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June 2019 • Vol 22 • Issue 6

Not just a sports oval – a whole new event hub!

In this issue... It’s up to all locals to have your say on how you think the sports ground on Kurrawa Drive should be developed. Do you think it should be used for sport, long term events, even a permanent circus? Gympie Regional Council is now preparing a masterplan and they want to know what you think. Make sure you let council know your constructive opinion on how this Oval could can best service our community. There have been a lot of suggestions and the full story is on page 8 with a link to record your vote. We met up with Councillor Mark McDonald and Council Officers as they asked for feedback and shared the plans at the Rainbow Beach Sports Oval.

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Editor’s Note

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AM DELIGHTED to announce we have a new Editor/Manager for the Community News in long-time local, Lee McCarthy. Lee started last week and brings a wealth of media expertise, we have hit the paper together for this issue - and it was complete before the weekend! It’s great that we didn’t need to sell the paper, Lee has the experience to step into both our shoes! Would you believe our first issue was over six and a half years ago? I have had a wonderful time creating almost 80 editions for our special corner of the world. We’ll still be in the background…. especially for events such as the Bay to Bay Trailable Yacht Race. A thank you to the Tin Can Bay Yacht Club and Ray Sampson for my cruise on the Spectator Boat.

- pure luxury, and spoiled terribly with a delicious spread and bubbles! Commentary and explanations (thanks Jon!), and the rain did not start until we were on our way back to the Club. Perfect! I definitely recommend seeing the Bay to Bay, and I’ll make sure I include more photos of this and the Hot Rod and Rockabilly Rumble (well done, Nick and all involved!) on our Facebook page. For the first month of winter, there’s the Pro Am, IRB Ocean Roar and a Climate Change event. Try more fitness sessions, enter a QCWA competition or Cooloola’s Got Talent. There are a lot of people creating fun experiences for the locals and visitors so get out and enjoy them. And if you see Lee about - please say hi! Until next month Michelle and Heatley

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YAP hosts Cooloola’s Got Talent T Four golfers that will be playing in the tournament: Peter Fife, George Oxton, Gregory Tritton (Vets Captain and event organiser) and Stuart Shephard

HE TIN CAN BAY Country Club is proud to announce they are hosting The Sunshine Swing Golf Pro-Am (Professional/ Amateurs) on Thursday, June 27. Vets Captain and event organiser, Gregory Tritton, said the event is open to all male, female and junior golfers both members and non-members. Gregory said: “Tin Can Bay Country Club has been fortunate to have been selected by the Australian PGA to host this event.” The format will be three amateur golfers playing a single stableford event with a professional. The cost to play in this event including lunch and 18 holes of golf will be $35 per person. There are prizes worth over $1000! The day will start at approximately 9am and run through to early afternoon. Prizes will be awarded at 4.30pm. There is no limit to numbers and bookings close on Wednesday June 26. And who knows, the event may sprout an

upcoming champion: “Some of Australia’s greatest golfers, Greg Norman, Adam Scott, Marc Leishman, Jason Day and Peter Senior, to mention just a few, all started their brilliant careers from these tournaments.” The event is proudly supported by the Gympie Regional Council and many local and regional businesses including Rendell Plumbing & Drainage, Sea Breeze Kayaks, Hall Homes & Construction, Rob Downman Painting, Century 21, Bull Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Bridgestone Tyres – Gympie, Mitre 10 Cooloola Cove, Gympie Times, Diageo Australia, Asahi Premium Beverages, Lion Pty Ltd, Sharp Sunshine Coast and Toro Australia. The golf course is being maintained to its pristine condition, with many improvements being carried out to accommodate such a prestigious event. To make a booking please contact the Tin Can Bay Country Club Pro Shop on 0409 727 577.

HERE HAS BEEN a date change for the 2019 Cooloola’s Got Talent showcase with it now being held on Saturday, June 22. President Jess Milne explained: “We usually have the showcase this time of year however the complex was previously booked out, but has now become available.” There is now more time to practice with plenty of cash up for grabs over a variety of awards as there is no first, second and third. The showcase is a great opportunity to be creative and have fun. Let your imagination run wild and script an onstage performance that will rival any YouTube clip! The YAP team is on hand to assist any youth that has an idea but isn’t sure how to go about it. Don’t forget that the talent part is optional; it’s all about having a go! There will be an onstage practice time available to familiarise yourself with the set and shake off some nerves. If anyone is looking for something to do on Saturday June 22, then come on down to the Cooloola Coast Community Complex at 6pm and enjoy an evening of talent. Entry is $2 with a lucky door ticket thrown in, with food

You could win a prize like Tabitha Frost and Belinda Vaughan at the last Cooloola’s Got Talent

and drinks available for purchase. There have been several interested acts so far and with limited places available, there’s no time to wait, get your nomination form in! Email cooloolacoastyap@gmail.com or contact Jess Milne on 0411 218 254 to get a copy. Don’t Be Shy- Be Daring!

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Explore our Studio Trails

Underground power a reality for Rainbow Beach A

FTER MANY YEARS of lobbying local agencies, business owners in the Main Street will be rewarded with underground power and new street lights. Over the coming weeks, Rainbow Beach locals and visitors will see the beginnings

HE GYMPIE REGION with its picturesque coastline and stunning landscapes is the inspiration for many local artists, artisans and arts collectives. The Studio Trails is a unique way to explore the inner sanctum of local artists and offers art lovers the opportunity to talk to the artists and visit their private studios, galleries and spaces. The Gympie Regional Gallery is the hub of the local arts community and presents a dynamic and diverse program of local, curated and touring exhibitions as well as workshops, activities and events. Held annually on weekends in June and July the studios will open from 10am – 4pm or at other times by appointment. Most of the art works on display are for sale and many of the artists are available to undertake commissioned works. Feel free to plan your own trail on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 in Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach from 10am to 4pm both days or by appointment. Opening their doors are the Cooloola

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Go and see art from Phil Horne in Rainbow Beach and Kerri Southern and the Cooloola Coast Art Group at the Studio Trails weekend Image Hayley Mahaffey

Coast Art Group, 20 Gympie Road, Tin Can Bay; Tin Can Bay Art, 16 King Street, Tin Can Bay; Blue Sands of Rainbow Beach - Phil Horne, 13/3 Ocean View Parade, Rainbow Beach. There are other events happening within the Gympie region on different dates so please go to the website for further information: www.gympie.qld.gov. au/studiotrails

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2019 Annual Art Show and Competition July, 26, 27 and 28 at the Tin Can Bay Country Club

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of much anticipated works along Rainbow Beach Road (Clarkson Drive to Kirchner Avenue) and Wide Bay Esplanade. Council will commence initial works this month with the bulk of the trenching, laying of cables, and installing of street lights expected to occur between the September and December 2019 school holidays. The initial works will include potholing of footpaths and roads to locate existing underground services, as well as the relocation of a Telstra pit near the intersection of Rainbow Beach Road and Kirchner Avenue. Andrew Hawkins’s business, Rainbow Beach Realty, is located in the main street. He said, “There is the safety aspect, but most people will be noticing the visual appeal. Both elements will be a good improvement. “Let’s hope for a speedy execution of the upgrade,” Andrew continued. “We look forward to enjoying the completed work.” Council will work closely with Energex and will engage with each of the businesses who will be directly impacted by the works to ensure that the construction schedule keeps disruptions to a minimum.

Andrew Hawkins from Rainbow Beach Realty welcomes the new works

To complement the new street lighting, Council is planning future streetscaping as part of the “Our Towns” Program that will replace street furniture, including seats and bins, and introduce cycle racks, as well as improve landscaping and sections of footpaths.

Welcome Lee

FTER 30 YEARS of living from Cairns to the Sunshine Coast and working in the advertising and media industry, Lee McCarthy is back to settle in her muchloved Rainbow Beach. Starting her working life during the school holidays at Val and Ted’s Snappy Snacks in 1975 and followed by work at the Mikado Motor Inn, Sam and Maureen’s Tourist Information Centre and the Gazebo where she famously used chocolate sauce instead of barbecue sauce on the milkman’s oysters Kilpatrick. “My family has enjoyed the region since the road became accessible, with surfing trips to Double Island and Freshwater on weekends. Mum and Dad bought land in Clarkson Drive in 1975 and built a place for us to spend time together which today is a holiday home used by three generations.” Following the family lead, Lee received her bronze medallion from the Surf Club in 1984 in the same squad as brother Andrew, owner of Rainbow Beach Horse Rides.

Fast and furious IRB action!

Older brother Kim is still an active volunteer for the Rainbow Beach Surf Club after 44 years of patrols. He and father John are life members. John passed away last May which has been a huge loss for the family. Since 1988, Lee has been working in the media. She produced her own magazine, Gympie Women Magazine, worked for WIN television in Cairns and WIN and Channel 7 on the Sunshine Coast, was an account executive at Profile Magazine on the Sunshine Coast, a features manager for APN and worked for McCord Advertising in the ‘80s. Now based at Rainbow Beach with her ‘holiday’ home at Sippy Downs, Lee says it was time: “With both boys now independent, the chance to live in Rainbow running a community newspaper was a golden opportunity. I am very grateful to Heatley and Michelle.” Give Lee a call on 0407 159 178 or email info@rbcn.com.au if you have any stories or photos and keep submitting

your club or organisation articles. This is a community paper and it’s an important part of the Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Region. Cheers!

The Community News welcomes new Editor/ Manager, Lee McCarthy

Fast and furious action promised during Ocean Roar!

HE HIGH-OCTANE IRB series Ocean Roar hits Rainbow on June 1 and 2 so make sure you head to the beach to watch the IRB’s (inflatable rescue boats) in action. The series sees hundreds of surf lifesavers fire up their IRB engines for SLSQ’s Ocean Roar series and put their surf skills to the ultimate test. As competitors from Surf Life Saving Clubs around the state fight it out for surf

supremacy, you can watch it from many vantage points including the beach bar, and enjoy food by Beauty and Beard. The teams simulate rescue situations and test the abilities of drivers and their crew, and is a precursor to the Queensland IRB Championships. Come and join the teams and spectators to experience Round 4 of the series and have a fantastic day.

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Blue mushrooms, a Cooloola Monster and more New Spiders... Must have been the 2019 Cooloola BioBlitz weekend!

Moth expert, Andy Young from Kangaroo Island pinning tiny 3mm moths under the microscope observed Brisbane-based Citizen Scientist, Neil Humphris

AST MONTH,15 scientists, from as far afield as Darwin and Kangaroo Island, and nearly 100 members of the public...soon to become ‘Citizen Scientists’ ... converged on the Rainbow Beach Community Hall. Eager people had travelled from across southeast Queensland and the Gympie, Maryborough and Hervey Bay regions to be a part of the guided field trips and learn from the experts. The weekend ‘blitz’ to try and identify as many species as possible began with workshops including how to use the phone app, iNaturalist, so that photos, GPS locations and the names of species could be collected easily in the field and then verified online by scientists and amateur naturalists across the world. Spoilt for choice on Saturday and Sunday, they had to decide which groups to join each day with a wide range of specialists on hand to lead the excursions to find pandanus, birds, spiders, plants, fungi, moths, butterflies, insects, reptiles, mammals, frogs, water bugs and freshwater fish to recorded both on paper or in the app. Hundreds of records were made with the first 285 digital records showing 161 species including two threatened species of frogs. The paper records will be added over the coming days and aligned with their respective photos. Data will be added to the Queensland and Australian biodiversity databases. Showery weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of the intrepid expeditioners, in fact the conditions were perfect for fungi and frogs. Some of the most interesting finds include the blue mushroom, commonly called the Sky-Blue Pinkgill (Entomala hochstetteri) (Photo by Dr Sandra Tuszynska), as well as glow-in-the-dark fungi; six types of frogs; the only

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Sky-blue Pinkgill - Entomala hochstetteri - Sandra Tuszynska

velvet worm recorded in this area and a potential new Casuarina species. Other activities included “The Listening”, an excursion led by naturalist, Mike West, to hear the ground parrot chorus; and a program of speakers including Dr Don Sands (Insect interactions), Andy Young (Miniature moths and the boronia) and Dr Geoff Monteith (Discovering the Cooloola Monster). Ian Morris and Fiona Hawthorne paid tribute to John Sinclair and Maree Prior, two champions for nature in Fraser Island (K’gari) and the Cooloola Coast who were both lost to cancer this year. Cooloola Coastcare and Fraser Island Defenders Organisation are already making plans and choosing a date for the 2020 Cooloola BioBlitz. Follow the Cooloola BioBlitz FaceBook Group keep an eye on the events calendar on the Cooloola Coastcare website for updates. https://www.cooloolacoastcare.org.au/

Fri 7th 7pm Fiona O’shea Duo From foot stomping to heart stopping passionate music about love, living and everyday things. Sat 8th 4:30pm BAREFOOT BOWLS All Welcome, $10 /person, Includes Snacks, Phone Hilly for details 0412 134 752 Sat 8th 6pm The Limeburners Classic Rock ‘n’ Roll 60’s 70’s Rock & Country Songs Fri 14th 7pm Whiskey Mountain Boys Performing their own Hillbilly Thumping version of well known party songs Fri 21st 7pm Annie J & Fusion Funk, Rock, RnB Reggae Fri 28th 7pm Merlin Ultimate one man band Sat 29th 6pm Reverend Billy Plays and sings traditional fingerpicking blues, ragtime and bluegrass

Grants for Cooloola Coast groups F

EDERAL MEMBER for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, is recognising the valuable work of volunteers, with more than $20,000 in grants for Cooloola Coast community groups. Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 were provided through a $20 million Volunteer Grants program to help 34 Wide Bay community organisations with needs including buying equipment, paying fuel costs, and training volunteers. Tin Can Bay Meals on Wheels are one of the organisations to receive a grant. President, Julie Arnold said, “I really want to thank Linda Munce and Michelle O’Gorman, as they did all the work for the grant. “The funding is for our volunteers, to help with their travel - giving back to them for their volunteering.” The group received $5,000 for equipment, including a barbecue and urn to help with fundraising, first aid kits, fuel vouchers and office equipment. Julie is also grateful to the past president of Meals on Wheels at Tin Can Bay, Mike Clifford, who stood in for two positions on the committee in the last few weeks. Now the treasurer role has been filled, the group are still searching for a secretary. Congratulations to the other organisations who also received grants: Cooloola Coast Medical Transport $5,000 – To help with vehicle and travel expenses for volunteers. Tin Can Bay Fishing Club - $3,190 – Equipment to help volunteers with

training courses and workshops, storage of essential documents and records and facilities for visiting groups. Cooloola Coast Youth Activity Project - $4,190 – To assist with organisational software, fuel reimbursement, first aid equipment, gazebo awnings for weather protection, chairs, and barbecue equipment. Cooloola Coast Branch Little Athletics Centre - $3,000 – For computer equipment, fuel costs, training in first aid and child safety, first aid kits, two sunshelter gazebos, and storage containers. “Wide Bay simply would not be the same without volunteers, who are the lifeblood of our communities and deliver important

services, support and assistance,” Mr O’Brien said. “The energy, expertise and time our volunteers give represents what Australian communities are all about – offering a helping hand. “I am glad to be able to extend a helping hand in return with this funding from the Coalition Government so they can continue their work and build a stronger, safer community.” Mr O’Brien said volunteering also had a significant economic benefit to local communities. “The enormous value of volunteering is estimated at $290 billion per year. Australia’s 8.7 million volunteers and their organisations are the backbone of community life,” he said.

Llew O’Brien MP presents the volunteer grant to Meals On Wheels President Julie Arnold, Ex-President Mike Clifford and Vice President Julie Thorne

Volunteer for Meals on Wheels If you have a spare couple of hours a month or you know of someone who may benefit from the service – please phone Tin Can Bay Meals on Wheels on 0427 701 922 or email: tcbmow@gmail.com

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What do think should be on the Sports Oval? Michelle Gilmore

OULD YOU LIKE to see a half court for basketball back in Rainbow Beach? Or what about an off-leash dog area? Or how would the addition of a running track appeal to you? Council has been visiting the school and children, talking to sporting groups and locals at the recent consultations held on site at the Sport Oval on Kurrawa Drive, Rainbow Beach. It is an area used mainly for cricket games and training in season, a thoroughfare for families walking to school from Bombala and Tingira Crescents and has been the site of school athletics carnivals for decades - even helicopters land here. Council officers were busy when I dropped by - explaining all of the plans. It is due to be implemented in stages. There is no funding as yet, however this Master Plan will assist in gaining grants for work to progress. It is much, much more than a playground. The plan includes walking tracks into the surrounding bush, fencing, and even plans for a flexible open space community events area with a raised flat mound for an event stage. One request from a Year 9 student was: a real size soccer goal with an 18-yard box and a fence behind it to stop any balls, and a 10 metre concrete wall just to kick the ball against. Please encourage your children to have their say, too. Gympie Regional Council would like your feedback on the draft Master Plan. Go online to complete a short survey to share your views, it closes June 14. Visit: www.gympie.qld.gov.au/ haveyourssay For more information call the Community Partnerships Team on 1300 307 800 or email community@gympie.qld.gov.au

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Gympie Regional Council would like your feedback on the draft Master Plan - the survey closes June 14

Suggested features for the Sports Oval Master Plan

• Multipurpose sports posts • Informal 400m 6-lane running track • Natural surface (e.g. rammed earth) or deco walking trail • Low sporting field boundary fencing • Area dedicated to an 8-lane running track • Cricket nets/half court basketball dual purpose area

• Terraced seating with grassed infill • Steps to oval

• 4x7m shelter with picnic tables and BBQ • Cricket sports ground shelter • Amenities block • Sports equipment storage shed • Bike racks • New concrete footpath

• Angle car parking bays • Off-leash dog area • Natural play area • Fence alignment to dog off-leash area • Small playground shelter with drinking fountain • Structured playground area/ toddler area • Community events area and raised mound/event stage

Gympie Region and Cooloola Coast is

Australia’s next tourism hotspot! S

EVERAL NEW MEMBERS and a big agenda ensured the recent Rainbow Beach Commerce and Tourism meeting was full of discussion this month. Two dozen local business owners attended the meeting hosted by the Rainbow Beach Sports Club giving them the opportunity to express their opinions and ideas on a wide range of issues facing businesses and citizens of the town. As always, the promotion of Rainbow Beach as a leading destination in Australia was of high importance to all attendees. Mention was made of the recent visit by specialist researcher and author Terry Rider, who believes the region is the next ‘hot spot’, and the importance of promoting Rainbow Beach as a destination, not a

thoroughfare to Fraser Island. Major concerns were raised regarding the Fire Prevention Plan - particularly around the overgrown areas at Inskip Point, the town outskirts and around the school. Some burning off has been completed however fire is still a major danger to the town. The proposed RV park slated for the region brought a lot of correspondence and opinion. There was a hearty mix of comments for and against the proposal with the consensus being, if you want to voice any concerns or positives, it is important to write to Council to express your views. A great wrap up from guest Lindy from Coastcare on the recent Bioblitz held in

Many subjects were raised at last month’s Rainbow Beach Commerce and Tourism Meeting

Local business owners Sarah Booth, Steve and Mel May caught up with The Paddle Guy in his travels - Sarah has suggested RBCT implement initiatives for the environment

Rainbow Beach and Fraser Island, which brought 15 scientists and 100 volunteers to the area to document all flora and fauna for a new biodiversity database used to plot new and existing species. ‘Voluntourists’ and Green Nomads are a great asset to any region and the new traveller making their way around the country. The team will be starting focus groups asking for input from locals and business owners in the coming months. Sean and Elisa presented how their business promotes Rainbow Beach as a wedding destination and it was noted that with all the natural beauty, quality venues and magnificent backdrops it could and should be the number one for weddings in Australia. Working together as a town is the best way to make this a reality. Other discussion included the famous rainbow stairs with a letter from Council outlining the future of the stairs and asking residents to keep an eye out for vandals. A thank you to the O’Connells from Rainbow Beach IGA for their generous donation to Commerce and Tourism.

This money has come from the IGA Community Chest. A lot of positive discussion was voiced on the need to prioritise a reduction of single plastic use and other environmental initiatives to benefit the town. Several members including permanent lifeguard Liam Toohey and Gayle Duignan from the Rainbow Beach Community Centre are liaising with Council, Surf Life Saving Queensland and other stakeholders to determine the possibility of a wheelchair access mat to the sea. More to come. And finally, a report from Nigel regarding the recent discussion from the lobby group of Noosa, Teewah, Gympie and Cooloola residents on the use of the beach by vehicles in peak season, and ways in which the damage and large numbers can be addressed over the Easter and New Year period. Business representatives, we’d love you to join the Rainbow Beach Commerce and Tourism - it is only $55 per year. Contact the Secretary Tony on 0408 767 930.

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Creative Cuts Fiona O’Shea Duo at the Country Club

Music Plus

From foot stomping to heart stopping, Fiona O’Shea writes with passion about love, living and everyday things. Travelling the road between small towns and big cities where words sock you in the heart, melodies explode and you catch yourself singing along. Her performance and vocal style akin to Queensland weather: one minute you’re sipping tea on the front verandah, the next you’re in the middle of an exhilarating summer storm. Fiona O’Shea and her husband Mark O’Shea (The Passenger) deliver a gritty feel-good vibe topped with lashings of gutsy lead guitar and backing vocals. See Fiona live at the Tin Can Bay Country Club Friday, June 7.

What a fabulous night! Everyone who was there remarked on the splendid singing and playing and the considerable accomplishment of our performers. The evening started well with a rousing band item followed by our first singalong. Everyone played, sang or spoke, committing themselves to a performance worth waiting for. Some of us earn a living playing music, some teaching music or imparting the love of music to others less fortunate, some just have music in their whole beings. Our lives have all been enriched by music and every one of our performers gain satisfaction by the appreciation shown by our audience. We have always said that the audience participation is a good indication of how much they are enjoying the experience and there was a palpable joyous feeling there that night. Last month our night was enhanced by the performance of Chloe Shieh, a 15-yearold girl who is emerging as a very fine performer in our Gympie area. Welcome to all who participate and if you can offer an item please contact Pam Graham: 0427 180 649 or email: kcisf327@ gmail.com

New members for Coolabay Choir The choir goes from strength to strength and we welcome another new member to swell the voices. We have sung at Music Plus Night, with some beautiful harmonies written especially for the group. In June we have been asked to sing for a special education day associated with

Revised dates for ARTYBALL festivities

cancer, so we are really enjoying our one day a week Wednesday, 3pm till 4pm in the Cooloola Cove Vets’ and Community Hall, where you can hear us singing and laughing together. Do come and join us! Contact Pam: telephone 0427 180 649 or kcisf327@gmail.com

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you will be in good company with the ‘Characters of Rainbow Beach’. There’s supper, auctions and entertainment The Recliners are back, and a bar too! Great for staff Christmas break ups! Contact Leonie Kent for details: 0407 529 624 or jayleonie@bigpond.com

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A memorial exhibition, using magnificent watercolours of local flora and fauna by late well-known and eccentric artist Dorothy Hall, is coming to the Gympie Regional Gallery on Saturday June 29. From nuts, flowers, fungi, birds and butterflies to lungfish, you will find magic in each of the artworks. This colourful exhibition is presented for the first time on this scale by the De Greene Art Trust and will be on view until July 20. Entry to the Gympie Regional Gallery at 39 Nash Street is free, with opening hours from 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Saturday. For more information, visit www.gympie.qld.gov.au or call 5481 0733.

Stitched bugs, beetles and butterflies Coming up at the Gallery is an exhibition of colourful crochet and stitch-styled miniature replica bugs, beetles, spiders and butterflies by Violette Vegh-Jameson OAM. Opening on Saturday June 29 at 2pm, these new works by Violette will capture the hearts of fibre artists and naturalists alike. To celebrate this exhibition, join young crafter Matisse Andersen on Saturday July 6 for an afternoon of relaxing embroidery.

Image courtesy of Tree Faerie Fotos

Should the Gold Rush parade be at night?

Council is considering a big change to this year’s Gold Rush Festival by including a Friday evening parade instead of a Saturday daytime parade. The aim is to reinvigorate the festival and encourage greater levels of involvement from schools and the broader community. Council said that an evening parade would mean that new and exciting elements could be added to what would become the festival’s launch event, including a large night-time lantern display with lanterns designed and paraded by local school students. You have until June 13, 2019 to complete a short online survey at gympie.qld.gov.au/ haveyoursay, participate in a social media poll, or pop in to one of Council’s libraries to complete a paper-based survey. June 2019 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 11

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a winner!

HE 2019 MOTHER’S Day Classic was a wonderful morning of celebration and reflection while raising funds for breast cancer research, with over $1000 going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The new course along the Tin Can Bay foreshore was a hit as it was family-friendly with no road crossings. It was a picturesque shady change

with the added bonus of interacting with fellow participants. The return route enabled the runners to be cheered on as they passed those still on the way and gave an opportunity to share a smile during the morning. There was some fierce competition between the runners but young Chloe Daniels blitzed the pack once again to take out first place.

Letitia Rendell, Suzanne Norman and Lisa Bull were all decked in pink for the walk.

Unexpected fourth placegetter was Mark Daniels!

Maggie Travers and Val said their Heart Foundation Walking Group “One Step at a Time” were represented on the day with seven humans, five dogs and one cat!

But no one predicted the fourth place getter and everyone was left gobsmacked when her father Mark Daniels came thundering over the line. In previous years he has stopped for a pie at the bakery, so the new course has had multiple benefits all round! A big thank you goes out to Mark Vine and Terry Steele for volunteering on the day; the Tin Can Bay QCWA ladies for manning the registration table and donating the finish line fruit; Ange @ the Cove for providing printing and all the participants for coming out on Mother’s Day and also making the effort to get dressed up in pink!

Surf Lessons, School Holiday Programs

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Ian Dean

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Left: Net fishing on the beach with a young Tony Dean in the foreground – 1960’s

In the last issue we sailed through Ian Dean’s early years on the Cooloola Coast, spent some time touring Fraser Island and had a crash course on the history of the barges. This month we hear more tall tales about boats, fish and a shed load of ice! Part 2 continues ...

Below: Sunny Chaplain’s ice shed at Double Island Point – mid 1960’s

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URING THE INFAMOUS “barge wars” era, prices went so low that people were actually paid a carton of beer to head to the island! “Oh yeah that was big, I was in the news nearly every bloody day, I still have some news clippings lying around here somewhere.” About 18 months after Gordon Elmer decided to call it a day, Ian was approached by investors to start operating another ferry service. “I brought a barge up from Melbourne, called it Perseverance. It was early ‘90s, must’ve been about ‘92, I think.” But with license and insurance costs to pay and a competition that was running for free, Ian decided to cut his losses. “Sid bought the landing rights off me and I sold that barge and it went to Yeppoon to do the north west island run.” Ian found himself skippering once again, taking passengers and cars from Redland Bay to Stradbroke Island. One day his boss came to him with the offer too good to refuse; “a little holiday”, repossessing a barge from Thursday Island back to Redland Bay.

“What a trip! With no navigation gear and a compass incorrectly reading, it took me three weeks. I didn’t even get paid for that job! It was all a learning curve, y’know, barbeque talk now.” It was also the straw that broke the camel’s back, after months working away from home, he missed his family and returned to Rainbow to start work building yet another boat. “I built the Marlynn, a steel 36 ft twin screw. This was built for whale watching! By the time I got it finished they had changed the rules and needed a permit from marine parks to operate. “You had to go to tender for it but I was outside the region, so I just turned that into a charter and fishing boat, then I sold that off and they took it up north.”

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became a bit despondent. He leaned over to long-time mate, Ray Ross… “I am going to start an Ice Works.” Ray queried him on his plans. “Yeah, but what are you going to do when it gets quiet?” Ian thought… “Dunno?” Starting in March with a small ice machine, he filled a shipping container

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30 years, she was living in Gympie and was the publishing manager at Murray Views souvenir shop. She came down to be property manager at Rainbow Beach Real Estate. “It was about the same time I built the new factory in Karoonda Rd, and again, another boat in the backyard called X-ice. This is the last one! “I didn’t have the first Ice Works here, Sunny Chaplain had one up at Double Island Point. There was a big frontal dune just this side of Middle Rock, it went all the way up towards the lagoon area. “National Parks actually had a big camping area there but the toilets and everything got washed away and they shut it all down. Sunny had his huts in the middle of where that little lagoon is now, that’s how much erosion’s taken place. It’s all natural, things change.” Ian worked with Sunny’s crew for a short time, fishing for mullet. They would catch fish through the day, then return to the shed to ice down fish that they held in old apple crates. At night they would take the fish down the beach to Tewantin, where they had their own barge, unload at the Noosa fish board then come back up the beach and be ready for daylight the next morning!

Handing over the reigns In 2005 Ian received some unfortunate news and was diagnosed with cancer. With doctors giving him a 10% chance of surviving three months, he was advised to get his affairs in order and enjoy his last Christmas with his family. That was 13 years ago. “I just sorted myself out, Marilyn did a lot of research, I had a bit of research in my head, bits and pieces from other people. I wanted to give it a try and we went from there and to this day I’m still clear. “There’s probably another 50 or 60 people I’ve helped out there that should be dead too, I call in and see how they’re going, all good! “That’s what this place is about, it’s such a small community, everyone knows something to help. Every now and then I go in for a check up and they say it’s nothing but a bloody miracle. “My health scare led me to step back somewhat and let youth take over. My son Tony handles most of the day-to-day, but the whole family helps out; my grandkids Jack, Kasey, Maddie and her partner Mick are all integral. We will start our 26th year this month.”

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Rainbow Beach Police Beat by Senior Constable Mick Emery

Sign of the times

UN FACT: there is a particular street in Rainbow Beach that is spelt differently at either end. The street sign at the western-end of ILMENITE AV carries the correct spelling – while the same can’t be said at the other end, which adds an extra ‘L’ and reads: ILLMENITE AV... Having read this, I’m sure many of you will go and check it out for yourselves. Maybe even get a photo for Instagram or Facebook. I can see this becoming a new local attraction up there with the rainbow coloured stairs! You read it here first folks: # how good is spelling! In reality, I’m sure most people will realise: they got it right at one end of the street, but at the other end they just stuffed it up… Unfortunately, it was a similar story with the rodeo, which also told a different story at either end of the street. At one end, as you’ve no doubt read, were the ‘success’ stories: a great event,

which raised a lot of money and provided good times for all. Well – nearly all… At the other end of the street, police and paramedics were kept busy with those that just stuffed it up – and not for the first time. While most were all about having a good time, others were instead prone to alcohol-fuelled violence, selling drugs to minors, damaging parked cars and drink driving. The amount of smashed glass on the roads was an indication that the night was not ‘all good’… To cap it off, as a 43 year old patron left a licenced establishment, he was cowardpunched by a 21 year old local thug who has a history of this type of behaviour. The patron hit his head on the road as he fell, and – after being assisted home – began fitting and losing consciousness. At 2am that morning, as I watched this man convulsing on the floor, I wasn’t so convinced it was a ‘great night’. Fortunately, paramedics stabilised the

man who was taken to hospital with a suspected broken jaw, and a concussion injury to the back of his head… The offender, for his part, was fined $783 – and has been banned from all licenced premises in Rainbow Beach – but let’s face it the incident could have had a

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JUST FINISHED a drive from Victoria and across NSW and I have not seen a lot of grass, but a fair amount of water. Victoria has had a late autumn break but should be in for a good cropping year at least.

Southern and northern NSW have had good rains but around the Dubbo region it could be a tough season. Late in April I dropped three large pallets of food to the Drought Angels in Chinchilla as the highway west of Mitchell was cut and more rain was predicted. Another 100mm fell not long after I left. With recent improvements, we may be able to slow our donations to the west by July and hand over to the Drought Angels.

You can only live in hope, but as country people know with rain it doesn’t rain dollars, especially when you have no stock. Locusts moved in to some areas to wipe out paddocks west of the Longreach/ Winton area. On a brighter note, quite a lot of cattle have come in to the Longreach area on agistment from the Northern Territory which will give some people income. RV tourists will help town economies now for a few months.

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E’VE KICKED OFF to a great Manta season. Wolf Rock divers assist in photo identification of the sharks and rays we see on the site, and along with Project Manta who enter the information into a huge international database, we have successfully identified a ‘new’ manta.

This means we get the opportunity to name the reef manta along with its ID number and it can then be tracked by anyone else who sees it along the east coast. Manta rays are a travelling species with a large resident population around Lady Elliot Island. The identified rays can be

seen all along the coast from Fish Rock in NSW up to the GBR islands of Lady Musgrave, Heron Island and further north. Our Grey Nurse shark population spend most of their pregnancy period at Wolf Rock, then head off to pup at aggregation sites further south on the coast. Meanwhile, a separate population begins to head north to us from as far south as Jervis Bay in NSW. This means we have Grey Nurse sharks year round at Rainbow Beach. We have our highest numbers of sharks on site at the moment - around 70 can be seen - we expect numbers to remain high over the next few months. For a chance to witness this impressive event, bookings and enquiries contact Wolf Rock Dive Centre: 07 5486 8004.

ITH THE crowds reducing after Easter, this is a great time to come down and catch up with the dolphins near the boat ramp at Tin Can Bay. The two calves, Joe and Luna, are doing well and getting bigger. It is always a thrill to see how well they are developing. Mystique still comes in occasionally and the other day he actually fed from the public. Unfortunately when he comes in, Patch disappears so something is going on between them. This dolphin has an old injury with a large chunk taken out from behind his dorsal fin by a shark, but it doesn’t interfere with his viability. Great to see a few new volunteers who are going through the paces to become a fully fledged dolphin volunteer. If you are interested in dolphins and wish to volunteer, please contact one of the coordinators at the Centre. After an interview and a three-month training program to assess your suitability, you can become a fully fledged dolphin volunteer. See you there.

New leadership team for Community Centre

HE RAINBOW BEACH Community Association manages the Community Centre and the hire of the hall, conference room and office space. At the AGM, Gayle Duignan was voted as the new president, Lynette Barrett reconfirmed as vice president, Rose Mayes as treasurer and Elisa Seul as secretary. Maree Heron, outgoing secretary and devoted volunteer said: “We want to see the community facilities used as much as possible and organise accessible events to look forward to.” The recently elected committee of the not-for-profit association is excited to bring forward the established ongoing events and support new ones for the upcoming year. The Centre is kept alive by the ongoing support of its volunteers. The vice president, Lynnette Barrett, said: “Members and volunteers are glad to have some new faces on

board and we want to offer the community some fresh ideas and a modern approach.” “The Association has some dedicated members and volunteers carry out a great purpose. The services provided are for all of us, either living in or visiting town. It is time for younger residents to start getting more involved,” said Elisa Seul. Wedding venue bookings have increased and some activities such as bingo on Monday, table tennis on Wednesday and the monthly Craft Markets (every fourth Saturday) have increased in popularity. The Association aims to promote a greater sense of community in Rainbow Beach, providing benefits to the members and running various fund raising activities. New volunteers are always welcome, to enquire call 07 5486 3355 or drop into the hall.

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Out and About

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Last year’s Beauty Pageant winner - Miss Melissa Kay with the 2019 winner - Miss Velvet Crush, presenter Miss Blondie Bubbles, and judges Tessia Fizgerald and Nikki Walker

Rainbow Beach Sports Oval Draft Master Plan Gympie Regional Council would like your feedback on the draft Master Plan for Rainbow Beach Sports Oval. Go online and complete a short survey to share your views www.gympie.qld.gov.au/haveyoursay. Closing 14 June 2019.

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Plant your Koala Bells now

Linda Tabe and Mary Boyce will lead the native walk for Climate Week

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S PART OF THE first Queensland Climate Week, the Cooloola Coastcare Weed Warriors are inviting members of the public to be part of the solution by planting a native. The project is sponsored by the Burnett Mary Regional Group. On June 6 the Weed Warriors will be revegetating a section of runoff waterway that had been infested with Singapore Daisy leaving it bare of native plants. “We are asking the community to take a moment to think about climate change and the role native plants play in soil

stabilisation,” co-ordinator Jess Milne explained. There will also be a short stroll to admire the many beautiful native species that adorn the foreshore followed by a free morning tea. The Wetlands and Waterways book and the Beauties and Beasties reference brochure will be available to take home. To take part, meet at the corner of Toolara Rd and the Esplanade opposite the Cooloola Waters Retirement Village at 10am, all plants and equipment supplied.

UR PLANT OF THE month for June is one that grows well in a rockery or a container and will attract beneficial insects to the garden. The plant is Artanema fimbriatum (Koala Bells). Its attractive blue tubular flowers provide nectar for butterflies, and bluebanded bees may also come to visit if there are enough blossoms. You can promote flowering with regular fertilising with a slow release fertiliser suitable for natives, regular tip pruning and pruning after flowering. Other aspects of this plant are its dark green ovate leaves, tolerance of most soil types and ability to grow in full sun or part shade. Another spot for Koala Bells is around a frog pond, where especially in conjunction with rocks, it will provide good protection for small frogs. Lastly, this plant’s spread can be kept

Plant of the month is Artanema fimbriatum (Koala Bells) Image Michelle’s Native Plants

in check quite easily with pruning, so it is unlikely to become rampant. City Farm: opposite the Community Centre, on Tin Can Bay Road, is open to the public for plant sales on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8am-3pm, 07 5486 2304, ccfni09@gmail. com, www.cooloolacityfarm.org Please note: City Farm is now open from Tuesday to Friday. We are a cash only organisation and do not have the capability to take credit cards in payment. PS I apologise for the error last month when I sent the wrong photograph with the article. The photograph was of Coastal Jack Bean, not Sweet Wattle.

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Health, Fitness, Beauty & Wellbeing

WINTER’S HERE Well, the mild winter that we enjoy is here, a perfect time to raise a sweat at the gym, or with our other fitness providers listed on this page. We also update you on the recent health forum on the Cooloola Coast. It would be great to get our GP waiting lists down, wouldn’t it? Wishing you a healthy and heartwarming June…..

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The centre has had great attendance at the 5.30pm Thursday Hiit sessions, so much so Personal Trainer, Bec Arthur has added a 5.30pm Monday class! “The new pump class will start at 5.30pm on Monday June 3,” said Bec. “Your first session is free so bring some friends to try it out!” Now that the gym members can access the pool, from July there will be a whole new system and new prices. Great news is that there are more options - Membership (no classes), Membership unlimited classes and Senior membership. “We’d love to invite all ages into the gym - from high school students to the older members in our community,” smiled Bec. You qualify for the senior’s discount on presentation of your seniors card (not a pension card).

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AST MONTH Probus visited the Bone Museum in Gympie as a group and while it initially sounded gruesome, it was one of the most interesting and educational two hours we had experienced for some time. I felt everyone learned a great deal about the various skeletons, and the young curator gave not only a history of the original animal, but showed us arthritic bones, old broken bones, a two-headed calf skeleton and a platypus. He also explained the process of ensuring skeletons (once the internal organs have been removed) can be placed in a formalin mix and there were several examples of these, including a baby crocodile. To

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satisfy our curiosity he had bones from the smallest to the largest animal, but no human skeleton! On May 22 a group of members attended the “Senior Moments” live stage show at the Brolga Theatre in Maryborough - a great production with lots of laughs! This month we will be going out for lunch, attending Morning Melodies plus a barbeque and games day - all with the aim of Fun, Friendship and Fellowship, our motto. If you want to know more about Probus, we meet on the second Monday of the month at 2pm at the Sandcastle Motel. For more information please contact Jo on 0428 762 572 or Kaye on 0421 648 129.

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HE COOLOOLA COAST Local Ambulance Committee is planning to hold their annual Flower Show on Saturday, October 5 at the Tin Can Bay Community Hall. The show is an important fundraiser for the local Ambulance Service and gives the community an opportunity to show their support and appreciation for the work done by the officers. So start tending those plants and flowers and become part of a very worthwhile and enjoyable day. As usual, there will be a photography competition as well as stalls and morning

and afternoon teas. Entry forms and further details will be available from early August at the Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach libraries and some retail outlets. Just a reminder that Bingo sessions, which are also a major fund raiser for the Ambulance Service, are held Was every$440 Thursday at the Tin Can Bay Country Club and the first Monday of the month at the Rainbow Beach Community Hall. The sessions start at 9.30am, so please come when you mention this along for a fun morning. code:-Rainbow June

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QCWA Competition Time!

AVE YOU EVER snapped an awesome photo, knitted a fabulous item, crocheted a fantastic blanket, arranged a perfect floral table centerpiece or sewed a great outfit? Wouldn’t it be nice to have that hard work admired and appreciated? The Tin Can Bay QCWA Branch has several competitions open to the public and they are a perfect opportunity to display your talent. Photography entries are due by June 5 and can be dropped into the Craft morning tea that day (at 18 Whiting Street, Tin Can Bay) or beforehand by contacting Lorraine on 5486 2226. Knitting and crocheting, dressmaking and floral art are all due in July; contact

Branch President Jess Milne to register your interest to receive due date notification. If you like to get busy in the kitchen then the cookery competition might be right up your alley. Categories include cakes, slices and preserves; there is even a section for a simple packet cake mix making this is a perfect excuse to don an apron and get that spatula out! A full list of all the competition schedules and competition rules can be found on the QCWA website at www.qcwa.org.au/ what-we-do or contact Jess on 0411 218 254. Schedules can be emailed out, just send a request to qcwatcb@gmail.com as there are way too many categories to list! Now go get creative!

Lenses for Landscape by Julie Hartwig Tin Can Bay Camera Club

NE OF THE most popular genres of photography is Landscape. Typically defined, images of this genre capture scenes of the landscape by day, night and every time in between. While appearing static, landscapes are far from it. Sunrise transitions to day and sunset transitions to night, the weather changes, the tide comes in and out. The landscape – and in particular the light on the landscape – is constantly changing. A common question often asked is what lens (or camera) is best for taking landscape photos? The simple answer is the camera you have with you, even if that camera is only your phone. Having said that, phone cameras are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and in some instances are a match for traditional digital cameras. Loaded with apps that can assist in editing photos on the go, phone cameras are becoming serious contenders for landscape photos, and many landscape photographers have a phone camera in their camera bag. The complicated answer to that question is the best camera you can afford, whether that is a DSLR or a compact point-and-shoot. If it’s a DSLR, the quality of your image is determined

primarily by the lens – the better the quality, the better the image (though knowing HOW to use camera and lens to their best capabilities is perhaps an even bigger determination!). For the most part, a wideangle lens is best for landscapes. This is because the human eye has a wide angle of view and to match this, you need a lens capable of capturing the angle of view seen by the human eye. Wide-angle lenses cover the focal length range from the ultra-wide angles of 10-11mm up to the standard wide angles of 28-35mm. Many entry level DSLR cameras are sold with “kit” lenses, which are a cheaper alternative to get you started. If this genre of photography interests you, you can invest in more expensive, specialist lenses later on. Happy snapping! More tips next month. The Tin Can Bay Camera Club’s next meeting: 7pm, Wednesday June 19 at TCB Library. For more information about club activities and to view members’ images, visit www.tincanbaycameraclub.wix. com/tcb-camera-club.

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Equipment donations welcomed! T HANK YOU TO the Cooloola Coast Community and to members for their recent donations to the Tin Can Bay Community & Men’s Shed’s equipment pool. Our future workroom now boasts two wood lathes (one free standing and one bench mounted), two dust extractors, two bench saws, a band saw and a drop saw. Two scroll saws, which will be particularly easy for the ladies to use. A Working Committee is currently working on a Health Plan for members which will form part of the Shed’s overall Business Plan.

The Management Committee and several members have been working hard to address the various shed regulatory issues as we endeavour to move toward completion. We are very pleased to advise that, after a recent meeting with Shed Officials, Councillor Mark McDonald was able to negotiate limited access to the Shed to allow Club members to complete the necessary works involved in achieving compliance with Council’s Development Application. Our shed meetings will be held every second Saturday from now on, at the shed undercover area, at 10am. Contact Graham: 0433 062 906.

Over 60s visit Hervey Bay

EN OF OUR Over 60’s group had a trip to the Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum this month. The weather was very kind to us, with blue skies and the rain held off for our trip. The Village is a wonderful place to spend a couple of hours. The scary thing is that we all remember a lot of the things we saw at the museum from our younger days.

Our next venture will be a trip on the Mary Valley Rattler, as well as a trip to the Brolga for Morning Melodies. Our meetings are the first Tuesday of each month, at the Rainbow Beach Surf Club, from 10am. Enquiries phone Dorothy on 5486 2357.

Right: Over 60s tour the Hervey Bay Historical Museum Left: Pam Russell cuddles up at the Museum

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SCHOOL NEWS

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Dan Stanieg Principal Rainbow Beach State School

AST MONTH OR so has been jam packed with activities both inside and outside the school. We also managed to squeeze in our school cross-country. It was good to see so many students participating and putting in a great effort.

Student council movie night The student council are running a movie night on Friday June 7. This is always a popular activity. The night begins at 5.30pm in the library, where students come together as a whole school to enjoy a movie together and have dinner. The meal will consist of a hot dog and popper. The cost of the evening is $5 per person. As this is a Rainbow Beach State School event, only students who attend the school are able to participate. Feel free to wear your PJs and bring a pillow and blanket to make yourself comfortable. Stay tuned for more information and dinner order forms that will be distributed soon.

Cooloola Small Schools Athletics Our 10, 11 and 12-year-olds participate in our Cooloola Small Schools Athletics day. Rainbow Beach put on a picture perfect day and students from all schools had a great time. Selected students will now participate in the district trials in Gympie.

Mother’s Day stall I would like to thank all the people involved in making presents and running our P&C Mother’s Day Stall fundraiser. I’m sure that all the mothers would agree that their gifts were sensational.

Healthy plants This year, the grade 6’s have been designing a healthy plant delivery service in technology. The aim of the unit was to design a healthy plant that could be delivered to client’s doors, to promote healthy eating in the community. Each student had to choose a healthy plant to grow, then make a fact sheet including a healthy recipe.

Above: Principal Danny Stanieg and Senior Constable Mike Brantz congratulate the school leaders at their Induction Ceremony Right: Senior Constable Mike Brantz presents Britney her school leadership badge

Are you a parent of a child aged 2 to 12? The Parenting and Family Support Centre at the University of Queensland is conducting research into parents’ opinions about parenting and parenting programs. If you have a child between 2 and 12 years, we would love to hear your views on parenting and the services that are available to you as a parent. You will need to complete a short survey. To find out more or to participate please visit: https://exp.psy.uq.edu.au/ parenting

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Prep/1 students proudly showing their origami boxes.

Japan Day Last month, Sensei Lewis Bishop, the Japanese teacher at Tin Can Bay School, organised the first Japan Day to introduce all students to some Japanese fun and culture. Bishop Sensei organised for students from Prep to Year 10 to try a range of activities, including shodo - the ancient practice of Japanese calligraphy, suminagashi - paper marbling with ink on paper and origami – the art of folding a piece of paper into something (we made jumping frogs!).

Students were super excited to have Motoyuki Niwa, a Japanese taiko drumming expert, run a drumming workshop. Niwa Sensei and his drums shook the foundations of the school hall and our students revelled in the thunderous rhythms. Students played along with Niwa sensei with many coming back for a second go! The day was topped off with a sampling of rolled veggie sushi and GYOZA. Oishi! (Delicious!) Thanks Bishop Sensei! We can’t wait for our next Japan Day!

Cr Mark McDonald, Mayor Mick Curran, MP Tony Perrett, IGA Matt and Justin O’Connell from our local IGA with Chappy Karen and kids at the Chaplaincy Week Brekkie Club

2019 Chaplaincy Week Tin Can Bay School celebrated Chaplaincy Week last month to recognise and raise awareness for the wonderful work our own Chappy Karen does within our school and wider community. Mayor Mick Curran, State MP Tony Perrett and Councillor Mark McDonald joined in the celebration by helping to deliver a special breakfast for students at Brekkie Club.

Chappy Karen has been providing social, emotional, practical and spiritual support to students, being a listening ear, a caring presence and helping them to find a positive way to deal with issues. At lunch times she provides a relaxed, supportive space for students to be able to connect with each other and in classrooms, offering hands-on support.

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Kaine Brennan, Teacher David Turner, Charlie Bogodoohoff and Connor McKay with their bookcase entries

The 2019 Gympie Show was an exciting event with three Year 9/10 InTAD students winning prizes for their bookcase entries in the category Woodwork – Novice, small or large piece of furniture. Congr atulations to Charleigh Bogodoohoff on second place, Kaine Brennan on third place and Connor McKay who was awarded ‘Special Prize.’ Year 4 and 6 students had the wonderful opportunity to check out our award-winning entries when they attended the free student day on the Thursday. They also roamed the showgrounds following the USC Education Trail to learn about the

Year 6 students exploring the farming equipment: Charlie, Beau, Harmonie, Lauren, Grace and Taya

region’s history, local food production, sustainability and farming from the many displays.

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Cooloola Coast Visitor’s Guide Rainbow Beach and the Cooloola Coast is home of the Coloured Sands, the majestic Carlo Sandblow and gateway to World Heritage listed Fraser Island. You can feed wild dolphins, visit a historic lighthouse and kayak with the whales.

Rainbow Shores Clarkson Drive has a concrete path for most of the way taking you through wallum and paperbarks. If riding, you can turn left to the industrial area (Karoonda Road) and the return to town via Carlo Road.

Double Island Point (DIP) has the longest break in Australia (when the swell lines up. (4WD only) Surf Lessons and Board Hire Epic Ocean Adventures 0435 934 087 Rainbow Beach 0432 690 194

Coloured Sands Starting below the lookout, walk along the beach towards Double Island Point for a kilometre or so to these amazing Coloured sand cliffs, with the best colours around 9 to 10 kilometres along the beach (accessible with a 4wd or Surf and Sand Safari tour) 5486 3131. Carlo Sand Blow A bush walk up to Carlo Sand Blow is a must for every visitor. Drive to the reservoir at the top of Cooloola Drive. The Blow is an easy 600m walk from the car park or take the longer walk from the National Parks Office. Spectacular views of the Coloured Sands, Double Island Point and Tin Can Bay Inlet are the bonus for your efforts. When the thermals are right, you will often see Hang Gliders taking off and landing at this beautiful piece of Nature’s Sculpture. Fraser Island Great Walk A 90 km trail which showcases natural and cultural features of the world’s largest sand island as it meanders between Dilli Village and Happy Valley www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/ parks/great - walks-fraser-island/about. html Cooloola Great Walk A 102 km trail which passes through a rich diversity of vegetation types with spectacular views, connecting Rainbow Beach with Noosa North Shore. www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/ greatwalkscooloola/ index.html Rainforest Walk / Bymien Picnic Area A few kilometres from town, on the Gympie Road, take the Freshwater Road to the left. 3km on a good gravel surface will bring you to Bymien, which is the limit for conventional vehicles. Lake Poona After morning tea or lunch in the picnic area you can venture on some wonderful walks to Lake Poona or through some spectacular Rainforest. Allow 40 minutes to reach Lake Poona. Lake Freshwater Only accessible by 4WD, Tour or Walking. Walking tracks starts at the Bymien picnic area. The round trip from Rainbow Beach will take a full day and requires fitness. Foreshore Tin Can Bay You can walk 4km from Crabs Creek to Norman Point, over picturesque bridges, signage of flora and fauna, through mangroves, playgrounds and outdoor gyms. It is mostly flat – very safe for children on wheels. Start at the playground opposite the library, cycle to Crabs Creek and stop for a coffee, then return to opposite the library. Enjoy the views out to the inlet while the kids enjoy the playground and skatepark. Rainbow Beach 10,000 steps walk – from the headland behind the Surf Tower and Playground to Carlo Road. Paths are perfect for bicycles, scooters and skateboards.

Half-day 4WD Tours (5486 3131) or hire your own to Cooloola National Park, Coloured Sands, Double Island Point, Lighthouse, Rainforest and Lake Freshwater. 4x4 Hire Rainbow Beach 4x4 Hire 5486 8300 Rainbow Beach Adventure Centre 4WD Hire 5486 3288

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Stand up paddle tour The 2 hour tour on offer is a basic introduction to SUP to anybody who would like to see what its all about.With all of our equipment catered for the beginner, also the flat water of Pelican Bay/ Carlo Point this is a fantastic tour for scenery and also the whole family to enjoy, it’s just so easy to participate. 0408 738 192 Seary’s Creek 7km from town towards Gympie, with 2 waterholes, boardwalks, bridges and history – do read the sign and spot the creatures. Always cool on the hottest of days.

Scuba Diving A popular spot for the scuba enthusiast is at Wolf Rock, off Double Island Point. World class diving on Fraser Island’s doorstep, phone Wolf Rock Dive Centre on 5486 8004. Hang Gliding & Paragliding Carlo Sand Blow is one of the top spots for hand gliders in Queensland with the National Championships being held there each January. With a take off of 300ft and a soarable ridge of 12 kilometres long and about 500ft high, Carlo Sand Blow is definitely the place to go. Fliers should be of Hang2 standard, fly in north easterly winds and remember landing in the bathing reserve is prohibited. Wind surf off the surfing beach or in Tin Can Bay Inlet, taking off from Carlo Point.

Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre and Tin Can Bay Pool offers squad, learn to swim, water aerobics and more. Sailing And Cruising If you love the wonderful peace and relaxation of sailing or cruising, the sheltered waters of the Great Sandy Strait are for you. You may see dugong, turtles, dolphins and more. Great Sandy Strait Cruises and Sunset Cruises 0428 838 836

Dolphin Ferry 35 minutes by ferry to view the dolphins at TIn Can Bay 7am daily 0428 838 836 Dolphin Viewing/Feeding at Tin Can Bay just a thirty minute drive to Tin Can Bay through Cooloola Cove and you can see the Dolphins at Barnacles Dolphin Centre, Norman Point at around 7 – 7.30am each day, feeding time is 8.00am. Charges apply. Come and have a look around this pretty little town while you are there. 5486 4899 Turtle Tours Paddle in double seated ocean kayaks along the edge of the mangroves at Pelican Bay on this two hour tour, you quietly encounter all types of sea life from turtles to rays to the odd dolphin. 0408 738 192 Sea Kayaking Dolphin View Sea Kayaking: A unique experience - see dolphins, whales (seasonal), manta rays, turtles and more 0408 738 192 Horseride with professional guides on our World Heritage Listed Beach. 04121RIDES Tin Can Bay Foreshore Bird Walk – 137 species with best viewing spots on the brochure. Tin Can Bay Wildflower Walk spectacular wildflower species, all on the brochure.

Our safe beach is patrolled between September - March. ALWAYS SWIM BETWEEN THE FLAGS. Surfing The most popular area is near the Surf Tower. Note Surfing In Bathing Area Is Prohibited.

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Probably one of Rainbow’s greatest attractions would have to be the abundant opportunity for fishing. Fishing, in all its styles, is available right on our doorstep. Beach fishing has unlimited scope with nearly 100kms of beach to choose from. Varieties include Bream, Whiting, Tailor, Dart, Jew and Flathead. Estuary fishing in Tin Can Bay Inlet, through the Inskip Point area and up the Great Sandy Strait is perfect for those with a boat or the wish to hire one. Access is from an efficient boat ramp at Carlo Point. Another ramp is located at Bullock Point. Charter Boats Excellent reef fishing is only a few miles offshore and charter trips can be arranged through Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters on 0439 775 070, Keely Rose Reef Fishing Charters on 0407 146 151 or Double Island Point Fishing Charters 0417 073 313. The reefs off Rainbow yield Red Emperor, Sweet lip, Snapper, Pearl Perch, Parrot and Coral Trout.

extreme adventure Kitesurfing Lessons Learn to kitesurf with very experienced instructors from Rainbow Beach Surf Centre. 0408 738 192

Cooloola Sand, wind and water have sculpted a varied landscape at Cooloola, the largest remnant of coastal vegetation on the southern Queensland’s mainland. High sand dunes, coloured sand cliffs, sweeping beaches, sandblows, freshwater lakes, tall forests, paperbark swamps and wildfl ower heath make the Cooloola Recreation Area a spectacular part of the Great Sandy National Park. www.nprsr. qld.gov. au/parks/cooloola/index Inskip Peninsula is a narrow, sandy finger of land built up by wind and waves. It forms a natural breakwater at the entrance to Tin Can Inlet and Great Sandy Strait. Inskip is a gateway to World Heritagelisted Fraser Island. Beach she oaks, cypress pine and other coastal trees and shrubs shade the very popular camping areas ringed by open ocean beaches and sheltered estuary shores. All are within 15 minutes drive to Rainbow Beach. Most of the peninsula is protected as a Recreation Area. www.nprsr.qld.gov. au/parks/inskip-peninsula/index The Great Sandy Marine Park extends from Baffl e Creek in the north to Double Island Point in the south. It includes Hervey Bay, Great Sandy Strait, Tin Can Bay Inlet and the waters off the east coast of Fraser Island, seaward to three nautical miles. Seagrass meadows, mangroves, rocky shores, reefs, sandy beaches, bays, sheltered channels, rivers, creeks and estuaries host a wealth of wildlife including whales, turtles, dugong, grey nurse sharks, fish, corals, birds and more. www. nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/great -sandymarine/ index Fraser Island is the world’s largest sand island and an area of remarkable natural beauty. Growing on seemingly infertile sands are a great variety of plant communities ranging from coastal heath, mangrove forests and swamps to subtropical rainforest. The many archaeological remains found on Fraser Island record thousands of years of culture and tradition, and provide important links to their past for the Butchulla people.

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seeing all its beauty is to take a 1 day or 2 day tour. Or you can make the trip in your own 4WD, driving up the road or beach . To Inskip Point and crossing in the barge. Rainbow Beach Flying Services offer a daily service to Fraser Island, but prior bookings are required.

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Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters News Mat Cooper Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters 0439 775 070

going home having plenty to fillet. Quality size parrot and husser have been in good numbers and we have been finding more than usual Gold Spot wrasse. For those that have not tried the wrasse yet, they are beautiful on the table and personally my favourite by far. Some nice Red Emperor along with pearl perch, Moses perch, sweetlip, cod, and cobia have been filling the eski. Some good snapper also roaming around and unfortunately seem to also be the sharks favourite.

i ALL, so it’s been another crazy month with unpleasant weather, with only small opportunities to get outside. It seems like every year it’s taking longer for the weather to settle into a consistent sort of a pattern. The few trips we have managed has produced some great fishing with crews

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Above: Alan with his first Red and first drop for the day Left: A typical mixed bag caught on Baitrunner this month

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ATEST STATS FOR the month were 14 assists to vessels 1,068 man hours at base and 963 calls to the radio room. Tin Can Bay Coast Guard would like to thank all that donated to our Roadside Collection. These donations are much appreciated and used for the ongoing running costs of the base and keeping our boats afloat. The continuing support of our local community highlights the commitment

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Fishing, Boating & the Great Outdoors

It’s Fishing Comp time again!

Derek Andrews and his Queenfish

Byron Rush from Rainbow Beach brought in this whopper a 14.855kg Amber Jack, in the 2016 Fishing Classic

VERY JULY THE mighty Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic sets up camp for a week of weigh-ins, tall stories and some mighty good fisherpeople. The event has now been running for32 years and commences this year on July 19 through to the finale on Saturday July 27. Traditionally a family event and a good excuse for a week off, the RBFFC will also include live entertainment, sporting activities, a carnival atmosphere and a lot of very exciting prizes. Now hosted by the Rainbow Beach Sports Club, who recognise the importance of ensuring the event remains sensitive to family affordability, environmental

sustainability and with an emphasis on participation. With four major classes of fishing – Beach, Reef, Jew and Big Fish – all levels of fishing experience are catered to. The event is expected to attract upwards of 700 competitors and thousands of spectators. While the event is a wonderful opportunity for locals and tourists to mingle and enjoy each other’s company and expertise, others are convinced they are going to take out a big one this year and go home with the .....?tinny? We’ll add VICS To find out more about this years Classic, go to rainbowbeachfishingclassic.com Good luck everyone!

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Tin Can Bay Fishing Club News A S THE WEATHER is now transitioning from summer to winter the predominant summer fish species are becoming less common and hopefully the winter species will come on the chew. Bream and tailor and some say flathead should become more prevalent on the beaches and in the estuaries. Although squid have been caught in good numbers they are not widespread at the moment and the small patches of them have to be located. There are still a few quality mangrove jack, summer whiting and reef species being caught by the persistent anglers. Whenever there is a bit of fish catching activity on the reefy areas the

underwater telegraph soon invites the large green Toad Fish and shark tax men to the party, for what seems more than their share. There are also a few school mackerel and tuna in the Inskip to The Bluff area. A large Queenfish was recently caught at Inskip and may be it wasn’t a loner, so keep an eye out for the bait fish patches and the pelagic fish might not be far away. There are a few quality mud crabs being caught and a few sand crabs have been potted recently. Anyway let’s blame the election on the fish being a bit apprehensive, as it may determine the future fate of many of their numbers!

Out and About

Playgroup Mother’s Day Morning Tea

In Brief Construction underway on the Mary Valley Rail Trail The Mary Valley community will soon enjoy their very own rail trail that will provide opportunities for bushwalking, mountain biking and horse riding, with construction expected to be completed by June 2019. The Mary Valley Rail Trail is the result of significant consultation in the area and will ensure that the existing disused rail corridor connecting the townships of Imbil and Brooloo is repurposed into a valuable recreational facility for locals and visitors alike. Gympie Regional Councillor Bob Fredman said he is looking forward to the 4.7km trail, which is through a very scenic part of the region, full of native forests and wildlife. “Rail trails are known to bring social and economic benefits to regional towns because they are not only enjoyed by locals, but also attract visitors from outside the region,” he said. This project is being undertaken by Gympie Regional Council and is fully funded by the State Government’s Works for Queensland program.

Once again the wonderful ladies from the Rainbow Beach Combined Churches deliver luscious cakes and slices to spoil all the Rainbow Beach Playgroup Mums for Mother’s Day

Robert Coles and David Wilson join their friend Doug Watson, also Secretary of the TCB Yacht Club, to watch the race from the official spectator boat “Baywide”

Tin Can Bay RSL Sub Branch Inc. Christine Carroll, Secretary June will be a quiet month for the sub-branch. The only important event will be the Bi-monthly General Meeting on Saturday 8th June, 8:00am for 8:30am start. The usual events will take place – first Tuesday of the month is the 4th and is our Carer’s Day – if you are a Carer, or wanting to know how to be a registered carer or someone you may know could find this interesting. It is run by Carer’s Queensland and they could help with NDIS or Aged Care. Open to anyone in the community. Next we have our Veteran & Community Morning Tea on 11th June, commencing at 10:00am. Last month was a great turnout so get in early for a seat. Again, open to both veterans and community members. Our regular Sunday BBQ & Raffles is on every Sunday commencing at 12:00pm, with raffles being drawn at 2:30pm. Join us for a burger, Hamburger $6 or Steak $8 and listen to enjoyable music by local musicians.

The delicious catering was superb, thanks to volunteers, Gwyn Moore, Christine Olsen, Peter Lane, Anita Uden and Bernie Watt

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We are desperately in need of active members and in particular, a Treasurer and a Secretary. As well as providing the Lions Community bus, we also keep our major project “Cathy House” open here in the bay. Sundays at noon you will find us at the Sleepy Lagoon Hotel running our weekly raffles. If anyone is able to assist we would love to hear from you. Contact Pat Green, President: 0400 949 509.

Right: Commodore Russell Shannon addresses the competitors at the Yacht Club

Library Happenings

The spinnakers brightened the grey day on the Tin Can Bay Inlet

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Smartphone Basics Learn how to navigate your way around a smartphone with a touch screen. This includes how to make and receive calls, create and send text messages, add contacts and install apps. Perfect for the first time user. Bring your own smartphone. Rainbow Beach Library Thursday 20 June 10 -12noon Online Family History Resources Learn how to search for your ancestors online using a range of library resources. Beginners and more advanced participants are welcome. Basic computer skills and library card number required. Tin Can Bay Library Thursday 20 June 2-4pm Rainbow Beach Library Monday & Thursday 9.30am – 12.30pm, Wednesday & Friday 2pm – 5pm, Saturday 9am – 12noon, Phone 5486 3705 Tin Can Bay Library Monday and Wednesday: 9am – 12.30pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9am – 5pm, Saturday: 8.30am – 11.30am, Phone 5486 4355 gympie.qld.gov.au/library https://www.facebook.com/GRLibraries June 2019 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 31

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Table Tennis is for all ages!

UR TRAINING SESSIONs, Thursday afternoons and Sunday mornings, continue in preparation for the next regatta in the Wide Bay Series which will be held in Hervey Bay on June 22. July 20/21 will be our turn to host this event right here in Tin Can Bay. Our coach, Sandy Wooster, has just returned from Canberra where she was a volunteer at the Australian Dragon Boat

Taking “5” after a Mother’s Day paddle

Championships. Our assistant coach, Shane Berkhout, was part of the premiers team which took out a silver and bronze medal at these championships. Well done Shane! Anyone who would like to know more about our great sport please contact Sandy Wooster 0402 352 756. Come and try!

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HE WEDNESDAY SOCIAL table tennis mornings have been running well, with an average of 8-10 players enjoying some excellent rallies,and lots of laughs. The Wednesday night competition games have restarted, with 12 enthusiastic and committed players. Due to people travelling, or family commitments, the numbers have decreased since the last round of competition.

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Learn to use the air rifle like Janae Katon - there’s a new session on June 29

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HE COOLOOLA COAST Youth Activity Project has once again partnered with the Tin Can Bay SSAA to hold archery and air rifle sessions. On Saturday, June 29 the Rifle Fish Rd Range will be open for youth to try the two target sports. Both activities are fully supervised by members of the range with all equipment supplied.

There are only limited places for both activities, so be quick to get your name down. Age is open for the archery (provided they can hold a bow and follow safety instructions) however air rifle is restricted to age 11 years and older. Registrations can be made by emailing cooloolacoastyap@gmail.com or call text Jess Milne on 0411 218 254. A barbecue lunch will be provided.

The O’Neil sisters from Brisbane try their hand at archery from last YAP activity day

New winter times for social tennis Now held later at 8am Thursdays. Join the group at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club for a fun time on the court.

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A Little Humour MARRIED IN HEAVEN On their way to get married, a young Catholic couple is involved in a fatal car accident. The couple found themselves sitting outside the Pearly Gates waiting for St. Peter to process them into Heaven. While waiting, they began to wonder: Could they possibly get married in Heaven? When St. Peter showed up, they asked him. St. Peter said, “I don’t know, this is the first time anyone has asked. Let me go and find out,” and he left. The couple sat and waited, and waited. Two months passed and the couple were still waiting. While waiting, they began to wonder what would happen if it didn’t work out; could you get a divorce in Heaven? After yet another month, St. Peter finally returned, looking somewhat bedraggled. “Yes,” he informed the couple, “You can get married in Heaven.” “Great!” said the couple, “But we were just wondering, what if things don’t work out? Could we also get a divorce in Heaven?” St. Peter, red-faced with anger, slammed his clipboard onto the ground. “What’s wrong?” asked the frightened couple. “OH!, COME ON!” St. Peter shouted, “It took me three months to find a priest up here! Do you have any idea how long it will take me to find a lawyer?” TALKING WITH GOD A man is talking to God. “God, how long is a million years?” God answers, “To me, it’s about a minute.” “God, how much is million dollars?” “To me, it’s a penny.” ”God, may I have a penny?” “Wait a minute.”

At Sunday School, the children were learning how God created everything, including human beings. Johnny was especially intent when the teacher told him how Eve was created from one of Adam’s ribs. Later in the week, his mother noticed him lying down as though he were ill, and said “Johnny, what is the matter?” Johnny responded, “I have a pain in my side, I think I’m going to have a wife.” It was Palm Sunday, but because of a sore throat, 5 year old Johnny stayed home from church with a sitter. When the family returned home, they were carrying several palm fronds. Johnny asked them what they were for. “People held them over Jesus’ head as he walked by,” his father told him. “Wouldn’t you know it,” Johnny fumed, “the one Sunday I don’t go and he shows up!” Two boys were walking home from church after hearing a strong preaching on the devil. One said to the other, “What do you think about all this Satan stuff?” The other boy replied, “Well, you know how Santa Claus turned out, it’s probably just your Dad.” Visiting his Grandparents, a small boy opened the big family Bible. He was fascinated as he fingered through the old pages. Suddenly something fell out. He picked it up and found that it was an old leaf that had been pressed flat between the pages. “Mama, look what I found,” he called out. “What have you got there dear?” his mother asked. With astonishment in his voice, the boy answered, “I think it’s Adam’s underwear!”

A father was reading Bible stories to his young son. He read, “The man named Lot, was warned to take his wife and flee out of the city, but his wife looked back and was turned into a pillar of salt.” His son asked “What happened to the flea?” The Sunday School teacher said to her children “We have been learning about how powerful the Kings and Queens were in Biblical times, but there is a higher power. Who can tell me what it is?” Tommy blurted out, “I know, Aces.” VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT A fire started on some grasslands near a farm. The county fire department was called to put out the fire. The fire was more than the county fire department could handle. Someone suggested that a nearby volunteer bunch be called. Despite some doubt that the volunteer outfit would be of any assistance, the call was made. The volunteers arrived in a dilapidated old fire truck. They rumbled straight towards the fire, drove right into the middle of the flames and stopped! The firemen jumped off the truck and frantically started spraying water in all directions. Soon they had snuffed out the center of the fire, breaking the blaze into two easily-controlled parts. Watching all this, the farmer was so impressed with the volunteer fire department’s work and was so grateful that his farm had been spared, that right there on the spot he presented the volunteers with a check for $1,000. A local news reporter asked the volunteer fire captain what the department planned to do with the funds. “That ought to be obvious,” he responded, wiping ashes off his coat. “The first thing we’re gonna do is get the brakes fixed on our fire truck!”

POLICE BUSINESS Rainbow Beach police officers knocked on a certain door the other day. They asked “Are you familiar with the letters HB?” The occupier said, “No, I’m not.” “How about LS?” they asked. “No” was the reply”. They then asked, “What about JD?” The occupier said, “Hang on a minute, am I a suspect or something?” They said, “No, these are just initial enquiries.” KIDS CORNER Q. What do you call a fake noodle? A. An Impasta. Q. What happens if you eat yeast and shoe polish? A. Every morning you’ll rise and shine. Q. Why can’t you give Elsa a balloon? A. Because she will Let It Go. Q. What do you get from a pampered cow? A. Spoiled milk. Q. How do you make a tissue dance? A. Put a boogie into it. Q. What do you call a belt with a watch on it? A. A waist of time. Q. Why did the banana go to the doctor? A. Because it was not peeling well. Q. What season is it when you’re on a trampoline? A. Spring time. Q. Why didn’t the skeleton go to the dance? A. Because he had no body to go with.

Heaters� and more Heaters� Heaters Heaters If you need Heaters, call into Cooloola Mitre 10 to see all the Heaters we have in stock.

We also have firepits here too.

And wood, don’t forget the wood. We have wood to burn as well.

Did I mention Heaters?

We have Heaters in stock.

By the way, your dog doesn’t know that you can make mistakes, so when you trip over him in the dark he thinks you got up just to kick him in the head.

34 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – June 2019

TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY

Covering Cooloola Cove, Rainbow Beach & Tin Can Bay 4WD Hire Rainbow Beach 4X4 Hire

Dentist Rainbow Beach

5486 8300

Accommodation Rainbow Getaway Holiday Apartments

Op Shop

Channon and Lawrence Dental Gympie Cooloola Cove Smiles Tin Can Bay Coloured Sands Clinic Cooloola Cove

Electrician Rainbow Beach

5486 3500

Air conditioning

Smiley Mick Electrical

Bull Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

0421 245 260

Antennas Accurate Antennas

0436 010 444

Appliance Repairs Coastwide Appliance Service & Repairs

0400 410 045

Auto Electrics 0499 144 678

Rainbow Beach

0417 073 313

Keely Rose Deep Sea Fishing Charters

Rainbow Beach

0407 146 151

Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters

Rainbow Beach

0439 775 070

Floorzone

Gympie

Rainbow Cooloola Rainbow Beach

5486 8100

Bakery

Wholesalers

5482 6500

5486 3080

Barber Tin Can Bay

5486 4731

Rainbow Beach

Tin Can Bay

5488 0443

Car Dealers Gympie

5480 5555

5486 3607

Cooloola Cove Landscape & Garden Supplies

Cooloola Cove

5488 0222

Gas Supplies

Tin Can Bay

5486 4411

Rainbow Beach

0400 657 797

Glass and Aluminium Lighthouse Glass and Aluminium

SAJE Graphics

Tin Can Bay

5488 0601

0439 089 238

Rainbow Beach Community Centre

Wide Bay Caravans

Maryborough

4121 6377

Hardware

Saturn Antennas

Rainbow Beach

5486 3471

Mitre 10 Cooloola

Cooloola Cove

5486 2000

Rainbow Beach Hardware, Fishing & Camping

Rainbow Beach

5486 3444

0407 764 661

Zaneta Fitzgerald

Rainbow Beach

0438 868 116

07 5486 3355

Gympie Maryborough

Cooloola Curtains & Blinds Cooloola Cove

5481 2846 4121 7070 0436 394 347

ESSENTIAL SERVICES SES Flood/Storm Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 500 SES - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3314 SES - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4604 City Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coastguard Tin Cay Bay - VMR 417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Centre Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cooloola Coast Medical Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5486 2304 5486 4290 5486 3355 5486 2488

Doctor - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5313 3277 Doctor - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3078 Doctor - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4600 ENERGEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 62 62 EPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 130 372 FIRE & RESCUE - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3169 Tin Can Bay Fire Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0409 828 414

Rainbow Beach

0458 259 418

Rainbow Beach

0478 486 976

Jeff Hogues Plumbing Service

Shores Yard, Pool & Building Maintenance

Pubs and Clubs Rainbow Beach Sports Club Rainbow Beach

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Rainbow Beach Surf Club

Rainbow Beach

5486 3249

Tin Can Bay Country Club

Tin Can Bay

5486 4231

Cooloola Coast Realty

Cooloola Coast

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Rainbow Beach Realty

Rainbow Beach

5486 3900

Arcobaleno

Rainbow Beach

5486 8000

Marina Bar and Grill

Tin Can Bay

5486 4400

IGA Supermarket

Rainbow Beach

5486 8700

IGA Supermarket

Tin Can Bay

5488 0084

Tin Can Bay

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Rainbow Beach

0418 729 474

4rent4sale Storage Sheds

Tin Can Bay

5486 4577

Cooloola Tin Can Mini Storage

Cooloola Cove

1300 727 025

Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach Signs

Solicitor

Tourist Centre

Gympie Cooloola Pet Resort Gympie

Rainbow Beach Tourist Centre Rainbow Beach

5486 3227

Tours and attractions 5483 5364

Mechanical

Curtains and Blinds & Security Classique Blinds Screens & Awnings

Rainbow Beach

Kennels and Catteries

Celebrant

0409 86 86 86

Storage

5486 4004

Tin Can Bay

Cooloola Cove

Cosgroves

Cooloola Cove

Benny’s Carpet Cleaning

Termites@Cooloola

Wide Bay Caravans

Carpet Cleaning

5486 8686

Signs

Hall For Hire

Caravan Repairs and Hire

Cooloola Coast

Shopping Centre

Graphic Design

Caravan Parks

Beach to Bay Pest Management

Pest Control

Restaurants and Cafés

Rainbow Beach and Fraser Island Gas Supplies

Cabinet Makers

5482 2737

Real Estate

Garden Supplies Rainbow Beach

Rainbow Beach

Property Maintenance

Double Island Point Fishing Charters

Rainbow Beach Fishing & Camping

Tin Can Bay Caravan Park

0428 645 369

Fishing Charters

Food Wholesalers

John Madill Toyota

Cooloola Cove

Vinnies

Plumber

4D Engineering

Bait and Tackle

Cooloola Coast Cabinets

0448 955 768

Flooring

Rainbow Beach Auto Electrics Cooloola Coast

Bayside Barbers

Cooloola Coast

Fabrication

Climate Control Air Conditioning 5486 4362

Ed’s Beach Bakery

5482 7688 5486 4800 5488 0271

Rainbow Beach Rustproofing and Mechanical Rainbow Beach

5486 3228

Rainbow Beach Service Centre and Towing Rainbow Beach

5486 8555

Dolphin Ferry Cruises

RB/TCB

0428 838 836

Rainbow Beach Horserides

Rainbow Beach

0412 174 337

Rainbow Beach Learn to Surf Rainbow Beach

0435 934 087

Surf and Sand Safaris

Rainbow Beach

5486 3131

Wolf Rock Dive

Rainbow Beach

5486 8004

EMERGENCY - AMBULANCE / POLICE / FIRE . . . . . . . . 000 Rural Fires Goomboorian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0417 793 286 Rural Fires Neerdie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0400 865 132 QPWS Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 9900 QPWS Tewantin (7 days) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5449 7792 Gympie Regional Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 307 800 HOSPITAL Gympie Hospital & Community Health . . . . . . . . . . . . 5489 8690 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (Please phone to make appt ) CARKEET, Sally (Rainbow Beach) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0417 751 327 DEACON, Arthur (Cooloola Cove) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0419 624 208 FISHER, Peter (Cooloola Cove) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0407 95 4678 GETT, Kelvin (Rainbow Beach) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3538 MISSEN, John Joseph (Rainbow Beach) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 8153 Library - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3705 Library - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4355

Local Disaster Management CCCLDMSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4483, 0439 862 264 Cooloola Cove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5488 0436, 0459 26 374 Wallu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0419 685 338 Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0427 863 007 Pharmacy - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3070 Police - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 8765 Police - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 2426 Police - non urgent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 444 POISONS Information Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 11 26 School - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 9333 School - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5488 1222 Tin Can Bay Community Church Op Shop . . . . . . . . . . 5486 2055 Llew O’Brien (Federal Member) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4121 2936 Tony Perrett MLA (State Member) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5329 5100 June 2019 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 35

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Electrical

Hair Cuts Beards Grooming

PH: 5486 4731 1a/3 Dolphin Ave., Tin Can Bay

CONCESSION DISCOUNTS

ABN 60 163 385 216

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Cabinet Making

CAR CLEANING

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Reach all the locals on the Cooloola Coast Advertise in the Trades and Services Pages from $60.00 a month.

To find out more, phone: 5486 3561 June 2019 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 37

WHAT’S ON JUNE 1-2 2019 Ocean Roar IRB Premiership 1-22 The Moth Migration Project exhibition, Gympie Regional Gallery, www.gympie.qld.gov.au 3, 10 Cooloola Coast Art Drawing every Monday 9.30-11.30am at the TCB Library, from beginners to experienced, interested in life drawing or sketching in any medium 4

Over 60s, first Tuesday of each month, Rainbow Beach Surf Club, from 10am, Dorothy 07 5486 2357 TCB Art Group - every Tuesday from 10am - noon at TCB Library to share work and ideas, seek advice and connect with artists, all mediums welcome TCB RSL Carers Day, first Tuesday of the month

QCWA Photography Competition Entries close, Lorraine: 5486 2226

Coolabay Choir - every Wed 3-4pm at CC Veterans and Community Hall, Pam 0427 180 649

The Weed Warriors, June 6 10am, meet at the corner of Toolara Rd and the Esplanade opposite the Cooloola Waters Retirement Village

Movie night, RBSS Library 5.30pm

Gympie Regional Gallery’s new national art competition entries DUE, the inaugural Du Rietz Art Awards, www.gympie.qld.gov.au/DRAA

Tin Can Bay RSL Bi-monthly General Meeting on 8am for 8.30am start

If you have an event or date you would like to add please email info@rbcn.com.au 14 Feedback closes on the draft Oval Master Plan, go online: www.gympie.qld.gov.au/haveyourssay 15-16 Studio Art Trails, Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach from 10am to 4pm or by appointment www.gympie.qld. gov.au/studiotrails 19 The Tin Can Bay Camera Club’s next meeting, 7pm, TCB Library 20 Smartphone Basics, Rainbow Beach Library 10am - 12noon, Ph: 5486 3705 20 Online Family History Resources Tin Can Bay Library 2-4 pm Ph: 5486 4355

17 Winter Trees on Mary, 5-9pm

THURSDAY

19-27 Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic

7am Tennis, RB Sports Club, Carmel: 0438 773 679

26, 27, 18 2019 Annual Art Show and Competition, Tin Can Bay Country Club

8.30am Playgroup, RBSS

WEEKLY (many are term time only) See Fitness and Health pages for fitness classes, aqua aerobics, pilates, yoga MONDAY

9am TCB Craft Club Carmel: 5488 0409 9.30am CCLAC Bingo, 9.30am, TCB Country Club 9.30am First 5 Forever Under 5’s, TCB Library 10am Art Workshop with Jenny, RB Library, every 2nd and 4th Thurs

22 Cooloola’s Got Talent, Cooloola Coast Community Complex, 6pm Jess: 0411 218 254

9.30am Senior Citizens indoor bowls, TCB Community Complex David: 0466 848 032

3.30pm Cooloola Dragon Boat training

22 Dragonboaters Wide Bay Series, Hervey Bay Ph:0402352756

10-11am First 5 Forever Under 5’s, RB Library

9am Sailability, TCB

27 Tin Can Bay Country Club’s Sunshine Swing Golf Pro-Am (Professional/ Amateurs) 9am -4.30pm; Ph:0409 727 577

4.30pm Karate and Jiu-Jitsu, RBSS: 0417 079 579

9.30am Senior Citizens indoor bowls, TCB Community Complex, David: 0466 848 032

29 Exhibition of colourful crochet and stitch-styled miniature replica bugs, beetles, spiders and butterflies by Violette Vegh-Jameson OAM, Gympie Regional Gallery, from 2pm

TUESDAY 9am Arts and Crafts Group, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall 9am TCB Quilters, TCB Community Complex, Jacquie: 5486 4468 9.30am Little Guppies Playgroup

29-20 July Window into Nature memorial exhibition Dorothy Hall, Gympie Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm Tuesday to Saturday, free entry

WEDNESDAY

29 School holidays

9am Mahjong and games, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall

29 Archery and air rifle sessions, Rifle Fish Rd Range, 11 + Jess: 0411 218 254

9am Table Tennis, RB Community Hall, Bob: 0477 001 912

7.30am Heart Foundation Walking Group, Maggie 0400 756 615

10am Mainly Music, TCB Community Complex

11 Veteran & Community Morning Tea commencing at 10am, Tin Can Bay RSL Hall

JULY

13, 27 RB Art Group 10am, RB Library for a morning of fun and creativity Ph: 5486 3705

5-7 Mary Valley Art Festival, Opening night awards, Imbil Public Hall 0428 193 156

4.30pm Karate and Jiu-Jitsu, RBSS: 0417 079 579 6pm Table Tennis, RB Community Hall, Bob: 0477 001 912

FRIDAY

9.30am Bridge, RB Hall Meeting Room

SATURDAY 7.30am Heart Foundation Walking Group, Maggie 0400 756 615 6pm

Mass at St John Vianney Catholic Church service, Bream St TCB (Week 1, 2, 5) St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church Service Manooka Dr, RB (Week 3, 4)

Markets on almost every Saturday, see the Visitor’s Guide! SUNDAY 7am

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Hi to everyone out there in Rainbow Beach Land. It has taken a while, but ﬁnally it looks like “winter is coming”. Beau ful days, with snuggle under the blankets nights, every year I can understand why there is such a migra on of people from down south (why would you want to put up with a cold and wet winter?). I think we have just about had enough of the federal elec on (no more Clive Palmer ads at least) only another 18 months before the state one. Oh, and did I forget the local one? And we’re not over governed? One thing as a popula on we have learnt, don’t trust the pollsters or the TV. Seems they all get it wrong, Brixet, Trump and now us! One local commented, “Only another 155 weeks before labour get another chance” with a retort from someone else, “More like 310 before they even get a chance! Poli cs and religion, nothing divides people be er - and sport and can bring them closer together? Paul and his girlfriend came up from Brisbane last weekend, we all le� it a li le late to go out for dinner. The only oﬀering for food was take-away pizza (lucky) with that it was let’s go back to our place. I seemed to be in trouble all next morning up un l he came back up and thanked us on having such a good night - the clean-up was worth it a�er all.

Well, last weekend of local NRL should have probably been called upset round. It does seem all the teams are really close, but some just seem to win when others don’t - and then you have last weekend when all those that don’t do? “Harder to pick than a broken nose”. The Lions are going along nicely, I s ll hope I haven’t put the mocker on them as they’re in the top 8. Daniel Riccardo’s Renault is a bit oﬀ the pace. I don’t think I’ve ever seen as many ads for Renault up un l now, s ll don’t think I’ll go out and buy one, though. Well, that’s it for me this month, it’s Sunday morning and I’m supposed to be ordering fruit and veg (not wri ng an English essay). I’d like to say I enjoyed English at school - so I’ll leave it at that. Cheers for now,

Matt, Bernie, Justin and our friendly staff at the IGA

State of Origin Games for 2019 Wednesday June 5 State of Origin I: Brisbane Sunday June 23 State of Origin II: Perth Wednesday July 10 State of Origin III: Sydney

It does seem me passes by so quickly, he we are in the middle of another year already! The next me I’ll be wri ng this June/July school holidays will be upon us, Fishing Comp and the run into Christmas on the count down. Also the start of winter brings us into origin season. “Let the war begin” one commentator said all those years ago, and I don’t think much has changed on and off the field in regards to one of the best series in the world! S ll not sure on why you would take it to Perth though. I do understand the NRLs need to expand the game, but it’s QLD v NSW. Archie Gilmore was the lucky staff member at the deli counter when it was photo me this month!

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