Good morning Robina. Monday's downpour was one for the record books - flood warnings, hundreds emergency callouts across the Gold Coast, and a Tuesday school run that nobody will forget in a hurry.
Women's State of Origin Game 3 lands at Cbus Super Stadium next Thursday night, which means Stadium Drive locals should be doing their event-day planning now.
Also this week: Club Robina's $5 million renovation is officially under way, reshaping one of the suburb's most-used community venues from the ground up.
Let’s get into it.
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THIS WEEK IN ROBINA
SAFETY
Robina Drenched: Record Rainfall Closes Fields, Parks and Plans
After days of nonstop rain, Robina is finally starting to dry out… but not before the weather turned half the suburb into a swimming pool.
The City of Gold Coast’s outdoor screening of The Wild Robot at Greenheart Parklands has now been pushed back closer to July after the grounds were left completely waterlogged, while local sports fields became mud pits and roads across Robina were flooded or closed.
Thankfully the skies are finally clearing now.
What do you guys think? Just a random downpour or the start of a wet Gold Coast winter?
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DEVELOPMENT
Club Robina’s $5 Million Makeover Is Moving Fast
Club Robina on Ron Penhaligon Way is currently undergoing a huge $5 million renovation, the biggest upgrade the venue has seen in years.
The project includes revamped dining spaces, bars, lounges and lawn bowls facilities, with construction officially kicking off back in February. Stage 1 has already wrapped up, including the launch of the club’s brand-new gaming lounge, while Stage 2 works are now transforming the main social areas.
The full renovation is expected to be completed in early June, with the club aiming to create a more modern experience for locals stopping by for bowls, steak night Thursdays or the famous Tuesday seafood plate.
Are you looking forward to the upgrade, or do you prefer the old-school Club Robina vibe?
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ROBINA KNIFE SHARPENING
Still cooking with dull knives? Time to change that.
Bruce at Robina Knife Sharpening has been the go-to for locals wanting precision blade care right here in Robina. Kitchen knives, professional blades, garden implements and more, all sharpened using wet stone equipment with same-day turnaround.
Conveniently located at 4 Tiffany Close, just near Robina Town Centre.
Drop your knife’s and gear off with Bruce next time you’re running errands!
Big night in Robina next Thursday.
Photo credit: ticketmaster.com.au
Women’s State of Origin Game 3 is taking over Cbus Super Stadium on 28 May, with gates opening 4:45pm and kick-off at 7:45pm.
If you’re near Stadium Drive or Laver Drive that afternoon, expect heavy traffic and road controls from around 4pm onwards.
Meanwhile, Robina City Soccer Club’s Academy Girls are also back in action this weekend with fixtures against North Lakes, Springfield United, Southside Eagles and Capalaba.
| 5 Tea Gardens Place, Robina | $1,670,000 |
| 341 Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina | $1,485,000 |
| 81 Thorngate Drive, Robina | $1,410,000 |
| 8 Corina Close, Robina | $1,350,000 |
| 21 Indooroopilly Court, Robina | $1,260,000 |
| 66 Evergreen View, Robina | $1,055,000 |
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Things Happening Around Robina This Weekend
Over 30s Daytime Clubbing Ticketed
Sat 23 May, 4:00pm - Nineteen at The Star, Broadbeach (approx 10 mins)
Rooftop pool party and dance event designed for the over-30s crowd. Good social atmosphere without a school-holiday crowd.
Dancing Through the Decades Student Showcase Ticketed
Sat 23 May, 5:30pm - Queens of Pole Fitness and Dance, Helensvale (approx 18 mins)
Student dance showcase celebrating iconic choreography and hits from across the decades. Worth the drive if you have a dancer in the family.
Live Music: Electric Obsession Free
Sat 23 May, 9:00pm - Wallaby Hotel, Mudgeeraba (approx 5 mins)
Classic pub night with live rock, pop and electronic anthems. Free entry - just show up.
Ping Pong and Free Pizza Social $5
Sat 23 May, 4:00pm - The Potters House Church, Helensvale (approx 18 mins)
Table tennis tournament paired with hot pizza slices. Good value for a casual social arvo.
Sessions Surf Festival Free + Ticketed
Sat 23 May - Miami Marketta in Miami (QLD) (approx 10 mins)
Coastal festival featuring live music from Dope Lemon and Babe Rainbow, outdoor cinema, art showcases, and photography exhibitions. A solid excuse for a drive down the coast this weekend.
TPM Children's Entertainment Free
Sun 23 May, 12:00pm - Wallaby Hotel, Mudgeeraba (approx 5 mins)
Weekly kids' entertainment at the Wallaby - games and live activities for children during Sunday lunch. Good option if you want a pub meal with the family.
The Robina Farmers Market Free
Sun 24 May, 6:00am - Robina State High School, Investigator Drive (1.2 km)
Robina's weekly Sunday market. Fresh produce, artisan food stalls, coffee, and live acoustic music. Walkable from most of the suburb.
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Ticketed
Sat 23 - Sun 24 May - Sanctuary Cove Marina, Hope Island (approx 25 mins)
The Southern Hemisphere's premier luxury marine event. Superyachts, boating equipment, and coastal dining. A proper day out if boats are your thing.
Board games, trivia, a cash draw, and social chess
Infusion Quiz Night - RQ's Tavern
Interactive buzzer-based trivia game show with prizes. Free entry, dining from 5:30pm. 361 Robina Town Centre Drive.
quizfinder.com.au/event/rqs-tavernGold Coast Board Games Meetup - Robina Library
Tabletop board and card games (Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, Dixit and more) for adults 18 and over. Free entry with a gold coin donation appreciated. Next session: Saturday 30 May. Robina Library, Robina Town Centre Drive.
meetup.comGenie's Gold $20k Cash Draw - Club Robina
Cash draw and Golden Ticket promotion running every Friday through 19 June 2026. Entry earned with play or food and beverage spend. Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina.
clubrobina.com.auChess Get Together - Elanora Library
Informal social chess. Free, open to all skill levels. Next session: Monday 25 May. Elanora Library, Elanora.
goldcoast.qld.gov.au/librariesThe Best of Robina: Offers & Openings
Discover the latest grand openings and daily local favourites.
20% Off
Coffee Note
1 Parnell Bvd
Up to 20% off via EatClub. Check the Robina deals page on the EatClub app
eatclub.com.au - for live availability.
Friday Steak Night
Club Robina
263 Ron Penhaligon Way
Members price: 250g rump $15 or 300g porterhouse $20, served with chips and salad. Every Friday night. This Friday that's 23 May - a solid reason to leave the kitchen alone.
Coming Soon - July 2026
Joe’s Deli
The Kitchens, Robina Town Cntr
New York-style stacked subs, a diner aesthetic, and local craft beverages. Opening expected July 2026. There has been genuine anticipation building on local food pages for this one - worth following ahead of the launch.
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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Robina Varsity Golf Day is on Friday 22 May at Robina Woods - Palmer Golf Club, pitched as a connector event for local businesses and sport in the Robina and Varsity Lakes area.
DEBATE OF THE WEEK
State of Origin: brave the traffic and drive, or take the park-and-ride from Mudgeeraba?
No public parking at Cbus, traffic enforcement zones from 4pm, and thousands of extra people in the precinct. For anyone near Stadium Drive, this is not a hypothetical. What is your plan?
Hit reply and let us know what you think.
LEGEND OF THE WEEK:
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That is it for Issue 10, Robina. A $5 million club overhaul, a State of Origin decider rolling into your backyard next Thursday.
Thanks for reading. See you next week!
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