Good morning, Robina.
It’s a big week in Robina, and some of it is pretty wild.
Robina Hospital postponed non-urgent surgery on October 27 and 28 as demand pushed beds to the limit, though urgent care wasn’t affected. Robina’s median unit price has ticked over $1 million, which says plenty about where the market has landed. And a 173-apartment complex has been proposed near Robina Station.
On a brighter note, Southport’s new delivery robot drove straight into a garden bed during its live TV debut, and we can’t help but love it. A Mudgeeraba party house with an old-school bar and billiard room has hit the market for the first time since 1983. And Gold Coast Council has approved three detached homes for Satellite Court, just up the road.
Plenty to get across. Let’s get into it!
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THIS WEEK IN ROBINA
35 Groups Inspected a House They Couldn’t Actually Go Inside
Image: https://www.abc.net.au/
A termite-damaged property in nearby Mudgeeraba attracted 35 inspection groups despite buyers not being allowed inside due to safety concerns. It has since gone under contract.
That is the Gold Coast property market doing what it does. A structurally compromised house that cannot be entered still draws a crowd and finds a buyer.
Closer to home, Robina’s median unit sale price has ticked just over $1 million. For a suburb that sits inland from the beach and built its identity around a shopping centre and a stadium, that is a number that tells you something about where the southern Gold Coast market has moved.
Whether you are buying, selling, or just watching from the sideline, Robina’s unit market is no longer the affordable alternative it once was. It is simply the market.
Property data via realestate.com.au.
Think Christmas Is All About Presents? This Book Might Make You Think Again.
Christmas can be a whirlwind of shopping, celebrations and last-minute gift hunting. But what if you made a little room for something more meaningful this year?
50 Days of Christmas, from Fifty Days Press, offers 50 reflections designed to bring a spiritual dimension to the festive season.
You can start on 5 November and follow the full 50-day journey, or read morning and night from 1–25 December as part of the traditional Advent season.
Whether you're a devout Christian, a casual observer or simply curious about the deeper meaning of Christmas, this book invites you to pause, reflect and discover something meaningful along the way.
Looking for other thoughtful Christmas gifts? Fifty Days Press also offers titles like Rusty the Tractor Who Never Gives Up and A Bully Named Nightmare!
Sometimes, the best gifts give us more than something to unwrap.
The Gold Coast’s New Delivery Robot Got Stuck in a Garden Bed on Live TV
Southport’s new autonomous food delivery robots - part of a DoorDash and Serve Robotics pilot - made their Australian debut last week. One of them promptly drove into a garden bed during a live TV segment.
To be fair, it is a pilot. These things are expected.
The Gold Coast is the first city in Australia to trial the Serve robot delivery service, which has been running in parts of the United States for a while now. The pilot is operating around the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct in Southport.
Whether the robots eventually make it down to Robina Town Centre is a question for another day. For now, they are navigating Southport footpaths with mixed results, and at least one of them has already had its television moment.
Full story at 7news.com.au.
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The Mudgeeraba Party House From 1983 Is Finally For Sale
A Mudgeeraba home has hit the market for the first time since 1983, and it looks exactly like you would expect a house purchased in 1983 to look.
Old-school bar. Billiard room. Pool. The full 1980s package, preserved and apparently ready for someone to either continue the tradition or gut-renovate it into something unrecognisable.
Mudgeeraba sits just up the hill from Robina, and properties like this do not turn up often. Someone held onto this one for over 40 years, which says something about either deep attachment or reluctance to deal with the real estate process.
Whether it sells to a buyer who keeps the bar or one who turns it into an open-plan kitchen is a genuine coin flip.
Photos at realestate.com.au - worth a look for the vibe alone.
Local kids meet their everyday heroes. Imagine what your little one could discover!
From meeting emergency personnel to getting an up-close look at a real fire truck, the kids at Kia Ora Kids Childcare had an awesome opportunity to learn about the everyday heroes who help keep our community safe.
Experiences like these bring learning to life, giving little ones the chance to explore the world around them, ask questions and discover something new.
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Robina Hospital Postponed Non-Urgent Surgery Over Bed Shortage
Robina Hospital postponed non-urgent operations on October 27 and 28 as surging demand pushed the facility to its limits. The health service confirmed that urgent care was not affected.
Postponed non-urgent surgery means extra waiting and changed plans for affected patients.
Dream Home or Nightmare? Find Out for Free with VG Inspect.
Buying or building your dream home is exciting, but what if it’s hiding thousands of dollars worth of defects you can’t even see?
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One Block. Three Detached Homes. Council Just Said Yes.
Gold Coast Council approved a development permit at its October 22 meeting for three detached homes and landscaping works at 1 Satellite Court, Mudgeeraba - a single suburban block just up from Robina.
The application went through the Planning and Regulation Committee before full council sign-off. It passed, though Cr Glenn Tozer declared a conflict of interest given his proximity to the site and managed it by remaining impartial and participating in the discussion.
Three dwellings on one suburban block is a modest enough project, but it is consistent with what is happening across the southern Gold Coast corridor - steady infill development filling in the gaps between established homes.
Mudgeeraba sits directly adjacent to Robina, and approvals like this one shape what the neighbourhood around the border looks like over time.
The full council minutes are on the City of Gold Coast website for anyone who wants the planning conditions.
| 33 Sandringham Drive | $1,600,000 |
| 24 Prospect Court | $1,360,000 |
| 12 Evergreen View | $1,051,000 |
| 3/2 Concord Circuit | $975,000 |
| 57/42 Stadium Drive | $970,000 |
| 20 Florabella Drive | $940,000 |
| 35/1 University Drive | $860,000 |
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What's on this week
Trading card tournaments, a pest fishing classic at Robina Common, and a special yoga morning in Burleigh Waters.
Help protect Gold Coast waterways at the annual Pest Fishing Classic, organised by the City of Gold Coast and My Catch Australia. Participants can fish for invasive species such as tilapia at locations across the Gold Coast. Robina Common is event headquarters, with advice, weigh-ins, prizes and a free BBQ sausage sizzle.
A special morning session with Darci from Boheme + Body. A chance to step away from the usual routine and explore the ideas behind your yoga practice.
A competitive Gundam Trading Card Game tournament for players looking to test their decks. Entry includes two booster packs and promotional packs, with an additional winner pack up for grabs.
An evening of casual multiplayer Commander, with MTG trivia, raffles and prizes. Entry includes a booster pack. A good opportunity for Commander players to meet up and enjoy a few games.
A casual Pokémon Trading Card Game tournament, open to players of all ages. Winners receive Pokémon prize packs.
Cards & Games Around Robina
Robina has more social gaming options than many people realise. From free weekly games at the local library to competitive trading card tournaments and barefoot bowls, there are plenty of ways to meet people and enjoy a little friendly competition.
Real deals at Robina venues right now.
Club Robina
263 Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina · clubrobina.com.au
A good option for affordable family dining, with different food specials throughout the week. Tuesday: Rump Steak Night. Wednesday: 2-for-1 Parmys. Thursday: Steak & Rib Night. Friday: Steak Night, with a 250g rump for $15 or a 300g porterhouse for $20, served with chips, salad and sauce. The club also advertises Kids Eat Free Nights, so check the current promotion conditions and eligible days before visiting. The bistro serves lunch from 11:30am to 2:00pm and dinner from 5:30pm to 8:00pm.
Kudo Bros
Office 14/6 Energy Circuit, Robina QLD 4226 · First Table
Fancy Japanese-inspired food without paying full price? Kudo Bros is listed on First Table, offering 50% off the food bill on selected reservations. The menu includes Japanese-inspired breakfast favourites, karaage chicken, burgers, poke bowls and noodles. Bookings are made through First Table, with a booking fee that varies according to the reservation. Drinks are not included in the discount.
Spaghetti & Jazz
30-34 Commerce Drive, Robina QLD 4226 · First Table
A local Italian restaurant combining traditional favourites, pasta, pizza and live music. Also on First Table, offering 50% off the food bill on selected bookings. Available dates and seating times vary, so check the booking calendar before making plans. Drinks are excluded from the discount.
Estate No. 6 New
Shop 6, 116 Laver Drive, Robina · Daily, 6:00am to 2:00pm · Read more
Robina has a new specialty coffee destination at the base of the Cascade building. Estate No. 6 comes from Jayson Mathiou, founder of Willy's Beans, with a direct connection to a family-owned coffee plantation in Colombia. The beans come from Manantiales del Frontino, where Jayson is closely involved in sourcing and harvesting, then are roasted locally at Willy's Beans in Burleigh Heads. Expect rotating single-origin filter coffees, V60 brews, espresso, cold brew and iced batch coffee, plus toasties, breakfast options and pastries. Worth finding if you are regularly around Laver Drive.
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DEBATE OF THE WEEK
Wednesday 2-for-1 Parmys at Club Robina, or a family dinner at one of the restaurants in Robina Town Centre?
It's the age-old question for Robina households when nobody feels like cooking.
Do you go for the value and comfort of a good parmy, or make a night of it with a sit-down meal at the Town Centre?
We're guessing this one is pretty evenly split.
Hit reply and tell us: Team Parmy or Team Town Centre?
Bonus points if you tell us your favourite local restaurant!
LEGEND OF THE WEEK:
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That is a wrap for this week, Robina. Get amongst the debate, have your say in the community corner, and we will catch you next Thursday with more of what is happening around the traps.
Thanks for reading. See you next week.
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