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SES CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF SERVICE FROM BRENDAN JONES

COMMITMENT, doing good for the community, transferrable skills and friendships are just some of the key words that members from the Coolum SES used to describe what it meant to them to be volunteer members of the State Emergency Service.

The group meets each Tuesday night from 7-9pm and at their September 26 meeting, Group Leader Brendan Jones was praised by his Coolum orange family for his recent Life Member award which was presented to him in recognition of his 40 years of volunteer service.

Brendan said it was a real honour to be recognised and that he joined the SES as it was something that he thought was the right ﬁt for him.

“I was young, and I had some restrictions as to what I thought I could do so I joined the SES because one of the things I realised was that you didn’t have to be a rocket scientist to join and to give back to the community,” Brendan said. After time in other parts of Australia including North Queensland, Brendan landed in

Following the grand ﬁnale of the 2023 SES Week (September 9-17), an award ceremony held at the pres gious Suncorp headquarters in Brisbane paid special tribute to an extraordinary individual - Brendan Jones (centre light blue shirt), Group Leader at the State Emergency Service Coolum. Brendan was formally recognised for his outstanding service where he has served in the SES for 40 years as a volunteer. Brendan has responded to countless calls both locally and in regions beyond. Whether it was braving storm damages, conduc ng ﬂood boat rescues, working safely at heights with tarps, searching for missing individuals or training new volunteers, Brendan’s commitment has remained steadfast and as such was presented with the Life Member Award. Brendan’s 40 years of unwavering commitment was celebrated amongst his Coolum SES family at their weekly Tuesday evening mee ng on September 26. Two other special awards were also presented to Coolum SES volunteers and the group also took the me out to encourage others to jump into an orange jumpsuit and become volunteers with the Coolum State Emergency Service. Story con nued page 2.

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Coolum and realised how great the area is and decided to stay. Praised by the SES for his mentorship and guidance it’s no wonder that the Coolum

SES members are happy to turn up each week

“We have 30 members at the moment and the fact that people turn up, we appreciate that so much and once a month I like to say than ks to everyone for being here. We have mem-

bers that give up their time and choose to be here and in my opinion that’s a big deal.”

Brendan explained that what keeps members coming back is the friendships and skills which are learnt.

“There’s camaraderie here and one of the biggest things about joining the SES is the ills you learn ke into all other aspects of your life - sime communication ills for example.”

Those transferrable skills have served Brendan well with esperson stating that Brendan modelled exceptional behaviour towards all

“Brendan’s passion for the community and the SES shines through, whether in a conversation with a public member on how to prepare for a disaster or a training instruction to a

“He is particularly encouraging of new members and demonstrates great patience in explaining concepts and introducing the world of Emergency Management. Several members have commented that they would never have dared dream ood boat operator if it had not been for Brendan’s

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encouragement and his willingness to take extra time with his members as a Group Leader and help them build their skills and conﬁdence.”

Coolum member Tim Eldridge who was awarded the Member of the year North Coast Region which stretches from Bundaberg to Caloundra and out to the South Burnett also sung Brendan’s praises.

“The big story is Brendan and I just thin k that 40 years of service to the community is a really big deal.

“We are all about mates helping mates and we all get along and we have put a tremendous amount of time into making sure we have enjoyable experiences here each Tuesday night and it seems to be working,” Tim said.

Tim and Brendan were also

joined by Tim’s daughter Alexandra who also won an award for her service as a young SES volunteer and said that it was seeing her dad in the SES that made her sign up.

“Seeing dad come home from training and being so inspired I thought that it was something that I would li ke to do,” Alexandra said.

“I like that we are a community and there’s lots to learn. You are learning so many skills and it’s a serious job but it’s also fun.”

Tim explained that by joining the SES everyone was a winner.

“I’ve always described the SES as hobbies with a purpose - it is a hobby where you get to learn lots of skills and then put them into action and into a meaningful way for the community.”

The Coolum community collectively than ks Brendan Jones for his commitment, dedication and service and wishes him many more years of happy service stewarding the great team at the Coolum SES.

Do you thin k you would look good in orange, making new friends and helping out in the community? Then why not sign up to the SES. For information on joining Coolum SES please visit www. qfes.qld.gov.au or visit the Coolum Facebook group by searching Coolum SES Group. Joining the SES is free, and all uniforms and training are provided for by the organisation.

Coolum State High School Celebrates Excellence at 2023 Ceremony

IT WAS a night of unprecedented excellence on Wednesday September 13 as the Coolum State High School community gathered to celebrate the outstanding achievements of their students at the 2023 Celebration of Excellence Awards night.

Among the highlights of the night was the prestigious presentation of the Wandama Award, a significant accolade presented to the highest-achieving Year 12 student at the time of the awards ceremony. This year, the deserving recipient of the award was Jessnee, a remarkable student whose achievements have been nothing short of exemplary and outstanding.

Jessnee made history by becoming the first student ever to achieve a perfect score of 110 points when the calculations for the Wandama Award were finalised.

This unprecedented achievement is a testament to Jessnee’s dedication, hard work, and academic aptitude.

7 Gold Award Winners

Year

Ezekiel Azzopardi, Aibhlinn Baker, Maximus B, Raiden Boucher, Mikaela Brailey, Roxy Brett, Arielle Christie, India Christofides, Emily Collins, Clementine D, Sean Dower, Sophie Driscoll, David Dunn, Calum E, Luka Egan, Charlie Elford, Layla Giffin, Zion Green, Jet H, Jacob Hemmings, Clarice Hemon, Frode Hojgaard, Amie Hook, Stella Ives, Jasper Jenkins, Laylah Johnson, Sienna Jorgensen, Maxwell Kallista, Marley Kanan, Iola Ker, Sienna Lander, Tom Landry, Henry MacDermott, Rowan M, Sophie Matheson, Jarvis Miller, Tyson Mitchell, Ella Mitchell, Cody Mowell, Abby Mraz, Isaac Neilson, Nicson NG, Alexander Patterson, April Paul, Harrison Rennie, Joshua Robertson, Henry Russell, Lily Samson, Marli Schumacher, Hayden Smith, Grace Story, Mahala Taylor, Mason Tompkins, Ruby Townsend, Finley Vaughan, Ruby Waerea, Miralee Walker, Louise Wanre, Amali W, Lucy Westbrook-Moore, Annabelle Westwood, Breeze Williams, Phrare Young, Ploy Young.

Year 8 Gold Award Winners

Robert Andronico, Angel Aquino, Silver Blair, Leonie Boulay, Emma Broderick, Dallas B, Avery Burns, Zak Dadswell, Maya Damian, Ziggie Dekens, Bella Dixon, Kalani Dodds, Link Duncan, Matilda Edgerton, Liam Ferguson, Lucy Ffitch, Alison Fisher, Joaquin Fletcher, Haloe Goudge, Harper Green, Lucy G, Sophie Hamilton, Tiah Harvey, Mia H, Addison Jackson, Lukas James, Amelie Jones, Ava Jorge, Jared Land, Pearl Lloyd, Ella Lucht, Kaitlyn Mackay, Felix MacLeod, Owen McClare, Tasmin M, Ryan McGregor, Hunter McLean, Emily Milligan, Jake Parkes, Shanti P, Lily Pollock, Charlie Prill, Zac Proctor, Mason Ratten, Kiarra Reid, Rebecca Reid, Maggie Robinson, Zali R, Blake Rugendyke, Archie Ruscoe, Hadleigh Scott, Rohan Sinclair, Patrick Stephenson, Oliver Stephenson, Chase Stewart, Kiani Stewart, Max Stuart, Jati Sudomo, Zoey Symonds, Natalie Tomba, Taylah Tompkins, Thor Vanhaelen, Harlan Vaughan, Benjamin V, Peter White, Ella Whitehead, Mystie Winslow.

The night also saw the Gold Academic Awards presented to the students from each year level as well as the Platinum Award winners which are awarded to Year 12 students who have obtained Gold Awards in each other year of their schooling – a truly remarkable academic accomplishment.

Sporting and community recognition awards were also handed out on the night.

The Celebration of Excellence event not only commemorates the achievements of the students but also motivates and encourages every student to strive for their best, reinforcing the spirit of determination and ambition within the school community. Well done to all of the award winners.

Year 9 Gold Award Winners

Keelan Adams, Mahley Bedford, Maleia Bickey, Dylan Bonnar, Neave Bow, Hannah Bressan, Edie Brown, Brisa Canina, Sari Cargakis, Coco Cooper, Lara Dietrich, Lilly-Dee Dixon, Edward Ennis-Bell, Grace Forster, Kaia Francey, Rhianna Gavin, Willow Gonzalez, Isobel Harrison, Gwennaelle Hemon, Teleaha Hodgson, Charlie Hodson, Sheannah Hope, Hamish Inch, Mahalia Johnson, Imogen Johnstone, Elliott Kemp-Moss, Amelie Lane, Mylie Looney, Quinn Luna, Louisa MacDermott, Macalista McLachlan, Tommy Miller, Laila Murphy, Summer Newton, Joshua O’Neill, Sean O’Neill, Denver Paul, Marley Peek, Coen Picton, Jaya Pollock, Lani Rahui, Max Ritter, Georgia Sauvage, Ryder Simpson, Aliya Spencer, Elara S, Mateya Tisdell, Natalie Watson, Mya Williams Reed.

Year 10 Gold Award Winners

Zephyr Adcock, Ollie Ager, Scarlett Alcock, Kory Atkinson, Taj Barraclough, Caitlin Barry, Chilli B, Javia Bordignon, Brie Byrnes, Mischa Campbell, Oscar Carey, Sage Carlile, Ruby Chalmers, Billy Clements, India Davies, Lilla Doreian, Claire Dowling, Marley Draper, Alice Dwight, Lucas Evans, Filip Flajzar, Josiah Fraser-Watson, Kaleb Gaedtke, Hunter Green, Eva Hirst, Emily Howe, Freya Inch, Harpa Johnson, Oliver Kettridge, Jackson Krause, Eve McClernon, Barnaby Morgan, Flynn Morris Smith, Tahni Nawin, Anson NG, Ethan Patterson, Noah Quilty, Meisha Rodgers, Ella Ross, Ben Samson, Abbi Sklenars, Cooper Smith, Jackson Stewart, Amelia Thomassen, Tavake Tokorangi, Jesse Turner, Mikenzie Wagner, Lachlan Watts, Taj Woodforde.

Year 11 Gold Award Winners

Quinn Atkinson, Cisco Beale, Taj Beale, Madeline Blackborough, Zoe Blackwell, Sienna Campbell, Luan Canina, Katelyn Cunnington, Aoife Dancer, Jacob Dare, Louis Davis, Shayla Dennis, Christopher Dowling, Summor Finlay, Izabella Giffin, Lenny Gray, Mikie Harvey, James Hedstrom, Manon Hemon, Olivia Hollants, Analiah Maria Hooper, Zeeta Innis, Memphis

Coolum State High School

Photo 1.Wandama Award recipient Jessnee with Principal Troy Ascott.

Photo 2. Gold Award winners at the Celebration of Excellence Awards night.

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James, Daniel Kint, Levi Koppes, Dakota Kurth, Ethan Lister, Chili Lloyd, Zoe Madden, Savanah Mahony, Noah-Jay McArdle, Riley McDermott, Bella Morgan, Hudson Morgan, LeelaRose Pereira, Bailee Radburnd, Caelan Radburnd, Kailani Rae, Jaxon Retchless, Shaylah Richardson, Jacob Ross, Blane Sanders, Alexis Schwartz, Charlotte Sinclair, Michael Stedman, Bronte Strahan, Olivia Sullivan, Iylah Townsend, Holly Ward, Bailey White, Rhys White, Ella Wilkie, Teddy Williams.

Year 12 Gold Award Winners Emily Barnes, Jaxon Beach, Matteo Bordignon, Taj Boyd, Joshua Broeren, Amelia Brown, Carmen Bryant, Emmanuel Butterworth, Ellis Campbell, Mae Carey, Lyndsay Cassidy, Maya Clark, Harrison Cooper, Leah Coxhell, Abigail Dixon, Kianni Effting, Ruby Fielden, Ava Filmer, Bailey Finlay, Amelia Finlay, Gracey Fleischfresser, Jye Francey, Sebastian Garsia, Jay Glover, Isaac Goodwin, Harry Gorman, Olivia Gray, Kaiya Hides, Chloe Irvine, Kalicia Jewell, Regan Johnstone, Xy King, Noah Kint, Maddison Knight, Ben Landry, Morgan Lewis, Charlie Marlow, Jett McCoy, Sienna McRitchie, Kiara Moroney, Sarah Muirhead, Jessnee Ng, Liam O’Neill, Nate O’Neill, Dylan Parkinson, Finn Parsons, Molly Pearl, Polly Salsbury, Madison Sharp, Eva Sklenars, Izaak Sklenars, Freya Slowey, Ryan Smith, Jack Stanley, Jarrah Sudomo, Imogen Taylor, Ella Turner, Caitlin Warren, Odette Williams, Ash Willis, Bailey Woitowitz, Eva Xuereb, Dane Zilian.

Platinum Awards (Year 12)

This award is presented to students who have achieved a Gold Award for Academic Excellence each year of Secondary Education at Coolum State High School.

Ellis Campbell, Maya Clark, Gracey Fleischfresser, Jye Francey, Harry Gorman, Olivia Gray, Chloe Irvine, Morgan Lewis, Jett McCoy, Jessnee Ng, Finn Parsons, Imogen Taylor, Ash Willis, Dane Zilian.

Le ers to the editor

VOTE YES

Dear editor, Voice opponents argue that If you don’t know, you should vote No. Yet the nation as we now know it was built on the initiative and enterprise of those who ventured courageously into the unknown.

Seafarers sailed beyond horizons, discovering what is now Australia. Once our various colonies were established, explorers trekked into the wilderness, prospectors prospected, merchants set up in ﬂedgling towns to sell supplies, and settlers settled. None of them knowing for certain, but nevertheless prepared to venture everything in hope. We owe it to our national history to vote Yes, and show we haven’t lost that risk-taking spirit or the spirit of a fair go for our nation’s wellbeing.

Jim McPherson, Mt Coolum.

YES POINTS TO CONSIDER

Dear editor,

I would like to reply to the points put forth by Mr. Brian Irving in his letter from the 20 September 2023.

Thank you for your lengthy letter. It contains some truth and some of the partial truth and misinformation that is being circulated by the No campaign.

Firstly, all Australians count. 100% of us. This idea is inclusive, not divisive. Its aim is to recognise a Voice from people who were counted as fauna until 1967.

Second, what destroyed Western Australian crops was hail, not indigenous people.

Third, the $32 billion is actually $30 billion and if you look online what it was spent on, it is all there for you to read. Between 5-6% of that amount was spent on speciﬁcally indigenous

projects with the rest spent on mainstream health and education. It’s all there.

There is, actually, no monetary attachment to the voice. Absolutely none. This is something that is being peddled by the No camp that has no basis in fact.

Lastly, the money spent on welcome to country is spent in parliament. Sky news has reported this so it must be true.

I appreciate that you have the right to read what you want and form your opinions and vote how you feel will create a strong Australia. Personally, I would be proud to live in a country that recognises and respects the wisdom of our original people and has made the decision to listen to them. Just listen. That’s all. Name supplied.

YES COUNTS

Dear editor,

What is the beneﬁt from voting No? Will anything improve? Will we feel a sense of pride? Will the country feel united? Will our First People beneﬁt? Will we have made history and advanced the nation?

What is the beneﬁt from voting Yes? We will embrace 65,000 years of history in caring for our country. Our First People will feel recognised. Our First People will have a Voice in matters concerning them. Programs suggested, owned, and implemented by our First People will be more successful, more effective, and more economical. We overcome fear and prejudice. We will move forward united as a nation.

Let’s take the hand that’s been offered and write Yes on October 14.

Susan Francis, Peregian Beach.

SUPPORT FOR YES

Dear editor, Some letter writers, me included, have used quotes, and often these been taken out of context. With the indulgence of the Editor may I add to the Voice referendum debate with a few more quotes.

From Julie Bishop, former Liberal Deputy Leader and Foreign Minister said, “…”If we can’t ﬁnd it in our hearts to say Yes to giving constitutional recognition to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, what are we saying about ourselves?”…”

Tony Nutt, former Federal Director of the Liberal Party and Chief of Staff to John Howard said, “…It’s just, it’s practical, and it is constitutionally safe. When you actually strip away the straw men and the scarecrows … you do wonder at some of the arguments and some of the positions put by others.”

Many have changed their minds to rejecting the request from the Uluru Statement from the Heart, such as former PM Malcolm Turnbull, who dismissed it almost as soon as it landed on his desk. He is now advocating for a Yes vote.

As attributed to Albert Einstein “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”

After 235 years maybe it is time to recognise our indigenous people in the constitution and listen to them to ﬁnd better ways to go forward as a nation. Vote Yes.

Robyn Deane, Bli Bli

BUS STOP TO BIG SHOPS?

Dear editor,

For those in our society totally dependent upon public transport, taxis, relatives, or friends’ generosity, it can be a challenge to access stores such as Bunnings, Ofﬁceworks Spotlight, or even Autobarn – which are further from more conveniently placed

shopping centres. For shoppers it is a dream locality where all things pertaining to running business and households are available. They are spoiled for choice.

These larger stores are usually set on bigger blocks, away from public transport routes, where parking is free, without restrictions. Without a car, it is impossible to visit such sites. Case in point, for Sunshine Coast residents, Dalton Drive is now a choice shopping location behind The Homemaker Centre, on Maroochy Boulevard. Only one bus stop is located outside this centre, on both sides, for public transport access. The stops happen to be the one and only for two bus routes: the 602, and 617 - both hourly buses.

To access Dalton Drive, where the larger stores are located, is a bridge too far for those without private transport, but wanting access to Bunnings and Ofﬁceworks, Spotlight and new stores to be built opposite. It is at least 1km walking distance away from The Homemaker Centre bus stop; an impossibility, even for the ﬁttest. So, businesses lose their custom and they lose their opportunities to buy what these larger remote stores offer.

Dalton Drive could easily be included in either the 614 bus run, the 617 bus run or the 602 run. Once Council permitted re-development of the old golf course land in the CBD, the hotels sprung up. The 614 bus, which initially ran the full length of Maud Street and Sugar Road, was diverted through the new CBD development to service visitors and hotel staff alike, the outcome of negotiating power between Council and Translink.

This new CBD development is a short walk from the hotels into the main Maroochydore shopping precinct, while access to Bunnings, Ofﬁceworks, Autobarn and Spotlight continue to be inac-

cessible to locals who endure the travesty of public transport shortsightedness. Not inclusion, but discrimination.

E. Rowe, Marcoola.

DEMENTIA WEEK

Dear editor,

Thank you to the people impacted by dementia, community members, councils, businesses, and healthcare professionals who marked Dementia Action Week 2023 from 18-24 September.

Across Australia, individuals and organisations supported our campaign to ‘Act Now for a Dementia-Friendly Future’ encouraging everyone to take simple actions which make our communities more dementia-friendly.

On behalf of the estimated more than 400,000 people living with dementia in Australia and the more than 1.5 million people involved in their care, we thank everyone for their support.

While Dementia Action Week is only one week each year, the conversation and action to eliminate discrimination continues year-round. For information and tips on how you can continue working towards a dementia-friendly future, please visit dementiafriendly.org.au.

Maree McCabe AM, CEO Dementia Australia.

WHY VOTE YES

Dear editor,

The Uluṟu Statement from the Heart, the considered view of Indigenous leaders, was a generous offer to begin the long-overdue process of reconciliation. Now there is a real risk that the ﬁrst concrete step, the Voice to parliament, will be halted by a campaign of innuendo, misinformation and barefaced lies. Travelling overseas in recent weeks, I was saddened to see how this campaign was reinforcing a global perception that we are still a small-minded, backward-look-

ing nation, clinging to the myth of terra nullius and the smoldering remnants of the white Australia policy.

The fundamental reason to embed the Voice in the constitution is to prevent politicians from removing it, as John Howard did to ATSIC. A few short months ago, thousands stood in front of Adelaide’s parliament and applauded South Australia legislating a Voice. The curtains have not faded, hens have not stopped laying, the economy has not crashed. I still hope the basic decency of Australians will prevail and the referendum will be successful, but if the negative campaign prevents a constitutional Voice, I hope the Albanese government will have the courage to establish one by legislation. Its successful operation will show how misguided and dishonest the “No” campaign has been. Ian Lowe, Marcoola.

ASKING FOR A FRIEND

Dear editor,

Oh, how we laughed at despotic behaviour in other countries and believed that it wouldn’t happen in good ol’ OZ. Here we are with an ex-PM secretly sworn into ﬁve ministries and now for ﬁve years of secret messages, a chief public servant of a big and powerful department trying to control who gets the ministry for which he is in charge? Is this a joke? Just asking for friends? Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach.

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.

COOLUM AND NORTH SHORE COAST CARE RELEASE 2024 CALENDAR

AFTER four months of sorting and categorising over 1000 excellent local photos, generously offered to Coolum and North Shore Coast Care by members of the public, the Calendar Committee is pleased to announce that the much-awaited 2024 Coast Care Calendar is now available for purchase.

Once again, the calendar and the quality of images do not disappoint.

Contributing photographers were invited to the ofﬁcial launch of the calendar in late September with the calendar now on sale at local outlets for just $10.

This year Coast Care are delighted to have a cohort of young photographers’ shots included in the calendar.

Featured photographers include Spencer Hitchin who once again allowed Coast Care to showcase his excep-

tional photographic abilities.

Brothers Zion and Ezekiel Green (12 and 13 years old) are each calendar ﬁ rst timers, as is 13-year-old Avishi Gordon Coen.

A Coast Care spokesperson said it is inspiring to see the next generation appreciate the beauty of the Sunshine Coast.

“Thanks to all the contributing photographers for their ability to capture the natural wonders of our region for us all to enjoy.”

Each of the 13 display pages provides a wonderful collection of birds, bugs, butterﬂies, as well as familiar landscapes, unique underwater scenes and Aussie icons.

The cover photo by Paul Francis will surprise and delight all, especially the local Coolum community.

“Special mention should be made of the back cover which highlights community efforts

and protection of our tur-

tles on our beautiful beaches every year. It pays tributes to all volunteers assisting and supporting this fundraiser.”

Overall, the calendar is a unique Christmas gift, souvenir, practical datebook and reminder of the unique beauty of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

“Additionally, it is a donation to community coastal conservation, including our turtles, and the hardworking volunteers of Coolum and North Shore Coast Care.”

Purchase your calendar (still only $10) at one of the many local locations below and help support your local businesses in the process.

Outlets wishing to stock the calendar, and people wishing to buy them should contact Coolum and North Shore Coast Care at info@coolumcoastcare.org.au or phone Coolum and North Shore Coast Care: 0478435377.

Calendar Stockists

Coolum Beach - Mitre 10, The Shop, Birtwill Physiotherapy, Ursin.DK, Coolum Coastal Chicken, Compound Surf, Coolum Cutting Edge Hair & Beauty, Ma Boulange Café.

Mt Coolum - Rock Paper Scissor Hair Salon.

Ninderry & Noosa - Fairhill Botanic Garden & Nursery, The Junction Bookstore. Peregian Beach - Annie’s Books on Peregian.

Yaroomba - Coolum Community Native Nursery, Wagtail Coffee.

Jason O’Pray

DIVISION 8 SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL

LAST weekend was an absolute cracker, with so many major events on the Sunshine Coast. I got to drop into the Touch Football Australia National Youth Championships at Sunshine Coast Stadium to witness some 2000 junior athletes making their mark. The AFL Masters also kicked off recently. Make sure get along to watch some ﬁnals on Saturday (Oct 7) at the Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex.

SUNSHINE COAST OPEN HOUSE

This free community event offers rare behind-the-scenes tours and special experiences. Visit Bankfoot House & Landsborough Museum on 21 Oct & 22 October

to take a look behind the scenes!

HOW HEALTHY IS YOUR BEACH?

Council has released the ﬁrst ever Coastal Health Report, which has studied the health of our beaches, headlands, lower estuaries and coastal lagoons across the region to share results in a simple grading card format. This knowledge will help guide decisions for our region’s future and ensures everyone can access and understand information about our precious coastal areas. You can check out the report card for your local spot with an easy map tool, or dive into the full report for our

region. Visit els.sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au to explore the results.

NEXT STEPS FOR MOOLOOLABA FORESHORE

Following completion of the award-winning Mooloolaba Foreshore Revitalisation Northern Parklands, the detailed design for Stage 2 – the Central Meeting Place and the Southern Parkland seawall – has now been ﬁnalised. Council is calling for expressions of interest to construct the new parkland - which received overwhelming community support during recent consultation - and to replace a seawall that dates back to the 1960s. Once a contractor is appointed, the construction timeline will be determined and early works could begin next year. For more information and to subscribe for updates visit sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/mfr. See you ‘round Div 8!

Hifu Lift, Plasma Lift, Bio Lift, RF Skin Tightening, IPL, LED, Microdermabrasion, Needling Oxygen, Organic, Peels

Hifu Fat Removal, Fat Cavitation, RF Skin Tightening & Stretch Marks, Liposculpture Cellulite

The cover of the 2024 Coolum and North Shore Coast Care Calendar. Photos: Contributed

Zion and Ezekiel Green with the 2024 Coast Care calendar which they feature in. All proﬁts from the calendar go towards the environmental work carried out by Coast Care.

TIME TO PREPARE NOW FOR WHAT COULD BE INTENSE SUMMER WEATHER

SUMMER is fast approaching and whilst the warmer months bring with them the chance of intense storms, this summer is also predicted to bring an elevated risk of heat waves and bushﬁ res.

Sunshine Coast Council is asking residents to be prepared and this timely reminder comes as Get Ready Queensland Week (October 9-15) encourages residents to put in their prep work now before summer is well and truly here.

Council’s Disaster Management Lead Wayne Sunderland says now is the time for residents to familiarise themselves with Council’s Disaster Hub and understand how to protect their family and property.

“It’s important to prepare now before the next severe weather event, so you’re best placed to handle whatever Mother Nature throws at us,” Mr Sunderland says.

“Council’s updated Disaster Hub makes it easier for residents and visitors to prepare before, during and after a disaster or emergency.

“The Hub has important, up-to-date information and links to key emergency services in one location, including weather warnings, road closures, evacuation centres, airport updates, trafﬁc

cameras, ﬂood mapping, as well as Council’s news updates and social media posts.

“Though Council and the Disaster Management continue preparations all year round, being prepared is everyone’s responsibility.”

There are a few simple steps you can take to Get Ready.

*Step one: Understand your risk

*Step two: Prepare a household emergency plan

*Step three: Pack an emergency kit

Stay connected via the following links

For more information head to the Get Ready Queensland website: getready.qld.gov.au

Connect with Council and Queensland’s Emergency Services today so you always have the most up to date information WHEN the next natural disaster happens.

Sunshine Coast Council Disaster Hub – disaster.sunshinecoast.qld.gov. au/#Dashboard Queensland Fire & Emergency Services – Current Bushﬁ re & Warnings - www.qfes.qld.gov.au/ Current-Incidents Bureau of Meteorology –www.bom.au/qld

Event Showcase BLUE

BAYOU

Country comes to the coast with Blue Bayou

A LITTLE bit country, a little bit pop and a whole lot of timeless musical renditions from artists such as Glen Campbell, Linda Ronstadt, John Denver, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and many more will be on offer at the Blue Bayou show taking to the stage at the Coolum Civic Centre this Saturday October 7.

Featuring the awardwinning singer and entertainer Nadia Sunde, accompanied by Paul Henderson on guitars and banjo, and Marcus Church on guitar, Blue Bayou is a show that promises down-home warmth, charm, and masterful storytelling.

Missed the muster? Don’t worry, the country will be coming to the sea with this night of music not to be missed. Join Nadia Sunde and her band for a night of unforgettable music, nostalgia, and heart-warming connections.

Nadia and her band will take audiences on an enchanting exploration of the greatest country-pop artists of the 1960s and 70s. Expect to hear timeless classics from all of the icons and the big names from the era.

Nadia’s passion for country music runs deep, as she recalls her childhood love for the genre.

“Mum bought me the

Readers Digest Country & Western songbook when I was a kid because I just couldn’t get enough country from the radio.

“It was all Jerry Reed, Willie Nelson, John Denver, Dolly Parton, and the rest of the gang - they were my heroes, and their storytelling built something in me,” Nadia recounted.

“Getting back to that place with our show ‘Blue Bayou’ has felt a bit like a homecoming. It’s beautiful to be bringing these songs to audiences on the Sunshine Coast who feel the same way.”

Nadia Sunde is no stranger to the spotlight and is an acclaimed cabaret and concert artist, theatre actress, comedienne, and former ABC radio presenter. Nadia has garnered multiple national and international song writing

and performance awards throughout her illustrious career.

Accolades include a Queensland Music Award, APRA Art Music Award, International Song writing Award, and a Gold Coast Creative Industries Award.

Nadia has also had her music included on high rotation across ABC regional radio nationwide.

Fresh off the back of an 11 town Queensland tour, Blue Bayou tours to the Sunshine Coast this October with audiences so far describing the show as “Absolutely amazing” and “A wonderful yee-ha show!”

The Blue Bayou Sunshine Coast tour is presented by local performing arts company Red Chair with the support of the Queensland Government

Timeless country pop songs with storytelling and heart-warming connec ons will be gracing the Coolum Civic Centre stage this Saturday night, October 7 with ‘Blue Bayou’. Photo: Peter Mackay.

MP PURDIE SNAGS FUNDRAISING TRAILER FROM LIONS

A PURPOSE-BUILT barbeque trailer designed for community use has been given a new lease of life, after changing hands recently and local community groups who may not have the ability to own their own BBQ trailer will now have the ability to hire the fundraising trailer from Ninderry MP Dan Purdie.

Mr Purdie purchased the trailer from Coolum Lions in order to continue to be able to offer it as a community resource for fundraising purposes.

Mr Purdie knew it was too good to pass up.

“When Coolum Lions advertised the trailer, I jumped on it!”

“I know how much money and time the Lions have invested over the years to maintain it for the beneﬁt of the community, and how important it was

for them to see it continue to be used in the same manner,” Mr Purdie said.

Dan said he was looking forward to making it available for community groups for fundraising or other purposes.

“It’s been very cleverly designed for a multitude of uses, from barbeques, coffee, food and beverages, information stalls - just about anything.”

Coolum Lions President Doug Alford said although they no longer had a use for the trailer, it was important it remained a community asset.

“Dan has demonstrated his passion over many years in supporting and developing local community groups and we are fortunate to have such a dedicated local MP,” Mr Alford said.

Mr Alford said Coolum Lions had a very successful

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nancial year (2022/23), donating $62,258 to local sporting and community groups but like most community groups, new volunteers were always welcomed.

“If you can spare an hour and a half each month, then you can also help support our local community - just get in touch to ﬁnd out more.”

Mr Purdie said the BBQ trailer will be available for the community in coming weeks, featuring a portable BBQ, plenty of storage for equipment, a 110-litre esky, lighting and power outlet.

If you would like to volunteer with Coolum Lions please contact Lion Doug on 0413 019 078.

For more information on hiring the BBQ trailer please call Mr Purdie’s electorate ofﬁce on 5406 7900.

Coolum Probus awards life memberships to husband and wife

THE COOLUM Beach

Combined Probus Club (Coolum Probus) celebrated the exceptional dedication and unwavering service of Raoul and Dene Leach recently by awarding them Life Membership to the club.

Probus is all about “Fun and Friendship in Retirement” and at the September 5 meeting a formal presentation was made with Raoul accepting the certiﬁcate and plaque for himself and posthumously for his wife Dene who passed away recently.

This prestigious award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and service to the Club, and Raoul and Dene’s contributions over the years has been nothing short of exemplary.

Raoul and Dene embarked on their Probus journey in 1999 when they joined the Probus Club on Waiheke Island, New Zealand and in 2001 the family moved to Coolum Beach where they became active members of the Coolum Probus Clubs, which at the time was divided into two separate clubs – a Men’s and Women’s Probus Club.

After returning from their initial Probus AGMs, the pair were assigned ‘Tour Director’ roles which saw them responsible for investigating and proposing suitable outings and activities for members, as well as budgeting and making booking arrangements.

Dene passionately served as Tour Director for four years and later took on the role of Membership Registrar which she did for well over ten years. In this capacity she maintained a comprehensive and up-todate register of members,

diligently recorded meeting attendance, and facilitated inductions for new members.

Raoul’s dedication was equally impressive, serving in various pivotal roles within the club such as Vice President, President (three terms totalling six years), Treasurer (two years), and Assistant Treasurer (over a decade).

Both Raoul and Dene were also integral members of the Management Committee, contributing signiﬁcantly to the club’s development.

The Probus community have been fortunate to have more than 22 years of service from Raoul and Dene, however their story took a poignant turn with Dene sadly passing away in July of this year.

The Coolum Probus Club was honoured to recognise the outstanding commitment and service the couple have made to Probus. A plaque and certiﬁcate in joint names was presented to Raoul in recognition of the impact they have left on Probus and its members.

The presentation was followed by an extended morning tea and members were joined by Raoul and Dene’s son Nicholas for the morning’s celebrations.

About Probus Probus provides retirees with the opportunity to connect socially, which is so important in today’s world. Membership is open to anyone who is retired or semi-retired. Probus Clubs offer a range of activities including trips and outings for members to enjoy and they meet monthly, to enjoy the company of like-minded fellow retirees and listen to interesting guest

speakers.

Make new friends, learn a new skill, explore new interests and hobbies - there is so much to choose from when you become a member of your local Probus Club.

To ﬁnd out more information about the Coolum Beach Combined Probus Club please contact Keith Symonds (Club Secretary) on mobile 0416 275590 or email keithasymonds@gmail.com

The Coolum Beach Combined Probus Club meets on the ﬁrst Tuesday of each month at the Coolum Beach Uniting Church at 22-26 Elizabeth St from 9.15am.

A cheque for $5,400 was handed over by Ninderry MP Dan Purdie to Coolum Lions

Raoul and Dene Leach were both recently honoured with life membership to the Coolum Beach Combined Probus Club at a special morning tea ceremony. Raoul celebrated with other members and posthumously accepted the accolades on behalf of Dene who passed away earlier in the year. Thank you for your service to Coolum Probus. Photo contributed.

Classiﬁed Adver sements

Ph: 0413 427 439 Website: www.coolumadver ser.com.au FREE ‘FOR SALE’

FOR SALE

length 550mm. Cutting capacity 20mm. Good Working Condition. $75. Ph. 5448 2577

CHURCH SERVICES

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

AIR FRYER: Russell Hobbs Crisp’n’Bake toaster oven, cooking time, instructions, incl/3 shelves, fry basket & trays, timer knob & 2 settings knobs, unused, new cond. $80. Ph. 0407 359 111

BALL JOINT AND TIE ROD SEPARATOR: Stanley brand, as new still in packaging, used once. Jaw opening 50mm. Throat depth 31mm. $50 new, sell for $29. Ph. 0423125827

BAR FRIDGE: Westinghouse. Works well. $20. Ph. 0414 989 528

BED DOUBLE: Sleepmaker Miracoil Ruby Deluxe from International Collection. Excellent cond. $200. Txt 0413 466 154

BOSCH DRILL PRESS: Bench Top model PBD 40 with Laser Tech sighting, very little use since new. $250. Ph. 0456 626 350

BREVILLE FINGERSIDE MASSAGER: for relaxing & therapeutic all over body massage. Instructions included. $15 cash only. Ph 0428 875 445

BREVILLE RICE COOKER: Advance Duo 7 BRC 300. Very little use. Instructions included. $20. Coolum Beach Ph. 0438 787 413

DISABILITY SHOWER CHAIR: Aidapt brand suits to 150kg, good drainage, high back, side arms, v. clean. $45. Ph 0407 359 111

DISABILITY TOILET CHAIR: Lightweight aluminium, adjust. height frame and seat to ﬁt over toilet. Supports up to 175 kg. Never used, brand new with tags and still wrapped in plastic. Aspire Care brand. $50 Ph 5446 1861

DOG BARKING COLLARS: 2 collars Petsafe brand, one vibrating style- needs new battery. One citronella- needs cartridges. Suit small dog under 10kg. $20 for both. Ph 5446 1861

DOG CANNY COLLAR: Size 2. Neck measurement 28cm to 33cm. Used once only. As new. $25 Coolum Beach. Ph 0438 333 140

DOMESTIC AL. STEP LADDER: 140omm high. $25. Ph. 0490 520 436

DOMESTIC EXT. LADDER: 3.9m ext. 2.4 closed. $30. Ph. 0490 520 436

ELECTRIC OIL HEATERS: Small Delonghi $20 and larger (brand unknown) $20. Coolum Beach Ph. 0438 333 140

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

FENCE PANELS: 21 stramit green alum fence panels 800x 1200 with posts and rails $120. PH. 0404 549 504 FILING CABINET: 2-drawer, lockable, metal. $40. Ph. 0404 549 504

FIREWOOD KINDLING: $5 Large bags, pickup at Coolum Beach Pony Club gate - 60 Tritonia Dr, Emu Mountain Estate.

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

FRIDGE FREEZER: Mitsubishi 260 litre, white, clean, no dents. Works perfectly, selling due to needing larger fridge. $160. Ph 0403 894 575

GAZEBO HOLD DOWNS: Water ﬁlled. All four $15. Ph 5448 9095

GOLF BALLS: Over 200 balls, vast majority as new. $90. collect Peregian Springs. Ph 0456 626 350

GOLF CLUB KIT: Callaway Big Bertha set plus other clubs with golf bag all in good order ready for the course. $225. collect Peregian Springs. Ph 0456 626 350

GOLF CLUBS: No5 Callaway rescue $50. 10* No4 Callaway rescue $50. Mazuno driver MP001 $25. Mazuno Fairway wood MP001 15*. Ph. 0490 520 436

HAYMAN REESE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION HITCH: 130KG 4 bar intermediate hitch. $150. Yaroomba. Ph. 0473 207 900. HEDGE TRIMMER: Ozito HTR-550. Voltage 240v. Blade

HORSE MANURE: From $3 per bag, pickup at Coolum Beach Pony Club gate - 60 Tritonia Dr, Emu Mountain Estate

KAMBROOK SNACK OVEN: black/glass door/slide in tray/ wire shelf/timer and function knobs. Exc. Cond. $25. Ph 0407 359 111

LADDER ALUMINIUM: Combination Multi-Purpose 135kg Industrial, Extension, Step Ladder, Extendable Trestle. Bailey Trade Ladder. Never used. $200. Ph 5448 9095

MICROWAVE OVEN: Built in with complete trim kit and grill function. $30 Ph. 0410 614 244

MOBILITY AIDS: All good condition. Walker $40. Crutches $30. Toilet or shower chair $30. Phone 5446 8562.

NEOFLAM COOKWARE: Red 26cm casserole pot with lid $125. Ph. 0407 611 034

OLD MINOLTA CAMERAS: x 4. $250 the lot. Ph. 0400 420 058

PRINTER CARTRIDGES: 9 new colour cartridges. Suit Brother Mod DCP-165C (LC38). $20. Coolum Beach. Ph 0408 093 038

REFRIGERATOR: Caravan/bar fridge. Brand: Gasmate BC62L. 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

SHOWER CHAIR: Non-slip with handles. Adj height. Never used. cost $100 sell $70 ono. Ph. 0412 374 675

SURFBOARD INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL BAG: Double for 2 x 9’4 surfboards. Heavy duty. $50. Ph. 0447 133 779

TREVOR HENDY H2 SPORT WAVE SKI: Good condition. $100 with paddle. Ph. 07 5471 3896

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

VINYL 45” RECORDS: 136 X vinyl 45s of top 40s music from the 70s in good condition $200 call or text 0404 549 504 for list.

GARAGE SALE

5 BEACH HAVEN PLACE, MT COOLUM: Sat 7th Oct 7am-12. Cash only. Full range household goods.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

EDNA MAY WILLIAMS

Late of 40 Burremah Crescent, Mt Coolum. 11am Saturday 21 October 2023. Coolum Beach Uniting Church, 22 Elizabeth Street.

NOOSA RIVER CRUISES

WWW.NOOSAQUEEN.COM $20 Sunset Cruise. Ph 5455 6661

ACROSS

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6Looks slyly

10Fuss

11Fresh

12Blackboard support

13Segregate

14At all times

17Disparage

19Longed for 21Offspring

22Floor covering 23Corded fabric

25Sharp blow

27Units for easy construction

30Brought out

31Sport 33Dodging 35Bird

27Shooting

28Find

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A look back in time

FRANCES WINDOLF

A LONG TIME COOLUM RESIDENT WITH A PASSION FOR LOCAL HISTORY

Living through History

MOST people, if asked, would deﬁne “history” as something in the past – but each of us lives through a piece of history every day - and today’s Palmer Coolum Resort is an excellent example how history can change immensely through time.

One hundred and ten years ago, in 1913, John Parker selected Portion 502 – the area now bounded by Tannah Street and Warran Road, from the beach to a line roughly between Lagoda Drive and the southern end of Grandview Drive. He built a house on an area which later became the ‘17th green’, where he grew bananas, pineapples and beans to send to the markets in Brisbane, and ran a few cattle. The area had poor soil and was largely swamp, and after Mr Parker sold the farm, other farmers, including the Pollard family, battled to make a

living on the block. One family was so poor that they couldn’t afford lunches for their children, and the schoolmaster used to take a cut lunch for them, along with his own lunch.

Eventually, any sort of farming on the site became uneconomic, and from the late 1950s onward the land resorted to swamp and scrub. A series of developers saw potential in the area, however, and it changed hands several times, with each purchaser dreaming of a great ﬁnancial future for the location. This came to fruition with the Hyatt regency resort, described by the Sunshine Coast Daily in August 1988 as “This $134 million resort and health spa on 150 acres just south of Coolum Beach … framed by the amazing landmark of Mount Coolum. The resort will comprise a vast array of recreational, health, retail and accommodation facilities – eight

Fiona Simpson MP MEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDORE

I AM lucky enough to meet a lot of wonderful local people and it is a large part of my position that I enjoy immensely. Clint and his brother Kent deserve a shoutout.

A couple of weeks ago I was invited to celebrate Clint’s ﬁrst birthday for Mustard Seed Lighthouse of Hope. It was a wonderful celebration of all that Clint has achieved in just 12 months in business, which in this current economic climate 12 months in business is a milestone and achievement worth celebrating.

Clint is the businessowner of Mustard Seed Lighthouse of Hope and his brother Kent is the

foodie. Clint is a very talented man that is known for being a leading example for inclusive education and celebration of diversity and creation. Kent’s ice cream not only tastes amazing, but is a work of art.

Originally from Hawaii, both Clint and Kent have some pretty serious health issues, but they don’t let this stop them and you can’t help but admire and respect them. They bring joy and inspiration to others. I would like to also give a special mention to Clint and Kent’s awesome mum, Tricia, who supports and guides the boys in their business

swimming pools, eighteen-hole golf course, nine tennis courts and jogging track and underground tunnel to the ﬁve holes on the beach side, where the resort boasts one kilometre of beach front.”

The ti-tree scrub was cleared, thousands of tonnes of soil were transported to the site, a lagoon was constructed where the swamp was deepest, and a world-class championship golf course was constructed in time for the ofﬁcial opening of the Hyatt Regency resort on 15 November 1988. The ﬁrst guest at the resort

was Muriel [Toodie] Pawlick of Yaroomba, a long-time Coolum resident, and author. Ofﬁcial guests since that time included Queen Elizabeth II and the heads of all the nations of the British Commonwealth, at the CHOGM meeting in 2002. One day, my husband and I were asked to take the cousin of the Emperor of Japan on a “bush walk” to see birds around the site!

In 2011 Clive Palmer purchased the site, and “mothballed” it in March 2021 … its history continues!

on her boys and she should be very proud of the caring young men that she has guided them to be.

If you are in Marcoola (2B/930 David Low Way behind Bendigo Bank) I highly recommend dropping by to meet the boys. You will get the opportunity to see some of Clint’s ﬂoral creations in his art

gallery. Local businesses are the heart of our community and these are brothers with a big heart and big smiles.

As always, please don’t hesitate to contact me if you need help or want to discuss any issues of importance to you.

How healthy is your beach?

Sunshine Coast Council has released the inaugural Coastal Health Report, a comprehensive assessment of our beaches, headlands, lower estuaries and coastal lagoons across the region after years of environmental monitoring in partnership with the University of the Sunshine Coast. Visit the report card for your local coastal area.

Do you have development questions about your property?

Council’s ‘Development Connect’ event on 10 October at City Hall in Maroochydore. Connect with a Council expert for free development advice. Get answers to your questions about planning, engineering, building, plumbing and landscaping! Spaces are limited, so visit Council's website now to reserve your 20-minute chat with an expert.

CUSTOMER CONTACT

sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Council/Contact-Council

Prepare now for wild weather

Scallops, Calamari, Prawn Cutlets, Crumbed Oysters, Battered Fish Bites, Battered Sea Scallops & Mussels also Battered Savs... Pineapple Fritters... Burgers > Seafood

Wild weather on the Sunshine Coast is not a matter of “if” - but “when”! It’s time to get ready. There are simple steps you should take to prepare your family, home and business for extreme weather events. Visit Council’s Disaster Hub at disasterhub.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for updates, resources and what to do before, during and after an emergency.

Calling all Coast residents, landowners, developers and businesses

Have your say on the new Maroochydore CBD plan today. Our new city centre belongs to the Sunshine Coast community and it will continue to grow and consolidate its place as the main centre for the Sunshine Coast. Community consultation is open for a proposed amendment to the ‘Maroochydore City Centre Priority Development Area Development Scheme’. Visit Council’s website to provide your feedback before 23 October.

Help support local First Nations businesses

Sunshine Coast’s First Nations Supplier Day is back for its third year. Help celebrate Indigenous Business Month at The Met in Maroochydore on 27 October. There will be

One for the calendar

Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting online or at Sunshine Coast City Hall Chambers – 9am 26 October

LUNCH

SANDWICH & JUICE BAR Freshly Squeezed Choose your ingredients! *made to order

SANDWICH & Choose ingredients! *made to order

VEGETARIAN OPTIONS CATERING AVAILABLE 6AM - 2PM WEEKDAYS 6:30AM - 2PM SATURDAY

VEGETARIAN OPTIONS CATERING AVAILABLE

Find out what happens to your recycling Come along for an interactive workshop and guided tour of a Resource Recovery Centre. are transforming. Travel by bus for a behindthe-scenes look at the day-to-day operations as part of National Recycling Week. Book now on Sunshine Coast Libraries website for a tour from Caloundra or Nambour on 9 or 10 November. The ultimate dog day out for pooches and their paw-rents is coming!

DogFest is being held at Nambour Showgrounds on 21 October. It is set to be a canine wonderland; complete with food trucks, dog-friendly stallholders, live entertainment, training demonstrations and workshops. Book your free ticket at eventbrite.com.au.

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An early house on the Coolum Hya site. Photo: contributed

Fiona, Clint, Tricia and Kent. Photo: contributed

Sandy Bolton MP MEMBER FOR NOOSA

AS MENTIONED last column, stage two on improved Noosa River management has now commenced, with the ﬁrst ‘tranche’ of actions resulting from the two-year process by the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee and community consultation, following from our advocacies over a long journey! The reduction in speeds has been welcomed by some, and criticised by others, however, these changes for greater safety will be reviewed over the coming weeks. Signage and buoys are in place to assist boaties, with Maritime Safe-

Legal News

JULIAN PORTER

ty Queensland (MSQ) assuring that they will concentrate on education initially, however, will infringe when safety is compromised. The balance of the recommendations around mooring and anchoring will roll out over the coming months, with some requiring legislative change. Thank you to all who contributed to this ‘ﬁrst’ for Queensland! Secondly, it was an honour to be selected as Chair of a new Parliamentary Select Committee to address crime, one of the most

SOLICITOR AT RAY BARBER IN COOLUM BEACH.

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

ﬁgures involved are ever-increasing.

complex and traumatic issues impacting Queenslanders. The importance of obtaining bipartisan agreements and recommendations is key, and I look forward to working with members from both sides of Chamber, as well advocates, victims and experts who will form a crime advisory group that has also been announced by the Premier and importantly, the new Victims Commissioner. A united stance is needed to keep communities safe, whilst reviewing the many contributors to criminal behaviours especially in our youth. We must identify actions needed both now and longer term, to see an end to the types of behaviours Queensland communities can no longer tolerate.

probate.

Regarding the Cooloola Great Walk Ecotourism Project (CGWEP), after 4 years of information gathering, fact checking, working with activists and advocates, the ﬁnal part in this journey was our recent survey for Noosa Electorate residents. Although a ‘small’ majority of 53.38% were in support of the current activities including bushwalking, kayaking, surﬁng, tours, camping as currently conducted, the majority were against any form of new eco-accommodation sites. In response, I have written to both the Ministers for Environment and Tourism to seek a transition to an alternative CGWEP that will deliver outcomes sought by Kabi Kabi in job

Observations

creation, sharing of culture and returning to Country, that does not involve built structures. Additionally, I have requested a review of the Nature Conservation Act and its references to eco-tourism to address the concerns relating to the ‘Cardinal Principle’. With so much time between columns, please stay ’in the loop’ via Noosa 360 (www.SandyBolton. com/Noosa360) with recent updates on a range of important issues we are working on including STAs, Land Valuations, Policing and more, as well subscribe to our e-newsletter at www.SandyBolton. com/Newsletters which ensures you also advised of any Noosa MP speciﬁc polls or surveys. In addition,

follow ‘Sandy Bolton MP’ on Facebook to receive information as soon as available including the Friday ‘Wrap’ with news and grant information! Always, if you have any questions or require assistance regarding state related matters, please do not hesitate to contact my ofﬁce on 5319 3100 or via noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au. With Christmas just around the corner, I am looking forward to seeing you all at the many events coming up, including the November Peregian Kindy Fundraiser and Marcus Beach Neighbourhood Watch AGM, and of course gift shopping at the markets! Until next month!

Probate is both the Court’s ofﬁcial recognition of the propounded will as the will to be used to administer the deceased’s estate, and that the executors named in it are authorised to do so. There is a process which must be followed, including notifying the Public Trustee and advertising the executor’s intention to apply, and then a waiting period.

The Application is ﬁled in the Supreme Court Registry along with the will, the death certiﬁcate and other supporting documents. After some serious scrutiny they usually emerge with a big red stamp of approval and a grant of

late night by appointment PROBATE THE ODDS that administration of a deceased estate will require a probate application to the Supreme Court are becoming shorter every year. While the registrar of land titles is still happy enough to transfer ownership of real property to the executor in exchange for a death certificate and a bunch of affidavits, anyone else with power over your assets is keen on some assurance that this is actually the last will and testament. We’re talking significant bank balances, shares, aged care bonds, retirement village exit entitlements, precious metals held in storage - the dollar

In much rarer cases the registry sends a matter up the line to a Judge for consideration. Occasionally, the notiﬁcation and advertising having done their job, another party piles in asking the court to give a grant of probate regarding another will. That will might be newer in date, or it could an older will where invalidity of the present will is alleged.

And that’s the magic of probate. Once the grant is made, it doesn’t matter if another will turns up that would have been preferred. It is literally a case of ‘too bad, so sad’. The public interest in the timely administration of deceased estates and protection of executors from liability when acting in good faith, outweighs the occasional disappointment of rightful beneﬁciaries who weren’t paying attention.

MEALS ON WHEELS ROSTER

Monday, October 9

Kitchen: L Corey, Y Webster, G

Willis, J Hughes, J Smith and C Brown

Run 1: T Moore and D Donohoe

Run 2: W Borell and J Beath

Run 3: C Wakeham and C

Porter

Run 4: C and W Rutherford

Run 5: M Schuit and D Casey

Run 6: P McCarthy and TBA

Run 7: G and N Moore

Wednesday, October 11

Kitchen: R Price, P Carden, W Crook, T Johnston and J Von Stieglitz

Run 1: P and R Tudman

Run 2: G and M Frazer

Run 3: D Stone and TBA

Run 4: K Hills and E Holbrook

Run 5: N Pothoven and W

Hamilton

Run 6: R O’Malley and D Dionysius

Thursday, October 12

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

Run 1: C Robinson and J Fawkes

TONY GIBSON

A MARCOOLA RESIDENT WHO IS ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

CHAMPIONS AND LEGENDS

When I recently ﬂew with airline Bonza from Townsville to the Sunshine Coast the airline announced that all of its cabin service team were legends. I thought I was going to see Wally Lewis or Leigh Mathews serving our afternoon tea but no this was just some old Australian lingo to help endear us to the cabin crew and ensure an enviable culture exists for this new and growing airline.

Over the last weekend many of us have been enjoying the ﬁnish of the football season with teams ﬁghting it out in the AFL, NRLW, and NRL to name a few. We have seen teams holding trophies high as they show off the prize

Run 2: T and D Newton

Run 3: K Berry and J Nicholas

Run 4: B Jackson and J Seljak

Run 6: P McNeill and K Leach

Friday, October 13

Kitchen: L Corey, T Shorter, Y Webster, R Tainton and J Fawkes

Run 1: K Naylor and V Therkelsen

Run 2: N and J Turner

Run 3: K Clerke and A Hatﬁeld

Run 4: J Bott and G Gibson

Run 5: K Wrangle and W Hamilton

Run 6: L and J Taylor

If you are unavailable on your rostered day, please notify MOW kitchen on 5446 1000 or message Anne on 0468 446 100.

MUDJIMBA RSL SUB BRANCH

Mudjimba RSL Sub Branch will again be conducting a Remembrance Day Service. This year it will be held at the Mudjimba RSL Sub Branch, 43 Cottonwood Street, Mudjimba commencing at

can be champions of the oppressed. A fighter or warrior can act as champion to defend someone. Champions can be the first among all contestants or competitors as we have seen with the football finals or the tennis championships like the upcoming Brisbane International and Australian Open. Tennis champions Evonne GoolagongCawley and Ash Barty are both champions and legends to me.

A legend is one who inspires or achieves legendary fame and clearly does not only exist on the sporting ﬁeld. I would see

10.40am on Saturday 11th November. All are welcome but please stay home if you are unwell.

MAROOCHY NORTH SHORE

LIONS BBQ

Saturday 14th October - Maroochy North Shore Lions/Mudjimba Surf Club BBQ Fundraiser - Egg & Bacon Burgers and Sausage Sizzle. 6.30 am to 1.00 pm @ Mudjimba Surf Club.

ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT RETIREES

AIR NOOSA BRANCH

Retired or about to retire and planning to partly or fully selffund your retirement? AIR is for you.

General Meeting - Thursday 12th October. Investment Discussion Group – Thursday 19th October.

More information: airnoosasecretary@gmail.com 0478 479 049 www.facebook.com/ AIRNoosa

NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY CENTRE

spiritual and political leaders like Gandhi or Martin Luther King as legends ﬁghting for freedoms and equality. Similarly, Enid Lyons and Dorothy Tangney, the rst women elected to Australian Parliament or Linda Burney, the rst Aboriginal woman elected to the House of Representatives nitely be considered

In the environment ﬁeld people like Kathleen McArthur or Arthur Harold who with their leadership ensured many areas of the Sunshine Coast are preserved as conservation and nature refuges for example at Currimundi and Noosa North Shore. Arthur Harrold was named a “Legend of Conservation” to mark the 40th anniversary of the Queensland Conservation Council. Our champions and legends can inspire us and to them we provide our trust, love, and admiration for their deeds. Enjoy your day and a simple path.

BE CONNECTED Get Online Week FREE EVENT 17th October 2023. 12pm - 2pm. Come and have a chat, morning tea provided. More than ever we all rely on the Internet to manage our information, health and wellbeing and stay connected with people. Come and learn basic skills for phone/tablet or laptop. Free lessons one- on-one or bring a friends. Ph. 07 5450 9700 - No need to RSVP!

MAROOCHY RIVER

COOLUMBEACHBOWLSRESULTS

Tuesday, 19th September

Social Bowls

1st S Clarke, B Biddle, V Mifsud +25

2nd J Jones, A Jones, C Lane +20

3rd G Box, B Rutch, D Wright +16

Thursday, 21st September

Social Bowls

1st J Clarke, W Hedges

+24

2nd H Hancock, J Wilson, B Rutch +19

3rd Jasmine/Betty, JP Sengers +12

Friday, 22nd September

Social Bowls

1st Gina Bullingham, Greg Bullingham, C Hawthorn +34

2nd K Emerton, M Emerton +20

3rd G Roulston, P Bartlett, A Campbell +16

Sunday, 24th September

Pennant Results

The Div 1 and Div 4 Ladies’ sides and the Div 3 men’s side made it through the top three playoffs of the 2023 SCDBA Pennants. Both the Div 1 ladies and the Div 3 men made the ﬁ nal, but both unfortunately were defeated. Congratulations on an outstanding achievement by all three sides. Thank you to all other pennant sides after a gruelling 10-week season.

Tuesday, 26th September

Social Bowls

1st J Wilson, K Wilson +37

2nd M Corcoran, P Bain +20

3rd B Rutch, B Cowie, M Newlan +19

Thursday, 28th September

Social Bowls

1st G Bartlett, JP Senger +35

2nd S Wilson, T Spencer +33

3rd Jasmine/Betty, L Hall, M Sorley +24

Consistency Singles Final

In a very close ﬁ nal, Sharyn Moss 103 defeated Peter Judge 97. Congratulations Sharyn.

Friday, 29th September

Social Bowls

1st A Hateley, G Brown +19

2nd N Mellett, Scott Wilson +18

3rd G Sargent, T Moody, K Wilson +6

Dates to Remember

• Club AGM – Sunday, 8th October, 9am

Weekly Bowls Program

• Social bowls every Tuesday 1pm, Thursday 1pm, Friday 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 4.30-7pm and Sunday afternoon from 1-5pm. 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.