Rainbow Beach Community News July 2022 by Rainbow Beach Community News

JULY 2022 Volume 25 | Issue 7

Sunrise near the Surf Club captured by recent visitor photographer Chris Ryan

Relax and Recharge

Locals Save Trapped Whale

Get Ready for SpringFest 2022!

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School Holidays Fun at Local Libraries

Go Plastic Free In July

EDITOR’S NOTE

Hooray for holidays! I

In case anyone is wondering, my nana had a wonderful 102nd birthday! We celebrated with a lovely lunch out with family and close friends, and she was in fine form and enjoyed herself immensely. I’m not sure if I will ever get to attend another 102nd birthday party in my life, it was pretty special.

You will notice a bit of a focus on our wonderful local schools in this issue, with some great pics from Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay state schools and also our incredible local Learning Community. School looks like so much fun these days, we are so lucky to have such great learning establishments in our region. It makes me wish I was a kid again.

Hands up who has had a bit of a rotten 2022 so far? I sure have and I know many others who have had a run of bad luck this year. But I like to think that is now coming to an end and it is only good things from here out for everyone for the rest of the year.

But a break from school is always welcome too! Time for the kids to relax and recharge. Our local libraries again have a great range of activities to keep them occupied these holidays, check out the details on page 8.

Wishing everyone a wonderful, safe, and enjoyable July.

We might be mid-winter right now, but spring will be here before we know it and with that comes the second annual Rainbow Beach SpringFest. This year’s event will be tinged with sadness as it is being held in celebration of the life of popular musician DidgeriStu, who sadly passed away earlier this year.

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Rainbow Residents Help Rescue Whale Melissa Marie

HE CONTROVERSIAL topic of shark nets has again been a focus of concern here in our community after a whale was recently trapped off the Rainbow Beach coast. Local residents played a vital role in alerting authorities to the whale’s distress, allowing the Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol’s Marine Animal Release Team to be called in to untangle and free the animal. A Department of Agriculture and Fisheries spokesperson said specially-designed equipment was used to unpick the netting from the whale, and it was able to swim away. Many locals are concerned more

encouraged to call the 24-hour Shark Hotline on 1800 806 891. It is not the first time our wonderful community has played a pivotal role in rescuing a whale. In 2019 Rainbow Beach residents came together to save a beached baby whale by towing it back out to sea. Rescuers dug around the stranded minke whale calf, slowly moving it closer to the water as others kept it alive by collecting buckets of water. Is it time to get rid of the shark nets to keep our beautiful whales (and other marine animals) safe? Let us know your thoughts.

whales will be trapped in nets, as migration season for humpbacks is underway, during which time they travel from feeding grounds in the Southern Ocean to the warm waters of the Coral Sea to breed and give birth. It is estimated that since 2001, 82 whales have been caught up in shark nets. According to Queensland Fisheries data, two humpbacks were entangled in equipment last year, and four in 2020. Anyone who sees a whale or other marine animal caught on drumlines or shark netting is strongly

O PE N S E V E N DAYS

HE RECENT change in federal government has once again ignited the opportunity for the Cooloola section of the Great Sandy National Park to be nominated to become World Heritage listed. After decades of scientific and environmental studies, government road-blocks, and close-calls, it may just be that the political and cultural landscape is conducive for such an event to now occur. In order for a place to be added to the World Heritage List an independent assessment has to be done that demonstrates it represents outstanding natural and/or cultural heritage. The decision about which places are added to the World Heritage list is made by the International UNESCO World Heritage Committee. The overall process involves a number of complex steps, a key component being the consent of First Nations people. World Heritage listing is the highest global recognition of the significance of a place, which can bring a range of potential benefits and opportunities for the community, surrounding regions and nation. We will watch closely to see if this time our beautiful region can receive such an honour.

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Rainbow Beach State School is a great place to learn! REACH FOR A RAINBOW Principal Steve Bennett

S WE approached the mid-year school holidays, we were busy completing our first semester units of work. We have seen students and teachers working very hard to ensure the best possible outcomes are realised for all students. We are also exploring some new and exciting experiences and planning to provide lots of engaging opportunities for the children to enjoy. These include camps, excursions, incursions and preparing for the transition of our seniors to High School and our youngest children into KindyLinQ, Kindy, and Prep. I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on a couple of the many positives that I see at Rainbow Beach State School. I believe the success of our school is largely due to our people! Over the years we have had some truly dedicated teachers deliver learning opportunities with our young children and partner with parents to support each child’s learning. Our staff have done a remarkable job in recent years catering to the learning needs of our children and providing safe, inspiring, and holistic support to every student. Each of our staff make significant contributions to our school, students, and their families; their extra efforts can never be underestimated. For some time now, we have had a number of programs that are aimed

at supporting all children and their families through their early years of education. This partnership with parents starts prior to Prep enrolment with programs that include Playgroup, KindyLinQ, and now Kindy that have continued to grow and have provided invaluable support of young people and their families into our school community. These initiatives have offered support and guidance to families and ensured the school is well prepared

for the support the needs of the children on entry to school. We are proud of the results our school can achieve and the way we can support students in their development. Our success is made possible by the strong relationships formed with families and our shared responsibility to do whatever it takes in order for students to be successful. We are looking forward to some more exciting events being planned for Term 3 that include an incursion

Our recent dress-up parade was the highlight of the week-long Annual Book Fair that saw students and staff go to amazing lengths to foster a love of reading.

from the Queensland Opera, a whole school trip to Gympie for Small School Sports day, Choir Eisteddfod, School Fishing Day, and much, much more. You will have to wait for the next issue to hear more about these exciting events.

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Rainbow Beach centre block was made to dance and celebrate! Rainbow Beach Spring Fest

AINBOW BEACH Spring Fest 2022 Edition aims to pay tribute to DidgeriStu - Stuart Boga Fergie, Oka’s frontman that sadly left us in February 2022. Stu supported the launch of our roots and cultural first edition in 2021, when against all odds we gifted music lovers with a live music event. He embraced our purpose to bring the community together, by gifting the community with a cultural event for the first time in this part of Butchulla Country, bringing a very much

loved genre of music that brings like-minded people together. It is with heartfelt gratitude, admiration, and respect to this particular artist that we have put in place this year’s vision of the Rainbow Beach Spring Fest. The event is brought to you by the volunteers of the Rainbow Beach Community Centre notfor-profit association. This year we have the target to raise $5000 for Marley Fergie, Stu’s daughter, once costs are covered. This is to comply with a wish expressed to us

by the music family. We have Marley’s blessing and participation on the weekend, along with her mother Shayne. Entirely run by volunteers, this ticketed event is family and all-ages friendly. Under 16 have FREE admission, because kids should get more music in their system and their carers deserve this experience. We aim to put on a cosy event, in line with Rainbow Beach style and vibe. Location: 32 Rainbow Beach Road, Rainbow Beach. All weather event. Program: Friday 2 September from 2pm till 9pm will be the Meet & Greet opening, theme ‘Itchy Beats & Oka Treats’. A sound bath will kick start, with Adam Buchanan as spiritual musical facilitator. Then the Reggae space will be activated, where the old school Jamaican Sound System will make it impossible not to move and dance. We will be shaking our legs with strong earthy vibes, as we used to dance to the rhythm of Oka Band songs. We are doing this, because Stu’s latest project was to take the Sound System back to Country. Saturday 3 September attendees will return (same timeframe 2pm till 9pm). The stage will welcome again Aspy Jones and The Lyrical, and will have the honour to launch young promise Tilly Wright, local Aido Van de Vorst, Briannah Grace, Karl S. Williams, and Mama Kin Spender duo. Tickets available through https://events. humanitix.com/rainbow-beach-spring-fest If you wish to contribute in any way, please let us know asap.

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Happy Birthday Cooloola Coast Bowls Club!

N SATURDAY 4 September 1991 there was a public meeting held at the Tin Can Bay Progress Hall with the purpose of forming a new bowls club. The vision was to have the club owned and managed by bowlers for the benefit of bowls in the area and into the future. Land was acquired from the then-Widgee Shire Council and with a temporary home at the Cooloola Coast Complex building, the vision for the first stage of the new bowls club was brought to fruition and 14 June 1992 saw the first green officially opened by the President of the Royal Queensland Bowls Association Mr A. Sinclair. The green was built by a dedicated voluntary workforce that battled blistering heat and torrential rain to achieve its vision and is a testament to the tenacity, determination, and dedication of the gentleman and ladies who were mostly in the 60 and 70 age bracket.

The clubhouse was built in three stages with Harry’s Hut which opened in 1993, stage 1 followed opening on Saturday 3 May 1997 and Stage 2 in 2005. On Tuesday 14 June 2022 members both past and present, supporters, and stalwarts celebrated 30 years of history at the Cooloola Coast Bowls Club with an event that had memories reminisced and many stories told. The 30-year-old club values friendship, sportsmanship, and camaraderie both on and off the green, and welcomes visitors and new members heartily.

Above: Jill and George Falzon cut the cake Left: Speeches and stories before packing the dancefloor Right: History was on display at the celebration

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HE TERM ‘Wild Dog’ refers collectively to purebred dingoes, dingo hybrids, and domestic dogs that have escaped or been deliberately released. They are classed as restricted invasive species under the QLD Biosecurity Act 2014, must not be kept (if a dingo), moved, given away, sold, released into the environment, or fed. The Act requires everyone to manage the risks associated with invasive species. Genetically pure dingoes are protected on K’gari (Fraser Island) and in some large mainland National Parks, however this is not the case here in our region. There is a healthy and widespread population of wild dogs throughout the Cooloola Coast and given the extensive habitat, seeing them occasionally ‘passing through’ should not be of concern. However, if they start to hang around public spaces, residential areas, domestic pets or relying on rubbish or other food sources, they do pose a risk to public safety. They can easily develop ‘habituated behaviour’, where their fear of people is reduced and they may interact more readily

with humans and our domestic animals and this poses a safety risk to people and they may chase or attack people or pets. Councils Lands Protection and Regulatory Services branch have received many reports of wild dog sightings and some interactions in and around all three Cooloola Coast towns. Wild dog activity at this time of year is high due to their breeding season and last year’s young becoming more independent. There appears to be a few wild dogs that are frequenting the Rainbow Beach Road between Cooloola Cove and Rainbow Beach and some more on Carlo Point Road, Carlo Point. There are also a few wild dog sightings around the Tin Can Bay township, especially the Crab Creek end of town. Some locals and tourists have been mistaking the wild dogs as dumped or stray dogs. Due to the varied appearance of these animals, they can look somewhat like a domestic breed of dog. People have been feeding the wild dogs, thinking they are helping a needy animal or dumped pet. This activity is illegal and encourages further risky behaviours to develop. Keep yourself, your children and pets safe. If you are closely approached by a wild dog, ensure you: • Do not run away or turn your back – move away slowly, keeping your eye on the animal until you get to safety. • Attempt to scare the animal away with loud noises, do not encourage it to come closer. • Keep your pets in securely fenced backyards and when walking in public places, ensure they are always on a lead under your control as per Council’s Local Law requirements. Council encourages anyone that has any concerning interactions with wild dogs to report it by phoning 1300 307 800 or emailing council@ gympie.qld.gov.au

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OOLOOLA COAST Youth Activity Project (YAP) is dedicated to providing opportunities for youth confidence development. Getting onstage is one way to beat the butterflies and be bold but this wasn’t an issue for 12 year old Kingstyn Fisher from Gympie (pictured left) as he rocked along with the Music @ the Markets crew. His drive to have a go was an inspiration as he strummed some classics and a few modern riffs as well. Inspired by the likes of Slash and Jimi Hendrix, Kingstyn certainly has the guitar bug and owns both an acoustic and electric with the view to keep playing for as long as his hands will allow him. Proud mum Debbie was front and centre to cheer him on, and if you’d like to show support for Kingstyn’s efforts then head down to the Tin Can Bay RSL Markets on the 3rd Saturday of the month as he’ll definitely be back next time. Want to join him onstage? Don’t be shy, the YAP crew are there to support you so pop in anytime from 9am to 11am on market days and give it a go. Call Jess on 0411 218 254 for more information.

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Sew your own Bunting

Gympie Library – Every Thursday 3.30-4.30pm Come down and get hands-on in one of our fun, relaxed sessions. No bookings required but space is limited.

Gympie Library – Wednesday 29 June 10am-11am Join us at Gympie Library to sew your own custom banner that you can hang in your room. Suitable for children aged 8 – 12 years. Bookings Essential

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Thursday Robotics

Gympie Library – Every Friday 3.30-4.30pm Kilkivan Library – Every Tuesday 3.30-4.30pm All activities are based on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths). No bookings required but space is limited.

Holiday Craft Bar

Gympie Library – Monday – Friday 2–3pm Goomeri Library – Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10-11am Kilkivan Library – Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays 10–11am Imbil Library – Tuesdays 10-11am Rainbow Beach Library – Wednesdays 3–4pm Tin Can Bay Library – Monday - Friday 11am–12noon Stop by the children’s area at your local library branch for some free craft activities during the school holidays. Suitable for children aged 3-12 years and their carers.

Family Fun Morning

Rainbow Beach – Thursday 30 June 10 – 12noon Goomeri – Friday 1 July 10 – 12noon Imbil – Tuesday 5 July 10 – 12noon Bring your family along for a fun morning of stories, craft and games. Ideal for family and friends of all ages. Bookings Essential

Gympie Library - Friday 1 July 10-11am Join us for a special story time and activity with children’s author Lauren Corvino. The Nearby Nanna is an uplifting story about finding family where you least expect it. Suitable for ages 3 – 7. Bookings Essential.

Nature Rubbing Diorama

Tin Can Bay Library – Friday 1 July 10-11am Explore Mother Nature by finding different leaves and seeds and creating rubbings that you can use to create your own nature diorama. Suitable for ages 5 -12. Bookings Essential.

Rainbow Beach Ph: 5486 3705 Monday & Thursday 9.30am – 12.30pm Wednesday & Friday 2pm – 5pm Saturday 9am – 12 noon

Tin Can Bay Ph: 5486 4355 Monday & Wednesday 9am – 12.30pm Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9am – 5pm Saturday 8.30am – 11.30am

The Great Paper Caper

Gympie Library – Friday 8 July 10-11am Come along and join in the games, activities, stories and fun as we celebrate Oliver Jeffers’ The Great Paper Caper. Suitable for children aged 5-8 years. Bookings Essential.

Nature Prints

Tin Can Bay Library – Friday 8 July 10-11am Join us at Tin Can Bay Library to make your own cards, wrapping paper, and other artwork by printing with leaves and other found objects from nature. Suitable for ages 5 -12. Bookings Essential

Kids Learn to sew - Advanced

Gympie Library – Monday 4 July 1-2pm Challengers will fly their drone through a series of obstacles to see who can collect the most tokens in the time provided. Suitable for those aged 8 - 108 years. No bookings required but space is limited.

Gympie Library – Tuesday 1, 14, 21, and 28 June 3.30 - 4.30pm Finished the beginner and Intermediate course and looking for some new sewing projects? Join us as we expand your knowledge of sewing by learning how to sew from a pattern. Participants will be required to bring their own fabric. Spaces are limited so booking is essential. Suitable for ages 8 – 12 years. Must have completed the beginner sessions first. Bookings Essential

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Gympie Library – Tuesday 5, 12, 19 and 26 July 3.30 - 4.30pm Join us for a four-week course as we teach you the basics of sewing. Participants will have the

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Now over 100 members Elisa Seul

EAUTIFUL WEATHER drew a big crowd for our June markets. So many new stallholders came (despite the cold start) that we added another row. We also got great feedback on the talented indie songwriter Lucy Gallant. The next markets will be on 9 July from 8am till 1pm, come and enjoy a great day out, with local musician Tina Goodwin providing the live entertainment. We received numerous responses to the public consultation survey on design themes for the water tower mural. The majority want it to

reflect some aspect of our natural surrounds. Responses closed on 24 June, so we now have a brief for artists, then a selection process involving displays of proposed artwork at various points around town for further community input. All going to plan, the artwork will start in August and be completed by September. Our AGM was held on 7 June with a good roll up of members. We now have 108 members and are still growing, so we must be doing something right. President Elisa Seul was returned unopposed. A known face Fiona Hawthorne returned to become

President Elisa Seul, Secretary Fiona Hawthorne, and Treasurer James Koek.

Secretary, and a newer resident James Koek was elected Treasurer. Thanks very much to our outgoing Treasurer Kelly Smith and Secretary Marnie Kropp for their work. Thanks, too, to the other regular

volunteers like the BBQ Boys and our office volunteers who are there to assist with enquiries of all kinds. Why not say hello at our Friday catch-up held at the hall 9-11am every fourth Friday.

School Holiday Fun at your local Libraries opportunity to complete a new project each week. These sessions will inspire creativity and build life-long basic skills, while having fun at the same time. Spaces are limited so booking is essential. Suitable for ages 8 – 12 years.

Young Adult Activities Maker Club

Gympie Library – Every Thursday from 5pm Join us for an evening of gaming, creation and exploration. Share your ideas, discover

opportunities to collaborate and be inspired by others! Bring your creative projects and work alongside other makers during this weekly meet-up at the Gympie Library makerspace. Learn how to use the 3D printers, sewing machines or Cricut to create your own masterpiece. Have a go at virtual reality or the green screen. New and experienced makers are welcome. Suitable for ages 15 -17.

Comic Themed Chalkboard

themed chalkboard to hang in your room. Suitable for ages 10-14. Bookings Essential.

Escape Room : Bank Job

Gympie Library – Thursday 30 June 10am -11am Join us to make your own custom comic book

Gympie Library – Thursday 7 July 1 – 2 pm Crack the clues. Open the vault. In this escape room, you and your friends are a gang of bank robbers… Intel suggests that if you are a party to this one job, you will be set for life! Can you work together as a team to pull off the crime in the nick of time? Suitable for ages 10-14. Bookings Essential.

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A celebration 3 Great Reasons to join TCBCAMS of Len’s Life F IRSTLY, from 1 July 2022 membership is now reduced a mere $30 for the remainder of the year - that’s less than $1.20 a week – great value to belong and participate in a friendly and worthwhile organisation! Secondly, a full member vote last month decided to continue offering Men Only days on Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week with mixed days occurring each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. So now, men have the choice as to how and when they participate. And thirdly, we have lifted the mandatory vaccination rule! So we’re now open to ALL regardless of your vaccination status. Three great reasons to come along and see what we’re about. We’re open every weekday between 9am and 12pm so pop in and say hello. New faces always welcome. And don’t forget our Shed Shop Sale Days – next one is Saturday 16

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UST A SHORT notice to let you all know that Len Druce passed away peacefully on Thursday 16 June at Gympie Hospital. We will be holding an event to celebrate his very full life and contribution to this lovely welcoming community! Tuesday 28 June at Tin Can Bay Yacht Club from 11am with a light lunch provided afterwards. Contributions of a poetic, musical, photographic,artistic and anecdotal style plus jokes will be most welcome. RSVP for catering purposes would be helpful! Pam Graham 0427 180 649 or email: kcisf327@ gmail.com

July. We sell our handmade gifts/ household items, knick-knacks and other wonderful things so please come along to see what we have in store.

A few of our members lent a hand to help move our huge gazebo recently. This now serves as an extra space to display our sale goods. Well done team!

Rainbow Beach Drought Runners Report winter the rains have disappeared hopefully for a couple of months. This will allow those we are helping west of Gympie to be able to continue their great fencing work on properties that were flooded. The devastation of many properties has to be seen to be believed and the workers out there are volunteers. Donations have tightened up this month but we have still managed to put $1000 into helping Blaze-Aid

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ELL AGAIN with really no drought to speak of we have continued this month to support communities hit hard by the recent floods. Some people refer to us as FloodRunners now but we haven’t changed our registered name. At least now that we are in mid-

with food supplies from Goomeri and another $1200 into helping feed the homeless in Gympie. Many thanks to those that have donated this month: Tin Can Bay Bakery, all the bottle and can collection points and those that donate to our home bin, Mary for some lovely new blankets, and Wayne Kerle for his wonderful collections in Tin Can Bay, and for the help we get at Big 4 in Rainbow Beach.

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Defibrillators installed at Tin Can Bay RSL thanks to Community Support Ross Carruthers

HERYLE KOSCHEL and Lyndall Thompson only joined the Tin Can Bay RSL as social members in the past year, but they are already making their presence felt. They love the RSL facilities but noticed that there were no defibrillators available on the premises, so thought they might be able to solve the problem with the help of the local community. They approached RSL sub-branch Vice President Karl Hempstead who thought it was a great idea. Upon getting the go ahead, Cheryle and Lyndall got straight into it, designing posters to advertise the project, and then kicking off fundraising. Within two months of the plan being hatched, the RSL is excited

to announce that two defibrillators have now been installed, one in the bar area and one in the hall. The defibrillators cost $4,500 and were funded through donations from local businesses, RSL subbranch members, and the general community. Major contributors included Mike and Jenny Gray from the Sleepy Lagoon Motel, Peter and Annette Wells - owners of Noosa Tackle World, and the Tin Can Bay Country Club. A defibrillator can save someone’s life if they have a cardiac arrest. The sooner you use a defibrillator, the greater the chances of survival. As Karl said, ‘The RSL has an aging demographic. These new defibrillators have the capacity to save a life.’ Cheryle and Lyndall are excited that their idea has been implemented

Karl, Lyndall, and Cheryle are proud of the newly installed defibrillators

so quickly. ‘We think the RSL does a great job and wanted to do something for the local community. We would hate to have someone need a defibrillator and not have one on hand. We want

to thank the local businesses and community for making our fundraising efforts so easy.’ Well Karl, Lyndall, and Cheryle, we appreciate your efforts. Thank you for your service!

Cooloola Coast Community Local Disaster Management Support Group Terry Steele

FTER THE events so far this year I would hope that everyone is working on their Household Emergency Plan. I would like to welcome the Tin Can Bay Community and Men’s Shed as the group assist Tin Can Bay and surrounding areas

with preparation for events and keeping the community updated in an event. Get Ready - https://www.getready.qld.gov.au The Gympie Regional Council Dashboard provides links to disaster management and Gympie Plan - http://disaster.gympie.qld.gov.au/

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CCLDMSG Meet: Quarterly on the 1st Tuesday of the Month (March, June, September, December) Would you like to know more? Our next meeting is on Tuesday 6 September in the Cooloola Cove Veterans & Community Hall Starting 9.30am or contact Terry Steele on 0439 862 264.

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QCWA keeping very busy in June

Heart Foundation Walkers Spread Happiness! Maggie Travers

Walk Organiser, 0400 756 615

Wendy Ritchie

REAT TO have another opportunity to promote Heart Foundation Walking in our community, this time at the Meals On Wheels Open Information Day. Maybe there are two more new members as a result. I was told I was the ‘Happy-est person’ there (wearing my red Walk Yourself Happy t-shirt). Currently there are fourteen people in the ‘Cooloola Cove Wheelie Walkers’, but only three wheeling their walkers. Welcome Chris, our newest member. We meet at 9am Mondays and Fridays at the Nautilus Drive Bus Shelter outside the shopping centre. Judy Kiddle (5486 2181) organises which way we walk and roll. Sometimes it’s Creekside Esplanade, other days it’s Nautilus Drive, and then again, variations where we head. Congratulations to our CCWW Walk Organiser, Judy Kiddle for achieving her 50th walk Award Certificate and $10 voucher. Congratulations to Tina Martin for gaining her 100th walk Certificate & Heart Foundation Walking Commemorative pin plus $15 voucher. Congratulations to our 50th registered member, Susan R for your first HFW Award Certificate & $5 voucher for your 25th walk.

Our 7am walkers meet the 7.30am group along the foreshore in Tin Can Bay on Wednesdays & Saturdays

Welcome Peter, our new member of ‘One Step at a Time Tin Can Bay’. Peter and Maxine are our eleventh couple in our walking groups. There are seventeen men and twice as many women walking in the combined groups, plus 21 dogs, but we do not all get together simultaneously! Walk Yourself Happy! It’s free, fun and a great way to improve our physical, mental, social and emotional health.

E HAVE had a lot of fun this past month. The ‘Under 8s Day’ was held at the Tin Can Bay School with our Branch joining in with a QCWA Country Kitchen stall, having games and guessing the pasta in a jar, and enjoying a piece of fruit. Our members were kept busy with the children eager to take part. Fun morning. Our Craft mornings are popular, we have even had the heating on, coffee and cake always goes down well. We were joined by Lorraine who showed us ladies how to crochet a flat poppy, very easy to make and they look great - soon to be on sale. Gabriella gave a talk at the Tin Can Bay RSL on healthy eating, and Mollie gave a talk on what QCWA do.

Our ‘Sconversation’ morning tea, displays and raffles posters have gone up around town - being held 11 August for our 100 year birthday, $10.00 a head at Cathy House. Come join us for our celebration and support our wonderful organization. Craft mornings: $2.00 Wednesday 6 and 13 July, 10am at 18 Whiting Street Tin Can Bay

Hoy: $7.00 Wednesday 21 July at Cooloola Bowls Club, 9.30 for a 10am start. Enquiries: President Wendy 0412 547 043

Country Kitchen display at the RSL where Gabriella and Mollie gave a presentation

Need help with technology or the internet? The Rainbow Beach Library is offering FREE personalised support to help you Be Connected. Book A Librarian on Mondays between 11am and 12.30pm and our friendly team will help answer any questions you have with your technology or the internet. To learn more and to book in for one of our free help sessions please contact Rainbow Beach Library on 5486 3705. Gympie Regional Libraries

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Probus welcomed Little Haven in June Katrina van den Brenk

Diana Harris (left) with our June speaker Bronwyn McFarlane from Little Haven Palliative Care

RONWYN MCFARLANE, a long-time worker at Little Haven, spoke at our June meeting, with fund-raising Raffle Queen, Diana Harris, at her side. What a wonderful service this is to the community! A free at-home hospice service, Little Haven Palliative Care annually supports about 350 people with terminal illness in Gympie and surrounding districts. Palliative care provides for the well being and comfort of the person over the duration of his/her illness, and also supports the family and carers of the terminally ill person.

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At our next meeting on 11 July, a speaker from the Gympie Regional Council will deliver a short, informal presentation about the current planning scheme project to incorporate the community’s needs and wants. Council needs to understand what is important to residents so this will be a chance to air your views and ask questions about it. Apart from our meetings and monthly morning teas together, activities in the coming months include a ferry trip to Quay Carlo; Morning Melodies at Gympie RSL and at the Brolga Theatre; celebrating Christmas in July; and joining with

other Probus Clubs for Barefoot Bowls and lunch at the Tin Can Bay Country Club in August, and also the Probus Wide Bay Friendship Concert at Maryborough RSL in September. Meetings are held on each second Monday of the month at 2.00pm at the Sandcastle Motel in Tin Can Bay. We welcome new members. Contact Cherryl on 0409 044 100 or Katrina at cooloolaprobus@gmail.com. Little Haven Palliative Care Inc 14 Henry Street, Gympie Office Hours M- F 8am – 4.30pm Phone 5482 9091 (24 hours) www.littlehaven.org.au

Beautiful work – TCB Quilters Lesley McCarthy

Volunteers from the Rainbow Beach Vinnies Store enjoyed a pizza lunch at the Rainbow Beach Surf Club to celebrate Volunteers Day. Photo sent in by Garry Hewitt.

UR BEAUTIFUL quilt on show this month is ‘Isabella’ made by Annabell Andrews. Annabell is shown with her quilt which has shades of pink and a touch of black and shows the lovely hand embroidery that she has done. It was professionally machine quilted to complete what will become a lovely heirloom. The Tin Can Bay Quilt Club meets every Tuesday from 9am to 12noon, in the Community Hall, corner of Amity Place and Tin Can Bay Road. All visitors are welcome and any enquiries to our President Louise Hanks on 0488 951 881.

Annabell with her stunning quilt

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AINBOW BEACH and the Cooloola Coast is home of the Coloured Sands, the majestic Carlo Sandblow and gateway to World Heritage-listed Fraser Island.

Our coast has abundant fishing whether off a beach, on an estuary or from a deep sea charter, right on our doorstep!

You can feed wild dolphins in Tin Can Bay, visit a historic lighthouse via the Great Beach Drive or world-class scuba diving.

Birdwatchers, nature-lovers, bushwalkers, 4x4 enthusiasts and surfers call our corner of the world: ‘paradise’.

If you make the most of the outdoors then you’ll love our backyard playground. You can choose from extreme adventures and ultimate indulgences - a rejuvenating massage, secluded picnics beside a freshwater lake or delicious seafood and views in our eateries and clubs.

Our Great Sandy National Park hosts Queensland’s three most popular beachside campgrounds, and our

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Best range of fishing tackle, all the big brands! Bait, ice, 24h fuel, massive range of chandlery. For all your boating and fishing needs. TCB Marina, 07 5486 4744 tcbchandlery.com.au

A la Carte dining, breakfast, lunch, dinner. Fully licensed. Closed Mondays 2 Emperor St, Tin Can Bay 07 5486 4400

Wraps, juices, smoothies, kebabs, coffee, souvenirs, natural products & cosmetics, clothing, tourist info Shell Servo Complex 0435 085 865 facebook.com/SoulFood

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Friendly team, quality meats, great prices Weekly deals, freshly made snags & meals Dolphin Shopping Centre, Tin Can Bay Rd 07 5486 4170 facebook.com/tincanbaybutchers

Massage, Meditation, Mindfulness, Workshops Pamper Packages, Day/Overnight Retreats Self Empowerment Counselling & Coaching 0408 637 639 spiritofrainbow.com.au

Ocean Breeze Seafoods, Rainbow Beach Arcobaleno on the Beach Wood fired pizza, delicious pasta, coffee & cake. BYO, dine in, take away, home delivery 07 5486 8000. In the Post Office Arcade facebook.com/Arco.on.the.beach/

Ed’s Beach Bakery Bread, cakes, muffins, the BEST pies in town! Open 4am-5pm, 7 days Shell Servo Complex. 07 5486 3080 Rainbow Beach

IGA Rainbow Beach & Tin Can Bay Locally owned & operated supermarkets, weekly specials. Rainbow Beach Rd, 6am - 8pm, Ph: 5486 8700; 46-48 Tin Can Bay Rd, 6am - 7pm. 07 5488 0084

Fresh & cooked local seafood, fish & chips, burgers, laundromat, at the Big Marlin Open 8am to 5pm Mon-Thurs & 7pm Fri-Sun 54 Rainbow Beach Rd, opposite QPWS Office

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Must See and Dos

Patrolled Beach Swim in the flags in front of the Surf Lifesaving tower. Walk via the steps or walkway near the lookout and surf club, or drive onto Griffin Esplanade. 4WD beach access begins here. Coloured Sands Visit the patrolled beach, near the surf tower or the lookout to see the 70 plus colours in our cliffs. From town, walk south 1km along the beach - for best colours 4WD or tour a further 9km. Remember it is a gazetted road. Carlo Sand Blow Park at the top of Cooloola Drive, and walk 600m up from the car park or bushwalk about 2km from the National Parks Office for spectacular views of the Coloured Sands, Double Island Point, Tin Can Bay Inlet and hang gliders. Poona Lake Drive to Bymien Picnic Area (2WD) via 3km gravel on the Freshwater Road, (off Rainbow Beach Road). It’s a 40 minute walk to reach the cool waters of Lake Poona through beautiful rainforest and carrol (grey myrtle) scrub. Searys Creek Only 7km from town towards Gympie, with 2 waterholes, boardwalks, bridges and history – do read the sign and spot the creatures. Always cool on the hottest of days. Rainbow Beach Headland A look out, a viewing platform, 2 playgrounds, a skatepark, BBQs and picnic facilities. See the whales from here in season and watch the surfers out the front. Take a photo at the Cherry Venture propeller. Double Island Point Access via the 4WD only Great Beach Drive or Freshwater Track. See dolphins, whales (seasonal), manta rays, turtles and walk up to our historic lighthouse. It has the longest break in Australia -when the swell lines up. Mudlo Rocks Wander here at low tide, play in rock pools and watch 4WDs navigate any exposed rocks. ALWAYS check conditions and ask locals before you 4WD - it is not always safe, even close to low tide.

Middle Rock When tides and conditions allow, the walk to Middle Rock and back is a beautiful way to check out the Coloured Sands. From here, vehicle permits are required and dogs are prohibited. Inskip Point This peninsula is the gateway to Fraser Island, a favourite fishing spot and pet friendly camping grounds for generations. Only 15 minutes drive (2WD) from Rainbow Beach. Freshwater Picnic Area Walk to and swim in nearby Freshwater Lake, picnic or BBQ at the beautiful shady day-use area, found before Freshwater Road reaches Teewah Beach. 4WD only. Tin Can Bay Foreshore Walk 4km from Crab Creek to Norman Point, over picturesque bridges, signage of flora and fauna, through mangroves, playgrounds and outdoor gyms. It is mostly flat and very safe for children on wheels. Look out for 137 species of birds. Tin Can Bay Wildflower Walk Known for spectacular wildflower species, access this trail from the corner of Emperor St and Oyster Parade. Best in late winter and early spring. Boat Ramps You can launch your boat at Norman Point and Crab Creek in Tin Can Bay or Carlo Point and Bullock Point near Rainbow Beach. All except Bullock Point offer toilet and scenic picnic facilities. Feed Wild Dolphins at Norman Point Arrive from 7am, after feeding (fees apply), the dolphins leave for another day. A picturesque peninsula with public pool, playground, sailing, boat ramp and pontoon and picnic facilities.

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Carlo Point For spectacular sunsets over the water, take a cheese platter or fish and chips and watch the day’s end. This favourite fishing spot is only 3 km from Rainbow Beach. Rainbow Steps Reputably Rainbow Beach’s most

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Our region is a birdwatcher’s paradise! Check out this amazing pic of a rainbow bee-eater taken by Garry Hewitt.

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and cultural features of the world’s largest sand island between Dilli Village and Happy Valley. Or trek 102 km from Noosa to Rainbow Beach through sandblows, past lakes and spectacular views. Fraser Island K’gari World heritage listed, K’gari has over 40 lakes, rainforests, sand dunes, wildlife, four wheel driving and fishing! Take a 1 or 2 day tour, hire a 4WD or take your own. Cross the barge at Inskip Point, permits are online or at the Parks Office.

After the very wet season, the entire sand spit and beach at Poona Lake are under water.

Cooloola Coastcare July Update on the edge of Poona Lake; would be leased to a private company for development of luxury cabin or glamping tent complexes, serviced regularly by heavy vehicles, and accessible only to highpaying customers. All are welcome to attend the Public Forum, Cooroy Memorial Hall, Maple St, Cooroy, on Saturday 2 July at 1pm or use the contacts on the https://www.protectparks.net/action-flyers-info website to let decision-makers know if you have concerns.

Linda Tabe

President, Cooloola Coastcare Www.Cooloolacoastcare.Org.Au

Is Australia on the wrong track with some ecotourism? The Cooloola Great Walk Ecotourism Project rates a mention in a 19-06-2022 article by Eden Gillespie in The Guardian, “Taming the wild: Is the rise in ‘eco-accommodation’ a threat to Australia’s national parks?”. The article describes many worrying ‘eco’tourism proposals for Australian national parks, at a time when some other counties are removing such infrastructure from their parks. In the case of the Cooloola project, patches of the most beautiful parts of the park; for example, near the Noosa River, at Double Island Point, and

For more information, see Gympie Landcare’s website/Facebook page, or to register for participation in the clean-up, contact businessdev-manager@gympielandcare.org.au or contact the office on 5483 8866.

Wildflowering at Cooloola 2022 6 & 7 August In collaboration with Wild/flower Women, Cooloola Coastcare will present a day and a half of walks, talks and art workshops inspired by Cooloola’s beautiful wildflowers. Details and tickets will be available from https://events.humanitix.com/wildflowering-atcooloola soon, or check Cooloola Coastcare and Wild/flower Women websites and Facebook pages for more details.

Marine Debris Clean-up: Monday 4 July to Saturday 9 July Cooloola Coastcare will join with Gympie Landcare and local environment groups for a clean-up of the waste lingering in our waterways and on our beaches after recent flooding.

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...at the edge of our National Parks, or deep inside? Kabi smoking ceremony And some words from Kabi people who haven’t been heard yet

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The plan for Cooloola What it is / Where it’s up to / What to do about it The development plans for Cooloola National Park are progressing mostly out of public sight. Community volunteers are digging out the facts. They’re not pretty.

Peter Ogilvie President, Wildlife Queensland Ret. Director Qld. Parks & Wildlife

The Cardinal Principle What it is / Why it matters / Why it’s threatened The Cardinal Principle has long served to make nature conservation and preservation the primary purpose of National Park management. The new laws that allow these development plans change that. How dangerous is this?

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Ronda Green BSc(Hons) PhD Araucaria Ecotours

Eco? Tourism Impacts on wildlife & wildness? With biodiversity facing multiple threats, the quality of our National Parks is crucial to conservation of species & habitat. How might tourism affect the security of that higher purpose? Whilst the integrity of nature is paramount, there is also a need to consider the quality of experiencing it. How much can we reasonably alter that experience in order to make the event individually or commercially ‘convenient’. At what point do National Parks become expensive theme parks?

Dianne Dredge PhD The Tourism Co-Lab www.thetourismcolab.com.au

Regenerative Tourism Communities are pushing back against ‘Tourism’ being done to them, rather than with them and for them. Without informed community consent, development has left communities overdependent on tourism, vulnerable to crises, and with degraded natural resources. But there is another way. Dianne presents an alternative path to the ‘top-down’ decision-making that routinely ignores community needs.

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Now is the time to join the Golf Club!

Helen Gordon

Stuart Shephard brushing up his putting skills

TCB Bowls Club back on the greens

UNE WAS a very wet month but eventually we managed to play some golf. The men completed their 72 hole stroke championships with Tim Fennell becoming the Club Champion for the year 2022. The men also played their matchplay which was finalised after being rain delayed. The ladies played their first 18 hole competition on Thursday 9 June, which should have been played on the Wednesday but the course was still too wet. The following Wednesday the seventh Monthly Medal was played with Sandra Reibel winning the Division 1. Division 2 was won by Helen Gordon. The Division 1 Putting was won by Sandra also, and Division 2 was won by Jude De La Cruz The Men’s Vets hosted Noosa Golf Club on 14 June with local men winning in all divisions. The Noosa men managed to take a few nearest to pins. James, our Professional, has had an end of financial year sale. Specials are on the whiteboard in the Pro Shop. Lessons can be booked on 0409 727 577, or call into the Pro Shop. Clothing and footwear is also available. Anyone wishing to take up golf - now is the time to join the club. Membership fees to the Country Club are from 1 July to 30 June annually. Look forward to seeing new members on the course.

Resplendent in our red and white for President Ann’s day in June. Rowena Giles

ACK ON the greens at last. A beautiful day was had by all for President Ann’s Day, with a red and white theme. The mixed fours final was won by Tina and Barry Andersen. The men’s fours final was won by Brad, Ross, Chris, and Barry. Ladies singles and pairs finals to be played before the end of June. The men and ladies will be playing Division 2 pennants this year, good luck to all. A get well message to our life member Beryl, we know you will be back smiling on the greens soon. Tin Can Bay Country Club

membership fees are due - the Country Club has reduced the fee to $50 and $10 off for pensioners. I am sure we all appreciate this gesture and we all say thank you. If members have any thoughts for the new club shirt please see Ann ASAP, before the next committee meeting please. A FREE COME AND TRY DAY is being held on Sunday 3 July 10.30 for 11.00 start. Come along and have a go, we look forward to helping you to see why we love our game. The next barefoot bowls game will be 6 August. Come along and enjoy some bowls under lights. 4.30pm start. See you on the green.

Support Our Dragons at Local Regatta Toni Archer

H! WHAT A RAINBOW! The Cooloola Dragon Boat Club paddles towards a rainbow; just one of the spectacular sights the Cooloola Dragon Boat Club paddlers experience on their regular paddles. What a great way to start your Sunday or finish your Thursday. It is fantastic to get out on the water in a dragon boat full of enthusiastic, happy paddlers. Even with the recent spate of ultrachilly weather it is still very enjoyable. You get warm very quickly and you certainly won’t come in with icicles

hanging from your nose and ears. Just the warmth of the camaraderie is enough to keep away the chill!! At the present time, our paddlers are in training for Cooloola Dragon Boat Club Regatta to be held on the weekend of 2-3 July. This is the third Regatta in the Wide Bay series and our club has already competed in the Bundaberg and Hervey Bay Regattas so far this year. We are hoping to improve on our previous records. The two-day event sees the Wide Bay Clubs compete against each other on Saturday with teams from throughout Queensland competing against each other on Sunday. The

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Cooloola Dragons will have the ‘barbie’ working and selling lots of delicious food. The Tin Can Bay Regatta also features Cooloola Dragon Boat Club’s very own ‘Diamond Dash’. This is a race that was developed by the Club and is exciting for both paddlers and All clothing, spectators. Whichever category you Shoes & Accessories are in, you should make sure that you and piety goods) (excluding Jewellery don’t miss that event. Who knew that the Cooloola Coast Dragons were the treasure at the If you are interested in getting fit end of the rainbow? and having fun on the water, Cooloola Dragon Boat Club are looking for men afternoons 3.00 pm and Sunday of all ages to fill our second boat and mornings 7.30am. For details phone to complement the women’s team. We756. are urgently Coach Sandra on 0402 352 Come and try (FREE) Thursday

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T LAST, the 2022 Cooloola Cup happened, sort of. Having been blown out hulls on the previous dates, the weekend of 21/22 May was forecast to have very light winds and from somewhere west. 22 boats from Melbourne to Hervey Bay registered for the event and 20 set sail. The fleet was split 50/50 into two divisions, monohulls and multihulls. The first race on the Saturday set off on a spinnaker run and returned to the creek in front of the yacht club after a tricky beat to windward. The second race was a choice to sail to Inskip or to sail to the halfway marker which many single-handers did. Sailing to the Inskip mark was a challenge as the buoy was directly into the sunlight and was difficult to see even though a safety boat was stationed nearby. Boats went in various directions hedging their bets as to whether what they saw in front of them was the mark, only to change direction and optimistically sail towards turning buoy. The wind for the return journey looked like it might drop out but little gusts kept appearing and it was a cat and mouse chase to the finish line. Overall, it was a great day’s sail.

Sunday, however, was a different story. It was a glorious Tin Can Bay winter sunny day but the wind was sucking instead of blowing. So, we waited and we waited and we waited some more with the flags on the flag pole hanging hopelessly down, for even a little zephyr to appear. The wind had other ideas so that when the decision to abandon racing was taken late morning, the sea breeze came gently in five minutes after the decision. Murphy’s Law at work. Despite the lack of sail on Sunday, everyone seemed to have a good weekend enjoying the sailing, the company, and the good food on Saturday evening by Sails restaurant at a full yacht club. Many thanks to our sponsors Billy Mitchell from Century 21 and Chris from Tin Can Bay Chandlery for their generous support in prizes. Also a

great big thanks to all the volunteers helping with the race starts and finishes and the safety boats. Much appreciated.

A wonderful weekend was had by all at the Cooloola Cup - despite the weather conspiring against us!

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TCB Fishing Club Update Alan Rippon President

OR THOSE FISHOS who have been hanging out for this, the date for the next Seniors (18+) training day has now been set as Sunday 24 July. We have 20 places available for the day. See page 23 for details and how to book. As with the Juniors Days entry is free and every participant receives some great gear courtesy of funding from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and sponsored by The Chandlery Bait and Tackle, Tin Can Bay. Our Juniors Days were booked out within a matter of days after the dates were announced, so get in quick.

On the fishing front club members have reported some good catches of winter whiting, flathead, and mud crabs in the bay. Those who fished the outside waters report metreplus cobia, mac and bluefin tuna, mulloway, and tusk fish. This next tip is courtesy of our Club Member Kevin Armstrong: ‘If you are looking for some light gear fun while also building up your bait supply. Consider using small lures around moorings, pontoons, and other similar structures.’ Kevin has caught plenty of pike using this method, especially on a late afternoon flood tide. He has also

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TIDE TIMES

2022 2022

DDY – WADDY POINT POINT (FRASER (FRASER ISLAND) ISLAND) Courtesy of Gardiner Fisheries

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002 4 0.97 0002 0.97 0427 1.40 0427 1.40 0111 0.89 0111 0.89 0106 0.64 0106 0.64 0142 0.66 0142 538 9 1.44 0538 1.44 1037 0.61 1037 0.61 0628 1.27 0628 1.27 0636 1.30 0636 1.30 0728 1.32 0728 134 5 0.69 1134 0.69 1746 1.81 1746 1.81 1148 0.72 1148 0.72 1214 0.51 1214 0.51 1246 0.58 SA SU SU MO MO WE WE TH TH 1246 831 5 1.84 1831 1.84 1855 1.87 1855 1.87 1909 2.13 1909 2.13 1935 1.90 1935

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053 0.93 0053 0.93 0010 0.84 0010 0.84 0147 0.82 0147 0.82 2 0149 0.53 0149 0.53 0208 0.60 0208 1 0728 1.39 0728 1.39 0759 1.36 0759 626 1.39 0626 1.39 0527 1.37 0527 1.37 0715 1.28 0715 1.28 1 1305 TH 0.42 1305FR0.42 1323 FR 0.52 1323 207 0.68 1207 MO 0.68 1126 MO 0.55 1126TU0.55 1227 TU 0.69 1227 TH 0.69 SU 1956 2.22 1956 2.22 2006 1.90 2006 907 1.91 1907 1.91 1831 1.98 1831 1.98 1932 1.92 1932 1.92

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333 0 0.80 0333 0.80 0338 0.50 0338 0.50 0345 0.69 0345 0.69 0437 0.52 0437 0.52 0351 0.53 0351 904 9 1.32 0904 1.32 0918 1.47 0918 1.47 0926 1.34 0926 1.34 1034 1.57 1034 1.57 0959 1.52 0959 420 4 0.68 1420 FR 0.68 1455 FR 0.44 1455SA0.44 1452 SA 0.60 1452 MO 0.60 1616 MO 0.61 1616TU0.61 1538 TU 0.62 1538 TH 125 4 1.98 2125 1.98 2152 2.31 2152 2.31 2143 1.90 2143 1.90 2257 1.90 2257 1.90 2206 1.74 2206

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Above: Dan Lyell shows off his mack tuna Right: Mal Kay with his catch of a couple of cod from Inskip Point

had success on slower tides fishing patches of rubble through the Straits; also switching it up using multi-hook rigs. That’s it from me, have a safe time on and near the water and remember if you have any queries, please feel free to contact us by email tcbfishingclub@bigpond.com

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It’s Tailor Comp Time! The start of July marks the launch of the inaugural Annual Tailor Comp held by Gardiner Fisheries. With amazing prizes on offer you won’t want to miss this! Don’t worry - the popular Annual Whiting Comp will still be returning for its fourth year, with kick off on 1 August.

Tailor Competition Overview When – 1 July – 31 October 2022

Where – All open beaches between Point Cartwright & the Great Sandy Cape on Fraser Island Target Species – Tailor (Pomatomus saltatrix)

How – Surf Beach based fishing. Weight based competition with all fish presented for weigh-in, gilled and gutted. 1 Fish only per entrant per day. All fish must be presented for weigh-in at Gardiner Fisheries during regular business hours.

Whiting Competition Overview When – 1 August – 26 November 2022

Where – All tidal waters between Point Cartwright & the Great Sandy Cape on Fraser Island Target Species – Sand Whiting (Sillago ciliata)

How – Boat, Surf, Beach and Estuary. Weight based competition with all fish presented for weigh-in, gilled and gutted. 1 Fish only per entrant per day. All fish must be presented for weigh-in at Gardiner Fisheries during regular business hours.

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Recycle Well

Dealing with waste through the three Rs of reduce, reuse and recycle is effective if done well. Unfortunately there have been truckloads of recycling sent to landfill due to contamination of non-recyclable materials which can not be sorted at the MRF (materials recovery facility). Brush up on your recyclable items knowledge by saving the A-Z Recycling Index from Council’s website or downloading the Waste Wise app.

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Did you know that you can opt to receive your rate notice via email only? All notices are sent electronically (if email address is supplied) and by hard copy letter

Did you know that environmental impacts such as smoke, light, noise, odour, and dust can be considered a nuisance and be the base of complaints that can be investigated? Fact sheets on how how these nuisances measures you can take on neighbours will be website from July.

to better understand are investigated and to mitigate the impact available on Council’s

Get Physical

After nearly two years of delays the renewal of the exercise equipment in Wes Mitchell Park in Tin Can Bay is finally coming to fruition. The existing equipment is at end of life and the new compact fitness station will be relocated to near the playground. There will be a combination

of both static and dynamic equipment to work out the whole body.

Du Rietz Art Awards

The Gympie Regional Gallery received 273 entries into the 2022 Du Rietz Art Awards with a total of 85 2D and 26 3D entries selected as finalists, including 25 from the Gympie Region. Final judging will take place mid-July after the artworks are installed at the Gympie Gallery. Meet the judges of this year’s awards at the Judges Floor Talk on Saturday 16 July at 10.30am, to register visit Council’s website.

Contact Council

There are several ways to contact Gympie Regional Council including using the online requests portal in the Contact Us section on the top right hand corner of the homepage on the website www.gympie.qld.gov.au, emailing council@gympie.qld.gov.au, phoning customer service on 1300 307 800, by using the Snap Send Solve app, or sending a message via Messenger on the Gympie Regional Council Facebook page.

Italian Trivia FunRaiser Night @ The Hall Rainbow Beach Community Centre

Saturday 23 July 5.30pm to 7.30pm Rainbow Beach Community Centre Hall

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E’LL TAKE you to Italy for a couple of hours. Join us in this Fun(d)Raiser Event facilitated by CIRS ‘Presidente’ Elisa. Many locals have been asking her to restart the Italian Classes. This Interactive Trivia Night will be a taste of what it would be like to learn about food, culture, all things Italian with Elisa. Details: - Create a team of max 6 people and give it a name that sounds Italian - Book ASAP by paying $10 (per table) at the Community Centre office

- Extra points on the night if you dress up Gangster & Molls style or looking like an Italian - Bring cash on the night for bribes, penalties, raffles etc - There will be prizes and raffles We aim to raise funds to help the Rainbow Beach Community Centre Association cover some costs of the Rainbow Beach Spring Fest. This is a BYO evening, we will be watching what you bring though your choices will give you the chance to win bonus points! More info or to book: rainbowcommunitycirs@gmail.com Ciao e Grazie

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HECK OUT these photos of our kids having a ball at the school Athletics Carnival held just before the end of term. Despite fierce competition and some amazing individual results Cooloola House came away with the bragging rights for the 2022 Athletics Carnival. We are excited to be taking the whole school through to the Gympie Small School Athletics Carnival on Thursday 14 July! Wishing all the students a safe and happy holidays after a busy and successful Term 2.

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ABULOUS FAIRY FUN was had on the last day of Term 2! Did you know that 24 June is International Fairy Day? Our school celebrated in style and our fairies/elves/ gnomes enjoyed games, fun, and of course fairy bread. Wishing all students and staff a wonderful and restful holidays before we tackle an exciting Term 3.

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– BIRD OF THE MONTH –

Long-Billed Corella

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HE CHEEKY and gregarious longbilled corella, renowned for its ability to mimic words and whole sentences to almost perfection, is our colourful bird of the month for July. Looking a treat with its stunning 80s-inspired vibrant light blue eyeshadow, white plumage and bright red bib, the long-billed corella loves to dine on roots, seeds, corms, insects, and bulbs. Once a pair have met they remain monogamous and both sexes

share the task of building the nest, incubating the eggs, and caring for the young. Nests are usually made in decayed debris or in the hollows of large old eucalypts. A highly social bird, they are often seen foraging in large flocks on the ground and have a fondness for grassy woodlands and grasslands, but can also be sighted in urban areas.

– cooloola city farm PLANT OF THE MONTH –

Xerochrysum bracteatum

EROCHRYSUM bracteatum (formerly Helichrysum bracteatum) is commonly known as Paper Daisy, Strawflower or Golden Everlasting. This yellow flowering plant in the Asteraceae family native to Australia includes both annual and perennial forms. Cultivars are available in various colours from commercial seed and nursery supplies. The Latin species name bracteatum refers to the papery bracts (often mistakenly called petals) of the flower heads. It is mostly found in open woodland and forest, usually on sandy to loamy soils. Plants grow to 1m in full sun with flowering occurring in the warmer months of spring and summer. The brightly coloured flower heads attract native bees, hover flies, and small beetles thereby assisting with pollination. Cultivation: Xerochrysum bracteatum is easy to grow from both seeds and cuttings though named cultivars only grow true to colour from cuttings.

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CHAT The trusty Prado filled to bursting with watermelons for the Community Pantry

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Cindy from Hartbeat Training taught the kids some first aid - and everyone had a go at bandaging!

Learning Community

URING JUNE, participants in the Learning Community have been involved in a wide variety of activities that have added some great experiences to their homeschooling program. One of the highlights was assisting Mo Riggs, local artist and art tutor, in creating a turtle display out of recycled rubbish to raise awareness of how rubbish impacts our oceans at the World Oceans Day stand at the recent Rainbow Beach market. Curtis from the Gympie Library, who visits local schools with a fantastic robotics program, made the trip to Rainbow so that our young ones could join in the fun. Ze is helping everyone to decorate their own Rainbow Learning t-shirt and Cindy from Hartbeat Training spent a morning teaching the children about what to do in an emergency, which included everyone having a go at bandaging – with Cindy as one of the patients! Lee McCarthy from Cooloola Coast Today paid us a visit, sharing about how she started her career and her current role as a reporter, with some fascinating insights as to what is needed to make a good story. At least one young person was inspired to think they would like to become a reporter/journalist when they grow up, focusing on sport.

since 1981, they have many benefits because they: • Create a great connection between people of all ages; • Provide a fun, healthy, energetic and positive way to get exercise; • Are ideal for teaching listening skills, following instructions and working in a team and maybe best of all • You can’t bush dance and be on your device! The musical talents of band ‘Flashjack’ who played Celtic and traditional Australian music on flute, guitar, pennywhistle, banjo, lagerphone, and spoons made for a special night with many families enjoying the opportunity to get together as a community. Lucky door prizes drawn throughout the evening were donated by Bunnings, Rainbow Beach Horse Rides, Rainbow Fruit, Mo Riggs, Cooloola photographer Aimee Everson, and Mini Mosca Children’s Clothing & Gifts. It was wonderful to see all ages having fun together learning the dances and enjoying each other’s

JUNGLE THEME PERFORMANCE BY

Community Bush Dance Did you make it along to our winter Bush Dance that was held on Saturday 25 June at the Rainbow Beach Community Centre? Bush dances seem to be few and far between these days but they are still a wonderful way of bringing a community together. The old dances like ‘Strip the Willow’ and ‘Heel and Toe Polka’ are timeless and according to the Bushwackers Band who have been teaching bush dancing in primary and high schools

Due to popular demand, we are increasing the number of hampers that we provide to locals each week. For two weeks last month we were able to add watermelons to the normal pantry items that are purchased at low cost from Foodbank in Brisbane which were gratefully received. See the attached photo of my poor old Prado filled to the brim with watermelons! From the beginning of June, Rainbow Beach Transport has kindly taken over the transport of hamper

items from McClintock’s Transport in Gympie and we would like to thank Brent for his generosity in providing this service free of charge. To work in with Brent’s normal daily delivery from Gympie to Rainbow Beach, our distribution time on Thursdays has changed to 12.301.30pm in the Community Centre car park. It is lovely to see several kindhearted people buying a hamper for a neighbour or friend to show they care. Visit our Facebook page www. fa c e b o o k .c o m/Ra i n b ow -B e a c h Community-Pantry if you would like to register for a hamper that includes fresh fruit and veggies and pantry items that cost $10 but are worth between $40 & $50. You can also contact me on 0413 135 867 if you would like to be added to the list.

BRINGING THEIR RAW ENERGY TO RAINBOW BEACH:

A MUST SEE LIVE SHOW WITH SIGNATURE DEEP ELECTRONIC GROOVES & MASHUPS OF CLASSIC REMIXES.

PRESENTED BY RAINBOW BEACH SPRING FEST & SPONSORED BY RAINBOW BEACH COMMUNITY CENTRE ASSOCIATION

The Learning Community kids hard at work on their ocean display

I N F O & D E T A I L S : @ R A I N B O W B E A C H S P R I N G F E S T

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TRADES & SERVICES INDEX Covering Cooloola Cove, Rainbow Beach & Tin Can Bay 4WD Accessories

Gympie 4 x 4 Accessories

Air conditioning

07 5482 7474

Brad’s Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

5486 2781

Climate Control Air Conditioning

5486 4362

Bull Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Cooloola Coast Air Conditioning

Sub- Cooled Air Con/Refrigeration

Smiley Mick Electrical

0448 955 768

HM Coastal Electrical

0439 688 710

Earth First Electrical

0421 245 260

Equipment Hire

5486 4499 0418 724 814

Cherry Picker

0436 338 631

Rainbow Beach Auto Electrics

0499 144 678

BOQ Gympie

0439 713 789

Mini Backhoe Hire

0418 184 966

0418 820 892

Flooring

5482 6500

Functions & Hall Hire Furniture

Cooloola Coast Bedding & Furniture

Barber

Bayside Barbers

0403 435 369

Building & Excavations Bob the Builder

0417 728 510

KJ Homes

0427 136 571

Hall Homes Killer Excavations

Cabinet Makers

Cooloola Coast Cabinets

0438 864 152 0417 192 651

Cooloola Cove Landscape & Garden Supplies

John Madill Toyota

5480 5555

Rainbow Beach and Fraser Island Gas Supplies

Lighthouse Glass and Aluminium

SAJE Graphics

Clarks’ Cleaning, Laundry and Maintenance

Concreter

MGB Concrete Scott Sandilands

Courier

Followmont

Curtains and Blinds & Security Classique Blinds Screens & Awnings

Health Providers

0456 783 023

0407 228 044 0418 793 256

In-Home Care

0473 408 359 5301 9340

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 TCB, Cooloola Coast & Rainbow Beach . . . 5486 4600 Rainbow Beach General Practice . . . . . . . . . 5353 1000 ENERGEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 62 62 EPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 130 372 FIRE & RESCUE - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3169 Tin Can Bay Fire Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0409 828 414 Rural Fires Goomboorian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0417 793 286

Plasterer Garry Thompson

5488 0222

Jeff Hogues Plumbing

0402 240 448

0458 259 418

Cooloola Coast Realty

5486 3411

Michelle Agnew C21

0428 585 175

Paul Downman C21

0407 181 404

Rainbow Beach Realty

5486 3900

0400 657 797

Safety Supplies

5488 0601

Signs

Rainbow Beach Safety Supplies

0492 045 405

5486 2887

Storage 4rent4sale Storage Sheds

5486 4577

Cooloola Tin Can Mini Storage

1300 727 025

Taxi

Hardware

Mitre 10 Cooloola

Rainbow Beach Hardware, Fishing & Camping

Gympie Cooloola Pet Resort

Cosgroves

5486 2000 5486 3444

Taxi Service

0411 072 379

Training All States Training

07 4123 0415

5483 5364

0418 729 474 1800 555 777

Mechanical

Rainbow Beach Rustproofing and Mechanical

Rainbow Beach Service Centre and Towing

ESSENTIAL SERVICES SES Flood/Storm Damage . . . . . . . . . 132 500 SES - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3314 SES - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4604

0409 86 86 86

0412 641 743

Slater + Gordon Lawyers

0447 275 673

Looney’s Labour

Legal Services/ Solicitor

5482 7688

Termites@Cooloola

Real Estate

0407 828 881

5481 2846

Rainbow Beach Chiropractic

Channon and Lawrence Dental

Handiest Handyman

0427 585 663

5353 1000

5486 8686

5371 5689

0439 089 238

Kennels and Catteries

Rainbow Beach General Practice

Beach to Bay Pest Management

Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach Signs

Handyman

Cleaning

5482 2737

Tin Can Bay Community Church Op Shop 5486 2055

Plumber

Gas Supplies

Graphic Design

Car Dealers

Vinnies

5486 3355

Garden Supplies

Glass and Aluminium 5488 0443

Op Shop

Pest Control

Rainbow Beach Community Centre

Bank

0448 195 070

Floorzone

Auto Electrics

Rainbow Naturals

Electrician

5486 3228 5486 8555

EMERGENCY - AMBULANCE / POLICE / FIRE �� 000

Rural Fires Neerdie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0400 865 132 QPWS Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 9900 QPWS Tewantin (7 days) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5449 7792 Gympie Regional Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 307 800 HOSPITAL Gympie Hospital & Community Health . . . . . . 5489 8690 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (JP) Call for an appointment: BRADY, Christine (Tin Can Bay) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4327 BROWN, Stephen (Cooloola Cove) . . . . . . . 0431 059 952 DEACON, Arthur (Cooloola Cove) . . . . . . . . . 0419 624 208 FISHER, Peter (Rainbow Beach) . . . . . . . . . . .0407 95 4678 HAMMOND, Judith (Cooloola Cove) . . . . . . . 0418 774 808 Library - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4355 Library - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3705

Local Disaster Management CCCLDMSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4483, 0439 862 264 Cooloola Cove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5488 0436, 0459 26 374 Wallu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0419 685 338 Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0427 863 007 Pharmacy - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3070 Police - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 8765 Police - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 2426 Police - non urgent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 444 POISONS Information Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 11 26 School - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 9333 School - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5488 1222 Tin Can Bay Community Church Op Shop . . 5486 2055 Wildlife Rescue ANARRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5484 9111 Llew O’Brien (Federal Member) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4121 2936 Tony Perrett MLA (State Member) . . . . . . . . . 5329 5100

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Local Builder that offers a Customised & Personalised Service

0499 144 678

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BRAD'S REFRIGERATION & AIR-CONDITIONING

Barber

Cabinet Making

Servicing the Cooloola and Gympie areas Fully qualiﬁed air-conditioning and refrigeration technician

Air-conditioning installations services and repairs Refrigeration installations services and repairs Obligation free quotes

5486 2781

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Rest. Elec. Lic. 161 935

ArcTick: Au30331

Building & Excavations

BULL

CARAVAN RV CAMPING AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION Tim: 0421 245 260 bullair@bigpond.com ARC

L094972

Bob the Builder Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Extensions Home Improvements Decks Patios General Household Maintenance

MGB CONCRETE

If you have the idea... we have the know how!

Call

0418 724 814

Est. 1985

Concrete

QBCC Licence No. – 1162933

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Call 0421 843 442 or email info@rbcn.com.au

Local Contractor Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

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Plain Exposed Decorative When quality matters

Servicing: Rainbow Beach, Tin Can Bay and Cooloola Cove

Call Mick on 0407 228 044

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TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY Concrete

Electrical

Equipment Hire

Scott Sandilands

L & T Fear

Q.B.C.C licence: 68065

For all your concreting needs with reliable prompt service, please call or email Scott.

Servicing Cooloola & Surrounds

Mobile: 0418 793 256

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Pensioner discount available 9” backhoe bucket - perfect for digging trenches 4 way bucket Spreader bar available 1.3m wide - perfect for smaller areas Not a skid steer

Phone Lyle & Theresa on 0418

Email: scott.sandilands@gmail.com

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Courier

Phone Heath Mick on 0439 688 710

Choose Followmont 100% Australian Owned

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED SERVICE is important to us, and we make your business our priority. Ÿ servicing the WHOLE of the Gympie Region! Ÿ offering services to all parts of Queensland & New South Wales

Michelle Barry - phone 0427 585 663 www.followmont.com.au

www.facebook.com/hmcoastalelectrical/ ABN - 58 551 708 565 Licence Number - 86230

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PHONE DAVE: 0418 820 892 Rainbow Beach QLD ABN: 746 461 901 96

Small Business - Competitive Prices QUALITY SOLAR DESIGN & INSTALLATION ALL OTHER ELECTRICAL NEEDS DOMESTIC - COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL

We Pride Ourselves on Excellent Customer Service & Focus on Quality Parts and Installation

Machinery for Hire Earthmoving & Road Construction

0448 195 070

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Ÿ Plant Hire

Ÿ Graders

Ÿ Water trucks Ÿ Loaders

Ÿ Excavators

Ÿ Rollers

Ÿ Bobcats

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Call Simon on 0488 154 004 or 0428 218 112 32

Gas

LOCAL CHERRY PICKER FOR HIRE

Electrical

Local Electrician

Flooring

heathmick@hotmail.com

We Support Local

MINI Backhoe Hire

Glass

184 966

TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY Handyman

Plumber

Book in the Covering Gympie, Tin Can Bay, Rainbow Beach & Sandy Strait 35+ years experience

Storage

Jeﬀ Hogues Plumbing Service jeﬀ@jef hoguesplumbing.com.au Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

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Drain Cleaning Gas Installation Gas Maintenance Back low Servicing Back low Installation Thermostatic Mixing Valves Treatment Plant Maintenance General Plumbing and Drainage

Rumbalara Avenue Rainbow Beach QLD 4581

0458 259 418

SHEDS FROM $65 / MONTH

QBCC 78058

Signs

Legal Services/ Solicitor

Taxi

Cosgroves Solicitor in Attendance Wednesdays 10:00am – 1:00pm Conference Room, Rainbow Sands Resort

Paul Cosgrove B.COM., B.ECON., LL.B., B.C.L.

EMAIL cosgroves@cosgroves.com.au TELEPHONE/MOBILE (24 HRS) 0418 729 474 P.O. Box 1225 TOOWONG Q. 4066

Pet Boarding

Tyre & Mechanical Service

MEET A TRADIE / MEET A LOCAL Advertise here to be a part of it! Plasterer

From $77 per month 6 months minimum PACKAGE BONUSES: 3 FREE listing in the Trades and Services Index 3 FREE “Meet a Tradie/Local” article We can help get the word out about your business!

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WHAT’S ON

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

June 29

Holiday Craft Bar, RB Library 3-4pm. Free craft activities, suitable for ages 3-12. Bookings essential 5486 3705

Family Fun Morning, RB Library 10am-12pm. Bookings essential 5486 3705

June 1

Tailor Competition kicks off! To 31 Oct. Kids $30, adults (14+) $125 (combined tailor/whiting tickets also available). Enter at www.gardinerfisheries.com

Nature Rubbing Diorama, TCB Library 10-11am. Suitable for ages 5-12. Bookings essential 5486 4355

Coffee Club at Kia Ora Memorial Hall, from 10am, bring along your stories, creative items, garden goodies, a plate of food to barter, swap, or share! 2740 Anderleigh Rd Kia Ora, contact 0419 857 082

2-3 Cooloola Dragon Boat Club Regatta, TCB Yacht Club 3

Come and Try Lawn Bowls for free at TCB Country Club, 11am start, sausage sizzle. More info or to register: phone Ann 0437 529 444

4-8 Holiday Craft Bar, TCB Library 11am-12pm. Free craft activities, suitable for ages 3-12. Bookings essential 5486 4355 4-9 Marine Debris Clean-up at Rainbow Beach and Inskip Point, to register contact businessdev-manager@gympielandcare.org.au or contact the office on 5483 8866. Details p19. 6

Holiday Craft Bar, RB Library 3-4pm. Free craft activities, suitable for ages 3-12. Bookings essential 5486 3705

RB Markets 8am-1pm

Free Kids Fishing Day by TCB Fishing Club, 8am to 1pm, Norman Point Kids Playground Area TCB, contact 0437 242 171 or tcbfishingclub@ bigpond.com

FIRST DAY OF TERM 3

14/7-26/8 Du Rietz Art Awards exhibition viewing, Gympie Regional Gallery 16

Judges Floor Talk, Du Rietz Art Awards, 10.30am at Gympie Regional Gallery. Register at www. gympie.qld.gov.au

Shed Shop Sale Day, TCB Community & Mens Shed, Amity Place TCB. Info: 0491 175 038

Winter Trees & Wheels on Mary Street Festival, Gympie

22-24 CC Art Group annual art show at TCB Country Club. Entry forms available from the Country Club or email cooloolacoastartgroup.com. More info: contact Kerri 0438 803 990 23

Italian Trivia Fundraiser Night, RB Community Hall, 5.30-7.30pm, $10 per table (max. 6 people), BYO drinks/antipasto. Book at Community Centre office or email rainbowcommunitycirs@gmail.com

See page 8 for a list of School Holiday activities at local libraries 24

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FREE Fishing Training Day for Seniors (18+) by TCB Fishing Club, 8am-1pm, Norman Point TCB. Bookings essential: 0437 242 171 or tcbfishingclub@bigpond.com Dance Medley 7.30-11.30pm, TCB RSL Hall. $10 entry per person. Bring a plate. Raffle, lucky door prize, Monte Carlo. Julie 0428 824 115 World Ranger Day - see p14

August 1

Whiting Competition kicks off! To 26 Nov. Kids $30, adults (14+) $100 (combined tailor/ whiting tickets also available). Enter at www. gardinerfisheries.com

Weekly (many are term time only) Weekdays 5.30am TCB Bootcamp, 7am & 5.30pm RB Gym classes, Ph: 0490 333 147

Monday 9am Heart Foundation Wheelie Walking Group Cooloola Cove, Judy 5486 2181

11am-12pm English Conversation Group, come along to make new friends and improve your English, Gympie Library, bookings not needed 12.30-3.30pm Join in at TCB Library for an afternoon playing Mahjong, an ancient Chinese tile game of strategy, calculation and skill with a measure of chance. This group is open to everyone 2-4pm Book a librarian, TCB Library Wednesday 7.30am Heart Foundation Walking Group TCB, Maggie 0400 756 615 8am Table Tennis, RB Community Hall, $2, all levels welcome 8.30am Kindy Linq, RB School Library 9.30am Cooloola Card Makers, TCB Library 3-4pm Coolabay Choir, CC Vets’ Hall, Pam: 0427 180 649 3.30-4.45pm Robotics Thursday, Gympie Library, bookings not necessary (but space is limited)

Thursday 8am Social tennis, $3, RB Sports Club, all welcome, Chris: 0417 605 484 8.30am Playgroup, RB School Library 9am – 12 Noon, MEN ONLY morning, TCB Community & Men’s Shed, Paul Boulton 0437 007 911

9am Macrame, Men’s Shed, Carole: 0437 880 438

9.30am First Five Forever Storytime (0-5 yrs), TCB Library

9am Painting for beginners, Tuncunba Hall, Tin Can Bay, Kerri 0438 803 990

9.30am Bingo for Local Ambulance Committee, TCB Country Club

Middle Eastern Movement class by Soul from the Belly, Emperor St Community Hall TCB. Early session 1-2pm, evening session 5.30-6.30pm. First class free. Book by calling Jess on 0411 218 254

1pm Computer/IT/Phone, The Shed, bookings to Paul: 0437 007 911

2nd Monday - 1.30 – 3.30pm Life Drawing with model,Tuncunba Hall, Tin Can Bay, Robyn 0419 663 271 10.30-11am First Five Forever Storytime (0-5 years) at RB Library. Bookings essential: 5486 3705 11am -12.30pm Book a librarian, RB Library

Tuesday 2nd Tuesday - Veterans and Community Morning Tea, Tin Can Bay RSL, from 10am 2nd & 4th Nibbles & Giggles at Goomeri Library, social get together to chat over a cuppa, 10am ph: 4168 4340 8.30am Kindy Linq, RB School Library 9am – 12 Noon, MEN ONLY morning, TCB Community & Men’s Shed, Paul Boulton 0437 007 911 9am TCB Quilters, TCB Community Centre, President Louise Hanks 0488 951 881 9am Drawing & Pastel group all levels, tutoring for beginners, Tuncunba Hall, Tin Can Bay, Kerri 0438 803 990

July Live Entertainment Guide

Fri 1 7pm TCB Country Club Fri 1 7.30pm RB Sports Club Sat 2 6pm TCB Country Club Sat 2 7pm RB Sports Club Fri 8 7pm TCB Country Club Fri 8 7.30pm RB Sports Club Sat 9 8am-1pm RB Markets Sat 9 6pm TCB Country Club Sat 9 7pm RB Sports Club Fri 15 7pm TCB Country Club Fri 15 7.30pm RB Sports Club Sat 16 7pm RB Sports Club Fri 22 7pm TCB Country Club Fri 22 7.30pm RB Sports Club Fri 29 7pm TCB Country Club Fri 29 7.30pm RB Sports Club Sat 30 7pm RB Sport Club Sat 30 7pm Heads Shed, Wolvi

10am Tin Can Bay Art Group, TCB Library

Cool Lula Joel Mak Brad Sorensen Duo DJ Roly EchoEcho SEND US Graeme Jensen YOUR LIVE G IGS Tina Goodwin TO BE LISTED 2EZ Duo HERE FOR Just Jen Chris Webbe FREE! Cool Lula Brad Sorensen Junction Road Live Music The Darlington Stripes Maria Whittaker Club Chubby SNEZ & Mitch King www.snez.com.au for info & tix

2.30pm Dragon Boating every Thursday, Sandra: 0402 352 756 3.30pm Robotics for kids, Gympie Library

Friday 1st & 3rd Rainbow Beach Art Group, RB Library 10am, phone 5486 3705 for more information 1st Friday - Drop-in Sausage Sizzle, Tin Can Bay RSL, 11.30am to 1.30pm 3rd Friday - Writing Fridays at Gympie Library - join other writers in practicing and honing your literary skills, 10am-12pm, phone 5481 0859 for more information and to book 4th Friday Community catch up at RB Hall, 8am 9am Heart Foundation Wheelie Walking Group Cooloola Cove, Judy 5486 2181 9am-12pm Chess/Rummykub at TCB Community & Men’s Shed, gold coin for morning tea, no need to book 2.30-4pm Book a librarian, TCB Library 3.30-4.30pm Tinker Table STEAM Makerspace, Gympie Library, bookings not necessary

Saturday 7.30am Heart Foundation Walking Group TCB Maggie 0400 756 615 2nd Saturday Rainbow Beach Market. Book: 5486 3355 3rd Saturday Tin Can Bay Market. Book: 0418 711 897 2.30pm Little Athletics, TCB School oval, Jess: 0411 218 254 5pm Mass at St John Vianney Catholic Church, Bream St, TCB (week 1, 2, 5)

Sunday 7am Mass at St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Manooka Dr, RB (week 1, 2, 5) and Tin Can Bay (week 3, 4) 7.30am Dragon Boating, Sandra: 0402 352 756 9.30am Service at Good Shepherd Church, 17 Carlo Road, RB, followed by morning tea all denominations most welcome

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Hello again to everyone in our beau ful Rainbow Beach land. As this ar cle is printed during the mid year school holidays, I hope the town is hustling and bustling with tourists. With the beau ful winter weather, where else would you want to be? The only thing we need now is employees! And plenty of housing for locals would be a big help too. This me of year, every year, it is the same. Blue skies, flat oceans, and amazing campfires, well, depends where you are and what is allowed of course. Interna onal travel is mostly open but why would you want to ba�le the chaos at the airport, Covid has changed everything for the worse, much be�er to explore our own spectacular backyard and get the tourist money pumping around Australia again before spending up overseas. Now the SPORTS REPORT It's great to be a Queenslander right now! We're smashing it in the NRL with the Broncos si�ng in fi�h which makes a nice change from this me last year. North Queensland couldn't let us southerners have all the glory though could they - they are in third, which is yet another notch in the Sunshine State's belt.

Well apparently, I also have to do some shop talk. It's been about a year since we put in our gourmet sec on and we hope you are all s ll loving it. We have special products you do not normally ﬁnd in your typical supermarket. Both suppor ng local suppliers and interna onal lines, the fancy goodies we all try overseas. Come in the store and have a good look, and whip up some winter feasts. All in all, thank you for suppor ng local businesses, including ours. Family run and operated, locals suppor ng locals, just what IGA stands for. JULY 13 State of Origin Game III at Suncorp Stadium (can you believe it!)

Matt, Bernie, Justin, Liam & our friendly staff at the IGA

In AFL the Lions are in third at me of wri ng, imagine if we are returning to the glory days of the early 2000s with the three-in-a-row premierships, it is star ng to feel like a long me ago now that they were the ones to beat. Origin II is this Sunday and when you read this, Queensland will have taken the series 2-0. Or maybe not - I guess it is much more exci ng to give the punters one win each way before the final game, as long as we win in the end. QUEENSLANDER, QUEENSLANDER, QUEENSLANDER. In interna onal sport, the Golden State Warriors won the NBA in case anyone cares. Such a massive spectacle and the finals series seems to go on forever. But always entertaining I suppose. Would be amazing to be at a game. Wimbledon kicks off (hits off?) this month of course, won't be the same without our Ash, but s ll always worth a bit of a watch. Especially to check out the Poms version of summer - the weather seems about the same as ours right now.

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