Cooler temps have finally returned to the region and with that gorgeous Autumn colours are making their presence seen – especially along the coastal stretch at dawn and dusk. The Adver ser loves to feature the photographers who capture our region so well and each edi on we have a dedicated ‘pic of the week’ where we highlight a unique photo that has been sent into us. This pic by photographer Miranda Harper is tled ‘Purple Haze’ and was taken at a recent sunrise from Yaroomba Beach. We love the colours in this image and more of Miranda’s work can be found via the Instagram handle @ saltsolphoto. Please keep on sending in your unique images – either professional images or amateur images taken with a smart phone can be sent in to our editor@coolumadver ser.com.au for a shout out and feature in the paper one fortnight. This edi on we have a unique pic of the week on page 3 and a feature on another local photographer on page 7 and with such a beau ful natural region surrounding us, is it any wonder it photographs so well?
GRANTS OPEN FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
COMMUNITY groups needing funds for a community-based project, event or activity can apply for funding via the Sunshine Coast Council’s Community Grants Program with applications open until May 2.
Community Portfolio Councillor David Law said not-for-profit groups could apply for a Minor Grant to support one-off projects and programs.
“Groups can apply for a Minor Grant of up to $2000 to help fund projects with broad community benefit,” Cr Law said.
“The program aims to acknowledge and strengthen the valuable contribution community groups and their volunteers make towards achieving our shared goal: a strong community.
“Applications are now open and close on May 2.”
One of last year’s minor grants supported hall hire costs, marketing and resource printing for a senior LGBTI community forum at Buderim Memorial Hall.
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Photo: Miranda Harper NEW CENOTAPH FOR BLI BLI PAGE 4 GOOD VIBRATIONS FESTIVAL PAGE 6
Coolum | Peregian Beach | Peregian Springs | Point Arkwright | Yaroomba | Mt Coolum | Marcoola | Mudjimba | Twin Waters | Pacific Paradise | Bli Bli
ONCE again Quota Coolum Beach has been able to donate some Woolworths vouchers to the Salvation Army at Coolum Beach because of their recent successful stall held at Pacifi on Coolum in March. The ladies from Quota would li than k the local community and travellers to the area for their generous support of the stalls which enables the club to donate within the local area.
On the first Monday of the month as part of Quota’s community service, members from Quota Coolum ba fresh scones and share them with clients and volunteers at the Salvation Army rooms in Coolum.
For more information about Quota Coolum please contact secretary@quotacoolum.com
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The Sunshine Coast LGBTI Community Ageing Network planned the event, which informed, educated and empowered their community on the importance of keeping healthy, maintaining social connection and planning for the senior stage of life.
Sunshine Coast LGBTI Community Ageing Network Co-Chairperson Jennifer Sargent said the group was extremely thankful for the
Minor Grant which helped them bring the forum to the community.
“I encourage other community groups to apply for funding to help bring your events to life!”
Minor Grant applications can be submitted in one of six categories:
*Community Development
*Community Facilities
*Creative Development
*Cultural Heritage
*Economic Development
*Sport and Recreation.
Visit www.sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au/grants for more information and to start an application online.
The round opens on March 27 and closes on May 2. Notifications are anticipated mid-June.
Community groups organising Christmas, New Year, Australia Day, ANZAC Day or Remembrance Day community events can apply online for a Festive and Commemorative Events Grant year-round.
THE COOLUM Lions had a major increase to their membership base with four new members signing on to be part of the community and to help as Coolum Lions members. The club hosted their monthly dinner on April 4 at the Coolum Beach Hotel and formally welcomed the new members then.
Lion Brendan Mulvenna did the club proud and re-
cruited the new members by demonstrating the power of networking and being involved within the local community.
Coolum Lions has been supporting the local community for over 40 years and is always happy to have new members come on board. If you would like to be part of the very successful team and have fun meeting new people
and helping out in the community then, please call Lion Doug Alford on 0427 061466. Pictured are from left to right Brendan Mulvenna, Ian Gunn (new member), Dave Lucas (new member), Henry Povey (new member), Greg Jackson, Mark Hines, Mark Newlan, Doug Alford and front row, Jeff Williams and Anthony Buczynski who are both new members. Photo: Contributed
Pictured are Quota President Cindy Arbuthnot presen ng vouchers to Ma and Barbara from the Coolum Salva on Army.
Photo: Contributed
Le ers to the editor
CLEANUP KID
Dear editor, I just wanted to send a shout out to this fabulous kid who was cleaning up Stumers Creek this Sunday morning on April 16. As a reluctant runner I was keen to stop for any good reason. Being somewhat curious I stopped to see what this young man was doing. It turned out that he was throwing a magnet on a rope into the creek on the bridge - “trying to pull up a shopping trolley” to which I immediately said, “this sounds like a good idea - how can I help”? Together, after finding a nearby neighbour who fashioned up an open clamp on a trusty rope, we ‘fished’ out two trolleys. This was not easy, and a couple of other runners were called to action. Hopefully Coles can swing by and pick up and refurbish the two trolleys and I would think the young fishers who enjoy this little spot will find relief from being tangled on these trolleys. I teach sustainability at our local University, and I am often asked what we can do to alleviate what seems like an overwhelming and confronting problem of biodiversity loss and climate change. Well, the answer is so many things! First, like this young man is showing us, is to do something simple and leave places better than when you found them.
Dr Theresa Ashford, Coolum Beach.
GREEN ENERGY
Dear editor,
After observing wind turbines in the sea, off the western coast of Scotland, it is disappointing Australia is behind in cleaner energy installations and harnessing what is obviously a powerful wind source. We know that this is the future, but we cannot just close down coal mines and gas projects overnight. It is a slow and expensive process to change, regardless of the rhetoric. It has been 250 years of industrialisation which has brought us to this point of contemplation. We must NOT throw out the baby with the bathwater, regardless of urgency. Innovative businesses have already converted to solar or wind turbine power sources. The transition is costly and impatience makes no progress quicker.
Australian home owners have the highest number of solar installations globally. We have sunshine and wind-power aplenty.
Higher energy costs, due to global insecurity, have highlighted the precarious predicament we find ourselves in at home. Fuel and power supply and prices are vulnerable to changes globally. Demand and the cost of transport impact the market here. Higher costs are hurting the supply chains, so the cost of living has skyrocketed. The prohibitive cost of electric and hybrid vehicles is beyond the reach of the majority, suffering a record cost of living crisis. The majority can’t afford these expensive, desirable alternatives. When we read of record profits from energy retailers, banks, supermarket chains and fuel companies, we wonder if the economic and social status quo is being exploited with government blessings, due to the tax benefits. Our politicians on both sides are equally responsible for the delay in converting our energy systems to cleaner power sources. But Rome wasn’t built in a day. After almost 12 months in the job, the Federal Treasurer has simply stated the obvious, without immediate solutions or
economic relief for its 25 million constituents. And we wait. E. Rowe, Marcoola.
AUSTRALIA
Dear editor, Is it true that someone is going to make Australia great again? Screeches have been given involving racism, bigotry, false claims and other such trumpets. Will this make Australia great again? Just asking for a friend. Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach.
ATSI VOICE
Dear editor, Later this year we will be voting on a referendum to change our Constitution to at long last recognise the original inhabitants of Australia and to enshrine in the Constitution an advisory body, a Voice, which will enable Indigenous people to make representations to Parliament and executive government.
Indigenous people will be asked to vote for those who they wish to represent them on the advisory body
There are a lot of lies and ill-informed information being spread about the Voice. It will not have the power to insist on any legislation. The questions being put spell out that the Voice may make representations and the Parliament shall have legislative power over it. The key words are “may” and “shall”.
Preparation of legislation to put to Parliament goes through many processes and is the result of much research and lobbying by politicians, public servants, special interest groups and businesses. The Voice will enable Indigenous people to make submissions to politicians and public servants about issues which will directly affect them. Since we have failed to close the gap between the quality of life for Indigenous Australians and the rest of us, isn’t it time we did things differently? Isn’t it time we empowered them to have a real say in how they are governed?
Robyn Deane, Bli Bli.
NDIS FUNDING
Dear editor, Recent ruminations by conservative voices questioning the viability of the NDIS should quicken the pulses of all modern Australians. Sure, the discussion at this stage revolves around funding sustainability, something we all want, but one could easily counter - if corporate profits are strong and mineral resource sales steady - then that is all you need to know about NDIS funding! You see the fundamental point of the NDIS is what type of society do we wish to be a part of? Answer - capitalism is not about you and your wealth, it is and always will be a collective enterprise to which the goal is to better the lives of ALL humans everywhere ALWAYS. That is the reason for technological development driven by the hard work done at all levels of society. It is part of the Christian ethic that underpins western civilisation. So, to attack the NDIS for any reason other than which super profits should be taxed to pay for it is unethical and nasty.
Dylan White, Coolum Beach.
HEART HEALTH CHECK
Dear editor, Heart disease is Australia’s leading cause of death and tragically takes the life of one Australian every 30 minutes. The good news is heart disease is largely preventable. The bad
news? Our best tool for heart disease prevention – the Medicare Heart Health Check – is about to expire.
We are seeking a guarantee from the Australian Government that funding will continue beyond 30 June this year.
Nearly 440,000 Australians have seen their GP for a Medicare subsidised Heart Health Check since they were introduced.
The Heart Foundation is asking the Government to invest $11.5 million per year, to continue subsidising Heart Health Checks into the future.
This is a relatively small investment compared to the $1 billion in healthcare costs that could be saved with broad uptake of Heart Health Checks in high-risk Australians and more importantly, the 67,000 heart attacks, strokes and heart disease related deaths that could be prevented over five years.
It’s not too late for your readers to take action: I urge you to please help us save Medicare Heart Health Checks by signing our petition, writing to local MPs and sharing the petition with friends and family.
To take action, please visit www.heartfoundation.org.au/ save-heart-checks
David Lloyd, Chief Executive Officer
National Heart Foundation of Australia
KEEP COOLUM GREEN
Dear editor,
Following a piece in the Coolum Advertiser by Frances Windolf titled “When Coolum Was Green’, I draw attention to a development that is currently underway on the western side of Grandview Lane in Coolum Beach.
It is a disappointment that this development was allowed to proceed following the fact that the Sunshine Coast now has official recognition as a UNESCO Biosphere. This is an important program to be part of as biosphere reserves are ‘learning places for sustainable development’.
It is difficult to place this development in the category of ‘sustainable development’. The erection of a 1.8 metre temporary/permanent metal fence abutting Grandview Lane, the removal of flora and fauna to create saleable lots does not appear to be a ‘sustainable development’.
Residents of the area have been heart broken by the swamp wallabies and kangaroos hitting their bodies against this fence trying to find a way through on their normal routes. Not to mention the fact that lizards, snakes, bandicoots, possums and other fauna could be caught or injured by this fence and suffer badly. What will happen to all the wildlife once the development is complete? We can only assume they will perish as their habitat will be destroyed. Surely not a ‘sustainable development’
Let’s keep Coolum green for the current and future generations
Pam Vagg, Coolum Beach.
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HAVE you ever seen
Stumers from this vantage?
Unless you’re a bird or have sky dived, we think this is a unique view of the creek that not many would have seen. The Advertiser loves seeing our region from new angles and highlighting the photographers from the area who capture these views so
well. Local photographer Lachlan Willis who shot this with a DJI Mini 3 Pro drone has many more great images available and can be found on Instagram via the following handle - @lachie. willis
If you happen to take a stunning pic or have a pic of something you think the community should know about – on either your smart phone or DSLR from anywhere in the region, we would love to see it. Please send in your ‘pic of the week’ to, editor@coolumadvertiser. com.au and don’t forget to include your name, where the pic was taken and what it is of.
Mudjimba RSL Sub Branch
ANZAC DAY
TUESDAY 25TH APRIL 2023
The Cenotaph at Power Memorial Park, Mudjimba Esplanade
The Dawn Service will commence at 05:30 am. for serving and past ADF members wearing medals, and their immediate families will be held at the RSL Sub Branch 43 Cottonwood St Mudjimba following the Dawn Service. Entry is by Gold Coin donation.
The March will assemble at the corner of Coolibah St and Mudjimba Beach Road at 10:30 and step off at 10:45 down Mudjimba Beach Rd to the Cenotaph.
The Community Service will follow at 11:00 am.
Wreath Laying. Representatives of ADF, ex-service and community organisations who wish to participate in the wreath laying during the Services are asked to register with the Sub Branch by email mudjimbarsl@hotmail.com or leave a message by phoning 07 5458 8320 that
relates to a veteran or group of veterans, a campaign or UN Mission, or any theme relevant to veteran commemoration. Mudjimba RSL Sub Branch will present these to local school libraries to further assist the education of the young about our proud past. Plain wrapping would be appropriate.
The public will be invited to lay tributes at the Cenotaph at the end of each Service.
The RSL Sub Branch, at 43 Cottonwood Street will open to everyone for an afternoon of entertainment featuring the Sunshine Coast Band FONIX. Free Entry. Alcohol soft drinks and pizza are available to purchase.
WINTER FOODIE FESTIVAL SET TO SHOWCASE EDIBLE COAST
GET READY to design your dream coffee blend, learn more about the plant-based cooking revolution, or lavish in the longest of lunches in the most breathtaking of settings.
The Sunshine Coast’s most anticipated celebration of food, nature and fellowship is almost here, and a tantalising program has been revealed.
From Caloundra to Coolum and Buderim to Beerwah The Curated Plate is set to feature more than 100 events from over 300 local producers and suppliers.
From July 28 to August 6, it will also unite 52 local businesses and event organisers and be run across 10 delicious days.
The hospitality hubs of Maleny, Mapleton, Mooloolaba and Maroochydore are ready to welcome locals and visitors and give them an unforgettable taste of the Sunshine Coast.
Attendees will be able to experience a hinterland harvest or
enjoy a Sunday brunch on a balcony with incredible views.
Signature events on the program include the Sunshine Coast Asian Food Festival, MooloolaBARS, a one-day beer and beverage event across Mooloolaba venues and bars, and a free, family-friendly From Paddock to Curated Plate event.
If your mouth is watering, see the program at thecuratedplate.com.au and make your reservations.
Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson said the home-grown festival would be a tantalizing 10-day celebration of the region’s local produce.
“This culinary showcase’s point of difference was the stunning backdrops, set across the region’s diverse natural assets from the mountains to the sea,”
Mayor Jamieson said.
“There’s plenty on offer with over 100 events showcasing more than 300 local producers
and suppliers.
“Created by 52 local businesses and event organisers, I’m confident visitors and locals will be treated to some of the best food and tourism experiences in Australia at The Curated Plate on the Sunshine Coast.”
Locals and visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the flavours of the region and connect with growers, producers, and chefs through memorable and unique experiences.
The Sunshine Coast’s newest airline BONZA will enable visitors from all over Australia to attend this year’s event via the region’s gateway, The Sunshine Coast Airport.
The Curated Plate is an event initiative of Sunshine Coast Council and supported by the Sunshine Coast Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN), Visit Sunshine Coast and supported by the Queensland Government.
Bli Bli community welcomes modern Cenotaph
THE BLI BLI community will be able to observe Anzac Day next week on April 25 at their new Cenotaph which was officially un-veiled in a commemorative ceremony which took place last Friday in front of local dignitaries, RSL members and the local community.
Division 9 Councillor Maria Suarez said it was a privilege to play a part in the Bli Bli Cenotaph project.
“Sunshine Coast and Regional District RSL Inc had been working on this since 2015, with Veterans In Step group an integral part of the process, and thoughtful design by Cam Crossley.
“After a few grant rejections, Sunshine Coast and Regional District RSL finally received a Federal Grant for $110,000this still was not enough, and Sunshine Coast Council were able to secure the additional funding needed to make this project happen.”
“I love that involvement from schools and community groups from historic Bli Bli and the newer Parklakes area, will unite the community as one and the first ANZAC Day ceremony here should be pretty special.”
Small steps by Sunshine Coast council to help with housing crisis
IN RECOGNITION of the housing crisis and cost of living, Sunshine Coast Council has waived permit fees for those having to temporarily live in a tent, car, caravan or mobile home and who, due to extenuating circumstances, will find it difficult to pay.
Service Excellence and Customer Service Portfolio Councillor Christian Dickson said council understood rising housing pressures had placed a burden on many local families.
“Some people have no choice but to live in a temporary home until their circumstances improve,” Cr Dickson said.
“Prior to this decision, the $514 application fee to apply for a temporary home permit may have made it difficult for people struggling to make ends meet.
“Waiving the fee for those who are experiencing financial hardship or other legitimate circumstances such as family or domestic violence, will help them gain approval for tempo-
rary housing sooner.”
Approval is for a limited duration, depending on the type of temporary home:
* less than three months for a tent
* six months for a car
* 18 months for a bus, caravan, or mobile home.
Where more time is required, the fee to reapply for a temporary home approval is $392.
However where council has previously waived the fee, council will again consider any extenuating circumstances.
Cr Dickson said no two cases were the same and council would carefully consider the circumstances of each application.
“Our priority is to ensure everyone – including our most vulnerable people – is safe.
“While it is important, we support people who need to access a temporary home, council also has obligations to protect and manage health and safety, the environment, and reduce impacts on nearby properties and
public spaces.
“This includes ensuring temporary homes are not placed in known bushfire or flood prone areas; waste, sewage, and grey water are disposed of safely; and the temporary home is safe for use and the occupants have access to, or a plan for, kitchen, bathroom, and toilet needs.
“Our officers will make this as easy as possible for applicants, understanding many may not have online access and may be facing significant challenges.
“Importantly, the approval process also enables officers to connect people to help and services when additional support is needed.
“While this is a significant step in the right direction, there is much more work to do, and we are continuing to look at mechanisms across council to find solutions.”
The reduced fee of $0 came into effect from February 24, 2023, and information on council’s website.
Self-taught artist living and painting on Gubbi Gubbi country.
Founder of LANTANA space, Moffat Beach, a shared art studio and exhibition space. Her work is poignant and honest. Ebony is drawn to expressing the subtleties of the human experience through the mediums of oil paint, charcoal, graphite and clay, and is deeply influenced by the great masters practises and techniques.
@ebonybusk_art
Pictured at the official unveiling of the Bli Bli cenotaph are Ian Hall (President of Sunshine Coast and Regional District RSL Inc.), Dan Penman from Veterans In Step, Cr Maria Suarez and Antony from Sunshine Coast and Regional District RSL. Photo: Contributed
ANZACDAY
at 1906 David Low Way, Coolum on Tuesday 25th April 2023
Respect and Reflection
ANZAC Day is a day we say thanks to all those who have served. It is a day to be a very proud Australian. A day to think about how lucky we are to live in freedom, thanks to all those wonderful people who have served in the armed services to keep us free and give us a great place to live.
Medals
If you have been issued with medals, you are to wear them on your left side. If you are wearing relative’s medals you must wear them on the right side. The false wearing of medals is a Federal Offence.
GOOD VIBRATIONS RETRO AND VINTAGE FESTIVAL
The Coolum community and lovers of all things retro and Vintage Festival which took place on Friday April 14 pageant contest, vintage car display, kids activities and
Contact us to let us know about it - email us at editor@ coolumadver ser. com.au with the details.
Community Update
RALLY FOR A CAUSE
Dunga Derby 2023
The annual Sunshine Coast Dunga Derby is ready for new team registrations and if you have always wanted to do a charity car rally and support your local community then the Duna Derby is the perfect event for you.
The Dunga Derby is a four-day car rally that will take 55 team vehicles and over 200 people from the Coast to the Country while raising funds to support the local community.
In the lead up to the
derby, the teams will fundraise, with loads of events throughout that time - everything from raffles, gala dinners, sportsman lunches and barefoot bowls to BBQ’s! The Sunshine Coast will be buzzing with activity and the business community are encouraged to get behind us, sponsoring teams and their vehicles (the Dungas!).
Funds raised by the Dunga Derby go to the Rally for a Cause Charity that supports families and individuals affected by life-limiting medical conditions or have had their lives disrupted by circumstances beyond their control.
Rally for a Cause was started on the Fraser Coast in 2015 and since then
the Dunga Derby event has raised over $2.4 million which has gone back into the local community to provide support to over 200 families.
The Dunga Derby will be kicking off early Thursday morning August 17 from Aussie World and from there the participants are headed on an incredible journey! Teams do not know the route, but they will enjoy four days and three nights of ‘Coast to Country’ rallying and a few surprises along the way! To register your interest for the 2023 Sunshine Coast Dunga Derby please email sunshinecoast@dungaderby.com.au
We’d love to have you in the Dunga Derby family!
Sisters Kate and Claire from Peregian in their retro outfits which matched perfectly with one of the red cars on display.
A look back in time
FRANCES WINDOLF
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THE FORGOTTEN MAN
ALTHOUGH many early settlers in the greater Coolum area are well-remembered in our historical lexicon, the second person to select land in the area has been longforgotten in our history.
Mark Blasdall selected 252 hectares adjoining Coolum Creek, near the junction of the Maroochy River, as early as 1881. This area, which was designated as Portion 93, was specified as a First Class Pastoral Lease, which was meant to encompass an area of grazing land, but Mark Blasdall had other, larger, ideas for his Portion, as you will see further in this article.
To understand Blasdall’s activities, we must fi rst look back on his fascinating life. He was born in Nottinghamshire, England as long ago as 1841, and travelled to Queensland with his parents and other family members on a sailing ship, the City of Brisbane in 1861. His father was fi rst employed by a pioneer of the Queensland sugar industry at Ormiston Point, and then took up land on the Brisbane River at Indooroopilly Pocket. Mark had a real thirst for adventure, and when gold was discovered at Gympie in 1867 he and his younger brother, Frank, walked from Brisbane to Gympie to seek their fortune.
After Mark Blasdall’s parents died in 1876, he
became the owner of their property, and added to it considerably, but apparently, he was attracted to the Maroochy River/Coolum Creek area, where, from 1881, he planted sugar cane (the fi rst cane in the Coolum area) and cut timber, as well as grazing cattle on his First Class Pastoral Lease. He had two huts on his leasehold, and he operated a small sawmill near the river – until thirty or forty years ago there were still signs of the wooden tracks leading from his mill to the river, where – after he had cleared Coolum Creek of underwater obstacles –steamships could enter to deliver supplies and load timber.
However, despite his hard
work, Blasdall was declared insolvent in 1884, owing hundreds of pounds to the Lands Department for rent, and thousands of pounds to the Queensland Mercantile Agency for sawmilling equipment. At that time, he made a Statutory Declaration that he had already planted eight hectares of sugar cane, but this is doubtful, remembering that clearing and cultivating land, and cutting cane was very slow work when everything was done by hand!
On August 27 1884
Blasdall’s Coolum Creek land was free-holded and was subsequently transferred to Emma Simmonds Bailey on 26 November 1885. He returned to the Indooroopilly farm, where he lived with his wife and six children, remaining there until his death, at 95 in 1936.
How do I know all this?
My husband and his sister grew up on Portion 93!
Fiona Simpson MP MEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDORE
TO HONOUR our heroes in the lead-up to ANZAC Day, I released a song, “Lest We Forget”, two years ago. Co-written with my good friend Tanya McFadyenBanderas, the song was born out of the time when ANZAC gatherings could not take place due to COVID health concerns. As you would remember we all had to commemorate this day in different ways, resulting in the poignant and powerful “Light Up the Dawn” driveway candlelit vigils. I look back on it now as a celebration of a return to normal to be able to hold the appropriate services to properly acknowledge our
If you would like a copy of my song, you can find it on Spotify or you can contact my office for a CD. Alternatively google “Fiona Simpson” and “Lest We Forget” for the YouTube version which also has a special video accompaniment.
There are many services across the Sunshine Coast on Anzac Day. The services in my Electorate are: 1. 4.28am - Maroochydore RSL League Dawn ServiceCotton Tree Cenotaph
2. 4.55am - Mooloolaba - in front of Mooloolaba Surf Club
Service - Power Memorial Park, Mudjimba 4. 9.00am - Maroochydore RSL League main serviceCotton Tree Cenotaph - preceded by march at 8.30am
5. 11.00am - Korean War Veterans Commemorative Service, Korean War Memorial at the top of the hill in Alex
6. 11.00am - Mudjimba RSL Sub Branch, Power Memorial Park, preceded by march
I’m privileged to be singing the National Anthem at both the 9.00am Maroochydore, and 11.00am Mudjimba services, and I will be at the Mooloolaba Dawn Service.
I look forward to seeing many of you at our local services.
As always, don’t hesitate to contact me if there is anything that I can be of
Faces of North Shore
Kerry Mulgrew
BY VANESSA BACON-HALL
EACH month the Advertiser will take you on a journey through the life of people in our community –the characters, the notable ones and just those with an interesting backstory.
They say that the ‘early bird catches the worm’, for photographer Kerry Mulgrew that saying could read ‘the early bird captures sunrise 365 days of the year’. That’s right, every morning, rain, hail or shine Kerry is up and out and down at the coastline ready to capture the fi rst rays of the day.
Like many others in our area, the natural world provides the perfect canvas for art and capturing the world where we live and for Kerry, the love of photography started when she was young but was further fuelled by way of film and working in the world of movies.
Formal education saw Kerry study a BA in film and video production at the Queensland College of Art.
“They only took 16 students each year and I learnt everything from the ground up and ended up working in film production on the Gold Coast for almost 17 years.”
Working out of Movie World, Kerry’s work was varied from organising immigration details for actors and agents to organising travel arrangements.
“On set you have a second Assistant Director who runs everything on the actual set, and I was the in the office counterpart organising everything from that side such as making sure cast were booked in for the day and accommodation is ready amongst everything else.”
Kerry notes working with Donald Sutherland as one of the nicest stars that she worked with.
“He was nice and not too needy… I worked with him on the film ‘Fools Gold’ which also starred Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson.”
After more than 16 years and work that consisted of long days, moving on from the movies was brought about by a need to move back home to where Kerry says, “the Sunshine Coast has always felt like home” and a slower pace of work.
“Growing up on the northside of Brisbane I always wanted to be by the
beach and in 2007 I moved back to embrace my creativity and moved to Alex Heads and in 2012 I moved to Coolum.”
Landing a quieter job in an office, Kerry also went back to study and did a Cert IV in photography.
“I was still shooting in film even back in 2007 and I needed to learn digital photography.
“I love being able to record things and I have always kept a journal and photography has always been a love of mine.”
“And as soon as I moved back to Alex, I was up every morning and not having to be at work at 6am in the morning to deal with a fi lm production I had the time to actually enjoy the start of each day.”
Kerry explained that happiness for her is being at the beach.
“I would get up every morning before work and walk to Mooloolaba and I would take along my point and shoot camera and then in
“It’s the change of light in the mornings and everything that goes with that – there is so much life in the morning and I’m a morning person!” Even when it is raining Kerry will still drive down and just sit in her car waiting for a quick break to shoot the morning sunrise and this time of the year is one of her favourite times.
“I love shooting in April and winter – the colours are just so vivid and some mornings they just keep going on and on.”
And for anyone wanting to start capturing the world around them with a camera Kerry says to just start.
“If you can, buy the best camera you can afford but just get out there and start taking photos, even if that is with your phone.”
Kerry has lots of prints available to buy with most prints featuring landscapes from Coolum to Noosa. Kerry will also be teaching soon with group photography classes being taught via getting outdoors and learning via a ‘walking photography’ class. For all details on Kerry’s work please visit www.
The Tadorna Radjah in Coolum Creek, near Blasdall’s land, c. 1890. Photo: Windolf Collec on.
Photographer Kerry Mulgrew who is also known as ‘Kezign’ is up every morning rain, hail or shine at her ‘happy place’the beach and captures each sunrise and coastal landscapes via her crea ve eye and photography skills. Photo: Vanessa Bacon-Hall
Fiona Simpson and Tanya McFadyen-Banderas. Photo: Contributed.
Access a Potential New Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis
The Rheumatology Research Unit in Maroochydore is currently recruiting for a clinical trial assessing the safety and efficacy of a new treatment that may be effective in treating Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease characterised by a persistent immune response that can affect many joints, causing pain, swelling and stiffness. The new treatment being investigated is using live bacterial therapy. Bacteria are naturally found in the digestive tract and are a research focus for their important role in many health conditions such as regulating inflammation.
In order to be considered to take part in the study, you must meet all of the following:
experiencing joint pain/stiffness
If that sounds like you or someone you know, we would like to invite you to take part in this important study investigating a potential new treatment.
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Jason O’Pray
DIVISION 8
SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL
OUR lifestyle ebbs and flows around our beautiful beaches with surfing an important cultural aspect of our community. It’s great to see Surfing Queensland hosting the Queensland Surf Championships on the Sunshine Coast. The event kicked off earlier this week at Coolum Beach. As well as some home-grown talent, they’ve invited talented surfers here to vie for 44 state titles over a six-day event (17-22 April). Check out @surfingqueenslandinc for some great pics and reels.
In other water sports, the latest announcement through Council’s Major Events Sponsorship Program, is that Mooloolaba will host one of the most-exciting up and coming
water sports in the world after securing hosting rights for the 2023 Australian Coastal Rowing and Beach Sprint Championships. For the first time this will incorporate the Oceania Championships. Coastal Rowing is a thrilling white-water variant of traditional flat-water racing and a discipline on the rise, having been included in the program for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Victoria. It’s also on the radar for both the LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Are you ready to design your dream coffee blend, learn more about the plant-based cooking revolution, or lavish in the lon-
Sandy Bolton MP
MEMBER FOR NOOSA
THERE IS so much to share this month from Parliament and here at home, including updates on the Cooloola Great Walk and Teewah airstrip, and much, much more!
Firstly, we trust everyone had a wonderful Easter, and given the volume of visitors, happily there were relatively low numbers of non-compliances. Thank you to our police, Council, and QPWS teams, as well as residents and visitors who, for the most part, respected our community and each other. However, for those who left more than their footprints, including rubbish and dirty nappies on our beaches, Shoey and I, along with others, collected them from where they were left. Shame on you!
In Parliament, I made a Private Members Statement regarding our ongoing efforts to improve committee processes, ‘our de facto upper house’, to address both old and new failings to get the best outcomes for our communities. My Legal Affairs and Safety Committee has been tasked with reviewing support for victims of crime, which is an enormous body of work, and with us already working on three inquiries, the eight weeks given do not do justice to victims and their families. After unsuccessfully seeking leave for this to be debated in Chamber and writing
to the Committee Legislative Assembly, I am more determined than ever to get this review of our systems done and await the response to my latest requests! My speeches on this and all other bills before parliament are available at www. SandyBolton.com/Parliament/ Speeches.
The Department of Environment and Science (DES) is seeking feedback from our community until 12 May on the future of the Teewah Airstrip, which has been utilised by community including for evacuations during fires. Option one is to transfer the current Landing Reserve wholly to National Park tenure, and option two is to transfer part of the Landing Reserve lot to National Park tenure and retain the cleared landing area (approximately 10%) as Landing Ground Reserve or some other form of appropriate tenure for community use. We have further information on our Facebook post available at www.bit.ly/SandyBoltonFBpost17April2023,with a Noosa 360 update to be posted soon.
The Kabi Kabi Registered Native Title Claimants have provided responses to questions asked of our office following a women’s gathering at Poona Lake. We have posted
Observations
TONY GIBSON A MARCOOLA RESIDENT WHO IS ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
BEAUTY IN NATURE
THE SCHOOL holidays for Queensland have just finished and we had the pleasure of a very active younger family members stay with us. There were many bike rides, walks, mountain climbs, surfing, swimming, and other adventures to share.
A trip to the Ginger Factory at Yandina was certainly a highlight and the art installation “The Rainbrella Project” by Sophy Blake caught my eye and is certainly a wonderful addition to the attractions. Under the great green canopy of trees, the multi-coloured rainbow umbrellas compliment the beauty in nature.
It is autumn, and unlike other continents, in Australia we only have one truly winter deciduous tree that follows the seasons and loses its leaves in autumn, which is in Tasmania. I have had the opportunity to see the colours and loss of leaves transitioning in autumn. The fagus or beech tree really
gest of lunches? I’m excited to share that our Sunshine Coast’s most anticipated celebration of food, nature and fellowship is almost here. From July 28 to August 6, The Curated Plate will unite 52 local businesses and event organisers and run across 10 delicious days. From Caloundra to Coolum and Buderim to Beerwah it’s set to feature more than 100 events will feature over 300 local producers and suppliers. Signature events on the program include the Sunshine Coast Asian Food Festival at Spicer’s Tamarind Retreat, MooloolaBARS, a oneday beer and beverage event across Mooloolaba venues and bars, and a free, family-friendly From Paddock to Curated Plate event at Cotton Tree. Check out all these great foodie events at thecuratedplate.com.au
See you ‘round Div 8!
the answers in full to Noosa 360 (www.SandyBolton.com/ Noosa360). Simply search ‘Cooloola Great Walk’ for our latest updates regarding.
This year, after stops at Kin Kin, Cooroy, Cootharaba & Tewantin, our next Mobile Office ‘Moby’ will be in Peregian, so keep an eye out for details on Facebook/ LinkedIn for those wanting to book an ‘one-on-one’ appointment. In the meantime, if you have any questions or require assistance regarding state-related matters, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 5319 3100 or email noosa@ parliament.qld.gov.au. As always, please stay ‘in the loop’ via Noosa 360, as there is always so much happening between columns. In addition, follow ‘Sandy Bolton MP’ on Facebook to receive updates as soon as they are available, especially our regular ‘weekly wrap’ with the news from the week, and subscribe to our e-newsletter (www.SandyBolton.com/ Newsletters).
With Anzac Day approaching, my heart overflows with gratitude and reverence for the brave men and women who have served our country and am always honoured to join our current and former service members, and their families, at the Cooroy & Tewantin services to pay tribute to their selflessness and sacrifice. Lest we Forget. Until next month.
also experience the fall in cultivated exotic species in gardens and fields particularly in the cooler highland areas of Queensland like Stanthorpe and Toowoomba. It is worth a road trip to see the late autumn colours of red, yellow and brown. However, some of these trees can become pests and outcompete our native species. I love all the shades of green and silver in leaves, and the silver and oranges in the impressive barks of our native trees. Some of the tree bark in the walk up Mount Gul’um the other day was very varied. The textures with scribbly gums and paper barks have such variety and we are certainly not missing out in natures show in our region. When our local native trees are covered in bottle brushes or golden candles they are a real delight
and attract so many birds enjoying the nectar. I suggest everyone should take a visit to the Coolum Community Native Nursery at Warran Road, Yaroomba to make a purchase of some wonderful trees to attract a cent variety of native birds and animals that can live in our gardens. A native garden with plants of our region will give such pleasure.
Rainbrella Project art installa on at Yandina Ginger Factory. Photo: Contributed.
Health & Wellbeing Feature
Village Yoga Coolum
Book your spot for a peaceful, all-inclusive, weekend yoga retreat.
Village Yoga Coolum is more than a space to take a class. Our mission is to inspire and support our students to use the tradition of yoga to navigate modern life on and off the yoga mat. We encourage and teach mindfulness, and offer a healthy balance of support and challenge from our hearts to yours.
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Magic Holistic Practice?
We offer the community a range of yoga classes to suit all ages, bodies, and abilities - weekly Restorative Yoga classes for rest and repair, power yoga, yoga philosophy, gentle and soul fl ow to tap into your inner peace and move at your own pace with the expert guidance of our experienced teachers.
In Oriental Yoga Chi Gung (OYCG) there is simplicity, connecting and flowing to nurture the body, mind and spirit. This includes achieving balance with slow and controlled movement.
There are myths about what yoga does and there is a lot of magic. Have you heard said:-
“I cannot do yoga because I am not flexible” – Answer: Lack of flexibility is why we do yoga and it is about doing the postures and flows that works for your body. Your capabilities will grow with practice.
“Yoga is the only workout I need to be healthy and strong”- Answer: Yoga is great for toning, shaping, relaxing and balancing. However, it is beneficial to also build cardiovascular endurance with swimming, cycling, running and brisk walking.
“You can’t build muscle with yoga” – Answer: Yoga actually helps you build muscle.
“Yoga is just stretching”- Answer: Yoga involves core and spine strengthening, breathing work, isometric exercises, lunges, squats, balance exercises, and meditation.
Much of the magic in OYCG comes from it being a mindful practice. The neurons in the brain develop establishing neural circuits during learning. Also there is a cleansing action on the body mind with more energy and longevity resulting.
Come and experience this kind of magic this autumn as you cultivate compassion, kindness, and forgiveness, while benefiting your health and wellbeing.
Contact Tony on 0419 791 860
Looking to get started? We have special intro offers of 5 classes for $55, or $35 per week for up to 5 classes. For those who can be fl exible with times, we also have an off-peak casual pass available for $15 for classes at 9.30am weekdays. We’re located in Coolum Park Shopping Centre, just near Woolworths
If you’re looking for a Mother’s Day gift, why not consider our Weekend Yoga Retreat at Chenrezig Institute Eudlo which runs from June 30 th – July 2 nd There are a few places left and we are currently offering 5% discount if you book by the end of April.
To take advantage of this offer, scan the QR code in ad, and enter “Retreat5%” under Apply Promo Code - or call Sara on 0475 247 817 or Kat 0451 008 297.
REGULAR SPECIALS
Tree Pose – Balancing in Nature.
Photo: Tony Gibson
Deep Tissue, Remedial, Swedish Hot Stone, Ayurvedic, Lymphatic Kahuna, Reflexology, Reiki, Bars
CURTAIN RODS: lacquered light coloured wood, 35mm diameter. 2 x 280cm long, 1 x 250cm, 2x 230cm. Includes 15 mounting brackets and wood curtain rings. As new cond. Cost new $300. Sell $149 the lot. Ph. 0423 125 827
DISPLAY UNIT: Gloss enamel finish. H180cm & W120cm. Upper 3 glass doors full mirrored back & 3 heavy duty glass shelves. Lower half 3 timber door cabinets. VGC $260. Ph. 0407 359 111
DOG’S BED WITH BEDHEAD: 60cm x 80cm, black wire frame, suit med dog. $20. Ph. 0400 420 058
DRESSING TABLE: Antique pine with mirror, three drawers and lovely curved decoration. $250 o.n.o. Ph. 0407 747 872
MOTORCYCLE TOURING PANTS: Speed X. As new. Black. Size EU 42/44. Airvent system. $90. Coolum Beach. Ph. 0411 414 294
OUTDOOR SET: All metal table, oblong glass top, L 150cm x W 90cm, 4 x high back arm chairs & cushions. G.C. $150. Ph. 0432 185 142
OUTDOOR SETTING: Rectangular table 150cmx80cm opaque glass top, silvered trim with 4 large dark grey mesh sling-back folding chairs, silver trim. VGC. $100. Ph. 0407 359 111
POSTIE BIKE CARRIER BOX: Lockable. $30. Ph. 0400 420 058
POWERFIT COMPACT ACCELERATED TRAINING BOARD: 200watt. max weight 120kg, .99 speed settings. 2 elastic ropes incl. No remote. $150 Ph. 0429 693 566
PRO BBQ SMOKER: Made in England. black enamel, burns charcoal/ briquettes. Won in a raffle, never used. cost aprox $400, will sell for $250. Ph. 0407 611 034
REBORN BABY DOLL: Includes many outfits & blanket. Excellent cond. Cost $160 sell $85. Ph. 0418 639 091
RECLINER LOUNGE: Leather, single, navy blue, VGC, $150 ONO. Too large for new unit. Ph 0428 875 445
ROOF TOP BIKE RACK: (aluminium and black) by Thule – stable frame holder, firm wheel fixing, quick and easy to use. Used 3-4 times only since bought new. $200 Ph. 0412 942 834
SAMSUNG 40” COLOUR TV: Excellent condition. Approx. 9 years old. $160 including Soundbar. Ph. 0409 613 582
SCHOOL UNIFORMS: St. Teresa’s Noosa – Boys. From $10 Ph. 0447 027 079
SHOWER CHAIR: Non-slip with handles. Adj height. Never used. cost $100 sell $70 ono. Ph. 0412 374 675
SHOWER SEAT: Strong metal frame, side handles, non-slip, adj height.
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Community news
MEALS ON WHEELS
ROSTER
Monday, April 24
Monday, April 24
Kitchen: L Corey, Y Webster, G Willis, W Vowles, and C Brown
Run 1: R Clark and D Donohoe
Run 2: W Borell and S Roeser
Run 3: C Wakeham and C
Porter
Run 4: L Jones and T Moore
Run 5: P Pashley and K Mcintosh
Run 6: P McCarthy and K Tarver
Wednesday, April 26
Kitchen: R Price, P Carden, W Crook and J Von Stieglitz
Run 1: P and R Tudman
Run 2: G and M Frazer
Run 3: R Thwaites and D Stone
Run 4: B Mendis and E Holbrook
Run 5: N Pothoven and K McIntosh
Run 6: R O’Malley and D Dionysius
Thursday, April 27
Kitchen: J Hughes, J Ivankovic, G Watt, K Schrampf and C Taylor
Run 1: L and J Taylor
Run 2: T and D Newton
Run 3: F and W Walton
Run 4: B Jackson and K
Berry
Run 6: P McNeill and K Leach
Friday, April 28
Kitchen: L Corey, T Shorter, G Cocks, and K Ho
Run 1: K Naylor and C
Tunstall
Run 2: N and J Turner
Run 3: K Clerke and A Hatfield
Run 4: D Homan and G Gibson
Run 5: TBA and W Hamilton
Run 6: L and J Taylor
If you are unavailable on your rostered day – please phone MOW kitchen on 5446 1000 or Anne on 0408 183517
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
The new Parkinson’s group will meet on the second Monday of each month at the Coolum Bowls Club.
People from Coolum and surrounding areas of the Sunshine Coast are welcome to attend and discuss how to live better with Parkinson’s disease. There will be guest speakers and videos as well as discussion on such topics as diet, exercise and sleep. Meetings start at 10.15 and finish at 12 noon with the option to stay for lunch. Phone Peter on 0429361301 for more information.
COOL CONNECTIONS WOMEN’S GROUP
Inviting all ladies to our group where we bring together women from all walks of life to enjoy each
other’s company and form friendships. Meeting from 9.30am to 11.30am each Friday (during school term) at Yaroomba Meeting Place, 1443 David Low Way, Yaroomba. Entry fee includes morning tea, guest speakers or activities. Esme 0408 077 882.
COOLUM BEACH COMBINED PROBUS CLUB
For retired and semi-retired people looking for friendship and fun. Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday the 2nd of May @ 9.15 am sharp at The Uniting Church 22 Elizabeth, St Coolum Beach. We have a guest speaker each month, organised lunches, bus or car trips. On conclusion of our Tuesday meeting, lunch is at the Coolum Beach Hotel for those interested @ own expense. Visitors are welcome. For more information phone: Raoul 0409 685 394
NINDERRY BRANCH ALP MONTHLY MEETING
The Ninderry branch of the ALP holds its monthly meeting on the 3rd Sunday of each month at the Coolum Beach Hotel starting at 10.30 AM. Visitors are welcome and you are also invited to join us afterwards for lunch. You can also log into our Facebook page for up-to-date details of other events. https://www. facebook.com/ALPNinderry. For more information and to book, please contact Bill Gissane on 0477 049 157.
COOLUM BEACH
DISTRICT SENIORS CLUB
Mondays 11.30 - 3.30pm at the Coolum Civic Centre, contact Louise 0420 331 948.
A NEW wave of fearless young surfing lifesavers at Coolum Beach have teamed up with a couple of revered, wave-riding elders to take down the might of Bondi Rescue at the Aussie Surf Life Saving Titles in Perth.
Perennial national masters surfing champion, Coolum Beach Surf Life Saving Club Life Member and former Maroochy Council Chief Lifeguard Bruce Dunne has for years been helping harness a small but enthusiastic team of talented youths on short and long boards.
COOLUM BEACH QUILTERS
Meet every Thursday morning 9am-11.30 at the Baptist Church, David Low Way, Coolum Beach. All welcome.
COOLUM CONNECTIONS
Join us for Relaxed MidWeek Worship every second Thursday of the Month at 9.30 am. Coolum Salvos, 3/127 Greenoaks Drive, Coolum Beach. Enquires 5442 4218. All welcome!
COOLUM CROQUET
CLUB
Croquet for fun and fitness. New members and visitors are very welcome. Try it with 3 free games and lessons. Mallets and free coaching are available. Social Golf Croquet Monday and Friday starting 1.15pm. For more information contact: Barb 0423 277 951 Sea Cove Lane, Coolum
MARCOOLA
COMMUNITY GROUP
We would like to invite new members and visitors to our meetings where we discuss concerns and development of Marcoola area and beaches. Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday, every second month at 7pm. marcoolacommunity@gmail. com. Phone April 0413 137 182
COOLUM AMIGOS
Coolum Amigos is a social club for the over 50s. We meet at 10am every Tuesday at the Coolum Surf Club for coffee and a chat and to arrange outings. All welcome. For more information call Carol on 0419 423 367 or just come along!
pressive with teenage brothers Josh and Lachlan Andrews helping lead the way.
Josh took silver in Under 15 Male Surfboard Riding and 17-year-old Lachie pushed Bondi star Carroll all the way in the Open Short Board final for silver.
Jodie’s 21-year-old son Cooper also made life hard for Bondi’s Harries in the Long Board final but had to settle for silver, while Bruce was runner-up in the 60-69 Short Board.
Jodie and Bruce also pulled out all stops to each take a bronze in their Open Long Board finals.
COOLUM CRAFT GROUP
If you enjoy craft and good company join the Coolum Craft Group. We meet every Tuesday, in the Salvation Army Hall, Greenoaks Dr, Coolum. 2pm - 4pm. A variety of crafts are on offer and our friendly participants are always ready to lend a hand or maybe you have a craft you could teach the rest of the group. New members welcome and for $3 you will receive tea/ coffee and cake/biscuit as well as a fun few hours. For more information, please contact Isabel 5446 2317 or Yvonne on 0402 105 864.
TRY TOASTMASTERS
Practice your public speaking, gain confidence, improve your leadership and communication skills. Coolum Communicators supports members to practice speaking to an audience while having fun. We meet on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, 7pm at North Shore Community Centre, Mudjimba. Guests welcome! Email coolumtoastmasters@ gmail.com.
QUOTA CLUB OF COOLUM BEACH
Quota Club of Coolum Beach have a business meeting at 2 pm at the Lion’s Den, 15 Russell St, Coolum Beach on the second Tuesday of the month. The club has been active in the local community for 26 years raising money to support women, children, and the disadvantaged. If you would like to join a group of motivated and dedicated women, we would love to hear from you. For information contact Sandra Verrall on 0457 355 734 or secretary@
brother Toby, place fourth in Open Male Long Board and U19 Male Short Board events.
Lachie also made the finals in open long boards placing fourth.
“It’s just been remarkable for such a small team to be able to get into finals and open finals,” Jodie said.
According to Jodie, team captain Bruce remains their surfing talisman.
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COOLUM BEACH SENIOR
CITIZENS CLUB
Welcomes all citizens 50 and over. Activities include Mahjong, Bingo, Carpet Bowls, Card and Board games. Meet every Monday from 11.30am3.30pm at the Coolum Civic Centre. Entry fee includes afternoon tea and a ticket in the door prize. For further information please phone Bernie 5448 8693.
ORIANA CHOIR
Acclaimed Sunshine Coast ensemble Oriana Choir will present their first concert for 2023, Oriana Sings Mozart Vespers and the Music of Ola Gjeilo April 30 at Stella Maris School, Maroochydore. For more details and to book your seats for the 2pm April 30 concert at Stella Maris School, Maroochydore visit trybooking.com. For more details: www.oriana.org.au
COOLUM BRIDGE CLUB
YAROOMBA MEETING PLACE
Enquiries info@coolumbridgeclub.com
Sessions as follows:
MONDAY - 9am for Start 9.15 - 12.40
TUESDAY - 12.45 for 1 pm start Supervised Play (Contact Ali 0422791748 for more info).
THURSDAY - 12.45 for Start 1pm - 4.30
SATURDAY - 12.45 for Start 1pm - 4.30
If you need a partner, please ph. Julie Terrason on 0429 799 759
*** Email community notices to michelle@coolumadvertiser. com.au
riders,” Bruce said.
“To see the skill and talent they’ve developed on the short boards is quite remarkable.
“They’re all rescue ready, they’re in the water and have respect of the ocean.”
Jodie said the clubs Management Committee has provided invaluable backing to help support the surfers get to the Perth titles and the team is pleased they’ve been able to repay the faith by way of gold, silver and bronze.
This close-knit Coolum surfing team are still on a natural high having just been crowned the 2023 Australian Champion Board Riding Club and winners of the Peter Doolan Trophy, after taking out four individual gold, four silver and two bronze at the recent Aussies in Perth. They blitzed some strong contenders including runners-up, the Bondi Beach SLSC team, led by national double gold medallist Anthony “Harries” Carroll - the dashing lifeguard of Bondi Rescue fame.
For Coolum, Bruce took gold in the 60-69 years Male Long Board, Jodie won the Female Long Board while 32-year-old Coolum relative lifesaving newcomer Jake Harris struck double gold in the 30-39 years Male Long and Short Bord.
According to 52-yearold Jodie, the club’s young tearaways were equally im-
The team stayed together
Bruce’s mantra is that the best surfers make the best rescuers - long gone are the days of surf beach tribalism when “surfies” were the sworn enemies of the red and yellow capped “clubbies”.
“Their talent is excellent
While Coolum surfers will be lining up again next year when the nationals are held at home on the Sunshine Coast, Jodie said the team’s primary
Aussies which were held in Perth recently. Photo: Contributed
PETER GARDINER
COOLUMBEACHBOWLSRESULTS
Sunday, 16th April 2023
2023 Open Novice Singles – Final Jason Membrey 25 def Ron Weatherby 22 Congratulations Jason.
2023 Sunshine Coast District Ladies A Singles Champion of Champions – Final Sharon Weatherby, in her first year of lawn bowls, reached the final of this prestigious event. Unfortunately, Sharon was defeated by the very experienced Noelene Dutton (Kawana) 25-7 in the final. Noelene, a former member of Coolum, has represented the State on numerous occasions and won a number of State Championships and will undoubtedly be one of the favourites for the State playoffs in the event. Exceptional effort Sharon.
Weekly Bowls Program
• Social bowls every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday commencing at 1pm and Sunday commencing at 9am. Register at ‘www.coolumbeachbowls.com.au’ under ‘Social Bowls’.
For all social bowls enquiries contact the Social Bowls Coordinator on 0499 167922.
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• Barefoot bowls every Friday night from 5-7pm. For all barefoot bowls enquiries, including social functions, contact the Club Manager on 5446 1153.
• Coaching is provided free of charge every Wednesday morning commencing at 10am. For all coaching enquiries, contact the Coaching Coordinator on 0400 945584.
Ray Tuni (Championship Co-ordinator) with Novice Open Singles winner Jason Membrey and Marker Barb Peperkamp Photo: Contributed
