Rainbow Beach Community News July 2015

E E FR 5000 copies delivered to Tin Can Bay, Cooloola Cove and Rainbow Beach July 2015 • Vol 18 • Issue 7 Most Improved Newspaper in Country Queensland – 2014 – Queensland Country Press Association

Fishing adventures for the whole family Ruby Falconer shows off her catches!

This month the annual Rainbow Beach Fishing Classic is back - with new action including the Young Guns Fishing Adventures, cooking demonstrations, a fishing expo and special days for ladies, veterans and kids!

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Editor’s Note

A classic of a month

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HE FISHING CLASSIC is back again - and with the fun, familiar weigh-in nights. I don’t think I will ever boast any fishing talent, but I do enjoy watching what comes into the scales!

Thanks to all the people who make it a success and draw crowds to town. To the unpaid helpers, an extra thanks.

The work of our wonderful volunteers really shines through in this issue. We have the surf lifesavers who have not only celebrated the achievements from the 2014/15 season, but have toasted a whole half century of service to this community.

The Pig Day Out has only run for three years, but again, it is another mammoth volunteer effort. Groups like the Ambulance Committee, Medical Transport, and Coastcare give so much back to our community.

- it is an opportunity that is too good to pass up. Not because it raises funds, but because of the valuable international relations we can foster. Plus it was lots of fun listening to our kids and the Americans learn about each other’s way of life.

There are heaps of events listed, from a fashion parade to a marathon or two! Enjoy plenty of school holiday pickings for all ages in these pages - even a story about three wise men and our soon-to-be beach access steps!

Happy fishing and see you at the weigh-ins!

Until next month, Michelle and Heatley Gilmore

The Rainbow Beach P&C are calling out for home-stay parents for the People To People exchange

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Australia’s number one beach for winter!

Once again Rainbow Beach is lauded as a top ten beach!

On http://www.traveller.com.au/ it is listed as No. 1 Australia’s best beach to visit in winter. Where else, it says can you canter and 4WD along a beach?

It forgot to mention the Fishing Classic, and there is a lot more you can do in our school holidays.

‘Didgeri–do–it’ Celebrate NAIDOC Week with Indigenous Culture and Stories for primary school age children and their families.

There will be a choice of craft activities using paint and natural materials to create some sculptures, wall hangings and musical instruments.

We can provide aprons to protect clothing, but it is better to wear old clothing so it does not matter if a little paint gets on them.

It’s free and no bookings needed - on Wednesday, July 8 10.30-11.30am at Tin Can Bay Library and 2-3pm at Rainbow Beach Library.

The Lego Competition Held Thursday, July 2 at the Gympie Library from 10.30-11.30am for children aged 5-12 years old. Bring your own Lego and make a winning construction within an hour. You could win a prize. Bookings essential on 5481 0859.

Great sandy salty somethings!

Join Cooloola Coastcare on an exploration of our sandy foreshores.

Discover a multitude of mangrove species, salt marsh, seagrass and loads of sandy salty critters that maintain our estuarine ecosystems- an international Ramsar site!

Bring the kids for fun and free school holiday program. Get the Coastal Life of SE QLD app.

No need to book, just turn up.

2.30 - 3.30pm, Monday-Friday, June 29 July 3, and 9am - 10am Monday -Thursday July 6 - July 9.

Keeping the Great Sandy Strait Great, a BMRG program funded by Caring for our Country.

Horse ride on our beach Are you looking for something special to do over the holidays? Why not enjoy an invigorating horse ride along the stunning Rainbow Beach.

All riding abilities are catered for and the horses are of the highest standard, making guests feel immediately comfortable.

The recommended minimum age is 10 years (if no previous riding experience).

Book in the for ultimate “wish list” adventure, and be surrounded by the coloured sands and turquoise waters whilst on horseback, and enjoy complimentary photos at the end of the ride.

Puppets, bubble soccer and more Gympie Regional Council’s Holiday Fun programme include new sport ‘Bubble Soccer’ July 4 (12-18 years), learn how to DJ (July 2), Indoor Skate Park (July 8) or have a game of tenpin bowls (July 1) and make their own puppet for the Puppets versus People Grudge Match, among many other activities and workshops.

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FRIDAY 3 JULY

Live entertainment, sporting activities, a carnival atmosphere at the Sports Club and loads of things to do regardless of weather conditions and whether you like to fish!

• From 4pm entrant cards and event bags available for pickup • Dept. of Fisheries and Coast Guard information and latest regulations Be sure to fit in a walk on the headland or a swim at our beach. You may just spot a whale!

There is so much to do on the Cooloola Coast - tour options and more can be found in our visitor guide.

Grand Opening

SATURDAY 4 JULY Twilight Expo

Got The Balls Trash And Treasure is a fundraiser for men’s health held at the Community Centre. Come and join in and get some of the extra gear you have out of your space.

3pm - 6pm Twilight Expo Twilight Fishing & Outdoor Expo Browse through the fishing and outdoor equipment exhibitors, bait and tackle, promotions plus loads more!

Watch cooking demonstrations by chef of the celebrities, Andrew Strange from Strange Cuisine.

He has cooked for Madonna, INXS, Crowded House, Elton John, Presidents Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter, Rolling Stones and Billy Joel.

Every night: Prizes, charity raffles and live entertainment!

4pm - 6pm weigh-in 4pm - 7pm Kids Court - sign in at the tennis courts and leave the fun to us! Ages 4 and up, $3 per child.

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If you are not fishing, indulge in a lie-in and a lazy breakfast in one of our many eateries.

Stop by the Tops Shops Craft Market (near the laundromat), held 10am - 2pm.

From 10am there are loads of activities for the kids and mum and dad!

Young Guns Fishing Workshops are a new addition.

Their Fishing Adventures team are highly trained in the science of fishing and will share the expo attendees their knowledge, through casting and fishing technique demonstrations, games, activities and competitions.

Attendees will learn everything from accuracy casting using fly and thread line, to how to bait up using

9am Aqua aerobics in our warm pool (also on Wednesday and Thursday, too) Fun, fashions, frivolity morning and you are invited!

There will be prizes for best outfits in the following categories: Most Fetching Fishing; Best Overall Attire; Most Glamorous; Bridal/Mother-ofthe-Bride; Best Op-Shop; Koolest Kid; Weirdest Outfit; Best Male Outfit; and a surprise!

Entry is $10 adults, gold coin for children, includes a finger food luncheon. There will be lucky door prizes, raffles, craft, preserves, knitwear and jewellery for sale, as well as pre-loved clothing you can donate, swap, or buy!

Inquiries to Annette 5486 3292 or Margaret 0499 995 200.

Look forward to seeing you there - 10.30am at Good Shepherd Hall, Carlo Road.

Competitors over the age of 60, “Veteran classification” are able to compete against each other with the opportunity to win species 1st & 2nd prizes, in addition to the open competition species 1st and 2nd prizes, “Double the chance”.

If you aren’t fishing, it might be a day to horse ride on the beach!

Or hire a bike available at Rainbow Shores and Tin Can Bay Tourist Park.

Or you can hire a kayak or canoe.

Fishing or not, it’s a great way to see our beautiful waterways.

Every night the hot food tent is kept rolling with volunteers like these two, Keith and Ron!

Kids Day

modified hooks, so even the littlest angler can get their hands dirty safely.

3pm - 6pm Twilight Expo continues!

4pm - 7pm Jumping Castle, facepainting, Fish Bingo and other fishy games in the under-12 tent to amuse them, while mum and dad have a go at casting.

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Fashion parade

Veterans Day

WEDNESDAY 8 JULY Bingo and Origin Charity 10am!

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Is today the day for a long lunch? With our pub, clubs, restaurants and cafes there is a lot to choose from.

Ten prizes up for grabs for P&C Mega Fishing Comp raffle Look out for us in the main street in the school holidays and the nightly weigh-ins at Rainbow Beach Fishing Classic 2015 with prizes drawn on final night, July 11.

THURSDAY 9 JULY Ladies Day

Here are lovely ladies Natalie and mum Naomi from last year!

Women in the adult classification are able to compete against each other, with the opportunity to win species 1st & 2nd prizes, in addition to the open competition species 1st and 2nd prizes, “Double the chance”.

State of Origin 3 on the big screen (at The Club)

If you aren’t fishing, take in some retail therapy in Rainbow - even our IGA and pharmacy have gifts and clothes - enjoy a leisurely shop down our main street.

FRIDAY 10 JULY

SATURDAY 8 JULY

9.19am is low tide - it’s a great morning to 4WD up to Double Island Point.

Non-fishers, you may like to stroll through the Community Centre Market this morning on the Rainbow Beach Centre Block: fruit and vege, local craft and more!

Live entertainment!

Organise your day pass with QPWS, and view the beautiful Coloured Sands.

Bring your boogie boards or surfboards as the conditions have been wonderful of late.

Drive through the Leisha Track and take off for a walk to the Lighthouse.

Make sure you check the conditions reports!

Kids would love to hop on the dolphin ferry, wild dolphins are around most days and Tin Can Bay is one of the few places in Australia you can feed them. Fees apply.

Keep indulging and try a hot rocks massage or pedicure at Serenity Beauty you’ll be really relaxed for the weigh-in.

4pm - 6pm Weigh-in plus wine and cheese by Siromet Wines

Grand Finale

For more adventure, drive to Inskip Point, with water on every side, pack a picnic and paddle in the calm waters.

3pm - 5pm Final weigh-in.

Note: earlier start and finish time From 5pm Prize presentations Overall presentations and draw down major prizes.

After the event, look for your snap in the August Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News and on our facebook page! Remember you can read the paper online, all year round.

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Demand for 2015 trail run grows E

NTRIES ARE NOW open for the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival held on Sunday, August 9.

Now organised through Run Queensland, Race Director, Joe Raftery said, “Demand has been excellent and I am expecting at least double the entrants of last year.”

He says there will be a few changes this year, including the date being brought forward to winter, and says, “The time of year opens up the original course. In the hot months there was too much risk of getting stopped for fire hazard. Plus it is much cooler and definitely more conducive to an even Page more enjoyable experience.

“The Rainbow Beach Trail Marathon is returning to the original course. Starting at Phil Rogers park it will head up and across Carlo Sandblow, then out to Poona Lake, Freshwater campground, Double Island lighthouse, and return to Rainbow Beach.

“Runners will experience all the best that trail running has to offer. Hills, sand, sub-tropical rainforest.”

All races will begin at Phil Rogers Park, and this year’s event will host 5km, 11km, 25km and 43km runs.

Run through and around some of the most picturesque scenery in the South East; it offers options for runners, bushwalkers and beginners in both.

Including rainforest trails, sections along the beach and across the Carlo Sand Blow, no one will leave disappointed.

Registrations will be held at the Rainbow Beach Hotel on the Saturday night.

Come and check out one of Queensland’s, as yet, undiscovered jewels in the trail running scene. You might even have to get on a wait list next year!

Visit www.runqueensland.com to register today.

Traversing Carlo Sandblow: there is something for everyone - beginners, walkers and runners at one of Queensland’s most picturesque run trails

Sign up now for a Double Tri

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HE RAINBOW Beach Triathlon, now in its fifth year, will be held on the weekend of August 23 and 24, 2015.

The race gives participants have the opportunity to race an Olympic distance triathlon by completing two ‘sprint distance’ events, consisting of 750m swim/20km ride/5km run, over two consecutive days.

Swim will be ‘with the sweep’ of the current. At this stage it is expected that this will be a start at Rainbow Beach SLSC with the swim headed in the direction of Inskip Point. The swim will be ONE ‘lap’ of a ‘point to point’ swim.

It is a family friendly event that offers kids and adults the perfect introductory event to get into the world of triathlon.

In 2015 the Active Kids and Active First Timers events will take place at the

by Cheryl Maughan, Wolf Rock Dive Rainbow Beach Pool Complex, providing Some brilliant diving aover February this year kept pool sheltered swim in thehas heated customers raving about facility.

Wolf Rock and what a fantastic Participants can choose to enter either dive we have here. the ‘DOUBLE’ race (ie Sat + Sun races), or With improved visibility we have been enjoying the just one of either the Saturday race or entire vista of Wolf Rock under surrounded by either Sunday race.water This race can be done about 50 grey nurse sharks, Qld groper, rays, as angiant individual or as a eagle team event. bull rays, turtles, octopus, leopard sharks and so much Active kids race distances: more. In amongst all these animals are huge schools of 6-9 years –and 100m swim, 3km bike, baitfish, trevally, kingfish, barracuda mulloway.

500m run.

To see more photos and comments about the dives at 10-11 years – 200m swim, 5km bike, Wolf Rock go to our Facebook page at www.facebook.

1km run. com/wolfrockdive Active First Timers/12-13 years – Visibility has been in the200m rangeswim, of 206km – 30 metres bike, 2kmwith run. water tempera

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What does the council budget mean for the Coast?

New beach access stairs are on their way!

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HIS INFORMATION is summarised from Mayor Mick Curran’s budget report.

Progressing our region and making it the natural choice to live, work and play requires a commitment to projects and activities that connect residents, business and visitors to the benefits of the region.

This budget is based on: • Increasing the rates early payment discount to 10% in the second rates notice issue • Keeping general rates rises to a minimum • Delivering projects that will make the Gympie region the natural choice to live, work and play; and • Streamlining internal processes to increase efficiencies with no decrease in services Infrastructure and initiatives: • $1.1 million allocated to upgrading Bayside Road at Tin Can Bay / Cooloola Cove • $300,000 is programmed for footpath renewals and upgrades at Tin Can Bay, Rainbow Beach, Southside, Gympie and Woolooga • $1,000,000 is allocated as an ongoing capital expense for sewer main relining in both Gympie and the Cooloola Coast • $425,000 is allocated as part of a twoyear programme of improving facilities at Lawrie Hanson Park, Rainbow Beach • An additional $70,000 is allocated to

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existing funds to construct new beach access/stairs to the beach from the southern point of Phil Rogers Park at Rainbow Beach Improvements to the Tin Can Bay Foreshore $40,000 has been allocated to the purchase of play equipment at Centenary of Federation Park, Cooloola Cove $520,000 is allocated to the streetscape improvements as part of the Our Towns project implementation in Tin Can Bay, Cooloola Cove and Goomeri Strengthening focus on regional event support and promotion

Tourism Currently there are over 500 tourism businesses within the Gympie Regional Council boundary generating approximately $140 million in direct economic benefit.

The Gympie region is making the transition from an emerging destination to a new tourism region for the drive market from Brisbane and interstate, and has been a key partner in an international campaign that has seen an increase in international visitation by 12%.

Campaigns and events funded in this budget allocation of nearly $380,000 include Australia’s Nature Coast international campaign, state, national and international tourism industry and media, famils and also national and state promotion of our food trail and events.

Rainbow Beach Residents and Ratepayers Association

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ESPITE OUR absence from these pages for a few months, the association is alive and well.

It is very pleasing to see the work Gympie Regional Council has done on the traffic islands in the main street to discourage people from parking there in busy times, while at the same time enhancing their appearance.

Some islands still have inviting open spaces, so we will contact GRC to see if they also intend to make any changes to these.

We have not heard anything about the Inskip Master Plan in some time, and as there has been a moratorium on a number of decisions until the Master Plan is released, for example, an upgrade to Bullock Pt and the entry/exit signs to the beach at Rainbow

Shores, we will contact our local member to obtain clarification about its status.

An email to the mayor, Mick Curran, regarding our rates elicited the following information: • the overall rate rise for 2015/16 is 0.15% • beach access steps constructed in the near future • $425,000 for upgrades to Lawrie Hanson Park • $95,000 at Rainbow Beach on footpath upgrades - 30% of the entire budget for footpaths in the region.

The next meeting of the association will be held on August 11 at 7pm at the SES shed. All current or prospective residents and ratepayers are most welcome.

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Once a Clubbie, always a Clubbie!

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AINBOW BEACH SLSC celebrated their golden milestone of 50 years voluntary service to keep the beach safe!

The ‘clubbie’ tradition is to gather on a Friday night for a couple of drinks, buy some raffle tickets, catch up on the latest news and maybe have a meal.

Members and supporters from every decade intermingled,and took the opportunity of this informal setting to order the wonderful meals and enjoy the background entertainment provided by current member, Jake Reid.

At the AGM, we witnessed the induction of the latest life member, Ron Organ. What a special memory to be given your life membership badge by the Surf Lifesaving state president, Ralph Devlin, at the 50 Years celebration.

At the 50 Years dinner, 250 guests were entertained in a marquee with a wonderful slideshow by past member, Garry Hewitt.

Official guests and their wives were Deputy Prime Minister, Warren Truss, Tony Perrett MP, Mayor Mick Curran, Councillor Mark McDonald, President of Sunshine Coast branch, John Grant, and former trainer, examiner, district supervisor and life member of Noosa, Ron Lane.

Mark Langton, the chairman of the RBSLSC 50 Years celebration committee, welcomed everyone, introduced the special guests and outlined the night’s procedures.

MCs for the occasion, Andrew McCarthy and Don Reid, were introduced by President of RBSLSC, Justin Schooth.

The attendees appreciated hearing the history of the club by speakers for each

1965 – 2015 Patrol captains over the 50 years

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THE BEACH themed cake was cut by Courtney McCarthy, who gained her bronze during the 2014/215, and newest life member, Ron Organ.

decade: 1964/65 – 1973/74 Pam (Kuhn) Carlson and David Bannister, builder of stage 1 of the new clubhouse; 1975/76 – 1984/5 active member, life member and President of the Supporters Club, John Greaney; 1985/86 – 1994/95, current member and life member, Kim McCarthy; 1995/96 – 2004/05, first and only female president, Dianne Neumann, and 2005/06 – 2014/15, current member and surf girl, Emily Simpson.

Guests from the early days, nippers, surf girls, members associated with unique experiences and long-serving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Barbara McCarthy, were surprised by onthe-spot roving interviews. Reminiscing and entertainment by Glenn Fox meant guests enjoyed the night into the early hours.

The local community was thanked for all their support over the last 50 years.

The recovery Sunday breakfast was upstairs where people could appreciate the wonderful modern facilities and outstanding views, whilst saying goodbye to new and old friends after an amazing weekend.

Pam Kuhn (now Carlson) and husband Cliff (Life member) drove down the new road to Rainbow Beach in December 1964 and thought this would be a great place for a surf club. With their newborn daughter, Janine Lester, who turned 50 this year, he nominated the spot for the club rooms for the about to be formed Rainbow Beach SLSC.

Surf lifesavers go above and beyond

by Justin Schooth

Left: Over 100 hours: Ron Organ (Champion lifesaver, Best Clubman), Anton Keklar (‘Peter Bargenquast’ award for most outstanding junior member), Mark Lawler (Most Outstanding Member of the Management Committee, in memory of Cliff Kuhn), Brad Hethorn (Best Senior Member), Justin Schooth and Shane Handy

Don Reid was awarded Most Efficient Patrol Member by Tasman McClintock

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HE SURF CLUB held its annual awards ceremony for its Golden Jubilee year, on June 20.

The club had a successful year maintaining its goal of ‘Zero Preventable Deaths and Injuries in the Rainbow Beach Area’.

The members provided 4866 volunteer patrolling hours on the beach looking after 26673 swimmers, 83073 total beach goers, carrying out 1733 preventative actions, 151 first aids and 18 life saving rescues.

A mean feat for such as small club. The awards ceremony is held each year to recognize those members who have gone above and beyond (and also some who have gone down and out !).

Highlights of the afternoon included Ron Organ receiving his life membership from SLSQ President Ralph Devlin, as well as Champion Lifesaver among a plethora of other awards.

Anton Klekar received the ‘Peter Bargenquast’ award for most outstanding junior member.

The Cliff Kuhn award for most outstanding executive member went to Mark Lawler for his outstanding work as Chief Training

Officer, and Brad Hethorn best senior member.

On the not-so-serious side, Mark ‘Nana’ Perry won the coveted dunny seat for his ability to do a ten-point turn in an IRB in 20cm of water and Tasman McClintock took out the ‘Harden Up’ award for the third time.

The club is always looking for more members and will be holding the first of its three Bronze Medallion training camps starting in the first week of the September school holidays.

For more information contact the club on 5486 3018 ext 5.

Congratulations to other awardees:

Outstanding first year Zac Schroder Encouragement award Emily Brantz IRB award John Greaney Best junior member Remy Hethorn Most unusual experience Sarah O’Brien and Anton Klekar Right: With 100% of her rostered patrol hours completed, Hannah Wilson was presented Best Junior Patrol Member by Tasman McClintock (recipient of the ‘Harden Up’ award)

Right: Ten years volunteering: Dan and Karen Robertson and Shane Handy Far right: The smallest patrol won the Best Patrol: Emily Simpson, Mitch King, Vicki and Justin Schooth

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Top Gun

Wolf Rock Dive report

by Cheryl Maughan, Wolf Rock Dive

Air Force recruit: Local, Will Hethorn (right), has left the beach for Wagga Wagga!

The pineapple fish is not the only one to be named after a food

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NFORTUNATELY not much to report this month due to some bad weather making it difficult to get out. But here is a little bit of trivia for you.

Did you Page 10know we have a fish that looks like a pineapple? Not surprisingly it is called a pineapple fish!

We used to have a small colony of them here at Wolf Rock about 8-9 years or so ago, but unfortunately they disappeared after some pretty heavy weather and we haven’t seen them since.

As you can see by the photo they look just like the skin of a pineapple and are just one of the more unusual looking fish we see under the water.

It got me thinking about how many fish or animals we have that are named after food items. For example – butterfish, potato cod, sea cucumbers, lemon shark, banana wrasse.

Would you believe there is even a chocolate chip sea star, a fried egg jelly fish and a pancake batfish!

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AINBOW BEACH family, Brad and Tracey Hethorn, farewelled their eldest son Will last month. They attended his enlistment ceremony for the Australian Air Force on the Sunshine Coast.

Will is now in Wagga Wagga undergoing basic training, which will be followed by a specialist course to qualify him as an Avionics Technician.

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Will completed Year 12 at St Patrick’s High School last year and has been based in Brisbane before the move south.

Surfer and ex-surf lifesaver Will worked at the Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre and Gym as well as Banana Bean Café whilst waiting for his appointment.

Congratulations Will and proud parents!

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10 prizes up for grabs for P&C mega fishing competition raffle

Some brilliant diving over February this year has kept customers raving about Wolf Rock and what a fantastic dive we have here.

With improved visibility we have been enjoying the entire vista of Wolf Rock under water surrounded by about 50 grey nurse sharks, giant Qld groper, eagle rays, FORoctopus, us in the main street theso school bullOOK rays,OUT turtles, leopard sharksinand much Dolphins tour – value $70 , Caltex fuel card – value holidays and the nightly weigh-ins at schools Rainbowof $50, Stewart Terrace Butchery voucher – value $25, more.

In amongst all these animals are huge Beach 2015, with prizes drawn on the Rainbow Beach Bakery voucher – value $20, Cafe Jilarty baitfi sh, Fishing trevally,Classic kingfish, barracuda and mulloway. final night, July 11. voucher – value $20, Chilly Bin voucher – value $20 and To see more photos and comments about the dives at Tickets are only $2 each and you could win: Epic Ocean Adventures two-hour sandboarding – Batfi sh at Wolfhire Rock Wolf Rock go to our Facebook page at www.facebook. photography voucher – value $300, Rainbow Beach value $15. com/wolfrockdive horse ride – value $125, East Coast Travel voucher Thanks to all the sponsors and to the Sports Club has been the range of 20 –Kayaking 30 metreswith with water –Visibility value $100, Epic in Ocean Adventures teamtemperature who always25 do degrees. a great job of the Fishing Classic.

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New era for Rainbow Shores

New Chef James Budge and Manager Tony Freeman look forward to the next era for the rebranded Rainbow Shores

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HE REBRANDING of Rainbow Shores Resort to Rainbow Beach Resort is the commencement of a new era for the wellknown local landmark.

Apart from the new name, there is a new management team and some exciting innovations on the way.

Think Tank Management are a Gold Coast based company, experienced in running resorts in locations off the beaten track, having been involved in properties in Broome, Phillip Island and South Stradbroke Island - and they are enjoying the pristine Rainbow Beach area.

TTM Director, Tony Freeman said, “Rainbow Beach Resort provides us with a great opportunity to introduce some exciting deals for locals and holidaymakers.

“We already have Kids Eat Free deals available to people dining in the resort and $15 food vouchers redeemable in the restaurant and bar for in-house guests.

“Our very popular Sunday Session on the last Sunday of each month features live music and a special spit roast and BBQ style menu.

“A loyalty card available for local folks will be introduced on July 1 enabling some great offers—and will be complimentary.”

Apart from a new kitchen brigade, headed up by James Budge, many of the front line service staff have been employed at the resort for a number of years, and they are looking forward to great times ahead with healthy bookings already in place for the future.

Where music makes memories

by Karen Van der Heijde

Parents and littlies come along to Mainly Music for a fun Wednesday morning

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AKING UP IN the morning with dancing feet, or hiding like a jack-inthe-box under a scarf is just how you might find the kids who come along to Tin Can Bay Mainly Music on a Wednesday morning.

The atmosphere is fun but also educational, full of dancing children, singing and enjoying their time with Kelly and the other leaders. Ava Mahaffey (3) said “I like dancing and coming to see my friends,” which is exactly what she and her friends do each week.

It is more than just a playgroup, Mainly Music is a fun interactive time where children develop gross and fine motor skills, language, imagination and mathematical

and pre-reading skills, as well as socialising with others.

Tin Can Bay Mainly Music has been running now for five years and is for young children up to preschool and their parent or caregiver.

If you would like to join Mainly Music, come along to the Community Complex on Wednesday mornings at 10am, first time is free and the cost after that is $3 per child or $5 per family – please bring some fruit to share for morning tea.

For further enquires please call Kelly Buchanan on 5483 3653 or the Tin Can Bay Community Church office on 5486 2055.

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Terri Geissmann said the event was even better than they imagined!

HESE WERE Bruce Geissmann’s words. He said the people of the town really came together for the third annual Pig Day Out, held in memory of his daughter Kelly.

“Pete from Rainbow Beach Transport and the Surf Club were there for us when Kelly passed away - they did a hell of a lot for us. With the P&C on board it will benefit all the kids - we want all the kids know what melanoma is.

Hopefully we’ll find a cure for it.”

There were estimates of over 1500 in the crowd. “At lunchtime you could hardly move! It was amazing the amount of people there. It looked like a sea of people. Showers came through and unfortunately scared a few off.”

But even with the intermittent rain, the 2015 Pig Day Out was a great success, with over $6000 raised for melanoma and the school.

School Principal, Micheal Grogran agreed, “Days like the Pig Day Out really bring out the best in our community.

“Everywhere I looked people seemed to be having a great time, whether it was some lucky mums and dads winning at the Pig Races or the hundreds of children who all seemed to be smiling the whole day.”

Mr Grogan handed out lots of helium balloons on the day orange was Kelly’s colour

The addition of some very impressive classic cars also proved to be a big hit with the crowds

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Pig Day Out

Nigel Worthington with the star of the day Penelope Rose (Tristan had the winning name and Rose was a close second)

It was fantastic to see so many families attend from Wolvi, Gympie East and Kia Ora as a direct result of taking our little mascot piggy to their school assemblies.

As usual the Pig Races were a major hit thank you to Peak Crossing and Neil Duddy.

The market stalls were a great success and already stall holders have commented they are keen to come again next year.

Local businesses have also reported they benefited from the extra people in town.

Even Channel 7 and Deputy Prime Minister Mr Warren Truss were there!

Once again the Surf Club also supported the event by holding Karaoke on the Saturday night. Hopefully next year we see a few more locals attend this event as it was thoroughly enjoyed by all who came.

Terri Geissmann summed up the day, “We are very pleased with our first time with Rainbow Beach State School P&C Association. Wow what a huge effort from a small team of dedicated workers! They are awesome people! The event was more than we ever imagined would be!

The key message of the day was melanoma prevention

“We need to say a huge thanks to our little town of Rainbow Beach for their support, generosity and friendship! To all of our supporters from Gympie … thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

“To all our family; friends who travel from far and wide, some as far as Newcastle NSW, just to be here to support us and raise as much money for Australian Melanoma Research Foundation.

“The melanoma awareness that this

event has created amongst our school children is awesome, if nothing else is gained from this event that awareness alone is priceless!”

For a full list of those who contributed and the Channel 7 coverage please visit:

www.facebook.com KellysPIGDAYOUT

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A Thank-You From Nepal...

by Gayle Barnett

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HE COOLOOLA Dragon Boat Club would like to thank all those who attended and contributed to our fundraising dinner ‘A Taste of Nepal’, last month.

In particular Rosemary and all of the staff at the Tin Can Bay Yacht Club Restaurant, who generously offered the kitchen facilities and their valuable assistance on the night.

Go Cooloola!

The response from our tiny community was heartwarming, with all tables being reserved within days of announcing the event and we apologise to those who missed out (we know there were many more who tried to book).

Over $3000 was raised on the night… which has now been directly put to good use providing emergency shelter, medical care, food and clean water to those in desperate need before the immediate onset of the wet season.

I would like to share this message from our guide leader and good friend Nawar Tamang (Dorje): Dear Aunty warmest Namaste and wishes from us, I am writing this message to say big thank you for help given to Nepal & Nepali people.

I am involved in taking help to many small places. Everyone is happy with me but I tell them the help is from our Australian friends.

Big thanks to all my Australian friends who loved and shared our tears in our bad situations. With help of my Teen Can Bey (Tin Can Bay) friends I can do good social works in Langtang and Dhadang districts.

How lovely to hear that you collected that much

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Cooloola Dragons at the Paddle for Nepal last month

Nepali Porters Paseng and Subash with Trek guide leader Nawar Tamang

money on the dinner with Nepali food Momos and Dalbhat. And also with the Nepali folak mugic (folk music). It is really lovely to hear….Well, that help direct goes to the people where is really needed.

Namaste to everyone. I will see you in October Aunty, best wishes and namaste Cheers…

Dorje and family and friends (I am sorry for my poor english writing

Hopefully you understand all what I meaning ...)

I’m sure that we all understand very well what Dorje means!

Well, the ‘weather-gods’ weren’t quite smiling down on us for our 20km paddle out in Tin Can Bay inlet… so we resorted to plan B and set a course on Snapper Creek, which proved challenging enough!

But you can’t keep a good dragon boat crew down and the local team accomplished their mission in a little over two hours. A wonderful achievement!

Just as impressive was the fundraising effort which raised over $2,500 in sponsorship pledges and donations, not only from our local communities but also from supporters of our Gympie members.

A big thanks to all!

The generosity and compassion shown by our small communities is truly amazing! Namaste is a small word with many uses and meanings – the literal meaning and the one I intend here is “I salute the God in you”… so to all who have supported our efforts, a very sincere…. NAMASTE!

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They Council for their initiative in introducing also are popular for locals and tourists a consultation process for the Public Art with Thursday deliveries to Rainbow Beach.

Survey! What is “Public Art” you may ask?

Kids love the window, they Well, our group learnt all about it recently canthecheck seafood workshop in at publicout consultation processing and filleting by Cooloola Cove. hand.

The presentation was co-ordinated by Sandra The an Gympie Regional Peter Ross and from Lisa are Gallery, with an introduction from Glen indefatigable team, pinning Manning andis Kathy Daly, them down no easy taskwho confidently took us through each step between the demands of in this exciting process. processing, deliveries, The purpose of the workshops held even helping out other throughout the region was to educate and trawlers. Even though including they encourage the public, artists, to were generous their consider the needwith for art works promoting time,own this community. story would have their made an earlier atedition, The enthusiasm the meeting became excepting with Petermany had been palpable, ideas for a coastal landmark to unify out all night trying allto three coastal communities, salvage anothercoupled trawler. with hard-copy questionnaires to fill out.

A life spent fishing wasn’t You can still participate in the always on the cards for questionnaire at https://www.

Peter, “I wanted to be a fitter surveymonkey.com/s/WDT77V3 to provide and input. turner... and nearly your began an apprenticeship.”

The Coordinator left with many varied Instead, he to started on thethroughout the suggestions be collated boats infor1979, anddiscussion once process further and input over thehisnext fewcould months. again future have If you would you like to see a sculpture or been very different. artwork erected in a public place, whatever “I went into the family the medium, which promotes our unique business as a deckhand at communities, you are invited to contribute 15 years. your ideas. Dad took us out and violently ThisI was would be an seasick, enduring and practical the worstlimited seasickness!

I sculpture by your imagination and would come to port and say outdoor suitability. never and then two Moreagain, information is available on www. gympie.qld.gov.au/gallery, days later I wanted to go and specific information generated by this process will again. No one forced me.”

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Peter says he coped with the affliction by working through it. His dogged persistence on the trawlers paid off, although it took him twelve months to get over.

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be available soon, including the ‘Public Art Management Plan’.

The Life Art classes continue to be a success and also a great learning and development resource for local art enthusiasts. These classes continue to be held at 38 Marlin Way Tin Can Bay, fortnightly, on a Thursday night, from 6- 8pm, July 2, 16 and 30.

Five artists met at Crab Creek last month for the Plein Aire, which ended up as a long morning tea under the rotunda due to a bit of wind and some unpleasant showers.

Our next meeting for Plein Aire will be August 2 and the venue will change to the park near the library. Please advise us of your email address to keep well informed of all activities.

And finally, sadly, we are farewelling our long-time friend, coordinator and collaborator Shirley Wilson, who is “retiring again” to move closer to her family in Caloundra.

Many thanks Shirley for all your efforts in service to artists and their pursuits on the Cooloola Coast and we hope that you enjoy the move and come back and visit with us all from time to time.

Contact Liz Sawrey for more information (lizsawrey@hotmail.com or phone 0439 683 Lisa Lee, busy processing 690).

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T OUR LAST Music Plus night in Cooloola Cove we used the new audio equipment to which all our followers contributed.

At $2 a head each evening over three years, plus contributions on our April evening, we have purchased some sound equipment that will help enhance our performances.

Ron Bygrave helped set it up and monitored it throughout the evening - not an easy job to do, but thanks are due to him and to his friend Tex who spotted the advert on eBay which prompted Pam to go ahead and buy it.

Thanks again Tex. We need to be mindful that although it allows for instruments to be ‘plugged in’, this is not always necessary. Our concern is always for those of our audience sitting at the back of the hall who cannot hear the lighter voices, speech or singing.

We had a very good evening of music and fun ending finally with Jo and Tommy ”Encore” entertaining us right royally.

Next Music Plus on Thursday September 24, 2015.

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Getting Book nowRVs for off the highway into the region the Blood Bank

As we wait for action from our council on the Queensland Camping Options Toolkit, here’s an update from our neighbours…

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HERE IS A misconception out there that “grey nomads” bring little to communities, staying where they can for free and living off the smell of an oily rag. But RVs are The big Blood Bank van will be in Tin Can Bay on the 31st March from business, and communities, just like9am to 2.30pm and anyone who wishes to donate over ours, are reaping the benefits. there will be most welcome. This still gives you the required period of time between donations to be able to donate in A caravanning group recently Rainbow Beach in June when they are due here again. visited Kenilworth showgrounds and recorded every single docketYou of may already have had a call from them and made a expenditure in the town - including booking. If not, ring 13 14 95 and the call centre will give the $16 nightly fee, newspapers, you a time. coffees, pies or dinners out.

All up, the club had spent $8000.

Money that is kept in town. Then times that by 42 - because 42 clubs visited last year with an average of 34-odd vans, and stayed an average four days.

A fact that has not escaped the Queensland government who released a toolkit for local Little things mean a lot - this sign was very governments to increase the provision of welcome when spotted on a shop in WA camping facilities, and attract more drive tourists to their regions last year.

Caravanning and camping is still booming and it is not only older Australians facilities camping.

- research shows families are a growing It states that “limited facilities camping sector. offers, and serves, a different tourism In turn, Sunshine Coast Council market to resorts, hotels, motels, holiday recognised a real need for the widest rentals and caravan parks”. possible range of accommodation options, This market don’t want all the bells and and approved an interim policy for limited whistles because all the bells and whistles

Harvey Barkwell is helping 3 lives

It also stipulates short-term camping - not exceeding three nights within any consecutive seven-day period.

Directly north, the Fraser Coast Camping Options Strategy released this year recommends bush camping chair. sites, every timeexpanding he sits in the bloodbank installing more dump points and Stop and Shop areas in Hervey Bay and Maryborough. Permits have already been drafted and council is working with business to implement.

The strategy was developed by the Fraser Coast Camping Stakeholders Group, the first region to respond to the toolkit and included representatives from the caravan industry, chambers of commerce and Council, and chaired by Geoff Redpath.

The Stop and Shop spaces include four in Maryborough to augment those in the McDowell Car Park in the Maryborough CBD, and up to eight in Hervey Bay. The free sites would be designated parking areas in close proximity to the CBD which would allow for up to 20-hours parking for visitors who spend at least $10 in a local business.

Mr Redpath said, “Camping, caravanning and RVs are a significant industry worth $6.5 billion annually.

“This strategy recognises the value of the industry and the need to keep pace with evolving markets, competition and changing consumer dynamics.

Birds around the Bay

are already on their vehicle.

This group of travellers are “selfcontained campers” - which means “a person or persons who are camping within a structure or vehicle that holds fresh water, will collect and store all greywater and/or blackwater; and has on-board cooking and sleeping facilities”.

The limited facilities policy means the provision of: rubbish bins; water access; toilets and/or dump point.

Local members of the Queensland Wader Study Group count shorebirds on roost sites around the bay every month. Migratory shorebirds return to the same roost site year after year.

Counting the birds regularly and then comparing the counts over time gives a good idea of how successful the breeding season has been up in the northern hemisphere and also how the birds have managed on their long flights north and then south again.

Unfortunately, shorebird numbers are declining every year but each year we see a similar mix of birds on each of the roost sites. However, there is one bird that I have not seen for a couple of years.

Terek Sandpipers have only been found on one site south of Inskip Point and I have not seen them on this site for some time. They roost in mangrove trees with Grey-tailed Tattlers. When they are roosting they both tuck their heads under their wings.

Because they are very similar in size and both grey and white coloured they are very difficult to identify. If they pull

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their heads out from under their wings then it is easy!

Grey-tailed Tattlers have straight bills and Terek Sandpipers have up-curved bills.

For some time I have been hoping to get close views of these birds but each time I approach their roost they fly off to the other side of the bay before I can get my binoculars up or my camera focused on them. This last week was different. The birds stayed sitting on the branches and I was able to photograph them.

There are still Terek Sandpipers mixed in with the Grey-tailed Tattlers!

From what I saw before the birds flew off approximately a quarter of the flock were Terek Sandpipers. This time they flew off because a Tern flew too close over their roosting tree!

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

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Community Groups

Coastcare has made a submission to council in regards to concerns about ratepayer funded infrastructure on fragile sand dunes as ‘a strategy of retreat from erosion prone areas is generally the preferred option’ to maintain coastal resilience.

utilised for Parks works under the guise Families are of theMr growing environmental management.

Truss said sector in the he would ensure Minister Greg Hunt would caravanning be alerted to this issue. and camping Cooloola Coastcare’s submission can industry accessed on www.cooloolacoastcare.org. au on the downloads page.

Importantly, there has been no assessment or audit of previous Widgee Council foreshore plans, NHT (Coastcare), Envirofund or Caring for Our Country projects that were completed in partnership with the 3 different councils since 1995 under an Integrated Coastal Foreshore Management Plan. These federally funded An RV Friendly Town™ projects were designed to protect the (from http://www.cmca.net.au/) dunes isand all driver 3 programs’ on-ground Essential: Tourism a key of the Fraser works have been slashed$360 / removed; Coast economy, injecting millionwhile • Provision of appropriate parking exoticdirect plants have been introduced with no through overnight expenditure, within the town centre, with access to follow-up rehabilitation the dunes Fraser Coast Deputy Mayorplan and for Tourism, a general shopping area for groceries in a changing climate.

Marketing and Communications Portfolio and fresh produce Councillor Stuart Taylor said.

As the Coastcare Projects Coordinator • Provision of short term, low cost “We’d like Burnett-Mary to increase that figure to for overnight parking (24/48 hours) for is the representative about $759 million by 2020.

Growththese self-contained RVs, as close as possible Qld Water and Land Carers, to the CBD in the drive market, a to particular Maree Prior with Member for Wide concerns were alsowith taken the deputy toWarren potable Truss water- Cooloola Coast emphasis camping, will help us Land reach and • Access Bay Mr Prime on Minister, Warren Truss. to a free dump point atof an federal that Coast target.”

Carers alike would not want to see • Access care has received $2500 appropriate location The recommendations call on federally funded ‘Green also Armies’ mistakenly funding to care for the environment Council to review its planning laws to Desirable: facilitate the establishment of new • Provision of long-term parking for selfcamping and caravan parks; offer contained RVs incentives to attract investors to the • Access to medical facilities or an region; review local laws to tackle illegal appropriate emergency service camping and install more dump points • Access to a pharmacy or a procedure to encourage caravans and RVs off the to obtain pharmaceutical products highway into the region.

• Visitor Information Centre (VIC) with An RV Friendly Town™ is one that has appropriate parking facilities met a set of guidelines to ensure they • VIC to provide a town map showing essential facilities, such as short and provide a certain amount of amenities, long-term parking areas, dump point and a certain level of services for these and potable water travellers.

• RV Friendly Town™ signs to be erected When RV tourists enter a town within the town precinct displaying the RVFT sign, they know

Cooloola City Farm

they will be welcome, certain services will be provided for them that may not RV Friendly Destination™ (RVFD) be available in other centres, and they Essential: will have access to a safe place to stay • Provision of short-term, low cost overnight, and possibly for a longer overnight parking (24/48 hours) for period. self-contained RVs An RV Friendly Destination™ is often • The parking area needs to be on a a small town, club, oval, showground, solid, level surface scenic attraction or business that is not • There must be enough room for large able to meet the full criteria of the CMCA vehicles to manoeuvre RV Friendly Town™ program.

Desirable: Currently in our region, Gympie and • A waste water dump Goomeri as RV Friendly Towns Plantare of listed the month is Scaevola calendulacea (Scented fan flpoint ower), a vigorous • Potable water and the Royalplant Hotelwith at Tiaro is the closest trailing bright green, succulent leaves and blue/purple, scented, fan • Longer term parking RV Friendly shapeddestination. flowers for much of the year. Purple fruit follow the flowers. It likes full sun, good drainage and is a sand stabiliser. (Photograph: Mary Boyce) City Farm, opposite the Community Centre, on Tin Can Bay Road, is open to the public for plant sales on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 am-3pm, 07 54862304, ccfni09@gmail.com, www.cooloolacityfarm.org A reminder that the current free tree vouchers are valid until 31 May 2014 only and the next vouchers will not be available until the September rates notice.

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Over the next few months, we will

HE HOLIDAYS ARE a great time to clear discuss the different habitats we have in our out the cupboards… and now you have locality, for example, coastal, dry heath, a really good reason - a Trash and Treasure stall.wallum etc, the soil and climatic conditions that prevail and thethe plants that grow there.

You may remember organiser, Annbegin with the coastal zone, her a vital Marie We Lavers-Grimm recently shaved is frequently high hair region for thethat World’s Greatest tested Shave.byShe spraypay and$15 high Above said,winds, “Stall salt holders forseas. the day high level, -the wind formsofthe stall the which willtide be inside so no chance sand into dunes. dunes, to be beingloose cancelled by rain.

It isFrontal the start of the discussed thisI month, are nearest theto water, fishing comp so am looking forward a them are the fore dunes and the goodbehind turn out. hindfunds dunesraised take upfrom the rear.

“The the stall entry and also the plants sausagecan sizzlesurvive will go towards Few the harsh Got environment the Balls, a men’s of thehealth frontalawareness dunes and charity. there range a spaceofI can place this in a this Islimited vegetation plays the paper this coming month please.” significant role in protecting this vulnerable Come join and get some of the zoneand from theinelements.

Removal of the extranaturally gear you have out ofvegetation your space. See occurring causes you erosion at the Community Centre from of8am and subsequent exposure plants on Saturday, July 4! to severe conditions they in the fore dunes More information: Laversare not designed toAnn-Marie withstand. Land close Grimm from Rainbow Beach Realty. to the shore, whether publically or privately

owned, will also be affected if the dunes become unstable.

The most common plants on the frontal dunes are low-growing with long runners rooting at nodes thus enabling the plants to hold onto the loose, unstable sand.

They tolerate strong sun, lack of nutrients, extremely dry conditions, salt spray and winds. By covering the sand, they trap the particles thus limiting sand movement.

Over time, as the dunes form and reform, these sand-hugging plants grow up through the sand and stabilise the dunes.

Examples of the plants that help stabilise the sand are Canavalia rosea (Coastal jack bean), Carpobrotus glaucescens (Pig face), Ipomoea pes-caprae (Goat’s foot convolvulus), Scaevola calendulacea (Scented fan flower) and Spinifex sericeus (Beach spinifex).

Two trees that can withstand the harsh frontal conditions are Pandanus tectorius (Screw pine) with its thick prop roots and Casuarina equisetifolia (Coastal she-oak), though the latter have suffered badly at Rainbow Beach after the severe weather conditions of the last couple of years.

Protection of our dunes is very important and we should all use designated paths off the beach where this is possible, to each do our bit to keep our precious dunes intact.

Next month, the topic will be fore and hind dunes.

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your Community Lions give 10 new manikins for CPR Awareness

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HE QLD Ambulance Service in conjunction with many of the State’s Local Ambulance Committees (LACs) have embraced a state wide Cardiopulmonary Awareness initiative, to make the communities that they serve aware of recognising a person in cardiac arrest, and the improved outcomes of early interventional CPR. The CPR awareness program is aimed at providing community groups training in the delivering of effective CPR to patients in cardiac arrest.

Funding is through a gold coin donation to the LAC and participants will be taught the basic principles of providing CPR until the first available ambulance arrives.

The Cooloola Coast LAC has recently acquired 10 manikins from the proceeds of the Tin Can Bay Lions Christmas raffle. The generosity of the Lions Club is a vital part of this initiative and will greatly assist the development of this program through the Local Ambulance Network.

The program does not offer a certificate in CPR, and the QAS encourages people to attain accredited First Aid and CPR qualifications through the Registered Training Organisations within the community including the QAS.

TCB Lions Philip Davey (President) and Rachel Fender (right) present a cheque to CCLAC President, Lillian Clark with one of the manikins, QAS Cooloola Coast OIC Wilbur Fahey Photo supplied

Interested parties can contact the LAC Secretary: rustay75@hotmail.com The Ambulance Committee will again be holding the annual Flower Show this year on Saturday, October 3 at the Tin Can Bay Community Hall. All proceeds go towards supporting the local ambulance service; so start preparing your plants and flowers for this worthwhile event.

Information and entry forms will be available a little closer to the show date.

Water play for Tin Can Bay Camera Club A

NDY MCGAUGHEY from Top Photos at Noosa, was the guest judge for the judging of the “Water” club competition last month.

In A Grade, the Honour was awarded to Jan Blackshaw (Surf Meets Sand). Merits were awarded to Julie Hartwig (Liquid Pearls and Flow) and Ron Johnson (St Arnaud). No Highly Commendeds were awarded.

In B Grade, Honours were awarded to Chris Harvey (Water Pearls) and Mary Boyce (Doi Inthanon River). Merits were awarded to Chris Harvey (Soda Pop) and Jennifer Gamble (Wet So Far). Lindsay Rigby (Suspended) and Vince Green (It’s a Great Day) were awarded Highly Commended.

The subject for the July club competition is Architecture. Gary Guest from Pomona will be our judge at the club meeting on Wednesday July 15, at TCB Library, commencing at 7pm.

On Monday, July 13, a group of members will be attending a presentation by worldrenowned photographer Steve Parish. Hosted

by Noosa Photo Club, the opportunity to meet one of the icons of Australian photography is one not to be missed.

Ron Johnson will be holding the second of his Nik processing software workshops on

Surf Meets Sand by Jan Blackshaw Monday, July 20, in the TCB Library meeting room, commencing at 1pm.

Local photographer, Julie Hartwig, from Take Better Photos will be holding another photography workshop in Tin Can Bay on Saturday, June 6. This one is for those who want to learn more about their camera so they can get off the auto setting. There are three places left. For more info or to book, phone Julie on 54864014.

To view club members’ images and more, visit the club’s website at www. tincanbaycameraclub.wix.com/tcb-cameraclub.

CCMT volunteers: Wayne Alford Role: Driver (15 hours per week) What you like about volunteering: To help others in need How long have you lived here? 17 years Other jobs: Part-time motor mechanic Your hobbies: Competition and social darts Other clubs: Tin Can Bay Country Club Favourite movie: The Green Mile Favourite book: Robert Ludlum’s “The Bourne Identity.” Simply gripping!

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can never be too many volunteers; drivers are always in great demand, so please get on board if you can help!

Favourite spot? Sleepy Tin Can Bay “of course”

Cooloola Coast Medical Transport is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am – 12.30pm at 25 Bream Street, Tin Can Bay

Why should others come on board?

Meeting and assisting our residents in their time of need. Medical Transport is a great cause to get involved with. There

Call their friendly volunteers on 5486 2488 to help you attend non-urgent, out-of-town medical appointments or become a volunteer yourself.

your Community Rainbow Beach Christian Community

Local families enjoyed the soccer and games afternoon

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AST MONTH 20 local Christians met at the Community Centre for a family afternoon.

While the more energetic played a lively game of soccer, the rest played board games like Taboo and Connect 4.

Dave Thomas from Gympie Uniting

Church gave a short devotion about “not fearing” and then everyone tucked into some yummy pumpkin soup.

Our next monthly gathering will be Sunday August 9 and the focus of the afternoon will be creating a model aeroplane or jewellery tree.

Cooloola Coast Waterwatch needs you!

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OASTCARE HAS received further funding from Everyone’s Environment Grants (Qld Govt) to trial an improved environmentally friendly approach to stormwater drains that lead to the creeks.

Recent Gympie Council and BMRG supported works have brought vast improvements to Cooloola Cove creeks, which are flowing freely and will soon be alive with July Wallum Spring wildflowers.

Surprisingly, the water quality test at Mullens Creek showed up good results in all 5 parameters.This community work is very important if we wish to maintain our natural areas as a tourism drawcard.

The waterwatch project is for anyone who wishes to participate - a welcome morning tea will be held at Coral’s place 10am Saturday July 4. Contact Coral

(pictured with Grant) or the Project Coordinator 0417 554 905.

We welcome new waterwatchers, only takes half an hour once every 2 months!

Local schools are encouraged to contact us to join the local waterwatch program.

Classroom kits are available for use.

Email the Projects Coordinator admin@ cooloolacoastcare.org.au

Workshops and a retreat for Quilters

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ELL JULY IS here and where has the year gone?

We have had a busy year this year so far. Friendship Day was wonderful and very successful for us and from all reports, everyone enjoyed it.

Last month we were busy with Apple Core piecing, block of the month and Padded Trapunto. July will be busy too with the Gloria Loughman workshop, on July 18 and 19, followed by The Retreat at Coolum at the end of the month.

Tin Can Bay Quilters meet every Tuesday 9am-12 noon at the Community Complex, corner of Bayside and Tin Can Bay Roads.

So if you have just moved to the area and are keen to try a new craft come along and join us.

If you need more information please ring our president Maree Sayers on 5486 5706.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

(4WD only) Surf School & Board Hire Learn to surf with the experts at Rainbow Beach Surf Centre on the best and one of the longest beginner waves in Australia. 0408 738 192 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.

0408 738 192 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 in a Canoe available for hire from Carlo Point Boat Hire 0427 743 427

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.

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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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 0427 743 427 or Tin Can Bay Boat Hire 0408 329 167 Charter Boats Excellent reef fishing is only a few miles offshore and charter trips can be arranged through Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters on 5486 8666, Double Island Point Fishing Charters on 0417 073 313 or Keely Rose Reef Fishing Charters on 0407 146 151. The reefs off Rainbow yield Red Emperor, Sweet lip, Snapper, Pearl Perch, Parrot and Coral Trout.

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. The island is 123 km long and covers an area of 166,038 ha, so you need to allow plenty of time to explore and appreciate it. www. nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/fraser/index

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January Beach Art & Craft Festival “Brushes by the Sea” Rainbow February Cooloola Crocs Swimming Beach Art & Craft Festival Carnival February April Anzac Parade Carnival Cooloola Crocs Day Swimming May Bay Day to Bay Yacht Race April Anzac Parade June/July May Bay to BayRainbow Yacht RaceBeach Family Fishing Classic July 4-12 June/July Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic August Rainbow Beach Triathlon August Rainbow Beach Lion’s Club Annual Kite Rainbow Festival Beach/Trail Runs Rainbow Beach Triathlon September Tin Can Bay Seafood September Festival Rainbow Beach Festival Beach Invitations October Rainbow Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival Fours Bowls Tournament Tin Can Bay Ambulance Flower Show October Rainbow Beach Invitations Fours Bowls October Rainbow Beach Nippers Tournament Carnival TinNovember Can Bay Ambulance Flower Show Rainbow Beach/Trail Runs Rainbow Beach Nippers Carnival December Tin Can Bay Foreshore December Family Nights Christmas Concert Rainbow Beach Lions Club Twilight Tin Can Bay Foreshore Family Nights Christmas Concert and Afternoon Markets “The Tents” Rainbow Beach Holiday “The Tents” Rainbow Beach Holiday Program Program See What’s On Onpage page more See our our What’s forfor more on on Things ThingstotoDo. Do.Suggestions, Suggestions,amendments amendmentsor to add business to the visitor guide or to your add your business to the visitor pleaseguide call 07 5486 or email please call3561 07 5486 3561 info@ rbcn.com.au . info@ rbcn.com.au or email

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Rainbow Beach Police Beat

In Brief

by Senior Constable Mick Emery

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ANY OF YOU would be familiar with the Christmas account of the three wise men: the trio who travelled through the night - one carrying a gift of gold, one carrying frankincense and one carrying myrrh to the newborn Jesus.

Well another trio journeyed through the night recently - although their behaviour was about as far from the spirit of Christmas as you can get! Walking the streets of Rainbow Beach after midnight, one carried a knife, one carried a pitch-fork and one carried a shovel…these items were certainly not gifts, and the three involved were far from ‘wise men’.

The trio ended up at a Cooloola Drive address, where an altercation ensued with the occupants. The events that transpired resulted in a 51-year-old man receiving a stab wound to his shoulder, requiring surgery.

A 27-year-old man is now before the court facing a charge of unlawful wounding, and two further men have been charged with public nuisance.

While specifics of that incident are now left to the court to determine, we have also responded to other unrelated incidents that share some unfortunate similarities: midnight … alcohol … and weapons (how is anything involving that combination going to end well?).

Ironically, alcohol is a lawful substance - yet the social cost of alcohol to Australia is nearly twice that of illicit drugs. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s 2010 report indicates that the social cost of alcohol (think health care, road accidents and crime) was $15.3 billion, while illicit drugs accounted for $8.2 billion.

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At a local level, our calls for service reflect the above statistics - alcohol related incidents far outnumber drug related incidents. Needless to say, when police respond to such incidents it is usually “too late” - the damage has already been done.

I’d love to tell you that with age and maturity comes a more responsible approach to alcohol - but a 41-year-old recently proved otherwise. The man chose to celebrate his Buck’s night at a Rainbow Beach licensed premises – on the night before his wedding.

midnight…alcohol…and weapons (how is anything involving that combination going to end well?)

Unfortunately the group believed that this special occasion somehow entitled them to behave how they wanted – and began swearing around other patrons and children who were trying to enjoy their meals.

After numerous warnings (which fell on deaf ears), the group was evicted – but they were about as obedient as a NSW State of Origin team being asked to get back their ten meters. The groom himself attempted to assault staff, and became so disorderly that – as he was escorted out – he caused

extensive damage to a timber door.

Police located the groom and his “best men” the following day as they prepared for the imminent wedding. Preparations were put on hold as the groom was issued with a notice to appear before court.

Needless to say, the bride-to-be was none too impressed that her spectacular arrival was overshadowed by the arrival of two police cars - not to mention some further items to put on the bill (the man was ordered by the court to pay $420 in restitution for the damaged door).

The groomsmen, for their part in the disturbance each received a fine of $683 for being disorderly on licensed premises.

An ‘unforgettable’ wedding indeed - for all the wrong reasons…

Some of you reading this article will be visiting for the Fishing Classic, which has historically been a family-friendly atmosphere, free of alcohol-related incidents like those outlined above (which is a credit to the community).

However, we again ask that you take security precautions with your prized rods and reels. Be aware that flathead may not be the only bottom-dwelling species to find your fishing gear irresistible.

In a recent incident, brazen thieves went to work stealing a sounder and chartplotter from a boat on a trailer - while the owners were asleep in the car that it was hitched to!

All the best for the competition, and - if you like a drink - please do so responsibly.

Hopefully the only mugshots we see this month will involve people holding up some huge fish…

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You have been invited to provide your feedback on what is included in country of origin food labels.

Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss said, “While we have been consulting with industry – including growers, processors and retailers on a new food labelling system, arguably the most important feedback in this process is from members of the public – who will be using this system.

“These changes are important, so that Australians can make informed choices about the food they buy at their local supermarket, and have confidence in knowing where their food is coming from.”

Fill out the country of origin food labelling community survey: www.industry.gov.au/cool, or call 13 28 46

Nominate your extraordinary Aussie

Member for Gympie, Tony Perrett, said that the Australian of the Year Awards provide a great opportunity to recognise the achievements of many locals who have made a significant contribution to the community, to the region, to the State and to Australia.

“Celebrate the achievements of a friend, family member, colleague or someone who inspires you and makes you proud. It only takes one nomination,” Mr Perrett said.

Categories include Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year and Australia’s Local Hero.

They close August 3, 2015. To submit a nomination: www.australianoftheyear.org.au or phone 07 3003 9200.

$3,600 to restore TCB war memorial

Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss, announced that the Tin Can Bay RSL sub branch will receive a $3,600 grant, under the Federal Government’s Saluting Their Service Commemorations programme.

“This grant will enable much needed restoration work to be carried out on the Tin Can Bay war memorial in Anzac Memorial Park.

“The work will include refurbishment of the memorial’s plaques and the nearby aircraft gun installation, maintenance of the concrete edging around the memorial, as well as the application of a non-slip coating to improve the safety of the site for older residents,” Mr Truss said.

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E THANK THE Surf Club for providing such a pleasant venue to gather each month on the first Tuesday for a chat . Please feel free to join us.

Lunch at “Silky Oaks” was the venue for the June meeting and 16 attended.

The weekly “Farmer’s Market” and lively music made for a pleasant setting on a rainy day.

We are always looked after by the helpful staff. We encourage others to call in if you haven’t already found this enterprising venue.

Because of work closures on the Miva bridge, this visit will take place later in the year. Yearly fees just to pay for insurance are now due. Many of our members are travelling at present and we wish them well and a safe return.

Jenny Pike and Dorothy Pascoe at a recent event

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, www.cooloolacityfarm.org

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E HAVE A large number of grevilleas in stock - do come in and inspect the range.

Grevilleas are hardy and have lovely flowers that attract the birds and beneficial insects, so please consider one or two for your garden.

Except for a couple of digressions in recent months, we have been discussing plants of different vegetation communities. We have covered coastal, heath, wetlands and eucalypt forest environments and this month it is time to consider plants of montane or mountainous regions.

Lunch at Silky Oaks: Yvonne Jeffrey and Phil Herron

A suggestion for July is a visit to the Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum.

A new exhibit, detailing the history of the “TSS Maheno” hospital ship used at Gallipoli and wrecked on Fraser Island, will be opened on July 12.

This includes a replica of the bell just cast at the Olds engineering works. A date to be notified.

On Friday, June 19, a moving farewell service was held for member Margaret Cudadhy’s husband, Bill.

The setting at the Rainbow Beach Memorial was well attended and on such a glorious winter day the bay and surrounds were so fitting for someone like Bill, who served his country well and loved Rainbow Beach.

Montane areas are host to many varied plants – at one extreme, rainforest plants may predominate where there is good rain and deep soil and, at the other, where erosion caused by harsh conditions has left only a shallow layer of soil, hardy small shrubs, herbs, ferns and even orchids can be found.

Some eucalypts, such as E. exserta (Queensland peppermint) cope with rocky sites. Acacias, Melaleucas, Leptospermums and Banksias, along with many other species, occur in montane.

Conditions vary and plants are often exposed to high winds and strong sunlight, but may benefit from moisture in low cloud and mist, and cooler temperatures.

Because these areas are harder to access, they may suffer less from human interference.

Plant of the month: Dodonea viscosa (Sticky hop bush) is found in montane, but also in eucalypt forests and on the coast.

It grows to around 2 metres, likes sandy soil, has small, inconspicuous flowers, but interesting fruit which are winged capsules, in clusters, that change from green to pink as they mature.

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Happenings

New library hours for Tin Can Bay Library

Visit us at: www.gympie. qld.gov.au/library

Kate’s Kids’ Corner Thank you to Lynne Alsop at Gympie Library for her assistance.

Book review by Karen

Sharp Objects

Due to recent community feedback the Tin Can Bay Library will trial early opening times.

The new opening hours will begin on July 1 (see below).

by Gillian Flynn

Lets Join the Dots

Free online tutoring with your library card State Library of Queensland has made lynda.com available to all Queensland residents. You just need your Gympie library card to log in.

Lynda.com is a web-based video service with more than 3,000 engaging top-quality courses and 150,000 video tutorials for learning the latest commercial software, creative and business skills.

Find lynda.com on the Gympie Regional Libraries website.

Another psychological thriller from the brilliant author of Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn.

This novel could easily be adapted into a movie with such intense characters and underlying family sagas.

Camille Preaker, an up-and-coming Chicago newspaper reporter, is sent on a troubling assignment back to her tiny hometown, Wind Gap, to cover the recent murders of two young girls.

She stays, of course, with her mother, stepfather and stepsister who still live in the town, but many deep dark secrets become unravelled during her stay.

Not only is she searching for facts to lead her in the direction of the killer, for a winning Chicago story, but she also needs to face the reasons she has physically hurt herself for so many years.

The eerie behavior of the main characters in Wind Gap is a bit overwhelming but all is revealed in the last chapter. Not quite the ending I predicted, but well worth the read.

Robogals workshop Are you interested in learning to build robots and make them do cool stuff?

Come along to build, program and create with Robogals, a University of Queensland initiative.

A Robogals workshop will be held at the Gympie Library on Saturday 18 July from 1-4pm. Suitable for children in Grades 5-10. Bookings are essential and places are limited. Phone: 5481 0859.

Email: library@gympie.qld.gov.au

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28 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – July 2015

A Little Humour Bowlers brains

A fellow approached the cannibal’s meat shop, where the special of the day was ‘Bowlers Brains’. These were priced from $1, $2, $3 and $10.

The price difference puzzled the customer and so it was pointed out that, brains at $1 belonged to bowlers who had been leads, the $2 ones to those who had been seconds and the $3 ones to those who had been thirds.

Of course, the brains marked at $10 belonged to the bowlers who had been skippers.

When questioned about the unexpectedly high price put on skips’ brains. The shopkeeper explained, ‘Well, they’re really very rare, you wouldn’t believe how many skips we have to kill before we find one with a set.”

Dressed to impress

A bowler turned up at his club to play, wearing one brown and one black bowls shoe. The club secretary drew the players attention to his irregular dress attire. The bowler was unperturbed, responding, “I’ve got another pair exactly the same at home!”.

Old Timers Bar

Four old retired guys are walking down a street in Port Macquarie, Australia .

They turned a corner and see a sign that says, ‘Old Timers Bar - all drinks 10 cents’.

They look at each other, and then go in, thinking this is too good to be true.

The old bartender says in a voice that carries across the room, “Come on in and let me pour one for you! What’ll it be, Gentlemen?”

There seemed to be a fully-stocked bar, so each of the men ask for a martini.. In short order, the bartender serves up four iced martinis....shaken, not stirred, and says, “That’ll be 10 cents each, please.”

The four men stare at the bartender for a moment. Then look at each other...they can’t believe their good luck. They pay the 40 cents, finish their martinis, and order another round.

Again, four excellent martinis are produced with the bartender again saying,

“That’s 40 cents, please.” They pay the 40 cents, but their curiosity is more than they can stand.

They have each had two martinis and so far they’ve spent less than a dollar.

Finally one of the men says, “How can you afford to serve martinis as good as these for a 10 cents each?”

“I’m a retired tailor from Sydney,” the bartender says, “and I always wanted to own a bar. Last year I hit the lottery for $25 million and decided to open this place. Every drink costs ten cents - wine, liquor, beer, it’s all the same.”

“Wow! That’s quite a story,” says one of the men.

The four of them sipped at their martinis and couldn’t help but notice seven other people at the end of the bar who didn’t have drinks in front of them, and hadn’t ordered anything the whole time they were there.

One man gestures at the seven at the end of the bar without drinks and asks the bartender, “What’s with them?”

The bartender says, “Oh, they’re all old retired farts from the caravan park waiting for happy hour when drinks are half price.”

Grandpa and the Australian Taxation Office

The ATO decided to audit Grandpa, and summoned him to their office.

The auditor was not surprised when Grandpa showed up with his lawyer.

The auditor said, “Well, sir, you have an extravagant lifestyle and no full-time employment, which you explain by saying that you win money gambling. I’m not sure the ATO finds that believable.”

“I’m a great gambler, and I can prove it,” says Grandpa. “How about a demonstration?”

The auditor thinks for a moment and said, “Okay. Go ahead.”

Grandpa says, “I’ll bet you a thousand dollars that I can bite my own eye.”

The auditor thinks a moment and says, “It’s a bet.”

Grandpa removes his glass eye and bites it. The auditor’s jaw drops.

Grandpa says, “Now, I’ll bet you two thousand dollars that I can bite my

other eye.”

Now the auditor can tell Grandpa isn’t blind, so he takes the bet.

Grandpa removes his dentures and bites his good eye.

The stunned auditor now realizes he has wagered and lost three grand, with Grandpa’s lawyer as a witness. He starts to get nervous.

“Want to go double or nothing?” Grandpa asks. “I’ll bet you six thousand dollars that I can stand on one side of your desk, and pee into that wastebasket on the other side, and never get a drop anywhere in between.”

The auditor, twice burned, is cautious now, but he looks carefully and decides there’s no way this old guy could possibly manage that stunt, so he agrees again.

Grandpa stands beside the desk and unzips his pants, but although he strains mightily, he can’t make the stream reach the wastebasket on the other side, so he pretty much urinates all over the auditor’s desk.

The auditor leaps with joy, realizing that he has just turned a major loss into a huge win.

But Grandpa’s own lawyer moans and puts his head in his hands.

“Are you okay?” the auditor asks.

“Not really,” says the lawyer. “This morning, when Grandpa told me he’d been summoned for an audit, he bet me twentyfive thousand dollars that he could come in here and piss all over your desk and that you’d be happy about it!’”

Don’t mess with old people!

Theatre seats for seniors

An old man lay sprawled across three entire seats in the movie theatre.

When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the old man, “Sorry sir, but you’re only allowed one seat.”

The old man didn’t budge. The usher became more impatient. “Sir, if you don’t get up from there I’m going to have to call the manager.”

Once again, the old man just muttered and did nothing. The usher marched briskly back up the aisle, and in a moment he returned with the manager.

Together the two of them tried repeatedly

to move the old dishevelled man, but with no success. Finally they summoned the police. The officer surveyed the situation briefly then asked, “All right buddy, what’s your name?”

“Fred,” the old man moaned.

“Where you from, Fred?” asked the police officer.

With a terrible grunt in his voice, and without moving, Fred replied...

“From.......the balcony!”

An Aussie ocker and his sayings G’Day Mate Pleased to make your acquaintance He’s Blotto Inebriated beyond the capacity to stand up You little ripper Words of praise fail me Rack Off Your presence is no longer required Fair dinkum Of course I’m telling the truth Pull your head in!

You may be correct in your assertion but shut up You Drongo!

A rather dim-witted person Your Shout If you value your well being you should buy the next drink Go on I’m not entirely convinced you know what you’re talking about Whadayawant?

Might I enquire about your needs?

Have a chunder!

The delicate act of regurgitation You pong Dear me we do smell don’t we Bloddy oath!

I’m in total agreeance with you Howya going?

May I enquire about your welfare ?

Give it a go ya mug!

Are you perhaps incapable of performing the act ?

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being just after sunrise.

Pilchards rigged on gangs hooks with little to no weight giving the best results.

Schools of small big eye trevally have being cruising the drop offs in front of Tin Can Bay. Surface poppers like Sebile Splashers 5276mm range working well.

Barra season has started off well with several nice fish being taken in the bay along with a few more stories of the ones that got away. It pays to make sure your gear is up for the task when chasing Barra as there is nothing worse than losing that trophy fish due to tackle failure.

It’s well worth beefing up the trebles on your hard bodies from the standard ones from factory to something a little more robust. If your using soft plastics choose the jig heads with heavy duty hooks like the TT Headlockz XH or the Evolution HD range.

Crabs have been active with several reports of people coming back with a feed of muddies.

Upside has been the recent publicity by Fisheries QLD regarding on the spot fines of $1100 for those caught tampering with someone else’s crab pots. This is great news and hopefully it is enforced heavily around holiday/peak seasons.

While the winds are light it is worth heading up towards Fraser Island and fishing the channel between Inskip and Fraser for mackerel.

If the wind kicks up and with temps in the high 20’s to early 30’s it will pay to seek shelter in the creeks and chase a few jacks and barra.

We have received some great news over the past week and we are excited to announce that we have been appointed the Shimano dealer for the Tin Can Bay area.

This means locals and visitors no longer have to travel to Gympie or Maryborough

Left: Stick em’ up!

A double hook-up of snapper on the Keely Rose

Right: A regular fisher from Coff’s Harbour, Wooki, with a nice cobia

Left: John was happy with one of a few quality pearl perch, caught by him on the Keely Rose

Right: Zoot and Tony smashed into some big cod

to get what they are after.

Don’t forget our fish of the month competition. With just over a week left for the month be sure to get your entries in and remember to keep it fair this is a random draw so it doesn’t have to be the biggest fish to win.

Find us on facebook @ www.facebook. com/TinCanBayBoatHire we would love to see pictures of your holiday catch.

Until next time, stay safe on the water.

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Fishing report Tin Can Bay

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ELL ITS OFFICIAL - winter is here and you can be forgiven for shifting your attention to more pressing matters such as this weekend’s fishing plans…..

On the fishing scene it has been a little quiet mid-month with only a handful of reports. Diver whiting, flathead and squid are coming from around Norman Point and the mouth of Carlo Creek.

Try for chopper tailor and bream around Bird Rock in Teebar Creek or flathead around the drop-offs into the channel.

If you’re hitting the water in windy conditions, try sticking to the creeks such as Snapper, Teebar Carlo and Kauri where you should be able to find some protection from the wind.

The beach is another option if you’re looking to escape the wind; try around Inskip Point for dart, whiting and flathead.

If you’re thinking of heading south to Double Island best to plan to take the Freshwater track as recent weather has left Mudlo Rocks exposed and access around the rocks is limited.

Despite the average weather early this month there were still a few diehard fishos who went out to wet a line with mixed results.

Chopper tailor and school mackerel around Big Mick going for unweighted pilchards.

A few reports of good numbers of summer whiting being caught in Pelican Bay with worms and yabbies working best.

Closer to Tin Can Bay there has been diver whiting, squid and bar-tailed flathead caught in the channel from Norman Point through to Crab Creek, with worms, squid and yabbies being the best baits to use.

There have been a few nice golden trevally being caught over the last few weeks, with the bigger models falling to live baits of gar and whiting whilst the smaller ones have been happy to smash prawns. Try around the drop off at Norman Point or behind Lee’s Fisheries in Snapper Creek.

Mackerel have been smashing bait schools between Inskip and Fraser with a mix of school and spotties amongst them.

The countdown is now over for the 2015 Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic, July 3 to 11.

This year we will be offering a daily bait delivery service to the weigh-ins. If you would like a copy of our bait list drop us an email or alternatively download a copy from the http://www.rainbowsportsclub.com. au/annual-events/fishing-comp-news/ Have a great month and stay safe on the water.

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Tin Can Bay Fishing Club news

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HE INTER CLUB fishing competition, hosted by the Burrum Heads Amateur Fishing Club was held during the June long weekend.

Despite the prevailing weather, members presented a variety of species which resulted in the club being awarded fifth place.

Two club members received awards following the weigh in for catching the largest species, Lynn Hengstberger won her award for the largest parrot and Mike Callaghan Junior, for the largest snapper.

Twenty-six members attended Burrum Heads at the weigh in and awards presentation ceremony. All members enjoyed the friendship, hospitality and an excellent barbecue luncheon, provided by the Burrum Heads Fishing Club.

The event also gave our members the opportunity to meet with and discuss the fishing competition with other competing inter club members. We look forward to the 2016 event which will be hosted by River Heads Amateur Fishing Club.

Our raffle winners, Mr Brian Linfield of Cooloola Cove and Mr Ross Miller of Tin Can Bay, were presented with their Woolworths Gift Cards at the Fishing Club’s mini comp weigh in at Crab Creek with 30 members present.

The president, Jim George, expressed his appreciation and thanks to members of our

Mandy Simpson with a pair of pearl perch

Looks like a red emperor for quite a few dinners!

A horse pearlie!

Noel with a pair of beautiful coral trout

Lynn Hengstberger is awarded a Rod and Reel and certificate for largest species

community for their consistent support of volunteer and non-profit groups in our region.

Raffles and BBQs provide the means to meet club expenses, provide activities for members and remain viable.

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Rainbow Beach Fishing Report Rainbow Beach fishing report Fishing & Boating

of the best years ever in that State, where

by Tony Stewart a lot of Fish are 10-12kgs. I definitely shing.com.au by54868666.rainbowbeachfi Tony Stewart, 5486 8666; www.rainbowbeachfishing.com.au

Things really quietened down this month with back to school and work. Then some really bad weather was thrown in.

As I write our vessel is at Tin Can Bay having its yearly anti-foul and gearbox service. This would have to coincide with good weather, but we are off for a month so you have to follow the diary.

I am looking forward to pulling in Victorian Snapper, and it looks like one

won’t be targeting the 100kg Tuna -that is for the young ones!

Hopefully while I am away you will be fortunate enough to receive plenty of rain as the economy of Gympie is so reliant on good seasons. At present this area is desperate for soaking rains.

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                                                

                              

                  

                                     

           

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                              

               

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                             

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      

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                              

                  

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                                                

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                                              

                                      

               

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                             

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         

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Far left: Evelyn from NZ with a snapper

For this time of year our last few trips offshore have been very good, as wehave been able to dodge the current run this month. Our main catches were made up of Squire, Pearland Moses Perch, Maori Cod, Parrot,Spangled Emperor with the odd Cobia and Dolphin Fish.

‘Til next month- stay safe.

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Left: A couple of snapper for Michael Above: A snapper for Will, too!

Below: Shannon with a parrot

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VER THE PAST month the weather has played havoc with our Offshore Charters.

High pressure systems have dominated producing southeast happy winds along theAEast Coast. punter with Towards the end of last month we a Squire found the offshore fishing very good, with some great snapper showing up on the wider grounds.

Now the water temp has cooled a few degrees we should see this species starting to move to shallower waters for their annual spawning run.

Another species prolific out wide was parrotfish up to 3kgs.

The rest of our catches have included hussar, sweetlip, gold spot wrasse, pearl perch, spangled emperor and a few red emperor.

Skipper Rick’s Big Pearl Perch.

Lets hope July brings our winter weather with a lot more westerlies.

Till next month – good fishing.

Fishing & Boating

What’s new at QF17

Cr Mark Mc Donald and Mayor Mick Curran spent some time planning with the new executive

New executive: Ian Sutton, Terry Murphy, Incoming Commander John Van der Heijde, outgoing Commander Colleen Johnson, John Macfarlane & Deputy Commander Phil Feldman

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ECENT ELECTIONS resulted in new Flotilla Commander, John Van der Heijde, and Deputy Flotilla Commander, Philip Feldman, and members of QF17 Executive Board, Flotilla Administration Officer Terry Murphy, Purser John Macfarlane and Training Officer Ian Sutton, all taking office at the June 20 meeting.

Congratulations to the new team at AVCG Tin Can Bay! Mayor Mick Curran and Cr Mark Mc Donald recently paid a visit to QF17 base to discuss short and long-term plans, with the goal of better servicing the needs of the community. Ongoing consultations are planned to best make use of resources, manpower and expertise of both groups.

Community courses are being held each

month as numbers require, with successful candidates awarded their nationally recognised, CPR and First Aid certificates.

July and August sees Bar Crossing (including practical experience), Coastal Navigation (including Radar and GPS usage), Marine Radio Operator and another First Aid Course.

Interested people are encouraged to contact the base on 5486 4290 or stop by to get their name and contact details logged. Spaces are limited and bookings are essential.

A recent spate of emergency call outs have again reinforced the need for mariners to communicate with the Coast Guard when attempting crossing the Wide Bay Bar, or venturing even short distances. Fortunately, no fatalities resulted but these people can

This very lucky sailor was rescued by the Coast Guard

consider themselves very lucky.

Coast Guard attended an EPIRB notification and recovered a yacht which had overturned on the WBB, with one very lucky man still on board after much of the superstructure and mast were washed away.

Mid-June, a camper at Inskip Camp Grounds phoned the base and reported a vessel overturned and people in the water in Fisherman’s Gutter in rough conditions!

Luckily a crew was at hand, due to a regularly scheduled training session, and the training morphed into an actual emergency with lives at risk.

Again, fortunately for the mariners, a message was passed onto QF17 and acted upon swiftly.

Why people don’t contact the base via radio or phone before they need us is anyone’s guess. It doesn’t cost anything and the possibility of advice from the radio operator could have avoided the situation.

Current Bar conditions or even proper course to take could have saved stress, damage and money for those concerned.

Finally, a compulsory re-fit of our primary rescue vessel, Cooloola Rescue 2, will commence in 2016. Approximate costs are initially $350,000 “depending on what more the surveyor finds” and now is the time for the community to show its support for our volunteer service.

Raffles, including a trailer complete with BBQ and $1650 worth vouchers from Bunnings, boat trips and just plain oldfashioned shaking of the buckets, will be seen around the district for the next year at least. So far we only need $225,000 more.

Watch this space.

Available now are the newly formatted Tide Guides, adjusted to WBB and TCB, which can be purchased at RB Hardware, Camping and Fishing, The Boat Place Goomboorian, Ross Creek Store, and TCB News, along with TCB Chandlery and of course QF17 at Norman Point.

Remember, always log on. It makes things so much easier!

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SCHOOL NEWS

School Fishing Day is coming up!

Mr Grogan and Class 4/5/6 kiss goodbye MS

Michael Grogan, Principal, Rainbow Beach State School

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AINBOW BEACH State School Fishing Day is scheduled for Thursday July 16 at Inskip Point - near the sinkhole.

Parents are asked to help students fish safely, with transport from school, and to organise fishing equipment for their children. Information has been sent home.

I have seen some excellent work happening across the school this term and it has been great to hear and see students enjoying their work and discussing what they are learning with their friends and families.

Vale Yvonne Mayfield It is with much sadness that I share with you that our Guidance Officer Yvonne Mayfield passed away suddenly as a result of cardiac arrest. She will be missed.

Student Council News Wear Red for MS – was a big success and we raised $95 for the MS foundation.

Well Done, Rainbow Beach SS students and parents!

Wear Your Colours – Game 2, State of Origin dress ups brought lots of gold coin donations to join in the rivalry between the Maroons and the Blues.

Movie Night – Sixty plus students enjoyed Paddington on the big screen in the Library with an intermission/dinner. Pjs, pillows, teddies and blankets made everyone cosy for a movie night with friends.

P&C News Homes wanted for People to People July 18-20 We need to house 53 people for this two-night homestay. There are five adults,

Penelope the Pig visited lots of schools in the lead up to Pig Day Out including Mrs Chamberlaine and Prep/1s

29 girls and 19 boys.

Last year was a great P&C fundraiser and gave American students the opportunity to experience life in Rainbow Beach.

The aim of the People to People Student Ambassador Program is to give students a greater understanding of people throughout the world.

Ideally, the homestays give their students the opportunity to interact with a family

Mikala holding a silky bantam when they visited the kitchen garden

and learn about local customs and culture, and also provide an opportunity for your friends and neighbours to learn about American students and their families.

Email pandc@rainbowbeachss.edu.eq.au to register your interest.

Photo day fundraiser On August 8, Advanced Life Studios will visit Rainbow Beach school. Book now to secure your family photo at a great price!

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SCHOOL NEWS

Costa is coming back to Tin Can Bay! Tin Can Bay School P-10 school news by Principal John Jose

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N JULY 13 we will again receive a visit from Costa Georgiadis of ABC Gardening fame. You may remember that Costa opened our kitchen garden in July last year and wants to come back to see how our garden is progressing.

We will keep you informed of what time he will be visiting the school.

Keep Saturday August 1 free for our kitchen garden Open Day. Students from kitchen garden classes will be involved in guided tours and there will be a variety of activities and displays. We hope to see you there!

Last week the Mecano carport kit that will form the hub of our kitchen garden outdoor education area was delivered, and will be erected by the team under the supervision of local builder Aaron Hall in the next few weeks.

The carport will be fitted out with a sink, bench, tables and chairs and will provide a weather-proof area where classes can work.

Principal News - By Mr John Jose

P and C Meeting Unfortunately, a quorum could not be formed for last week’s June P and C Meeting.

This meeting has been rescheduled. Key items for the agenda are: 1. Process for re-establishing the tuckshop and recruiting a tuckshop convenor; 2. Tin Can Bay P-10 Student Dress Code; 3. Tin Can Bay P-10 State School Responsible Behaviour Plan for Student’s endorsement.

N.A.I.D.O.C. Day July 20 is when the school will celebrate N.A.I.D.O.C. Day - National Aboriginal and Islander Day of Celebration.

Brian Rainbow is seeking support and volunteers to help at the school on this day.

Please call him, if you have some time to spare.

Principal John Jose and students

School Community BBQ

Left: Teachers David and Maree Dorey attend the community event

Images Karen Van der Heijde

Well Done TCB Students!

Pink Day for Cancer Research raised $300.80. This was donated for Cancer Research through the Tin Can Bay Lioness Club.

Staffing Mr. Brad Roberts will continue in the role of Acting Principal of Moreton Downs State School for Semester 2.

As a result, I have been asked and accepted to act as Principal of Tin Can Bay P-10 State School until the end of the year.

I look forward to continuing to work with you for the benefit of our students.

Above: At the BBQ: Deekota and Donna Right: Jade and Sidnee with Ms Adams

More images: www.facebook.com/ RainbowBeach CommunityNews

Right: Principal John Jose, Treasurer Owen Frith and Secretary Jill Ranuve

July 2015 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 35

SPORT

Is your child water safe?

by Bobbie-jo Parton Head Coach/Instructor, Rainbow Beach Swimming Club

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F YOUR CHILD fell into a pool unexpectedly, do they have the skills to get to safety?

I am offering a 15-minute lesson, free of charge, to assist your childin basic water safety; 15 minutes goes along way when it’s one-on-one.

I will go through entries into water, basic rescue techniques and floating. It will not teach your little swimmer all they need to know about water safety, but may give them a life skill that could save their life or another’s one day.

There has been nothing on at the Aquatic Centre as the weather has put a few visitors off.

Training is continuing for the rest of the term as normal. With the fishing comp coming up, the swim club will be taking this opportunity to do some fundraising for some new equipment and clothing.

There will be Kids Court running from 4pm – 7pm in the tennis courts for the duration

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Tennis Launching anyone?

Last year’s high school graduates are out in the big wide world. If you or your son or daughter has exciting plans after Year 12 in 2013, please drop us a line!

Congratulations to you both and to all the other Year 12 graduates on the Cooloola Coast!

Jahli Em Parton at the Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre, her Mum Bj is offering a free water safety lesson

of the fishing comp, $3 per child, sign in and leave the fun to us! Ages four and up.

If you are interested in booking your child in over the holidays, please don’t hesitate to call us at the Aquatic Centre on 5486 3191.

Little Athletics training moves to TCB school

G

ET READY for the new season for Cooloola Coast Little Athletics. Sign on is set for August 19 and 21 and will be held at the Tin Can Bay State School from 2.152.45pm, and the cost is $40 for tiny tots and $80 for any child aged U6 to U17.

Organiser Tamara Kelly said, “The little athletics season is a long one continuing every Thursday from August 27, 2015 until March/April 2016.”

Training sessions this year have been moved to Tin Can Bay State School oval and times will be between 3 and 6pm, straight after school for those attending Tin Can,

or for those who are coming from Gympie training will commence around 4pm.

“This season we have some new coaches on board adding to the knowledge and skills that are able to be passed on to the children.”

The first carnival for the season is in Gympie and scheduled for September 20.

Tamara emphasises that the club has something for all abilities, “Not all athletes are required to attend carnivals. We are focused on providing fun and fitness for those who do not want to compete, however we are also able to help those focused competitors improve their

Roads and Stormwater Maintenance Response Survey Have your say!

Imagine there is a pothole or graffiti outside your home or business; in what time frame would you expect Council to repair the issue?

Take part in a short, online survey and let Council know your time expectations of roads and stormwater maintenance issues.

gympie.qld.gov.au/haveyoursay

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Local Ne

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Dan Head

Dan recently started as an apprentice plasterer with Brett Lindenberg, from BJ Plastering. The apprenticeship will take 3 and a half to 4 years to complete.

Mum, Cassie Head says, “We are tickled pink he is with a Above: Pat great blokeBarone like Brett and his family. Brett has put other apprentices through with one Left: Carmel Darcey finishing tradeMcDonald qualifications andhisMaree last month, hence Dan’s Below: Heather opportunity.”

Robertson and Traditionally the TAFE Hervey Barkwell component has been 4 blocks of 3 weeks full time, 5 full days a week, 8am - 4pm, but this year the system is changing. Instead, Cassie says it is proposed that all the written work will be performed online and assessed onsite - charting new waters for everyone.

performance and compete against local athletes.”

They are a Get Start registered sporting association; so remember to get your voucher in the upcoming round to use to cover your registration for the new season.

So come along! “We look forward to seeing all those who were members last year again this year, and would love to see a whole new lot of fresh faces keen to improve their athletic skills.”

Find out more: call Tamara 0458 111 591, email ccla2014@outlook.com or Dan, visit www. ready for work cooloolacoastlittleathletics.com.

Dan is living with his Mum Cassie (and his Dad, Ashley when he is home) and spends time with his girlfriend’s family in Gympie.

“Dan was chosen because he had completed Year 12, was a big strong lad, getting his licence this month, keen and willing worker and is an early riser! Dan is loving the work and the crew he works for.”

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SPORT

Tin Can Bay Bowls Club wins shield back!

Soccer Fun

Winner of the last Boardriders comp: Nick Lattanzi Golden City’s Ruby Falconer has a kick

Boardriders news

W Alex Brantz on the move

Email your kid’s sport photos to: info@rbcn. com.au or text to 0407 660 198.

Make sure it is original size please!

Archie Gilmore knees the ball

ITH A FEW things happening around the community lately the comps and market dates have become a little muddled around, so we are getting back on track this month.

Dates for the next comps are July 4 and 18, meeting at the beach front 8am for a 9am start (BBQ supplied).

We have set a date for our Memorial Surf Classic to be held on Saturday November 28, 2015. Tides are right, moons are right… what more could we ask for?

The June comp was a pretty cruisey one with Nick Lattanzi taking home ‘Winner of the day’.

Joshy would have won but he had a few drop in moments and we all know what happens when you drop in on someone! It was drop ins with style and a little turn.

Thank you to all who come and support us and Parrot - where would we be without the cook? The boardriders appreciate everything you do.

Like us on Facebook: Rainbow Beach Boardriders Club Inc.

Dragons visit Fishing Expo and host Regatta

by Norma Sanderson, Cooloola Dragon Boat Club

T

HE SECOND ROUND of the Wide Bay Regatta series at 1770 was over the June long weekend. Unfortunately we did not have a win at racing on the day, but had a win in the raffles with Coach Gayle winning three prizes and Cherie winning two prizes. Go Cooloola.

We all enjoyed the comradery over the weekend, with some members taking a turn in the “Lark” and enjoying a couple of sherbets on the deck of our rental house.

Look out for us at the Fishing Expo on July 4 and 5 at Rainbow Beach, where we will be available to chat to you. Perhaps

we may be able to arrange a ‘come and try’ day for the residents of Rainbow Beach, so as you will be able to get firsthand knowledge about this wonderful sport. Come along and sign up.

The Cooloola Dragons are still on the search of strong male paddlers to boost our overall strength.

Meet at the Yacht Club’s hard stand at Norman Point: Thursday afternoon 3.30pm and Sunday morning 7.30am.

See you at our Regatta weekend - July 18 and 19.

Come watch the spectacle.

The winners on Invitation Day: Judy Allen, Pat Gottke, Ursula Cross and Coral Stancombe with president of Tin Can Ladies Bowls, Judy Hammond

T

HE TIN CAN BAY Bowls Club has been in competition mode with Club Fours and A Grade Singles completed.

The B Grade Singles are in progress with triples scheduled for July. In the A grade singles, J. Callaway defeated D. Townsend.

Pennants have started, but Tin Can Bay Ladies have not entered this year, as there were not enough players who wanted to participate. Good luck to all the clubs competing.

The winners with the highest score on the Ladies Invitation Day on June 2, were the team from Sunshine Bowls Club and the lowest winning score went to the Pomona team.

Peter Murphy sponsors a day in June each year as an encouragement award to players.

This June D. Townsend and L. Callier were the award winners, with E. Young and B. Murray taking out second place.

In the men’s bowls, Peter Kemen and K. Hammond were the runners up in the Champion of Champion Division bowls. In the B Grade Men’s Singles, Kane Wallis [Jr.] defeated Mick Timmins.

Two of our juniors are now being coached

by Kelvin Kerkow at Kawana. Recently our juniors, Keira Wilson, Casey Wilson, Molly Delinger and Kane Wallis won the Fours comp for junior players in The Fraser Coast District played at Urangan.

The bi-annual IGA Shield played between the two local bowls clubs was held on June 14. For the first time in five years Tin Can Bay won the Shield back! Many thanks to the new owners of IGA who carried on the tradition of sponsoring the Shield Day. Visitors are most welcome to join us in a game of bowls.

Contact Games Director D. Townsend.

Phone: 5486 4774.

Ballroom dancing off the ground!

D

ANCE TEACHERS, John and Margaret Dore were delighted with the calls they received last month - 26 people; but the majority from Tin Can Bay and Cooloola Cove.

“If we receive more response from Rainbow Beach residents we would start a class at the hall,” Margaret said.

“We will be teaching old time, New Vogue,

modern ballroom and a little Latin. Make it your night out - you will meet new friends and exercise all at the same time.”

A light supper will be served and there will be good music to dance to; all you need to do is come along!

For more information phone 5486 4434.

See you there, 7-9.30pm Tuesdays at the Community Complex, Tin Can Bay.

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SPORT

Cooloola versus Fraser

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ONGRATULATIONS to all of our students who participated at our school athletics carnival. There are a few more events left before we can tally the winning house.

8 year old boys are off!

Catch!

Saachi and Luxie relax after their field events

Charlie, Koby, Fletcher and Jarrod in the 200m

Chris gets over the bar!

Noah makes the jump

Send in your children’s sporting photos!

More images on our facebook page

Oscar races in the ball games for Cooloola

Clive looks determined with his shotput

Paige lands at long jump

No foul for Brodie

Authorisation No: AU33585

All Acorn Stairlifts carry the Arthritis Foundation’s Ease-of-Use Commendation 38 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – July 2015

TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY

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

Dentist

Rainbow Beach Adventure Centre Rainbow Beach 4X4 Hire

Cooloola Cove Smiles Coloured Sands Clinic

Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach

5486 3288 5486 8300

Rainbow Beach

5486 3500

Cooloola Coast Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Tin Can Bay

Lees Fishing Co 5486 4499

Fishing Charters

Rainbow Beach

5486 3788

Rainbow Beach

5486 8100

Double Island Point Fishing Charters Keely Rose Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters

Rainbow Beach

5486 3080

Bait and Tackle

Bakery Ed’s Beach Bakery

Boat Hire Carlo Point Boat Hire Tin Can Bay Boat Hire

Rainbow Beach Tin Can Bay

0427 743 427 0408 329 167

Builders/Handyman GJ Gardner Gympie KJ Homes Tin Can Bay Rainbow Beach Remodelling and Repairs Rainbow Beach

5482 3444 5486 2820 0417 728 510

Butchers Tin Can Bay Family Butchery

Tin Can Bay

5486 4170

Cabinet Makers Cooloola Coast Cabinets Whatever Cabinetmakers

Tin Can Bay Cooloola Cove

5488 0443 5486 4004

Car Dealers John Madill Toyota Madills Mazda

Gympie Gympie

5480 5555 5480 5588

Rainbow Beach

5486 8666

Rainbow Beach

5486 3607

Gympie

5482 3889

Rainbow Beach

0407 529 624

Galleries Gallery Jilarty

Garden Supplies Cooloola Cove Landscape & Garden Supplies

Cooloola Cove

5488 0222

Rainbow Beach

0400 657 797

Tin Can Bay Tin Can Bay

5488 0601 5483 9101

Gas Supplies Rainbow Beach and Fraser Island Gas Supplies

Glass and Aluminium Lighthouse Glass and Aluminium Tin Can Bay Glass Plus

Rainbow Beach

5486 3471

Massage Therapist

5486 2576

Cooloola Coast

5486 3914

Cooloola Cove

5481 2846

Cooloola Cove

5486 4030

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

Cooloola Cove

0418 382 442

0432 690 194

Pubs and Clubs Rainbow Beach Hotel Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Sports Club Rainbow Beach

5486 9090 5486 3191

Real Estate Rainbow Beach Realty Rainbow Beach Cooloola Waters Retirement Village Tin Can Bay Tuncunba

5486 3900 0411 441 706 0418 749 723

Restaurants and Café’s Arcobaleno Banana Bean Cafe (Shell Service Station) Café Jilarty Coloured Sands Café Latitude 25 Bar and Grill Marina Bar and Grill Rainbow Fruit Barn Waterview Bistro

Above Textile Designs

Rainbow Beach

5486 8000

Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Tin Can Bay Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach

5486 3277 5486 3143 5486 3667 5486 4400 5486 3126 5486 8344

Cooloola Cove

0412 999 498

Rainbow Beach

5486 8700

Tin Can Bay

5486 2887

Rainbow Beach

0418 729 474

Cooloola Cove

1300 727 025

Rainbow Beach

5486 3227

Signs

Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach

0438 868 116 5486 3533

Solicitor Cosgroves

Gympie Cooloola Pet Resort Gympie

Authentic Thai Massage Rainbow Beach Massage & Natural Therapies Rainbow Beach

5483 5364

Cooloola Tin Can Mini Storage

0490 374 698

Tourist Centre 5486 8388

Rainbow Beach Tourist Centre

5486 4554

Tours and attractions

Mechanical Baty Auto Services Cooloola Coast Tyre and Brakes Cooloola Coast Rainbow Beach Adventure Centre Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Rustproofing and Mechanical Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Tyre and Mechanical Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Auto Care Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Towing Rainbow Beach

Storage

5486 4840 5486 3288 5486 3228 5486 3144 5486 8111 5486 8555

Dolphin Ferry Cruises Epic Ocean Adventures Fraser Island 4x4 Tours Rainbow Beach Horserides Rainbow Beach Paragliding Surf and Sand Safaris

EPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 130 372 FIRE & RESCUE - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . 5486 3169 Gympie Regional Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 0800 HOSPITAL - Gympie (ind. Community & Mental Health Services) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5489 8444 Library - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3705 Library - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4355 Pharmacy - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3070 Police - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 8765 Police - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 2426 POISONS Information Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 11 26 School - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 9333

Rainbow Beach/TC Bay 0428 838 836 Rainbow Beach 0408 738 192 Rainbow Beach 0457 726 388 Rainbow Beach 0412 174 337 Rainbow Beach 0418 754 157 Rainbow Beach 5486 3131

Vet Gympie Veterinary Services Tin Can Bay

5486 4666

CLASSIFIEDS

Essential Services EMERGENCY - AMBULANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 000 EMERGENCY - POLICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 000 EMERGENCY - FIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 000 SES - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3314

5486 3070

Cooloola Coast Pilates

Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach Signs

5486 4004

Tin Can Bay

Rainbow Beach

Pilates

IGA Supermarket 5486 3444 5486 2000

Cooloola Cove

0407 764 661 0421 600 148

0421 600 148

Shopping Centre

Hardware

Kennels and Catteries

Tin Can Bay Rainbow Beach

Rainbow Beach

Shade Sails

Serenity Beauty Tattoo Body Piercing

Curtains and Blinds & Security Advantage Screens and Blinds Cooloola Curtains and Blinds

0417 073 313 0407 146 151

5486 4411

Concreting Moppz Concreting

Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach

Furniture supplier Davies Furniture Court

0412 134 752

Plumber Laurie Donnelly Plumber

Tin Can Bay

Chiropractor Tin Can Bay Chiropractor

5486 4137

Health and Beauty

Carpet Cleaners Benny’s Carpet Cleaning Cleanwave

Tin Can Bay

Food Wholesalers Rainbow Cooloola Wholesalers

Cooloola Cove

Pharmacy Rainbow Beach Pharmacy

54863200

Caravan Antennas Saturn Antennas

0407 022 159 0448 955 768

Rainbow Beach

Caravan Repairs and Hire Whatever

Cleanwave Rainbow Beach Cooloola Cove

Rainbow Beach Hardware Rainbow Beach Mitre 10 Cooloola Cooloola Cove

Caravan Parks Rainbow Waters Caravan Park Tin Can Bay Caravan Park

Cookies Electrical Smiley Mick Electrical

Wayne Hill Painter

Pest Control

Fish Suppliers

Air conditioning

Chilly Bin Rainbow Beach Tackle & Camping

5886 4800 5488 0271

Electrician

Accommodation Rainbow Getaway Holiday Apartments

Painter Tin Can Bay Cooloola Cove

School - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5488 1222 Wildcare - Violet Hopkinson . . . . . . . . 0407 574 321 Warren Truss MP (Federal Member for Wide Bay) . . . . . 1 300 301 968 Tony Perrett MLA (State Member for Gympie) . . . . . . . . . . . 5329 5100 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (Please phone to make appt ) DEACON, Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0419 624 208 HOLT, Neville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3250 HUXLEY, Anthony Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . 0418 715 065 MISSEN, John Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 8153 SYSTSMA, Sandra Evelyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 8343

Got

something

to Sell?

Advertise it in the Rainbow Beach Community News.

Call today 5486 3651

July 2015 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 39

Trades and Services Directory TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY Community Groups CABINET MAKER CONCRETING CABINET MAKER CONCRETING

CABINET MAKER PLUMBERS Airconditioning

CELEBRANT CELEBRANT HANDYMAN /BUILDING CELEBRANT CONCRETING GlassRENOVATIONS

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Cabinet Making

Phone: 0413 060 060 797 797 Phone: 5486 5486 3914 3914 Mobile: Mobile: 0413 Phone: 5486 3914 Mobile: 0413 060 797

MINI STORAGE

ELECTRICIAN Electrical ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICIAN

CARPET CARPET CLEANERS CLEANERS Page40 34 CARPET CLEANERS Page 40 FISHING TRADES AND SBoating ERVICES Fishing andPage

AIR CONDITIONING CleaningCARPET CLEANERS

CONTROL Painter PEST CONTROL MECHANICAL PEST PEST CONTROL

Rainbow Beach Tyre B & Mechanical

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Rainbow Beach

CARPET & CLEANERS Rustproofing Mechanical

GAS

 Servicing  Restoration  Rustproofing

(07) 5486 3228

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

9 Karoonda Rd Rainbow Beach

Ph: 54863144

1/25 Goondi Street

CABINET MAKER SIGNS CONCRETING

CONCRETING Gas MOWING & MAINTENANCE CAR CLEANING CAR CLEANING CAR CLEANING

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Troy Rowley

Concreting Contractor ABN 64-930-176-411

• House Slabs • Garage Slabs • Driveways • Paths Also specialising in; • Stamp • Concrete Stencil • Exposed Seeded Concrete 40 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – July 2015

Phone: 5486 3914 Mobile: 0413 060 797

CELEBRANT

ARE YOU NEEDING A HOLIDAY??? Don’t want to leave your lovable pets, have you considered a HOUSE/PET SITTER? I am trustworthy,reliable,and am needing a house during FEB&MARCH,I have references if needed.

Please contact Glenda 0427864220

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CELEBRANT CLASSIFIEDS HOME HOMECLEANING CLEANING HOME CLEANING

Troy Rowley

Concreting Contractor ABN 64-930-176-411

• House Slabs • Garage Slabs • Driveways • Paths Also specialising in; • Stamp • Concrete Stencil • Exposed Seeded Concrete

Sell your stuff!

Pet Boarding

Classifieds $11 for 100 characters 1 month, 2 months $15.40 - only available online (price includes online listing)

Phone: 5486 3914 Mobile: 0413 060 797

ELECTRICIAN

PEST CONTROL

Trades and Services Directory Community Groups TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY Plumber

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HANDYMAN /BUILDING RENOVATIONS MINI STORAGE Storage MECHANICAL MINI STORAGE

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 Servicing  Restoration  Rustproofing

follow the script.

 Rustproofing I am sure the film crew took enough footage to put it together to make a good TV show. I presented some of my dolphin books to the children as a reward for their participation.

9 Karoonda Rd Rainbow Beach

54863144 3228 (07)Ph:5486

(07) 5486 3228

Every one of the children experienced the flight of the little black cormorant when it dived in and stole the fish.

I hope the crew filmed that footage.

1/25 Goondi Street

1/25 Goondi Street

See you at the Dolphin Centre!

Tyre & Mechanical Service MECHANICAL MOWING & SIGNS MAINTENANCE

SIGNS

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Rainbow Beach

Rustproofing & Mechanical  Servicing  Restoration  Rustproofing

(07) 5486 3228

MOWING & MAINTENANCE CLASSIFIEDS

Rainbow Beach Tyre Cooloola Cove residents and & Mechanical ARE YOU NEEDING A HOLIDAY??? Don’t want to leave your lovable pets, have you considered a HOUSE/PET SITTER? I am trustworthy,reliable,and am needing a house during FEB&MARCH,I have references if needed.

Reach all the locals on the Cooloola Coast advertise in the Trades and Services Pages from $60.00 a month.

To find out more, phone: 5486 3561

ARE Y your lov SITTER? during F

Please contact Glenda 0427864220

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

9 Karoonda Rd Rainbow Beach

Ph: 54863144

1/25 Goondi Street

MOWING & MAINTENANCE

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Rustproofing & Mechanical

Screens & Blinds

MECHANICA

Norma Sanderson, Volunteer

Rainbow Beach

Signs

Play School visits the Rainbow Beach Tyre We’re dolphins!

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by Joan Creswell,Treasurer

O MANY CAME out to the June meeting in spite of the wet weather. The questionnaire sent to financial members regarding earlier meeting times was not resolved – so for the next few months the 7pm will remain and will be addressed again later in the year.

Our area eds had $11 lots offor good news this month with Classifi 100 charthe council budget planning to finance so many acters 1here month, 2 months improvements in the coming year.

$15.40 - only available online The company relining the sewer mains are called Interfit – their trucks are alreadylisting) visible in the area as (price includes online they are onto this already, and of course there is always ongoing capital works and repairs.

CLASSIFIEDS ARE YOU NEEDING A HOLIDAY??? Don’t want to leave your lovable pets, have you considered a HOUSE/PET SITTER? I am trustworthy,reliable,and am needing a house during FEB&MARCH,I have references if needed.

Please contact Glenda 0427864220

Other new projects are as mentioned in the media. It’s a great win, win for the area!

Our Father’s Day raffle is set to commence on Saturday July 25 at Woolworth’s.

1st prize: $200 dollar gift voucher from Mitre 10 Cooloola Cove; 2nd prize: $100 dollar gift voucher from Cooloola Coast Tyre Brake & Auto; 3rd prize: Case of Crown Lager and $30 dollar gift voucher from Thirsty Camel.

Sell your stuff!

Classifieds $11 for 100 characters 1 month, 2 months $15.40 - only available online (price includes online listing)

Please

Recently three members attended a special CCCLDMSG ‘fire disaster’ workshop. What came out of the (CC only) exercise was that our local residents here are extremely vulnerable to fire-especially if it happened suddenly and is headed our way! We would all be evacuated immediately to the safest venues (domestic pets are allowed!).

Emergency services can only help us so much if we are cut off - we as individuals have to be prepared- no time to take anything if it’s not already packed -just GO! Keep enough fuel in your car at all times.

It may be smoke that is of more concern to many with health issues, so consider buying smoke masks - just in case. Our neighbours, residents from Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay, are also vulnerable if it headed their way.

Next meeting: 7pm Thursday, July 9, Veterans’ & Community Hall, Cooloola Cove July 2015 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 41

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WHAT’S ON JULY

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1-3 Coastcare Great Sandy Salty Somethings Kindy Beach, Tin Can Bay 2.30 - 3.30pm 1,15 The TCB Writers Group, 9.30am, at the Marina Bar and Grill Café, TCB 1-10 Maryborough Art Society Festival and Exhibition 2, 16 and 30 Life Art Classes, 38 Marlin Way, Tin Can Bay, 6pm to 8pm 3 What is the cost of waste in your workplace? Workshop and free breakfast, Gympie Chamber of Commerce, The Decks on Mary 7.30 -10am.

Register 0417 623 773 3 Coastcare - Revive our creeks! 8am - 10am.

TS1 South East Marco Polo 3-11 Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic, Sports Club 5 Fishing Classic Kids’ Day 6-9 Coastcare Great Sandy Salty Somethings Kindy Beach, Tin Can Bay 9-10am 7 Fishing Classic Veterans’ Day 8 Library Activity Didgeri-do-it 10.3011.30am at Tin Can Bay Library and 2-3pm at Rainbow Beach Library 9 Fishing Classic Ladies’ Day 4 Coastcare waterwatch project welcome morning tea at Coral’s place 10am Ph: 0417 554 905 4 Got The Balls Trash and Treasure fundraiser for men’s health at Rainbow Beach Community Centre. Come and join in and shift some of the extra gear you have out of your space. More information: Ann-Marie Lavers-Grimm 4,18 Boardriders Comps 8am meet at the beachfront 6 Annual Fishing Comp - Fun, Fashions, Frivolity Morning 10.30am at Good Shepherd Hall, Carlo Road. Most Fetching Fishing; Best Overall Attire; Most Glamorous; Bridal/Mother-of-the-Bride; Best Op-Shop; Koolest Kid; Weirdest Outfit; Best Male Outfit; Entry is $10 adults, gold coin for children includes a finger food luncheon. There will be lucky door prizes, raffles, craft, preserves, knitwear and jewellery for sale, as well as pre-loved clothing you can donate, swap, or buy!

Annette 5486 3292 or Margaret 0499 995 200.

6 NAIDOC Community Flag Raising, Gympie 7 Over 60s morning tea at Surf Club, ph: 5486 2357

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Old time, New Vogue, modern ballroom and a little Latin. Make it your night out - you will meet new friends and exercise all at the same time. A light supper will be served and there will be good music to dance to - all you need to do is come along! From 7 - 9.30pm Tuesdays at the Community Complex, Tin Can Bay. Ph: 5486 4434

AUGUST

Cooloola Cove Residents & Friends Inc. meeting 7pm, Vets & Community Hall

10 oastcare - Revive our creeks! 8am - 10am TS2 between Golden Hind and Marco Polo 13

School’s back

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Costa Georgiadis visits Sailability and TCB School!

15

Tin Can Bay Camera Club meeting, TCB Library, 7pm

17

NAIDOC Family Fun Day 9.30am2.30pm at the Gympie Civic Centre, live performances, storytelling, face painting, sports stars, stalls, raffles, food and drink

18-20 People to People American Homestay - see RBSS for details

1

Kitchen Garden Open Day, Tin Can Bay School

5.30–6.30pm Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) and self defence, RBSS, Darren Grieve 0417 079 579

2

Plein Aire, Crab Creek

8

Photo Fundraiser, call Rainbow Beach School to book

7pm Homegroup bible study with Chappy Ronnie, Rainbow Beach. Ph: 0413 135 867

9

Rainbow Beach Trail Festival

7.30am Brekky club, RBSS

9

Rainbow Beach Christian Community monthly gathering - model aeroplanes and a jewellery tree

9am Aqua aerobics

Rainbow Beach Residents and Ratepayers 7pm, SES shed

4pm Pilates next door to Arco

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19&21 Cooloola Coast Little Athletics sign on, Tin Can Bay School, Tamara: 0458 111 591 23-24 Rainbow Beach Double Triathlon

Weekly (many are term time only) Learn to swim, squad, gym, kids supervised afterschool play times, Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre.

Ph: 5486 3191

18

Suitcase Market 9am, Gympie Regional Gallery

Monday

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Robogals workshop, Gympie Library

9am and 5.30pm Aqua aerobics

18

NAIDOC Dinner Dance 6pm with dinner served at 7.30pm at the Decks on Mary Function Rooms at 250 Mary St, ‘Muddy Flats’ and young up-and-comer ‘Yazmindi’ will perform

4.30–5.30pm Kids karate and fitness classes, RBSS, Darren Grieve: 0417 079 579

18, 19 Regatta Weekend for Cooloola Dragons Wide Bay Series 20

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N.A.I.D.O.C week at TCB School- a full day of entertainment from the Gubbi Gubbi Dance troupe, giveaways with an Indigenous theme and Bush Tucker tasting for our students. Parents and volunteers welcome.

Ron Johnson’s Nik processing software workshops, TCB Library meeting room, 1pm

classes, RBSS, Darren Grieve: 0417 079 579

5.30–6.30pm Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) and self defence, RBSS, Darren Grieve: 0417 079 579 Tuesday 9am Arts and Craft group, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall (2nd/last of month) 9am–noon Tin Can Bay quilters, community complex. Ph: Maree 5486 5706 or Jo 5488 0134 9.30am Little Guppies playgroup, Tin Can Bay

Thursday

Lunchtime craft club, RBSS library 3.30pm Cooloola Dragon Boat Club training 4.30pm Budoshinkai karate jitsu (BKJ) Buffalo Hall, Tin Can Bay, Dean Taylor: 0438 115 190 Friday 7–9am Volunteer “revive our creeks”, www.cooloolacoastcare.org.au 9am Art classes, Tuncunba Gardens Sailability Saturday Markets on almost every Saturday!

See visitors guide 12-1pm Game hour, Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre 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 9.30am Church of the Good Shepherd Contemporary Family, followed by morning tea.

All denominations welcome! 17 Carlo Road 10am–2pm Rainbow Beach craft market, Top Shops

1.30pm Know Your Bible (KYB), 3 Coolberry Court 4.30pm Budoshinkai karate jitsu (BKJ) Buffalo Hall, Tin Can Bay, Dean Taylor: 0438 115 190

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TCB School P & C meeting 6pm

23

Chamber Philharmonia Cologne on tour from Germany, 8pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Gympie

Wednesday

24

Coastcare - Revive our creeks! 8am - 10am TS3 Billabong Park

9am and 5.30pm Aqua aerobics

25

Our Towns feedback day Cooloola Cove and Tin Can Bay

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Coastcare - Revive our creeks! 8am - 10am TCB foreshore, Coral Trout Dve (look for sign)

9am Mahjong/games mornings, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall 10am Mainly Music, TCB Community Complex 10am

Ballroom dancing meeting

4.30–5.30pm Kids karate and fitness

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

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