be open by September this year.

Plans are still being finalised for the 7ha balance of the Pimpama City site, with options including bulk-goods outlets, quasi-government tenants, a private hospital, and a retirement home.

The second stage, will include, Coles, Aldi, 26 speciality stores, a Chemist Warehouse, KFC, Hungry Jack’s, National Australia Bank, Jetts gymnasium, a medical centre, tavern and parking for 700 vehicles.

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Gainsborough Greens has been included in Australia’s top property ‘hotspot’ by the nation’s peak housing industry body with the Housing Industry Association (HIA) giving top honours to Pimpama as Australia’s fastest growing housing market in its ‘Population and Residential Building Hotspots 2017’ report. Gainsborough Greens was also awarded finalist in the recent QLD UDIA Awards for excellence in both the Master Planned Community category and Environmental Excellence category.

This master planned residential estate is within easy reach of marinas, beaches, hinterland, private and public education and the city of Brisbane via the M1 Pacific Motorway or the Ormeau and Coomera Train stations. The estate is: - Close to Pimpama State Secondary College, Kings Christian College and New St Josephs

Catholic School due to open in 2019 - Minutes to the Westfield Coomera Town Centre - Positioned between Ormeau and Coomera Train Stations - 25 Minutes to Surfers Paradise - 35 Minutes to Brisbane The estate is also close by to the proposed Northern Gold Coast Sports & Community Precinct on Rifle Range Road which is intended to include: - 50 Metre Olympic Pool - 25 Metre Pool - Water play area - Learn to swim pool - Gymnasium - Multisport Centre (with nine district-level tennis courts and 12 regional netball courts) - Flexible events space

- Local and district parklands - Community centre

some of the city’s newest schools and shopping villages, adds to the lifestyle for residents.

The estate offers a regular calendar of events for residents, and the broader community to enjoy.

It has a real local community feel, but is also vibrant, growing and full of life and at its heart lies the Gainsborough Greens Golf Course with newly constructed clubhouse which includes a Restaurant, Bar, Golf Shop and Function Room.

Directly across the road from Gainsborough Greens Golf Course is a Bridgestone Select service centre, various international fast food outlets, Pimpama Junction and Pimpama Central shopping precinct located at the corner of Yawalpah Road and Dixon Drive. The centre’s offer more than just a shopping experience, it’s a place where the locals meet. The precinct includes a Woolworths, Medical Centre, Pharmacy, Dentist, Vet, Café, BWS, Gym and a wide range of specialty and service retailers to meet the community’s needs. The ever-expanding array of infrastructure in the area, including

Gainsborough Greens also offers wide open spaces with approximately 65 per cent of the community dedicated to natural bushland, reserves and green spaces including: - 8 kilometres of walking and bicycle tracks - Playgrounds - Parklands - Kick & play parks - Sporting fields - Discovery trails through protected conservation areas This master planned community has been specifically designed to ensure every home in the estate will be within 300m of a park or green open space.

Gainsborough Greens is a place you can spend more time doing the things you love.

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TOP BUSHWALKING TRAILS ON THE GOLD COAST WALKING SHOULD BE JILL CALLCOTT’S MIDDLE NAME BECAUSE SHE LIVES AND BREATHES IT.

She moved to the Gold Coast from the UK when she was 12 and attended Burleigh Heads State School back when it was okay to go school barefoot. Her love of walking grew over the years but deepened as her work took her overseas and she frequently she ate takeaway meals late at night. She was always looking for ways to walk it off and over the years noticed many people taking their morning or afternoon walk through corridors of hotels.

Ms Callcott wanted locals and visitors to the Gold Coast to be able to explore the city on foot so she started a website, Walking The Gold Coast, where she records her walking activity and provides maps, photos and a running commentary of her adventures.

“It is truly only by walking an area that you can get the essence of it, and compared to other parts of the world this is still a very safe area to enjoy nature through walking. The reality is there are some great bushwalks right here on the Gold Coast where you can soak up the tranquility of the bush and hear and see wildlife,” she said.

“You don’t have to travel to the hinterland to enjoy it; most can be accessed by public transport and a short walk. In Burleigh alone you can criss cross from Burleigh Headland to Burleigh Ridge and on to Tallebudgera Conservation Park and back to Burleigh Village for lunch across 26km including back tracking, all while never being too far from a coffee.”

Ms Callcott said Federation Walk was another example of a fabulous track where walkers travelled more than 8kms to the Seaway and back through bushland. The popular walk gave walkers the chance to soak up the local birdlife and stand on sand dunes while looking at a deserted and windswept beach.

“Scanning the surround you’ll see the high rises of Surfers Paradise and behind the tops of high rises in Main Beach. After your bushwalk, take yourself off to Tedder Avenue for a refresh and relax. One thing we should remember is that bush walking quite often involves urban walking to, and this too can be rewarding, just getting out into another area away from your patch is good for you,” she said.

TOP 5 SHORT BUSHWALKING TRAILS ON THE GOLD COAST AS PICKED BY JILL.

TOP 5 LONG BUSHWALKING TRAILS ON THE GOLD COAST AS PICKED BY JILL

1. TALLEBUDGERA CONSERVATION PARK On the Burleigh Heads side you can view the pristine waters of Tallebudgera Creek; it’s also very quiet and full of birdlife particularly in the early morning.

1. COUGAL HIKING TRAIL (10KM) Mount Cougal borders Qld and NSW and the only guide is the barbed wire fence that separates the states. The terrain is diverse, a hiking pole is recommended and it’s not for the faint-hearted. Check with National Parks before embarking on this trail because storms can impact on the area and make sure the forecast is for a clear day.

2. PALM BEACH PARKLANDS There are two walks here, the first is Beree Badalla Boardwalk along Currumbin Creek and it’s best to do this during high tide to get the feeling you are walking on water. The next is Tarrabora Reserve; a small pocket of bushland right in the middle of the Gold Coast, wedged between the Gold Coast Highway and Currumbin Estuary at Palm Beach.

3. COOMBABAH LAKELANDS – SHELTER ROAD Insect repellent is a must and there is a short bushwalk before the boardwalk; which is a bright burnt orange colour and such a contrast to the surrounding mangroves. At the end of the boardwalk is a bird hide and the only sound is water lapping against the timber piers.

4. COUGAL CASCADES – CURRUMBIN VALLEY This is part of the Gold Coast Hinterland just a few kilometres up Currumbin Creek Road. A scenic winding road full of photo opportunities which finishes at the Springbrook National Park. The Mount Cougal Section a short bushwalk with cascading waterfalls and cool mountain air, a hidden gem that few Gold Coasters visit.

5. BURLEIGH HEADLAND – UPPER OR LOWER TRACK A short climb to Tumgun Lookout is worth the effort, views of the southern Gold Coast as far as the eye can see and the lookout on the north side is equally picturesque. The headland is also a refuge and feeding area for a variety of migrating birds, so keep an eye out for unique birdlife along the walking tracks.

2. FEDERATION WALK (7KM) Federation (Bush) Walk features headlands and windswept dunes, winding trails through groves of Macaranga trees and She-Oaks. The trail ends directly opposite south Stradbrook Island, which is only a short distance across the Seaway.

3. SOUTH STRADBROKE ISLAND You can walk right around South Stradbroke Island and while you’re totally isolated you’re only minutes from a refreshing beverage. Downside is the lack of transport access. The Island is 21km in length and 2.5km wide.

4. COOMBABAH LAKELANDS Only a stone’s throw from Harbour Town Shopping Centre, Coombabah Lakelands track is full of wildlife, bush and wetlands. Kangaroos are prolific, swamp wallabies are around and there are plenty of koalas to see. With over 1000 hectares of land you can choose how far to hike. It has an amazing diversity of bird and plant life and is arguably the best place to view koalaa and kangaroos in the region.

5. NERANG STATE FOREST Nerang National Park and Nerang State Forest is 12km from Surfers Paradise, on the north-west outskirts of Nerang. Here you can explore dry rainforest and open eucalypt forests on a scenic bushwalk, horse ride, or you can cycle along one of the designated mountain-bike tracks. There are various tracks and distances to choose from.

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LUXURIOUS HOME WITH SPARKLING IN GROUND POOL Located in the sought after Coomera Retreat Estate, this contemporary family residence provides a space for all the family to enjoy. With air-conditioning in every One of the many main features of the home is the absolutely huge outdoor living leading out to the large saltwater pool. There is also plenty of space for the kids or dogs to run around on the grass.

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13 TREECREEPER CRESCENT, UPPER COOMERA MODERN FAMILY HOME WITH SPARKLING POOL.

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Located in the sought after Coomera Springs Estate, this charming and modern property ticks all the boxes. Perfect for the growing or grown up family, and also a terrific investment opportunity, there are options for everyone.

The master suite looks out onto the sparkling saltwater pool, with three internal living areas including the rumpus room with built in Bar, Pool table and Dart Board. Handy side access with enough space for the boat or extra cars.The generous spacious kitchen is well positioned for entertaining and this eco-friendly home also comes with an impressive OLIVER RODGERS 0466 880 094 solar system. www.profr.com.au

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AMBITIOUS IN SPORT IN THE SHADOW OF THE MASSIVE $1.5 BILLION CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM FOR THE 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES, THE GOLD COAST’S LARGEST UNIVERSITIES HAVE BEEN UNDERGOING A DEVELOPMENT BOOM OF THEIR OWN.

Last year, Swimming Australia president John Bertrand opened the Bond Sports Centre, while earlier this year Griffith University officially launched its new FINA-accredited Aquatic Centre.

These were the latest multimillion-dollar investments by Gold Coast universities in sport, which is widely recognised as enhancing student outcomes.

Clearly, it was also a message that sport in education has just become serious business on the Gold Coast.

As a Commonwealth Games city, it’s no surprise that the Gold Coast’s three universities – Griffith, Bond and Southern Cross – are all members of the Elite Athlete Friendly University program.

The program was established by

the Australian Institute of Sport to support elite athletes who choose to study by accommodating the flexibility they need to perform at their best.

employers want in graduates,” Mr Nucifora says.

However, it’s since become apparent that sport offers opportunities for a broader student cohort than just top athletes.

The momentum has been building at Bond since 2012, under the stewardship of sport-loving Vice Chancellor Professor Tim Brailsford who saw great value in establishing the Bond Institute of Health and Sport off campus at Robina.

As executive director of sport, Garry Nucifora has been leading Bond University’s charge to elevate sport as a strategic pillar for the university.

The facility, which has a heavy focus on research and sports science, also includes the award-winning High-Performance Training Centre.

It’s sometimes referred to as ‘edusport’, where participation in sport at all levels has been proven to improve the employability of students.

This is a teaching and training hub for national and international athletes and sports bodies, including the Wallabies and Adelaide Crows.

“That’s because the values, attitudes and beliefs of sports align very well with the same values attitudes and beliefs that

This was another significant piece in the sporting puzzle that began coming together in earnest after the Gold Coast

“For obvious reasons, new infrastructure is attracting a large number of sporting events, teams and sporting organisations to the Gold Coast – which can only benefit local industries like education, sport and tourism,” says Sports Super Centre director Brendan Flynn. secured the rights to the Commonwealth Games back in 2009.

It could be said that the Games, and the new sporting infrastructure and upgrades accompanying the event, have done more to heighten awareness of the strength of the region’s sporting credentials than at any other time.

The enhancement of training facilities has led to more athletes relocating to the region, with many combining university studies with training.

This, along with the growth of sporting scholarships, saw Griffith University field the largest cohort of students of any Australian university to compete at the Rio Olympics in 2016.

“The Gold Coast is now literally a breeding ground for elite athletes

across a number of different sports, which is great to see,” says Duncan Free, director of Griffith Sports College at Griffith University.

The Sports Super Centre at Runaway Bay is playing its part in that ‘edusport’ narrative following a $5 million upgrade.

Originally established as a training venue for the 2000 Sydney Olympics, it is now an official training venue for GC2018.

“The GC2018 upgrades to the Sports Super Centre have reinvigorated our ability to provide local, national and international athletes and students with worldclass facilities.”

Mr Flynn is forecasting significant legacy benefits to the education sector from this investment well after the Games are done.

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Most potent is the ongoing development of student and athlete pathways into the sporting industry.

“We work with a number of educational institutions on the Gold Coast by educating students through the medium of sport,” he says.

“Post GC2018, our centre will continue to support grassroots to high performance sport for camps, training and events.”

For Mr Nucifora, sport is a natural winning strategy for the education sector. He essentially sees sports at all levels as a ‘good news story’ that will continue to underpin the broader sporting phenomenon in education on the Gold Coast.

“It’s now about telling our story to the world,” he says.

382 TAMBORINE OXENFORD ROAD, UPPER COOMERA RARE RIVERFRONT OPPORTUNITY An exceptional opportunity exists to secure this rare 3014m2 north facing riverfront block.

This unique property is a must see for buyers who have commercial interests as this block has been zoned township. The property encompasses a 5 bedroom split tri-level home with in ground pool, fully equipped shop frontage perfect for a restaurant, cafe or art gallery (subject to council approval), 16m x 7.2 m industrial sized shed and parking for up to 10 vehicles.

Residential and Commercial sections are individually metered.

OFFERS OVER $1,500,000 FEATURES: House Features: •• 5 Bedrooms •• Office •• 2 Living Areas + Rumpus Room •• Large Covered Entertaining Deck •• Split System Air Conditioning •• Alarm Systrem •• In Ground Pool •• Large Pontoon •• Double Lock Up Garage Shop/ Cafe Features: •• Large Covered Outdoor Seating Area •• Functional Kitchen •• Mens & Ladies Bathroom Facilities •• Rear Office Space •• Parking for up to 10 vehicles

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Its a rare find as it has a conditional DA already in place with plans for 3 x 164m2 townhouses!

An elevated positon on a corner provides a feeling of space plus privacy and the estate is almost housing complete.

There is little or no competition in this sector of the market so selling MARK COLEFAX for profit or leasing for longer term growth are both viable options.

0403 170 794 Act now as enviable land price hikes are imminent. www.profr.com.au

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LIVING THE HIGH LIFE AT HIGHLAND RESERVE With there currently being no land left in Highland Reserve you don't want to miss out on this one!

Experience the magnificent mountain backdrop, spectacular views and lakeside location at Highland Reserve. Discover what it is to be a part of ideal nature-oriented living.

Stockland’s Highland Reserve is perfectly situated in Upper Coomera and has all the modern conveniences you could need nearby.

Save time so you can focus on the important things in life. A short drive to shopping areas, the luxury of schools for your kids within walking distance, and beautiful natural scenery – Highland Reserve has it all.

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Welcome to Salon Kudos The team at Salon Kudos want to make your salon experience as unique and memroable as you are.

We have a passion for great hair and maintain a high level of education and training.

The team at Salon Kudos want to work with you to achieve the look you desire. We offer complimentary consultations any time so we can customise your services to help you achieve your desire look. We want to change the way you think about a haircut by offering you great service with a relaxing atmosphere to make you glow inside and out.

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The Hub, Corner of Old Coach Rd and Days Rd., Upper Coomera QLD 4209 (07) 5502 7669 www.salonkudos.com.au

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If you've dreamed of living in a sought after estate, closer to nature, Gainsborough Drive is the place you've been waiting to call home.

This stylish well planned residence features a central modern kitchen with 40mm stone bench tops and quality stainless steel appliances, master suite with double vanities plus its own outdoor parents retreat and in true Queensland design to fully capture the essence of outdoor living, the open plan main living area leads out to your covered alfresco area which overlooks the sparkling pool, complete with water feature and low maintenance gardens.

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1-27 LENTON STREET, COOMERA DUPLEX ALERT IN GROWTH CORRIDOR This single level duplex built by award winning G.J. Gardner Homes is being offered to the market for the very first time.

Offering a functional floor plan and a private backyard this duplex is currently renting for $410 per week.

Features include: - 3 Bedrooms all with robes - 2 Bathrooms - Open plan kitchen, dining, living overlooking outdoor alfresco - Air conditioning & ceiling fans - Double lock up garage - Rainwater tank

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CRAFT BEER MOVEMENT SWARMS THE COAST THE CRAFT BEER SCENE HAS EXPLODED ON THE GOLD COAST WITH INNOVATIVE BREWERIES CONTINUALLY POPPING UP ACROSS THE CITY.

Local business people and even world surfing champions are recognising the burgeoning craft beer market as a smart investment and they are reaping the rewards.

While this trend towards home-grown breweries is sweeping the world, the Gold Coast is establishing a reputation as a leader in the sector, with local breweries and brewers picking up national and international awards.

Here is your guide to craft breweries in and around the Gold Coast…

BALTER BREWING 14 Traders Lane, Currumbin World champion surfers Mick Fanning and Joel Parkinson, along with pro surfers Bede Durbidge and Josh Kerr, are riding a wave of success after opening their own brewery.

Balter Brewing’s first beer launched in March 2016 – Balter’s XPA, an Extra Pale Ale with a fruity palate that aims to punch your taste buds into the pleasure zone, joined by several other styles over the following months.

First the beer, then the venue. The group’s upmarket industrial warehouse and tasting room with its wraparound bar and bespoke Frank and Mimi artwork took the Gold Coast by storm through social media.

expansive 12-tap tasting area lit by a huge luminous mural.

The reality was even better: a vast industrial shed full of shining tanks as far as the eye can see surrounded by hand-faced brick walls and the

“It’s a given that a good beer should be enjoyable, but it should also expand a person’s world view on what a beer can be,” he says.

Co-founder Stirling Howland says the aim is to make the best beer possible.

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BLACK HOPS BREWING 15 Gardenia Grove, Burleigh Heads It all started with an idea for an egg nog stout between three beer-loving mates and it resulted in the creation of Black Hops Brewing.

The trio who founded the business, Dan Norris, Michael McGovern and Eddie Oldfield, documented their progress from that first home brew to the establishment of their Burleigh Heads brewery exhaustively through blogs, podcasts and social media.

Now they have put it all together into a book, Operation Brewery, which is available online and in print and is an invaluable source of information for anyone with dreams of starting a brewery, and entrepreneurs in general.

Opening the doors of the brewery in April 2016, tours and a tasting bar operate six days per week: Monday to Friday from 10am – 6pm and Saturday

from 12noon – 4pm.

Black Hops beers are available at many venues across the coast including Ze Pickle, Cambus Wallace, Lester & Earl, Bine, Surfers Sandbar, House of Brews and The Glenelg Public House.

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BURLEIGH BREWING CO. 2 Ern Harley Drive, Burleigh Heads Burleigh Brewing began as a love story, when in 2002 Peta Fielding persuaded her American-born master-brewer husband Brennan to leave Hawaii and return to her homeland, with the vision of founding their own brewery in Burleigh Heads.

Brennan has made beer in the US, Hawaii, Japan and Australia, consistently winning business and beer awards year after year, including wins at the World Beer Cup and the World Beer Championships.

Burleigh Brewing is an ‘old but new’ brewery. While they use traditional methods of brewing (one of their beers, the Dunkelbier, is made from a 600-year old German Monastery Yeast, and brewed in strict accordance with the ‘German Purity Law’ of 1516), they’re in new territory using cutting edge science and equipment.

OTHER BREWERIES: BEARD AND BRAU Tamborine Village, Mt Tamborine FORTITUDE BREWING COMPANY 165 Long Road, Eagle Heights PICKLED PIG BREWERY 18 Industry Drive, Tweed Heads SCENIC RIM BREWERY 898 Reckumpilla Street (Cnr Anders Rd), Mount Alford

Passionate about their beer, Burleigh Brewing takes great pride in using local ingredients and packaging products, employing 35 locals and supporting local charities.

Burleigh Brewing is now the largest Australianowned brewery in Queensland, recently moving to an expansive new premise which opened in March 2016.

BARS THAT STOCK LOCAL CRAFT BEER: THE BEARDED DRAGON BINE BAR & DINING CLUB BURLEIGH HOUSE OF BREWS SURFERS SANDBAR SWANNIES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE BAR TAPS PYO SURFERS PARADISE THE GLENELG PUBLIC HOUSE

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NIGHTQUARTER:

NOR THERN GOLD COAST’S CREATIVE P L AY G R O U N D OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS, NIGHTQUARTER HAS PLAYED A WHOPPING GREAT PART IN THE CULTURAL EVOLUTION OF THE NORTHERN END OF THE GOLD COAST.

Night markets packed with local designers and products, micro-restaurants, pop live music spaces, and 120 speciality food and drink purveyors have come together each Friday and Saturday night to form an epic creative playground, all within a shipping container city. The Paddock live music venue has played hosts to legions of Gold Coast musicians, as well as some spectacular touring acts. Below are just a tiny handful of the incredible achievements of the entertainment precinct created by entrepreneurial duo Michelle Christoe and Ian Van der Woude.

tidbit: The doors of NightQuarter will be open to the public from 12.00pm to 9.00pm, everyday from 5 – 14 April 2018. Gone will be the days of waiting until the weekend for your langos, American BBQ or gluten-free doughnut fix. The only real question is: How on earth will we survive going back to weekend trading once the Games are over?

SO, WHAT’S COMING UP IN 2018?

“We’re extremely proud of the local food industry and being able to share this with residents and visitors to the Gold Coast during the Commonwealth Games in April,” says NightQuarter owner and Food Festival Director, Michelle Christoe.

With Festival 2018 getting set to thrill the ears, eyes and tastebuds of the world during the 2018 Commonwealth Games this year, what better spot to host a delectable food and cultural program than the NightQuarter?

Of course, it’s not just delicious eats that will be on offer, with a cultural program of local and international musicians from around the Commonwealth set to perform in the many unique live spaces on offer at NightQuarter.

While full program details are being kept under wraps until early February, we can reveal this tasty

The full program of events will be announced in early February 2018.

IFLY INDOOR SKYDIVING 1300 366 364 info.gc@ifly.com.au http://www.ifly.com.au

Have you ever dreamt of flying? Whether you’re three or 103, iFLY Indoor Skydiving makes the dream of flight a reality. iFLY is not just a thrill ride, but is the latest thing in action sports. Simply lean forward inside their glass tunnel into a column of air and float effortlessly into flight guided by their fully qualified instructors.

Indoor Skydiving is safe for kids, challenging for adults, exciting for teens and realistic for skydivers. At a fraction of the cost of an outdoor skydive, and their all-round glass flight chamber, Indoor Skydiving is the perfect activity for the whole family!

Based in the heart of Surfers Paradise, iFLY Gold Coast is walking distance from all major accommodation, bars and restaurants. They are open seven days till late all year round Monday to Friday 11am to 9pm, Saturday 8.30am to 9.30pm and Sunday 8.30am to 7pm.

They have a free viewing gallery so come and check them out. Bookings are recommended so you don’t miss out as they get super busy!

LOCATION: 3084 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise QLD, 4217

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RURAL LIVING IN THE GROWTH CORRIDOR OF AUSTRALIA Minutes to King's Christian College, Ormeau Train Station and Pimpama City! Central to Brisbane and Surfers Paradise!

This rare opportunity is located 3 kilometres to the M1 Pacific motorway, 5 kilometres to the Pimpama Junction and Pimpama Central Shopping Centres and 8 kilometres Coomera Westfield.

Fast facts: - 4 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms - 2 Living areas - Sparkling pool & outdoor bar - Office (5th Bedroom) - Air conditioning & ceiling fans

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3 WARRANDYTE STREET, UPPER COOMERA BREEZY HOME WITH VIEWS OVER THE ESTATE As you walk inside this master planned split level home you will find the flow and design working harmoniously together, creating a contemporary family residence that provides a life of enviable space, comfort and sophistication.

This large elevated home, perfectly positioned on a 642m2 block in the sought after Highland Reserve Estate enjoys a peaceful and leafy outlook complete with high ceilings, floating floorboards and saltwater pool with waterfall feature.

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RENTAL MARKET UPDATE The rental market in the established residential areas of the Northern Gold Coast are generally strong with limited vacancies and multiple offers on rental properties resulting in rising rents over the past twelve months.

New investment estates in Pimpama, Willow Vale, Coomera and Upper Coomera have a large number of properties available for rent.

A dwelling located in a predominantly investor estate is achieving $430.00 to $550.00 per week depending on the type of dwelling and features it may have.

The ongoing supply of new investment properties to the market has resulted in increased rents and more growth for the area. This creates more jobs and opportunities in the Northern Gold Coast.

Vacancy rates across the coast remain steady.

At peak seasons the vacancy rates vary and in some cases there is not enough supply for the demand. November through to early January there was a high demand for rental properties

across the Northern Gold Coast. Demand continues to be strong for owner-occupier estates and low maintenance product such as duplex units and townhouse units.

Coomera Waters demand is also strong with dry dwellings achieving $550 to $650 per week and waterfront prestige homes achieving $800 to $900 per week with rents increasing from twelve months ago . Features to obtain high rental prices include: pool, spa, boat dock, gated community, entertaining areas and acreage.

With so much infrastructure and amenities either currently under construction or in the final phases of completion the northern end of the Gold Coast is growing more popular each year.

Before purchasing your first investment or moving onto your next project make sure you investigate supply versus demand, landlord insurance and current yields in the area you are looking at. Naturally we have this information and are more than happy to assist at any stage of your investment journey.

SAMANTHA DANK Samantha is an accomplished property manager who brings a strategic yet personable approach to the management of your investment property.

Representing Gold Coast homeowners and future homeowners specialising in the suburbs of Coomera Waters, Coomera, Pimpama, Upper Coomera, Willow Vale and Oxenford; Samantha’s creative, enthusiastic, and caring nature is perfect for matching each of her client’s investment goals with a skilfully placed tenant.

Samantha has been honing her craft in the property management industry since 2011. In this time, she has learnt a lot about herself and what she wants to achieve in life to serve her clients best. Samantha loves and lives for helping her landlords and tenants and strives to achieve the best possible outcome on all occasions.

Samantha is originally from the country and was raised on a farm. She was taught at a very young age that respect, honesty and integrity are important skills in personal and professional life. She has applied these values into her everyday work routine and takes pride in how she represents herself.

Samantha spends a great deal of time in the community representing Professionals Freedom Realty and our Diamond Partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Samantha is actively involved in raising funds for research to prevent deaths, and improve how breast cancer is diagnosed, managed and treated. Our combined efforts with NBCF are working towards a goal of zero deaths from breast cancer by 2030.

You know when dealing with Samantha she will leverage her energy and enthusiasm, enhancing her client dedication to give you the best, honest and most productive solution to any problem that may arise. Samantha is full of knowledge when it comes to investment properties. She enjoys passing her knowledge on to her clients, so they are able to make fully informed decisions about their investments.

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Since joining Professionals Freedom Realty in 2013, Samantha has prided herself in her passionate and heartfelt drive to serve her clients’ best interests. She is dedicated, knowledgeable, and committed to finding the perfect tenant for her clientele. Her devotion and unparalleled customer service has resulted in a continuously expanding network of loyal clients and referrals. Passionate to her craft, she continuously seeks to stay ahead of the game when it comes to market education and trends.

It is with great pleasure I give the Professionals Freedom Realty (PFR) a well-deserved 5 Star rating. I live in another state and my previous Property Manager gave me years of grief. I told PFR you are my "Eyes & Ears" and I need your advice & support.

Samantha Dank has always gone above and beyond my own high set of expectations. When I have a potential issue Sam is able to professionally correct the outcome. Hard working, great work ethic. I always feel Sam actually really cares for my property. So again, thank you Sam & your wonderful team. Bill Frith Professional in name. Professional in deed. We have been dealing with Sandra, Jason, and Samantha for over 2 years & cannot commend them highly enough.

They definitely do go the extra yards - not just in their efficient and courteous responses to requests or enquiries, but in their proactive customer service. By their own example, Sandra and Jason have set high standards for the great team they've built; and Samantha Dank is just superlatively good at what she does. THANK YOU, guys! – Ro & Andrew Harrold I just thought I would send you a quick email highlighting my appreciation of Samantha’s assistance in my relocating from Sydney to Upper Coomera. This has proven to be quiet a tricky process and at all times Samantha has been responsive to my phone calls, going above and beyond in trying to accommodate our needs and professional in every way. She has made your agency a pleasure to deal with and stand out from all the rest. Alannah Allen

“I love the real estate business and have been a fulltime property manager since 2011. I have the experience and local know-how to help you make the best possible business decisions. I also have specialised training in real estate negotiation so having me on your side means you’re working with a real professional. I’d like to earn your business so call me today and I’ll work extra hard to make sure your real estate investment goals are a complete success!”

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As a child, motorcycles were my OBSESSION & they still are. I remember my Dad taking my younger brother and I to watch our first supercross race in Brisbane. I recall hearing the pyrotechnics going off, the smell of burning petrol in the air and the bright, glowing laser show emanating from within the packed stadium. Chills were going up my spine like electricity. But as my Dad walked back towards us from the ticket booth I noticed his head was down as he trudged along. I'll never forget his words, - 'sorry we can't afford to buy tickets' we were completely shattered and in tears as we drove out of the packed car park.

I think that day affected my Dad too - A year later he bought me a BRAND NEW gleaming Yamaha YZ80. It was the GREATEST day of my life!

Art was my 2nd passion. I was captivated by the pro's bikes and clothing in the magazines, I would draw motocross designs all over my school books.

One day around 2001 whilst deciding which new Fox t-shirt to buy - I thought to myself...

'If I fuse my love of motocross and art I think I can make a better brand than this' I set about creating the star/spark plug logo.

The name Unit came to me one night while lying in bed. With savings of $600 I bought a cheap screen printing carousel. My parents loaned me the use of their garage in Benowa. After a few months I noticed Unit sales grew from 1 tee a week to 8 tees per day. That's when I realised I had created something with HUGE potential.

TIME LINE: 2002 Invested $600 into a website & 5 designs 2003 Told my boss at my day job (designing MX

magazines): "I Quit" 2005 Every Aussie Moto/bmx kid in Australia is wearing Unit and many tattooing the logo on themselves.

2006 Very Large Australian Retailers such as City Beach buy Unit Products by the PALLET. 2007 Phone is ringing off the hook with orders.

Unit overtakes Fox in sales (in Australia) by double.

2008 Unit shipping out hundreds of items per day.

Unit athletes winning world stage events.

2009 Wins Gold Coast Entrepreneur of the Year (Employing 60+ Staff) 2010 I almost die - Revived in Hospital after going too hard at Unit Christmas Party.

2011 Wins the Australian Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (N) 2012 Opens California office as we notice Unit starts to become 'over-saturated' in Australia.

'Size is the Enemy of Cool' (Industry Proverb) 2013 Australia's worst recession since 1930 hits extremely hard just as we are expanding into USA & Europe. Billabong and Quicksilver nearly collapse.

2014 Fallout is too severe - Unit is sold off to a foreign family living on the Gold Coast. I walk away completely to start a new chapter with not much more than the shirt on my back.

2015 Launch www.EVRST.com.au a custom apparel company that helps young brands become successful. Because I've made every mistake I figured I'm qualified!

2017 Launch www.Parader.co a new brand for a totally new generation! Now growing Five times faster than Unit did What I've learned: 1) Be very careful who you trust.

2) When one door closes in life, KICK-IN another.

3) Remember those who stayed by your side.

4) Life is over very fast, so F@#king Go For It!

HOME (Principal Place Of Residence) Concession*

STAMP DUTY GUIDE QUEENSLAND Mermaid Plaza, 2378 Gold Coast Highway Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 tel: (07) 5575 2844

INVESTMENT Indicative Figures. Individual Assessments May Vary.*

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 and must be confirmed with your solicitors

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