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Due to a small human arriving in a few months’ time, FT&G Boutique is now on the market. Over the past 6 years, we’ve become an integral part of the Southern Gold Coast / Tweed Heads community, delivering happiness to our lovely clients and building a loyal customer base. We’ve earned 53 x 5-star Google reviews and have been recognised as a fi nalist in the Australian Small Business Champion Awards for 2019 and 2020 including our local Beats Awards. If you’re ready to quit your day job, you’re a fl oristry student, or a fully qualifi ed fl orist looking to start a new adventure and business, FT&G Boutique would be ideal for you. Now is the time to take the leap into owning your own business! Everything is set up and ready for you to walk in and start. Training and handover provided. First to see will buy. Email Alicia Sullivan at alic.m.b.3@gmail.com or call (07) 5536 3617

The site of the proposed Master Plan community New housing lots for Bilambil

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By Jo Kennett

Osteopaths treat more than you think

“We’ve done our research and our Bilambil THE CLARENCE Property group has just community will deliver exactly what purchasers purchased a large block of land at Bilambil have indicated they are looking for, with lots Heights, with construction on a master- ranging from 542 square metres through to planned residential community expected to start soon. The company paid $13.5 million for a 16-hectare residential development site with approvals already in place for 100 lots and a community park. The Bilambil project, located at the corner just over three hectares, with an average size of about 1,200 square metres. “These large homesites will be in a semirural setting, surrounded by bushland with aspects to the coastline, yet still within easy reach of amenities, with Coolangatta Beach and associated retail and restaurants just ten of Stott Street and Walmsleys Road, joins minutes away, and three schools within a Clarence’s growing portfolio of communities 20-minute drive.” including the $400-million Casuarina Beach Mr Fahey said Bilambil Heights was still on the Tweed Coast, the $300-million Epiq at “relatively untapped in terms of development Lennox Head and the $100-million Yamba potential.” Quays. “It straddles the area between the Tweed and The acquisition comes off the back of a busy Gold Coast with easy access to the motorway, 2020 which saw Clarence Property Group making it the ideal location for those looking acquire five new assets in the commercial, for a position central to both regions,” he said. logistics and retail sectors for a combined He expects the Bilambil Heights community $70 million. to attract a mix of purchasers due to the Clarence Property managing director Peter variety of housing on off er. Fahey said marketing and early construction “The larger lots will appeal to local families activity is expected to start at the Bilambil looking to upgrade to a new home, as well as Heights site around mid-year, “addressing a buyers from the city and interstate eager for a major gap in the market for larger home sites tree change close to the beach,” Mr Fahey said. close to the coast and existing infrastructure.” “The site incorporates a mix of fl at home “The level of demand we are seeing across all sites, gently sloping lots and some contoured of our communities is unprecedented – there’s lots, paving the way for a mix of traditional scarce supply of land and we are receiving and split level homes, which have the potential multiple off ers for lots and achieving record for spectacular hinterland vistas and scenic prices as buyers put their best foot forward ocean views. to avoid missing out,” he said. “This development will mirror the successful “With three communities now in the mature model Clarence has used in other areas, phase of their life cycle, we are ready to enter creating boutique communities with ample • neck, back and shoulder pain Dr Rudi Gerhardt into the development of a new community to ensure we continue our pipeline of residential green space, underpinned by a community park which encourages people to come • headaches (Osteopath) B.Sc., D.O. land supply in the region. together.” • pregnancy/post natal care • carpal tunnel syndrome “On top of that, $223,687 is heading to Wave of grants for Tweed surf clubs By Jo Kennett • vertigo CABARITA BEACH and Fingal Rovers Cabarita Beach SLSC for extra training rooms ABOUT heading and logo beside one another OSTEOPATHY • muscular strains • sciatica • heel/foot pain • postural problems • whiplash Dr Virginia Howard Dr Daniel Hawkins (Osteopath) BClinSci, MOstMed surf lifesaving clubs have just been awarded a combined $270,000 in new state government grants announced by Member for Tweed Geoff Provest recently. Mr Provest said the money from the NSW Government’s 2020/21 Surf Club Facility Program followed an investment last month to secure the 2021 Tweed Coast Pro, which takes place from June 19 to 25 and will showcase the Tweed to a global television audience. and other critical upgrades. “Surf life saving in the Tweed is about much more than preventing drownings. It’s our way of life and it supports jobs, the economy and volunteerism, and youth.” President of Surf Life Saving NSW, George Shales OAM, said ensuring rescue facilities across NSW remained safe, accessible and secure was a top priority. “This allows signifi cant upgrades to surf club facilities to improve access for our 75,000 (Osteopath) BClinSci, MOstMed “Surfing is a big deal for the Tweed and members,” Mr Shales said. Members Australian Osteopathic Association it is a big deal for the Nationals in NSW Government and that is why we are providing With 129 clubs across the state, volunteer surf lifesavers performed 2,500 rescues, Fingal Rovers SLSC $44,259 to go solar and 141,000 preventative actions and 7,000 fi rst to fi t out their kiosk,” Mr Provest said. aid treatments in 2020.

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