Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News January 2014

January 2014 Vol 16 Issue 1

www.rainbowbeachcommunitynews.com.au Ph:5486 3561 e:info@rbcn.com.au

Families ruled Memorial Surf Comp Josh and Smiley Mick, Simon Mahony and Jake Parton were finalists for the Men’s Open Surf event

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‘Beach Break in Queensland’ voted Australia’s favourite holiday In this issue

• Spend Australia Day at the Art Festival • Christmas Lights Winners announced • What’s biting? Your fishing news

This year’s Readers’ Choice Awards survey, conducted by Australian Traveller magazine, has revealed that Queensland is once again the darling of Australian travel – taking out the top gong in the Australian Traveller Readers Choice Awards Survey, ‘Overall Best Travel Experience of 2013’.

The results, published in the December edition of Australian Traveller magazine

show Australia’s overwhelming favourite holiday experience this year was a classic one: a ‘Queensland beach holiday’.

The result was no surprise, says Australian Traveller editor Georgia Rickard. “We’re certainly seeing an increase in the desire for authentic, classic holidays – the kind we used to have,” continued on pg 3 says Rickard.

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is published monthly by Yarabee Pty Ltd T/a Rainbow Beach Community News P.O. Box 204, Rainbow Beach, Qld, 4581 Editors & Advertising Enquiries Heatley and Michelle Gilmore Ph: 5486 3561, Mobile: 0407 660 198 Fax: 5486 3050

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Editor’s Note

Happy New Year and Happy Holidays!

It seems the Cooloola Coast is the place to be. Biggest Loser’s, Michelle Bridges and Commando must have thought our coast was a perfect place to train. Then the breakfast show Sunrise drew plenty of interest in Norman Point. I liked the look of the pancakes, berries and champagne on the BBQ pontoon- great idea for a day out!

Whatever happened to the Master Plan? We now have something called the Revitalisation Plan, but that is only for the foreshore. Are there plans to extend this so it will guide development across the whole of Rainbow Beach as originally intended e.g. to Carlo Point or commercial streetscapes?

It’s your chance to make your voice heard and contact council – individually or via community groups so a broad consultation occurs, and needs are met. Go online or see the plan in the library, we are interested to hear what you think.

Welcome visitors to our gem of a spot.

Rainbow Beach is a magnet for houseguests this time of year – I know we are looking

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forward to a houseful! Our visitors help us see the place through new eyes, we’ll visit all our favourite haunts – that must include Carlo Sandblow. Touch footy and beach cricket are on order, as are picnics, fish and chips on the headland and trying out those new BBQ’s.

This year – there are a few new things for our guests to do: horserides on the beach, kayak fishing, Fraser Island Tours ..and the old favourite of the dolphin ferry.

In the midst of the typically Australia Day larrikinism, beach antics and flag waving... a little corner of Rainbow Beach will be shining with a bit of “culture”. We welcome back “Brushes by the Sea”, Rainbow’s own art festival and look forward to supporting this popular event.

Then school, the six weeks always flies! Before we know it, we are back to lunchboxes and uniforms, booklists and the dreaded event that coincides with the art festival , but not so enjoyable – the “Annual Covering of the Books”! I am told that one day I will look back and miss it,

even the annoyingly pesky bubbly bits! (I think probably as much as I miss changing nappies.)

In the meantime, I am prepared to ignore the coloured contact and all it entails, and just enjoy the beach, “The Tents” (Rainbow’s Holiday Program), some boardgames, the lack of routine and perhaps even a trip in the motorhome when it returns from its current expedition.

We wish you all the best for the New Year for you and your family, and may you enjoy many adventures in Rainbow, Cooloola and further afield in 2014.

Heatley and Michelle Gilmore

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Australia Day long weekend brings Art Festival The Rainbow Beach Annual Festival of Art “Brushes by the Sea” is once again celebrating the amazing local talent which covers all medium of painting, craft, quilting, photography, drawing and young budding artists.

The festival is being held at the Rainbow Beach Sports Recreation and Memorial Club and is open for viewing by the public from lunchtime Saturday 25 to Monday 27 in air conditioned comfort. The official opening by the Mayor Ron Dyne will be at 2pm Sunday 26, when the winners of each category will be announced.

Following the awards you will be able to enjoy Cheese and Wine tasting, live entertainment, and the popular Goose Raffle being drawn from 5pm.

Entry forms must be received by January 10, 2014 . The fee is $5 per entry of work with only 2 entries per section.

Entry forms and fees can be paid to the Club by cheque, cash or credit card, visit www.rainbowsportsclub.com.au for more information.

Co-ordinator, Peggy Phelan says, “This year we are supporting the Tin Can Bay MEN’S SHED which a very worthy organisation, promoting friendship and “This is a reflection of desire for those simpler times, back when life wasn’t so complicated.”

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Surrounded by National Park, Rainbow Beach is protected by the typical urban sprawl that occurs in other towns. Paths lead to town – one street with eateries, a post office, pub, ice cream shop, newsagent, surf, fishing, jewellery and clothes shops.

At the end of the road you come to a headland with gorgeous views, a couple of parks with BBQs and playgrounds plus the Surf Club. Perhaps it is reminder to parents of how holidays were in their youth.

You can tell it is school holidays- and yet at Rainbow Beach you can still easily park your car at the beach or in town, there will always be a spot to leave your towel, play a game of cricket, soccer or throw a ball.

It is the laid back atmosphere in town that makes it so welcoming to holiday-goers.

Our beach changes everyday – depending on tides you’ll find channels to dam or rockpools that are perfect for the littlies to wade and splash in.

It is no wonder that appetites are sharpened on beach holidays. Getaways to Rainbow Beach really do focus on enjoyment of our outdoors: Beach, Ocean, Rock pools, Dunes, Creeks, Bush. Plus all the recreational activities that come with our beautiful landscape- swimming,

Locals Cody, Tracey and Brad Hethorn at last year’s Brushes by the Sea help in the community.”

“This art festival would not be possible without the support of our wonderful sponsors: Rainbow Beach Sports and Rec Club, Rainbow Shores Resort, Rainbow Beach Tourist Information Centre, Rainbow Beach Meats, Foodworks, Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News, Ed’s Beach Bakery, Cooloola Realty, Cooloola Cove Landscaping & Garden Supplies& Cooloola Hire, Dr David Smith, Surf and Sand Safari and Café Jilarty.”

Peggy states “We are looking forward to more amazing works of art at the Sports Club for the 2014 Festival.” sandcastles, looking for shells, walking, riding, fishing, surfing, boogie boarding.

Happily for parents, this is stuff of kid’s dreams, just the thing to tire them out and the very same reason they keep asking “when can we come back?”

Queensland also demonstrated the width of her appeal by winning awards for luxury and affordable holiday options including ‘Best Guided Tour Experience’ (four-wheel driving on Fraser Island).

“It doesn’t matter whether you’re interested in unwinding by a coastal campsite or luxing it up in a world-class villa – Queensland has something for everyone – all wrapped up in some of the most beautiful scenery on Earth,” says Rickard.

“Obviously there are many places around the country that offer sand, sun and surf, but none offer it with the same lifestyle formula that Queensland has.”

There’s all that and more on the Cooloola Coast. French visitors travelled to Rainbow on a weekend off their Food Sciences and Plant Sciences internship at the University of Queensland in Brisbane.

Mathilde Bregeon said, “It was our best weekend ever here in Australia, we all enjoyed a lot Rainbow Beach: the weather was perfect and the sea so good. We also had a lot of fun to swim in the waves.”

French students on their beach break in Rainbow, pose with volunteer lifesavers

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Proposed sites for a visitor centre, flying fox and fitness area As the tourism hub of the Gympie region, plans have finally been proposed for a “destination playground” to make our coast even more attractive to visiting families.

Go online and check out the new Rainbow Beach Revitalisation Plan (follow links on our website and facebook page).

Adopted by council last month, they say the plan is indicative at this stage and is designed to communicate council’s vision for the Rainbow Beach foreshore and parks areas.

Suggestions look impressive however, there is no specific timeframe for implementation and no allocated funding.

Recent upgrades to Phil Rogers Park already include beautification outlined in the plan, however council states “the local community would be consulted before any proposed enhancements to the area are finalised”.

Overall, the plan includes more viewing areas, landscaping, preferred vegetation, additional shade structures, funky seating,

bikeracks, drinking fountains, new amenities buildings and linked circuits (feature “deco” pathways or boardwalks through bushland edges) connecting all three parks on the foreshore.

After years of lobbying for improvements, local groups are encouraged to comment.

Although council were unable to supply a date, they said public consultation will commence in the New Year with councillors and staff available for one on one appointments to discuss the plan.

For Lawrie Hanson Park, space is allocated for a Visitor Information Centre (indicative only), picnic shelters and BBQ facilities, seat node and memorial in remembrance of passed residents of Rainbow Beach.

An upgrade to the existing skatepark includes a street circuit, chill out zones, viewing areas, shelters and seating.

Making the most of shade, there are proposed climbing challenge play under the existing tree canopy, additional seating, an extra toddler focused playground and fun bicycle path surrounding the playgrounds.

In with the new – the plan included new amenities buildings

In the older “Party Park” the plan highlights an upgrade to the existing playground extending play area under trees, shade and seating nodes, integration of new play challenges for all abilities and a flying fox and softfall surfacing, surrounded by a children’s bicycle path.

There are interesting plans for Phil Rogers

Park: potential viewing and seating deck, disabled parking, continued upgrades to existing shelters with new skillion type and a proposed fitness area.

In front of the beach in Lions Park, there are proposed removable shelter clusters and multi-level removable deck and additional beach showers.

Rainbow Beach residents and visitors are still waiting on the steps to the beach. The plan suggests investigation of a suitable location for beach access and states the “actual location based on favourable geotechnical investigations to ensure long term sustainability of structure”.

Social Wellbeing Portfolio Councillor, Cr Rae Gâté, said “Having this plan in place will help in aligning future grant funding applications and capital works budget requests and also provides a guideline for replanting and routine maintenance which is ongoing and not funded through the capital program,” said Cr Gâté.

The draft plan will is available at all council libraries as well as online, be sure to contact council and have your say.

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Facelift continues for Phil Rogers Park The park opposite the caravan park underwent a priority upgrade last month.

Changes are noticeable with accessibility improvements and the replacement of redundant picnic shelters, barbecues, pathways and park furniture, as well as landscaping and irrigation works.

Some locals are already planning future wedding dates for the “party shelter”

which is suitable for small events, and sits on top of a separate, grassy common that overlooks Mudlo Rocks and the Pacific Ocean.

Three gas-powered barbecues have been replaced with one central, double electric barbecue, so is accessible to more public members and cuts maintenance costs for council.

New concrete pathways connect picnic shelters to the barbecue shelter, and offer access for wheelchairs and prams. A path to the large, multi-use shelter is planned as part of future improvements.

Each shelter is also decked out with new aluminium park furniture, including extendable tables suitable for use by wheelchair users.

Significant headway has been made on the landscaping around the foreshore’s new picnic shelters

As well as the installation of an irrigation system and landscaping works, council have installed colourful, new seats in the playground area.

Council says upgrades were a priority due to poor condition of picnic tables and playground equipment. More of the park transformation will continue with the foreshore revitalisation plan.

UK visitor Ken Wilkinson and Mooloolaba’s Scott Reeman enjoyed cooking up family feeds on the new BBQ

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Rainbow Beach Year 7 Graduation

It was a time for celebration of the achievements made and progress gained throughout the year, when Year 7 students, their families and school staff celebrated the end of their primary school years with a dinner at the surf club.

Principal Mr Michael Grogan said “This is an important milestone for the students as they prepare to head off to High School and take those first tentative steps to becoming the leaders of tomorrow.”

Congratulations to all of the bursary recipients: •

Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News English Award Courtney Medland-McGrath

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RBSLSC Supporters Club Maths Award - Emily Brantz

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7th Wave All Rounder Award Lauren Palmer

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Rainbow Beach Sports and Recreation Club Sports Award Brayden McGrath

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P&C Citizenship Award - Cody Hethorn

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Rainbow Beach Police Most Improved Award - Kyani Parton

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Cultural Sportspower -Shakirra Grosskopf

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Mrs Therese Young touchingly used words of description of each student as she remembered their years at the school. Mr Bennet was very proud of the group and shared in their excitement as he leaves for Thargomindah this month. Everyone reminisced as they watched clips from the last year that “went to pre-school” as they progressed to school leaders.

Mr Grogan stated, “I would like to congratulate this year’s year 7 students on what has been a great year. They have been an overwhelmingly positive influence on our school this year and they should be proud of themselves and the mark they will leave on our school.”

Dylan Coleman, Zac McCarthy, Coby Tuton, Brayden McGrath and Cody Hethorn for their Year 7 Graduation, RB Lookout

More photos of the night are available online.

School Captains Cody Hethorn and Emily Brantz cut the Graduation cake surrounded by the rest of Year 7

Pretty as pictures, posed at the propeller: Indi Carey, Lauren Palmer, Emily Brantz, Courtney Medland-McGrath, Maya Beinke, Shakirra Grosskopf, Kyani Parton and Crystalrose Thomas-McKenna

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No response from Council says Residents and Ratepayers Association

Once again, unsightly fences are on display to all our school holiday traffic, this time on prominent Clarkson Drive It is probably time a misconception was clarified. Although the association was formed because of widespread community concern about the Rainbow Shores Stage 2 development, it is not opposed to development per se. The association believes that any development should be judged on its merits in terms of benefit to the community and environmental impacts, both positive and negative.

We can all see the unsightly remains of a failed development as we drive in and out of town, so serious consideration should always be given to development proposals.

No doubt everyone is pleased to see the continuation of the Clarkson Drive footpath from Griffin Esplanade to town at long last.

There has been considerable advocacy over a number of years for this to occur.

Pedestrians, especially those pushing strollers, will be very glad it has finally happened.

telling us that someone would be in contact about beach signs at Rainbow Shores.

Unfortunately, since then (September) no one from GRC has been in touch. We will continue to pursue these issues as we believe they are important.

We were concerned about what had happened to the Masterplan process, especially in relation to public consultation, so sent an enquiry to David Gibson, our local MP, who had not responded by the date of our last meeting. A letter to the Minister for Infrastructure asking what is planned for the undeveloped section of Rainbow Shores Stage 1 when the current lease runs out has been forwarded to the Minister for Mines (?!) and has yet to be answered. As with communications with GRC, we will continue to request a response from the government re issues that are important for the community.

Some of the casuarinas planted on the foreshore have survived despite the extremely dry weather conditions.

The first meeting of the year will be the AGM and will be held at the SES shed on Tuesday 11 February at 7pm. Residents and potential residents are most welcome.

We have written to GRC about a number of issues – people parking on traffic islands in the town centre; littering, particularly the provision and location of bins and suggestions for signage relating to littering and, lastly, beach signs at Rainbow Shores.

There has been no response to the first two, but a direct approach to our local member, Mark McDonald, resulted in an email

Editor’s Note: Terrific to see the paths on Clarkson Drive, after so much lobbying, from so many groups and individuals in town - including playgroup. The road gradient meant cycling and pram pushing was always difficult in that section. Hopefully the orange, temporary fencing will be removed before Christmas! Don’t council realise holidays started a few weeks ago?

International Women’s Day Award for Cooloola 2014

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Women’s Day celebrates the social, political and economic achievements of women while focusing world attention on areas requiring further

The Lioness Club of Tin Can Bay are holding an event on March 8, 2014 to celebrate local women and their successes, with the sponsorship of Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News.

Some groups select their own International Women’s Day theme, specific to their local context.

Jill Press, Secretary of the Lioness Club of Tin Can Bay announced, “Our theme for the day is ‘Women in the Defence Forces’.

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Can Bay’s wonderful relationship with the Army, we wish to honour women who have served in the past together with current personnel, but also to honour the women of the Cooloola Coast community.”

“On the day, we are hoping to have the history of Camp Kerr and memorabilia on display.”

“We will be inviting members on the Tin Can Bay community that have served in the past, with our Lady Mayoress - Mrs Dulcie Dyne joining us on the day, due to her service history and are hoping the Army will join us with current personnel in uniform.”

The event will be held at the RSL - Tin Can Bay Sub Branch, with a morning tea, guest speakers and buffet lunch. For further information please contact Jill on 5486 2843 or email: lionessclubtincanbay@ gmail.com

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Meet a New Local – Daniel Russell Recently promoted to General Manager of Breakfree Rainbow Shores, Daniel Russell made a move from the Big Smoke to our little piece of paradise, sight unseen.

hardware (dishwashers etc), general upkeep with the constant need to maintain facilities and grounds, especially with no rain.

“I was living in Bondi, and hadn’t heard of Rainbow Beach before the job came up.”

Daniel has also focused on the team of 25 staff. “We have upskilled team members, so they can work on the bar, as room attendants or front of house.” This change means staff members are able to increase hours if desired.

Sydney boy, Daniel had always wanted to work in the islands, and this led to a holiday north to Airlie Beach in 2010. He and his girlfriend found it “too hot, too muggy and too backpacker”.

He says that temperate Rainbow Beach has the “best of both worlds” - near Brisbane, but also away from the hustle of city life.

He has found the lifestyle easier than expected. “I walk across the golf course to work in 30 seconds.”

“I jog most days, do gym work, and really love going to beach, the sandclimbs and the sandblow.” Daniel also cycles to Inskip – now that the birds have stopped dive-bombing!

His girlfriend Sonia is studying nursing at Gympie TAFE from February and working at Breakfree as well. “With such a casual workforce, it’s great to have the extra support.”

He does find working here a bit isolated – and is becoming adept at fixing things, working with couriers and knowing parts to order.“As soon as I go to Gympie, lists come out for maintenance. The shopping includes golf balls, tees and back wheels for bikes, but it is good to get out of town for the day.”

Since starting in the role six months ago, he has been busy. Changes include improvements to the overall restaurant

Breakfree recently hosted a Veterinary Conference in a marquee beside the restaurant. He says it was a big two days providing breakfast, lunch and dinner to the delegates but sees conferences as a real opportunity for Rainbow Beach.

will soon have beach cricket available.

The new menu includes daily specials and buffet weekend breakfasts.

It is a far call from Sydney and his roles as Hotel Manager of Mantra on Kent and office manager/front of house roles in Bond Street and a Restaurant Manager in Chatswood. Daniel also had a great year at the Hilton Trafalgar in London.

When asked how he ended up in resort management, Daniel replied “All my mates went into trades after year 10. At my Year 12 careers day in Bankstown, I had no idea what I wanted.”

“Rainbow is situated in the middle of the region – a central spot for travellers from Brisbane to Bundaberg.”

He has also seen how busy town has been with nuptials, “It was great to have three weddings in town, a few weekends like that is a big boost to the locals.” Daniel thinks it as a market we should “definitely attract as a community”.

“The Cooloola Coast is stocked up for attractions, with good operators and wide array of options for guests. It’s about communicating that with our target markets.”

His “Must Dos” are “the sandblow, Coloured Sands walk, and definitely Fraser Island. We show a selection of tours at reception and help visitors choose, depending on their interests.”

Besides offering accommodation, Modern Australian cuisine at the Pavilion Restaurant and golf, Breakfree Rainbow Shores also has bike hire, table tennis, and

General Manager of Breakfree Rainbow Shores, Daniel Russell sees weddings and conferences as important target markets for Rainbow Beach

He heard about hospitality college on the day and went off to do his diploma in hospitality management. Expecting a job as a porter or valet, he landed a job on the front desk of Holiday Inn and went on from there.

After his regular promotions through management, Daniel is finding the move to Rainbow both satisfying and challenging.

Family and friends also like his latest posting. The couple have entertained both sets of parents, relatives and friends over Christmas and Daniel plans on enjoying the holiday rush!

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Wolf Rock Dive Report

by Cheryl Maughan

Well another year has come to a close. As we look back on 2013 we have had one of the busiest years since we started here. The diving just seems to keep getting better and better.

As we always see at this time of year the grey nurse shark numbers are building, presently at about 20 or so and on our last dive we came across loads of bull rays or giant mottled rays as some people call them depending on where you’re from. These rays love the current and are usually found hovering mid water.

We’ve also been seeing lots of turtles, nudibranchs, and schools of trevally, kingfish and barracuda.

Visibility has not been great however it seems to have been the same up and down the coast. Water temperature is 22 degrees which is a little low for this time of year as normally we would be starting experience 23 – 24 degrees temperatures by now.

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In front of the “Flowers of Friendship” Back Row: Denise Berry, Sabine Deimel, Tricia Smout, Colleen Yallowley, Denise Metcalfe Front: Ruby McLean, Lil Kahl (Margot McGhie absent from photo) Six Rainbow Beach artists were able to see their result of their and over 300 other contributions when an original piece of artwork arrived in Rainbow Beach.

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Most of the participants, aged from 2 to 91 years, are from south-east Queensland. The result is a unique, colourful, eye-catching, handmade community textile artwork, testament to the collaborative and creative spirit of Queenslanders.

Tricia Smout, a lettering and mixed-media artist, had the privilege of being selected as the 2012 Artist-in-Residence.

Margot’s beautiful embroidery

The “Flowers of Friendship” project had 355 contributors who created 495 flowers in a wide range of mediums including fabric, yarns, paper, metal, clay, plant fibres. The techniques consisted of painting, embroidery, appliqué, knitting, crochet, felting, quilting, knitting, pottery, dyeing, collage, patchwork, paper art, beading, weaving, fibre sculpture and papermaking.

Tricia has sewn the flowers together in eleven hangings, each 180cm long and 40cm wide.

Tricia says “The squares are framed with strips of dark green sashing, on which ‘flowers of friendship’ was written several times in gold. The corners of each square are tied with golden ‘knots of friendship’.”

“During the Residency, the hangings were displayed at my three exhibitions at Mt Coot-tha, and then during 2013 they have been exhibited in various venues in south-east Queensland … most recently in Rainbow Beach.”

Colleen (top) and Lil’s pretty purple contributions

Tricia brought the hangings, as well as many of her other collaborative projects completed during her Residency, to show to the members of the Rainbow Beach Craft Group and the Tin Can Bay Quilters and Craft Club.

“I feel really privileged to meet the six local makers.”

The sentiment was likewise for the local residents, as Tricia is known as a “prolific creator of beautiful, quirky, environmentally-themed art.”

Tricia enjoyed sharing the flowers as well as gorgeous nature-based art, including spider webs, vines and lizards, that appeal across generations.

Tricia is now hoping to find a prominent, easilyaccessible venue where the hangings can be displayed in a permanent location, so they can be viewed by the contributors and visiting members of the public. See more photos from the day on the RBCCCN website and facebook page.

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Tricia’s friend, Rainbow Beach resident Denise Berry, encouraged local artists to contribute to the project and six gorgeous flowers were received from Sabine Deimel, Lil Kahl, Margot McGhie, Ruby McLean, Denise Metcalfe and Colleen Yallowley.

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Deadliest skin cancer most common in Queensland Some overseas travellers return home with second degree burns in the pursuit of a “better than a post card” tan, yet locals too are in the firing line for this aggressive but little known cancer.

Queensland has at least double the rates of the world’s deadliest skin cancer on record – yet much of the state are unaware the rare cancer even exists.

Local GP, Dr David Smith told the Community News, “At a recent international skin cancer conference I was interested to hear a discussion of a rare skin cancer, Merkel cell tumour. I was especially interested because I have had 3 patients in 5 years with this tumour, since working at Rainbow Beach.”

Merkel cell carcinoma is a highly aggressive form of skin Dr Smith has a wealth of experience and post-graduate training in diagnosis and treatment of melanomas and cancer, with 60 per skin cancers and uses the dermatoscope at his mole clinics cent of patients dying within five years of diagnosis, compared incidence of metastatic spread, usually with to just 7 per cent of melanoma patients. fatal outcome.”

“This tumour is meant to be 1000 times less frequent than melanoma and more deadly because of its exceptionally high

Why the higher than average incidence here? Dr Smith says there is preponderance

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Medical Research has suggested ultraviolet radiation plays an important role in the development of Merkel cell carcinoma, contributing to Queensland’s record rates.

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Dr Smith urges, “This should reinforce the old sun-smart message of slip, slop, slap.”

Also, interestingly presented at the conference, Dr Smith learnt that Australia is the only country in the world to respond to the rapid rise of the incidence of melanoma with a national public education program on the danger of excessive sun exposure.

“From the sun related damage I see with the European back-packers, it is obvious that there needs to be some educational program for our overseas visitors who have not had the advantage of our education of the dangers of sun exposure.”

Rare Merkle Cell Carcinomas are not uncommon in Rainbow Beach in elderly male subjects with a history of excessive sun exposure.

New research from Cancer Council Queensland, the University of Queensland and the Western Australia Institute of

“It’s understandable to see the young travellers trying to get the tan of a life time.

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Better than a post-card. They possibly don’t appreciate the likely onset of keratotic or melanotic skin cancers down the track and the expense, deformity and threat to life that these tumours and their surgical removal entail. They are looking at an outcome 2 to 3 decades into the future.

They possibly don’t care to think that far ahead.”

“This again should reinforce the message to us natives; there is considerable risk in excessive sun exposure, now and in the future.”

Cancer Council Queensland reports that the five-year relative survival rate for Merkel cell carcinoma was just 41 per cent, compared to 93 per cent for melanoma.

As with most cancers, the best chance of survival is early diagnosis. This is particularly important for Merkel cell carcinoma as these tumours tend to grow rapidly.

Merkel cell carcinomas can be difficult to identify, and are sometimes confused with benign skin cancers.

Queenslanders need to get to know their own skin – if they notice a new spot or lesion, or a spot or lesion change in shape, colour or size – they should visit their GP immediately.

For more information visit your GP, www.cancerqld.org.au or call the Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20.

Who has the highest rates of sunburn in the state?

75 per cent of Queenslanders aged 16-24 reported being sunburnt in the last 12 months – this age group has the highest rates of sunburn in the state.

Queensland adults can be slack toward sun safety too – with only 6 per cent adopting all five recommended sun protective behaviours during summer.

Sadly, many of us forget to reapply sunscreen every two hours when out and about, or don’t realise sunburn can occur within 15 minutes of sun exposure.

Remember: Slip on protective clothing, Slop on SPF 30 or above broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen, Slap on a broad-brimmed hat, Seek shade and Slide on wrap-around sunnies.

Queensland has the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. Around 133,000 non-melanoma and 3000 melanoma skin cancers are diagnosed across the state each year.

Sun protection is required when the UV Index is 3 and above. In Queensland, the UV Index is 3 and above all year round, so Cancer Council Queensland encourages sun protection through every season.

More information about sun safety is available at www.cancerqld.org.au.

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The Cooloola Coast Sparkled with Christmas Our independent judges had an oohing and ahhing time of it, cruising the Christmas Lights Trail through Cooloola Cove, Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach.

With eleven awards generously donated by seven businesses, chances were good for a prize in the 2013 Cooloola Mitre 10 and Cooloola Cove Shopping Centre Cooloola Coast Christmas Lights Competition.

Luckily, entrants were only eligible to win one prize, because some of the competitors could have dealt a mighty blow to the $1500 cash and prize pool. Awards were presented on Saturday December 14, at the Rainbow Beach Lion’s Christmas Carols.

Congratulations to all the entrants judges were impressed with the creativity, visual and artistic application from floral displays, laser lit trees, crafty Santas to Tin Can Bay’s very own dolphins up in lights.

Driving around, judges noted that there were many worthy displays that did not even enter.

Cooloola Cove Shopping Centre People’s Choice 1st –Neville Davies, 23 Investigator Ave, Cooloola Cove ($250) Well deserved!

Planned to a T, parents appreciated the names of the reindeers, and the magical nativity scene. Children were impressed with the glowsticks!

2nd – Rod and Sharon Parker, Ed’s Beach Bakery, Shell Service Station, Rainbow Beach ($150) Little Eddie and the Christmas palm tree were a popular choice.

3rd – Lisa Bird, 6 Sirius Court, Cooloola Cove ($100) This “cottage like” display had something for everyone – moving reindeers, colourful flowers and a sparkling roofline.

Cooloola Mitre 10 Best Residential 1st –Reibel Girls, 7 Aramac Court, Tin Can Bay ($250) Be sure to check out the bubbles and their palm trees.

2nd –Malcolm Campbell, 6 Halibut Court, Tin Can Bay ($150) A little bit of the bay – with dolphins adorning the roof.

3rd –Keith Sykes, 32 Tingira Close, Rainbow Beach ($100) Laser light display was breathtaking – make sure you see around the whole fence line, not just the front.

on behalf of the Dolphin Shopping Centre ($100) These innovative Santas from many of the shops included a recycled paper and curling ribbon haired with sunglass case booted man, a vegetable stuffed fellow, St Nicholas made with breadsticks, cob loaves and a piping bag nose, crafty fabric decorated Father Christmas and a mop bearded, plastic cup Santy. Must be seen to be believed!

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Bombala Crescent, Rainbow Beach ($100) Standing proudly in their front yard, the Christmas tree was the pinnacle of their display.

Hosted by Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News, the Cooloola Cove Shopping Centre People’s Choice was voted for online – visit the website and facebook page for photos of entrant’s creations from each category and the award presentation.

Smiley Mick Electrical Best Business Jodie Grosskopf, Rainbow Beach Pharmacy ($100) It was good to see strong nominations in this category, they took it out with their pretty window displays.

Rainbow Beach Meats Best Street Phil Feldman and Fred Northfield from Drummer Street, Tin Can Bay ($100 voucher) Definitely worth a drive down this road. House after house was lit up which caused plenty of interest with the judges. We also spotted a beautiful nativity scene by a non entrant.

Rainbow Beach Realty Best Nativity Scene Mark Prain, 7 Bonito Court, Tin Can Bay ($100) This was another great street to visit, even though they had only one entrant, there were many lights to look at.

Rainbow Beach IGA Best Recycled Material Display Lynelle Jessup, Cafe to the Max,

Cafe to the Max’s Lynelle and Rae were pleased when Dolphin Shopping Centre Santas won Best Recycled Material Display at the Christmas Lights Competition

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Bigger, better location for Rainbow Beach Massage Rainbow Beach Massage and Natural Therapies have moved just a hop, skip and jump away across ‘the other side of the street’.

Owner, Renee Zaks says “It’s been seven years in the other clinic and I am very excited as the new premises have room to expand and grow.”

“Clients always told us how calm and peaceful our old rooms were. Now we have the same logo, same heart and soul just different bigger, better location!”

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Massage is always in high demand over the holidays. Renee urges, “Even though we have extra therapists on, it is a good idea to make a booking when you arrive, as we fill up quickly.”

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Investigate the Summer Reading Club and win It is not too late to enter! Kids are invited to follow their curiosity and investigate all kinds of mysteries in the national

Summer Reading Club until 22 January 2014 at Gympie Council libraries.

Last year 35,614 children and young people across Australia participated in the Summer Reading Club and over 260,000 books were read. Register your participation in this year’s Summer Reading Club and become part of the growing Summer Reading Club community that is reaching across Australia.

This summer’s club is packed full of things to investigate – everything about mysteries, crime scene investigations, exploring your world and more.

Entering is easy by either registering in person at any Library by completing the online registration form.

Then you simply need to read five items of your choice including books, magazines, comics, e-books over the summer holidays. Write your reading list on the reading log and hand it in to your local library by 5pm Wednesday 22 January 2014.

Check the specially created Summer Reading Club website to find loads of stuff to win. Create stories, send your art creations to the e-gallery and play the art fraud detective game. There are some really cool prizes including Ruby Redfort and Tom Gates book packs.

There will also be mystery prizes and other incentives for you along the way and winners will be notified by the end of January 2014.

Rainbow Beach’s Zac is planning to read lots over Summer

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Farewell Tin Can Bay School Year 10

Congratulations Class of ‘13

Girls Night Out: Emily Heasman, Rhiannon Walker, Katelyn Hillcoat, Bonnie Dowling, Natalie Cole, Aleisha Campbell, Jasmin Clarey, Mycheala Kelly

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This New Year resolve to walk home

By Senior Constable Mick Emery – Rainbow Beach Police Beat

Season’s greetings to all – I hope you have had a safe and enjoyable Christmas with family and friends, and are making the most of the beaches this summer as we start the New Year. The concept of ‘Christmas at the beach’ is something we all take for granted here in Australia, but you only need to talk with our visitors from the northern hemisphere to remind us how unique that experience is. Let’s look after it…

You will no doubt notice an extra police presence on the beaches and around town across the holiday period – all of whom are committed to enhancing your safety on our roads, through the camping areas and around licensed premises. However we also need community assistance in the areas of crime prevention and safety on our roads.

We continue to urge both locals and visitors to be vigilant about property security following recent thefts. Camp sites and insecure vehicles are often targeted for the likes of fishing rods, eskies and generators – opportunistic crime which is so often preventable. This type of thief needs only a small window of opportunity to remove property, as highlighted by the following incident which occurred in broad daylight during December.

A French tourist had momentarily left her handbag beside a picnic table near the Surf Club while she carried some items to her vehicle – which was within sight.

In less than a minute the bag was gone, including the lady’s passport, personal cards and mobile phone. The bag was found the following day and – fortunately – the passport and cards were able to be returned to their owner (the phone, however, was gone). This just goes to show

how quickly things can disappear. The message is clear: ‘secure it…and keep it’.

I am pleased to report that, after the location of that handbag the following day, police then received information from members of the public, leading to the location of the stolen phone – and two men responsible for the theft. The two men have been charged and will face the Gympie Magistrates Court on 6th January 2014.

I’d love to be able to tell you that the two men arrested were from out of town but, unfortunately, they were from Rainbow Beach.

In the last Community News I gave a fair warning to hoon drivers about the tough new impoundment legislation – under which offending motorists can eventually have their vehicles confiscated permanently for repeat offences. Clearly this fell on deaf ears with one motorist, who drew attention to himself at Inskip

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Point. This proved to be quite an error of judgement on his part – given that he was unlicensed, intoxicated and displaying false plates on his vehicle. This man’s vehicle was subsequently impounded, and he now also faces a court appearance in January.

The above two incidents correspond with two of our major objectives across the holiday period – and serve to highlight steps that we can all take to both reduce crime, and reduce road related trauma. As the roads become more congested through the holidays, be prepared to exercise patience and consideration for others. If your celebrations involve alcohol, leave your car keys at home and make use of the courtesy buses. Alternatively (particularly given that many a New Year’s resolution will involve exercise) why not simply walk home?

Finally, I’d like to wish you all a happy New Year that is even better than the last.

But, in the words of Dr Seuss, “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not...”

We look forward to working with you again in 2014.

Birds Around The Bay

By Dorothy Pashniak There are so many interesting birds to see in our area. Sometimes it takes an effort to find a special bird and sometimes one can be lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time.

The other week I went to Bullock Point where I can usually find shorebirds, terns and sometimes even some bush birds within easy photographing distance.

This time when I looked at the old stumps left from the wharf there was a Pied Cormorant and a female Australian Darter sitting side by side. Now there are places where I can get closer photos of the Cormorant but never with a Darter so close.

Usually I have seen Darters in fresh water dams across some farmer’s property where it is impossible to get close. Darters do come down to the salt water sometimes but I have just not seen them around here.

It would have been a perfect photo – but when have you ever found a bird that will pose nicely for your camera? The Darter was sitting nicely but the Cormorant was determined to give its feathers a good preen and, in the process, to turn itself into every odd position it could manage!

This was a Pied Cormorant (Phalacrocorax varius) – which is a little larger than the Little Pied Cormorant and has an orange/yellow colour around its face.

The Australian Darter (Anhinga melanogaster) is sometimes called the Snake Bird because it looks rather like a snake when it is swimming with its body underwater and only its head above water.

The male Darter is glossy black and brown/black where the female is paler coloured. Because the Darter’s plumage does not repel water very well it can often be seen with its wings outspread and drying in the sun.

If you want to join our monthly shorebird counts then phone Dorothy Pashniak: 54880057 and if you want to read more about the birds I see every week then visit my blog at http://www.sandystraitsandbeyond. blogspot.com.au/

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2 new cars for CC Medical Transport In June last year the Mazda Foundation Australia were asking for expressions of interest from community based organisations involved in supporting elderly people and their carers, in particular projects seeking to address social isolation. We submitted our project notification and were notified by the Mazda Foundation in December that we were to take delivery of two Madza 3 sedans.

We are overwhelmed and extremely grateful to the Mazda Foundation for their generosity and on behalf of CCMT and our community we thank you wholeheartedly.

This takes the pressure off a little knowing we will not need to purchase any new cars until the end of this year or early next year.

The promise of $120,000 from Warren Truss Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Prime Minister to build our own premises has indeed come to fruition. Early in the new year we should have news on where our new home will be however until then it’s business as usual.

have been incredibly generous with donations throughout 2013. Last but not least, we must thank our volunteers who continue doing a wonderful job helping their community.

Would you like to become a volunteer ?

If anyone feels that they are able to give some of their time and would enjoy interacting with fellow volunteers and others in the community who are in need of help, then our organisation would like to hear from you. All enquiries and bookings please contact our office. Office Hours Monday -Friday 8.30am -12.30pm 5/6 Scullett Drive Cooloola Cove Phone 5486 2488

All refreshed after the Christmas break and ready for another busy year, we send a big thank you to the community, local organisations and service clubs who

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Rainbow Beach holiday program is here

By Annette Collins, Church of the Good Shepherd For the 38th consecutive year, the Scripture Union Holiday Program (28th December – 3rd January) of activities is again being provided for local and visiting children, young people, and their families.

It is operating from our church and hall as well as from the Community Hall and various other venues around the town.

Special evening events at the Community Hall will include 6pm Thursday, 2nd January - “Rainbow’s Got Talent” and 5.30pm Friday, 3rd January - “A Thanksgiving Service” followed by a shared dinner with the team. We really appreciate the effort the team put in to provide this program for us and thank everyone in our community who has supported and made the team feel so welcome!

Christmas Carols Evening A great celebration of what Christmas is all about!

Sixteen children (and BJ!) enjoyed dressing up for the Nativity Play and gathered around the manger to sing together “Away in a Manger”. It was a special time together sharing the Fingerfood Tea, singing the well-loved carols, and joining hands at the end to offer Christmas blessings to each other and singing with great gusto a Christian version of “Jingle Bells”! Thank you to all who made the occasion such a success.

Calendar of Events: (all welcome, especially visitors, all denominations) Anglican Church Services 9 am each Sunday, followed by morning tea. All denominations most welcome!

Uniting Family Gathering 4pm 3rd

Sunday each month – 19th January (St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church Service in Manooka Drive is at 7am) Prayer Group At the Church - 10am Fridays Mahjong/Games Mornings are held at 9am each Wednesday in our hall.

Arts & Craft Group meets 9am 2nd and last Tuesdays of each month.

Your prayers are requested - if you know anyone sick or in need of help and prayer, please contact the church.

We pray for Fr Andrew Cooper, John Bradey, Ruby McLean, Pam Lidbetter, Lynn and Peri Sanchez, Audrey Gilbert, Barbara McGladrigan, Cyndari, Jahli and Seth Parton, Lesley Whackett, and Rika Martin and we give thanks for the blessing of healing received.

things that will take you outside your comfort zone. Be thankful for what you have. Ask for help when you need it. Give God the best part of your day. The Psalmist said, ‘This is the day the Lord has made…rejoice and be glad in it.’ (Psalm 118:24) The time to be happy is now, and the place to be happy is here!!”

The Church of the Good Shepherd,17 Carlo Road, (first street on the left entering town).

Rainbow Beach Christian Radio Vision Fm 87.6 God’s richest blessings to all for the New Year!!

“This New Year – Make the Most of Every Day!!” Bob Gass www.thewordfortoday.com.au “George Bernard Shaw said, ‘People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don’t believe in circumstances. The people who get ahead are those who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can’t find them, they make them.’ Success lies in your daily routine. So, get to know God better through His Word and prayer. Make up your mind to be of service to somebody every day. Tackle a problem bigger than you. Encourage everyone you meet. Take the first step toward overcoming a bad habit. Do something for somebody who can’t repay you. Instead of spending your working week looking forward to Friday, each day look forward to today! Do three

The enthusiastic cast of the Nativity Play

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Rainbow Beach – Library Happenings Monday & Thursday 9.30am – 12.30pm, Wednesday & Friday 2pm – 5pm, Saturday 8.30am – 11.30am, 5486 3705, Visit us at: www.gympie.qld.gov.au/library Come in and join..

Gympie Regional Libraries welcome new members, including visitors to the region.

To join, bring along a form of identification with your current residential address, fill out a membership form, and you’re ready to borrow. Membership cards are required each time you visit the library.

range of digital magazines, with the latest editions able to be downloaded to your portable device. Freegal offers free access to downloadable emusic with access to over 3 million songs in MP3 format.

Instructions on how to use these resources are available on the library website or pop into the library and pick up one of our ‘how to’ brochures. To access these resources, go to our library website and click on the eresources link.

Summer Holiday Activities Gympie Regional Libraries Young People’s Services staff will be at Rainbow Beach Library on Wednesday 8 January, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm to entertain your young ones with craft activities, stories and games. These FREE sessions are very popular and help keep the kids busy for a couple of hours at least, during the school holiday period.

father Tony. Tony’s sudden death, apparent suicide, is just the beginning of a tangled family history that Audrey is totally oblivious to. Thornwood House originally belonged to Tony’s Grandfather, Samuel who had been a medic and a WWII soldier.

Magpie Creek is an hour south-west of Brisbane which would mean a huge upheaval if they were to relocate from their current home of Melbourne. On first viewing the ladies fall in love with the property and its 1936 Queenslander but Audrey soon discovers there are hidden secrets of past murderous events that need uncovering.

The more she uncovers the closer her and

her daughter become to danger.

The plot bounces between past and present, over four generations, in which one dangerous character still inhabits. Tony used to be very involved in his daughter’s life but some weeks prior to his death he became very distant almost shutting himself off from her completely. Audrey is determined to discover the reasons behind his suicide and the many secrets that are locked in Thornwood House and with certain relatives in Magpie Creek.

Anna Romer’s debut gothic novel is eloquently written depicting the Australian country landscape beautifully. I highly recommended this great read.

Also, be sure to keep an eye out for the Summer edition of “Jampacked”, which provides hours of entertainment and fun things to do at home. eResources Your library membership now gives you access to our great range of digital resources. The library’s eresources are available via your pc or digital device, including ipads, iphones and android devices.

Through Overdrive, borrowers have access to a range of adult and junior fiction and non-fiction ebooks and eaudiobooks.

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Noosa visitors Noah and Helen Brown made Christmas lanterns, listened to stories and ate Caroline’s cake at the Library Activity – the next one is January 8

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Seahorse found on Rainbow Beach

DJ Ella did not know what was more popular – the bubble machine or Santa

Alex, Zoe and Nathan meet the big man

Market was humming with trade and goodwill

Sent in by Rebecca Duggan, her seahorse photo garnered a lot on interest on facebook this month.

Santa supervises Lion, Debbie Donovan with the grand raffle prize

Evening picnic on the green, tasting on some of the market’s goodies

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Melanie May with sons Thomas and Jackson sent birthday wishes interstate

A big crowd turned out for breakfast on the Bay

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We wish all our members and friends a very happy festive season and a bright and prosperous new year.

moments. He was also able to make us aware of the ways we can help to keep this area safe and pleasant.

Second Prize $25 Meat Voucher and $15 beer/wine voucher: Marcia Midolo 96C red

We have been fortunate in obtaining the support of David Gibson MP in having the speed at the crossing of Bayside Road and Tin Can Bay Road lowered to 80kph.This will make it easier to exit from Cooloola Cove on to that Main Road and to cross over to the City Farm, Complex and CC Bowls Club etc.

Our Christmas Raffle has been a resounding success, due in large part to the work and energy put in by our new Secretary David Midolo. We had generous contributions from members and friends towards our Hamper and lots of fun filling baskets. The manager of Woolworths gave us two Saturdays to sell tickets in the foyer, which greatly improved our takings.

We thank him most sincerely.

Third Prize Basket of gifts, toys, useful sundries: Junelle Holmes 85 C green

A very informative talk was given by Police Sergeant Darren Grieve at our last meeting. He was able to give us a good idea what policing in this area really means - a job full of variety and surprises with many difficult and sometimes funny

Results of the Raffle are as follows: Winner of First Prize Hamper plus Milkshake maker plus ham: Richard Calyer 56B orange

Fourth Prize Scratchies worth $20 on christmas decoration: Vi Young 65 D green These were presented at our Christmas Party in the Vets and Community Hall after the draw on Saturday 14th December.

Our next meeting will be on Thursday February 13th 2014 at 7pm and we may have a visiting speaker, so watch the notice boards for our flyers.

Junelle Holmes receiving third prize form Pam Graham President

Thirsty Camel three times the size After three and a half years at Cooloola Cove Shopping Centre, the Thirsty Camel Bottle Shop is moving up.

Owners Symon and Rebecca Duggan have seen the local population and demand increase on the coast and knew there was a need for expansion.

Symon explains, “The community have been waiting a while and needed a larger alcohol outlet for some time – the opportunity came it and it was long overdue.”

“There is no doubt in my mind that Cooloola Cove Shopping Centre is becoming a one stop shop for locals and tourists.”

At three times the size, the new Super Store can carry much more stock and some superb deals.

“Our product range is far greater, with 120 whites, 120 reds and French champagnes, as well as giftware and barware. We are even stocking deli products.”

Jo-anne Robertson shows customer Tracey Disney some of the new stock

“People don’t need to travel to Gympie or Maryborough for a great deal on alcohol anymore.” This is great news for businesses, too.

“Our manager Jo Robertson is happy to help you out with special requests on alcohol. If you are a licenced café, contact Di Shriver 54864124 for wholesale deals.”

Owner Symon Duggan says the new shop has been very popular

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Cooloola Coastcare News

provides the opportunity for these groups to come together and celebrate their efforts and share their experience and knowledge of the GSS with the wider community.

participation and your proposed activity by the 17th January 2014. Jacinta Padgett – Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere 07 4197 4207

The Cooloola Coastcarer Award

It is envisaged that displays, activities and presentations will be arranged/programmed outside and movies and animations can be presented in the theatrette at the centre.

Further celebrations at Rainbow Beach Community Hall Monday 3rd Feb at 6:30pm and Tin Can Bay Community Complex Tuesday 4th Feb at 6:30pm.

Further info and RSVP for catering 0417 554 905; admin@cooloolacoastcare.org. au or mudskipping@gmail.com

A new annual award presented at Tin Can Bay P-10 School Awards Night to a student who has demonstrated a high achievement in understanding of the need for protection and conservation of our local natural environment.

Congratulations to Hayden Mcfarlane.

Maree Prior presents Hayden McFarlane with his award CCAI held its AGM on 7/12/13 and the following were duly elected: President: Fiona Hawthorne, Vice President: Norma Sanderson, Secretary: Sarah Mitchell and Treasurer: Jenny Adamson.

2013 was very busy year at Cooloola Cove and we would like to thank Pam Graham and the resident’s organisation for becoming involved in Caring for Creeks and Wetlands. We look forward to continuing this partnership into the future.

The AGM was held at the new shed so thanks to Gympie Regional Council for the lease; Gambling Community Benefit Fund for the grant and Kath & Scott (Shedboss, Maryborough) for construction.

If your group would like to participate please contact Jacinta Padgett at the Discovery Sphere to register your

Cooloola Coast Shopping Centre Announce Winner

Celebrate World Wetlands Day

This event will showcase the Great Sandy Strait (GSS) Ramsar Site on February 2. This internationally recognised wetland provides habitat and resources for our wildlife and us. The GSS provides a connection between the land and sea; the mangroves, corals, seagrass are all integral components of this very special place.

Providing habitat for dugongs, turtles, fish, crabs and shorebirds to name a few special animals.

This special place is in our backyard, so lets celebrate it’s uniqueness and it’s natural wonder.

There are many people and groups who work tirelessly to maintain the natural integrity of the GSS. World Wetlands Day

Winner of the Cooloola Cove Shopping Centre competition, the Polymate Trailer with prizes with over $3000 was local Denise Hansen (middle). Denise couldn't have been happier when she received the call from Public Relations Manager Gary Matthews (right). The winning entrant had purchased from Woolworths (Woolies GM Noel pictured left) to gain entry into the competition and says she always shops local as she strongly believes in supporting her local community.

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Cooloola City Farm

City Farm, opposite the Community Centre, on Tin Can Bay Road, is open to the public for plant sales on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 am-3pm, 07 54862304, ccfni09@gmail.com, www.cooloolacityfarm.org Because of the heat, summer is the time when most of us are least active in the garden. Very early in the morning is a pleasant time to be gardening, but late afternoon often involves mosquito swatting, so is less appealing.

Summer, therefore, can be a time for contemplation – sitting under a shady tree and deciding what there is to do once the weather cools a little…

Plant of the month is Pandorea jasminoides (Bower of beauty).This vine is a vigorous climber and has dark green glossy leaves and pretty white or pink trumpet -shaped flowers with a maroon centre. Flowering occurs in spring and early summer. It is hardy, grows in most soil types and can tolerate full sun, but prefers some shade.

(Photograph courtesy Mary Boyce)

Proposed Art Calendar For 2014 FOG (Friends of Gympie Gallery) Cooloola Coast Meetings are always held on the last Thursday of each month at 2.00pm in the meeting rooms of the Tin Can Bay Library. A friendly welcome is offered to interested persons.

Members have been delegated to approach interested artists to provide a venue’s for an “Art Trail” for the purpose for the Public to view and be informed Contributing Artists would demonstrate and educate interested visitors to these participating artist colonies.

A “mud map” will be drawn up to guide visitors to each venue where each artist can promote/ sell / display their own unique

works to the wandering public.

It is planned that this will take place on Easter Saturday the March 30 from 9am to 4pm and further details will be announced each month.

This is a fine opportunity to observe local artists in their own environment and perhaps an opportunity to support and make a purchase.

Once again planning is also under way for the Annual Art Show to be held in the Library on the Friday of the long weekend in June 2014, encouraging local talent in paintings, photography, sculpture and woodwork for public display.

Registration Forms for the Rainbow

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If the weather is dry and water expenditure on plants is excessive – which water

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-guzzling plants can be replaced with those that use water frugally?

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There has been a summer deluge in

Beach “Brushes by the Sea” Art Exhibition are available on request and or by contacting the organizer Margaret Phelan (aka Peggy Howe) on 54868064 this exciting annual event is made possible by the support of the local Sport and Recreation Club and the encouragement of the Manager The planned Plein Air Art class at Crab Creek actually became Le Vent or La Brise and definitely un-acceptable for easels and paints and ultimately chased all but three artists away for the day including our esteemed Tutor so we retreated to a private viewing and discussed techniques and why we are so reliable and modest over coffee!

However another opportunity does exist every Friday to come along on

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Possible changes?

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Which plants are not thriving in their part of the garden and may benefit from a move to a more conducive location once the weather cools?

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Are there untidy/neglected// unsightly areas in the garden?

How about a plan to tidy/attend to/beautify those areas?

Or you could leave the planning and just sit and observe what is flowering or putting on new growth and watch the variety of birds coming into your bird baths, seeing their appreciation as they drink, bathe and socialise.

This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

at 9am at Tuncunba Gardens with Jill McDonald as the Tutor. Hopefully we can continue our Plein Air Classes in the new year - every six weeks. Perhaps the first Sunday in February?

A reminder to our Coastal Art groups that we would like to share in the work/pleasure fun that you experience and suggest you may like to send a representative along to the monthly meetings for this purpose while exchanging ideas and experiences to enable the group to inform the public in our monthly reports on what’s on in the Coastal Art World.

The Friends of the Gympie Regional Callery Cooloola Coast will be in recession until the last Thursday in January, however information may be obtained by contacting Ken Ferguson or Shirley Wilson.

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Over 60’s Holiday Fun

Christmas festivities began early for the Over 60’s group this year. We held our annual Christmas Party at the Surf Club on December 2. Staff at that great venue closed off an area with magnificent views along the beach to Double Island Point, and the weather matched the view. The sea couldn’t have been bluer or the sky clearer.

Chef Kelvin Getts and his team, including Abbey and Naomie (who were at our beck and call for the whole event) conjured up a beautifully presented Christmas lunch, with fresh and tender turkey and ham, accompanied by a great array of vegetable dishes. Even the watermelon was persuaded to join the fun and came disguised as a turkey! But that was just the beginning. The desserts were scrumptious - individual Christmas puddings with delicious brandy sauce (which was sparked up by a little something else from

the cocktail cabinet), with light and fresh individual meringues as well. We’re all still licking our lips! Thanks to Annette, Sabine, Jenny and Margaret for organising such a great event and providing such great door prizes.

Hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Year holiday. Now for 2014 and all the surprises it will hold. May it be the best year yet for everyone.

Don’t forget to keep the following dates available: January: Tues 21st; Brunch on the deck at Neci’s. Bring finger food platter to share. Neci 5486830; Denise 54868182.

February: Fri 14th: Pool party, Breakfast at the RB sports Club – swim 7am, Breakfast 8am.

Margaret 54880284; Barry 0418989301.

March: tba, Gympie Ten Pin Bowling – BBQ lunch. Marg and Ray 54868201

Margaret, Dorothy, Neci at the Over 60’s lunch

Ray and Lil (great antlers, Lil!)

Music Plus Night in Cooloola Cove If you were there you will know and if you weren’t then you have missed another treat.

All musicians were on form and we had a full two hours of music and funny stories, jokes and singing. The audience was in fine voice again and it was a joy to hear everyone join in the songs.

Everyone present is always pleased to see Sue Flower playing classical mandolin and on this occasion she and Pam Graham had a standing ovation.

There were several highlights during the evening, with people excelling themselves. The standard of performance is growing all the time. We still encourage those who are beginning but soon they polish their act and we all get the benefit.

We do hope we can continue to hold

our Music Plus Nights when the Hall changes management in the new year.

There are other venues in the area but we have got used to the Vets & Community Hall in Cooloola Cove and would like to continue with its use.

This last evening our audience reached the highest number we have ever had the pleasure of playing to... over 80 persons.... other than when Sue Flower brings her Mandolin Magic orchestra.

We welcome new talent in any accoustic instrument or voice and hope we continue to go from strength to strength.

We wish our followers and performers good cheer and a happy festive season as well as all the best for the new year.

May it be another great musical one.

Next Music Plus Night will be in March on the last Thursday at 7pm.

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Date set for Rainbow Beach Trail Runs 2014

Traversing Carlo Sandblow Rainbow Beach is a beautiful location to run

By Joe Raftery, Race Director Trail/beach runs were recently held by TRAQ at the beautiful Rainbow Beach. All races started and finished at the Rainbow Beach pool which proves to be an excellent venue and is a great asset for the town.

The Rainbow Beach Sports and Social club was our host for the registration night. Most runners arrived the day before and enjoyed a meal at the club that night.

Conditions on the day were very warm and humid. In spite of this many runners were very pleased with the course judging by the comments after finishing.

43km runners started with a short loop over the Carlo Sandblow and back to the pool, before heading up the beach to Double Island. Runners did the trek up to the lighthouse then down the other side to Teewah beach.

They then ran down to the Leisha Tack before turning around and going back the way they came. (yes, up to the lighthouse again!) They returned to the finished along the Telegraph Track.

The 25km run started at the pool and headed along Rainbow Beach as far as the Leisha Track. Runners then returned to the pool via the Telegraph Track.

The 11km race saw runners head over the Blow, then out along the Telegraph Track to where it meets Freshwater road. Runners then returned to the finish.

Congratulations race winners: 11k Female – 59:13 Emma Forster, 11k Male – 54:55 Mark Armstrong, 25k Female – 2:28:34 Kathleen Donaghey, 25k Male – 2:00:57 Ben Cameron, 43k Female – 4:48:54 Jessica Schluter, 43k Male – 4:04:13 Philip Pearson.

We send our thanks again to Mark and Donna and their teams, and Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay SES squads who provided the course marshalling and manned the checkpoints.

Thanks also to Rick and the Club who donated a perpetual trophy along with all the other assistance they gave.

A huge thanks to Ian Javes and TRAQ. They are the driving force behind this, and other runs in and around S.E. Queensland.

Ann Raftery also assisted greatly with the pre-planning and was tireless over the weekend with registrations and timekeeping ably assisted by her daughter Lauren.

TRAQ was also helped to get this event off the ground by the QPWS with their permits.

Finally I would like to thank the runners.

Without them there would be no event. The runs next year will be on November 16th and we are already planning!

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A teacher noticed that a little boy at the back of the class was squirming around, scratching his crotch, and not paying attention. She went back to find out what was going on. He was quite embarrassed and whispered that he had just recently been circumcised and he was quite itchy.

The teacher told him to go down to the principal’s office. He was to telephone his mother and ask her what he should do about it. He did it and returned to his class.

Suddenly, there was a commotion at the back of the room She went back to investigate only to find him sitting at his desk with his penis hanging out.

‘I thought I told you to call your mom!’ she said. ‘I did,’ he said, ‘And she told me that if I could stick it out till noon, she’d come and pick me up from school.’

Short Order The old man placed an order for one hamburger, French fries and a drink.

He unwrapped the plain hamburger and carefully cut it in half, placing one half in front of his wife.

He then carefully counted out the French fries, dividing them into two piles and neatly placed one pile in front of his wife.

He took a sip of the drink, his wife took a sip and then set the cup down between them .... As he began to eat his few bites of hamburger, the people around them were looking over and whispering.

Obviously they were thinking, ‘That poor old couple - all they can afford is one meal for the two of them.’

As the man began to eat his fries a young man came to the table and politely offered to buy another meal for the old couple. The old man said, they were just fine - they were

used to sharing everything People closer to the table noticed the little old lady hadn’t eaten a bite. She sat there watching her husband eat and occasionally taking turns sipping the drink.

Again, the young man came over and begged them to let him buy another meal for them.

This time the old woman said ‘No, thank you, we are used to sharing everything..’

Finally, as the old man finished and was wiping his face neatly with the napkin, the young man again came over to the little old lady who had yet to eat a single bite of food and asked ‘What is it you are waiting for?’

She answered ‘THE TEETH.’

Pun-ography I tried to catch some fog. I mist.

When chemists die, they barium

I didn›t like my beard at first. Then it grew on me.

A cross-eyed teacher lost her job because she couldn›t control her pupils?

When you get a bladder infection, urine trouble.

What does a clock do when it›s hungry?

It goes back four seconds..

I wondered why the ball was getting bigger. Then it hit me!

Broken pencils are pointless.

What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A thesaurus.

England has no kidney bank, but it does have a Liverpool.

I used to be a banker, but then I lost interest.

I dropped out of communism class because of lousy Marx.

Jokes about German sausage are the wurst.

All the toilets in London police stations have been stolen. Police say they have nothing to go on.

A soldier who survived mustard gas and pepper spray is now a seasoned veteran.

I took the job at a bakery because I kneaded dough.

How does Moses make his tea? Hebrews it.

Velcro - what a rip off!

I stayed up all night to see where the sun went. Then it dawned on me.

This girl said she recognized me from the vegetarian club, but I›d never met herbivore.

I›m reading a book about anti-gravity. I can›t put it down.

I did a theatrical performance about puns. It was a play on words.

They told me I had type A blood, but it was a type-O. This dyslexic man walks into a bra .

Cartoonist found dead in home. Details are sketchy.

Twelve Lines To Make You Smile 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

My husband and I divorced over religious differences.. He thought he was God and I didn›t.

I don’t suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it.

Some people are alive only because it›s illegal to kill them.

I used to have a handle on life, but it broke.

Don’t take life too seriously; no one

gets out alive.

Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder.

7. I’m not a complete idiot -- some parts are missing.

8. God must love stupid people; He made so many.

9. Consciousness: that annoying time between naps.

10. Ever stop to think, and forget to start again?

11. Being ‘over the hill’ is much better than being under it!

12. I smile because I don’t know what the heck is going on.

6.

Some Smiles For A Rainy Day Two Mexican detectives were investigating the murder of Juan Gonzalez.

‘How was he killed?’ asked one detective.

‘With a golf gun,’ the other detective replied.

‘A golf gun! What is a golf gun?’

‘I don’t know. But it sure made a hole in Juan.’

While shopping for vacation clothes, my husband and I passed a display of bathing suits. It had been at least ten years and twenty pounds since I had even considered buying a bathing suit, so I sought my husband’s advice.

‘What do you think?’ I asked. ‘Should I get a two piece or an all-in-one?’

‘Better get the two piece,’ he replied. ‘You’d never get it all in one.’

He’s still in intensive care.

Two guys were discussing popular family trends on sex, marriage, and Family values.

Bill said, ‘I didn’t sleep with my wife before we got married, did you?’

Larry replied, ‘I’m not sure, what was her maiden name?’

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Pub Crawl for Saturn in 2014

By Peter & Margaret Grant

Well, here we are again at the beginning of a new year. I decided that this year I would not make any New Year’s Resolutions before I considered how the past year was for me. I may not have achieved the desired weight loss, nor stuck to the fitness regime planned for each day, nor saved the money I wanted; but guess what - I was not alone. According to Forbes magazine, only 8% achieve their goals.

So, with this in mind, I set about thinking of the enjoyable times instead of the failures for the year. Instantly, I felt better because 2013 was an amazing year for us - 3 new babies and a wedding. Then all my failures faded into insignificance. How about you? Have you had more successes

than failures? Yes? Well, you have had a great year as well.

About the New Year’s Resolutions? I’m going to put some POSITIVES on my list rather than negatives. Yep, “Pub Crawl” around Australia. There are some truly amazing, interesting hotels like The Dugie at Boonah, Qld. Follow us on our travels next year on our FaceBook page at facebook. com/saturnantennas. What’s your New Year’s Resolution?

To all the visitors in our beautiful town, enjoy all the natural wonders we have right here – beach, waters, bush. And if it rains, turn on the TV. Not got good reception?

Call Saturn Antennas on 07 5486 3471 for a good antenna or a satellite system (hehehe). Happy Holidays!

Pretty colours and performances by the Cooloola Coast Calisthenics members (Photos courtesy of Cassie Mick)

Calisthenics End of Year Concert OUT

AND

ABOUT

Greg and Adam with Greg Inglis when he visits the Pub

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Buy $100 of Gallagher product and you will be in the draw for a 6 burner B.B.Q. Drawn Monday 23rd December at 12 noon.

Gallagher product can be purchased from either Nash or Tozer Street stores.

* W ork clothing * W ork Boots * Akubra Hats * Fencing Materials including electric fencing * Seed and fertilizer * Chem icals * Stock Feeds * Pet Foods * Tree Crop products * plus m uch m ore

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Queensland most affordable place to buy The Queensland residential house market is on the move with sales growing and prices firming in many areas, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ). The REIQ September quarter median house price report, found that the preliminary numbers of house sales across the State grew by 9 per cent over the September quarter.

However, the run of good times for mining districts appears to be slowing with quarterly sales volumes falling in Central Queensland and associated regions over the past year.

REIQ CEO Anton Kardash said as the Queensland market had been posting promising results for the past year there was now no doubt that the majority of the market was well into a growth phase.

“REIQ accredited agents had been waiting a long time – nearly five years in some areas – to finally experience some good times again,” he said.

“It’s also important to remember that house prices in Queensland still remain slightly below their most recent peak so we are not talking about significant gains taking place over short timeframes.

“Given the price increases in the southern states, there is no doubt that Queensland remains one of the most affordable places to

Good times return for Queensland real estate buy or invest in property. With this in mind, we are likely to see an increase in interstate investors and migrants taking advantage of these excellent opportunities.”

“Unfortunately the Queensland market has never been consistent across the board.

We often experience phases of recovery and growth in some regions, while other areas simultaneously experience patches of more stable activity.

“Of course, our mining districts were performing exceptionally while the majority of the State remained in the doldrums not that long ago. So it’s good to see that we all still get a turn at the good times at some point in time.”

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Kate’s Kid’s Corner

Thanks to Lynne Alsop from Rainbow Beach Library and NPWS/Steve Parish for assistance with this page.

Puzzles

ACROSS 1. Obtained by begging 5. Corpse 7. Stupid (remark) 8. Cable 9. At a distance 10. Improper 11. Hubbub 13. Told falsehood 14. North African desert 18. Available at premises (2-4) 21. Prompts (memory) 22. Phases 24. Fashionable fad 25. Indolent 26. Genuine, ... fide 27. Slithery reptile 28. Contributes 29. Word comparison DOWN 1. Scaredy-cats 2. Athenian 3. Numeral 4. Fiery pepper sauce 5. Fab Four group 6. Local lingo 12. Misjudge 15. Kept clear of 16. Pus-filled sore 17. Woolly llama relatives 19. Few, ... many 20. Entrap 22. Genders 23. Photo book

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Sport

Fresh Local Seafood Seafood Platters (made to order) Meal Deals Hot Chips Full Range of Burgers Friendly Service

Fishing and Boating

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Rainbow Beach Fishing Report

This big group from Brissie had a Mixed Bag

By Tony and Rosie Stewart, 54868666, Charters

Rainbow

Beach

Fishing

This month has been fairly quiet for offshore trips.

When the weather is good we don’t seem to have the numbers and when the winds are up we have the bookings.

We started the month well but then struck two or three really tough days where a lot of reefs just shut down.

We landed some nice school Reds, Gold Spot Cod, Moses Perch, Parrot, Squire, Maori Cod and a few Cobia early this

Madonna loved her day out with family and took home a Red Emperor

An Old Man Snapper from a close reef group

An early season Spottie caught by a Brisbane Angler

month. Lately our main catch has been Squire, with a few Pearlies, Parrot and Cod. Hopefully the holiday season will bring a run of better weather and maybe storms staying away till end of January.

Holiday bookings are very strong so if you want a trip offshore book early to avoid disappointment. Deposits are payable at time of booking.

To those who supported us once again last year, a big thank you . We hope you all had a safe and happy Christmas and wish you a prosperous New Year.

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Fishing and Boating

Tin Can Bay Fishing Report

By Jim Cole, http://tincanbayboathire. com.au/ It’s been a busy start to the school holidays with plenty of visitors arriving in Tin Can Bay. Reports have been coming in of Mangrove Jack in Carlo and Snapper creeks with night time generally producing the best results. Large schools of Herring have shown up in Snapper Creek with the area in front of the Yacht club being a great place to throw the cast net or try jigging for them off the public jetty near the boat ramp.

Golden and giant Trevally are also being caught in Snapper Creek. Lightly weighted prawns or live herring will usually give best results. If you are unable to get any live bait try floating a whole pilchard rigged on a set of gangs with the current.

Try around the back of Lee’s Fisheries at the bottom of the tide or the sand flats on the western bank during the high.

Teebar Ledge is worth a try for a few Cod. Try using live baits of herring or yellowtail pike on a lightly weighed rig.

Fish with a relatively tight drag as these guys will have you bricked in an instant if you are fishing too light.

There has been good catches of mud and sand crabs of late so don’t forget to throw in a few pots. During holiday season make sure that you keep a close eye on your pots as there are some people who will unfortunately believe they are entitled to your catch more than you are.

The hole behind the Rainbow Waters caravan park in Carlo Creek is always worth a try for mullet or try throwing the cast net near the moorings in the marina for a few herring. With the bigger tides it’s

worth heading further up creeks like Carlo, Teebar and Snapper in search of a few Jack or even the odd Barra. Just remember its closed season for Barramundi so grab a quick photo and send them back.

The old jetty pylons near the barge ramp at Bullock Point holds some great structure for those wanting to chase a few bream with the added chance of a few jack and maybe even the odd school jew.

The sand/mud flats in this area also hold some good flathead and are well worth a try on soft plastics or hard bodied lures.

Summer whiting are also in reasonable numbers around Bullock Point and there are heaps of yabbies on the flats.

The newly formed sink hole at Inskip Point will also be worth a look as all the sand washing away is sure to have stirred things up a little. Just be careful taking vehicles in this area as the ground may still be a little unstable.

It’s holiday season and that means that Boating and Fisheries Patrol will be out in force. Make sure you check over your safety gear that everything is within date and you have enough jackets for all passengers on board. It’s also a great time to refresh yourself with any new or changes to the laws. Check your crabbing gear is marked correctly and that you do not exceed four pots per person. A few minutes online or speaking to your local tackle shop could save you big dollars.

Our new bait and tackle shop is now open at the corner of Bayside Road and Scullett Drive in Tin Can Bay. Drop by and say hi if you’re in the area. We are also running a fish of the month competition with the winner receiving a $50 voucher

to spend in store. This is a random comp and the fish doesn’t have to be the biggest to win! To enter all you have to do is drop by and have your fish weighed and photo taken with our weigh board. If you do drop by and the shop is unattended feel free to give us a call as we maybe out attending to

hires and won’t be too far away.

Be safe on the water and please be a little more patient at the boat ramp and if someone is taking a little too long perhaps offer to lend a hand. Happy New Year from the crew at Tin Can Bay Boat Hire.

New weigh in and committee for Tin Can Bay Fishing Club In 2014 we are joining the Qld fishing body, QAFCA. This will give us access to state and many other competitions, much needed funding for projects and great insurance coverage at a cheaper rate.

We are currently running a $500 fuel voucher raffle, only $2 per ticket, selling at Cooloola Shops under our marquee or the markets. Only 600 tickets and they are selling fast, contact Debbie George 0408661506 to purchase.

We have a new weigh in at Cooloola Coast Seafoods (near the Post Office).

Warren is more than happy to weigh and measure your fish, he would like the frames to send off for research to help future fishing in our region.

We are planning a Tag- Along, January 23 at 6am, meeting near the boat ramp, contact Robin Hines on 54862052. Harold is also planning a fishing weekend at Borumba Dam in March.

Tin Can Bay fishing club is the 2014 rostered club for the interclub fishing

6/6 Scullett Drive, Tin Can Bay, Qld

competition to be held on the long weekend, June 7-9.

2014 membership cards and club shirts are available to new members, you must be in attendance at a meeting to receive your shirt.

This year will see reintroduction of $25 vouchers for the monthly mini comps that culminate in a weigh in and BBQ on the Sunday afternoon.

If you or you know anyone who would like to join the club then come along to one of our meetings (every 2nd Wednesday Night at the Country Club at 6pm), contact Robin Hines on 54862052, email us at tcbfishingclub@gmail.com, see us at the markets or IGA sausage Sizzle.

Memberships are due by the end of January 2014.

We look forward to seeing new members in the New Year, to help the new committee make 2014 the best fishing experiences for all. Hope your fishing is plentiful.

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Catches from Double Island Point Fishing Charters

Craig Simpson’s daughter Mandy with a big sweetlip

James visiting from South Africa with a reef shark caught in the straights

Andy from Toowoomba with a 26kg Cod

Dave with a nice dolphin fish

Felicity with a pair of big Coronation Trout

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“It’s not often you can thank a politician...”

Charter boat operators had another reason to smile last Christmas.

The Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation (ARFF), the peak national organisation representing Australia’s recreational fishing community, today welcomed the announcement by the Coalition Government, of a scientific review into the controversial Marine Park plans.

If implemented, the Labour Government proposal, would have seen Australia’s 5 million recreational fishers locked out of 1.3 million square kilometres of Australian seas.

Tony Stewart of Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters said, “The Abbott Government has kept its promise from their time in Opposition, when they stated they would throw out the Labour Government’s proposed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Green Zone.”

The review aims for a sensible balance for Australia’s unique marine environment, with a thorough comparative assessment with other activities such as diving, tourism and defence activities.

The Government’s scientific review is expected to take 6 months and will also result in the redevelopment of the management plans for the marine reserve system Greg Pearce from Double Island Point Fishing Charters says, “As it stood, it wasn’t going to be the end of our industry, but it was really going to affect us. The biggest regulator for this area is the ocean access because of the bar. Between Noosa and the top of Hervey Bay – the Wide Bay Bar is only open 150-180 days a year.” Greg reasons that natural conditions mean comfortable crossings are only available about half the year, and this is the way it self-regulates.

“It is a great outcome for whole town – not just fisherman – there is a flow on effect of recreational fishing with other people visiting the area to fish.”

“This is a big thing for the whole fishing community around Australia – not just here. It’s not often you can thank a politician, but they deserve a big pat on the Greg Pearce, pictured releasing a big amberjack, believes nature back for this one.” has its own self regulation on the Cooloola Coast

Are YOU prepared for your next voyage?

By QF17 AVCG Tin Can Bay QF17 is pleased to announced the Community Safety Programme for 2014.

Each month, QF17 will be hosting short safety courses (1/2 to full day) for our boating community. Recently, the Bar Crossing Orientation and Practical Course was so well attended, that more have been scheduled for the first Quarter 2014.

Other topics for short programmes

scheduled for Q1, 2014 are First Aid, Radio Communications, “How to maximise the features of your GPS”, How to correctly use a life raft, Anchoring, Coastal Navigation, Use of flares and emergency protocols and more topics as requested. QF17 is lucky that a large number of members have many years of practical and formal experience in Marine Safety Programmes.

Members of the public are encouraged to contact QF17 Base on 5486 4290 and reserve a place on an upcoming programme.

In the meantime, remember to include

on your pre-launch list and test; •

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Flares (remember fines can result if out of date)

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PFD (one for each person)

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Water (1L minimum, per person per day)

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Navigation Lights (even if you don’t plan to be out after dusk)

And plan to log on with QF17 when departing (even if it only a short, local trip) (This is REALLY IMPORTANT) … and of course, for those using our local boat ramps, remember the rules of etiquette. This is a subject in itself to be addressed later! Safe boating!

Cooloola Coast VISITOR GUIDE

Rainbow Beach and the Cooloola Coast is home of the Coloured Sands, the majestic Carlo Sandblow and gateway to World Heritage listed Fraser Island. You can feed wild dolphins, visit a historic lighthouse and kayak with the whales.

Rainbow Shores Clarkson Drive has a concrete path for most of the way taking you through wallum and paperbarks to the golf club. If riding, you can turn left to the industrial area (Karoonda Road) and the return to town via Carlo Road.

Surf School & Board Hire Learn to surf with the experts at Rainbow Beach Surf Centre on the best and one of the longest beginner waves in Australia. 0408738192 Seary’s Creek 7km from town towards Gympie, with 2 waterholes, boardwalks, bridges and history – do read the sign and spot the creatures. Always cool on the hottest of days.

Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre and Tin Can Bay Pool offers squad, learn to swim, water aerobics and more.

4WD walk Coloured Sands Starting below the lookout, walk along the beach towards Double Island Point for a kilometre or so to these amazing Coloured sand cliffs, with the best colours around 9 to 10 kilometres along the beach (accesible with a 4wd or Surf and Sand Safari tour) 5486 3131.

Carlo Sand Blow A bush walk up to Carlo Sand Blow is a must for every visitor. Drive to the reservoir at the top of Cooloola Drive. The Blow is an easy 600m walk from the car park or take the longer walk from the National Parks Office. Spectacular views of the Coloured Sands, Double Island Point and Tin Can Bay Inlet are the bonus for your efforts. When the thermals are right, you will often see Hang Gliders taking off and landing at this beautiful piece of Nature's Sculpture.

Fraser Island Great Walk A 90 km trail which showcases natural and cultural features of the world’s largest sand island as it meanders between Dilli Village and Happy Valley http:// w w w.n p rs r.q l d.g ov.a u/p a r k s/g re a t walks-fraser-island/about.html Cooloola Great Walk A 102 km trail which passes through a rich diversity of vegetation types with spectacular views, connecting Rainbow Beach with Noosa North Shore. http://www. np rsr.ql d.gov.au/p ar ks/gre a t - walks cooloola/index.html Rainforest Walk / Bymien Picnic Area A few kilometres from town, on the Gympie Road, take the Freshwater Road to the left. 3km on a good gravel surface will bring you to Bymien, which is the limit for conventional vehicles.

Lake Poona After morning tea or lunch in the picnic area you can venture on some wonderful walks to Lake Poona or through some spectacular Rainforest. Allow 40 minutes to reach Lake Poona.

Lake Freshwater Only accessible by 4WD, Tour or Walking. Walking tracks starts at the Bymien picnic area.

The round trip from Rainbow Beach will take a full day and requires fitness.

Foreshore Tin Can Bay You can walk 4km from Crabs Creek to Norman Point, over picturesque bridges, signage of flora and fauna, through mangroves, playgrounds and outdoor gyms. It is mostly flat – very safe for children on wheels. Start at the playground opposite the library, cycle to Crabs Creek and stop for a coffee, then return to opposite the library. Enjoy the views out to the inlet while the kids enjoy the playground and skatepark.

Rainbow Beach 10000 steps walk – from the headland behind the Surf Tower and Playground to Carlo Road.

Paths are perfect for bicycles, scooters and skateboards.

Half-day 4WD Tours (5486 3131) or hire your own to Cooloola National Park, Coloured Sands, Double Island Point, Lighthouse, Rainforest and Lake Freshwater.

Fraser Island 4x4 Tours by experience local guide visits all highlights and lesser known gems of Fraser Island 0457 726 388

Sailing And Cruising If you love the wonderful peace and relaxation of sailing or cruising, the sheltered waters of the Great Sandy Strait are for you. You may see dugong, turtles, dolphins and more.

Dolphin Viewing At Tin Can Bay just a thirty minute drive to Tin Can Bay through Cooloola Cove and you can see the Dolphins come in at Norman Point Have a look around this pretty little town while you are there. (Charges for entry and feeding dolphins.)

Sea Kayaking Dolphin View Sea Kayaking: A unique experience - see dolphins, whales (seasonal), manta rays, turtles and more 0408738192 Horseride with professional guides on our World Heritage Listed Beach.

04121RIDES Tin Can Bay Foreshore Bird Walk – 137 species with best viewing spots on the brochure.

Tin Can Bay Wildflower Walk spectacular wildflower species, all on the brochure.

national parks

Probably one of Rainbow's greatest attractions would have to be the abundant opportunity for fishing. Fishing, in all its styles, is available right on our doorstep.

Beach fishing has unlimited scope with nearly 100kms of beach to choose from.

Varieties include Bream, Whiting, Tailor, Dart, Jew and Flathead.

Estuary fishing in Tin Can Bay Inlet, through the Inskip Point area and up the Great Sandy Strait is perfect for those with a boat or the wish to hire one. Access is from an efficient boat ramp at Carlo Point.

Another ramp is located at Bullock Point.

Boat Hire Carlo Point Boat Hire 0427 743 427 or Tin Can Bay Boat Hire 0408 329 167 Charter Boats Excellent reef fishing is only a few miles offshore and charter trips can be arranged through Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters on 5486 8666, Double Island Point Fishing Charters on 0417 073 313 or Keely Rose Reef Fishing Charters on 5486 3150. The reefs off Rainbow yield Red Emperor, Sweet lip, Snapper, Pearl Perch, Parrot and Coral Trout.

Tandem Skydiving Unforgettable aerial scenic views of Rainbow and Fraser Island and the adrenaline pumping thrill of free fall tandem sky diving. Skydive Rainbow Beach 0418 218 358.

Surfing The most popular area is near the Surf Tower. Note Surfing In Bathing Area Is Prohibited.

Double Island Point (DIP) has the longest break in Australia (when the swell lines up. (4WD only)

Cooloola Sand, wind and water have sculpted a varied landscape at Cooloola, the largest remnant of coastal vegetation on the southern Queensland's mainland. High sand dunes, coloured sand cliffs, sweeping beaches, sandblows, freshwater lakes, tall forests, paperbark swamps and wildflower heath make the Cooloola Recreation Area a spectacular part of the Great Sandy National Park. http://www.nprsr.qld.gov. au/parks/cooloola/index.html Inskip Peninsula is a narrow, sandy finger of land built up by wind and waves. It forms a natural breakwater at the entrance to Tin Can Inlet and Great Sandy Strait.

Inskip is a gateway to World Heritagelisted Fraser Island. Beach she oaks, cypress pine and other coastal trees and shrubs shade the very popular camping areas ringed by open ocean beaches and sheltered estuary shores. All are within 15 minutes drive to Rainbow Beach. Most of the peninsula is protected as a Recreation Area. http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/ inskip-peninsula/index.html The Great Sandy Marine Park extends from Baffle Creek in the north to Double Island Point in the south. It includes Hervey Bay, Great Sandy Strait, Tin Can Bay Inlet and the waters off the east coast of Fraser Island, seaward to three nautical miles.Seagrass meadows, mangroves, rocky shores, reefs, sandy beaches, bays, sheltered channels, rivers, creeks and estuaries host a wealth of wildlife including whales, turtles, dugong, grey nurse sharks, fish, corals, birds and more. http://www. nprsr.qld.gov.au/p arks/gre at - sandy marine/index.html

Kitesurfing Lessons Learn to kitesurf with very experienced instructors from Rainbow Beach Surf Centre. 0408738192

Fraser Island is the world's largest sand island and an area of remarkable natural beauty. Growing on seemingly infertile sands are a great variety of plant communities ranging from coastal heath, mangrove forests and swamps to subtropical rainforest. The many archaeological remains found on Fraser Island record thousands of years of culture and tradition, and provide important links to their past for the Butchulla people. The island is 123 km long and covers an area of 166,038 ha, so you need to allow plenty of time to explore and appreciate it. http:// www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/fraser/index. html

Scuba Diving A popular spot for the scuba enthusiast is at Wolf Rock, off Double Island Point. World class diving on Fraser Island's doorstep, phone Wolf Rock Dive Centre on 5486 8004.

Unless you intend holidaying on Fraser Island, most probably your best way of seeing all its beauty is to take a 1 day or 2 day tour. Or you can make the trip in your own 4WD, driving up the road or beach

swim, surf and on the water Our safe beach is patrolled between September - March. ALWAYS SWIM BETWEEN THE FLAGS.

Wind surf off the surfing beach or in Tin Can Bay Inlet, taking off from Carlo Point.

By Canoe Explore the mangrove fringed waters of Carlo Creek, Carlo Island and Tin Can Bay Inlet in a Canoe available for hire from Carlo Point Boat Hire 0427 743 427

fish

Dolphin Ferry 35minutes by ferry to view the dolphins at TIn Can Bay 7am daily 0428 838 836

Hang Gliding & Paragliding Carlo Sand Blow is one of the top spots for hand gliders in Queensland with the National Championships being held there each January. With a take off of 300ft and a soarable ridge of 12 kilometres long and about 500ft high, Carlo Sand Blow is definitely the place to go. Fliers should be of Hang2 standard, fly in north easterly winds and remember landing in the bathing reserve is prohibited.

Great Sandy Strait Cruises and Sunset Cruises 0428 838 836

Wheelchair accessible 10 seat Taxi13TAXI (13 82 94)

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to Inskip Point and crossing in the barge.

Rainbow Beach Flying Services offer a daily service to Fraser Island, but prior bookings are required. Remember that going independently, a permit is required and is available from the National Parks Office.

Saturday Markets

2nd - Rainbow Beach 3rd - Tin Can Bay

family fun Playgrounds North and South of the Headland and Rainbow Shores Playrooms at the Pub and Sport Club Family friendly directory

Darts, Pool, Yoga, Tai Chi, Sailing, Pilates, Zumba, Fitness Classes (see What’s On)

Cooloola Coast Realty www.accommodationrainbowbeach.com.au 07 5486 3411

Rainbow Beach Realty 07 5486 3900 www.rainbowbeachrealty.com

Bowls There is a lawn green at the Rainbow Beach Sports Recreation & Memorial Club where visitors are most welcome. 5486 3191

Golf A par 3, 9 hole golf course is located at Rainbow Shores Resort. Members of the public are very welcome. Rainbow Shores Social Golf Club (0429 668 255) stages regular competitions. A picturesque course at Tin Can Bay also attracts all golf addicts from this area.

accommodation

Rainbow Beach Holiday Village www.rainbowbeachholidayvillage.com 07 5486 3222

get active

Tennis Two courts are available at the Sports & Recreation Club. Bookings 5486 3191

annual events

Rainbow Getaway Holiday Resort www.rainbowgetaway.com.au 07 54863500

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Clubs, Restaurants and Eateries (many are Breastfeeding Welcome Here venues) Library (Internet and Xbox) Heritage and Food Trails Pamper Yourself- Massages, Hair Salon and Beauty Treatments Playgrounds, Skatepark, Bike riding

Rainbow Waters Holiday Park www.rainbowwaters.com.au 07 54863200 Sleepy Lagoon Hotel/Motel www.tincanbayhotelmotel.com.au 07 54864124 Motorhome hire (sleeps 6) 0407 660198 Thanks to Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service for their assistance.

January “Brushes by the Sea” Rainbow Beach Art & Craft Festival February Cooloola Crocs Swimming Carnival April Anzac Day Parade May Bay to Bay Yacht Race June/July Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic July 4-12 August Rainbow Beach Triathlon Rainbow Beach Lion’s Club Annual Kite Festival September Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival October Rainbow Beach Invitations Fours Bowls Tournament Tin Can Bay Ambulance Flower Show October Rainbow Beach Nippers Carnival November Rainbow Beach/Trail Runs December Tin Can Bay Foreshore Family Nights Rainbow Beach Lions Club Twilight Christmas Concert and Afternoon Markets “The Tents” Rainbow Beach Holiday Program See our What’s On page for more on Things to Do. Suggestions, amendments or to add your business to the visitor guide please call 07 5486 3561 or email info@ rbcn.com.au .

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Ph: 54863144

1/25 Goondi Street

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Give Blood

Blood Bank Van visits Rainbow Beach January 6 9am-2.30pm at the Rainbow Beach Surf Club Carpark. Call 131495 to book or enquire.

School News

Tin Can Bay C&K Kindergarten Kay Nolan, Co-director of our local kindergarten is trying to provide the maximum number of kindy positions for 2014 by keeping the Thursday/Friday ‘Pelican Pete’ group open.

some children on the present waiting list will miss out on a place at the beginning of the year and new families coming into the area next year may not have the opportunity to attend our Kindergarten.”

Kay says, “To do this we need several more enrolments on our waiting list. Not opening this group would mean

Contact C&K at tincanbay@candk.asn.au or 07 5486 2311 to enrol your child for 2014.

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Rainbow Beach State School News

By Mr Grogan, Principal

I would like to take this opportunity to thank and congratulate our wonderful staff on a great year and commend them all on their unflinching dedication to supporting both the students of Rainbow Beach State School and each other. It is great to see such a dedicated group come to work each day, and is undoubtedly a large part of what makes this a great school.

Our end of year concert at the Rainbow Beach Community Centre was great night and we all enjoyed the wonderful class performances. It was also an opportunity to farewell Tori, Gillian and Steve and thank them for the contribution they have made to our school over the years.

Keep a watch on our school these holidays.

Parents and students can help take care of our school by reporting any suspicious after-hours activity to School Watch on 13 17 88. By keeping an eye out we can work together to create a safer school community and help to reduce vandalism, theft and arson in our school.

If you see something suspicious, please don’t intervene. Call the School Watch number and let the local police or State Government Protective Security Service deal with the matter.

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Families made the most of the hall at the School Christmas Concert

Gillian Arthur, Steve Bennet and Tori Lidbetter were farewelled at the Year 7 Graduation

Mrs Mason leads our beautiful choir once again

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P&C News Great Prizes were drawn during at the Christmas Concert

Reindeers Sachi and Jemima can’t wait for the night to begin!

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Easier access to school information through updated version QSchools app A recent update to the QSchools app means our parents will now be able to find tuckshop and class time information more easily. On top of being able to access calendar, newsletter and other information from our school website the upgraded app can also access uniform shop information and school social media pages. It all makes staying in touch and up to date a little easier for your family.

Visit the department’s apps page for more information and all the features: http:// deta.qld.gov.au/about/app/ The QSchools app is available for free download through iTunes, Google Play and the Window’s store. The Websites for Schools development team would love to hear your ideas

Congratulations Angie McGrath who won Major Prize of 2 nights’ accommodation at Fraser Island Beach Houses and Barge Transfer with Manta Ray Barges.

Plenty of other prizes were up for grabs... including a Christmas Hamper, Swim Passes Rainbow Beach Sports Club, and Shopping Vouchers.

Supporters include Thirsty Camel, Titooz, 13th Beach, Creme de la Creme, Bitchy Chix, Rainbow Beach Meats, 7th Wave Surf, Cooloola Wholesalers, Rainbow Beach Sports Club, Foodworks and IGA. A silent auction for a beautiful mosaic art

piece, donated by Leonie at Café Jilarty on behalf of Mason Bignell also raised even more funds for the school. Thank you for your donations, and to co-ordinators Fiona Worthington and Marni Robertson – over $1100 was made through the raffles and silent auction, and more funds were raised by the hardworking parents with the picnic fare.

Brekky Club Thank you to Grant Phelan and Rich Whitney from the Rainbow Beach Parks and Wildlife Service who were our guest chefs – they did a great job of cooking french toast and chatting to the children. I

I would also like to acknowledge the contribution by local businesses who donated goods and/or assisted in preparation of food: Alison and Andy from the Coloured Sands Café, Sharon and Rod from Ed’s Bakery, Scott and Darrell from Rainbow Beach Meats, Ruth from Foodworks, Shane from Cooloola Wholesalers and Matt and Bernie from IGA. We hope to run Brekky Club again next year on a weekly basis with more celebrity chefs, so watch this space!

Happy New Year from Tin Can Bay P-10 State School

By Brad Roberts, Principal Keep a watch on our school these holidays.

Future upgrades to school facilities will see all gates locked after hours, with only those with written authority from the Principal allowed access. In all other cases, it will be considered as trespass and persons found on the grounds will be escorted off or reported to the Police.

Passing through school property as a means of shortcut is not permitted.

Parents and students can help take care of our school by reporting any suspicious after-hours activity to School Watch on 13 17 88. By keeping an eye out we can work together to create a safer school community and help to reduce vandalism, theft and arson in our school.

Santas and Elves, Michaela, Luxie-leigh and Talia

would like to thank everyone who has been involved this year - Tracy Hethorn, Sheryl Doig, Liz Kilgower, Graeme Hunter and lots of mums.

If you see something suspicious, please don’t intervene. Call the School Watch

number and let the local police or State Government Protective Security Service deal with the matter.

500 Home Readers ready for 2014 The 500 home readers that the P&C have kindly purchased for us have finally been processed, covered and sorted. A big thank you to the P&C, members of my family and family friends who gave up their time to help stamp, sort, label and cover, Library staff for processing so quickly, Callie, Jessa and volunteer Kathleen for helping with covering.

Have a safe and happy holiday.

2014 Calendars Each year the P & C produce a calendar with important school dates colour coded for your convenience. These calendars sell for $3 each and are available for purchase from Tin Can Bay Fruit & Veg shop.

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Karate Kids

Darren Grieve supervises Cooloola kids ready for end of year grading

Kata moves (photos courtesy of Fiona Worthington)

Nippers Fun Day (lots more photos on RBCCCN facebook page, from the whole month, the mega wade relays and novelty relay)

It was all ages, all in flags – 4 rows of members, 3 rows of flags!

Littler ones made it to the first row with the handicap in place

A close finish – Nathan pipped water safety Todd, after he scraped through from this encounter

It was each to their own!

It is obvious Todd took some serious diving to make it to the grand final

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Rainbow Beach Swim Club

The new shirts looked great on the team members as they attended the Gympie Gold Swim meet

(lots more photos on RBCCCN facebook page, from the whole month, the mega wade relays and novelty relay)

Warriors Hugh and Sam competed side by side

Cooloola Dragon Boat Club

By Norma Sanderson, Publicity Officer, 54880840 Santa came to town early by way of the Dragon Boat. He arrived at the Cooloola Cove shopping centre to be present at the Dragon’s Car Boot Sale. Santa entertained us all and posed with Cory for a picture.

Santa and the dragon

Rain held off for the night, however the threatening clouds did deter people turning out for the evening. We wish to thank those stall holders who did support the evening.

The Christmas Hamper raffle was won

by Rae Moss from the Craft Club and 2nd prize went to Kath Pike.

The Cooloola Outrigger Canoe has had a facelift, courtesy of Russell and staff of the Tin Can Bay Slipway and Mark and Scout from Mark Parry’s Boat Builders shop; a job well done. We should be on the water by the end of January after the correct cord for lashing the “ama” is in place. Anyone interested in trying this sport please phone Norma on 54880840 or Gayle 54862929.

Paddling in the Dragon Boat resumes on Sunday 5th January after a short Christmas

Dragon boat out on the Inlet when Sunrise visited Norman Point Break. Training will be in full swing as the State titles will be held at Kawana at the end of March, followed by National Titles over Easter, also at Kawana. The Cooloola Club

is entering a team into both championships.

Happy New Year to you all. See you on the water!

Green Renovation for Cooloola Coast Bowls Club Inc

By Beverley Lydiate, CCBC Inc Publicity Officer

Members look forward to a happy and prosperous 2014 bowls calendar, with expectation of the green available for play late January. This was on top of the club’s normal annual sixteen day closure until January 5. An expression of thanks is extended to all who lent willing hands for the green renovation and the surrounds of the club.

Presidents Day at Kilkiven witnessed a rink consisting of T.Uhl, N.Crosbie,

R.Ramsay and T.Clarke, carrying off with the days spoils. Our bowlers retained the IGA Shield which as well as the Marina Shield, remaining undefeated against our neighbouring club throughout the year in both two home and away contests, which between both clubs are harmonious, enjoyable days. In Mixed Pairs Club Championship Games, finalists for championship honours are J.Kiddle paired with D.Beaton who oppose a husband and wife combination, S.and R.Ramsay.

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was well patronised with trophies being awarded by the sponsors, Irene and Garry Careless, to winners Brian Robson, Peter Fitzakerley and Ian Toll with Adele Ryan, Bevan Christensen and Roy Spethman runners-up. The second round winners were, Sherilyn Pearson, Sue Spethman, Margie Turmaine and Trevor Uhl. No lady went home empty handed as a Santa Bag of goodies was distributed to anyone who had not won a sponsored prize.

On a sad note it can’t go without mention the passing of a Club Life Member and Foundation Member, Cliff Holmes.

Condolences are extended to family as too are further condolences to the family and relatives of the late, Allen Friske, our 2013 President for whom a Memorial Day was held at Albert Bowls Club in November.

A successful CCLBA Fashion Parade raised about $1,000 for donation to G.L.BA. Our club welcomes any enquires for hiring of the club for functions, sporting clubs, card and bingo players, call 54864836 or 54880433. We send blessings to all with best wishes for happiness and prosperity for 2014.

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Sailability News Our final sailing day was Friday 13th, whilst this is sometimes called ‘Black Friday’ it turned out to be a beautiful day, although of course our skippers wanted more wind and with the outgoing tide, it was interesting to see our skippers master the art of sailing backwards, and on more than one occasion a sandbank was settled upon…

We had fifteen client sailors and some came with Christmas goodies, so many, many thanks for the tin of chocolates (Katie) and yummy fruit cake (Darren) it didn’t take us long to finish both.

We enjoyed our traditional Christmas Luncheon catered wonderfully by our

Vice President (Patrick) and helped by his kitchen elves (Julia and Bob). We had some special guests join us, Bruce and Robyn visiting from Sailability Airlie Beach, our local councillor and strong supporter Mark McDonald and our very special local supporter, Dawn. We also had Dennis the Commodore of the Tin Can Bay Yacht Club and most importantly the Phantom (aka Barry our President) was able to join us and even chaired the quick general meeting which preceded our luncheon.

At the meeting we elected our new Secretary, Wiens (Vince) Drupsteen, as Von had stepped down. Many thanks to Von for the work she had done during her

short tenure.

During the festivities we were able to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to one of our new recruits, Paul who said that he had never had such a large number of people celebrate his birthday before.

We look forward to an exciting 2014 with more of our Sailors taking on our Pathways Program, one Sailor who has recently joined us, has proved to be a ‘natural’ so we look forward to Joseph sailing solo in our 203.

A new application will be submitted for funding for our very own pontoon, so fingers crossed with that one.

To all our wonderful friends and supporters, skippers, sailors and land crew we hope you had a very Merry Christmas and wish you a Joyous New Year.

Rainbow Shores Social Golf Club News

There were some busy weeks in the lead up to the end of our golfing year.

The last Fun Day for November saw the Golf Club and the Darts Club get together for our annual challenge. This was a great fun day, nine holes of golf, followed by a dart’s tournament. I got to team up with a talented dart player who was also an excellent golfer!! Thanks Leigh, we won both the golf and the darts!! Runners up were John and Michael, followed by Jenny and Darryl.

Money raised on the Golf/Darts day goes to charity, and this year it was wonderful to raise $500 which was donated to Medical Transport. There are number of people to thank for the success of this day, in

particular, Jenny Tanner, Dawn and Ray King and Trevor Ansell, along with the 24 competitors, the management of The Shores who waived the Green Fees for the day, and The Sports Club for providing food for hungry players!!

The final major for this year was Treasurer’s Day held on 1st December.

This day was well won by Benn Conway, runners up Laurie Bernard and Geoff Apps.

Well done guys. This was another good day with the Treasurer being persuaded to by drinks for all!!

Finally our breakup was held on Sunday 8th at The Club, a very pleasant evening enjoyed by all of the members and their partners. Thanks to The Club staff for a

wonderful meal.

Golf will resume in late January, Sunday 19th Fun Day, Tuesday 21st Ladies Day, and Tuesday 23rd Chook Run. Until then, best wishes to all of our members and sponsors for a wonderful 2014.

Mal and Jay

Mary and Treasurer Day’s winner Benn Conway

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Genes or Environment wins at Surf Comp Competition was strong, but it seems good surfing is hereditary or perhaps the youngsters just receive lots of practice?

Regardless of the reason, awards demonstrated children following footsteps of their parents, mirroring the top results of their mum or dad.

Organiser BJ Parton enthused, “What an awesome weekend the Boardriders had!

Our annual Memorial Surf Comp was a great event! With our first place winner in Opens Smiley Mick and JR Boys first place to his son Rory, it was an exciting time for the families.”

The results show it – even the warring between older and younger generations of siblings: Opens 2nd Simon Mahony 3rd Jake Parton (son Seth 3rd JR boys) Ladies 1st BJ Parton (daughter Kyani 1st JR girls), 2nd Julie Croker, 3rd Sue Walsh Cadets 1st Ryan Cozens, 2nd Jeremy

Mick

Findlater loves Double Island Point

Lawton, 3rd Eric Lawton Old Farts 1st Peter Croker, 2nd Butch Barret, 3rd Alister Taylor Masters 1st Rob Snape (son Billy Bob 2nd in JR Boys), 2nd Luke Butt, 3rd Mick Drege Junior Girls 2nd Arwen Van De Vorst, 3rd Lilly Van De Vorst Highest Wave score went to Smiley Mick with best wipe out going to Josh Mick and finally Encouragement award went to Terry Vandirschot.

BJ said a big thank you to Rainbow Beach Butcher (“What great job with the Spit!”), 7th wave, Rainbow Beach Bakery, 13th Beach, Rainbow Beach Holiday village, Joel Beck, Rainbow Beach Surf School, Sports and Recreation Club, Foodworks, Rainbow Beach Massage, Spectral Screenprinting, Cooloola Hire and everyone who helped out.

“The biggest thank you goes to the National Parks for letting us use the camp area every year! So please drop in to these places and say a big thank you and help support them as they have us.”

Junior boys Seth, Billy Bob, Mason and Rory

Images courtesy of Cassie Mick Good crowds attended the annual Memorial Surf Comp at Teewah Junior boys Seth, Billy Bob, Mason and Rory

What’s On

Page 54 December 28-5 Rainbow Beach Holiday Program, 10-noon and 2-4pm at Laurie Hanson Park (kids) and beach (youth) rainbowdirectors2013@gmail.com 28-31 Tin Can Bay Foreshore Carnival, 4-9pm - four days of family fun and entertainment: carnival rides including dodgem cars and old fashioned carnival food 31 New Year’s Eve Celebrations Tin Can Bay Foreshore - 7pm until 12pm, firework display 10pm, plus a few big bangs to mark in the New Year at midnight 31 Kids New Year’s Eve Party, 5.30pm, Rainbow Beach Community Hall, sports, old party games, dance party and face painting.

31 Seafood buffet and chef’s carvery, Rainbow Beach Sports Club – kids have their very own buffet.

31 New Year’s Eve Beach Party, Rainbow Beach Hotel from 8pm, Sausage sizzle, party room and chill out room, wear your beach gear and zinc cream!

7pm, Vets Hall

Mahjong/Games Mornings 9am

14 Valentine’s Day

Rainbow Beach Library 2-5pm

14 Over 60’s Pool party, Breakfast at the RB sports Club – swim 7am, Breakfast 8am, Margaret 54880284, Barry 0418989301

Karate, school

15 Markets Tin Can Bay 15 Crocs Swim Carnival, Tin Can Bay Pool If you have an event or date claimer you would like to add please email info@rbcn.com.au.

Weekly

(many are term time only)

Learn to Swim, Squad, Gym, after school activities call Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre 07 5486 3191 NEW Yoga (10 weekly classes -Beginner and Hatha) and Meditiation, Rainbow Beach Massage (behind the pub)

Monday Aqua Aerobics, Aquatic Centre 9am and 5pm Rainbow Beach Playgroup 9.30am (meet at the library)

January

Rainbow Beach Library 9.30am-12.30pm

1 New Year’s Day

Zumba 5-6pm Rainbow Beach Hall 0437 117 891

2 Rainbow’s Got Talent Night 6pm 6 Blood Bank visit 9am-2.30pm, Rainbow Beach Surf Club car park, 131495 to book or visit www.donateblood.com. au (Contact Caroline Taylor if you can help out on the day) 8 Make a Crime Detection Kit - Make a Magnifying glass and fake identities, detective badges, fingerprints and more for your own detective kit. TIN CAN BAY: 10.30am – 11.30am RAINBOW BEACH: 2.30pm – 3.30pm 10 Submissions due for Rainbow Beach Art Festival 11Lions Markets Rainbow Beach

Karate, School Little Guppies Playgroup 9.30am Tin Can Bay Golf – Ladies Day 0429 668 255 Quilters 9am-12noon Resistance circuit 9am, park (near the skate park)

Wednesday

Thursday Aqua Aerobics, Aquatic Centre 9am 9-11am school days Pre-prep playgroup Rainbow Beach Library 9.30am-12.30pm Golf Chook Run 3pm Cooloola Dragon Boat Club 3.30pm Cardio Kickbox 3.45pm – 4.45 pm, park (near the skate park) Swim Club 5pm 07 5486 3191

Friday 9am Art Classes, Tuncumba Gardens, 10 Prayer Group, Church Good Shepherd Rainbow Beach Library 2-5pm Sailability

Saturday Rainbow Beach Library 8.30-11.30am Tai Chi 9-10am, Rainbow Sands Conference Room

Tuesday

9.15 Pilates, Tin Can Bay

Boxercise 3.15pm – 4.15pm, park (near the skate park)

Sunday Cooloola Dragon Boat Club 8am Church Services: Catholic 7am, Anglican 9am Kid’s Supervised Play Times, Aquatic Centre 2.30-3.30pm Bingo, CCMT, Cooloola Coast Bowls Club, Eyes Down 1.30 pm, Afternoon Tea Supplied

16 Pool Party, Tin Can Bay Pool, 5pm til 9pm, Youth development, school holiday activities 18 Markets Tin Can Bay 20-21 Art Festival – delivery of artwork 21 Over 60’s Morning Tea on the deck at Nisi’s 10.30am. Bring a plate of finger food, 54868330, Denise 54868182 24 Summer Reading Club ends – great prizes – see the library!

25-27 Brushes by the Sea – Rainbow Beach Art Festival, Australia Day Long weekend 26 Australia Day and first day of nippers 26 Official Opening Art Festival, Brushes by the Sea and winner announcement 2pm 29 School’s back for QLD, NSW and Vic

February 2 World Wetlands Day and celebrate our spectacular Ramsar Wetlands: 3 World Wetlands Day Rainbow Beach Community Hall , 6:30pm 4 World Wetlands Day Tin Can Bay Community Complex, 6:30pm 8 Lions Markets Rainbow Beach 11 Residents and Ratepayers, 7pm SES shed 13 Cooloola Cove Residents and Friends,

A DV E R T I S E R S I N D E X 7th Wave 13th Beach Advance Tyres Amy’s Dog Wash

Barnacles Bayside Mechanicle Bessie Cafe Jilarty Calendar of Events Carlo Point Boat Charter Channon and Lawrence Dental Chilly Bin Coast & Country Blinds Coloured Sands Cafe Cooloola C Landscaping Cooloola C Mitre10 Cooloola C Realty RB Cooloola C Shopping Centre Cooloola Curtains & Blinds Cooloola Craft & Fashions Cooloola Smiles Cooloola Tattoo

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Cooloola Waters Retirement Village 43 Cooloola Wholesalers 17 Cosgraoves Lawyers 10 Davies Furniture 59 Dolphin Ferry Cruises 16 Dolphins on the Bay 21 Double Island Point Fishing Charters 46 Ed’s Beach Bakery 14 Frame It Hair & Beauty 33 Fraser Island 4x4 Tours 4 Gympie Vet Services 38 Huey’s Mowing T/S IGA Rainbow Beach 60 Jilly’s 33 Juice Bar 21 Kingfisher 15 KJ Homes 26 Krazy Katz 23/32 Lee Fishing Co 23 Marina Bar & Grill 5 Missies Dog Wash 25 Mitre 10 Cooloola Bay 36 Mitre 10 TCB 36

Motorhome For Hire Pavilion Restaurant Pinktronix Pradella Group Rainbow Clobber Rainbow Getawy Holiday Apts.

Rainbow Shores Golf Club Rainbow Waters Holiday Park RB Bakery RB Camping & Tackle RB Fishing Charters RB Holiday Village RB Horserides RB Hotel RB Massage RB Meats RB Pharmacy RB Post Office RB Realty RB Surf Centre Rainbow Beach Surf Club RB Sports Club RB Taxi

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RB Tourist Centre RB Trading Company Robert Fullarton Builder Saturn Antenna Serenity Beauty Shell Tourist Centre Skydive Rainbow Beach Sportspower Surf & Sand Safaris TCB Boat Hire TCB Houseboats TCB Indoors-Outdoors Supplies TCB Mower Temptations The Top Shops Thirsty Camel Tom Grady Tuncanba TCB Butchers TCB Post Office Whatever Wide Bay Australia Wolf Rock Dive

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