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4 Oxenford Neighbourhood Watch It has been memorable start to the year given the tornado that barrelled through last month and record rain falls. Further disruptive weather can be expected according to the Bureau of Meteorology. The Firees, who attended our last meeting, have warned that El Niño may still lead to periods of exceptionally hot weather when our district will be at greater risk of fires. Tall grass and dead wood from the tornado add to the risk. Please ensure that your property is protected, cut back and remove flammable vegetation and detritus from storms to a safe area away from your property. Always ensure there is easy access to your property for the Firees. In addition, we need to consider those in our neighbourhood who are more vulnerable. Reaction to the tornado demonstrated the excellent work from volunteers, ensuring the more vulnerable are safe and cared for. It is useful to maintain contact numbers for those in your street who may need assistance if adverse conditions arise. We all need to maintain a ‘survival-kit’ in this challenging period. A further fire hazard arises from recharging lithium-ion batteries. Extensive damage to property has occurred in the past year. Those at most risk are young adults, tradespeople, and families with older teens. Warnings include never charging in direct sunlight, avoid charging on flammable surfaces, avoid over-charging, and when leaving home always switch off all charging devices. Great news that the QPS have launched an active stolen vehicle public portal allowing the public to play a crucial role in assisting police in tracking down car thieves; dozens of stolen cars can be viewed on the website. Click on www.police.qld.gov. au/stolen-vehicles for more information. This initiative will assist the police in locating stolen vehicles; an important step in returning property to victims and holding perps accountable. Information online includes the make, model, colour, registration number and suburb from which the vehicle was stolen. A search function enables you to identify the registration and confirm if a suspicious vehicle has been stolen. QPS are keen to empower our community and hope to benefit from our continued vigilance. The public can interface with QPS at a number of levels. For areas of concern contact Policelink using the online suspicious activity form at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting, or call 131 444. Alternatively report crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers either on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au. As always, a serious threat should be reported by calling Triple Zero (000). Cybercrime remains an increasing problem. Please remember that if you experience a scam, report it to the ACCC via Scamwatch – visit www. scamwatch.gov.au. We were reminded of the opportunistic youth in action seeking out those less vigilant and forgetting the ‘lock it or lose it’ warning. There was suspicious activity in our neighbourhood over the weekend, but we were pleased to note that barking dogs and blazing security lights proved to be a suitable deterrent. Our next NHW event will be on the 14th of May 2024 with a 7.00 pm start, location at the Meeting Place (aka the Oxenford and Coomera Community Youth Centre), 25 Leo Graham Way, Oxenford QLD. We will welcome our community Police Officer, our new local Counsellor, and our State member for Parliament. As always, we will close with a raffle and light refreshment to ensure a stimulating evening. We Look forward to welcoming you. Martin Mankowski, Area Coordinator Oxenford Neighbourhood Watch Book now 5539 4255 or online www.spotlighttheatre.com.au 185 - 187 Ashmore Road, Benowa Creating a brighter future Animal Welfare League Qld Est. 1959 Be a foster carer, and help SAVE LIVES Visit awlqld.com.au to get involved! HELICONIA SPECIALIST 2 MARKET STREET, CARRARA Ph: 0415 323 815 DELIVERY AVAILABLE 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.
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6 The City wages war on mosquitoes with $1 million pledge The City has waged a war on mosquitoes, pledging an additional $1 million to the mosquito treatment program to tackle the escalating issue across the Gold Coast. The recent rain has provided ideal conditions for mosquito breeding and as such City crews have ramped up these activities and will continue them for the foreseeable future. Mr Baker said the additional resources will be used to purchase more all-terrain vehicles and trailers, increase our aerial program, and continue our drone trials. “We have dedicated all possible resources to getting this situation under control, and will continue to prioritise this work as we know it is a priority for our community right now,” Mr Baker said. CEO Tim Baker said as well as fogging and aerial treatments our pest management teams would be checking and treating all known mosquito breeding areas throughout the City every day until the situation had eased. “We know the mosquito breeding has ramped up over the past month and with little respite from the rain and humidity, this will be an ongoing problem,” Mr Baker said. “We are committed to reducing numbers through our programs but we can all do our bit to reduce numbers and keep ourselves and families safe from these pests. “Residents can help reduce mosquito numbers by emptying all containers that can hold water following rain.” He said some of the less obvious places to look include in the water reservoir of self-watering pots, in some plants and on top of rainwater tanks. Locations where mosquito treatments are taking place can be found at the City’s alerts page here: http://news. goldcoast.qld.gov.au/alert-section. 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7 Search on for outstanding Gold Coasters who go above and beyond The search is on for the outstanding Gold Coast residents who are changing lives and our community for the better. The annual Gold Coast Australian of the Year Awards recognise residents who are champions who make the city great, are positive ambassadors for the region, and provide an outstanding contribution to the Gold Coast. Nominations are now open. “There are so many Gold Coasters who work tirelessly and give their own time to help improve our community,” Mayor Tom Tate said. “The Gold Coast Australian of the Year Awards is the time to recognise those people who are outstanding in their field and are role models for all of us.” There are four categories including: • Gold Coast Australian of the Year • Gold Coast Senior Australian of the Year • Gold Coast Young Australian of the Year • Gold Coast Local Hero “Since Christmas Gold Coasters have been going above and beyond to help with the storm response and recovery effort – show them your appreciation by nominating someone who helped your neighbourhood for the Gold Coast Local Hero Award.” A selection panel reviews all nominations and then chooses a winner. Last year’s awards were so successful that three of the four category winners took out the Queensland awards and are finalists in the 2024 national Australian of the Year Awards being announced by the Prime Minister in Canberra on Thursday 25 January 2024. Those winners are: • Gold Coast and Queensland Australian of the Year Men of Business founder Marco Renai • Gold Coast and Queensland Senior Australian of the Year Havafeed Relief founders Reverend Robyn Burch and Reverend Dr Lindsay Burch • Gold Coast and Queensland Young Australian of the Year Olympic swimmer Emma McKeon Nominations for the Gold Coast Awards close on Sunday, 24 March 2024. The Gold Coast Australian of the Year Awards are proudly supported by Listnr and the Gold Coast Bulletin. For more information and to nominate visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/gcawards 16 Dunkirk Close, (off Allied Dr) Arundel (2 streets south of Harbour Town Shops) Order Online www.newlifefoodbarn.org or PH: 0410 565 781 FAMILY PARCEL inc. 2 meat selections, groceries + fruit & veg FAMILY PARCEL inc. 6 meat selections, groceries + fruit & veg FAMILY PARCEL inc. 10 to 15 meat selections, groceries + fruit & veg $67 $77 $87 (ADD EXTRA 3 MEATS FOR $18.00) HOME DELIVERIES Jacobs Well to Currumbin BRIC-A-BRAC & SHOP ARUNDEL WED & THURS 10am-12pm & for pre-ordered parcels Supporting our community newlife foodbarn Food Relief for the Gold Coast D.G.R. Charity FOODBARN SHOP NOW OPEN SATURDAY 9-11.30am PLUS FREE ENTERTAINMENT • Groceries •Fruit & Vegetables • Meat • Hot Coffee • Hot Chickens • Pastries & Hot Pies • Sandwiches & Rolls • Phone Cards • ATM • Newspapers 4/26 Michigan Drive OXENFORD Ph. 5665 9896 YOUR LOCAL CONVENIENCE STORE OPEN 7 DAYS 7AM - 7PM ONLINE STORE NOW OPEN SPAREXPRESSOXENFORD.COM.AU
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10 Prep Time | 10 Minutes Cooking Time | 10 Minutes Quesadillas are a versatile appetizer (or dinner!) — we used corn and capsicum here, but feel free to swap out and in whatever combination of cheese and vegetables you prefer. These are a great finger food to serve at parties. • 1 x 400g tin tinned sweet corn • 1 x capsicum • 1 x red onion • 1 ½ cups grated tasty cheese • 8 soft white round wraps • ¼ cup olive oil • 1 avocado • ½ cup tomato salsa • ½ cup sour cream Heat the grill pan over medium-high heat. Drain the corn and place in the large mixing bowl. Cut the 4 sides and the base off the capsicum and place in the food processor. Peel and quarter the onion, and place in the food processor. Blitz until finely chopped. Add to the corn in the mixing bowl. Stir through the cheese. Brush some oil on the grill plate. Place 2 wraps on the grill and top each with ¼ of the corn mixture. Spread to about 2cm from the edge. Top each wrap with a second one, and brush with oil. Using an egg flip and tongs if necessary, carefully turn the whole round upside down and cook for a further minute. Remove to a chopping board and cut into 6 pieces with a pizza wheel or sharp knife. Repeat with the next 4 wraps and filling. Divide the quesadillas between four plates. Halve the avocado and run a knife through the flesh to create slices within the skin. Scoop out with a spoon and divide between the plates. Top with a dollop of salsa and sour cream, and serve. Corn & Capsicum Quesadillas Community Notices FREE FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT, SPORTING & COMMUNITY GROUPS email your notice to info@localnewsletters.com • Deadline 27 February for next issue 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, 16 meetings per year. FB and search for @sipnsupgc and/or phone Michel on 0412 757 535 or email michel_44@bigpond.com 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. Find us on FB. Hall hire available. ACTIVE MINDS FOR OVER 50s - come and join our small group for laughter, fun and friendship and stimulate your mind. Thursdays 10am to 12 noon weekly (except school holidays). Gold Coast Game Fish Clubhouse, 2 Marina Cres, Hollywell. Contact Pam 0428 260 340, Marilyn 0481480 274, Yvonne 0408 771 201. SOUTH COAST RESTORATION SOCIETY OPEN DAY: Free Family Day Out. Our Vintage Display is open on the 2nd 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. There are many sheds to explore with various collections of items from a bygone era. ie stationary engines, water pumps, antiques, old tractors and heritage vehicles, a fully restored steam Roller and Heritage Print. Refreshments available. Take 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. Something for everyone. Free entry. We are also looking for new members to assist in restoring our collection of historic items, FOR LOVERS of THE ARTS: ADFAS GOLD COAST invites you to join our series of monthly Saturday morning lectures on a wide variety of arts-related subjects presented by national and international specialist speakers. Be entertained and informed then join us for morning tea. Bookings essential. For lecture/ membership enquiries call Bernadette on 0484227065 or email bmurray079@gmail.com. ADFAS GOLD COAST https://www.adfas.org.au/societies/gold-coastbundall/ ATTENTION MEN! Guys need an outlet to get together ‘shoot the breeze’, talk a bit of BS, and make new mates? Whether you’re 40 or 80 this group is for you. It’s a small friendly informal group that catches up weekly to give men an opportunity to get out of the house. This is not a business networking group. There is no business or church behind it. It’s about social engagement. Wednesday catch up - Paradise Point Bowls club @ 9:30 am. Friday catch up - Boutique Cafe @ 9:30am. Salacia Waters cafe precinct Paradise Point. Anthony 0413 806 179. HELENSVALE PROBUS CLUB is a mixed club of friendly retirees. We meet at Helensvale Seniors Club, 37 Discovery Drive, Helensvale, at 10am on the second Friday of each month (except Dec and Jan). Visitors are welcome to join us at our meetings or on our outings and activities. Contact us by email at helensvaleprobusclub@gmail.com or our Secretary Marion by phone on 0413 247 469. Check our website at www.probussouthpacific.org/micrisites/helensvale A.R.A.G.C. CAR CLUB - We welcome all new members, we are a friendly light minded, small group of classic car lovers. We do monthly weekend runs to various points of interest, monthly mid-weekday lunches and meet most Saturdays at Expresso25, 1 Boat works Drive Coomera about 7.00am also a yearly weekend away. Christmas Party in December. We hold bi monthly meetings last Monday of the month at 6pm to 8pm at Nerang PCYC. We get together to attend various Classic and Vintage car events. Phone Terry 0413875737 or Peter 0493092341. HELENSVALE SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB INC. is open Tuesday to Friday and welcomes people over 50 who would like to join in our various activities or simply come in for a cuppa and a chat. We offer a full programme of activities including Pool, Table Tennis, Tai Chi, Mah Jong and various card and board games as well as bus trips and outings to places of interest. Shirley 04480 030 359. QCWA - COOMERA BRANCH - The Queensland Country Women’s Association (qcwa.org.au) is for women of all ages, from all walks of life and with different life experiences. We enjoy getting together monthly on the 2nd Wednesday for friendship, sharing and developing skills in healthy cookery, knitting & crochet, public speaking, photography, floral art as well as fundraising for local community, state and international causes. Check us out on Facebook (qcwa Coomera), come to our Craft day on the 3rd Wednesday monthly, or call 0456625776. Children Welcome. PROBUS CLUB HOPE ISLAND meets every third Wednesday of the month at 9.30am at Club Helensvale, Discovery Drive, Helensvale for fun and fellowship in retirement. We are a friendly, mixed club and welcome visitors to join us for the range of activities we provide. Contact Barbara on barbara@idlebowl.net. OXENFORD COOMERA VIEW CLUB - Raising Funds for The Smith Family Learning for Life Students. Meetings held on the 3rd Friday of the month at the Oxenford Tavern with Lunch and interesting speakers. Social Events are held on the 1st Friday of the month. Call Meryl on 0409694835. THE OXENFORD BOSOM BUDDIES BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meets the first Thursday of every month at 10am at the Oxenford/Coomera Community and Youth Centre, 25 Leo Graham Way Road, Oxenford. A group for breast cancer people, their family, friends and supporters, everyone welcome. A morning tea is supplied by the Oxenford Bakers Delight. Lee 0439 754 180. STANDBY SUPPORT AFTER SUICIDE is Australia’s national service supporting people bereaved or impacted by suicide including Families and friends who have lost someone to suicide, First responders who have attended a suicide, and Members of the public who have witnessed a suicide. StandBy is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing free face-to face and/or telephone support at a time and place that is best for each individual. Phone 1300 727 247 GOLD COAST BRIDGE CLUB BEGINNER LESSONS: 6 Week Course: 2hrs a week for Beginners-Ongoing assistance for Graduates of Course. 9am to 11am: Wed 31 Jan-6 March • Fri 26 April-31 May • Mon 15 July-19 Aug • Wed 9 Oct-13 Nov. $85 Incl Textbook. Contact Teacher Dot Piddington: dot.piddington@bigpond. com, 0418 887 806. Easy Parking on site - 2883 Gold Coast Highway, Surfers Paradise. GOLD COAST DISTRICT ORCHID SOCIETY meets on the last Sunday of every month (excl. December) from 1:30pm till 4:00pm/5:00pm at the Nerang Senior Citizens Hall, Cnr. Ferry St. and Mylor St. Nerang. Orchid benching display, also a sales table is available for orchid purchases. Visitors welcome, $3 hall hire fee pp. Enquiries Ph 0487648307, e: GCOS22@outlook.com BLOKES LOUNGE is a social group where blokes aged 50 plus from all walks of life, can meet new people and make new mates. Members gather informally and for lunch meetings fortnightly on Tuesdays at Club Musgrave, cnr Musgrave & Kumbari Ave, Southport. No need to book, just drop in and check us out. In between we cycle, beach walk, play cards, darts,tennis, table tennis and golf, do barbecues and outings. For more information go to blokeslounge.org.au or call Johny 0418557611.
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12 Mike & Nate Cornish will be travelling to the Gold Coast for 6 days only from Monday, 11th March, to Saturday, 16th March. We want to buy your unwanted items listed below. Please visit us at one of the venues shown below for an on the spot appraisal. If you live outside the area, have too many items to bring in or would like a home visit, phone Nate on 0426 820 646 NOW to arrange a time. These events are often compared to the ‘Antiques Roadshow’ on TV, but without the long queues. Don’t miss this opportunity! Fully Licensed Antique, Numismatic and Precious Metal Buyers with over 45 years Industry Experience. Security Supplied by Security International Limited. Mike Nate Buying Now Bank Notes (Aust. & World) • Decimal World Notes • Predecimal World Notes • Error and Misprint • Private & Trading Bank Notes • Specimen & Cancelled Notes • Star Notes • All World Notes Military Medals • Australian Military Medals • All Other Military Medals • Orders & Decorations • Bravery & Long Service Medals • Stars & Crosses • Groups & Accumulations • Collections Gold & Silver Jewellery All Modern, Vintage & Antique Jewellery, Rings, Chains, Bracelets, Earrings, Brooches, & Pendants, All Worn or Broken Jewellery Gold Coins Full and Half Sovereigns, $200 Aust., Bullion, Nuggets, Commemorative Coins, World Gold Coins, Holed or Worn, Gold Medals & Fobs Silver Coins Aust. – Crowns, Half Crowns, Florins, Shillings, Sixpences, Threepences, all coins from NZ, Great Britain, Fiji, South Africa, USA, Canada, Misc Silver Coins & Tokens, and all Other World Silver Coins Silver Sterling Silver: Tea Sets, Cutlery, Trophy Cups, Trays, Baskets, Vases, Jugs, Cigarette & Card Cases. Silver Bars of any size Australian Proof & Uncirc. Gold, Silver, Proof, Uncirculated, C-Mint, Old or Modern Coins and Sets, Collections & Accumulations. All RAM and Perth Mint. Any tins, bags, folders of old coins. Silver & Gold Bars, Pendants • Any size or weight, even unspecified • All brands including ABC, Perth Mint, Harrington, Engelhard, Geomin, and all other brands • Any condition • Also Platinum & Palladium coins/ bars Jewellery Watches (Modern & Vintage) Any Condition – working or not, Omega, Rolex, Tudor, Seiko, Longines, Tissot, Breitling, Tag Heuer, Cartier, Gold, Silver, and Other Watches, and all Pocket Watches. Watchmakers parts and tools. No Appointment necessary. No need to sort or clean coins. We’ll buy 1-10,000 items. All Jewellery, Rings, Diamond and other stones, Brooches, Pendants, Lockets, Bracelets & Bangles, Gold Cuff Links, Necklaces, All Broken or Worn Jewellery Are you moving or downsizing? Are you worried about security? Unwanted coins? Damaged jewellery? Are you no longer collecting? Do they sit in a drawer or cupboard? Are the family not interested? Would the money be more of use to you? 11TH MAR MONDAY SOPO (Star Lounge) 12:30pm – 2:30pm 36 Scarborough St Nerang RSL (Kapyong Room) 9:00am – 11:30am 69 Nerang St Home Visits 2:30pm – 6:00pm Phone 0426 820 646 For a Home Visit 12TH MAR TUESDAY Mermaid Beach Bowls Club (Function Room) 12:30pm – 2:30pm 2418 Gold Coast Broadbeach Bowls Club (Main Club Area) 8:00am – 12:00pm 169 Surf Parade Home Visits 2:30pm – 6:00pm Phone 0426 820 646 For a Home Visit 13TH MAR WEDNESDAY Tugun Bowls Club (Main Club Area) 9:00am – 1:00pm Kaleena St, Tugun Home Visits 1:00pm – 6:00pm Phone 0426 820 646 For a Home Visit Home Visits 3:00pm – 6:00pm Phone 0426 820 646 For a Home Visit 14TH MAR THURSDAY Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre (Room 6) 9:00am – 1:00pm 2 Gerrard Street Home Visits 1:00pm – 6:00pm Phone 0426 820 646 For a Home Visit 15TH MAR FRIDAY Heritage International - www.heritageint.nz Missed us? Call Nate to oragnise a visit on 0426 820 646 Runaway Bay Tavern (Boardroom) 1:00pm – 3:30pm 10-12 Lae Dr Club Helensvale (Bowlers Room) 8:30am – 12:00pm 20-28 Discovery Dr Home Visits 3:30pm – 6:00pm Phone 0426 820 646 For a Home Visit 16TH MAR SATURDAY Pimpama Tavern (Function Room) 9:00am – 12:30pm 102 Pimpama Jacobs Well Rd The Well (Function Centre) 1:00pm – 3:00pm 58 Highland Way, Upper Commera
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