It was an afternoon of celebration on Sunday February 11 as local photographer Kerry Mulgrew who goes by the name ‘kezign’ officially launched her photobook, ‘Greetings From Paradise’. Surrounded by family, contributors and admirers, the photobook was launched at none other than the Coolum Surf Club where a view of the star attraction, gorgeous Coolum Beach was always visible and took centre stage. Kerry’s book is a celebration of the beach and features memories and photos from long time locals and many stunning pictures that Kerry has taken across her years living in the area. The stunning retro feel photobook is a love letter to the region and will be a stunning addition to any home and Kerry was so happy to be able to share her love of the beach and its history with the community. Kerry (front right) is pictured with her contributors Jan Williamson, Lorraine Nolan, and (back row) John Ellingsen, Peter McIntyre, Colin Verrall and Janine Keating. More photos page 6. Photo: Vanessa Hall
RENOWNED Byron Bay musician Bobby Alu is set to captivate local audiences with his mesmerising blend of Polynesian rhythms and diverse musical influences, and Bobby will be accompanied by a special guest his Mum, Foloi Iulia
COOLUM COLTS PLAYERS SHINE PAGE 4
TRADES & SERVICES PAGES 12 - 13 BOBBY ALU TO GRACE SUNSHINE COAST WITH ECLECTIC ROOTS MUSICAL FUSION
CLEAN UP BEACH JUNK
SADLY not every pic of the week is a beautiful one but rather this week we thought we would use this space to highlight a very important subject which is the amount of litter that is washed up onto our beautiful shore. Advertiser reader Debbie sent in this pic on February 6 highlighting how much litter was collected in a short amount of time. “From the lifeguard tower to Surf Air at Marcoola, I collected this amount of rubbish… I was not the only person
walking on the beach, but I was the only one picking up rubbish.” Only over the weekend Coolum and North Shore Coast Care put out a call for everyone to collect rubbish whilst visiting our beaches due to the vast amount of debris making its way onto the shore. Why not next time you are walking along the beach, collect whatever items you find and then just put them in a bin on your way out! Together we can all help to clean up our beaches and keep them looking beautiful!
If you happen to take a stunning pic or
FROM PAGE 1
Bobby Alu transcends traditional boundaries, effortlessly blending elements of roots, reggae, folk, and tropical pop. His performances have garnered international acclaim, establishing him as a true virtuoso in the music industry.
Having previously toured as Xavier Rudd’s percussionist for five years, Alu brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the stage. Additionally, he has shared stages with acts such as John Butler and Busby Marou.
The show that Bobby has to put together with his mum is a fusion of graceful Samoan dance and traditional songs. This collaboration promises to showcase the purest essence of enjoyment through music, culture and family connection.
Bobby stated that he is incredibly proud to be having his mum on this tour with him.
“I never thought I’d be collaborating on music with her… It’s kind of a trip and I’m loving it.
We would love to see it!
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“The memories of sitting at my parents’ kitchen table, learning Samoan songs while growing up, have become a staple for me and a way for me to connect to culture - a thread that holds influence on the way I roll.”
Bobby hopes that his music will get his audience feeling balmy and up for adventure.
“Imagine you have your favourite drink in hand, sipping as the sun sets on a balmy evening that’s laden with the promise of adventure!”
Bobby’s music is a celebration of diverse influences and experiences, from playing ukulele at local markets to touring the world as a percussionist. Always open to discovery, Bobby Alu honours his Samoan heritage through collaborations and releases, connecting with the language of his mother’s homeland.
Bobby will be playing across the Sunshine Coast throughout February with his Coolum show set for Saturday Febru-
ary 24 from 7pm. Tickets and further information is available via www.redchair.com.au
The Bobby Alu Sunshine Coast tour is presented by local performing arts company Red Chair with the support of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
This initiative was supported through the Creative Industries Investment Program and is jointly funded by ArtsCoast through Sunshine Coast Council’s Art and Heritage Levy and the Regional Arts Development Fund in partnership with Queensland Government.
POLICE LAY CHARGES OVER SHOCKING ROAD RAGE INCIDENT
IN A statement released by Police Media on February 7, Queensland Police have charged a man with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing grievous bodily harm following an incident involving two vehicles and their respective drivers, at the intersection of Yandina Coolum Road and School Road, Coolum Beach, on December 22 of last year.
Footage of the incident which was widely shared online and in the media showed
how the shocking incident unfolded.
Emergency services were called at approximately 5.30pm to reports of an altercation between two drivers, which appears to have arisen after an earlier incident on Yandina Coolum Road.
A 42-year-old Sunshine Coast man has been issued a notice to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on March 7 for one count of dangerous operation of a vehicle
causing grievous bodily harm. The incident left a 26-yearold Kallangur woman with significant leg injuries. Anyone who may have relevant dash-camera footage or who may have witnessed the alleged altercation is asked to contact police via www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Quote this reference number: QP2302139100
DEBBIE WIDMER
Bobby Alu and his mum Foloi Iulia will be playing their distinctive blend of Polynesian roots music at Coolum Civic Centre on February 24. Photo: Contributed
Peregian Saints looking for more players to join champion rugby club
AFTER a hugely successful 2023 which saw the Saints take home the title of U13 Sunshine Coast Rugby Champions, the Peregian Saints Junior Rugby Club is on a mission to make history once again by claiming victory as the U14 champions.
Most team members have returned but the club is looking to bolster its ranks with an additional five to six players to ensure a consistently strong line-up on the field.
U14s Team Manager Marcus Bawden stated that Rugby Union at the junior level is an electrifying and fun experience with great fitness and teamwork qualities.
“Beyond the thrill of competition, rugby fosters essential life skills such as sportsmanship, camaraderie, teamwork, coordination, fitness, and mental toughness—qualities that serve players well both on and off the field.”
Prospective players who are curious about rugby are invit-
ed to join the Peregian Saints for a few pre-season training sessions, with pre-season registration just $15.
“We are excited to embark on this journey toward the U14 championship and invite aspiring athletes to be part of our team,” Coach Mike Scott stated.
“At Peregian Saints, we prioritise a welcoming and inclusive environment where rugby is not only about winning but also about enjoying the game, developing life skills and forming lifelong friendships.”
Training sessions take place every Tuesday from 3:455:00pm at Coolum High School and every Friday from 3:455:00pm at the Rydges Sports Complex in Peregian Springs.
For more information or to register, please contact: Marcus Bawden U14s Team Manager on 0491 743 174 or via info@saintsrugby.com.au saintsrugby.com.au
About the Saints
The Peregian Saints Junior
Club is a thriving community organisation dedicated to promoting the sport of rugby
among young athletes on the Sunshine Coast. Committed to fostering a positive and inclusive environment, the club provides opportunities for skill development, teamwork, and personal growth both on and off the field.
DANGEROUS RED UTE SET TO HAVE BRAKES APPLIED AS POLICE SEEK INFO
SUNSHINE Coast Police are appealing for help to curtail dangerous driving within the local community in a statement released on February 7. Local Police have been investigating multiple dangerous driving incidents at Bli Bli and are appealing for public assistance.
Initial investigations indicate around 8pm on January 17, a red Ford Falcon ute conducted dangerous driving acts at the intersection of David Low Way and Kowonga Street.
Police believe the vehicle may have been involved in a series of minor traffic crashes, dangerous driving offences, and evade police around 4pm on Kawong Street, Pacific Paradise and Yinneburra Street, Yaroomba on January 19.
Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen the red Ford Falcon ute with a distinctive white print on the rear tail gate, driving erratically in the Sunshine Coast area to come forward and assist police with their investigation.
Anyone with CCTV, dashcam or phone vision is also urged to contact police.
Please contact police either online at www.police.qld. gov.au/reporting or via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and please quote QP2400100283
The Peregian Saints Junior Rugby Club would like five to six new players to join their successful U14 side who were the U13 Sunshine Coast Rugby Champions in 2023. Photo: Contributed
Police are seeking information and footage related to this red Ford Falcon ute. Photo: Contributed
Rugby
COOLUM COLTS PLAYERS SHINE
BY PAT CAVANAGH
AS THE Coolum Colts Rugby League club is gearing up for the 2024 season, they are very excited about the prospects of former Colts player Hsed Faaee who has signed with Brisbane Easts Tigers for the 2024 Host Cup season. Hsed joined the Colts from New Zealand last year and made a big impact not only on his playing mates but also on the supporters. His efforts were recognised when he was awarded the Coolum Colts Senior Clubman of the year for 2023.
Joseph Price who played all his Junior football with the Colts was part of the Sunshine Coast Falcons squad which played Easts at the weekend.
Joseph has spent the last four seasons in Townsville where he played in two A-Grade premierships with Townsville Brothers.
Club President Simon Kidman said that Hsed and Joseph now have the opportunity to take the next step in their football careers playing in the direct feeder competition to the NRL.
“From everyone at the club and including our supporters we wish them every success and we will be cheering them on all the way.”
Simon further went on to say that this success would hopefully lead to others choosing Coolum as a great starting ground.
“With the success of local talent who are now playing in the Queensland Cup competition, overseas and local players who will be looking for an opportunity will likely choose Coolum as their pathway.”
Letters to the editor
HECS TAX
Dear editor,
Is it true that Australian students with HEC debts pay more tax than some large foreign companies? Just asking for taxpayers.
Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach.
NEW OZ DAY
Dear editor,
On Australia Day I was sharing traditional lamb chops and pavlova with my neighbours thinking on the annual division about the Day’s commemoration when we are supposed to be emphasising that we are one, but we are many – unity in diversity.
Perhaps, I’m naïve offering this simple suggestion.
We move the public holiday on New Year’s Day to the day before - New Year’s Eve - usually a more popular festive occasion.
The public holiday on January 1 becomes Australia Day.
After all that is the date in 1901 when we became one with the Federation of the colonies to form a new nation called the Commonwealth of Australia.
The term Commonwealth was chosen by our forebears from names including ‘Federated Australia’ which sounds like a union to me!
Another was ‘The Australian Dominion’ which sounds like living in a medieval lord’s manor as we were still classed as British subjects on our passports.
We were not uniting out of fear or after the bloodshed of winning our freedom in a revolutionary war against England but out of the desire for the common good – sharing the common wealth of Australia.
That’s still us isn’t it with our constitutional monarchy?
Now, I wonder who I’ve unintentionally offended which seems to govern decision making these days.
Garry Reynolds, Peregian Springs
GREATEST SHAVE
Dear editor,
The World’s Greatest Shave is arguably Australia’s favourite fundraising campaign spanning 26 years - with more than two million Australians taking part by shaving, cutting, and colouring their hair, to raise vital funds for the Leukaemia Foundation and people living with blood cancer, in Australia.
The World’s Greatest Shave, however, wasn’t immune to the devastating impact of Covid, which created the most formidable challenge the campaign has faced in its 26-year history. With the World’s Greatest
Shave being the single biggest source of income for the Leukaemia Foundation, the organisation took a significant hit and saw fundraising figures drop dramatically.
The World’s Greatest Shave had to pivot, and this year we farewell the beloved chins as we launch a new era of the campaign, with a vibrant, bold, contemporary, and more personal approach - to support the growing number of Australians impacted by blood cancer.
The new-look World’s Greatest Shave celebrates the everyday heroes in our community doing ‘bloody beautiful’ acts of shaving, cutting, colouring, or donating. The new creative direction will feature real human participants and a catchy new slogan ‘That’s Bloody Beautiful’, which will resonate more deeply with Australians.
More than 140,000 Australians are currently living with blood cancer. Incidence of blood cancer has soared by 47 per cent in the past decade, making it a significant public health issue in Australia.
Funds raised through the World’s Greatest Shave ensure that the Leukaemia Foundation can continue to provide vital support to blood cancer patients and their loved ones, and fund ground-breaking research, in the hopes of one day finding a cure.
We urge the Australian community to sign up to shave, cut, or colour their hair for World’s Greatest Shave by visiting worldsgreatestshave.com
Chris Tanti, CEO, Leukaemia Foundation.
HOUSING PROBLEMS
Dear editor,
At present Queenslanders are facing many challenges with the devastation of the recent cyclones and flooding, with the cost of living and federal tax reforms on everyone’s minds. Therefore, Premier Steven Miles’ announcement of his government’s long-term plan Homes for Queenslanders to tackle housing and homelessness is welcome news.
Among the initiatives is a 20 per cent increase in funding to all homelessness services. A boost for local homeless support organisations to enable them to carry out their work helping those in need of a safe place to live.
Also, in the Homes for Queenslanders Plan is help for renters such as a ban on rent bidding and increased rental support; a rebate to support affordable housing; and doubling the First Homeowners Grant. There is increased
funding to build and buy more social housing as the government tackles the problems of homelessness.
Housing and homelessness problems will not be solved overnight, there are many challenges ahead to deliver the plan, however if you don’t have a plan and targets, little will be achieved. It is great to see our Queensland government’s initiatives to help those most in need.
Everyone has a right to live somewhere safe with a roof over their head.
Robyn Deane, Bli Bli.
COST OF LIVING
Dear editor,
As we all suspected, big business has been price gouging with impunity during the current inflation crisis, due to lack of accountability and lack of competition, making historical profits without being questioned. It’s what all consumers suspected, while the complete lack of political conscience about the rising cost of living, exacerbated by unconscionable patterns of increasing, unexplained costs, kept rising.
Governments’ efforts to explain the escalating costs in everything, including banking, housing, power, fuel, food, and services, have done nothing to ease or explain the bolting horse scenario. Labor has been at the forefront of exploiting goods and services costs, due to rising costs in fuel taxes, which they refuse to adjust. Now this explanation has revealed that, in business, “greed is good” and acceptable, especially when businesses keep their secret manoeuvres well-hidden and without scrutinisation.
This is the world in which the haves dictate the terms of interaction with the have-nots. While the have-nots have no idea what the haves are up to and what conditions impact their costs, ignorance is bliss. Now the secrets are out. These corrupt business dealings, which have made a mockery of democracy and fairness, exploiting our ignorance, are now called to account. However, don’t expect the cost of living to suddenly become cheaper, while political inaction seems to delay any change, including condemnation from the top. E. Rowe, Marcoola.
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Former Coolum Colt Hsed Faaee in action. The star Colt has signed a deal with Brisbane Easts Tigers and the Colts are happy to see the local league used as a pathway into the bigger competition. Photo: Contributed
Photobook celebrates the beachside holiday and
IT IS absolutely no secret that Coolum based photographer Kerry Mulgrew loves the beach and the beauty it contains. Every day, that’s 365 days of the year, Kerry is up before dawn and down at the beach ready and waiting to capture the first rays of the day with her camera. From this daily ritual and reflecting on her own time by the beach as a youngster on the Gold Coast at Kirra, Kerry decided to get together a book which would celebrate beachside holiday memories and the natural coastal landscape around Coolum and up towards Noosa.
“I realised that there was no memento for holiday makers to take home so I thought I could do a book that would bring the holiday into the home and heart,” Kerry said.
“It’s been nine months in the making and it celebrates the
four years of my photography here and also the photography of six Coolum locals who have contributed their holiday memories.”
“There’s the early years of Coolum in there and it really is perfect for Airbnbs or anyone wanting to re-live their childhood holidays by the beach or just trip down memory lane in Coolum.”
Greetings From Paradise is available in both hard and soft cover and is available online via www.kezign.com.au and locally at Owen’s Studio 53, Annie’s Bookstore at Peregian and The Shop. The Advertiser has a signed copy to give away to one lucky reader. To be in the running to win the book please email michelle@coolumadvertiser.com.au by 5pm Wednesday February 21 with your name, address and phone number with the subject heading ‘paradise’. A winner will be randomly chosen and notified by phone.
Niece Tihanna who is also a photographer with Aunt Kerry Mulgrew.
Jan, Lorraine, Aamie, Kerry, Vicki and Janine.
Chris, Peter, Angelo and Alison.
Family members Phil, Judy, Scott, Annette, Trent, Kirsten and Thianna. Photos: Vanessa Hall Olivia and Wendy.
QUEENSLAND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
A NEW MAYOR WHO LISTENS, WITH EXPERIENCE TO DELIVER
OF six mayoral candidates for 16 March, there is just one mayoral candidate who has the lived experience, values, skills and a career of distinguished achievement to go beyond listening with an outcomesfocused approach to the issues facing our community.
Wayne Parcell PSM has 40 years of wide-ranging experience.
In his 15 years working for the Commonwealth in Australia and overseas, Wayne has worked alongside Ministers and diplomats and dealing with significant budgets, complex national and international
issues, and conducting negotiations with the ACTU, foreign agencies and governments and helped with implementation of Royal Commission recommendations.
Wayne’s delivery of exceptional immigration legal services to individuals, small business and global corporations through his own business for more than 12 years resulted in a sale of the business to a global firm.
Wayne spent more than a decade with a global consulting firm including as a global Parter overseeing a team exceeding 1100 professionals in more than
100 countries.
Wayne shared his perspective about what he could bring as a new mayor, “Our Mayoral vision goes beyond listening and making short-term promises that are more likely to be popular than be delivered. We need a forensic examination of the council’s finances, capacity and capabilities in order to understand what can actually be delivered to the community. Our Mayoral office will bring equity and fairness to decisionmaking processes to ensure that the entire region’s priorities are determined and take account of strategic and local necessity in consultation and in collabora-
Change that matters to
tion with the community and other levels of government.”
But this begs the question, how can the community be seen and heard when it comes to transport, housing and density levels when the planning scheme is overwhelming in scope and complex in its operation?
Wayne explained that the Sunshine Coast Region is projected to grow to more than 500,000 people by 2040 and this growth meant that community consultation will become more important than ever before, “Everyone should benefit from better development
outcomes, existing and new residents. But for this to happen, we will need to raise awareness and understanding of how the planning processes operate so that everyone is empowered with knowledge to participate. Consultation can then be informed and meaningful.”
Drawing on his more than 40 years’ experience resolving complex issues through negotiation and collaboration, Wayne explained that as Mayor he would lead the council with a vision of creating an environment where the views and positions of ten councillors, and the people they represent are able to be considered fairly and
equitably, so that the outcomes for the entire region are wellconsidered, based on available facts and sound advice, taking account of the community’s aspirations.
“Our priority is to ensure transparency in decisionmaking and community consultation. Inclusivity of all the voices of our diverse region is fundamental to both progress and preservation. This will be a major focus for us and be a significant factor in ensuring the Sunshine Coast maintains its own character and liveability,” Wayne concluded.
Wayne Parcell Mayor
Wayne at Coolum beach. Photo: Contributed
A look back in time
FRANCES WINDOLF
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RECENTLY I re-visited Coolum State High School, where I was a member of staff from 1985, the first year that students in the greater Coolum area were able to access secondary education locally – although the term “locally” included some 120 students from Bli Bli to Tewantin! Initially, there were eight teachers on staff, under the guidance of the Principal, Mr. Jim Lucey, and just three buildings - a very different scene to today’s superb campus!
As early as 1972,
Coolum and district residents had been petitioning for a secondary school in the area, realising that an increase of population was imminent. Coolum’s population was 463 in 1971, but had grown to 1,183 by 1976. During the early 1970s the Coolum State School P&C had proposed that some 40 hectares of Department of Primary Industries [DPI] land would be ideal for a secondary school in the Coolum–Peregian area. Until then, at least 75 local high school students had to travel one and a half hours each way to Nambour every day, on buses which left at 7 o’clock each morning and didn’t return until 4.15 pm
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that night. Most buses were overcrowded, and Education Department policy allowed students who travelled less than 32 kilometres each way to stand in the aisles as there were not enough seats.
As with any other government organization, there is always a long period between a policy being promised, and the fulfilment of that policy, and despite the strong efforts of members of the Coolum Beach Progress Association, the Peregian Beach Progress Association, Mr. David Low and Mr. Gordon Simpson [sequentially the Members for Cooroora in the Queensland Legislative Assembly], who fought hard and long for the establishment of the new school, there were many meetings and many letters and messages carefully typed by local people from 1972 onwards, with little result.
In 1982 the DPI Wallum Research Station at Coolum closed, and forty hectares of the area north of Havana Road became available for use by the Education Department. Of course, an entire school could not just appear out of nowhere, and so students who were in Years 9 to 12 still had to travel to Nambour for the rest of their secondary schooling, but, in 1985, Year 8 students began their secondary schooling at Coolum State High School when it opened in 1985.
In December 1984, nine Queensland Education Department teachers gathered in Brisbane to organize plans for the new school at Coolum. As part of those sessions, we were brought to Coolum to meet parent groups, and to see the partially-built school. I was lucky enough to be one of them, and I will always be grateful!
Principal ’s Post
TROY ASCOTT
COOLUM STATE HIGH SCHOOL
HOW much do we need good leaders right now? With conflict in the world, environmental troubles, social issues and housing crises it seems obvious we need good leaders more than ever!
Fortunately, Coolum High has unearthed a wealth of fantastic young leaders who were inducted at our recent Student Leaders Investiture alongside our 2024 year 12s who received their senior badge. Despite the attempts of gurus around the world, leadership remains the most indefinable of arts. We know when there is good leadership around, it’s obvious, but sometimes we don’t know why, or what, this leadership is made of.
If I was to look at our wonderful young school leaders, headlined by school captains Bronte Strahan and Chilli Lloyd, I would firstly say it takes some idealism. You have to want and believe in a better world. Then, you need some ambition – the world isn’t saved from your couch. You have to get up and get out there if you want to save the world; you have to do things and strive and fail sometimes, but most of all get up off the canvas and keep going.
I’ve noticed that great school leaders care about themselves, deeply, and care to do as well as they can academically, and in their extra-curricular pursuits, including sport. Then, the best leaders also care genuinely about others and want everyone to succeed. They urge and support, often quietly, but always with presence and always with the will that they want others to come along and share in the success. School is one of the best places to learn about leadership in a somewhat protected environment before you go out and lead in the world. Students get so much out of school leadership opportunities that they can then use in their later life.
Between our school captains and vice captains, music captains and indigenous leaders, house captains, spirit captains and junior secondary leaders, Coolum High is blessed with a wealth of brilliant young leaders filled with enthusiasm, verve and spirit and ready to change the world around them. I would like to give a special mention to spirit leader, Nisha Collins, who received a loud cheer from her peers upon receiving her badge and whose selflessness, kindness and commitment to the cause of our school inspires us all. Yep, it’s fair to say that with leaders like these our community is in great hands.
Teachers inspect the new Coolum State High School campus in 1984. Photo: Windolf collection.
Event Showcase
FIGARO, FLUTES & FLOWERS
FOR ONE day only the J theatre at Noosa Junction will play host to three classical music stars who are putting on a musical show unlike no other – an up close and intimate show with three stars for the price of just one ticket!
The production ‘Figaro, Flutes & Flowers’ will be performed on Saturday February 24 and will see world renowned flutist Jane Rutter, bass baritone singer Teddy Tahu Rhodes and pianist raconteur Guy Noble deliver a highly entertaining musical experience for just one day only across two shows. Jane stated that she has performed one-on-one with Teddy and with Guy previously, but it’s only in the last year that the three performers have come
together on stage as a trio.
“The three of us are showoffs, especially Guy and myself, so you expect the unexpected – off the cuff moments, some hilarity, as well as some moving musical moments,” Jane said.
Jane describes the irrepressible trio as “quite theatrical” in their performance style.
“Teddy has theatrical, opera and musical comedy flair, whereas Guy and I have instrumental classical prowess mixed together with our cabaret and musical theatre backgrounds.
“Both Teddy and I are belcanto performers which literally means ‘beautiful singing’, in which the performer follows the narrative of the vocal line of the music. I play
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the flute in the French style, in which the instrument is treated as a voice, so flute and voice is a favourite musical combination.
“Teddy is one of the best bass baritones in the world and standing next to him on stage when he’s singing is absolutely thrilling.”
The intimate concert will feature highlights from the artists’ spectacular careers. Included are best-loved arias from opera and musical theatre, virtuoso flute classics and Celtic and traditional folk songs. Recognisable favourites include music by Mozart, Vivaldi, Rossini, Bizet, Ravel, Offenbach plus Rodgers & Hammerstein and Gilbert & Sullivan.
The concert is themed Figaro, Flutes & Flowers because the trio play two of the great Figaro arias from Rossini’s ‘The Barber of Seville’ and Mozart’s ‘The Marriage of Figaro, Flutes’. Jane will be
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The Independent Member for Noosa Sandy Bolton MP aims to distribute as much as possible of her office operating budget back into the community.
“State Members of Parliament (MPs) have a set amount of funds allocated for the purchase of equipment and other office requirements, as well for advertising on billboards which I have never supported as I
playing six different flutes and whistles during the concert and the Flowers nod is due to many of the pieces referencing flowers such as The Habanera from Carmen (in which she seductively throws a flower at Don José), The Floral Dance (a tribute to Peter Dawson), It Might as Well be Spring by Rodgers & Hammerstein and Vivaldi’s Spring arranged for solo flute to name a few.
“We all go with the flow, so you can expect quips throughout the concert. All three of us love to include the audience in the musical journey, our intention is for everyone in the theatre to experience a sense of belonging and well-being and for the concert to be like a long musical embrace.”
There will be two concerts only with a 2pm matinee and an evening performance from 7.30pm on Saturday February 24. Tickets start at just $69.90 and can be purchased via www. thej.com.au
believe where possible these funds should be used to benefit the residents rather than the office bearer,” Sandy said. Projects made possible with this funding include the Allabilities Mat on Noosa Main Beach, the Peregian Kindy Sensory Garden, Cooran Organic Garden, a transport pilot to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital which now has been funded Queensland wide and many other projects.
Applications close 12 pm March 1 and more information can be found at www.SandyBolton.com/ MP-Funding-Partnerships.
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Dan Purdie MP
MEMBER FOR NINDERRY
MEALS ON WHEELS
NEEDS OUR HELP
IT was alarming to read earlier this week that one of our most valued community services, Meals on Wheels, has reported a $3m loss in revenue and nearly 10,000 volunteers in the past year.
It seems the essential service, which provides nutritious low-cost meals to seniors and the disadvantaged, has not been immune to inflationary pressures. Combined with the drop in volunteers following COVID, and increasing demand from those aged under 65years, Meals on Wheels now needs our help.
Locally, we are perhaps more fortunate that some, with a wonderful crew of around 150 dedicated locals who, together with the amazing staff, help deliver more than 21,000 meals every year to our community. But the grim news is a timely reminder of just how important volunteers are to the daily operation of this service. If you have any time to spare, please give a thought to helping out.
YOUTH JUSTICE REFORM SELECT COMMITTEE
IN case you aren’t aware, next week the Youth Justice Reform Select Committee, which I am part of, is holding a public hearing on the Sunshine Coast. The committee, chaired by Noosa MP Sandy Bolton, has released seven priority areas for phase 2 of the inquiry, and I look forward to
hearing from local stakeholders. If you would like to contribute to the inquiry, submissions close at 10am on Friday 1 March. More details can be found on the Queensland Parliament website.
GAMBLING GRANTS
CONGRATULATIONS to the recipients of the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund. Collectively, groups in the electorate secured more than $220,000 in this round, which I think is a record!
Local recipients included:
• Coolum Colts
$18,944
• Maroochydore AFL & Roos
$32,062 each
• Maroochy Sea Serpents
$34,341
• Hoofbeats Sanctuary
$34,997
• Altitude Scholarships
$4,210
Congratulations to those successful groups, and to those who weren’t so lucky this time, make sure you don’t miss out on the $30million super round, which opens next month.
Ted O ’Brien MP
FEDERAL MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX
DO YOU HAVE A SPARE i PHONE?
SADLY, the statistics reveal that one in four women face domestic violence and too many lives each year are lost at the hands of partner violence.
To help those facing domestic violence within our community, I have partnered with Sunshine Coast based notfor-profit organisation, ‘DV Safe Phones’ who collect and re-purpose phones for the use of DV survivors.
If you have a spare phone you’re willing to donate, drop it by my office at 17 Southern Dr, Maroochydore on weekdays between 9am-5pm.
SUMMER ROAD TRIP
NEXT week, from Monday JanI recently wrapped up my Summer Road Trip where I travelled around the electorate to hear directly from locals like you. This road trip marked one of our busiest yet! It was terrific to hear from so many around my electorate of Fairfax. People from far and wide, came and shared with me about what has been happening in their communities. Some of the most common issues raised by constituents were cost-of-living, youth crime and transport and infrastructure.
I hope to see you on my next road trip; stay updated on tedobrien.com.au.
LOCAL HEROES
RECENTLY, more than 1,000 individuals were recognised for the significant contribution they have made to their communities as part of the Australia Day Honours list. Two of our very own locals in the Fairfax electorate were recognised for their community contribution with an Order of Australia medal. Congratulations to Nicole Cleary and Allen Reed - thank you for your dedication.
HAPPY CHINESE NEWS YEAR
HAPPY Lunar New Year (or Chinese New Year) to not only our local Chinese and Taiwanese communities but anyone from Korea, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia who celebrated the start of the year of dragon, on Saturday 10th February. Happy New Year!
Legal News
JULIAN PORTER
SOLICITOR AT RAY BARBER IN COOLUM BEACH SPECALISING IN ELDER LAW AND ALL LEGAL MATTERS AFFECTING THE COMMUNITY.
RENUNCIATION AND RESIGNATION
IT’S SOMETHING of an honour to be appointed as executor of a loved one’s deceased estate, entrusted with sorting out their affairs and charged with making sure the property gets disbursed properly under the terms of their will. Likewise, there is a certain cache to being named as an enduring power of attorney for a family member or friend and agreeing to take a decision-making role if they lose capacity. Both are jobs which are very easy to agree to at the time. But what happens when the moment of reckoning arrives and you really don’t feel up to it?
For a will, there is no obligation to take on the executor job at the outset and ‘renouncing’ executorship is a simple process of completing a court form and lodging it in the Supreme Court registry with no questions asked. A substitute executor or executors will generally take over the job and, failing that, one of the beneficiaries can apply to ensure they get their inheritance
Observations
TONY GIBSON A MARCOOLA RESIDENT WHO IS ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
research that:
LONGEVITY AND VITALITY!
I WAS very happy to attend the Marcus Beach Bushcare Association working bee in light rain on Saturday and met some old and new friends. One of the members had just celebrated his 80th birthday and I find 80 plus for people working away to preserve and protect the natural environment is not unusual. I see longevity and vitality as very positive aspects of the commitment and life purpose that comes with undertaking environmental work.
It was great also to see people who have recently made a lifestyle change and left full time employment and the paid workforce getting satisfaction from the environmental work and the social connection. I try not to use the word ‘retirement’ as it has the tendency to signal that people are withdrawing from an active and purposeful life which is definitely not the case.
It is a myth that life fits neatly into 3 stages of 1. education, 2. work and family, and 3. leisure. If you are the adventurous lifelong learner like me, you still want to accomplish your dreams, see new possibilities and contribute to the world. Our goal in later life is to still balance our life across categories like: growth, relationships (partners, family and community), health and wellbeing, giving back and finance.
Back in 2021 I highlighted the findings of the university
ASAP. It’s a different story, however, if an executor has got the administration started, then had a change of heart. They can be ‘cited’ to complete the job or held liable for any negative outcomes of their ‘intermeddling’. At minimum an application to the Supreme Court showing valid reasons why they cannot continue to act will be necessary.
For EPA’s, it’s a similar situation, albeit that, unlike wills, the attorney actually signs their acceptance on the face of the document. While the person appointing them still has their decision-making capacity, an attorney can resign from the position by simply giving them signed, written notice. If the EPA lists other attorneys, either jointly or successively they will take on the role when needed. Once the principal’s capacity is shown to be impaired however, and the EPA is ‘triggered’, an application to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal for authority to resign is required. Until this goes through, the attorney is obliged to continue to act.
• Optimising mental and social activity reduces Alzheimer’s risk by 48 per cent;
• Lack of social connection and loneliness increases cognitive decline and the risk of developing dementia by as much as 20 per cent, and it has also been shown to be associated with an increased risk for premature death, similar to smoking, alcohol consumption
and obesity; and
• Meditation has been shown to offset age-related cognitive decline.
These factors plus good nutrition and exercise, confirmed my understanding and provided up to date research on important health and wellbeing practices for our Sunshine Coast community. The Sunshine Coast could become one of the leaders with longevity and a really vibrant inclusive community as one of the world’s blue zones with healthy and active ageing.
Enjoy continuing to live with vitality, passion and purpose whatever your age.
Marcus Beach Bushcare Association working bee - having fun and not worried by a few raindrops. Photo: Contributed.
Community news
MEALS ON WHEELS ROSTER
Monday, February 19
Kitchen: L Corey, Y Webster, J Hughes, P Croughan, J Smith, and C Gaffney
Run 1: T Moore and W Hamilton
Run 2: L and J Rynne
Run 3: C Wakeham and G
Bullingham
Run 4: L Jones and D Lawson
Run 5: N and J Turner
Run 6: P McCarthy and N Armstrong
Run 7: R and V Clark
Wednesday, February 21
Kitchen: P Carden, R Price, J Von Stieglitz, P Croughan and W Crook
Run 1: R and D Dawson
Run 2: D Homan and E Hammet
Run 3: T and J Martin
Run 4: J Winters and B Jelfs
Run 5: P Pashley and K Hodge
Run 6: N Pothoven and J Seljak
Thursday, February 22
Kitchen: L Davis, J Hughes, G Watt, K Schrampf and J Ivankovic
Run 1: L and J Taylor
Run 2: K Berry and B Green
Run 3: B Jackson
Run 4: A Franzmann and C Taylor
Run 6: K Hills and TBA
Friday, February 23
Kitchen: L Corey, T Shorter, Y Webster, J Fawkes, J Johnston, S White and W Vowles
Run 1: K Ward and K Wrangle
Run 2: L and J Taylor
Run 3: T Moore and C Middlin
Run 4: V Therkelsen and B Wickham
Run 5: R Bingham and W Hamilton
Run 6: D Stone and R Tainton
If you are unavailable on your rostered day – please phone MOW kitchen on 5446 1000 or Anne on 0468 446100
ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT RETIREES (AIR) NOOSA BRANCH
Investment Discussion Group Retired or about to retire and planning to self-fund your retirement? AIR is for you.
Investment Discussion Group –Thursday 15th February
More information: airnoosasecretary@gmail.com 0478 479 049 www.facebook.com/AIRNoosa
LAST CHANCE TO BOOK FOR THE IRISH SEMINAR ON 17TH FEBRUARY, 2024
Genealogy Sunshine Coast is gearing up for a wonderful day learning how to get the most out of our Irish resources. This seminar is being delivered by Gillian Hunt and Fintan Mullan from Ireland at the Nambour Showgrounds. The cost is $100 which includes handouts, morning and afternoon tea and lunch. The seminar will explore strategies for researching Irish and Scots-Irish ancestors. The programme content covers the whole of Ireland, not just Ulster. Topics included are: An Introduction to Archives in Ireland and their websites, Church records for use in genealogical research, Census substitutes and other sources, Early 19th century land records, and The great Famine of Ireland followed by a Q & A session. These sessions will help the beginner and the seasoned genealogist alike. Please contact our Centre on 07 5329 2315 or book in via email to genealogysc@gmail. com
MEET THE CANDIDATES:
LOCAL GOVT ELECTIONS
Friends of Yaroomba will be hosting a Meet the Candidates event for Div 8 candidates in the upcoming Council election. Where: YMP (Coolum Bridge Club) 1443 David Low Way, Yaroomba. When: Friday, March 1st Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Entry is free and all are welcome.
CAR BOOT & TABLE TOP SALE
There will be a Car Boot and Table-Top Sale on Saturday, March 23rd at the Coolum Beach Uniting Church garden/carpark and in the Church Hall from 7.00 am to 11.00 am (set up from 6 am). The S.O.S. (Save Our Streets) will have a Sausage Sizzle (profits to S.O.S). For information about the sale please phone 0415 624 039.
COOLUM RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION (CRA)
The Coolum Residents Association will be holding a general meeting of members at 5pm Thursday 29 February at the Coolum Croquet Club, 25 Seacove Lane, Coolum Beach. CRA is a local community organisation that aims to identify and promote sustainable opportunities to preserve and enhance the amenity and facilities in the Coolum Beach and surrounding areas. The focus of the meeting will be on the priority projects for the coming year. All current and new members welcome.
ANGLICAN CHURCH COFFEE MORNING
Free coffee and delicious toasties along with a friendly chat are available every Thursday from 10am to noon on the back lawn of the Anglican church, 25 Beach Road, Coolum Beach. Everyone is welcome to join us in caring for each other and connecting with others in the community.
CHEW & CHAT
Chew & Chat will be held at Coolum Beach Uniting Church Hall on Tuesday, 20th February 2024. The morning will start at 9.30am for morning tea, good company, a laugh and good music. All are welcome, finishing at 11.30am with popular songs from the “Good Friends Chorale” lead by Jim Christian. Come along and enjoy the morning with us, we would love to see you and all for the princely sum of $3.
YANDINA COUNTRY MUSIC
John Abbott is guest artist at the Yandina country music concert Sunday, 18th February at the Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road 12pm. Enjoy popular country, and other upbeat, crowd-pleasing favourites with a great band and artists. Raffle and door prizes, byo lunch, free tea, coffee. Entry $10, members $8. We are a not-for-profit organisation and the proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the hall.
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
The third Monday of the month and the Coolum Surf Club will be the new time and place for the local Parkinson’s Support Group in 2024. The first meeting for the year will be on February 19th from 10.15 to 12 noon. Members share experiences, hear from guest speakers and researchers on videos about how to live better with Parkinson’s Disease and to slow its progress. The Surf Club is a lovely place to have a coffee break, while staying for lunch is an optional extra. For more information phone Peter Wylie on 0429 361 301.
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. A generous morning tea is provided (small fee for guests $3.50).
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 or Coolum
Surf Club for those interested @ own expense. Visitors are welcome. For more information phone: Faye 0419 644 651.
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.
QUOTA CLUB OF COOLUM BEACH
Quota Club of Coolum is a group of dedicated women who have been raising funds to support disadvantaged people in the local community for 30 years. If you would like to join, we would love to hear from you. For information contact Sandra Verrall on 0457 355 734 or secretary@ quotacoolum.com.au.
We raise funds though our popup stalls, held in the courtyard at Pacific on Coolum, corner of Birtwill St and Heathfield Rd, Coolum Beach. The first stall for the year will be on Thursday 22 March from 8.30 am to 12 pm.
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 Mid- Week Worship every second Thursday of the Month at 9.30 am. Coolum Salvos, 3/127 Greenoaks Drive, Coolum Beach. Enquires 5335
8505. All welcome!
COOLUM CROQUET CLUB
Croquet for fun and fitness. New members and visitors are very welcome. Try it with 3 free games and lessons. Mallets and free coaching are available. Social Golf Croquet Monday and Friday starting 1.15pm. For more information contact: Barb 0423 277 951 Sea Cove Lane, Coolum
MARCOOLA COMMUNITY
GROUP
We would like to invite new members and visitors to our meetings where we discuss concerns and development of Marcoola area and beaches. Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday, every second month at 7pm.
marcoolacommunity@gmail.com. Phone April 0413 137 182
COOLUM 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 9.1512.40
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
Men’s Gamma – Coolum Beach 3 points (55 shots) lost to The Waves 7 points (62 shots)
Mixed Gold – Coolum Beach 4 points (58 shots) lost to Maroochydore 6 points (55 shots)
Please Note: Refer to club website at https://coolumbeachbowls.com.
Happy Gardening
SANDRA GODFREY BLI BLI AND DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB
THE ROSE - QUEEN OF FLOWERS
ROSES are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet, and so are you!
Sorry about the corny opening, but it’s an old-fashioned saying for Valentine’s Day. It was said that if you receive a bouquet of 12 red roses it means someone is hoping to meet you, although if you received one red rose it’s still a good indication that someone loves you.
There are millions of cut roses sold globally on Valentine’s Day, but of course, other flowers are popular as well. Surprisingly, a lot of the flowers we see in our shops are imported from overseas!
For the Sunshine Coast
home gardener, roses grow well considering our sub-tropical climate is not ideal for them. It’s the same old principle, prepare the soil well in advance with mature organic material, then adding a bit of blood and bone is good. A standard rose fertiliser is widely available from nurseries and shops. Roses prefer a slightly acidic soil - about 6ph. I usually add a small amount of lime as well. A soil testing kit is handy to have, easy to use and they are available from most outlets.
Roses need a sunny, welldrained, open position and enjoy regular watering. Choose a type of rose suited to the climate and conditions. I still like some tried and tested varieties like favourites Just Joey, Mr Lincoln, Double Delight, Elina,
au/2024-great8s/ for selected sides and all results.
2024 Club Championships
Ladies’ Fours
Congratulations to Linda Jackson, Judy Wilson, Kerri Mackenzie and Yvonne Walsh who defeated Michelle Moss, Sharon Moss, Lee Cowie and Annica McGill 20-14 in the final.
Ladies’ Pairs
Congratulations to Sharon Weatherby and Marilyn Emerton who defeated Sharyn Moss and Lee Cowie 26-8 in the final.
Please Note: Major Club Championship latest results now available on club website at https:// coolumbeachbowls.com.au/ club-championships/.
Weekly Bowls Program
• Social bowls every Tuesday 1pm, Thursday 1pm, Friday 1pm and Sunday 9am.
• Register at https://coolumbeachbowls.com.au/social-bowls/.
and Apricot Nectar - they have been around for years. Hybrid Tea, Floribunda, climbers, and miniatures, are also some of the varieties available.
Roses are usually pruned in June and July when they are dormant. It’s important to use sterile tools and shears. I wash mine in well-diluted bleach. Prune the branches at an angle, and dispose of the branches sensibly in a bin.
Healthy plants are more resistant to pests and diseases; however, roses can be prone to black spot, powdery mildew, aphids, and spider mites. For the home gardener, a good rose spray should keep these problems under control. I always wear gloves when gardening - the rubber gloves available from shops are inexpensive and can protect you from bacteria found in the soil. Rubber gloves won’t stop you from getting pricked by a rose though, so care is advisable. I have heard of gardeners suffering from a
• 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 bare
foot 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 0493 216779.
badly infected finger, not directly from the rose thorn, but from the bacteria.
If you decide to grow these beautiful flowers you will enjoy having them in your garden and fragrant cut flowers in the home.
The popular dark red Mr Lincoln rose is a favourite in the garden and as a cut flower with beautiful fragrance for the home. Photo: Contributed.
Ladies Pairs Champs Marilyn Emerton & Sharon Weatherby. Photo: Contributed
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WEDNESDAY
9AM - 12PM
2PM - 5PM
4PM - 7PM
TABLE TENNIS Under cover area next to green #3. New players welcome.
HI VIS PROMO
Tradies welcome. Prize draw end of month.
MEMBERS PROMO NIFTY FIFTY Swipe your card to win.
TRIVIA NIGHT - Last Wednesday of the month. 7pm Register for a 7:15pm start- Free to enter! 7PM
THURSDAY
5:30PM - 6PM
5:30PM - 6PM
6:30PM
FRIDAY
Tickets on sale from 5pm prizes are $100 meat tray, carton of beer, breakfast tray then a 6 pack of beer. Drawn around 6:45pm. 5PM VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE
Karaoke Karaoke Karaoke NIGHT NIGHT NIGHT PARTY PARTY PARTY
SATURDAY 2 ND MARCH | 6:30PM
JAG THE JOKER Enter from 4pm. Jackpot increases by $100 each week.
MAX’S HOOPS Register by 5pm.
DARTS
$2 entry. You must be a Social member to play.
TGIF RAFFLE IS BACK
SATURDAY
10AM - 2:15PM
11:30AM - 1:10PM
1:30PM
THE BOWLO BIG SPIN
4 lucky gaming members will be drawn for a chance at $200.
LIONS CLUB SATURDAY RAFFLES Mega Meat Raffle.
APL POKER
1:30pm registration. 2pm start. $16 buy in. One rebuy $10 if needed. $10 add on. New players welcome.
WEDDINGS • PARTIES • EVENTS CALL WENDY FOR BOOKING AND
