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2 With Building 1 set for completion in March 2026, anticipation continues to build. Behind the cranes and scaffolding, every detail is being crafted with precision to deliver a living experience that redefines prestige on the Northern Gold Coast. A significant milestone has now been reached with the unveiling of Marina Point’s display unit. This residence offers a glimpse into what awaits future residents: expansive interiors, thoughtfully considered layouts, and finishes that reflect uncompromising quality. More than just a display apartment, it is a promise of the lifestyle that has already attracted so many discerning buyers. With over 38 years of experience, the Sheida Group has established a legacy of delivering landmark developments, including Anchorage Apartments. Marina Point continues this tradition of excellence with oversized residences ranging from 139 square metres to expansive 319 square metre penthouses, each designed as a true home on the water. The response has been overwhelming, with Stage 1 nearing sell-out ahead of its March 2026 completion and Stage 2 construction already underway. For those seeking to secure their place in a rare, gated waterfront community, now is the moment to act. Contact the Marina Point Sales Team to book your private inspection. 1300 424 127 sales@marinapointapartments.com.au From vision to reality: Experience the future of luxury living in our Display Unit. BUILDING 1 SET FOR COMPLETION MARCH 2026 On the waterfront of Hope Island, an address of distinction is taking shape. Marina Point Apartments is more than a collection of residences. It is the embodiment of a lifestyle defined by elegance, scale, and connection to the water. 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. Expanded Display Check out our new release plants Discover the new look at GC Tropical Gardens We’ve been busy giving our garden centre a fresh new look, and now’s the perfect time to come and explore. You’ll find an expanded, vibrant display area showcasing new releases of palms, heliconias, cycads and many other stunning tropical plants that will add instant beauty and a holiday feel to your garden. Tropical plants don’t just look spectacular — they create an atmosphere. From lush greenery to bursts of exotic colour, they can transform your backyard into a relaxing retreat, just in time for the warmer months ahead. Whether you’re planning a major landscaping project or simply looking for that one feature plant, we have something to suit every space and every budget. What makes Gold Coast Tropical Gardens special is not just our incredible selection, but also our people. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff are on hand to answer your questions — whether it’s about the best spot to plant, how to keep your new plants thriving, or which species will work best in your garden. Their passion and expertise mean you’ll leave with not only the right plants, but also the confidence to grow them successfully. Find us at 2 Market Street, Carrara, around the back, opposite the Carrara Markets.
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4 Tucked away in the heart of Hope Island, B.Social Café & Wine Bar is quickly becoming the go-to destination for those craving a unique blend of great food, local flavour, and social impact. More than just a beautiful space to enjoy a barista-made coffee or a glass of wine, B.Social is a vibrant social enterprise café that’s changing lives – one coffee at a time. Locals are invited to join the B.Social community through the exclusive Locals’ Loyalty Program – offering discounts, perks, and even the chance to win picnic hampers and charcuterie boards. Simply sign up during your next visit and enjoy the rewards of supporting a business that gives back. B.Social is more than just your new favourite brunch spot. It’s also a charming and versatile event venue – perfect for romantic proposals, boutique birthdays, paint & sip afternoons, or corporate meetings with a cause. Whether you're planning an intimate picnic, looking to book a high tea or hoping to hire the entire space for a private event, Café Manager Kayla and her warm, welcoming team will ensure it’s unforgettable. What truly sets B.Social apart is its purpose. As part of the Wellness Australia Group, the café exists to provide supported training and employment opportunities to people living with disabilities. Every coffee poured and every platter served helps someone gain life-changing skills and confidence in a real-world hospitality setting. By choosing B.Social for your morning coffee, your next team meeting, or your upcoming celebration, you're actively supporting a kinder, more inclusive community. As they say at B.Social, it’s about “changing lives, one coffee at a time.” Come down, say hello, and see for yourself why this little café with a big heart is making a big impact. We are open from 7am-1pm Tue/Wed/Thu/Sun, and 7am to Sunset Fridays and Saturdays - come watch the afternoon sun set over the water and wind down with a wine (ask for our tasting notes!), craft beer and gourmet cheese and charcuterie boards. Location: 1/7-9 Pinnaroo Street, Santa Barbara Bookings & Events: T: 0481 230 866 E: info@wellnessaustraliagroup.com.au Follow Us: instagram.com/santa.barbara.coffee see advert front cover Sip, Savour and Support at B.Social Café & Wine Bar – A Local Gem with a Heart Oxenford Neighbourhood Watch Welcome to your October Newsletter. It’s my birthday month, the NRL grand finale at the start of the month and then as many more Australians start to recognise Halloween this will round out month out. It’s very important to stay vigilant during Halloween night, as many unsavoury types become opportunists. They can do this under the cover of darkness or as its Halloween they are brazen enough to come to your front door in disguise. May I suggest, if you are going to participate, you do it during set daylight hours only then secure yourself and your house. Remember to turn off your front light when you are stopping. People look for the front light on, to know if to come to your house and trick or treat. Whilst the night is a celebration for the kids and some adults, it can be very different for others. Please prepare yourself. If you feel unsafe, please organise for someone to come and stay with you, or you go and stay with someone for that night. As you know, I will always give my tid bit on scams each month. The ATO scams are still running hot. Please do not respond to any sms or email you receive, do not click on any links, do not return call or email to the address or number that contacted you. Majority of the time you will be communicating with the scammers directly. Please google ATO phone number and call that directly if you have questions. You can also google ATO sms and email scams to see what is happening. Please stay safe. Final Thoughts Our next Neighbourhood Watch Meeting is on Tuesday 11 November 2025 at 7pm. Please arrive early as we start on time. We also have cash ticket raffles on the night which are always great to take part in. If you haven’t already, please join our Oxenford Neighbourhood Watch Residence - Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ groups/oxenfordresidents. We will have regular updates on this page. Until next month, please look after yourself and your family, I hope to meet you in person soon. Shendelle Harrison - Area Coordinator Oxenford Neighbourhood Watch
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6 Congrats August Winners! $50 GIFT CARD SUDOKU: F. Nheu, Helensvale CROSSWORD: D. Ludcke, Ormeau RICHER POORER BOOK COMPETITION V. Ribcak, Helensvale | P. Cole, Ormeau E. Minnie, Ormeau Hills | W. Anders, Oxenford S. Atterson, Runaway Bay Congratulations to our winners! We receive hundreds of entries for our competitions each month so keep on entering, you might be the next lucky winner! BOOK GIVEAWAY TWO WAYS TO ENTER ... EITHER POST OR EMAIL... POST: Write your name, address & phone on the back of an envelope and post to: Winners book prize will be couriered so please provide a phone number. You may put phone number inside envelope if you are worried about scams... thankyou! Enter To Win THE LAST LOVE SONG By Lucinda Riley / Riley Whittaker LAST LOVE SONG PO Box 3302, Burleigh Town 4220 OR EMAIL: info@localnewsletters.com with LAST LOVE SONG in the SUBJECT LINE. Please include your name, address and phone number in the email • Entries close 10.11.2025 The Last Love Song is a compelling story of love and devastating loss set on the rural west coast of Ireland and in glamourous 1960s London, from the internationally bestselling author of The Seven Sisters series, Lucinda Riley. Sorcha O’Donovan dreams of an exciting life beyond the West Cork coastline where she has grown up. When she encounters the town’s strikingly handsome outcast, struggling musician Con Daly, her days will never be the same. When Con strikes gold with rock band The Fishermen in London, he and Sorcha look set for a rosy future. But their lives change beyond recognition as the dark side of fame rears its head. Death threats follow Con around, and devastating secrets from the past threaten to destroy everything he has worked for. Twenty years later, The Fishermen agree to re-form for the massive Music for Life charity concert at Wembley Stadium. But Con Daly, heartthrob and spokesman for a generation, has been missing for over a decade. There’s only one person who can find out what happened, who has access to the lives, loves and careers of all concerned as The Fishermen rose to worldwide fame. Only one person who knows how vital it is to uncover the truth, because should Con Daly reappear before the facts emerge, then history could repeat itself with even more tragic consequences. Lucinda Riley wrote The Last Love Song as Lucinda Edmonds, now reworked and revived by Harry Whittaker, Lucinda’s son and co-author of Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt. ISBN: 9781035072088 | Format: Trade Paperback | Pub Date: 28/10/2025 | Category: Modern & Contemporary Fiction (Post C 1945), Adult & Contemporary Romance, FICTION / General, FICTION / Romance / Contemporary | Imprint: Macmillan | Price: $34.99 | Pages: 496 ARIES - Early in November, that Full Moon in Taurus awakens a yearning for stability in nurturing relationships. Mid-month energy shifts push you toward adventure—by the New Moon in Sagittarius you feel ready to risk, explore and shake up your routines. TAURUS - The Full Moon early November lights up your sign, helping you see your value in relationships and work more clearly. Soon after, as the New Moon approaches, you’re drawn to expand your horizons—learning, travel or bold ideas enrich your path. GEMINI - You may feel tension between comfort and growth in early November when grounding Full Moon in Taurus asks you to face what holds you back. By the New Moon, ideas and connections born now could reshape your emotional and social landscape in exciting ways. CANCER - The Full Moon brings emotional clarity—long-ignored desires or connections want your attention. As Sagittarius New Moon nears, you feel more hopeful, ready to break free from what’s been keeping you in place and lean into relationships or work that inspire. LEO - Full Moon in early November showers you in attention— your creativity, voice, presence shine, but beware spreading yourself too thin. By the New Moon, you sense a fresh chapter—new dreams, learning or adventures that align with your deeper purpose begin to stir. VIRGO - Full Moon energy brings focus on values and security— steadying, but maybe also confronting what needs letting go. As the New Moon arrives, you’re ripe for reinventing your goals, embracing something that stretches you beyond daily habits into something more expansive. LIBRA - Early November’s Full Moon in Taurus asks you to ground your connections, perhaps make peace with past relationship patterns. When the New Moon in Sagittarius blooms, opportunities for adventure, growth, maybe new romance emerge—align with what feels fun and real. SCORPIO - Full Moon triggers emotional deep work—tearing down walls, seeing truth in power, control, or vulnerability. As the month moves toward the New Moon, you’re ready to open up, explore, or heal through growth, finding fresh perspectives in your passions. SAGITTARIUS - The early Taurus Full Moon soothes you but also highlights what you value in stability and comfort. Come the New Moon in your own sign, you’re entering a rebirth—new directions, confidence, self-expression. Let adventures align with your heart. CAPRICORN - In November’s beginning, the Full Moon invites you to address where you’ve sacrificed too much, especially around relationships or your personal sense of worth. By the New Moon, you have energy to shift—plan, dream, reach toward something more fulfilling. AQUARIUS - Full Moon in Taurus asks you to settle into your tribe, home, and what feels safe; it may expose where balance is lacking. By the New Moon, new networks, ideas, or perhaps travel energise you—connection outside your usual circles brings inspiration. PISCES - Early November shines light on values, self-worth, and the foundations of love under the Taurus Full Moon. When the Sagittarius New Moon appears, you feel called toward creative renewal, spiritual expansion, or finding joy in learning—big dreams begin stirring. Horoscopes November 2025
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10 Community Notices FREE FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT, SPORTING & COMMUNITY GROUPS email your notice to info@localnewsletters.com • Deadline 29 October for next issue Book now 5539 4255 or online www.spotlighttheatre.com.au 185 - 187 Ashmore Road, Benowa HALPIN AUDITORIUM 21 NOVEMBER TO 6 DECEMBER, 2025 Friday 21st Nov & Sat 22nd Nov 2025 from 10am to 4pm OPERA LOVERS meet at the Dendy Cinema, Southport, from February to December, last Sunday of the month to view and discuss opera productions from around the world. Convenient tram connection. For info: friendsofoperainc.org or phone Ann 0434 915224, Sonia 0402984133 or Robert 0427 795570. Tea & coffee provided in a friendly and convivial atmosphere. All welcome! RED CROSS SOUTHPORT BRANCH need experienced knitters to create toys for sale on our fund raising stalls. Stall proceeds go towards creating the Red Cross Trauma Teddies for sick and needy children in our area and areas effected by cyclones and floods in QLD. Wednesday 9.00am till 12.30pm at 1 Mick Veivers Way, Owen Park Southport. Join our very social mornings to learn a new craft and enjoy morning tea and friendships. Free parking provided. PH Julie 0425236110 for more information. NORTH GOLD COAST PROBUS CLUB is a mixed club that meets at 10am at the Dublin Docks Function Room, HarbourTown Drive Biggera Waters on the first Monday of each month. Members enjoy a variety of guest speakers, morning tea coffee, and door prizes at the meeting. Other club activities are conducted each month and may include: Outings, Bus trips, Walking Group, Book Club, Dining, Picnics and BBQ. Contact Paul 0424 243005 or Michael 0431 521303 for more info. 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 HELENSVALE BRIDGE CLUB INC. meet in the North Hall Helensvale Community Centre, 31 Discovery Drive, Helensvale on Mondays and Wednesdays weekly. Arrival times are: Monday 10.45am play commencing at 11.15am; Wednesday 10.45am play commencing at 11am. Call Denise 0413 068 440 or Daphne 0477 005 074 http://helensvale.bridgeaustralia.org 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. 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 Denise on email denise.gosling90@gmail.com RUNAWAY BAY VIEW CLUB meets for lunch with interesting speakers at the Parkwood Tavern on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 11.30amd and holds regular social functions. VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education for Women. New members are always welcome. If you are interested in meeting other women whilst helping to raise money for The Smith Family Learning for Life students contact Julie on 0410416725 and leave a message. 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. Ph: President Lynne for more info. 0407 941711 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. Ros 0418 1651 75. 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 . FOR LOVERS of THE ARTS: ARTSNATIONAL GOLD COAST invites you to join our 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. https://www. artsnational.au/societies/gold-coast-bundall/ For lecture and membership details call Bernadette on 0484227065 or email bmurray079@gmail.com 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 7 days a week, providing free face to face and/or telephone support at a time and place that is best for each individual. PH: 1300 727 247. HELENSVALE LIONS CLUB – meetings on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month at Club Helensvale (28 Discovery Dr, Helensvale), with friendly members supporting the local community. Visitors are welcome to come to a dinner meeting on 1st Tuesday of the Month to meet our members. PH 0416877545/helensvale.qld@lions. org.au MEN’S COFFEE & BS GOLD COAST. 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 or church group. It’s about social engagement. Fantastic camaraderie. Call Anthony 0413 806 179. Monday catch-up - Southport Bowls Club, Queen St, Southport - Wednesday catch-up - Serengeti Cafe, Cnr Grice & Bruce Av Paradise Point. @ 9:30 am. Friday catch-up - Boutique Cafe @ 9:30am. Salacia Waters cafe precinct Paradise Point. HELENSVALE PROBUS CLUB is a mixed club of friendly retirees. We meet at Helensvale Seniors Club, 37 Discovery Drive, Helensvale, at 10 AM on the second Friday of each month (except December and January). Visitors are welcome to join us at our meetings or on our outings and activities. email at helensvaleprobusclub@ gmail.com or Kay by PH: on 0478 095 802. Check www. probussouthpacific.org/microsites/helensvale
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