Rainbow Beach Community News March 2015

E E FR 5000 copies delivered to Tin Can Bay, Cooloola Cove and Rainbow Beach March 2015 • Vol 18 • Issue 3 Most Improved Newspaper in Country Queensland – 2014 – Queensland Country Press Association

Little Athletics gives a call out

In this issue...

Coaches, committee members and kids - put up your hands!

Little Athletics is a fantastic sport to be involved in - and it happens every Friday in Tin Can Bay. Story page 38.

• Illegal camp ing - your say • Midwives vi sit Tin Can Bay • Leisha Track work continues

Editor’s Note

Farewell to Ron

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INCE OUR LAST ISSUE, we have voted in a new Premier and a new Mayor.

We wish them well and hope they both create opportunities for our towns, help the fishing industry and preserve its future, maximise our tourism potential and protect the lifestyle and landscape we all cherish on the coast.

It is obvious another thing needs protecting – our food. The hepatitis A, frozen berry debacle has made many people more conscious of where our food comes from. We need tighter labelling regulations than “packaged in Australia from local and imported ingredients”. People will demand “grown in Australia” products.

We can all do something. Eat local produce – and eat in season (even grow your own!). If you purchase from the markets, ask where it was grown.

Perhaps a positive thing will come out of the outbreak: our country may value Aussie farmers more.

This year I have seen three snakes (within a week), which is more than I have seen in almost a decade of living

on the Cooloola Coast. One red-belly black snuck into the space between our back door and door mat, another made my heart race as I cycled past it on the Shores path. I think we both skedaddled away as fast as each other.

The other scared us at Seary’s Creek.

We remind you how to treat snakebite in this issue, but why not update your skills and take a free first aid course this month, run by the ambulance committee?

We expose some of your views on illegal camping, highlight some rich local history and meander along a Great Walk. We introduce you to some business owners, a new baby and a new shed, and give you the rundown on local events.

As Mick Curran moves into office, we send our thoughts to the family of our previous Mayor, Ron Dyne. Ron was a gentleman who worked hard for our region – he will be greatly missed.

Until next month, Michelle and Heatley Gilmore

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The Great Beach Drive on show

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ORE TOURISM FAMILS are coming to our shores. Australia’s Nature Coast represents the best of Queensland’s natural attractions and experiences. The area includes two UNESCO biosphere reserves, the world heritage listed Fraser Island, 47 state and national parks, reserves and forests, over 200 kilometres of pristine beaches and an amazing diversity of flora and fauna.

As part of Australia’s Nature Coast and Great Beach Drive (which is still in development), the region will be showcased on March 1.

Andrew Saunders from Destination Gympie Region said, “With Sunshine Coast Destination Limited, I will be co-hosting an international famil of UK, USA and NZ public relations and tourism communication specialists. This

tour will also include the Global PR and Communications Manager from Tourism Events Queensland and the PR Manager from Tourism Australia.

“They will be flown by helicopter to Rainbow Beach where I will meet them with Glenn from Surf and Sand Safari.

We will take them to Inskip to show its proximity to Fraser and there will be a camp set up by Rachel, a local seafood lunch (plus a canter past by Rainbow Beach horse rides) then we will drive along the beach to Noosa.”

The designated tourism drive from Noosa to Eurong across to Hervey Bay and back is set to be a winner with international markets.

See more at http://www.australias naturecoast .com/itineraries/greatbeach-drive

Easter holidays are almost here!

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ASTER IS ALWAYS a busy weekend on the Cooloola Coast. It is still great beach weather and the few extra days off sees plenty of families enjoy the great outdoors more than the Easter eggs.

The holidays tend to fill up quickly – so if you were planning a visit our way, book now!

Dawn service

The Rainbow Beach Christian Community will be hosting a dawn service on Easter Sunday April 4, at the propeller from 5.30am.

Chappy Ronnie said, “Everyone is welcome to join us for a celebration of Jesus’s resurrection with music, a short devotion and refreshments – BYO blanket and torch.”

Sandcastle competition

Following the success of the 2014 Sandcastle Competition, it will be held again in the second week of the school holidays on Tuesday, April 14, with registration from 8.30am on the beach north of the surf lifesaving tower.

The competition will start at 9am, with judging at 11am. Presentation of prizes will be at 11.30am. Registration

fee is $10 per team of up to 6 members – BYO buckets and spades.

If you would like more information about any of these events, please call Chappy Ronnie on 0413 135 867.

Holiday activities

Hop-a-long to the libraries for free craft activities for the kids – and more arty adventures at the Gympie Regional Gallery. Book in to Rainbow Beach’s Gallery Jilarty for a class – and come away with your own decor art or other treasure.

Kick back to live music

Visit the pub and the club and relax (or dance) to some live music. Both venues have a children’s room, so you can keep them entertained whilst you enjoy a quiet one or two.

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Questions fly in the lead up to ANZAC Centenary

Trooper Branden Robb was bombarded with questions when he visited Rainbow Beach State School

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ROOPER BRANDEN ROBB gave Rainbow Beach State School students an insight into life in the forces when he came to thank them for their support to his platoon in Afghanistan.

“We got all your Christmas letters – they were lovely. We don’t speak to our families much when overseas, so they meant a fair bit – it was unbelievable.”

The soldier was back home visiting parents, Brad and Heather, in Cooloola Cove before returning to his current base in Townsville and his job driving Bushmasters – light armoured vehicles.

The children made the most of the visit and were given open slather to ask away. Pearlers came through like, “Did you go to war?”, “Were you with your friends?” and “Did you shoot any baddies?”

In the lead up to the ANZAC Centenary, Rainbow Beach RSL Sub Branch is currently working on a ground project for the Rainbow Beach State School.

Work has started on the cenotaph and flagpole and is being coordinated by welfare officer, Bob Bliss and Kevin from Wallu Nursery.

RSL member Darren Davies said, “It is a

smaller cenotaph for school students to hold their own ceremonies such as ANZAC Day, essay comp day and flag raising events.”

“We are trying to find links between past Rainbow Beach school students (alive

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or passed on) who have WW1 or WW2 relative connections, but the town’s main cenotaph is the only place for dedicated attached plaques which are authorised by Department of War Graves in Canberra. We

will have a larger plaque attached to the school monument.”

This project is located near the assembly area, and should be completed by Anzac Day 2015.

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Shed opens for Fishing Club Arco’s is popular as ever Tony and Tanya Heading have brought back a little bit of Italy to Rainbow Beach. In the courtyard behind the pub, you’ll find a well loved eatery with a great atmosphere, called Arcobaleno on the Beach.

and booths, is set in Rainbow’s very own piazza.

“All of the locals that come in, say they have been waiting for Arco’s to reopen.

They like it because it’s out of the main strip,” Tony explains.

“Our chef Luca, trained in Italy has created a beautiful pasta and main menu with regular specials. The seafood platter is particularly popular with prawns and scallops sourced locally from Tin Can Bay. Dan is on our woodfired oven, whipping up a variety of traditional

This little BYO restaurant/cafe has many reasons it is so popular. It’s laidback alfresco style with the cool original murals

Tony and Tanya with daughters Sam, Shona and son Kingsley opened the business mid January.

Cr Mark McDonald and Acting Mayor, Rae Gate, congratulate Jim George and the Fishing Club

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T WAS WITH a wonderful sense of assisted us to obtain a suitable site for the community that the new fishing club shed club.” was officially opened last month.

This site, comprising 1730m in Dolphin Acting Mayor, Rae Gate, said the Fishing Avenue, was gratefully accepted and leased Club brought together the pastimes of by the members in May 2014. boating and fishing to enjoy Tin Can Bay’s “An application for funding to the natural attractions.

Gambling Community Benefit Fund was She said the opening was a great example successful in 2014 and we received funding of how community groups and council could for this shed and a trailer for fundraising.” work together – both QF 17 Coastguard TCB Outside champion (which by the way, and Sailability representatives attended the means fishing over the bar), Debbie George, ceremony. said previously equipment was scattered President, Jim George, said it all started around members’ houses, “We’re so proud through Cr Mark McDonald’s advice, “Mayor to have a shed. We had nowhere to call Ron Dyne and the Gympie Regional Council home, we have a base now.”

SamDebbie and Luca say the “We’re woodfired pizza has been busya supported the request and Jenkins hoping in oven the future to have

toilet block out the back. Then we can hold functions here and Italian pizza’s and much loved Aussie talk our fishy tales!”

The group The hosts visitors favourites. seafood platter is really and inter-club competitions popular, with prawns and scallops from Tin regularly, Can Bay.”and welcomes new members. They take new “We out try on to tag-a-longs use local, to chemical free recruits produce - like Scotty’s ham, not shop “secret” fishing spots. bought.

We thing also source tomatoes and The one everyone herbs andisfrom ourlove markets.” has in locally common their of The fishing!

Already photos of own pizza Arcos team make their the oneswith thatan didn’t get away bases, organic flour, as well as are decorating walls, and and bases. offering glutenthe free pizzas trophies abound.

When member Barbara Bennett was asked if she liked to fish, she said, “I can do with a bit more!

They’re pretty scarce at the moment. I love fishing and crabbing and all the good things that go with it.”

It looks like members will be able to enjoy their sport even more with the new shed.

The members of the TCB Fishing Club acknowledged the immense support and assistance that they received from both the Gympie Regional Council and the Queensland Government.

They also thanked local media, Cooloola Coast Landscapes, Tin Can Bay Country Club, Tin Can Bay Chandlery, Tin Can Bay Boat Hire, Tin Can Bay Mowers, Tin Can Bay Signs, Tin Can Bay News, Tony Heiduk Accounting Services, Kevin And Shirley Aurish, Robin Hines, Michael Callaghan and Mansfield Concrete.

Find the fishing club dates on the What’s On page.

They use single origin, chemical free coffee from near the D’Aguilar Highway.

Arco’s is proud of its family friendly vibe – offering a great kids menu, low sugar milk shakes and access to toys and colouring in. Kids are welcomed to watch the whole pizza making process.

Tony and Tanya plan to “see where it takes us” and wanted to thank everyone for all their support. Open from 9am until close, it is worth the visit.

Above: Sandy Wood, Debbie George and Barbara Bennett are delighted with the new premises Below: Robin and Helen Hines with Lyn Hengstberger serving up refreshments in the new shed

Find more photos on: www.facebook.com/ RainbowBeachCommunityNews

Watching the creation of their dinner!

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Attention photo buffs

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UMMER SURF GIRL, Emily Simpson, wants your photos for a book about Rainbow Beach.

To enter, email your photos to emsimpson93@hotmail.com before the competition closes on March 12, 2015.

“I chose a photo competition because I thought it would be the best way to show off our fantastic beach and club!

This is also the 50th year of the surf lifesaving club, so I wanted to show the history of the club and how far it has come.”

Then you can own this valuable record of club and beach history, which will help raise money for surf lifesaving.

“I first thought of doing a photo comp for a calendar before starting Surf Girl as I’ve always had wall calendars with beach landscapes. I thought having one of Rainbow would be awesome. Then, after realising it is the 50 year anniversary, I decided I wanted to do something bigger.”

You can be a part of the Rainbow Beach SLSC 50th anniversary photo book.

Send in your photos of the Rainbow Beach scenery, surf club activities and progress over the years! You don’t have to be a member – anyone is welcome to contribute.

Emily has another event before the intensive week of Surf Girl judging in Page 10 ladies luncheon will be on the April: “The March 29, so save the date!”

SLSC 50 Year Reunion!

If you have been an active member of the Rainbow Beach Surf Club - please contact Helen on 5486 3249 to help celebrate!

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Wolf Rock Dive Report Conditions of entry

• Photos must be submitted as high-res jpeg files

• By entering this competition, you will be giving publishing rights to the Rainbow Beach Surf Life Saving Club • Photos must be of Rainbow Beach, club members or the surf club • Please include the year the photo was taken

Plus you can compete for the cover! For $5, entrants may also submit up to three photos for consideration for the cover of the photo book.

The final photo will be selected by our esteemed life members.

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Rainbow Beach Surf Girl Emily Simpson wants your photos of Rainbow Beach and the surf club for her next fundraiser

by Cheryl Maughan, Wolf Rock Dive 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, bull rays, turtles, octopus, leopard sharks and so much more. In amongst all these animals are huge schools of baitfish, trevally, kingfish, barracuda and mulloway.

To see more photos and comments about the dives at Wolf Rock go to our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/wolfrockdive

Visibility has been in the range of 20 – 30 metres with water tempera

Leisha track revamp

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UEENSLAND PARKS and Wildlife Service rangers are working to upgrade the Leisha track. The old timber pallets are being removed and replaced with interlocking heavy duty plastic pallets and rocks.

This will help stabilise some tricky

sections.

Some sections of the track are being widened, and retaining walls are also being upgraded.

Vehicle access delays may be expected from time to time in the near future as work continues.

Going, going, gone!

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NN-MARIE Lavers-Grimm’s girlfriend is undergoing leukaemia treatment, and Ann-Marie wants to help out.

“She was my bridesmaid in Broken Hill, and has had difficulty getting real hair for her wigs.”

So Ann-Marie cut her hair short and donated her beautiful waist-length hair to the Alopecia Foundation to be transformed into patient’s wigs.

But that is not all.

The local property manager’s hair is all coming off - when she takes part in the World’s Greatest Shave this month.

The shave is an annual event where family, friends, businesses and individuals raise money and support people with blood cancers.

The money raised helps the Leukaemia Foundation provide emotional and practical support, free of charge, to people with leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. The foundation also funds critical blood cancer research into improved treatments and cures.

See Ann-Marie Lavers-Grimm from Rainbow Beach Realty shave it all off for cancer

“Since having it cut, I have had it coloured blonde, and then red before the shave to bring awareness to the cause. There are eight donation points in the main street.

If there is anyone else doing it, or even colouring, they are welcome to come and join in or donate on the day.”

Come and see the locks disappear at 9am on March 10 at Rainbow Beach Hair and Beauty, or donate online (over $1000 has already been raised, but there is lots more needed).

You can show your support by shaving, colouring, waxing and more!

Double trouble at Mudlo Rocks!

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AINBOW BEACH is open for business - Marcia exposed more rocks and it is VERY soft at the moment and tides are high.

Check conditions reports and ask locals!

Image Kate Gilmore

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Is your pool safe?

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ROM NOVEMBER 30, all Queensland swimming pools will be required to meet a new, swimming pool barrier standard, which has been phased in over the past five years.

Drowning is one of the leading causes of death in Queensland for children under five and effective fencing and associated safety measures, along with supervision and learning to swim, can save lives.

Local pool inspector, Bob Walliker, said the most common problem are gates. “Nothing is permanent. Hinges wear out, locks wear out. All gates are supposed to latch the first time, every time, from any position.”

The new standard covers such things as the height and strength of barriers, mandatory non-climbable areas, gatelatching requirements and the restriction of direct access from a building into a pool area. Safety barriers are also mandatory for all portable pools and spas deeper than 300 millimetres.

Bob says, “Check surrounding vegetation – and use common sense. Keep growth of trees and shrubs down to a manageable level, so kids can’t climb over them. Check that boundary fences are in good condition if they form part of the barrier.”

The standard applies to new and existing pools in houses, unit complexes, hotels, motels, backpacker accommodation, caravan parks and mobile van parks.

Commissioner of the Queensland

Local groups clean up It’s on again!

Pool inspector, Bob Walliker urges locals to meet safety requirements for their pool well before the due date of November 30

Building and Construction Commission, Steve Griffin, said the new single standard was designed to increase pool safety and simplify pool safety laws, which previously included 11 different safety standards.

Mr Griffin said it is the responsibility of all pool owners to ensure their pools comply with the new standard by November 30, or earlier if the property is sold or leased.

“Pool owners have had five years to prepare for the new standard, and if they are not sure if their pool is compliant they should contact a pool safety inspector as soon as possible,” he said.

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“But don’t leave it to last minute,” Bob warned. “Everyone will be after an inspector – I’ll be snowed under.”

“I’ve been told there will be random spot inspections by our council and the BCC, so pools and spas must comply. The regulations are working – there has only been one drowning since they brought in the new standards.”

Call Bob on 0417 728 510 or visit http:// yourlocalpoolsafetyinspections. com.au/ to find out more.

Sunday, March 1 is Clean Up Australia Day. Once again a team from Cooloola Cove Residents and Friends will do their best to clean up the areas in need in our part of the world.

Everyone is welcome, but please bring sensible clothes, shoes and gloves.

SES are also leading the clean up in Tin Can Bay. Further crews are active at Inskip Point and the Rainbow Beach 4WD Club and they will be working on Freshwater Road.

Please join in to help clean up, fix up and conserve our environment.

Tin Can Bay SES shed, Snapper Creek Road (opposite the school grounds) at 8am Cooloola Cove Centenary Park playground (off Mauretania Avenue, Cooloola Cove) from 8.30am– 12.30pm Inskip Point Cnr Clarkson Drive and Rainbow Beach Road, Rainbow Beach, from 8am–3pm Freshwater Track - Cooloola National Park Entry point to Freshwater Track, from 8am–11am

No. 5 on the world’s most It’s adults only for beautiful beaches list life drawing

by Kaye Silich, President Rainbow Beach Progress Assoc. Inc.

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E’VE ALWAYS known we have the one of the worlds’ best beaches!

Let’s get it out there! (Rainbow Beach is listed in fifth place as a place to visit by Huffington Post) Rainbow Beach is a world class asset and a great incentive for our local and state governments and tourism organisations to concentrate resources in the area. This is why our Progress Association is doing whatever it can to contribute – to bring visitors to our unique and unforgettable region – and put us firmly on the world stage.

Rainbow Beach Festival – September 5 & 6, 2015 After recent consultation with Indigenous owners we have changed the festival name temporarily, however, we are open to suggestions from locals and have had a couple, such as: Rainbow Beach Cultural Festival, Rainbow Beach Festival of Culture and Rainbow Beach Heritage Festival. Please let me know your ideas and opinions on the name soon.

We are putting the final touches to our RADF funding application and GRC Community Funding – which will be lodged in late February.

We have a local professional Indigenous dance group interested in performing and they may also help with our groups of school children who we hope will perform their dances on the Saturday of the festival.

Interested market stall owners and possible workshop providers can contact me on the details below.

John Vasta, (President of Sunshine Coast Sports Aviators) has advised he is in the last stages of obtaining permits and sorting out issues for this new event and we will hear from him again soon; however, it may be next year before this festival can be organised.

After a very informative conversation with the previous organiser (who has offered to help further) we would like to resurrect this festival, possibly within the Rainbow Beach Festival weekend, and are calling for volunteers to form a committee and get this event up and running again. I believe it would be a great addition to the region’s event calendar. Please contact me (see below).

Please SAVE THE DATE if you would like to volunteer for administration, co-ordinating markets, dance groups, beach activities – and let me know your availability, skills and experience. Many thanks.

After our initial excitement about getting money spent on roads in our region to boost our community and increase tourism visitors – we now realise this may not happen given the state election results.

All the more reason to plan ahead and try to draw visitors in with new and interesting events.

If you are willing to volunteer or help with the festival, please contact Kaye on 0448 889 781 or by email: kayesilich@ yahoo.com. Thank you.

by Shirley Wilson, Friends of the Cooloola/Gympie Regional Gallery Art Group

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E HAVE received an amazing response for the life drawing sessions, with approximately ten artists keen to attend.

Held at The Studio, 38 Marlin Way, Tin Can Bay, they are expected to be held fortnightly, i.e. March 12 and 26, 6pm until 8pm.

The cost is $10 per person and covers payment for our model only. Be advised that each artist is required to bring their own materials. This will involve some quick sittings (so bring along butchers paper or like), and some longer sittings.

No children or cameras please.

Further enquiries to Liz on 0439 683 690.

The latest plein air morning, held at Crab Creek, attracted five artists, against a backdrop of high tide, balmy sea breezes and bobbing boats. There were several apologies, so please remember to put March 22 in your calendar, weather permitting (there will be none in April). Those who did come along and enjoy sketching and painting, also solved Australia’s and the region’s current political problems.

Our next meeting will be Thursday, April

Members Elizabeth Sawrey (with her two encouragement awards) and Shirley Wilson plan more arty events at the successful Brushes by the Sea festival

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International Day on the coast Dolphin report Baby NewsWomen’s

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Wolf Rock Dive Report

By 1995, numbers of women grew in the club (quite a few familiar faces here!)

Congratulations Scott and Stacey, and big brother Hayden! Leo Hardey Barker ABOVEeight (Photo to the arrived weeks early weighing in at 4pd 8ounces (just over 2kg) in Brisbane.

Left) Female Bronze Squad: Jane Langton

by Cheryl Maughan, Wolf Rockwith Dive Mystique a large barnacled rock on his rostrum – ask the volunteers to (slightly obscured), show you more photos at the Some brilliant diving over February this year hascentre. kept Janelle Lally, Sue customers raving about Wolf Rock and what a fantastic Freeman, Sandy GUESS EVERYONE knows now that Ella is the boat ramp. They are a protected and dive we have here.

Murray, Wanda a regular visitor and brings her offspring, endangered species so be mindful of With improved visibility we have been enjoying the Treeby (slightly Squirt, in to show off.

It has been great for the regulations about illegal feeding or entire vista of Wolf Rock under water surrounded by back), Tracey White. locals and visitors to see two, three or four touching the dolphins.

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RIGHT First RB Surf Girl, Tracey White (on left)

about 50 grey nurse sharks, giant Qld groper, eagle rays, More dolphins in the cove at any one time.

Mystique and Patch have been at it bull rays, turtles, octopus, leopard sharks and so much Now that the bumper summer holiday again: collecting bottles, rocks and pieces images on more. In amongst all these animals are huge schools of period is over we revert back to some of timber from the bottom of Snapper baitfifacebook: sh, trevally, kingfish, barracuda and mulloway. normality. The Europeans were enthralled Creek.

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A wholesale move

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AINBOW BEACH is a far cry from the NSW town of Coonabarabran, the astronomy capital of Australia – but Steven and Fiona Border now call it home.

“We bought a block here about 18 months ago, Steven loves Fraser Island,” said Fiona.

“It’s a magic place,” Steven agreed. “Those trees growing on pure sand...”

“I’d never been to Rainbow Beach but I fell in love with the place,” Fiona continued.

“We’ve been coming here for a few years for holidays.”

Each time they holidayed, they dropped into Rainbow Cooloola Wholesalers in the industrial estate for supplies.

But then there was an about turn.

“Steven was meant to be fishing and I was meant to be golfing, but we bought the business instead.”

Each time they holidayed, they dropped into Rainbow Cooloola Wholesalers in the industrial estate for supplies.

“I saw Shane down the street and he told me the wholesalers was on the market. We knew we wanted to go buy something - and decided, ‘They best go and see him!’ “ So here they are - from farming “sheep,

Fiona and Steven Border are the new owners of Rainbow Cooloola Wholesalers in Karoonda Road

cattle and a bit of cropping” to “5,500 things in wholesale!”

Fiona said, “I do what Shane did: the invoicing, taking orders and going around and seeing people.”

“I’m the storeman/delivery person,” Steven joked. “Some aspects are the same.

We’ve still got the books and still got stock but it doesn’t have four legs!”

Their son, George, (15) worked in their warehouse when he was on holidays from boarding school in Sydney.

Daughter, Eliza, (12) attends James Nash High School, has made some close friends and is enjoying the seachange.

Steven is pleased with the move. “It is a very friendly town. I call it a rural community on the coast, and at least it rains here!”

So pop in and say hello – you might be surprised by all the items stocked; you can buy in bulk or even pick up your pots and pans. It may just save you a trip to town.

A great time for bird watching

by Dorothy Pashniak

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HE NEXT FEW weeks are a great time to go shorebird watching – especially if you find it hard to identify all those birds normally decked in shades of brown and cream.

Right now some of the shorebirds are changing into bright red plumage – for example, the godwits and the curlew sandpipers. Some are changing into smart black and white vests – the pacific golden plovers and the grey plovers.

All will have more heavily patterned plumage. It would make identification so much easier if they always looked like this!

Just remember that they are putting on fat reserves to fly the thousands of kilometres to the northern hemisphere.

Try not to disturb them into flight as it burns up energy unnecessarily.

The common greenshanks (Tringa nebularia) can be found in most of the big flocks of roosting shorebirds. Their plumage is mainly shades of brown and cream. However it has a very white front and usually stands tall and looks towards any disturbance – such as a bird watcher trying to be unobtrusive!

Even though it may be on the far side of the flock, with other birds closer to the disturbance, it will still be the first to give a cry and fly off. Or course, this usually disturbs the rest of the flock also.

The common greenshank Image Dorothy Pashniak

With the birds this flighty is it not easy to get good photos of them. The only time I have managed close photos is when I have been sitting absolutely still on my kayak and the currents have drifted me closer.

The greenshank is not one of the shorebirds that has a dramatic colour change into breeding plumage. It simply becomes more heavily patterned, especially down the front.

If you want to join a shorebird count before the migratory birds return to the northern hemisphere, phone Dorothy Pashniak: 5488 0057.

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What do we think about ...

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E ARE TOURIST towns. Rainbow Beach welcomes backpackers and many businesses rely on their trade.

However, we have travellers – mostly international, and mostly in campervans – who choose to stay and not pay.

Our community is divided on this issue.

Some locals have been putting up with it for years, looking at lines of laundry drying in our public parks and people breakfasting in car parks on the beachfront.

What are your thoughts on illegal camping by the backpacker campervans, and also on “freedom camping” by self contained RVs and caravans?

Local Tony Stewart was appalled to find rubbish near the school gate, when he was out walking the dog last month. He had noticed a car there the night before.

He said, “Some rubbish had blown away or been taken by crows. I went back and picked most of it up.”

But he didn’t have gloves to collect the excrement he could smell over the fence.

Not a pleasant thing for a walker or school staff to deal with.

We have heard another council fines the campervan hire company (not the individuals) and it seems this could be effective for tackling most unwanted campers.

The grey nomads, or freedom campers, in self-contained vehicles are another story. Tourism bodies and RV Friendly Towns lure them into their districts to spend and play.

As council prepares to tackle the issue again, we asked for your feedback on Facebook.

says yes, if they are clean and respectful then let them be, but another says if they can’t afford to pay $6 a night and park in Spectrum where they have amenities or for a permit for Inskip then maybe they shouldn’t be travelling...

Camille Nash I think it’s a problem, because if it’s okay for one then it has to be okay for all. There are campgrounds for a reason. Unfortunately from what I’ve seen, the majority do not clean up after themselves. They come here because it’s a beautiful place but then they leave rubbish everywhere.

Kerry Leyland I don’t like the fact that they are not cleaning up after themselves and not using amenities especially where there is play equipment for kids. I don’t have a problem with designated areas for free camping and I do believe that Rainbow should have more considering we are a tourist destination.

Alicia Prentice-Shields I don’t think it’s a problem just as long as people clean up after themselves and be respectful of other people.

Tin Can Bay Tourist Park There happen to be perfectly fine tourist parks that can cater for our travellers. Our cheapest nonpowered sites are $25–$35 – they have access to our amenities (showers and toilets) laundry, pool and free wifi.

Paul Vick I can’t see a problem, as long they clean up after themselves.

Meaghan Bentley I don’t have a problem with it either, as long as they clean up after themselves. I think there should be more free camping.

Dannielle Wright I used to live along the street that the park and skate park is on and it wasn’t really nice coming out on the veranda in the morning to have a cuppa and see some guys across the road weeing in the trees next to the park or brushing their teeth and spitting it out in the gutter. Pretty gross. Part of me

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Kirstie Morris-Jordison I have always felt a grassed camping area a little closer to town would be a way to eliminate illegal camping in car parks. Inskip is amazing, however it is predominantly sand and is a fair way out. The travellers in question don’t seem to have the funds to stay at the caravan parks or resorts, however they are happy to obtain permits generally.

Wayne Mifsid Just imagine if the two van parks weren’t there and all campers did this. Would you be asking that question?

Tony Stewart said the rubbish and excrement at the school included a backpacker’s brochure from Cairns

illegal camping?

Jess Cochrane It is not right. There are caravan parks, backpacker hostels and Inskip point to camp at. If they cannot afford to stay in these facilities then they should not be travelling in the first place.

If they want free accommodation they can stay further out at free camp zones. They do not clean up after themselves, nor is it pleasing to see them sitting outside having breakfast at 10am. A minority tarnishes the name of all backpackers. Ones that free camp do not spend or contribute to the economy. They bring their supplies in and leave after the obligatory Fraser trip. It is illegal to camp in the street and it should be enforced. They use the facilities that the campgrounds have while patrons pay for them, or they use the beach showers.

Why should they be able to camp on the street and use facilities/hot water for free by sneaking in?

Raewyn Marjorie Oliver Rot, who wants to pay for one night when you can share this lovely view for 24 hours ONLY. Jenni Eising There are caravan parks, backpacker hostels. If they cannot afford to stay in these facilities then they should not be travelling in the first place. If they want free accommodation they stay further out at free camp zones. Be fair to others and stay at the parks.

Stephen Douglass Why is it illegal to be free to camp? Clean sites...Make a mess... then pay a fine. We were all young once...

And as we retire we want to be young again...

Ben Fawthrop I agree to supporting our local businesses but the price of camping is ridiculous. Hostels charge $25 per night for an air-conditioned room, free wifi, pool etc yet you pay the same for an unpowered site to wake up in a hot campervan. The vans are destroying the tourism industry because they are free rolling. But at an average of $55 per day for rental, that’s the same as two people for a night in a hostel. Rainbow Beach needs backpackers, but we also want to keep our streets clean.

Cliff Shaw Have designated areas with bins and facilities on outskirts of towns that are patrolled, with fines issued if people do not comply. In saying that they wouldn’t pay anyway...so what do you do...I was at at Agnes water when all parking bays taken up by ignorant backpackers in their vans...also in the floods two years ago they were getting free handouts of clothing and food in Bundy...Don’t get me started.

A regular sight along our foreshores

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What’s happening around town?

by Tony Stewart, Secretary, Rainbow Beach Commerce and Tourism

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VERYTHING IS ON the back burner, waiting for state and local government to sit. Hopefully our problems will be some of the first discussed.

Town masterplan The secretary advised the plan had been finalised by the LNP government and was to be released after the election. Our new member, Tony Perrett, advised that his first priority when parliament resumes is to look into all issues concerning Rainbow Beach and the electorate.

There could be no guarantees in obtaining the masterplan without a review by the Labor government.

Beach stairs Council is committed to constructing a new stairway towards the south now that engineers have completed geotechnical and environmental studies. Council will now consider the findings to allow the design to be completed ready for construction. Council will also be reviewing the project budget and confirming the timeframe.

Golf course The acting mayor has offered council support in approaching the relevant departments for the re establishment of the Rainbow Beach golf course.

Rubbish dump Councillors have advised that nothing definite has been set in place regarding the future of the Rainbow tip and transfer station. The consensus was that this matter is urgent and an answer needs to be provided soon.

Entrance to town It was agreed that our town entrance is not in very good shape. Discussion took place regarding the unfinished building site – which has been an eyesore for too long as well as the requirement for LED lighting on the welcome sign.

Feedback given on Cooloola Cove parks

Launching the

by Joan Creswell, Treasurer, CCRFI, 5488 0436

Last year’s high school graduates are out in theCOVE big wide world. you or OOLOOLA Residents andIfFriends your or daughter exciting plans hadson a welcome face has to face discussion with and theirplease parks advisory aftercouncillors Year 12 in 2013, drop us staff when we presented our concerns a line! for the new masterplan. Some of their Congratulations to you both and to ideas were applauded for the two parks all the 12 graduates the and we other madeYear further suggestionsonthat Cooloola might bestCoast! fit our grassland/wetland areas.

It was reassuring to hear that no sections of land in either park will be sold off, as had been suggested in recent council minutes.

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Main Street parking Discussion took place about complaints received about business people taking up many available car parks during the holiday period. There are only approximately 90 parks and nearly 30 were occupied by business owners and staff.

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Kids love the window, they can check out seafood processing and filleting by hand.

It’s everyone’s problem

Peter and Lisa are an indefatigable team, pinning NE OF THE BEST parts of my job is thempatrolling down is along no easy taskof beaches that miles between the demands of as some of the have now been recognised processing, best in the world.deliveries, even other Whilehelping some of out my colleagues elsewhere trawlers.

Eventothough theyrandom breath are detailed conduct were ingenerous withoftheir tests the middle suburbia, I get to time, thissimilar story would perform duties have at places like Middle madeor an earlier edition, Rock Double Island Point. excepting had goes, been RBTs occur As the Peter saying out all night trying– and to where better “anywhere, anytime” ABOVE (Photo to the beach as the sun salvage trawler. than on another a spectacular Left) Female goes down!

A life spent Bronze fishing wasn’t It was Jane on one such Squad: Langton always on the cardspatrol for recently that I(slightly was “I surprised tobe see large amount of obscured), Peter, wanted to a fiatter seaweed washed up near Rainbow Beach. I and turner... and nearly Janelle Lally, Sue continued south along the beach and was began an apprenticeship.”

Freeman, Sandy pleasantly surprised to see that the water Instead, he started on the Murray, Wanda was clearand onlyonce a few kilometres boatscrystal in(slightly 1979, Treeby further along. again his future could have back), Tracey White.

It was that I intercepted a local been veryhere different. vehicle, and – after a quick breath test – went into the family got“Ichatting to the locals, who proceeded business a deckhand to tell measthat they had at driven down the 15 years.

Dad took us out RIGHTtoFirst RB Surf beach get away from the seaweed. and I was violently seasick, With a completely straight face, I made Girl, Tracey White the comment, worst seasickness!

I way too much the “Yeah, there’s (on left) would come to port and say weed in Rainbow Beach, don’t you think?” never again, and theninnuendo two I waited to see if the registered. days later I wanted to gorecognised my One of the locals had 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.

He has had his share of pitching and

emphasis on the word “weed”, and quickly shot me a sideways glance as if to confirm that we were no longer talking about seaweed.

The smile on my face quickly confirmed his suspicions that – yes – I was, in fact, referring to the other type of weed. You know: pot, marijuana…cannabis.

What followed was an enlightening conversation about the extent of cannabis use in the community, and an agreement to the effect that it was becoming a problem. However, when we spoke about what could be done about it, I was disappointingly told, “Well you’re the policeman, that’s your job.”

Now, to some extent that is true: it is our job as police to detect and prosecute criminal offences (and we have recently arrested a number of locals for possessing both small and large quantities of cannabis). However, I would also humbly suggest that a drug problem in town is everyone’s problem.

The flow-on effects from drugs in our community include: increases in property crime (such as burglaries), increases in offences against the person (including homicide) and increased mental health issues (such as drug-induced psychosis)

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Lisa Lee, busy processing

The debates about the medicinal use of cannabis are important, but even this debate has distinguished between smoking a joint – and extracting certain cannabinoids (CBD) for clinical use, in which the harmful, hallucinogenic – all of which have surfaced in our compounds (THC) are removed. In other community in the past year. Nationally, the words, smoking pot is not good for you cost of illegal drugs in society (including (regardless of what that bloke at Pelican the health and hospital system, lost work Bay told you!).

Oh, and another thing – it’s illegal too! productivity, road accidents and crime) To that end, we would encourage anyone was $8.2 billion.

If we can shift our understanding to with information about illegal drug recognise that it is everyone’s problem we activity to contact police. Since 2000, the drug seizuresfaces has increased become committed to being partinofthe theclubnumber Byall 1995, numbers of women grew (quite aoffew familiar here!) by solution. In other words – it’s not just the almost 70 percent and the size of seizures has increased by 116 percent – no doubt police who can make a difference!

Indeed, the National Drug Strategy due to the Australian public’s increased recognises that law-enforcement is but intolerance and concern about drugs in one component in a holistic approach, our community. This is the area in which which also calls for educational and we, as police, can make a difference – but health-related initiatives. The pillars we need your help.

If you don’t feel like you can speak of the strategy are demand reduction, supply reduction and harm reduction. to Michael or me directly, you can also Educational initiatives are a big part of the anonymously report drug activity to Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000. The law strategy.

The strategy has seen massive protects the identity of our informants – reductions in the use of tobacco – from 30 your name cannot be provided, even in percent in 1988 to 16.6 percent in 2007, court.

In other words – go ahead and “dob in and cannabis use is also decreasing – but a druggie” – at the end of the day it will there is still a long way to go!

Part of the problem here is the make a difference to our community, perception that “cannabis use is harmless, particularly as we make an impact on the dude” (as we are frequently advised). suppliers.

After all, who wouldn’t prefer to see less All I can say to people of this mindset is, at Rainbow Beach? “school up, bro!”

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OOLOOLA MUMS-TO-BE can now have their antenatal check-ups close to home in Tin Can Bay. The check-ups, performed Theof Blood by experienced midwives, are part the Bank van will be in Tin Can Bay on the 31st March 9am by to 2.30pm and anyone who wishes to donate over extended midwifery service from offered there will be Gympie hospital’s maternity and women’s most welcome. This still gives you the required period of time between donations to be able to donate in health unit.

Beach in June when they are due here again.

Expectant mum, Natasha Rainbow Atta-Singh says, “The service is fantastic. I don’t havealready have had a call from them and made a You may my own transport so I used to have to catch booking.

If not, ring 13 14 95 and the call centre will give the bus to Gympie every fortnight my you afor time. antenatal check-ups.”

“I have other school-aged children, so that was really inconvenient. Having a midwife visiting Tin Can Bay every fortnight saves me so much time and makes life a lot easier.”

Nurse unit manager, Shaneen Osborne, and is aimed at supporting mothers in the said the antenatal appointments are held initial postnatal period. every Thursday by appointment at the back Ms Osborne said the home visits enable of the Tin Can Bay library. midwives to give ongoing feeding and “With the Cooloola region experiencing other advice to new mums in the comfort so much expansion, it was decided to make of their own homes. this antenatal service available locally to “The midwives can also offer referrals assist mums-to-be.” to other support services if, and when, Women can book their appointment by required,” she said. phoning 5489 8724 during office hours.

“Feedback has been wonderful since we The postnatal extended midwifery service introduced this service in early January is also available to Cooloola women.

2012, with mums commenting on the The postnatal service provides home individual and personalised service they visits, available to any woman for up to receive.” four weeks following the birth of her baby,

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Harvey Barkwell is helping 3 lives

AKE THE TIME to book in a breast screen for yourself and encourage your bestie to join you. The mobile van visits Tin Can Bay from mid-April to mid-May, so it is a perfect opportunity for both of you to have a free check up – followed by some girl time.

The van stops at Cathy House, adjacent to our beautiful foreshore, so plan a walk afterwards or make a lunch reservation – add some pleasure to what might not be a favourite outing.

Only 57 percent of eligible Queensland every timereceive he sits their in thefree bloodbank chair. women mammogram, so make sure you nudge your friends and family so they aren’t missing out.

Pre-booked breast screening is rolling out statewide, with Queensland women now also able to schedule their appointments online.

The Australia-first initiative was announced last month following a trial that saw a threefold increase in the number of women accessing the BreastScreen Queensland service for the first time.

The trial of pre-booked breast screening using the latest digital mammography technology was undertaken last year, with letters sent out with pre-booked appointments at a Queensland mobile van or BreastScreen service centre.

Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson, Katie Clift, said the new commitments could save the lives of Queensland women.

“Our research shows women screened

by BreastScreen Queensland have better cancer survival prospects than those not screened,” she said.

“Detecting breast cancer early is crucial for survival and improving quality of life – any initiative that aims to increase uptake of screening is imperative for our state.

Birds around the Bay

Natasha Atta-Singh really appreciates the service that midwife, Janet Coll, and her team provides Julie Hartwig Photography

Then you can rely on the friendly midwives at child health to take over the role in caring for your children. They visit every second Thursday morning at the back of the library in Tin Can Bay. You can make an appointment for March 12 or 26 on 5489 8690.

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.

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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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Coastcare has made a submission to council in regards to concerns ratepayer funded “Currently, justabout over half of eligible infrastructure on fragile Queensland women get free mammograms sandQueensland. dunes as ‘a strategy of through BreastScreen prone “While some retreat womenfrom areerosion screened areas there is generally the preferred privately, is a concern that option’ many to maintain coastal resilience. others may be missing out or failing to

follow Importantly, up on reminder notices. there has been no “Knowing that an appointment has assessment or audit of previous Widgee already been made plans, and set will Council foreshore NHTaside (Coastcare), makeEnvirofund it much or easier for many women Caring for Our Country to participate recommended breast projects that in were completed in partnership screening. with the 3 different councils since 1995 “Allowing make Foreshore their under an women Integratedto Coastal screening bookingsPlan. online willfederally also improve Management These funded uptake rates –were it’s easy, convenient and canthe projects designed to protect be synced schedule.” dunes straight and allto 3their programs’ on-ground Cancer Queensland worksCouncil have been slashed /recommends removed; while women aged between 50introduced and 74 years exotic plants have been with no havefollow-up a mammogram every years rehabilitation plantwo for the dunes

utilised for Parks works under the guise of environmental management. Mr Truss said he would ensure Minister Greg Hunt would be alerted to this issue. through BreastScreen Queensland.

“Queensland women should be breast Cooloola Coastcare’s submission can aware and familiarise themselves with accessed on www.cooloolacoastcare.org. theau normal and feelpage. of their breasts,” on thelook downloads Ms Clift said. “All women should also see a doctor immediately if they notice any unusual breast changes.”

Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Queensland women – around 2,900 new cases are diagnosed each year, and about 500 women die from the disease.

Since BreastScreen Australia began in 1991, mortality has decreased from 68 deaths per 100,000 women to 44 deaths per 100,000 women in 2011.

More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available by phone: 13 11 20 or the website: www.cancerqld.org.au.

in a changing climate.

As the Coastcare Projects Coordinator is the Burnett-Mary representative for Qld Water and Land Carers, these concerns were also taken to the deputy Prime Minister, Warren Truss. Land and Coast Carers alike would not want to see federally funded ‘Green Armies’ mistakenly

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(Pig face), Ipomoea pes-caprae (Goat’s region that frequently tested by high Paul is our long-serving relaxation andis tendon manipulation,” local bus driver foot convolvulus), winds, salt spray and high seas.

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I just do Rainbow the severe weather this limited range of focus vegetation plays a more areas forcant thirty minutes.

The combination run now and helplast Nut.” of the couple of years. signifi role in protecting this vulnerable the conditions of massage, manipulation and stretches “If you have been to Thailand, you know zone from the elements. Removal of the Protection of our dunes is very important provides deep tissue therapy, relaxation how good the massage is,” Paul said. naturally occurring vegetation causes and we should all use designated paths off and total well-being.

I don’t need any more convincing. erosion and subsequent exposure of plants the beach where this is possible, to each do Paul met Nut a couple of years ago Visit 48 Rumbalara Drive, or call 0490 in the fore dunes to severe conditions they our bit to keep our precious dunes intact. when she visited for three months. She 374 698 to experience the magic of Thai are not designed to withstand.

Land close Next month, the topic will be fore and loved the area and the beach. They have massage yourself! to the shore, whether publically or privately hind dunes.

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Library

Happenings

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To join, bring along a form of identification with your current residential address, fill out a membership form and you’re ready to borrow.

Membership cards are required each time you visit the library.

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Book clubs Why not gather some friends and start your own book club…Gympie regional

Rainbow Beach Monday and Thursday 9.30am – 12.30pm, Wednesday and Friday 2pm – 5pm, Saturday 8.30am – 11.30am. Phone: 5486 3705

Tin Can Bay Monday and Wednesday 10am – 1.30pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am – 5pm, Saturday 8.30am – 11.30am. Phone: 5486 4355

Visit us at: www.gympie.qld.gov.au/library libraries now offers groups access to over 100 book club titles. Each set contains eight books, to be shared amongst members of your club.

For more information about starting your own book club or to express your interest in joining a current book club, please contact your library, or the main library at Gympie on 5481 0859.

Tim and Damon find there are more things than books in the Rainbow Beach library

Book review by Lyn

Hidden Barbara Taylor Bradford 2014 Shelf location: AF BRAD

If you want a quick interesting read then this is the one for you.

Claire Saunders, attractive with a seemingly loving successful husband, talented daughter, and a good job in fashion is hiding the fact she is a battered wife. There is mention of Claire’s first love who is the father of her daughter.

With help from her friends, she manages to seek refuge in a nunnery.

This is one of Barbara Taylor Bradford’s shorter books, but it keeps you wondering what Claire’s emotionally-disturbed husband has in store for his wife.

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Church News

THE FIRST COMMUNITY gathering for the year attracted around 25 people of all ages. We all spent time creating a personal vision board and enjoying pizza together.

The next gathering is scheduled for Sunday, March 8 from 4–6pm at the Rainbow Beach Community Centre and participants will be creating tin can lanterns. Please BYO hammers!

World Day Of Prayer Each year, on the first Friday in March, people around the world gather to focus their thoughts and prayers on a particular country. This means that at any moment during that day the thoughts of millions of people are concentrated on one particular country and its well-being.

This is a very powerful force for good, especially for raising awareness of the gifts and problems of the target country.

This year World Day of Prayer is focused on the Bahamas. Every gathering around the world will share the order of service prepared by people in the Bahamas, so the topics covered will be of significance to the ordinary folk of that country.

We are gathering at 10am at the Veterans Hall at Cooloola, March 6. After the service refreshments will be served, so if possible please bring a plate. Everyone is welcome.

Know your Bible group A new weekly KYB (know your Bible) group has started at Rainbow Beach at 1.30pm on Tuesdays at Glenys Badcock’s home at 3 Coolberry Court. Everyone is welcome.

Seascapes captured

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HE 2015 PHOTOGRAPHIC year is well underway for the members of Tin Can Bay Camera Club. February saw Gympie professional photographer Bambi Gosbell visit the club to judge the Seascapes competition.

In A grade, Julie Hartwig was awarded

the honour for her image Backwash, while merits were awarded to Cathy Reed (Sunrise Rainbow), Julie Hartwig (Incoming Tide) and Pat Charters (Golden Shores).

In B grade, Vince Green (Soft Sunrise) was awarded the honour, while merits were awarded to Jennifer Gamble (The Two Apostles) and Vince Green (Go Fly a Kite).

Chris Harvey was awarded two highly commended awards for her images Akoroa and Southern Kelp.

Jennifer Gamble (The Two Apostles) took out the Beswick’s Best Award for her interpretation of the subject. All the winning images (and more) can be viewed on the club website (below).

The subject for the next club competition is “Up Close”. Ian Smith from Gympie Camera Club will be judging at the club meeting on Wednesday, March 18 at the Tin Can Bay Library, from 7pm.

Tin Can Bay Camera Club welcomes anyone with an interest in photography.

To view our images and for more information visit www. tincanbaycameraclub.wix.com/tcb-cameraclub.

Above: Backwash by Julie Hartwig was awarded the honour in A grade Left: Pat Charters’s merit winning Golden Shores

Free Range Chicken Wings

Wet eucalypt forest

Cooloola 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.

Plant of the month is Syzygium oleosum (blue lillypilly), a tree of wet sclerophyll forest and rainforest, growing to 15 metres with attractive white flowers in spring and summer.

The purple-blue fruit is edible.

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ET EUCALYPT (sclerophyll) forest is characterised by very tall eucalypts and their close relatives in the canopy and an understorey of ferns, vines, palms and herbs.

The density and variety of plants in the understorey depends on the amount of light penetrating the canopy as well as the soil conditions, which can be moist and more fertile than in dry eucalypt forest.

These forests in Queensland are concentrated in the south east or the wet tropics and often occur between dry eucalypt forest and rainforest, though there is no clear delineation between the

forest types. They are valuable carbon sinks.

The tall, straight eucalypts such as Eucalyptus grandis (flooded gum or rose gum), E pilularis (blackbutt) and E siligna (Sydney blue gum) have been sought for building materials and, at times, harvesting of these species has led to environmental degradation such as weed infestation, damage to watercourses and loss of animal habitat.

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your Community CCMT volunteers – Marion De Pauw Role: Office – Administration (60 hours plus per month).

What you like about volunteering? Being involved with community organisations is very rewarding.

How long have you lived here? Seven years.

Other jobs: Aged care and swimming instructor.

Your hobbies: Fishing, gardening, cooking and travelling, when possible.

Other groups you belong to: Tin Can Bay Resource Centre.

Favourite movie: African Queen and Out of Africa.

Favourite spot on the coast? Tin Can Bay – it’s perfect for relaxing.

Why would you encourage others to come on board? To help the community, and the friendship gained with fellow volunteers is very gratifying.

Cooloola Coast Medical Transport is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am – 12.30pm at 25 Bream Street, Tin Can Bay. Call their friendly volunteers on 5486 2488 to help you attend non-urgent, out-of-town medical appointments or become a volunteer yourself.

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HE TIN CAN BAY Writers Group, also known by a few other names, is now flourishing and welcoming new members.

We have even had an enquiry from a delightful lady in Roma, who got a bit muddled between our secretary’s name and the township!

A new member arrived this week with a wondrous collection of poetry and plays and an exquisite ability to retell them; welcome David. And we offer this sad selfie of Raewyn, David, Roma and Della – part of her!

We have been working through small stories on a given topic, as diverse as “Murder!” and “Vaulting Ambitions”, and now have a plan to perhaps organise some of our work into a published anthology.

The future looks busy for us all.

Remember that we meet on the first and third Thursday of each month, at the Tin Can Bay Library meeting rooms from 9.30am until about 11.30.

New members are always welcome.

Phone 0412 995 512 for further information.

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E ARE REVIVING ourselves up after the heat of summer, when our instruments slide through our hands and make it impossible to play for any length of time.

Now we are comfortable and can engage in making music again. We are ready, able and willing.

We bring to you talented old hands and some new ones as well.

The fresh talent will be a lot of fun and hopefully repeated in successive months if we enjoy their music and mirth.

Poems and funny stories are also being researched with a view to finding the best material for our special nights.

Promises are made and promises are sometimes broken, but we still manage to have a fun filled evening with audience participation.

Roll up! Roll up! See what we have for your entertainment on Thursday, March 26 at 7pm in the Vets and

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Kay , Len and Kirsten – two guitars and harmonica – music practice at home

Community Hall, Cooloola Cove.

Don’t forget that refreshments are offered at the end of a star studded evening.

Enjoy the entertainment! Love the enthusiasm! Come and join us!

An eastern brown snake caught in Cooloola Cove

Snakes on the prowl before hibernation

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OCAL AMATEUR herpetologist, Trevor Black, enjoyed the historical perspective on treatment of snakebite in our last issue, and requested we remind locals how snake bites are treated today.

It is timely. RACQ CareFlight Rescue have reported 11 snakebites in the past few months – in fields, kitchens and sheds across southeast Queensland, including Fraser Island.

When asked why snakes were more mobile, Trevor said, “I would suggest this is likely because breeding season is over and the new crop of hatchlings will have started to emerge. As some species incubate their eggs, the females will now also be on the look out for a much needed meal. The female carpet snake will have not have left her eggs since they were laid and she may not have fed for a couple of months.”

“I wouldn’t want to be a chook or guinea pig about now,” he added.

When asked about relocating snakes, Trevor said, “David Beck from Cooloola Cove is your man. He is also the only qualified person within Rainbow–Tin Can area. He is fully licensed and trained to provide this service for a small fee.”

David Beck agreed that there have been more snakes about. “I had five pick-ups the other day. They are feeding ready for hibernation and they do work their way into people’s houses. Just before the cyclone, they wanted to get in houses or up high to get away from the weather.”

“We have the most venomous snakes in the world – we’ve got everything! Taipans, browns and death adders – we’ve got baddies here in Cooloola.”

“People ask me how they can have a snake-free yard. There is no such thing.

But you can make it less snake friendly by getting things off the ground. If you can see a snake – you’re safe.”

Anyone found to be operating as a snake catcher without proper authority can face hefty fines. You are at risk if you contract an unlicenced snake catcher, David says, “If they are bitten or hurt in the process, they can sue you.”

David has helped treat snakebite too. Last season someone was bitten when they tried

A nest of pythons

David Beck is the only qualified person on the Cooloola Coast to remove snakes, here he is with what he calls a “beautiful red-belly black”

to pick up a small taipan. “A little snake can give you as much venom, or more, than a big one.” He explained big snakes can give a warning bite or meter its venom to a half dose, in case it needs to bite again.

Dan Coad, Red Cross National First Aid Advisor tells us, “If it’s a snake bite, the person who has been bitten will usually feel pain. Look for fang marks or swelling.

“Call 000 immediately if you suspect the person has been bitten by a venomous snake.

“Ensure you calm and reassure the person and keep them still. Apply a pressure immobilisation bandage to the affected area. Start by covering the bite and moving the bandage to the edges of the bite area, and then back up to the top of the limb marking the bite site on the outside of the bandage and immobilise the extremities.

Keep the bitten part still and try to lower the person’s heart rate by keeping them calm and still unless it is absolutely necessary to move them.

“Contrary to popular belief, do not apply ice or a tourniquet to a venomous snake bite, do not cut the wound and do not apply suction to try and remove venom.

David warned, “Do not wash the area, and do not try to kill the snake.”

If people try to kill or capture the snake, they may be bitten a second time.

Medical facilities don’t need the snake for identification.

If you need a snake removed, contact David Beck on 0403 976 192.

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The ups and downs of a Cooloola Located so far away from loads of relatives, we are fortunate that our natural environment keeps bringing them back to Rainbow Beach for a visit. For a first, family and their friends walked to our door after trekking from Noosa – they tell us all about their adventure including a very unexpected, alcohol laden meal!

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HE GREAT! WALKS project, a series of bushwalking tracks through wide expanses of Queensland’s best national parks, is gaining popularity with bushwalking enthusiasts from Canberra.

After the success of the Fraser Island great! walk, completed by friends and family of ours in July 2014, there was much excitement about experiencing it ourselves.

High fire danger on Fraser Island at this time of year meant a revision of plans. Luckily for us, the Cooloola great! walk from Tewantin to Rainbow Beach provided a suitable alternative.

The walk would take five days as we traversed 90 kilometres of the

Cooloola sand mass, a 56,000 hectare dune of wind-blown sand accumulated over 500,000 years. With 140 mm of rain forecast for the first day, we were considering delaying the start of the walk until being reassured by the ranger at the National Park visitors centre in Tewantin. “You’ll be right”, she said, and we took her word for it!

Beginning at 6am on Noosa’s North Shore, the first day was spent ascending the

sand mass. Shortly after climbing Mount Seewah in the pouring rain, we reached the first campsite; Brahimy, at the 14 km mark.

We were provided with toilets and benches at every campsite, quite a luxury out in the wilderness. Although the sky remained threatening throughout the afternoon, we received far less than the 140 mm of rain predicted.

On the second day we continued climbing for another 10 km along the dunes above Teewah Beach before reaching the Cooloola Sandblow, an imposing two- kilometre moonscape. A break before crossing the sandblow brought rain as Miles fired up the cooker for a brew. With the sandblow being

Main image: The Cooloola Great Walk skirts the coastline Right: The extensive walking track system winds through rainforest, tall eucalypt forest, dry coastal woodland and heath plains

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a navigational challenge in poor visibility, Simon was sent in as a sacrifice.

Following his nose rather than the recommended compass bearing, Simon got us to the other side to begin the 10 km descent toward the Noosa River campsite.

We encountered a group of German girl backpackers walking up to view the sandblow in their shorts and thongs. The only other people we had seen on the whole walk. Or was that an illusion after too long on the track?

Great Walk adventure

by Andy Palm

Reaching the Dutgee campsite at 11.30am after six hours walking, those of us brave enough to chance it with the bull sharks were off for a swim in the picturesque Noosa River. As the rain got heavier we made a dash for the tents, brought out the radios and listened to Lyon’s heroics on the fifth day of the Adelaide test.

Day three was a shorter but steeper day; some of us began walking in thongs as the track wound its way through the swampy surrounds of the Noosa River. After a flat two kilometres, we encountered tall woodland forest and dry rainforest environments as we climbed back onto the sand mass.

Again it began to rain when Miles boiled the billy at morning tea, and we ended up reaching the Litoria campsite at a little after 10.30am. With no cricket on the radio, we wandered down to investigate Lake Cooloomera, about 600 metres further down the walking track from our campsite.

The campsite is named after the tree frogs which enjoy the acidic waters of this nearby lake. Upon entering the water there was some concern about the acidity of Lake Cooloomera from the hypochondriac in the group who believed his skin was burning!

In my defence, there was a strong smell of hydrogen sulphide.

Day four was spent walking through 21 kilometres of wet rainforest in hot weather as we closed in on Rainbow Beach. We reached our last campsite, Kauri, and after an afternoon playing cards and avoiding the three kilo pine cones which are said to fall this time of year, the evening was spent listening to the deafening sound of cicadas in harmony.

The meals on this walk had been very sophisticated so far, but as a weight saving measure we had planned to have couscous and powdered mash potato for a bland final dinner. I took on the role of head chef

Backdrops of campsites were spectacular

and made up the couscous in a pot which unknowingly had methylated spirits stove fuel spilt into it. Needless to say the couscous had some flavour to it, and although Simon seemed to enjoy it, the rest of us were left rinsing our mouths after our first taste.

Interestingly, Simon was off to bed very soon after dinner.

We attempted to sleep through an encore performance from the cicadas early the next morning and, leaving at a tardy 6.30am, we climbed out of the rainforest for a swim at Poona Lake. From here it was another

9 kilometres to go.

Luckily for us, the Boak’s relatives live close to the end of the walk and we arrived on foot – a first we are told. Craving something “deep fried and smothered in chocolate”, as the fairy godmother (aka Simon) put it, we made our way down to the Coloured Sands café for a bite to eat and reflected on an enjoyable five days in the Cooloola wilderness.

There are lots of lakes and waterways to cool off during summer

Hard work!

Traverse a sandblow bigger than ours!

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Local News

Quilting temptations

Page 13

In Brief

rolling, and cyclonic weather - in fact he and his wife Lisa worked on a trawler together for two or three years before they were married.

get bored. At 76, he Peter and Lisa now sell has energy to burn, seafood into Asia and is very active in our company.

Dad is looking Lisa started in the processing plant in after trawlers in 1992. Her parents Keith and Lillian Clark Spaces left on FREE first aid course the Arafura Sea moved to Tin Can Bay in 1983 when her The Local Ambulance Committee is still taking and based at our Dad accepted a position in charge of the names for a fully funded first aid course to be run HIS YEAR THE Tin Can Bay Quilters will be holding their Indonesian offices in ambulance station. That was back in the on Saturday, 28 March at the Tin Can Bay Country on May 12. We quiltersJakarta.” from all dayFriendship they were Day manned by only oneinvite person.

Club. We are interested in hearing from community around the region to come and join us, and bring their Lisa worked at the bakery, as a dental nurse In fact, Peter’s and sporting groups as well as clubs and other quilts to show and tell their story. Lunch and morning tea andprovided the pub and cooksuppliers before she entireus infamily (3 community minded individuals in the Cooloola Coast are will commenced have stalls to tempt workaddictive at Lees. hobby! brothers and a sister) this area. been The Tin Can Craft Club has organised coach to involved Together as Bay managing directors they a has Training will be provided by the Queensland in the will business over travel to Brisbane Stitches & Craft Show. have built up the business, and tackled theThe coach Ambulance Service trainers and is a recognised QAS years. “Bruce depart from the complex at 7am on March 20. the For more daunting international market. introductory first aid course. The course includes CPR manages things information contact Michelle on 5488 0981. training and there is no cost to participants. The aim Peter explained that the longer seasons On Easter Monday, April 6, Phil from Ron Morgan in Sewing Jakarta. Darryl of this initiative is to increase the pool of trained first and larger supply required Centre in Hervey Bayof willseafood be in Rainbow Beachran and will the factory aid people in the area in the event of an emergency. more sales, sales that they couldn’t reach service our sewing machines. He has a mobile workshop for seven years, To express an interest in attending this course, in Australia. skippered boats and please send your name, address and contact details The decision to attend a tradeshow in now works in the by email to Cheryl Zunic: josephandcheryl@bigpond.

Hong Kong to meet buyers was a good mines and he and com or phone: 5486 8070. one. “The best thing I’ve done was meeting his wife Vicki runs people - I got into exporting and offshore the Snack Shack.

Mother’s Day Classic markets for scallops and spanner crabs.”

Kevin skippers a Shirley, Sue, Helen and Leigh wish to thank Above: Pam Gill with her Brushes by the Sea prizewinning prawn trawler and “We now send seafood to Vietnam, supporters for their participation in the past three quilt manages other Hong Kong and Indonesia, and we’re in years, and inform the public that we have accepted trawlers - weLeft: Maree now talks with two other countries.”

Sayers working on a table runner the offer from the TCB Lionesses, to continue the have three fishing organizing of this wonderful fundraising event for When asked about the challenges he vessels.

Kerry, Breast Cancer Research. faces right now, Peter says it is a full time my sister, and used will park at 55 Double Island Drive. Please book with Further contact may be made to their Publicity job trying to decrease overheads. At the Lee family: Darryl, Bruce, Kevin, Kay, Kerry with her brothers Ron on: 4124 to skipper boats, now she4420. is out of the Officer Jill Press on 5486 2843. moment, they are considering solar panels Vern, Peter. industry and drives heavy machinery for to reduce expenses.

Upcoming dates the forestry.”

Get your family active and eating well Peter says that in seafood manufacturing March 3 and 10: around the Garden quilt (design your The healthy lifestyle program for families called For someone who describes himself as he is competing with markets in other own, starting with a 12 inch square, on point).

PEACH™ - Parenting, Eating and Activity for Child having “been here forever” and “never lived countries, and cheaper products in Japan March 17 and 24: 16 squares bag.

Health – is taking registrations now for a group to anywhere else”, Peter is very humble about March 31: block of the month. and Canada. start in Gympie in term 2. what he says is “only a small business”.

July 18 and 19: main workshop for the year with Gloria “Doing business in Australia, processing The FREE program is available to families with a Loughman.

As the interview finished, he admitted, “I costs are through the roof - wages, fuel, child aged between 5-11 years who is above a healthy feel like my head’s going a million miles an electricity, we need long term cuts to stay weight their age. For more information about the Newcoming residents and visitors to the area are welcome to join hour, there’s a boat in, a shipment competitive.”

PEACH™ program or to register please contact: free us on Businessman Tuesday mornings the complex. leaving Sydney.....”

Peter, at was When asked if Vern had retired, Peter For further information please call Maree on 5486 5706 or call 1800 263 519 or visit: www.peachqld.com.au already concentrating on the next task at Jo on 5488 0134. laughed, “We should have never let him hand.

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Fishing & Boating

Rainbow Beach Fishing Report

Go sailing

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by Tony Stewart 5486 8666 www.rainbowbeachfishing.com.au

Two spotty mackerel – well done, Tiarna

One cobia and a big smile from Phil

Ben was happy with his blue mahi mahi

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seen the Labor government policies – but can they deliver?

All they talk about are more boat ramps and better facilities, so what are they going to slug us for to get the money? To the north there will be more areas shut down and just remember whose preferences put them in power: the Greens.

To those who forwarded submissions to the Asia/Pacific consultancy group, the final outcome of decisions on the whole fishing industry is locked in the office of a top fisheries official, and now with a change of government, I guess this could all change?

Our boat is out of the water for a clean up now and we will start operating again in the first week of May, weather permitting.

Till next month – stay safe.

ELL THE QUIET season is upon us and the weather has turned foul over the last couple of weeks, which is probably a month earlier than average.

The southeasters have been constant, delivering great weather to the south of the continent. We managed just six charters for January, as many were cancelled due to the weather. The last three weekends have all been cancelled as a cyclone formed in the Coral Sea. Catches have been reasonably good when we did get offshore, with the main species landed being pearl perch. Other species to come aboard included squire, moses perch, parrot, hussar, sweetlip, Maori cod, a few mackerel and dolphin fish.

With the election run and won, I have

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Debbie with her pearl perch

IN CAN BAY Yacht Club racing this past month has seen a dominance of 15 to 20knot easterlies and southeasters which has provided some exciting racing out on the inlet.

The four races so far have been dominated by the all-girl crew on Topaz, helmed by Michelle McAndrew, and forward-hand Kay Muir who’ve taken a handy four-point lead in series three handicap stakes.

In close pursuit are the smallest boats in the fleet, XLR8 helmed by Graeme Lee who shot up the leaderboard with two recent wins in races five and six, and Odyssey helmed by John Grimmett who has coveted the minor placings.

McAndrew, who only last year learnt to sail through the club’s discover sailing courses with her kids, is now mixing it up with the club’s best in her newly refurbished classic Flying Fifteen.

The final two races in series three are scheduled for Sunday, March 1 with a briefing at noon and racing at 13:00. The final 8-race series four is planned fortnightly from March 15 to April 26. For information on future discover courses aimed at introducing basic sailing skills, contact Jon Jones 5486 4014.

Michelle McAndrew celebrates her classic Flying Fifteen with kids Ava and Alex

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Fishing and Boating

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Rainbow Beach Fishing Report Coastguard update Fishing & Boating

by Tony Stewart 54868666.rainbowbeachfishing.com.au

by Philip Feldman, QF17 funding and grants

Things really quietened down this month with back to to ALL school and work. some Reminder masters of ALL Then vessels really bad in. Even Please logweather on withwas QF17thrown at all times. if As youI are staying close toishome in Bay local write our vessel at Tinand Can waters. its We’ve had anti-foul several phone from having yearly and calls gearbox members of the public enquiring about the service. This would have to coincide with whereabouts of family members or friends good weather, but We we can’t are off for a month as they are “late”. contact you or so you to follow the diary. find youhave if you’re not logged on. on to ourforward radio watch is as simple ILogging am looking to pulling in as contacting us on VHF80 27.88like or 27.90 Victorian Snapper, and it or looks one MHz, or coming into the base. Alternatively you can phone through your intentions. This a FREE service and makes it a lot easier in cases of emergency!

of the best years ever in that State, where a lot of Fish are 10-12kgs. I definitely won’t be targeting the 100kg Tuna -that simple process is The for the young ones! lets us know when you’re leaving, where heading and For this time of yearyou’re our last few trips when you expect to return. This way, offshore have been very good, as wehave someone responsible knows that you’re out been able dodge the current runsafely this on your boattoand that you’ve returned month.

Our main catches were made up at the end of your trip. of Tide Squire, Pearland Moses Perch, Maori Guides adjusted to TCB and WBB Cod, Parrot,Spangled Emperor with the are available at QF17 Base, TCB Chandlery, odd CobiaNews, and Dolphin Fish.

Cooloola RB Hardware-Fishing & Camping and Carlo Point Boat Hire.

Hopefully while I am away you will PLEASE give tobe thefortunate QF17 Easter roadside enough to and barge collection volunteers so we can receive plenty of rain as keep afloat and keep you safe! the economy of Gympie Every Friday a QF17 raffle is drawn at the so reliant on7pm. good TCB Country Clubisbetween 6pm to seasons. At present this area is desperate for soaking rains.

Double Island Point Fishing Charters Nick’s Spangled Emperor

Rainbow local, Patto, with a black marlin before release

‘Til next month- stay safe.

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Two nice amberjacks caught on jigs by Paul and Angelo

Skipper Rick’s Big Pearl Perch.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Ryan with a pair of elusive blue parrots

This nice Spanish mackerel was caught

by Alex

Fishing & Boating

Red recaptured Left: Each recapture gives vital information to the industry – here is the red emperor that evaded recapture for over ten years Right: The fish was recaptured almost 100 kilometres from where Tony caught it

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HIS RED EMPEROR has helped scientists understand more about migration, growth and habitat. Local fisherman, Tony Stewart, caught this fish over ten years ago off Inskip Point – and was recently notified of its recapture near the top of Fraser Island.

An advocate of tagging, Tony says, “It’s something I don’t mind doing because it is helping the fishing industry, but people must return the tag.”

“This fish weighed just on seven kilos and was caught 98 kilometres northeast at Indian Head. It is the longest time that a fish has been out there without being recaptured. It was lucky not to get eaten by a bloody shark!”

Tony has been told he is probably the biggest offshore tagger in the country.

“The first thousand fish are 50 cents per tag, now it’s free. I’ve tagged over 11,000 –

and of all fish I tagged more than 10 percent have been recaptured.”

“One time they were hiding under the boat because sharks were waiting for them. I caught the same one, three times in the one day!”

“It’s great that some people record the capture but we need more.”

Tony was notified of the recapture by the Australian National Sportfishing Association which encourages catch and release for research and to help sustain fisheries resources.

You can keep a tagged fish if it is within size and bag limits. If you catch a tagged fish and decide to release it, please phone the number on the tag or the toll-free number above it, with the following information: • the tag number (if the fish has two tags, provide both tag details) • the date and place of capture • the fork and/or total length • details of where the fish was released

Alternatively, if you keep the fish you can also phone the number on the tag or post the tag and the information to the tagging coordinator.

Fisheries Queensland, Manager Regulatory Reform and Consultation, Tony Ham, said every fisher should be prepared to release some portion of their catch.

“To comply with Queensland’s size and possession limits and fishing closures, fishers will often be required to return fish to the water,” Mr Ham said.

“It’s important fishers use responsible fishing practices and fish handling techniques to ensure the fish they release have the best chance of survival.”

“The survival of released fish greatly depends on factors such as the length of the fight, where the fish is hooked, and how the fish is handled and released.”

For more information on catch and release, visit www.fisheries.qld.gov.au, call 13 25 23 or download the free “Qld Fishing” app from Apple and Google Play app stores.

Right: Tony with another of his catches!

There are some tips fishers can follow to ensure the fish they release survive: • use barbless hooks where possible • unhook fish using long-nose pliers or a hookout while they are still in the water • if you must handle the fish, always use wet hands or a wet cloth to reduce damage to the protective slime on the surface of the fish • use a knotless landing net • avoid putting fish on hot dry surfaces • for gut or gill-hooked fish, simply cut the line – hooks are expendable and the fish will fare better

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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 4x4 Tours by experience local guide visits all highlights and lesser known gems of Fraser Island 0457 726 388 Rainbow Beach 4x4 Hire 5486 8300

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

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

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

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.

Sea Kayaking Dolphin View Sea Kayaking: A unique experience - see dolphins, whales (seasonal), manta rays, turtles and more 0408 738 192

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.

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.

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.

Great Sandy Strait Cruises and Sunset Cruises 0428 838 836

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

(4WD only)

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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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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

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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SCHOOL NEWS

What’s happening at Rainbow Beach State School W

HAT A GREAT start to the year we have had at Rainbow Beach. It has been excellent to see the enthusiastic approach students are demonstrating to their learning this year.

Sports leaders for 2015 In February we had our speeches and voting to select our sports captains for 2015.

This year, our year 5 students were also able to nominate for one of the sports captain positions for each house. All of the students spoke extremely well on the afternoon and the voting for positions for both houses was extremely close.

Our sports captains for 2015 are: Fraser – Talyn and Ruby Cooloola – Tristan and Annie Zone sports Congratulations to Charlie who was selected for the Gympie zone AFL team last week. Well done, and good luck at the Wide Bay trials. More zone sports will be choosing representatives on March 10 and 13.

New students, Kile and Kimberly, with their little sister, Kirra, travelling to school by boat!

Kitchen garden We would be grateful for any donations of seedlings, fruit trees, mulch and expertise. Also, if any parents would like to volunteer to help in the kitchen classes, please contact Chappy Ronnie on: 0413 135 867.

educate and encourage our children to be the best they can be. But the most important ingredient is YOU – your ideas, your suggestions and your time.

We need coordinators for each grade to help oversee individual class fundraisers.

We have plans for a big event in June, as well as some other great ideas.

Come along to the meeting March 11, at 4.30pm at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club and our AGM on March 25 – time and venue to be confirmed.

P&C news We’ve successfully kicked the year off with two great fundraisers and had a lot of fun along the way. Now we’re asking you to jump on board and be a part of it too.

We strongly believe many hands make light work, and know that if we are able to spread things evenly amongst many people it stays fun and rewarding. Everything the P&C does benefits your children/ grandchildren during their school years.

Whether it be subsidising school camps, contributing to school projects or funding excursions to exciting places...it’s always about supporting activities that help

Tuckshop is back We warmly welcome Ronnie Timperon as our new tuckshop convenor and to the subcommittee. The new menu offers students a healthy variety of items each Friday using produce from the school’s kitchen garden.

Parents will be asked to send orders in on Thursdays, which will enable the tuckshop team to prepare food ahead of time and avoid waste.

If our roster includes many volunteers we can rotate monthly. This keeps the fun in tuckshop and reduces the pressure on any one person – so please put your name down to help out.

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A new Principal for Tin Can Bay P-10 School Principal’s report May I welcome you to the 2015 Tin Can Bay P-10 State School year. A special welcome to students and families joining the team for the first time.

As many of you are aware, Mr Brad Roberts is continuing in the position of Acting Principal at a school in Brisbane. My appointment is, at this stage, for semester one pending the outcome of the position Brad is filling. Irrespective of this situation, I am a person who takes on a role as if it is long term, as our kids deserve a 100 percent, full steam ahead mentality.

I have come to the Tin Can Bay area as my wife and I moved to our dream hobby farm near Wolvi. We are so fortunate that the privilege and opportunity of the Principal position at TCB P-10 State School came up.

I will be make every effort to get to know you in person and, hopefully, you me in the coming weeks, but until then I have provided a snapshot of myself below: • I was born in Maryborough.

• I turn 50 this year (ouch!).

• I am married to Julia.

• We do not have children of our own (I have 400 new ones at TCB).

• I love the outdoors, gardening and pretending to be a farmer.

• I have been a Principal for 15 years in secondary schools – small schools with less than 450 students.

I very much look forward to getting to know each student, as well as all parents and carers.

P&C news Congratulations to the following parents/ carers who were elected to executive positions: President – Jodi Naulty, Vice President – Lisa Williams, Secretary – Jill Ranuve. The executive can be contacted by email: pandcexecutive@tincanbass. eq.edu.au P&C sub-committees were established for volleyball – Bev Whish-Wilson and choir – Annette Bailey. If you wish to be involved in these sub-committees, please contact Bev or Annette. Sub-committee members must be members of the P&C Association.

The position of treasurer was not filled and nominations are called for by 6pm, March 10, when the next P&C meeting is held. To participate in P&C meetings and business, a person must submit an application for membership before, or at, a meeting.

Membership forms and the code of conduct are available on the school website.

John Jose is the new Principal of Tin Can Bay P-10 State School

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“There are no friends in flags”

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HIS WAS ONE of the mantras world champion, Gary Barben reminded nippers as he coached them in flag events last month. Now living in Coolum, Gary won his flags in New Zealand, and his daughters also competed internationally.

He has coached for many years on the Sunshine Coast.

The expert training was just in time

for the nipper’s third, and final, age championships for the season. Conditions were tough, but the competition amongst all age groups was high, with close results in many events.

The final tally to see who receives the male and female age champion for each age group is going to be very close.

A fantastic effort by all.

Right: Gary Barben helps the under 10 girls Emma Worthington, Lily Wintle and Annie White hone their skills in flags

Above: Water safety kept a close eye on the nippers – there was a big sweep on the age champion day Right: Littlies Scarlett Duggan and Zoe Kingsley listened carefully to Gary’s tuition

Drew Lindenberg and Bailey Craig secure a flag, as Teana Hapi just misses out

So close! Alex Kingsley and Ryan Sharman

Competition is tight between Samuel Sharman and Hugh Gilmore

Duck, duck GOOSE for the green caps

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The ladies bowls begin their club championships with the first round of the fours to take place G N on, or before, March 5. The I T won by Kel Young.

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Cooloola Coast President, Tamara Kelly, said, “We are having a car wash at the Cooloola Cove Shopping Centre from 8.30am–noon on Saturday, March 14.

It is $10 per car.”

There will also be a barbecue, drinks and raffles.

Little Athletics is on again and the first season of the year will finish at the end of April.

“We are calling out to the community to pull together

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So if you are considering helping out – now is the time to get on board!

The next meeting for Cooloola Coast Little Athletics is Wednesday, March 18, at 7pm at the country club.

Sessions for under 5s to 17 years are on every Friday at Tom Steele Park, Tin Can Bay from 4pm–6pm.

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Congratulations also goes to Kiki for gold in breaststroke and bronze in butterfly. Zac took bronze for butterfly and Dari received bronze in breaststroke.

We saw a new side to Mikala over the weekend as she was determined not to let a swimmer pass her on the medley. She said, “I just need to get mad before a race so I swim faster.”!

There were a few first timers who gave ISHING AND OATING Page40 34 it a go and enjoyed this time in the water.

Page Max, Ruby, Zoe, Leilani, Tane and Guy all showed us what they can. Our dolphin Page 35 programme is just amazing and we’re Page 41 looking forward to the next one!

Age champions, Jasmin and Annie Joel wins $5 from the Dash for Cash!

Remember, Swimming Australia helps out by offering 7s and CONCRETING under free membership HANDYMAN /BUILDING RENOVATIONS CELEBRANT GAS AIR CONDITIONING to swim clubs. The government also offers “get started” vouchers.

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A Little Humour A tip

Two Irishmen are travelling to Australia.

Before they leave home, one of their dads gives them both a bit of advice.

“You watch them Aussie cab drivers. They’ll rob you blind. Don’t you go paying them what they ask. You haggle.”

At the Sunshine Coast airport, the Irishmen catch a cab to their hotel. When they reach their destination, the cabbie says, “That’ll be twenty dollars, lads.”

“Oh no, you don’t! My dad warned me about you. You’ll only be getting fifteen dollars from me,” says one of the men.

“And you’ll only be getting fifteen from me too,” adds the other.

In a pickle

A woman went down to the local IGA, and demanded to speak to the manager. ‘’I want to make a complaint, this vinegar’s got lumps in it,” the woman told him.

“Those are pickled onions.”

Answer that

The trainer looked me over and said, “I would recommend the ATM in the lobby.”

The joke’s on us

A man who entered the Rainbow Beach paper’s pun contest.

He sent in ten different puns, in the hope that at least one of them would win.

Unfortunately, no pun in ten did.

Two blondes with hammers

Lynn and Judy were doing some carpentry work on a Habitat for Humanity house.

Lynn was nailing down house siding. She would reach into her nail pouch, pull out a nail and either toss it over her shoulder or nail it in.

Judy, figuring this was worth looking into, asked, “Why are you throwing those nails away?”

Lynn explained, “When I pull a nail out of my pouch, about half of them have the head on the wrong end so I throw them away.”

Judy got upset and yelled, “You moron!

Those nails aren’t defective!

They’re for the other side of the house!”

Local News Golf and the cow

My phone will ring at 2 in the morning and my wife will look at me and ask, ‘’Who’s that calling at this time?’ ‘’I don’t know! If I knew that we wouldn’t need the bloody phone!’’

ok now for Blood Bank Advice for an old guy

I was working out at the gym when I spotted a sweet young thing walking in.

I asked the trainer standing next to me, “What machine should I use to impress that lady over there?”

Amish elevator

A fifteen-year-old Amish boy and his father were in a mall. They were amazed by almost everything they saw, but especially by two shiny silver walls that moved apart and slid back together again.

The boy asked, “What is this, Father?”

The father (never having seen an elevator before) responded, “Son, I have never seen anything like this in my life, I don’t know what it is.”

While the boy and his father were watching with amazement, a fat old lady in a wheelchair moved up to the moving walls and pressed a button.

The walls opened and the lady rolled between them into a small room. The walls closed and the boy and his father watched the small numbers above the walls light up sequentially.

They continued to watch until it reached the last number and then the numbers began to light in the reverse order. Finally the walls opened up again and a gorgeous 24-year-old blonde stepped out.

The father, not taking his eyes off the young woman, said quietly to his son, “Go get your mother.”

A man staggered into a hospital with a concussion, multiple bruises, two black eyes and a five iron wrapped tightly around his throat.

Naturally, the doctor asked him, “What happened to you?”

“Well, I was having a quiet round of golf True friendship with my wife, when we both sliced our golf This guy brings his best mate home, balls into a field of cattle on a difficult hole.” unannounced, for dinner at 6.30, after work.

“We went to look for them and while I was His wife screams her head off while his looking around I noticed one friend sits open mouthed and listens to the of the cows had something tirade... white at its rear end. I walked “My bl**dy hair and makeup are not done, over and lifted its tail. Sure the house is a ****** mess and the dishes aren’t enough, there was a golf ball done.” with my wife’s monogram on “Can’t you see I’m still in my ****** pyjamas it – stuck right in the middle of and I can’t be bothered with cooking tonight?” the cow’s backside.”

“Why the **** did you bring him home Harvey Barkwell is helping 3 lives every time he sits in the bloodbank chair.

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A man walked out to the street and caught a taxi driving by. He got into the taxi and the cabbie said, “Perfect timing. You’re just like Brian.”

Passenger: “Who?” Cabbie: “Brian Sullivan. He’s a guy who did everything right all the time. Like my coming along when you needed a cab, things happened like that to Brian every single time.”

Passenger: “There are always a few clouds over everybody.”

Cabbie: “Not Brian Sullivan. He was a terrific athlete. He could have won the Grand Slam at tennis. He could golf with the pros. He sang like an opera baritone and danced like a Broadway star and you should have heard him play the piano. He was an amazing guy.”

Passenger: “Sounds like he was something really special.”

Cabbie: “There’s more. He had a memory like a computer. He remembered everybody’s birthday. He knew all about wine, which foods to order and which fork to eat them with. He could fix anything. Not like me. I change a fuse and the whole street blacks out. But Brian Sullivan, he could do everything right.”

Passenger: “Wow. Some guy then.”

Cabbie: “He always knew the quickest way to go in traffic and avoid traffic jams. Not like me, I always seem to get stuck in them. But Brian, he never made a mistake and he really knew how to treat a woman and make her feel good. He would never answer her back even if she was in the wrong; and his clothing was always immaculate, shoes polished too.

He was the perfect man! He never made a mistake. No one could ever measure up to Brian Sullivan.”

Passenger: “An amazing fellow. How did you meet him?”

Cabbie: “Well, I never actually met Brian. He died. I’m married to his widow.”

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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.

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

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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.

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CONCRETE Davies Furniture Court

Gympie

Community Centre Rainbow Beach . . . . 5486 3355 Gympie Regional Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 0800 Doctor - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3078 Doctor - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4600 ENERGEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 62 62 EPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 130 372 FIRE & RESCUE - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . 5486 3169

5482 3889

Garden Supplies

Tin Can Bay Indoor Outdoor Cooloola Cove Cooloola Cove Landscape & Garden Supplies Cooloola Cove

5486 4352 5488 0222

TING E R C N CO Beach 0400 657 797 PPZ Rainbow

Rainbow Beach and Fraser Island Gas Supplies

MO

Lighthouse Glass and Aluminium

Troy Rowley

Concreting Contractor ABN 64-930-176-411

• House Slabs Handyman Service Slabs • Garage Gavin Freeman • DrivewaysRainbow Beach • Paths Hardware

Tin Can Bay

5488 0601

Rainbow Beach Hardware Rainbow Beach Mitre 10 Cooloola Cooloola Cove

5486 3444 5486 2000

0438 773 119

Professionals Rainbow Beach Realty Cooloola Waters Retirement Village

Tin Can Bay Rainbow Beach

5488 0734 5486 3900

Tin Can Bay

0411 441 706

5483 5364

Marine Supplies ELECTRICIAN Tin Can Bay

5486 2285

Massage Therapist Rainbow Beach Massage & Natural Therapies

Rainbow Beach

Arcobaleno Banana Bean Cafe (Shell Service Station) Barnacles Cafe Belz Pizza Café Jilarty Coloured Sands Café Cove Fish and Chips Dolphins on the Bay Global Flavours Latitude 25 Bar and Grill Marina Bar and Grill Rainbow Woks Temptations The Pavillion Waterview Bistro

Rainbow Beach

5486 8000

Rainbow Beach CELEBRANT

Tin Can Bay Cooloola Cove Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Cooloola Cove Tin Can Bay Cooloola Cove Rainbow Beach Tin Can Bay Rainbow Beach Tin Can Bay Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach

5486 4899 5486 2013 5486 3277 5486 3143 5488 0486 5486 4308 5488 0486 5486 3667 5486 4400 0459 030 904 5486 4442 5486 3777 5486 8344

IGA Supermarket

Rainbow Beach

5486 8700

Tin Can Bay

5486 2887

Tin Can Bay

5486 4233

Rainbow Beach

0418 729 474

Signs

Kennels Catteries Phone:and5486 3914 Mobile: 0413 060 797

5486 8388

Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach Signs

Smash Repairs

Tin Can Bay Body works

Solicitor Cosgroves

Storage

Cooloola Tin Can PEST CONTROL Mini Storgae Cooloola Cove 1300 727 025 Professionals Storage 5488 0734

Tourist Centre Rainbow Beach Tourist Centre

Rainbow Beach

5486 3227

Tours and attractions

Mechanical Cooloola Coast Tyre and Brakes Cooloola Coast 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

5486 4840 5486 3228 5486 3144 5486 8111 5486 8555

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

Tin Can Bay 5486 4899 Rainbow Beach/TC Bay 0428 838 836 Rainbow Beach 0408 738 192 Rainbow Beach 0457 726 388 Rainbow Beach 5486 8300 Rainbow Beach 0412 174 337 Rainbow Beach 5486 3131

Vet

Pest Control Cleanwave

5486 9090 5486 3191

Shopping Centre

Also specialising in; • Stamp Health and Beauty • Concrete Stencil Serenity Beauty Rainbow Beach 0438 868 116 • Exposed Seeded Concrete Tattoo Body Piercing Rainbow Beach 5486 3533

Rainbow Beach

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

5486 3607

Furniture supplier

Tin Can Bay Mower, Marine & Cycle

Carpet Cleaners Benny’s Carpet Cleaning Cleanwave

Rainbow Beach

Gympie Cooloola Pet Resort Gympie 0428 645 369 5486 4004

Caravan Antennas Saturn Antennas

Rainbow Cooloola Wholesalers

Glass and Aluminium Tin Can Bay

Rainbow Beach Hotel Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Sports Club Rainbow Beach

Restaurants and Café’s

Gas Supplies 0417 728 510

5486 3070

Rainbow Beach Pharmacy

Real Estate

Food Wholesalers

Bakery

GAS Rainbow Beach

Pharmacy

Pubs and Clubs

Lees Fishing Co

Cooloola Coast Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Tin Can Bay

BOATING

0448 955 768

Fish Suppliers Air conditioning

AND

HOSPITAL - Gympie (ind. Community & Mental Health Services) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5489 8444 Library - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3705 Pharmacy - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3070

0421 600 148

Gympie Veterinary Services Tin Can Bay

5486 4666

POSITIONS VACANT

Cleaner Wanted

Coastguard Tin Cay Bay - VMR 417 . . . . . 5486 4290 Wildcare - Violet Hopkinson . . . . . . . . 0407 574 321 Warren Truss MP (Federal Member for Wide Bay) . . . . . 1 300 301 968 David Gibson MLA Police - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 8765 (State Member for Gympie) . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3651 Resort cleaner wanted, Police - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5486CLEANING 2426 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (Please phone to make appt ) HOME CLEANING CAR casual part time.

DEACON, Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0419 624 208 Must be proactive, HOLT, Neville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3250 POISONS Information Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 11 26 HUXLEY, Anthony Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . 0418 715 065 RACQ - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 8555 eye for detail.

MISSEN, John Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 8153 School - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 9333 Call today 5486 3500 SYSTSMA, Sandra Evelyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 8343 School - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5488 1222 March 2015 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 41

WHAT’S ON MARCH

13

St Patrick’s Irish Night, the “Barley Shakes” from 7pm, Rainbow Beach Hotel

1

Clean Up Australia Day – see page 8 for times and locations across the coast

14

First aid course, surf club

1

Tin Can Bay yacht club, sailing races, series three

14

Tin Can Bay men’s shed sausage sizzle, Cooloola, Mitre 10

3

Over 60s coffee morning, surf club, 10.30am

14

3

Bowls invitation day, Tin Can Bay

Little Athletics car wash, Cooloola Cove shopping centre, 8.30am–noon, $10 per car

5

Ladies bowls club championships

5,13 Coastguard BBQ boat day out raffle, Woolworths 5,19 Tin Can Bay writers group, Tin Can Bay library meeting rooms, 9.30am, ph: 0412 995 512 6

World Day of Prayer at 10am, Veterans Hall, Cooloola Cove. Please bring a plate, everyone welcome

7

Suitcase market, Gympie Regional Gallery, from 9am–1pm. Vintage and handcrafted wares and exhibition openings

7

Bar crossing course at 9am, coastguard base. For registration ph: 5480 4290.

Theory and practical – use your boat or come along on ours

15

Tin Can Bay yacht club, sailing races, series four

15

Tin Can Bay fishing club monthly mini competition weigh in and barbecue, Crab Creek

17

17

St Patrick’s Day! Over 60s barbecue at the park, Wide Bay Esplanade, opposite the caravan park. John and Margaret: 5486 8153 St Patrick’s Day barefoot bowls finale at the sports club – Irish music, Guinness on tap, Guinness pie special, Magners Irish Cider promotion and more!

18

Tin Can Bay camera club, Tin Can Bay library at 7pm

18

Little Athletics meeting at 7pm, country club, ph: 0458 111 591

19

Tin Can Bay fishing club raffle tickets, Woolworths

20

Tin Can Bay craft club visit Brisbane stitches & craft show, ph: 5488 0981

21

Tin Can Bay market: fishing club and coastguard raffles on sale

21

Harmony day

22

Final official nipper training day

Fishing Club BBQ at 6pm, in lieu of the monthly meeting

22

Plein Air, 9am–noon, Crab Creek, Tin Can Bay

12, 26 Child health visits Tin Can Bay library, ph: 5489 8690 for an appointment

25

The next P&C meeting is our AGM on March 25 – venue to be confirmed

12

26

Music plus, at 7pm, Vets and Community Hall, Cooloola Cove

28

Free first aid course run by local ambulance committee, Tin Can Bay Country Club, ph: 5486 8070.

7

Mixed pairs, Tin Can Bay bowls

8

Rainbow Beach Christian Community monthly gathering, community centre, 4–6pm. Everyone welcome, tin lantern creation, please BYO hammers!

Chappy Ronnie: 0413 135 867

10

World’s Greatest Shave at 9am, Rainbow Beach Hair and Beauty

10

Tin Can Bay School P&C special general meeting at 6pm

11 11

Rainbow Beach State School P&C meeting 4.30pm, Rainbow Beach Sports Club

Rainbow Beach Summer Surf Girl Photo competition closes. email: emsimpson93@hotmail.com

12, 26 Life drawing sessions at The Studio, 38 Marlin Way, Tin Can Bay, 6–8pm, ph: 0439 683 690

29

Nippers fun day and break up

29

Summer Surf Girl ladies luncheon, surf club

APRIL Breastscreen visits Cathy House, Tin Can Bay from mid month!

3-19 Queensland Easter school holidays 4

Easter Sunday dawn service, 5.30am at the propeller, BYO blanket and torch, everyone welcome

5

Daylight saving ends

9

Friends of the Cooloola/Gympie Regional Gallery Art Group meeting, 2pm, Tin Can Bay library, ph: 5486 4142

14

Sandcastle competition, 8.30am–11.30am, ph: 0413 135 867

25

ANZAC Day Centenary Services

Weekly (many are term time only) Learn to swim, squad, gym, kids’ supervised after-school play times, Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre. Ph: 5486 3191 Monday 8.15–9.15am Ladies swim squad 9am and 6pm Aqua aerobics 4.30–5.30pm Kids karate and fitness classes, Rainbow Beach State School undercover area, Darren Grieve: 0417 079 579 5.30–6.30pm Brazilian ju-jitsu (BJJ) and self defence, Rainbow Beach State School undercover area, Darren Grieve: 0417 079 579 Tuesday 6am Pilates class at Rainbow Beach Massage 9am Arts and craft group, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall (2nd/last Tuesday of each 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 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 5pm Hatha yoga with Glenda, Rainbow Beach Massage 6–7.30pm Barefoot bowls at the sports club

Wednesday 9am Mahjong/games mornings, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall 9am and 6pm Aqua aerobics 4.30–5.30pm Kids karate and fitness classes, Rainbow Beach State School undercover area, Darren Grieve: 0417 079 579 5.30–6.30pm Brazilian ju-jitsu (BJJ) and self defence, Rainbow Beach State School Undercover Area, Darren Grieve 0417 079 579 7pm Homegroup bible study with Chappy Ronnie, Rainbow Beach. Ph: 0413 135 867 Thursday 7.30am Brekky club, Rainbow Beach State School 8.15–9.15am Ladies swim squad 9am Aqua aerobics 12 Reiki bliss, Rainbow Beach Massage Lunchtime craft club, Rainbow Beach State School library 3.30pm Cooloola dragon boat club training 4pm Pilates at Rainbow Beach Massage 4.30pm Budoshinkai karate jitsu (BKJ) Buffalo Hall, Tin Can Bay, Dean Taylor: 0438 115 190 5pm Swim club, ph: 5486 3191 Friday 7–9am Volunteer “revive our creeks”, www.cooloolacoastcare.org.au 8.30am Gentle yoga with Glenda, Rainbow Beach Massage 9am Art classes, Tuncunba Gardens 10am Prayer group, Church of the Good Shepherd. All welcome!

4pm Cooloola Coast Little Athletics Little athletics Sailability Saturday Markets on almost every Saturday!

See visitors guide Sunday 7am St Peter the Fisherman Catholic church service, Manooka Drive 7.30am Cooloola dragon boat club training 9am Church of the Good Shepherd Anglican service, followed by morning tea. All denominations welcome!

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

See page 35 for markets • If you have an event or date claimer you would like to add please email info@rbcn.com.au.

John Madill Toyota 44 Geordie Road, Bruce Highway, Gympie 4570 Telephone (07) 5480 5555 42 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – March 2015

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