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4 Flying out for Christmas? Sort your Will before you go - Olivia Scott, Solicitor - A big overseas trip has a way of bringing your Will to mind. The flights are booked for Bali, Japan or the grandkids in London, and the thing that’s sat on your to-do list for years suddenly feels a bit more pressing. Good. You’re already sorting the pet sitter and who’s watering the tomatoes. Your Will belongs on that list too. If you don’t have a Will, Queensland law decides who inherits, using a set formula. It might match what you’d have chosen. Often it doesn’t, especially in blended families, where a stepchild you raised can miss out entirely. If you have an old Will, dig it out. Getting married generally cancels an earlier Will in Queensland, and divorce cancels gifts to your former spouse. New grandkids, a new home, an executor who’s now 85: Wills go stale. Then there’s the document people forget: an Enduring Power of Attorney. A Will only works after you die. If you’re hurt overseas and can’t make decisions, an EPA lets someone you trust pay your bills and make health decisions for you. Without one, your family may have to apply to QCAT for that authority. One last thing. A Queensland Will must be signed in front of 2 witnesses at the same time, so give yourself a couple weeks before you fly. We come to you That’s where I come in. I’m a Wills and estates lawyer with Kate Redman & Associates, and I’m based in Nerang. Wills and estates is the only area of law we practise. Our team covers the Gold Coast, Brisbane and the Redlands, and we come to you. I’ll sit down with you at your kitchen table, talk through what you want, and explain your Will in plain English so you understand exactly what you’re signing. Our estate planning is on a fixed fee. You’ll know the cost before we start, and there’s no clock running while we talk. For most people, a simple Will and EPA done properly is all they need. I’ll tell you if you need more than that, and I’ll tell you if you don’t. To book a home visit before you head away, call me on 0480 844 490. See Page 3 > This article is general information only and isn’t legal advice for your situation. GMGP and SEG present the Mischief production of Christmas Carol Goes Wrong GOD BLESS HELP US, EVERYONE The Cornley Amateur Drama Society are back with tidings of chaos and joy, ready to tackle the Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol. Following a West End and UK tour, CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG spectacularly crashes into Australia this festive season for a limited run. Do not miss this Christmas catastrophe from Mischief, the multi awardwinning company behind The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong and The Comedy About Spies. The Cornley crew battle miscommunication, delays to their set, actors missing in action and a growing feud over who will play the lead. It’s sure to be a disastrous take on the much-loved classic Christmas story of Ebeneezer Scrooge. Will Cornley finally change their ways, or will their misfortunes wreak havoc yet again. Enjoy a festive slice of pure escapism at the worst production in Christmas past, present and yet to come! Don’t be a Scrooge, book now. www.hota.com.au 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217 Tue, 1 Dec – Sat, 12 Dec 2026 THE VILLAGE - HERITAGE B&B - INDULGENT HIGH TEA or CASUAL LUNCH or COFFEE & CAKE all homemade on site Wed to Sun from 11am to 3pm Bookings Liz 0448 722 233 or Rich 0410 210 858 65 Railway St, Mudgeeraba thevillagebnb.com.au heritagehightea thevillagebnb COMING DECEMBER!! 2 Course Christmas Lunch $55 PER PERSON DON’T MISS OUT ... BOOK NOW!!
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6 OPEN TO 8PM (Monday to Friday) starting 9th November A new standard in family healthcare, combining exceptional medical expertise, modern facilities and genuine, personalised care. Located in the heart of Hope Island on Hope Island Road, The Doctors Hope Island is redefining the experience of visiting your local GP. With its beautifully appointed, contemporary designer interiors, state-of-the-art medical equipment and welcoming atmosphere, this modern medical centre offers patients a refreshing approach to quality healthcare. From the moment you walk through the doors, you will discover a clinic designed with your comfort and wellbeing in mind. Our friendly, helpful and highly trained reception and nursing staff are dedicated to making every visit a positive experience, ensuring patients feel welcomed, respected and genuinely cared for. At the heart of The Doctors Hope Island is an outstanding team of experienced, well-regarded and approachable multi-lingual general practitioners, including Dr James Lee, Dr Noushin Majdteymouri, Dr Sweety Syed, Dr Kanwal J Bhinder and Dr Saima Salahuddin. Together, they bring extensive clinical knowledge, professionalism and a shared commitment to providing exceptional medical care to the local community speaking English, Korean, Persian, Japanese, Bangla, Urdu, Hindi The clinic’s philosophy is simple: Their patients are their clinic family. We believe great healthcare is about more than treating illness. It is about building lasting relationships, understanding individual needs and caring for generations of families. From childhood immunisations and developmental assessments through to adult preventative healthcare, chronic disease management and the changing needs of our senior patients, our doctors are here to grow with your family through every stage of life. Offering comprehensive general practice services, preventative health assessments, women's and men's health, IUD insertion & removal, skin cancer checks and minor procedures, The Doctors Hope Island provides convenient, coordinated healthcare under one roof with QML pathology together (open 7am – 3pm Mon-Fri) They understand that busy families need flexibility. That's why they offer walk-in appointments, bulk billing for eligible patients and extended opening hours until 8 pm, making it easier to access quality healthcare around work, school and family commitments. Conveniently located at 2/331 Hope Island Road, Hope Island, with plenty of accessible parking, visiting your doctor has never been easier. At The Doctors Hope Island, modern medicine meets oldfashioned personal care. Our commitment is to provide a welcoming environment where every patient is treated with kindness, dignity and respect. You can be sure they are caring for you, your children and generations to come. Appointments and enquiries Phone: (07) 5651 4778 Website: www.thedrshopeisland.au Email: contact@thedrshopeisland.au DOCTORS. HOPE ISLAND THE see pages 8 & 9 Dear Resident, Following strong support from Queenslanders, I am pleased to share that the Crisafulli Government has recently passed the Breach Bail, Go to Jail laws. Under these new laws, an offender who commits a serious offence while on bail will be charged with a new offence that carries a mandatory prison sentence of 12 months. These offences include all 47 offences included under the Adult Crime, Adult Time legislation, as well as offences under Daniel’s Law and a range of serious offences related to domestic violence and coercive control. The new laws also raise the threshold for offenders to be granted bail. Courts must now have a high degree of confidence that an offender will not commit another offence if bail is granted. In addition to these tough new measures, the Crisafulli Government continues to increase funding for early intervention and rehabilitation with programs like Staying on Track, Regional Reset and Transition 2 Success. These stronger laws, alongside more police, and our record investment in early intervention and rehabilitation are helping turn young lives away from while helping to prevent the next generation of youth offenders. Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and the Queensland Police Service (QPS) shows that the number of victims of crime in Queensland is decreasing. While this is encouraging, we know there is still more work to do. That is why we will continue strengthening our laws to better protect Queensland communities. MEMBER FOR THEODORE BOOTHMAN MP Mark 3 Cottonwood Place, Oxenford QLD 4210 theodore@parliament.qld.gov.au 3445 0100 markboothman.com MarkBoothmanTheodore mark_boothman Authorised by Mark Boothman MP, 3 Cottonwood Place, Oxenford QLD 4210. ADVERTISEMENT Dear Resident, Following strong support from Queenslanders, I am pleased to share that the Crisafulli Government has recently passed the Breach Bail, Go to Jail laws. Under these new laws, an offender who commits a serious offence while on bail will be charged with a new offence that carries a mandatory prison sentence of 12 months. These offences include all 47 offences included under the Adult Crime, Adult Time legislation, as well as offences under Daniel's Law and a range of serious offences related to domestic violence and coercive control. The new laws also raise the threshold for offenders to be granted bail. Courts must now have a high degree of confidence that an offender will not commit another offence if bail is granted. In addition to these tough new measures, the Crisafulli Government continues to increase funding for early intervention and rehabilitation with programs like Staying on Track, Regional Reset and Transition 2 Success. These stronger laws, alongside more police, and our record investment in early intervention and rehabilitation are helping turn young lives away from while helping to prevent the next generation of youth offenders. Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and the Queensland Police Service (QPS) shows that the number of victims of crime in Queensland is decreasing. While this is encouraging, we know there is still more work to do. That is why we will continue strengthening our laws to better protect Queensland communities. For additional information on how the Crisafulli Government is Making Queensland Safer, including early intervention and prevention programs please scan the following QR code: Listen to my speech to parliament on Breach Bail, Go to Jail here: ent, strong support from Queenslanders, I am pleased to share that the Crisafulli nt has recently passed the Breach Bail, Go to Jail laws. se new laws, an offender who commits a serious offence while on bail will be ith a new offence that carries a mandatory prison sentence of 12 months. nces include all 47 offences included under the Adult Crime, Adult Time as well as offences under Daniel's Law and a range of serious offences related to iolence and coercive control. aws also raise the threshold for offenders to be granted bail. 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That is why we will continue ing our laws to better protect Queensland communities. ional information on how the Crisafulli ent is Making Queensland Safer, early intervention and prevention s please scan the following QR code: Listen to my speech to parliament on Breach Bail, Go to Jail here: Listen to my speech to parliament on Breach Bail, Go to Jail here: For additional information on how the Crisafulli Government is Making Queensland Safer, including early intervention and prevention program please scan the following QR code:
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Please include your name, address and phone number in the email • Entries close 10.12.2026 BOOK GIVEAWAY CHASING THE HORIZON by Di Morrissey Family history, secrets and adventure, from the Adelaide Hills to a wild, little-known land, in master storyteller Di Morrissey’s stunning 32nd novel. In 1912, Dora Thompson leaves Sydney to take up a role in New Guinea as a governess. Instead, she finds herself without work and stranded - until she meets an intriguing group of German and English residents who have made New Guinea their home. As she enters their extraordinary world, the shadow of war falls over the German-controlled island, changing all their lives. Over a century later, filmmaker Chloe arrives in the Adelaide Hills to retrace her family history and make a feature film, inspired by her great-grandmother Dora’s writings about her life. Little does she know how her own life will change. 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Watergum Community and Sea World Foundation are inviting locals to take part in the 2026/2027 TurtleWatch Gold Coast program, helping monitor and protect nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings along the coastline. The upcoming season will see volunteers and conservation teams monitoring nesting activity of threatened species including loggerhead and green turtles, helping researchers better understand local turtle populations and identify ways to improve their protection. Watergum Community’s Senior TurtleWatch GC Officer, Jenna Versluis, said community involvement was essential to ensuring turtles had the best chance of survival. “Every nesting season provides an important opportunity to learn more about our local turtle populations and support their protection,” said Jenna. “Our volunteers are the eyes and ears along the coastline. By walking our beaches, recording turtle activity and reporting nesting signs, they play a vital role in helping us protect these threatened species.” Sea World Foundation’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Coordinator, Siobhan Houlihan, said protecting marine turtles required collaboration between conservation organisations and the wider community. “Community programs like TurtleWatch GC are a great example of how people can come together to make a meaningful difference for these incredible animals.” Throughout the nesting season, TurtleWatch GC volunteers will be trained to identify turtle tracks and nesting signs, record important observations and assist with protecting nests from threats including predators and unsuitable beach conditions. How to you can help You can help by volunteering your time. This might be as simple as walking the beach with your dog, friends or family while keeping an eye out for turtle nesting activity. You can also make a difference by donating to help grow the on-ground response team and boost artificial light reduction programs to protect hatchlings. Hatchlings often mistake bright artificial lights for the natural horizon, leading them away from the ocean and toward danger. Whether you are a seasoned environmentalist or love getting involved in programs creating real impact, TurtleWatch GC provides a unique opportunity to get hands-on experience in protecting some of our most vulnerable marine species. For more information on how to join or support, please visit Watergum’s website or contact the TurtleWatch GC team at turtlewatch@watergum.org or 07 2103 5796.
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CANCER - Family and friends take centre stage this December, and you’ll enjoy creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Remember, though, that Christmas doesn’t have to be perfect to be wonderful. Let someone else wash the dishes for a change, put your feet up and enjoy the moment. LEO - You’re ready to add a little sparkle to the festive season, Leo. Whether it’s dressing up for a Christmas gathering or organising a get-together, your enthusiasm will be contagious. Someone may surprise you with a lovely compliment. Accept it graciously — you know you deserve it! VIRGO - Your Christmas preparation skills could put a professional event planner to shame, but try not to get carried away with lists and schedules. December is also about enjoying the company of those around you. Leave a little room for spontaneity, and don’t worry if the pavlova isn’t perfectly presented! LIBRA - December encourages you to seek out the people and places that make you happy. A festive outing or friendly gettogether could introduce you to someone interesting. If you’re caught between buying something practical or something pretty, you already know which way your heart is leaning! SCORPIO - You may be in a reflective mood as the year draws to a close, Scorpio, but don’t spend too much time looking backwards. December offers opportunities to reconnect with old friends and make plans for the year ahead. A little mystery surrounds a Christmas surprise — and you might be tempted to investigate! SAGITTARIUS - Adventure is calling, even if it’s only a scenic drive, a beachside lunch or exploring somewhere new on the Gold Coast. Your birthday season brings an extra reason to celebrate, and your cheerful outlook could lift everyone’s spirits. Just remember to check your wallet before declaring that Christmas shopping is finished! CAPRICORN - You may be tempted to keep working right up until Christmas, Capricorn, but even you need a break! December is a good time to recognise how much you’ve achieved this year. Accept help when it’s offered, enjoy a little festive indulgence and remember that relaxing is not a waste of time. AQUARIUS - Forget doing things the traditional way — you may have some wonderfully different ideas for celebrating Christmas this year. Friends will appreciate your originality, although your suggestion of a barbecue in the middle of the living room might not win everyone over! Keep an open mind and enjoy the company. PISCES - Your generous nature shines this December, and you’ll enjoy finding little ways to make others feel special. Just remember to save some energy for yourself. A quiet afternoon, a good book or a relaxing stroll by the water could be the perfect antidote to festive busyness. Mmmm... Mango Mango Eaton Mess 0:25 Prep 0:45 Cook 4 Servings • 100g egg white (about 3 eggs) • 100g caster sugar • 100g pure icing sugar, sieved • 15g cornflour • 2 ½ cups pouring cream • 100g caster sugar • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence • 2 whole mangoes • 1 pomegranate • 2 passionfruit For meringues, preheat oven to 120°C. Whisk egg white and a pinch of salt in an electric mixer until firm peaks form (3-4 minutes). With motor running, gradually add caster sugar and whisk until thick and glossy (2-3 minutes). Sieve icing sugar and cornflour over, fold to combine, then spoon 8cm-diameter mounds onto oven trays lined with baking paper. Bake until meringues lift easily from trays and are crisp but not coloured (45-50 minutes), then turn off oven and cool completely in oven. Note - you can use store bought meringue nests for this recipe if you prefer. Using an electric mixer and a clean bowl, whip the cream with the sugar and vanilla essence until it becomes stiff peaks (3-5 minutes). Chill until required. Prepare mangoes by slicing off each cheek and cutting a lattice pattern in the flesh of each cheek, without cutting through the skin. Use a spoon to scoop out small bite size pieces. Cut the pomegranate in half and remove the seeds. Cut the passionfruit in half. Break the meringue into bite size pieces. Take 4 clean glasses and begin to layer all the ingredients starting with the meringue and cream then layering with the mango, pomegranate and passionfruit. Continue to build until the glass is filled and garnish with mango, pomegranate and passionfruit. Serve chilled. 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 $175* 10,000 A4 Flyers $895* 1000 Colour Business Cards $139* 5,000 A5 Flyers $320* from from from from from from
14 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE IN THE COMMUNITY PROGRAM A Justice of the Peace is available to sign your legal documents at: PIMPAMA CITY SHOPPING CENTRE Tuesday & Wednesday 10am - 1pm & Thursday 10am-1pm & 5-7pm UPPER COOMERA COMMUNITY CENTRE Tuesday & Thursday 4.30-6.30pm WESTFIELD COOMERA Wednesday & Friday 10am-2pm WESTFIELD HELENSVALE Tuesday & Thursday 10am-2pm HELENSVALE PLAZA Wednesday 10am - 2pm ARUNDEL PLAZA Thursday 4-6pm For other JP Centre locations in the Community Program please refer to: www.justice.qld.gov.au/jps/centres.htm or Ph: The Department of Justice 13 74 68 Community Notices FREE FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT, SPORTING & COMMUNITY GROUPS email your notice to info@localnewsletters.com • Deadline 19 November for next issue RUNAWAY BAY VIEW CLUB meets for lunch with interesting speakers at Club Musgrave, Kumbari Ave Southport on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 11.30am and also 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 (President) on 0410416725 or email runawaybayview@gmail.com FOR LOVERS OF THE ARTS - ARTS NATIONAL at HOTA invites you to join our monthly Saturday morning lectures on a variety of arts related subjects presented by National and International specialist speakers and join us for morning tea. Bookings essential. Ring us on 0412 695 633. A.R.A.G.C. CAR CLUB New members welcome to our very friendly light minded and small group of classic car lovers. Monthly weekend runs to various points of interest, monthly mid-week lunch runs at different venues. Also meet most Saturdays 7am at Espresso 25 at 1 Boatworks Drive Coomera. Also mid year weekend away and end of year Christmas Party. We attend as a group to various Vintage and Classic car events. General meeting held Bimonthly. Phone Peter 0493092341 NORTHSIDE EUCHRE CLUB playing at Club Musgrave Bowling Club Monday nights at 5.45, all players welcome to join. Contact Steve 0408443299 UPPER COOMERA SCHOOL OF ARTS MONTHLY DANCES. (Old Time and New Vogue) You are invited to come dance, the night away the second Saturday of every month with live music from 7pm to 10.30 pm at the Upper Coomera School of Arts Hall, 641 Reserve Road, Upper Coomera. Cost is $10 with tea, coffee and biscuits for your enjoyment. Lucky door and multiple raffle prizes. Contact - Nik 0439 390 469 UPPER COOMERA LIONS CLUB. Meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at Cafe 63, by Spotlight, (corner Old Coach Rd and Days Rd) 6.30pm for 7pm. Friendly members supporting the local community. Visitors are very welcome to join us for a Dinner Meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of the month to meet members. Contact: email uppercoomera.qld@lions.org.au or phone 0416 939 804. 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/. 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 FB (qcwa Coomera), come to our Craft day on the 3rd Wednesday monthly, or call 0456625776. Children Welcome. GOLD COAST CARAVAN CLUB INC. - Discover friendship, freedom, and fun. We are a friendly group of mature travellers enjoying monthly rallies, shared meals, day trips and great company. Own a caravan, motorhome, or camper trailer and over 18? Come explore with us. Please note - domestic pets and children under 18 years are not permitted at rallies. Call Lyn on 0409 645 888 - goldcoastcaravanclub@gmail.com ACTIVE MINDS SENIOR GROUP - Come along, make new friends, have fun, while we energise your mind. We meet first Thursday each month at Runaway Bay, 10am-12.30pm. Morning Tea provided. Ph Marilyn 0481 480 274. SOUTHERN ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY is a local community space and astronomy group that meets monthly to explore the night sky. Our gatherings align with significant celestial events such as full moons, meteor showers and eclipses. All levels of experience: no equipment required, just curiosity and a love of space. Join SAS to connect, learn and share awe-inspiring moments under the stars. Find us on FB Southern Astronomical Society OPERA LOVERS meet at the Dendy Cinema, Nerang Street Southport, from February to December on the last Sunday of each month to view and discuss opera productions from around the world. Convenient tram connection. For info: friendsofoperainc.org or phone Julie 0477 008524, Sonia 0402 984133 or Robert 0427 795570. Enjoy the friendly and convivial atmosphere. All welcome! MOVIES CAN BE A THERAPEUTIC APPROACH IN COUNSELLING using film as a tool to help people work through various issues in their lives. It is not like traditional one-on-one counselling. Treatment involves group sessions for both men and women together in talk therapy. People do not need to learn difficult therapeutic processes to take part. A relaxed and safe environment helps people to enjoy the company of others to share life’s experiences facilitated by a professional counsellor. Small closed group sessions. Interested? Call Drew on 0450506886, every Thursday evening at 7pm til 8pm Upper Coomera Community Centre. 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 0450 506 886 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. More info on Facebook and search for @sipnsupgc and/or phone Ron, our Club President on 0435 366 168. E: sipnsupgc@gmail.com 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 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. 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. retirement. We are a friendly, mixed club and welcome visitors to join us for the range of activities we provide. 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