FIGHT CONTINUES OVER APPROVED YAROOMBA DEVELOPMENT
In a show of strength and solidarity, locals gathered at Point Arkwright on Sunday July 23 to come together and reflect on the task at hand which will see the community once again Appealing the approved decision to allow the controversial Yaroomba Beach development. The development has been in and out of court over the past five years and this final ba le will once again test the resolve of the community who are vowing to never give up. Community advocacy group Development Watch made the announcement that an Appeal was possible on July 20 and stated that their legal team had advised that there were grounds to further Appeal. Legal fees do not come cheap and local groups such as Friends of Yaroomba (pictured) will be calling on the community and those who are against the development to help them with their fees by dona ng to their cause. Photo: Cooper Brady Photography.
IN a statement that was released last Thursday, exactly 30 business days from the previous announcement which essentially allowed the controversial Yaroomba Beach development to go ahead, Development Watch Inc simply stated that they will continue to fight the controversial approval.
“We are not done. We want to fight again,” Development Watch stated.
Development Watch (DW) President Lynette Saxton stated that DW will launch another Appeal to the Supreme Court against the latest Planning and Environment Court decision on the Sekisui Yaroomba development.
“With our legal team, we have considered last month’s finding by the same Judge and have decided once again that we have grounds to Appeal.” On June 9 of this year Her Honour Judge Nicole Kefford dismissed an Appeal against the Sunshine Coast Council decision to allow the Sekisui House Yaroomba Beach development. The development application proposes to build up to
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FIGHT CONTINUES OVER APPROVED YAROOMBA DEVELOPMENT
seven storeys and will include a five-star resort and up to 740 residential dwellings on the 18.5-hectare coastal site.
this special place and what we all stand for.”
It is anticipated that another $100,000 will have to be raised to cover legal fees.
“Just like us, the community have made an enormous commitment of money, energy and time towards the previous Appeal which ended with the Supreme Court finding that Her Honour Judge Kefford had made three errors in law.
“Once again, the community has indicated it is ready to fight on. And so are we.”
Sunshine Coast Council approved the development in a 6-5 vote in 2018 and since then the case has been in and out of court.
One of the main areas of contention has always been building heights with the approved heights going against the current town plan, and community expectation with DW maintaining that the local community does not want such intense development on the site.
“We are going back to fight for our community against an intense high-rise development that has no place in Yaroomba, or Coolum for that matter,” Ms Saxton stated.
“One of those errors related to the community’s expectations.”
The time between filing the previous Notice of Appeal and the decision from the Supreme Court was 11-months, and DW expects a similar time frame to ensue this time around.
And time is what the groups need to fund their very expensive legal fight.
“We are deeply grateful this community still has the energy and resilience to fight on despite all it has endured and given.
“Their support again demonstrates how much they value
Sunshine Coast Council were contacted for comment on the matter and were also asked how much money they have spent on this case with a spokesperson stating that they were not at liberty to discuss the finer details of the case.
“In line with standing practice, Council does not discuss specific legal matters or costs. Council’s annual report includes a summary of expenses for the organisation including legal fees.”
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MOBILE BREASTSCREEN HEADING TO SPRINGS FOR FIRST TIME
IN A HUGE coup for women in the local region, the mobile BreastScreen clinic will be stopping by the Peregian Springs Shopping Centre in August and this free screening service will be available to women 40 years and over who have no symptoms.
Queensland women have a one in seven chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer by the age of 85 and this means that women can’t afford to skip checking their breasts and making the time for a check is crucial and potentially lifesaving.
BreastScreen Queensland
Medical Director Dr Fiona Jackson said they are excited to bring the free service to this area.
“This will be the first time we will be taking the mobile service to the Peregian area and bringing the free service to the shopping centre will help make it more accessible for busy women.
“It can be hard for women to find time for themselves to have these regular health checks but it’s important they do,” Dr Jackson said.
“A breast screen takes around 30 minutes, and one every two years could literally
save a woman’s life and ensure they are there for their family in the future.”
“What screening does is detect breast cancer earlier, so that it can be found when it’s small and confined to the breast,” Dr Jackson said. Appointments start from 7.45am and a doctor’s referral is not required. Saturday morning appointments are available at Peregian Springs. To make an appointment at the mobile service, or at one of the permanent sites in Maroochydore, Nambour or Noosaville, call 13 20 50 or visit breastscreen.qld.gov.au
The mobile BreastScreen clinic will be visi ng Peregian Springs Shopping Centre in August and the free screening service will be available to women over the age of 40.
Community Update
COOLUM LIONS
IT CAN be a very busy time of the year at the end of the fi nancial year and the Coolum Lions were busy giving out money to needy groups and organisations in the community across the Sunshine Coast before the end of June.
Coolum Lions donated funds to Bloomhill Cancer Care to help fund this vital Sunshine Coast service. Lion Doug has great admiration for Bloomhill as they provided him with support when he was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in 2006.
The Coolum Lions also donated funds to the annual Give-Me-5-for-Kids fundraiser championed by 92.7 MIX FM. So far, more
services for Sunshine Coast patients and their families –specifically children. The Coolum Lions do so much good in the communi-
group to volunteer with where you will actively help others then consider joining the Lions. For more information please call Lion Dough Alford on 0413
Coolum Sports Complex Intersec on Upgrade
SUNSHINE Coast Council is pleased to announce the upgrade to the entrance of the Coolum Sports Complex which will be starting on Monday August 7.
Cr Maria Suarez was happy that the project was set to start, and that the intersection would soon be safer to navigate.
“This intersection has historically been hazardous for drivers and pedestrians, and complicated to solve with a local road coming onto a State Road.
“The upgrade will take some pressure off departing vehicles onto David Low Way and improve safety for people wal king or riding across this intersection.”
The works will see additional capacity for vehicles exiting the complex and the addition of a slip lane for vehicles exiting northbound. Lighting at the intersection will also be upgraded with additional light poles added for improved visi-
s will also include necessary realignment of utilities to allow construction to start and these can be expected to occur in August with first site s due to start on Monday
The new light poles are expected to be implemented in mid to late September.
The roadworks construction is expected to begin in late September with all works anticipated to be completed by early November (weather and site conditions permitting).
Access to the sports complex will remain open throughout the works. There will be temporary pathways in place for pedestrians to access the front
of the complex and parking throughout the Sports Complex is not expected to be affected.
Traffic management measures will be in place throughout construction to ensure the safety of all road users and your patience during construction is appreciated. This project is partly funded by the Queensland Government through the South East Queensland Community Stimulus Program
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Le ers to the editor
TED TALK
Dear editor,
I note with great wariness honourable member O’Brien’s visit to Coolum High! Back in the day politicians stayed out of schools, for good reason! It was seen as inappropriate and horribly cynical. Leave the unsullied and fresh perspectives of youth alone. And to mention modular nuclear power? Just as Fukushima is preparing to release radioactive water into the ocean. Good timing Ted!
Dylan White, Coolum Beach.
Y’BAR YES
Dear editor, What a great opportunity for our younger generation and the future of Yaroomba. Take your heads out of the sand and wake up, they call it managed progress and that’s a great thing!
Michael Dickson, Yaroomba.
NUCLEAR?
Dear editor, Love Nuclear Power? I’ve heard glowing reports in the Capricorn/ Sunshine Coast electorates. Will “zero emissions nuclear energy” bring more bang for your bucks, unimaginable forces of energy, and a jobs boom? Just asking for a friend.
Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach.
COST OF LIVING
Dear editor, Whilst everyone is screaming about the cost of living, I wonder if we are being overindulgent? I heard someone complain about the cost of cheese. One kilogram of cheese can cost $10, and it takes 10 litres of milk to make that. So, for $1 a litre, a farmer has to make the milk. The cow must give birth regularly to produce the milk. They live on a dirt patch, and trudge around on heavy udders which make it difficult to walk. Dairies then have to make the cheese from the
milk, and the supermarket has to make a profit. Tell me who is suffering?
Diana Korving, Mt Coolum.
PRICE RISES
Dear editor, It has been revealed that profiteering by companies during the pandemic and since the war in Ukraine, have greatly exacerbated inflation. In particular, supermarkets, energy retailers and oil companies in Australia are making historical profits, using global conditions and inflation as the excuse; the inflation to which they contribute uncontested.
Governments are not helping the rise in inflation, by ignoring these elements which contribute to exorbitant price rises. Supermarkets are guilty. Having contributed to inflation by raising their most popular products periodically, a dollar at a time since the pandemic, or 50 cents for smaller products, almost half yearly - inflation is a runaway at their discretion. Oil companies continue to charge $2 a litre for most fuels at the top end of the price cycle, knowing full well world oil prices have dropped to pre-pandemic prices.
Supply and demand rhetoric is the usual premise, but when the supply comes at a cheaper wholesale price, prices don’t correspond accordingly. As for supermarket suppliers, their profit margins are low, barely existing, with their production prices rising exponentially, while supermarkets continue to take advantage of profiteering from both suppliers and consumers. This unethical practice, gaining at both ends of the market, seems to drive inflation, and adds to higher interest rates.
It is a government’s responsibility to ensure consumers aren’t being exploited by big business with no conscience. Calling the perpetrators to account, while consumers are powerless to ad-
dress this, should be a priority, while the nation is facing a recession we may have to have. Our politicians are elected to represent their constituents, in theory.
E. Rowe Marcoola
ATSI VOICE
Dear editor,
Those pushing the no case for the Voice referendum are spreading misinformation and lies causing division and confusion. They say a Voice is not needed as Indigenous people already have bodies which represent them however, none are truly representative of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
If the referendum is successful, there will be a process of consultation with all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the broader community, and the Parliament to design the Voice. The result of that process will then be put to Parliament to be legislated following the usual scrutiny and debate, possible amendments etc. and passing by both Houses of Parliament.
The Constitution sets out the principles guiding how our nation works. The role of the Parliament is to design the legislation that fulfils those principles.
Fact checks by media groups and others have dismissed many of the spurious claims by the no case. So far, they have not substantiated any of their misleading and divisive claims.
History is calling, it is time to make a difference for our First Nations people and vote yes for the Voice.
Robyn Deane, Bli Bli.
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Wear your love for music and local charity with Shopli ers merchandise
EVERY Wednesday and Friday from 8 to 10am at the top of Tickle Park, local musicians ‘The Shoplifters’ entertain locals and visitors alike all whilst raising funds for local charities. The Shoplifters raise about $10,000 each year and this
money is donated monthly to local charities including Coolum HeARTs, Cures For Kids, SES, OzHarvest, Movember, and The Shack (Housing Assistance).
The musical group who used to meet out front of shops in Coolum, hence the name, have
supplemented their fundraising activities with T-Shirt and tote bag sales and these are available to buy directly from the group. The Shoplifters play music in Tickle Park each Wednesday and Friday from 8-10am. Photos: Vanessa Bacon-Hall
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
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We use and recommend QLD Medals and More and Apogee Sunshine Coast Trophies (plaques) as part of our service. We treat these important parts of history with the reverence and honour they deserve.
A look back in time
FRANCES WINDOLF
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WHEN GREEN HILLS DEFINED OUR AREA
ALTHOUGH most Coolum area residents and visitors have been attracted by our blue seas and golden beaches, our early history was built on our green hills and valleys - and they hold an amazing story. Initially, the rolling hills and verdant wallum plains of today’s Coolum area attracted selection for raising cattle to feed miners on the Gympie goldfields. However, cattle don’t eat trees…and there were a LOT of trees on those hills!
Walter Hay junior, who occupied Granger Ward’s “Green Hills” selection from September 1871, listed his occupation in official documents as “timber-getter”. By 1881 he had cleared 24 hectares of undergrowth, with another 8 hectares that had been ringbarked, and in 1883 he freeholded the property.
In 1886 Ewan Campbell Low, of Yandina, applied to lease 64 hectares adjoining Hay’s land, roughly along Jenyor Street and Neurum Road, and in March 1891 Robert Coe selected land near where today’s West Coolum Road overpass crosses the motorway. This began the “green gold” era, where timber cutting in the greater Coolum area became an important occupation.
The hills gave up ‘pine’ trees - hoop pines - Araucaria
cunninghamii, bunya pines –bidwillii, she pinesPodocarpus elatus, and beech – Gmelina leichhardtii, as well as crow’s ash, quandong, sassafras and bolly gum, and all this timber was hauled by bullocks to Coolum Creek wharf, where it was floated in ‘rafts’ of fiftyseven logs, lashed together by chains, to be milled. At ‘spring tides’ - each fortnight at full moon and new moon - the logs could more easily be floated for a day or two to Pettigrew’s sawmill in Maroochydore, where milled timber could be loaded onto ships –particularly the steamships Tadorna Radjah and the Gneering - to be taken to Pettigrew’s Brisbane mill on the Tarshaw. However,
Pettigrew’s Maroochydore mill closed in 1898, so from that time until logging ceased in 1909 all of the Coolum logs had to be taken to Low’s Wharf at the end of Wharf Street in Yandina, from where they were taken by bullock wagons to the Yandina Railway Station and thence by train for milling. It was extremely intensive work, and local indigenous people – both Kabi Kabi and Jinibara - were of great importance, with ‘Donald’ and ‘Martin’, in charge of many other workers, cutting and transporting timber from 1898. In 1901 they were paid ten shillings a load - over $200 today. I once saw a photo of an indigenous raftsman carrying his wife, child and tent on his raft, sharing the week-long journey from Coolum Creek to Yandina. These people helped develop our green hills into today’s important residential area and deserve our thanks!
The Tadornah Radjah at Coolum Creek wharf. Photo: Contributed.
Cr. Maria Suarez
LOCAL UPDATE
WHILE it’s only small, I hope the new 15-metre section of pathway on Margaret Street, Coolum Beach, will make a big improvement to those in wheelchairs, walking with assistance aids and people with prams. The pathway is now linked with existing pathways making it easier for people to travel along.
BOOK NOW FOR DOONAN PLANTING FESTIVAL
Join us at the Doonan Planting Festival, for National Tree Day, on Sunday July 30. Bring your family and friends out to Doonan Creek Environment Reserve, Verrierdale to plant food and habitat trees for koalas, glossy
black-cockatoos, grey-headed flying-foxes and other wildlife. Get in quick for this free event with wildlife displays, craft activities, stalls, live music, face painting, coffee, sausage sizzle and a free shuttle bus. Get advice and buy native plants for your backyard from our local Community Native Nurseries. Reserve your spot for Doonan Planting Festival at events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
HAVE YOUR SAY
Let council know your views on two recently reviewed
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JULIAN PORTER
strategies – the Sunshine Coast Waste Strategy and the Environment and Liveability Strategy.
The waste strategy looks at how we can prevent waste going to landfill and help our region move to a circular economy where waste becomes a resource to be reused again and again.
The refresh of the Environment and Liveability Strategy calls for on feedback on proposed changes to Strategic Directions in the Strategy: including action around climate change, incorporating the UN
SOLICITOR AT RAY BARBER IN COOLUM BEACH.
SPECALISING IN ELDER LAW AND ALL LEGAL
MATTERS AFFECTING THE COMMUNITY.
ENDURING POWERS OF ATTORNEY
A COMMON misconception we see in the elder law space is that if an adult loses decision-making capacity for a matter, their spouse will automatically be able to make decisions on their behalf. Not so! While a limited ‘Statutory Health Attorney’ power can flow to the next of kin in the case of health decisions, there is no corresponding right in relation to other personal and lifestyle matters, or financial matters for that matter. A husband or
HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE?
THE swinging backwards and forwards with dramas at every corner can become just a little challenging and heartfelt for the community. Issues become divisive and our legal systems and systems of government grind on so slowly in reaching resolutions. I am talking of two issues - Sekisui at Yaroomba, and The Voice. The proposed Sekisui Yaroomba inappropriate highrise development goes on and on. The community has indicated that “It will fight again”, and intends to proceed with another appeal in the courts. The ramifications, if this proposed development goes ahead, are negative for the community and the
Sustainable Development Goals and our designation as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and further highlighting the importance of greener neighbourhoods, affordable living, accessibility and active transport.
Visit haveyoursay. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au to help shape the liability of our region and a future that is cleaner, greener and more sustainable.
THE CURATED PLATE
Our home-grown food festival The Curated Plate is a
wife of forty years has no greater say in what happens than the next person. This is a compelling reason why every adult needs to appoint an Enduring Power of Attorney or ‘EPA’. An EPA can be as simple, or as detailed as you like. Nominating the person or persons to make your decisions and how they are to make them – successively, jointly, severally, by majority – is first. Then deciding if they will make decisions about personal and health matters or financial matters, or both. Interestingly the financial decision-making
power can begin immediately, at a nominated later time or upon loss of capacity. The power to make personal and health matters can only start when capacity is lost. Next you can decide whether to insert any ‘terms’ which either limit the power – ‘don’t invest in cryptocurrency’ – or permit actions by the attorney that mightn’t otherwise be allowed – ‘renew but not alter my superannuation death benefit nomination’. Since 2020, the forms have allowed for a nonbinding expression of Views, Wishes and Preferences – ‘I would like to remain in my house as long as possible’ and also a Notifications section which allows the maker to require notice in writing when the Attorney begins to act and at other times they nominate. As much as the wording
turtle at Coolum last week. The feelings of the community members there were deep love and tears of joy to see the turtle start swimming free through the surf break.
The Voice proposal in the Australian Constitution to recognise our First Nations people is another of those deep heartfelt issues. I was pleased to see Uncle Noel Pearson at Kawana recently speaking with such passion for the “Yes” vote in the upcoming referendum. It was a call for unity, equality and respect for our First Nations people in the multicultural society that is Australia today.
delicious 10-day celebration of the region’s local produce, producers and chefs, and unique natural assets from the sea to the hinterland. Choose from more than 100 events offering mouth-watering food, delicious beverages and memorable experiences. Book now at thecuratedplate.com.au
A reminder that I regularly share my community chat days, local events, new development applications and other messages on my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ MariaSuarezDivision9.
used in an EPA is important, the person or persons chosen for the role are the most critical factor. Most people with a spouse nominate that person first, then one or more of their children if the appointment of the spouse fails. People trust their children to do the right thing, and mostly they do. But statistics show that ‘elder abuse’ is very much on the rise. The simplest way to avoid financial elder abuse is to not create temptation by making one child the sole substitute attorney. In my experience, if little brother, or little sister is also appointed attorney and can check the bank account balance any time they like, the problem of ‘inheritance impatience’ is far less likely to arise.
It would be wonderful if more people could be more open, trusting, and spontaneous like children, and we can learn a great deal from our children. However, if our leaders can’t govern, lead, and inspire without being oppressive and egoic it is time for change.
“How Deep Is Your Love” is the words to a popular old Bee Gees song and I have a deep love for our Australian
institutions, our community and the environment. It is still a hope that we can continue to work towards nature and community being connected and sustained. We are today a multi-cultural society and we owe so much to the legacy of the traditional owners for our natural environment and rich culture. I also deeply love that
Locals Tony and Gay Gibson with Joan and Peter Brown at Kawana Yes Vote rally and mul addressed by Uncle Noel Pearson. Photo:
Health & Wellbeing Feature
ORIENTAL YOGA
Connection to Country
Yoga is a culturally sacred practice with deep listening, respect, shared meaning and shared knowledge being truly rich, diverse and inclusive. The similarities of yoga and our First Nations peoples’ cultural practices with their connection to country, dreamtime story-telling, and deepest respect for all living things with mother earth is quite evident.
In passing on knowledge we need deep listening and relationships with awareness as we listen to nature, ourselves, our elders, and our children. In achieving harmony, First Nations people use the metaphor of the “brackish water” with the ebb and flow of the tides, the change from freshwater to saltwater and back. Ganma is the name of a lagoon where salt and fresh water will meet. Water is a symbol of knowledge in Yoingu philosophy, and the metaphor of the meeting of two bodies of water is a way of talking about the knowledge systems of two cultures working together.
The cross-cultural relationship between yoga from the Orient and Australian First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders) is a walking together with body, mind and spirit, or body, country and spirit.
BURSARIES: Two (2) bursaries valued at $150 each are being offered to First Nations peoples this year. Please contact Tony for further information.
Come and enjoy Oriental Yoga Chi Gung at the North Shore Community Centre at Mudjimba by phoning Tony on 0419 791 860.
Ted O’Brien MP
SUNSHINE
COAST VETERAN
WELLBEING CENTRE
LAST week I invited representatives from local veteran organisations to meet with Shadow Minister for Veteran Affairs Barnaby Joyce to discuss how to provide better support for ex-service personnel in our community. Here on the Sunshine Coast, we have the second biggest population in Australia of veterans and that is why Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace MP and I are calling on the Labor Government to reinstate critical funding for a Veteran Wellbeing Centre to be established here in our community.
Community Update
COOLUM MEN’S SHED
CAMERA CLUB
THE COOLUM Men’s Shed Camera Club members were recently hosted by Maroochydore Camera House portrait photographer, Nikki Oliver, who delivered a very informative session on the principles and basics of portrait photography. Ms Olivier also helped with other areas of interest including bird and minimalist photogra-
MY FIRST SPEECH COMPETITION
Do you have a Year 10, 11 or 12 student who fancies themselves as a budding politician?
The My First Speech competition asks year 10 to 12 students to consider what they would say if they were a newly elected Member of Parliament and record themselves presenting the speech on video. Applications are open now and close 11 August. For more information go to www.aph. gov.au/myfirstspeech.
BRUCE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED
After three years of construction, the Maroochydore and Mons Roads Interchange upgrade on the Bruce Highway is finally complete.
I am proud to have secured $241 million (80% of the total funding) for this integral infrastructure project designed to improve traffic flow, cut congestion and get drivers home sooner and safer.
This project took much advocacy and discussion with the State Government to get it over the line and I am immensely proud to have delivered this essential road infrastructure for the Sunshine Coast.
phy. The Coolum Men’s Shed has lots of great activities on offer to locals and their Camera Club is just one of the many offerings available. If you would like more information on joining the Coolum Men’s Shed then please contact coolummensshed@gmail.com or visit them at 26 Research Street, Coolum Beach. They are conveniently located in the Quanda Industrial Park precinct and have people on site most weekdays. Pictured are Coolum Men’s Shed members with Nikki Oliver from Maroochydore Camera House.
Photo: Contributed
AT THE back of Coolum State High School, visible from the David Low Way, a magnificent new school building is nearing completion. We are so very fortunate to have a building of this quality about to become part of our school.
At the end closest to the road are four of the most impressive, sound-proofed music classrooms you could hope to see. These are then complemented by magnifi cent individual and small group music practice rooms. The classrooms have been designed to
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support the growth of Coolum High’s brilliant music program and future-proof music in our school. The link between students learning music and strong academic achievement is undeniable – learning music supports brain development! Our new building will mean that students are learning music in the most modern and inviting space imaginable.
At the other end of the building are a number of general learning areas with a glass breakout room in the middle. Again, these are a mag-
nificent learning space. All through the building is a sense of light, brought in by the impressive high ceilings that spread the light throughout the indoor spaces. Facing the ocean, these will be especially impressive in the mornings as the sun rises and fills the rooms.
For now, the undercroft of the building will be a concreted open space, perfect for students at break times. Ultimately, this space will be filled in to create more classrooms in which to develop students’ minds and spark their creativity. Hopefully it won’t be too long until we can invite the community in to see this great facility that will inspire our students for many decades to come!
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CHURCH SERVICES
FOR SALE
12-VOLT TRAVEL HAIRDRYER: $5 Ph. 0408 680 064
ADIDAS PREDATOR FOOTBALL BOOTS: Excellent cond. As new size US6/ UK5.5. $40. Ph. 0418 420 440
ADULT FOLDING CAMP BED: with canvas carry bag, hardly used. $70. Ph. 0431 214 318
AKUBRA HATS x 2: As new, Sizes 55 and 61, $100 each. Ph. 0458 205 071
APPLE HOMEPOD MINI: White. New. $140. Ph. 0400 071 026
ARC WELDER: 100 amp, with mask, used once. $70. Ph. 0431 214 318
BABY STROLLER & HIGH CHAIR: $35 for both. Ph. 0408 717 394
BAR FRIDGE: 140L Kelivnator. Great cond. $65. Ph. 0400 014 136
BESIDE TABLES: 2 white timber units with one shelf each and woven reed drawers. New cond. $45. Ph. 0407 359 111
BIKES - HYBRID: 700 diameter wheels. 1 x single speed, 1 x 18 speed. Tyres, paint, brakes, all in VCG. $55 each Ph. 0458 545 074
BOOK SHELF: Large $70. Ph. 0407 380 312
BOW SAW: 48 teeth. 600 long. $20. Ph: 0490 886 494
BREVILLE FINGERSIDE MASSAGER: for relaxing & therapeutic all over body massage. Instructions included. $15 cash only. Ph 0428 875 445
CHEST OF DRAWERS: Solid pine wood 92W 42D 105H. Four large drawers, two smaller ones. Clean. VGC. P/U Yaroomba $75. Ph. 0407 739 478
CSHS BOY’S FORMAL SHORTS: Size 92 VGC $20. Ph 0447 027 079
DINING CHAIRS X 6: Solid cane with good qual thick seat cushions - grey pattern, G.C. $120 ono. Ph. 5446 4817
DOUBLE SURFBOARD BAG 9’4”: Ocean & Earth brand. $100. Ph. 0447 133 779
ENGINE OIL: 5 litres Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 semi synthetic. As new, unopened container. $39.90. Ph. 0423 125 827
EXERCISE BIKE: Lifespan model E-1 as new. $40. Ph. 0400 014 136
EXERCISE STEPPER: Gas Struts and Electronic Controls. VGC. $50 Ph. 0418 608 663
FIREWOOD KINDLING: $5 Large bags, pickup at Coolum Beach Pony Club gate - 60 Tritonia Dr, Emu Mountain Estate.
FISHING GEAR: Rods, reels, lures, gaffs, cast net (new), prices neg. Ph. 5455 4189
FLEXNECK HALOGEN DESK LAMP. Translucent blue base. Fully adjustable. 2 available. $15 ea cash only. Ph 0428 875 445
FREE FURNITURE ITEMS: Old, suit painting restore. TV. Ph. 0407 380 312
GOLF CLUBS: 9 irons & 2 woods. With bag and balls. Good for beginner. $25 the lot. Ph. 0408 717 394
HAYMAN REESE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION HITCH: 130KG 4 bar intermediate hitch. $150. Yaroomba. Ph. 0473 207 900. HEDGE TRIMMER: Ozito HTR-550. Voltage 240v. Blade length 550mm. Cutting capacity 20mm. Good Working Condition. $75. Ph. 5448 2577
HIGH CHAIR: Plastic and metal. Good cond. $15. Located Coolum. Christine 0411 414 294
HILUX MAG RIMS X 4: VGC. Modern style. $135. Ph. 0413 787 432
HORSE MANURE: From $3 per bag, pickup at Coolum Beach Pony Club gate - 60 Tritonia Dr, Emu Mountain Estate LOCKTECH SAFE: white model YES-MO2O(WH) H344mm xW424mm x D388mm hardly used - cost $600 will sell for $250. Ph. 0407 611 034
MATTRESS-FREE-DOUBLE BED INNERSPRING: Good condition. Clean & comfortable. Can deliver within 10 km Coolum after inspect, or pick-up. Ph: 0427 260 052
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MEN’S SKETCHER SANDALS: As new Size 10. $30. Ph. 5448 9280
METAL KING SINGLE BED X 1: Brand new. Doesn’t fit new home. $100. Ph. 0405 406 391
MICROWAVE OVEN: Built in with complete trim kit and grill function. $30 Ph. 0410 614 244
MOBILITY WALKER: with brakes & seat in good 2nd hand condition. $50. Pick up from Coolum Beach. Ph. 0431 135 227
MOBILITY WALKER: Human Care – Swedish. VGC. Collapses sideways with seat and backrest. $250. Contact Julie. Ph. 0428 794 102
MOTORCYCLE JACKETS: Size M, three different styles, leather, touring and light weight starting from $45. Located at Coolum Beach. Chris 0411 414 294
OUTDOOR SET: Rectangular table150x80cm, opaque glass top, silver trim + 4 lge dark grey slingback mesh chairs silver metal trim. VGC $85. Ph 0407 359 111
POWERFIT COMPACT ACCELERATED TRAINING
BOARD: 200watt. max weight 120kg, .99 speed settings. 2 elastic ropes incl. No remote. $150 Ph. 0429 693 566
PRINTER: Brother- Model DCP-165C. Colour prints, copies, scans. Needs attention. Includes 9 new colour cartridges. $25. Ph 0408 093 038
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
REFRIGERATOR: Caravan/bar fridge. Brand: Gasmate BC62L. Voltage Rated 240V. Total Capacity 62L. Good Working Condition. $85. Ph. 5448 2577
RETRO FITZ AND FLOYD DINNER SET: Classic design. Cost $300, sell for $100. Green, white & gold. Located Coolum. Christine 0411 414 294
RIVER STONES: Up to 40mm in size, approx. 6x4 trailer. $100. Contact Malcolm 0412 942 834 – please text first 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
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 CHAIR: Lakeside mobility, good drainage, high back, side arms, non-slip adj height, unmarked new cond. $55 Ph. 0407 359 111
SHOWER SEAT: Waterproof seat, side arms, adj ht, non-slip. G.C. $35. Ph. 0407 359 111
SOFA BED: Double, navy blue. Ph. 0407 380 312. FREE SOFA/BED LOUNGE: Two-seater, green cloth upholstery, Exc Cond. $200. Ph. 0405 478 000
STAINLESS STEEL RUSSEL HOBBS BENCHTOP OVEN: Full working order. FREE. Ph. 0418 329 281
TABLE LAMP: New condition. $10. Ph. 5448 9280
TUB CHAIRS: Black leather on casters, VGC. Surplus to requirements. $50ea or 2 for $90. Cash only. Ph. 0428 875 445
VANITY MIRROR: Double-sided lighted vanity makeup mirror. $20. Ph. 0408 680 064
VULCAN PROFESSIONAL CYCLING EQUIPMENT:
Magnetic home trainer bike stand. $50. Ph. 0405 478 000
WATER TANK: Hi-quality poly, 870mm diam, 1000 litre capacity with all fittings. Brand new, still in wrapping. $250. Ph. 0408 116 929
1Defend
ACROSS
6Hickory tree
10Ship’s record
11Female sheep
12Entity
13Insects
14Frozen treats
17Produce
19Fortresses
21Fishing pole
22Sweet potato
23Japanese currency unit
25Was ahead
27Longed for 30Large buildings
31Traditional learning
33Unyielding
35Silly
37Make lace
38Mine
39Abnormally fat
40Hold in esteem
DOWN
1Open to all the people
2Oily fruit
3Weight
4Encourages
5Furniture items
6Goes before
7Underground room
8Respectful fear
9Built a nest
15Was concerned
16Pigs enclosure
17Precious stone
18Rise aloft
20Split into thin layers
23Acceptance
24No score
25In smooth and even style (mus)
26Make wider
27One who owes money
28Turn
29Fault
32Immerses
34Tap lightly
36Pinch
Dan Purdie MP MEMBER FOR NINDERRY
SHADOW MINISTERS VISIT COOLUM
LAST WEEK, I was fortunate to be able to host Shadow Ministers Tim Mander and John Paul Langbroek for a quick pitstop in Coolum.
As Shadow Minister for Seniors and Disability Services, John Paul Langbroek was given an insight into the facilities at Coolum Hearts, where we were fortunate enough to check out the brandnew extension to their shed. This small but dedicated team of volunteers provide an essential service to our community, with a wide range of programs and activities on offer.
As Shadow Minister for Housing, Tim Mander was impressed by the work being done by the awardwinning team at Aussie Tiny Houses, who are working with government and key stakeholders to deliver innovative and sustainable housing solutions. A big thanks to Alex for showing us around.
Also, Shadow Minister for Sport, Tim and I dropped in on a training session with the Coolum Beach Breakers, where the young players relished the chance to put Tim and I through our paces.
Thanks to President Tyson Smalley who also took the time to update Tim on the exciting growth plans for the Club.
CRIME
Crime in Queensland is out of control, and there is a growing chorus of voices, including former police officers, who are calling on the government to take action.
Earlier this week I spoke to the media about what experts have labelled a ‘state of lawlessness’ in Queensland, as a result of weak laws and fewer police and resources.
As I’ve mentioned previously, I was a police officer on the front line in 2015 when the Palaszczuk Labor Government started watering down the youth justice laws.
Now, repeat youth offenders are simply thumbing their nose at the law, and we’re in a situation where young offenders in stolen cars are chasing and ramming the police.
Despite the State Government promising to get reoffenders down to just 5%, new data reveals a staggering 85% of hardcore youth criminals reoffend within a year, and the number of hardcore youth criminals has grown, from 374 to 449, in just one year. That’s a 17 per cent increase. There are solutions, and we need to do better. We need to create consequences for actions. We need to unshackle the judiciary by removing detention as a last resort and deliver gold standard early intervention.
I welcome your feedback on this serious issue.
Community news
MEALS ON WHEELS
ROSTER
Monday, July 31
Kitchen: G Willis, L Corey, J Fawkes, J Hughes, J Smith and C Brown
Run 1: B Stevens and P
Pashley
Run 2: W Borell and S Roeser
Run 3: C Wakeham and C
Porter
Run 4: L Jones and T
Moore
Run 5: R Clark and D
Donohoe
Run 6: P McCarthy and K
Burns
Run 7: L and J Rynne
Wednesday, August 2
Kitchen: R Price, P Carden, W Crook, and J Stieglitz
Run 1: V Therkelsen and J
Wheeler
Run 2: D Homan and E
Holbrook
Run 3: C and W Rutherford
Run 4: J Winters and B
Jelfs
Run 5: J Galbraith and K
Hodge
Run 6: D Stone and J Beath
Thursday, August 3
Kitchen: J Hughes, T Abraham, G Watt , K Schrampf and J Ivankovic
Run 1: L and J Taylor
Run 2: G and M Frazer
Run 3: F and W Walton
Run 4: B Jackson and M
Schuitt
Run 6: K Leach and P
McNeill
Friday, August 4
Kitchen: R Tainton, T Shorter, G Cocks, J Fawkes and L
Corey
Run 1: C Tunstall and K
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 fi nish at 12 noon with the option to stay for lunch. Phone Peter on 0429 361 301 for more information.
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 1st of August @ 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
Thursday of the Month at 9.30 am. Coolum Salvos, 3/127 Greenoaks Drive, Coolum Beach. Enquires 5335 8505. 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 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.
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@ quotacoolum.com.au. The next pop-up stall will be Thursday 24th August 2023 from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm in the courtyard of the Pacific on Coolum complex in Heathfield Road.
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.
MAROOCHY RIVER COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB
Dancing on Sunshine Dancing on Sunshine
Classes FOR ADULTS ONLY
Naylor
Run 2: J and N Turner
Run 3: J Galbraith and B
Mendes
Run 4: A Hatfield and K
Clerke
Run 5: R Bingham and W
Hamilton
Run 6: L and J Taylor
If you are unavailable on your rostered day, please notify MOW kitchen on 5446 1000.
CAR BOOT & TABLE TOP SALE
Car Boot & Table Top Sale will be held at the Coolum Beach Uniting Church garden/carpark and Church Hall on Saturday 9th September from 7.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. (set up from 6 a.m.) More information to follow. Inquiries to 0415 624 039.
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
Come and try your first class for only $15
The new Parkinson’s group
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.
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
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
The Maroochy River Country Music Club will celebrate thirty years of performing on the Sunshine Coast on Sunday 13th August, commencing at 11.30 a.m. Entry fee is $8 and will include free tea and coffee, and cakes. Guest artist is the lovely Lynda Hansen from Gympie. Venue is the A.C.M.A. Country Hall of Fame on Steggalls Road, Yandina.
Come along and help us celebrate this special day. Great music, great atmosphere! Inquiries phone Darryl on 0458 671 568
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
Partnership Contact: Trish Gatt on 0412 546 575 ***
Email community notices to michelle@coolumadvertiser. com.au
COOLUMBEACHBOWLSRESULTS
Social Bowls
Friday, 14th July
1st J Knott, S Hocking, D Coles +30
2nd K Emerton, P Bain +24
3rd C Hawthorn, M Johnson +19
4th G Brown, S Burke +18
Sunday, 16th July
1st G Bartlett, R Grimwade +30
2nd E Noonan, D Coles +28
Tuesday, 18th July
1st N Mellett, R Grimwade, J Farley +32
2nd G Duro, G Osman, S Bugden +22
3rd P Bamforth, H Brown, J Senior +20
4th K Barns, B Houlson, B Griffiths +18
Thursday, 20th July
1st K Barns, B Houlson, R Magnussen, L Chaloner +11
2nd J Connell, R Oakley, J Forde, D Herbert +10 (12ends)
3rd R Husselbee, G Bourke, J Halpin, J Cullen +10 (11 ends)
Friday, 21st July
1st B White, R Sloane +19
2nd M Cademy, C Howard, B Houlson +19
3rd R Wallish, V Weller +15
4th P Bain, G Campbell +12
Sunday, 23rd July 1st V Smith, A Dryland +31
Pennants
• The 2023 Pennant season commences for most this Saturday, 29th July. Teams on club notice boards.
• Please indicate if you are unavailable for any Pennant dates on the sheets on the notice boards.
Club Championships
• 2023 Mixed Consistency nominations now open and close on 24th August.
Dates to Remember
• Coolum v SouthernersThursday, 27th July @ 1pm
Weekly Bowls Program
• Social bowls every Tuesday 1pm, Thursday 1pm, Friday 9am & 1pm and Sunday 9am.
• Register at ‘www.coolumbeachbowls.com.au’ under ‘Social Bowls’.
• For all social bowls enquiries contact the Social Bowls Coordinator on 0499 167922.
• 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.
at F45 Coolum we pride ourselves in bringing 1:1 coaching into a group
Our workouts combine elements of functional, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and strength training. Our weekly workout split and additional mentoring and coaching ensures training and healthy lifestyle changes.
THE GAMING ROOM
7:00PM
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THURSDAY JAG THE JOKER Enter from 4pm. Jackpot increases by $100 each week. 5:30PM - 6PM TRIVIA NIGHT - Last Wednesday of the month. 7:00pm Register for a 7:15pm start- Free to enter!
HOOPS Register by 5pm. 5:30PM - 6PM
