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4 Antique Buyers in the Area In today's trend of downsizing and decluttering our homes, it's the perfect time to go through those drawers and cupboards and turn those unwanted items into cash. Antique Buyers, and father-son duo, Mike and Nate, will be travelling the Gold Coast from September 22nd to 27th. See back page for full details. "We are enthusiastic buyers, particularly interested in gold jewellery, whether broken or intact, antique jewellery, gold and silver coins, collectibles including military medals, and banknotes, as well as mechanical watches.” “Everyone has something we want to buy, and nothing is too small for our consideration. We are just as happy to buy one item, as we are buying 10,000!" says Mike Cornish, the company's chief buyer. If you are in doubt about any items you wish to sell, take them in for an instant appraisal. No appointment is needed. Gold and Silver still at high prices With the gold price still at higher than traditional levels, right now is an opportune time to explore your jewellery box and dig out those old gold chains, rings, and brooches, to turn them into cash. Mike emphasizes, "This is an ideal time to sell. We will buy anything made o f gold – old jewellery, coins, virtually anything, even gold teeth! We also need silver in any form, including coins, and bars of any size." Old coins can toss up a rarity Check those drawers and cupboards, you may have a rarity lurking amongst your coins. “We want to see any old foreign coin accumulations. Bags, tins, folders, however they come, we will be quite happy to go through your coins on the spot and give you an idea of what we can pay. You just never know what can turn up!” Rolex and mechanical watches wanted Mechanical watches are needed urgently by the buyers. “Collectors at this stage want brands such as Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe, Longines, and Seiko, just to mention some. These brands can command good prices depending on the model and condition.” Mike explains. "If you are unsure, bring your watches in for an appraisal." Home visits are offered for those unable to make it to a venue, or those with too much to carry. For more details, please see the advertisement on back page and for the full schedule, see www.heritageint.nz. Unlock a richer retirement: Take control of your Super! Are you leaving money on the table when it comes to your retirement? Many Australians might be, simply by not actively engaging with their superannuation. At SK we are dedicated to helping you secure a more prosperous future, and research data clearly shows the power of taking control! Why engagement matters Recent findings from superannuation data researcher Borromean Consulting highlight a significant difference: Australians who actively choose their superannuation investment options are far outperforming those in default MySuper accounts. For those aged 70–74, engaged super members boast average balances of $329,981 - a remarkable 344% more than the $95,547 held by MySuper account holders. Even younger Australians, aged 50–60, see a substantial gain, with active members holding an average of $258,000 compared to $144,000 for MySuper members. This isn't just about numbers; it's about actively shaping your financial destiny. The power of professional advice Partnering with SK can amplify this growth. Professional advice unlocks tailored investment strategies and tax benefits, significantly boosting your retirement savings. We focus on strategic investment choices, salary sacrificing to maximise contributions, and tax optimisation to enhance your savings. Consider this: actively managed superannuation accounts average $313,000 by retirement, which is $220,000 more than the typical MySuper member. This difference can truly redefine your retirement lifestyle. Act early, win big! The earlier you act, the greater the benefit. Time is your most valuable asset when it comes to superannuation, allowing compounding returns to work their magic. While switching from a MySuper account can offer significant advantages, it's crucial to proceed with care. Poorly managed funds can undermine potential gains, highlighting the importance of due diligence. At SK, we guide you through the superannuation landscape, ensuring your choices are informed, secure, and aligned with your longterm goals. How SK can help Let us empower you with personalised strategies, expert tax optimisation advice, and ongoing support to ensure your super stays on track. Don't leave your retirement to chance - active engagement can lead to a significantly larger super balance. Contact SK today on 1300 00 11 08 or email admin@ sedleykoschel.com.au to start building your brighter financial future. see advertisement front cover
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6 Oxenford Neighbourhood Watch Welcome to your September Newsletter. I am shocked it is September already, the way these years are rolling around is quite scary to be honest, but here we are. I hope this newsletter finds you safe and well and protected against the cold weather we have been having. As you know I work in Fraud and Scams and I am passionate about raising awareness for you, so you know what to look out for. Currently one of the most common scams occurring is: You will receive an unknown deposit into your bank account, it will have a reference similar to Wedding, Catering, Hair etc. It won’t be intended for you, so what do you do? You will get a call in a few days from someone frantically tell you they transfer the money to the wrong account, and I need you to desperately forward it to the correct person. The urgency and the story, most people fall for. A few things to consider, how did they get your bank details with your name on it, how did they know how to contact you? If you receive this type of money into your account, please move all money bar around $50 out of that account into another one of your accounts. DO NOT fall for transferring the money to anyone, let their bank do the recall, it is not on you to forward this on. What happens is, you forward the money thinking you have done the right thing and at the same time, they are having the funds recalled from your account. So basically, you have paid the scammers that sum of money and lost what they deposited into your account! But if you move the money bar around $50 they can’t get it recalled. So how do they get your details, from data breaches and they purchase your details from the dark web. Please be vigilant and DO NOT respond to them. Do not forward money on and move your money to another account for the time being. If you need to pay bills do that but know if you move the money back to that account it can be frozen whilst the other bank is doing a recall. Final Thoughts With cost of living and everything else causing havoc on people’s lives at present, the last thing you want to be is a victim of a scam. The scammers won’t stop, so I will continue to bring you information around this subject, as Gold Coast is a target due to what they call ‘old money’ or retirement money. They prey on the older generation as they aren’t always as tech savvy and they are very trusting. Please don’t be, this is one time you need to call their bluff, hang up on them, tell them to work it out with their bank, you’re not talking to them anymore and don’t. Block their number. I am obviously at the Oxenford Neighbourhood Watch meetings, so if you want to talk to me, please feel free to attend one of these. Our next meeting 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 Your parcel comes with meats selected / approx.. 10 to 15kgs of fruit & vegetables / 2 extra choices such as sink liquid, juice, pantry and cleaning products /choice of breads / 20 to 25 groceries / chiller pack. If you pick up usually you have pallets of extra fruit and vegetables to choose from. $67 fills the boot of a small car about 100kgs of food. We support some 27 other organisations on the Coast. Come, view or call us or (come and volunteer - no age limit), helping us to help others struggling and in need. Products can be seconds or best before dates, close or past. 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7 Aging Eyes: Common Issues *Excludes Maui Jim, Zeal and Oakley Sun RX $150 OFF PARIS MIKI OPTICAL Shop 18, 12 Sir John Overall Drive Helensvale Plaza, Helensvale Phone 5580 5010 | www.paris-miki.com.au See the world with clarity! With stylish frames to suit everyone, we ensure your vision is crystal clear. Experience exceptional service and precise prescriptions at ParisMiki. Your eyes change as you age. Some problems become more common as you get older, although they can affect anyone at any age. Presbyopia is when you can’t clearly see close objects or small print. It’s a normal process that happens slowly over your lifetime. You may not notice any change until around age 40. It’s easy to correct with reading glasses and contacts. Floaters are tiny spots or specks that drift across your field of vision. You’ll probably notice them in well-lit rooms, when looking at a bright screen, or outdoors on a bright day. They’re mostly normal, but they can signal a more serious eye problem, especially if their onset is sudden and dramatic. If you see them along with flashes of light, your retina might be detached from the back of your eye. If you notice a sudden change in the type or number of spots or flashes you see, visit your eye doctor as soon as you can. Dry eyes happen when your tear glands can’t make enough tears or produce low-quality tears. Your eyes might itch, burn, or turn red. It’s rare, but if you don’t take care of it, you could lose some vision. Your eye doctor may suggest a humidifier in your home or special eye drops that simulate tears. Doctors treat severe cases with tear duct plugs, prescription eye drops, or surgery. Tearing, when your eyes make too many tears, or the tears aren't draining properly, can happen if you're sensitive to light, wind, or temperature changes, or if your tear duct drainage systems are blocked. Shield your eyes and wear sunglasses. If that doesn't help, you may have a more serious problem, like an eye infection or blocked tear duct. Your eye doctor can treat both. Cataracts are cloudy areas that cover all or part of the lens of your eye. In a healthy eye, the lens is clear like a camera lens; light passes right through it and hits tissue at the back of your eye. That’s the retina, and it processes images. Cataracts block the lens and make it hard for you to see. They often form slowly, without pain, redness, or tearing. Some stay small and don’t affect your sight. If they cause problems, your doctor can remove them with surgery and replace your lens with an artificial version. Glaucoma is a disease that affects the eye's optic nerve. It typically results from too much pressure inside your eye. If the normal flow of the watery fluid between your cornea and lens is blocked, the fluid and pressure from it build up. If you don’t catch it early, it can lead to permanent vision loss and blindness. You may not have symptoms or pain early on, so get your eyes checked regularly. Treatment ranges from prescription eye drops and oral medications to surgery. Retinal disorders affect this thin lining on the back of the eye. It’s made up of cells that collect visual images and pass them on to your brain. Problems with your retina affect this image transfer. They include age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vessel occlusions, and detached retina. Early diagnosis and treatment will help you keep your vision. Paris Miki Optical’s Store Manager Michael has over 31 year’s experience as a qualified Optical technician and has been working in the area for over 23 years. There is an onsite workshop for quicker spectacle making, so you don’t have to be without your own frames for weeks if we are using your own frame for new lenses; repairs can be done onsite and same day service is available on in store stock lenses. Call 5580 5010 to make an appointment. 3 Bulk Billed Eye Tests 3 Most Health Funds Accepted 3 External Prescriptions Welcome COMPLETE PAIR Book your appointment today!
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FOR MORE VISIT AWLQLD.COM.AU OR CALL 5509 9000 Community Notices FREE FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT, SPORTING & COMMUNITY GROUPS email your notice to info@localnewsletters.com • Deadline 1 October for next issue QJA GOLD COAST UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS. A half-day Education Forum is being held on Saturday 11 October at the Southport Community Centre. Non QJA members welcome to both events. Contact the secretary at: goldcoast@qja.com or phone Joan on 0477 510 517 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 BROADWATER BRANCH ALP invites you to our social gatherings at the end of every second month. Look us up on our Facebook page and DM us for details. No speeches. No jargon. Just locals talking about what matters, laughing a little, and sharing ideas. Come solo or bring a mate. RED CROSS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS! Do you have some spare time? Make a meaningful difference in your community by becoming a Red Cross volunteer. You can help by: • Delivering Telecross or TeleCHAT phone support programs • Conducting home visits to elderly members of the community. Call 1300 559 992 or visit redcross.org.au/agedcarevolunteer 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 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/. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. PH 0416877545/helensvale.qld@lions.org.au GOLD COAST STAMP AND COIN CLUB INC (previously Southport Afternoon Stamp Club) meets second Saturday of each month from noon to 4pm, at Helensvale Community Centre (South Hall), 31 Discovery Drive, Helensvale. Everyone welcome. Each month we have dealers, bargain tables, sales by tender, exchange books and some exhibits or talks, finishing with afternoon tea. Enquiries please PH: 0409 765 060 or 0417 987 441. 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 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.
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12 Mike and Nate Cornish will be travelling the Gold Coast for 6 days only from September 22nd to the 27th. 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 or have too many items to bring in, and 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 Worn or Broken Jewellery. All Modern, Vintage & Antique Jewellery, Rings, Chains, Bracelets, Earrings, Brooches, & Pendants. Gold Coins Full and Half Sovereigns, Nuggets, Bullion, $200 Aust. Coins, Commemorative Coins, World Gold Coins, Holed or Worn, Gold Medals & Fobs Silver Coins Aust. – 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 coins. Silver & Gold Bars, Pendants • Any size or weight, even unspecified • All brands including ABC, Perth Mint, Harrington, Engelhard, JM, MG, 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, Breitling, Tag Heuer, Cartier and Other Watches, Gold, Silver, and all Pocket Watches. Watchmaking spare parts and tools. 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? Any jewellery, incl damaged? Do they sit in a drawer or cupboard? Are you no longer collecting? Are the family not interested? Would the money be more of use to you? Heritage International www.heritageint.nz No appointment necessary. No need to sort or clean coins. We’ll buy 1-10,000 items. WEDNESDAY 24TH SEPT THURSDAY 25TH SEPT FRIDAY 26TH SEPT MONDAY 22ND SEPT TUESDAY 23RD SEPT SATURDAY 27TH SEPT Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre (Boardroom) 11:30am – 2:30pm 2 Gerrard Street Nerang RSL (Kapyong Room) 9:00am – 1:00pm 69 Nerang Street, Nerang Tugun Bowls Club 8:30am – 11:00am Kaleena Street, Tugun Club Helensvale (Glass Room) 9:00am – 1:00pm 20-28 Discovery Drive, Helensvale Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre (Boardroom) 9:00am – 12:00pm 2 Gerrard Street Home Visits 1:00pm – 6:00pm Phone 0426 820 646 For a Home Visit Home Visits 2:30pm – 6:00pm Phone 0426 820 646 For a Home Visit 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 Runaway Bay Seagulls Rugby League Club (Function Room) 9:00am – 1:00pm 225 Morala Ave, Runaway Bay Home Visits 1:00pm – 6:00pm Phone 0426 820 646 For a Home Visit SOPO (Room 3) 10:00am – 2:00pm 36 Scarborough St, Southport Home Visits 2:00pm – 6:00pm Phone 0426 820 646 For a Home Visit Club Mermaid (Function Room) 1:00pm – 3:00pm 2418 Gold Coast Hwy
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