Rainbow Beach Community News July 2013 by Rainbow Beach Community News

July 2013 Vol 15 Issue 7

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ainbow Beach has copped negative publicity in the last month after the Rainbow Shores Stage II announcement. In response, over 60 residents, Gympie MP David Gibson, Mayor Ron Dyne and other councillors met to discuss the future of Rainbow and renew the Master Planning process. Business owners, residents and attendees at the meeting tell the Community News their thoughts on the future for Rainbow Beach, of particular interest are Council’s plans for development. Gympie MP, David Gibson says, “The re-

cent decision on Rainbow Shores provides us with the ideal opportunity to look at what we want Rainbow Beach and the surrounding area to become and critical to any master plan’s success is input from the public.” Mr Gibson said.

“I think from the success of the meeting last night we can show government that there is strong community support for a master plan for Rainbow Beach and it is definitely ‘Open for Business’.” “The aim of last night’s meeting was to gather information regarding the needs and

wants of the Rainbow Beach community, business owners, community organisations and it’s local leaders.” “To ensure that everyone was given the opportunity to be heard we undertook a SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats) analysis of Rainbow Beach and then worked in groups to identify the key priorities for the town.” “Whilst each of us has our own vision of what Rainbow Beach should be like it was clear from everyone’s responses that there were strong common themes to what the re-

gion should build upon.” Mayor Ron Dyne, Gympie Regional Council said that the “Meeting went very well, positive discussion and overall consensus that the Master Plan needs to be resurrected and actioned as soon as we can.” “The previous Master Plan supported land sales to be opened up on the western side of Rainbow Beach. Council also believes the old mill site should be opened up in the future and would be the connector between Rain-

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The Fishing Classic is here The Biggest 8 Day Fishing Event on the East Coast

he biggest annual event in Rainbow Beach is here, the Mitsubishi Motors Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic began Friday the 28th June. This is the night when you can pick up your Competition Cards and Competitor bags and catch an update in the indoor venue from Fisheries and the Coast Guard regarding offshore

conditions, bag limits and fish sizing. Well worth the listen especially for those families who are new to the area or are not up to speed with the new regulations. The Club puts on a great feed, will have FRIDAY Night Footy on the big screen and for the keen party goers, after the footy, the DJ Nightlife system will be playing all the latest and greatest tunes.

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In this issue

• School holiday action and fun • Surf Club views expand with new deck • Indi wins Gympie Junior Showgirl

Mason tries his luck at last year’s Fishing Classic, photo contributed

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Our region’s future is up to us elcome fishing classic competitors and families, holiW day goers and backpackers to our lovely mild winter on the Cooloola Coast. Travel is a gift, the further Heatley,

the kids and I meander and work through this beautiful country of ours the more we appreciate it. We realise that it is not just the scenery, the flora or fauna. It is the people we meet, that give us the strongest impression of an area. A wise person once said, “Travel is the only thing you can spend money on and it makes you richer.” With still a lot more learning to be had, we have decided we can’t possibly turn back now we are in Kununurra at the north eastern tip of WA. Besides missing family and friends, pets and my favourite beach, there was another thing we were disappointed not to be involved in – a cultural exchange between USA and Rainbow Beach State School. It is a wonderful fundraising initiative that our brilliant P&C applied for. We know all the families involved will benefit from billeting students from overseas, and hopefully the travellers will have such a good experience in our beautiful town that they will ask the school to be involved again next year. Visitors, we would love to hear about your impressions and experiences on our coast. I hope you will be greeted as we have been with friendliness and smiles on our journey. I have received tips about places to visit from supermarket staff…

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caravan park managers offered to send us guides and information without being asked…..or just had a chat with tour operators about why their town is special to them. Each person working with the public does something for our image as the friendly Cooloola Coast that tourists want to visit again and encourage their family and friends to as well. It is easy to take our gorgeous surroundings for granted (we see them anew every time we host family and friends), but we My Kununurra Office also need to be an inviting and positive place for visitors to our towns. So let’s make sure our visitors leave with a good impression. Until next month, Michelle and Heatley Gilmore

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Shores and town. u bow This would increase the

critical mass of residents at Rainbow Beach so businesses were not completely reliant on tourist traffic for sustainability.”

“Another area is opposite the Rainbow Shores Golf Course – there have been previous discussions about a community golf course.”The Mayor explained,“How we disperse effluent is also an issue – and this would give more of an area to distribute effluent. Council needs a transfer station and a council depot. The unallocated state land (USL) needs to be released for residential development and council infrastructure and water systems, where tenure is secured.”

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very decisive meeting and hopefully we will all work toward a common goal. But I make the point also, “Ask not what the community can do for you” Rather “What Can I Do For My Community?” Reg Lawler and I didn’t hold hands but we did rub shoulders!

Fiona Worthington from Rainbow Sea Resort says it was the “Best meeting I have attended in a long time. Well facilitated by MP David Gibson which allowed great community discussion and plans to work towards a positive future for Rainbow Beach. It shows we do have the ability as a Community to put our individual differences aside and work towards a positive vision for this unique town.” Fiona is “Very much looking forward to Mr Dyne contincontributing further ued, “The whole of on working comthe Cooloola Coast is mittees to build a Just a quick thankyou to all the the jewel in the tourgreat future for folks in Rainbow Beach who made ism crown for GympRainbow Beach us feel welcome in your community ie Regional Council and all of its stakeduring our recent 1 week stay at the and we need to see holders.” beginning of June. From our first conopportunities for detact with the Real Estate Agent who Andrew McCavelopment to shore handled the holiday house in Specrthy is glad they up businesses in the trum Street, to every shop and Rainhave launched area. We need a bow Beach Hotel employee we met Rainbow Beach good discussion on during our stay, we say a big thank Horserides this Bullock Point Boat you. You have a beautiful space, year. He says, Ramp refurbishment amazing food (Not one bad meal “Our numbers are and upgrade with an from the hotel and every cut of meat increasing every additional carpark. It we bought from the butcher for the week. We had is well supported that BBQ was as good as any we have another successful camping at Inskip encountered on our years of travel.) marriage proposPoint could be further Also, being from Melbourne it was al on Wednesenhanced as it is a great to be in your town for the State day. That is our big attractor to Rainof Origin and seeing how you all get third. Everything bow Beach.” into the mood, dressing in colours looks very promSandy Brosnan etc. We watched the game at the hoising for the fufrom The Top Shops tel and had a ball. Trust us, we will ture. We already tells us “I was very be back!! have bookings for pleased with Mr Gibevery month this Paul & Judy son’s effort, to make year. A number plans to include us Editor’s Note: thanks Paul and Judy of customers have in the future plans for for sending in your lovely feedback. asked us for recQueensland and the ommendations on master planning for where to stay in our area so that busiRainbow, which ness and tourism can suggests Rainbow is continuing to grow as achieve a viable outlook and stability for the a destination and showing no signs of abatfuture. I’ve always had high hopes for the fuing.” ture of Rainbow Beach. I didn’t spend all that

“Had a ball” in Rainbow Beach

money on a shopping centre and invested in my retirement if I didn’t have that same view today”.

Foodworks’ Ruth Modin declares, “What a positive, healing and inspirational public meeting David Gibson chaired on Wednesday June 19th at the Rainbow Beach Sports & Rec Club. Seeing competitive business houses express their views and interact with each other was a first. I am sure all the suggestions made by the retired citizens were also taken on board. It was great to attend a

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Debbie Donovan, Lions Club and Community Centre volunteer, told us that the first Rainbow beach Monthly Market has “gone off”. The car park was full – it was totally booked out. They already have 17 permanent bookings with, heaps of interest in the twilight market/Carols by Candlelight planned for December 14, 3-7 pm. There is also plenty of interest in the Kite Festival on August 17 – over 2km of kites – some 30 foot by 10 foot. The event was planned for our quieter winter season and encourage more visitors to the area during the off peak time.

Story and photos of the pig racing on our website... here’s Meg and the piglet.

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Mr Gibson says, “The next step will be the development of some local working groups to tease out some of the ideas put forward before I formally write to the Deputy Premier to highlight the strong desire by the community to restart the Master planning process for Rainbow Beach and to incorporate the community feedback received.” Anyone interested in getting updates on the working groups ideas and the master planning process can register their email address with Mr Gibson’s office at Gympie@parliament.qld. gov.au.

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the 29th is u theSaturday 1st official weigh-

in starting at 4pm and going through to 6pm. The day’s presentation begins directly after weigh-in and is presented in age order - Kids, Cadets and then Adults. On this night Mitsubishi Motor have their rewards night for those competitors who own a Mitsubishi vehicle. The night’s major sponsors are WAECO for the Adult prize division, CLUB MARINE for the Big Fish prize Category, 7th WAVE for the Cadets prizes and Rainbow Beach Food Works for the kid’s trophies. Mitsubishi Motors gives away 2 x Branded WAECO Esky’s per night and each night a selected local charity run raffles, heaps of FRESH local seafood and meat trays to be won. Nightly, 2 x kids/cadets & 3 x Adults are drawn for the huge Grand Finale PRIZE draw downs. You have to be in the venue when your name is called to be a winner and eligible. Every afternoon weigh-in begins at 4pm and is completed at 6pm (sharp!), Saturday the 6th July is the only exception with weigh-in starting at 3pm and completing at 5pm (sharp!) due to the huge amount of prizes that are awarded on the last night. It’s during weigh-in that you get to see what’s been caught that day and it’s usually the big fish that draw the crowd. The outdoor venue has a BIG SCREEN and weigh-in footage is displayed live so everyone can see the fish being weighed-in. After a huge day of fishing there is no need to worry about dinner, the outdoor event venue can cater for any hunger pain. Need an ice cold beer, hot chocolate, Latte or soft drink? “DONE!” Need fresh hot Donuts, Dagwood dog, Steak sandwich, Chips, Pizza, Curry Chicken or a tasty blackboard special? “DONE!”… And all at very reasonable family prices. Sunday the 30th is KIDS DAY. Weigh-in begins at 4pm – 6pm during which there is

a FREE jumping castle for the kids, Fisheries & Phippsy are doing a FREE fishing clinic for the kids at 3:15pm. Kid’s day means kids entertainment and lots of giveaways providing the littlies with something for everyone. Phippsy is also doing a Cooking Demonstration for all the budding chefs out there, so make sure even if you are not competing you come down to see Phippsy on stage at 6pm. The night’s major sponsors are the LOCAL BUSINESS HOUSES for the Adult prize division, CLUB MARINE for the Big Fish prize Category, 7th WAVE for the Cadets prizes and Rainbow Beach Food Works for the kid’s trophies. Monday 1st July the community has the annual charity fashion parade, 10:30am at the Church of the Good Shepard, Carlo Road. It’s a great show @$10pp, complete with a finger food luncheon, Raffles and a lucky door prize. The night’s major sponsors are ED’s BEACH BAKERY for the Adult prize division, CLUB MARINE for the Big Fish prize Category, 7th WAVE for the Cadets prizes and Rainbow Beach Food Works for the kid’s trophies. Tuesday the 2nd July is VETERANS DAY. This means anybody over 60yrs gets a chance of winning prizes in their own division. The night’s major sponsors are GARMIN for the Adult prize division, CLUB MARINE for the Big Fish prize Category, 7th WAVE for the Cadets prizes, Rainbow Beach Food Works for the kid’s trophies and Shell/Rainbow Beach Sports Club for the Veterans. Wednesday the 3rd July the Sports Club

A brilliant catch! has BINGO on at 10:30am and the XXXX outback bar arrives! The night’s major sponsors are JARVIS WALKER : FINNOR : QUANTUM for the Adult prize division, , JARVIS WALKER for the Cadets prizes, CLUB MARINE for the Big Fish prize Category and Rainbow Beach Food Works for the kids trophies. Thursday the 4th July is LADIES DAY. As with VETERAN’s all the ladies get a chance

of winning prizes in their own division. On this night the XXXX Island promotion begins. A chance for you and 3 mates to win a weekend on XXXX Island, plenty of XXXX merchandise to be won and an opportunity to have a drink with the Promo girls/a Guy this year too…. SIRROMETT Wines will have wine tasting in the outdoor venue and will have a great promotion to win a Dou-

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Local lad lives his dream – Rainbow Beach Fishing Classic and it all started with the supports P&C T Fishing Classic other commercial vessels in the area and with the much appreciated help of some of the local operators, Terry achieved his Coxswain certificate. With this qualification he could operate a commercial vessel himself.

Terry and his best catch yet

erry Van Oirschot used to sit on the rock wall at Carlo Point fishing for bream as a 7 year old. He progressed to a little tinny with a 4hp motor chasing whiting and flathead in Carlo Creek. All year long he couldn't wait for the Fishing Classic and fished all day to try and weigh in the biggest flathead and sometimes he did. He then moved to a bigger tinny, fishing up the straits for Tailor and Mackerel, always looking for a trip outside with anyone that would take him. Then the tinny went offshore chasing the reef fish in all sorts of weather. After a stint on the trawlers and

ble Entry pass for 4 days (valued at $260 per day) at Gympie Music Muster 22-25 Aug 2013. The night’s major sponsors are BUNDABERG RUM for the Adult prize division, CLUB MARINE for the Big Fish prize Category, 7th WAVE for the Cadets prizes, Rainbow Beach Food Works for the kid’s trophies and SIRROMETT WINES for the Ladies.

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he P&C works hard to enhance learning at our school and provide services like brekky club. During the school holidays you will see students and parents selling raffle tickets for our school up the main street and at the fishing competition. We really appreciate your support, this year all money raised is for school camps. Check out

Terry moved to Darwin chasing work but after a while found himself at the Marina looking for work on a fishing boat. He scored a job on a vessel called the Iron Lady Wilderness Safaris which did a tour off Groote Island in the Gulf fishing for Marlin.

The Iron Lady then went to the Roper River in NT for the Barramundi season which is where this photo was taken. Terry takes clients from the Iron Lady fishing for prize Barramundi. After the Barramundi season, the Iron Lady travels to Cairns for the Giant Black Marlin season. So if you haven't seen him around for a while and wondered what he's up to - there it is. This fish was his best so far at 1.25 metres.

this year’s prizes!

1st prize – Double Island Fishing Charters fishing adventure for 4, plus accommodation valued at $1200 2nd Prize – State of Origin QUEENSLAND jersey 3rd Prize – Carton of beer and fishing gear

The fishing classic helps lots of groups raise money- including the P&C's brekky club

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Lots of prizes for the kids

Friday the 5th the club is running BINGO again at 10:30am, SIRROMETT wines will be hosting wine tasting in the outdoor venue and it’s the last chance to qualify for entry into the XXXX promotion and this night the winner will be announced. The night’s major sponsors are XXXX for the Adult prize division, CLUB MARINE for the Big Fish prize Category, 7TH WAVE for the Cadets prizes, and Rainbow Beach Food Works for the kids. Friday night is BIG inside the club after presentations with the mirror ball spinning off its axis and great tunes playing. Saturday the 6th is the Grand Finale, weigh-in starts early 3:00pm SHARP! There will be a FREE Jumping Castle for the kids and plenty of prizes to be won – hundreds in fact! The night’s major sponsors are MITSUBISHI MOTORS for the Adult prize division, CLUB MARINE for the Big Fish prize Category, MITSUBISHI MOTORS for the Cadets prizes, Rainbow Beach Food Works & Carpet Affair Toowoomba for the kid’s prizes.

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During this years event we will be posting live updates to FaceBook so you will be able to see the days weigh-in board, results, pictures of the fish that been caught, tides, weather conditions for the next day and any antics that may be happening or have happened during that day. The event also puts out a daily newsletter for those who want the previous days weigh-in board results, photo’s, sponsors and weather/tide conditions. https://www. facebook.com/rfishingclassic This event caters for everyone, even those who are just holidaying in Rainbow and want to pop out in the evening and enjoy the festivities. What an event calendar for the school holidays and what an even better reason to get to Rainbow Beach for the holidays! As we all know none of this is at all possible without our sponsors, especially without the community and local business support. Thank you. I hope this year we are going to see not only our familiar faces that come every year but new families from all over the country.

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CI&RS thanks supporters of the Country Music Evening By Mary Cottam, Secretary CI&RS

ore than one hundred people attended ‘Ged & Trudy’s Country Music Evening’ in the Community Hall on the 1st June. People came from as far away as Toowoomba and Bundaberg to hear the singers, but by far the majority of the crowd were from Rainbow Beach. It was a very relaxing night, a great opportunity to catch up with friends and neighbours while enjoying the music, BBQ and a few drinks in the ambience of the Community Hall. Knowing the effort Dawn and Ray King had put in to organising this evening many of us were thrilled when Dawn’s name was the one drawn out as the winner of the much sort after “Wheelbarrow of Alcohol”.

Other lucky people won bottles of wine or a gift for their children. Thank you to everyone who bought raffle tickets. Many, many thanks to all of the wonderful people who supported the evening by attending and making the evening the success it was. A big thank you must also go to those people who volunteered many hours on the Saturday morning and throughout the evening, preparing food, cooking the BBQ, collecting money at the door, selling raffle tickets and drinks. After costs a fantastic profit of $2,000 was raised for the Community Hall. The Community Information & Resource Service organised the evening and have been asked to organise similar events in the future. As managers of the Community Hall we are keen to see it well utilised, so any ideas for events would be very welcome. Please drop into the Centre and share your ideas.

Donna and friends Once again thankyou to everyone who contributed to making this great community evening a success.

BLOOD BANK VISIT by Caroline Taylor

lood Bank is always short of blood and they have arranged to visit Rainbow Beach again. The van will be here on: Friday 12th JULY 2013 8.30am – 2.30pm, in the Rainbow Beach Surf Club Car Park. You may already have had a call from them and made a booking. If not, ring 13 14 95 and the call centre will give you a time or you can visit their website www.donateblood.com.au to book. If you have any queries as to your suitability to donate please ring 13 14 95.

Busy night at the hall

Look forward to seeing you there – the sausage sizzle will be there to welcome you!

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Indigo Carey wins Gympie Junior Showgirl H

aving an interest in fashion and modelling, local student Indi Carey (daughter of Renee Zaks of Rainbow Beach Massage) decided to give the Gympie Show catwalk a go... Taleah (Tilly) coached Indi, did her hair and makeup and provided plenty of moral support in the lead up. Indi strutted her stuff in front of a pavilion full of onlookers and judges and won the 125th Junior Gympie showgirl title. Indi was rewarded with a horse and cart ride with the other Gympie Showgirls for the official opening of the Gympie Show. Well done, Indi!

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Goodness Gracious, Great Balls of Pumice! By Grant Phelan

eachgoers would have noticed larger amounts of pumicestone than usual washing up on Teewah, Rainbow, Inskip and Fraser Island Beaches lately. This current natural phenomenon is possibly the result of volcanic activity that occurred at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean between New Zealand and Tonga, around a year ago, at a known tectonic hotspot the Havre seamount, which turned into an undersea volcano in July 2012. The eruption was strong enough to breach the ocean surface from a depth of 1100 metres. It produced clouds of ash visible by satellite, and a pumice raft that covered an area of approximately 22,000 square kilometres. Pumice is a light, porous and harmless volcanic rock that forms during explosive eruptions. The foamy structure of pumice happens when volcanic gases (including water and carbon dioxide) are rapidly

Birds in the Bush

by Dorothy Pashniak

e are so lucky to have so many bush birds living around here. Of course, they don’t just live in the bush but also in the gardens and parks around town. Many of them are grey and brown and not easy to see among the bushes but the ones I especially like are the brightly coloured ones. They are easier to see and their bright colours are fun to photograph! Fairy-Wrens are tiny and bright and – although they seldom sit still for long – they are fun to watch and photograph. It is only the males that are brightly coloured – the females and juveniles are pale brown and cream. There is usually only one male among a group – one bright spot among the paler brown birds! There are two kinds of FairyWrens to see in this area – the Variegated Fairy-Wren and the Red-backed Fairy-Wren. My best memory about wrens happened years ago. I was walking in the bush with an older couple that really knew the birds. There were wrens in the bushes around us and the lady told us to keep still and quiet and she then began to make gentle little noises like the wrens. She soon had a couple of dozen birds hopping around her feet and answering her. It was a magical moment! I have seen Fairy-Wrens around town and also out in the bush. Red-backed Fairy-Wrens are the smallest of all the Fairy-Wrens – just 12-13cms. The male is black all over except for the bright red on its back and the brown colour down its wings. The male Variegated Fairy-Wren has a bright blue head with black on the back of the head and the rump. It has chestnut colour on the shoulder patch and a bluish tail. The female Variegated also has a bluish tail. The Red-backed female is pale brown and cream with no special distinguishing marks. We start shorebird counts again in July and if you would like to join us then phone Dorothy Pashniak on 54880057.

cooled and depressurized. This process “freezes” bubbles in the magma or lava of volcanoes. Even though pumice tends to crumble fairly easily, it is actually considered a glass because it has no crystal structure. It varies in density according to the thickness of solid material between bubbles, and this determines its floatability. Industrially, pumice is widely used to make lightweight concrete or insulative low-density cinder blocks. It was used by Roman engineers as an additive in a lightweight plaster—similar to concrete —that went into buildings such as the Pantheon in Rome. Pumice is used as an abrasive in polishes, pencil erasers, cosmetic exfoliants, hand cleaners, and for the production of stone-washed denim. Some people use it to rub calluses off their feet. It can also be a substrate for growing horticultural crops. Pumice is commonly pale and ranges in colour from white, cream, blue, grey or green to brown or black.

Pumice rafts can float around in the ocean for years, harbouring marine plants and animals and other debris before making landfall. They can become important food sources for fish and seabirds. However the rafts are not so appreciated by boaties and fishers as they can abrade nets, hulls and propellers. Given the large volumes that have arrived on our shores recently, we should probably Rangers recently collected several ute loads of plastic expect to see the pumdebris which has washed ashore with the pumice raft. ice around for a while Copyright Qld Government in the protected pockets Rangers recently collected several ute on beaches, but on the long stretches it is loads of plastic debris which has washed already being mixed with and covered by ashore with the pumice raft. the golden sands we are all used to.

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WOLF ROCK DIVE REPORT Cheryl Maughan,Wolf Rock Dive

ome cool mornings over the last week have seen us rugged up with our hoods, vests and socks in the water keeping us nice S and warm for diving.

This is what we have collected over our last two dives. If anyone recognises their tackle please feel free to collect it from our shop on Karoonda Road.

At the beginning of the month grey nurse sharks were playing a bit of hide and seek in the low visibility making it difficult for customers to see them but counts have increased as conditions improved and our last tally was approximately 15 sharks with quite a few looking pregnant. Gropers have also dominated the dives with occasional appearances by manta rays and eagle rays. Turtles, moray eels, sea snakes and some good schools of pelagic were also keeping everyone entertained as we made our way around the formation. Disappointingly though, we are seeing more and more fishing tackle left behind tan-

gled either in our mooring or on the rock. We even came across a small whaler shark that had been hooked and brought to the surface too quickly and then released leaving it to die a slow and painful death. Not sure why fisherman risk fishing in a green zone? Is it that hard to catch a fish elsewhere or is the risk of getting caught so negligible that they have no fear of being caught? Water temperature is now 20 - 21 degrees and visibility 10 metres.

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Well done Ashleigh raises big bucks for Surf Club Thanks Ashleigh for sending us your update:

he Jupiters Summer Surf Girl Judging Week was held at Jupiters Casino on the Gold Coast from the 7th to the 12th of May. I was fortunate enough to spend five fantastic days with 19 other astonishing women of surf lifesaving. The so called “Judging Week” was not intimidating like you were being examined at all, it was simply a week where a group of girls got together to celebrate their efforts throughout the most challenging season of our lives. The Gala Ball was held on the 11th of May. It was the event where the winner, runner up, highest fundraiser and the personality award was announced. A group of about 20 clubbies made the trip down to the Gold Coast for the evening. After a week with my friends, fellow surf girls, it was so good to see the familiar faces of my Rainbow Beach SLSC family! My cheer squad got me through my speech and yahooed every time I was on the stage. I was

so proud to represent my surf club throughout the 2012/2013 surf lifesaving season in the Jupiters Summer Surf Girl campaign. With the support of the Gympie, Rainbow Beach and surrounding communities, assisted by the members of the Rainbow Beach Surf Life Saving Club I was able to raise in excess of $35,000. These funds will provide our surf club with vital surf lifesaving equipment. Surf Lifesaving has opened so many doors for me. I have come so far on personal and professional levels. I've been involved in so many Surf Life Saving Queensland initiatives such as youth development programs as well as community awareness. It's astonishing just how far I've come in a year, however this is just the beginning!

DIGITAL MAGAZINES Digital magazines are now available at Gympie Regional Libraries! If you are a member of Gympie Regional Libraries you can download some of your favourite magazines for free. Visit our webpage or contact your library for more information about this new service. BENDIGO LITERARY AWARDS Gympie Regional Libraries, in conjunction with Bendigo Bank, are once again inviting aspiring writers to take part in the “Bendigo Literary Awards”, a competition held each year during Gold Rush to foster our region’s creative endeavours. The competition has three sections – Short Story, Poetry and Picture Book. The competition is open to young people between 10 and 16 years and adults 17 years and over, who reside in the Gympie Region and surrounding districts. There are cash prizes in all sections. Entry forms are available at all Gympie Regional Libraries and Bendigo Bank branches. The competition closes on Monday September 2nd at 5pm. There will be a special Award Presentation Evening on Tuesday 15th October, from 5:30pm at Gympie Library. For further information, log on at www. gympie.qld.gov.au/library or call into the Library.

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Rainbow Beach Residents and Ratepayers Association A

long with many residents, we have been very concerned about damage to the foreshore. At the last meeting, it was decided to purchase some casuarinas from Cooloola City Farm to plant along the dunes to replace some of the many that have died from the damaging weather conditions we have experienced this year. The casuarinas have been planted , and although it is not much more than a gesture at this stage, we are hoping to plant more if those survive. The casuarinas are the first line of defence against the winds and tides and their loss means erosion of the dunes and damage to the bushes behind them that are no longer protected. These bushes are habitat for many birds, such as the tiny fairy wrens, so we don’t want to lose them. As an association, we continue to be concerned about the lack of signage showing the beach exits at Rainbow Shores. All but one of the beach warning signs at Rainbow

Shores have disappeared and this is a concern because as well as showing people the tracks off the beach, the signs directed them to the patrolled area, warned of dangerous surf conditions and provided information about regulations, such as dogs being on a leash. Letters to GRC received the response that it was part of the Rainbow Shores development and not council’s responsibility. Two subsequent letters to Breakfree, who now manage Rainbow Shores Resort, asking them if they were prepared to restore the signs, were not even acknowledged. As a result of the loss of these signs, the exits off the beach are now so poorly marked, the dunes are being seriously eroded as people, unfamiliar with the beach, gouge new paths through them to get back to the road or to holiday homes. The damage done to the dunes by these incursions is very obvious. Weather condi-

tions alone cause enough damage to the dunes, without this extra degradation by humans. This is an environmental issue, so a letter was sent to DERM in May last year, requesting they investigate it as it concerns vegetation management. Unfortunately, although they responded saying it was not their responsibility and they would pass the matter on, no communication has been received since. Recently, GRC offered community grants of $1000, so we put in a submission to erect new signs at Rainbow Shores beach exits. We have yet to hear if we were successful. We were pleased to hear that GRC is currently having a new sign fabricated to replace the damaged one on the Cherry Venture propeller. One of our members has campaigned for quite some time for this to be done. On 12 June, the long running appeal

COOLOOLA COAST MEDICAL TRANSPORT INC. XMAS IN JULY on Wednesday 24th July, 2 course lunch, raffles, lots of prizes and live music. Tickets $22 per head available from our office or from our raffle sellers around town. Always a great afternoon of fun and good food to be held at Cooloola Coast Bowls Club, a courtesy bus is available so reserve your tickets today. Fund raising efforts are always high on the agenda seeing a very successful Trivia Night held at the RSL Hall, with all reports indicating a fun night enjoyed by everyone. A tremendous response for the Garage

Sale held last month with an incredible amount of donations received for which we are extremely grateful, making the day another profitable fund raising event.

teers and receives no government funding, therefore without our volunteers and the generous support of our community we would be unable to continue this service.

For those unfamiliar with our organisation we offer a door to door transport service to medical appointments for residents of Tin Can Bay, Cooloola Cove and Rainbow Beach. We travel as far as Hervey Bay to the north and Brisbane to the south.

We are in urgent need of volunteer Drivers, Car Cleaners and Raffle Ticket sellers, if you can spare a few hours a week to help this great community we would love to hear from you..

We ask you to book as soon as you receive your medical appointment to avoid disappointment. Our organisation is run solely by volun-

We have just purchased two new cars with another due for replacement shortly. Office Hours 8.30am - 12.30pm Monday – Friday, 5/6 Scullett Drive Cooloola Cove, Phone 5486 2488

by Rainbow Shores Pty Ltd to overturn the previous decision to reject Rainbow Shores Stage 2 came to an end in the Queensland Planning and Environment Court with a ruling that the appeal was unsuccessful. By the time this is printed a public meeting instigated by David Gibson will have been held. The aim is to move ahead, heal divisions in the community and start a process for the development of a master plan for the area. If people work together, much can be achieved for the benefit of the whole community. The next meeting of the association will be held at 7pm on Tuesday 13 August at 42 Satinwood Drive.

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Rainbow Beach Information and Resource Centre By Heather R.

he Country Night has been and gone and by all reports was a very successful night with over a hundred people attending. A special thank you must go to the entertainers, the main organizers and the volunteers for their donations for the raffle, goods for the night and time spent looking after patrons. Thank you also to Rainbow Beach meats for the use of their cold room, Surf Club for the alcohol at a great price, Rainbow Beach Bakery for their very good quote for bread and cake, Ruth Modin raffle books and the SES and Social Golf Club for the use of their BBQ’s. The raffle was won by Dawn King, congratulations Dawn. Saturday Markets : Congratulations Debbie with your organization of the Saturday Markets in the Community Hall Car Park.

This first market was very successful with 20 stall holders, now we are all looking forward to the next market on the Saturday 13th July. If you wish to erect a stall at the markets contact Debbie on 0438868123 or 54868123. Public Trustee: This Service is available at the Centre upon request. Telephone the Centre to obtain the Trustee’s number. Bursary: The Community Centre and the Lions Club are presently in the development of a plan to introduce a Bursary for Rainbow Beach children between the ages of 6 years and 17years. Once the plan has been formulated the Community will be notified so applications for the Bursary can be submitted to the chosen committee. The Bursary classifications will possibly be Academic, Sport and Cultural fields. We are all

looking positively at this initiative.

Services: We are here for your convenience by providing services such as black and white and coloured photocopying; faxing and scanning; internet and WiFi. There also many popular books and magazines for sale. Hall Management: For any Hall Bookings please contact the Community Centre on 54863355. A new price list has been devised for introduction in July special consideration on prices will be given to local non-profit groups whom wish to hire the hall.

Volunteers: During this time of the year we have many of our permanent volunteers heading north for the warmer weather so we have many spaces to fill on our Weekly Roster. Do you have a spare three hours that you could spend at the Centre you would certainly be welcomed with open arms.

Finest Gympie Region Seafood Showcased T he finest seafood in the Gympie Region was showcased at a recent Gympie Gold Regional Produce food industry visit to Tin Can Bay. The visit was organised to help local producers and industry representatives gain a greater understanding about the diversity of the food industry in the Gympie Region. Governance and Economic Development Portfolio Councillor Tony Perrett said, “Gympie Gold Regional Produce is an initiative of Council and the food industry in the Gympie Region to showcase and promote the Gympie region’s exceptional range of fresh and value-added produce and the food industry businesses who call the Gympie region home.” “As a primary producer, I understand the importance of the agricultural and food industry to our region through its contribution to economic growth and creation of employment opportunities.” “I encourage all food industry businesses in the re-

gion to list on the website and take advantage of these promotion opportunities,” said Cr Perrett. Kevin Reibel, Tin Can Bay trawler owner operator and board member of the Queensland Seafood Industry Association, said, the industry visit was a great opportunity to showcase the local family owned and operated fishing businesses in our region and our own wild caught seafood. “We have some of the finest seafood caught in the cleanest waters off the Queensland Coast, sold on both the Australian and export market. This industry visit provided the opportunity for people to gain a greater insight into what goes into catching and processing our world class seafood.” For further details about future food industry visits and workshops, visit www.gympiegoldregionalproduce.com.au or the Business section of Council’s website www.gympie.qld.gov.au

The Motorhome Adventures Continue by Michelle Gilmore

e still haven’t come up for a name for our multi-purpose vehicle. Friends have called it a “cubby-on-wheels”, the “Gilbago” and “Dreamseeker” is blazed on the side of it. When we pull up at a destination, jaws drop as all of us pile out and we are often asked how we all fit inside. Part of the appeal of our purchase was the fact that rego was less than our 4WD and our car! No truck licence needed or special skills required to tow a caravan. It is compact (less to clean!), but we do fit so comfortably, we are off again, ready to trek further West in this beautiful country of ours. We were due back at the end of the school holidays… but the Kimberley is so enticing, we started thinking a few more weeks away may be possible when gazing at the amazing Cockburn Range (where the movie “Australia” was filmed). We explored a little of El Questro (freezing Emma Gorge and hot Zebeedee Springs) and were upgraded at Home Valley Station from the eco-tents into 3 real bedrooms

Heatley and Archie on the Ord River

Rainbow residents in Uluru

with ensuites – 2 people per many metres squared! What a treat. Our canoe trip down the upper Ord River (starting north of the Lake Argyle dam wall) sealed the deal. Our rustic campsite made us realise our motorhome was positively luxurious! What an experience for the six of us to share. The first day was 23 km of paddling, no tour guides involved – just a map! I learnt how to steer, how to tackle faster waters and confront wakes from other faster vessels. All our gear was roped into the middle of each craft – eskies, tents, sleeping gear. Our kids survived a capsize, with Heatley repacking in thigh high mud, and found beautiful sandy beaches – I never thought I would be swimming in the Ord! There was even a little “freshie” that swam beside Kate and my canoe, he gave us a big fright. The kids had lots of fun at our camp, spotting turtles, catching redclaw and catfish. No complaints were made about an early bedtime that night. We were collected by boat late afternoon the next day after lots more k’s to watch sunset and see more beautiful rock formations that Kununurra is renowned for. Since our last issue, we have explored some of the mighty Murray River near Victoria’s Mildura and Berri in South Australia, checking out a lock and hopping on a (free!)

ferry. We loved our underground home in Coober Pedy and the food there was impressive – a greek taverna and authentic pizza joint.

Heatley and the kids climbed Uluru with Rainbow’s Dee and Andy White and family. They had been on the road all term – it was lovely to catch up with them all over NT. We all took on the Valley of the Winds walk in Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). In Alice Springs we ventured off to Ormiston Gorge and followed the West Macdonnell Ranges back to Alice seeing an Ochre Pit, “Big Hole”, Chasm and rock wallabies at a Gap. Camp spots included the UFO centre of Australia (Wycliffe Well), the old Daly Waters pub, roadside bush camps and at beautiful Edith Falls (Nitmiluk National Park). We loved our stop in Batchelor with the Whites – awed by 3 waterfalls in Litchfield National Park, but their Buley Rock Holes was where we lingered most; just beautiful. We stopped by the Devil’s Marbles, have seen jumping crocs in Adelaide River and were amazed with views over Arnhem land in Kakadu. Waterslides (again, free!) in Darwin were very welcome – mid thirties when we were there! We soaked up the markets, the war history and nights watching the sun set over the ocean. All enjoyed a swim in Berry Springs, only to find newspapers headlined a 3m salty stalking a teen there two days later. The kid’s eyes widened when we read that! I have to include a photo of my office in

Wangi Falls, Litchfield National Park Kimberleyland Caravan Park (see page 2). A big thanks to all the well wishers as we work around Oz – please send us any recommendations for caravan parks or “must sees” as we journey south along the WA coast, follow the Great Australian Bight and Ayre Pensinsula. We’ll let you know in our next edition when our RV will be up for hire, it’s just too good to stop now!

Had great fun here - especially the mine tour and our night underground

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Church Of The Good Shepherd to host Fashion Parade By Annette Collins

he first Family Worship Service at our Church of the Good Shepherd was a great ecumenical success with families from various parts of our Cooloola area gathering to enjoy the children’s action songs, story and craft and hearing a thought-provoking message from Ps Dave Thomas. Thanks go to Helen and Don Hill for their vision and co-ordination (especially with Helen still recovering from a very recent knee replacement), to the children who led the singing, the Davis family from Gympie, to all the helpers, and to Jamie at R.B. Pies & Cakes, Scotty from R.B. Meats, and to “Chook”, the sausage sizzle chef! ***Next*** Sunday Afternoon Service - 4 pm 14th July with Ps Raju from Nepal Helen and Don Hill first met Raju as a young man with a vision to bring the Christian Message to Hindu Nepal 15 years ago. He has visited Rainbow Beach three times always with encouraging Ps Raju will visit in news of phenomeJuly nal progress until now when there are more than 400,000 Christians with 1000 in his Hosanna Church which has 35 satellite churches. Raju will illustrate latest trends even though the country experiences much hardship. The Lighthouse Foundation is now responsible for the administration of seven

children’s hostels for poor and vulnerable children (many from the sex trade). They provide shelter, education, training, and other necessities. The Church has also opened the first Christian School where overtly fee paying children allow 300 underprivileged children quality education. Raju brings a “good news” story and we encourage local residents to take advantage of his visit. Annual Fashion Parade 10.30am Monday, 1st July – Church Hall We are once again hosting this popular event during the Fishing Comp with Lyn Barrett from the Shell Tourist Centre providing the fashions and accessories again this year. It will be followed by a Fingerfood Luncheon with Raffles and a Lucky Door Voucher – entry $10 which includes the luncheon. We look forward to welcoming you and your friends! 20th Anniversary of Good Shepherd Church at Rainbow Beach This will be celebrated on Sunday, 15th September with an 11am Ecumenical Service followed by a luncheon. Please mark this date as all are welcome to attend.

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 especially for Fr Andrew Cooper, Pam Lidbetter, Lynn and Peri Sanchez, Audrey Gilbert, baby James Bellette, Barbara McGladrigan, Alex Barritt, Cyndari, Jahli and Seth Parton, Lesley Whackett, and Rika Martin and we give thanks for the blessing of healing received. “Living in the ‘As Is’ Department!” Bob Gass www.thewordfortoday.com.au “Bearing with one another….” (Col 3:13) “Have you ever been in a discount store where merchandise is labelled ‘seconds’ or ‘purchase as is’? They don’t tell you where the flaw is. And once you buy it you can’t return it. Well, in case you haven’t noticed, we all live in the ‘as is’ department. Stop and think about the people in your life. They’re a mixed bag of strengths and weaknesses, virtues and vices, right? If you’re looking for perfection, you’re in the wrong store. What’s the point? It’s this: The only way to have a successful relationship with someone is to love and accept them ‘as is’. Don’t buy into the myth that most people are

‘normal’ except the ones in your life. Based on that idea, relationships are an endless quest to fix others, control them, or pretend they are something they’re not. Love is the will to let those we love be perfectly themselves, the resolution not to twist them to fit our own image. Otherwise we love only the reflection of ourselves we see in them. A hallmark of spiritual maturity is acknowledging that nobody is perfect, and committing to love them in spite of it. To love someone ‘as is’ means to focus on their areas of strength and support them in their area of struggle. ‘What about their flaws?’ you say. ‘…Love covers a multitude of sins!!” (1 Pet 4:8) The Church of the Good Shepherd,17 Carlo Road, (first street on the left entering town). Rainbow Beach Christian Radio - Vision Fm 87.6 Forget the day’s Troubles, Remember the day’s Blessings! God Bless!

Calendar of Events: (all welcome, especially visitors) Anglican Church Services 9 am each Sunday, followed by morning tea. All denominations most welcome! (St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church Service in Manooka Drive is at 7am) Prayer Group At the Church - 10am Fridays - All Welcome Mahjong/Games Mornings are held at

The line up for the Children’s Action Songs

Chook “The Sausage Sizzle King of Rainbow Beach” and John Bradey with T Dower

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Tin Can Bay Quilters T

he Tin Can Bay quilters meet every Tuesday at the Community Complex, from 9am – 12pm. A huge thank you goes out to all our members and visitors who joined us for our Friendship Day on the 14th May. Your support for coming and buying our raffle tickets was amazing. We were very happy to be able to donate $1015.00 to each of our two chosen Charities. One cheque was presented to Jill, from the Tin Can Bay Lioness club. They are aiming to buy a Hart Walker. The second cheque was presented to Marlene from Supporting Chemo in Cooloola. This organization is of great importance to the Community. In June our main project was a Butterfly placemat. Pam had, as always prepared a sample and made a template for all who were participating. There were a great variety of colours. I shall try and photograph a selection for next time. In July we are having ‘Christmas in July’ Members to choose their own projects. A

Mary’s butterfly tablemat Christmas gift; wall hanging; quilt; stocking or decorations, etc. Please feel free to share or ask others for ideas and let one of the 2 Pams know. The Mapleton Retreat is on from the 12th – 14th July. with fun, food, and hours of sewing! Visitors and friends are welcome to join us and have a cuppa and see what goes on. For further information Contact Val. Ph: 54880226.

Cheques presented to TCB Lionesses and SCIC

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Ambulance Report By Judy Cantrell

ust a reminder that shortly after the school holidays the Rainbow Beach Lions Club and the School P & C at Rainbow Beach will commence numbering outside houses and businesses, with a reflective blue and white number. This number will be placed on the Council kerb outside each dwelling and business and will be a huge help in identifying addresses during emergency calls out, not just by the Ambulance Service, but also by Police and SES as well. It will take several months to do all the numbering in the Rainbow Beach area, so please be patient. Even though we are in the cooler/cold months of the year, I will take this opportunity to again remind everyone about the upcoming Flower Show. It will be held on the 19th October (10am – 3pm) with entries being delivered and judged the afternoon before. Once again there will be workshops happen-

ing, and again there will be a Photography section which has proved extremely popular. This year there will be a People’s Choice vote in possibly both the floral displays and in the Photography section. The junior sections will also be different, but more on all that closer to the date as we are still finalizing these items. We are still providing our Ambulance staff with upgraded equipment and recently took possession of three new electronic stethoscopes which can be used far more as a diagnostic tool than a regular stethoscope. These belong to the Station, so these will stay here when there is a turnover of staff. We are also providing for one of our permanent Ambulance officers to attend a course to upgrade and widen his pediatric skills. Bingo is still happening at the Country Club every Thursday morning at 9.30am with morning tea available. The support from the regular players is very much appreciated as this is our regular fund raising event. The annual Flower Show is our other main fund raising venture.. Many thanks to all concerned. Presentation of Portable Defibrillator at Tin Can Bay Country Club First up a bit of background to explain how all this came about. A branch of the Cooloola Coast Local Ambulance

L to R Keith Clark [LAC Vice President], Ray Harris, Stephen Wallis [TCBCC Manager], Ian McKay [LAC President] Committee, the Benefit Committee, has been running Bingo at the Tin Can Bay Country Club for a number of years and, subsequently, has been instrumental in raising a considerable amount of funds that go towards keeping our local ambulance station so well equipped. An incident occurred a few years ago when a local person, Ray Harris, collapsed with a heart attack whilst playing golf at the TCBCC links. He was successfully revived by two another members performing CPR prior to the ambulance arriving. This incident is what motivated the LAC to fund CPR courses for the community to ensure that there would be people around who would be able to act immediately in such a case whilst the ambulance was on its way. Because of the age group who utilise the facilities at the Tin Can Bay Country Club,

we then looked at the feasibility of purchasing a portable defibrillator to be kept at the Club House. With permission from The Queensland Ambulance Service, we have used some of the money raised at Bingo to purchase same. So, it was with great pleasure that the CCLAC was able to present a Medtronic Lifepac - portable defibrillator – to the Tin Can Bay Country Club on Thursday 23 May. The presentation was made by LAC President Ian McKay, in the presence of the Bingo players. It was gratefully accepted by Club Manager Stephen Wallis and words of appreciation were extended to all present. Apologies were given on behalf of our Ambulance OIC Greg Reaburn who was unable to attend due to a call out. The Bingo players were duly pleased to see their efforts put to such a good cause.

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“SOUNDWAVES – JAM 2” A

s is the want at this time of the year there was a change in players for the Second Jam. As some of the regulars headed off in search of greener pastures, interstate and overseas, we were fortunate to welcome new musos to participate and entertain. The regular players Pam, Len, Neil, & Frank were joined by Jo, Fiona, and Gail all from Tin Can Bay and with different styles of playing guitar. Marie, then Brian, and an

concept grows!

enthused Carol all sang vocals and no doubt will participate in future Sessions Concerts…………..so the

Rather than words we’ve added some photos of the entertainers/audience. The next activity will be our “Soundwaves Session 3 Concert” on Sunday 14th July, 3pm at the Rainbow Beach Community Hall. We’ve already locked in: Angelique and Abbey-Rose, two little girls from Neerdie to sing/play guitars, Jo is teaming with Tibor (TCB) and his digital piano, Sarah (CC) with her Bodikin Drum and Irish laments, Sammy (RB) to play his Didgeridoo, Brian (RB) to vocal and Hayley McFarlane (RB) returning from Uni to sing and play

Murray and Margaret Johnston (tbc?). Hayley is well known for her performances at the former TCB Sundaze Events. No doubt Neil, Andy & Isabella, Big John, Lucien, Ross, Marie & Rod will all be available to contribute, so…….. if you want to be part of the concert contact Frank 0438080950 or the RBCC 54863355 or Zee if you see her around Rainbow. Soundwaves is an initiative of the Rainbow Beach Community Centre.

The Players - Fiona, Jo, Frank, Len, Neil, Pam

Scene from Rainbow’s monthly market last month

Rainbow Beach Playgroup News

e met this morning to a “truck load” of new toys. Purchases have been made from the money that was raised during the Rainbow Beach Arts Festival. We have enough musical instruments to start our very own band, new bikes/motorbike ride-ons, a balance beam for developing gross motor skills, new train track and wooden car park for imaginative play and a large sand/water table for outdoor play. The kids thought it was Christmas! It was fantastic to see a new face attending, as well as our regulars. Remember, that Playgroups only operate if you are there to make it happen. Please come along on Monday mornings between 9.30 and 11.30am. If you arrive and the place looks a little empty – call round to the library, as sometimes we meet there before opening. When: Mondays 9.30 – 11.30 am (school holidays excluded) Where: Rainbow Beach Community Hall Cost: 50c per person per visit. Annual Memberships payable to Playgroup Qld can be made online at www.playgroupqld.com.au

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RAINBOW BEACH OVER 60’S made everything fresh and green, and fortunately for us in this unseasonably rainy June, the sun shone all day. The little villages we passed through are all very welcoming to visitors, and several of them feature interesting specialty shops for a little retail therapy. Morning tea was at a great picnic spot in the National Park at Amamoor, where Val and Nisi treated us to delicious biscuits and scones. Then it was Lynn, Sabine, Jeanette and Annette on to lunch at The Rattler Café in Imbil. lunching at The Rattler Café in Imbil. The food here was great, and the garden room a very pleasant lunch spot. We finished up at the Cheese Factory Day trips – Mary Valley at Kenilworth: most of us indulged ourselves from the fascinating range of icen Tuesday 4th June at nine o’clock, creams, yoghurts and cheeses as well as a convoy of about 7 cars left town, some homemade jams, pickles and othcarrying 29 of Rainbow Beach’s over er treats in bottles sourced from nearby 60’s to explore the Mary Valley. What kitchens. In all, a pretty good trip. Wela beautiful place the Mary Valley is. come to Lynn, Marie and Phil, who joined Thanks to Lil, Ray, Graham and Yvonne us for the first time. for having the idea and then organising a truly great tagalong. The recent rain had

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Diary Dates: See you all for a catch-up at the following events: Our coffee morning in July is Tues 2nd at the Surf Club at 10.30am JULY Thur 25th Barefoot Bowls. Margaret C. 0428890448. Neil and Nola . 54868204 AUGUST Tues 6th AGM at the Surf Club with morning tea, followed by lunch after the meeting. Ross and Helen. 54863729 SEPTEMBER Thurs 12th LUNCH (noon at Water View Bistro). Cost $21 p.p. (pay as you enter) for main course and coffee. Choice of 5 mains (3 of which are dairy and gluten free), 1 cup of coffee – cappuccino, flat white, long black or espresso. Del 54863575, Denise 54868182 New members are always welcome, so if you would like to join us at any of the events telephone any of the numbers above.

Lynn, Nisi and Jeanette on a park bench at Amamoor.

Lil, Yvonne, Nisi and Dorothy looking for bargains at Imbil.

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Rainbow Beach Progress Association Inc. By Sandy Brosnan, President, 0427 863 007

ur association would like to thank David Gibson, Member for Gympie, and Mayor Ron Dyne, for recognising the need to rekindle the Draft Planning Scheme, by holding a well-attended Public meeting to discuss our future. Although there will never be 100% consensus on some issues, the Progress Association has always advocated a need for sensible development, which in turn brings young families, new business, small industry and increased tourism, basically a more sustainable township which can weather the highs and lows with-

out compromising the beauty and integrity of what we all came her to enjoy.

In a residents survey conducted only a couple of years ago, there were quite a few clear indicators.

SOS Tin Can Bay Inc., president@sostcb.org

n March 2004 over 200 concerned citizens attended a meeting at the Tin Can Bay Community Hall. At this meeting the SOS Tin Can Bay Group was formed to fight the Fraser Straits Marina project. Not long after the formation of this group a campaign to collect postcards to be sent to the QLD Environment Minister began. This campaign was very successful in garnering support with the vast majority of those to whom we spoke. The final numbers of people who signed individual postcards that objected to the marina proposal and became a part of the postcard campaign which ran from 2004 to 2007 were 4578.

Height limits to basically stay as is with 2 storeys residential and 3 storey maximum for all others.

72.7% wanted northern extension to the beach car park.

Joining of Rainbow Shores and Main Township with future development of the “Old Mill Site”.

73.6% wanted allocation of State Land for future affordable housing. (200 blocks behind Bombala Cres).

Over 80% for Environmental Education Centre combined with youth and sporting facilities.

70.8% for the increased allocation of future industrial and commercial land.

Alongside the expansion of Inskip Point Camping Facilities, upgrade to Bullock Jetty, Eco Tourism at the Lighthouse, many ideas have been put forward to enhance our Tourism prospects; one which our as-

81% for better boating facilities with over 55% supporting Carlo Marina. Significant favourable responses for full

Marina Update Ian Donald, President,

time Police/Ambulance/Fire Stations.

After the cards were signed, collected, recorded to a database they were sent to the Queensland Environment Minister and were also presented to Minister Burke on 30 May 2013. It is only since then and due to the prolonged campaign that was required, that we became an incorporated non-profit organisation at a meeting of the SOSTCB group in November 2007. From that time onward SOS Tin Can Bay Inc began accepting members at our local monthly market. Our membership to date is 1532. After meeting thousands of locals over the past 9 years I can honestly say that the vast majority are against this marina project at the mouth of Snapper Creek. Our membership was also presented to the Minister. On 13th May the ‘Publication of Final Preliminary Documentation’ by Fraser

sociation is keen to embrace is the development of the “Rainbow Serpent Festival”. This could encompass our wonderful cultural history (the coloured sands and the rainbow serpent), natural beauty and of course lots of Fun and activities. Have a think, and let’s put some ideas and funding requirements together at our next meeting. NEXT MEETING! MONDAY 15TH JULY @ 6PM AT THE SPORTS AND REC CLUB. Good luck to all participants in this year’s RAINBOW BEACH FAMILY FISHING CLASSIC. Have a great time, catch heaps of fish and stay safe. See you there!

Straits Marina occurred. As soon as we were alerted to this we contacted and arranged an appointment with the Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke to plead Ian Donald and Alan Jones meeting with Minister our case. With Tony Burke in Parliament House, Canberra thanks to the donations of Snapper Creek from this proposal and we many, Alan hope it’s not in vain. Jones and I were afforded the opportunity to visit Canberra where we were given 20 I would like to thank all in the committees minutes on the 30th May to lay out our popast and present for all their hard work and sition to the minister. for all the support from our members and local community. I would also like to congratulate The decision by the Minister is not Greg Wood and Reg Lawler for all the hours know at the time of writing this article but and hard work to Save Inskip court case. should be made by the end of June and Rainbow Shore stage II has been dismissed in will be final one way or the other. We have worked hard for 9 long years to save the Planning and Environment Court.

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Queensland Country Women’s Association - Tin Can Bay Branch P

lans are already under way by the International Officer - Irene Manwaring - for the International Day Luncheon scheduled on the Branch Calendar of Events for Wed 18 Sep. As Turkey is the country of interest for 2013, and with a menu based on Turkish cuisine and the attendance of a Guest Speaker - perhaps even the unexpected arrival of a belly dancer - will make the luncheon a marvellous social and informative function!! T.C.B. members attended enjoyable International Day luncheons at Gympie and Imbil Branches - a great opportunity to socialize with other QCWA members. QCWA Division Photography judging was conducted at Murgon – T.C.B. Branch entries resulted in 3 x 1st, 2 x 2nd and 3 x 3rd prizes. First place entries now proceed to Region judging at Kingaroy in June 2013 – well done. After an approach from Mr David Gibson MP, it was agreed that the National Volun-

Tin Can Bay Camera Club

he Tin Can Bay Camera Club met on Wednesday 19 June for its monthly meeting. The topic for this month was ‘Nature’ and Bruce Butler from the Hervey Bay Camera Club was our judge for the evening. The winners in A grade were Lindsay Rigby and Ron Johnson (honours), Patsy Brady, Jan Blackshaw and Cathy Reed (merits) and B grade Peter Cahill and Julie Hartwig (honours), Mary Boyce and Brian Linfield (merits). Bruce also awarded Lindsay Ribgy and Peter Cahill with highly commended awards and his feedback on our images was very informative. Bruce was emphatic in stressing the importance of sharp focus, especially in nature photography.

Ron Johnson-The Kill-Honour

Mary Boyce-Sulphur Crested Cockatoo-Merit

teer Awards presentations for the Cooloola Coast be held again at the Branch Meeting Room. Approximately sixteen organizations from the Cooloola Coast, including Rainbow Beach, Cooloola Cove and Tin Can Bay were represented and the majority of award recipients and guests lingered on to enjoy morning tea. Congratulations to you all! Please keep an eye out for the CWA’s new glossy magazine “Ruth “ at your local Doctors’ and QML waiting rooms as well as retail outlets. T.C.B. Branch 62nd Birthday luncheon celebrations Sun 30 June – Silky Tea Gardens – update in next edition: T.C.B. Branch Annual Meeting 30 July. Next General Meeting 8:30 a.m. for 9 a.m. commencement- Monday 8 July 2013. Interested in joining the CWA? If so, please contact the Publicity Officer on 54 86 27 26 (Telstra 101). Later in the evening we showed the DVD that was presented recently at the Gympie Camera Club at an inter-club evening. Individuals chose their own topics and Jan Blackshaw prepared the DVD for the presentation. Some of the topics were: hot rods, butterflies, wild flowers, monochrome, creative, water, sailing and African birds. Next month’s topic is ‘Temptations’ so why not come along and join us at 7pm on Wednesday 17 July at the Tin Can Bay Library? For information about membership and club activities contact our Club Secretary Cathy Reed 5486 4010 or email cathy@ spiderweb.com.au or refer to our website http://tincanbaycameraclub.wix.com/tcbcamera-club#

2013 Cooloola Coast National Volunteers Awards recipients

Community Groups

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COOLOOLA COVE RESIDENTS & FRIENDS INC T

he time has come for celebration, here in Cooloola Cove.

as well. Now they no longer have water heading towards their houses.

Today, Sunday 16th June we planted another 200 trees which completes the work started over a year ago assisting Coastcare clearing our waterways and creeks to make them more efficient and free of weeds. The grant also includes Investigator Avenue and news of the progress there will be coming later.

We would like to have seen this wider so wheelchairs and prams had more width, especially with toddlers alongside, but at least we can now walk off the road.

There is also pleasure in being able to thank the Gympie Regional Council for the new path on Nautilus Drive and to look to the future with just a little more optimism. Residents living on Nautilus Drive have made a point of telling us that the work done on the drainage for the path has been good for them in their houses

Next meeting is Thursday 11th July at 7pm. Come and join us.

We have a really good team of members who are ready and willing to lend a hand in the Community for the common good. This is sometimes clearing rubbish from the parks, helping others in the community to keep the waterways and creeks clear or planting trees. Another plus was when the raffle was drawn. The winner with the blue ticket B68

e meet on the second Thursday of each month from February to December. Our meetings are at a different garden each month. Large...Small...Tropical... Native...Eclectic...Wallum...Cottage. And some with a collection of all of the above.

ways very generous with giving cuttings and plants and their garden is a wonderful place to sit and envelope oneself in the peaceful surrounds. Plenty of colour, and the canopies of large trees protects many different plant species.

We have a relaxing afternoon... Wandering at leisure throughout the garden... Learning …sharing knowledge... swapping plants & cuttings... and we finish with Afternoon Tea and Friendship. On occasions we have bus trips, and we invite speakers and or demonstrators to chat about the various aspects of “All things plants and associates”.

In a nutshell, this garden is an absolute joy.

In June we visited Pam and Charlie Gifford. We thought the rain was going to spoil things, but with a bit of talking to “above “ the rain held off. Pam and Charlie are al-

were on this occasion.

We hope this is appreciated by the community and judging by the use being made of the path it obviously is.

Cooloola Coast Garden Group W

of a $40 gift voucher from Woolworths was Natalie who came down to Billabong Park to collect her prize. The picture tells how pleased she and all our members

Peter, Pam, Len Herwiga, Marcia, Helen, Pam, Pat, Michael Lowe, David and Neville

Our NEXT MEETING is on Thursday 11th JULY at the private Garden of: MARIE & MAX SUTTON, 7 ZEALOUS CRT, COOLOOLA COVE, 1.30pm Start, BRING A CHAIR & CUP, SWAP TABLE – plants and cuttings, Afternoon Tea – “Bring a Plate” with Yummies on it! $2.00 Fee (for Bus Trips) ENQUIRIES:COLLEEN 5488 0309

Natalie receiving her prize from Pam whilst Marcia and other members look on.

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Community Group/School News

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.

Contact details: Phone – 07 54862304, ccfni09@gmail.com, www.cooloolacityfarm.org Firstly, City Farm is selling cheap secondhand pots to the public while stocks last, so please call in if you wish to replenish your supply.

e have been discussing plants for your garden and this month we are considering trees. Trees are woody plants, mostly with one trunk and they are generally above 6m in height.Trees certainly have a place in our gardens, as they provide shade and shelter for us and homes for birds such as parrots, that roost and nest at higher levels. Variation in height in plantings in a garden gives visual appeal. Many trees thrive in our area and you can choose the ones that suit your particular site. Acacias are fast growing and quickly provide shelter and colour. Acacia cincinnata (Coil-pod wattle) grows to 10m, has cream/white flower spikes in autumn and winter and the seed pods are tightly coiled. Acacia flavescens (Primrose ball wattle) will reach 10m, has rough, furrowed bark, thrives in coastal situations, has broad leaves and cream to yellow ball flowers in autumn & early winter followed by a winged pod. Acacia leiocalyx (Black wattle) grows to 8m, with quite dense foliage, has flowers in perfumed spikes in late winter to early spring and loosely coiled seed pods. Acronychia imperforata (Beach acronychia) reaches 10m, has cream flowers in summer and autumn, followed by yellow fruit. Alectryon coriaceous (Beach bird’s eye) grows to 6m, has insignificant flowers spring to summer, but the lobed fruit opens to show a brilliant red fleshy seed covering which attracts birds. Allocasuarina littoralis (Black she-oak) is a rounded trees to 10m, provides good shade, tolerates most soils and some sea spray; flowers, occurring from autumn to early summer, produce a lot of pollen for bees and the woody fruit is a favourite of the Glossy Black- Cockatoo. Backhousia are good foliage plants and some have attractive flowers. The leaves are very aromatic and those of Backhousia citriodora are harvested to make essential oil. They do well in rich soils, though I have Backhousia citriodora growing well in very sandy soil. I have mentioned this plant before when discussing shrubs, as it can be either a shrub or tree. Backhousia myrtifolia (Carrol, Grey myrtle) will grow to 15m, occurs naturally in moist conditions, leaves are aromatic when crushed, white flowers occur in summer and the seed capsule is woody and brown. Banksia The banksia is emblematic of the Australian bush. Their stunning flowers , interesting leaf shapes and unusual, almost grotesque fruit make them a talking point and to top it off, they provide nectar for honeyeaters. Banksia

aemula

(Wallum

banksias)

reaches 8m in a spreading form, likes sandy soil, has oblong serrated leaves and large, pale yellow conical flowers, autumn and winter; the fruit is large with the seed in dramatic ‘hairy’ cones. Banksia integrifolia (Coastal banksia) can grow to 20m, has oblong leaves that are silver underneath, pale yellow flowers from autumn to winter and fruit with many woody follicles. Having reached only ‘B’ in the alphabet of trees, we shall continue the discussion of trees next month. Drop in to City Farm to seen the selection of plants available for your garden. Plant of the month is Acacia disparrima (Hickory wattle), a dense tree to 15m. It tolerates a wide range of soils, has yellow flowers in spikes and distinctive flat, woody, twisted pods.

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Tin Can Bay P-10 School News L

ast week some of Tin Can Bay P10 State School Year 6 and Year 7 students are visiting Canberra. The students have had the opportunity to visit some amazing places including Mount Ainslie, Old Parliament House, Electoral Education Centre, Royal Australian Mint, Australian Institute of Sport, Australian War Memorial, Discovery Zone, School wreath laying ceremony, War memorial, Parliament House, Australian Institute of Sport, Perisher (Snow field), Australian Institute of Sport, National Museum of Australia, CSIRO and Questacon. It really

has been an action packed week for the students and I am sure they will come home tired and ready for the holidays but with many wonderful memories.

Year 6/7 in Canberra

School News

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Rainbow Beach State School News By Damian Olsen, Principal

stand to gain under the Gonski model of funding. According to the article Rainbow Beach SS would receive a 69.4% increase in individual student funding or in dollar figures the school would receive an extra $ 1, 093, 534 over the course of five years.

Attendance

s we get ready for holidays it is important to keep in mind the importance of being at school every day. Below is a diagram outlining how many learning opportunities are lost by not attending school on a regular basis. As you can see absences all add up over time.

New Principal

Gonski Not sure how many people caught the recent Courier Mail article outlining how much funding schools would

There has been a new permanent Principal appointed to Rainbow Beach… Mr Michael Grogan will be the new Principal of Rainbow Beach State School effective from semester two. Michael comes to Rainbow Beach with some significant experience as a Principal. Most recently Michael has been the Principal of Kenilworth Community College. Michael and his family are very keen to take up residence in Rainbow

Beach and be a part of the vibrant and dynamic Rainbow Beach Community. I know Michael both professionally and personally and I know he will do a fantastic job of being Principal of Rainbow Beach SS. I would like to thank the community for your continued and unwavering support for this wonderful school. I would also like to thank the community for the support you have shown me over the last six months! Thank you to the staff of Rainbow Beach school! The staff at Rainbow Beach are a truly professional and committed group, who are enthusiastic, in the care and compassion that they show each child every day! It has been an honour to work with such an inspiring group of people.

Rainbow Beach State School P & C News People to People Student Ambassadors Homestay USA n Monday 8th July 2013 we have 37 Students and 4 leaders from all over the U.S.A coming to visit Rainbow Beach. The students range between the ages of 11 – 14, boys and girls, P&C members Kerry, Sarah, Marni, Sheryl, Liz and Tracey with Mr Olsen and we have been lucky enough to find over 30 families in our community very willing to host these of the P & C Committee we would students during their 2 day stay with like to thank Mr Olsen for a great us. We are hoping to show them the 6 months at the school, it’s been a beauty that Rainbow Beach has to great couple of terms and we wish offer. Through this experience we you well back at your own school. hope to make new friends and memWe would also like to Welcome ories that will surely remain with us our new permanent principal, Mr all for the rest of our lives. Thank Michael Grogan and his wife and you to all the host families for your children to our fantastic community. time and effort if creating an amazing experience for us all. We wish you all a safe and happy winter holiday! Farewell and Welcome On behalf

NEXT P & C MEETING MONDAY 29TH JULY 5PM UPCOMING EVENTS • Term 3 onwards - HOUSES TO BE NUMBERED with Ambulance Committee If you are able to volunteer anytime please contact the school with your details. • Car boot Sale – Sunday 28th July • Family Portraits 10/08/2013 The cost is $30 and this includes10 x 13” family portrait, keyring and wallet size photo. Book with Cherie Tuton 0427 065 644 or rbtransport@ bigpond.com • Cake Stall & Sausage sizzle Federal Election Saturday 14th September • Brisbane Shopping Bus Tour – Saturday 26th October

Cooloola Coast Property Guide

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Unit and townhouse demand strengthens Sales of units and townhouses across Queensland have strengthened further over the last year, according to the latest Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) data report. Over the March quarter, according to the Queensland Market Monitor, the preliminary numbers of unit sales in Queensland increased by 2 per cent compared to the same period last year. But it is sales in our major tourism centres of Cairns and the Gold and Sunshine coasts that are the real story with sales sky-rocketing over the past year in these areas. “The popularity of units and

townhouses in our major tourist precincts has returned,” REIQ CEO Anton Kardash said. “These areas have experienced the highs and lows of the GFC, and the strength of the Aussie dollar, more than most over the past four years so it is heartening to see them stepping back into the light. “Many of these areas have also become more affordable, even those with unique seaside locations, so this is no doubt spurring buyers into action before the tide has turned to the positive completely.” According to REIQ data, the numbers of unit and

townhouse sales in Cairns increased 54.5 per cent in Cairns, 22.6 per cent on the Sunshine Coast, and 19.4 per cent on the Gold Coast compared to the March quarter last year. In Cairns, the strongest growth in sales was in the sub-$250,000 price bracket. On the Sunshine Coast, compared to the March quarter last year, there was a significant increase in the numbers of unit and townhouse sales priced between $350,000 and $500,000. On the Gold Coast, according to REIQ data, there was an increase in sales in the $250,000 to $350,000

price range as well in the upper-end of the market. “There have been reports of late that the prestige market is improving and these figures support that with the numbers of sales between $500,000 and $1 million on the Gold Coast increasing nearly 30 per cent compared to the same period last year,” Mr Kardash said. In Brisbane, the median unit price was steady at $390,000 over the March quarter. Solid performers over the period were Upper Mount Gravatt and Kelvin Grove which posted price growth of 9.6 per cent and 8.8 per cent respectively.

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Fishing

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Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service welcomes fishers to the 2013 Classic T

he Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service would like to welcome all fishers to the 2013 Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic. This iconic event provides fantastic social and economic benefits for the region. The event covers fishing across inshore and offshore fishing grounds from Eurong to Noosa. A large portion of this area falls within the Great Sandy Marine Park. Much of the adjacent foreshore is also protected as either the Great Sandy National Park, Cooloola Recreation Area or Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area. For this reason it is important to be aware of the specific laws and regulations relating to fishing in these areas, whilst also including general boating and fishing regulations. Follow the maps, guides and information easily available online and you can then fish and enjoy the

outdoors with confidence. It might seem like a maze of information to consider just to go for a fish, but it is really common-sense stuff. For boaties we especially ask that you observe the go-slow areas and watch out for marine turtles and mammals. To report injured wildlife call the 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625) RSPCA hotline. For information and printable material on marine and terrestrial parks go to http://www.nprsr.qld.gov. au and search for Great Sandy Marine Park, Fraser Island National Park, Cooloola Recreation Area or Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area. For information and printable material on Queensland’s fishing bag and size limits and boating regulations go online to http://daff.qld.gov.au and follow the links to fishing rules, regulations, responsibilities and fishing tips.

WARREN TRUSS MP Federal Member for Wide Bay PO Box 283 Maryborough 4650 Phone 1300 301 968 Email W.Truss.MP@aph.gov.au Web www.warrentruss.com Real action for Wide Bay Authorised by Warren Truss MP 319 Kent Street Maryborough 4650

If you are looking to take a break from fishing, why not take the time to discover or rediscover a few natural areas of interest close to Rainbow Beach? You could try: Pelican Bay for sandflats and mangroves; Seary’s Creek for freshwater streams; Bymien for the rainforest; or Carlo Sandblow for big sand dunes and amazing views. Pick up a Cooloola Recreation Area visitor guide from the QPWS Information centre in Rainbow Beach, or permit agencies around town. Happy fishing, and have a safe and enjoyable time.

Photo copywrite Qld Government.

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Fishing and Boating

Rainbow Beach Fishing Report By Tony Stewart 54868666 rainbowbeachfishing.com.au

he advent of winter weather brings better fishing conditions. I never thought we would see the Westerlies, as the Soueasters have lasted right through to mid-June. With so many Charters cancelled due to weather we have finally started to string a few together. Early in June we fished mainly east of the Bar for some big catches of Parrot. Snapper were hard to find, with the main catches taken on the closer reefs. Other species landed included Pearl Perch, Moses Perch, Gold Band Snapper, Gold Spot Wrasse, Hussar and Gold Spot Cod. Over the last couple of weeks catches have really improved with Snapper finally starting to school up on the Eastern reefs. A good eating sized fish around 3 kgs – 4kgs were plentiful over this last weekend. It has

been unusual to see so many Gold band Snapper about and over a wide area. Other species taken lately have included a lot of Big Hussar, plenty of Parrot, Maori Cod, Pearl Perch and a few Red Emperor. Well let’s hope we can get a good run of weather before the dreaded Norwesters return as our bookings are looking very good. Just saw on the news tonight (Tuesday 18th) a White Pointer Shark menacing a small runabout on the Sunshine Coast. The reporter mentioned it was 3.5 metres and an endangered species. Well don’t believe the endangered bit as there are plenty out there and up to six metres. Coming from Victoria, I have several mates who dive for Abs and they can tell some stories of their close encounters. I know of a 60 ft Cray boat being attacked so the message is, if you have one pay you a visit don’t hang about!! Safe Fishing ‘til next month!

Matt Cooper’s monster Parrot Phil Davies’ Maori Cod

Another mixed bag of reefies

Good fishing off Rainbow Beach!

Fishing/Boating

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Fishing Report for Tin Can Bay By Jim Cole, Tin Can Bay Boat Hire

he weather has been a little hit and miss early this month.

Squid are still active in good numbers around Norman Point and down towards the yachts out from the TCB police station. Fishing these areas when the run in the tide has started to slow should give some good results. Mangrove Jack are still being taken in the creeks and a couple of good specimens have come off the ledges such as Teebar and Seary’s. Chopper Tailor are making their presence felt with plenty of soft plastics being mauled by these angry fish. Try using jig heads such as Evolution as they set the hooks further back towards the tail of the plastic should result in more hook up’s and less short strikes. The channel between Inskip and Fraser should also be fishing well with Big Mick being a great spot to go in search of a few Spotty and School Mackerel. Schools of Chopper Tailor have been active in the bay over the past few weeks with a couple of decent size fish amongst them. Whole Pillies rigged on a set of gangs and left to float in the current should be enough to tempt these tasty little morsels. Trolling hard bodies lures is also an effective way to target Tailor with the odd School Mackerel as by catch. Shallow reefs around Tin Can Bay are still producing Squire and other reef species. Tailor and Mackerel are on the chew! We are getting set for school holiday fishing fever; just topped up our supplies with a further 30 Kgs of IQF Pillies, all pre packed ready for you.

Remember we also have fishing kayaks for hire - a couple of Hobie’s are in our expanding hire vessel fleet. These kayaks are pedal powered with Hobie’s unique Mirage Drive System which allows for hands free operation…. Set up on a trailer that’s easily towed by a small car makes for a simple and easy launch and retrieve of the kayaks without having to struggle to load them on top of your vehicle. For those wanting the Rolls Royce of fishing kayaks look no further than the Hobie Pro Angler 12. Small enough to get into the tight places yet stable enough to stand up on and cast. Set up on a trailer that’s easily towed by a small car makes for a simple and easy launch and retrieve of the kayaks without having to struggle to load them on top of your vehicle. A great option for those wanting to get into kayak fishing. Hire one for you and the other for your mate because - let’s face it - kayaking/ fishing is always better with a mate. If you haven’t already registered for the 2013 Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Clas-

Naomi puts in a line at Tin Can Bay Inlet

Jim Cole enjoys time out on the kayak sic now is the time. To sweeten the deal Tin Can Bay Boat Hire are also offering a 10% discount to Fishing Classic entrants during the week of the classic.

We still have several bookings left so don’t delay. To all the competitors – happy fishing!

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July& August Tide Times

Fishing & Boating

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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, visit a historic lighthouse and kayak with the whales.

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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.

Fishing

and

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

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 Sear y’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 from the Surf Club, walk along the beach towards Double Island Point for a kilometre or so to these amazing Coloured sand cliffs. 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 only trail which showcases natural and cultural features of the world’s largest sand island as it meanders between Dilli Village and Happy Valley http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/ great-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.nprsr. qld.gov.au/parks/great-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 do 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. Rainbow Shores Clarkson Drive has a concrete path for most of the way

Half-day 4WD Tours or hire your own to Cooloola National Park, Coloured Sands, Double Island Point, Lighthouse, Rainforest and Lake Freshwater. Wheelchair accessible10 13TAXI (13 82 94)

seat

Taxi-

Boating

Centre on 5486 8004. 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. Wind surf off the surfing beach or in Tin Can Bay Inlet, taking off from Carlo Point.

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. Rainbow Beach Houseboats www.rainbowbeachhouseboats.com.au 07 5486 3146

national parks fish back to nature 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 out the front of Barnacles Cafe. Have a look around this pretty little town while you are there. Dolphin Ferr y Thirty five minutes by ferry from Carlo Point to view the Dolphins at Tin Can Bay. First ferry departs at 7.00am to hand feed 'Mystique’ a wild dolphin. 0428 838 836 By Canoe Explore the mangrove fringed waters of Carlo Creek, Carlo Island &Tin Can Bay Inlet in a Canoe available for hire from Carlo Point Boat Hire 0427 743 427 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.

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. Estuar y 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.

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

extreme adventure

swim, surf and on the water Our safe beach is patrolled between September - March. ALWAYS SWIM BETWEEN THE FLAGS. Surfing The most popular area is near the Surf Club. Note Surfing In Bathing Area Is Prohibited.

Tandem Skydiving Unforgettable aerial scenic views of Rainbow & Fraser and the adrenaline pumping thrill of free fall tandem sky diving. Skydive Rainbow Beach 0418 218 358. Kitesurfing Lessons Learn to kitesurf at the Rainbow Beach Surf Centre with very experienced instructors. 0408738192 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

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 Heritage-listed 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/parks/great-sandy-marine/index. html 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 Unless you intend holidaying on Fraser

Visitor’s Guide Local Groups

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 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.

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

accommodation Cooloola Coast Realty www.accommodationrainbowbeach.com.au 07 5486 3411 Rainbow Beach Holiday Village www.rainbowbeachholidayvillage.com 07 5486 3222 Rainbow Beach Realty 07 5486 3900 www.rainbowbeachrealty.com

get active Bowls There is a lawn green at the Rainbow Beach Sports Recreation & Memorial Club where visitors are most welcome. 5486 3191 Tennis Two courts are available at the Sports & Recreation Club. Bookings 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 stages regular competitions. A picturesque course at Tin Can Bay also attracts all golf addicts from this area. Darts, Pool, Yoga, Tai Chi, Sailing, Pilates, Zumba, Fitness Classes (see What’s On)

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

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

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Rainbow Waters Holiday Park www.rainbowwaters.com.au 07 54863200 Sleepy Lagoon Hotel/Motel www.tincanbayhotelmotel.com.au 07 54864124

To list your business here phone 07 5486 3561

annual events Januar y “Brushes by the Sea” Rainbow Beach Art & Craft Festival Februar y Cooloola Crocs Swimming Carnival April Anzac Day Parade May Bay to Bay Yacht Race June/July Rainbow Beach Fishing Competition June 28-July 6 August Rainbow Beach Triathlon September Tin Can Bay Seafood, Boat and Camping Show October Rainbow Beach Fours Bowls Tournament

Invitations

October Rainbow Beach Nippers and Masters Carnivals November Rainbow Beach/Trail Runs December Tin Can Bay Foreshore Family Nights 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 . Thanks to Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service for their assistance.

Trades

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ACCOMMODATION Cooloola Coast Realty Rainbow Getaway Holiday Resort Rainbow Beach Realty

ADVENTURE Skydive Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Surf Centre

and

Services

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BUTCHER

07 5486 3411 Rainbow Beach Meats 07 5486 3500 CABINET 07 5486 3900 Cooloola Coast Cabinets

CARPET CLEANERS 07 5486 3230

MAKER

Benn’ys Carpet Cleaning Cleanwave

0407 764 661 0421 600 148

Tin Can Bay Carpet Care

07 5486 4353

07 5488 0443

0418 218 358 0408 738 192

AIR CONDITIONING Cooloola Coast Refrigeration

07 5486 4499

ANTENNA SALES Saturn Antennas

1800 443 471

BAIT & TACKLE Chilly Bin Rainbow Beach Camping & Disposal

BAKERY Ed’s Beach Bakery Rainbow Beach Pies & Cakes

07 5486 3788 07 5486 8100 07 5486 3080 Whatever Cabinet 07 5486 3454

07 5486 4004

BLINDS Gympie Blinds

07 5482 3166

CAFES

Café Jillarty Cafe to the Max Coloured Sands Café Temptations By The Water

07 5486 3277 07 5486 4344 07 5486 3143 07 5486 4442

CAMPING SUPPLIES Rainbow Beach Hardware Rainbow Beach Camping Disposal

07 5486 3444 07 5486 8100

CAR CLEANING

CELEBRANT

Cooloola Mobile Car Cleaning

0401 495 473 Ian Postle Marriage Celebrant

Eddie’s Mobile Car CleaningCARAVAN

PARK

Nikki Goodwin Celebrant

0439 739 360

0407 583 561

Eddie’s Mobile Car Cleaning $25 Medium car $35 SUV

BOAT HIRE Carlo Point Boat Hire Tin Can Bay Boat Hire

Ph: 0412010696 0427 743 427 Rainbow Beach Holiday Village 0408 329 167 Rainbow Waters Holiday Park Whatever

BOATING SUPPLIES Marina Chandlery

07 5486 3222 07 5486 3200 07 5486 4004

07 5486 4744

BOOKEEPERS All About Bookkeeping

0404 333 882

CLEANING

BUILDERS Kj Homes Mark Daniels Homes

07 5486 2820 07 5486 4853

BUILDING/RENOVATIONS Rainbow Remodeling & Repairs (see page44)

0417 728 510

Sid Gilmore

07 5486 3500

Trades and Services

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DIVING Wolf Rock Dive

0438 740 881

DRIVING SCHOOL Bay & Beach Driving School

0418 743 727

ELECTRICIAN Cookies Electrical & Antenna

0407 022 159

Smiley Mick Electrical

0448 955 768

CLUBS / RESTAURANTS Black Cockatoo Marina Bar & Grill Rainbow Beach Sports Club Rainbow Beach Surf Club Waterview Restaurant

Owen’s

07 5486 4222 07 5486 3191 07 5486 3249 07 5486 8344

HANDYMAN SERVICE

COMPUTERS Andy Feldman 0437 880 519

CONCRETING Moppz Concrete

0413 060 797

CONCRETE G

ETIN CONCR

MOPPZ Troy Rowley

Concreting Contractor ABN 64-930-176-411

• House Slabs • Garage Slabs • Driveways • Paths

FISHING CHARTERS Double Island Point Fishing Charters Keely Rose Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters

0417 073 313 07 5486 3150 0408 767 930

FLOORING Dodt’s Floor Coverings (see page 13)

07 5482 6988

FOOD WHOLESALERS Cooloola Wholesale

07 5486 3607

FURNITURE Davies Furniture

07 5482 3889

GAS Bob & Chris

0400 657 797

Also specialising in; • Stamp • Concrete Stencil • Exposed Seeded Concrete

HIRE SERVICES Cooloola Hire (see page 43)

07 5486 2822

HOME LOANS Wide Bay Australia

0408 455 812

HOT WATER Gympie Solar Centre

07 5486 7656

07 5486 9090 0408 738 192

KENNELS GLASS & ALUMINIUM

CURTAINS AND BLINDS

0459 162 378

GOLF CLUB Rainbow Shores Social Golf Club

DENTIST Channon and Lawrence Dental Cooloola Smiles

07 5486 2000 07 5486 3444

JUICE BAR

07 5486 4107 Lighthouse (see page 44) 07 5486 4030

Mitre 10 Rainbow Beach Hardware

Rainbow Juice Bar

CRAFT AND FASHIONS

Cooloola Curtains & Blinds

HARDWARE

Rainbow Beach Hotel

0421 348 884

Cooloola Craft & Fashions

PENSIONER DISCOUNTS

HOTEL

Phone: 5486 3914 Mobile: 0413 060 797 Concrete Edging

REASONABLE RATES

0429 668 255

HAIR & BEAUTY

07 5482 7688 Rainbow Beach Hair & Beauty Studio 07 5486 4800 Serenity Beauty

07 5486 3533 0438 868 116

HANDMADE GOODS Bessie

07 5486 3561

HANDYMAN Bruno Owens Handy Man Services

0427 671 074 0427 719 218

Gympie Cooloola Pet Resort

07 5483 5364

Trades and Services

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07 5488 0222

Rainbow Beach Tyre & Mechanical

MOWING AND MAINTENANCE Tin Can Bay Mowers Hueys Mowing & Maintenance

07 5486 2285 0418 786 472

-All Mechanical repairs-Free Old Car Removal -All makes & Models -Aluminium Tig Welding & -Second Hand Parts -Metal Fabrication -New & Used Tyres -Clutch & Brake Repairs

9 Karoonda Rd Rainbow Beach

Ph: 54863144

OUTBOARD SERVICE & REPAIRS

METAL CRAFT Cooloola Metal Craft

0437 424 102

LAWYERS Cosgroves Lawyers Power And Cartwright

07 3371 9199 07 5482 1077

MASSAGE Rainbow Beach Massage

Pete Walsh Service & Repair

07 5486 8388

PAINTERS

MECHANICAL Bayside Mechanical (see page ??) Rainbow Beach Auto Group Rainbow Beach Rustproofing & Mechanical

0413 830 690

07 ???? ???? 07 5486 8555 07 5486 3228

MINI STORAGE Cooloola Tin Can Bay Mini Storage

Rainbow Beach Tyre & Mechanical

1300 727 025

07 5486 3144

Brad Swan Painters Tin Can Bay Painting Services Wiggins Painters

0413 997 125 0438 862 283 0409 986 733

PANEL BEATER Tin Can Bay Bodyworks

07 5486 4233

Beach To Bay Pest Control

0413 524 941

PEST CONTROL PHARMACY

Rainbow Beach Pharmacy

07 5486 3070

Trades and Services

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07 5486 2887

SOLAR Rainbow Beach Realty Tuncunba Dolphin Waters Resort

REMOVALS Tin Can Bay Furniture Removals

Gympie Solar Centre 07 5486 3900 SUPERMARKET 0418 749 723 07 5486 2600 Foodworks Iga 0437 119 980

RESTAURANT Pavilion Restaurant Royal Palace Indian Restaurant Waterview Black Cockatoo Marina Bar And Grill

PLUMBERS Rendell Plumbing Tin Can Bay Plumbing

0422 456 968 0417 074 297

POOL SUPPLIES Indoors/Outdoors

07 5486 4352

POST OFFICE Rainbow Beach Post Office Tin Can Bay Post Office

07 5486 3214 07 5486 2279

PRINTING Gympie Printing

07 5482 6555

REAL ESTATE 4Rent4sale Pty Ltd Cooloola Coast Realty Rainbow Beach Cooloola Waters Retiremnt Village Pradella Group Professionals

07 5486 4577 0411 093 389 0411 441 706 0428 726 272 07 5488 0734

TATTOO Tattoo & Bodypiercing

0439 825 136

TAXI

TOURS 07 5486 8400

Dolphin Ferry Cruise Surf & Sand Safaris Rainbow Beach Horserides

07 5486 3333 VET 07 5486 5588 07 5486 6688 Gympie Vet Services

SEAFOOD Lees Fishing Ocean Breeze Seafood/Soapy

07 5486 3629 07 5486 8700

07 5486 3777 0411 072 349 07 5486 3452 Rainbow Beach Taxi 07 5486 8344 TOURIST INFORMATION 07 5486 4222 Rainbow Beach Tourist Centre 07 5486 3333 07 5486 4400

RETAIL Checkout Charlies Cooloola Cove Shopping Centre Rainbow Clobber Rainbow Beach Tourist Centre Rainbow Beach Trading Company Shell Tourist Centre

07 5482 7656

07 5486 4137 07 5486 3152

0428 838 836 07 5486 3131 0412 174 337

SERVICES 07 5486 4666

Page 42 Girl’s Night Out Two lady friends had gone for a girl’s night out. Both were very faithful and loving wives, however they’d had a few too many Bacardi Breezers. Incredibly drunk and walking home they needed to pee, so they stopped in the cemetery. One of them had nothing to wipe with so she thought she would take off her panties and use them. Her friend however was wearing a rather expensive pair of panties and did not want to ruin them. She was lucky enough to squat down next to a grave that had a wreath with a ribbon on it, so she proceeded to use that. After the girls did their business they proceeded to go home. The next day one of the women’s husband was concerned that his normally sweet and innocent wife was still in bed hung over, so he phoned the other husband and said: “These girl nights have got to stop! I’m starting to suspect the worst… my wife came home with no panties!!” “That’s nothing” said the other husband, “Mine came back with a card stuck to her backside that said….. ‘From all of us at the Fire Station. We’ll never forget you.’ A few puns 1. The fattest knight at King Arthur’s round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi. 2. I thought I saw an eye doctor on an Alaskan island, but it turned out to be an optical Aleutian. 3. She was only a whiskey maker, but he loved her still.

Regular Feature 4. A rubber band pistol was confiscated from algebra class, because it was a weapon of math disruption. 5. No matter how much you push an envelope, it’ll still be stationery. 6. A dog gave birth to puppies near the road and was cited for littering. 7. A grenade thrown into a kitchen in France would result in Linoleum Blownapart. 8. Two silk worms had a race. They ended up in a tie. 9. A hole has been found in the nudist camp wall. The police are looking into it. 10. Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana. 11. Atheism is a non-prophet organization. 12. Two hats were hanging on a hat rack in the hallway. One hat said to the other: ‘You stay here; I’ll go on a head.’ 13. I wondered why the baseball kept getting bigger. Then it hit me. 14. A sign on the lawn at a drug rehab centre said: ‘Keep off the Grass.’ 15. The midget fortune-teller who escaped from prison was a small medium at large. 16. The soldier who survived mustard gas and pepper spray is now a seasoned veteran. 17. A backward poet writes inverse. 18. In a democracy it’s your vote that counts. In feudalism it’s your Count that votes. 20. If you jumped off the bridge in Paris, you’d be in Seine. 21. A vulture boards an airplane, carrying two dead raccoons. The stewardess looks at him and says, ‘I’m sorry, sir, only one carrion

allowed per passenger.’ 22. Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so they lit a fire in the craft. Unsurprisingly it sank, proving once again that you can’t have your kayak and heat it too. How to start a fight One year, I decided to buy my motherin-law a cemetery plot as a Christmas gift... The next year, I didn’t buy her a gift When she asked me why, I replied, “Well, you still haven’t used the gift I bought you last year!” And that’s how the fight started.... Million Dollar Question My wife and I were watching Who Wants To Be A Millionaire while we were in bed. I turned to her and said, ‘Do you want to make love?’ ‘No,’ she answered. I then said, ‘Is that your final answer?’ She didn’t even look at me this time,simply saying, ‘Yes..’ So I said, “Then I’d like to phone a friend.” And that’s when the fight started... To order The waiter, for some reason, took my order first. “I’ll have the rump steak, rare, please.” He said, “Aren’t you worried about mad cow?” “Nah, she can order for herself.” And that’s when the fight started.....

Reunion My wife and I were sitting at a table at her high school reunion, and she kept staring at a drunken man swigging his drink as he sat alone at a nearby table. I asked her, “Do you know him?” “Yes”, she sighed, “He’s my old boyfriend. I understand he took to drinking right after we split up those many years ago, and I hear he hasn’t been sober since.” “My God!” I said, “Who would think a person could go on celebrating that long?” And then the fight started... Luck of the Irish An attractive blonde from Cork, Ireland, arrived at the casino. She seemed a little intoxicated and bet twenty thousand pounds in a single roll of the dice. She said, “I hope you don’t mind, but I feel much luckier when I’m completely nude.” With that, she stripped from the neck down, rolled the dice and with an Irish brogue yelled, “Come on, baby, Mama needs new clothes!” As the dice came to a stop, she jumped up and down and squealed... “Yes! Yes! I won, I won!” She hugged each of the dealers, picked up her winnings and her clothes and quickly parted. The dealers stared at each other dumbfounded. Finally, one of them asked, “What did she roll?” The other answered, “I don’t know - I thought you were watching.” MORAL OF THE STORY Not all Irish are drunks, not all blondes are dumb..... But all men...Are men!

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Thanks to Lynne Alsop from Rainbow Beach Library and Grant Phelan from NPWS for contributions to this page. Image taken from the Steve Parish Australian Wetlands Colouring book, supplied courtesy of Pascal Press Pty Ltd.

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Sports

Rainbow Shores Social Golf Club W

time, Ladies will continue to Tee-off at inner, winner, winner!!! May 9am on Tuesdays, and the ever popuwas certainly Lionel Lund’s lar Chook Run Tees-off each Thursday month. No doubt Lionel’s mates and afternoon at 3pm. anyone else in his orbit would have heard about the Huge Fish he caught. Congratulations to our Club ChampiWell things just kept getting better for ons, and many thanks to our Sponsors, Lionel when he got a “Hole in One” Committee and Members for a very on May 19th. Well done Lionel your successful year. golfing mates were all thrilled for you, and we all enjoyed Congratulations Lionel on your the drinks you bought us to “Hole in One”! celebrate. The 2012/13 golf year has been Great, Great Sponsors, Great Members, Great Golf, and Great Prizes. For the 2013/14 year players will continue to get all of the above for a mere $60 membership. Current members please renew your membership by 31st July. People wishing to join us please come to any of our golf days, you will be made very welcome. Our AGM will be held on 7th July, followed by an 18 Hole Ambrose and an evening function. Next year’s schedule will be out soon after the AGM. In the mean-

Celebrating 5 Years of Sailability in Tin Can Bay I

t’s amazing how far we have come in 5 years …

From a couple of blokes enjoying a couple of glasses of Red Wine in the Tin Can Bay Yacht Club of a Friday night, so an idea became into being. With a fair amount of arm wrestling, sorry that is gentle persuasion— a group of volunteers were formed. With help and assistance from Sailability Queensland, boats were loaned and guidelines were handed down. A committee was formed and then we were up and running. Now 5 years later, we have, thanks to our generous benefactors, 8 boats of our own, a great shed to house all our gear and equipment. A beautiful Pergola to gather under and keep out of the sun.

Our volunteers have been trained in First Aid and CPR, acquired Power Boat licenses, Safety Boat Handling certificates and qualified as Sailing dinghy Instructors. Have been dressed in smart sun proof shirts and most importantly have been able to give ’freedom on the water’ to those many people who would not have been able to enjoy sailing in our lovely little waterway, Snapper Creek. Seen above are some of our gang of volunteers, we had just enjoyed a lunch to celebrate our 5 years, which coincided with National Volunteers Week, so it was very appropriate occasion. Miss-ing was our President, Barry, who we hope will continue to get well and be back with us soon.

Cooloola Dragon Boat Club By Sherry Fuller, Publicity Officer

hat a dedicated group we have, cold mornings, drizzling rain, down pours were still out there having fun. Norma once again hosted a pizza night of great food (Andrea’s sweets are to die for). Gayle came up with some interesting, challenging and fun games. What a great night. We had 10 members compete in the Coast Guard Bowls and Golf Day. Members showed their competitive spirit and enthusiasm, not to mention skill (at times). June 15th – Round 2 Wide Bay Series Bundaberg. Thanks to past members Chris A & Karen, Chris W (his first regatta) and borrowed paddlers from 1770 we compet-

ed with much gusto and determination, but no trophy this round. July 13th - Round 3 at home. This is the one we would love to win. Gayle will have us in peak Racing fitness (we have the fire). July 14th – 10th Annual Sleepy Lagoon Dragon Boat Regatta. This is a great opportunity for spectators to see the top Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast teams battle it out. Come and join in a Fun Day. Please come try paddling – Thursday 3.30pm Sunday 8.00am – We meet near the Yacht Club hardstand Contact Gayle 5486 2929 or Sandra 5486 2695

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Surf Club Award Night By Justin Schooth

une has been an exciting month for the Rainbow Beach Surf Lifesaving Club. The extensions to the supporters club are finally finished and have had their ‘test drive’ with the Surf Club’s annual dinner and awards night. The new extensions look fantastic and have somehow managed to improve the view (if that was possible!) and have almost doubled the capacity of the club to cater for the busy holiday periods and improve the ability to host weddings and functions with the Come and see the Surf Club’s scenery that Rainbow beach is famous makeover for yourself...... for. The annual lifesaving dinner kicked off with a veritable feast of 5 star cuisine catered ably by Head Chef Kelvin and his staff. Dancing and frivolity was the call of the night as the lifesavers wound down after a long (but not arduous) season. Thank you to Glen Fox for providing excellent entertainment. On the serious side the dinner doubles as an annual awards presentation too with those lifesavers who go above and beyond recognized for the extra dedication. Some of the award highlights for the night included our president Mr Ron Organ being awarded Champion Lifesaver in recognition of in excess of 240 hrs patrolling this season on top of all his other hard work he does around the club. Matt Hunter also ‘cleaned up’ receiving most outstanding first year lifesaver and best junior patrol member. Many other awards were also handed out to deserving members including the ‘harden up’ award to Dean Robertson and the ‘Special Award’ - the coveted dunny seat going for the 2nd year running to Mitchell King. This year finally patrol team 1 ‘The Old boys’ our own ancient mariners finally took out the Best Patrol Team for the year for their exemplary service and performance under the pressure of the dreaded branch inspection whilst still maintaining their good looks. Who knew you could punch a wave in an IRB whilst still maintaining your composure in your straw hat!

Campbell Handy presented by John Thorpe, President,Surf Life Saving Sunshine Coast, Peter Bargenquast Award few more months of quiet time before we provide water safety in the Annual Rainbow Beach Triathlon in August. The season kicks of proper with patrols commencing on the 21st of September. The club is always looking for new members to help with patrolling if you are interested please contact Helen at the surf club office (07) 5486 3249 ext 5 or Shane Handy our Chief Training Officer on (0428) 839 776 as the club will be running a Bronze Medallion course in the first week of the September school holidays. The skills you gain from the clubs courses may not only help you save a life but are nationally recognized and can be used in your school or workplace. The new extensions really are fantastic, so call in, check out the magnificent view whilst enjoying a cold beverage or coffee and cake. If you are thinking of having a function in Rainbow, give Brad the club manager a call or drop in.

Two champions of the club were recognized during the evening for their conspicuous and long standing service.

Emily Simpson with our major sponsor Anthony McPhee from Charter partners Emily was accepting the Dunny seat award on behalf of Mitch King who won the award but was unable to attend.

Thanks to Ray Wewer for photos.

Nev Holt was given Life Membership of the Supporters Club for his combined 13 years administration of both clubs. The new extensions are a true testament to Nev’s service and vision as he was instrumental in getting the club to the place it is today to enable the extensions to happen. Marty Baldry was bestowed with life membership to the Surf Club. Marty has over 30 years service to the club and has held just about every positon during the time. Marty is the type of ‘rock’ that all clubs need and well deserving of this honour. The lifesavers now have a

Top Left - Ray Wewer Cliff Kuhn Award, presented by Pam Carlson, wife of the Late Cliff Kuhn, Life member of RBSLSC, Top Right - Will Hethorn and Anthony McPhee Best Junior Member, Bottom Left - Patrol team 1 (Old Boys) Best Patrol team presented by Trevor Ansell, Bottom Right - Matt Hunter with Anthony McPhee, Best Junior patrol member

Golf and Bowls Day Raises Funds for Coast Guard By Julie Hartwig

fter holding their charity golf day at Gympie Pines for the past two years, Coast Guard Tin Can Bay decided to bring their very successful fundraising event to their home “ground” at Tin Can Bay. With Tin Can Bay Country Club organising the golf and bowls competitions, Coast Guard volunteers approached local and regional businesses and were rewarded with a fantastic array of prizes and items for the raffles and charity auction.

support for Coast Guard, while Adam, on holiday at Rainbow Beach, saw the ad in the Rainbow News and decided to come over for the afternoon even though he had never played bowls before. After the games were over, the fun began in the clubhouse with dozens of prizes up for grabs in the rolling raffles and

A great day was had by everyone that saw over $9,000 raised. Coast Guard Tin Can Bay volunteers wish to thank the management and members of the Tin Can

Bay Country Club and all businesses and members of the public who sponsored holes, donated prizes and auction items and played in the golf and bowls competitions for their fantastic support. The golf and bowls day will be back bigger and better in 2014.

Coast Guard’s Marilyn Richards shows her style teeing off at the 7th hole.

The day dawned fine, though a little windy, but that didn’t stop over 90 golfers and 35 bowlers fronting up with their clubs and bowls. The golfers tackled the Tin Can Bay course in a 3-man Ambrose format competition that kicked off at 10.30 sharp. After 18 holes, Grant Williams eventually walked away with the winners’ prize. Over at the bowls green, the 15-end competition was on for young and old with mixed teams guided by experienced club bowlers leading the way. The girls from the Cooloola Dragon Boat Club showed that that fast paddling is not their only skill when they stepped up to show their

some great items available in the auction, including a weekend for two at Kingfisher Bay Resort, cricket memorabilia, BBQs, outdoor furniture and lots more.

Golf competition winner Grant Williams.

Bowler Marg Woodcroft was in fine form on the bowls green.

What’s On

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June

8-9 People to People Program, RBSS

Satinwood, Rainbow Beach

8-9 Primary Athletics TCB School

Kite Festival Rainbow Beach (2 km of kites – some

30ft long!)

Indigenous Cultural Day, Tin Can Bay School

11-14 Heart of Gold Film Festival, Gympie Artistic

Director, Stephen Kanaris says, “The festival this

Weekly

30 Fishing Classic Kids’ Day Jumping Castles, face

year has so many highlights it’s hard to pin-point

painting and balloons are all free for the kids after

them to be honest. We’ve really been amazed at

Learn to Swim, Squad, Gym call Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre 07 5486 3191

3:00pm. Every child on the day entered into the

the quality of films we’ve been able to source. We

competition receives a gift bag.

are lucky that many of the films include wonderful

performances from seasoned actors such as

Emma Thompson, Judi Dench, Lilly Tomlin and

Martin Freeman (who is currently starring in the

Hobbit). Of course there are also many other ex

traordinary performances from up and coming

actors. We feel excited to bring these films to our

loyal audiences.”

The Fishing Classic opens

July 1

Free juggling workshop (12+) Gympie Gallery,

bookings essential 5481 0733

10.30am Fashion Parade, Church of the Good

Shepherd 2

Fishing Classic Veterans’ Day Competitors over

the age of 60, “Veteran classification” are able to

compete against each other with the opportunity

to win species first and second prizes in addition

to the open competition species first and second

prizes. 3

Free Children’s Library Activities at Tin Can Bay

and Rainbow Beach Libraries

Make a game at Gympie Gallery

Fishing Classic Ladies’ Day All women in the adult

classification are able to compete against each

other with the opportunity to win species first and

second prizes in addition to the open competition

12 Trivia Night Paddle for prostate, TCB Community Centre The paddle will be in early October by locals, Peter Bailey, Paul Tedman and Alan Bal lard. Paddling from the Northern end of Fraser Island down the Sandy Straits to Tin Can Bay using sea kayaks, their aim is to raise $5,000 to aid Medical research into Prostate Cancer. A very worthy cause in need of support. 12-14 Quilter’s retreat 13

Rainbow Beach Monthly Market – Community

Centre car park NEW! It was fully booked

species first and second prizes.

at the first market last month with food, locally made jewellery, massage, local produce, even face painting and a busker! Head down on the second Saturday of the month,

FX zombie makeup at Gympie Gallery

you are sure to have some fun!

5.30pm Movies ‘till Midnight DESPICABLE ME 2,

Wide Bay Regional Dragon Boat Regatta Series

MONSTERS UNIVERSITY, MAN OF STEEL Price:

at Tin Can Bay

Soundwaves 3pm

$24

Aqua Aerobics, Aquatic Centre 9am Rainbow Beach Playgroup 9.30-11am Community Hall Rainbow Beach Library 930am-1230pm Zumba 5-6pm Rainbow Beach Hall 0437 117 891 Karate, School

Tuesday Little Guppies Playgroup 9.30 Tin Can Bay Golf – Ladies Day 0429 668 255 Quilters 9-12 Pilates 9.15-10.15am light Pilates 10.15-11am, Tin Can Bay Resistance circuit 4.30 – 5.30 pm, school Circuit 6-7pm Aquatic Centre Gym 07 5486 3191

Wednesday Mahjong/Games Mornings 9am Rainbow Beach Library 2-5pm Karate, School Boxercise 4.30 – 5.15 pm same time as karate, school (during term)

Thursday Aqua Aerobics, Aquatic Centre 9am Rainbow Beach Library 930am-1230pm Golf Chook Run 3pm Cooloola Dragon Boat Club 3.30pm

Cooloola Cove Markets

10th Annual Sleepy Lagoon Hotel Dragon Boat

Last weigh-in for 2013 Fishing Classic, Sports

Regatta at Tin Can Bay

Church of the Good Shepherd family afternoon

Club

Monday

Cardio Kickbox 4.30 – 5.30pm, school Swim Club 5pm 07 5486 3191 (every second)

Friday

School resumes in Qld

10 Prayer Group , Church Good Shepherd

service

QCWA TCB 8.30 54862726

Rainbow Beach Library 2-5pm

10am Come and Listen, Chat, Meet and Share

Morning Tea with COSTA GEORGIADIS (ABC

Tin Can Bay Markets

Gardening Australia Guru) $5 Admission all

Christmas in July, Cooloola Coast Medical

monies go to SAILABILITY, Bookings 5486 2783

Transport

Progress Association 6pm Sport and Rec Club

Sailability

16-17 Seascape Workshop, Gympie Gallery

Saturday Rainbow Beach Library 8.30-11.30am

Over 60’s Barefoot Bowls, Margaret C.

Hatha Yoga (Rishi) 9 -10:30am Rainbow Shores 0432 952 812

0428890448, Neil and Nola 54868204

Tai Chi 9- 10am, Rainbow Sands Conference Room

P&C Car boot Sale

29-4 National Literacy/Numeracy Week 30

Sunday

QCWA TCB Branch Annual meeting

August

advertisers index All About Book Keeping Andy Feldman Computer

Bay n Beach Driving Beach to Bay Pest Control Benny’s Carpet Cleaning Bessie Black Cockatoo Brad Sawn Painters Bruno Cafe Jilarty Calendar of Events Calton Hill Dental Carlo Point Boat Hire Channon and Lawrence Dental Chilly Bin Cleanwave Carpet Care & Pet Coloured Sands Cafe Cookies Electric & Antnna Cooloola C Cabinets Cooloola C Hire Cooloola C Landscaping Cooloola C Realty RB Cooloola C Refrigeration Cooloola C Shopping Centre Cooloola Curtains & Blinds Cooloola Craft & Fashions

18 33 T/S T/S 44 13 T/S T/S 12 46 15 31 5/7 32 T/S 4 T/S T/S T/S T/S 26 T/S 9 18 20

Winter Garage Sale Sailability, 16 Queen

Elizabeth Drive, Cooloola Cove

Over 60’s AGM, Surf Club,morning tea, followed

by lunch after, Ross and Helen 54863729

Residents and Ratepayers Meeting, 42

Cooloola Metalcraft Cooloola Pet Resort Cooloola Smiles Cooloola Tattoo Cooloola TCB Mini Storage Cooloola Waters Retirement Village Cooloola Wholesalers Cosgraoves Lawyers Davies Furniture Dodt’s Floor Covering Dolphin Properties Double Island Point Fishing Charters Ed’s Beach Bakery Foodworks Gympie Blinds Gympie Printing Gympie Solar Centre Gympie Vet Services Huey’s Mowing IGA Rainbow Beach KJ Homes Lee Fishing Co Lighthouse Glass Marina Bar & Grill Mitre 10 TCB Moppz Concrete Nikki Goodwin Celebrant

T/S T/S 4 43 T/S 43 17 6 47 10 27 31 14 20 T/S 44 12 24 T/S 48 19 23 42 14 30 T/S T/S

Owen’s Handyman Pavilion Restaurant Pete Walsh Outboard Repairs Pinktronix Pradella Group Rainbow Getawy Holiday Apts. Rainbow Pressure Cleaning Rainbow Shores Golf Club Rainbow Waters Holiday Park RB Auto Group RB Bakery RB Camping & Tackle RB Fishing Charters RB Gas Supplies RB Hardware RB Holiday Village RB Horserides RB Hotel RB Massage RB Meats RB Pharmacy RB Realty RB Remodelling & Repairs RB Rustproofing & Mech RB Surf Centre RB Sports Club RB Pool & Gym

Cooloola Dragon Boat Club 8am Church Services: Catholic 7am, Anglican 9am Kid’s Supervised Play Times, Aquatic Centre 2.303.30pm If you have an event or date claimer you would like to add please email info@rbcn.com.au.

T/S 6 T/S 43 25 10/21 T/S 45 21 24 19 33 32 T/S 33 16 7 3 23 16 8 28 42 T/S 5 11 T/S

RAAS RB Taxi RB Tourist Centre Rendell Plumbing Saturn Antenna Savills Serenity Beauty 7th Wave Shell Tourist Centre Skydive Rainbow Beach Smiley Mick Electrical Surf & Sand Safaris Tattoo & Body Piercing TCB Boat Hire TCB Bodyworks TCB Indoors-Outdoors Supplies TCB Mower 7 Marine TCB Painting TCB Signs Temptations The Web Firm The Top Shops Whatever Wide Bay Australia Wiggins Painting Services Wolf Rock Dive

29 2 1 T/S 30 27 12 22 20 18 T/S 19 43 32 T/S 16 31/35 T/S T/S 19 15 34 30 21 T/S 10

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Market Day January 24th