The Weekly SOURCE is published by DCM Media You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream The City of Gold Coast has issued an emergency warning for Currumbin Valley A dangerous flood is impacting the Currumbin Creek catchment It is too dangerous to leave and the advice is to get to higher ground where you are two people taken to hospitalMax CorstorphanThe Nightly1 Min Read07 Mar 2025Updated07 Mar 2025A tree has crushed a home in Currumbin Valley Credit: QASTwo people have been taken to hospital after intense winds from Cyclone Alfred brought an enormous tree down As the dangerous category two tropical cyclone slowly creeps closer to the Queensland and New South Wales coast damaging winds sent a gum tree crashing down The tree could be seen lying across the roof of almost the entire home in Currumbin Valley with some sections completely exposed to the elements and other sections buckled under the tree’s weight Get the first look at the digital newspaper curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox both patients sustained only minor injuries and were transported in stable conditions to the Gold Coast University Hospital,” a Queensland Ambulance Service spokesperson said A tree has crushed a home in Currumbin Valley Credit: QAS“As Tropical Cyclone Alfred moves closer to the coast avoid driving in windy and rainy conditions and stay indoors where possible.” Stay up to date with the latest information with The Nightly’s Cyclone Alfred live blog Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T setting a new example of a more affordable way to live Property developer GemLife will build the project in Currumbin Waters on the Gold Coast which are designed to meet Queensland's legislative requirements applicable to LLCs A spokesperson for GemLife said while possible it was "highly unlikely" an apartment owner would want to take their unit with them if they moved from the site They said residents would pay for the cost of the home which pensioners may be eligible to receive federal rent assistance on "There are plenty of apartment options for older Australians (operating under retirement village models or similar) but no land lease communities This will be an Australian-first," they said "GemLife will be the first land lease operator to engineer homes for a vertical/apartment land lease community development which will open up more opportunities for inner city or urban area housing for older Australians." Retirement living expert Rachel Lane said this setup had never been done before "LLCs have been born out of caravan parks; you own the home and rent the land," she said "The idea of these going vertical is quite amazing." A sample of the open-plan living area layout in one of the apartments. Artist's impressionIn Land Lease Communities (often referred to as Lifestyle Community, Over-55s Village, Gated Community, and Lifestyle Resorts), residents usually purchase the property but lease the land it is on LLCs are different to retirement villages or serviced apartments The project will include six three-level buildings and one four-level building featuring 205 three-bedroom apartments and a multi-million-dollar country club about 70 per cent of the 13.854-hectare site will be kept for green open space The development is easily accessible to cafes An aerial view of the land where Australia's first apartment-style over-50s community by GemLife on the Gold Coast will be built Picture suppliedAmong the country club's features will be a 55-seat boutique cinema There will also be a three-rink lawn bowls facility pickleball court and outdoor barbecue area GemLife hopes to start advertising it for buyers in 2025 Speaking about the concept of a vertical LLC in general National Seniors Australia chief executive officer Chris Grice said innovation in the housing sector was welcome particularly if it led to more affordable housing or a faster turnaround of housing stock He said that with any property somebody wanted to purchase people should make sure they understand the contract and seek legal advice before committing Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy. An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 5.26pm Sunday March 9 2025 by the City of Gold Coast. City of Gold Coast EMERGENCY WARNING for Currumbin, Currumbin Valley, Tallebudgera, Tallebudgera Valley and Elanora. There is MAJOR FLOODING occurring in Currumbin Creek and Tallebudgera Creek. TAKE ACTION NOW. Heavy rain and flooding are expected to continue. Listen to ABC 91.7FM or dashboard.cityofgoldcoast.com.au For assistance with a life-threatening situation phone Triple Zero (000) immediately. For assistance with non-life-threatening situations - such as help with a damaged roof or storm damage - phone SES on 132 500. Keep up to date with the latest weather advice at Queensland Warnings Summary (bom.gov.au). While most of us tried to fill the days with new hobbies and Netflix marathons some quick-thinkers took a more proactive approach and established innovative side hustles that blossomed into fully fledged businesses who is better known locally as chef Frankie whose resume includes stints working at Icebergs Three Blue Ducks and most recently Tommy’s Italian began making trays upon trays of lasagne for people to heat and eat at home Frankie and his wife Vanessa have opened the window to Chef Frankie’s a dedicated retail space at The Bread Social in Currumbin Here’s everything you need to know … In excellent news for time-poor folks with a penchant for pasta Chef Frankie’s has transformed the former takeaway coffee kiosk at the front of The Bread Social’s HQ in Currumbin Waters into a retail nook reflecting back on the early days where he would cook as many trays as he could before clocking on for his shift as a chef A testament to the quality and commitment Frankie pours into every tray from the six ultra-thin sheets of pasta he rolls and cuts by hand to the layers of wagyu beef sandwiched between the space at The Bread Social became available right when Frankie was looking to scale up and just like that – Chef Frankie’s found a home Now officially open and dishing out the goods every Friday and Saturday with plans for online orders on the horizon the lasagne is the top seller – and for good reason letting top-tier ingredients do the talking you’ll find five types of handmade pasta (spaghetti comforting mac ‘n’ cheese and three knockout sauces – including our current obsession house-made sauerkraut and the highly requested tiramisu (second only to the lasagne in popularity) Chef Frankie’s is set to become the go-to spot for food lovers who want to enjoy the very best of Italian cuisine at home. The window is open Friday and Saturday from 7:00 am to midday. InDaily Queensland acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and live, the Turrbal, Yuggera, Yugambeh and Kombumerri people, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Currumbin Waters is going to auction on August 2 A Currumbin Waters home known as Kingfisher House is turning heads for all the right reasons proving luxury and sustainability can coexist in a property that truly has it all Offering a country vibe with creek frontage and city convenience 122 Tierney Drive is described as a one-of-a-kind home that sets an ultra-luxe precedent for eco-friendly living The property offers luxury living with a sustainability at the forefront For its owner Sean Triner the resort-style residence has been a true labour of love and the realisation of a dream to create a more sustainable lifestyle “It was just prior to Covid and we were living in Kingscliff,” he said that you can have luxury and still be eco friendly.” MORE NEWS: Titans star lists luxury beach home Evolve Skateboards founders drop $5.65m on ‘Burleigh’s best view’ Cameron Diaz, Benji Madden want to move on from LA compound they removed and recycled as much as they could leaving only the chimney and slab in position “We talked through what we could do to blend things like the garage into the countryside while increasing the usable space and bringing nature in.” barn-style home complete with an enclosable central courtyard Feel a million miles away from the city at Kingfisher House Mr Triner explained the home was pavilion in style with the downstairs living areas and bedrooms connected via a central courtyard that boasts underfloor heating “The whole idea was to have an indoor/outdoor area that can be warmed or cooled as needed,” Mr Triner said At one end of the home is a wing with two bedrooms while the secret games room is located in the attic above “It’s hidden via a secret door that opens on voice command,” Mr Triner said The other end accommodates a parents’ retreat lounge area and an office space on the upper level is a 17m magnesium pool along with a pergola with rooftop solar panels and a pool house with bedroom The 5640sq m grounds have been extensively landscaped with a combination of native and edible plants “We planted the site really carefully so that everything is either local or edible,” Mr Triner said we enjoy an array of fauna including birdlife Capping off the property’s resort-style feel is a winding path that leads down to Currumbin Creek and a newly built 8m boat pontoon with power and water “You can get to the ocean via the creek in about 20 minutes enjoying the wildlife along the way,” Mr Triner said The home’s eco credentials have seen it awarded a 9.1-star energy efficiency rating while the property has also featured twice in Sustainable House Day and was the most visited home in the Gold Coast Open House Architectural Festival in 2022 and 2023 the attention his home attracts is testament to his mission to see luxury and sustainability go hand-in-hand “People love this house for all different reasons,” he said and most appreciate the sense of privacy and the fact it’s so handy to schools and cafes “But the single biggest thing that people say is there’s nothing like this “It’s truly incomparable and one of a kind.” The luxury Currumbin Waters eco-home is listed with Troy Dowker and James Roberts of Kollosche and is set to go to auction on August 2 third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive ADRIAN Puljich’s over 50s living developer GemLife has received approval for its first apartment project – a $450 million low-rise development on a former trotting track at Currumbin Waters on the southern Gold Coast The Galleon Way project will comprise six three-level buildings and one four-level building featuring a total of 205 three-bedroom apartments and a multi-million-dollar country club Some 70% of the 13.854-hectare site will be dedicated to green open space that is preserved and rehabilitated including a 7.7-hectare parcel that is ultimately handed to Gold Coast City Council as protected public open space GemLife is aiming to launch the project to market this year said there was significant demand for quality over-50s living on the southern Gold Coast “We are thrilled to have the green light for the project and will be working to bring it to the market as soon as possible to help fill a shortage of supply for relaxed yet elevated over-50s apartments on the Gold Coast,” he said “We believe it will be embraced by buyers.” The building will be nestled among green space and the natural topography with green connections to the Currumbin Creek bank All buildings will have at least a 350-metre set-back from the creek to be retained and enhanced as dedicated public open space A native flora rehabilitation and revegetation program will be undertaken in addition to augmenting existing mangrove More than 100,000 new plants will be planted throughout the development including vegetated wildlife corridors along established minor waterways through the site and koala and fauna friendly fencing installed along the Galleon Way frontage “You couldn’t find a better location for an over-50s community It is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a relaxed and healthy lifestyle medical facilities and the airport all in easy reach,” Puljich said The site also neighbours Merv Craig Recreational Park and Sports Ground Elanora Community Centre and Currumbin Waters Park the project is inspired “by the Queenslander veranda” with all apartments featuring sliding doors to private outdoor spaces “allowing for the ultimate indoor-outdoor living where residents can capture prevailing breezes enjoy passive solar benefits and ultimate privacy” its ground and basement levels will be home to a 55-seat boutique cinema On the top floor will be a games room with a golf simulator plus a three-rink lawn bowls facility accessed via an open landscaped precinct a pickle ball court and outdoor barbecue area At the end of 2024, GemLife launched its second Toowoomba community with the $250 million GemLife Highfields Heights following more than $172 million in sales at its first entrant in the city GemLife Highfields Heights will comprise 366 over-50s living residences on a 23-hectare site with 3.5-hectares of bushland conservation area a barnhouse-inspired $12.5 million Country Club with a pool Puljich recently launched the first over-50s community in his $500 million Aliria land lease venture The maiden project will be spread across a 2.5-hectare site in Rockhampton and new communities will be released in Bundaberg Green Street’s global news publications are not provided as an investment advisor nor in the capacity of a fiduciary  Our global organization maintains information barriers to ensure the independence of and distinction between our non-regulated and regulated businesses is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 482269) and a private limited company incorporated in England and Wales with company number 06471304 Currumbin Waters is going to auction on September 7 When Fabienne Costa started designing jewellery from her high school desk she never imagined it would turn into a global brand sensation Eleven years later she approached the architectural challenge of building her home at Currumbin Waters with the same fearless ambition Fabienne Costa enjoyed the challenge of building her own home Burleigh Heads based YCL Jewels offers personalised charm bar necklaces chokers and hoops to a growing international clientele “I founded my business at 21 with no experience no business knowledge and no formal training in silversmithing,” Ms Costa said we got it for a good price because no one quite knew how to build on it “I think being fearless and being creative can sometimes just lead to really great outcomes – it’s worked for me so far.” MORE NEWS: Billionaire’s stunning warning about The Block home buys BOUNCE boss flips coast crash pad Gen Y exodus: Why young people are leaving in droves Perched high on the Queensland and NSW border Ms Costa said what other buyers saw as “too much trouble” with the block but the result is absolutely worth it,” she said “We back on to a reserve so we get a view from both sides and I am a big believer that your space is your inspiration and this home has been the creative space that I have needed to design many different bodies of work he always says that all he can hear is birdsong in the background.” the modern home offers 255sq m of split-level living Ms Costa said the black cladding created the perfect juxtaposition against the surrounding greenery “We call it the pod house as it is essentially two pods separated by a bridging stairwell – like a contemporary treehouse,” she said “We knew we wanted to work with a darker palette from the start and played with the black and terracotta and the contrast up against the greenery just makes it all pop.” the home features meticulous craftsmanship with stone and timber steps seamlessly integrating with the landscaped gardens the bright kitchen with premium appliances flows into open living spaces and extends outdoors modern bathrooms — including a luxurious ensuite — and ample storage what’s next for someone who admits she makes decisions with a “young and reckless” mindset and we have a lot of fun with it so that’s the mindset that we work from.” The Currumbin Waters property is just two streets from Currumbin Fair eight minutes from Palm Beach-Currumbin High School and within 15 minutes of Gold Coast Airport Emisha Canning at Coastal will take the home to auction on September 7 Link copiedShareShare articleSome South-East Queensland residents have had power restored on Sunday with 230,000 people affected down from 330,000 on Saturday night.12,500 homes were without power in northern NSW on Sunday afternoon.We're gathering live power outage data from the affected areas' electricity distribution network providers Energex* Essential Energy and Ergon.*Energex map data was last reported at 11:15pm on Sunday See the table below the map for an up-to-date list of suburbs in South-East Queensland experiencing power outages ABC Emergency will broadcast regular warnings on ABC Radio. You can find more information, including a map of all the warnings, by clicking here. You can also find these stations on the ABC Listen App AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Nestled in the heart of Currumbin Waters, Home is a cafe with a unique story, blending surf culture and community spirit. What began as a crazy idea between lifelong friends, has blossomed into a thriving hub for both visitors and those who call Currumbin home. That homely environment begins with the coffee. Locals including Sam, Wade and Nic had grown to love the ST. ALi coffee served at Portside, so it was important to keep the brew that the customers know and love. The building itself though has undergone an incredible floor-to-ceiling transformation, creating a warm, familiar atmosphere with a seamless flow between the kitchen and dining areas. Open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week, Home features a dedicated takeaway counter out in the sun-kissed courtyard, which opens from 5:30 am on weekdays and 6:30 am on weekends. Copyright ©2025 InDaily. All rights reserved. IS this the Gold Coast’s most luxurious green home was built with a clear mission — to show others how to build a sustainable luxury house The owners of the Currumbin Waters property will throw open the doors to their humble abode this weekend as part of Renew’s Sustainable House Day MORE NEWS: ‘Coastal bliss’: ultimate in seaside living up for grabs ‘I want a fortune’: Ray White Gold Coast boss reveals high hopes for family home Rags-to-riches agent Zed Nasheet brings reality TV show to the Glitter Strip The program gives people the chance to explore some of the country’s most unique and inspiring sustainable homes and learn from the people who designed them “We just wanted to build this place to show what you can do if you put your mind to it in terms of sustainable building for a luxury house,” Mr Triner said “It’s got all the bells and whistles you’d expect from a luxury Gold Coast family home but with a sustainable approach.” The couple bought the block in 2020 and tasked Peter McArdle of PTMA Architecture to come up with an energy efficient and carbon neutral home design They wanted sustainability to be a priority in the many choices they made throughout the build “We were asking ourselves what the carbon footprint of each particular thing was “We wanted a design to minimise the amount of energy we used and to look beautiful and fit in with the countryside here.” They demolished the existing termite-damaged house that was on the block but were keen to recycle as much as they could “We really tried to reuse everything we could We crushed the material down to be able to reuse it or used similar materials and used the slab that was already here,” Mr Triner said The end result is a modern five-bedroom two-bathroom home with a flexible design that can suit a wide range of people including multi-generational families A standout feature is the pond that filters inside to the main courtyard “It’s basically outside on the lawn with a waterfall and creates this lovely ambient noise and comes into the courtyard underneath the doors,” he said Brick and zinc cladding combine with timber and concrete to create the showstopper house It is designed to respond to the local climate with insulated double glazing as well as active systems such as hydronic heating The central courtyard helps control the climate through the home by allowing an outdoor lifestyle in inclement weather and to allow both sides of the home to be left open for better cross ventilation the block also includes master planning for future provision for higher densities well as edible and productive gardens with an option for a future market stall There will be 12 homes opening as part of Sustainable House Day in Queensland this year including Kingfisher House “Sustainable House Day is dedicated to showcasing Australia’s most inspiring sustainable homes while providing information for all Australians motivated to take the next step on their green-home journey or where they live,” said Renew CEO Dr Fiona Gray we hope that Sustainable House Day is a time to inspire Australians to inject more sustainable solutions into their own home.” Kingfisher Home will be open on Sunday March 19 For more information visit www.ptma.au/project/sustainable-house-day-2023-open-home/ Set against the serene ebb and flow of the tidal Currumbin estuary this contemporary home blends coastal design influences with a subtle industrial allure In their first major personal build project have created an oasis ideally suited to their beachside lifestyle with young sons The Harders’ business, ConTek, specialises in high-rise commercial projects, while the couple engaged designer Jayson Pate and builder Daniel Veitch, of Dankav, to realise a high-end home at 48 Michel Dr, Currumbin Waters tailored to relaxed family living and effortless entertaining Trails of greenery over stacked stone and timber-look aluminium cladding Trails of greenery over stacked stone and timber-look aluminium cladding form the 2021-built property’s eye-catching façade which leads onto a meticulously detailed floorplan with 4 bedrooms The C-shaped design is supported by off-form concrete pillars and wraps around a tropical entertaining terrace with a stunning round pool The house is constructed on a raised slab to accommodate the flood zone allowing flat access across the main living level Mr and Mrs Harders said they regularly travelled to Bali and were inspired by the island’s emerging design trends they maximise such small land space so well,” Mr Harders said “Typically your normal Aussie home is all house at the front so I just wanted every room to focus in on the outdoor area.” The Harders settled on the name ‘Soiree’ for their property to reflect the home’s seamless connection between indoors and outdoors that has inspired social connections through balmy evenings spent here with family and friends Interior features expresss the homeowners’ appeciation for raw tones and textures,with a fusion of polished concrete floors and warm timber floors accented by soaring voids of close to 6m The front lounge overlooking parkland and the creek The kitchen and butler’s pantry beneath a soaring void Gold Coast top-selling agents revealed The surprise Gold Coast suburbs where rents are falling Inside top agent Ed Cherry’s game-changing sale to tennis star Lleyton Hewitt “As opposed to other homes where everything is lightweight everything is concrete here,” Mr Harders said “We timed it just before [construction] prices increased To build it now would be twice the price.” with another bedroom and bathroom downstairs The master retreat ticks all the boxes comfort-wise and an ensuite that is the stuff of dreams with Concrete Nation bath and double open-style shower it is the location which really makes this property shine The ensuite has a freestanding bath and open-style double shower Overlooking parklands to the front and rear the home is within walking distance to the beach and creek as well as local schools The Harders calls the protected pocket a “hidden gem” “We fell in love with it here because it is so quiet “We’ve come from acreage so it feels like we’re still on acreage Michel Dr has a mixed housing profile of original shacks luxury builds maximising capital growth in the emerging area and then one day we drove past and saw an agent hammering a sign in I think we put an offer in the same day,” Mrs Harders said PropTrack data shows house prices in Currumbin Waters were down 4.5 per cent over the past 12 months to a median of $1.12m Property records show the Harders purchased the 647sq m lot for $850,000 in 2019 One of the Gold Coast’s oldest family-owned real estate agencies has marked a $5.6 million milestone with the sale of a historic Currumbin property which has served as their office for the past 66 years Originally built as a general store in the 1920s the oceanfront building at 816 Pacific Parade was acquired by Lin Corr for 2,000 pounds in 1957 and has remained in the family since Auctioneer Danny Malone fielded bids from two buyers contesting the rare 493 sqm holding comprising a single-storey tenancy with medium-density residential zoning followed by a vendor bid of $5.4m and another bid from the floor at $5.45m before the hammer fell as the winning buyer increased her bid to $5.6m The property was originally built as a general store Founded by father-and-son duo Lin and Bruce Corr in 1949 the southern Gold Coast real estate business later traded under a national franchise before relaunching as Passos Agency in 2021 Principal Alex Passos is married to Tara Passos The couple has been in the business for 15 years representing the fifth generation of the family Bruce Corr worked with the agency until his death in 2022 while his son-in-law David Lawley has notched up 30 years’ service “They love the history of this place as much as we do,” he said Qld’s most tightly held markets revealed Riverfront mansion sold for record $24.8m Buyers splash millions in auction bonanza Passos Agency is opening warehouse-style headquarters in Currumbin Waters I know I’m going to miss it here and the views of course they are simply irreplaceable,” Mr Passos said described as “a significant thread in the cultural fabric of the Gold Coast” spans 151 sqm of floorspace with an entry foyer bathroom and powder rooms as well as a rear courtyard with parking for seven cars “Blessed with an important cultural heritage 816 Pacific Parade presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire a slice of Currumbin history in one of the area’s most spectacular locations,” the sale listing stated “It offers exceptional potential for renovation or rebuilding as a mixed-use facility with offices and the front and a potential one-bedroom residential unit at the rear (subject to council approval).”