Rainbow Beach Community News November 2015

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November 2015 • Vol 18 • Issue 11

Strong holiday season bodes well for summer

In this issue...

untry • Coast helps the co with drought relief ring in • What local is star ? a theatre restaurant

Max Klekar, Emma Worthington and Ruby Klekar enjoyed day after day of brilliant holiday weather and waves

• Join a Mad Hatter Tea Party

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Editor’s Note

It is November NO. NO. NO. NOVEMBER?

That means Christmas lists, school presentations and for the first time for us as a family, a Year 12 Graduation.

I am simply not ready to accept that my eldest is about to launch his tall self into the world. All year, I have been talking myself through it, peppering conversations with “when you are away…”, “next year you’ll need…”, “Uni will be..”, for our big adjustment. BUT has it helped me any?

I know, a teaspoon of cement…

Also in November you can join a new gym, help more farmers, see a local star in a theatre restaurant, paint a nude, photoshop, clear creeks, attend a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, wear a poppy, or put on orange for SES, sing for a new choir - but whatever you do, if you qualify, buy your beach fee exemption! Today.

Our wonderful State Environment Minister, Steven Miles and co. tried to pull a swifty, thank goodness MP Tony Perrett has squashed it for now.

But they are going to be reviewing it.

“If you don’t use it, you lose it.”

Sounds familiar, it’s true. Let the government know that it means

something to us, and go and get yours.

If you put the new beach stairs on your Christmas list – it looks like Council have come through.

Construction has just started and we hope it will be completed before the holidays, as promised.

Also in this issue, we are delighted to share some gongs for our paper, the bakery and a local who has made an Aussie schoolboy team.

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Once our deliveries are done, I’ll try to relax too, because November also is Schoolies Week, and you are crazy if you think any of us parents are ready for that!

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Until next month, Michelle and Heatley Gilmore

P.S. If you have year 12 graduate of your own - please ask them to send a high resolution image and 50 words on their results, awards and plans for next year!

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Our Tin Can Bay dolphins were a popular attraction through the holidays, and good numbers of international travellers are visiting daily

Holidays looking good for summer!

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OU ONLY HAD to visit the beach or go buy some bread in the September school holidays to know that town was BUSY! Carpark spaces were sparse, the servo queues long, but smiles were wide.

It was like summer was here already - except water temps were a little more invigorating. That didn’t stop the tourists or locals from making the most of the uninterrupted sunny days.

There was almost universal agreement from business owners that the second week was pumping.

Juanita Vell from Chilly Bin agreed. “We were really surprised - it was very busy!”

There were also reports of an increase in accommodation bookings, which proves the old adage “when the sun starts shining - ‘phones keep ringing”!

The long weekend finished off a fantastic holiday period, with the exception of some international exposure of the unfortunate erosion and loss of vehicles and property on Inskip Point.

The publicity drew record crowds to the Community News Facebook page and we

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even received queries from interstate and overseas - including reassuring a worried mum! It certainly put our quiet town on the map.

Tin Can Bay also drew crowds with the very successful Seafood Festival.

Volunteers from the Dolphin Centre said they had 200 people every day in the holidays, and the stars of the centre came in every day. In fact, they say there have only been 3 or 4 days this year the dolphins haven’t arrived for breakfast.

Traffic increased to and from Gympie and Maryborough, and was commented on all over the coast.

Carolyn Elder from Rainbow Beach 4x4 Hire said they have just expanded their fleet to nine vehicles to meet the growing demand.

“We are expecting a huge summer.

Some days are already booked out for the next school holidays, including our new vehicle.”

Locals keep predicting a hot, hot summer …. for now we’ll soon welcome some Schoolies (hopefully no Toolies) and get down to the beach!

Shop local this Christmas

HE CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN is on, and small business needs our help. Throughout the country, business owners are urging residents to buy local, supporting local business.

When you spend your dollars here, they stay here. Look at how much support our local businesses provide our not-for-profit sector.

In fact, every dollar spent at a local business returns five times that amount through employee wages, rates and the purchase of materials and supplies.

The Community News will release a “Shop Local Christmas Gift Guide” in the December edition, businesses get on board.

It will be full of great shopping ideas, plus include all things festive occurring on the coast.

Make sure your event is in it! If your community group is hosting a festive celebration, New Year’s event or any holiday get-together, please let us know so we can help promote it for you. Business owners too - make sure you are involved.

The Community News will be working on December and January editions now so if you have something special planned for the school holidays or summer, now is the time to let us know.

So, in the lead up to the festive season, let’s keep more business doors open and find local goodies for under your tree.

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Helping our farmers

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HEN IT’S TIME for a rare week of R&R, the farmers often support us by holidaying on the coast. So, it’s only fair that we think of them by giving something back in their time of need.

And Rainbow Beach and our region is doing just that. Representative, Tony Stewart ventured through Barcaldine to Longreach last week, all loaded up with provisions for farmers.

“It’s really bad,” Tony shared. “There is no stock. No water. Any pasture is black. It’s a lot worse towards Winton as well. It’s a big area. I’m told if you fly over - it looks like the moon.”

Tony said that with farms totally destocked, the situation is desperate. “It’s pretty sad. There is absolutely no income - they are just looking to put food on the table.”

On a positive note though, there have

been terrific donations of food and supplies for families out there.

A big thank you to the following for donating to the drought-affected area around Longreach: Rainbow Beach IGA, Mitchells Fruit and Veg Gympie, Rainbow Cooloola Wholesalers, Ruth Modin, Rainbow Beach Hotel, Tin Can Bay Sleepy Lagoon Hotel Social Club, Dean’s Ice Works, Good Price Pharmacy Warehouse Gympie, and Rainbow Beach Meats.

The Progress Association gave $2000 of Food Vouchers from IGA - from the Spring Festival, thanks to generous donations received for the event.

Drought Support case worker from Centacare, Rex Fegan, was very appreciative, “A big thanks to Tony Stewart and everyone in the background, as I could get these goods to folk that need it the most.

“I handed over $1000 worth of IGA

Right: Praying for rain at Longreach

Left: Blackall Golf Course and Clubhouse

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Above: Richard Cribb from “Gydia Park”, Isisford with some supplies from us

Gift cards to be distributed amongst the neighbours surrounding Gydia Park.”

Once again thank you to all who have helped these people in need.

Appeal for women’s toiletries

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HE GOOD WORK will continue, thanks to Marilyn Dean who is organising more aid to go west before Christmas.

Thanks to a lot of locals, they were able to send out a big box of supplies with Tony.

“Now we’re asking for women’s toiletries. Drought Angels have told us it is what women forgo so they can feed their kids and horses,” Marilyn said.

“Razors, soap, moisturisers and deodorants. When you do your shopping, it’s easy to pick up an extra item. It doesn’t matter how big or small - it all helps!”

“We’ll keep collecting until we have a decent parcel to go out.”

Drop any items up off the Iceworks on Karoonda Road (the industrial area) in Rainbow Beach.

To find out more, call Marilyn on: 0427 358 744

Apply now for beach fee exemptions

Locals have fought against the beach fees, we have the exemption for now make sure you apply for yours

Coastal Link Road Not a great deal to report other than the fact that state members bordering Gympie Region were expressing interest in the link road occurring.

There is also additional support from Noosa shire for this to occur. Discussions continue between Cooloola Way and Counter Road with the latter the most likely.

Regional update In looking at a region overview, Tony discussed the Bruce Highway upgrade.

Stage C will be four lanes currently at tender stage and construction due to commence in February 2016.

This will see a dual carriageway all the way from the Sunshine Coast to Gympie.

The Gympie bypass Stage D to Curra is a much bigger project and is a while away.

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ONY PERRETT MP visited the region last month to conduct mobile offices, enjoy a morning tea at Tin Can Bay CWA Hall, visit the Cooloola Cove Residents and Friends at Veterans Hall, and attend constituent meetings at Rainbow Beach.

He gave this update at the Rainbow Beach Commerce and Tourism Meeting: State Government exemption of beach fees Tony talked about the current beach driving fees exemption for Rainbow Beach residents. Apparently the government was planning to reverse this decision and make us pay again.

Tony became aware of the move and

was able to stop the motion for now. He recommended that all Rainbow residents apply for their beach driving permit while you can, it will assist with upcoming reviews of the exemption.

Inskip Point Tony mentioned the large amount of coverage for Inskip both nationally and around the world. He visited the site the day after the erosion event and has briefed the opposition Minister for the Environment.

He advised that geotechnical work was being undertaken and felt that this was a good thing, and he further indicated that he had been in touch with the current

state Environmental Minister to reinforce that if there were to be any management changes, the community must be involved.

Rainbow Beach Road Tony indicated that he would follow up concerns with Main Roads about the future plans for Gympie Tin Can Bay Road and Rainbow Beach Road.

Members had concerns about increased traffic and, although seasonal, it was agreed that the traffic flow in general had increased.

He also advised that the upgrade of Coondoo Creek was of high priority and in an advanced stage. Expect movement on the bridge before any road upgrades.

Council update Mark Beech advised that Gympie Regional Council has $5000 allocated for Christmas lights. Suggestions of where to place lights near the beach for photo opportunities for tourists over Christmas were invited.

Beach step work was to be completed by the Christmas Holidays and no work has been commenced. Mark Beech will followup with Gympie Regional Council Town entrance work has not commenced.

Five images to be placed against existing fencing. Gympie Regional Council have advised Community News that the screen is designed and being fabricated; so will be installed as soon as it is made.

The next Rainbow Beach Commerce and Tourism meeting is December 15, with the venue to be confirmed.

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A bloom of success for Ambulance Flower Show

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HE COOLOOLA COAST LOCAL Ambulance Committee members were delighted with the public support for their annual Flower Show which was held last month.

The show was one of the most successful ever organised, with 137 entries in the flower and plant competition and 195 entries in the photography section.

The judges were impressed with the

quality of the entries and commented favourably on the displays.

Once again, the Committee was greatly supported in putting on the show by the generous assistance of various clubs and individuals and we offer our thanks to all involved.

The prizes for the winning entries were presented by Wilbur Fahey, OIC Cooloola Coast Ambulance.

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Champions in each section were Linda Brown for Floral Work, Lorna Jordan for Cut Flowers, Cheryl Zunic for Container Plants and Natasha Lee for the Juniors.

Natasha’s grandmother is President of the LAC, Lillian Clarke. For a firsttime participant, she raked in plenty of prizes including orchids, gerberas and two prizes in the junior section.

Chris Harvey and Joshua Espeut were awarded Champions for the Open and Junior Photography sections respectively.

Wilbur also thanked the Committee for their support throughout the year. He said that as a result of their work, the station was very well-equipped and he looked forward to continuing such aMaughan, Wolf Rock Dive

by Cheryl productive partnership.

Some brilliant diving over February this year has kept Just a reminder that the other customers raving about Wolf Rock and what a fantastic major local fundraiser the here. dive for we have Ambulance Service is the weekly With improved visibility we have been enjoying the Bingo, which is held every Thursday entire vista at the Tin Can Bay Country Clubof Wolf Rock under water surrounded by about 50 grey nurse sharks, giant Qld groper, eagle rays, commencing at 9.30am. bull rays, turtles, octopus, leopard sharks and so much So do show your support and come along for a fun morning.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 Top right: Natasha Lee Rock with her Wolf go to our Facebook page at www.facebook. win in Orchids com/wolfrockdive Right: Neita Lindfield was Visibility thrilled with has been in the range of 20 – 30 metres with water tempera

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Above: Craft Club members Judy Kilbourne, Sandra Williamson, Judy Byatt, Penny Melton and Elaine Dale came along to support the LAC

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her grandson, Joshua Espeut’s win

Ambulance Flower Show

Right: Cheryl Zunic with her Container Plants win

Below: The community can thank organisers Linda Brown, Cheryl Zunic and Jenny Millers and the Local Ambulance Committee for the brilliant event

Lions Personality Quest entrant announced

President Pam Bauer and fellow Lionesses Linda Walsh and Robyn Breen fundraising at the LAC Flower Show

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E ARE PROUD to announce that we are sponsoring Michaela Harries as an entrant in the Lions Medical Research Personality Quest.

We will be holding a number of events and raffles over the coming year and look forward to support from our community to help us raise funds for medical research.

Up until July 2015 over 42 million people worldwide have benefited from a Lions service. That’s incredible! WHERE THERE’S A NEED, THERE’S A LION. Helping our community is what our two

Clubs are all about. One more member gives us TWO MORE HANDS. The Lions and Lioness Clubs of Tin Can Bay are looking for new members. Lions meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 6.30pm and Lionesses meet on the second Monday of the month at 9.30am, with both clubs having their meetings at Cathy House, Toolara Rd, Tin Can Bay. For more information please contact 5486 2843 or 0401 972 348.

Email Lioness at lionessclubtincanbay@ gmail.com or Lions at tincanbaylions@ gmail.com.

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The “hub” of the community

Mick Emery and Mike Brantz take turns each month to send in the Police Beat Column - Michelle Gilmore is very proud that judges recognised their role in winning the Journalistic Excellence trophy

Joel Clapham from Media Super with new president Ted Rogers (right) at the Queensland Country Press Association Annual Awards presented trophies to Heatley and Michelle Gilmore, owners of the Community News

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E ARE JUST a bit chuffed here at the Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News. Heatley and I arrived home a bit heavier from Brisbane last month after the Queensland Country Press Association Annual Awards.

Our team brought home two wins for the paper, and with our other publication now 2015 Best Newspaper in Country Qld, the Hinterland Times surprised ourselves with one third of the trophies and a quarter of the awards.

Once again, our little independent free monthlies were up against 23 other regional papers, as far away

as Longreach, including APN papers with impressive full time staffers.

So we wanted to thank you, our advertisers, contributors and readers! As well as our top notch team - we have so many comments on the layout and ads due to graphic artists Darren, Katie and Sally.

Thanks to Heatley’s expertise and our graphic artists, we dominated the advertising sections. Rainbow Beach Pharmacy’s ad was Highly Commended and we took out second (Rainbow Beach Trial Run) and third place (Pig Day Out) for the Best Locally Produced Print Advertisement.

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WOW Day on November 18

Winning second place for Best Locally Produced Print Advertising Campaign for the Rainbow Beach IGA, judges commented on the unique way our supermarket overviews the sports happenings of the week. Thanks Justin and Matt!

Pig Day Out took first place for Best Community Promotion. Judges said, “This paper won this award for its heavy involvement in promoting and ensuring the day was a successful event …. This was an excellent example whereby the local paper becomes more than just a news sheet. It becomes a hub, and an integral part of the community it serves.”

Heatley knows the most touching award for me (especially as I was trained as a health worker) was Journalistic Excellence - Weighted: “With minimal resources but a firm commitment to the local community, this newspaper reaches out to its readers with positive stories about the region’s business

development and local activities.

“Its innovative presentation of what could be routine news is on show with the Police Beat column, a refreshing use of outside contributors to give the paper a unique personality.”

I was so pleased they recognised our local talent - our officers are just one example of the fantastic contributors who send us copy every month. I must also thank our sub editor, Victoria, and occasional writers Anna, Julie, Elise and Karen.

The guest speaker reminded us how compelling newspapers are for helping local businesses succeed, how they inspire young people and that paper and ink is a most effective means of communication.

They reinforced that online searches are driven by offline messages, and an increasing trend of “de-teching” or seeking out physical objects and experiences, by a generation who has “never known a world without the internet”(Industry Report

With the Best Community Promotion trophy plus an advertising award, the Pig Day Out wins again - thanks to organisers from Rainbow Beach Hardware, RB Transport and P&C members and more! Leanne Bosse, Renae Vicic, Michelle Gilmore, Terri Geissmann, Rachel Croker, Kirstie Morris-Jordison and daughter Ella celebrate the awards

2014 Value of Paper and Print).

Our team also sends hearty thanks to the Queensland Country Press Association and judges.

Our Sales Rep for the Hinterland Times won Best Sales Rep award, but we need a sales rep for the Cooloola Coast as well.

We are still searching for a writer too.

So if you want to join a winning team, please give us a call!

SES member Donna Douglas says wear orange to work on November 18!

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HE STATE EMERGENCY Service celebrates WOW Day on November 18. This stands for Wear Orange to Work.

We are asking all of the Cooloola Coast Community to dress in orange for the day to show your support of the Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay SES Groups who are both in URGENT need of new members.

The Queensland SES consists of thousands of volunteers from a variety of backgrounds and professions who respond 24/7 to emergencies and disasters across our state.

The State Emergency Service is an organisation of ‘ordinary people doing extraordinary things’.

For more information contact the Group Leader of Rainbow Beach SES Group on 0427 033 160 or the Group Leader Tin Can Bay SES on 5486 4604.

New Patients Welcome

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A Viking visits Wolf Rock

by Cheryl Maughan, Wolf Rock Dive

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HE LAST MONTH has been a busy one for both recreational charters and our commercial diving area.

spreading the word about what a great spot Wolf Rock is to dive and the lovely beachside town of Rainbow Beach.

of investigating what was salvageable after people tragically lost their car and caravan.

We’ve been experiencing some sensational dives at Wolf Rock – manta rays, bull rays, turtles, some huge barracuda, mulloway, leopard sharks, giant Queensland gropers and so much more.

Rainbow Beach found itself in the spotlight when a huge sinkhole/coastal erosion dramatically developed within minutes at Inskip Point.

Unbelievably, all that was exposed above the sea bed was the back end of the chassis from the caravan. It is hard to comprehend that a whole car and most of a van can be swallowed up so quickly.

A few days after the incident we were called for the not-so-pleasurable task

The sandy bottom was just a maze of

trees and debris and the sand itself was so soft it was like quicksand.

To see some underwater footage of what we saw you can go to our Facebook Page or Youtube.

Visibility at Wolf Rock has been averaging 10 - 15 metres and water temperature is warming, currently 20 – 21 degrees.

The grey nurse sharks have been all males with the last of the pregnant girls leaving for the birth of pups.

We had Clive Standen and his lovely wife Francesca join us for a day of diving a few weeks ago. Clive was in Australia to promote the hit series Vikings, in which he stars as Rollo.

Both Clive Page 10 and Francesca are passionate divers and we had perfect conditions on the day to show them around Wolf Rock.

Right: Mitch Neumann, Clive Standen (AKA Rollo from Vikings), Cheryl Maughan, Kev Phillips and Cassie Smith

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They have left Rainbow Beach now for Sydney and then on to Los Angeles for further promotion of Vikings, and will be

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

Batfish at Wolf Rock

Visibility has been in the range of 20 – 30 metres with water temperature 25 degrees.

Grey Nurse Sharks

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OPEN 7 DAYS LUNCH 11.30 am - 2.00pm

Rod and Sharon Parker from Ed’s Beach Bakery show off their awards for excellent pies!

Accolades for Rod’s great Aussie pies

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AINBOW BEACH is still the home of award-winning pies - thanks to the current longest serving baker in town, Rod Parker.

Rod has been at the helm of Ed’s Beach Bakery in the Shell Service Station Complex for over nine years now!

Bakers from all over Australia compete for one of the most sought after awards in their industry, The Official Great Aussie Pie Competition.

“We don’t always enter because it is in our busy holiday period,” said Rod. “We send them down frozen, they heat them up…”

And after four days of tasting by an elite team of 16 judges, Ed’s Beach Bakery came up trumps!

Their “Caulioccoli” took out a Silver Medal in the Gourmet-Vegetarian section. You guessed it - a pie with cauliflower and broccoli in a white sauce!

They also brought in four Bronze Medals for Mince and Chunky Beef, Seafood, Chicken, Garlic and Mushroom and the delicious, Corned Beef pies.

In fact, Rod’s wife Sharon says their hardworking team produce over 20 varieties of pies, seven types of pasties and four flavours of sausage rolls!

The proof is in their popularity, as the bakery is always busy. Sharon says, “Rod starts at 7pm in the holidays and I come down at 1pm and start slicing, so there is something on the shelves when we open at 4am.”

She says it was a very successful holiday season - particularly in the second week.

They are looking forward to a busy festive period ahead - no doubt they will be selling even more Caulioccolis!

Dirty Down Under 4x4 Pink Run stops on the coast

DINNER From 5.30pm

Courtesy bus available from 5pm

P 5486 3191

WEEKLY BISTRO SPECIALS MONDAY NIGHT

(DINNER ONLY) PARMI NIGHT Visitors & Members $17.95

TUESDAY

(LUNCH & DINNER) NY WINGS NIGHT 6 Wings $6 | 9 Wings $9 |12 Wings $12

WEDNESDAY (DINNER ONLY) BISTRO SPECIAL 15 Choices for $15

THURSDAY

(LUNCH & DINNER) RIB NIGHT $24.95

SUNDAY NIGHT

(DINNER ONLY) FAMILY BBQ Visitors & Members $12.00

SUNDAY

(LUNCH & DINNER) ROAST SPECIAL Visitors $14.95 Members $13.95

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BOTTLESH

On a pink convoy to Teewah Beach last month, John McKee, Charlie Macdonald, Brianna Smerdon and Graham Macdonald from Gympie paused in Rainbow Beach to increase awareness, support people with breast cancer and have some fun! $29391.43 was raised - awesome effort!

KIDS ROOM

8 Ipads & Nickelodeon Kids can play or chill out!

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Jack Devine launches into the surf

James Worthington after his swim race

Jasmin White sprinted well for Rainbow Beach

Nippers Carnival a “sea of pink”

by Nerissa Legge, Junior Activities Co-ordinator

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HAT A WEEKEND! Rainbow Beach played host to 819 nipper competitors from Hervey Bay to Redcliffe during our nipper carnival. Numbers were a little down on last year but still a large sea of pinkies converged on our beach over the two days.

A special thanks must go to Gympie Regional Council for their support during the carnival.

I have to also mention a huge thank you to ALL the volunteers who helped ensure a successful two- day carnival.

Officials, age managers, team managers, water safety, first aid, and especially those who gave their time to help out in our BBQ tent. Keeping everyone including officials, Nipper teams and families fed over the two days was a huge task.

Onto our Nippers ... We had 12 nippers represent Rainbow Beach over the two days. These guys needed to pass their Competition Competencies in order to participate in the event in some pretty tough ocean conditions leading up to the carnival. This I’m sure has helped, as the ocean was testing over the two days.

I must congratulate them all on their camaraderie, team spirit, support they showed each other, and outstanding behaviour.

Saturday saw our nippers compete in the Individual Carnival with tremendous results in testing ocean conditions and fierce competition. Everyone gave it their best and with some amazingly outstanding results (see below):

On Sunday, Rainbow Beach held the teams carnival. Once again this year, the windy ocean conditions were extremely testing.

James Worthington, Sophie Schooth, Hugh and Archie Gilmore gave it their all and participated well.

I must congratulate Hugh and Archie Gilmore for completing their relevant Irons Events. This is no easy task! Well done boys.

Once again, thank you to all involved.

Under 10 Jasmin White 1st Heat Beach Sprints, 2nd Final Beach Sprints,

2nd Deep Water Wades Under 11 Archie Gilmore Semi Final Beach Sprints, Final of Surf Swim Annie White Final Surf Swim, Final Beach Sprints Lily Wintle-Legge Final Surf Swim, Semi-Final Flags Under 12 Alex Brantz Final Beach Sprints Sophie Schooth Final Beach Sprints Under 13 Abby Schooth Final Boards, Qualified Surf Swim Final Congratulations to all participants.

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Right: “Ironmen” Hugh and Archie Gilmore - all smiles after completing their Swimrun-boardrun!

Ocean conditions were challenging, but Sophie Schooth handled her board race well!

More images on facebook: www.facebook.com/ RainbowBeach CommunityNews

Right and Below: Flag events were great to watch Alex Brantz came up smiling after this one

Above: Twelve nippers and lots of helpers at the 2015 Rainbow Beach Nippers Carnival

Memorial Surf Classic is on

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ISIT DOUBLE ISLAND Point from 7am on November 28, and you will witness a special event.

The memorial classic is an event that the local community has supported every year since 1986, to remember the surfers and supporters we have lost throughout our time in Rainbow Beach.

Bj Parton says, “This is a great way to get the crew together each year and make it about family and friends gathering to remember and also to create new memories and get the next generation to continue on with tradition.”

They are always looking for new sponsors and any donations for the event is appreciated by the non profit organisation.

Camping is available at old Freshwater Campgrounds where the presentation will be held.

Phone or text BJ and Jake for any enquiries: 0419 929 037.

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OW THIS IS something we’ve been waiting years for!

The build starts on the boardwalk to the old steps, you couldn’t get any closer!

It appears council contractors are using the rocks, and looks like good progress is occurring.

Maybe they will be done before the holidays!

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

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

Peter and Lisa are an indefatigable team, pinning them down is no easy task between the demands of processing, deliveries, even helping out other trawlers. Even though they were generous with their time, this story would have made an earlier edition, excepting Peter had been At practice - a new outtheir allsecond night trying to choral group for the coast salvage another trawler.

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Organiser Pamthe Graham “I went into familysimply says, “If you like toassing, add your voice to ours.” business a deckhand at 15Meeting years. once Dad a took us out the group were fortnight, and I was seasick, inspired byviolently the recent concert given by the worst seasickness!

“Meg Kiddle and Friends”. I would come to port and say Pam again, says she to some never andhas thenresponded two very persuasive musical friends, who are days later I wanted to go again. No one forced me.”

great supporters of the Music Plus Nights.

She says, “Please come and join us to enjoy music making and producing a really good sound.”

They aim to perform at the last Music Plus Night in November or something at the Bowls Club in the new year.

Their next practices are Wednesdays, November 4 and 18 at 3pm, at the Cooloola Coast Bowls Club, behind the Community Complex and City Farm.

Join the revival of interest in choral music around the globe, call Pam on 5488 0110 or email: sykapalua@spiderweb.com.au Lisa Lee, busy processing

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The local RSL Sub group always fire up the BBQ, helping SLSC volunteers feed the thousands of people hundreds of burgers and snags for the Rainbow Beach Nipper Carnival - this month you will find John Molkentien, Trevor Ansell, Pat Nayler, Dave Tardrew and Joe Casey commemorating Remembrance Day on the 11th

From BBQs to poppies

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UR RSL GROUP is very active in the community - supporting Surf Lifesaving, the school and many other organisations. Keep a look out for them as they sell poppies in the main street, in the lead up to November 11.

President, Joe Casey says, “Remembrance Day is when Australians stop to reflect on the deeds performed and the sacrifices made by those who served their country in the military and such, in time of war and conflict.

“It’s also a time where we acknowledge and pray for the safety of those currently

serving, particularly in conflict areas overseas and continuing the tradition that went before them.”

At 10.50am on Wednesday, November 11, the Sub Branch will conduct a ceremony to mark the occasion when, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month 1918, the guns fell silent to end the Great War. Joe invites all to attend at the Cenotaph to pay your respects, “I hope you will join me there.”

Contact Joe on 0422 546 042 to find out more.

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New market and plans for Cooloola Cove Hall

George Parkyn and Ann Beattie and committee will create a revitalised hall, including a modern outdoor function area

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OW THE FIRST Saturday of every month, there is another market to stop by - at Cooloola Cove. Plenty of halls were at the market in October, including the CCRFI, SES, local disaster group and plenty of gifts and plants for sale.

The new committee from the Cooloola Wesley and Methodist Church said RSL and Vets have relinquished management. The committee have some bold plans for the hall.

Unfortunately there has been vandalism to the hall over past months, and the group plan to secure the back of the hall and modernise it into an outdoor function centre, available for hire.

Inside there are grand schemes too!

George Parkyn said, “We are planning the most modern function centre on the Cooloola Coast, with screens for data projection, a sound system and the latest equipment and High Definition Multimedia Interface.

They have been busy applying for grants, and will also seek funds for solar panelling and air conditioning.

The hall seats 100 people, and up to 140 in both function areas.

In the meantime, head over to the next market from 9am on November 7, you’ll be sure to find some items to kick off your Christmas shopping.

Welcome Mr and Mrs Preston!

A rainbow wedding for Clay and Tania Preston with family Iesha Jones, Brodie, Nikkita-Rose, and Kiera-Lee Preston Image Dan Donohue, Coastal Motion

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ONGRATULATIONS TO Tania Jones and Clay Preston who were married on the very busy Saturday of the Nipper’s Carnival.

After the couple arrived in Scott Fitzgerald’s Chevy Chevelle, they exchanged vows under the two pine trees overlooking our beautiful beach, in Laurie Hanson Park.

All four kids were in the bridal party, including older daughters from Coffs Harbour and Brisbane.

Over 80 people attended the reception at the Rainbow Beach Hotel, where Clay works as a sous chef. You’ll know Tania from scooping ice-creams at

Crème de la Crème.

“A lot of staff couldn’t come - they had to work, but joined in later,” said Tania.

“When we planned the wedding we didn’t know it was the Nipper’s weekend. But it went well, there were no problems.”

In fact, they had so many comments about the pub the couple thank Simon Vicic, as the food was loved by everybody, and his wife, Renae, and John Albert Harper for all the work that goes into a wedding function.

They are planning a South Sea Island honeymoon in our quiet season, February or March - with kids!

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Local News

The gymnow is Book for open 24/7 the Blood Bank

Over 60s visit Gold Museum

Harvey Barkwell is helping 3 lives every time he sits in the bloodbank chair.

Birds around the Bay

The Blood Bank van will be in Tin Can Bay on the 31st March from 9am to 2.30pm and anyone who wishes to donate over Check out the Gym at the Sports Club and saybe hi most to ourwelcome. newest local, Shane there will This still Johnson gives you the required Some of the RB Over 60s group with Al in the Communications Display at the Gympie Gold Mueum period of time between donations to be able to donate in Date Claimers: FTER HAVING passed the Gympie Rainbow inWhat June when they due here again.

FTER MANAGING a large gym Beach in sessions areare available?

Mining Museum umpteen times when Tuesday November 3: Melbourne Cup Karratha in WA and eight years thealready Ashave well as personal training, You in may had a call from themsmall and group made a luncheon and fashion parade by Deanne, industry, Shane Johnson hasbooking. moved to PT and but the in acall funcentre team)will aims If not,training ring 13(like 14 95 give travelling south, the group finally visited Cooloola Coast Bowls Club at 11am. Cost $15 the place in October.

What an eye opener!

Rainbow Beach to manage theyou new gym. to get people of all ages leaner, fitter and a time. each. Prize for best dressed. Booking essential We were all vaguely aware of Gympie’s We ask Shane a few questions about the stronger in a shorter period of time.

by Oct 27. Ring Dorothy 5486 2357. illustrious place in Queensland’s history new position...

Classes for beginners to advanced are on Tuesday 17: coffee at RB Surf Club 10.30am but the encyclopaedic knowledge of our Tuesday and Thursday morning at 6am and Note change of day. guide and raconteur, Allan Blackman, kept What attracted you to the role? bookings are essential.

Thursday 19: BYO Barbeque in front of us entertained and informed for a couple Initially a sea change as it was the amazing When you become a member, goal Caravan Park. 4pm of hours. location and opportunity to manage a gym setting, orientation and a free program Wednesday December 9: Christmas Dinner So if you are interested in what has from its grass roots. However, once I met make sure you have an easy transition into Function 6pm, Waterview Bistro, Cooloola happened, what is happening and what with Rick and the team at the Sports Club the gym.

Drive. Booking essential. Cost of meal TBA. is likely to happen to Gympie’s gold, make I was totally hooked.

Ring Dorothy 5436 2357. sure you drop in. The pikelets at the coffee Everyone I have met in town so far have Can you assist with rehab? shop were pretty good too, as was lunch at been warm and friendly.

Yes, we can help with both injury Meg’s Place later on. prevention and recovery. We also have A nostalgic gathering was also held by Why is the new facility so good? access to an exercise physiologist if the group earlier in October when Don Hill Open 24 hours per day, the facilities required. entertained us with a very professionally and equipment are first class with over $300,000 being spent on the building and And future plans? presented slide/video morning, looking equipment. We have a huge variety of Crossfit type training will include box back on our gatherings of the last twelve or both cardio and pin-loaded machines, a jumps, bumper plates, prowler, battle so years we’ve been getting together. power rack, smith machine, plate-loaded ropes and more.

Everyone enjoyed the memories and the machines, a stretch cage and a full range of Call Shane on 5486 8451 to get you photos of good friends who are no longer Margaret, Sandra and Annette beside the free weights. started on a healthier lifestyle. with us. beautifully restored fire engine

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cooloola Coastcare’s submission can accessed on www.cooloolacoastcare.org. au on the downloads page.

Importantly, there has been no assessment or audit of previous Widgee Council foreshore plans, NHT (Coastcare), Envirofund or Caring for Our Country projects that were completed in partnership with the 3 different councils since 1995 under an Integrated Coastal Foreshore Management Plan. These federally funded projects were designed to protect the dunes and all 3 programs’ on-ground works have been slashed / removed; while exotic plants have been introduced with no follow-up rehabilitation plan for the dunes 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

Maree Prior with Member for Wide Bay Mr Warren Truss - Cooloola Coast care has received $2500 of federal funding to care for the environment

Cooloola City Farm The Cooloola Coast is full of restaurants and locations to throw a party!

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RY THINKING OF your Christmas party as an event, rather than a get-together. Instead of the traditional sit-around-somewhere-and-eat party, you could host a party based around a location or activity.

Attendees will have a chance to meet new people and be less likely to get trapped into endless shop talk conversations.

Here are some options for locals and visitors to help your party be the stand out event on the calendar:

Book a trainer for the day – learn how to surf, along with all your team.

Go fishing, barefoot bowls, tennis, bushwalk....

Get out of the night time groove

Activity Activity Activity

While we tend to think of parties as Join the Wildlife evening affairs, they don’t have to be.

Kayak with the dolphins, join the Plant of the is Scaevola calendulacea fan fl ower), vigorous Even if your workmonth Christmas party idea dolphin (Scented ferry or book them to atour the trailing plant with bright green, succulent leaves and blue/purple, scented, is to host a meal for your guests at one Sandy Straits to spot dugong. Get backfan shaped flowers for on much the year. fruit follow the flowers. It likes full of our many eateries theofcoast, it Purple to nature! will have a different atmosphere at ais a sand stabiliser. (Photograph: Mary Boyce) sun, good drainage and lunch and you could combine it with Pamper Days City Farm, opposite the Community owned, will also be affected if the dunes fun activities.

Massages, facials, manicures, Centre, on Tin Can Bay Road, is open become unstable. makeovers - what staff member would plant sales on Tuesday, mostthis common ontailored the frontal want The to miss party plants (can be Wednesday and Friday from 8 am-3pm, dunes are low-growing with long runners Whatever you normally do, change it to the blokes as well).

07 54862304, ccfni09@gmail.com, rooting at nodes thus enabling the plants from year to year. No matter what you www.cooloolacityfarm.org to hold onto the loose, unstable sand. to the public for Break the mould

did for your last company Christmas Progressive Dinners reminder the current free tree They tolerate strong sun, lack of nutrients, party,A there will that always be a certain Target eating out options withinand vouchers are valid until 31 May 2014 only extremely dry conditions, salt spray percentage of people who will find it and the next vouchers will not be available walking winds.distance.

By covering the sand, they trap boring if you do it again. until the September rates notice. the particles thus limiting for sandstarters, movement.

Your first destination Over time, as next the dunes form and reform, Over the next few months, we will move on for the course and finally Turn it into a family affair these sand-hugging plants grow up through discuss the different habitats we have in our to dessert.

Great to grab some exercise People’s behaviours the sand and stabilise the dunes. locality, expectations for example, and coastal, dry heath, will change if you broaden your guest and fun for all. wallum etc, the soil and climatic conditions

Examples of the plants that help stabilise

to Canavalia organise rosea with (Coastal the listthat to prevail includeand staff the and plantstheir that families grow there. Be the sure sand are and cafes beforehand. to your staff Christmas party. For one restaurants jack bean), Carpobrotus glaucescens We begin with the coastal zone, a vital thing, you can aim for a healthy event.

(Pig face), Ipomoea pes-caprae (Goat’s region that is frequently tested by high

Mystery events

foot convolvulus), Scaevola calendulacea And, as an more people winds, saltadded spray bonus, and high seas.

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Activity-based parties discussedgood this month, are nearest Two trees canofwithstand the harsh of that some the courtesy especially for this.

People the of water, all advantage behind themcricket, are the dunes and the buses frontal conditions are Pandanus tectorius in town! ages can play forfore instance. hind dunes take up the rear.

(Screw pine) with its thick prop roots and Casuarina Days equisetifolia (Coastal she-oak), the harsh Picnic though the latter have suffered badly at environment of the frontal dunes and Remember those fantastic extended Instead of hosting a company Rainbow Beach after the severe weather this limited range of just vegetation picnics?

Christmas party that’s for staff,plays you a family conditions of the last couple of years. signifi cant role protecting vulnerable could widen yourin guest list this to include multigenerational zone from the elements. Removal of the With Protection of our dunescricket is verygames, important business associates and turn it into an BBQ’s, trees, frisbee …. off naturally occurring vegetation causes watersports, and we should allshady use designated paths annual beach cricket day or touch footy or why not make it a weekend. erosion and subsequent exposure of plants the beach where this is possible, to each do competition, bushwalk to a lake or 4WD in the fore dunes to severe conditions they Bring our bit to keep precious dunes intact. your teamour to the Cooloola Coast! trek. are not designed to withstand. Land close Next month, the topic will be fore and to the shore, whether publically or privately hind dunes.

Mix Few up your guest plants canlistsurvive

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your Community Open Day for Revive Our Creeks!

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OME ALONG TO an Open Day, Friday November 27, 2-3pm at TS2 - on showcase will be our local native wetland plants, afternoon tea is supplied, and you’ll hear more about the “Revive Our Creeks” project.

Cooloola Cove creeks need your help to combat invasive environmental weeds and grasses, and replace them with natives (pictured). Come along for some light exercise in the sunshine while helping our wetlands. Free morning tea supplied, each Friday 8-10am: November 6 TS1 S’East Marco Polo along Investigator Av November 13 TS2 b’twn G’Hind & M’Polo Investigator Av November 20 TS3 Billabong Park near Woolies Visitors are welcome to join in to Seagrass Monitoring November 23 - 26 at various locations including Browns

Gutter, Reef Islands, Poona and more! A special thank you to Tin Can Bay Fishing Club who assist us with marine transport.

Cooloola Coast Waterwatch needs you!

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

Classroom kits are available for use for Term 4.

For more information: admin@ cooloolacoastcare.org.au or 0417 554 905 www.cooloolacoastcare.org.au

CCMT volunteers urgently required C OOLOOLA COAST Medical Transport are in urgent need of drivers and car cleaners to accommodate the increasing demand for medical appointment travel for the residents of the Cooloola Coast.

CCMT is a not-for-profit organisation run solely by volunteers; therefore we are reliant on the generosity of our volunteers who give of their time for no remuneration to help this community.

We really do need to keep this service operational, so please could you give some serious thought as to how you might be able to help this organisation continue the good work, which has been operating since 2003.

Our cars are cleaned on Saturday mornings every week, if you could help just one Saturday each month

we would love to add you to our car cleaning roster.

Drivers are urgently required for all destinations including Gympie, Nambour and Brisbane.

You need to have a good driving record and be under the age of 75 to qualify.

Please ring or call in to our office and speak with one of our friendly volunteers to find out more information.

Office hours: 8.30am – 12.30pm Monday – Friday 25 Bream Street, Tin Can Bay Phone: 5486 2488

Are you ready?

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HE RECENT sinkhole at Rainbow Beach reminds us that we need to be prepared for anything that can be directed at us, whether it’s from Mother Nature or a man-made disaster.

SO ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE WHAT IF’S? Jill Press and Terry Steele (pictured) urge residents to “Get ready!”

A great way to get prepared is to go to getready.qld.gov.au to download all sorts of information, resources and links to help you and your family, friends and neighbours to start preparing and planning, and look at the What If’s.

As a community we need to take ownership, know our roles and responsibilities.

Want to know more? Then come along to our next Disaster Management meeting on December 1 at the Cooloola Cove Community & Vets Hall or contact Terry Steele on 5486 2264 and see us on facebook.com/CCCLDMSG.

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Library

Happenings

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

Book now to take part in this fun and interactive early literacy program specifically designed for under 5s and their carers.

Session will be held at the Gympie Library every Monday from 9.30am to 10.30am: November 2 - Once upon a time November 9 - My place November 16 - Where to now?

These sessions are free and bookings are limited, call 5481 0859 to book your spot.

Mad Hatters Morning Tea Come in costume in you like and bring your Cheshire Cat Smile!

On Saturday November 28 from 9.30am to 11.30am we will be celebrating the 150th anniversary of Alice in Wonderland at the Rainbow Beach Library.

There will be a Lucky Door raffle and morning tea.

First5together Are you looking for some great ideas to help instill an early love of learning and reading in your child? First5together is a suite of four integrated language, arts and play activities designed to enhance early literacy.

Membership Gympie Regional Libraries welcome new members and joining is easy! Just bring along a form of identification with your current residential address, and our friendly staff will sign you up.

Members can take advantage of our 20 item loan limit for a three-week loan period.

Members also have full access to our elibrary which includes ebooks, emagazines and emusic available to download on your device.

Visitors to the region are welcome to join.

Saturday morning opening hours A reminder we are now open from 9am until 12noon on Saturday mornings!

Book review by Rae

Browned–off and bloody-minded: the British soldier goes to war 1939-1945

BY ALAN ALLPORT

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Y WAY OF explanation “brownedoff” was a World War II expression to signify being very upset: we have a cruder expression today to mean the same thing.

The “brown” part comes from sailors calling soldiers “brown-jobs” from the colour of the uniforms...Whew!

This books is about how soldiers from the UK found army life during WWII. The vast majority of these men were conscripts who had never contemplated military life.

How they coped, how they became effective soldiers, how they, in most cases, survived and returned to civilian life after, in some cases, five years in uniform is an absorbing story.

Between 1939 and 1945 Britain mobilized 5.8 million men and 640,000 women for military service. A big worry was how their families were getting on.

Apart from the bombing and the very tight food-rationing, conscription had created a class of new poor.

In the years leading up to the war the British economy had improved remarkably, particularly in the south of England.

If you permit a personal example, in 1939 my father working as a carpenter was paid 3 pounds 10 shillings (70 shillings) a week, plus extra money from ‘private’ jobs at the weekend.

The wife of a private soldier in 1939 received 5 shillings a week plus a sliding scale of child allowance from 5 shillings a week for the first child down to 1 shilling a week for a 5th child.

The risks of being killed or wounded were not evenly spread. An infantryman was 13 times more likely to become a casualty than support troops.

Until Japan entered the war in December 1941 over half of the army stayed at home, as the only fighting was going on in the Mediterranean: even then about a third of the total strength were held back to train for the invasion of Europe.

In spite of everything these men served their country well, as did the many Australians who fought in WWII and subsequently.

I think they would find many of the experiences and the feelings of these men altogether familiar.

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

Rainbow Shores Clarkson Drive has a concrete path for most of the way taking you through wallum and paperbarks.

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

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

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

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

Fraser Island Great Walk A 90 km trail which showcases natural and cultural features of the world’s largest sand island as it meanders between Dilli Village and Happy Valley www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/ parks/great - walks-fraser-island/about. html Cooloola Great Walk A 102 km trail which passes through a rich diversity of vegetation types with spectacular views, connecting Rainbow Beach with Noosa North Shore. www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/ greatwalkscooloola/ index.html Rainforest Walk / Bymien Picnic Area A few kilometres from town, on the Gympie Road, take the Freshwater Road to the left. 3km on a good gravel surface will bring you to Bymien, which is the limit for conventional vehicles.

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

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

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

Rainbow Beach 10,000 steps walk – from the headland behind the Surf Tower and Playground to Carlo Road. Paths are perfect for bicycles, scooters and skateboards.

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

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

(4WD only) Surf School & Board Hire Learn to surf with the experts at Rainbow Beach Surf Centre on the best and one of the longest beginner waves in Australia. 0408 738 192 Stand up paddle tour The 2 hour tour on offer is a basic introduction to SUP to anybody who would like to see what its all about.With all of our equipment catered for the beginner, also the flat water of Pelican Bay/ Carlo Point this is a fantastic tour for scenery and also the whole family to enjoy, it’s just so easy to participate.

0408 738 192 Seary’s Creek 7km from town towards Gympie, with 2 waterholes, boardwalks, bridges and history – do read the sign and spot the creatures. Always cool on the hottest of days.

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

Hang Gliding & Paragliding Carlo Sand Blow is one of the top spots for hand gliders in Queensland with the National Championships being held there each January. With a take off of 300ft and a soarable ridge of 12 kilometres long and about 500ft high, Carlo Sand Blow is definitely the place to go. Fliers should be of Hang2 standard, fly in north easterly winds and remember landing in the bathing reserve is prohibited.

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

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

Sailing And Cruising If you love the wonderful peace and relaxation of sailing or cruising, the sheltered waters of the Great Sandy Strait are for you. You may see dugong, turtles, dolphins and more.

Great Sandy Strait Cruises and Sunset Cruises 0428 838 836

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

By Canoe Explore the mangrove fringed waters of Carlo Creek, Carlo Island and Tin Can Bay Inlet Tin Can Bay Boat Hire 0408 329 167

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Another ramp is located at Bullock Point.

Boat and Kayak Hire 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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Playrooms Pub and and Sport SportClub Club Playrooms at at the the Pub Family Family friendly friendly directory directory

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Rainbow Beach Realty 07 5486 3900 www.rainbowbeachrealty.com Rainbow Getaway Holiday Resort

Bowls There is a lawn green at the Rainbow Beach Sports Recreation & Memorial Club where visitors are most welcome. 5486 3191 Tennis Two courts are available at the Sports & Recreation Club. Bookings 5486 3191

Bowls There a lawn greenis located at the Golf A par 3, 9ishole golf course Rainbow Beach Sports Recreation & at Rainbow Shores Resort. Members of the Memorial where visitors areShores most public are Club very welcome.

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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 Cooloola CoastRainbow Ambulance Flower Show November Beach/Trail Runs Rainbow Beach Nippers Carnival December Tin Can Bay Foreshore December Family Nights Christmas Concert Rainbow Beach Lions Club Twilight Tin Can Bay Foreshore Family Nights Christmas Concert and Afternoon Markets “The Tents” Rainbow Beach Holiday “The Tents” Rainbow Beach Holiday Program Program See What’s On Onpage page more See our our What’s forfor more on on Things ThingstotoDo. Do.Suggestions, Suggestions,amendments amendmentsor to add business to the visitor guide or to your add your business to the visitor pleaseguide call 07 5486 or email please call3561 07 5486 3561 info@ rbcn.com.au . info@ rbcn.com.au or email

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Rainbow Beach Police Beat

By Senior Constable Mick Emery

Cool heads avert sinkhole tragedy

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RECENTLY SPENT a few weeks on holidays interstate and - as far away as Victoria was unable to escape the hype surrounding the ‘Inskip Sinkhole’.

By the time images were beamed around the world, Michael and police from Tin Can Bay and Gympie had spent a very long night managing the incident, calming and assisting people out of the immediate danger zone, and rangers and recovery crews were on scene rolling up their sleeves.

Despite the unfortunate loss of vehicles, when you consider ‘what might have happened’, the fact that no one was hurt is a testimony to cool heads on the night.

Theories now abound as to how it happened, with possible contributions from tides, waves, currents, recent earthquake activity or all of the above.

Terminology has been refined from ‘sinkhole’ to ‘nearshore landslide’ and most

people are now aware that this is a natural phenomenon that has occurred in the past and will occur again in the future - our shoreline is constantly changing.

Perhaps the best explanation I’ve heard so far is ‘excessive yabbie pumping’ - of course if you pump so many yabbies out from one side of the Inskip peninsula, the other side will eventually collapse..!

All I can say is that it’s the biggest hole I’ve seen since I worked in Ipswich! Now before anyone claims that I am casting aspersions on the liveability of Ipswich, I hasten to add that there was a sinkhole there too in 2013… any other implied inference is your own!

As it happens I returned to Ipswich in October to give evidence at the trial of two men charged with making explosives which maimed a teenage boy - the boy found a golf ball in the street which exploded blowing off both his hands.

The culprits were discovered two weeks

later when - in a twist of fate - another explosion took off the hands of the bombmaker himself.

Essentially the maker of the explosives was fascinated with fireworks - a fascination which resulted in horrific injuries to himself and an innocent boy, both of whom will live with the consequences for the rest of their lives.

I share this Ipswich event because I can still vividly remember the injuries - blood everywhere, and chips of bone protruding where fingers used to be - and I cringe whenever I hear the sound of fireworks on the beach. I wonder if I’m about to hear an ambulance siren next…

Now don’t get me wrong - I love professional fireworks and I’m not trying to be a party pooper. But fireworks were banned in Australia in 1972 due to the number of maiming or disfiguring injuries suffered (they were one of the leading

causes of eye injury, for example).

Most of the ‘older folk’ reading this will remember ‘Guy Fawkes night’ with fond memories. But if they are honest they will also tell you stories of the fireworks that exploded prematurely: some will be stories of ‘near misses’ and others will be stories of a trip to the hospital…

Consequently, anyone caught with fireworks can expect a court appearance for Possession of Explosives (still probably a better outcome than losing your hands).

On a final note, congratulations to Heatley, Michelle and The Community News team, for their success at the recent Qld Country Press Awards.

Michael and I are privileged to be given a regular column in your paper - a partnership which we are hoping will help prevent crime, build relationships, and keep the Rainbow Beach community safe.

Well done!

Church news SU Schoolies end-of-year events

SU-Schoolies events provide school leavers with an amazing and memorable experience which is a fun, safe and thoroughly enjoyable way to celebrate finishing school.

All events are 100% drug and alcohol free. These events are run by SU QLD staff and volunteers who are trained in caring for participants and managing activities and events. All staff and volunteers hold Blue Cards.

If you know of any families with students finishing Grade 12 this year who would like an alternative to the Gold Coast Schoolies, please let them know about this alternative.

SU-Schoolies is the ultimate start to life after school. With five of the most epic locations to choose from, students can pick a Schoolies event that will be totally unforgettable. The Whitsundays, Sunny Coast, Fraser Island, Melbourne or Samoa - each location is packed full of thrill, adventure and plenty of time for total relaxation.

For more information, please check out the website: www.su-schoolies.com or call the information hotline: 1300 478 753.

Star performer, Steve Apirana with his partner and Ainslie entertained a 50-plus crowd

Beck, Viki and her girls Amber, Mikala and Chloe all admire Chappy Ronnie’s new granddaughter, Georgia, at the Christian Community Concert

Rainbow Beach Christian Community Concert

Those who attended the free concert organised by the Rainbow Beach Christian Community were treated to a wonderful afternoon of music by Steve and Ainslie Apirana and supporting group ‘Sister Act.’ Steve and Ainslie are both incredibly talented musicians and performed a wide variety of songs, many of which they wrote themselves.

Local group ‘Sister Act’ made up of sisters Anneke, Michaela and Shannon Harries and Chloe Bell delighted the audience with their beautiful melodies.

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People arrived from all over the coast and Gympie to hear Steve sing

Thanks to Rev Dave Thomas of the Gympie Uniting Church who made sure the event ran smoothly and to everyone who came along and made the afternoon a success.

Cats not allowed?

It wasn’t us, but was it one of the attending dogs who barked the word around? In any event, we had nine dogs, (but not one single feline), who brought their masters along for the recent St Francis’ Day Blessing of Animals, they ranged from Fr Kev’s little Chihuahuas, (who should have gone to confession first) to much, much bigger ones -- they mostly behaved themselves remarkably well. The photo shows them all lined up and ready.

Great Hoi morning

For our inaugural Hoi morning, our Good Shepherd ‘crew’ welcomed two tables of visitors, who soon got into the swing of it.

With lots of calls and prizes, the adults

and the kids -- it was school holidays -thoroughly enjoyed the morning, including those who had never played before. We raised $66 for the Schools’ Chaplaincy breakfast program as well.

Our next Hoi is on Thursday, December 3 at 9.30am. The $5 entry is less than the cost of the prizes being won, and we throw in a great morning tea too - how good is that!

The photo shows their smiling faces during a short break, and one little boy who was on a real lucky streak.

Fun Club

Is on again from 7-9pm at the Tin Can Bay Community Centre. Fun Club is run by the TCB Community Church where primary-aged children can enjoy games, fun, friendship, prizes, a short devotion and supper.

Cost is $3 or $6 per family. For further information, please contact Chappy Ronnie on 0413 135 867.

THIS MONTHS SPECIALS FRESH FROM OUR SMOKEHOUSE

TRAVELLERS PACK

$80

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Sunrises for Camera Club

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AST MONTH, members of Tin Can Bay Camera Club met for the judging of the “Sunrise” club competition. The club’s founding president, Ann Wilson, attended as guest judge.

In A Grade, two Honours were awarded to Ron Johnson (Rainbow and Gympie). Merits were awarded to Diann Bourke (Beautiful Tin Can Bay), Jenni Bourke (Armageddon) and Kerry Leyland (Lone Footsteps). Highly Commended were awarded to Patsy Brady (Sunrise over Storm King Dam) and Cathy Reed (Fish Net Sunrise).

In B Grade, the Honour was awarded to Frank Posch (Morning Walk). Merits were awarded to Lyn Minchell (Windmill Through the Mist) and Lynn Milnes (Bagan Sunrise). Mary Boyce (Cloud Sunrise) and Jan Johnston (Life’s Good) were awarded Highly Commended.

The Annual Presentation Night, which will see the judging and awarding of the Best Images of 2015, will be held at the next club meeting on Wednesday, November 18 at TCB Library, commencing at 7pm.

The club’s next Photoshop workshop (Learning PS Tools Part 3) will be held on Monda,y November 16 in the TCB Library meeting room, commencing at 1pm.

In Brief

A Progressive Safari will be held in Tin Can Bay on Saturday, November 7, meeting at Norman Point picnic shed at 9.15am for a 9.30am start.

Sixteen club members recently joined Noosa photographer Andy McGaughey for a photo tour to the Noosa Everglades. Despite the very early start, members had a very enjoyable morning and captured some stunning wildlife and nature images which can be viewed on our website.

For more information and to view club members’ images, visit the club’s website at www.tincanbaycameraclub.wix.com/tcbcamera-club.

Council update The three coastal Our Towns projects were considered at Council’s workshop on October 28. When endorsed by Council, the next stage is the release of the consultation dates for Rainbow Beach and Kandanga Revisited, and release the consultants reports for Tin Can Bay and Cooloola Cove.

The screen for the development fence near the entry to Rainbow Beach is designed and being fabricated, so will be installed as soon as it is made.

Tin Can Bay Quilters

Above: Kerry Leyland’s Lone Footsteps was awarded an A Grade Merit Left: A Grade Highly Commended Fishnet Sunrise was snapped by Cathy Reed

Cooloola Cove Residents and Friends Inc.

Victory Care hampers

by Joan Creswell, ecdpl212@bigpond.com 5488 0436

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R. MARK McDonald presided over the AGM last month. Congratulations to President, Pam Graham; Vice President, Jackie Moore; Secretary/Treasurer, Joan Creswell; Park Coordinator, Des McKeiver and other committee members: Peter Connolly, Neville Shailler, Jeff Parry and Ray Foo. Members and the public also met with several councillors including the Mayor, Cr. Mick Curran with good information about short and long-term plans, budget and grants.

Detailed engineering specs were handed out on the roadworks to commence on the Bayside and Tin Can Bay Roads intersection some delays will be involved.

Council work on new fire trails behind some

creeks and houses will be underway shortly.

The change to daytime meetings will allow many who don’t like to venture out at night to come along. As far as we could ascertain, the day chosen does not conflict with many other regular activities and meetings that occur, and rarely will long weekends affect us.

Membership fees remain at $15 per household - payable from August onward each year.

NEXT MEETING: 10am, Monday November 16. From November our meetings will be held on the third Monday (excluding January) of each month at 10am at Veterans’ and Community Hall, Cooloola Cove.

Pam Conolly, Len Druce and Pam Graham selling tickets at the Cooloola Cove markets.

Local artist Sarah Mitchell’s Billabong Park is just one of many prizes in the CCRFI Christmas raffle to be drawn December 19

Cooloola City Farm

City Farm, opposite the Community Centre, on Tin Can Bay Rd, is open to the public for plant sales on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8am-3pm, 07 5486 2304, ccfni09@gmail.com, www.cooloolacityfarm.org

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HE AGM FOR Cooloola City Farm Nurseries Inc will be held on November 20 at 10am.

Any interested parties are welcome to attend at City Farm Nursery.

Grevilleas were the topic last month, so this month we will discuss how to plant them so they will thrive.

Grevilleas grow across Australia, though different species have some different tolerances for soil type, moisture required, ability to cope with wind or salt and so on. If you prefer not to take a risk with your plant’s survival, it makes sense to buy species that have been shown to grow successfully in your area.

This is not meant to discourage anyone from planting a favourite and hoping for the best, as the feeling of success when this works is amazing. I planted the Western Australian native, the willow myrtle (Agonis flexuosa),

which prefers a Mediterranean climate and it quickly surpassed the local natives I had planted and continues to thrive.

Grevilleas love the sun and prefer shelter from wind and well-drained soil, so the plant will benefit from consideration being given to position in the garden and soil preparation. A few weeks before planting, add some old cow manure and blood and bone to the site and dig it in well.

When planting, water well with a seaweed solution and continue to water a couple of times a week for a few weeks, then once a week for about a month.

Once established, grevilleas are hardy, but occasional watering especially in very dry spells and twice yearly fertilising will encourage flowering. Grevilleas are sensitive to phosphorus, so use a native specific fertiliser.

Mulching with an organic product is

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Not too much to report this month.

Some of our projects have been finished and shown on quilting days. Some have been busy arranging to do Judy Niemeyer quilts, table-runners and placemat. We should have some beautiful quilts to show next year.

Our Christmas party has been organised for December 8 at The Marina Bar and Grill, so hope to see you all there to enjoy the day. Don’t forget quilting is on Tuesdays at The Tin Can Bay Complex at 9am. Contact Maree: 5486 5706.

Plant of the month is Grevillea leiophylla, an open shrub to 1 metre. It likes moist soil and has long leaves and terminal pink flowers from spring to autumn, followed by egg-shaped fruit.

Image Mary Boyce

recommended as it helps retain soil moisture, protects roots and inhibits weeds. Mulch can be up to 10cm deep, but keep it well away from the plant’s stem. Your grevillea should thrive!

Victory Care hampers will again be available at the Tin Can Bay Resource and Referral Centre in the Dolphin Shopping Centre. The hampers cost $35 and include a variety of fresh vegetables, meat, dairy goods and tinned items worth approximately $100.

Hampers must be ordered by Wednesday of each week and are delivered from Gympie to the Resource and Referral Centre for pick up on Friday mornings. For further information or to order a hamper, please call 5488 0035.

Gympie district Girl Guides Guiding provides a values-based dynamic and flexible non-formal educational program for girls and young women in a fun and supportive girls only environment.

Girls develop leadership skills and a sense of personal responsibility and a shared purpose to make the world a better place.

Gympie District Girl Guides has units for 5-7 years, 7-9 years, 10-12 years, 13-17 years.

Please call Heather Brown 0413 674 457.

We are also currently seeking talented, passionate, enthusiastic women who are dedicated to improving opportunities for young women in their community to become Leaders.

Volunteering as a Leader with Girl Guides gives you the opportunity to be part of one of the most prominent and influential ‘women only’ organisations in the world.

You will develop new skills, and share your skills with others; be part of a team of passionate, goal-orientated women and develop lasting friendships.

If you are able to help us one afternoon per week, please call Heather Brown 0413 674 457.

Rainbow Beach

REALTY

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A singing princess from Rainbow

A song fest of Carols Be sure to make a note on your calendar that the Rainbow Beach Christmas Carols will be happening on Sunday, December 13 at the Community Centre.

The evening will commence at 6pm with a sausage sizzle, and music will be provided by a team of talented musicians from the Gympie Uniting Church, including Sister Act, pictured: Anneke and Michaela Harries, Chloe Bell and Shannon Harries.

The program will include all of your favourite carols and we are anticipating that Santa Claus will drop in for a visit during the evening with lollies for the children.

Something has happened to our favourite princesses… and one is living amongst us!

Local Rebecca Grant (pictured) stars as Sleeping Beauty in a Gympie Theatre Association production called ‘The Real Princesses of Fairyland’.

Rebecca admits, “I love going to see musicals... but this is the first musical that I’ve done.

“I wanted to do something different outside work, being a mum and sleeping!

“I thought it was just a play - when I found out it was a musical I said I would go ahead.

I always like to act and have done plays at

Whilst the annual Carols Service from Kings College needn’t feel too threatened (yet), the congregation at the Good Shepherd is going all traditional on December 22, presenting the highly regarded, Nine Lessons and Carols.

Those coming along are requested NOT to eat their desserts after their meal at home, but to arrive at 6.30pm for coffee and cake, hopefully putting them in the right mood for some hearty singing.

IN TIN CAN BAY, THE CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT IS ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, NEXT DOOR TO THE RSL HALL.

school - but not amateur theatre!”

But talent is in the family - Rebecca’s sister Vicki works as an acoustic guitarist and vocalist, her brother plays guitar and mum Marg was also in musicals.

Go and see our Sleeping Beauty, plus Rapunzel, Cinderella and more, 6.30pm at Gympie Golf Club, November 27 and 28 and December 4 and 5.

THE THEATRE RESTAURANT SUPPORTS LITTLE HAVEN PALLIATIVE CARE, AND YOU CAN BOOK YOUR TICKETS ($49 EACH) AT FOXY LADY, 70 MARY STREET, GYMPIE.

Music Plus in Cooloola Cove

Mary River Festival

Festive Music in Gympie

Image Karen Van der Heijde

What a fabulous evening we had in September with such good music. We are always astounded by the standard of the performances that occur on these nights.

‘Simply Classical’ is not going to do a Christmas concert as such, however concessions are made to the “festive season” in their concert on Sunday, November 29, 2.30pm at St Patrick’s Church in Gympie.

You don’t have to look far for excellent musicians, just Tin Can Bay and Cooloola Cove.

And what could be more festive than starting a concert with the sounds of the mighty organ.

We welcomed new musicians, some adding more to our old friends and others prepared to go it alone.

Tim Williams is a student of internationally acclaimed organist Christopher Wrench, and eager to demonstrate his skills on the St. Patrick’s instrument.

Each month we’ll have plenty to brighten the evening and whichever genre you enjoy, I am sure it will be there for your entertainment.

Not far behind in acoustic projection is the trumpet. Brad Smith, music teacher at James Nash High School, has some exciting repertoire to present at the coming concert.

The singing from the audience was even better than other times as they let us hear all the power they had on that night. We heartily invite anyone who fancies a good night of entertainment by performers old and young, to join us on our last evening of the year.

Former Gympie student Inthu Suresh, studying the violin at the Brisbane Conservatorium of Music, will be coming up with friends to add to the festive spirit with string ensemble playing.

COME AND ENJOY A GREAT NIGHT OUT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 7PM AT THE VETS & COMMUNITY HALL.

Poetry is included again, with Joe Lynch telling a story of a memorable music competition.

Vocalists, male and female, plus other instrumentalists will add their skills to an exciting, uplifting concert fitting to the season.

ADMISSION IS $15 ADULTS, $12 CONCESSION, $6 CHILDREN AND INCLUDES AFTERNOON TEA.

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This year’s Mary River Festival will be held at Kandanga on Saturday, November 14 2015 from noon till 8pm.

Although the festival itself ends at 8pm, festivities continue in the Kandanga Hotel with the popular return of Barry Charles and the Deeper Beat from 8.30pm.

With a theme this year of celebrating our soils and keeping the river clean, the festival will again aim to entertain and educate and is sure to live up to its reputation of “one of the friendliest festivals you’ll find”.

With another great live music line-up, a host of kids’ activities, workshops and great local food, the festival provides all the ingredients for a celebration of community in the Mary catchment.

This year, the festival will be on the new Council parkland which is located just downstream of the Recreation Grounds, on Kandanga Creek and behind the Kandanga Hall.

Entry to the festival is only $5 for adults and $2 for children 16 years and under.

MORE INFORMATION AT THE WEBSITE: WWW.MARYRIVERFESTIVAL.ORG.AU OR VISIT US ON FACEBOOK.

ARTY

HAPP E NING S

Cooloola Coast Art Group News

by Liz Sawrey Our Plein Aire group meets on the second Sunday of the month and our October meeting was held at the Mullen Creek Rest Area. What a beautiful and peaceful area.

Members of our group were completely absorbed in their paintings and midday came so fast. How time flies when you’re having fun.

On November 8 we will meet at Norman

Point, Tin Can Bay. Assembling at the shelters near the playground at 9am and from there we will decide where to set up.

and the one-sided approach about why it is so complex to find a way to turn the tide and help our Australian wildlife.

We would love to see any interested people there. It’s free and open to anyone to participate with any choice of medium from sketching through to painting; just bring along your morning tea, be sunsmart and don’t forget the Aerogard!

His various types of wooden carved and painted wildlife animals are reminiscent of totems, shields and breastplates, with ornate shiny beads and the addition of etched metal and found objects.

They reflect his love of nature and the environment.

Life Drawing classes meet at 38 Marlin Way on Wednesdays, fortnightly at 10am.

The dates are November 11 and 25. We had a great roll up for our last class and due to our model being unavailable we took turns being the model and worked on our portrait skills.

We would like to hear from anyone interested in modelling for us, we pay $50 for the two-hour class, no experience necessary. The cost to artists is $10 and you can work in whichever medium you choose: charcoal, pencil, pen, watercolour, pastels, paint, etc.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PLEIN AIRE OR LIFE DRAWING PLEASE CONTACT LIZ SAWREY ON 0439 683 690 OR EMAIL LIZSAWREY@HOTMAIL.COM

Artisan Suitcase Market Keep Saturday, November 21 free for the Gympie Regional Gallery’s twilight Suitcase Market from 4 – 8pm.

Local artisans will showcase their talents and new products at this lovely event.

Held at the Gallery verandah and carpark, this market is a must-see for those who are looking for something unique as Christmas gifts, as this will be the last market for the year.

Don’t give up on Australian Wildlife

Three new exhibitions will open in the evening, “Current Stimuli: A Personal Response” by local artist Peter Harris, and “Artists of the Atelier” by local photographer Charmaine Lyons.

The exhibition will officially open on Wednesday, November 25, 5.30pm at the Gympie Regional Gallery situated at 39 Nash St Gympie, opening from Tuesday to Saturday, 10am – 4pm.

Wally Melnyk’s exhibition “Don’t give up on Australian wildlife” represents many years of gathering information about humans

PHONE 5481 0733 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

“Hi Artworks” exhibition Each year staff at the Gympie Regional Gallery visit the seven high schools across the region to select artwork from students in grades 9 – 12. This artwork forms an exhibition entitled “Hi Artworks”.

The High School art teachers and the gallery staff see this as an important opportunity for students to hang their work in a professional gallery.

The official opening of the “Hi Artworks” exhibition coincides with the opening of “Project Connect”.

This mentoring project connects local artists with young people in the Gympie region to collaborate and make artwork together.

THE EXHIBITION WILL CONTINUE TO BE ON VIEW UNTIL SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14.

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Fishing and Boating

Rainbow Beach Fishing Report Rainbow Beach fishing report Fishing & Boating

by Tony Stewart 54868666.rainbowbeachfishing.com.au

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 is for the young ones!

Tony Stewart down this month Things really quietened with back to5486 school and work. Then some 8666 For this time of year our last few trips really bad weather was thrown in. www.rainbowbeachfishing.com.au offshore have been very good, as wehave As I write our vessel is at Tin Can Bay been able to dodge the current run this having its yearly anti-foul and gearbox month. Our main catches were made up VER THE PAST month offshore conditions service. This would have to coincide with of Squire, Pearland Moses Perch, Maori have been very ordinary with most weekends good we are off for a month Cod, Parrot,Spangled Emperor with the being weather, windy andbut many charters cancelled. so When you have follow theout, diary. odd Cobia and Dolphin Fish. we to have been catches have been average the forward snapper went a bit quiet I am since looking to pulling in afterHopefully while I am away you will the full moon at the and end of September.

Hopefully Victorian Snapper, it looks like one be fortunate enough to towards the October moon they may have another receive plenty of rain as spawn and really come on the chew again. the economy of Gympie Over the last week or two our main catches have is so reliant on good included Moses perch, pearl perch, trag jew, Frying seasons. At present this area is desperate for soaking rains.

‘Til next month- stay safe.

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                         P r o b a b l y               our  biggest                         daily catch of 

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

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Charter       

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

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

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

  

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

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 

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

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

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 

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

 

 

 

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

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 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Pan snapper, squire, with a few hussar, amberjack and long tail tuna.

On another note this business will probably be on the market sooner than later due to happy circumstances A beyond one’s control.punter with The owner needs three a Squire or four eye operations and will be out of action for a fair time. I have had a couple of nibbles already before advertising.

I would like to see the business go locally but if I can’t get the right price it will be advertised before Christmas. Then, if not sold, I will have someone run it.

Till next month – good fishing.

Left: Garry with a sweetlip; Above: Pearl perch for these fellows

Skipper Rick’s Big Pearl Perch.

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

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

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

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

While the winds are light it is worth heading up towards Fraser Island and fishing the channel HAT A Inskip MIX of different weather this between and month - from absolutely glorious Fraser for mackerel. conditions including some If the wind kicks up and withstinking temps inhot the days, winds high to 20’sstrong to early 30’s that it willwould pay toblow seek a shelter dog off itscreeks chain and andchase rain! aThen the in the few jacks weather gods saved the best for the last and barra. longWe weekend the year!some great news have of received Earlier in the month the scene over the past week and weoffshore are excited to was fishingthat well wahoo and tuna announce we with have been appointed the being caught pearl Shimano dealeralong for thewith Tin Can Bayperch, area. hussar and snapper from the closeThis means locals coming and visitors no longer inhave reefs.to travel to Gympie or Maryborough Ida Island as always is a popular spot

Fishing & Boating

Keely Rose Fishing Charters

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Reports are coming through of mangrove jack to 45cm in the creeks, as well as some big flathead being taken around the flats.

Live baits of herring, silver biddies and poddy mullet are all prime bait when chasing jacks, although if you’re in a rush try mullet fillet or frozen red spot whiting.

There have been plenty of crabs about, so make sure you pack a few pots. Both mud and sand crabs have been active throughout the straits over the past weeks and will be worth soaking a few pots.

Just be mindful not to position your pots in the middle of the channels as this creates a navigational hazard for other boaties. It

is also worth noting to ensure you have enough rope attached to your pots and that you don’t position them in areas of high tidal flow.

Offshore has been a little bit of a washout due to the wind. Before it picked up there was plenty of pelagic activity around Double Island Point and the closein reefs were fishing well for snapper, parrot, Moses perch and sweetlip.

If you’re looking for somewhere protected to wet a line then visit Carlo and Snapper Creeks or around Bullock Point/ Pelican Bay. Try for flathead, whiting, bream and trevally.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Rainbow Beach School – kids sample some fruit and vegies!

By Rainbow Beach State School Principal, Mr. Micheal Grogan

Above: Alex and Zoe Kingsley (seated, centre) were so proud to know that Dad had sent in fruit and veg from Rainbow Fruit to make a delicious platter for their fellow Year 1/2 students

Kate’s Kids’ Corner

Thank you to Lynne Alsop at Gympie Library for her assistance.

Dragon Word Find Find the hidden words: DRAGON, TAIL, WING, HORN, TALON, FIRE

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ELCOME TO TERM 4. As always there is a lot on this term, culminating in the Christmas Concert and Year 6 Graduation.

This term we will also be visited by the team from Questacon who will be putting on a science show on Monday November 2.

We will also be doing swimming lessons and our Swimming Carnival in Week 9, and the Sporting School program is back with Rugby League.

I would like to thank Ms. McColl for the great job she did as Acting Principal, making sure the term finished off smoothly for everyone.

Friday Parade and Coffee Club As the weather has warmed up again we will be moving parade back down to the undercover area from this Friday. I would also like to thank everyone who has been supporting the coffee club.

Kerry and her helpers are doing a great job with this and it was good to see some lucky parents and students receive free drink vouchers on Friday, as part of the Friday Morning Coffee Club.

Maia nibbles on some cucumber

PREP/1 This term our theme will be Kitchen Chemistry; so we will be doing some cooking and eating of course.

Our reading focus is on ‘Persuasive and Procedural’ texts so we started our journey with procedural texts by making a “Chocolate Milk Shake” on Friday morning after reading one of our group booklets with that title.

We are all so impressed with the quality of writing the children are producing and they try their very, very best to stay in the lines.

YEAR 1/2 The children will also be doing investigations in History, Mathematics, Health and Technology.

Types of investigations will include asking an older person (grandparent) about daily life when they were a child, choosing an aspect of technology and seeing how it has changed over time.

The children will be doing investigations about healthy foods and about the best ways to represent locations.

FANTASTICA If you get a chance, come on down to our room and have a look at the wonderful cereal box designs on display. This term students are examining traditional stories and their inclusion of a lesson/moral and creating their own.

Fantasticans will complete a science experiment for presentation in class and

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enjoy a Geography excursion to Double Island Point.

This will be a great chance for students to research why D.I. is such a special place to many in the community.

YEAR 4/5/6 Just a few primary school days left for our year 6s. In that time we will be looking at comparing novels written by the same author in English; looking at energy and the way it’s transferred in Science; Technology sees us designing solar ovens, and we’ll have to think about a Christmas concert item too.

As report cards will be going home this semester we have a large amount of work to complete and assess before week 7. To say the least – we are going to be busy!

Start here to find your way through the maze to the dragon’s lair.

After sorting foods into their different food groups, and discussing the nutrients each group gave, lots of kids tried something new and they loved dipping their fruit and vegies into the hummus or yoghurt .. it lead to some interesting but fun combinations!

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SCHOOL NEWS

Flashing school zone signs for Tin Can Bay State School

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Year 12 Graduates Please email a high resolution image of your formal or awards night, and 50-100 words on your results, awards and plans for next year!

Email: info@rbcn.com.au by Nov 23.

Tin Can Bay School P-10 school news by Principal John Jose

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HE MINISTER FOR Main Roads has advised there will be new signage on Tin Can Bay Road. This will improve visibility of the school and actively remind motorists to slow down for children.

Tin Can Bay State School received a couple of great pieces of news - our recent financial audit came back with the highest rating of Effective, and Investing for success funding for the school of $255,796 will be granted in 2016.

This funding will continue improvements in Literacy, Reading and Student Engagement that have been the focus of much of this year.

Canteen news Our school canteen continues to provide a delicious variety of school snacks and lunches every Tuesday and Wednesday.

Like every Queensland state school canteen, ours must comply with strict Healthy Choices guidelines.

Canteen staff have worked very hard to provide tasty options for students, please support it so that it can keep improving and expanding on the options available.

End of year awards for P-3 This year our Year 3 students will join in the celebration of achievements at our Annual Yr3-10 Awards Night held on Tuesday, November 24.

Our P-2 students will have their achievements and efforts recognised by Principal Awards during class parties held in week 10. There will be no P-3/Junior Awards Ceremony this year.

Girls with a Purpose Grade 9/10 girls are currently taking part in the ‘Girls With a Purpose’ program which seeks to improve the students’ self esteem and confidence, body image and relationships, and encourage healthy communication.

The program is being run by senior school staff Dorothy Hogan and Robyn Cottrell, with support from Chappy Ronnie. They hope to inspire the girls to see themselves as valuable, powerful and beautiful young women.

Above: Girls with a purpose: Paris Delroy, Georgia Bogodoohoff, and Decemie Gabales with teacher, Robyn Cottrell

Each week the girls have the opportunity to write in their grateful diary and support others in the group through encouraging notes.

Highlights of the program have been a visit from Michelle Gilmore, the editor of the Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News, who came along to talk to the girls about the importance of good nutrition, and a team-building afternoon with the Cooloola Dragon Boat Club.

The program will finish with a celebration lunch where the girls will have the chance to dress up and enjoy each other’s company.

Betterman Grade 9/10 boys are currently working through the ‘Betterman’ Program which is built on open and honest discussions about the issues young men face, giving them a safe space to start the conversations that are often tricky to have.

Jimmy Lloyd weaves through the defenders in the Betterman Program

Participants are encouraged to work out assertive and positive responses to realistic situations.

Above: Shervawn Wilson, Jadelyn Carey and Kyani Parton with Chappy Ronnie at the session on nutrition

The boys discover tools they can use in their everyday lives and for when bigger challenges hit.

They take an in-depth look at the consequences of risk-taking behaviour

and learn strategies to help in making positive life choices.

The program has been run by Paul Binger, a school nurse working in the Gympie area and DJ Hooklyn, Grade 6 teacher.

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SPORT

Tin Can Bay wins the two day cricket match!

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Wicket Keeper Darren Timms goes in for a catch, to see if he gets it - check out more photos on www.facebook.com/RainbowBeachCommunityNews

Above: Rainbow Captain Merv O’Neill and team have another chance of securing the brand new Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News Cricket Cup off Tin Can Bay team and Captain Craig Sorrell in their November one day match

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

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

Dan Head

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

Mum, Cassie Head says, “We are tickled pink he is with a great bloke like Brett and his family. Brett has put other apprentices through with one finishing his trade qualifications last month, hence Dan’s opportunity.”

Traditionally the TAFE component has been 4 blocks of 3 weeks full time, 5 full days a week, 8am - 4pm, but this year Spectators on the hill had much fun as the competitors! theassystem is changing.

Instead, Cassie says it is proposed that all the written work will be performed online and assessed onsite - charting new waters for everyone.

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

Fielding: Nick Lattanzi is watched by the Tin Can Bay supporters

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Mark Alexander bowls

Dan, ready for work

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

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Triathlon-tastic

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HE MUCH-LOVED Cooloola Triathlon is one of the biggest events in the school sporting calendar, with about 350 competitors from as far away as Kilkivan arriving at Norman Point to swim, ride and/or run.

Meticulously planned each year - the dedicated team of teachers were very grateful to police, SES, sausage sizzlers John and Sue, and parents for bringing their children along. About $350 was raised for recent Gympie tragedies on the day.

In the 12 and Under Individual Triathlon kids swim 175m, cycle 7km and run 2km, and Hugh Gilmore (2nd) was closely followed by Talyn (3rd) and Alex (6th).

Congratulations to Mikala Daniels who was the only student from Tin Can Bay School to compete in the Individual Triathlon.

The 19 and Under Triathlon includes a gruelling 425m swim, 14km cycle and 4km run. Paige Reibel finished her last school triathlon with a win!

In the 12 and Under team events, Go for Gold (Caleb, Oliver, Taj) won 5th place and Winners are Winners (Lachlan, Blake and Jaden) came in 10th for the male division for Tin Can Bay School. The Fit Chicks, Rainbow’s Ruby and Emma, were 13th in the female division for 12 and Under, even though Emma paused to help a friend!

Winners & Losers, Georgia, Paige and Amber from Tin Can Bay School, followed in 15th place.

The mixed teams Rainbow Champs, Bailee, Archie and Madison won 2nd place, Rainbow Dragons Annie and Charlie came in 4th place - impressive because this

included the time Annie transitioned from swim to bike legs.

James Worthington’s team the Titans from St. Pats were 9th in the male 14 and Under, Emily Brantz’s A Team took first place in the female 14 and Under, and Nikki Reibel’s Triple Treat from St. Pat’s won 3rd in the mixed division.

In the 16 and Under, Maddy Reibel and Natasha Lee won 3rd place in the female teams.

In the 19 and Under, Remy Hethorn’s team from St. Pats came in 2nd place for the female division.

Congratulations to all, hope to see more coastal families there next year!

St. Pats’ Hugh Gilmore excelled in the U12 Individual race

Right: Emily Brantz rode her U14 Female team to a first!

Lots more photos on www.facebook.com/ RainbowBeach CommunityNews

Tin Can Bay School’s Paige McCarthy readies herself for the bike leg

Talyn achieved second place in the U12 Individual race

Oliver Ozanne and Blaik Reibel cycle back to transition

Above: Charlie Kingsley finished with the run Right: Taj Yates is almost catching Jayden Mills

Ruby from the The Fit Chicks is almost at the finish line

Aptly named Rainbow Champs, Bailee, Archie and Madison won second place in the mixed U12 team

Sisters Madalyn, Paige and Nikki made their mother and St Pats proud - Paige finished her last school tri with a win!

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SPORT

Levi kicks off to the UK

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Peter Gillibank in Wedge V under spinnaker for a win Julie Hartwig Photography

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Levi McDermott (with the ball) adores soccer and now he’ll be playing for Australia!

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ONGRATULATIONS TO Levi McDermott!

After competing for the Queensland Indoor Soccer Side and playing in the National Titles he has now been selected for the Australian Schoolboys Indoor Soccer Team.

This means he will travel to the United Kingdom.

His dad (and soccer coach for Levi’s Golden City team) Greg works at the Surf Club and says the team have been right behind Levi with fundraising for the international tour.

Greg said “He trains every day and works at the Surf Club to save up the money for his trip.”

Any donations would be very much appreciated, contact the Rainbow Beach Surf Club to find out more.

ACING FOR THE new summer season is up and away with the largest fleet for many years assembling each Sunday fortnight.

Racing conditions have been dominated by light to moderate nor’easters and easterlies.

Race 1 was won by the smallest boat, The Vibe, followed by 5050 and Bubbles.

Race 2 found Topaz barging her way through the start with the all-girl crew taking the flag ahead of Free to Air and The Vibe. Spooked by Lying Jenny’s predicted late afternoon southerly change, the Race Committee set short courses for races 3 and 4.

The gusty 15 to 20 knot easterly suited the Flying Fifteens and the larger trailer sailors, whilst the smaller dinghy sailors kept busy avoiding capsize. Free to Air won race 3 with Bubbles and Harlequin closing.

The mad dash for the creek finish in race 4 was won by The Vibe, followed by Final Fling under the guidance of her septuagenarian skipper, and then Billy the Kid. Seventeen boats started races 5 and 6

with The Vibe in both races being forcing out the sandpit by some exuberant Flying Fifteens.

The steady 15 knot northeaster provided tight racing between Billy the Kid, Flying Fish, Bubbles and 5050 for honours around the first windward mark. The race was won

by Final Fling followed by Topaz and 5050.

Race 6 was dominated by the 14ft skiff,

Wedge V, with her skipper skilfully managing the testing spinnaker reaches without a swim. The ladies on Topaz cemented second, with Billy the Kid a late dash for third.

When: Discover Sailing on Saturdays at 12noon, Tin Can Bay Yacht Club Clubhouse Contact: Jon Jones 5486 4014 or Russell Shannon 0405 063 894 http://tcbyachtclub. wix.com/tcbyacht-club

Cooloola Coast Little Athletics

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AST MONTH, some of the Cooloola Coast Little Athletic athletes travel to Albert Park in Gympie to compete in the Gympie Spring Carnival, our first Carnival for the 2015 season.

For some of our athletes it was their first ever carnival. Our athletes were able to compete in a range of activities ranging from distance and sprint running to long jump, high jump, discus, shotput and javelin.

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The all-day carnival kicked off with the first event at 8.45am and we had a great group of athletes go and represent our club.

These carnivals are a good way for our athletes to not only get out and compete against other athletes and clubs within the region, but also spend time together with family and friends.

Catering for any level of skill and fitness the emphasis is on getting out there, giving it a go, and doing your best.

Our athletes had a fantastic day and did really well. Some even managed to bring home a medal or two. Thanks to all who were able to come along and congratulations on giving your best!

Cooloola Coast Little Athletics club holds training sessions on Thursday afternoons at the Tin Can Bay State School Oval starting at 3pm.

We would love to see you there. Everyone is welcome.

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Sporting Shooters – Tin Can Bay Branch Inc.

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NCE AGAIN A very busy year for our Shooters and Archers.

Regular events for Air Rifle/Air Pistol; Shotgun; Rimfire Rifle; Rimfire and Centrefire Pistol; Black Powder/ Rendezvous; Single Action; Gallery Rifle and Archery held monthly.

Zone events for Target Pistol have been held; along with a Junior training and development camp and Spring Rendezvous

(black powder), which attracted shooters from North Queensland and New South Wales together with South East Queensland enthusiasts.

SSAA Tin Can Bay will next host a National Air Rifle Field Target event on November 21/22 which will see shooters from Queensland and other states of Australia compete for selection to travel overseas to compete at

international level.

This competition is held as a field event with targets set along lanes out to 50 metres with three targets in each lane.

Using scopes, competitors are required to estimate target distances for an acquired shot.

Two types of air rifles are used; precharged and normal spring guns set at 12ft.pds. of muzzle energy. This is a

two-day event and the fastest growing international shooting sport of today.

Spectators are welcome to attend and view after signing a visitor’s register and hopefully from the age of 11 years to 105+ may wish to participate in the future.

Safety courses are held for those wishing to gain a firearms licence, and all enquiries should be made to Gordon on 5486 5208 or Lois on 5486 2559.

Family time at the Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre

by Bobbie-jo Parton Head coach/Instructor

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EATHER IS AMAZING and perfect for swimming, it may be for your pleasure, training or learning to swim. Bring the kids along for a play or simply a bit of family time in a safe and friendly environment.

With the new gym up and running, we are excited to be able to assist parents and carers with the opportunity to sign the children up for lessons or kids club while you use the gym, knowing the children are safe but also staying active and learning new skills in and out of the water. Please do not hesitate to contact us.

Warriors swim club’s first club night went off with a bang!

There were 32 entries for the evening with the under 6 starting with 12.5 meter freestyle and breaststroke. They were very proud of themselves with most being their first swim club event ever!

We are adding a few changes to club night as it is a busy evening and I prepare for it on Wednesday, and when we get a few swimmers show up without nominating or informing us of their attendance it makes it difficult to run the evening smoothly.

Nominations to be in by 6pm Tuesday. Gold coin donation per person for food (swimmers to eat first). Parents are

Ruby, Alex, Zoe and behind Zack and Joel enjoy a weekend hangout at the pool

responsible for their children and behaviour throughout the evening.

Swimmers must stay under Club tent waiting for marshalling.

12.5 meter events will now commence at 4.30pm, as this will ensure the little ones aren’t too tired or cold.

I ask for the older swimmers to buddy up and help the dolphins at the starting block and marshalling, also giving them encouragement to enjoy the event.

First swim meet coming up this weekend in Cooroy with 12 swimmers attending, it will be a great meet for all. Next week is Gympie Gold Fins Long course meet with four swimmers attending. GO WARRIORS!

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A Little Humour The wooden ball An old man walks into the barbershop for a shave and haircut, but he tells the barber he probably can’t get all of his whiskers off because his cheeks are wrinkled from age.

The barber gets a little wooden ball from a cup on the shelf and tells him to put it inside his cheek to spread out the skin.

When he’s finished, the old man tells the barber that was the cleanest shave he’s had in years. But he wanted to know what would have happened if he had swallowed that little ball.

The barber replied, “Just bring it back in a couple of days like everyone else does....”

Job interview Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Officer asks a young engineer fresh out of QUT, “And what starting salary are you looking for?”

The engineer replies, “In the region of $125,000 a year, depending on the benefits package.”

The interviewer inquires, “Well, what would you say to a package of five weeks vacation, 14 paid holidays, full medical and dental, company-matching retirement fund to 50% of salary, and a company car leased every two years, say, a red Corvette?”

The engineer sits up straight and says, “Wow! Are you kidding?”

The interviewer replies, “Yeah, but you started it.”

Chatty monk Every ten years, the monks in the monastery are allowed to break their vow of silence to speak two words. Ten years go by and it’s one monk’s first chance. He thinks for a second before saying, “Food bad.” Ten years later, he says, “Bed hard.”

It’s the big day, a decade later. He gives the head monk a long stare and says, “I quit.”

“I’m not surprised,” the head monk says.

“You’ve been complaining ever since you got here.”

Etiquette Son: Mum, when I was on the bus with Dad this morning, he told me to give up my seat to a lady.

Mum: Well, you have done the right thing.

Son: But Mum, I was sitting on Daddy’s lap.

True love A newly married man asked his wife, “Would you have married me if my father hadn’t left me a fortune?”

“Honey,” the woman replied sweetly, “I’d have married you, no matter who left you a fortune!”

Life explained On the first day, God created the dog and said, “Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. For this, I will give you a life span of twenty years.”

The dog said, “That’s a long time to be barking. How about only ten years and I’ll give you back the other ten?”

And God saw it was good.

On the second day, God created the monkey and said, “Entertain people, do tricks, and make them laugh. For this, I’ll give you a twenty-year life span.”

The monkey said, “Monkey tricks for twenty years? That’s a pretty long time to perform.

How about I give you back ten like the dog did?”

And God, again, saw it was good.

On the third day, God created the cow and said, “You must go into the field with the farmer all day long and suffer under the sun, have calves and give milk to support the farmer’s family. For this, I will give you a life span of sixty years.”

The cow said, “That’s kind of a tough life you want me to live for sixty years. How about twenty and I’ll give back the other forty?”

And God agreed it was good.

On the fourth day, God created humans and said, “Eat, sleep, play, marry and enjoy your life.

For this, I’ll give you twenty years.”

But the human said, “Only twenty years?

Could you possibly give me my twenty, the forty the cow gave back, the ten the monkey gave back, and the ten the dog gave back; that makes eighty, okay?”

“Okay,” said God, “You asked for it.”

So that is why for our first twenty years, we eat, sleep, play and enjoy ourselves.

For the next forty years, we slave in the sun to support our family.

38 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – November 2015

For the next ten years, we do monkey tricks to entertain the grandchildren.

And for the last ten years, we sit on the front porch and bark at everyone.

Life has now been explained to you.

There is no need to thank me for this valuable information. I’m doing it as a public service. If you are looking for me I will be on the front porch.

The Amazing Scotsman A salesman drove into a small town where a circus was in progress. A sign read: “Don’t miss Jock The Amazing Scotsman”.

The salesman bought a ticket and sat down.

There, on centre stage, was a table with three walnuts on it. Standing next to it was an old Scotsman.

Suddenly the old man lifted his kilt, whipped out a huge appendage and smashed all three walnuts with three mighty swings!

The crowd erupted in applause as the elderly Scot was carried off on the shoulders of the crowd.

Ten years later the salesman visited the same little town and saw a new poster for the same circus and the same sign: “Don’t miss Jock The Amazing Scotsman”.

He couldn’t believe the old guy was still alive, much less still doing his act!

He bought a ticket. Again, the centre ring was illuminated. This time, however, instead of walnuts, three coconuts were placed on the table.

The Scotsman stood before them, then suddenly lifted his kilt and shattered the coconuts with three swings of his amazing member. The crowd went wild!

Flabbergasted, the salesman requested a meeting with him after the show.

“You’re incredible!” he told the Scotsman.

“But I have to know something. You’re older now, why switch from walnuts to coconuts?”

“Well laddie,” said the Scot, “Ma eyes are nae whit they used tae be”.

Little Johnny Teacher: “Anyone who thinks he’s stupid may stand up!” *Nobody stands up* Teacher: “I’m sure there are some stupid students over here!!”

*Little Johnny stands up* Teacher: “Ohh, Johnny you think you’re stupid?”

Little Johnny: “No... I just feel bad that you’re standing alone...”

The biggest lie Two students were arguing when their teacher entered the classroom. The teacher says, “Why are you arguing?”

One boy answers, “We found a ten dollar bill and decided to give it to whoever tells the biggest lie.”

“You should be ashamed of yourselves,” said the teacher, “When I was your age I didn’t even know what a lie was.” The boys gave the ten dollars to the teacher.

Who’s been eating my porridge?

It’s a sunny morning in the Big Forest and the Bear family is just waking up. Baby Bear goes downstairs and sits in his small chair at the table. He looks into his small bowl. It is empty! “Who’s been eating my porridge?” he squeaks.

Father Bear arrives at the table and sits in his big chair. He looks into his big bowl. It is also empty! “Who’s been eating my porridge?” he roars.

Mother Bear sticks her head out the kitchen door and yells, “For Pete’s sake, how many times do we have to go through this? It was Mother Bear who go up first. It was Mother Bear who woke everybody else in the house up.

“It was Mother Bear who unloaded the dishwasher from last night and put everything away. It was Mother Bear who went out into the cold early morning air to fetch the newspaper.

“It was Mother Bear who set the table. It was Mother Bear who put the cat out, cleaned the litter box and filled the cat’s water and food dish. And now that you’ve decided to come down stairs and grace me with your presence, listen good because I’m only going to say this one more time: I haven’t made the blinking porridge yet!”

Broken Vacuum I had a broken vacuum, then I put a One Direction sticker on it and it suddenly sucked again.

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5486 2576

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5486 3914

Concreting Moppz Concreting

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Kennels and Catteries Gympie Cooloola Pet Resort Gympie

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

5486 9090 5486 3191

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

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

Rainbow Beach

5486 8000

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

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Tin Can Bay

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Rainbow Beach

0418 729 474

Cooloola Cove

1300 727 025

Rainbow Beach

5486 3227

Signs Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach Signs

Solicitor

Storage Cooloola Tin Can Mini Storage

Tourist Centre Rainbow Beach Tourist Centre

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

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

Varnishing Ardon Marine

Tin Can Bay

5486 2037

Gympie Veterinary Services Tin Can Bay

5486 4666

Vet

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0418 382 442

Cooloola Coast Pilates

Cosgroves

Health and Beauty Serenity Beauty

Cooloola Cove

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IGA Supermarket

Mechanical

Chiropractor Tin Can Bay Chiropractor

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5486 3070

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Real Estate

5486 4170

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Cooloola Coast Rainbow Beach

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Garden Supplies Cooloola Cove Landscape & Garden Supplies

Beach to Bay Pest Management Cleanwave

Pharmacy

Fishing Charters

0408 329 167

Builders/Handyman

Tin Can Bay Family Butchery

5482 7688 5886 4800 5488 0271

Food Wholesalers

Bakery Ed’s Beach Bakery

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Electrician

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FIRE & RESCUE - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3169 Tin Can Bay Fire Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0409 828 414 Rural Fires Goomboorian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0417 793 286 Rural Fires Neerdie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0400 865 132 QPWS Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 9900 QPWS Tewantin (7 days) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5449 7792 Gympie Regional Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 307 800 HOSPITAL - Gympie (ind. Community & Mental Health Services) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5489 8444 Library - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3705 Library - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4355 Local Disaster Management CCCLDMSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4483, 0439 862 264 Cooloola Cove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5488 0436, 0459 26 374 Wallu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0419 685 338 Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0427 863 007

Pharmacy - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3070 Police - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 8765 Police - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 2426 Police - non urgent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 444 POISONS Information Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 11 26 School - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 9333 School - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5488 1222 Warren Truss MP (Federal Member) . . . . . . . 1 300 301 968 Tony Perrett MLA (State Member) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5329 5100 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (Please phone to make appt ) DEACON, Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0419 624 208 HOLT, Neville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3250 HUXLEY, Anthony Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0418 715 065 MISSEN, John Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 8153 SYSTSMA, Sandra Evelyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 8343 November 2015 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 39

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To find out more, phone: 5486 3561 40 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – November 2015

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WHAT’S ON NOVEMBER Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival continues 2

Questacon visits RB School

6

Raw Art, RB School

2, 9 & 16 First5together, Gympie Library 9.30am to 10.30am for under 5s and their carers. These sessions are free and bookings are limited, call 5481 0859 to book your spot.

3

Melbourne Cup

23-26 Seagrass monitoring various locations.

Maree: 0417 554 905

Monday

Tin Can Bay School Year 10 Last Day and Year 7-10 Principal’s Reward Day

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

Memorial Classic Rainbow Beach Boardriders Club

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

AGM for Cooloola City Farm Nurseries Inc., 10am, City Farm Nursery located opposite the Community Complex.

Tuesday

27 28

Music Plus, 7pm at the Vets & Community Hall, Cooloola Cove

27

Open Day for Cooloola Coastcare, TS2 2-3pm, 0417 554 905

Plein Aire, Norman Point from 9am Remembrance Day, meet 10.50am Rainbow Beach cenotaph

11&25 Life Drawing classes, 0439 683 690 14

Mary River Festival, noon until 8pm, Kandanga, www.maryriverfestival.org.au

16

Cooloola Cove Residents and Friends Inc. meet 10am, Veterans’ and Community Hall, Cooloola Cove

16

Tin Can Bay Camera Club Photoshop workshop (Learning PS Tools Part 3), TCB Library meeting room, commencing at 1pm.

17

Rainbow beach Over 60s meet 10.30am, Surf Club

17

Tin Can Bay School P&C Meeting

18

SES Wear Orange to Work Day

18

Tin Can Bay Camera Club Annual Presentation Night, TCB Library, 7pm

19

Rainbow Beach Over 60s, BYO BBQ, 4pm, opposite caravan park

21&22 Sporting Shooters Australia Association, Tin Can Bay will next host a National Air Rifle Field Target

3.15pm Stair workout with CCP & PT - Carlo Circle steps

Tin Can Bay School Year 10 Graduation, 6.30pm at Rainbow Beach Sports and Rec Club

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3pm Cooloola Coast Little Athletics, Tin Can Bay School Oval, Tamara: 0458 111 591

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Learn to swim, squad, gym, kids supervised after-school play times, Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre. Ph: 5486 3191

Tin Can Bay School Year 3-10 Awards Night

20

7&8 Mary Valley Family Fishing Concert

Lunchtime craft club, RBSS library

24

4&18 Choral Group, all welcome at 3pm, Cooloola Coast Bowls Club Pam: 5488 0110 Tin Can Bay Camera Club Progressive Safari, Tin Can Bay, Norman Point picnic shed at 9.15am for a 9.30am start

Weekly (many are term time only)

9am and 5.30pm Aqua Aerobics

Tuncunba Hall, Tin Can Bay: 8.30am CardioStep Class, 9.20am Pilates for General Fitness, 10.20am Beginners Pilates Class 9am Arts and Craft group, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall (2nd/last of month)

27&28 The Real Princesses of Fairyland, Gympie Golf Club, tickets at Foxy Lady

9am–noon Tin Can Bay Quilters, community complex. Ph: Maree 5486 5706 or Jo 5488 0134

28

Schoolies starts!

9.30am Little Guppies playgroup, Tin Can Bay

29

‘Simply Classical’ concert, 2.30pm at St Patrick’s Church

3.15pm RBSS running club

DECEMBER 1

CCCLDMSG meet to prepare for disaster, Cooloola Cove Community & Vets Hall, Terry: 5486 2264

6

Carols, Tin Can Bay, next door to RSL Hall in the outdoor amphitheatre

9

Rainbow Beach Over 60s Christmas Dinner Function, 6pm, Waterview Bistro, Cooloola Drive. Booking essential.

Cost of meal TBA. Ring Dorothy 5436 2357

10

Tin Can Bay School Christmas Concert

13

Carols and Santa at Rainbow Beach Hall

15

Rainbow Beach Chamber of Commerce meet - venue TBA

22

Christmas Carol Service, Church of Good Shepherd, Rainbow Beach - dessert provided!

4.30pm Budoshinkai karate jitsu (BKJ) Buffalo Hall, Tin Can Bay, Dean Taylor: 0438 115 190

Wednesday 9am Mahjong/games mornings, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall 9am and 5.30pm Aqua Aerobics 10am Mainly Music, TCB Community Complex, 10am 4.30–5.30pm Kids karate and fitness classes, RBSS, Darren Grieve: 0417 079 579 5.30–6.30pm Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) and self defence, RBSS, Darren Grieve 0417 079 579

Thursday 7.30am Brekky club, RBSS 9am Aqua Aerobics

3.15pm RBSS bike club

3.30pm Cooloola Dragon Boat Club training 4pm Pilates for general fitness, next door to Arco 4.30pm Budoshinkai karate jitsu (BKJ) Buffalo Hall, Tin Can Bay, Dean Taylor: 0438 115 190

Friday 8am - 10am Volunteer “revive our creeks”, www.cooloolacoastcare.org.au 9am Art classes, Tuncunba Gardens 7-9pm Fun Club, Tin Can Bay Community Centre, Primary-aged children can enjoy games, fun, friendship, prizes, a short devotion and supper, $3 or $6 per family.

Chappy Ronnie: 0413 135 867.

Sailability

Saturday Markets on almost every Saturday!

See visitors guide 12-1pm Game hour, Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre Discover Sailing, Tin Can Bay Yacht Club

Sunday 7am St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church service, Manooka Drive 7.30am Cooloola Dragon Boat Club training 9.30am Church of the Good Shepherd Contemporary Family, followed by morning tea. All denominations welcome!

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

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

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