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Council Budget Delivers for Coast Communities
ADDRESSING THE community’s essential needs while keeping pace with the growing region was the focus of the 2025-26 Gympie Regional Council Annual Budget adopted on 24 July 2025.
The total budget is $262M with an operational result forecast of a $7.55M deficit. It includes a $106.6M Capital Works program funded through $36 million external funding, $66 million Council, and $5 million from LGIP.
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Operational and capital expenditure includes $59.4 million for roads, drainage, and footpaths and $38.9 million for community services, facilities, parks, and recreational projects.
The average general rate will increase 5.5% for all rateable properties across the Gympie Region
which equates to $1.80 per week with eligible pensioners receiving a rebate of $180 per year.
Increases for service charges of Waste (7.5%), Water Access (6.5%), Water Consumption (10%), and Sewerage (6.5%) are funding major areas of operational and capital expenditure of $56.2 million for water and wastewater projects and $27.5 million for waste services.
Gympie Regional Council manages $2.5B in assets and some of the renewals and upgrades on the Cooloola Coast proposed in the 2025-26 capital works program totally over $3.9M includes:
• Mullins Creek Water Main Upgrade (Cooloola Cove) - $25k
• Sewerage Pump Station Renewal (Rainbow Beach) - $955k
• Tin Can Bay Aquatic Centre Renewals - $255k
• Tin Can Bay Dog Park - $110k
• Tin Can Bay Library Renewals - $155k
• Wes Mitchell Park Playground Renewal (Tin Can Bay) - $259k
For more information on the 2025-26 Gympie Regional Council budget head to the Council website.
Sally Joyce
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Science Comes Alive
This Month At Rainbow Beach!
Cooloola Coastcare
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OOLOOLA COASTCARE and the Gympie Regional STEM Hub have joined forces again to celebrate National Science Week with the FREE STEAMzone Twilight Science Market, being held on 23 August from 4pm to 7pm in the parklands beside the Rainbow Beach Community Hall.
With 15 scientists to meet in the ‘Scientist Encounters’ and lots of fun hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, sci-Arts and Maths (STEAM) activities, there will be something for all ages.
The activities and displays include dinosaurs, fossils, BIG trees, puppet
shows, story readings, making paper from weeds, glow in the dark plants and creatures, Early childhood sensory play, cracking your own geode crystal rocks, fantastic fizz and so much more.
Coastcare president, Dr Lindy Orwin, said the community support for the event after last year compelled her group to run the event again this year. The ever popular sea turtle model and nest diorama will be there along with our very own Turtle Pam to meet for photos.
Website for full details: www. steamzone.org.au/national-scienceweek
Cooloola BioBlitz Joins the Fun
IN AN EXCITING crossover, this year’s STEAMzone at Rainbow Beach is being held on the same weekend as the 2025 Cooloola BioBlitz - a citizen science event where the community joins experts to document local biodiversity.
The BioBlitz, taking place 22-24 August, invites people of all ages to
join field surveys and contribute to real scientific research. It’s a perfect follow-on from STEAMzone, blending science, tech, and environmental awareness in the great outdoors.
Budding biologists can learn how to identify plants, insects, and fungi, and how this data helps protect our unique local ecosystems.
Mayor Hartwig and Cr Jess Milne (Div 1)
Mayor Glen Hartwig and Cr Jess Milne are offering an opportunity to meet one-on-one and discuss the issues that matter to you and the local area.
Bookings are essential so call Cr Jess Milne on 0436 282 707 directly to reserve a session.
See page 33 for a note to the community from Cooloola Coastcare Head to www.cooloolacoastcare. org.au/projects/bioblitz for full details and to book your tickets.
Reeling in Records at Fishing Classic
BLESSED WITH absolutely beautiful weather again this year, the Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic & Expo 2025 was our biggest event in 38 years, regardless of which metric it’s measured by.
Over 700 competitors vied for nearly half a million dollars worth of cash and prizes provided by 83 incredible sponsors.
On the final night of the weeklong event, in another first, two
boats were given away, including an incredible $75k boating package to a very happy Joel Wrafter and family.
It was an outstanding effort all around, including from our wonderful volunteers, who really are the backbone of the event.
The dates for next year’s event are already locked in, so mark your calendars 14 to 20 June 2026, and keep an eye out for our early bird offers which will be released in the lead up to Christmas.
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A familiar face behind the desk: Barb Rees Joins Rainbow Cares
Elisa Mele
IF YOU’VE SPENT any time in Rainbow Beach over the past 25 years, chances are you know Barb Rees, or at least spotted her zipping around in her beloved 1971 VW Fastback, affectionately named Veronica.
Known for her tireless work ethic, quick wit, and deep love of community, Barb has worn many hats (and uniforms) in local businesses, often juggling several roles at once. And now, Rainbow Cares is thrilled to welcome her to the team.
Barb moved to Rainbow Beach in 2000, a milestone that makes it easy to remember how long she’s called this coastal paradise home.
“What’s not to love? It’s magic,” she says. “The people are friendly, it’s still small enough to know most of the people that live here.
“We have an amazing beach, incredible natural attractions, and it’s just a short barge trip to one of the most unique islands in the world.”
Barb’s favourite thing? “Walking from the main beach south towards Double Island, it’s so good for the soul.”
When asked how she came to join Rainbow Cares, Barb says it was a conversation with Tamara that got her thinking. “The more I thought about it, the more it appealed to me. Being involved with people and helping them is right up my alley.”
For Barb, ‘care’ is a way of life. “Caring for the environment, your family, and the people who need looking out for it’s all important.
“It’s said it takes a village to bring up a child, but I believe it also takes a village to care for the older members of our small town and make sure they feel loved and valued.”
Whether it’s sharing a cuppa, lending a hand, or simply being present, Barb brings a rare kind of presence. “Just being there, no matter what, is what it’s all about.”
And of course, no story about Barb would be complete without a mention of Holly, the famously snobby and beautiful cat who stole the internet’s heart during lockdown.
“She became famous during Covid when I started a daily post on Facebook called Where’s Holly, like Where’s Wally, except you had to find a big fat white cat in the photo,” Barb laughs. “It was a bit of fun when there wasn’t a lot of joy around.”
Holly, it turns out, remains a celebrity in town. “She’s very, very beautiful… and very, very selective about who she associates with,” Barb jokes. “I’m not one of the chosen ones.”
From her sewing machine to her steering wheel to her generous heart, Barb Rees brings colour, and a deep care for her community wherever she goes. We’re lucky to have her on board at Rainbow Cares.
Barb Rees in front of RBCC Care Inc.
Upcoming Rainbow Beach Community Centre EVENTS
THE RAINBOW BEACH Community Centre has been very busy so far this year with a variety of regular and special occasion activities keeping the volunteers on their toes.
The pace is set to heat up even more with some hugely exciting events lined up over the coming months, including the Cooloola Bioblitz2025 and STEAMzone Twilight Science Market in August, the massive This Is Livin Fest in November, and Ash Grunwald in December.
And if that’s not enough excitement, the planning continues for the centre’s big silver anniversary bash to be held late in October.
President Jed Elmer believes that there is a real upbeat vibe happening among the community centre’s many members and volunteers as the momentum gathers towards the big celebration.
“We will be contacting all our members soon asking for stories and photos relating to their involvement with the centre over the years,” he said.
“We want to ensure that the hard work and dedication of those who forged the path to where we are now are shown the acknowledgement and appreciation that they deserve.”
Phil, Jodie, and Ron were on hand at the July markets to chat to interested locals about joining the SES. Stop by the SES stall at upcoming markets if you are interested in finding out more.
Local SES Recruitment Drive
IT WAS GREAT to see our local SES representatives at the Rainbow Beach July markets.
Tin Can Bay team leader Phil Pane, Rainbow Beach team leader Ron Markiewicz and deputy team leader Jodie Schumacher were on hand to answer questions from interested locals about becoming part of this vital volunteer organisation.
Ron and the team emphasised the importance of having a strong local representation of emergency responders trained and ready to go in the event of a disaster situation.
There are courses available in every area of modern disaster response including:
First Aid and CPR Radio Communication
Use of chainsaws, drones and other rescue equipment
The team will be attending the markets over the coming months and encourage all interested locals to visit their stall to obtain more information on signing up, or please phone Ron on 0408 287 499.
Rainbow Beach Markets
Local Flavour, Community Spirit
Rita Marigliani RAINBOW BEACH MARKETS VOLUNTEER
THERE’S SOMETHING special about market mornings in Rainbow Beach - the smell of sizzling sausages, fresh produce, hot coffee, the buzz of live music, the colourful stalls, and the friendly faces.
The Rainbow Beach Markets are proudly run by volunteers, with all stallholder fees going directly toward the upkeep of the Rainbow Beach Community Hall, as well as supporting local events and community needs. It’s a true community effort that brings people together month after month.
A big thank you goes to the RAINBOW BEACH HOTEL for their ongoing support of the community market sausage sizzle. Thanks to their generosity, more of the proceeds from every sausage sold now goes straight back to the running of the Hall.
Held on the second Saturday of each month from 7am to 12pm at the Rainbow Beach Community Hall the markets are more than just a place to shop - they’re a chance to catch up with friends over breakfast, enjoy live local music, and pick up fresh fruit & veggies, fresh bread, and handmade goods. Many of our stallholders are long-time favourites, but there’s always something new to discover.
It’s also the perfect time to find out what’s happening at the Community Hall - just drop by the yellow CIRS (Community Information & Resource
Service) tent for a friendly chat with our volunteers.
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, the Rainbow Beach Markets are full of heart, flavour, and community spirit. We’d love to see you there!
Interested in Running a Stall?
We welcome new stallholders! If you sell handmade goods, produce, crafts, clothing, art, bric-a-brac or something unique, the Rainbow Beach Market is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the community and showcase your work.
To apply for a stall or find out more, email rainbowbeachmarkets@gmail. com for details.
Looking to Lend a Hand?
As the markets continue to grow, we’re always looking for more volunteers. Whether you’ve recently moved to town or have lived here for years, getting involved is a great way to meet people and be part of a much-loved community event.
No experience is needed, and even an hour or two makes a difference.
If you’d like to get involved, contact the Rainbow Beach Markets at rainbowbeachmarkets@gmail.com, or speak to the volunteers at the yellow CIRS tent on market day. We’d love to welcome you to the team!
Rainbow Beach
P&C News
Melissa Spanton
WELCOME BACK to Term 3! It has been wonderful having our students back and hearing all about their school holiday adventures. It sounds like everyone enjoyed a well-deserved break and had lots of fun. This semester is already shaping up to be very busy with lots of fun and exciting opportunities planned for Semester Two.
Late last term we hosted the Small School Athletics Carnival with both Wolvi SS and Kia Ora SS coming to Rainbow Beach SS for a day. An event such as this is important to celebrate our school culture and promote healthy competition and positive relationships between our nearby schools beyond just our K’Gari and Cooloola sporting houses.
Several Rainbow Beach SS students made qualifying times and invited to the District carnival. We would like to thank Ms Kylie Summers for the countless time and effort she puts into planning for the sporting carnival. It truly was a fantastic day the students thoroughly enjoyed.
At the end of last term, the year 5s and 6s were invited to the University of Sunshine Coast – Gympie campus for an open day. This day showcased career options that are offered through the university both at the Gympie campus and Sunshine Coast. Their day began in the science lab – biological division, where we
looked at animal tracks, bones, photographs, and listened to calling sounds to determine which animals these ‘clues’ belonged to. We then headed outside to participate in a small obstacle course that required dragging a victim to safety in a QLD Police exhibit.
A popular room was the robotics department and had the pleasure of watching their ‘pet’ robot dog. He was able to manoeuvre in many ways and we learnt about the roles that robots can play in our evolving world.
Next, we were immersed in the ways of town planning and each student sat at a computer to design a town. It was a great opportunity for students to see and experience many career pathways that they may not have otherwise considered as they prepare themselves for high school study in the coming years.
Finally, our term ended with Karaoke and Pizza Day hosted by the P&C. The students showed courage, strength, and some musical talent as they performed in front of the school.
Karaoke was followed by pizzas – I think there might have been a secret challenge amongst the older students as to how much they could eat! We are very grateful to our P&C for their support in organising and coordinating the Karaoke for the last day of Term 2. We also wish to thank Rainbow Beach IGA for their generous Community Chest donation which allows events like this to be provided.
Above: The Small School Athletics Carnival was a huge success! Right: Year 5&6 students thoroughly enjoyed the USC-Gympie open day.
During the winter holidays, OSHC was open 5 days a week due to its high demand. It was a fantastic holiday program and the kids had so much fun making memories, exploring new activities and making friends in a safe and engaging environment.
We are very grateful for the support of our community and are pleased to be able to offer this service to families who are often busy working during the holiday period.
If you would like to enrol your child into OSHC, contact us directly on 0480 501 870 or email oshcrainbowbeach@ gmail.com. Alternatively, enrol online, the link is also on our P&C Facebook page. Our regular hours of operation are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 2.30pm-5.30pm and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8.00am-4.00pm during school holidays.
Looking ahead, the P&C are gearing up for raffles throughout August and are looking for volunteers to help out. Raffles will be held Friday and
Saturday nights at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club and the first Saturday of the month at the Rainbow Beach Hotel. If you can spare a bit of time, we’d love your help!
We also invite all parents and community members to our P&C Meetings. It’s a great way to stay connected, share ideas and support our school. New faces are always welcome.
If you would like to keep up to date with our P&C news, you can visit our Facebook page www.facebook. com/PandCRainbowBeach.
Knock. Who’s there? Yodel Layhe.
Art Group keeps life Colourful
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HE COOLOOLA COAST Art Group have been kept busy recently with the Gympie Region Studio Trail 2025, and a colour workshop by Trish Callaghan.
Many members participated in the Studio Trail by displaying their artwork in an exhibition at Tuncunba Hall, Tin Can Bay or by opening their studios to the public. It was a great success for all, with many visitors coming to our region.
Trish Callaghan’s second colour workshop for the group built on the
first, this time concentrating on skin tones and colours. This complimented the portraiture tutorials and techniques the group have been practising.
The members continue to meet weekly at the hall to share and discuss artwork and fortnightly on Monday afternoons for plein air outings or lifedrawing. A Sip and Dip tutored watercolour class is held once a month.
If you are interested in joining the art group, you are most welcome
and can learn more by contacting Kerri on 0438 803 990 or emailing cooloolacoastartgroup@gmail.com.
Rainbow Beach DroughtRunners Report
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OLLOWING ON FROM last month’s report, we are still providing financial support to the charity BlazeAid in the flood areas of western Queensland and the mid-north coast of NSW.
Tony Stewart another $2,500 making $15,000 in western Queensland. Many of these Western Queenslanders support the Cooloola Coast for holidays so we are repaying their goodwill, with many unfortunately now not being able to afford a holiday for years. There have already been 14 Suicides since the floods.
The clean up and fencing in western Queensland will continue well into next year, and our finances go to BlazeAid to feed the volunteers - who are mostly retirees over 70 years of age.
This month we have sent in
I was back in Rainbow Beach in midJuly, picking up a load of donated supplies to deliver to the BlazeAid camps at Jundah, Isisford, Yaracka, maybe one other. It is a long haul out there so while there I will give a hand,
probably on fencing repairs.
If there are any other volunteers or caravanners that can help please contact BlazeAid direct OR myself as many more hands are needed.
I wish to thank this month Wayne Kerle for his 10c returns, Arthur with the collection tin at the Tin Can Bay Bakery ($255), and all others that have donated. Thank you Bill Neil of Tin Can Bay for the wonderful homemade toys that I will deliver.
There are many ways to donate, no matter how small. Maybe an IGA Visa, a packet of cereal, veggies, cakes,
Please check out the group’s exploits by viewing the regular posts on Instagram: @cooloolacoastartgroup.
biscuits etc and 100% gets to BlazeAid and those that lost everything. I received the offer of all furniture and whitegoods from the owners of a house in Tin Can Bay so hopefully we can get that delivered to the flood area in NSW; as of today many houses are unlivable. Next month I will name and thank the family involved. Many Thanks. Rainbow Beach DroughtRunners. ABN 99891088673. rainbowfishing33@gmail.com BSB 124047 A/C 22599186. BOQ Mary St, Gympie. Ph. 0408 767 930 or BlazeAid 0418 990 267.
Robyn Shaw
A wonderful exhibition of Cooloola Coast Art Group’s artwork was displayed at Tuncunba Hall, Tin Can Bay for the Gympie Region Studio Trail 2025.
Step closer to a Healthier Heart
and already $32,000 has been raised in Australia.
ELCOME TO OUR newest member, Mary-Anne. Great to have your company as we Walk and Talk along the Tin Can Bay Foreshore on Wednesdays and Saturdays. ‘One Step at a Time Tin Can Bay ‘ early group departs from the Tin Can Bay Bakery at 7am, the later group at 7.30am during winter.
‘Cooloola Cove Wheelie Walkers’ leave the Shopping Centre bus shelter on Nautilus Drive at 8am, Mondays and Fridays.
Step Up For Heart is the latest fundraising promotion by National Heart Foundation of Australia. Are you ready to step up and fight heart disease?
Challenge yourself to walk 7,000 or more steps a day during August. With every step, you’ll raise funds for Heart Foundation’s vital research and support to stop heart disease. You’ll boost your health, feel amazing, and help save lives across Australia. Register now: www. stepupforheart.org.au. I am one of more than 2,000 who have signed up,
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Heart Foundation Walking is excited to be teaming up again this year with the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health, as we celebrate Women’s Health Week 2025 (1-5 September). The week is Australia’s largest event that focusses on the health and wellbeing of women and girls; each day focusing on a different health topic.
Women’s Health Week will be packed with powerful stories, practical health information and plenty of ways to be involved. Check out www.jeanhailes.org.au to register. In the meantime, there are lots of health topics to explore online: www. jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z.
I recently delivered Heart Foundation Walking flyers to the Cooloola Medical Centres in Tin Can Bay and Cooloola Cove plus other health-related centres including local pharmacies. These ‘Walking Wins’ flyers relate to our HF Walking groups on the Cooloola Coast with our meeting locations, days, and times.
The Heart Foundation has released new resources about walkable neighbourhoods and how they’re linked to improved cardiovascular health. While most people understand the importance of physical activity for heart health, you may not be aware of the role our neighbourhoods play in shaping those healthy behaviours.
Walkable communities - where walking is easy, enjoyable and a natural choice - are linked to significantly better cardiovascular outcomes. Research shows that people who live in walkable neighbourhoods are 1.5 times more
likely to achieve sufficient levels of physical activity; and are 2.8 times more likely to have a healthy cardiovascular health profile than people who live in areas where walking is unsafe, inconvenient or difficult.
Walkable neighbourhoods are those where the local environment makes it safe, comfortable and convenient to walk; where walking is enjoyable and pleasant; and where it’s something you want and choose to do.
Walkable local neighbourhoods are good for your heart! Lucky Tin Can Bay!
Linda, Nia, Verna, Tammy, Mary-Anne, Tina, and Kristine braving the fog on a recent walk.
Help Us Commemorate Vietnam Veterans’ Day in Tin Can Bay
Ross Carruthers
PLANNING IS WELL underway for the Vietnam Veterans’ Day commemorations in Tin Can Bay to be held on Sunday 18 August.
We commemorate Vietnam Veterans’ Day on the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in 1966. We remember the sacrifices of those who died and say thank you to the Australians who served during the 10 years of our involvement in the Vietnam War, as well as those who were left behind.
The Vietnam War was Australia’s longest military engagement of the 20th Century. The arrival of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam in South Vietnam during July
and August 1962 marked the start of Australia’s involvement in the war.
By the time the war ended, almost 60,000 Australians served during a decade of conflict between 1962 and 1972. About 3,000 Australians were wounded and 524 died during their service or as a result of that service.
This year’s Vietnam Veterans’ Day specifically honors the veterans who served in the Vietnam War and particularly recognizes the 50th anniversary of the last Australian troop withdrawal, the Embassy Guard.
Commemorations will commence with a service at 11am at Anzac Memorial Park, Tin Can Bay, with veterans and the general community invited to attend. After the service everyone is invited back to the RSL for camaraderie and nibbles.
Probus - Because Fun Doesn’t Retire!
to contribute their say.
HAT DO OUR members like about belonging to a Probus Club? Our motto is, ‘Fun, Friendship and Fellowship’ and we sometimes add ‘Food’ as the fourth ‘F’.
Each Probus Club is self-governing and runs its own meetings and makes arrangements for future meetings and outings. We have a guest speaker at meetings and there is always an opportunity for members
Each Probus Club arranges its own outings to suit the members - it can be as simple as meeting at a local cafe for coffee and a chat to taking part in a group tour overseas. Our members enjoy getting together to catch up with the local news and happenings.
There is also the chance to enjoy group events with other Probus Clubs in Gympie, Maryborough, and Hervey Bay. Quite a few of our members have
Free Native Plant advice available from our Ecological Consultant
Bring your Rates notice to claim your 2 free plants or donate them to a community project.
Thank you to GRC for their support of the Open Day
been with the Club since its inception in 2009 and have made new friends with other Clubs in the area over the intervening years.
Probus originated in the United Kingdom, then spread to New Zealand and Australia (1976) and the name is derived from the first three letters of ‘PROfessional’ and ‘BUSiness’ as it was originally instituted for retiring members of Rotary, but is now open to all retired and semi-retired members of the community. Clubs
have since spread to over 23 countries with over 1,900 clubs and 140,000 members.
One very important aspect of Probus is that clubs do not engage in fundraising or community service projects.
Probus is a wonderful way to meet and make new friends and have fun! For more details contact our President Daryl Christie on 0416 739 324, or Secretary, Katrina on 0407 637 691 or email cooloolaprobus@gmail.com.
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Jacob reading Chair & Ottoman
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Prado 4 Electric Recliner
Last year’s Vietnam Veterans’ Day service in Tin Can Bay on a beautiful winter’s day.
Katrina van den Brenk
Sing, Strum and ShineCooloola Coast Music Club Welcomes
All
EVERY WEDNESDAY evening, the sounds of guitars, keyboards, and warm harmonies echo through the Cooloola Coast as music lovers gather for the weekly singalong hosted by the Cooloola Coast Music Club.
From 6.30pm to 9pm, this welcoming group of music enthusiasts comes together for a relaxed, communityoriented evening of live music and good cheer. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or just enjoy singing along, the club offers a space where everyone is encouraged to join in.
A live band forms the heart of each session, playing a wide variety of songs from folk and country to rock and pop. But the spotlight isn’t just for the regulars - visiting musicians are warmly invited to bring their instruments, hop on stage, and perform solo or with the band.
“It’s about community, connection, and the joy of making music together,” says Club President, Mike Greenwood.
“You don’t need to be a professional - just bring your voice or your instrument and enjoy the night.”
The club has steadily grown into a beloved weekly ritual for many locals, providing an outlet for creativity and camaraderie. Singers, guitarists, keyboard players, and even the
Whether you’re looking to perform, collaborate, or simply soak in the music, the Cooloola Coast Music Club has a seat - and a song - waiting for you. Just $5 entry which includes a light supper.
For more information or to join the fun, drop by any Wednesday evening and become part of the Cooloola Coast’s vibrant music community.
Cooloola Coast Music Club
Wednesdays, 6.30-9.00pm
Tin Can Bay RSL Hall
For further information contact Mike Greenwood, President, Cooloola Coast Music Club on 0409 356 057.
Fun and Fundraising at QCWA
THE TIN CAN BAY QCWA ladies enjoyed a wonderful Annual General Meeting in July, filled with laughter, engaging member presentations, and a fascinating talk on local history.
The morning was topped off with a hearty lunch of homemade soup and pudding, a true QCWA tradition!
Our next HOY morning will be held on Daffodil Day on 20 August, with proceeds going to cancer support services so wear your brightest yellow outfits!
In June, our Biggest Morning Tea HOY raised an impressive $530 and we’d love to see everyone dig deep again for this important cause.
These HOY mornings are not just about fundraising, they’re a great way to exercise the brain, share a laugh and enjoy the company of friends, old and new.
A heartfelt thank you goes to the Cooloola Bowls Club for their ongoing support and to all the dedicated branch members and community volunteers who help make these events happen every month.
Right: At the AGM in July Mollie presented the annual report that outlined the numerous achievements of the branch.
And don’t forget our craft days, held twice a month! Whether you love group activities or prefer to bring your own project, everyone is welcome and you don’t need to be a QCWA member to join in.
The Tin Can Bay QCWA is a warm and welcoming group of women passionate about sharing skills in cooking, craft, and personal growth. Come along, learn something new and be part of a wonderful community.
Every Month
1st and 2nd Wednesday - Craft Class Whiting St meeting room 10am $2.00
2nd Monday - Monthly meeting 9.30am
3rd Wednesday - HOY at Cooloola Coast Bowls Club, Amity Place $7.00 9.30am open for 10am start.
All enquiries to join QCWA Tin Can Bay: President Mollie 0429 393 406.
occasional harmonica or ukulele player make each Wednesday night unique.
Michael Greenwood
Above: Interim Treasurer Jill being presented her position badge by a delighted Eileen.
Vice Presidents Elwyn, Roselind, Robyn, and Dawn with Gympie South Burnett Division President Eileen in the centre at the recent AGM.
Thank You Cooloola Coast Community!
individuals. Well done to all!
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HANK YOU, thank you COOLOOLA COAST COMMUNITY. YOU pulled together to make the 2025 Studio Trail a huge success.
We had a bus load of visitors from the Maryborough Arts and Garden Club and another from Gympie and surrounds, as well as interstate visitors who enjoyed their time wandering through our sheds and grounds imbibing the atmosphere, the laughs and the activities.
We had twelve artists and exhibitors on the premises making it a buzzing hub of activity. Thank you to the artists:
Lou Gaetani (hand painted ceramic pots); Daniel Twamley (coin dyes and metal lathe); Jenny Jackson (handmade soy candles); Toni Mobley (mosaics); Barb Feldman (natural hangings); Elise Bailey (hand painted earrings, surfboards, and pictures); Barb Lanham (pyrography); Ian Beckford (natural critters); Keith Gall (Silky project); Tony Rossi and Fernando Santos (scroll saw and lathe demos); Ralph Cox, Kevin Thornely and Terry Steele (gardening); and Caz Lehmann (macrame).
Thank you to all the members who worked behind the scenes as hosts, hostesses, cooks, and cleaners for the support and time they put in.
New member, Rohan Bestman, conducted video recordings of the artists at work for the purpose of creating new content to post on the website and to provide feedback to Studio Trail organisers. He does a wonderful job capturing the essence and diversity of shed members and their skills.
As a result of the weekend, we’ve gained new members, consolidated ourselves as THE COOLOOLA COAST COMMUNITY HUB and established new networks with local groups and
Our very popular Sunday Raffles have now become Saturday Raffles so if you’re heading to the Sleepy Lagoon over the weekend, be sure to take a few extra dollars to try your luck at scoring one or more of the many prizes on offer. See our Raffle Master Rob who’ll greet you with a smile and a joke or two.
TCBCAMS Saturday Raffles: 12 Noon, Sleepy Lagoon Hotel. 8 Great Prizes consisting of vouchers for Sleepy Lagoon, Snack Shack, TCB Butcher, TCB IGA, Mitre 10.
As always, we’re on-site five days a week from 9am to 12noon at the Community Hub of Tin Can Bay/Cooloola Cove, Amity Place, Tin Can Bay. Contact us by calling Raewyn – our Secretary on 0412 995 512 or Bryan – our President on 0420 299 651. Don’t forget to help our fund raising efforts by donating your recyclable bottles and cans.
“I’m impressed with the way we have a shared space. It’s a community shed. We are lucky to have such a nice venue. Great for Tin Can Bay.” Lindy Bell, Gympie Women’s Shed.
“Showcases the multiple craft practices on offer in the area.”
Suzanne Bushell, President, Maryborough Arts & Garden Club.
“Great to see so many worthwhile, collective, artistic people in their own way in one area. Everyone seems to be so passionate.”
Above: Joy, Toni, Bec, Jenny, and Carol with their marvellous mosaics.
Above: Local Wendy and visitor Robin from Maryborough Garden Club.
Left: Barb’s outstanding pyrography.
Tin Can Bay Lions bring laughter and lasting change
THE MONTHLY Tin Can Bay Lions Club meeting is always a highlight on members’ calendars, not just for the usual meeting formalities, but for the laughs and fellowship shared over lunch.
July’s get-together was filled with fun, especially during the member challenge which was a quirky game where participants had to draw a picture based on a sketch traced on their back. What started as a hand somehow became a blob person, then a birthday cake, before ending up as a tree!
The What’s in the Lion riddle also kept everyone guessing: “I have a
neck but no head, a body but no legs. I can hold water but I am not a pool.”
The Club is still seeking blue items for our Mental Health Project in October. These can be cloth, wool, or any material that can get wet and withstand the weather for a week.
We are also proud to be part of the Lions Green Canopy Project, encouraging the planting of native species. This forms part of the Cathy House Gardens Native Transition Project. If you’re not using the two free trees from your rates notice, please consider donating them to the project via Cooloola City Farm Nursery.
Excitingly, Cathy House will soon
Rainbow Beach Neighbourhood Police Beat
41 Carlo Road, Rainbow Beach – Hours: Varies (call to confirm) Phone: 5480 1744
Tin Can Bay Police Station
35-37 Gympie Rd, Tin Can Bay FRONT COUNTER HOURS: Monday & Friday only: 9.00am-12pm & 1pm-2.30pm Phone: 5486 2426
QLD TRANSPORT SERVICES HOURS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday only: 9.00am-12pm & 1pm-2.30pm Services Available: Drivers/Marine Licence, Registration Vehicle/Vessel, Photo Identification Card, Photos For Blue Card, High Risk, Disability Workers. Eftpos Only.
NOTE: Police are on duty and may be busy and unable to take your call.
Emergency: 000
Non-urgent crime: 131 444
July’s meeting included this fun drawing game!
transition to solar power thanks to a grant from the Stronger Communities Program Round 9. Other planned improvements include renewing the perimeter fencing.
If you’d like to join the fun and make a difference in the community,
why not attend a Lions meeting? Contact us at tincanbaylions@gmail. com or call 0411 218 154. And don’t forget, the What’s in the Lion game is played at every meeting - with the July answer being a vase!
100 times around the Bay!
Robyn Johnson CO EVENT DIRECTOR
WES MITCHELL parkrun celebrated our 100th event and 2nd Birthday in July. It was wonderful to see a mixture of locals, visitors, and new parkrunners participate.
Although the weather was not great for our 100th event it was fabulous to see 52 individuals turn up and complete the parkrun. There was cake and cookies to celebrate afterwards. Thank you to each and every person who joined us at this event. Our Birthday parkrun on 26 July had not been completed at the time of writing this article.
parkrun is becoming more popular each week across Australia. This is an example from 8 July where 66,067 parkrunners participated, below is a breakdown of how the numbers shaped-up: 506 events
66,067 participants 6,045 volunteers 2,241 first timers
If you haven’t been for a while, why not come along again and join us, or if you have never participated in parkrun before why not try it. It is a free 5km walk, jog, or run along the beautiful foreshore at Tin Can Bay every Saturday. The event is timed so please register prior to coming if it is your first time. This is so you can keep track of your parkrun journey.
Once you have a parkrun barcode you can check out any of the over 500 parkruns all over Australia and also in overseas countries as well. You will meet locals and visitors from other parkruns from all over Australia and the world. To register go to www. parkrun.com.au/register/ Check out our and follow us on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ wesmitchellparkparkrun for details of our coming and past events.
We would love to see you at our parkrun every Saturday 7am at Wes Mitchell Park at Tin Can Bay. For anyone new there is a First Timers Briefing at 6.50am and then a briefing at 6.55am before the start at 7am.
Wes Mitchell parkrun celebrated our 100th event in July.
COOLOOLA COAST
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 in Tin Can Bay, visit a historic lighthouse via the Great Beach Drive or world-class scuba diving.
If you make the most of the outdoorsthen you’ll love our backyard playground. You can choose from extreme adventures and ultimate indulgences - a rejuvenating massage, secluded picnics beside a freshwater lake or delicious seafood and views in our eateries and clubs.
Visitor Guide
Visitor Guide
Our coast has abundant fishingwhether off a beach, on an estuary or from a deep sea charter, right on our doorstep!
Birdwatchers, nature-lovers, bushwalkers, 4x4 enthusiasts and surfers call our corner of the world: ‘paradise’.
Our Great Sandy National Park hosts Queensland’s three most popular beachside campgrounds, and our friendly townships offer caravan parks, apartments and holiday homes.
So stay with us, watch the sunset from Carlo Sandblow or stroll along Tin Can Bay Esplanade...
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Barnacles Cafe & Dolphin Feeding
Feed wild dolphins from 7am daily, fees apply. Breakfast, lunch, coffee, takeaways 7am-3pm Norman Point, TCB 07 5486 4899 barnaclesdolphins.com.au
World class scuba diving on Fraser Island’s doorstep, Australia’s best shark & ray dive. 2 Goondi St. 07 5486 8004 wolfrockdive.com.au
Ed’s Beach Bakery
Bread, cakes, muffins, the BEST pies in town! Open 4am-5pm, 7 days Shell Servo Complex. 07 5486 3080 Rainbow Beach
IGA Rainbow Beach & Tin Can Bay
Locally owned & operated supermarkets, weekly specials. Rainbow Beach Rd, 6am - 8pm, Ph: 5486 8700; 46-48 Tin Can Bay Rd, 6am - 7pm. 07 5488 0084
Ocean Breeze Seafoods, Rainbow Beach
Fresh & cooked local seafood, fish & chips, burgers, laundromat, at the Big Marlin Open 8.30am-7.30pm Fri-Sat, 8.30am-7pm TueThu & Sun 54 Rainbow Beach Rd, opp QPWS Office
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Patrolled Beach
Swim in the flags in front of the Surf Lifesaving tower. Walk via the steps or walkway near the lookout and surf club, or drive onto Griffin Esplanade. 4WD beach access begins here.
Coloured Sands
Visit the patrolled beach, near the surf tower or the lookout to see the 70 plus colours in our cliffs. From town, walk south 1km along the beach - for best colours 4WD or tour a further 9km. Remember it is a gazetted road.
Carlo Sand Blow
Park at the top of Cooloola Drive, and walk 600m up from the car park or bushwalk about 2km from the National Parks Office for spectacular views of the Coloured Sands, Double Island Point, Tin Can Bay Inlet and hang gliders.
Poona Lake
Drive to Bymien Picnic Area (2WD) via 3km gravel on the Freshwater Road, (off Rainbow Beach Road). It’s a 40 minute walk to reach the cool waters of Lake Poona through beautiful rainforest and carrol (grey myrtle) scrub.
Searys Creek
Only 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 Headland
A look out, a viewing platform, 2 playgrounds, a skatepark, BBQs and picnic facilities. See the whales from here in season and watch the surfers out the front. Take a photo at the Cherry Venture propeller.
Double Island Point
Access via the 4WD only Great Beach Drive or Freshwater Track. See dolphins, whales (seasonal), manta rays, turtles and walk up to our historic lighthouse. It has the longest break in Australia -when the swell lines up.
Mudlo Rocks
Wander here at low tide, play in rock pools and watch 4WDs navigate any exposed rocks. ALWAYS check conditions and ask locals before you 4WD - it is not always safe, even close to low tide.
Middle Rock
When tides and conditions allow, the walk to Middle Rock and back is a beautiful way to check out the Coloured Sands. From here, vehicle permits are required and dogs are prohibited.
Inskip Point
This peninsula is the gateway to Fraser Island, a favourite fishing spot and pet friendly camping grounds for generations. Only 15 minutes drive (2WD) from Rainbow Beach.
Freshwater Picnic Area
Walk to and swim in nearby Freshwater Lake, picnic or BBQ at the beautiful shady day-use area, found before Freshwater Road reaches Teewah Beach. 4WD only.
Tin Can Bay Foreshore
Walk 4km from Crab Creek to Norman Point, over picturesque bridges, signage of flora and fauna, through mangroves, playgrounds and outdoor gyms. It is mostly flat and very safe for children on wheels. Look out for 137 species of birds.
Tin Can Bay Wildflower Walk
Known for spectacular wildflower species, access this trail from the corner of Emperor St and Oyster Parade. Best in late winter and early spring.
Boat Ramps
You can launch your boat at Norman Point and Crab Creek in Tin Can Bay or Carlo Point and Bullock Point near Rainbow Beach. All except Bullock Point offer toilet and scenic picnic facilities.
Feed Wild Dolphins at Norman Point
Arrive from 7am, after feeding (fees apply), the dolphins leave for another day. A picturesque peninsula with public pool, playground, sailing, boat ramp and pontoon and picnic facilities.
Carlo Point
For spectacular sunsets over the water, take a cheese platter or fish and chips and watch the day’s end. This favourite fishing spot is only 3 km from Rainbow Beach.
Rainbow Steps
Reputably Rainbow Beach’s most
Pay your respects to our Vietnam Veterans on 18 August at the Rainbow Beach Cenotaph. Contact Rainbow Beach RSL Sub-Branch for local service details. Submit your Cooloola Coast images to: info@rbcn.com.au
‘Instaworthy’ location - check out our colourful stairs and share a photo on our socials.
Great Sandy Strait
If you love the wonderful peace and relaxation of sailing or cruising, the sheltered waters around Tin Can Bay are for you. You may see dugong, turtles, dolphins in this section of the Great Sandy Marine Park.
Fraser and Cooloola Great Walks
A 90 km trail showcases natural
and cultural features of the world’s largest sand island between Dilli Village and Happy Valley. Or trek 102 km from Noosa to Rainbow Beach through sandblows, past lakes and spectacular views.
Fraser Island K’gari
World heritage listed, K’gari has over 40 lakes, rainforests, sand dunes, wildlife, four wheel driving and fishing! Take a 1 or 2 day tour, hire a 4WD or take your own. Cross the barge at Inskip Point, permits are online or at the Parks Office.
Riding into August
Brooke Bignell RAINBOW BEACH BOARDRIDERS
AUGUST!? Before we know it, we’ll be up the point for the weekend for Memorial!
Although it was wet and chilly on the day of our Club Rounds, we had a great turn out. The points are accumulating and the competition is pretty tight in some of the categories!
These Club Rounds are not just about the competition though, they’re a chance to build our community and have a family friendly beach morning.
The committee certainly appreciates the effort put in by members who attend and always lend a helping hand, we have a wonderful Club.
In July we incorporated Meat Tray raffles into our Local’s BBQ, with two draws, one at 5pm and the second
throughout dinner service. We think this worked really well for the Club and its volunteers. We thank Dave for his continued support.
Long time member of the Club, Joel Mahon, lovingly handcrafted a frame for our logo which is now proudly hung in the Pool Room at the Rainbow Beach Hotel.
Thanks boys from Cooloola Roofing for being there at the perfect time and assisting us in hanging!
2026 marks 40 years of the Rainbow Beach Boardriders Club. We would love to gather photos and stories of days gone by.
Please email any memories to rainbowbeachboardriders@gmail. com.
Save the Date!
September
‘Single Fin’ Club Round.
SATURDAY 6th September, 7.30am. ‘70’s Style’ Catch up to follow in the afternoon.
Dates to Remember:
3 August: Club Rounds, bottom of Surf Club Stairs, 7.30am.
8 August: Local’s BBQ and Raffles, Rainbow Beach Hotel, from 3.30pm.
6 September: Single Fin Showcase and Club Round, 70’s Style, 7.30am.
12 September: Local’s BBQ and Raffles, Rainbow Beach Hotel, from 3.30pm.
July Club Rounds presentation on a wet and chilly but very well-attended day.
Our wall is looking good in the Pool Room at the RBH with the addition of our logo, lovingly framed by long time member Joel Mah.
Winner, winner! Meat Tray dinner! Get down to our monthly Local’s BBQ to be in with a chance to win your own!
Dragons On Fire
Toni Archer
ORMAN POINT in Tin Can Bay
was a hive of activity with hotly contested Dragon Boat racing over the weekend 12 and 13 July 2025.
Following cancellation of both days last year due to squalls, all Dragons were elated to see the Norman Point foreshore bathed in sunshine for the final round of the Wide Bay Series and Sunday’s Cooloola Dragons’ Regatta.
Wide Bay teams from 1770, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Cooloola, and a combined Rockhampton/ Hervey Bay team have rotated hosting Regattas in the Wide Bay series, from May to September, over the 15 years of competition.
For safety and to keep the double ramps free for boating traffic, dragon boats were launched from the Yacht Club ramp, with volunteer members of Sailability, Coast Guards, and Danny Howlett’s boats on water.
Competitive spirits ran high with the perfect weather conditions, with many close finishes over the 200m course. And jubilation ran high when 1770 emerged the victors; Red Rocks 2nd; and Bundy Dragons 3rd.
The ‘Diamond Dash’ fun “Dash for Cash” challenge race, sponsored by Shellie Bennett Elders Real Estate, was the initiative of the late Coach Gayle Barnett, which consists of two boats contesting a time-based race in opposite directions.
Cooloola Yellow team, with talented Sweep Russell at the helm, showed their determination and grit and
reigned supreme; 2nd Brisbane Typhoons; and 3rd Hervey Bay.
The foreshore became a blaze of colour on Sunday, as a decorated Tent City emerged in keeping with the contesting teams fancy dress theme. Paddlers had added exhilaration when teams performed hilarious skits to portray their outfits.
Sponsored by Clare Real Estate: Winner Sunshine Coast Dragons Abreast (Silver Strokers); 2nd Brisbane River Dragons (Sunflowers); 3rd Bribie Island Dragons Abreast (All about the Breast); 4th 1770 (That’s Amore).
Races were strongly contested by the 13 participating teams, and again
and fully licensed technician/s.
the dedication and camaraderie of all team members contributed to an exciting and friendly day of competition.
Damage to one boat extended the competition time, forcing the cancellation of the Air Guitar fun
competition, initiated by John Archer. At the conclusion of the day, nine attractively presented raffle prizes, donated by local businesses and members were drawn.
The fantastic weekend of racing, organised and coordinated by Event Director Sandra Wooster and ably assisted by many dedicated members, was rewarded with accolades and enthusiasm by the participating teams.
Sincere thanks were extended to members who helped on the day, with a special shout out to Cr Jess Milne who, at short notice, filled the MC role in the absence of John Archer.
THINK YOU’RE THE next table tennis champion? Or are you just good at laughing when you miss the ball? Either way, you’ll fit right in with Tin Can Bay’s Friday ping pong crew!
For $5, you can bat, bounce, and occasionally whack the ball off the wall between 9am and 11am at
110 Emperor Street. Stay for five minutes or battle it out for two hours, it’s all about fun, fitness and raising money for the Cooloola Coast Youth Activity Project.
And yes, there’s a coffee debrief at a café afterwards because talking about your ‘epic match point’ is half the fun!
Diamond Dash Winners 2025 - Cooloola Yellow team.
Always a fun Friday with the Tin Can Bay Table Tennis crew!
Tin Can Bay hosts successful Pro-Am
AT THE TIN CAN BAY Country Club in mid-July we held the Konami Gaming Pro-Am, which was an exciting event for the Club.
There were 52 professionals and 102 amateurs participating and for once in July it was a dry day.
The event was run as two shotgun starts, one at 7am and the second at 12 noon. Nathan Barbieri from NSW won the Pro section of the event, with a 9 under score of 63 including an eagle on the 4th.
Equal 2nd with 7 under score of 65 was Nathan Page from NSW and Blake Perkins from QLD. Coming in equal 4th was Alex Simpson from NSW, who was last year’s winner, and James Tauariki from New Zealand, who was having his first start in a Pro-Am event and started off with three birdies in succession.
The professionals commented on the presentation of the course, particularly what great condition the fairways are in. They also complimented the food and expressed that they look forward to returning next year.
The amateur winners:
Men: A Grade - Dale Long; B GradeViv Ronlund; C Grade - Peter Hayward. Ladies: Diane Neill.
And winner for the Sponsors Group was Mark Ramsay. This the first Pro-Am we have for the year and will be followed by the
Associate Professionals in October and the Legends in December.
Personally from playing in this Pro-Am I can add that it was a fabulous day and encourage more amateurs to participate.
It is also a credit to James Taylor, our Director of Golf, who did such a fine job organising the success of the day and presenting the winners.
The next day we started our greens replacement program and members will find the third green is a temporary green for a couple of months as the old green is being rebuilt.
The club decided to change the green to be rebuilt due to the fifteen still being too wet to rebuild.
The multitude of professionals getting ready for
They are loving it and we welcome their enthusiasm and this initiative.
Please remember to join us at our sessions: Monday - at The Community Complex 4-6pm. Cost $5 Wednesday - at the Council Courts 3-5pm. No cost Friday - at The Community Complex 4-6pm. Cost $5
Saturday - Social session at the Council Courts from 10am. No cost.
We again thank The Tin Can Bay Country Club for their generous sponsorship
We welcome you all, not just from Tin Can Bay but Cooloola Cove and Rainbow Beach, from our whole area, to join us and have some fun!
John Machen
Our Director of Golf, James Taylor and the winner of the professional group Nathan Barbieri.
Left:
the second shotgun start.
Rainbow Beach Amateur Anglers
President’s Report
Social Meet, Tactics, Tackle and Technique for the July Competition
IT WAS GREAT to see an eager group of anglers and partners at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club on a Friday night to catch up and discuss their plans for the weekend.
Welcome to new members
Doug Blades and Shayne Benedict who came along to meet fellow club members and introduce themselves.
July Competition
What an absolute cracker of a weekend! Cold crisp mornings made
way for clear sunny days although the wind did keep the offshore boaties on their toes.
Great conditions meant a strong contingent of competitors and supporters attended the weighin with a great variety of fish being presented.
Junior Competition
Benny Stafford presented a mixed bag of fish to claim the Junior Prize for the month with 10 points. Benny also posted the first Tailor for the season weighing in at 471 grams.
1st Benny Stafford 10 pts
Rainbow Beach TIDE TIMES
Inshore Competition
Despite the conditions inshore fish were in short supply, although some good mixed bags were recorded.
John Hollingworth added to his account with a solid effort recording 29 points, together with Craig Duncan with 19 points and Linda Mora placing third with 6 points for a nice bag of snapper.
1st John Hollingworth 29 pts
2nd Craig Duncan 13 pts
3rd Linda Mora
Offshore Competition
The wind kept the offshore competitors on their toes with gusts up to 20 knots going wide as not an option.
Megan & Ben Roy opened their accounts with mixed bags of reef fish including Moses Perch, Snapper, Tusk Fish, and Frying Pan Snapper.
The Glover duo Paul & Patty continue to build on the overall points tally both scoring 14 points the tie breaker was used to declare Paul the overall winner with less fish. 1st
Inshore Winners Craig Duncan, John Hollingworth, and Linda Mora.
Female Competition
Our female competitors continue to weigh in some quality fish with Linda Mora weighing in a healthy bag of Snapper, Megan Roy posting additional points with a mixed bag of reef fish, and Lisa Lippross a quality Whiting. Great work ladies!
1st Linda Mora 6 pts
2nd Megan Roy 6 pts
3rd Lisa Lipross 1 pt
Target Species Trophies
Adult Whiting: John Hollingworth –403 grams - Sponsored by Gardiners Tackle World Rainbow Beach.
Adult Red Emperor: No Red Emperor weighed in.
Junior Dart: No Dart weighed in.
Crab Competition
The Crab catch has definitely slowed with the cooler weather but that has not stopped our committed crabbers Nev Stutz and Stuart Peall from running their pots.
1st Nev Stutz 4pts
Sponsored by Crab’N’Gear
2nd Stuart Peall 2 pts
Thank You
Thank you to Paul Glover the BBQ Boss, Weigh In Masters Patty Glover and Stuart Peall, Recorder – John Hollingworth, and Lisa Lippross –Raffle Ticket seller extraordinaire.
Also a big thank you to the Rainbow Beach Sports Club for the use of the Paul Arthur Shed, Ed’s Bakery for supplying the BBQ bread, and Rainbow Beach Meats for their great sausages for the BBQ and meat trays for the raffle.
Social Meet, Tactics, Tackle and Technique for the August Competition
Come along, meet your fellow club members and talk tactics, tackle & technique for the August competition
Venue: Rainbow Beach Sports Club
Date: Friday 8 August 2025
Time: 5.30pm to 6.30 pm
Refreshments available for purchase (no BYO).
August Competition
Date: 9 & 10 August 2025. Full Moon.
Location: Rainbow Beach 4am Saturday Lines down, Lines up Noon Sunday 10 August, Weigh in at 1pm Sunday at the Paul Arthur Shed, Rainbow Beach Sports Club.
Trophies: Heaviest Species Adult: Bream & Tuna - Sponsored by Gardiners Tackle World Rainbow Beach, Heaviest Species Junior: Flathead.
Fishing, Boating & the Outdoors
To Register please go to the RBAA Website: rbaafishing.com.au
AGM – Save the Date
Date: 17 October 2025
Venue: Rainbow Beach Sports Club – Paul Arthur Shed Time: 6.00pm
Rewards for Ticket sellers –2025 Major Prize Raffle
We also have prizes for the person that sells the most tickets:
Number 1 Ticket Seller - $500.00
Village Roadshow (Sea World, Wet’nWild ór Movie World) Gift Voucher or Gardiner Fisheries Voucher
Number 2 Ticket Seller - $350.00
Double Island Point Fishing Charters Gift Voucher
Tickets are $10 per ticket in books of 10.
Email rbaafishing@gmail.com with your name, postal address, mobile number and the number of books you would like to receive or call Vern Ezzy on 0438 778 531.
If you live in Rainbow Beach provide your street address and they will be delivered to you.
You and your friends can also purchase tickets online at rbaafishing.com.au
Thank You To Our
2025 Sponsors
A big Thank You to the Club’s 2025 Sponsors for their continued support which greatly assists the club to continue to run our competitions, junior days, ladies day and other activities, as well as being an active group within the Rainbow Beach Community.
Female Winner Linda Mora.
Crab Winners Nev Stutz and Stuart Peall.
Fishing, Boating & the Outdoors
Tin Can Bay Fishing Club Report
G’DAY ALL. How’s the bay been?
Absolutely beautiful days albeit a bit busy, but that’s just the holidays and the visitors enjoying what we have every day.
There have been some very nice fish caught by club members and the local fishos as well. The squid are coming back and good sizes which is great to see because they are good fun for the kids and adults as well, however they’re not in the numbers of recent years.
They take a bit of finding as they aren’t in the usual haunts but are happy to take a jig if the Toads don’t get it first. Persistence is the key.
Our club’s first Big Squid Week for the year was run and although it was pretty wet weather, some quality specimens came aboard. The event was won by Barry Nalder with a couple of very respectable sizes amongst them.
Early this month some of our club members entered the Sandy Straits Family Fishing Classic.
Our club’s Cod Whisperer, Ron Cox, didn’t disappoint with a donkey of a Cod measuring 96cm which also won him the species class in the competition. Great job Ron.
Malcolm Kay also presented a handsome Slatey in the Reef Fish class only to be pipped at the post. Great work guys.
The fish of the month went to Ian Smith with a sweet 78cm Slatey Bream, with Malcolm Kay snapping at his heels also with some quality Slateys. Our junior fisho for the month was young Eli Morrison with a very nice 63cm Trevally. It’s terrific to see our juniors amongst the fish and they will be worth watching in the future.
The Club’s two-day competition was won by Barry Nalder, registering 547.8 points with some quality Whiting and Flathead for the haul. Some of our members ventured out on the beach fishing day out at Teewah and while the action was slow most of the day, the fish came on the bite late with a fish cast towards the end of day.
Rita Leong managed her PB Whiting with a 38cm specimen going home for dinner. Other notable catches by Chris Murphy were some cracker Dart and more Whiting.
Another working bee was held under the guidance of John Blackman and quite a lot of club members attended with rakes and hedge trimmers and snips rearing to go, which was terrific to see and this made the tasks required a lot easier, and it also was somewhat of a social day as well and
the grounds look amazing, thank you.
The club also held another workshop evening late in the month with the topic being Bow Mount motors, creating waypoints and spot locking/ anchoring on them then fishing those waypoints.
Thank you to the presenters and all who interacted to make this night as memorable as it was.
Coming up in August some of the members are travelling to Fraser Island to chase Tailor with the Hervey Bay Amateur Fishing Club guys, so our best wishes for a successful trip go with them.
That’s about the news for the month so to all, enjoy this great time of year to get out there on the water and keep lines tight and your rods bent and be safe.
Barry Nalder
‘Cod Whisperer’ Ron Cox won the species class at the Sandy Straits Family Fishing Classic with this 96cm Cod.
Mal Kay congratulates double winner Barry Nalder, who took out both the squid event and the two-day competition.
Rita Leong snagged a PB 38cm Whiting.
Eli Morrison was awarded junior fisho for the month thanks to this very nice 63cm Trevally.
Tin Can Bay P-10 School
Year 5 explore future pathways at UniSC Careers Expo
THE YEAR 5 STUDENTS from Tin Can Bay School recently took part in an exciting excursion to the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) Gympie Campus for this year’s Careers Expo.
The day was packed with hands-on activities, inspiring workshops, and thought-provoking demonstrations designed to open students’ eyes to a world of future career possibilities.
Students put their skills to the test in a variety of hands-on sessions, including designing online towns, solving scientific puzzles to identify animals, learning proper handwashing techniques at the
nursing station, and tackling a police training-style obstacle course.
But the undeniable highlight of the day was meeting Gizmo the Robotic Dog - who happily shook paws and stole everyone’s hearts!
Throughout the day, students engaged with UniSC staff asking curious questions about university life and the journey toward different careers. The message was clear: dream big and never stop learning.
The experience left the Year 5s buzzing with excitement and armed with new ideas about the possibilities that await them in the years ahead.
Pyjama Free Dress Day Fun!
STUDENTS ROLLED out of bed and headed straight to school – in their pyjamas – in late June for a cosy Free Dress Day. Everyone was encouraged to wear their favourite PJs to school in exchange for a gold coin donation. The fun-filled event was organised by the Student Voice Committee and aimed to raise funds to support the
Athletics Carnival A Big Hit!
HELD OVER TWO glorious winter days on 23 and 24 June, our school athletics carnival was a fantastic celebration of fun, fitness, and community spirit.
Students competed in track and field events including javelin, shot put, long jump, and triple jump, while our younger students enjoyed modified activities such as hobby horse races, sack jumping, and tug-o-war.
The P&C kept bellies full with a sizzling BBQ, and the school choir
added a sweet touch with delicious cupcakes that kept energy levels high. A wonderful turnout of parents and carers added to the excitement, cheering on students from the sidelines.
As always, the highly anticipated relay between Wallu and Tuncun brought the crowd to its feet. After two huge days of competition, Wallu emerged as the overall winning team of the carnival. Age champions are as follows:
AGE GIRLS BOYS
5 years Grace, Candice Callaghan Rafferty
6 years Koah Meehan Nalu Maxwell
7 years Ruby Meehan Frankie Apps
8 years Kiana Sorrell Hayden Lewis
9 years Harleigh Hudson Andrews
10 years Sophia Bailey Casey Jones, Casey 11 years Gigi Weir Byron Dunkinson
12 years Holly Shemar Kissier
13 years Mary Jones Jack
14 years Liliaana Kitto Boston Lee
15 years Jorja Bhakti
16 years Tekoa Kitto Joel Fechner
Tick Card shop. All money raised went directly towards stocking the shop with new and exciting rewards for students who demonstrate positive behaviour.
The day was a great success, with the whole school community getting behind the comfy cause to help improve the Tick Card shop for everyone.
Bhakti in his Oodie.
Marlee Irving, Gigi Weir, and Angelique Kitto test out the fire hose on the HQ Plantation fire truck.
Wallu team were the overall winners of the Athletic Carnival. Wallu captains R-L - Gigi Weir, Tekoa Kitto, Angelique Kitto, Lucy Arthur.
Harleigh in her pyjamas.
The Wallu boys take up the slack in the tug-o-war.
Zali Lewis takes a flying leap. Lacey Braddick runs her sprint.
E V ENTS@
Rainbow Beach Library
Bookings are essential for some of these events please call 5486 3705.
Events
Ancestry.Com Library Edition
Thursday 7 August 1.30pm-2.30pm
SJoin us as we help you to explore the world’s largest online family history resource. Bookings are essential.
Science Week
Saturday 16 August 9.30am-10.30am
HBudding building Engineers come and have some fun working in teams to solve some building challenges. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.
Make and Create
During opening hours
Stop by the children’s area at your local library branch for some free craft activities during the school holidays. Suitable for children aged 3-12 years and their carers.
E V ENTS@
Tin Can Bay Library
Bookings are essential for some of these events please call 5486 4355.
Events
Introduction to Dry Felting
Friday 29 August, 9.30am-11.30am
As a welcome to spring, using unspun wool and a dry felting needle, create a beautiful flower with a butterfly or lady beetle. Booking is essential.
Make and Create
Monday - Friday 11am–12noon
Stop by the children’s area at your local library branch for some free craft activities this School Holidays.
Suitable for children aged 3-12 years and their carers.
Rainbow Beach Art Group – Friday 1, 15 & 29 August at 10am Rainbow Beach Boomerang Bags – Tuesdays 2pm to 4pm
First Five Forever Storytime
Mondays 9.30-10am
Join us each week for a fun session of stories, rhymes and songs. This is a program designed for 0-5 year olds and their families and carers. Visit www.slq.qld.gov.au/first5forever for more information.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Be Connected Drop-in Help
During opening hours
Do you need a hand to get started online? Do you have a question about something that you have recently learned? Drop in to your local library branch during opening hours for some free one on one help. No bookings required.
Community Groups
Tin Can Bay Family History Group: First Monday of the Month 12.30pm - 3.00pm
Tin Can Bay Art Group: Tuesdays from 10-12noon
Tin Can Bay Mah-jong: Every Tuesday from 1pm-4pm
Tin Can Bay Papercraft: Wednesdays at 9.30am
Poets Corner: Second Saturday of the Month at 9.30am
First Five Forever Storytime
Thursdays 9.30-10am
Join us each week for a fun session of stories, rhymes and songs. This is a program designed for 0-5 year olds and their families and carers. Visit www.slq.qld.gov.au/first5forever for more information.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Book a Librarian
Tuesdays and Fridays 2.30pm-4pm
Do you need a hand to get started online? Do you have a question about something that you have learned? Book in for a one-onone half hour session where our library staff will help answer your questions and provide tips and strategies to point you in the right direction for your future learning. Bookings essential.
Mayor Glen Hartwig and Divisional Councillors are offering an opportunity to meet one-on-one and discuss the issues that matter to you and your local area.
If you’re in Division 1 join Mayor Hartwig and Cr Jess Milne on Thursday 14 August, 9am –11.30am at Tin Can Bay Library.
It is essential to book an appointment by contacting Cr Milne on 0436 282 707.
Winter Weeds
Gympie Regional Council is urging landholders to act now to control five high-risk invasive weed species that are active during the winter months. The key winter weeds causing concern are: Fireweed, African Tulip Tree, Mother of Millions, Singapore Daisy, and African Boxthorn.
These weed species can harm native bushland, reduce pasture quality, poison livestock, and outcompete garden plants, impacting everyone from farmers to backyard gardeners.
Winter is a crucial time to control these species before they spread and become more difficult to manage in spring. Early, targeted action not only reduces herbicide use but also protects surrounding vegetation.
Council will be sharing ways to help manage these weeds over winter, keep an eye out on social media or for more information on how to identify and control priority weeds, visit www. gympie.qld.gov.au/weed-management.
Rainbow Beach Mural
In early July, community members came together to paint a mural that will be displayed on the Phil Rogers Park amenities block. Participants
of all ages from 5-70 years old helped to paint panels that will come together to create a vibrant and collaborative artwork.
Locals enjoyed the experience and it was a great atmosphere, with everyone loving the ‘Retro Postcard’ design with reference to the Phil Rogers Fruit Stall on the surfboards as a homage to him and his family.
Even tourists from Japan and Germany participated, as well as grey nomads returning to Rainbow Beach and the local member and her family.
The initiative was delivered by Heart and Soul Sisters Creative Experiences in partnership with Gympie Regional Council.
This project was made possible by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Gympie Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
Overnight Parking Patrols
As previously reported, patrols targeting overnight parking at Griffin Esplanade beach carpark and nearby camping areas commenced in June. Over a two-week period, the patrols had a noticeable impact on reducing camping activity and a decrease in violations was observed as news of the patrols spread.
Council officers educated visitors and issued 16 warnings, 23 parking tickets, and 35 information notices and as a result, there were no instances of repeat offenders during the patrol period.
Other popular overnight parking areas were patrolled during this time, including Kirchner Avenue, Wide Bay Esplanade, Rainbow Beach Road, Carlo Point, Spectrum Street, Surf Club carpark, and the QPWS Visitor Centre.
TRADING HOURS
7 days a week
Mon - Fri 7.30am to 5pm
Saturdays 7.30am to 3pm
Sundays 7.30am to 1pm
The patrols and the change to parking restrictions at Rainbow Beach have successfully reduced overnight parking activities in the area. The patrols have created significant deterrence, largely due to a combination of strong enforcement, public education and increased awareness.
Council will continue to monitor activity and enforcement actions to further prevent overnight parking in the Cooloola Coast region.
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Contact Gympie
Regional Council
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Councillor Catch Up
Cr Jess Milne invites members of the community to catch up and chat all things Council on Friday 8 August. If you are unable to make the monthly catch up, please contact Cr Jess Milne to make an alternative arrangement.
• Tin Can Bay Library 9am to 10am
• Rainbow Beach Community Centre 11am to 12pm
Contact Cr Jess Milne
Phone: 0436 282 707
Email: jess.milne@gympie.qld.gov.au
Chappy’s CORNER
Continuing The Care
Hannah Timperon
Beach and Bay Community Pantry
AFTER A MUCH needed rest in July, the team are back serving hampers from the Rainbow Beach Community Centre. We continue to be blessed with donations from local businesses, including Aldi Gympie and Woolworths Cooloola, as well as Ed’s Beach Bakery and Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay IGAs. Breakfast Club continues to be well supported by the children at Tin Can Bay School and we have increased our days to be able to offer food on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
If you would like to receive a fortnightly hamper and are not on our list, or if you wish to volunteer at our breakfast club, please contact Hannah on 0409 787 240.
Cooloola Community Garden
It’s finally happening! We have purchased garden beds and a date has been set to begin work in the garden!
We would love if anyone who wishes to be involved would like to join us in August to assemble garden beds,
plant seedlings, level ground and help us make a great start on this project. Please see below for information on dates and times of our planned garden mornings.
In July, we were able to run a successful fundraiser at Bunnings Gympie, to raise funds to go towards the purchase of items for the garden. If you would like further information or to be involved in this great community project, please contact Hannah on 0409 787 240.
SAVE THE DATES
Hampers available from Rainbow Beach Community Centre 12pm-1pm Thursday 7 August Thursday 21 August
Come and join us in Federation Park to get the gardens started! 9am-12pm Friday 8 August - garden bed construction, seed planting Tuesday 26 August - ground levelling and soil delivery
BEACH AND BAY COMMUNITY PANTRY
Thursday 7 August
Thursday 21 August
Air conditioning
TRADES & SERVICES INDEX
Covering Cooloola Cove, Rainbow Beach & Tin Can Bay
Brad’s Refrigeration & Air Conditioning 5486 2781
Bull Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 0421 245 260
Climate Control Air Conditioning 5486 4362
Sub- Cooled Air Con/Refrigeration 0436 338 631
Blinds & Awnings
Town and Country Blinds 0455 330 075
Wide Bay Blinds and Shutters 0422 427 219
Building & Excavations
Bob The Other Builder 0417 728 510
Hall Homes 0438 864 152
Killer Excavations 0417 192 651
Cabinet Makers
Cooloola Coast Cabinets 5488 0443
Car Dealers
John Madill Toyota 5480 5555
Car Parts (Classic British Cars)
The Frog Pond 0409 342 423
Cleaning
Clarks’ Cleaning, Laundry and Maintenance 0456 783 023
Slater + Gordon Lawyers 1800 555 777 Mechanical Rainbow
Pest Control
Safety Supplies
Coastcare –Powered By Community
Cooloola Coastcare
COOLOOLA COASTCARE appreciates the continued support of the community. Gympie Regional Council, Rainbow Beach Sports Club, Trivia Time and now Containers for Change Noosa have come onboard.
The Containers for Change Noosa recycle pod has been set up at the Second Cutting Noosa North Shore.
Campers enjoying the beautiful Teewah Beach can now donate their recycle cans and bottles via this drop bin ensuring the ongoing beach cleanup, turtle care and monitoring, and shorebird monitoring along this beach.
Cooloola Coastcare projects are many and varied from BioBlitzes, Water Quality monitoring to Habitat Regeneration.
To view the full list, visit the website: www. cooloolacoastcare.org.au
All funds raised ensure the ongoing projects in our area.
Great news, Cooloola Coastcare has launched the Cooloola Birds of Interest pocket guide featuring the 88 birds of our area.
It is available from Rainbow Beach Post Office, Rainbow Beach Community Centre, and Rainbow Beach QPWS Office. In Tin Can Bay they are available from the Post Office, Newsagent and Cooloola City Farm.
Wildflower season is nearly here, and the Cooloola Wildflowers and Walks pocket guide is also a must-have.
Thank you, community, for your support.
TCB P&C Hard at Work Behind the Scenes
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UNDRAISING isn’t always about BBQs! The Tin Can Bay P&C is working hard behind the scenes, applying for grants to help run events and improve spaces within the school so keep an eye out for updates on these.
Keeping school activities affordable is one of the P&C’s top priorities. Recently, $2,500 was contributed to support the Year 3/4, Year 5/6, and Year 7 camps, with another $2,000 allocated to the Prep-2 excursion in August.
THYME-LEAF HONEY-MYRTLE.
Native shrub with fine, aromatic foliage and unique fringed purple flowers. Flowers often, up to 8 months of the year. Thrives in most soils including wet soils.
A compact, hardy, low growing shrub, height up to approx. 1m x 3m wide. Useful in rockeries or group plantings. Full sun to partial shade.
These subsidies wouldn’t be possible without the hundreds of volunteer hours contributed by parents, students, and community members, whether it’s helping at events, donating goods, assisting with paperwork or simply showing up to support students.
A special shout-out goes to Laurel from All Bout Coffee, who donated $50 from coffee van sales at the Athletics Carnival, thank you for helping make a difference!
Wanted Volunteers: Are you passionate about plants and eager to learn propagation techniques? Perhaps you already have experience with nursery work?
We welcome your help at Cooloola City Farm Nursery. Volunteering with us is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge and contribute to our community. Plus, we are Centrelink approved.
The next big fundraiser is the Monty’s Colour Fun Run on Friday 19 September. Students will be creating online profiles to seek donations from family, friends, and the community. All profits go directly back into student experiences and towards larger school infrastructure projects. New members are always welcome!
To join the P&C, drop into the school office or email us for a digital application on pandc@ tincanbayss.edu.eq.au
AUGUST
7 Grants Workshop, 9.30-11.30am, CC Veterans Hall. Learn about GRC’s Community Grants Program and get tips on applying etc. For more info and to register call 1300 307 800 or email community@gympie.qld.gov.au
7 Beach & Bay Pantry Hampers, 12-1pm, RB Community Centre. Contact Hannah 0409 787 240.
8 Help Cooloola Community Garden get the gardens started! 9am-12pm, Federation Park. Contact Hannah 0409 787 240. See page 29.
8 Local’s BBQ and Raffles, RB Hotel, hosted by RB Boardriders. From 3.30pm.
8 RBAA Social Meet, Tactics, Tackle and Technique for the August Comp, 5.30-6.30pm RB Sports Club www.rbaafishing.com.au
13 Footprints Walking on Country mobile foot bus, TCB park 9am-1.30pm. Free service, no appointment needed. Info: 0487 763 417 or SCFootprintsWalkingonCountry@health.qld. gov.au
14 Meet Your Council, 9am-11.30am, TCB Library. Meet Mayor Glen Hartwig and Cr Jess Milne one-on-one. Appointments essentialcontact Cr Milne on 0436 282 707 to book. See p28.
18 VIETNAM VETERAN’S DAY
21 Beach & Bay Pantry Hampers, 12-1pm, RB Community Centre. Contact Hannah 0409 787 240.
22-24 Cooloola BioBlitz 2025, RB Community Centre. Workshops, nature walks, presentations, nocturnal field trips and more! See www. cooloolacoastcare.org.au for tickets and full program details. See page 3.
24 STEAMzone Twilight Science Markets, 4-7pm, RB Community Hall & Parklands. Free public event, no tickets required. Hands on activities & 15+ scientists to chat to. Details on page 3 or go to steamzone.org.au/ national-science-week
26 Help Cooloola Community Garden get the gardens started! 9am-12pm, Federation Park. Contact Hannah 0409 787 240. See page 29.
30 Country Dance, from 5pm, Community Complex, Amity Place TCB. Food & bar, raffles & prizes, line dancing demo (6pm), live band Flashjack (7pm). Adults $20/kids $10 (under 5 free) - incl.Spit roast dinner & dessert (drinks not incl.). More info & tickets: www.trybooking. com/DCURZ
SEPTEMBER
6 Cooloola City Farm Open Day, 8am-1pm. Free sausage sizzle, free native plant advice.
9.30am First Five Forever Storytime (0-5 yrs), TCB Library
9.30am Bingo for Local Ambulance Committee, TCB Country Club
2-4pm U Can Recycle - Containers For Change pop-up cash point, RB Hall car park Spectrum Ave. Call 0448 250 991 for info.
3.30pm Dragon Boating. Sandra: 0402 352 756
3.30pm Robotics for kids, Gympie Library
6pm Open Mic Night, RSL Hall TCB Friday
Rainbow Beach Art Group, RB Library, 10am two Fridays per month. Phone 5486 3705.
2nd Friday - Twilight Markets, Amity Place TCB 4pm-7pm. Community market with market fee proceeds going to community groups. Contact Jenny Jackson 0424 639 572.
1st Friday - Drop-in Sausage Sizzle, Tin Can Bay RSL, 11.30am to 1.30pm
3rd Friday - Writing Fridays at Gympie Library - join other writers in practicing and honing your literary skills, 10am-12pm, phone 5481 0859 for more information and to book
8am Heart Foundation Wheelie Walking Group Cooloola Cove, Judy 5486 2181. Meet at bus shelter outside shopping centre on Nautilus Drive.
8-10am Social Table Tennis, $5, 110 Emperor St TCB. 4th Friday Community catch up at RB Hall, 8am 9am-12pm Chess/Rummykub at TCB Community & Men’s Shed, gold coin for morning tea, no need to book
9-11am TCB Table Tennis, 110 Emperor St TCB, $5pp (funds raised go to CCYAP), equipment is provided or BYO
12 noon TCBCAMS Jam Session, Amity Place TCB. Info: Raewyn 0412 995 512 Bryan 0420 299 651.
2pm-3.45pm Tin Can Chorus singing club, TCB Fishing Club Clubroom, 33 Dolphin Ave TCB. No experience required. Contact Jackie 0438 768 855 or Karen 0422 013 233.
2.30-4pm Book a librarian, TCB Library
3.30-4.30pm Tinker Table STEAM Makerspace, Gympie Library, bookings not necessary
4-6pm Pickleball, TCB Community Complex, $5pp, all equipment supplied.
Hal Waddington 0450 058 395 or Liz Davies 0428 499 800
7.30-10.30pm Live music at RB Sports Club. Grab a drink and a feed and enjoy some local talent www.rainbowsportsclub.com.au
Saturday
7am & 7.30am (2 groups) Heart Foundation Walking Group meet at TCB Bakery (weather permitting), Maggie 0400 756 615
6.45am Wes Mitchell parkrun, TCB (opposite library). Register for free on parkrun website.
2nd Saturday RB Market. Book: 5486 3355
3rd Saturday Tin Can Bay Market. Book: 0418 711 897
2.30pm Little Athletics, TCB School oval, Jess: 0411 218 254
5pm Liturgy St John Vianney Catholic Church (week 2 & 5)
5pm Mass at St John Vianney Catholic Church, Bream St, TCB (week 1 & 4) 5pm Liturgy St John Vianney Catholic Church (week 5)
7.30-10.30pm Live music at RB Sports Club. Grab a drink and a feed and enjoy some local talent. www.rainbowsportsclub.com.au
Sunday
6.30am Mass at St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Manooka Dr, RB (week 1 & 4) 7am Mass Tin Can Bay (week 3)
7.30am Dragon Boating, Sandra: 0402 352 756
9.30am Service at Good Shepherd Church, 17 Carlo Road, RB, followed by morning teaall denominations most welcome
12-3pm Live music at RB Sports Club plus free kids’ bowls and obstacle course. www.rainbowsportsclub.com.au
SELLING RAINBOW FOR 15 YEARS
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