Good morning Robina. Cranes are coming: construction has kicked off on a new five-level office building and nearly $2.5 billion in fresh development is heading Robina's way.
Meanwhile, a Robina man has been charged after riding 146km/h on a mountain road - without ever holding a motorcycle licence. It's the story that should make every resident's eyebrow go up.
Sunday night, Cbus fills up for Round 4 of the NRL - the Titans are home against the Dragons. And if you haven't been to Lovi yet, the new Italian-Mediterranean spot on Laver Drive, keep reading.
THIS WEEK IN ROBINA
DEVELOPMENT / BUSINESS
$2.5 Billion in Development Is Heading for Robina - and the Cranes Are Already Moving
Construction has officially started on The Base Robina - a five-level A-Grade commercial office building on a waterfront site in the Robina CBD. Kane Constructions is delivering it under a Design and Construct contract, with completion targeted for early 2028. It will bring over 6,700sqm of flexible multi-tenant office space, three levels of basement, and end-of-trip facilities.
That's just the opener. The PRD Robina 1st Half 2026 Market Update puts approximately $2.5 billion in new residential projects in the pipeline for the area from 2026 onwards - concentrated in units, apartments and townhouses. Not a single new standalone house is in the mix.
That last point matters. Robina's median house price hit $1,525,000 in Q4 2025 - up 17.3% year on year. Median units reached $985,000, up 23.1%. With nothing new being built in the house category, the pressure on existing stock is only going one way. The vacancy rate across the suburb sits at 0.8%.
If you've been waiting for the market to soften before buying a house in Robina, this data isn't going to make you feel better.
CRIME
Robina Man Caught at 146km/h - And He's Never Held a Motorcycle Licence
A 42-year-old Robina man is facing court after police intercepted him on Tamborine Mountain Road doing 146km/h in an 80km/h zone. He was travelling with three other motorcyclists, all clocked at the same speed - 66km/h over the limit.
The Robina man's situation is worse than the others. He has been charged with both speeding and riding without a licence. Police allege he has never held a motorcycle licence. Not lapsed. Not suspended. Never held one.
The other three riders - from Mermaid Waters, Southport and Runaway Bay - each copped a Traffic Infringement Notice: a $1,919 fine and an automatic six-month licence suspension. The Robina man faces Beaudesert Magistrates Court on 14 April.
QPS Acting Inspector Geoff Douglas said the speed placed all road users at extreme risk. That's putting it mildly. Tamborine Mountain Road is a winding climb with blind corners and oncoming traffic. At 146km/h, there is no margin for error.
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The Stadium's Big Weekend - and What Comes After
Cbus Super Stadium is at the heart of Robina's calendar right now. The AFC Women's Asian Cup wrapped up on 21 March, having brought six matches - including a sold-out Matildas v Iran clash on 5 March - to the suburb's backyard. Queensland's tourism body estimated the tournament generated $12.5 million in visitor spending for the state. Locals near the stadium and along Robina Town Centre Drive would have felt the buzz all month.
On Saturday night, Freestyle Kings Live takes over the stadium with a motocross and action sports spectacular from 6:00pm.
And on Sunday the NRL takes over. The Gold Coast Titans host St George Illawarra Dragons in their Round 4 home game, kickoff 6:15pm AEDT.
If you're not - plan for traffic impacts on Robina Parkway and surrounding streets from around 4:30pm through to 9:00pm. Two major events, two nights in a row - keep the weekend traffic in mind.
| 330 Ron Penhaligon Way | $2,150,000 |
| 28 Emerton Crescent | $1,450,000 |
| 106/1 Waterfront Place | $1,430,000 |
| 12 Konda Way | $1,430,000 |
| 135 Camberwell Circuit | $1,310,000 |
| 10/24 Ron Penhaligon Way | $1,280,000 |
| 18 Pine Valley Drive | $1,185,000 |
| 11/8 Tiffany Close | $1,035,000 |
| 15/1 Acacia Court | $820,000 |
Market context: Median house $1,525,000 (up 17.3% YoY). Median unit $985,000 (up 23.1%). Vacancy rate: 0.8%. Source: PRD Robina 1st Half 2026 Market Update
Things Happening Around Robina
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Easter at Frascott Park - Varsity Lakes Eggstravaganza
Saturday 28 March - from 3:00pm, outdoor movie at dusk | Free entry
Frascott Park, Varsity Lakes - approx. 5 min from Robina Town Centre
Kids' art and crafts, Easter Bunny, bonnet competition, animal petting zoo, trackless train, food vendors and a free outdoor movie at dusk. A perfect family afternoon before the long weekend. |
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Freestyle Kings Live
Saturday 28 March - 6:00pm
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Cbus Super Stadium, Robina
World-class motocross and freestyle action sports - a high-octane night at the stadium. Expect traffic impacts from around 5:00pm. Tickets via Ticketmaster. |
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DinoFest Gold Coast
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March, 10:30am - 3:00pm
| Adult $28.50 / Child $26 / Under 2 free
Paradise Parklands, 231 Beaudesert Nerang Rd, Nerang (15 min from Robina)
A proper outdoor dinosaur experience - interactive dinos, a dino dig and a 45-minute encounter session. Good pick for families with kids who aren't quite ready for the stadium crowd. |
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Robina Farmers Market
Sunday 29 March - 6:00am to 11:30am
| Free entry
Robina State High School, off Ron Penhaligon Way
Now in its second year and earning a reputation as one of the Gold Coast's best Sunday rituals - fresh produce, artisan food, live music and proper coffee. Early starts rewarded. |
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NRL Round 4 - Gold Coast Titans v St George Illawarra Dragons
Sunday 29 March - Kickoff 6:15pm AEDT
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Cbus Super Stadium, Robina
The Titans' first home NRL game of 2026 - live on Fox League and Kayo. For those not going: expect delays on Robina Parkway from around 4:30pm. Book tickets through Ticketek. |
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2026 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships - Final Day
Sunday 29 March
| Free to spectate
Broadbeach, Gold Coast - approx. 15 min from Robina
The national Surf Life Saving Championships wraps up with its final day at Broadbeach - a free community sporting spectacle worth the short drive. |
Robina's New Kid and a Beloved Local
Two fresh openings landed in the past six weeks, and one beloved local that still doesn't get enough credit.
Lovi (New Opening)
133 Laver Drive
Italian-Mediterranean all day: Chilli Scramble, Mezze Maniche, coffee by Seven Miles Roasters, Lovi Sunset cocktail. Opened Feb 2026. $18–$28.
The Petite Crepe (New Opening)
5/361 Robina Pkwy
Authentic Breton-style crepes & galettes. Try The Parisian (ham, cheese) or Nutella. $12-$18. From My French Pastries team. Open Mar 2026.
Harvest Foodhouse
16B/361 Robina Pkwy
Robina fave with a twist: pancake breakfast tacos or Morning Mushrooms on brioche. Heritage bakers. $15–$26.
Bonus: Grill'd at Robina Town Centre is running "Mad Bunday" - dine in, spend $20 on a Monday, get a free burger when your team wins. Runs until 10 April. If the Titans win Sunday, Monday's sorted.
Robina tradies locals recommend
Everyone in Robina seems to have a tradie story. These are the businesses locals regularly mention when someone asks for a recommendation.
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DEBATE OF THE WEEK
Is Robina finally becoming a food destination in its own right - or does it still live in Broadbeach and Burleigh's shadow?
Two new cafes opened in the past six weeks. A farmers market is packing out a school oval every Sunday morning. The question local foodies are starting to ask out loud: is Robina finally getting its moment?
Reply to this email to have your say.
LEGEND OF THE WEEK:
⭐ This Week's Legend: Robina Lions Club
The Robina Lions Club has quietly crossed 100,000 pairs of donated eyeglasses through their recycling program. Locals drop off old prescription specs, reading glasses and sunnies at participating optometrists around the suburb. The glasses are refurbished and distributed to communities with limited access to eye care. It's been running for years and most residents have no idea it exists. That's exactly what makes it worth calling out. Good on ya, Robina Lions. Read more >
Know someone quietly doing good things in Robina?
A local volunteer, a community organiser, a neighbour who showed up when it mattered? Every week we want to shine a light on the people who make this suburb better without asking for the credit. Reply to this email with a nomination - name, what they did, and why they deserve a mention.
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