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Welcome to our “Summer 21” Edition of the Northshore Lifestyle Magazine.

We are looking forward to the opportunities that 2021 brings us after the unusual year that was 2020.

In the previous editions of Northshore, throughout 2020, we made comment on how parts of our communities had been severely affected by the drastic measures needed to cope with a global pandemic and as a community how we have together tried to support individuals and businesses. The Gold Coast has fortunately (compared to other cities around Australia) remained largely unaffected. This may have been because of our location/lifestyle/desirability, either way we have experienced some huge momentum throughout the second half of the year.

Our “total sales in 2020 exceeded $325 Million”, which was an amazing result considering we were all closed up in April/May! The demand for rental property was also extraordinary. Our portfolio has an “almost zero vacancy rate, and more than 300 properties were tenanted throughout the year”.

2020 also marked a conscious effort by our group to develop our digital reach, to this end we now offer an “email database of 260,000”, and a “unique Social Media following in excess of 300,000”, this is local, national and international.

Bring on 2021, we are ready to go and will be happy to provide our services to you.

Wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2021.

Ali Mian - Principal 0415 521 721

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Is this the best market we have seen in years?

The early 2021 northern Gold Coast housing market looks to be gaining significant momentum from a very strong end to 2020.

Making predictions about a particular market is not an exact science in any normal situation, at the end of a global pandemic whilst still waiting for Vaccines etc makes it near impossible! We can only consider what is happening in the moment and report.

Like most of the world, straight after the outbreak, Australia famously fell into recession (after many years of sustained growth). However in the 3rd quarter we very quickly rebounded with a "3.3% growth in GDP" and the IMF (International Monetary Fund) has moved quickly to drastically alter the bleak economic outlook it provided for Australia earlier in the year to a much brighter outlook.

So with our economic situation looking more stable, interest rates at unbelievably low levels, (1.95% fixed for 4 years), and a "significant increase in demand from the Victoria and New South Wales", it is little wonder that we find our local housing market in incredibly high demand.

How has this affected the value of your home?

Being aware of your properties value is critical to making good decisions. The current demand has put real pressure on parts of our market, with sale prices being recorded at levels not considered even a few months ago.

Get an appraisal!

As part of our commitment to our local community we are happy to have a look at your property and use some of the recent sale data to give you an update. (There is no obligation to list your property for sale).

Simply reach out to your favourite Ray White Runaway Bay Group Agent, or contact me directly to make this happen.

We want you! (New Office) The start of this year will mark the opening of our new (5th office) in Arundel. We are looking for people with that "X" factor to join us. Discretion is guaranteed, please contact Ali or myself directly to discuss.

Thank for reading the edition of Northshore Lifestyle Magazine, we hope you enjoy.

Ian Spurle General Manager Sales - Growth - Development 0449 787 883 .

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M A Y O R ’ S

M E S S A G E

OUR TIME TO SHINE AGAIN How great it is to feel a surge of confidence across the Gold Coast once again.

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he huge numbers of people racing the clock to get back across the border shows

The past year has presented the opportunity to view the future from different perspectives

full well why the Gold Coast is – and has been

and I see a golden era of progress and

for decades – Australia’s favourite holiday

prosperity ahead. There are so many great

playground.

things about this city that we love so much

Our welcome mat is out and everything that can be polished is shining bright. I am proud of the determination shown to get through

yet we can make it even better. That is our challenge for the future.

Meantime, we can continue to relish the

the pandemic as robustly as we have. While

good fortune of being in what I honestly believe

I know some have suffered serious setbacks,

is the best city on Earth. Enjoy!

the famous Gold Coast have-a-go spirit has been on display brilliantly and it reflects well on everyone.

Our status as a safe harbour is being watched around the world. The stampede of Aussies to enjoy our attractions shows what will happen when international borders open once again.

With so much at stake, I ask everyone to remain mindful of good health and hygiene practices. This event is not over and sensible caution will serve us well.

As we enjoy a return to normal, I can assure everyone that the City has mapped-out our roads to recovery. Our resources – financial, physical and human – have been prioritised to get our economy back into full swing with all possible speed.

Tom Tate Mayor Gold Coast

Welcome to our last issue of 2020, and what a year it was.

Thank you to Ali, Ian and all the team from Ray White Runaway Bay Group, for hosting our local community magazine. Special thanks to our new advertisers onboard, Yachtsmen International, Paradise Luxury Motorhomes, St Stephens College, Zanthii Communications and Sanctuary Cove Country Club, with a big shout out to our regular advertisers, most have been with us since the first issue, your support and loyalty is why this magazine grows with each issue.

There has never been a better time than the present to support local business within our community. Through all the ups and downs in 2020, it was very inspiring to see how so many North Gold Coasters created concepts to adapt with the ever changing times. The positive attitude to “keep the show on the road” and look within our own communities has been the way forward.

May we wish all our readers a very healthy and safe 2021, we hope you enjoy this issue. If you have a local business please consider joining us in 2021 and come onboard, …….and don’t forget to “Have a Crack”, no matter what life throws at you.

Be Good and Stay Safe.

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SEVEN DELECTABLE FARM-TO-TABLE FOODIE EXPERIENCES ON THE GOLD COAST THE FARM-TO-TABLE MOVEMENT HAS EXPLODED IN RECENT TIMES. MORE AND MORE, CONSUMERS ARE BECOMING EDUCATED AROUND ISSUES SUCH AS FOOD SAFETY, FRESHNESS, SEASONALITY AND NUTRITION, AS WELL THE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THAT COME WITH TRANSPORTING FOOD OVER LONG DISTANCES.

Mrs Frost’s Kitchen

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Freeman’s Organic Farm

Tamborine Mountain Coffee Plantation

his has seen a rise in small local farmers adopting

FREEMAN’S ORGANIC FARM AND CAFÉ

a farm-to-table – alternatively know as paddock-

618 Tomewin Mountain Road, Currumbin Valley

to-plate – business model, by offering on-site

Freeman’s Organic Farm has been a family enterprise

dining experiences that utilise their own produce.

since 1915, when Arthur Freeman – a pioneer of the

Gold Coast’s stunning geography and naturally fertile

banana industry in Australia – began growing bananas

surrounds have proven to be a gift to this growing

in the Currumbin Valley. It is now the only continuous

“locavore” approach.

commercial fruit and vegetable farm in Currumbin Valley

We took a closer look at seven Gold Coast farm-totable practitioners and how you can plan your visits.

that remains today.

Freeman’s Organic Farm have expanded their produce and now grow a large range of seasonal and organic

MRS FROST’S KITCHEN

fruits, vegetable and herbs, which they sell from Friday

Frost Farm, Guanaba

to Monday at their Farmhouse Stall. While you’re visiting,

Nestled in the beautiful Gold Coast Hinterland area of

you can stop into the Freeman’s Organic Café for a

Guanaba is Frost Farm, home to Mrs Frost’s Kitchen.

range of delicious coffee and snacks using ingredients

The dream of a farm to table café began years ago for

sourced from the farm.

Julie Frost, when her lifelong passion for food evolved

To learn more, visit freemansorganicfarm.org or contact

into an outdoor dining affair designed to give others a

Farmer David on 0438 777 763 to book a farm tour.

place to experience the world through delicious food. inside, outside, creekside, dockside or fireside. It’s

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN COFFEE PLANTATION

wherever my friends are!” Julie exclaims.

64 Alpine Terrace, Tamborine Mountain

“My world is one great big kitchen… whether it be

Mrs Frost’s Kitchen offers up a homemade and

Tamborine Mountain Coffee Plantation is a completely local

picturesque experience for curious and nature-loving

experience. All of their coffee is grown, carefully roasted and

foodies, from a Chorizo and blue cheese frittata, to a

blended by their team on site, and according to reviews, it

Mini sticky honey and date loaf cake with homemade

stacks up against some of world’s premier growing regions.

salted caramel glaze. And there’s also a shop on site for

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You can head to the café to try it out alongside a

you to take home some of your favourite goodies.

mouthwatering menu of treats including Okonomiyaki,

Visit mrsfrostskitchen.com or contact Julie on 0414 783

Field mushrooms and Pumpkin pancakes. If you’re a

564 for more information.

major coffee enthusiast, take a crop-to-cup tour and get

Greenwood Farm

The Barn

Farmers’ Market

Currumbin Valley Harvest

a hands-on experience into how coffee is made. Courses

store where you can take home some of the pasta and

in sustainable farming are also offered periodically.

sauce that you fell in love with from the menu.

Follow Tamborine Mountain Coffee Plantation on

Those curious to know more about this enterprise can

Instagram

call on 0402 505 446 or visit their Facebook page.

@tamborinemtcoffee

and

check

out

tamborinemountaincoffee.com.au for more.

FARMERS’ MARKETS GREENWOOD FARM

There is no shortage of Farmers’ Markets on the Gold

2922 Springbrook Road, Springbrook

Coast, where you can get all manner of fresh fruit and

Couple Angi and Paul began busy hinterland business

veg alongside locally sourced eggs, meat, fish, and a

Greenwood Farm back in 2011. Angi is a multi award-

range of tasty, ready-to-eat treats.

winning chef with hospitality and farming in her blood, while

If Saturdays are your shopping day, you’ve got the

Paul is an apiarist who takes care of the property’s bees,

option to hit up Burleigh Market, Marina Mirage Farmers

while also building, lecturing and tending to their produce.

Market or Palm Beach Currumbin Farmers Market.

As well as offering up a tasty selection of home-grown

For Sunday shopping, you’ll want to head to the Bundall

treats, Greenwood Farm also plays host to a little farm

Farmers Market at HOTA, Markets in the Meadow on

stall, a providore section for take-home delicacies, and

Racecourse Road Bundall, Miami Organic Gold Coast

stunning gift options. There’s even an online store, if you

Farmer Market, Lavelle Street Markets in Nerang,

can’t make it up the mountain!

and on the second and fourth Sundays of the month,

If you’d like to make the most of your stay, there’s a quaint guesthouse on offer, and the passionate couple are always

Mudgeeraba Country Markets.

New to the scene is GC Connected Market, which will

helping others learn how to live the farm to table lifestyle.

be running from 7am to 12pm every Tuesday (yep, a

Check out greenwoodfarm.com.au for more, or have

weekday!) at Albert Park in Surfers. So if you’re someone

a chat to Angi and Paul on 0413 101 582 or hello@

who misses out on local produce thanks to a weekend

greenwoodfarm.com.au.

work schedule, you’ve now got a mid-week option.

THE BARN

CURRUMBIN VALLEY HARVEST

11 Boomerang Rd, Mudgeeraba

1380 Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin

Located in the idyllic foothills of Springbrook, The Barn

Currumbin Valley Harvest is a biodynamic farm run

boasts paddock-to-plate dining, a beautiful rustic vibe

by Peter and Jan Fleming, that regularly opens to the

and their own sustainable gardens.

public. Alongside their premium grade fruit, veggies,

Owned by the team behind popular Gold Coast Italian venue Fellini, The Barn offers everything you could want

herbs and organic coffee, they also supply fresh Aquifer water.

from a rustic hinterland eatery, including a plentiful veggie

Open until noon on weekends only and situated just

garden, baby animal pen, massive outdoor deck, fireplaces

past the rock pools (where you might like to stop for a

for the colder months and even a mini antiques museum.

dip on the way!) Currumbin Valley Harvest allows guests

The menu is inspired by both Italian (of course) and

to stroll through the harvest, sometimes even picking

Japanese cuisines, with Chicken tortellini nestling

their own herbs straight from the ground, before settling

happily alongside Pork gyoza, while a robust breakfast

in at the Shed Café for a homegrown coffee, 100% fruit

menu has something to suit all tastes.

juice and a selection of delicious baked delights.

This is the newest venue on the list, having just opened a few weeks ago, but the team is busily prepping the

Relax and have your morning tea on the balcony while the Currumbin Creek burbles away beside you.

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17 Torquay Place, Arundel Sellers Relocating Interstate So Now It’s Your Family’s Time to Enjoy All on one level, an absolute must to inspect. This very private and secure home is situated at the end of a cul de sac and is an entertainer’s dream with modern colours, textures and décor throughout. The expansive kitchen with it’s creative storage overlooks large living and pool area.

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Auction On Site 16th January 11:30 am Tony Sutton-Yeomans 0417 597 747 tony.sutton-yeomans@raywhite.com

• Master with ensuite & W-I-R overlooks courtyard & 8 person spa • Media/theatre room with cozy fireplace & surround sound speakers • Gourmet kitchen with gas cooking & stone bench tops • Entertain & relax on the undercover entertainment patio • Ceramic tiled pool with stone-paved surrounds & waterless turf • 5 kW of solar, double lock up garage door with internal access • Full security with intercom & cameras plus Scorpio screens & doors raywhite.com.au/2395853 25

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3146 Riverleigh Drive, Hope Island Peaceful | Private| Family Entertainer Here today, gone tomorrow. A truly one of a kind on a 1,411m² block in the highly desired and tightly held Riverleigh precinct of Hope Island Resort.

• Master retreat with ensuite & W-I-R • All bedrooms have built in mirrored robes & ceiling fans • Separate formal lounge & dining, recently painted throughout • Updated kitchen with stone bench tops & Bosch appliances • Double lock up garage with internal access & off-street parking • FIRB approved, 24 hr security - including emergency button

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Auction Wednesday 27th January, 5:30pm Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort 71 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach Tony Sutton-Yeomans 0417 597 747 tony.sutton-yeomans@raywhite.com

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5 O’Doherty Avenue, Southport The Modern Entertainer Just move in, relax and enjoy this modern, freshly painted architecturally designed family home. Centrally located in the heart of Southport with Griffith Uni, the M1 and Broadwater just minutes away. A must to inspect.

• Master with ensuite & his & her W-I-Rs • All bedrooms have new carpet, mirrored robes & ceiling fans • Kitchen with stone benches, island bench cooktop & skylights • Oversized undercover East facing BBQ & bar alfresco area • Peaceful & private 536m² block with landscaped gardens • Double lock up garage, internal access & off-street parking • Crimsafe security screens & security cameras

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Auction Wednesday 27th January, 5:30pm Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort 71 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach Tony Sutton-Yeomans 0417 597 747 tony.sutton-yeomans@raywhite.com

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SIX CHALLENGING MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS FOR THRILL SEEKERS LOVE SPEEDING THROUGH THE FOREST WITH THE WIND WHISTLING IN YOUR EARS, AND GETTING SOME AIR OVER GAP JUMPS AND TABLE-TOPS? YOU’LL BE STOKED TO SHRED THESE BEST MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS ON THE GOLD COAST.

T

he Goldie is home to a stack of mountain bike trails,

Park. Relatively low on the mountain, Pete’s is in the

perfect for riders keen on fast winding tracks and

bottom, eastern section of the park, so relatively little

challenging obstacles. From the fast, free, rocky

uphill pedalling to get to the top. Pete’s has been recently

rides at Nerang National Park to the exhilarating

refurbished so offers a fairly smooth ride, with windy

descents of Numinbah Valley Gravity Bike Park (NV) and

but not overly steep descents where it’s easy to build

Boomerang Farm Bike Park (Boomers), there’s plenty to

confidence for higher speeds. It’s a good transition trail for

get your wheels spinning.

riders moving from beginner to intermediate, with plenty

A quick note on safety. Mountain biking is a fast

of switchbacks, and some obstacles and challenges.

sport that comes with risk. Riders should ‘session’ trails

Pete’s and Three Hills are both two-way trails but are

– evaluate each trail’s suitability for their ability and their

much more fun on the way down, so consider climbing

bike’s capabilities. Mountain Bike Australia offers a free

via the fire trails to enjoy the rolling descent.

trial period and provides insurance. Always wear a helmet,

The forest is sparse through parts of Pete’s but the

and other safety gear as you deem necessary. It’s safer to

track is mostly shaded. In spring the native wildflowers

ride with friends or the Gold Coast Mountain Bike Club.

bloom. All year round, red necked wallabies graze in the

Carry water, a phone, a map (or map app like Trailforks),

park. If you’re new to the park, the Trailforks app can help

a spare tube and tools, a pump and a first aid kit.

you find your way. It’s also possible to take photographs

Many riders wear full-face helmets and knee and

of the maps at the trailhead or bottom entry.

elbow protection to ride, especially at NV Gravity Park and Boomers. Safety noted, you don’t have to be a great

THREE HILLS

rider to enjoy these trails. I’m not a great rider, but I loved

Starting higher on the mountain, Three Hills is a fun

riding all these parks. So sort out your safety and let’s ride.

2.7km long trail that you can start at the trailhead or at NG26 for a more downhill run. Either way, be prepared to

FIRST STOP: NERANG NATIONAL PARK TRAILS

climb more in the beginning, and to be ready to enjoy a

Nerang National Park offers a wide range of trails across

takes you southeast, back down the mountain, through

a massive land area. Some faster favourites in Nerang

tallowwood and grey gum. Be prepared to roll over or

National Park are Pete’s, Three Hills and the GC2018

around some big stones and roots in the track, and also

Loops 1, 2, and 3.

take on navigate over or around obstacles. Even for a

longer descent than Pete’s. If you start at NG26, the trail

short rider like me, 29-inch tyres are my best friend on

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PETE’S NERANG

trails like Three Hills. It’s a lot of fun rolling over roots and

Pete’s Nerang is a smooth trail with fast sections. At

rocks back down the mountain, navigating the technical

2.2km long, it’s my favourite trail at Nerang National

terrain as the forest changes around you. Red wallabies

make an appearance almost every time I ride this trail,

At NV you get a clear sense of height and elevation,

and there are some good views out to the city skyline.

looking across the valley and over to Springbrook.

I always carry plenty of water, my phone, and a small

Shredding down the trail plunges you into nature, while

emergency/first aid kit when I ride. You might not have

friendly horses look on from a nearby paddock. The

phone reception in all areas of the park.

Green with Envy trail was super fun for me with the added bonus of somehow feeling super fast and safe at

THE GC2018 LOOPS 1, 2, AND 3

the same time. Maybe because the lush grass at the side

The GC2018 Loops 1, 2, and 3, are a great fast hit of

of the track provided a soft landing when I needed it.

adrenaline. Designed for speed, these tracks are one

Zoom down steep descents, over the rhythm wave

way. Number 3 is my favourite, with a mostly smooth-

section, around switchbacks and wall-berms, through

surfaced roller-coaster feel -distinctly Gold Coast. These

lush fields, pine forests, and over drops and gaps. NV

were ridden in the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth

is open Sundays and bookings are essential with rider

Games, and they’re all short distance rides. The longest

numbers capped which effectively obliterates shuttle

is just 1.5 km long. They leave every limb burning from

queues. If you love mountain biking do yourself a favour

wrangling your handlebars and standing on your pedals

and book in to NV Gravity Park.

to fly around the track.

Remember to take along all your food and water, these downhill shreds are going to make you hungry.

THE OLD TAMBO DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKE TRACK

BOOMERS

From Nerang, head north up the motorway to Tamborine

Further down the motorway, just outside Mudgeeraba,

Mountain, and find the top of the Old Tambo Downhill

Boomers’ DH3 Riccos and Sidewinder are made for

Mountain Bike Track. The trail starts at Wongawallan road

speed. DH3 Riccos boasts massive jumps, while

and makes a steep descent along technical sections,

Sidewinder is a fast and very wide trail, suitable for

jumps and berms, with rest areas and a fire trail running

assisted mountain bikes too.

alongside. Most riders stick to the top of the trail, rather

The genius and passion of Shane Flower and the

than taking the full steep descent out the bottom. Old

Outlook Rider’s Alliance have built 15 exhilarating trails

Tambo is a challenging double black diamond trail and

in a world-class bike park. While DH3 Riccos is for the

approximately three kilometres long. The trail intersects

pros, the Green Machine and Sidewinder provided

and merges with fire trails, then exits out Welches Rd.

plenty of action for me, with high-speed sections, swirly

The super steep fire trail was a bit of fun for me, and

switchbacks, and small obstacles to coax out my skills.

it’s an alternative option, described as more difficult due

The entry fee is worth the experience of zooming

to the incline. You need good brakes and to know how to

down these trails, with options to fly over gaps and

use them. A reconnaissance run is recommended before

descend extreme gradients. DH3 Riccos has off-camber

riding this track, to make sure it’s clear of branches and

sections, unavoidable obstacles, technical drops, a gap

in a suitable condition for riding.

jump, with a B-Line option, and the scenic traverse. An

Onto the private bike parks, for a new definition of fun…

extra fee provides unlimited shuttle bus rides (highly recommended) to take you back to the top.

NV GRAVITY BIKE PARK

The hills at Boomers are packed with trails, some of

Southwest of Nerang, the R&B trail at NV Gravity Bike

which defy gravity. After riding you can hit the Sapphire

Park will satisfy your need for speed in a setting of lush

Bean Café at Boomerang Farm Golf Course for lunch

green as far as the eye can see. Forget the slog to the

and a beer. Just don’t ask me to choose between NV

top of the hill and save your energy for plenty of downhill

Gravity Park and Boomers. They’re both too much fun.

rides with shuttle lifts to the top of the trails included in the entry fee.

NV is described as having the smoothest trails around

LEVEL OF STOKE? Transcendental.

thanks to great design and maintenance by creator

If you’re not sure which of these trails is for you, get in

Michael Murray and his crew. The trails are meticulously

touch with the Gold Coast Mountain Bike Club, NV Gravity

maintained, with firmly packed soil, solid wooden wall

Bike Park or Boomerang Farm Bike Park, and someone

berms and Astroturf making for the perfect rides.

friendly and helpful will welcome you into the sport they love.

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PARKRUN: THE COMMUNITY CHANGING LIVES ONE STEP AT A TIME IT’S THE FITNESS PHENOMENON THAT HAS TAKEN THE WORLD BY STORM, CONNECTING COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE GLOBE.

PARKRUN’S CONCEPT IS SIMPLE: TURN UP, WALK OR RUN FIVE KILOMETRES, AND JOIN THE MOVEMENT.

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t’s a concept that caught the eye of young Australian

Beach on the Gold Coast – the first parkrun location in

Tim Oberg, who, whilst living in London, made it his

the southern hemisphere.

mission to bring the event down under. “I discovered parkrun in my last year living in London. I took my

dog along and I remember thinking – this thing’s got legs – literally!”

“I got in touch with the founder of parkrun, and we met up in a café to discuss the possibility of bringing the event to Australia.

“No matter which parkrun you do here on the Gold Coast, they’re all unique, they’re all at beautiful locations,

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communities,” says Tim. Over time, the global parkrun community has

“We decided we wanted to launch parkrun

changed the lives of people around the globe, and for

somewhere in Australia that had wide open spaces,

Gold Coaster Libby Maxwell – it’s a community that

long sandy beaches, trails, and mountains to run

saved her life.

through. The Gold Coast ticked all of these boxes.

“On top of that, after ten years of living in London, I was looking for a lifestyle change. I wanted to live near the beach and live somewhere really active and healthy.

The Gold Coast was the perfect fit.”

In 2011, Tim became the founder and CEO of parkrun Australia, and launched the event at Main

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Today, there are 406 parkrun locations across Australia, nine of which are based on the Gold Coast.

“When I was in my early twenties, I suffered a bad back injury which meant I was in and out of hospital and rehabilitation for years,” says Libby.

“I felt like I’d lost control of so many aspects of my life – at one point I couldn’t even dress myself. The only thing I had control over was what I ticked on the hospital menu to eat each day.”

Over the next few years, Libby found herself caught in the grip of a debilitating eating disorder.

Struggling to come to terms with being told what

“One of the best things about parkrun is that you don’t have to be a runner or a walker to be a part of it,” says Libby.

couldn’t be achieved due to her illness, Libby made the

“There are a lot of people who come each week

bold decision to move her life from Bendigo in Victoria,

just to fill the volunteer roles – it’s the sort of event that

to Queensland’s Gold Coast.

you feel included in whether you’re running or not. It’s

“I was sick of people telling me what I couldn’t do due to my illness, so I moved to the Gold Coast despite not knowing a single person,” says Libby.

“One day in 2011, I noticed a leaflet announcing the launch of parkrun on the Gold Coast.

“I didn’t know anything about it, but figured athletes are usually very thin, so I’ll fit right in – no one will notice me, and no one will tell me I can’t do it.

“I turned up to the event without having registered

all about being part of a community.

“Parkrun didn’t just change my life, it saved my life.”

With more than 2,000 locations, across 22 countries and 5 continents, parkrun provides people of all ages and abilities with a routine, a welcoming community and in some instances – a new lease on life.

Parkrun registration is free and only needs to be completed once. Once registered, parkrunners can take part in any event at any location around the world.

and walked the course. When I got home, I felt this overwhelming sense of achievement.

“I don’t know if it’s because I’d completed a physical activity or because I’d achieved my goal of blending

GOLD COAST WEEKLY PARKRUNS ARE HELD EVERY SATURDAY MORNING AT:

in – either way, I couldn’t wait to go back.“Each week,

MAIN BEACH: Hollindale Park, Seaworld Drive

I turned up and my confidence grew. People started

KIRRA: Giltrap Park, Musgrave Street (meet in the

talking to me and before I knew it I was planning what I

beachfront park opposite Kirra SLSC)

would have for breakfast before parkrun, so that I could

UPPER COOMERA: Tallowwood Park, Rose Valley

improve my time.

Drive

“I’ll never forget the first time I ran the course without stopping. It was the best day of my life.”

Gold Coast parkrun takes place every Saturday

VARSITY LAKES: Sports House, Christine Avenue MUDGEERABA: Darcy Doyle Park, Somerset Drive BROADBEACH WATERS: Gold Coast PCYC,

across nine different locations. The free event prides

Monaco Street

itself on inclusivity and encourages people of all ages,

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abilities and fitness levels to take part.

Bundall Road (meet near lake)

Parkrun events are made possible by the large

PARADISE POINT: Paradise Point Parklands, The

number of volunteers who dedicate their time to

Esplanade

preparing courses, managing timing and coordinating

PIMPAMA: Gainsborough Greens, Aquila Park

participants on event days.

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For more information on parkrun and to register, visit: https://www.parkrun.com.au/

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Credit card debt becomes bad when you purchase luxury goods that you cannot afford and begin to live beyond your means. This can result in high monthly interest payments accruing over time, which may become

Your first step should be finding the right balance that suits your circumstances.

Partnering with a financial advisor can make this process much less daunting.

Reach out to us so you can begin the journey to financial freedom!

Nathan Moss

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increasingly difficult to pay off.

CAN GOOD DEBT EVER BE BAD? Using good debt to pay off bad debt could cost you years in extra interest payments. An example could be consolidating bad debt into a personal loan or borrowing more on a mortgage. If, for example, you take out a mortgage for $310,000 with the intention of using $10,000 to pay off existing debt, the end result is that you spread the repayment of the debt out over a longer period of time. This means it will probably cost you more in interest payments.

*source provided by CommSec

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Sale

8003 The Parkway, Hope Island First Class, North Facing Waterfront This superb, architecturally designed home is truly in a class of it’s own, featuring a 6-car basement with turntable - perfect for the professional family looking to lock up and leave with an easy to care for courtyard and gardens. A home that truly exudes quality and is a must see.

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For Sale Contact Agent Emma Grant 0403 836 523 e.grant@raywhite.com

• State of the art kitchen has Miele appliances & marble benches • 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 with ensuites & balcony off master • Media room or study • Open plan living/dining with timber flooring • Sparkling inground pool overlooks canal • FIRB approved estate, pet friendly & 24/7 security raywhite.com.au/2419891 53

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4/17-19 Canal Avenue, RUNAWAY BAY Boatie’s Dream Home - Bridge Free Direct Access This fully renovated, Hamptons dream home with its own marina berth is in a boutique complex on the first level in a quiet cul-de-sac. The apartment has undergone an extensive renovation to the highest of standards and the first to see will buy! Walking distance to a variety of local amenities such as Super Sports Centre, cycling and walking tracks, Runaway Bay leagues, cricket, soccer & netball clubs, library, school, day care centre, a variety of restaurants, Runaway Bay Shopping Village and Harbour Town.

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3 • 3 large bedrooms, master with ensuite & balcony • Generous open plan living & dining • Kitchen with designer appliances, stone benches + bar • Balcony overlooks pool, canal & views to Broadwater • Lock up garage with additional storage • Marina berth can fit approx. 35ft boat • Low body Corp of only $80 per week

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For Sale $725,000 Emma Grant 0403 836 523 e.grant@raywhite.com

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Auction 21 Desert Falls Crescent, Parkwood New Classic | Top Street | Offers Considered Prior to Auction If you ever wanted a house with everything and nothing to do then this is the place for you. Substantially rebuilt in the Hamptons style it is like a new house in a top street backing onto the Parkwood Golf Course.

• Completely refurbished & immaculately presented • Fantastic kitchen with butler’s pantry • 4 good sized bedrooms plus 2 extra rooms for media & study • Solar power & ducted air conditioning

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Auction Forthcoming Greg Johnson 0438 982 488 greg_johnson@raywhite.com raywhite.com.au/2427996

Auction 13d/20-28 Bayview Street, Runaway Bay Classy and Sophisticated | Offers Considered Prior to Auction This 3 bedroom apartment is presented beautifully and has a great layout, with the living and two bedrooms downstairs and a generous master upstairs. The quality is immediately apparent upon entry.

• Three bedrooms each with its own bathroom • Modern kitchen with stone benchtops • High ceilings and fully ducted air conditioning • Large balcony overlooks the gardens and lagoon style pool

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Auction Forthcoming Greg Johnson 0438 982 488 greg_johnson@raywhite.com raywhite.com.au/2379982

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If you have ever thought of selling or are just curious about the value of your biggest asset in this current market, then please call me for a no obligation free appraisal or confidential discussion.

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1/4 Winchester Crescent, Pimpama

SOLD

11 Peafowl Street, Upper Coomera

SOLD 1 Kirdford Court, Arundel

4/3 Arundel Drive, Arundel

SOLD

SOLD 143 Riverstone Crossing, Maudsland

214 Discovery Drive, Helensvale

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Angie's professionalism and integrity makes her the agent of choice for the community.

Angie has sold properties on the Gold Coast and she knows the local market very well. Her outstanding service is a credit to her. She is vibrant and dedicated to her clients. Also, she is bilingual, speaking fluent Korean and English. To see your property sold, give Angie a call today.

Angie Lee

0431 686 286 angie.lee@raywhite.com

Sale 8030 Key Waters, Hope Island Magnificent Property | Magnificent Opportunity This architecturally designed home provides clean lines that together with high studs creates a voluminous feel. The unique design affords the spaces to be utilised in many ways. Situated on 673m² overlooking the water on Harbour 3, this home is translucent with light and air.

• Master has terrace, water views, designer robes & bathroom • Four king-size bedrooms, one media room • Double garage plus room for buggy & motorbike, gatehouse • Fenced, gatehouse, easy care gardens & tiled swimming pool

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Listed Below are Some of Rana’s Recent Sales

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2/16 Kangaroo Avenue, Coombabah

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8 Middle Quay Drive, Biggera Waters

Sold 71 East Quay Drive, Biggera Waters

Under Contract 94 Compass Drive, Biggera Waters

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Auction

402/11 Compass Drive, Biggera Waters

457 Oxenford-Tamborine Rd, Upper Coomera

• 2 bedrooms + study/office, ducted air throughout • Master with W-I-R, private ensuite & balcony • Key-fob lift for security & easy access, secure parking • Resort style pool, BBQ, Low body corp & pet friendly

• Elevated site offering great views • Located within 150m² to shopping centre • Coomera Westfield & train station 10 minutes’ drive • Land area of 27,100m2 approx

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Sale

27 Tedder Avenue, Main Beach

138 Paradise Parade, Paradise Point

• 506m²* Commercial Land, 21m* frontage Tedder Ave • 323m²* of lettable areas, incl 97m2 first floor office • Fantastic income producing investment • In the heart of Main Beaches commercial precinct

• Master with ensuite, W-I-R & private balcony • Huge parent’s retreat/upstairs rumpus • 2nd master suite has a large ensuite with Spa • Oversized chef’s kitchen, large sparkling pool

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Some of Rana’s Current Listings give him a call.

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Leo has sold over $9,000,000 worth of property on the Northern Gold Coast in the last 4 weeks.

You can list with the rest, or sell with the Best!

Leo has been a resident of the Northern end of the Gold Coast for the past 28 years and has an extensive knowledge of the local property market. If you are looking for a hard working, dedicated, professional agent with an astute business acumen and strong negotiation skills then Leo is your perfect agent.

Leo Ryan

0414 810 495 leo.ryan@raywhite.com

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Sale

7 Magellan Avenue, Paradise Point Fully Renovated | Great Location | Motivated Vendor If you have been looking to get into a waterfront home in a great location, then you must inspect this property. All the hard and expensive work has been done and you can just move in and enjoy the wonderful lifestyle that comes with living on the water.

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For Sale Offers Over $1,175,000 Leo Ryan 0414 810 495 leo.ryan@raywhite.com

• Land size 664m², waterfrontage approx. 53ft & room for pontoon • The house has recently undergone a substantial renovation • Oak engineered timber floor, fully waterproof • Multiple living areas internally, air con & ceiling fans throughout • Master bedroom on the water’s edge with ensuite and WIR raywhite.com.au/2369228 65

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STAMP DUTY GUIDE QUEENSLAND

INVESTMENT Indicative Figures as of Oct 2019. Individual Assessments May Vary.

PRICE

DUTY

$250,000

$2,500

$1,350,000

$50,975

$300,000

$3,000

$1,400,000

$53,850

$350,000

$3,500

$1,450,000

$56,725

$400,000

$5,250

$1,500,000

$59,600

$450,000

$7,000

$1,550,000

$62,475

PRICE

DUTY

PRICE

DUTY

PRICE

DUTY

$500,000

$8,750

$1,600,000

$65,350

$250,000

$7,175

$1,750,000

$81,150

$550,000

$10,600

$1,650,000

$68,225

$300,000

$8,925

$1,800,000

$84,025

$600,000

$12,850

$1,700,000

$71,100

$350,000

$10,675

$1,850,000

$86,900

$650,000

$15,100

$1,750,000

$73,975

$17,350

$1,800,000

$76,850

$400,000

$12,425

$1,900,000

$89,775

$700,000

$450,000

$14,175

$1,950,000

$92,650

$750,000

$19,600

$1,850,000

$79,725

$500,000

$15,925

$2,000,000

$95,525

$800,000

$21,850

$1,900,000

$82,600

$550,000

$17,775

$2,050,000

$98,400

$850,000

$24,100

$1,950,000

$85,475

$600,000

$20,025

$2,100,000

$101,275

$900,000

$26,350

$2,000,000

$88,350

$650,000

$22,275

$2,150,000

$104,150

$950,000

$28,600

$2,050,000

$91,225

$700,000

$24,525

$2,200,000

$107,025

$1,000,000

$30,850

$2,100,000

$94,100

$750,000

$26,775

$2,250,000

$109,900

$1,050,000

$33,725

$2,150,000

$96,975

$800,000

$29,025

$2,300,000

$112,775

$1,100,000

$36,600

$2,200,000

$99,850

$850,000

$31,275

$2,350,000

$115,650

$1,150,000

$39,475

$2,250,000

$102,725

$900,000

$33,525

$2,400,000

$118,525

$1,200,000

$42,350

$2,300,000

$105,600

$950,000

$35,775

$2,450,000

$121,400

$1,250,000

$45,225

$2,350,000

$108,475

$1,000,000

$38,025

$2,500,000

$124,275

$1,300,000

$48,100

$2,400,000

$111,350

$1,050,000

$40,900

$2,550,000

$127,150

$1,350,000

$50,975

$2,450,000

$114,225

$1,100,000

$43,775

$2,600,000

$130,025

$1,400,000

$53,850

$2,500,000

$117,100

$1,150,000

$46,650

$2,650,000

$132,900

$1,450,000

$56,725

$2,550,000

$119,975 $122,850

$1,200,000

$49,525

$2,700,000

$135,775

$1,500,000

$59,600

$2,600,000

$1,250,000

$52,400

$2,750,000

$138,650

$1,550,000

$62,475

$2,650,000

$125,725

$1,300,000

$55,275

$2,800,000

$141,525

$1,600,000

$65,350

$2,700,000

$128,600

$1,350,000

$58,150

$2,850,000

$144,400

$1,650,000

$68,225

$2,750,000

$131,475

$1,400,000

$61,025

$2,900,000

$147,275

$1,700,000

$71,100

$2,800,000

$134,350

$1,450,000

$63,900

$2,950,000

$150,150

$1,750,000

$73,975

$2,850,000

$137,225

$1,500,000

$66,775

$3,000,000

$153,025

$1,800,000

$76,850

$2,900,000

$140,100

$1,550,000

$69,650

$3,050,000

$155,900

$1,850,000

$79,725

$2,950,000

$142,975

$1,600,000

$72,525

$3,100,000

$158,775

$1,900,000

$82,600

$3,000,000

$145,850

$1,650,000

$75,400

$3,150,000

$161,650

$1,950,000

$85,475

$3,050,000

$148,725

$1,700,000 $78,275 $3,200,000 $164,525 *Plus a further 7% for purchases by Foreign persons

Liability limited by a scheme approved under professional standards legislation

*Subject to the eligibility criteria. Individual circumstances may vary

Rentals Needed Urgently!

13 ROYAL ALBERT CRESCENT, SOVEREIGN ISLAND LEASED IN 1 DAY - $1,600 per week 3 QUALITY TENANTS MISSED OUT

12 DOBELL AVENUE, PARADISE POINT LEASED IN 1 DAY WITH NO ADVERTISING - $900 per week 6 QUALITY TENANTS MISSED OUT

We are achieving record rental figures for our landlords with low vacancy periods. If you are thinking of leasing now is the time, get in touch to see what our team can achieve for you.

Make your investment really work.

Let Amanda and the team from the Runaway Bay Group help you get the best from your asset!

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