Good morning Robina. Four months after the death of Max Taranto, the Pyrmont Street and Cottesloe Drive intersection has struck again, this time leaving a motorcyclist in hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. Furious locals say enough is enough, and this week we take a closer look at the intersection causing so much concern.
Women’s State of Origin Game 3 is heading to Cbus Super Stadium on 28 May, while Robina City SC are building momentum ahead of another home game this Saturday. On a sweeter note, iconic American chocolatier See’s Candies has quietly opened its very first Australian store right here at Robina Town Centre.
Plus, this Saturday night Greenheart Robina Parklands is hosting a free outdoor movie night complete with food trucks and councillor-sponsored popcorn. Not a sentence you read every day, but somehow it feels very Robina lately.
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THIS WEEK IN ROBINA
SAFETY
Another Serious Crash At Robina's Deadliest Intersection - Locals Demand Action
A motorcyclist is in hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries after another serious crash at the corner of Pyrmont Street and Cottesloe Drive. It is the same intersection where 22-year-old Max Taranto was killed in January.
The crash happened at about 9:30am on Sunday, 10 May. A man in his 30s was taken to Gold Coast University Hospital with abdominal, leg and hand injuries. Traffic was blocked for around 90 minutes. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
Locals who were already calling for traffic lights or a roundabout after January's fatality are asking the same questions again. Same calls. Same intersection. Another person in hospital.
If you drive through Pyrmont Street or Cottesloe Drive regularly, you know this spot. The question is whether the people who can act will finally start treating it as the priority locals say it is.
COMMUNITY
Free Movie, Food Trucks And Councillor Popcorn At Greenheart This Saturday
The City of Gold Coast's Movies Under the Stars program is rolling into Greenheart Robina Parklands this Saturday with The Wild Robot. Entry is free. Popcorn is on Councillor Dan Doran. Food trucks start serving at 5:00pm and the film kicks off at 6:00pm.
The whole event wraps by 8:00pm, which means you can have a proper family night out and still get the kids to bed at a reasonable hour. Bring a blanket.
Greenheart Robina Parklands is on Stadium Drive, about five minutes from the Town Centre.
SPONSORED
Artizans International - Painting & Decorating
If you’re tired of plain white walls and cookie-cutter interiors, this one’s worth a look.
I recently caught up with Michael and Debbie from Artizans International, who’ve been creating hand-crafted decorative finishes on the Gold Coast since 1994. Using traditional Old English techniques that are becoming increasingly rare, they specialise in everything from gold leaf and faux marbling to custom murals and furniture transformations.
If you want your walls or furniture to have a bit more character, or you’re looking to liven up a kids’ room with something unique, their work is definitely worth a look.
Take a look at their portfolio here: www.artizans.com.au
Or give them a call at 0411 426 132
Women's State Of Origin Is Coming To Cbus - And So Is A Lot Of Traffic
Photo credit: cbussuperstadium.com.au
Cbus Super Stadium has Women's State of Origin Game 3 confirmed for Thursday, 28 May. Gates open at 4:45pm and kick-off is 7:45pm. For anyone living near Stadium Drive or Cheltenham Drive, that means one thing: leave early or stay put.
The game will bring one of the biggest crowds of the year to Robina's back door. Good news for local restaurants and bars. Trickier if you just need to get somewhere after 4pm that Thursday.
Closer to home, Robina City SC picked up a solid 3-1 win over North Star FC at Robina Common on Sunday and are looking sharp in the Queensland Premier League. Their next home game is this Saturday against Capalaba Bulldogs - free entry for spectators.
| 28 Merion Court, Robina | $1,810,000 |
| 5 Tea Gardens Place, Robina | $1,670,000 |
| 81 Thorngate Drive, Robina | $1,410,000 |
| 8 Corina Close, Robina | $1,350,000 |
| 6/55 Paradise Springs Ave., Robina | $1,335,000 |
| 149 North Hill Drive, Robina | $1,145,000 |
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Things Happening Around Robina This Weekend
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Board games, trivia, bingo and bowls - here is where Robina locals can play
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.auMusical Bingo at Club Robina
Music-based bingo with meal specials available on the night. Bookings essential.
clubrobina.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
High-energy digital-handset trivia with prizes for winners.
rqsrobina.com.auSweet Treats & Savoury Beats
Discover the latest grand openings and daily local favourites.
New Opening - Free Samples
See's Candies
Robina Town Centre - Ground lvl.
The first-ever Australian store for the iconic American confectionery brand, which opened 9 May 2026. Chocolates, Scotchmallow, California Brittle, signature lollipops - the full range. The brand chose Robina over any capital city.
50% off the food bill
Tasty Thai Robina
25/137 Scottsdale Dr
50% off the food bill for 2-4 diners via First Table. Same deal as above - about half your food total off (drinks and booking fees excluded). Book through
Daily Promo
RQ's Tavern
299 Ron Penhaligon Way
Something on every night: Monday steak, Tuesday ribs, Wednesday wings, Thursday parmy, Friday 50% off seafood, Saturday mega burger (11:30am-4pm) and half-price menu from 5pm, Sunday Asian fusion all day plus free pool. Details at
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
After a second serious crash at Pyrmont Street and Cottesloe Drive this year
The question locals have been asking since January is back. Does this intersection finally need traffic lights or a roundabout - and why hasn't anything been done yet?
Hit reply and let us know what you think.
LEGEND OF THE WEEK:
Know someone quietly doing good in Robina - a volunteer, a neighbour, a local who makes the suburb a better place? Hit reply and nominate them. We will shout them out in a future issue.
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That’s it for this week, Robina! Another crash at that intersection. Another reason to ask when enough is enough. A movie under the stars, free popcorn, and a local footy team on a roll – that's the good stuff.
Thanks for reading. See you next Thursday.
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