Edition 233 - 13th December 2023

Coolum | Peregian Beach | Peregian Springs | Point Arkwright | Yaroomba | Mt Coolum | Marcoola | Mudjimba | Twin Waters | Pacific Paradise | Bli Bli December 13, 2023 - December 19, 2023

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VANESSA HALL IN NEWS that was released late last week the owner of a large parcel of land at Coolum West which was earmarked to be developed into a Kelly Slater endorsed wave park has been sold to Sunshine Coast Regional Council for $6million dollars.

Owner Consolidated Properties Group (CPG) said in their statement that their “dream” was now over with the sale of the 120ha site.

CPG Chairman and CEO Don O’Rorke said that they were “disappointed not to be able to deliver the Kelly Slater Wave Pool and associated resort.”

“We do understand Sunshine Coast Regional Council’s (SCRC) strong desire to protect flood plain capacity and maintain these CONTINUED PAGE 2

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WEST WITH LAND SOLD TO COUNCIL

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lands in public hands in perpetuity.

“CPG for over 40 years has been developing projects respecting community wishes and has always worked to have a constructive relationship with Councils, and as a believer in climate change we support SCRC’s initiative.”

Sunshine Coast Regional Council validated the future plans for the new acquisition.

“SCRC has secured 120ha of land at Yandina Coolum Road, Coolum, with plans to introduce tidal waters to aid the natural transition to wetland habitat, helping improve the quality of water flowing into the river from the site and creating a place for the community to come and connect with nature.”

Division 9 Councillor Maria Suarez was quick to state that this was a “real win for the community.”

“The community will be really relieved because it will ensure the flood storage will remain and the land will no longer come under threat.”

The site adjoins the Coolum Creek Environment Reserve, which provides fish breeding areas and habitat for threatened species such as the Water Mouse.

Local development watchdog OSCAR were elated with the news that the wave park was not going ahead with President Melva Hobson congratulating Council and Maria Suarez.

“We also need to thank the community and all the groups in the community who met

with CPG. It was always a respectful exchange and their President Don O’Rorke was honest and mindful as to what we wanted.”

Coolum Residents Association were another one of the community groups who attended meetings with CPG’s Don O’Rorke, and spokesperson Ray Barber was also quick to thank Council.

“CRA wants to thank Councillor Maria Suarez for the conservation outcome at Coolum West.

“Maria seems well aware that we should develop on development land and conserve on conservation land.

It’s plain common sense but sometimes gets overlooked.”

THE FUTURE OF THE SITE The former cane land will be rejuvenated back to a natural wetland state and form another part of the Blue Heart.

“This is another example of what’s exciting about the Blue Heart: benefits for biodiversity; creating nature-based recreation opportunities; and increasing opportunities for Council’s ongoing Blue Carbon investigations and trials,” Cr Suarez said.

Blue Carbon farming involves measuring and earning credits for carbon stored in healthy marine and coastal ecosystems.

The purchase secured one of the biggest and most significant single land holdings in the Blue Heart project area, bringing publicly owned land within this major green space

to almost 1700ha.

The $6 million land purchase was secured through the SEQ City Deal, a longterm partnership between the Australian Government, Queensland Government and Council of Mayors (SEQ) that allocated $35.3 million to the Blue Heart initiative.

The SEQ City Deal aims to improve liveability, jobs creation, transport and communities in south-east Queensland.

WHAT IS THE BLUE HEART? Blue Heart Sunshine Coast is an innovative partnership-based project committed to sustainable and adaptive floodplain management in the Maroochy River catchment, with the project area covering more than 5,000ha across publicly and privately held land.

Partners include Council, the Queensland Government’s Department of Environment and Science, and UnityWater.

Cr Suarez said the majority of the Blue Heart was privately owned and the project sought to help landholders understand and adapt to changes in the landscape with expected sea level rise.

“To help our landholders in the Blue Heart manage the impacts of climate change, we’re proactively trialling new opportunities such as Blue Carbon farming, which could provide alternative incomes for landholders as some traditional agricultural industries become less viable.”

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Remembering LANCE BARRETT SURROUNDED by his much-loved family, Lance Barrett passed away on December 8 after suffering a short illness brought on by a fall. Lance was 79.

Many will know Lance and the Barrett family from their business ventures which included owning many newsagencies in Coolum.

In the early 2000s, after a successful career working as a senior advisor for the member for Gosford, Lance made the move to Coolum after seeing the original Birtwill St newsagency up for sale.

Daughter Angela stated that the move to Queensland was also about having the whole family together as well.

“Our family had always

loved this area and Dad saw the newsagency as a sustainable business for the family and he bought the Birtwill store in December 2002.”

That Birtwill Store is now where the Sunshine Smiles dentist is located.

Lance also went on to own the Coolum Park newsagency which his son Simon later purchased and two other little newsagencies along the front, one being in the Friendly Grocer store which just recently was where Gone Bonkers was located.

A stalwart of the Coolum community, Simon recounted that his Dad loved the community.

“He was well known throughout Coolum, nearly always being at one of the shops, and heavily involved in several community groups.

“Dad loved Coolum and the newsagency industry and

coolumadvertiser.com.au stayed active in both as long as health permitted,” Simon stated.

Those community groups included actively being involved in the local LNP and with Probus.

The family which includes sons Tim and Simon Barrett, and daughter Angela Thompson are taking comfort in knowing that their beloved father is now reunited in sprit with their Mum who passed away in 2016 just a few months before their 50th wedding anniversary.

“The only silver lining is that Dad has now been reunited with his beloved wife Barb, may you both rest in peace,” Simon recounted.

A service for Lance Barrett will be held this Friday December 15 at the Coolum Uniting Church from 1.30pm with all welcome to say goodbye.

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REFLECTING BEAUTY ASH PAGE

Pic of the week

What a gorgeous sunrise snap taken at Stumers Creek on the morning of December 2 after a night of rain. Sunrise is almost at the earliest time of the year but when the morning rewards beachgoers with a view like this, then that

early morning wakeup call is certainly worth getting out of bed for!

If you happen to take a stunning pic or have a pic of something you think the community should know about – on either your smart phone

or DSLR from anywhere in the region, we would love to see it. Please send in your ‘pic of the week’ to, editor@ coolumadvertiser.com.au and don’t forget to include your name, where the pic was taken and what it is of.

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REFLECTION Dear editor, As another year draws to a close it is time to reflect on what a year it has been. There have been some highs and some lows. Nevertheless, what we need to consider is what sort of future do we hope for future generations. What legacy we are leaving behind.

Will it be a sustainable future, a peaceful and united community or one increasingly marred by division and environmental challenges as extreme weather events threaten our very existence.

Our best chance of survival is through better communication, whether that be on a local, state, or federal level, and that is why I heartily endorse Dylan White’s letter in the last edition singing the praises of the Coolum Advertiser. The connection to community starts with us all, agree or disagree, it is the communicating and the sharing of ideas.

Think about what you can do to foster positive change in our community and our coun-

Community Update DEVELOPMENT WATCH Palmer Resort Submissions TIME IS running out to lodge a submission on the proposed extension for Clive Palmer’s car museum and car park at the Palmer Coolum Resort.

December 19th is the correct closing date for lodging

SALVOS AT CHRISTMAS Dear editor, As Christmas fast approaches, so will the point of crisis for many people struggling to make ends meet.

Christmas is the busiest time of year for the Salvos. A time of hope, joy, and celebration – things that make Christmas good. But the reality is, Aussies are losing the battle to stay afloat.

While generally regarded as a celebration of togetherness with loved ones, Christmas can also be stressful and isolating for many people experiencing hardship, especially in light of the current cost of living crisis. Many will be unable to

afford basic necessities, such as food, utilities, or housing.

New research from The Salvation Army shows that 62% of Australians are more stressed about their finances this year.

People are at breaking point.

This Christmas, we want to ensure that nobody struggles alone. During these times of hardship, it is extremely challenging for people to feel a sense of belonging and connection, especially at a time when being surrounded by loved ones matters most.

Caring for people lies at the heart of The Salvation Army.

By being present in local communities, we hope to provide the support people need for a more hopeful new year.

So please reach out. The Salvos are here to lend a hand to anyone in need this Christmas – whether it is financial support to ease the burden of a stretched household budget, a Christmas hamper to feed the family or ensuring children revel in the magic of the season. We in turn hope to spread the love, peace and joy that is much needed this Christmas.

We want to encourage everyone to embrace the season by connecting with loved ones,

sharing meals, and spreading joy by giving to one another.

We aim to make sure Christmas is a safe and happy time for all – which is why we ask you to give what you can this Christmas. Your contribution goes a long way to ensuring our services can continue to provide gifts, warm meals, or a safe place to sleep for those who need it most.

If you would like to donate to The Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal, or if you need support, please visit salvationarmy.org.au or call 13 SALVOS (13 72 58).

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submissions with all submissions needing to be lodged with Council either electronically or in person by December 19. If lodging hard copies please take them into the Council office rather than sending by post to ensure they arrive in time for the deadline.

Clive Palmer wants to build a giant structure at his Palmer Coolum Resort, which is 22 metres tall, that’s five to six storeys which is twice the allowable height under the approved Hyatt Master Plan,

and three times the allowable height under the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme. This structure would be 200-metres long which is double the length of a rugby field.

Here’s how you can quickly and easily have your say. Simply copy the following URL into your web browser and go from there to make your online submission - http://bit. ly/418Lt9y Information needed for you submission is as follows: Application number: File

No MCU23/0053 Application Address: Warran Road, Yaroomba Nature of Development: Extension to Tourist Attraction (Car Museum) & Car Park.

try. How can you contribute to a nation which is based on compassion, social justice, unity, and respect?

Our choices and actions today shape the future of our community and the health of our planet.

To quote Dylan: “Think Global Act Local.”

Robyn Deane, Bli Bli.

NEW POLICY AT AEC Dear editor, At a time of year when our thoughts turn to distant loved ones, friends, and acquaintances, we make effort to contact each other, despite the swift passage of the year since last December. For unknown addresses of those not at a previous known address, the local Australian Electoral Commission office public search computer can provide information on missing friends, or those with no

Here are some of the points made in our Development Watch submission: *The approved Hyatt Master Plan limits building heights at the proposed site to 12

forwarding address, in any Australian state or territory.

However, the new policy for A.E.C. office in any area, allows a limited address search of names in the area’s local, federal, and state electorates only. Previously, it allowed a search on any name in any state address throughout Australia. This was a matter of convenience for those whose family or friends had moved on to greener pastures, sea changes or tree changes and the like. Many older Australians still depend on written mail to communicate at Christmas, birthdays or just wanting to catch up.

This is a gross inconvenience for everyone running a business, or simply accessing people out of state, or the area. For those living on the Sunshine Coast in the electorates of Fisher and Fairfax, the closest A. E.C. office now to access, is in Queen Street, Brisbane. For the elderly, who often rely on written communication, it is “a bridge too far”, considering the state of our public transport system and road networks.

What once was standard practice and a public service,

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

metres. This proposal is to construct a building around 22 metres tall, which is vastly beyond what is allowed. *There is no demonstrated need for this tourist facility to justify non-compliance with the Master Plan. It has been stated that the Sunshine Coast needs a five-star resort, not a car museum. *The current tourism focus is a resort integrated with a

residential community. This proposed new tourism focus of a car museum will only serve to detract from the existing tourism focus of a resort. *Due to the height and excessive scale of this proposed building (approx. 22 meters high and 200 meters long), it is really a stand-alone tourist attraction that should be located with other similar large tourist attractions.

is now an inconvenience for everyone who wants an address for legitimates reasons.

Who is running the show, making these inconvenient and unethical changes?

Why fix it, if it isn’t broken???

E. Rowe, Marcoola.

A NEW JOB? Dear editor, Worker shortages - cleaners, bakers, hairdressers, welders, etc.? Surely anyone with these talents (as well as being an exPM who at the same time held five other Ministries), can be found a job other than slouching on the back benches in Parliament House? Just asking for friends.

Margaret Wilkie.

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Community Update MARCOOLA SURF LIFE SAVING SUPPORTERS CLUB ANDY DALY GENERAL MANAGER

SURFY CELEBRATES THIRTIETH BIRTHDAY! IT WAS DECEMBER 3, 1993, when Marcoola Surf Life Saving Supporters Club opened the doors to its newly renovated Clubhouse, which was going to trade seven days a week. The new look Supporters Club had just completed a major renovation with a new Bistro, Gaming Room and a new Bar, designed by renowned Sunshine Coast Architects Down & Neylan.

The historical journey to complete the works had not been an easy one and thirty years on we reflect on how this new Clubhouse came to be.

A loan had previously been applied for, with twelve guarantors putting their own mortgages and businesses on the line to ensure the upgrade of the Supporters Club could proceed with a much-needed extension and renovation.

Those members were George Hanson, Peter Carmody, Brian Goulding, David McLean, Bruce Claydon, Wally Carmody, Gary Scotney, Roger Hill, Ross Schabe, Sid Hillier, Doug Gray and Wayne Clohessy.

With approval granted by the previous committee to proceed, a contract had been signed with the builder prior to the loan approval being gained.

With a $40,000 progress payment due the following day,

A nippers ou ng in the early 90s.

four members from the Marcoola Surf Life Saving Club Executive put their hands up to offer $10,000 each from their own pockets to pay for the progress payment.

With the progress payment due the next day and still no loan forthcoming, the four members were waiting with bated breath in George Hanson’s office in Marcoola, with a six-pack of beer in hand, hoping for some good news from the bank. At 7:15pm, George’s fax machine went off, with the members all eagerly looking as the favourable approval letter finally arrived. With a deep sigh of relief, the pack of stubbies (and possibly a few more) were drunk in celebration. Those members were David McLean (Pres), George Hanson (Dep Pres), Brian Goulding (Treas), and Peter Carmody (Sec).

Without these guarantors, the upgrade of the Supporters Club would not have proceeded for many years to come, putting the Surf Life Saving Operations in financial difficulty. The club would have struggled to maintain and pur-

coolumadvertiser.com.au chase new equipment in order to protect the locals of Marcoola, its surrounding suburbs and the many visitors to the area.

On behalf of everyone that has visited Marcoola Beach and the Marcoola Surf Life Saving Club, we would like to thank our Guarantors for their generosity and goodwill in keeping our beachgoers safe.

Some 30 years on, Marcoola Surf Lifesaving Club has over 130 Patrolling members protecting our beach visitors, 250 Nippers in training to be future life savers and 2,800 social members that frequent the Supporters Club to ensure our surf life savers raise vital funds to keep operational gear and equipment up to date each and every year.

If you would like to be a part of this fantastic family club and become our next life saver you can contact us at administrator@marcoolasurfclub. com.au Enjoy a safe summer on our beach and be sure to drop in for a cold drink or a meal next time you are in beautiful Marcoola.

It was a tropical theme with the ‘Beach Boys Hawaiian Night’ in 1993. Photos: Peta McLean

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COUNCIL DECLARES TREE POISONING WILL ATTRACT BIG FINES AFTER DELIBERATE ACT IN A STERN announcement, Sunshine Coast Council has issued a cautionary alert, threatening severe penalties for individuals found guilty of harming the environment, following an alarming incident of poisoning within an 8000m2 expanse of the Mudjimba-Marcoola Foreshore Reserve.

The delicate coastal area is equivalent to the size of two football fields, and as the distressing act of destruction has unfolded, with numerous trees and plants falling victim to the devastating effects of deliberate poisoning, Council has warned of fines up to $130, 000 for those who deliberately damage nature.

Council is investigating the environmental vandalism which created a significant risk to endangered loggerhead turtles nesting on the beach below and have erected a large warning sign.

The sign has been installed to highlight the damage and to send a clear message to the community that this illegal activity will not be tolerated. The signs will stay in place until the site has regenerated.

Those found guilty of such offences can be fined more than $130,000 and anyone with information is urged to call Council on 07 5475 7272.

A specialist environmental consultant has been engaged to determine the full impact and the options to help rehabilitate the area.

Council is also investigating additional measures, such as installing screening, to reduce light at the beach to support turtle nesting.

Environment and Liveability Portfolio Councillor Maria Suarez called on the community to help take a stand against this vandalism and help to find the culprit by providing evidence to identify the offender/s.

“Council is investigating but the damage to the site is so severe that the case has been referred to the Department of Environment and Science for additional investigation,” Cr Suarez said.

“Testing inside the damaged area has revealed the use of a damaging herbicide – using a chemical rarely seen on the coast.

“It stays in the soil for a number of years which means it’ll be some time before the site starts to naturally recover.”

Cr Suarez said our beautiful region was loved and treasured and there’d been strong community outcry about this damage.

“This is a case of blatant,

malicious destruction with clear intent to not just damage the area but devastate it.

“Our natural environment is part of what makes the Sunshine Coast so special and if convicted of illegal damage people can face significant fines of up to $131,580 from Council and more if found guilty under the Queensland Environmental Protection Act.” Council, through its Sunshine Coast Environment and Liveability Strategy, recognises the importance of protecting and enhancing our natural assets and takes a very strong

stance when it comes to illegal damage of this nature.

Council receives regular complaints of illegal clearing and poisoning of native trees and Council is grateful to those residents who report this, as without their information, it is often difficult to find the culprits and prosecute them, which in turn deters others from carrying out environmental vandalism.

If you notice suspicious vegetation damage occurring in Council-managed reserves please contact Council’s customer services on 5475 7272.

A large warning sign has been erected at the site of a deliberate act of poisoning along the Marcoola foreshore where an 8000m2 expanse of vegeta on was deliberately damaged with poison.

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CHRISTMAS CELEBRATED WITH BIGGEST LUNCH YET AT MEALS ON WHEELS

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“YOU’RE family to us!”Meals on Wheels thanks clients and volunteers.

Word around Coolum is that the annual Coolum Beach Meals On Wheels Christmas BBQ is THE lunch to be at and this year’s event which was held on Tuesday December 12 did not disappoint.

President Sue Green stated that the lunch this year was the biggest one yet.

“We did such a good job last year that everyone wants to come back again this year to see what we are doing, and we have changed the menu up a bit for this year,” Sue said.

Gone is an all BBQ lunch to make way for slow-cooked sticky ribs, marinated chicken, vegetarian patties, pork and apple sausages as well as celebratory champagne, beer, and soft-drinks.

When asked why the huge lunch was hosted each year, Sue stated that it was to make their clients feel special and to say thanks to their volunteers.

“We consider ourselves a part of the community and we want to make our clients feel that they are part of a family as many either don’t have family or their family is not nearby.”

“It’s also a way for everyone to meet each other and see our facility – the

Carol, Maureen, Peter, Maree and Chris.

clients can meet other clients and just be a part of our community.”

Meals on Wheels does not take a break and with Monday each week being their biggest day and Christmas falling this year on a Monday the team of volunteers under the direction of head chef Troy will be in the kitchen.

“A full Christmas dinner is going out to all of our clients who have signed up for it and due to our wonderful community we have enough volunteers to deliver those meals.”

If you would like to volunteer with Coolum Beach Meals on Wheels in 2024 please contact the office on 5446 1000

The kitchen crew under the direc on of chef Troy and appren ce Noah along with their volunteers catered for the Christmas lunch.

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Richard, Pam and Anne.

Coolum Meals on Wheels Secretary Pat with Chef Troy’s parents Gordon and Loweta.

Maureen, Norma and Noel.

Dennis, Rhonda and Allan.

Phil and Lorelee.

Tony who has been a volunteer with meals for more than 10 years with Billy, and President Sue.

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8| It’s a ‘White Out’ at Coolum Boardriders End of Year Presenta on DECEMBER 13, 2023 DECEMBER 19, 2023

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THE COOLUM Boardriders came together on Saturday, December 2 at their clubhouse in Tickle Park to honour the standout surfers from the year with the club members donning their best white threads for, ‘A Hot Summer’s Night’.

Club President Gav Potter said it was an “absolute ripper of a day” which saw many of the club’s members walking away with trophies in recognition of their great surfi ng within the club throughout the year.

“We try to do ten rounds a year depending on conditions and from each comp points are allocated,” Gav said.

“Every round gets aggregated and it’s the best five from the year which counts towards the overall score.”

Gav stated that the day had a very “old school” feel with the presentations hosted in the clubhouse.

“It’s such a great venue where we can have a surf and then roll straight into the presentations and have some music, food and drinks.”

The Coolum Boardriders were also proud to look back on what was a big year for the club abroad.

“The club is looking really strong especially in juniors and in the open division.

“We did lots of training for

Kirra and for the prestigious Straddie Invitational where we placed fourth overall.”

The cub will now have a break over the Christmas period and will be back into action with the fi rst event of the year the Julian Wilson Serious Fun Day which will be held on January 16 and then it’s off to the Goldy for the Usher Cup from January 17-21.

“With 2024 approaching we are always looking for new members, especially more girls and if someone wants to join us they just need to register via surfing Queensland and fi nd the club.”

The ‘Li le Rippers’ who were stoked with their medallions at the end of season party.

The Under 10’s Ollie Sharpe, Bodi Horsey, Julian Ribiero, Zephyr Beerling and Evie Saverin.

Under 12’s Magnus Howell, Alby Saverin, Munay Hartley, Jack Ellis, Sunny Jones and Knox Mar n.

Under 16 Mixed Hayden Danswan, Ryder Mar n, Brisa Canina, Thai Nevard, Livy Corvisy and Zephyr Chevins.

Most Improved Mini Grom Boys Under 12 Alby Saverin.

Most Improved Junior Under 18/16 Zephyr Chevins.

Under 14’s Smith Li le, Ky Clements, Sunny Tomkins, Sunny Canina, Ethan Stu and Cove Beebe.

Under 18’s Isaak Markwell, Jye Pegg, Luan Canina, Fletcher Cooper and Ryder Chevins.

The ‘Legends’ Craig Masters, John Pegg, Bre Smith, Moz Corvisy, Ma Danswan and Barra.

Seniors Chris McWilliams, Gavin Po er, Aaron Horsey, David Markwell and Tim Castwood.

Masters Grant Jenkins , Fraser Chevins, Gary Truter, Dean Jessep and Kasmer Dekens.

Open Women’s Livy Corvisy and Brisa Canina.

Open’s Kai Barraclough, Jake Spicer, Jye Pegg, Isaak Markwell and Luan Canina.

Rookie of the Year Ollie Sharpe.

Under 14 Girls Lucy Chalmers and Charlie Pa ence.

Most Improved Junior Under 14 Ethan Stu . All Photos: Coolum Boardriders

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A look back in time FRANCES WINDOLF A LONG TIME COOLUM RESIDENT WITH A PASSION FOR LOCAL HISTORY

WHEN SCHOOL BREAK UPS WERE A FAMILY AFFAIR COOLUM’S first school - Coolum Provisional School – opened on Monday 2nd April 1917 in the School of Arts, near the intersection of today’s South Coolum Road and Toolga Street. Eleven pupils were enrolled on the first day, and seven others had joined by the end of that year, taught by Miss Ellen Chapman, an unclassified “pupil teacher” who had trained at the Yandina School, and who boarded with the Abbott family, and later with the Wintzloff family as there was no home for a schoolteacher in the Coolum area. Her pupils that year ranged in age from five years and three months to thirteen years and eleven months and came from twelve different families!

The residents of Coolum, delighted to have a school at last, supported the school in every way possible. Mrs. Perry-

Keene, who lived where today’s BP garage stands, would drive her horse and cart from her home to the school, transporting her portable organ for celebratory activities, and other families assisted in a wide range of activities.

School break-ups were a joyous occasion, usually celebrated at the school with activities until darkness fell, and even after dark … The day started with a midday picnic for children and parents, followed by races, jumping and tug-ofwar competitions, and at 3 pm everyone gathered for a concert, and the presentation of books to all pupils … if some parents were extremely busy picking pineapples, tomatoes, beans or other crops, or were engaged in other farming activities, they would join the party well after normal school times. Later, another meal was shared, and by 8 pm people of all ages would join in dancing and

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Many years later, on the sixtieth anniversary of the Coolum school, Lene Smith recalled the school picnics of her childhood, saying, “But Oh! I must mention our picnics …

Looked forward to all the year, they would start about 9.30am and never finish before midnight … Words could not describe how we enjoyed them!”

After the Provisional School closed its doors, a new school – the first Coolum State School, constructed on the corner of South Coolum Road and Warrack Street – opened in July 1930. Although school breakups continued, pupil numbers varied greatly, largely because of the Great Depression and then World War 2. In 1947 there were more than 40 pupils, many with mothers who came to Coolum while their husbands served in the armed forces, but by 1947 numbers fell badly and the school was in danger of closing. However, the ‘school break-up’ tradition continued until the school was removed to its present site early in 1956, celebrating at the beach with ice-creams brought from Nambour!

Observations TONY GIBSON A MARCOOLA RESIDENT WHO IS ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

PEACE AND HARMONY CHRISTMAS is fast approaching and it can be such a joyful time when we catch-up and celebrate with many friends in our community with a feeling of giving, peace and harmony spreading throughout.

The Seaside Shores Community Association had a fun free afternoon with Santa here in Marcoola last week, however I know there are many celebrations like Carols by Candlelight across the Sunshine Coast and across the world recognising this special spiritual time.

Many of our religious organisations in particular the Christian churches celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The churches continue carrying on the work of Jesus to help feed and support the homeless and disadvantaged in our community. Our churches are very busy running thrift shops and fund raisers to help deliver gifts and provide the basic necessities of life at Christmas and throughout the year.

There is a significant demand to be met in providing support this year according to the Salvos and other caring groups that keep giving. Also, when we look around the world thank goodness for groups like Doctors Without Borders, The Red Cross and the Red Crescent who work in war zones and

refugee camps to help sustain human life.

The Chenrezig Institute at Eudlo undertook an Inter-Faith Christmas Celebration last Saturday which it described as “an opportunity to come together with all our spiritual brothers and sisters in an energy of peace and goodwill to all!”. This harmony day like so many other efforts for peace and goodwill need to spread throughout communities.

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faith extend to an organised religion, or you can see the work of a creator, the Rainbow Serpent, the Universe, or something else, a spiritual life is important to many of us.

What a beautiful world we live in! Christmas is a time for our hearts to be open and embrace love, compassion, forgiveness and kindness.

I celebrate beauty in nature as I see a mob of kangaroos or two yellow tailed black cockatoos that just flew overhead as I tap away on my keyboard.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year as you give generously and act for peace and harmony.

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MEALS ON WHEELS ROSTER Monday, Dec 18 Kitchen: G Willis, L Corey, Y Webster, J Hughes, J Smith, C Gaffney and C Brown Run 1: L Mann and P Pashley Run 2: W Borell and S Roeser Run 3: C Wakeham and C Porter Run 4: L Jones and T Moore Run 5: W Hamilton and D Donohoe Run 6: P McCarthy and D Burrage Run 7: R and V Clark Wednesday, December 20 Kitchen: R Price, P Carden, W Crook, T Johnston, P Croughan and J Stieglitz Run 1: V Therkelsen and J Wheeler Run 2: K Hills and J Beath Run 3: J Seljak and W Hamilton Run 4: J Winters and B Jelfs Run 5: J Galbraith and K Hodge Run 6: D Stone and N Pothoven Thursday, December 21 Kitchen: J Hughes, T Abraham, G Watt, K Schrampf and J Ivankovic Run 1: L and J Taylor Run 2: G and M Frazer Run 3: F and W Walton Run 4: B Jackson and M Schuitt Run 6: K Leach and P McNeill Friday, December 22 Kitchen: R Tainton, Y Webster, J Fawkes, J Johnstone, S White and L Corey Run 1: C and W Rutherford Run 2: N Turner and D Ollerton Run 3: J Galbraith and Angela Hatfield Run 4: P Napper and N Hennessey Run 5: K Wrangle and W Hamilton Run 6: J Turner and L Ollerton If you are unavailable on your rostered day, please notify MOW kitchen on 5446 1000 or message Anne on 0468 446 100.

BOOMERANG BAGS NOOSA Fabric donations always needed. Boomerang Bags are sewn from recycled fabric with the aim of reducing single use plastic bags and minimising landfill from discarded textiles.

Any unwanted fabric, doona covers, sheets, denim, curtains or upholstery fabric can be dropped off at Wallace House (near the Noosa library) on a Monday or Wednesday morning or phone Ned on 0411 784 911.

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ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT RETIREES AIR NOOSA BRANCH Next meeting 14th December Investment Discussion Group.

Email: airnoosasecretary@ gmail.com or telephone 0478 479 049 www.facebook.com/ AIRNoosa Visitors welcome.

NOOSA CHORALE PRESENTS “CHRISTMAS CHORALE” Performing at The J Theatre in Noosa Junction on Friday 15 December at 7pm and Saturday 16 December at 2pm.

Enjoy traditional much-loved carols and lesser-known beautiful and unusual pieces from different countries and eras. There will be a delightful mix of sweet, slow, and dreamy melodies to move your heart, mixed with vigorous and stimulating pieces to get your pulses racing.

The audience will be invited to sing along to some old favourites and have the chance to win one of many raffle prizes.

Tickets are available on The J’s website at www.thej.com.au, at the box office or telephone 5329 6560.

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 fi nish at 12 noon with the option to stay for lunch.

Phone Peter on 0429 361 301 for more information.

MAROOCHY NORTH SHORE LIONS / MUDJIMBA SURF CLUB FUNDRAISER Egg & Bacon Burgers / Sausage Sizzle (BBQ) 16th December 2023 6.30am to 1.00pm at Mudjimba Surf Club 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. 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

COOLUM BEACH DISTRICT SENIORS CLUB Mondays 11.30 - 3.30pm at the Coolum Civic Centre, contact Louise 0420 331 948.

COOLUM BEACH QUILTERS Meet every Thursday morning 9am-11.30 at the Baptist Church, David Low Way, Coolum Beach. All welcome.

COOLUM CONNECTIONS Join us for Relaxed MidWeek Worship every second Thursday of the Month at 9.30 am. Coolum Salvos, 3/127 Greenoaks Drive, Coolum Beach. Enquires 5335 8505. All welcome!

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MARCOOLA COMMUNITY GROUP We would like to invite new members and visitors to our meetings where we discuss concerns and development of Marcoola area and beaches.

Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday, every second month at 7pm. marcoolacommunity@gmail. com. Phone April 0413 137 182 COOLUM AMIGOS Coolum Amigos is a social club for the over 50s. We meet at 10am every Tuesday at the Coolum Surf Club for coffee and a chat and to arrange outings. All welcome. For more information call Carol on 0419 423 367 or just come along!

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.

COOLUM BEACH SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB Welcomes all citizens 50 and over. Activities include Mahjong, Bingo, Carpet Bowls, Card and Board games. Meet every Monday from 11.30am-3.30pm at the Coolum Civic Centre. Entry fee includes afternoon tea and a ticket in the door prize. For further information please phone Bernie 5448 8693.

COOLUM BRIDGE CLUB YAROOMBA MEETING PLACE Enquiries info@coolumbridgeclub.com Sessions as follows: MONDAY - 9am for Start 9.15 - 12.40 TUESDAY - 12.45 for 1 pm start Supervised Play (Contact Ali 0422791748 for more info).

THURSDAY - 12.45 for Start 1pm - 4.30 SATURDAY - 12.45 for Start 1pm - 4.30 Partnership Contact: Trish Gatt on 0412 546 575 *** Email community notices to michelle@coolumadvertiser. com.au

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COOLUM CROQUET CLUB Croquet for fun and fitness. New members and visitors are very welcome.

Try it with 3 free games and lessons. Mallets and free coaching are available. Social Golf Croquet Monday and Friday starting 1.15pm. For more information contact: Barb 0423 277 951 Sea Cove Lane, Coolum

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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.

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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.

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Cr. Maria Suarez DIVISION 9 SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL

2023 PLANNING FOR A GREENER FUTURE 2023 has been a big, busy and fantastic year connecting with the local community at special events, working with Council to plan some exciting projects for Division 9 and watching others rise out of the ground.

I’d like to stop, reflect and highlight a few achievements that come to mind when thinking of the year that was.

Peregian Springs local, Michele Lipner was named Sunshine Coast Citizen of the Year. She was honoured for her dedication to helping others, reducing food waste and advocating for vital behaviour change. Nominations for the Sunshine Coast Biosphere – Community Awards (formerly the Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards) are now open.

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If you know of a person, community organisation or business making a difference in our Sunshine Coast community, celebrate their efforts by nominating them today.

This year marked the first ANZAC Day Ceremony held at the Bli Bli Cenotaph and I felt privileged to play a part in bringing it to fruition and creating a united place of remembrance for the Bli Bli and Parklakes communities.

Sunshine Coast and Regional District RSL Inc. had been working on this since 2015, with the Veterans In Step group an integral part of the process, and thoughtful design by Cam Crossley.

The landscape plan for Lions Park and Norrie Job Park was finalised, and work started on a new toilet block for Jack

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IT’S HARD to believe that Christmas is right around the corner, in fact only a few more sleeps. It’s been a hectic few weeks, juggling Parliament, public hearings for the Youth Justice Reform select committee in Brisbane, a quick listening tour about cost of living pressures in Rockhampton, and a few mad dashes back to Coolum for end of year school awards and graduations. Congratulations

to all students who’ve completed another year of learning, and of course to all our amazing teachers, principals and support staff at our incredible local schools. I’ve said it before, but we are just so fortunate to have access to such first-class educational facilities, staffed by such dedicated and hardworking teachers. I hope you all enjoy a wonderful break.

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WIN FOR VETERANS RECENTLY, I had the pleasure to announce $1.8 million of Federal funding for the Maroochydore Veterans and Family Wellbeing Centre, established by RSL Queensland and Mates4Mates.

The brand new facility will be a shopfront for veterans needing care and support with some services provided onsite and others delivered through the broad network of exservice organisations on the coast.

The funding was secured through a grant program adapted from a scheme started by the former Coalition

Government and I am excited about the impact that this will bring to current and ex-service members in our community.

CHRISTMAS HAMPER DONATIONS As Christmas nears closer by the day, I have partnered with The Shack in Nambour as part of their ‘Trees of Hope’ campaign which brings a Christmas lunch to those who are in need.

As part of participating in this campaign, ‘Trees of Hope’ bags are available in my office along with a suggested

Morgan Park. Coolum Aquatic Centre, Coolum Rugby League and Cricket Clubs received new lighting and the intersection from the sports centre is close to being complete which will improve safety when exiting onto David Low Way. North Arm Yandina Creek Road was upgraded to a sealed road for a less dusty trip and the shade sail at Tickle Park was extended over the play equipment.

Regionally, we have implemented the Macropod Conservation Plan, and Marine Turtle Conservation Plan and the Resource Recovery Strategy.

A number of environmental land acquisitions are in progress around the Coolum area and were able to come together to celebrate our Sunshine Coast Biosphere as a community at the BiospHERO day.

And finally, I’d like to wish you all a very safe and happy holiday season and hope you manage to spend some quality time with loved ones.

URBAN ANGELS CHRISTMAS HAMPER APPEAL If you are looking to help a local charity or support a family in need this Christmas, you might like to consider donating some non-perishables to the Urban Angels Christmas hamper appeal. I’ve teamed up with Melanie Ottaway, who is well known for her generosity and support for those in need, and my office is a collection point for donations of tins and long-life food, including plum puddings. We will be collecting donations up until

Legal News JULIAN PORTER SOLICITOR AT RAY BARBER IN COOLUM BEACH. SPECALISING IN ELDER LAW AND ALL LEGAL MATTERS AFFECTING THE COMMUNITY.

ADVANCE HEALTH DIRECTIVES MOST PEOPLE understand the importance of having a valid will when they die and accept the need to appoint an Enduring Power of Attorney who can make decisions for them if they lose capacity. But confusion seems to reign when it comes to ‘that other thing’ the Advance Health Directive.

What does it do? When does it apply? Do I need one?

To be clear, the primary purpose of completing an Advance Health Directive (or ‘AHD’) is to give clear and binding directions consenting to, or refusing life-sustaining treatments when you are close to death’s door. These directions apply when you have lost capacity to make Thursday 21 December.

SECURE IT OR GIFT IT Earlier this month, Sunshine Coast Police launched their ‘Secure it or Gift it’ operation at the Coolum Beach Surf Club. This month-long campaign will see our local police officers doing mobile and foot patrols across the coast, reminding people to lock their vehicles and homes to keep their property secure.

This is a timely reminder that everyone can play a part in helping keep our community safe, especially at this busy time of year.

Recently, I was in Coolum Beach as part of my road trip around the electorate. Despite the rain pour, it was insightful to be able to hear from locals on what is important to them, for their region.

One constituent, young Evelyn informed me about the important role we can all play in protecting sea turtles: minimise single use plastics and turn lights off near the beach. Sage advice, thanks Evelyn!

FESTIVE EVENTS I am looking forward to celebrating with our local community this weekend at the annual Coolum Carols event, from 4pm at Jack Morgan Park. I am proud to once again support this event, which I’m sure will feature a strong Coolum vibe. And to wrap things up, don’t miss the free screening of the Christmas classic Elf, on Saturday 23 December in Tickle Park, followed by Jumanji: The Next Level the following weekend, on Saturday 30 December.

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The life-sustaining treatments in question are cardiopulmonary resuscitation (‘CPR’), assisted ventilation, artificial nutrition, artificial hydration and antibiotics.

The new AHD form that came out November 2020 is much improved. While allowing a blanket consent or blanket refusal for the black and white thinkers, it also allows those wishing to take a more nuanced approach to cherry-pick treatments from

the list. You can even say you consent to treatment, but only in certain circumstances, or for a certain time.

The form requires you to first visit your GP and get them to sign off that they have discussed the form with you and that you appeared to know what you were doing. Then you have to sign the form yourself in front of a JP or solicitor.

Or course all the decisions about life-sustaining measures can actually be made by a properly appointed Enduring Power of Attorney for personal matters. At a pinch a Statutory Health Attorney (basically next of kin) can be asked for a decision. If these persons are on the same page as you regarding end-of-life issues, an AHD may not be crucial.

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COOLUM BEACH BOWLS RESULTS Professional 1st B Burkitt, R Klim +32 2nd A McCall, B Clarke +29 3rd C Casey, C McDonald +20

Tuesday, 28th November Social Bowls 1st J Wilson, K Wilson +13 2nd G Box, D Wright +7 3rd H Tuni, R Tuni +7 Thursday, 30th November Social Bowls 1st S Verrall, C Studley +12 2nd E Field, J Field +12 3rd L Hitchcock, L Cowie +10 Friday, 1st December Social Bowls

Community Update FRIENDS OF YAROOMBA AT OUR recent AGM the entire ‘Friends of Yaroomba’ committee was re-elected (pictured).

After many years of almost exclusively focusing on fundraising for the long-running battle against high-rise development in Yaroomba, the team is now looking forward to working on projects that will benefit the local community.

In particular the possibility of

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Tuesday, 5th December Social Bowls 1st B Cowie, V Mifsud, J Chapman +22 2nd D Layden, R Tuni +17 3rd B Houlson, R Grimwade +17 Club Drawn Pairs Semi-final Sandy Wilson, Scott Wilson 24 def B Griffiths, M Corcoran 14 S Moss, R Trewin 23 def S Weatherby, S Verrall 16 Final Sandy Wilson, Scott Wilson 18 def S Moss, R Trewin 14 Congratulations to Sandy and Scott.

Friday, 8th December Social Bowls 1st W Edmunds, D Kelly +19 2nd U Ford, P Teale +12 3rd C Johnston, S Giles +11

Saturday, 9th December Hahn 3.5 Pairs 1st B Griffiths, C Jamieson +14 2nd P McNamara, J Membrey +10 Sunday, 10th December Social Bowls 1st P Friend, E Smith Major club championship, A Singles, Pairs and Fours nominations now open and close on 4th January 2024. Please enter via the club website.

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• Coaching is provided free of charge every Wednesday morning commencing at 10am. For all coaching enquiries, contact the Coaching Coordinator on 0400 945584.

a community garden, exploring public art projects as well as organising community gatherings such as trivia nights, music events and film nights to foster the community spirit that is alive and well in Yaroomba and surrounds. If you are interested in helping with any of the above or have other ideas please get in touch via the following email - friendsofyaroomba@gmail. com Photo: Contributed

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