Edition 225 - 23rd August 2023 by Coolum Advertiser

COOLUM BOARDRIDERS PREPARE FOR KIRRA JUNIOR COMP

The coaches and young surfers from Coolum Boardriders Club have been ge ng up with the sun on Saturday mornings, pu ng on their wetsuits and making their way for training in prepara on for the 15th annual Junior Kirra Teams Challenge taking place at the famous southern Gold Coast beach from September 15-17. As with most spor ng events, they cost money and the Club desperately needs more local businesses to join major sponsor ‘Diggerman’ and come onboard to financially support the club so that they can make it to the compe on and represent Coolum’s waves. The club would also like to put a call out to the girls and women of Coolum to get back into the water and think about joining the Coolum Boardriders who have seen a decline in girls either joining up or staying with surfing. Pictured are coaches Gav Po er and Jimi Wallace with their surfing proteges as they take part in their eight-week intensive team training program at Coolum Main Beach in prepara on for the Junior Kirra Teams Challenge. Story con nued page 2. Picture: Kezign

THE COOLUM Boardriders Club are set to send a team to the prestigious Junior Kirra Teams Challenge (JKTC) comprising surfers who President Gavin Potter described as, “one of the strongest teams that I think we have ever had.”

However, whilst surfing may essentially be free, it costs money to attend events where accommodation costs and registration fees are needed, and the club would like to call on the local Coolum community to jump on board and fly the flag for Coolum surfing.

“The Junior Kirra Teams Challenge is a prestigious event.

“Kirra has had some serious surfers and they have been running these really big events for years and they have been inviting clubs like us to go, which we do,” Gavin said.

Events such as the JKTC are perfect to foster a love of surﬁng and to develop comradery and further strengthen team spirit.

“It’s an opportunity to showcase our surfers and it’s an opportunity for them to get to surf against other potential surfers from other clubs.

“Surﬁng is a very individual sport but this is our chance to

HORIZON FESTIVAL EVENT TICKET GIVEAWAY

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HEALTH & WELLBEING FEATURE

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Coolum to

host Sunshine Coast Choral Fes val

IF SINGING and choral music stir your soul or you have been thinking of joining a choir then make sure you visit the Coolum State School Hall on Saturday September 2 as choirs from across the Coast sing in unison for the Sunshine Cost Choral Festival.

Starting at 1.30pm the afternoon will be a celebration

chestra, Insingc Women’s Choir, Noosa Rocks Community Choir, Hot Ginger Chorus, New World Rhythm, Sunshine Statesmen Barbershop Chorus, Waves Of Harmony, and Joy of Singing.

This annual festival of great entertainment covers many different genres of vocal music from classical to world music,

entertain the audience for a full two hours. One of the main highlights of the event is the massed choir featuring over 300 voices who gather to close the concert with several songs including a resounding rendition of Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus.

Tickets are just $10 at door with children under 12 free.

Coolum Boardriders calling on to community to sponsor junior team

come together as a group and have that comradery with the others.”

Gav stated that as a coach and President of the club they were taking inspiration from the world of league for the event.

“We are taking the State of Origin approach in bringing these individual competitors to-

gether to build an unbreakable team and club spirit that already naturally runs deep at Coolum Boardriders.”

“We are stoked to already have businesses like Diggerman, Stagg Automotive and Apache Nature Team getting behind us to make it possible to transport and house these 20 young club members down to the event, but we need some more to jump on board.”

The club will proudly support the businesses who sponsor them down at the event.

“Please get behind Coolum Boardriders for this event and we will proudly display the logo, ﬂag or banner at the event!”

To talk to the club about sponsorship for the Junior Kirra Teams Challenge please call Gavin on 0444 582 542

LEGACY - SERVING VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR 100 YRS

FOR THE past 100 years, Legacy Australia has looked after the families of veterans who served our country. Legacy Week is an opportunity for us to lend a hand to this great cause.

Sellers will be out and about across the region and the week was ofﬁcially launched with a special commemorative event at Sunshine Coast Council on Tuesday.

Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson said there was never a more important time for us to play our part in supporting what Legacy does.

“Back in 1923 Legacy ﬁrst made its promise to Australia’s service men and women that their families would be taken care of if the worst was to befall them – and 2023 marks the 100th year of Legacy keeping that promise,” Mayor Jamieson said.

“Legacy Week, also known as ‘Badge Week’, runs from August 26 to September 3 this year and is the annual national appeal to raise awareness of, and funds for, the families of Australia Defence Force men

and women who’ve lost their lives or have ongoing health issues.

Mayor Jamieson said Sunshine Coast Legacy volunteers would be out and about during Legacy Week selling badges and merchandise which help raise funds for the charity.

“Sunshine Coast Legacy has around 40 volunteers who support nearly 700 Legacy clients locally, including children and people with a disability,”

Mayor Jamieson said.

“Often, the beneﬁciaries need assistance to access war pensions, counselling, housing, medical and social support.

“Legacy relies solely on donations from the public and supporters in the corporate and community sector.

“Last year, through the generosity of the Sunshine Coast community, around $35,000 was raised during Legacy Week – it would be fantastic to match or even better that target, this year.

“I encourage everyone to keep an eye out for the tireless and dedicated Sunshine Coast Legacy volunteers, who’ll be

selling Legacy badges and merchandise at many locations across the region including shopping centres, markets and RSL clubs.

“The few dollars you spend symbolises a promise to uphold our nation’s utmost values of mateship, compassion, and fairness.”

For more information about Legacy Week 2023 and how you can support the cause, visit www.legacy.com.au

Buy a badge this legacy week which runs from August 26 – September 3. Photo: Contributed

Event Showcase & Giveaway

KICKASS MUSIC AND CAMPING FESTIVAL

AN ABSOLUTELY huge line-up of Australian music is set to rock the Kenilworth showgrounds from September 8-10 with the KickAss Music and Camping Festival returning for a second year to the Sunshine Coast hinterland and the Advertiser has two double passes for the Saturday up for grabs.

With a legendary line-up of Aussie talent including James Reyne, The Beautiful Girls, Kingswood, Dragon, Ash Grunwald, The Choirboys and the Sunny Coast Rude Boys to name just a few, the event is a multigenerational experience for anyone wanting to experience the great outdoors, immerse themselves in local culture, and connect with like-minded people over an array of some of Australia’s best talent.

Headlined by the magnetic Australian icon James Reyne and his eight-piece band, the unforgettable front man from Australian Crawl has accolades that span ARIA awards and a coveted place in the Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame.

One of the most exciting aspects of the festival is the location itself. The Kenilworth Showgrounds which are just under an hour drive away from Coolum are surrounded by lush

rainforests, pristine creeks, and the tranquil Mary River - a true oasis for camping enthusiasts.

To win one of the double passes that the Advertiser has for the Saturday of the festival (please note this is just a day ticket and does not include camping) please email your name, address and phone number to michelle@

coolumadvertiser.com.au with the subject heading ‘KickAss’ by 5pm Monday August 28. A winner will be randomly selected and notiﬁed by phone the following day. Tickets for the festival are still available and can be purchased via the following link - https:// kickassfestival.com.au

The Cool Harmonies Choir from Coolum will be one of the nine choirs taking to the stage at the Coolum State School Hall on September 2 for the Sunshine Coast Choral Fes val. Photo: Contributed

Horizon Festival Showcase

HEART

OF FESTIVAL SHOW

THE TEN-day Horizon Arts Festival starts this Friday with a unique event taking place at the Coolum Civic Centre this Saturday – ‘From Rations to Wages to Treaty’ is the work of First Nations singer songwriter, Uncle Joe Geia and his band who combine songs, video, and storytelling to introduce audiences to the lives of some of Australia’s most important and inﬂuential Indigenous leaders.

Joe Geia brings audiences an opportunity to learn, reﬂect, and — above all — celebrate the lives and work of Indigenous leaders and activists in a way that brings people together in the spirit of truth and reconciliation.

At a time when an Indigenous ‘Voice to Parliament’ is forefront, the voice of Joe Geia is more important than it has ever been.

Joe took the time to talk with the Advertiser in the lead up to his Horizon Festival show this Saturday at the Coolum Civic Centre.

How would you describe yourself as an artist?

“I am a singer songwriter and visual artist. I m a Guugu Yimidhirr/Kaurareg Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. In my wide-ranging career I have worked with many of Australia’s best musicians, starting my career with pioneering Indigenous band ‘No Fixed Address and I was a founding member of the Black Arm Band and I have also remained committed to working in communities for over 40 years.”

How would you describe your work/art to others?

“My song writing, and art takes people on a journey across Australia and incorporates often unknown stories of Aboriginal and Islander Australia.”

Describe your Horizon Festival show?

“This show is a glimpse into Queensland’s black history and the achievements of our elders and leaders whose struggle achieved so much for future generations. My history and career are inextricably linked to the events told through song in this show. I tell the stories of strong Elders and leaders who fought to ensure justice for Indigenous peoples. More can be found on my website https:// joegeia.com.au/welcome/ rations-to-wages-to-treaty/”

Who will love your project?

“The importance of this show is threefold: To provide Elders and community members an avenue to reminisce, to reﬂect on their own lives and achievements despite adversity; to educate young people and children in Indigenous history and the resilience, strength, survival and resistance of Ancestors; and to enable non-Indigenous people an enhanced understanding of historical contexts.”

Favourite Sunshine Coast location?

“As a guest performer for the Dawn Awakening last year it doesn’t get much better than Stumers Creek and Coolum Beach for me. It was such a pleasure to work with Lyndon Davis (and the Gubi Gubi Dance team) and the incredi-

ble crew from Sunshine Coast Council who are so incredibly supportive of all artists involved.”

Joe’s work has been praised and this show in particular described as “simply transformational, with Joe’s music and storytelling weaving a spellbinding tale of culture, heritage, and history.”

Accompanying Joe on the night is his talented band comprising Ruth Ross Pe’er on violin, Phill McKenna on bass, Avau Fanene on drums, Michael Sunjay Jude on keyboards and Graham Moes on lead guitar. Background visuals featuring original artwork by Joe Geia with archival footage from Nic Morley and Lyn Geia. Sound by Marcello Milani.

This is an event not to be missed and the Advertiser has a double pass to give away to this very special concert taking place this Saturday night. To win the double pass please email your name, address and phone number to michelle@ coolumadvertiser.com.au with the subject heading ‘Horizon’ by 9am this Friday August 25. A winner will be randomly chosen and notiﬁed by phone.

Tickets and more information can be found via the following link - https://www. horizonfestival.com.au

EQUAL PARTS MOVIE AND LIVE MUSIC GIG, THIS IS

FILM

SOUNDTRACK

Le ers to the editor

BUILDING HEIGHTS

Dear editor,

Last week, a reader noted that seven storeys would not be visible over the tree line at the proposed Sekisui building site. He has been misled. Not only will those seven storeys be visible, but they will also tower over the beach and effectively light up the precious turtle nesting area, as the Marcoola high-rises did. They will block the view of Mt. Coolum from the beach. The trees would have to be triple their height to ‘hide’ a seven-storey building.

Sekisui could have had a hotel and residential development at least ﬁve years ago had they agreed to build within the town plan - think of all those jobs we have been waiting for. A development within our town plan is welcome; providing jobs and a future that we envision for our community. As to lining the pockets of solicitors, many of the professionals working for our local community groups would much rather be doing something else. They are not helping us in order to ‘line their pockets’. They are helping us because they share our values. Karen Mork, Coolum Beach.

HELP ONE ANOTHER

Dear editor,

Life is not about Individual responsibility. We are all collectively responsibly for each other.

Society is in intellectual decline! But to reverse it you don’t have to be “smart” or “educated” or “afﬂuent”, it’s just a matter of acknowledging what’s right before your eyes. We are on earth to help each other! Don’t be poisoned by the black heart of Me, Mine, I. Nothing in society can be done without the cooperation of others. Not competition you see, the opposite. The vast emptiness of economics will stretch your soul to a thinness whereby it cannot be seen. Science gives us knowledge. The conscious (an instrument of universal science) dictates how to use such knowing. Poverty, homelessness, environmental degradation - these are outcomes of unconscionable use of non-knowledge!

Dylan White, Coolum Beach.

NO TO VOICE

Dear editor,

Our respected Dr Christine Murphy opined her reasons for voting ‘yes’ to the Voice referendum, aiming to tug on citizens’ heartstrings, noting she could no longer accept the social advantage chasm evident between the indigenous population and greater Australia, particularly in health outcomes.

Despite knowing for the longest time that indigenous Australians fare worse in health outcomes overall, all the past and present ﬁnancial and social programs that have been formulated have not only been ineffective, but they

social divide.

From personal experience working in many indigenous towns in this vast country, there are clear common lifestyle factors that lead to community disharmony and negative outcomes but have been left to fester on account of being unpopular topics to shine a light on. These elephants in the room will not disappear with indigenous representation in parliament. ‘The Voice’ will improve the plight of a select few indigenous Australians who least need such help, in particular those who are elected to be these parliamentary representatives, yet as with many other well-intentioned programs, will predictably fail to actually improve the lives of those indigenous Australians leading to the ongoing negative outcomes that have become intergenerational.

What the country (and indigenous Australia) really needs is real leadership to improve ALL of Australia. What we currently have is people in leadership positions, but no leader with the gumption to make the policy changes necessary to engender meaningful and tangible long-term gains for all Australians. It is not going to happen with a ‘Voice’ in parliament; we all lose if we misdirect our efforts towards deceptive political distractions and turn a blind eye to the obvious causes of social ill among our indigenous Australians, which are within the purview of well-funded social programs currently in action as we speak. Ashraf Saleh, Yaroomba.

CLIMATE RECOGNITION

Dear editor, Scientiﬁc Australia invented electronic pacemakers, penicillin, spray- on skin, ﬂight recorders, cochlear implants, motor mowers, wine casks, etc. but some Australians won’t recognise climate scientists’ reports? Fair Dinkum! Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach.

BRING YOUR SHOPPING BAGS

Dear editor, Major supermarkets have now stopped providing free plastic bags, as well as the alternate 80% recyclable 15c plastic shopping bags for shoppers, but the replacement of 20c paper shopping bags have not been popular or successful. Landﬁll will be chocking with the millions of so-called recyclable 15c plastic bag alternatives for years.

Shoppers need to take responsibility for their own bags and containers when shopping as in past eras. Supermarkets which have enabled shoppers by providing bags, have now reverted to the paper versions, unsuitable for heavy loads or frozen items. The provision of bags for lazy consumers, has taught shoppers nothing about conservation and the impact on the environment. The cost of

to the stores, used to be a given in the past. Providing bags for those who absent-mindedly come shopping unprepared, puts the onus on supermarkets, teaching shoppers nothing about personal responsibility. Where do they think they are going? When we attend sports or special events, we go prepared with banners, sporting equipment and uniforms. If not, we miss out. There seems to be a malaise in our current culture of avoiding responsibility and passing the buck. Like the scouts’ motto: “Be prepared”. It’s the thoughtful and environmentally conscious way to live.

E. Rowe, Marcoola.

YES, TO VOICE

Dear editor,

The Voice! Yes... No....don’t know really. I take my right to vote on this issue quite seriously but was confounded by the arguments ‘for’ and ‘against’. Not being either a Labor or Liberal voter I was taken aback by the vitriol and hate on both sides leaving some of us feeling that we had descended into an American style political ﬁght (heaven help us!).

I listened to Peter Dutton whose advice was, if in doubt, say ‘no’, just in case, being an unknown risk, and that it would do little to help remote communities with just another layer of bureaucracy added. Then, I also considered Albanese, whose passion and commitment cannot be denied. His rebuttal that the Voice will help indigenous who are disadvantage and would ultimately lead to better outcomes for First Nations people, is an aspiration none would deny, surely? I have also heard the differing opinions of Julie Bishop, Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, Warren Mundine and Noel Pearson - all people I consider to have great integrity as well as many of my friends and family.

Most Australians living in cities around our coastline rarely see an Indigenous person, much less know one, and from all accounts, it appears that ‘Closing the Gap’ has been an abysmal failure. So, what next? More of the same?

Where is this leading me? Yep, there I was, getting a bit sore sitting on that fence and wondering if perhaps people like myself could just tilt the vote one way...maybe?

If you haven’t already, please watch The 7.30 Report for Tuesday August 9 on the ABC. Sufﬁce to say, yes, Auntie Bea, I am with you, all the way! Yes, one-step forward. Yes, let’s try another way. Yes!

Gemma Wills, Coolum Beach.

YES VOTE

Dear editor,

Upon reﬂection I realised that for 30 years regarding Climate Change and 50 years on the topic of religion I have played the game, kept my opinions to myself to maintain the harmony, and remained silent.

But on this topic of the Voice, I cannot be silenced! For my en-

comment. Australia proudly shares the acclaim for worldwide recognition and collection of Aboriginal Art as if it belongs to us and as a nation we love and admire the likes of Yvonne Goolagong and Ash Barty because they are fabulous sportswomen, but they are also humble. Adam Goodes, the AFL star became too uppity, and we can’t abide that sort of behaviour, so we use his heritage to racially attack him and every other indigenous footballer with him, like vultures hovering overhead!

I ﬁnd it appalling that something that is a matter of humanity, heart and soul has been turned into a political football when the Referendum asks only for a heartfelt response to the generous gift of the Uluru Statement from the Heart of our much maligned First Nations people who have been nationally and individually abused for generations.

I am ashamed to call myself Australian if I sit in silence when this is the opportunity of my lifetime and it comes with HOPE from the very people we have mistreated, held down, and abused.

As a retired teacher I take some blame for perpetuating the Education Dept’s image of our First Nations peoples as primitive hunters and gatherers. I don’t understand why Australians are concerned for their own loss when we have so much to gain when we walk together, respectfully, and proudly into a better future.

Rochelle Gooch, Peregian Beach.

PLANNING SCHEME

Dear editor,

Contrary to popular belief, the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014 is not a ‘guideline’ or an ‘aspirational document’. It is made under Section 18 of the Planning Act 2016 and signed into law by the Qld Minister for Planning. It sets the rules for development in the same manner as the road rules are set in a Regulation made under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 (Sec-

tion 166).

On the Sunshine Coast a developer, Sekisui House, can apply to build three 25m high buildings, in a Yaroomba residential-zoned area where the rules state a maximum height of buildings of 8.5m (that is, three times the permitted height), and have it approved by Council, and endorsed by the Court.

The Planning Scheme is regarded in law as striking an overall balance to reflect the ‘public interest’ (that is, all sections of the community) with regard to development impacting livelihoods and lifestyles. Yet the developer and Council were able to cherry-pick from obscure (to the layperson) sections of the 1,915page Planning Scheme to argue ‘other relevant matters’ justified overriding the obvious misfit of the proposal with the most fundamental provisions for the land in question: emerging community zone with an 8.5m height of building overlay.

Despite acknowledging in the judgement that the community view overwhelmingly rejected this interpretation of the public interest, and the Planning Scheme did not expressly accommodate it (and in fact, discouraged such height and density in this local planning area), the Court then used judicial discretion to rule in favour of the developer and Council.

How can the fundamental provisions of the Planning Scheme, considered in law as “the comprehensive expression of what will constitute, in the public interest, the appropriate development of the land”, be overturned, apparently at the whim of a developer?

If the Sekisui development is allowed to proceed in its current form, then any homeowner in a low density residential-zoned area with an 8.5m height of building constraint can expect a seven-storey apartment block to be built next door. That’s the precedent this development sets.

Estelle Blair, Yaroomba.

FOR THE VOICE

Dear editor, The Uluru Statement from the Heart, a one-page plea to be heard by our First Nations people was drawn up in 2017 after six years of consultations and national constitutional convention involving 250 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The upcoming referendum is about recognition of our First Nations people by enshrining in our Constitution a Voice to Parliament which cannot be dismantled at the stroke of a pen as has happened to many other bodies as the political class changes.

The Voice is to be an advisory body without a veto, without the power to make laws. Its structure will be decided by our elected Parliamentary representatives.

The no campaigners and opposition are politicising and racialising the referendum by churning out misleading statements and outright lies creating unnecessary confusion and division throughout our country. Their toxicity is striking at the heart of our democracy. It could have been otherwise, it could have been a unifying coming together, a healing time when we could put the past behind us, and as leading yes campaigner, Thomas Mayo says “Take your fellow Australians by the hand and let us walk together into the sunlight, so future generations may bloom.”

Robyn Deane, Bli Bli.

Comments expressed in the letters to the editor are not the opinions or thoughts of the Advertiser and are solely the opinion of the stated letter writer.

All letters to the editor must contain a residential address and be clearly written. Only a suburb will be published and name.

Bottoms Up Colonics

Ted O’Brien MP

FEDERAL MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX

PAINT THE TOWN READ

Spring into Spring

WE ARE all connected to nature and the seasons with spring the time of renewal and growth for us. I love a walk in the in one of our national parks like Noosa National Park where you can see spring wildﬂowers, pods of dolphins, and passing humpback whales.

In the ﬁve elements connections of Traditional Chinese Medicine the element in spring is wood, the colour is green, and in the lifecycle, it is about birth.

As we move into spring with Oriental Yoga Chi Gung (OYCG) practice, the meridians for focus are the liver and gallbladder. These meridians run on the inside and outside of the legs, so the spring practice stretches and releases those areas to help the ﬂow of energy.

Spring clean the body, mind, and spirit with exercises, nutrition, and lifestyle practices for that feeling of vitality and wellbeing. In spring, it is particularly important to detoxify and revitalise the body with your nutrition. A regular day with predominantly organic raw foods, juices, and warm water can help to detoxify and cleanse the body.

OYCG poses, ﬂows, and nutrition will help your body, mind and spirit refresh and revitalise as you spring into spring. Spoil yourself this spring and try something new.

Four (4) classes a week are offered at the North Shore Community Centre at Mudjimba so contact me,

Tony on 0419 791 860.

Classes resume on Monday, 4 September.

Colonics aren’t just about poop and parasites!

Studies show the importance of good gut health and how that affects our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Poor gut health can have a negative domino effect.

Colonics are primarily about hydration, because a hydrated body works optimally. Colonic hydrotherapy, also known as colon cleansing, further supports your body’s elimination pathways and detoxiﬁcation processes.

It helps to detoxify the body by ﬂushing out wastes, toxins and harmful bacteria from the colon. This can promote better digestion, improved nutrient absorption, and enhance overall performance and well-being.

At Bottoms Up Colonics Nambour, we look forward to supporting you and your gut health towards wellness and vitality.

To book your initial consultation, scan the QR code in the advert or call our friendly reception team on 5220 8859.

COOLUM State School painted the town REaD on Wednesday August 23. Taking their book week out into the community, with over 20 local businesses getting involved in sharing the importance of reading. I was delighted to provide four book gift packs to Principal Anthony Ryan as prizes for the students as part of this event. I managed to hand over the prizes the week before to Mr Ryan and the rest of the school who were dressed in their best green and gold outﬁts to show their support for the Matildas.

GRANTS FOR LOCAL SPORTING CHAMPIONS

I love being able to support young sporting champions

participating in state, national or international championships. Congratulations to Henry Smyth of Coolum State High School who was awarded a Local Sporting Champion (LSC) grant of $650 to help with the cost of participating in the Australian Schools Orienteering Championships in Blackwood, Victoria. Applications are now open for the next round of Local Sporting and Para Champions grants for 12 to 18-year-olds. For more information go to www.

tedobrien.com.au.

LISTENING TO LOCALS

Last week I was out and about in Coolum, Yandina and other areas across the Fairfax electorate listening to locals as part of my Winter Road Trip. Cost of living and housing affordability were top of the list of concerns for most families I’ve been speaking with. Rising mortgage payments, rising prices at the checkout and rising energy bills are hitting household budgets hard.

Prac oners Karen Johnston and Kim Koroheke

Legal News

JULIAN PORTER

SOLICITOR AT RAY BARBER IN COOLUM BEACH.

SPECALISING IN ELDER LAW AND ALL LEGAL MATTERS AFFECTING THE COMMUNITY.

SUPERANNUATION

BINDING DEATH

NOMINATIONS

THE TREND towards retaining wealth in superannuation well after retirement age for taxation reasons, means large amounts of a deceased’s wealth are often still under the control of the superannuation fund trustee at death, rather than the deceased’s executor. Whether it’s a self-managed fund or a retail or industry super fund, these assets are not part of the estate and usually pass outside the will. The type of ‘death benefit nomination’ made by the deceased can make a huge difference to who gets what. The beneficiary nomination forms we all remember filling in when we first joined a fund are ‘non-binding’ in nature. Superannuation trustees like

having as much discretion as possible and use our answers to work out who they should be considering within the relatively tight groups of ‘dependants’ allowed for by the legislation. In uncomplicated family scenarios they generally get it right.

Binding Death Benefit Nominations (‘BDN’s) allow the super fund member to control exactly who of their dependants gets all or part of the death benefit, which could include remaining super balances as well as life insurance components. BDN’s have traditionally been seen to make sure that a particular person or persons were looked after and as well as protecting a big chunk of the deceased’s assets from family provision applications by disappointed beneficiaries under the will. Increasingly we are seeing

Fiona Simpson MP MEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDORE

Permanent moorings and protec on needed for Mudjimba Island reef

AS MOST locals would know Mudjimba Island is a popular diving destination with many boats anchoring on the reef surrounding the island. With increased boating populations, this has meant a greater impact upon our marine environment and waterways with anchors creating signiﬁcant damage to the reef.

Currently there is a community campaign I am supporting to have permanent shared mooring points put in place to help protect the reef from damage while maintaining access for all those who love this area.

The time is now to protect the reef from this damage through suitable intervention particularly as there is currently no management plan for the coral surrounding the island. Thus, last month

I took Shadow Minister for Environment Sam O’Connor out to visit Mudjimba Island with the help of local boaties and divers to view the area and show him why it is important it is protected*.

The best long-term solution

may be to create a Marine Park (or something similar) subject to a proper consultation process. However, the main focus at this point is to get the agreement of the State Government to facilitate the installation of these mooring points and protection of the reef by requiring people to use the moorings.

I have written to both the current Ministers for Environment and Transport

them used the opposite way, to bring the death beneﬁt money into the estate by nominating the ‘legal personal representative’ (the executor) which means the super money can ﬂow to non-dependants such as grandchildren.

While Non-lapsing Binding Death Nominations most commonly have a threeyear duration, many retail and industry funds are now offering the type of ‘nonlapsing’ BDN’s usually associated with self-managed funds. Whether a non-lapsing nomination is allowed depends on the rules of the individual fund.

While non-lapsing BDN’s have appeal to get your affairs in order once and for all, the reality is that BDN’s should be reevaluated regularly like all your end-of-life documents. A non-lapsing BDN prepared twenty years ago, before signiﬁcant changes in your family or fortunes, could be far more disastrous than having none at all.

asking for commitment from them for the right plan to fund the facilitation of protecting the area as both departments must be involved in the installation of the mooring points.

I will keep you posted as I ﬁght for the right protection to look after the area and the community can still enjoy it and it is here for future generations.

*Thanks to Sunreef for providing the boat out to visit Mudjimba Island As always, please don’t hesitate to contact me if you need help or want to discuss any issues of importance to you.

A look back in time

FRANCES WINDOLF

A LONG TIME COOLUM RESIDENT WITH A PASSION FOR LOCAL HISTORY

Which way to Coolum?

WHEN John and I published “An Island Surrounded by Land” in 2004, we were often asked about the title. We would explain that in early days it was so difﬁcult to get to and from Coolum, that living in the area was rather like living on an island. Today we can travel North or South on the motorway or on David Low Way, we can go inland to Yandina and Nambour by road - we can even ﬂy from the airport runway - once part of my father-in-law’s cow paddock!

Although the name “Coolum” was ﬁ rst recorded in 1842, this area was then part of New South Wales and subject to the “Bunya Proclamation”, which prohibited the granting of grazing licences in areas where Bunya trees grew. This meant that in 1859, when the State of Queensland was declared, Canando station, on the north bank of the Maroochy River, and Yandina station [from Coolum Creek to Dunethin Rock] were able to extend towards the coast. When gold was discovered at Gympie in 1867, some goldseekers followed a northward route, crossing Maroochy River near Dunethin Lake, but the journey was hazardous and most went by ship to Maryborough, not

Dan Purdie

along the coast. Coolum Creek brought people within 4 or 5 kilometres to central Coolum by boat, but in 1922 Aug Stumer and Chris Wintzloff obtained contracts for a ‘corduroy road’ of cut teatrees to cross swampy areas between Yandina and Coolum – a difﬁcult journey with the timbers only some 20 centimetres above ground level. Travel on cane trams also became a popular access route. However, by the 1950s the dirt road from Yandina to Coolum was still frequently ﬂooded, allowing infrequent access to the outside world.

In November 1949 it was reported that “an inspection of the track connecting Coolum Beach with the Tewantin-Noosa Heads road” had been made, but this

was considered “too costly” and it was not until 1959 that the Bli Bli to Coolum road was opened, on the same day as the opening of the new Maroochy Airport. Some months later the road to Coolum to Peregian road completed the route. 1990 saw the opening of the Sunshine Motorway which allowed Coolum locals easy access to Maroochydore and areas further south. However, initially, until December 1993, this access came at a cost because toll booths were installed at the Maroochy River bridge. The Coolum roundabout and its approaches now see thousands of cars every day, and travelling to the Coolum area has become a hazardous journey

In the 1950s my motherin-law travelled by boat on Coolum Creek and the Maroochy River as her only access to Maroochydore –today we have many, many choices!

MP MEMBER FOR NINDERRY

CRIME FORUM

AFTER speaking with a number of affected locals about the increase in stolen cars and anti-social behaviour in Peregian Springs and surrounds, we are planning on hosting a community Crime Forum early next month.

It’s no secret police numbers are down. Coolum Police Station used to have 24 ofﬁcers rostered around the clock. Now, there’s only nine, and it’s not uncommon for there to be no police on patrol in our area, as there’s simply not enough staff. When you combine that with weaker

laws, it’s not surprising we’ve seen a 111% increase in stolen vehicles on the Sunshine Coast in the past three months.

It’s not good enough.

The aim of the crime forum will be to give locals an opportunity to have their say, share their stories and put forward suggestions on how we can improve safety in our community.

One suggestion already ﬂagged is to set up a local Neighbourhood Watch group. This is a great ﬁrst step, and the forum will provide a great opportunity to speak with QPS

ofﬁcers and stakeholders on how they can support us. More details of the event will be available in coming days – keep an eye out online for further information.

MATILDAS

How great are the Matildas? It has been phenomenal to watch our female footballers capture the heart of our nation and fans around the world. Their performance in the World Cup has been one of the most signiﬁcant moments in our sporting history, and I am so pleased to see our state and federal government ﬁnally commit much needed funding into more facilities for female players, and more funding for our grassroots clubs, to ensure the Matildas legacy endures.

Sam O’Connor MP, Shadow Minister for Environment and the Great Barrier Reef from trip out to Mudjimba Island. Photo: contributed.

Photo: Mealing’s bus on the corduroy road. Photo: Contributed.

Observations

TONY GIBSON A MARCOOLA

THE SMALL AND THE LARGE

WHEN we consider the place of everything in nature, we appreciate the beauty and the delicate balance that sustains us.

A walk in the Noosa National Park to see the great humpback whales migrating north, led us to a deeper understanding of this beauty and balance.

The start of our walk at Sunshine Beach led us through the masses of seasonal white and gold wildﬂowers and buzzing bees. Further on we encountered a striking rainbow bee eater ducking and gliding for insects from a perch with a view of everything. Even further on we came across a brown snake sunning itself in the middle of the track. At our destination, the cliffs of Hell’s Gates, we were delighted to see a pod of around twenty (20) dolphins surﬁng and diving with their cousins the humpback whales, plumes of spray in the

important because without these we can not appreciate and be grateful for the interdependency and connectedness that is our world. This was emphasized to me when we visited an exhibition ‘eX de Medici: Beautiful Wickedness’ at GOMA (Gallery of Modern Art, Southbank, Brisbane) .

“An avowed environmentalist and activist, de Medici’s life and career has been dedicated to uncloaking misuses of power and revealing its effects on everyday lives.The large scale watercolours seduce the viewer while seeking to expose the shadowy underbelly of consumerism and the long reach of systems of surveillance, authority, and control”.

Artist De Medici had a career which included working

Principal’s Post

TROY ASCOTT

COOLUM STATE HIGH SCHOOL

THEY’VE done it again.

The Coolum State High School Chess Team have won the Regional Championships again!!! With this victory under their belt, against all Sunshine Coast schools, they are now off to the state titles in Brisbane where they have the opportunity to play against the best teams from across Queensland.

Unless you have been to a major chess tournament it’s hard to explain what it means. The pressure is intense – and I mean intense. It’s just you and your wits, relying on your training, against an opponent who could choose to make one of hundreds of moves, some of which you weren’t anticipating.

If you are too attacking, you will deﬁnitely lose. If you are too defensive, you will eventually be overwhelmed and lose. Striking the right balance between attack and defence is key, thinking a long way ahead, but then adapting to the moves your opponent makes which can’t be predicted. It’s intense, it’s draining, it’s stressful, it’s compelling, and you just have to be damn

smart and talented to come out on top. Part of being great is being able to accept a loss and learn from it. Not all young players can do that – as in golf, having a tantrum won’t help you get better. And the hidden part is the memory component. The great players can remember moves and apply theory they have learned in books all in the game situation and from memory. The greatest can play blindfolded as they can “see” the board and the moves even when they can’t.

It’s not by chance that Coolum High has won again. It’s because of planning and practice, having the right temperament and seeing it as a game and not life itself – perspective helps. Sometimes you make a mistake and think all is lost and then your opponent stumbles and you are back in with a chance. Sometimes when you think you are home and free, your over-conﬁdence didn’t allow you to see the trap your opponent was laying for you. The key is you must persist whatever happens and just try to ﬁnd a way. To think that our community is

with insects at the CSIRO. Some of the art works were extremely detailed of moths and native wildlowers, such as the banksia. Other art works included a painting of music group Midnight Oil depicted in the Ranger Uranium mine that sits uncomfortably in one of our greatest national parks Kakadu. I really appreciate the time, energy and skill a great artist can bring into interpreting and telling stories for us to experience.

Enjoy the gift of the small and the large in all of nature’s beauty.

UTOPIA FOR WATER DRAGONS BUILT BY LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER AT HOME GARDEN

WE ALL know that Coolum is prime real estate but for water dragons who call the region home, the prime place to live is at ‘Dragontopia’ – the luxurious and impressive digs made by local photographer Mike Drinkwater.

A regular each afternoon at Point Arkwright with other keen photographers, Mike has been photographing the local wildlife for years and happened to notice a water dragon at his home frolicking in water that was left out for the birds.

“Really, this all started because I think it’s important to keep all our wild creatures hydrated,” Mike said.

“I had a little bowl from a pot plant and saw dragons using it and bathing and realised that I needed something bigger… I was given a kiddie pond but then that wasn’t big enough and then I was lucky to get a proper ﬁbreglass pool and that really made Dragontopia come to life.”

home to the best school-age chess players on the Sunshine Coast is something I think we can all be proud of. Like all the great chess victories, noone saw them coming until it was too late. Congratulations Coolum High Chess Team on your sustained excellence –what wonderful ambassadors you are for our community!

Dragontopia features a one metre square pond, rocks, lush gardens, water fountains, solar lights for night viewing and its very own sign that was inspired by the iconic ‘Hollywood’ sign.

“I discovered at least 10 resident wild water dragons here about three years ago,” Mike said.

“One caught my attention and from observing her I learnt a lot about dragons. Her name is Beelzie and on a hot day in summer, she likes to be showered with the garden hose

before swimming in the pool at Dragontopia.

“What the water dragons also love is to be up high, and rocks. Because they are cold blooded, the sun-warmed rocks make it a utopia of sorts, but I prefer to call it Dragontopia,”

Mike said.

Mike spent the last few months building and tweaking Dragontopia which is positioned at the front garden of his house which is along the David Low Way at Point Arkwright.

“I tried to make a natural environment that they would enjoy - it was all about the dragons, but then I realised how much I enjoy photographing them so the pond for dragons turned into a play-

ground for both of us.”

“Knowing dragons love rocks to climb and warm their bellies on, a bunch of mates and myself moved a boulder almost the size of Mt Coolum into the dragon zone here at home and from there, Dragontopia snowballed and took on a venture of its own.

“I don’t know if I am eccentric or completely mad! What I do know, is that the dragons are happy.”

With the word getting out, we expect that Mike just may be commissioned for landscaping works in the near future!

Mike’s photography which includes many shots from Dragontopia can be viewed at www.drinky.weebly.com

Beau ful Wickedness at GOMA (Gallery of Modern Art, Southbank, Brisbane).

Photo: Contributed from the eX de Medici

One of the many water dragons that calls Dragontopia ‘home’ sunning itself. Photo: Mike Drinkwater

CHURCH SERVICES

SALVATION ARMY COOLUM BEACH. Please contact our Administration Assistant on 07 5335 8505 for information on service times and location.

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

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

BABY STROLLER & HIGH CHAIR: $25 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. $40. 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

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

DYSON STICK-VAC: Model DC 59 complete with attachments & manual. VGC. $250. Ph. 0490520436 or 0490886494

ENGINE OIL: 5 litres Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 semi synthetic. As new, unopened container. $39.90. Ph. 0423 125 827

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.

FISHER AND PAYKEL FREEZER: 6 drawers. Excellent condition. $250. Ph. 0434 379 497

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

GARDEN POTS: Approx 6 x stone, square designed ~ 200mm x200mm x 230 high. $25. Ph. 0490 520 436 or 0490 886 494.

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

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

MEN’S BIKE: Diamond Back Mountain Bike. 18 speeds, V-Brakes, black, VGC. $45. Ph. 0458 545 074

FOR SALE

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

OUTDOOR SET: Rectangular table150x80cm, opaque glass top, silver trim + 4 lge dark grey slingback mesh chairs silver metal trim. VGC $80. Ph 0407 359 111

PRINTER CARTRIDGES: 9 new colour cartridges. Suit Brother Mod DCP-165C (LC38). $20. Coolum Beach. 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 BC-62L. Voltage Rated 240V. Total Capacity 62L. Good Working Condition. $85. Ph. 5448 2577

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

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

TV CABINET: White 2-pac. 2 x large drawers & shelf. L1830 x H450x D470. $150. Ph. 0490 520 436 or 0490 886 494.

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

ACROSS

1Preservative

4Phantoms

9Angry

10Reputation

12Originator

13Rubbers

14Happens again

16Gathered together

19Vegetables

20Discharge

22Twisted awry

23Coating on teeth

24Relating to the side

28Act of retaliation

30Small open river valley

31Ghost

32Puts down

33Honey drink

DOWN

1Unharmed

2Capital of Peru

3Long locks

4Agitate

5Female swans

6Masticated

7Decay

8Emphasised

11Got up

14Repose

15Single entity

16Came into view

17Long detailed story

18Inflamed swelling

20Liberty

21Of the kidneys

22Refuses

24Final

25High mountains

26Garden tool

27Heavy substance

29Mild explosion

ADVERTISE YOUR COMMUNITY EVENT HERE FOR FREE!

Email the details of your event, including date, time, location and contact information to michelle@coolumadvertiser.com.au

Deadline: 12 noon, last Monday of each month.

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS

QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE

Emergency - Call Triple Zero ( 000 )

- Policelink 131 444

QUEENSLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE

Emergency - Call Triple Zero ( 000 ) Non-emergency - 13 12 33

QUEENSLAND FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

Emergency - Call Triple Zero ( 000 )

Latest fire threat information - 1300 369 003

Fire Bans & Permits - 1800 020 440

STATE EMERGENCY SERVICES

Flood Storm Emergency - 132 500

Community news

MEALS ON WHEELS

ROSTER

Monday, August 28

Kitchen: L Corey, J Smith, G Willis, J Hughes, J Fawkes and C Brown

Run 1: B Stevens and Pat Pashley

Run 2: Deb Lawson and S Roeser

Run 3: C Wakeham and C Porter

Run 4: Tony Moore and A Gillard

Run 5: R & V Clark

Run 6: P McCarthy and D Burrage

Run 7: TBA

Wednesday, August 30

Kitchen: J Fawkes P Carden, W Crook and T Shorter and Tana Johnson

Run 1: J Wheeler and Y Therkelsen

Run 2: E Holbrook and K Wrangle

Run 3: C and W Rutherford

Run 4: J Winters and B Jeffs

Run 5: J Gilbraith and K Hodge

Run 6: D Stone and Jill Beath

Thursday, August 31

Kitchen: J Hughes, J Ivankovic, G Watt, K Schrampf and T Abraham

Run 1: L and J Taylor

Run 2: G and M Frazer

Run 3: F and W Walton

Run 4: K Hills and Julia Nicholas

Run 6: B Jackson and M Schuit

Friday, September 1

Kitchen: L Corey, T Shorter, G Cocks, R Tainton and J Fawkes and J Smith

Run 1: W Vowles and C Tunstall

Run 2: N and J Turner

Run 3 K Clerke and S White

Run 4 J Galbraith and Y Therkelsen

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/car park Church Hall on Saturday, 9th September from 7am - 11am. Set up from 6.30am. There will be a sausage sizzle manned by SOS volunteers and the money from the Sausage Sizzle will go to SOS to help the homeless and those in need. Inquiries to 0415 624 039.

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 0429 361 301 for more information.

COOLUM RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION CRA

The Coolum Residents Association will be holding a general meeting of members at 5pm Thursday 24 August at the Coolum Croquet Club, 25 Seacove Lane, Coolum Beach. CRA is a local community organisation that aims to identify and promote sustainable opportunities to preserve and enhance the amenity and facilities in the Coolum Beach and surrounding areas. The focus of the meeting will be on the outcomes of the recent AGM and the priority projects for the coming year. All current and new members welcome.

SPRING ORCHID SHOW AT COOROY

Noosa District Orchid & Foliage Society will hold their annual Spring Orchid Show in Cooroy Memorial Hall in Maple Street on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th September. Entry is $4, Friday 8.30am-4pm and Saturday 8.30am-2pm.

Noosa District Orchid & Foliage Society will be 40 years old next year and welcomes new members at their monthly meetings. You can get information on joining the society at the show, and meetings are held from 1pm on the ﬁ rst Saturday of each month at Tinbeerwah Hall.

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 5th of September @ 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.

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.

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@ 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 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

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A GRADE COLTS GALLOP HOME TO FINISH SEASON IN SIXTH SPOT

COOLUM Colts A Grade

ﬁnished the season in style defeating third placed Maroochydore, fourth placed Noosa and ﬁfth placed Caboolture over the last three weeks of the season.

Coolum’s winning streak saw them ﬁnish sixth on the overall ladder for the seasonan impressive end to their ﬁrst year in A Grade. Their last game of the year was played against Caboolture at Coolum on Saturday night, August 19 with Coolum coming out victors 42 to 20.

Coolum’s big men Mboya Adams, Blake Batton and Jaeden Usher ran hard and straight during the early stages of the game putting relentless pressure on Caboolture.

Three converted tries during the ﬁrst half saw Coolum go to the break with an 18 to 6 lead after a hard fought ﬁrst half.

Coolum skipped further ahead in the early stages of the second half but two quick converted tries to Caboolture had the score 24 to 20 in Coolum’s favour with 20 minutes to go. With Jordie Line and Luke Jurd directing play, Coolum settled and were able to add three more converted tries to make the ﬁnal score 42 to 20 in Coolum’s favour.

The Colt’s two courageous wingers Lachlan Turner and Levi Gannon had great games as they defended stoutly and caught the high ball under pressure.

Lachlan Turner’s two tries

and Jackson Shearers’ seven goals were a highlight of the match.

A Grade coach Matt Smith said it had been a positive year with close results in most games.

“A couple of more wins and the team would have been playing ﬁnals football!”

Matt concluded that both he and the players had learnt a lot during the year as the intensity in A Grade was at a much higher level than previously experienced.

“Finishing the year with three wins was an important conﬁdence booster for 2024,” Matt said.

Thank you to all the players, club ofﬁcials and supporters for making the ﬁrst season in A Grade a memorable one.

Coolum Colts A Grade in ac on at home against Caboolture. The Colts ﬁnished the season with a win and overall, in sixth spot. Photo: Contributed

PAT CAVANAGH

COOLUMBEACHBOWLSRESULTS

Tuesday, 8th August

Social Bowls

1st R O’Dell, R Wallish, R Sloane +27

2nd G Roulston, J Sclater, T Popplewell +25

3rd J Johnson, V Coyne, M Johnson +25

4th J Balkin, N Mellett, S Curnow +19

Thursday, 10th August

Social Bowls

1st J Curnow, A Horsburgh, M Curnow +37

2nd J Forde, L Forde +23

3rd E Noonan, O Clark +23

4th L Cullen, J Cullen +22

Friday, 11th August

Social Bowls

1st G Carlson, O Clark +15

2nd T Quinn, B Clarke +14

3rd A Gorsburgh, M Burnow +13

4th G Whyte, L Fitzhenry +12

Saturday, 12th August

Pennant Results

Men’s

Div 1 Coolum Beach def by Club Maroochy 1-6 (-6 shots)

Div 2 Coolum Beach def by Club Maroochy 0-7 (-37 shots)

Div 3 Coolum Beach def by Nambour 0-7 (-29 shots)

Div 5 Coolum Beach def by Club Maroochy 0-7 (-37 shots)

Div 9 Coolum Beach def by Headland Paciﬁc 1-5 (-13 shots)

Ladies’

Div 1 Coolum Beach def by Club Kawana 0.5-6.5 (-35 shots)

Sunday, 13th August

Social Bowls

1st B Bleicher, J Parkhill

Tuesday, 15th August

Social Bowls

1st R Kerr, R Grimwade +32

2nd U Ford, C Raynes, P Teale +27

3rd N Morrison, Bevan Smith +23

4th S Moss, P Spencer, N Mellett +14

Thursday, 17th August

Social Bowls

1st Sandy Wilson, C Halpin +24

2nd R Sweeny, B Sweeny +24

3rd M Cadamy, C Howard +17

4th J Paterson, G Paterson +15

Friday, 18th August

Social Bowls

1st G Roulston, P Bartlett +33

2nd R Partridge, S Black +13

3rd C Casey, A Buck +11

4th D Kelly, W Edmunds +10

Saturday, 19th August

Pennant Results

Men’s

Div 1 Coolum Beach def by Waves Caloundra 1-6 (-13 shots)

Div 2 Coolum Beach def by Buderim 1-6 (-24 shots)

Div 3 Coolum Beach def by Buderim 1-6 (-25 shots)

Div 5 Coolum Beach def by Nambour 0-7 (19 shots)

Div 9 Coolum Beach def by Tewantin-Noosa 1-5 (-6 shots)

Ladies’

Div 1 Bye

Div 4 Coolum Beach def Glasshouse 6-0 (+8 shots)

Sunday, 20th August

Social Bowls

1st J Paterson, G Paterson +21

Vale Bert Peperkamp

The club was saddened on Tuesday, 8th August, with passing of club stalwart, Bert Peperkamp. Bert was a giant of a man, only matched by his energy and enthusiasm for the club. Bert held every position on the Games Committee and every position in the administration of the game of bowls.

All of this was accompanied by

Bert’s constant pursuit of peace and harmony in the club. There was never any disruption in the club that Bert was not willing or able to defuse and given his stature, there were often less subtle options available to him. What a great way to be remembered. One of the real ‘good guys’. Deepest condolences to Barb and the family and be assured the club is ready to provide every assistance you need to get you through this difﬁcult period.

2023 SCDBA Pennants

• Teams on club notice boards and website at https:// coolumbeachbowls.com.

au/2023-pennant-season/. Please indicate if you are unavailable for any Pennant dates on the sheets on the notice boards.

• Pennant ladders at https:// coolumbeachbowls.com.

au/2023-pennant-season/.

Club Championships

• 2023 Consistency nominations

now open and close on 24th August.

Dates to Remember

• Club AGM – Sunday, 8th October, 9am

Weekly Bowls Program

• Social bowls every Tuesday 1pm, Thursday 1pm, Friday 9am & 1pm and Sunday 9am.

• Register at https://coolumbeachbowls.com.au/ 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.