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2 It's back! The 'Our 4208 Beats & Eats' community celebration proudly presented by JMO Property Group is making a fabulous return this September, bigger and better than the last. This is the perfect event for our locals of all ages to come together in support of some amazing local businesses, so be sure to tell your family and friends that this will not be an afternoon to miss! We have plenty of family fun lined up including food trucks, kids inflatables, animal farms, face painting, live musicians, local school dance performances, raffles, sausage sizzle, local business market stalls, an adults-only bar, fireworks and SO much more. It's all happening! Join us on Saturday the 20th September at the Ormeau Bulldogs Football Fields for a 3pm start and a fireworks finale at 6:30pm. Tickets are FREE for the whole family, however bookings are essential. Scan the QR code to secure your booking. We can't wait and will see you there! A special thanks to JMO Property Group, Ormeau Bulldogs Football Club, The Rotary Club of Ormeau-Pimpama, Ormeau Rural Fire Brigade, Councillor Mark Hammel and Enriching Communities for envisioning & supporting such an incredible community event that we hope will run for years to come. The City is partnering with The Compost Revolution to provide a home composting subsidy for Gold Coast residents to divert food organics from landfill. The initiative is being delivered by the City’s Advanced Resource Recovery Centre (ARRC) project and will allow eligible households to purchase home composting equipment at a discounted cost. “With Gold Coast landfills expected to be full within the next decade, our ARRC project is delivering a number of strategies to reduce waste to landfill through increased recycling and other sustainable initiatives,” Mayor Tom Tate said. “Recovering organics from general waste is a priority to achieve this through the ARRC project. Food organics in landfill creates harmful greenhouse gases, particularly methane, which can contribute to climate change. “The ARRC Compost Revolution program will give Gold Coasters the tools at a subsidised cost to help us reduce landfill and emissions, while we look at other citywide solutions for food organics recycling.” The Compost Revolution supports local councils to provide organics recycling resources at a discounted price, with councils subsidising part of the cost of the purchased resources. Their research shows that the initiative encourages lifelong composting habits and can divert an average of 89.22kg of food organics from landfills each year. The ARRC is a high-tech sustainable circular economy precinct that will end reliance on landfill by increasing recycling capabilities and generating energy from waste that cannot be recycled. It will divert up to 97% of waste from landfill and provide better environmental and economic solutions for waste management. The ARRC Compost Revolution program will provide Gold Coast households the opportunity to purchase one piece of home composting equipment each year at a discounted price, including free delivery. Some of the options include: • The Dirt Vader compost bin and aerator for less than $50 (save $95) • A worm farm and 1kg of worms for $60 (save $100) • A bokashi bin and enzymes for $35 (save $85) When residents join the ARRC Compost Revolution program they receive material and help from The Compost Revolution to achieve successful home composting. For more information visit compostrevolution.com.au/goldcoast/ City launches home composting subsidy to reduce landfill and cut emissions PRINTING SPECIALS *Price includes basic artwork and GST Full colour flyers on 150gsm gloss Business cards 420gsm card | Letterheads 80gsm bond Contact Geoff 0411 134 507 | geoff@localnewsletters.com 10,000 A5 Flyers $495* 5,000 A4 Flyers $495* 500 Letterheads $150* 10,000 A4 Flyers $895* 1000 Colour Business Cards $139* 5,000 A5 Flyers $320* from from from from from from
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4 Swell Sculpture Festival Returns to Currumbin The iconic Swell Sculpture Festival returns to Currumbin Beach transforming the stunning coastal strip into a vibrant open-air gallery from 12 to 21 September. The festival will showcase more than 60 large-scale contemporary sculptures by artists from Australia and around the world. Now in its 23rd year, Swell has become one of Queensland’s most anticipated cultural events—and the best part is, it’s completely free to attend. 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The festival’s smaller-scale exhibitions, including the “Swell Smalls Gallery,” give visitors an opportunity to explore art in more intimate formats, and even purchase a piece to take home. Currumbin’s location makes it easy to access via public transport, with parking available at nearby Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and a convenient park-and-ride shuttle running during festival hours. The entire beachfront pathway is wheelchair and pram-friendly, ensuring everyone can enjoy the experience. From sunrise strolls to sunset viewings, the Swell Sculpture Festival offers a unique blend of creativity, community, and connection. It’s more than just an art event—it’s a celebration of the Gold Coast’s natural beauty and cultural heart. Whether you’re there to admire, reflect, learn, or simply wander, Swell invites you to see the world—and the beach—through a new lens. In 2025, don’t just go to the beach. Go to Swell. 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7 Queensland’s leading celebration of sculpture returns as the 2025 Brisbane Sculpture Festival transforms the stunning Mt Coottha Botanic Gardens into a vibrant outdoor gallery filled with creativity, imagination, and bold artistic expression. Presented by Sculptors Queensland, the festival features a combination of indoor and outdoor exhibitions showcasing works by some of the state’s most prominent and emerging sculptors. This much-loved annual event is free to attend, and all artworks are available for purchase. President of Sculptors Queensland Belinda Dekker said they’re proud to present an exhibition that honours the founders, Dr Leonard and Dr Kathleen Shillam, and showcases the incredible talent within Queensland’s sculptural community. “We invite viewers, artists and aspiring artists to experience the works in the spectacular Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens our long-standing home of the Brisbane Sculpture Festival. “Our diverse membership is growing and continuing to develop Queensland sculpture for generations to come. Curator Colleen Lavender explains that the festival embraces sculpture in all its forms. “Sculpture is a broad spectrum of styles and techniques. Personally my favourite sculpture captures the essence of the subject and shows the interpretation through the Artist’s lens. This exhibition takes viewers on a journey through diverse perspectives, stories, and textures—a true feast for the eyes and mind. I invite guests to escape the everyday and step into something magical.” The festival includes both an indoor exhibition and an outdoor sculpture trail, with separate competition categories. Prices start from just $50, making the artworks accessible to collectors and first-time buyers alike. Every sculpture is listed in an online catalogue and can be explored via QR codes throughout the gardens. The prestigious $1,500 Shillam Prize, named in honour of Sculptors Queensland’s founders, will be awarded to the most outstanding sculpture. The prize recognises a work of lasting material quality that demonstrates excellence in form, concept, and execution. Key Dates Outdoor Exhibition: Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens until Tuesday 14 October (open daily, 8am – 4pm) Location: Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens & Mt Coot-tha Auditorium Admission: Free (registration required) More info: sculptorsqld.org.au/ brisbane-sculpture-festival-2 Brisbane Sculpture Festival Returns to Mt Coot-tha Are you interested in Casual Work on our School Buses with Special Needs Children? POSITION REQUIREMENTS: â Excellent Customer Service skills & enjoy working with the Community â Must be courteous, reliable and have a strong focus to provide a safe journey for our passengers â School Days Only (We do not work during School Holidays) WANTED - SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS & PASSENGER ASSISTANTS To apply contact us at Metro Coach Pty Ltd Email: admin@metrocoach.com.au Phone: 07 5528 9166 COOMERA, PIMPAMA, ORMEAU, OXENFORD, HELENSVALE, SOUTHPORT, MUDGEERABA & SURROUNDING AREAS
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9 • 1 tbsp peanut oil • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger • 80g (1/3 cup) rogan josh curry paste • 1.5kg beef chuck steak, cut into 4cm pieces • Mutti Polpa Finely Chopped Tomatoes • 250ml (1 cup) vegetable stock • 1 sprig fresh curry leaves, plus extra, to serve • 600g peeled, deseeded pumpkin, cut into 3cm pieces • 1 tbsp Cornflour • 270ml can coconut cream • Basmati Rice, steamed, to serve Heat the oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add the ginger and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until softened. Add the curry paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until aromatic. Add the beef and cook, stirring for 5 minutes or until well coated. Transfer the beef mixture to the bowl of a slow cooker. Add the tomato and stock. Stir to combine. Add the curry leaf. Cover and cook on High for 5 hours or until the beef is tender. Add the pumpkin. Cover and cook for a further hour or until pumpkin and beef is tender. Place the cornflour and 80ml (1/3 cup) coconut cream in a small bowl and stir to combine. Add to the slow cooker and cook, with the lid removed, for 10 minutes or until thickened. Divide the curry among serving plates. Drizzle with some of the remaining coconut cream). Serve with rice and topped with extra curry leaves. Creamy Coconut beef and pumpkin curry Prep 10m Cook 6h 20m Serves 6 Heliconias for screening If you are a passionate cultivator of plants and love tropical gardens, Heliconia are an extremely popular choice. Not only are heliconia hardy, affordable and grow well in South East Queensland, they are spectacular centrepieces for any tropical garden. Heliconia flower consists of multi-coloured flower heads (bracts) and multiple variations in flower structure. The plant has over 200 species and grows to from about a metre, up to a height of 4 to 5 metres. Heliconia have very lush leaves and are a close relation to bananas. Heliconia flowers remain its main attraction due to their brilliant and beautifully coloured bracts. Other benefits of these plants like its ease of growing, pest-free environs, flamboyance and value of its cut flowers make it the start attraction of your Gold Coast tropical garden. Heliconias can also act as home to other living beings, especially insects and birds. Butterflies, bees and birds use the plant’s flowers as a source of sweet nectar. Heliconia also has many uses apart from being an ornamental addition to your garden and are an ideal plant for screening a fence. Caring for the plant can also be very easy by ensuring that it gets plenty of sunshine, water and a diet of plant food during its growth season. Removing damaged leaves can not only help your plant to look tidy but also enhance the overall appeal of your tropical garden. HELICONIA SPECIALIST 2 MARKET STREET, CARRARA Ph: 0415 323 815 DELIVERY AVAILABLE | OPEN 7 DAYS SCREENING HELICONIAS HUGE VARIETY OF TROPICAL GARDEN PLANTS INC. PALMS, GINGERS, CORDYLINES & COSTUS One of our most popular plants - Heliconias. This is a great example of how well they work as a screener. If you’re trying to hide your fence or the neighbours these will do the job. Choose from: Kawauchi, Rauliniana, Black Cherry, Jacquinii or Hot Rio Nites. plus many other plants to choose from. DONATE BLOOD, SAVE LIVES. Do something special. Give blood. Call 13 14 95 download the app or donateblood.com.au 1 in 3 Australians will need blood in their lifetime. Only 1 in 30 people currently donate.
10 August 22 – September 13 Tickets available 5532 2096 www.gclt.com.au 21A Scarborough St, Southport Based on real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, TITANIC THE MUSICAL is a stunning and stirring production focusing on the hopes, dreams and aspirations of her passengers, who each boarded with stories and personal ambitions of their own. All innocently unaware of the fate awaiting them, the Third-Class immigrants dream of a better life in America; the Second Class imagines they too can join the lifestyles of the rich and famous, whilst the millionaire Barons of the First Class anticipate legacies lasting forever. Story and Book by Peter Stone Music and Lyrics by Maury Weston Produced on Broadway by Dodger Theatricals, Richard S. Pechter and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Directed by Stuart Morgan Assisted by Ricky Moss VOLUNTEERS WANTED for Homecrafts & Arts Pavilions at this year’s GOLD COAST SHOW - 29, 30, 31 August 2025 at Broadwater Parklands, Marine Parade, Southport VOLUNTEERS will be rostered over the week Aug 25th – Sept 1st Homecrafts: Apiculture, Baking & Cooking, Cake Decorating, Crochet, Hand Embroidery, Hand Knitting, Horticulture, Lace, Machine Sewing, Miscellaneous Crafts, Seniors, Papercrafts, Scrapbooking, Spinning, Weaving & Felting and Toys, Visual Arts: Art Ability, Painting, Indigenous Australian Art, Drawing, Facilities, Art in Bark, Miniature Art, Porcelain Art, Ceramics, Pottery, Sculpture, Photography and Youth Arts classes No experience necessary. Please contact: Homecrafts: Angela Johnston 0408 188 721 Visual Arts: Margaret Leet 0407 678 411 Gold Coast Show Office 5504 5587 artsandcrafts@goldcoastshow.com.au Community Notices FREE FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT, SPORTING & COMMUNITY GROUPS email your notice to info@localnewsletters.com • Deadline 16 August for next issue PIMPAMA MEN’S SHED - 15 Clark Way, Pimpama, behind the School of Arts opposite Pimpama State School open from 8am to 12 noon Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The shed is equipped with excellent woodworking and metalworking equipment. Members can work on personal tasks, help with community projects, or just sit and have a cuppa and a chat. Social, health and welfare programs, specialty visits, and presentations are also offered. Contact Secretary sec.pms@outlook.com.au. GOLD COAST WELLBEING WEEK (8th to 14th Sept). is all about community, connection, and wellbeing. Locals are invited to take part in a variety of events and experiences designed to bring people together and support a healthier, more connected community. Find out what’s happening and how to get involved at www. gcwellbeingweek.com. SIP N SUP CLUB – GOLD COAST Meets every three weeks at a great restaurant around the Gold Coast. All men welcome for beer, wine and food. We critique restaurants, have guest speakers but most of all we have a lot of fun. Generally Thursday afternoons, however, some evening events. There are 16 meetings per year. Gain more info on FB, search@sipnsupgc and/or phone Ron, our Club President on 0419 642 225, e: sipnsupgc@ gmail.com PIMPAMA PROBUS CLUB, a mixed Club, 9.30 for 10am, 4th Thursday monthly, at Pimpama Tavern, 102 Jacobs Well Road, Pimpama. Meetings have a guest speaker, trivia/activity, morning tea, fun and friendship monthly. Regular bus trips, tours, outings, cards, coffee & chat, craft, garden group, lunches, movies, theatre events add to the experiences offered. Contact: Kaye 0493 412 374/ Dawn 0411 404 311/E: pimpama.probus@gmail.com RUSTY JOINTS are looking for a couple of players for over 55’s Football (Soccer) 7 a side played across half a pitch, 6.30 or 7.30 Tuesday evenings at Keith Hunt Park Musgrave Ave, contact Adrian 0438782208 if interested QDN PEER SUPPORT GROUPS welcome all people with disabilities. Run by and for people with disabilities, our groups offer a supportive, inclusive space to connect with peers, share experiences, and build confidence. Gain knowledge, feel empowered, and help advocate for accessibility and inclusion. Gold Coast Diverse Disability Group: Nerang Library: 2nd Friday monthly, 10:30am– 12:30pm, 8 White St, Nerang. Gold Coast Hot Topics (for people with intellectual disability or ABI) Southport Centre:1st Friday monthly, 10:30am–12:30pm, 6 Lawson St, Southport. ORMEAU_PIMPAMA ART GROUP - Your Community Art Hub are a fun friendly group who would like to welcome everyone of all skill levels, so whether you are just starting your art journey or looking to brush up on existing skills or just wanting to try something new pop in and see us on Wednesdays 11am till 2pm at the Pimpama Church hall, 246 Creek Street, Pimpama. VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED - St. Vincent de Paul is a non-profit Catholic Society established to help the poor, needy and those struggling in our communities. We distribute food vouchers and parcels, plus some financial assistance and counselling where possible. Upper Coomera centre operates Tuesday to Thursday mornings, while the Pimpama centre is open Thursday mornings. Computer literacy required. Usually only required once per week. Training provided. PH Stephen 0413931217/stephen.clancy@ svdpqld.org.au SOUTH COAST RESTORATION SOCIETY OPEN DAY: Our Vintage Display is open second Sunday of the month. Come and step back in time and experience the technology of yesteryear on display at South Coast Restoration Society Living Museum. Many sheds with various collections from a bygone era. ie stationary engines, water pumps, antiques, old tractors and heritage vehicles including a fire engine, fully restored steam roller, Heritage Print machines. Our engine shed runs a variety of engines on the day. Food and refreshments available. Directions: Exit 49 of the M1. Take Rifle Range Road, Entry is via the Pimpama Sports Hub entrance at the traffic lights. First left then follow the road up to the top of the hill. A great family day out. Free entry. GOLD COAST SUCCULENT & BROMELIAD SOCIETY - meet 4th Saturday of every month, Helensvale Community Centre, South Hall, 31-33 Discovery Dr, Helensvale.Doors open at 11:30am for Plant Sales, meeting begins at 12:30. We’re a fun non-profit dedicated to all things Succulents and Bromeliads! We bring people together with monthly meetings featuring awesome guest speakers. Learn about growing and caring for these fascinating plants. Join us for plant displays, sales, nursery visits, bus trips, and garden tours. We also welcome new membership applications. Info www.gcsbs. au, and a FB group page at www.facebook.com/groups/ GCSBS/. GOLD COAST CITY JAZZ CLUB at Southport Bowls Club, 2 Marine Parade Southport. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7pm. Featuring well known Jazz musicians. Bistro and bar available. Information at http://www. gccityjazzclub.com.au or e: gccityjazzclub@gmail.com PROBUS CLUB OF COOMERA VALLEY INC - We are a mixed club and meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Holy Rood Church Family Centre, 192 Tamborine Oxenford Road, Oxenford commencing at 10am followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Our members are kept busy with various interest groups, Cards, Snooker, Book Club, Coordination & Balance Class, Coffee & Chat, Travel Club and Movies. There are also bus trips and theatre outings. Contact our Secretary at coomeravalp@gmail. com for information. New members always welcome. ACTIVE MINDS GROUP Come along and challenge your mind with Trivia, fun, puzzles. First Thursday every month at Runaway Bay, $5 10am-12.30pm. Morning tea included. PH: Jasmin 0412364669 or Marilyn 0481480274. DIGITAL LITERACY is a program delivered by Thriving Multicultural Communities (TMC) helping individuals enhance their skills using modern technology including computers, mobile phones and iPads. We cover topics like navigating the internet, operating systems and file management, AI, digital tools and device security. Our aim is to promote community engagement and personal growth. Visit our website www.tmcgc.org or contact us at (07) 55917261 or email business@tmcgc.org. Proudly funded by the Good Things Foundation. SEW CRAZY QUILTERS INC. Meet every Thursday morning from 9.30am to 1.00pm at the Community Centre Discovery Drive, Helensvale. Wide variety of sewing interests among our members, including Quilting, Patchwork, embroidery, machine embroidery and art quilts. Come along and meet like minded crafters, feel free to bring either handwork or your machine. You can work on your own projects, or get involved in some Charity Sewing. There’s always something interesting going on. Please call our President Lynne for more info. 0407 941711 CHATTY CAFE aims to spark conversations that go beyond the ordinary, fostering social connections within the local community. By creating an environment where people feel encouraged to chat and connect, we aim to prevent and reduce social isolation and loneliness. Its free for all on every Thursday at 10am til 12pm at Cuppa Cafe located at Upper Coomera Community Centre, call 0450506886 . GUANABA SOUTH COAST COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB, Heritage Park, 193 Rifle Range Road, Pimpama (Exit 49). Monthly Socials - 3rd Sunday at 12pm. Entrance fee $6.00 visitors, $5.00 members. Canteen, Licenced Bar & Afternoon Tea available. Great afternoon of talented Singers for your entertainment OR if you would like to sing with the band yourself, there are 3 practice sessions before the social to polish your songs for your performance. Contact Noelene (Secretary) 0419740756 or Peter (Music Coordinator) 0427293858.
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