Good morning Robina. A 43-year-old Robina man spent more than 20 hours drifting in open ocean off Stradbroke Island last week after a dive went wrong. He made it home. The full story is below, and it is genuinely wild.
Back on dry land, the Gold Coast Running Festival smashed attendance records at Cbus Super Stadium on Sunday - nearly 3,500 runners turned up despite dodgy weather. This Saturday the stadium gets loud again when the Titans host the Raiders for Round 9, with 25 junior footy clubs invited onto the field at half-time. Let’s get into it.
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THIS WEEK IN ROBINA
PEOPLE
Robina Diver Survives 20 Hours Drifting In Open Ocean After Stradbroke Dive Goes Wrong
A 43-year-old Robina man and a 45-year-old from Victoria Point went diving off North Stradbroke Island on Saturday 19 April. They were due back at 9:15am. They did not come back.
What followed was a massive multi-agency search. An AMSA Challenger jet finally spotted the pair at 7am on Sunday morning - drifting 2.2 nautical miles east of Main Beach, roughly 25 kilometres south of where they were last seen. That is more than 20 hours in open water.
Both men were airlifted. Both were in stable condition. Both made it home. The kind of story where you read the headline and think the worst - and this time, it worked out. The Robina man is back in the suburb.
INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORT
Train Delays Extended Again
If you've been getting bus replacements out of Robina station and counting down to the end of the works, sorry. The end keeps moving.
Queensland Rail's Easter track works on the Gold Coast line have been pushed out to 30 April, sparking a fresh round of commuter fury reported in the Courier Mail on 24 April. Buses replace trains for the duration, which means longer trips for anyone heading north for work or up to school drop-offs in Helensvale or Nerang.
You can check the live status on the Queensland Rail closures calendar before you leave the house. Worth doing.
FITNESS
Your Robina Fitness Cheat Sheet
Not sure where to train this week? Here are two local spots from our local sponsors doing things properly, just depends what you're in the mood for.
CorePlus Robina
Reformer Pilates that’s a lot harder than it looks. CorePlus blends yoga, Pilates and reformer into seriously effective full-body sessions. Think strength, flexibility and core work without the heavy impact. It’s the kind of class where you’re shaking halfway through, questioning your life choices, and somehow loving it.
The studio itself is slick too. Architecturally designed, premium equipment, and right in the heart of Robina Super Centre with parking basically at the door.
Deal: Grab a 1-week free trial to test it out for yourself. Consider it your official invitation to meet the reformer and be humbled.
📍 Robina Super Centre, Shop 24/86 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina
🌐 core-plus.com/au
BFT Robina
Tired of winging it at the gym? BFT keeps things dialed in. Structured strength and conditioning sessions designed to build strength, improve fitness, and actually keep you consistent. You show up, they guide you through it. No guesswork, no wandering around pretending to “activate your glutes.”
The sessions move, the coaching is hands-on, and the energy in the room makes it easy to keep coming back. It’s equal parts structure and community, with just enough sweat to remind you why you came.
Deal: Jump in with 2 weeks completely free, no lock-in contract. Try it properly before committing.
📍 27 Brabham Cct, Robina QLD 4226
🌐 bft.studio/robina
Wet Weather Could Not Stop Robina's Biggest Running Turnout Yet
The 15th annual Gold Coast Running Festival at Cbus Super Stadium on Sunday 26 April drew just under 3,500 participants. That is a record for the event - the previous best was somewhere around 3,100 to 3,200 runners.
Six race distances from a three-quarter marathon down to a 1km kids' dash. And the weather was ordinary. People showed up anyway - in serious numbers. It says something about what Cbus and Robina have become as an events hub. Not just a place you drive through.
COMMUNITY
"Small But Mighty" - Robina Hospital Team Raises Five Times Their Fundraising Target
Here is a number worth sitting with. Michelle Carter and Leigh Thornton led a team called "Robina Small but Mighty" for the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation's Giving Day. Their target was $1,000. They raised $4,985. That is 498% of goal.
The money goes to medical equipment and transport for cancer patients - services that directly benefit people at Robina Hospital. Just local healthcare workers rallying their community and absolutely smashing it. Good on them.
| 5 Collingwood Avenue, Robina | $2,230,000 |
| 1 Julatten Drive, Robina | $2,200,000 |
| 5 Kuranda Drive, Robina | $1,871,000 |
| 7 Nypa Close, Robina | $1,710,000 |
| 6 Cammeray Court, Robina | $1,550,000 |
| 2 Royal Links Drive, Robina | $1,515,000 |
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Things Happening Around Robina This Weekend
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Trivia, Bingo, Board Games, And Bowls - Here Is Where Robina Plays
Social Games - Robina Library
Board games, card games, and word games in a relaxed setting. Free for Gold Coast Library members (free to join). No booking needed. Robina Library, 196 Robina Town Centre Drive.
goldcoast.qld.gov.auTrivia at The Sporting Globe Robina
Free general knowledge trivia night. Popular with the younger crowd and uni students. 19 Robina Town Centre Drive.
insidegoldcoast.com.auThemed Trivia at TGI Fridays Robina
Themed nights (Harry Potter, Shrek, Disney) hosted by Grape Vine Events. Free entry - reserve via Eventbrite. Prizes and themed cocktails. Shop 4132/19 Robina Town Centre Drive.
eventbrite.com.auInfusion Trivia - RQ's Tavern
Buzzers, audience participation, prizes. Corner Robina Parkway & Markeri Drive.
quizfinder.com.auClub Deals And Cheap Eats Worth Knowing About
Real deals at Robina venues this week. Save the email and use it Friday.
$10 Meal Deals
Salty Plum Japanese Gourmet
2/253 Scottsdale Dr
$10 meal deals weekdays, 11am-8pm. Katsu Chicken, Karaage, Teriyaki, Katsu Sando - with rice or chips. Ten bucks. Hard to argue with that.
Up to 30% off
EatClub App - Robina Venues
Various Robina restaurants
Up to 30% off the total bill at participating venues including Mad Asian Kitchen and Bar, The Market Place Cafe, Saiko Teppanyaki, and Krish Indian Cuisine. Last-minute deals when venues have spare tables.
Happy Hour
TGI Fridays Robina
19 Robina Town Center
7 days a week, 4pm - 6pm. $11.90 Margaritas and Long Island Iced Teas. $6.90 select schooners, house wine and house spirits. Bites from $6.
In-venue
Robina Tradies Locals Recommend
Names that come up when locals ask around. Not a paid listing. Do your own checks before you book anyone.
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DEBATE OF THE WEEK
Is Robina at its best on a big Cbus game day - or do you avoid the whole area like the plague?
Titans v Raiders is Saturday arvo. 25 junior footy clubs on the field. Plus Aled Jones at the Community Centre that same night. The suburb will be heaving. Are you into it - or steering well clear?
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LEGEND OF THE WEEK:
⭐ This Week's Legend: Michelle Carter & Leigh Thornton
Led the "Robina Small but Mighty" team for the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation's Giving Day. Set a $1,000 target. Raised $4,985. That is 498% of goal - for cancer equipment and patient transport right here at Robina Hospital. Absolute legends.
Know someone quietly doing good things in Robina? Reply to this email and nominate them for next week.
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That’s it for this week, Robina! Enjoy the footy on Saturday, support local, and keep an eye out for those junior clubs on the Cbus field at half-time.
See you next Thursday.
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