Rainbow Beach Community News October 2023

Gympie Region Seniors Month 2023

Throughout October, people of all ages, cultures, and abilities will come together and connect, celebrating the essential roles that older people play in our communities. All in all, it’s going to be a connect fest!

Seniors Expo on 25 October

Come along to the Gympie Senior Citizens Centre and connect with services for older people as well as recreational and social groups in the Gympie region.

9.30am to 12pm. Free morning tea.

Picnic in the Park on 29 October

Bring a picnic to Memorial Park to celebrate Queensland Grandparents Day. Music, old fashioned games, and the announcement of the Senior Citizens of the Year Awards by Mayor Hartwig. 10am to 12pm.

For more information and the full program of events go to gympie.qld.gov.au/seniors

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Stunning photo of the trawlers in Tin Can Bay taken by Helen Grimson while kayaking.

Dive into the Magic of One Remarkable Reef

FAMILIES ACROSS the region are invited to embark on an enchanting journey with the launch of the Gympie Regional Libraries First 5 Forever Story Walk, featuring Kellie Byrnes’ captivating children’s book, ‘One Remarkable Reef’.

A wonderful blend of nature, storytelling, and outdoor adventure, promoting early literacy and togetherness. Each page is displayed on standalone signboards, placed at intervals along Lawrie Hanson Park, Rainbow Beach. Turning a simple walk into a progressive storytelling experience.

‘One Remarkable Reef’, is vibrantly illustrated by Rachel Tribout and explores the diverse

marine life found in Queensland reefs. The book encourages young readers to appreciate the beauty of our ocean while learning about the reef’s most threatened creatures.

First 5 Forever is a State Library of Queensland initiative and supports early literacy programs for families. Storytime sessions are free and are run at each Gympie Regional Library branch. To find out more information about events for children and families please visit library. gympie.qld.gov.au.

The story walk will be available until 12 October so don’t miss your chance to experience ‘One Remarkable Reef’ in the beautiful surrounds of Rainbow Beach.

A FAIR SHARE FOR REGIONAL NEWS

A FAIR SHARE FOR REGIONAL NEWS

A FAIR SHARE FOR REGIONAL NEWS

Regional Australian communities deserve local news as much as our big cities do.

Australian communities deserve local news as much as our big cities do.

Regional

Regional Australian communities deserve local news as much as our big cities do.

Local independent newspapers still connect more than 80% of the country, but currently the commonwealth government invests close to 0% of its advertising budget here.

Local independent newspapers still connect more than 80% of the country, but currently the commonwealth government invests close to 0% of its advertising budget here. The federal government could help secure the future of regional news with zero extra cost by simply allocating a fairer share of government advertising to local and regional news services.

The federal government could help secure the future of regional news with zero extra cost by simply allocating a fairer share of government advertising to local and regional news services.

One page per week of important government information in regional newspapers would be a great start. This shouldn’t be controversial. It’s a simple and fair solution for the future of regional news.

Local independent newspapers still connect more than 80% of the country, but currently the commonwealth government invests close to 0% of its advertising budget here. The federal government could help secure the future of regional news with zero extra cost by simply allocating a fairer share of government advertising to local and regional news services.

One page per week of important government information in regional newspapers would be a great start. This shouldn’t be controversial. It’s a simple and fair solution for the future

One page per week of important government information in regional newspapers would be a great start. This shouldn’t be controversial. It’s a simple and fair solution for the future

Gympie Regional Libraries Story Walk:

YAP calls for Enviro Kids

IS YOUR YOUNG one into nature? Do they want to learn more about native animals and biodiversity? Then register them for a new YAP Project called Boost Biodiversity. The project will be focused around increasing habitat, food sources, and nesting options for native animals and insects. The project will involve observation and survey of existing plants, animals, insects, and structures then research and planning into what would enhance and expand these before implementing some improvements such as nesting boxes, planting, and habitat rehabilitation.

Suitable for ages over 8 and the project will involve a series of sessions that will be scheduled to suit those interested. To register please contact Jess Milne on 0411 218 254 or email cooloolacoastyap@ gmail.com as there are limited places.

Cooloola Coastcare Threatened Species Survey

COOLOOLA COASTCARE members were joined by volunteers from the region recently to conduct a survey of endangered plants in the local area. We are so lucky to live amongst the exuberant floral biodiversity of Cooloola!

The sandy soils may present a challenge for gardeners trying to grow exotic flowers and veggies, but our local flora have had many thousands of years to adapt to the low nutrients and poor drainage of the Wallum country.

Every spring, the bush comes alive with yellows, then pinks, then whites, as the season progresses. A selection of the region’s most visible heath wildflowers are described in Cooloola Coastcare’s ‘Cooloola Wildflowers and Walks’ booklet.

A second edition of the booklet, containing expanded descriptions, and 8 more plants, will be available soon.

All native plants are protected against collection from the wild, but many can be purchased from the Cooloola City Farm Native Nursery to beautify gardens, and provide food and shelter for birds.

Although some local plant species are abundant

Above: Cooloola Coastcare and local volunteers recently undertook a survey of endangered plants in our beautifully biodiverse area.

Right: Keep an eye out for the second edition of the hugely popular wildflower booklet, due for release soon.

and widespread, some are threatened, mainly by development, land-clearing, and competition from invasive weeds. The recent, Queensland Government-funded survey has enabled us to understand more about the distribution of threatened species in the area, so that they can be protected from further decline.

Cooloola Coastcare gratefully acknowledges support from the Queensland Department of Environment and Science, Community Sustainability Action - Threatened Species Recovery grant program, as well as the collaboration of The Queensland Herbarium, Gympie Regional Council, Department of Defence, and Red Ash Consulting, Bundaberg.

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Honouring our remarkable local Seniors

NOMINATIONS ARE now officially open for the 2023 Senior Citizen of the Year Awards. These awards honour and celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions of senior members of our community who have made a positive impact through their dedication, service, and leadership.

Gympie Regional Council Mayor, Glen Hartwig, warmly encourages community members to acknowledge the invaluable contributions made by their senior neighbours and consider nominating them an award.

“Every single day our senior community members generously dedicate their time and

talents, selflessly giving back to the community in many ways. Their dedication and commitment are truly admirable, and their invaluable contributions often go unnoticed,” Mayor Hartwig said.

“These awards are a great opportunity to shine the spotlight on key individuals and the positive contributions they make in our community. If you are aware of someone whose efforts deserve recognition, we kindly encourage you to consider nominating them.”

The Senior Citizen of the Year Awards coincide with Seniors Month in October and form part of a month-long celebration of seniors in the local community, and across Queensland.

Nominations for the Senior Citizen of the Year Awards are open to individuals aged 60 or above who have made notable contributions to the local community within the last 12 months.

For further details and to access nomination forms, visit: www.gympie.qld.gov.au/seniors.

Nominations close Sunday, 22 October 2023.

Winners will be announced at Picnic in the Park held on Grandparents Day, Sunday 29 October 2023 in Memorial Park, Gympie from 10am – 12pm. Bring a picnic and come along and celebrate.

For more information on the range of events being held for Seniors Month across the region please visit www.gympie.qld.gov.au/seniors

Seniors Get a Healthy Dose of ‘Old’s Cool’

THE OLD’S COOL – Health Matters project will be bringing a series of free pop-up health clinics and community education workshops to Gympie, Tin Can Bay, Imbil, and Kilkivan in October, for Senior’s month.

The workshops and clinics bring together academic expertise and student engagement from the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Healthy Ageing Hub (based at its Gympie campus), connections through Gympie Community Place, and insights from healthcare professionals from One Bridge. Funding for this project has been provided by Gympie Regional Council.

Each pop-up clinic will provide free health assessments by a registered nurse from One

Bridge and health information from UniSC students. Local service providers will also be in attendance to assist in understanding health options, such as how to navigate mainstream health services and My Aged Care.

The Kilkivan and Imbil events will also provide community education workshops. Topics may include how to maintain good brain health, dealing with grief, and/or how to stay independent and live at home for longer.

Following on from Senior’s month, community education workshops will be held in Gympie and Tin Can Bay in November. Further details on these workshops will be provided in the coming weeks.

Event dates and locations:

Gympie: Wednesday 11 October, 10.30am-3.30pm Gympie Community Place, 18 Excelsior Road.

Kilkivan: Wednesday 18 October, 11am-3pm Kilkivan Public Hall, 31 Bligh Street.

Imbil: Wednesday 25 October, 10.30am-3.30pm Imbil Hall, 14 Edward Street.

Tin Can Bay: Thursday 26 October, 11am-3pm RSL Hall, 45 Gympie Road.

These events are focused on older residents. However, we welcome anyone that would like to attend.

Good Shepherd Turns30

HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY to the Good Shepherd Church! A dedicated service taken by the present minister Rev. Shaji Joseph, past minister Rev. Kev Lewis and L.A. Beris Trainer was held to celebrate this milestone.

Lyn Bleakley kindly supplied a brief history of Rainbow Beach’s first church:

“Before mid 1993 the Anglican and Uniting Church congregations were worshipping in the Sports and Recreation Club on alternate Sundays with a minister from the St Peters’ Parish and a pastor from the Uniting Church Both had to travel out from Gympie each Sunday.

After some time the Uniting Church could not manage to send a pastor every Sunday. The two congregations decided to stay together and pray together. At the same time the Catholic congregation was worshipping weekly at a private residence and subsequently in the dining room of the local hotel/ motel.

As Sunday trading at the Club increased this could no longer continue so the Anglican/Uniting group moved out to conduct their Sunday services in a tiny, ex-Forestry Dept hut. At this stage Rainbow Beach had less than 100 permanent residents, but at holiday times we had many thousands of visitors enjoying our ideal beach and camping facilities; good fishing as well in those days.

Early in 1993 one of our Gympie church members saw an advertisement offering a 1958-built decommissioned church to a needy developing Parish in the Brisbane Diocese. St Peter’s Parish Gympie proved to be the most needy for our fast growing Cooloola Coast region.

So in May 1993 the old church was cut in half to be transported to the present Carlo Road site.

A mighty effort and transformation in 9 weeks accomplished by the generosity of many in the community (whether religious or not) with their time, talents and enthusiasm working together.

Until the Catholic Church was built, we provided a centre of worship for the Anglican, Uniting, and Catholic congregations. In the past it has at times also provided for Baptist and AOG congregations and we welcome any recognized Christian Groups to join our community effort and partake in our ecumenical vision.

With fundraising and donations our Rainbow Beach Church is free of debt and still proving to be a boon to all congregations and the community as a whole. It continues to be a place for family worship and fellowship.”

Above: First activity on church block in 1993.

Photo supplied by Lyn Bleakley

Annette Collins, Rev. Kev Lewis, and Rev. Shaji Joseph cut the cake made by Sandra Strohfeldt.

Photo supplied by Beris Trainer

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Referendum Polling Stations

CIRS WERE approached earlier this year by the Australian Electoral Commission with regards to using the hall as a polling station for the upcoming vote on the referendum.

This would have meant approx. $1200 total hall hire income, with cleaning and recycling charges. The

entire Community Centre would be closed off for security reasons so no hall, CIRS office, kitchen, or toilets access for the public from Friday to Monday.

Unfortunately, the date ended up falling on 14 October - our monthly market and free film night weekend.

Given that the amount of income from Markets and AEC was similar, we refused the AEC offer and instead will support our loyal market stallholders who would have missed out on their market income.

Polling Station locations had not been finalised at time of writing,

however, Postal Voting will be available.

If you have changed address, you may want to update your details on the electoral roll and find out about postal voting on the AEC website: www.aec.gov.au/referendums/vote/ postal-voting.html

Free Film Night - September Free Film Night - October

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OUR COOLAFLIX free film for October will be the iconic 1971 Australian surf film Morning of the Earth (Remastered).

It was the first Australian movie soundtrack to win Album of the Year, and the surf footage is timeless.

COOLOOLA COAST Women and Business convenor Elisa Seul was thrilled with the response when CCWAB hosted our CoolaFlix free film for September.

The film they chose was Under Cover, an Australian documentary about the journey of nine older women

into homelessness. Following the screening, Elisa facilitated a World Cafe event with five tables providing feedback and suggestions on local solutions to social factors such as the current housing crisis.

Impact Films kindly provided the film free of charge, thanks to financial support they received from accommodation giants Quest Apartments.

54 Rainbow Beach Road (opposite QLD Parks &

Warning: this film is not rated but Parental Guidance is recommended for children under 15 years of age. It contains beach nudity, drug use (bongs) and animal cruelty (a cock fight in Bali). These scenes are short and contextual, given the early 1970s relaxed film censorship laws, and social and cultural standards at that time.

Don’t miss this film - it explains so much about surf culture and why so many Australians now in their sixties and seventies still aspire to live a free and simple lifestyle on the coast.

CoolaFlix film nights are free entry thanks to a grant from FRRR (Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal).

Host group on 14 October will be Cooloola Coastcare. More details on start time, food, bar, other fundraising, to follow as availablekeep an eye on Facebook.

World Cafe discussion followed September’s CoolaFlix free film event hosted by CCWAB.

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AINBOW BEACH Markets are held the second Saturday of each month inside and outside the hall. Summer starting time is 7am to noon.

We have live music, great coffee, original artworks, sourdough bread, scrumptious cakes, handstuffed olives, jewellery, opals, clever craftwork, fabulous fabrics, something for everyone. Main street of Rainbow Beach - you just can’t miss it!Marketscentre Hall

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N CONJUNCTION with Community Action Inc, CIRS will begin providing assistance for people experiencing hardship on the Cooloola Coast. Assistance will be provided by means of grocery vouchers (no cash) at Tin Can Bay Library Offices on Tuesdays 1pm-3pm and Rainbow Beach Community Centre Meeting Room on Thursdays 1pm-3pm. We will try to find appropriate support and offer referrals to other agencies however this may

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Our volunteers are not permitted to drive clients there, so please do not ask.

We want to build up the service to provide a better local response and if anyone has time to volunteer or resources they would like to contribute, please call our office on 5486 3355.

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and absorb sound as well as block out daylight for improved daytime projector use, provide privacy for hall hirers, and improve the financial viability of ticketed events in the hall.

The curtains are due to be installed by the time this goes to print.

WE HAVE HAD a fantastic response from the community to our Book Sales. Not only do we sell a lot more now, we are receiving a lot more as well.

Book sales really help with running costs of the hall and the CIRS office, so please keep them coming.

We may need notice to accept and store them. Some volunteers have physical limitations so please call us on 5486 3355 first to make sure we have room.

Thanks again, wonderful supporters.

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Rainbow Beach School P&C News

Melissa Spanton SECRETARY

TERM 3 IS OFFICIALLY done and dusted, and the students and staff are enjoying a well-earned break.

Students and teachers alike have been working tirelessly this term and we are very proud of all that the students have achieved. With only one term to go we are all left pondering how quickly the year has passed us by already. A few weeks ago, the students all participated in a craft activity for Father’s Day which had them all decorating glass jars with pictures and messages to their loved ones which were then filled with all the sweet treats Dads, Grandfathers and carers could want.

The P&C has also been busy finalising the application for the Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program, and we are on the home straight. We are excited to finalise the last part of the application and formally announce the positions vacant!

Rainbow Beach OSHC is committed to providing a quality care service by offering a friendly, happy, rich, and engaging environment to support children and families living and working on the Cooloola Coast. We believe in providing a comfortable, safe and nurturing space for all children regardless of gender, age, background, additional needs, practices and beliefs.

To support this, we are looking for educators / carers for our OSHC program which will run before and after school, Monday – Friday and Vacation care during the school holidays. The positions include a Centre Co-ordinator along with Educators / Carers. The role descriptions can be found in the position’s vacant advertisement. We anticipate a start in 2023 pending final approval of the application process.

If you are interested in the possibility of joining our program or are looking to develop a career in this area, please contact us at rainbowbeachpc@ gmail.com or 07 5486 9333. We look forward to hearing from you. We wish all our families a safe and enjoyable School Holidays, and we look forward to seeing you all again in Term 4!

We are very excited for many other events we have coming up so be sure to keep up to date with any news from the P&C on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/PandCRainbowBeach.

Win Bonus Bucks at Bingo!

Crack out the fancy cups

Wendy Ritchie

QCWA IS ACTIVE in the community and is very aware times are tough, so we have decided with our Hoy mornings that are held every 3rd Wednesday of the month to offer more practical prizes like groceries, cleaning items, or vouchers with $15 value. Come join us for a fun morning at Cooloola Bowls Club at 9.30am for 10am start.

Entry is still only $7 with lucky door prize and morning tea. Raffle for a $30 Tin Can Bay Meat Tray for $1 a ticket and our regular Money Board is $1 a ticket. Good luck.

Our Annual High Tea is on 11 October so there will be no Craft that morning. Heaps of prizes, raffles, and lovely traditional High Tea food. Bring your own plate, cup, and saucer – there will be a prize for the fanciest setting. Secret Judge will mingle.

to distribute to hospitals – Trauma teddies, octopuses, owls, and icy pole covers. All items are always in demand and we have run out of wool.

We would like to put out a request for donations of any wool or craft bits and pieces to continue our items made by our members for donations. Please ring our president Wendy on 0412 547 043.

Thank you to all the wonderful people in our community that have made donations, are happy to sew Domestic Violence Bags, and other items. We recently had a donation of a sewing machine and then another lady donated a sewing machine cabinet. Thank you ladies much appreciated, these are already set up at hall.

Cheryl Zunic TREASURER

AMAJOR SOURCE of income for the Cooloola Coast Local Ambulance Committee is weekly Bingo which is held every Thursday at the Tin Can Bay Country Club, commencing at 9.30am.

A recent innovation has been the introduction of a new game called ‘Bonus Bucks’. There is a guaranteed jackpot of $100 with no call limit so a winner is assured. The new game will be included in the usual session on the last Thursday of the month.

All proceeds go towards equipment and other necessities for our local Ambulance Stations.

So come along and you may be the lucky person who goes home with an extra $100.

As always, we continue to keep those knitting needles clicking. A big donation was delivered to Wishlist

Country Kitchen is going strong, new activities Cooking for 1, Cooking for 2 and Cooking on a Budget will be offered as workshops soon. Tin Can Bay School cooking activities are going well, it was mini muffins and mini pizzas last month. Held second

Dancers kept on their toes

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enjoyed a fun evening of specially chosen tunes and dances to help celebrate the 70th birthday of the founder of the Cooloola Coast Dances Group, Julie.

Although sadly it began with an

unfortunate event of one of our patrons enduring a health episode. The ambulance officers were very helpful and assisted the lady to hospital. An update is from her husband that an operation was carried out and she is now recovering. We wish her all the best for a speedy healing process and look forward to

seeing her back on our dance floor. Dancing went late into the night and early morning. After two brief suppers during the night patrons commented on the huge success for the dance. The next scheduled dance is on Saturday 21 October.

The next lesson date is Saturday 7 October 3-5pm. The dance chosen is

Friday of every month, an excellent morning, thank you to the volunteers. Gabriella and Wendy have now completed Country Kitchen Level 6 Facilitator Training – Advocacy. Congratulations ladies, your training is now completed.

Craft – only on the first Wednesday morning of this month: 4 October. Coffee and a chat – 18 Whiting Street, Tin Can Bay.

High Tea (held in place of our second Craft morning this month): 11 October. Cooloola Bowls Club, 10am till 12 noon. Booking essential. $10 –contact Jill 0417 732 807 or Dawn 0407 595 030. Lucky door prizes, displays, raffles galore. Prize for fanciest tea setting.

Hoy – 18 October (held every third Wednesday of the month), Cooloola Bowls Club, 9.30am for 10am start. $7.

Enquiries – Wendy President 0412 547 043 or Dawn 0407 595 030

the Rumbaette plus more. Karen and Mal invite you to come along for the session. Please contact Julie 0428 824 115 for more details.

Pictures attached for everyone to see the enjoyment that is had at our once a month Old Time Dance get together.

Hope to see you there.

Lucky Irene was the first winner of the new Bonus Bucks bingo game

Mollie with the Country Kitchens recipe Banana and Pumpkin Loaf.

Enjoying cooking class at Tin Can Bay School with David.

Julie McPhail

Join me howling at the Moon

Workshop Wonders at TCBCAMS

Carole Lehmann

TIN CAN BAY Community and Men’s Shed (TCBCAMS) held stained glass work/copper foiling and mosaic workshops in September. Participants were able to complete their projects and take them home.

A couple of karaoke regulars getting in some practice for Howling at the Moon.

AS I WALK IN the door I notice Brian Smith breasting the RSL Sub Branch bar, a can of his favourite Guinness in his hand.

Brian originated from Scotland and has an accent as wide as his broad brimmed hat. He lives on his yacht ‘Saskia’ off Tin Can Bay and is a great supporter of our RSL when he’s in port and the tides are right.

I say, “Hey mate, are you up to a bit of Howling at the Moon on 28 October?” Brian looks at me like my mind has gone and says, “What are you on about Roscoe?”

So I explained:

“The Tin Can Bay RSL is holding a ‘Howling at the Moon’ spit roast dinner and Open Mike night on Saturday 28 October.

“We carve at 6pm, with tickets $30 for adults and $15 for kids 4 – 12 and proceeds go to the Support Veterans Care Association.

“We need great musicians like yourself to get up and sing a few songs.”

Brian said, “Well that sounds fine as long as I can get up with my guitar and sing my choice of songs. It’s great to see the proceeds go to such a tremendous cause.”

“Brian you’re on,” I say. “I might even get up and have a sing and a dance myself!”

This is sure to be a hoot, with the entertainment facilitated by Buzz Karaoke so come along for a fun night of great food and good music. Book early with Gail or Darah, 3pm – 6pm Tuesday to Sunday, phone 5486 2110.

These workshops proved so popular, more are planned for October and November. If you’d like to join, please call Narelle on 0429 836 426 for stained glass and Helen on 0428 666 020 to register your interest for mosaics.

Pottery classes are planned for early 2024. Watch this space for more info.

TCBCAMS is a community organisation aiming to promote and support the mental and physical well being of members. If you’ve ever thought of becoming a member, take advantage of our special offer – from 1 November $50 gets you 14 months’ membership for the price of 12!

A beautifully crafted mosaic bird bath – on sale at the Shed for $120. Or learn to make your own at one of our upcoming workshops!

You can support us by donating your saleable, unwanted goods, your recyclable bottles and cans OR by attending workshops/sale days OR by coming down any weekday 9am-12 noon to say hello.

So some along and check us out. Access and parking is available onsite – just look for the sign at the bottom left of the Community Complex’s carpark in Amity Place, Tin Can Bay.

For enquiries of a general nature, please direct your call to our wonderful Secretary – Raewyn Oliver on 0412 995 512.

With Christmas in mind, keep Saturday 25 November free to check out our next Shed Shop Sale Day where we’ll have unique/handcrafted goods, recycled treasures, and bric-a-brac on offer 8am-12 noon. Come hungry and enjoy one of our sizzling sausages. EFTPOS available.

Ross Carruthers

Maggie

Travers

SUNDAY 10 September was a great celebration at the Tin Can Bay Country Club, combining the second anniversary of the Cooloola Cove Wheelie Walkers (CCWW) with the sixth anniversary of the One Step at a Time Tin Can Bay Heart Foundation Walking groups, as well as the 80th Birthday of Albert McAlister.

Albert was “blown away” by the gathering’s reaction upon his arrival: the blowing of the party poppers and whistles, everyone singing Happy Birthday and the surprise of seeing family members and friends, including ex-neighbours Susan and Bob Spencer, who all had travelled to Tïn Can Bay for the occasion.

Sixty gathered to honour Albert, and to celebrate our milestones. Thank you to Jamie and staff for your assistance in making our day enjoyable.

Huge thanks to Tina and James

Scullion for decorating the tables and windows so artistically with the red and white theme and lots of hearts.

Lots to celebrate for Walkers! Something for everyone at Coolabay Choir

A big thank you to Arthur, Tin Can Bay Bakery for the light-as-a-feather chocolate sponge iced Happy Birthday cake, delectably delicious.

Great to watch the slideshow of our Heart Foundation Walking photos compiled by Kristine and Ralph Pack, thank you. A reminder of how much we have grown these past few years. Membership of our combined HF Walking groups on the Cooloola Coast now is seventy.

Welcome to another three new members, Sally, Marilyn, and Tamar into our CCWW Walking group. Check out the website www. mymarathon.com.au:

“A marathon effort to look after Australian hearts. We all know or love someone who has been impacted by heart disease. Around 50 lives are lost each day in Australia due to coronary heart disease, more than any other cause, and it has a devastating impact on the families left behind.

“Now there’s something everybody can do to help. The Heart Foundation’s MyMarathon is your

Ralph, Tina, Melissa, Kate, and Col (left side), Lorraine, Verna, and HF Walkers enjoying lunch celebrating the combined birthdays.

opportunity to raise funds for heart disease research that will help save lives, while challenging yourself to walk or run 42.2 km (or more) over hours, days or weeks during October. You can do it on your own, or as part of a team with friends or colleagues.”

I wonder if there’s anyone, an individual or group, on the Cooloola Coast ready to take up this challenge?

On Wednesdays and Saturdays, “One Step at a Time TCB” departs Tin Can Bay Bakery - the early group at 6.30am, the later group at 7am. Cooloola Cove Wheelie Walkers meet by 8.30am Mondays and Fridays at the bus shelter on Nautilus Drive outside the Cooloola Cove Shopping Centre. Contact Judy Kiddle in Cooloola Cove, 07 5486 2181 or myself on 0400 756 615. Walk Yourself Happy!

Maggie Travers

COOLABAY CHOIR meets for an hour on Wednesdays, 3pm in the Cooloola Cove Veterans and Community Hall, to enjoy singing a wide range of songs: old, new, world, rounds, harmonies, and sing-along...something for everyone!

We are keen to welcome new members, and open to all-comers, as there is no need to have prior knowledge of how to read music. Singing is fun, good for the mind and soul.

Some of us are lucky to have the opportunity of enjoying the sounds of a much larger choir, for example, Oriana, when it’s performing in Gympie, at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, and on the Sunshine Coast. Oriana Choir meets and practises in Buderim on Thursday evenings.

Next month at St Patrick’s, Gympie, we can be part of the audience of the “Simply Classical” Concert. We look forward to items performed by the Cooloola Community Orchestra and the Gympie Strings, maybe the James Nash Choir too.

For information about joining our Choir here on the Cooloola Coast, contact Maggie, 0400 756 615, Maggie1Travers@gmail.com

Albert McAlister enjoying his surprise 80th Birthday celebration with Val McAlister, and ex-neighbours Susan and Bob Spencer.

Photo credit: Kristine Pack

Photo credit: Kristine Pack

Droughtrunners Report

Tony Stewart - 0408 767 930

rainbowfishing@southernphone.com.au

JUST A SMALL report as we are only helping feed the homeless in Gympie which is controlled by Marlene Owen and her trusty helpers. It’s an evening meal for around 30 with no fixed address.

This month we donated $1500 to help. There have been NO other SOSs sent out to us for help which is rather pleasing for a change.

Again many thanks to Wayne Kerle who coordinates our bottle and can collections. The Big 4 at Carlo Point where a lot of our income is derived, the Watts family, Carlos, and all that deliver to our bins at 10 Tingira Close: thank you to all too.

To all in Tin Can Bay many thanks for helping Wayne including Bay Auto. We know of many 10c returns going to landfill at the BP, and we can’t possibly do anymore, so hopefully an organisation like the school could sort there and make $$ for a good cause. We will have a stand here in early

October at the Rainbow Markets to raise funds. There will be some great kids wooden toys to fill the Christmas stocking, some crockery, and much more. Suncoast Leisure Furniture will also have a couple of new timber tables and these demo models will be discounted.

Celebrate Seniors Month with Probus

Kaye Olson

Rainbow Beach

History

Book (Stories from those who arrived prior to 2000).

This will be the last call to get your stories and pics in by Wednesday 11 October.

This publication is really filling fast with 230 of 300 pages filled by midSeptember so we would hate to see you miss out.

We need to get this out by Christmas for sale, with proceeds going to a charity; maybe Little Haven, Men’s Health etc but to be decided by contributors.

Contact Tony Stewart 0408 767 930; rainbowfishing33@gmail.com Plenty of handmade wooden toys will be for sale at our stall at this month’s markets.

COOLOOLA COAST PROBUS Club members have been enjoying life with lots of fun, with more to come.

In August we joined host club Gympie, with members of Maryborough Combined and Gympie Widgee Clubs, for a Bowls and Games Day which was held at the Tin Can Bay Country Club. This is an annual event.

Following morning tea we had the choice of playing outdoor bowls or games (Scrabble, RummyO or Canasta). It was most enjoyable playing with members of other clubs.

This was followed by lunch and a trivia session in the afternoon.

September meeting guest speaker was Felicia Long, Events Coordinator for Gympie Regional Council who spoke about Library services –including e-books and magazines, technical help, and events conducted through all six branches.

Two new programs now at Tin Can Bay Library – Tinny Chat for coffee and chat and Armchair Traveller to share your travel experiences.

We are looking forward to upcoming events – lunch at Sublime Farm/ Brewery with a free $25 main course thanks to funding from Gympie Regional Council Community Grants. It will be a wonderful occasion at this country venue.

To celebrate Seniors Month and Probus Month In October we are holding the following events:

Local seniors are invited to book and join us for the FREE Games Day and Sausage Sizzle to be held at the Crab Creek picnic area commencing at 10.30am on Saturday 7 October.

To assist with catering, seniors are invited to book by contacting Jo on 0428 762 572 or Kaye on 0421 648 129.

On Saturday 21 October, we are offering a FREE Dolphin Ferry Cruise leaving at 10.30am and returning at 12 noon. We then invite everyone to join us at the Country Club for lunch (at your own cost).

For information, phone Jo or Kaye. This event is being supported by the Queensland Government and COTA. Meetings are held on each second Monday of the month at 2pm at the Sandcastle Motel in Tin Can Bay and include a guest speaker and a break for afternoon tea and a chat.

For details contact our President, Katrina on 0407 637 691 or Secretary, Kaye at cooloolaprobus@gmail.com

John Olson with Maryborough club members Cynthia and Kay playing Canasta.

Visitor Guide COOLOOLA COAST

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

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

Visitor Guide

Our coast has abundant fishingwhether off a beach, on an estuary or from a deep sea charter, right on our doorstep! Birdwatchers, nature-lovers, bushwalkers, 4x4 enthusiasts and surfers call our corner of the world: ‘paradise’.

Our Great Sandy National Park hosts Queensland’s three most popular beachside campgrounds, and our friendly townships offer caravan parks, apartments

and holiday homes.

So stay with us, watch the sunset from Carlo Sandblow or stroll along Tin Can Bay Esplanade... you

’ll never want to leave!

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ACCOMMODATION & REALTY

Tin Can Bay Tourist Park

New camp kitchen, cabins, pool-side BBQ hut, Family amenities, disability access. 54-74 Trevally St. Ph: 07 5486 4411 tincanbaytouristpark.com.au

AUTOMOTIVE & VEHICLE HIRE

Rainbow Beach Auto Electrics

Vehicle Electrical Repairs, Retail Sales, Radios, Batteries, Solar panels, Fridges, UHFs, 7 Karoonda Rd. 0499 144 678 rainbowbeachautoelectrics.com.au

EXPERIENCES & TOURS

Rainbow Beach’s finest Kayak, Surf & SUP 4WD Tour Adventures to Double Island Point info@epicoceanadventures.com.au

Gardiner Fisheries

All your offshore, inshore & beach fishing needs, live local beach & bloodworms daily. Cnr Carlo & Karoonda Rds. 0404 853 232 facebook.com/rainbowbeachbait/

Rainbow Beach Tourist Info Centre

One stop shop for information, bookings, souvenirs, beach gear, surf wear & gifts 6 Rainbow Beach Rd 07 5486 3227 rainbowbeachinfo.com.au

Rainbow Getaway Holiday Apartments

1, 2 & 3 bedroom self contained, air-con apartments, heated pool, central location. 4 Double Island Dr. 07 5486 3500 rainbowgetaway.com.au

Tin Can Bay’s Sleepy Lagoon Motel

24 air conditioned motel rooms, 3 bedroom house, centrally located for dolphins & pub 2 Groper St. 07 5488 0653 sleepylagoonmotel.com

Barnacles Cafe & Dolphin Feeding

Feed wild dolphins from 7am daily, fees apply. Breakfast, lunch, coffee, takeaways 7am-3pm Norman Point, TCB 07 5486 4899 barnaclesdolphins.com.au

Wolf Rock Dive Centre, Rainbow Beach

World class scuba diving on Fraser Island’s doorstep, Australia’s best shark & ray dive. 2 Goondi St. 07 5486 8004 wolfrockdive.com.au

Rainbow Beach Fishing & Camping

Cheapest prices on the coast, 7 days a week from 6am. 14 Rainbow Beach Road. 07 5486 8100 facebook.com/Rainbow-Beach-Fishing-and-Camping

Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters

Deep sea fishing off Rainbow Beach and Fraser Island at its best on a 38 ft Cougar Cat. 0409 775 070 rainbowbeachfishing.com.au

The Chandlery Bait and Tackle

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

FOOD, DRINK & DINE

Arcobaleno on the Beach

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

Ed’s Beach Bakery

Bread, cakes, muffins, the BEST pies in town! Open 4am-5pm, 7 days

Shell Servo Complex. 07 5486 3080

Rainbow Beach

Marina Bar and Grill

A la Carte dining, breakfast, lunch, dinner. Fully licensed. Closed Mondays

2 Emperor St, Tin Can Bay 07 5486 4400

Ocean Breeze Seafoods, Rainbow Beach

Fresh & cooked local seafood, fish & chips, burgers, laundromat, at the Big Marlin Open 8.30am-7.30pm Fri-Sat, 8.30am-7pm TueThu & Sun 54 Rainbow Beach Rd, opp QPWS Office

Soul Food, Rainbow Beach

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

Tin Can Bay Butchers

Friendly team, quality meats, great prices

Weekly deals, freshly made snags & meals

Dolphin Shopping Centre, Tin Can Bay Rd 07 5486 4170 facebook.com/tincanbaybutchers

Remedial Massage, Rainbow Beach

Recovery & lymphatic massage, health cover rebates, 7 Turana St (at the Gym) Corinna: 0400 613 139 rainbowbeachhealthandfitness.com

IGA Rainbow Beach & Tin Can Bay

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

Rainbow Beach Sports Club

Bistro 7 days, Bowls, Bottleshop & Bingo. 10am - 10pm Sun - Thurs & midnight Fri - Sat. Turana St. 07 5486 3191 rainbowsportsclub.com.au

Tin Can Bay Country Club

Bar, Live Music, Chinese Restaurant 7 days Book: 07 5486 4231 Takeaway: 07 5488 0230

Lawn Bowls, Golf Course & Pro: 0409 727 577 Tin Can Bay Road tcbcc.com.au

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COOLOOLA COAST Visitor Guide

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Patrolled Beach

Must See and Dos

Middle Rock

Swim in the flags in front of the Surf Lifesaving tower. Walk via the steps or walkway near the lookout and surf club, or drive onto Griffin Esplanade. 4WD beach access begins here.

Coloured Sands

Visit the patrolled beach, near the surf tower or the lookout to see the 70 plus colours in our cliffs. From town, walk south 1km along the beach - for best colours 4WD or tour a further 9km. Remember it is a gazetted road.

Carlo Sand Blow

Park at the top of Cooloola Drive, and walk 600m up from the car park or bushwalk about 2km from the National Parks Office for spectacular views of the Coloured Sands, Double Island Point, Tin Can Bay Inlet and hang gliders.

Poona Lake

Drive to Bymien Picnic Area (2WD) via 3km gravel on the Freshwater Road, (off Rainbow Beach Road). It’s a 40 minute walk to reach the cool waters of Lake Poona through beautiful rainforest and carrol (grey myrtle) scrub.

Searys Creek

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

Rainbow Beach Headland

A look out, a viewing platform, 2 playgrounds, a skatepark, BBQs and picnic facilities. See the whales from here in season and watch the surfers out the front. Take a photo at the Cherry Venture propeller.

Double Island Point

Access via the 4WD only Great Beach Drive or Freshwater Track. See dolphins, whales (seasonal), manta rays, turtles and walk up to our historic lighthouse. It has the longest break in Australia -when the swell lines up.

Mudlo Rocks

Wander here at low tide, play in rock pools and watch 4WDs navigate any exposed rocks. ALWAYS check conditions and ask locals before you 4WD - it is not always safe, even close to low tide.

When tides and conditions allow, the walk to Middle Rock and back is a beautiful way to check out the Coloured Sands. From here, vehicle permits are required and dogs are prohibited.

Inskip Point

This peninsula is the gateway to Fraser Island, a favourite fishing spot and pet friendly camping grounds for generations. Only 15 minutes drive (2WD) from Rainbow Beach.

Freshwater Picnic Area

Walk to and swim in nearby Freshwater Lake, picnic or BBQ at the beautiful shady day-use area, found before Freshwater Road reaches Teewah Beach. 4WD only.

Tin Can Bay Foreshore

Walk 4km from Crab Creek to Norman Point, over picturesque bridges, signage of flora and fauna, through mangroves, playgrounds and outdoor gyms. It is mostly flat and very safe for children on wheels. Look out for 137 species of birds.

Tin Can Bay Wildflower Walk

Known for spectacular wildflower species, access this trail from the corner of Emperor St and Oyster Parade. Best in late winter and early spring.

Boat Ramps

You can launch your boat at Norman Point and Crab Creek in Tin Can Bay or Carlo Point and Bullock Point near Rainbow Beach. All except Bullock Point offer toilet and scenic picnic facilities.

Feed Wild Dolphins at Norman Point

Arrive from 7am, after feeding (fees apply), the dolphins leave for another day. A picturesque peninsula with public pool, playground, sailing, boat ramp and pontoon and picnic facilities.

Carlo Point

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

Rainbow Steps

Reputably Rainbow Beach’s most

Catch these beauties along the foreshore in Tin Can Bay. Christmas Bells (Blandfordia grandiflora) usually flower from November to March but have decided to pop up already this year. Submit your Cooloola Coast images to: info@rbcn.com.au

‘Instaworthy’ location - check out our colourful stairs and share a photo on our socials.

Great Sandy Strait

If you love the wonderful peace and relaxation of sailing or cruising, the sheltered waters around Tin Can Bay are for you. You may see dugong, turtles, dolphins and more in this section of the Great Sandy Marine Park.

Fraser and Cooloola Great Walks

A 90 km trail showcases natural

and cultural features of the world’s largest sand island between Dilli Village and Happy Valley. Or trek 102 km from Noosa to Rainbow Beach through sandblows, past lakes and spectacular views.

Fraser Island K’gari

World heritage listed, K’gari has over 40 lakes, rainforests, sand dunes, wildlife, four wheel driving and fishing! Take a 1 or 2 day tour, hire a 4WD or take your own. Cross the barge at Inskip Point, permits are online or at the Parks Office.

Tin Can Bay P-10 State School

Wildlife HQ Zoo Sea Life Aquarium

The Wildlife HQ Zoo became a bustling hub of enthusiasm on 17 August, as the Year 1 students embarked on an unforgettable excursion.

For many students it was the opportunity to have an up-close encounter with the animals.

The highlights of the day included patting the frilled neck lizard and holding an albino python.

Students witnessed first-hand the playful antics of the monkeys and the meerkats playing peek-a-boo through the windows.

Wildlife HQ Zoo on the Sunshine Coast was an incredible excursion opportunity for the Year 1 students and, I’m sure, one they will never forget.

P.A.R.T.Y Excursion

The Year 10 students recently embarked on an informative journey to Gympie Hospital as part of the Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma In Youth (P.A.R.T.Y.) Program.

P.A.R.T.Y. is an in-hospital injury prevention program run state-wide across many Queensland Hospitals aimed at providing teenagers with information about trauma that will enable them to recognise potential injury-producing situations, make prevention-oriented choices, and adopt behaviours that minimise unnecessary risk.

The Tin Can Bay Prep students had the best day ever at Sea Life Aquarium! The excursion was organised to complement their science unit, providing an immersive learning experience.

They explored eleven fun and interactive animal zones across three levels, including Little Blue Penguins, Tidal Touch Pool, Seahorse Sanctuary, Jellyfish Kingdom, and clever seals at the Seal Show.

The highlight of the excursion was undoubtedly the eighty-metre ocean tunnel where the sharks glided past and the stingrays soared overhead. It was certainly a thrill!

At the end of the day, many smiles, conversations and jaw dropping moments were shared by all creating memories lasting a lifetime.

This excursion, designed to foster positive decision-making, exposed them to a spectrum of activities. From understanding responsible drinking and driving safety to experiencing the effects of alcohol with goggles, the day was rich in learning.

The students then learned about an autopsy process and identification, legal implications, practised CPR, and delved into trauma injuries and emergency room procedures.

The students also had the privilege to hear

from Ben, a compelling speaker who shared his personal journey.

Ben’s powerful story of ending up in a wheelchair due to drinking resonated deeply. He urged the students to find equilibrium between their freedom and responsibilities.

This additional perspective highlighted the importance of making informed choices, reinforcing the excursion’s mission to guide our Year 10 students toward positive decision making for their present and future.

Above: Grace Marsh and Paige Richardson hold the albino python.

Below: The Year 1 students on their recent excursion to Wildlife HQ Zoo.

Heath checks out the starfish in the Tidal Touch Pool.

The Prep students with teacher Stacey Searl in the eighty-metre ocean tunnel.

Zayne and friends enjoying the Tidal Touch Pool.

Busy month ahead for TCB Bowls Club

Rowena Giles

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL Invitation

Day was held in September, thank you to all for supporting the day. Preparations for the two-day Mens’ Carnival are in full swing with the greens full. The mens’ pennant team is coming 3rd, and Tin Can Bay has done well on our away visits.

In October we have the Mens two-day carnival, Come and Try Day, Ann and Barry’s Day, Pink and Blue Day, Beryl Murray’s Memorial Day and the regular interclub events.

Last chance to order a club shirt, order will be placed after the Mens’ Carnival.

Please check the boards for details of upcoming events and put your name on the list if you are interested.

Take a deep breath Tin Can Bay, we have a very busy month ahead. Welcome to our new members, please see one of the committee if you have any questions or if you would like to assist with any of the events.

Invitation Day, being held on the first Tuesday in October, will be a Memorial Day for Beryl Murray with all monies going to Palliative Care, a service that was very close to Beryl’s heart. It’s just not the same without Beryl and we all think of her with the fondest memories…our little pocket rocket.

Once again, please check the notice boards and get involved. Bring it on.

Sailors get that sinking feeling

WITH QUITE a few people away on other adventures only seven boats were rigged to race in the blustery SE winds and with wind against tide to the windward mark it made for a challenging sail. The deck crew watched the ‘Dash to the Start’ in front of the club house whilst having lunch.

One Flying Fifteen only made it past the port marker at the creek entrance when a loud bang put an end to their race. The rope between the top of the jib and the halyard snapped causing a falling down jib and the boat to limp home with a very flappy sail.

The next to retreat home was the skiff, before it sunk, which was wallowing with about 40 litres of water in the hull, leaking in through the centreboard casing.

The Laser sailor having survived the first race decided that the last leg upwind on the second race was too much and with discretion sailed home. The remaining four boats completed the

The deck crew watched the start from dry land while having lunch.

Parkrun proves popular

Ghostly Gatherings

There will be ghostly gatherings on Friday 27 October in preparation for Halloween during the day and evening. Another themed event, so come dressed as your favourite spooky, scary thing (optional). On the menu will be Vampire vitals, Spooky spuds and Witch’s brew. Come and enjoy the spirit!

course with minor breakages and injuries but all was well back at the clubhouse with a drink and sausage sizzle and a tale or two to tell.

THE OFFICIAL launch of the Wes Mitchell Park parkrun in late July had 112 participants complete the 5km course along the Tin Can Bay foreshore, and has continued to prove popular. Parkrun has a large following with people coming from far and wide to experience courses while enjoying a stay in the local area.

If you would like to join this worldwide movement then register for free on the parkrun website then pop along to an event any Saturday morning.

The Wes Mitchell Park parkrun sets off at 7am so make sure you get there by 6.45am for the induction and to warm up. Wes Mitchell Park is opposite the library in Tin Can Bay.

And they’re off! Parkrun got off to a cracking start at its launch in July.

Kay Muir

Photo from the Dash to the Start - with boats still intact and above the water!

Cooloola Dragon Boat Regatta

Hippies, dragons, dalmatians, Barbies and so much more were all part of the fun on the dress up Sunday of the Cooloola Dragon Boat Regatta in September.

Junior Golfers do Bay Proud

Peter Scott

AS PART OF THE Sunshine Coast and South Burnett District Golf Association which includes Glasshouse Mtns, the 2023 Tin Can Bay Junior Open was held on Sunday 10 September 2023. The tournament was open to players from the district who are under 18 years of age.

It is with great delight that I advise of the outstanding performances of our own Oakley Hall and Charlotte Rensonnet.

Oakley was the gross score winner on the day with a very fine score of 75. Yep, that’s three over par for the entire course off the stick. The young man also finished with a very neat 70 nett.

I know quite a few oldies who could only dream of such a score, including me. I’m sure both Aaron and Shona are chuffed at Oakley’s win.

Charlotte flew the banner for the Tin Can Bay Ladies. Nine-year-old Charlotte played in Division Two and came home with a best nett score of 72 and a win. Don’t we all wish? I bet Adam is one very proud dad.

They both qualify for the Frank Schmidt Cup which is played at Noosa Springs in November. A big congrats to you two from all the members.

Please congratulate and encourage the pair when you spot them at the club.

Our Ladies held their own annual Open Day on 8 September 2023. The ever-reliable Carolyn Gamble took Division One honours with a fine 39 Stableford points. Elizabeth Price had a nifty 37 for second and Lyn Bade had a close one with 35 to take third on countback.

In Division Two the winner, D. Cronin, was from Caloundra and our two ladies, Diedre Henderson and Di Oxton fought out second and third on countback 35’s. Not to be outdone, Heather Smith from Tin Can Bay scored a massive 41 points to get the chocolates in Division Three.

C. Eggins from Headland Golf Club took second place with 39 and J. Fitzgerald nailed down third place with 35. The Ladies Open day had many other prize recipients, so a huge congrats to the winners, players and organisers for such an enjoyable day.

On 7 October 2023 the Tin Can Bay Country Club Golf Club will hold the annual Mens Open day. This will be the 48th time this event has been run. It is hoped that the weather gods will look after us on the day making it a success.

The time that is left for this year will not ease up as far as golfing goes. By the time this goes to print we will have had the Country Club AGM and our own Golf Club AGM in November.

The watering system is progressing well with holes two through to eight completed. It is expected that the front nine will be completed by October. The works are going well with very little disruption to the golf.

Social Golf has also increased and we are welcoming new members joining each month. With school holidays upon us we saw an influx of visitors to the area and golf is one of the sought after activities.

On 5 October 2023 Barry and Anne Hudson will be holding their annual Golf and Bowls Day. The $5 entry fee gets you 9 holes of Golf followed by a BBQ lunch then 10 Ends of Lawn Bowls. It is a fun day for Club members and visitors alike with lots of frivolity and banter to mix with beer and wine. Just get your names down on the sheet in the Club kiosk to get a start.

It’s a great day and a lot of fun. Don’t forget we have a courtesy bus to ferry you back home afterwards (local to the area).

With all the above and much more to come, it’s great to play at the Bay.

Above: 2023 Tin Can Bay Junior Open gross score winner Oakley Hall.

Below: Division Two winner Charlotte Rensonnet keeps her eye on the ball.

Photos by J Milne.

Tin Can Bay Fishing Club

Alan Rippon PRESIDENT

IMENTIONED IN our last article that we were getting close to announcing the dates for our 2 free Fishing Training Days, well here they are – 7 & 14 October.

To register you need to be over 8 and under the age of 18. There are only 10 places available on each day. Participants must be registered prior to the event and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the entirety of the event.

Registration forms can be downloaded from our website www. tincanbayfishingclub.com.auclick on the COURSES tab at the top.

Rainbow Beach TIDE TIMES

Or they can be requested from the Club Secretary – email tcbfishingclub@ bigpond.com or phone 0437 242 171.

At the time this article goes to press the Club will be very close to the end of our club year, as such we will be holding our annual general meeting this month on 16 October when a new management committee will be elected.

As a result I believe that it is fitting that we publicly acknowledge our sponsors and supporters who have supported us for the past 12 months (or more) and made it possible for us to operate successfully.

As such I pass on our sincere thanks to the following:

Now for a brief summary of what happened in September. It was a busy one for the club, we ran our usual monthly competition and presentation plus our mid-month

2-day event; in addition we hosted the Hervey Bay Amateur Fishing Club at our club house for a BBQ and a friendly casting competition.

The casting competition was held instead of a fishing competition due to the bad weather.

Our club won the casting competition which was a bit of redemption for us after our disastrous performance last year in the fishing competition.

Ok we may have had the upper hand on Hervey Bay as we’ve been running this type of event for a few months now, and we didn’t tell them about the event until the day they arrived.

A great time was had by all, and Hervey Bay graciously presented us with the trophy they won last year for the fishing competition. Tight lines.

Above: Club member Marquis Chapman with a nice bass.

Right: Members of both clubs socialising at the recent casting competition.

Raffle prize donated by Tin Can Bay Fishing Club and won by a Hervey Bay club member. Who wouldn’t want a pair of these?

Fishing, Boating & the Outdoors

Rainbow Beach Amateur Anglers

Vern Ezzy

VICE PRESIDENT

September Trip Report

The 8th trip for 2023, this was a go as you please event held between Noosa River Mouth and the northern tip of Fraser Island on 9 and 10 September 2023.

Weather Conditions

Conditions were extremely challenging with very strong winds gusting up to 35 knots at times, as a result the offshore competition was cancelled due to dangerous conditions.

Despite the adverse conditions some good bags of fish were presented at the weigh in.

Interclub Competition

This trip was the club’s annual Interclub Competition with the following clubs being represented: Bribie Fishing Club (AFAQ), Landsborough Amateur Fishing Club, Power Boat Anglers Club. We had 32 competitors weigh in fish for the trip including 3 juniors.

Congratulations to those who weighed in. Well done on braving the conditions! Category results were:

Interclub - The Cedric Byrne Memorial Cup

1. Rainbow Beach Amateur Anglers

2. Landsborough Amateur Fishing Club

3. Bribie Fishing Club (AFAQ)and Power Boat Anglers Club

Thank you to the visiting clubs for making the competition a success. It was great to see so many members from other clubs attend the weigh in.

Senior Inshore:

1. Craig Hamilton 31 Points

2. John Hollingworth 26 points

3. Darryl Wandrey 20 points

Medals sponsored by Cooloola

Window Tinting – Signs & Designs

Senior Offshore (Inshore Fish weighed in):

1. Jim McGuckin 16 Points

2. Dave Livick 10 Points

3. Patty Glover 9 Points

Medals sponsored by Cooloola

Window Tinting – Signs & Designs

Juniors:

1. Ollie Pearce 17 points

2. Sonny Bennett 6

3. Maeby Kirby-Clark 1 Points

Medals sponsored by The Deck @ Sea Salt

Target Species

Whiting (401 grams)

– John Hollingworth

Sponsored by Gardiner Fisheries

Flathead (2,156 grams)

– Mick Tierney

Sponsored by Cooloola Window Tinting – Signs & Designs

Cod (1,687 grams)

– Darryl Wandery

Catch & Release

No Catch & Release entries recorded

Upcoming Events

Monthly Competition

A go as you please event held 28-29 October 2023 (info: one night before full moon) in Rainbow Beach. Lines down at 4am Saturday with lines up at 12pm Sunday Weigh in at 1pm Sunday 29 October at The Deck@Sea Salt.

Heaviest Species Trophies

Adult: Tailor

Adult: Trevally

Juniors: Dart

Further information visit the website: rbaafishing.com.au

First Prize - Fishing Charter Package valued at $3,800 for 4 people, accommodation, Meals, Drinks and Fish Filleting.

Second Prize – Gift Voucher valued at $500 – Gardiner Fisheries. Best little bait shop on the Coast

Third Prize – Gift Voucher valued at $300 – Rainbow Beach Sports Club. Entertainment at every corner.

Drawn – 9th December at 8.00 PM Limited tickets available, so get yours today, email rbaafishing@ gmail.com or visit the website https:// rbaafishing.com.au/ to request Ticket Books (10 tickets) and support your club the Rainbow Beach Amateur Anglers Inc.

2023 Major Prize Raffle

Awareness Month Topics – oCTOBER

suicidedcallbackservice.org.au is an online 24 hour service.

• Lifeline: 13 11 14 SMS: 0477 13 11 14 lifeline.org.au

• Alzheimer’s Australia: 1800 100 500 dementia.org.au

• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 beyondblue.org.au

• Kids Helpline (people aged between 5 & 25): 1800 55 1800 kidshelpline. com.au

• MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78 mensline.org.au

• Open Arms – Veterans and Families Counselling: 1800 011 046 openarms. gov.au

Other hours crisis services*:

Sandy Brangan BRANGAN MEDICAL

These organisations and many others are there to provide support and guidance for individuals experiencing mental health issues or crises. Many offer SMS or online chat options so don’t hesitate to reach out to them or encourage someone you know to seek help if needed.

A comprehensive brochure with additional helplines and websites has been created by Brangan Medical and will be available at participating local businesses and community venues this October.

Finally, Queensland Mental Health Week is 7 to 15 October. Lions Club of Tin Can Bay will be raising awareness by turning a tree blue along Groper Street, Tin Can Bay, near IGA.

OCTOBER BRINGS us to Mental Health Awareness Month – a time to shed some light on our mental health and overall wellbeing.

Mental health encompasses a range of factors, including a person’s emotional stability, cognitive functioning, interpersonal relationships, and their ability to cope with stress and adversity, yet it often remains shrouded in stigma and misconceptions. Mental Health Awareness Month is dedicated to breaking down these barriers, fostering understanding, and encouraging open conversations about mental health issues.

1. Start conversations: initiate open and non-judgmental conversations about mental health with friends, family, and colleagues. Excellent online resources on how to have a conversation are available at beyondblue.org.au, ruok.org.au, and kidshelpline.com.au

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Far too often, individuals experiencing mental health issues are afraid to seek help due to fear of judgement or discrimination. Mental Health Awareness Month provides a platform to educate the public about mental health conditions, their prevalence, and the importance of early intervention. By openly discussing mental health and sharing personal stories, we can challenge the misconceptions and create a more inclusive society where people feel comfortable seeking the support they need.

Being aware of one’s own mental state and taking steps to practice self-care, such as seeking help when needed, is an integral part of maintaining good mental health. During this month, individuals are encouraged to prioritise self-care practices that promote mental wellbeing. This might include exercise, meditation, journalling, or simply taking the time to relax and recharge.

Whether it be a gentle walk along the foreshore, taking a long bubble bath, writing down a list of goals or things we’re grateful for, or downloading the Smiling Mind app (Australia’s number 1 mindfulness app – and it’s FREE!), the message is clear: taking care of our mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health.

How can you get involved?

Participating in Mental Health Awareness Month is not limited to mental health professionals or organisations, everyone can contribute to the cause:

2. Share information: use social media platforms to share informative articles, personal stories, and resources related to mental health. Follow Beyondblue, R U OK?Day and Kids Helpline Official on Facebook and Instagram.

3. Support mental health organisations: donate to or volunteer with mental health organisations and charities that provide essential services and resources to those in need. Each October the Black Dog Institute (blackdoginstitute.org.au) raises funds through their One Foot Forward initiative. Participants can sign up through their website.

Where to seek support:

Firstly, and it can’t be emphasised enough, seeking help when needed is a sign of strength, not weakness. It’s a huge step in working towards better mental health. If you are concerned about your mental health, here are some steps to consider:

• Talk to someone you trust: start by confiding in a friend or family member you trust. Sometimes, sharing your feelings and experiences with someone can be a significant first step.

• Consult your General Practitioner: your primary care Doctor can provide guidance, rule out any underlying medical conditions, offer you a Mental Health Care Plan, and refer you to a mental healthcare professional if necessary.

24hr crisis helplines and online resources*:

• Suicide and Crisis Support - if you are in an emergency, or at immediate risk of harm to yourself or others, please contact emergency services on Triple Zero: 000

To talk to someone now call: Suicide

Call Back Service on 1300 659 467

• Elder Abuse Helpline QLD: 1300 651 192 qld.gov.au/seniors/safetyprotection/discrimination-abuse/ elder-abuse/how-to-get-help 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

• Griefline: 1300 845 745 griefline.org. au 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday

• National Debt Helpline: 1800 007 007 ndh.org.au Hours not published

• Panda Perinatal Anxiety & Depression: 1300 726 306 panda. org.au Monday to Saturday

• Qlife LGBTIQ+ Support: 1800 184 527 qlife.org.au 3pm to 12am daily

• SANE Australia: 1800 187 263 sane. org 10am to 8pm Monday to Friday

*Information current as of September 2023.

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Library Activities

Talks and Workshops

World Card Making Day

Tin Can Bay Library – Wednesday 4 October 12 noon-4pm

Come to the library and create a unique handmade card. Be inspired by the library display showcasing local card makers and borrowable library books and magazines.

Book Talk – Fiona McArthur

Gympie Library – Monday 9 October 10-11am

Join Fiona McArthur as she discusses her new book, As the River Rises, a suspenseful tale of love, redemption and finding your path when you feel surrounded.

Fiona is the author of the non-fiction book Aussie Midwives, and lives on a farm with her husband in northern New South Wales. She was awarded the NSW Excellence in Midwifery Award in 2015 and the Australian Ruby Award for Contemporary Romantic Fiction in 2020. Bookings essential: 5481 0859.

Local History - Gympie Goldrush Trivia Night

Gympie Library – Friday 13 October 5.30-6.30pm

How much do you know about Gympie’s history? Test your knowledge on the ‘who, what, where’ from the early Goldfields and mining era. Learn some amazing facts and view a range of early photos. No teams necessary.

All ages! Just come along! Bookings essential: 5481 0859.

Local History Walk and Talk: Gold Rush and Mary Street

Gympie Library – Saturday 14 October 2023 10-11am

Meet in the library foyer for a walk and talk through the Fiveways area looking up Caledonian and Calton Hills for a talk about the discovery of gold in Gympie and the subsequent Gold Rush. Learn about the early formation of Mary Street and Nash’s Gully. Bookings essential: 5481 0859.

Fun Things to Do With Your Photos

Rainbow Beach Library – Thursday 19 October 10am-12noon

Learn to shoot, edit, print and store your photos like a pro. This course offers expert tips on great photos. You’ll learn how to move your photos from your camera or device to your computer for editing. Practise basic editing tasks using our Squirrel Editor practise area and then learn how to make fun gifts with your photos for your family and friends.

Bookings essential: 5486 3705.

Author Talk: Lillian Muchiri

Gympie Library – Friday 20 October 5.30pm

Lillian Muchiri’s book, Looking Back to Move Forward, is inspired by her childhood growing up in a small village in Kenya. Her Mum was married as a third wife to her father and she grew up as one of 19 children in one compound.

Her book encourages people to never give up and also urges young people to take opportunities to make a better life. Speaks against bullying and spreads a message of kindness. Join us for an amazing talk about kindness, overcoming hardship and new beginnings.

Bookings essential: 5481 0859.

Author Talk – Chris Hammer

Gympie Library – Tuesday 24 October 5.30-6.30pm

Chris Hammer is a leading Australian author of crime fiction. His first book, Scrublands, was an instant bestseller when it was published in mid-2018. It won the prestigious UK Crime Writers Association John Creasy Award for a debut crime novel in 2019 and was shortlisted for various awards in Australia and the United States.

His latest book The Seven is a compelling thriller filled with intrigue, emotional depth and an evocative sense of place—where nothing is ever quite what it seems.

www.gympie.qld.gov.au/library

Rainbow Beach

Ph: 5486 3705

Monday & Thursday 9.30am – 12.30pm

Wednesday & Friday 2pm – 5pm

Saturday 9am – 12 noon

Celebrating Seniors

Tin Can Bay

Ph: 5486 4355

Monday & Wednesday 9am – 12.30pm

Rainbow Beach Library – Thursday 26 October 10am-12noon

BYO Book to the library and meet with fellow book lovers for a chat about the author, and the ‘read’ that you have found interesting and or exciting. Enjoy this experience over morning tea.

Bookings essential: 5486 3705.

Family History Talk

Tin Can Bay Library – Friday 27 October 10–11am

Celebrate Family History Month as you explore online and borrowable library resources. Also, a time to share your success and frustrations with all thing’s family history.

Bookings essential: 5486 4355.

Conquer The Challenges And Start Your Studies

Gympie Library – Saturday 28 October 10-11.30am

Learn how to overcome any challenges or fears that may be stopping you from achieving your study goals.

You will get honest and helpful information about university and the support available for you to make a confident decision. You will also hear from former UniSC students who have been in your shoes and can share their insights.

Fun for Kids

Game On

Tin Can Bay Library – During Opening hours during October International Games Month is on! Challenge family and friends to one of the big games during library opening hours.

Suitable for ages 6-17.

Fun Palace

Gympie Library – Saturday 7 October 9am-12noon

Everyone’s a scientist, everyone’s an artist! Roll up your sleeves and get stuck into a one-day-only celebration of arts and sciences, learning, play, and adventure. Fun Palaces are about all of us making things together: a public event where arts and sciences meet. Take part in the experiments and games; draw, write, dance and explore the scientific mysteries of our weird and wonderful world. Suitable for ages 5–105 years.

First 5 Forever - Celebrating Seniors

Rainbow Beach Library – Monday 9 October 9.30–10.30am

F5F this week welcomes Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles as well as any significant, senior family members to join in our story-time. Be entertained as well as pampered with a delicious morning tea.

Harry

Potter Magical Potions

Tin Can Bay Library – Thursday 12 October 3-4pm

Celebrate all things Harry Potter...come to the library to find your inner wizardry and witchery powers. Concoct your own marvellous magical potion.

Suitable for children ages 5-14 years. Bookings essential: 5486 4355.

Spooktacular

Tin Can Bay Library – Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 October All Day

Be brave, very brave and come into the library and find the Ghost Crabs. When you find one, will you find a surprise or a prize?

Suitable for all ages.

Bookings essential: 5481 0859.

Council Corner

Get Ready

GIt’s that time of year to prepare for the upcoming bushfire and storm season.

Take a moment during Get Ready Week from 9 to 15 October to think about and put in place plans for the ‘What if’ events the coming season can bring.

There are plenty of resources on the Get Ready website including understanding your risk, emergency planning for the home and business, home maintenance and preparation, and pet safety.

Be prepared as a disaster can happen fast and with little warning.

Emergency Services Expo and Family Fun Day

Make sure to make time on Saturday 14 October to head into Nelson Reserve in Gympie from 10am to 2pm to engage with emergency services and get assistance for preparing for the upcoming summer season.

There will be emergency services displays and demonstrations, preparedness information, entertainment, kids’ activities and a FREE community BBQ.

Opt-In Disaster Alerts

Have you signed up to Gympie Regional Council’s Opt-In Alerts? Where you previously had

to go looking for relevant disaster information, it now comes to you!

You can sign up to the FREE Opt-In Alerts service by visiting Council’s Disaster Dashboard.

Illegal Dumping Crackdown

You may have noticed signage popping up in spots across the region about illegal dumping.

This is part of Council’s crackdown on illegal dumping as it’s not only a crime, but it pollutes our environment and harms the wildlife.

Council is counting on community support to help maintain the natural beauty of the Gympie region! If you see it, report it. Phone Council on 1300 307 800, email council@gympie.qld.gov.au, use the Snap Send Solve app, or call the State’s Pollution hotline on 1300 130 372.

For information on reporting illegal dumping and further information, please visit www.gympie.qld.gov.au/water-waste/wastedisposal/illegal-dumping

Dear Gympie Exhibition

The Gympie Regional Gallery has been at home in the historic School of Arts building for 25 years. Council is marking this milestone by shining a light on the emerging and established artists of the Gympie Region who continue to be at the heart of our story.

The exhibition will run from 6 October 2023 to 4 November 2023 every day at the Gympie Regional Gallery 39 Nash Street, Gympie. Entry is free and doors are open 10am to 4pm.

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There will also be an Art Open Day on Saturday 7 October from 10am to 1pm, the Opening Event on Saturday 7 October from 6pm (registrations essential to assist with catering), and a Projection Art display on the Gallery Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 October from 6.30pm to 9.30pm.

All events are free to attend.

For more information head to www.gympie. qld.gov.au/events/event/599/dear-gympiegympie-regional-gallery-celebrates-25-years

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Our Council Meetings are live streamed. Search YouTube for the ‘Gympie Regional Council - Official’ page and click subscribe. Click the notification bell on our page to get notified when a Council meeting is live.

Contact Gympie Regional Council

Contact Gympie Regional Council including:

• using the online requests portal on the website www.gympie.qld.gov.au (in the Contact Us section on the top right hand corner of the homepage),

• emailing council@gympie.qld.gov.au

• phoning customer service on 1300 307 800 using the Snap Send Solve app, or

• sending a message via messenger on the Gympie Regional Council Facebook page.

Councillor Catch Up

Cr Jess Milne invites members of the community to catch up and chat all things Council on Friday 13 October 2023.

For Mental Health in Tin Can Bay

The Lions Club of Tin Can Bay will be doing their annual ‘Blue Tree’ for Queensland Mental Health Week to raise awareness and stimulate community conversation about mental health. It will be on Groper Street in Tin Can Bay from 7 to 15 October 2023.

Last year’s Blue Tree sparked vital discussions about mental health, keep an eye out in October for this year’s version.

Please note there is no Cooloola Cove catch up this month as the hall is not available. Would love to see you at either Tin Can Bay or Rainbow Beach if you can make it.

Tin Can Bay Library 9am to 10am

Rainbow Beach Community Centre 11am to 12pm

Contact Cr Jess Milne

Phone: 0436 282 707 Email:

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Zebra Finch

Marie

ITS DISTINCTIVE black and white stripes gave the zebra finch its name; a stunning little bird found most commonly in the drier areas of Australia.

Preferring to live in flocks of up to 100 or more birds, zebra finches are the most common and widespread of Australia’s grassfinches, and are found across the Australian mainland.

Cassia tomentella

‘Velvet Bean Tree’

SEMI-DECIDUOUS shrub or tree to 10m with perfumed 5-petalled yellow flowers on flower spike to 15cm. Cylindrical pods are 15cm to 30cm. Dense, leafy crown with lime green foliage on dark brown stems.

Note: Council now offers 2 free plants per rates notice

WANTED VOLUNTEERS:

If you love plants, would like to learn propagation techniques or have experience with plants we would welcome your help. We at City Farm are Centrelink approved.

Cooloola City Farm Nursery is located opposite the Community Centre at 17 Amity Place off Tin Can Bay Road.

Opening Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays 8am-3.00pm 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 8.00am – 12 noon.

Cash or EFTPOS acceptable

Phone: 0422 215 953

Email: ccfni09@gmail.com

They like to dine on the ground on grass seeds and insects.

They choose a mate for life, with the female selecting the nest site where she will build, and the male collecting the materials.

The young fledge about two weeks after hatching and are themselves breeding not too long after, making it one of the fastest maturing bird species on record.

A delightful bird that is always a welcomed sight in our outback.

Melissa

Photo credit - Scott Humphris

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Ronnie Timperon

SEPTEMBER HAS seen the completion of several projects that have been happening at the Rainbow Beach Learning Community. The older children have been making an apron in their weekly sewing class under the guidance of Kerry with everyone putting in a fantastic effort.

Aimee has been teaching the younger children Spanish since the beginning of the year and they have loved trying out their new words on everyone. Jade from Anglicare Gympie has been helping the younger children learn about feelings and how they can impact lives, with each child being given a yo-yo as a gift for being part of the program.

Next term we will be starting weekly drama classes with local drama teacher Sheryl Anderson, who also runs an adult class at the Community Centre. The term will finish with a concert on Tuesday 5 December where our young people will showcase what they have been working on through the term and also provide an opportunity to share a talent or skill they have in other areas.

We have some wonderful guests lined up for the term - Gabriella from the Tin Can Bay CWA will be taking the group for an interactive cooking session, Curtis from the Gympie Library will be running a robotics morning, and local Elise Bailey will be facilitating traditional games.

We are going to the next level with the Cooloola Coast Guide for Families, working on the design and layout phase. Rainbow Beach Community News is sponsoring this project and providing much-needed advice with regards to content, layout and printing and the Bay Bulletin will be providing maps for our publication which we are hoping to have available early 2024.

The 2023 Community Bush Dance at the Community Centre on Saturday 16 September was an outstanding success, again featuring Flashjack

Bush Band who were over the moon with the enthusiastic participation of young and old.

Parents and volunteers from the Learning Community provided delicious hot food and an amazing supper that was consumed very quickly after the two-hour dance workout. Georgia and Liam were the best-dressed girl and boy and received a $50 gift voucher from Tom Grady.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the night so much fun and the following businesses who provided prizes for the raffle: Rainbow Beach Horse Rides, Mahaffey Farms, Rainbow Beach Pizza, Bunnings, Rainbow Beach Learn to Surf, Dolphin Cruises, and Hartbeat Training & Consultancy.

Community Pantry

The Community Pantry has been blessed with a new freezer – thanks to Scott Taylor and Smiley Mick who tested and tagged it for us – and has purchased new lockable shelving to assist with hamper distribution at the Rainbow Beach Community Centre, where our volunteers continue to distribute around 50 hampers each fortnight to Cooloola Cove, Tin Can Bay, and Rainbow Beach residents.

We have recently received several large donations of food from Woolies Cooloola, Rainbow Beach IGA, and a local resident who was relocating out of the area, which have all meant that our $10 hampers have been bursting at the seams.

Flyers with details of dates that the hampers are available and contact details can be sourced from the Tin Can Bay Centrelink office, the Rainbow Beach Community Centre, and the Tin Can Bay Library. The Centrelink office also has a number of vouchers available for local families or singles who are genuinely struggling to receive a hamper free-of-charge.

Hampers must be pre-ordered and can be delivered if recipients are unable to drive to Rainbow Beach

themselves. Pindari Life Ltd. a local charity based in Gympie provides the pantry with governance and support. We still have room for people to join our ‘Cooking on a Budget’ class being held on Wednesday 25 October at the Rainbow Beach Community Centre between 10am and 1pm.

Gabriella Field, Country Kitchens Facilitator for the Tin Can Bay branch of the QCWA, will be facilitating the class that will focus on how to make healthier meal choices on a budget through hands-on instruction, finishing with a three-course meal. This event is free for pension card holders and will include an apron, bag, and recipe book to keep. Contact Ronnie on 0413 135 867 to book your spot and be sure to let her know if you have any food allergies or intolerances.

Negotiations are underway with Foodbank Brisbane and Gympie Refrigerated Transport for frozen meals to be transported to Rainbow Beach which will be added to our hampers that include fresh fruit and veggies plus pantry staples such as cereal, pasta, tinned veggies, bread, and a variety of items from local supermarkets that are end of line or near their best before date. To order a hamper for yourself or someone who needs a helping hand, you can contact us via text to 0413 135 867 or hop onto the Rainbow Beach Community Pantry Facebook page and send us a message.

Above left: Country girls at the recent bush dance.

Above: Bush dance best-dressed winners Liam and Georgia on stage with Flashjack.

Right: Skye and Darcie with their apron certificate.

TRADES & SERVICES INDEX

ESSENTIAL SERVICES

WHAT’S ON

OCTOBER

2 KING’S BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY

3 Term 4 Starts

5 Golf and Bowls Day, held annually by Barry & Anne Hudson. $5 entry fee. See pg 21

6 LIVE MUSIC - The V-Twins, 7pm, TCB Country Club

7-14 QLD Mental Health Week. See page 25.

7 Free fishing training days hosted by TCB Fishing Club for ages 8 to <18. 8am-1pm, Norman Point TCB. Bookings essential: Club Secretary 0437 242 171 tcbfishingclub@ bigpond.com

7 Free Art Open Day at Gympie Gallery 10am-1pm with kids’ activities run by Prue McLeod. Details: www.gympie.qld.gov.au/ DearGympie

7 Free Games Day & Sausage Sizzle for local seniors, 10.30am, Crab Creek Picnic Area TCB. Hosted by Probus. Contact Jo on 0428 762 572 or Kaye on 0421 648 129.

7 Come and Try Day at Little Athletics, 2.30pm, TCB School Oval. For more information: Jess Milne on 0411 218 254.

7 LIVE MUSIC - Chris Webbe, 6pm, TCB Country Club

7 Official opening of ‘Dear Gympie’ exhibition showcasing local artworks to celebrate 25 years in the current gallery building for Gympie Regional Gallery. Details: www.gympie.qld.gov.au/DearGympie

8 Celebrate our Seniors with a BBQ lunch from 1pm, raffles, and live entertainment at TCB RSL Hall. Info: gympie.qld.gov.au/seniors

9-15 Get Ready Queensland Week – dedicated to enhancing your preparedness for any emergency or natural disaster. Info: www.getready.qld.gov.au

11 QCWA Annual High Tea, 10am-12 noon at CC Bowls Club, Amity Place TCB. $10pp, book & pay by 8 Oct - Jill 0417 732 807 or Dawn 0407 595 030.

13 LIVE MUSIC - One 4 The Road, 7pm, TCB Country Club

14 Free fishing training day hosted by TCB Fishing Club for ages 8 to <18. 8am-1pm, Norman Point TCB. Bookings essential: Club Secretary 0437 242 171 tcbfishingclub@ bigpond.com

14 Emergency Services Expo and Family Fun Day, 10am-2pm Nelson Reserve, Gympie. Emergency displays and info, entertainment, kids activities, free family BBQ. More info: www.gympie.qld.gov.au

14 CoolaFlix FREE movie at RB Community Centre, hosted by Cooloola Coastcare. 6pm for 7pm movie: “Morning of the Earth” - classic surfing movie from 1972. Wear your boardies! More info on page 19.

20 LIVE MUSIC - Rocknrollabillies, 7pm, TCB Country Club

22 Nominations close for Senior Citizen of the Year Awards. See pg 5.

25 Cooking On A Budget class, 10am-1pm, RB Community Centre. By QCWA in partnership with RB Community Pantry and Pindari Life. FREE for pension card holders. Book: Ronnie Timperon 0413 135 867. More info on page 29.

26 Old’s Cool - Health Matters project free pop-up health clinic, 11am-3pm, TCB RSL. More info on page 5.

27 LIVE MUSIC - Blue Burners, 7pm, TCB Country Club

If you have an event or date you would like to add please

28 ‘Howling At The Moon’ spit roast dinner & open mike night, 6pm, TCB RSL. $30 adults/$15 kids 4-12yrs. Proceeds to Support Veterans Care Assoc. Book tickets: 5486 2110 Gail or Darah (3-6pm Tue-Sun). See pg 12

29 Picnic In The Park for Grandparents Day. 10am-12pm, Memorial Park, Gympie. Bring a picnic and head along to celebrate Seniors Month. Info: www.gympie.qld.gov.au/seniors

WEEKLY Many are term time only

Weekdays

5.30am TCB Bootcamp, 7am & 5.30pm

RB Gym classes, Ph: 0490 333 147

Monday

8.30am Heart Foundation Wheelie Walking

Group Cooloola Cove, Judy 5486 2181. Meet at bus shelter at shopping centre on Nautilus Drive.

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

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

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

2nd Monday 1.30 – 3.30pm Life Drawing with model, Tuncunba Hall, TCB, Robyn 0419 663 271

2nd Monday - Probus, 2pm at Sandcastle Motel TCB, new members welcome. Cherryl 0409 044 100 or Katrina cooloolaprobus@gmail.com

10.30-11am First Five Forever Storytime (0-5 yrs) at RB Library. Bookings essential: 5486 3705

11am -12.30pm Book a librarian, RB Library

Tuesday

2nd Tuesday - Veterans and Community Morning Tea, Tin Can Bay RSL, from 10am

2nd & 4th Nibbles & Giggles at Goomeri Library, social get together to chat over a cuppa, 10amph: 4168 4340

8.30am Kindy Linq, RB School Library

9am – 12 Noon, MEN ONLY, TCB Community & Men’s Shed, Paul Boulton 0437 007 911

9am TCB Quilters, TCB Community Centre, President Robyn Salmon 0427 356 028

9am Drawing & Pastel group all levels, tutoring for beginners, Tuncunba Hall, Tin Can Bay, Kerri 0438 803 990

10am Tin Can Bay Art Group, TCB Library

11am-12pm English Conversation Group, come along to make new friends and improve your English, Gympie Library, bookings not needed

12.30-3.30pm Join in at TCB Library for an afternoon playing Mahjong, an ancient Chinese tile game of strategy, calculation and skill with a measure of chance. Open to everyone

2-4pm Book a librarian, TCB Library

Wednesday

7am Heart Foundation Walking Group TCB, Maggie 0400 756 615

8am Table tennis - singles, 9am doubles, $2 all levels welcome, RB Community Hall, 5486 3355

8.30am Kindy Linq, RB School Library

9.30am Cooloola Card Makers, TCB Library

3-4pm Coolabay Choir, CC Vets’ Hall, Pam: 0427 180 649

3.30-4.45pm Robotics Thursday, Gympie Library, bookings not necessary (but space is limited)

4-6pm Exploring Drama With Sheryl adult drama classes. RB Hall. Gold coin donation. 0497 542 857

3rd Hoy hosted by QCWA, 9.30am for a 10am start, Cooloola Coast Bowls Club, Amity Place TCB. Wendy 0412 547 043 or Judy 0402 769 392

Thursday 8am (1 May-30 Oct) 7am (1 Nov-30 April), $3

RB Sports Club, All welcome. Chris: 0417 605 484 or Pat: 0407 433 602

8am Social Tennis (1 May-30 Oct) 7am (1 Nov-30 April), $3 RB Sports Club, All welcome. Chris: 0417 605 484 or Pat: 0407 433 602

8.30am Playgroup, RB School Library

9am – 12 Noon, MEN ONLY morning, TCB Community & Men’s Shed, Paul Boulton 0437 007 911

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

9.30am Bingo for Local Ambulance Committee, TCB Country Club

3.30pm Dragon Boating. Sandra: 0402 352 756

3.30pm Robotics for kids, Gympie Library

6pm Open Mic Night, The Snack Shack, 35 The Esplanade TCB

Friday

1st & 3rd Rainbow Beach Art Group, RB Library 10am, phone 5486 3705 for more information

2nd Friday - Twilight Markets, Amity Place TCB 4pm-7pm. Community market with market fee proceeds going to community groups. Contact Jenny Jackson 0424 639 572.

1st Friday - Drop-in Sausage Sizzle, Tin Can Bay RSL, 11.30am to 1.30pm

3rd Friday - Writing Fridays at Gympie Library

- join other writers in practicing and honing your literary skills, 10am-12pm, phone 5481 0859 for more information and to book

4th Friday Community catch up at RB Hall, 8am

8.30am Heart Foundation Wheelie Walking Group Cooloola Cove, Judy 5486 2181. Meet at bus shelter at shopping centre on Nautilus Drive. 9am-12pm Chess/Rummykub at TCB

Community & Men’s Shed, gold coin for morning tea, no need to book

2.30-4pm Book a librarian, TCB Library

3.30-4.30pm Tinker Table STEAM Makerspace, Gympie Library, bookings not necessary

7.30-10.30pm Live music at RB Sports Club. Grab a drink and a feed and enjoy some local talent www.rainbowsportsclub.com.au

Saturday

6.45am Wes Mitchell parkrun, TCB (opposite library). Register for free on parkrun website.

7am Heart Foundation Walking Group TCB, Maggie 0400 756 615

2nd Saturday RB Market. Book: 5486 3355

3rd Saturday Tin Can Bay Market. Book: 0418 711 897

2.30pm Little Athletics, TCB School oval, Jess: 0411 218 254

5pm Mass at St John Vianney Catholic Church, Bream St, TCB (week 1, 2, 5)

7.30-10.30pm Live music at RB Sports Club. Grab a drink and a feed and enjoy some local talent. www.rainbowsportsclub.com.au

Sunday

7am Mass at St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Manooka Dr, RB (week 1, 2, 5) and Tin Can Bay (week 3, 4)

7.30am Dragon Boating, Sandra: 0402 352 756

9.30am Service at Good Shepherd Church, 17 Carlo Road, RB, followed by morning teaall denominations most welcome

12-3pm Live music at RB Sports Club plus free kids’ bowls and obstacle course. www.rainbowsportsclub.com.au

SEE PAGE 26 FOR WHAT’S ON AT OUR LOCAL LIBRARIES

OPENING HOURS

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Rainbow Beach

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A dre is no orking as Clare’s personal assistant, helping in admin, and is orking on becoming a sales agent! Wo !

A dre 's stor sho cases that the impression o lea e on people can be one of o r most important tools in life.

The posi e impression A dre lea es on people is niq e, this a rib te of A dre ’s alone is h she is s ch an ama ing person, emplo ee, co orker and reall the reason I anted to rite this ar cle abo t her. A dre ’s nat re essen all landed her a career in real estate.

I hope hen o ng ambi o s omen and men hear of A dre ’s ongoing path to s ccess, the are inspired to p t their hearts and so l into e er thing the do and carr themsel es ith posi it j st as A dre does. Yo ne er kno hat opport nit might come o r a j st b being an e cep onal h man.

A fe ords from A dre :

“IGA as the best first job ith so man opport ni es that can get o far in places. The pro ide the j niors ith so man ama ing opport ni es!

“I met some of m best friends orking at the IGA and learnt so man life lessons thro gh orking ith Sidne , Sarah, and Linda.

“All the staff ha e infl enced me in so man a s and I’m fore er

gratef l for ha ing fig res in m life like them from s ch a o ng teen!”

I am tr l pro d of A dre . The team at IGA ish her best of l ck on her f t re endea o rs. Altho gh A dre does not need l ck, she creates her o n.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

We ill be open normal ho rs for the October p blic holida !

Rainbo Beach IGA am- pm

Tin Can Ba IGA am- pm

OCTOBER SPECIALS

We’ e got some great deals coming p, prod cts s ch as corned beef, br shed potatoes kg, and lamingtons ill be locked on sale price from th October n l st.

Keep

Prod cts ith Comm nit Co labelling are affordable p rchases that gi e back to the comm nit . So far . million has been raised to gi e back to local comm ni es and chari es!

For more informa on isit .comm nit co.com.a /gi eback

Thank o to all ho keep it local! We reall appreciate o r s pport and con n e to stri e to sa sf not onl o r lo ed locals b t also o r bea f l holida goers.

Ha e a great month Cooloola Coast!

Mat t, Bernie, Justin, Liam & ou r friendly st aff at the IGA

This is a paid ad er sement and the ie s of the riter are not necessaril the ie s of the Rainbo Beach Comm nit Ne s o ners or staff

A big hello to all o r al ed c stomers - both local and isi ng, come and see o r friendl staff at o r local IGA toda

Rainbo Beach: Rainbo Beach Road, Rainbo Beach

Shop locall in air condi oned comfort

A dre feat red on Clare Agents ebsite

Rainbo beach IGA night cre smiling for the camera