Rainbow Beach Community News January 2018

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January 2018 • Vol 21 • Issue 1

It’s a Happy New Year when you’re at the beach In this issue..

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Locals Roy Ferriera and his big brother Ney took to the waves for the school holidays - and who wouldn’t want to? Tourist numbers soared over the Christmas period, and we hope visitors keep their numbers booming on the coast in January. Find out the fun activities for families this month on page 4-5.

• Bullock Poin t upgrade begins!

• Keep your p ic ‘Wall of Shamoff the e’ • Year 12 gra duates tell us about the ir 2018

Editor’s Note

Welcome visitors!

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DELIVERIES FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH

HOPE YOU slow down, relax and relish our laidback lifestyle.

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- death and dying is simply not talked about enough.)

We do. Note now please - the office is CLOSED until January 15. We’ll still check messages and emails - so if THOR comes to town again, please call!

You’ll see from my report that I loved the Festival of Small Halls, we also have some beautiful photos from carols and school concerts. Congratulations everyone on bringing these events to the community - it sounds like the Australia Day Boardriders and Yacht Club events will be just as much fun.

Also, let me know if our southern steps return to the beach: Council can handle a two-million-dollar blow-out with the Rattler Railway, but puts our little stairs into the ‘too hard’ basket. Not good enough, I say! Find a solution, please?

We did escape the office for a few days last month camping - out of mobile range, and it was BLISS. The six of us reconnected with bushwalks and BBQs, badminton and books. We also found some gorgeous swimming holes - what a beautiful place we live in.

I did take plenty of holiday snaps - and the Camera Club give you some hints for that this month, also included is news on Bullock Point ramp, floating walkway and car park; some live music and eco-friendly funerals! (NB I found this fascinating

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We welcome a new member of the community and a new business - well, Wayne - it looks like new!

So now, enjoy, recuperate. I’m getting excited, I am only hours away from setting up my first jigsaw and starting on my Christmas cookery.

Thanks to all the paper’s supporters, contributors, readers and advertisers. We wish you an exciting 2018, full of health and joy (and steps to the beach).

Happy new year to you all!

until next month, Michelle and Heatley Gilmore

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HAT WILL YOU be doing on Friday January 26? We love our long weekends, as well as the beach, it looks like water is involved in a couple of these activities, and you are welcome to watch…

Boardriders will run a surf comp down the front with barbecue breakfast and lunch, and a few games of cricket. Bring your longboards, shortboards or your fish. come down for a bit of a gravel in the surf.

On the beach front, 8am sharp!

The Dragons are hosting the challenge for Australia Day at Norman Point, Tin Can Bay - the annual fun event. See them lock

horns with Sailability and the Yacht Club to win a prestigious title. The Dragons have a few new challenges in store. The day begins with breakfast at 7.30am, then the fun begins around 9am.

In Gympie, all are welcome to attend the awards which will be presented at the Australia Day Celebrations from 9am at the Civic Centre.

Then to finish off the day, Smoking Mirrors perform their rock and popular music back though the 90s, 80s, 70s and 60s. From 7pm, at Tin Can Bay Country Club.

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HE AMBULANCE Officers have finally been able to move into the station at Rainbow Beach and are very pleased with their new accommodation. However the public should be reminded that if an ambulance is required, they should in all instances ring triple zero (000) rather than attending the Ambulance Station.

The 000 operator will determine the level of assistance that is required and organise the appropriate response.

Here’s to the New Year!

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IN CAN BAY CHAMBER of Commerce is once again hosting a New Year’s Eve carnival, from 5pm on December 31!

Live entertainment, including the lovely ladies from Aerial Dreaming - Aerial Acrobatics & Performances. We are told they are impressive with their strength and the beautiful shapes they create.

There are rides and face painting for the kids, and plenty of food to choose from. The event ends with a fireworks display and is not to be missed!

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What to do in

January?

Until Thursday 4 Rainbow Beach Holiday Program Night time events include a movie night, soccer competition, New Year’s Eve party and trivia night.

Afternoons will be spent on community service like gardening, rubbish removal or anything that is needed throughout the community. If you or someone you know is in need of a helping hand in some way, then text 0412 947 304.

After a week’s training of surf and sunshine, you can join fun patrols with Clubbies like these…

Sunday 7 to Saturday 13 Become a Rainbow Beach surf lifesaver (ages 13+)

Scripture Union volunteers have some great family nights planned, up until January 4

Thursday 4 Summer Splash From 10am to 12pm on the Tin Can Bay foreshore in Wes Mitchell Park. CCYAP wet water fun to keep cool.

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If you are 15 or older, why not have fun these school holidays and meet new friends?

The intense seven-day, live-in course will earn you a Bronze Medallion: Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue), and is an accredited course towards your QCST (Year 12), giving four out of a possible 20 points.

If you are aged 13 to 15 years you can enrol in a Surf Rescue Certificate and Resuscitation Award (SRC).

The $250 course includes training manual, Cert II workbook, full patrol uniform, patrol / club cap, club togs, hi-vis safety rash shirt or singlet, and club polo shirt; as well as food and accommodation for the week.

A swim test must be completed before the camp: a 400 metre pool swim in less than nine minutes (Bronze Medallion) or 200 metres in five minutes (SRC). Book now as places are limited, on 5486 3249 ext 5 or email: surf@rainbowbeachsurf.com.au

Tuesday 9 Time Challenge From 10am-12pm at the Rainbow Beach Community Hall. Cup tower, can stack and many more CCYAP minute games.

Wednesday 10 Battle Bots Create, modify and program Lego Mindstorms to compete in the ultimate robotic battle bookings essential at the Tin Can Bay Library from 10.30-11.30am and the Rainbow Beach Library 2.30-3.30pm.

Thursday 11 Magic Workshop with Andino the Magician Discover the mastery behind some basic magic tricks with Andino the Magician, 10-11am – bookings essential, Rainbow Beach Library.

Make the beach your holiday thing-to-do like Fletcher Permezel and Koa Toohey (front), if not there’s much more to choose from in January

Drumming Workshop From 10am-11am at the Cooloola Cove Veterans and Community Hall. Limited places so bookings essential: 0411 218 254 or email cooloolacoastyap@gmail.com

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Tuesday 16

Sunfish Junior Fishing Day (7-15 years)

HOY for chocolate

The Tin Can Bay Fishing Club invite juniors to learn about recreational fishing at Norman Point. Sunfishqualified instructors will teach how to tie knots, rig a rod, baiting and casting the line. Parents are welcome to attend and everyone will enjoy a complimentary morning tea and a BBQ lunch. Numbers are limited and to register, contact the secretary on 0437 242 171.

From 10-11am at Rainbow Beach Community Hall, CCYAP run a fast-paced bingo-style game using hearts, diamonds, clubs and spades, with sweet prizes.

Monday 15 to Thursday 18

Wednesday 17

Learn to sail (up to 15 years)

Come ‘n’ Try stand up paddle boarding and kayaking (12-17 years)

Join a course on basic sailing skills that are fun and safe, 9am-3pm.

The Sailing Australia qualified instructors provide a safety briefing and the introduction to boat parts, knots and steering instructions.

Everyone gets on the water to have a go at paddling a sailing dinghy before they move onto the Status (19 foot T/S), their biggest training vessel.

Limited places, $200 only, book by Friday January 12: O447 631 479.

Try these great summer water activities on the idyllic flat waters of our own Pelican Bay with Epic Ocean Adventures and Gympie Regional Council. A healthy snack will be provided. 7am – 12.30pm. Bus departs Gympie Civic Centre at 7am sharp or you can meet us at Pelican Bay (exact location will be advised).

Bring a water bottle, snack, hat, sunscreen, swimmers, towel and change of clothes. All participants must be competent swimmers. Bookings $8 per person essential, places limited: http:// comentrystanduppaddle.eventbrite.com.au

Fairy face painting and Quiver art Meet Tina the Fairy and have your face painted with a fun design. Colour your Quiver art and bring it to life with the Quiver App at the TCB Library from 10.3011.30am and the Rainbow Beach Library 2.30-3.30pm.

Saturday 20 Back to School Disco

Or have some smiles whilst your sailing - from January 15

CCYAP fun from 5pm-8.30pm at the Tin Can Bay Community Complex. $5 entry includes snag, zooper dooper, free water and a cup cake. Parents free.

No pass outs.

Bookings at Library activities: www.gympie.qld.gov.au/ library CCYAP: email cooloolacoastyap@gmail.com or call Jess Milne on 0411 218 254

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Beach Boys from ABC Radio Wide Bay pay a visit!

Bullock Point upgrade begins early 2018!

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ONSTRUCTION OF A new three-lane boat ramp, floating walkway and parking facility at Bullock Point, Inskip, is scheduled to start in early 2018, weather permitting.

The new facility will: • improve safety and access to surrounding waterways • allow for increased patronage of the boat ramp and relieve pressure at other nearby boat ramps • provide improved parking facilities to support the popular tourist centre, particularly during busy periods • reduce ongoing maintenance requirements.

The existing boat ramp and car park will be temporarily closed to construct the new facility. The boat ramps at Carlo Point (Rainbow Beach) and Snapper Creek (Tin Can Bay), upgraded in recent years, will be available for boaties during this time.

Pensar Pty Ltd will construct the project, with works expected to take about six months to complete, weather permitting.

The precast concrete planked boat ramp, has a length of 37m and a 1:8 slope.

A purpose-built bitumen-sealed angled car park will include one-way circulation of traffic flows and a rigging/de-rigging area to accommodate 25 car trailer units, 10 single cars and a designated disability parking space positioned close

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to the boat ramp.

Solar-powered lighting to illuminate the area at night and additional piles to facilitate the joint use of the facility for intermittent barge operations.

The $2 million project is jointly funded by the Department of Transport and Main Roads and Gympie Regional Council, with the department contributing $1.5 million toward the project and council contributing $500,000 (half of this funding as part of the Queensland Government’s Building our Regions program).

For more information call: 1300 728 390, email: bundaberg.office@tmr.qld. gov.au or visit www.tmr.qld.gov.au.

Brad Marsellos and Ross Kay from ABC Radio Wide Bay took time to interview locals and international vocalist from the Festival of Small Halls, Vance Gilbert

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BC RADIO Wide Bay covers Gympie, Maryborough and Bundaberg and presenters Brad Marsellos and Ross Kay are keen visit the Cooloola Coast more often!

They were here recording the Festival of Small Halls, and followed up with a live breakfast broadcast from our Main Street.

Coffee Rocks supplied a great venue - with lots of comments from local foot traffic.

We made sure the message got across that despite weather forecasts, we’ve had beautiful days for our start of summer, and that our lack of traffic, and laidback life here, make for a perfect holiday!

As I was leaving, the final performer from the night, Vance Gilbert, arrived for his recording, I thanked him again for his wonderful performance - saying we just don’t get that in Rainbow Beach. He quickly replied, “You guys have got to get out more!”

If you have an event or issue you’d like on local radio - let us know. We hope to see Brad and Ross back soon.

See the new look “Wall of Shame”

by Barb Rees

Real Estate

Booming

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NDREW HAWKINS of Rainbow Beach Realty has noticed an upward trend in the marketplace, which can only be good news for the area.

“2017 has been our busiest year in a decade with sales activity continuing to pick up,” he said. “There were early signs of a recovery at the end of 2016 and for all of 2017 it continued to build.”

Vacant land seems popular, with a recent rush of sales, according to Andrew.

“We have six blocks under contract or sold in the last two months, with the last few receiving multiple offers.”

Andrew believes the shift is due to business confidence in town, competitive house prices and an increase in new visitors to Rainbow Beach.

“We are seeing an even split of buyers between owner occupiers, investors, and future occupiers who are wanting to move here sometime in the years ahead.

“2018 is set to be a very active year for the Rainbow Beach property market.

With a tightening of supply of established houses and only a few blocks of vacant land left on the market the signs are all positive for property in Rainbow Beach.”

Dee White of Cooloola Coast Realty has also noticed an increase in sales on the Cooloola Coast.

“We have seen an approximate 20% increase in sales transactions compared to

this time last year,” Dee shared.

“Vacant land has also been moving.

People are just starting to notice that there are not that many vacant blocks left in Rainbow Beach township or Rainbow Shores.

Dee believes the reason for the shift is a combination of increased construction of residential dwellings over the past 8-10 years, along with the realisation that there is no plan to release additional residential land in Rainbow Beach.

“What we have is what we have and as we are surrounded by National Parks and ocean; there aren’t a lot of other options.”

Approximately 80% of buyers are investors, with the view of moving here in the longer term.

“Generally speaking, people who are looking to move to Rainbow Beach as residents tend to look for properties with sheds/carports for boats and/or caravans; happy in the knowledge that they get to visit the beautiful beach whenever they like.”

Dee agreed with Andrew’s observations on the competitive pricing in the area.

“Prospective buyers and holiday makers are saying how affordable Rainbow Beach is compared to other coastal areas such as Noosa, Coolum and Peregian.”

It appears Rainbow Beach is rapidly becoming the place to be.

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FTER 30 YEARS of having a wall of shame at 8 Rainbow Beach Road and then the hassle of moving down the road to number 6, Sam and Maureen Mitchell thought maybe people had had enough of the Wall of Shame.

No more wall of shame??? NO!!

Then came THAT question. Again and again. Time after time.

“Where is the shop that had all the photos of the 4WDs stuck on the rocks?”

So here it is bigger and better than ever.

Sam and Maureen’s favourite?

“They are all memorable…but the local ones are definitely the best. You don’t have to be a tourist or inexperienced to get stuck…. come have a look and a laugh.”

As Sam says, “We had so many people ask we just had to get the photos back.”

Take a wander down the arcade next to 7th Wave and enjoy the all new Wall of Shame.

Sam and Maureen Mitchell present their new “Wall of Shame”

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If you weren’t there,

you missed out!

by Michelle Gilmore

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EATLEY’S WORDS, not mine. But I agree wholeheartedly. The Festival of Small Halls was our first sojourn into folk territory. And what an introduction!

Not only was it in our home town, surrounded by almost 200 familiar faces and a wonderful sense of community, but everyone there would have had to have been impressed with the calibre of talent.

And chilled. It was a night to sit back, and let the music wash over you. Just refreshing - how often do we stop to enjoy the finer things in life?

Lead performer Vance Gilbert from the USA said, “It was a success on all levels.”

He said that the tour was fostering communities - and bringing original

folk music to rural areas of NSW and Queensland.

He brought lots of smiles too - with his Halloween poem and witty rejoinders to the audience. That cry did sound like air escaping from a balloon.

Another powerful performance was Aussie act Liz Stringer, from Melbourne, who sang out her soul for us - we loved her introductions to each song, personalising it for the audience.

Aido and Tina also excelled, with a group of local children bravely debuting.

It was a sweet introduction to the night, then Aido brought up the volume…

Organiser Brooke Bignall said the night was well received: “We’re happy about

Melbourne’s Liz Stringer and Tour Manager, Courtney Wild, sold out of her CDs along with some bunting!

the demographic - from families to older generations. That was nice.

“I’d happily do it again. Happy they were here for two days - they were excited, too, to have some time off at Rainbow. “

Sue Fitzgerald was fed by the Cricket Club boys

Thanks Brooke Bignall for giving us such a lovely night at the Festival of Small Halls - at the door with sidekick, Barb Rees

Thanks for cheese and dessert - BJ Parton, Emma Brook and Laurel Findlater

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SHADES OF GREY ROCK ‘N’ ROLL BOYS ANNIE J & FUSION SMOKIN MIRRORS

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As well as ABC Radio (we were the concert to be recorded in the tour) some of the team from Woodford Folk Festival also attended.

Brooke said their whole motto is to go to forgotten halls and take artists who are less well known, as well.

She was also pleased we sold as many tickets at the door as we had online, a total of 136 adults, which covered the Rainbow Beach Commerce and Tourism investment of bringing the event here. RBCT members also recouped costs from the popular bar and indicated they would be happy to sponsor more nights like this.

The Cricket Club did well with their burgers impressing some guests that they offered a vegetarian option, and the, MC Kirstie Jordison (also P&C President), said the P&C mums at the dessert bar raised about $300.

Brooke thanked everyone for the local support.

Produced by the same organisation that runs the Woodford Folk Festival, we really hope you come again next year!

Right: Tina, Aido and the kids started the night rolling Below: Although online ticket sales were slow, there was an impressive-sized audience on the night Below right: Let’s hope the Community Hall hosts many more nights like these in the future

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B oardriders

Memorial Classic 2017 results

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Like father, like son: Smiley and Rory Mick both won their divisions - congratulations boys

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HE RAINBOW BEACH Boardriders Memorial Classic was held at Double Island Point; with the weather on their side and waves to surf, it was bound to be a great day.

Categories in the Surf Classic consist of Junior Girls, Junior Boys, Cadet girls, Womens Masters, Opens, Old Farts and also Cadet Males. Unfortunately we didn’t have any Cadet males this year due to end-of-year functions. There’s always next year.

“Arriving at the beach by 7am, as the tides were really high over the weekend, it was great to see familiar faces coming back to surf and remember loved ones lost,” said organiser BJ Parton.

“Everyone pulls together on the morning setting up heats and prepping judges.

A big thank you to Simon Mahony and Jake Parton they get the ball rolling every year for us.”

Graham and Kristy Pamenter prepared breakfast and lunch for the day, not to mention dinner after presentation. “They are an amazing family for all their help, thank you,” said BJ. “It’s great to see everyone’s surfing still and watching the younger generation progress and now surfing against our generation from 20 years ago.

“It’s a great environment to be in and around. With only a few dings, a broken fin and a bit of sunburn we could not ask for a brighter day.”

The boardriders would like to thank 7th Wave for the generous prizes, the Shell service station, Epic Adventures for sponsoring all second-place with wax ,and $20 cash prize.

Opposite page: The popular presentation was held at Freshwater

“Ed’s bakery have come through every year with help and beautiful bread,” continued BJ. “The butcher has also supported us every year the steaks were amazing!”

The Sports Club, Sea Salt Beach Shack, Rainbow Beach Pharmacy, Rainbow Beach Wholesalers, and the IGA for all the soft drinks.

Thanks also to Ice Works, the Rainbow Beach Surf School for wax, the Rainbow Beach Community News for placing our stories and supporting us throughout the year.

“And last but not least,” added BJ. “the Van de Vorst, Hanlon, Findlater, Badcock, the Lind and the Parton families for handcrafting all the trophies this year - two big thumbs up for you all.”

Finally, the winners for the 2017 Memorial Surf Classic were:

Terry Van Oirschott received the Bo Lindh Perpetual Trophy for Best Barrel from Bo’s dad Yahn Lindh

Junior girls: 3rd Ella Pamenter, 2nd Laila Hanlon, 1st Luxie-Leigh Findlater Junior boys: 3rd Billy Bob Snape Cadet, 2nd Josh Pamenter, 1st Rory Mick Girls: 3rd Arwen Van De Vorst, 2nd Evey Hanlon, 1st Kyani Parton Ladies: 3rd Elise Hanlon, 2nd BJ Parton, 1st Charlie Cesar-Arteaga Masters division: 3rd Pete Van de Vorst, 2nd Jake Parton, 1st Smiley Mick Old Farts division: 2nd Charlie Hill, 1st Rob Snape and Opens overall: 3rd Anthony Dargusch, 2nd Simon Mahony, 1st John Dargusch.

Junior girls Laila Hanlon won 2nd and Ella Pamenter 3rd place (winner Luxie-Leigh missed the presentation)

Best Barrel went to Terry Van Oirschott (In memory of Bo who passed away last year on the day of our Memorial Classic in a tragic car accident. He will never be forgotten.

Bozos barrels!), Highest Scoring Wave went to John Dargusch and Best Wipeout went to Mason Bignell. He ate more sand than last year!

See you all for the next comp. Aussie Day, January 26, beach front, 8am sharp!

Images Cassie Mick

Cadet Girls placed 1st Kyani Parton, 2nd Evey Hanlon, 3rd Arwen Van De Vorst

TIP OF THE MONTH by Tarni Palmer

How to be a decent human being Be a decent human being and don’t buy bottled water!

Unless your tap at home has dirt and disease running out of it, there’s no reason why that can’t be drunk!

Did you know it takes three litres of water to make the plastic for one water bottle and, although recyclable, take over 1000 years to decompose? Not to mention that 40% of all plastic water bottles sold end up in landfill! Do your part to save the environment.

Read more here: https://www.coolaustralia.org/bottled-water-secondary/ Read more of Tarni’s insights on Facebook: www.facebook.com/decenthumantips/ January 2018 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 11

Coloured Sands captivates dentist RJ

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R AARJUN CHADHA, known as RJ to the Coloured Sands Clinic, is currently renting in Gympie, but hopes to buy a home in the local area soon. Having only moved here last month he is enjoying exploring the area, and enviously watching all the 4WD enthusiasts!

How you are settling in?

Dr William has built a fantastic clinic with a reputation for providing affordable and quality dental care. This has been reflected in how happy our patients are when they come in for treatment or check-ups.

The staff have all made me feel so welcome and I can’t thank them enough.

Sonya is an amazing nurse, with years of private and public experience.

Jess is so friendly and wonderful at making our patients feel like they are part of something bigger than just a dental clinic.

Kaysea is hilarious and I have so much fun as we bounce of each other and our patients.

To be frank, I could not of dreamed of a better team to be a part of.

Where were you practicing before?

Following graduation from Griffith University I have worked in private practice in Nanango and Kingaroy. I have also been involved in volunteer work with the indigenous community of Cherbourg and the homeless of Brisbane.

I really enjoy providing dental services to people less fortunate and strongly believe that success in business walks hand in hand with a strong social conscience.

What brought your work to Cooloola?

Having heard so many good things about Dr William I jumped at the chance to work alongside him. He has generously offered to mentor me through my dental implant studies.

Plans for the practice?

I would like to continue the good work that the team provide, and I plan to support the local RSL and other great clubs in the area. I also love working in paediatric (kids) dentistry and I hope to get involved

with the school.

Dr William is very advanced with his implant and oral surgery work. As such, he services are in high demand throughout the state and he will be away from the practice with this. I am studying post graduate course in dental implantology; so with Dr William’s mentorship and these studies, I am looking forward to continuing his great work.

Call RJ and the Coloured Sands Clinic team for an appointment atCooloola Cove Shopping Centre on 07 5488 0271.

What are the plans for other health professionals in the clinic?

Offering allied health to our community in one location is very important to our practice and we are trying to bring in a GP and physio. However, this will take time and effort, which I am committed to achieving.

What do you like about the Cooloola Coast?

Having the beautiful Rainbow beach to explore, as well as enjoying the markets and fresh produce of Tin Can Bay. It is a fantastic area that I am so excited to become a part of.

Dive internships on offer at Wolf Rock Wolf Rock Dive says it is mating time for grey nurse sharks

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E HAD AMAZING diving at Wolf Rock last month with large schools of eagle and bull rays in the shallow pinnacles and 20-30 grey nurse sharks at a depth of 30m. The water is warming up to 24 degrees and so the current is building with visibility 12-15m on average.

The grey nurse sharks are showing signs of mating, with white scrape marks from biting. We expect numbers to stay high and increase over the next few months now the females remain on the Rock for their gestation period.

We have successfully finished two Divemaster trainee courses. Now our certified PADI Dive Masters are moving on, we are looking for a new recruit or recruits to join our team. The PADI Divemaster

course is the first level of professional training and first step into the dive industry.

We run the course as an internship over 4-6 weeks, which involves lots of diving on our awesome site, as well as all duties involved in the day-to-day running a dive centre.

There is minimum dive experience, qualification requirements and base fees.

If you already hold a dive ticket and would like to know more, please contact the Dive Centre for full course information.

Happy new year from us all at Wolf Rock Dive, and thank you for the support in our first year of business in Rainbow Beach.

For bookings, gift vouchers and equipment sales contact: 07 5486 8004.

Happy Campers at the new Rainbow Beach Tackle Camping and Disposal

by Barb Rees

Wayne and Cheryl Jones are happy to open up their doors again, to a brand new shop!

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HEY SAY A CHANGE is as good as a holiday, but Wayne and Cheryl Jones from “The Camping Shop” have had both a change and a holiday of late. They closed their business for six months to enable the old building to be razed to the ground and rebuilt as a much bigger, much better, more open and very cool new shop.

They didn’t rest on their laurels however.

As well as the annual trip out west, Wayne also did the fit-out himself, “The time went quickly, we not only made all the shop fittings, we also went for lunch up and down the coast and had a few sleep ins!” laughs Wayne.

The couple moved from Parkes in NSW to take over the Camping Shop 15 years ago and with a lot of hard yakka and long hours have built it up to be the largest independently owned camping shop on the coast.

What are they excited about in the new premises? “The air conditioned comfort”.

They recently released not one, but two catalogues full of bargains. “We are so proud that we are the biggest and best and now we are also the cheapest,” says Wayne.

“We have already been getting phone orders from the catalogues even though

the shop has been closed! The Jarvis Walker and Oztrail Christmas specials catalogue will run through to end of January or until we run out of stock.”

“We have expanded our range to include kayaks, outboard motors and parts and are also stocking more Oz Trail camping and Jarvis Walker fishing products.

We will have a wall of fishing gear, a wall of camping gear and then everything else on the other wall.”

Wayne adds, ” A big thank you to all of our customers for their patience and loyalty …. But Cheryl and I especially want to thank our family, Paul, Jane and Liam…. without them we would not have survived over the last 15 years.”

If hard work and determination count for anything, the Jones’s new shop will be even more successful.

Another local family-run business that deserves our support, get down and get lost in the amazing array of camping, boating and fishing gear and be a happy camper!

Changes to water restrictions across the Gympie region G

YMPIE REGIONAL Council would like to advise of changes to water restrictions in the areas of Kandanga, Amamoor, Rainbow Beach, Tin Can Bay and Cooloola Cove.

In the Kandanga and Amamoor regions, water restrictions have been reduced from Level 4 to permanent Level 3 status due to recent rainfall.

This means residents may now water gardens with hand-held hoses and buckets during scheduled days and times, as well as top up pools and wash vehicles. However, lawn watering and filling of pools remain banned activities in this region.

In the Rainbow Beach, Tin Can Bay and Cooloola Cove regions, water restrictions will be increased from December 1, 2017 – January 31, 2018 to Level 2 status.

The increase aims to cater for the significant growth in population due to tourism in the holiday period.

Permitted activities include filling pools (after obtaining appropriate Council approvals), hand-watering lawns and gardens with hoses and buckets at scheduled times, and cleaning of paving and driveways using pressure cleaners.

Water restrictions remain the same in all other areas of the Gympie region.

For more information on water services and restrictions in your region, visit https://www.gympie.qld.gov.au/

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A green way to go

GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL COUNCIL MEETING DATES AND TIMES FOR 2018 Council advises that the meeting and workshop dates and times for 2018 have been set as follows: • Wednesday, January 24 Ordinary, 9am • Wednesday, February 14 Councillor Workshop / Councillor Briefing, 9am • Wednesday, February 28 Ordinary, 9am • Wednesday, March 14 Councillor Workshop / Councillor Briefing, 9am • Wednesday, March 28 Ordinary, 9am • Wednesday, April 11 Councillor Workshop / Councillor Briefing, 9am • Thursday, April 26 Ordinary, 9am • Wednesday, May 9 Councillor Workshop / Councillor Briefing, 9am • Wednesday, May 23 Ordinary, 9am • Wednesday, June 13 Councillor Workshop / Councillor Briefing, 9am • Wednesday, June 27 Ordinary, 9am • Wednesday, July 11 Councillor Workshop / Councillor Briefing, 9am • Wednesday, July 25 Ordinary, 9am • Wednesday, August 8 Councillor Workshop / Councillor Briefing, 9am • Wednesday, August 22 Ordinary, 9am • Wednesday, September 12 Councillor Workshop / Councillor Briefing, 9am • Wednesday, September 26 Ordinary, 9am • Wednesday, October 10 Councillor Workshop / Councillor Briefing, 9am • Wednesday, October 24 Ordinary 9am • Wednesday, November 14 Councillor Workshop / Councillor Briefing, 9am • Wednesday, November 28 Ordinary, 9am • Wednesday, December 12 Ordinary, 9am Residents are welcome to attend at the Town Hall, 2 Caledonian Hill, Gympie and observe proceedings. All meetings of Council are open to the public.

gympie.qld.gov.au

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By Gay Liddington

I love detective novels. But I never would have thought one would get me thinking about my own last rites. Amidst the murders, it opened my eyes to green funerals in the UK. I want to nurture the growth of a tree when I die, but there are very few places in Australia that offer this option. One of our writers from the Hinterland Times has done some research, and I think you will find it just as interesting as I did!

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T HAS BEEN SAID that as one grows older we attend more funerals than weddings. Each a celebration. One of a life to be lived, the other, a life lived.

In 2004, I had the privilege of acting as celebrant for my mother-in-law’s funeral service. More recently, a friend diagnosed with a terminal illness and being a woman who liked to be in charge asked if I would organise and officiate the celebration of her life.

We talked about flowers, music and eulogy. She was adamant at not wanting lilies and requested that I Can’t Get No Satisfaction by the Rolling Stones be played at the service. I asked if we could play it afterwards with a cuppa and cake. We laughed. She relented.

Discussing finances led us to the subject of quotes from funeral directors. It didn’t occur to us that there were options. I, like the general populous was conditioned to believe that when someone dies, you phone a funeral director and they take it from there.

Worldwide, more than 50,000,000 people pass away each year. My research indicates there is a global shift towards alternative and ‘green’ burials focusing on the use of environmentally sound products.

There are over 270 natural burial sites in the UK with new sites opening each year.

In comparison, I’ve found less than 20 sites in Australia.

So, how does one plan an eco-friendly funeral?

To reduce the carbon footprint, consideration can be given, not only to the burial or cremation but to extras like venue, transportation, coffin or shroud.

Traditionally, mourners have sent flowers to the family or would bring them to the service. Increasingly, there has been a swing towards making donations to a nominated charity.

Recently, I attended a life celebration where we were asked to bring a donation

in the form of personal care products for women or items for the food bank.

A range of caskets that support the idea of a ‘green’ funeral reducing impact on the environment is now available. Materials include banana leaf, wicker, seagrass, rattan, pandanus, and recycled cardboard.

If cremation is your preference a biodegradable urn may be the answer or urns designed to convert you into a tree, your way to a green afterlife.

This could be coupled with a ‘no service’ cremation which is available from around $1200. Family and friends organise the celebration often held at home, in a park or community venue.

CHOICE magazine is respected for its research and the feature ‘Take control of your last rites’ enlightens the reader as to the pitfalls and options. I suggest you follow the link and read the entire article.

Do you want a sustainable farewell?

Leading academics believe that for Australians, natural burials are the most sustainable ‘way to go’. It is reported that cremations are only about 10% greener than a conventional burial - the process of cremation releases 160kg of CO2 making it a substantial pollutant. In addition, toxins released from coffins made of veneers add to the pollution.

Orthodox burials generate methane during anaerobic decomposition, which emits a potent greenhouse gas. ‘Green’ burials, however, allow for aerobic decomposition due to increased microbial activity.

When you factor in environmentally friendly materials, biodegradable substances and a shallower burial, there is the probability of less than 30kg of CO2 plus revegetation enhances the ecological benefits.

I spoke with Casey Gardner from Home Mortuary Support Services located at Stapylton who enlightened me on some of the more complex questions regarding the law and how creative one might be when considering a green burial. She had Hairy, an ‘emotional support dog’ by her side.

Casey emphasised that it is important to have conversations about death and dying beforehand to be clear on what is preferred. Researching such matters is not desirable when one is grieving and time is of the essence.

“I see a lot of businesses saying that they’re eco-friendly but I know they’re not.

It’s one of those things where there’s that grey line because there’s no rules. It’s an unregulated industry in Queensland.

“There is quite a market developing for biodegradable cloths. People can use a shroud instead of a coffin but only if it’s on a private or ‘green’ burial site. If you’re talking about burial in a regular lawn or monumental council cemetery then no – you have to have a coffin.

“If you were doing a home burial it needs to be organised well in advance according to council guidelines.”

‘Green’ burials are now an option at the Gympie Cemetery and Alberton Cemetery (northern Gold Coast). Gympie Cemetery Trust has set aside an area next to the facility’s lake for natural burials. The Gympie Cemetery Mapping System locates unmarked graves.

Casey Gardner shared that there are embalming chemicals endorsed by the Green Council of America however not so easy to access in Australia.

By law in Queensland, embalming is only required if the body is to be buried in an above-ground vault or is going to be repatriated.

“There are embalming fluids that are made completely out of plant extracts.

They’re not designed to last for more than a few days and are designed for people who want to safely go home for a night or two, yet still have a green or environmentally

What about an eco-friendly funeral?

friendly farewell.” I smiled at the idea…sort of like a night out!

It seems that ‘green’ burials and home funerals are about so much more than caring for the environment. They empower family and friends to have a hands-on approach which becomes part of the healing process.

While there is a plethora of choices and decisions to be made in the event of the transition from one life to the next, an environmentally friendly resting place among the trees supported by wildlife and a choir of birds communicates the story of a lifecycle. Or you can just become a tree… that may even bear fruit. http://greenburialcouncil.org/resources/ steelmantown-cemetery-video/

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A time for families with carols across the coast Rainbow Beach Images Michelle Gilmore

Left: Little Olivia Phelan is very pleased with her arm thanks to Daisy the face painter!

Above: Thanks to all the festive carollers who entertained the crowd - Chappy Ronnie sends a huge thank you to everyone involved in the night!

Tin Can Bay Images Jess Milne

Below: Karen Van der Heijde and Michele Flor gave light to the night with the candle and glow stick stall

Shona and Luka Hall, one very excited little Christmas angel

Left: Indianna Sinclair enjoys a sausage while Nana Laurelle Levy waits for the carols to start

Right Mia, mum Erin and 11 week old baby River Marturano enjoying the merry atmosphere

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Rainbow Beach Police Beat

by Senior Constable Mick Emery

Weekend warriors watch out!

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Y THE TIME you are reading this month’s police report, I envisage that the dust will have settled on another Christmas – New Year’s Eve festive season.

If past years are anything to go by, the ‘silly season’ will have kept our visiting police very busy, and to that end I’d like to publicly say thanks again for the support provided by the Hervey Bay Tactical Crime Squad, Drug Testing Unit, State Traffic, and the ever-popular Mounted Unit.

It’s hard to believe that it is now 2018 – the years seem to be coming around quicker than the editor’s deadlines for the Community News!

Before you know it Australia Day will be here – which for us usually means a ticket writing frenzy.

There’s zero tolerance for drink drivers or hoons ripping up the beach around families trying to enjoy their day…as much as I hope there are no incidents, we are also quite prepared to order new ticket

books on the Monday if we use them all up over the weekend…

After all, there’s more long weekends just around the corner (which seem to be a magnet for weekend-warrior type idiots) and then we roll on to Easter... yep, may as well order those extra ticket books now Sarge…

Ultimately, our 2018 (like last year) is about working with you all towards the key objectives of stopping crime, and making the community safer…

if you have any information that can ‘help us to help you’, you can anonymously call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, non-emergency matters can be reported on 131 444, and emergency-only matters on 000.

Finally, on behalf of us here at the Rainbow Beach Police Beat (and our colleagues who order our stationery at Tin Can Bay Police Station) I’d like to wish you all a happy and safe new year!

What to do with your digital photo collection

by Julie Hartwig Tin Can Bay Camera Club

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HE HOLIDAYS ARE here again and that means the cameras will be out in force, capturing the sights of your holiday destination and memories of your time spent with family and friends. It’s easy to take photos on digital devices and if you’re like me, you’ll come home from your holiday with hundreds (or thousands!) of photos.

But what do you do with all these photos?

Many of the photos taken on phone/ tablet cameras will be posted and shared on social media. You might forget about them once they’ve slid down your timeline, but by uploading your photos to social media, you’re actually storing them in an online photo album that you can revisit whenever you like. You can even download them, but be aware that in uploading to social media platforms, you will lose the original image quality as captured by your camera.

Another option is to create your own photobooks. These have almost replaced the

traditional photo album, which began its slide from popularity with the emergence of digital cameras, and in particular smart phones and tablets.

There are many photobook publishers out there and producing your own photobook is easy and affordable. They look great on coffee tables and because they look like a real book, they’ll get looked at over and over.

Finally, for those really special photos, have canvas prints made which can hang on the walls of your home. There’s a wide range of shapes and sizes available, but the quality does vary between suppliers, so do your homework before purchasing.

Happy snapping and enjoy the Cooloola Coast these holidays!

For more information about the Tin Can Bay Camera Club, visit www.tincanbaycameraclub.wix.com/tcb-camera-club.

The club’s next meeting: Wednesday Jan 17, 2018 at TCB Library, commencing at 7pm.

Watching the sunset at Carlo Sandblow Image Julie Hartwig

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Creative Cuts Annie J & Fusion at the Country Club

Annie J & Fusion are a group of diverse musicians collaborating with an awesome chic, who writes varied and original songs, mixing up funk, rock, RnB and reggae into a unique dance groove we like to call ‘fusion’ .

The Fusion band features some of the finest musicians on the Sunshine coast and includes a three-piece brass section, which takes the band to a whole new level as a seven-piece, perfect for festivals and bigger venues.

Selected to play at Mitchell Creek Rock’n’Blues Festival in 2015, Fusion have since become one of the must-go-to bands on the Coast .

Annie is an accomplished songwriter and multiinstrumentalist, who was accepted into the Sydney Conservatorium of music and has written over 50 songs, including music for a rock musical Assylum, as well as receiving a top 10 rating in the Australian Song Writing competition.

Annie has performed at the Sydney Entertainment Centre, Opera House, Darling Harbor and the Sydney Olympics.

This band creates a sound that is new, funky, danceable, singable and fun with lyrics that can evoke serious thought and laughter that will just make you feel happy inside.

Enjoy on January 19 at the Tin Can Bay Country Club!

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Fleetwood Mac lives again

At Last! An act that goes beyond a band. A show that goes beyond a concept!

See and experience Fleetwood Mac the way they really were – a sensational and enduring band of the 70s and 80s – by a talented group of musicians dedicated to the task of bringing this era, this sound, to the stage for all to enjoy.

Hear the magical Fleetwood Mac sound, reproduced to the highest degree of authenticity, by this committed team of musicians who genuinely love what they are doing.

This is total impersonation! This is something special!

Formed on the Gold Coast 1995, the band consists of five musicians who achieve a combination that is hard to equal. A tight rhythm section, guitar work which varies from sensitive to screaming, combined with piano and keyboards both rich and full. Add to this, the harmonies of superb vocalists and Fleetwood Mac lives again.

See them on February 3 at the Tin Can Bay Country Club - buy your tickets now.

Live Music on the Coast Hear Joel Mak at Coffee Rocks, January 5, 12, 19 and 26 and Sundays at Marina Bar and Grill in Tin Can Bay, lunch to the tunes of Glen Mooney.

Music Plus - Last night of the year

All our usual musicians were in fine form. Notably, Jo on treble recorder with Pam on harpsichord played an entire Sonata by Handel beautifully.

Ron opened the evening in style, with Irene on ukulele and Sarah on her bodhran (Irish drum). Frank and Marilyn entertained with guitar, harmonica and violin, and the ukulele group were in true Christmas mood.

Colleen’s funny story was even funnier as she, inadvertently, changed the words of the punchline and we all dissolved into laughter.

A well-known local musician in the audience, Gail, happened to have her instrument in the car and agreed to play, joined by Gunther.

The choir sang the Aussie version of Jingle Bells, followed

by My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean and Calypso Carol in three parts.

Jo on flute and Pam on piano ended the evening’s individual items by playing a section of the first movement of a lovely Schubert Sonata.

The audience took part in Jingle Bell Rock and were joined by the entire ukulele group playing We wish you a Merry Christmas.

Thanks to all our performers, our audience, and to Carol, who refreshes us at the end. We love you all and send everyone best wishes for 2018.

Pictured above is Jo on treble recorder and Pam on harpsichord playing one of Handel’s Sonatas.

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your Community Resource Centre helps you relax T

HERE IS A new service starting in February 2018. Meditation and Relaxation sessions at the rear of the library, starting on Wednesday February 7 at 6pm. Phone Jennifer Reynolds on 0419 547 268 to reserve a space.

Orders for the Victory Hampers are taken on Mondays and Tuesdays between 9am and noon, for delivery on Wednesdays at 12.30pm, at a cost $35 to purchase, or available with a Current Income Statement from Centrelink.

We are most grateful to all the people who made donations to the Resource Centre during the year. These donations have been put to very good use in assisting those in need.

Share The Dignity Gympie kindly

donated handbags filled with beautiful items, which were given to ladies in the community. Swags, toiletries and blankets are available for those in need.

The office will reopen on Monday January 8. First hamper delivery will be on Wednesday January 17.

Office Hours are 9am-12pm, Monday and Tuesday, with Wednesday open at 12.30pm for Victory Hamper pickup only.

Call to find out more: 0400 741 951.

Kids Bush to Beach fundraiser on again I N RAINBOW BEACH we’ve had some good rain, but our Droughtrunner, Tony Stewart, shakes his head when he talks about the still desperate situation in our state.

After delivering two more loads of Christmas cheer to farmers in need, he did say the country out to Mitchell has had plenty of rain, and looks in “great heart”.

RBCT have pledged support to help him run another Kids Bush to Beach fundraising night to bring the isolated Isisford, Jundah and Windorah schools to our coast.

As well as a major raffle (first prize a $3000 overseas trip and second prize a 7-night holiday in Rainbow Beach!), look out for collection tins across the coast.

He applauded: Lynsey Rigby, Janice McDermott, Susan and Bob Spencer,

Mrs Clarey, Rob Richardson, Marg Turmaine, Jim and Debbie George, Tin Can Bay Fishing Club, Barb Rees, Mitchells at 7th Wave, Bill and Patty Watts, Betty Freeman, Rainbow and TCB IGAs, Tin Can Bay Bakery, John O’Sullivan, Michelle Perrett, Marilyn Dean and Phil Davey.

“Thank you all for giving people out west a better Christmas. If anyone can assist, contributions can be left with the local IGAs or the Bank of Queensland, Gympie.” (A/C of RainbowBeachDroughtrunners).

The next load is scheduled for February.

Tony Stewart, RBDroughtrunners: 0408 767 930 Megan Groves, Tin Can Bay Lions: 0413 681 818

A movie night and Easter fair for 2018

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HE COOLOOLA COVE Residents and Friends would like to wish Cooloola Coast a happy and prosperous 2018. Yes, can you believe it, 2018! Our work on aged care, medical and health for the Coast will continue through 2018, with hopefully some good announcements mid year.

The Primary Health Network PHN GCN Aged Care Subgroup are supporting CCR&F to present a Cooloola Coast Health Survey draft at the February meeting. It is anticipated that this survey will provide the necessary support for moving forward.

CCR&F wish to remind families of the Movie Night on February 10, this will be a great night for the kids, preceded by a CCYAP function, look out for further details.

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The 2018 Easter Fair on Saturday March 31, at the Cooloola Community Complex, will be a bigger and better day.

We are seeking the necessary approvals for outdoor displays, any organisation that wishes to be part of this great day, please contact Graham: 0433 062 906.

The CCR&F is always looking for members; if you would like to support the future of Cooloola Cove, and provide support to the community, including other community groups, please give Graham a call.

your Community Great Sandy Strait under the microscope T HE FRASER ISLAND Defenders Organisation (FIDO) has initiated a program to put Great Sandy Strait under the microscope to study the potential impact of the water proposed to be discharged from the Colton Coal mine.

FIDO founder, John Sinclair, said the there is a lot of justification for alarm bells to be ringing about the potential environmental impact of the mine on the Ramsar-listed wetland and the World Heritage-listed Fraser Island.

With the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee and that Greater Mary Association, FIDO is establishing a Research Fund that has already reached $25,000 and which it is aimed will reach $50,000, to enable students and others to carry out research projects to establish the impacts of the discharge water on the heritage-listed waterway.

“There are several issues we have identified and we are inviting students, tutors and others to put in bids to have

their proposed research projects funded.

We expect to start dispensing funds early in the new academic year,” Mr Sinclair said.

To raise research funds FIDO has planned a series of boat cruises starting and finishing at the Hervey Bay Boat Club, the next planned for January 23.

“As well as exposing passengers to the marvelous riches of Great Sandy Strait, the boat cruises will be exploring those parts of the Ramsar site that will be most heavily impacted by the mine discharge water,” Mr Sinclair said.

“There will be some expert commentary about this globally recognized waterway on all cruises, to help build a greater appreciation and understanding of this most precious waterway,” Mr Sinclair concluded.

To keep within the limits, advance bookings to secure cruise places must be made by email at lizdiggles4562@ bigpond.com

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 8am-3pm, 07 5486 2304, ccfni09@gmail.com City Farm reopens on January 9, 2018

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S YOU WANDER north along Rainbow Beach you may notice mature casuarinas or she-oaks high up in the dunes. Just in front of them, but harder to see, many young casuarinas are pushing their way through the sand dunes.

This particular species is Casuarina equisetifolia (Coastal she-oak, Horsetail oak) and it provides the area behind the dunes with protection from extreme weather conditions.

Many of the casuarinas are dead, because though they are very hardy trees, they have to cope with extreme weather conditions. However, as they die and fall, the trunks and branches get covered by sand and help hold the sand together. As the new trees have to replace dead or dying trees, their survival is very important.

The weather we have experienced in the last couple of months has pushed more sand into the hind dunes and covered up the trunks of some of these trees that are trying to establish themselves.

Hopefully, they will be strong enough to withstand the inundation, and grow to shield the variety of plant (and animal) species behind.

Plant of the month is Acacia hubbardiana, a shrub to two metres. This wattle has interesting, sharply pointed, triangular leaves and pale yellow flowers in winter and spring.

Tin Can Bay Craft Club News

by Jan Low N NOVEMBER OUR club had sad news with the passing of member Beverly Phillips and past member, Gavin Sauer.

Also, past member Deb Stone, who moved back to Adelaide, lost her husband in a tragic car accident. those who knew them felt their loss and the club sent their condolences to the families.

On a happier note, the Christmas party was held December 7 in the Cooloola Bowls Club where much merriment was had.

The organisers decorated the room in an Australiana theme, including wattle and melted snowmen complete with cork stringed hats. Some of which were sold and the proceeds will go to a charity.

In keeping with the theme, those craft members who also belong to the ukulele group played three Australian Christmas songs, with everyone joining in.

The club’s final day was December 14 and will reconvene Thursday January 11.

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Anyone wishing to check out this friendly group, feel free to come along next year any Thursday from 9am to 12 noon. We can be found opposite the City Farm, at the Cooloola Community Complex on the corner of Tin Can Bay road and the Cooloola Cove turnoff.

Pictured from our Christmas party: (left to right) craft members Jean Sealy, Sandra Bonell, Linda Brown, Shirley McLean, Thea Beswich, Maree Uhl, Pam Ottaway, and Dawn McGinley.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Rainbow Beach State School

En d o f ye a r

C o n c e r t Fu n

A big thank you to al teachers and staff ac l our ross the coast - go and enjoy your break - you have ea rnt it!

School resumes for students on January 22.

Above: Everyone loves watching the youngest classes perform Left: Chloe, Amalia, Tiana, Lilly and Daisy sing!

Above: Samantha and Audrey Permezel arrive at the Hall Images Barb Rees

Left: Teachers enjoy the concert. Eryn Truin, Therese Dargusch, Tina McColl, Therese Young and Janine Lawler

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SCHOOL NEWS

Tin Can Bay School Right: Miss Stacey and Miss Lea with the Prep 1 Trolls Left: Katahn Bentley and Nicole Farrugia are all smiles at the TCB Christmas concert Images Jess Milne

Left: Amy, baby Paige and Glen Richardson with grandmother Aileen Price Right: Miss Shari, Miss Jayne and Miss Lea deck the hall with festive spirit

Well done Year 6!

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FTER PHOTOS at the propeller, and a scrumptious two course meal at the Sports Club, Year 6 teacher at Rainbow Beach State School, Mr Andrew Walsh addressed the room. He said, “As they go to Year 7 next year, they will find a place in all the things they want to do the world, they will think back to this time, how they were connected to each other, to the place that will make them stronger.”

Mr Walsh urged the graduating class to thank the support staff, and teachers from over the years - he says it all makes a big difference to their schooling life.

Congratulations also to award winners: RBCC Community News English Award Mikayla Police Beat All Rounder Award - Bailey RB Sports Club Sporting Award - Nathan Sportspower Gympie Maths Award Sophie RB Branch RSL Most Improved - Elva

School Captains Mikayla and Sophie addressed the room of parents and staff and cut the delicious cake!

Staff in the back row: Lynne Chamberlain, Sarah Brantz, Principal Dan Stanieg, Yasmin Sauer, Andrew Walsh, Tina McColl, Cate White and Therese Young Middle Row: Clive, Sophie, Mikayla, Elva, Mark, George, Kaleb, Joel Front Row: Chase, Charlotte, Oscar, Nathan, Ethan, Bailey and Chappy Ronnie Timperon Image Hans Brantz

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ONGRATULATIONS YEAR 12 GRADUATES

Jasmin Betteridge Just turned 17, and back from a Japan trip, Jasmin has an exciting time ahead.

“I’m planning on heading off to the Navy as a submariner medic, and currently a waitress at the sports club, and completing a Certificate III in Fitness at the local gym.”

After attending several Navy camps, Jasmin had already been offered her profession of choice months ago, but wisely opted to graduate from Gympie State High School first. Until the round comes again, she is working in Rainbow Beach and living at home with parents, Andrew and Kylie.

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Zack Lindenberg Rainbow Beach lifesaver and Rainbow Beach State School student Zack topped math B, physics and chemistry and won the Long Tan Award for Leadership and Teamwork.

To the delight of parents Brett and Sandra, he was also crowned Dux of St Patrick’s College.

“I am planning to study coastal engineering at the Australian Maritime College in Launceston.”

Employed by the Gympie Aquatic and Recreation Centre and contemplating a season working at the snow, Zack says for his gap year, “I am currently living on the southside of Gympie, but I wouldn’t mind moving to the Sunshine Coast or back to Rainbow Beach.”

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Kate Gilmore

St Patrick’s College graduate, and the second daughter of Scott and Rebecca, who are very proud of Madalyn’s achievements.

A boarders prefect and swimming co-captain, Kate has studied at St Hilda’s School in Southport for the past twoand-a-half years. Achieving an Academic Merit Award and The Ammonite Award for Rowing, Kate is hoping to study a double degree in Business and Maths in 2019, at QUT in Brisbane.

She is also a student from Tin Can Bay School, and has completed her Certificate II in Business and works at Cooloola Coast Clinic.

For 2018, she has been selected for the Australian Defence Force Gap Year as a driver specialist. Kate works part time at Rainbow Beach Surf Club and Crème de la Crème, scooping ice-creams until she moves to Kapooka for army training in Wagga Wagga mid January.

The Tin Can Bay resident plans to obtain her Certificate III in Business this year.

Pictured with formal partner Hugh Scott from Roma.

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Sarah McGrath Sarah says, “I have graduated high school and have been accepted into uni for a Bachelor in Nursing, but I am now currently looking into my options for applying for the Army and completing it that way.

“I’m currently living back with my dad whilst I study and work part time at Woolworths in Cooloola Cove and at the news agency in Gympie. In the near future I will be looking into moving back to Gympie for future study if I don’t get accepted into the Army.”

The ex Rainbow Beach State School student graduated from Gympie State High School.

Natasha Lee Natasha graduated from: St Patrick’s College Gympie, and lives in Tin Can Bay, where is currently working at the library and Lee’s Fishing Company.

“I plan to have a gap year of travel and work, followed by study at university for Nursing. I am hoping to attend USC at either Gympie or at the Sunshine Coast.”

Natasha is also planning on travelling to NSW, and also Mexico and Canada.

Images by Rachelle

Sarah is pictured with Beau Nicholls.

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ONGRATULATIONS YEAR 12 GRADUATES

Ruby Speed

Cyndari Parton

Ruby is a familiar face at the Rainbow Beach IGA, working part-time during school.

Proud parents, Jake and BJ Parton’s eldest is planning to work hard during a gap year.

A graduate of Gympie State High School and Rainbow Beach State School, Dad, Cliff, and Mum, Carmen, will be pleased that Ruby achieved not one but two Academic Excellence awards - First in subject for Certificate II in Rural Operations and First for Recreational Studies.

Cyndari has represented Gympie State High School for surfing at state level, and will be assisting at the Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre with children’s swim lessons and continuing at the IGA where she’s worked for the past five years.

Completing her schooling at Rainbow Beach State School, then Tin Can Bay P-10, Cyndari plans on a nursing career from 2019.

Ruby says, “I plan to move to Mackay in January to start the next chapter in life and work full time.”

Cyndari Parton was partnered by Kegan Foster.

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Ella-Rose Stiefler Ella-Rose is now working at Hampton and Harlow, and Nolan’s Meatworks. Equestrian Captain at Victory College, and winning a second at the the Matthew Flinders Jumping Day in Buderim, a gap year will let Ella focus on working, eventing with her horses and equestrian dressage, as she applies for the Police Force.

With her brown belt in Karate, having trained by local Darren Grieve, and her love of horses, Ella-Rose dreams of joining the Mounted Police. Her parents, Andrew and Alison, now live on the farm in Gympie, but their Rainbow Beach house is let to holiday goers - so we hope to see them through summer.

Ella-Rose’s formal partner was Jack Brebner.

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Matilda Clark School Captain at Gympie State High School, Rainbow Beach local Matilda plans to save money at Coffee Rocks before studying Science and Law at UQ in Brisbane, 2018.

Matilda obtained a silver academic award and cultural/ citizenship award, and he proud dad, Jamieson, says Matilda is planning on pursuing either corporate law or something in advanced medicine, she isn’t quite sure which yet!

Matilda Clark pictured with formal partner Jarad Steinhardt.

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Rainbow Beach locals Michael and Cate White have a double reason to celebrate, with their gorgeous twins completing their schooling.

Elizabeth White

Nicholas White

Elizabeth has excelled in her school years. She has graduated from Gympie State High School with a Bronze Academic Award, swimming age champion, and the Leslie Family Memorial Award for being a quiet achiever with her academic studies.

A graduate of Gympie State High School, and school captain at Rainbow Beach State School, many of you will know Nic from when he worked behind the bar at the Surf Club.

The School Representative in Queensland Surfing Titles is just back from a surfing trip in Bali and says, “I’m hoping to get an apprenticeship in plumbing and currently renting a place on the Sunshine Coast and travelling from Rainbow to there.”

After finishing her part time work at the Surf Club, lifesaver Elizabeth will be moving to Tasmania early January for her gap year: “I will be deferring from university (if I get in, fingers crossed) and hope to study physiotherapy.”

His housemates include Rainbow locals Eric Lawton, Kale Fullarton and Felix Laird.

Nick says the plan is to also surf as much as he can!

Shervawn Wilson Shervawn is finishing work at the IGA in Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay at the end of January. “I am hoping to get into QUT in Brisbane to study for a Bachelor degree in Justice for Criminology.

And I will continue playing lawn bowls and singing whenever I can! I dream of having a good job with a steady income.”

Shervawn is pictured with partner Logan Smith.

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

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

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

Fraser Island Great Walk A 90 km trail which showcases natural and cultural features of the world’s largest sand island as it meanders between Dilli Village and Happy Valley 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. www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/ greatwalkscooloola/ index.html Rainforest Walk / Bymien Picnic Area A few kilometres from town, on the Gympie Road, take the Freshwater Road to the left. 3km on a good gravel surface will bring you to Bymien, which is the limit for conventional vehicles.

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

Lake Freshwater Only accessible by 4WD, Tour or Walking. Walking tracks starts at the Bymien picnic area. The round trip from Rainbow Beach will take a full day and requires fitness.

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

Rainbow Beach 10,000 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 taking you through wallum and paperbarks.

If riding, you can turn left to the industrial area (Karoonda Road) and the return to town via Carlo Road.

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

(4WD only) Surf School & Board Hire Rainbow Beach Learn to Surf 0435 934 087 Stand up paddle tour The 2 hour tour on offer is a basic introduction to SUP to anybody who would like to see what its all about.With all of our equipment catered for the beginner, also the flat water of Pelican Bay/ Carlo Point this is a fantastic tour for scenery and also the whole family to enjoy, it’s just so easy to participate.

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

Seary’s Creek 7km from town towards Gympie, with 2 waterholes, boardwalks, bridges and history – do read the sign and spot the creatures. Always cool on the hottest of days.

4x4 Hire Rainbow Beach 4x4 Hire 5486 8300 Rainbow Beach Adventure Centre 4WD Hire 5486 3288

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

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.

walk 4WD back to nature swim, surf and on the water fish extreme adventure national parks family fun accommodation annual events plus Scuba Diving A popular spot for the scuba enthusiast is at Wolf Rock, off Double Island Point. World class diving on Fraser Island’s doorstep, phone Wolf Rock Dive Centre on 5486 8004.

Helicopter Rides Rainbow Beach Helicopters offer 4 scenic flights, charters, packages and transfers to/ from Maroochydore Airport, Fraser Island Resorts, Gympie, and Harvey Bay, call 0448 883 442.

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.

Great Sandy Strait Cruises and Sunset Cruises 0428 838 836

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

By Canoe Explore the mangrove fringed waters of Carlo Creek, Carlo Island and Tin Can Bay Inlet Carlo Point Boat Hire 0405 818 277

Dolphin Viewing/Feeding at Tin Can Bay just a thirty minute drive to Tin Can Bay through Cooloola Cove and you can see the Dolphins at Barnacles Dolphin Centre, Norman Point at around 7 – 7.30am each day, feeding time is 8.00am. Charges apply. Come and have a look around this pretty little town while you are there. 5486 4899 Turtle Tours Paddle in double seated ocean kayaks along the edge of the mangroves at Pelican Bay on this two hour tour, you quietly encounter all types of sea life from turtles to rays to the odd dolphin. 0408 738 192 Sea Kayaking Dolphin View Sea Kayaking: A unique experience - see dolphins, whales (seasonal), manta rays, turtles and more 0408 738 192 Horseride with professional guides on our World Heritage Listed Beach.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Another ramp is located at Bullock Point.

Boat and Kayak Hire Carlo Point Boat Hire 0405 818 277 Charter Boats Excellent reef fishing is only a few miles offshore and charter trips can be arranged through Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters on 0439 775 070 or Keely Rose Reef Fishing Charters on 0407 146 151.

The reefs off Rainbow yield Red Emperor, Sweet lip, Snapper, Pearl Perch, Parrot and Coral Trout.

Our safe beach is patrolled between September - March. ALWAYS SWIM BETWEEN THE FLAGS. Surfing The most popular area is near the Surf Tower. Note Surfing In Bathing Area Is Prohibited.

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extreme adventure Kitesurfing Lessons Learn to kitesurf with very experienced instructors from Rainbow Beach Surf Centre. 0408 738 192

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 wildfl ower heath make the Cooloola Recreation Area a spectacular part of the Great Sandy National Park. www.nprsr. qld.gov. au/parks/cooloola/index Inskip Peninsula is a narrow, sandy finger of land built up by wind and waves. It forms a natural breakwater at the entrance to Tin Can Inlet and Great Sandy Strait. Inskip is a gateway to World Heritagelisted Fraser Island. Beach she oaks, cypress pine and other coastal trees and shrubs shade the very popular camping areas ringed by open ocean beaches and sheltered estuary shores. All are within 15 minutes drive to Rainbow Beach. Most of the peninsula is protected as a Recreation Area. www.nprsr.qld.gov. au/parks/inskip-peninsula/index The Great Sandy Marine Park extends from Baffl e 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. www. nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/great -sandymarine/ index 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.

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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 .

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Rainbow Beach Flying Services offer a daily service to Fraser Island, but prior bookings are required.

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

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Rainbow Beach fishing report Mat Cooper Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters 0439 775 070

On the other hand it’s been great for most other species including red emperor, with plenty caught and some real stonkas, several around the 14-15kg mark - check out the photos on facebook.

The last month has been excellent for large pearl perch and some of the largest I have ever seen!

Plastics have been working well for these and is a lot of fun; we have been giving people who have never fished with plastics a go at it and they love it.

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ELL HERE WE ARE: the school holidays, and another year gone and, wow, has it flown by! It’s been a funny year fishing-wise with a very quiet snapper season, and whilst we had a few bag out sessions and caught some great quality, they didn’t seem to hang around too long in big numbers.

to get the rod back from them once they have caught a couple of fish.

Sweetlip, squire, parrot, Moses perch, husser, cod, cobia, Aj’s, mackerel, scarlet sea perch and pretty much every other species Rainbow Beach reefs offer, has been fishing really well!

Hope you all had a great Christmas and happy new year, catch you all next year.

Cheers, Mat

AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA, EAST COAST EAST COAST – WADDY – WADDY POINT POINT (FRASER (FRASER ISLAND) ISLAND)

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LAT 24° LAT 58’ S24° 58’ LONG S 153° LONG 21’ 153° E 21’ E Times and Times Heights and of Heights High and of High Low and Waters Low Waters MARCH MARCH JANUARY JANUARY FEBRUARY FEBRUARY m Time

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0046 0022 0.230022 0.23 0749 0707 2.230707 2.23 1413 0.471334 MO 1334 MO TU 0.47 1949 1913 1.561913 1.56

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0.200110 0.20 0121 0.500121 0.50 0239 2.350755 2.35 0821 2.020821 2.02 0919 0.42 1448 WE 0.651448FR 0.65 1547 TU 1426 WE 0.42 1.572008 1.57 2022 1.402022 1.40 2144

0.340239 0.34 0219 2.310919 2.31 0900 0.46 1525 FR 1547 SA 0.46 1.642144 1.64 2114

0.510219 0.51 0138 0.380138 0.38 0127 0.530127 0.53 0227 0.560227 0251 0.620251 0.62 17 2 0810 17 2.22 17 1.83 2 0902 0902 1.83 1.970900 2 1.97 0810 2.22 0755 17 1.940755 2 1.94 0838 17 1.790838

2 17 3 18

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0.500156 0.50 0326 2.010853 2.01 1006 0.63 0.63 1633 TH 1523SA 1.422053 1.42 2234

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0.460326 0.46 0254 2.191006 2.19 0934 0.54 1557 SA 1633 SU 0.54 1.622234 1.62 2152

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0.560050 0.56 0208 1.930723 1.93 0824 0.52 0.52 1431 FR 1344SU 1.621946 1.62 2058

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0050 0.400052 0.40 0723 2.230726 2.23 1344 0.47 TH 1352 FR 0.47 1946 1.691952 1.69

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0144 0.290150 0.29 0829 2.360831 2.36 1453 0.43 TH 1500 FR 0.43 2039 1.642053 1.64

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0.510144 0.51 0052 1.990829 1.99 0726 0.58 0.58 1352 FR 1453TH 1.532039 1.53 1952

Time Zone Time –1000 Zone –1000 APRIL APRIL

0.520046 0.52 0150 2.010749 2.01 0831 0.68 0.68 1500 TU 1413TH 1.391949 1.39 2053

0158 0.230158 0.23 0156 0845 2.400845 2.40 0853 0.401519 1523 WE 1519 WE TH 0.40 2105 1.562105 1.56 2053

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0146 0.550146 0.540208 0.54 0756 1.840756 1.940824 1.94 1403 MO 0.381403 0.52 SU 1431 MO 0.52 2031 1.972031 1.912058 1.91

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0.56 0.56 1432 SA 1525FR 1.572114 1.57 2037

0.45 1414 FR 1432 SA 0.45 1.752037 1.75 2018

1502 MO 0.591502 0.48 0.48 1437 SA 1414MO TU 0.59 2136 1.922136 1.92 1.702018 1.70 2112

0.550254 0.55 0223 1.940934 1.94 0854 0.56 0.56 1512 SU 1557SA 1.602152 1.60 2121

0.420223 0.42 0203 2.150854 2.15 0828 0.49 1443 SA 1512 SU 0.49 1.782121 1.78 2053

0.520203 0.52 0336 1.920828 1.92 0938 0.47 0.47 1532 SU 1443TU 1.772053 1.77 2216

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0.44 1559 TH 1611 FR 0.44 1.532201 1.53 2128

0340 1028 FR 1703 2258

0.440340 0.44 0306 2.261028 2.26 0959 0.52 1635 FR 1703 SA 0.52 1.492258 1.49 2209

0.560306 0.56 0506 0.790506 0.79 0413 0.710413 0.71 0354 0.670354 0.67 0321 0.620321 0.62 0522 0.930522 0.93 0508 0.780508 20 5 1132 20 1.86 5 1015 20 1.88 20 1.50 5 1058 1.950959 5 1.95 1132 1.86 1051 20 1.791051 5 1.79 1015 1.88 0945 20 1.810945 5 1.81 1058 1.50 1103 20 1.491103

0.78 1.49 0.69 2.00

0432 1117 SA 1755 2358

0.590432 0.59 0343 2.111117 2.11 1037 0.60 1713 SA 1755 SU 0.60 1.452358 1.45 2256

0.630343 0.63 0021 1.560021 1.56 0503 0.810503 0.81 0444 0.820444 0.82 0406 0.710406 0.71 0629 0.990629 0.99 0621 0.840621 21 6 0605 21 0.94 6 1053 21 1.73 6 1146 21 1.40 1.891037 6 1.89 0605 0.94 1134 21 1.691134 6 1.69 1053 1.73 1028 21 1.711028 6 1.71 1146 1.40 1210 21 1.391210

0.84 1.39 0.80

0526 1207 SU 1847

0.760526 0.76 0426 0.720426 0.72 0129 1.560129 1.56 0018 1.941207 1.94 1117 1.811117 1.81 0718 1.050718 1.05 0606 0.68 1753 MO 0.651753WE 0.65 1303 WE 1.551303 1221 SU 1847 MO 0.68 TH 1.55 2348 1.422348 1.42 1940 0.811940 0.81 1838

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5 20 6 21

0.64 0.64 1802 MO 0.711802 1707 SA 1635MO TU 0.71 1.442209 1.44 2323

0.64 0.64 1214 SU 1713TU 1.432256 1.43 1848

0.57 1514 MO 0.471514WE 0.47 1553 1602 WE 0.741602 SU 1552 MO 0.57 TH 0.74 1.772205 1.77 2133 1.822133 1.82 2245 2256 1.882256 1.88

0.61 0.61 1628 MO 0.651628 1548 TU 1707MO TU 0.65 1.612323 1.61 2249 1.752249 1.75 2216

1.70 1748 WE 0.651748TU 0.65 1704 TU 1214 WE 1.70 0.771848 0.77 2336

0.51 0.51 1637 TU 1548TH 1.842216 1.84 2342

0.74 1624 WE 0.581624FR 0.58 1721 TU 1704 WE 0.74 1.722336 1.72 2301 1.842301 1.84

0.82 1637 TH 1637 FR 0.82 1.832342 1.83 2339

0.90 1732 FR 1721 SA 0.90

0.57 TH 1553 2.042245

0.69 1.60 0.57 2.04

TH 1611 2201

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0.63 1630 MO 0.581630SU 0.58 1552 SU 1717 MO 0.63 1.582324 1.58 2235 1.612235 1.61 2205

0.69 FR 1637 2.002339 0.80 SA 1732

1.620018 1.62 0543 0.960543 0.96 0500 0.810500 0.81 0036 1.780036 1.78 0045 1.940045 22 7 1133 22 1.59 7 0744 22 1.01 0.910606 7 0.91 1133 1.59 1113 22 1.591113 7 1.59 0744 1.01 0744 22 0.860744

1.94 0.86 1.35 0.88

1.440106 1.44 0517 0.810517 0.81 0248 1.590248 1.59 0129 1.640129 1.64 0030 1.690030 1.69 0608 0.900608 0.90 0142 1.730142 1.73 0201 1.910201 8 0106 8 0628 23 0.90 8 0848 23 1.09 8 0656 23 1.05 8 0903 23 0.99 0628 0.90 1201 23 1.731201 8 1.73 0848 1.09 0728 23 0.970728 8 0.97 0656 1.05 1207 23 1.471207 8 1.47 0903 0.99 0907 23 0.820907

1.91 0.82 1.38 0.91

1.480224 1.48 0052 1.440052 1.44 0359 1.650359 1.65 0252 1.710252 1.71 0137 1.670137 1.67 0102 1.810102 1.81 0253 1.700253 1.70 0312 1.910312 9 0224 9 0744 24 1.00 9 1012 24 1.06 9 0820 24 1.08 9 1009 24 0.93 0744 1.00 0622 24 0.890622 9 0.89 1012 1.06 0918 24 0.960918 9 0.96 0820 1.08 0737 24 0.940737 9 0.94 1009 0.93 1013 24 0.751013

1.91 0.75 1.47 0.87

0455 1.730455 1.73 0402 1.820402 1.82 0357 1.710357 1.71 0416 1.920416 1.560341 1.56 0209 1.490209 1.49 0251 1.680251 1.68 0223 1.830223 1.83 100.95 25 0.99 100.89 25 0.83 10 0341 25 1.03 100.86 25 1.05 1117 10 0.991117 1044 25 0.861044 1055 10 0.831055 1103 25 0.671103 0914 10 1.030914 0741 25 0.950741 0945 10 1.050945 0921 25 0.890921

1.92 0.67 1.59 0.79

1.660441 1.66 0325 1.600325 1.60 0539 1.800539 1.80 0501 1.950501 1.95 0358 1.710358 1.71 0336 1.890336 1.89 0449 1.750449 1.75 0513 1.920513 110.94 26 0.90 110.79 26 0.73 11 0441 26 1.00 110.73 26 0.97 1031 11 1.001031 0914 26 0.940914 1205 11 0.901205 1143 26 0.731143 1050 11 0.971050 1034 26 0.791034 1130 11 0.731130 1144 26 0.601144

1.92 0.60 1.70 0.71

1.750528 1.75 0427 1.750427 1.75 0617 1.870617 1.87 0553 2.080553 2.08 0453 1.760453 1.76 0439 1.960439 1.96 0531 1.790531 1.79 0600 1.900600 12 0528 27 0.94 120.86 27 0.81 120.62 27 0.87 120.69 27 0.62 1131 12 0.941131 1043 27 0.861043 1244 12 0.811244 1231 27 0.621231 1136 12 0.871136 1127 27 0.691127 1201 12 0.621201 1219 27 0.551219

1.90 0.55 1.81

1.840607 1.84 0520 1.920520 1.92 0652 1.930652 1.93 0004 0.480004 0.48 0538 1.820538 1.82 0534 2.030534 2.03 0608 1.830608 1.83 0031 0.660031 13 0607 28 0.86 130.75 28 0.72 132.18 28 0.77 130.59 28 0.52 1219 13 0.861219 1148 28 0.751148 1318 13 0.721318 0640 28 2.180640 1212 13 0.771212 1209 28 0.591209 1232 13 0.521232 0643 28 1.860643

0.66 1.86 0.53 1.89

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0.57 1.97 0.65 1.44

0027 0.620027 0.62 0113 0.650113 1.870616 1.87 0621 2.060621 2.06 14 0616 29 0.67 140.53 29 1.85 0643 14 1.850643 0721 29 1.800721 1243 14 0.671243 1247 29 0.531247

0.65 1.80 0.53 1.96

0.550012 0.55 0012 0.350012 0.35 0108 0.530108 15 0012 30 1.97 152.23 0716 15 1.970716 0655 30 2.230655 0758 15 1.990758

0.53 1.99 0.61 1.48

0.630011 0.63 0040 0.530040 0.53 0106 0.570106 0.57 0156 0.670156 15 0011 30 1.91 152.06 30 1.85 0651 15 1.910651 0704 30 2.060704 0719 15 1.850719 0758 30 1.730758

0.67 1.73 0.56 2.00

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1.781257 1838 MO 1257 MO TU 1.78 1942 0.711942 0.71 TU 1351 2041

FR 1652 2303

SA 1746 2339

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0.65 0.65 1403 TU 1838TH 2039

1.64 1251 WE 1.631251FR 1.63 1512 TU 1351 WE 1.64 0.722041 0.72 1929 0.641929 0.64 2137

1.521451 1351 WE 1451 WE TH 1.52 2136 0.702136 0.70 2026 TH 1553 2223

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1.44 1505 TH 1553 FR 1.44 0.672223 0.67 2127

1.39 1615 FR 1652 SA 1.39 0.632303 0.63 2226 1.37 1717 SA 1746 SU 1.37 0.592339 0.59 2321

1623 1.54 1.54 TH 1351SA 2228 0.612026 0.61 1.47 1.47 1728 FR 1505SU 0.572127 0.57 2312

7 22

1.43 1326 TH 1403 FR 1.43 0.822039 0.82 1938

1.35 1455 FR 1512 SA 1.35 0.802137 0.80 2051 1.31 1613 SA 1623 SU 1.31 0.772228 0.77 2209

0.52 0.52 1422 TU 1328TH 1.541909 1.54 2008

0.300101 31 0101 0742 31 2.330742 0.451414 WE 1414 WE 2001 1.602001

1.39 1.39 1321 SA 1455FR 0.712051 0.71 1928

1.38 1.38 1438 SU 1613SA 0.662209 0.66 2034

0.61 TH 1422 1.482008

1.47 1756 TH 1221 FR 1.47 0.871831 0.87 1.36 1328 FR 1321 SA 1.36 0.921928 0.92 1902

1.29 1501 SA 1438 SU 1.29 0.932034 0.93 2027

0.74 0.74 1409 FR 1756SU 1928

1.32 1339 SA 1247 SU 1.32 0.961817 0.96 1845

1648 1.36 1.36 SU 1501TU 2202 0.832027 0.83

1.50 1.50 1812 TU 1724TH 0.692303 0.69 2346

0.59 1322 TH 1313 FR 0.59 1.551914 1.55 1939

0.30 2.33 0.45 1.60

1302 1.71 1.71 TH 1858SA 1918 0.49 0.49 1332 FR 1322SU 1.811939 1.81 1953

0.510124 31 0124 0745 31 2.020745 SA 1357 2018

0.49 SA 1357 1.882018

1.35 SU 1339 0.881845

1.27 1502 MO 1.381502 SU 1409 MO 1.27 0.991928 0.99 2013 0.912013

1.38 1.38 1540 MO 1.291540 1616 SA 1328MO TU 1.29 0.811902 0.81 2047 0.982047 0.98 2144

1.39 1815 WE 1.611815FR 1.61 1845 TU 1801 WE 1.39 0.722328 0.72 2355 0.592355 0.59

1.471840 1858 WE 1840 WE TH 1.47

TH 1313 1914

0.66 0.66 1247 TH 1706SA 1.822354 1.82 1817

1.47 TU 1616 0.872144

1.35 1716 WE 1.591716 TU 1648 WE 1.35 0.902202 0.90 2251 0.792251

1.28 1619 MO 1.411619WE 1.41 1734 WE 1.451734 1805 SU 1601 MO 1.28 TH 1.45 0.892141 0.89 2157 0.782157 0.78 2259 0.802259 0.80 2344

1.51 1.51 1712 MO 1.321712 1724 TU 1817MO TU 1.32 2240 0.822240 0.82 2303

1.40 1312 WE 0.531312TU 0.53 1801 TU 1901 WE 1.40 1906 1.601906 1.60 2328

1350 WE 0.651350 1.37 1814 MO 1.491814WE 1.49 SU 1833 MO 1.37 1936 1.441936

0.721338 1328 MO 1338 MO TU 0.72 1913 1.381913 1.38 1909

1.46 1.46 1221 FR 1326TH 0.711938 0.71 1831

1.32 1720 MO 1.431720SU 1.43 1601 SU 1728 MO 1.32 0.712312 0.71 2312 0.572312 0.57 2141

1.44 1.44 1820 MO 1.351820 1817 SA 1615MO TU 1.35 0.512226 0.51 2352 0.642352 0.64

1.45 1.45 1901 SU 1717TU 0.432321 0.43

1.57 1.57 1743 WE 0.811743 1706 TH 1221WE TH 0.81 0.681838 0.68 2354

1.55 1845 TH 1812 FR 1.55 0.702346 0.70

1.66 1251 FR 1845 SA 1.66 1923

0.44 1322 SA 1302 SU 0.44 1.771918 1.77 2001

1.70 TH 1805 0.712344 1.81 FR 1845

0.53 SA 1251 1.891923

0.53 SU 1322 1.962001

0.39 1351 MO 0.561351 SU 1332 MO 0.39 1.881953 1.88 2036 2.002036

0.51 2.02 0.49 1.88

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36 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – January 2018

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of the many big red

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Fishing, Boating & the Great Outdoors

Happy New Year from QF17

Catches from Keely Rose Fishing Charters Left: Another pair of cracking pearlies for dinner

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S 2017 DRAWS to a close, Coast Guard Tin Can Bay would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who helped and supported us this past year.

Right: Young Jack with a beautiful rainbow beach snapper

If you are out and about (Tin Can Bay Markets, Woolies Cooloola, BCF, Tin Can Bay Bakery, QF17 Base) please support QF17 by purchasing a ticket in our Easter Holidays Escape Package.

Tin Can Bay Fishing Club news

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HE TIN CAN BAY Fishing Club Christmas Raffle was drawn on Wednesday December 6 at the TCB Country Club. The winners are: First Prize - $1,000. Ticket No 433 - Mark Wotherspoon and Margie Moore of Tin Can Bay. Second Prize - $150. Ticket No 421 John Pike of Cooloola Cove.

Third Prize - $50. Ticket No 754 - Sheryl Gillies of Gundagai NSW. The Tin Can Bay Fishing Club congratulate all the winners and we thank

all our sponsors and community members for their consistent support during 2017.

The Club’s Annual Fishing Awards were presented at the Cooloola Cove Vets Hall winners were as follows: Club Junior Champion - Josh Lucas; Ladies Outside and Inside Waters Champion Debbie George; Men’s Outside and Inside Waters Champion - Ron Cox; Ladies Freshwater Champion - Carol Slockee; Men’s Freshwater Champion - Marquis Chapman.

The Crab Champion was Natasha

Lee; the Bugger Award went to Mark Wotherspoon; the Most Improved Fisherman Award was given to Jim Subraminiam, and the Neil Finney Trophy for Most Outstanding Member was presented to Milton Richter.

The Club will be holding its first Sunfish Junior Fishing Day for 2018 on January 14, an event that will provide juniors from 7-15 years a training opportunity to learn about recreational fishing.

During 2018, our Club will be providing our members with opportunities to

participate in a range of social activities, fishing events, competitions and workshops. Fishing outings will include Rainbow Beach, Borumba Dam, River Heads, Deep Sea Fishing Charters, as well as both the hosting and visits to other clubs.

Next Meeting will be at 5pm on Wednesday, February 14, at the Tin Can Bay Country Club.

New members are very welcome and for enquiries please contact the club secretary on 0437 242 171.

January 2018 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 37

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Tia Lattanzi reckons Rainbow Beach is a great place for dogs!

38 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – January 2018

ITH HOLIDAYS upon us, dog owners planning on camping with their pets are being encouraged to take the proper precautions to ensure the wellbeing and comfort of their canine companions.

Dogs Queensland General Manager Rob Harrison said there are several precautions families can take to ensure the safety of their dogs whilst on the road and setting up camp this Christmas.

“Camping with your family and pets can be a very enjoyable experience but it is not a holiday decision that should be made lightly,” he said.

“For pet owners committed to travelling with their dogs, there are some basic but effective actions they can take to ensure a happy holiday for the whole family.

“This includes being wary of extreme weather and choosing a camping spot or holiday accommodation that is dog friendly.

“Owners should also consult their vet to identify any additional health risks to make sure their dogs are given the appropriate vaccinations before travelling.”

Mr Harrison said families taking long road tips will need to make frequent stops on the way to give their dog fresh air and an opportunity to stretch their legs.

“Travelling presents an unnatural environment for animals so it is important to ensure your dog has a large enough cage that is well ventilated with enough water to keep them hydrated,” he said.

“A safety harness is another essential item to help ensure the security of your pet when travelling and reduce the risk of on-road accidents.

“Avoid feeding your dog whilst in a moving vehicle and make sure to give them a light meal three or four hours prior to departure to reduce their chances of getting motion sickness.

“Packing your dog’s favourite toys and foods will also help them feel more comfortable in a new environment.”

Mr Harrison also encouraged owners to not become complacent when it comes to cleaning up after their four-legged friends.

“Although you may be away from home, the same rules apply when it comes to cleaning up after your canine,” he said.

“You are responsible for your dog’s droppings and should use a poop-scoop or bag to collect them when at camping grounds or national parks.”

And if you don’t want to take your favourite four legged friends with you, book them into Gympie Cooloola Pet Resort - they even have pensioner discounts! You can call them at 5483 5364.

Further information is available at http://www.dogsqueensland.org.au/

Dogs in Cooloola Recreational Area

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OGS ARE ONLY permitted on the beach in a designated dog-friendly area on Teewah Beach, between the 1st beach access cutting on Noosa North Shore and on the beach at the northern end of Teewah township.

Access to the dog-friendly area is only via the beach access cuttings at Noosa North Shore.

Travellers heading north to Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area with their dogs may only travel via the Cooloola Way or the Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach roads.

Conditions apply in the dog-friendly area: • Dogs must be on leads and under control at all times.

• Dogs must stay in the intertidal zone— between the low and high tide mark.

• Wrap or bag dog droppings and remove from the Recreation Area.

• Do not allow your pet to chase birds or other wildlife.

• Please ensure that your dog does not prevent ranger access to view permits. https://www.npsr.qld.gov.au/parks/cooloola/ about.html

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Nippers awarded

Above: Under 9 boys launch into the wades at the recent Age Championships - one of three for the season

Above: Green Caps reach their target all at once!

Right: Under 14s Alex Brantz and Charlie Kingsley look like they are both winning the flag

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T THE NIPPERS Christmas break up, “Nippers of the Week” were awarded - they all have displayed one or more of SLSQ core values during the first half of the season: RESPECT - LEADERSHIP - TEAMWORK - SAFETY - TRUST - COMMUNITY. Two fun age championships down, one to go on February 11 (weather permitting). Nippers returns January 21 - and it is great to hear new families will join in for the second half of the season.

Everyone welcome (ages 5-14).

If you are interested, call 5486 3249 ext 5.

Left: Congratulations to the Breaka Nippers of the Week: Sophie Schooth, Luxie-Leigh Duffy, Will Dawkins, Jake Rooks, Mason Bignall, Blake Findlater, Taylor Rooks, Barclay Kenman and Oscar Priem

January 2018 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 39

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New equipment will take Little Athletics to the next level

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HE FIRST ROUND of Cooloola Coast Little Athletics Achievement Level Awards have been measured and timed.

There have been some outstanding performances and many Green levels have been reached and awarded.

Participants are now looking forward to improving their times, heights and distances to reach the Red and Blue levels in 2018.

Our new equipment has arrived, much to the delight of our coaches. It includes a combination of training and competition gear that will take training sessions to the

next level. The new cap start gun replaces the electronic system, so the next round of sprints will be going off with a bang.

The Nordic Sport Regional Championships will be held second weekend in February. Entrants are able to nominate for up to five events and it will be a valuable competition experience for those who attend.

Training is held 7.30am Saturdays at the Tin Can Bay School oval and will start back January 13. For all enquiries email ccla2014@outlook.com or call Jess Milne on 0411 218 254.

Although it is amazing to see Rainbow Beach Cricket Club play from the sky, (taken from Rainbow Beach Helicopters), the local cricket club encourage spectators from the ground too!

Watch a spot of cricket

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Jackson and Thomas May cross the line in a photo finish for the 100m sprint

40 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – January 2018

APTAIN MERV O’Neill from Rainbow Beach Cricket Club reports they are having a reasonably good year: “We have played eight games we’ve had two washouts, two losses and four wins.

Two one-day games to go, and only lost one, so I’m hoping we’ll stay on the top of the table. We would like the chance to defend our one-day title.

“Our next game at Rainbow Beach is on January 6, 12.30-6pm, if it goes to duration.”

This is followed by the Gympie Colts two one-day and two two-day games,

and the last game of season is on February 3 and 10, 1pm against the Harlequins, another Gympie side.

There are five cricket teams in the competition and the other four teams are from Gympie.

Hopefully we will make the oneday final and the final on January 21 in Gympie at 9.30am.

There have been a few new inclusions this year and we are always keen to encourage more men and women.

Everyone’s welcome - spectators too!

Call 0418 666 140 to find out more.

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Dragons can help you lose Christmas kilos!

by Norma Sanderson

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HE COOLOOLA Dragons will resume paddling on Sunday January 7. If you wish to lose those extra kilos you gained over the Christmas period, why not come on down to the Yacht Club hard stand at 7.30am on that Sunday and join in the fun. This is a worthwhile exercise to increase your fitness.

Some of the Dragons joined other Wide Bay paddlers at the Te Waka Regatta before Christmas and went well against tough competition. The Women’s Team made the final, which was excellent.

The paddlers now start intensive training to be competitive at the State Titles in February and Nationals in March. Any interested new paddlers wanting to give paddling a go, it would be best to come on down to the Yacht Club hardstand on a Sunday at 7.30am.

Sunday is usually a more relaxed and social paddle. We don’t expect new paddlers do the established paddlers’ intense work.

If interested, please phone Norma on 0439 075 271, or Sandra on 0402 352 756.

Please slip, slop, slap and bring water.

Yr 9 boys Division 1 bronze medalists - Cooloola Coast boys include Luke Duggan (standing back second from left) as captain, Hayden Watkins (kneeling right) Lachlan Jensen (front centre) as libero and Caleb Jensen (second from right) as reserve player Image Yvonne Jensen

Australian Volleyball Warriors Schools Cup 2017

shown “huge improvement” Swim club break up for Christmas at the Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre

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ELAY RACES RAN at the Swim Club Christmas breakup and all the kids were presented with a gift from coach BJ. Every swimmer has shown a huge improvement throughout the season,

with personal best times and stroke development. We will be back at 5pm on February 8. If you haven’t been to swim club before please feel free to come in and see what all the enjoyment is about.

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T WAS ANOTHER incredible and successful year for the Gympie State High School Centurions Volleyball teams.

AVSC is the largest secondary school sporting event in the southern hemisphere, with over 6000 participants and 520 teams.

Year 9 Boys brought home Bronze Medals in Division 1 going undefeated until the semi-final, then finishing with a strong performance in their final match.

Year 11 Girls took home Silver in Division 2, only narrowly losing out on gold in a closely fought three set final.

The Year 12 Girls finished out of the medals, however played exceptional volleyball with tight three set matches all week.

Thanks to all players and parents for their commitment and efforts all year and a massive thanks to our amazing coaches!

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A Little Humour VACANCY FOR A GYNAECOLOGIST’S ASSISTANT A man goes into the Job Centre in London and sees a notice advertising for a Gynaecologist’s Assistant. Interested, he goes to learn more. “Can you please give me some more details about this job?” he asks the male receptionist at the desk.

The receptionist locates the job file papers, and replies, “The job entails you getting female patients ready for the gynecologist. You’ll have to help them out of their underwear, lie them down and wash their nether regions, then apply shaving foam and shave off all their hair; then rub in soothing oils, so they’re ready for the gynecologist’s examination. The annual salary is 20,000 pounds but you’re going to have to go up to Glasgow.”

The drooling man asks .... “Is that where the job is based?”

“No, that is where the queue ends !”

PANTS Mike was going to be married to Karen, so his father sat him down for a little chat.

He said, “Mike, let me tell you something..

On my wedding night in our honeymoon suite I took off my pants, handed them to your mother, and said, “Here - try these on.”

She did and said, “These are too big, I can’t wear them.”

I replied, “Exactly, I wear the pants in this family and I always will.”

“Ever since that night we never had any problems.”

“Hmmm,” said Mike. He thought that might be a good thing to try.

On his honeymoon, Mike took off his pants and said to Karen, “Here - try these on.”

She tried them on and said, “These are too big. They don’t fit me.”

Mike said, “Exactly.. I wear the pants in this family and I always will. I don’t want you to ever forget that.”

Then Karen took off her pants and handed them to Mike. She said, “Here - you try on mine.”

He did and said, “I can’t get into your pants.”

Karen said, “Exactly. And if you don’t change your smart-ass attitude, you never will.”

And they lived happily ever.

DIVORCE VS MURDER A nice, calm and respectable lady went into the pharmacy, walked up to the pharmacist, looked straight into his eyes and said, “I would like to buy some cyanide.”

The pharmacist asked, “Why in the world do you need cyanide?”

The lady replied, “I need it to poison my husband!”

The pharmacist’s eyes got big and he exclaimed, “Lord have mercy! I can’t give you cyanide to kill your husband, that’s against the law! I’ll lose my license! They’ll throw both of us in jail! All kinds of bad things will happen. Absolutely not! You CANNOT have any cyanide!”

The lady reached into her purse and pulled out a picture of her husband in bed with the pharmacist’s wife.

The pharmacist looked at the picture and replied, “Well now, that’s different.

You didn’t tell me you had a prescription!”

LONGEVITY An elderly, but hardy cattleman from Texas once told a young female neighbor that if she wanted to live a long life, the secret was to sprinkle a pinch of gunpowder on her oatmeal each morning. She did this religiously and lived to the age of 103. She left behind 14 children, 30 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, five great-greatgrandchildren and a 40 foot hole where the crematorium used to be.

BIO EXAM Students in an advanced Biology class were taking their mid-term exam. The last question was, ‘Name seven advantages of Mother’s Milk.’ The question was worth 70 points or none at all. One student was hard put to think of seven advantages. He wrote:

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1) It is perfect formula for the child.

2) It provides immunity against several diseases.

3) It is always the right temperature.

4) It is inexpensive.

5) It bonds the child to mother and vice versa.

6) It is always available as needed.

And then the student was stuck. Finally, in desperation, just before the bell rang indicating the end of the test he wrote: 7) It comes in two attractive containers and it’s high enough off the ground where the cat can’t get it. He got an A.

Now, the old Doberman sees the lion coming with the squirrel on his back and thinks, “What am I going to do now?,” but instead of running, the dog sits down with his back to his attackers, pretending he hasn’t seen them yet. Just when they get close enough to hear, the old Doberman says........

“Where’s that squirrel? I sent him off an hour ago to bring me another lion!”

Hopeful moral of this story...

Don’t mess with the old dogs... Age and experience will always overcome youth and treachery!

AN ANIMAL TALE An old Doberman starts chasing rabbits and, before long, discovers that he’s lost.

Wandering about, he notices a lion heading rapidly in his direction with the intention of having lunch.

The old Doberman thinks, “Oh, oh! I’m in deep trouble now!”

Noticing some bones on the ground close by, he immediately settles down to chew on the bones with his back to the approaching cat.

Just as the lion is about to leap, the old Doberman exclaims loudly, “Boy, that was one delicious lion! I wonder, if there are any more around here?”

Hearing this, the young lion halts his attack in mid-stride, a look of terror comes over him and he slinks away into the trees.

“Whew!,” says the lion, “That was close!

That old Doberman nearly had me!”

Meanwhile, a squirrel, who had been watching the whole scene from a nearby tree, figures he can put this knowledge to good use and trade it for protection from the lion. So, off he goes.

The squirrel soon catches up with the lion, spills the beans and strikes a deal for himself with the lion.

The young lion is furious at being made a fool of and says, “Here, squirrel, hop on my back and see what’s going to happen to that conniving canine!”

PADDY Paddy says to Mick, “I think my butcher’s a drug dealer.”

“What makes you think that?” Mick replies.

Paddy says, “He’s got a sign in the window, two joints for £10.”

Paddy called the RSPCA today and said, “I’ve just found a suitcase in the woods containing a fox and four cubs.”

“That’s terrible,” replied the operator, “Are they moving?”

“I’m not sure, to be honest” Paddy said, “But I suppose that would explain the suitcase.”

SHORTS Why is Pilates pronounced: PI-LA- TEES And Pirates not pronounced: PI- RAH- TEES I was walking along the street the other day when I slipped in dog poo.

A minute later, some guy did exactly the same thing. I said to him, “I just did that.”

So, he punched me in the face and called me a dirty b&st$rd.

I’m buying my wife a multi-layered cake in the shape of a calculator for her main present.

After all, it’s the torte that counts.

TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY

Covering Cooloola Cove, Rainbow Beach & Tin Can Bay 4WD Hire

Rainbow Beach 4X4 Hire

Rainbow Beach

5486 8300

Accommodation

Rainbow Getaway Holiday Apartments

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Appliance Repairs

Coastwide Appliance Service & Repairs

Bait and Tackle

Chilly Bin Rainbow Beach Tackle & Camping

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Beauty

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Cabinet Makers

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Car Dealers

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5486 4499

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0400 410 045

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5486 3788

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5486 8100

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5486 3080

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Rainbow Beach

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Tin Can Bay Cooloola Cove

5488 0443 5486 4004

Gympie Gympie

5480 5555 5480 5588

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5488 0222

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Rainbow Beach Cooloola Cove

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Laurie Donnelly Plumber

Pubs and Clubs

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Real Estate

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Cooloola Coast Cooloola Coast

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ESSENTIAL SERVICES EMERGENCY - AMBULANCE / POLICE / FIRE . . . . . . . 000 SES Flood/Storm Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 500 SES - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3314 SES - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4604 City Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 2304 Coastguard Tin Cay Bay - VMR 417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4290 Community Centre Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3355 Cooloola Coast Medical Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 2488 Doctor - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3078 Doctor - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4600 ENERGEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 62 62 EPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 130 372 FIRE & RESCUE - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3169 Tin Can Bay Fire Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0409 828 414 Rural Fires Goomboorian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0417 793 286 Rural Fires Neerdie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0400 865 132 QPWS Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 9900 QPWS Tewantin (7 days) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5449 7792 Gympie Regional Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 307 800 HOSPITAL - Gympie (ind. Community & Mental Health Services) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5489 8444

5486 3152

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5486 8700 5488 0084

Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach Signs

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5486 2887

Rainbow Beach

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Storage

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Tourist Centre

Rainbow Beach Tourist Centre Rainbow Beach

Tours and attractions

Dolphin Ferry Cruises Epic Ocean Adventures Fraser Island 4x4 Tours Rainbow Beach Horserides Rainbow Beach Learn to Surf Surf and Sand Safaris Wolf Rock Dive

Vet

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5486 3227

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Plumber

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Rainbow Beach

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Ray’s Plastering

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Health and Medical

Pest Control

Ocean Breeze Seafoods

Signs

Mechanical

Cooloola Cove

Dentist

4D Engineering

Rainbow Beach

Kennels and Catteries

Advantage Screens & Blinds Cooloola Cove Cooloola Curtains & Blinds Cooloola Cove

Fabrication

5482 6500

Seafood

Shopping Centre

Gavin Freeman Handyman Service

Hardware

Curtains and Blinds & Security

Electrician

Gympie

Handyman

Benny’s Carpet Cleaning Tin Can Bay Cleanwave Rainbow Beach Crystal Shine Cleaning Zaneta Fitzgerald

5486 4362

Cooloola Cove

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5486 3500

0407 146 151 0439 775 070

Food Wholesalers

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5486 8686 0421 600 148

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WHAT’S ON

If you have an event or date you would like to add please email info@rbcn.com.au

JANUARY 1

Delivery date Community News

1-4 Rainbow Beach Holiday Program phone: 0412 947 304 4

Summer Splash CCYAP

6

Rainbow Beach Cricket Club home game, Karoonda Road, from 12.30

7

Cooloola Dragons resume paddling

7-13 Bronze and SRC Camp, RBSLSC 8

Resource Centre office reopens

9

Cooloola City Farm reopens

9

Time Challenge CCYAP

9

Tin Can Bay Quilters resume TCB Community Complex

Tin Can Bay Quilters say they have some great projects in the pipeline - like Wendy Heaslip’s paper-pieced, lovingly made Judy Niemeyer quilt. They would love some new members and meet back on January 9

10 Battle Bots at the libraries 11 Magic Workshop with Andino the Magician,10-11am – bookings essential, Rainbow Beach Library 11 Drumming Workshop, CC Veterans and Community Hall CCYAP 13 Cooloola Coast Little Athletics resumes 14 Sunfish Junior Fishing Day (7-15 years) by the TCB Fishing Club: 0437 242 171 15-18 Junior Learn to Sail course, TCB Yacht Club: O447 631 479 16HOY for chocolate, RB Community Hall, CCYAP 17 Come ‘n’ Try stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking (12-17 years), Pelican Bay with Epic Ocean Adventures and GRC

to the library, Rainbow Beach 10amnoon - phone 5486 3705, Tin Can Bay 2-4pm – phone 5486 4355

WEEKLY (many are term time only)

26 Australia Day - events at Boardriders and the TCB Yacht Club

Monday

17 TCB Camera Club meeting: 7pm TCB Library

FEBRUARY

4.30 Karate & Jiu-Jitsu, RBSS: 0417 079 579

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Tuesday

20 Back to School Disco by CCYAP 21 One-day cricket final in Gympie

10 CCR&F movie night, CC Vets and Community Hall

7am QCWA walking group, Cafe to the Max, TCB

21 Nippers returns

11 Nipper Age Championship

22 School is back!

14 Valentine’s Day

9am Arts and Craft group, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall (second/last of month)

17 Fairy face painting and Quiver art at the libraries

Fleetwood Show at TCB Country Club

23 FIDO boat cruise for Sandy Strait 25 Tech Savvy Seniors learn all about email, BYO iPad/tablet or Smartphone

*for bookings of the school holiday activities please read the feature pages 4-5

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10-11am First 5 Forever - fun for under fives at Rainbow Beach Library

9am – noon Tin Can Bay Quilters, community complex. Ph: Maree 5486 5706 9.30am Little Guppies playgroup, TCB

Wednesday 7.30am TCB P-10 Garden Club 9am Mahjong/games mornings, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall 10am Mainly Music, TCB Community Complex, 10am 4.30 Karate & Jiu-Jitsu, RBSS: 0417 079 579 Thursday 7am RBSS Brekky and Fitness Club 8-10am Coastcare Wetland Weeding, for location www.cooloolacoastcare.org.au/ or text: 0417 554 905 9 -11am Playgroup, RB State School 9am - noon TCB Craft Club, Penny: 5486 2512 9.30am CCLAC bingo sessions TCB Country Club 9.30am - 10.30am First 5 Forever - fun for under fives at Tin Can Bay Library 3.30pm Cooloola Dragon Boat Club training 4.30pm QCWA walking group, Woolworths bus stop, CC Friday 8am - 10am Volunteer “revive our creeks”, www.cooloolacoastcare.org.au 9am Sailability Saturday Markets on almost every Saturday!

See visitors’ guide 7am QCWA walking group, Black Cockatoo, TCB 8.30-10.30 Little Athletics Discover Sailing, Tin Can Bay Yacht Club Sunday 7am St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church service, Manooka Drive 7.30am Cooloola Dragon Boat Club training 8.30am Nippers 9.30am Church of the Good Shepherd Contemporary Family, followed by morning tea. All denominations welcome!

17 Carlo Rd 10am – 2pm Rainbow Beach craft market, Top Shops

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