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2 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 page 3 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 page 3, and for the full schedule, please see www.heritageint.nz. 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. We supply food for 1000’s of meals weekly Volunteer Positions Available - NO Age Limit 12-16 Dunkirk Close, (off Allied Dr) Arundel (2 streets south of Harbour Town Shops) Order Online www.newlifefoodbarn.org or PH: 0410 565 781 1.30 to 2.00pm Tues & Wed for following day Est. 17 Years DISCOUNTED FOOD HELP IS HERE! at our Grocery Shop NEW LIFE FOODBARN Part of New Life Community Care D.G.R. Charity FOODBANK SHOP OPEN WED, THURS & SAT 9.30am - 12pm FOODBARN SHOP NOW OPEN SATURDAY 9-11.30am Fruit & Veg / Meats / Bread Grocery Items / Chiller pack Plus more on Pick-ups Online Home deliveries available “Why Struggle? Help is Here. PARCEL ORDERS @ www.newlifefoodbarn.org Phone 0410 565 781 All Ages Welcome - Volunteers - Work for the Dole - Sper Debt Payoff $67 FAMILY PARCEL DONATE BLOOD, SAVE LIVES. Do something special. Give blood. Call 13 14 95 download the app or donateblood.com.au 1 in 3 Australians will need blood in their lifetime. Only 1 in 30 people currently donate.
3 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
4 KEEPING YOU AHEAD OF THE GAME: New Seller’s Disclosure Requirements in Queensland: What You Need to Know - Part 2 - Queensland has implemented the new Seller’s Disclosure requirements, introducing a standardised framework for property transactions. These changes are designed to enhance transparency and ensure buyers have access to critical information about a property before entering into a contract. For sellers, this means a clear set of obligations to meet before listing their property for sale. What Must Sellers Disclose? Under the new framework, sellers will be required to provide a comprehensive disclosure statement to prospective buyers. This statement must include: 1. Title Information: - Details of the property’s title, including any easements, covenants, or encumbrances registered on the title. - Information about any unregistered interests that may affect the property. 2. Zoning and Planning Details: - The property’s zoning under the local planning scheme. - Any development approvals, overlays, or restrictions that may impact the property’s use. 3. Council and Utility Information: - Rates and water charges applicable to the property. - Details of any outstanding notices or orders issued by the local council or utility providers. 4. Building and Pest Information: - Known defects or issues with the property, including structural problems, pest infestations, or non-compliance with building codes. - Copies of building approvals and final inspection certificates for any renovations or extensions. 5. Environmental and Safety Considerations: - Information about flood risks, bushfire zones, or other environmental hazards. - Details of any asbestos present on the property. 6. Tenancy and Occupancy Details: o If the property is tenanted, the terms of the lease agreement, including rent amounts and expiry dates. Searches and Documentation Required To comply with the new requirements, sellers will need to undertake a range of searches and gather supporting documentation. These may include: • Title Searches: To confirm registered interests, easements, and encumbrances. • Council Searches: To identify zoning, rates, and any outstanding notices or approvals. • Building and Pest Reports: To disclose any known defects or issues. • Flood and Environmental Searches: To determine risks such as flooding or bushfires. • Utility Searches: To confirm water and electricity connections and any associated charges. Timing of Disclosure The disclosure statement must be provided to prospective buyers before the contract is signed. This ensures buyers have all relevant information upfront, reducing the likelihood of disputes or contract terminations later in the process. Penalties for Non-Compliance Failure to comply with the new Seller’s Disclosure requirements can have serious consequences, including: • Buyers being entitled to terminate the contract. • Potential compensation claims for any losses incurred by the buyer. • Financial penalties imposed on the seller. How Aylward Game Solicitors Can Assist Preparing for the new Seller’s Disclosure requirements can be complex, but Aylward Game Solicitors is here to help. Our team can assist you in: • Conducting the necessary searches and gathering required documentation. • Preparing a compliant disclosure statement tailored to your property. • Ensuring your property transaction proceeds smoothly and without legal complications. Don’t risk non-compliance—contact Aylward Game Solicitors today to ensure you’re ready for the changes. Email: mail@aylwardgame.com.au | Ph: 1800 217 217 2/20 Grice Ave, Paradise Point Q 4216 see advert front cover 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. Bookings: www.javeenbah.org.au Phone 0417 004 466 • Email info@javeenbah.org.au CNR STEVENS & FERRY STREETS, NERANG 24-26 Oct Massive artificial reefs. Mirror clouds. Zombie mice. Beaches where once there were none. Traveling the world when planes are gone. How we deal with big, breathtaking ideas – and the crazy excitement of living in hope. It’s sixty-five short scenes – comic, tragic, and everything in between. Jam-packed with info, humanity and truth, but never wagging its finger in your face, Scenes From the Climate Era is a play about now. About the choices we made yesterday, and the difficult beauty of tomorrow.
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6 Aging Eyes: Common Issues 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. *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. 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 24 September for next issue PARADISE POINT SENIORS Community Centres, Community Lane, Paradise Point. 50 and over? Come and join our friendly members in our activities. Carpet bowls and cards on Monday, Thursday, Saturday 12-00 to 3-00pm. Afternoon tea provided. Monthly bus trips on Fridays, visiting very interesting places. Wednesday in small hall next door there is a painting class plus cards from 11.30 to 3.00pm. We will teach you in a very friendly manner. All welcome. Club President Ross Kimberley 0417925855, Noreen 0410875763, Noeline 0415134126, Painting contact Steph 0415171798. 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. PARADISE POINT LADIES ASSOCIATION (celebrating our 40th year). We meet every Tuesday from 9.45 until 2pm at the Community Hall in Community Lane in Paradise Point where we enjoy cards, Mahjong and some delightful lunches throughout the year. Beginners welcome. $5 to join and $5 a week. PH Catherine 0432567684. 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 RUNAWAY BAY BOWLS, CARDS & MAHJONG- Join our friendly club at Runaway Bay Community Hall on Wed & Fri, Doors open 11.30am play till 3pm. $3 Door Entry inc. afternoon tea & free door prizes. $3 yearly membership. Beginners welcome. Tuition provided. Cards we play 500, Euchre, Elevens, and Hand & Foot. Contact Hans on 0498686921. For Mahjong contact Doreen 0450301377. Ring Bowl Gordon 0428751292. COMBINED PROBUS CLUB OF PARADISE POINT INC. (membership 110) offers a wide range of 17 activity and interest groups to members and is renowned for its friendliness. We meet first Tuesday of the month (except Nov Melbourne Cup). Runaway Bay Seagulls Leagues Club from 9.30am. PH: Helen 0499 156 664 (Membership) or Tony 0413 559 902 (Secretary) or Lalit 0499 178 954 (President) You’re most welcome. RUNAWAY BAY AND DISTRICT SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION INC. Over 50’s come along and join us every Tuesday from 9-11am. Great way to meet new friends and socialise. Activities of our Club include Tai Chi classes $4 per session and $3 entrance fee. Craft sessions $3 entrance fee, bring your own craftwork and enjoy the company of friends while you work. Yearly financial membership fee $5 paid annually (July-June). First visit free. Morning Tea provided. Everyone works to their own ability. Email runawaybayseniorcitizens@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. 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. PROBUS CLUB OF HOLLYWELL invites people from the Northern GC to consider Probus membership. We meet at 10am, every 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Runaway Bay Junior Leagues Club. All welcome to enjoy tea or coffee and friendly chat, before the meeting which includes guest speaker. Activities include monthly breakfast, lunch, evening dining, walking group, book club & occasional bus trip. NATIONAL SENIORS AUSTRALIA PARADISE POINT BRANCH meets at Dublin Docks Tavern Function Room on the second Monday of each month 9:30am for 10:00am start. Interest Guest Speakers, Raffles, Lunch available after meeting, Monthly social functions. Contact Geoff/Margaret 55467952/0407676990. MINDING YOUR PRE-SCHOOL AGE GRANDCHILDREN? Mainly music, a group for little ones up to 4 years old and their carers, is held from 9.30-10.45am on Thursdays at Paradise Point Uniting Church hall. There’s singing, dancing, rhymes & play, plus a complimentary morning tea for the adults. Only $5.00/family/session. Ring Kaye on 0401 688770 for more information. NORTH GOLD COAST PROBUS CLUB, a mixed club, meet at 10am at the Seagulls Leagues Club Morala Ave, Runaway Bay, first Monday of each month. Members enjoy a variety of guest speakers, morning tea coffee, and door prizes. Other club activities monthly may include: Outings, Bus trips, Walking Group, Book Club, Dining, Picnics and BBQ. Contact Paul 0424 243005 or Wendy 55806224. “SING SING SING”(Paradise Point) - Free Community singing group every second Wednesday 9.30am at Paradise Point Uniting Church building, 126 Paradise Parade, Paradise Point. No fees or auditions, no matter what your singing voice, just a love of music is required. If you can talk, you can sing. 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