Rainbow Beach Community News September 2023

SEPTEMBER 2023 Volume 26 | Issue 9

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Local Wins National Award

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Get Your Groove On

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Sam Tops The Nation!

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IGH-ACHIEVING LOCAL LASS Samantha Montgomery has added to her long list of accomplishments, recently being named Australia’s Pharmacy Student of the Year by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.

A fourth-year QUT Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) student, Sam was awarded the title at the national final in Sydney. The annual awards showcase the skills of outstanding pharmacy students, who are assessed in a live clinical situation on their clinical knowledge and communication skills to identify the most appropriate course of treatment and advice.

Samantha grew up in Rainbow Beach, and is a familiar face to many as she worked in the family business Ocean Breeze Seafoods during school holidays.

Ocean Breeze owner, and deservedly proud grandmother Sandy Brosnan told us: “We are very proud of her achievement and hope this could inspire other young students to realise that they can have a great future.”

Attending James Nash State High School in Gympie, Sam served as Student Representative Council President in her final year. Graduating in 2016, she was awarded a cultural and citizenship distinction.

Also a gifted musician, Sam was the Gympie Eisteddfod Grand Champion Instrumentalist and bursary recipient in 2016 – even though she only picked up an instrument for the first time in high school! Talented Sam plays cello, trombone, French horn, bass guitar, and other minor instruments.

She took part in Eisteddfods throughout her school years, starting in Mrs Mason’s choir in Year 4 at Rainbow Beach State School.

Although clearly talented enough, Samantha chose not to pursue a career as a professional musician and became the first person in her immediate family to attend university, or work in

a health-related field.

She switched degrees to pharmacy, after initially enrolling in clinical exercise physiology, also at QUT. “I was after something a little bit different for a career in helping people out – so here I am in pharmacy,’’ Samantha said.

“I have the goal to be as diverse as I can be in the profession and give everything a go. I’d like to locum and travel Australia, become a consultant pharmacist and work in many settings to keep changing it up. That is the beauty about pharmacy – there is an endless list of things you can do with yourself.’’

Samantha said pharmacists filled a vital place within integrative healthcare, especially when it was often difficult for patients to access GP appointments.

“Patients are finding it more and more difficult to access healthcare, and they trust their community pharmacist,’’ she said.

“We can be the bridge of communication between hospitals and GPs, the hotline for patient concerns, the barrier to an adverse medicine event through intervention and problem solvers – especially in rural areas.”

What an astounding accomplishment Samantha! Your family, hometown, and region are so very proud.

Samantha Montgomery was awarded the title of Australia’s Pharmacy Student of the Year at the national finals in Sydney in August. Photo: QUT

Right: The requisite embarrassing old school pic!

Sam in 2014 when she received an impressive list of school awards: Cultural Gold Award; Top of Year 10 - Culture; Citizenship Distinction; Cultural Distinction; Academic Distinction; First place in German and Music.

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Celebrate Spring with a Party!

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Flashjack will get you dancing at the Bush Dance this month.

Photo: Flashjack Band

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EAD TO RAINBOW BEACH Community Hall on Sunday 24 September 2023 for Tunes & Tales – a curated evening that brings the region’s finest creatives to the forefront.

From 4.30pm to 9pm enjoy toetapping country music and energetic rock, listen to poetry, and watch a theatre show about Rainbow Beach.

Performers include: Aspy Jones; Joel Mak; Sheryl Anderson; Alice Benfer; Sam Maddison; and Pandanus Players.

Presented by Creative Arts Gympie Region and produced by Elisa: People, Places & Events, enjoy this special event filled with live music, stories, and visual arts. It’s live! It’s local! It’s FREE! Attendance by free registration: Go to humanitix.com.au and search by ‘Rainbow Beach’.

Pre-order food (grazing boxes and luscious desserts) when registering for tickets or contact Martine directly on 0407 902 666. BYO drinks, family friendly, all ages.

Beats around the Bush!

IME TO GET those heels and toes polka-ing and those willows stripped!

Hope you are ready for a fun night for all the family at the 2023 Community Bush Dance at the Rainbow Beach Community Hall on Saturday 16 September.

Presented by the Rainbow Beach Learning Community, doors open at 5pm with hot and cold food available to purchase, plus a delicious supper from 8-9pm. Work up your appetite with bush band Flashjack calling out the moves between 6pm and 8pm.

Have you been to a bush dance

before? Don’t be shy if you haven’t - they are all about having fun no matter how well you can dance. It’s all about pure enjoyment for the old and young, little kids, bigger kids, parents, grandparents and families and friends all joining together to master the simple moves and joy of bush dancing.

Tickets include supper and cost $15 adults, $10 children (under 2 free), or $40 family. Purchase from the Community Centre or call Tyla on 0432 651 722.

Grazing platters also available – to reserve call 0413 135 867.

Local legend Joel Mak will be performing at Tunes & Tales.

Dr Spall & Nurse Laura visiting Rainbow Beach on

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UNDER COVER

Documentary UNDER COVER depicts the stories of ten older women who have experienced housing insecurity and homelessness.

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OOLOOLA COAST WOMEN and Business Group (CCWAB) Presents: ‘UNDER COVER’ Documentary Screening & World Café Discussion.

Join us for an evening of storytelling, empathy, and proactive dialogue.

A part of the CoolaFlix series, the CCWAB is co-hosting the September screening, Saturday 9th (Rainbow Beach markets day), at the Hall from 4.30pm.

UNDER COVER is an evocative Australian documentary narrated by Margot Robbie that brings to light the stories of women who are suddenly impacted by homelessness. Through this intimate lens, the film unveils a growing social issue that affects countless lives, often hidden in plain sight.

By sharing their journeys, we hope

to foster understanding, compassion, and a collective drive for change.

Following the documentary, we invite you to engage in a World Café setting – a unique conversational process designed to foster open dialogue, share mutual knowledge, and lead to collective action.

Seated at café-style tables, attendees will have the opportunity to discuss insights, emotions, and solutions spurred by the documentary.

This format emphasises participatory leadership and collaborative dialogue, ensuring everyone’s voice is heard.

Our goal is to not only raise awareness about the plight of women facing homelessness but to also inspire collective strategies and community-driven solutions. By creating a space for shared narratives

Credit: Under Cover/ SA Films

and reflections, we aspire to take the first steps towards tangible change.

Why Attend?

- Gain a better understanding of a pressing social issue.

- Participate in enlightening conversations that foster unity and action.

- Network with like-minded individuals and community leaders.

- Be a part of a group aiming to bring about change for the better.

Together, we can turn awareness into action and hope into reality.

https://events.humanitix.com/coolaflix-under-coverdocumentary-and-world-cafe-discussions

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Cooloola Coastcare is hosting a FREE viewing of the classic surfing movie Morning of the Earth.

Beautifully remastered 50 years after its release in 1972, it still inspires with its brilliantly filmed landscapes and messages for a ‘more harmonious relationship with nature’.

Morning Of The Earth FREE Entry Saturday 14 October 2023 6pm for Movie at 7pm Rainbow Beach Community Centre Join us for a fun night, celebrating everything ‘coastal’ with arcadian themes. Wear your board shorts, muumuus or 70s garb. There’ll be popcorn, refreshments, music from the era, and more.

What Tracks Magazine said about

the movie: ‘Albe Falzon (filmmaker) will tell you it was always designed to shift human consciousness towards a more symbiotic relationship with nature.

The opening sequence is a montage of brilliantly lit landscapes and geographic wonders set against the ethereal title track. The lyrics of which tell us “Earth you were magnificent through the pain of bein’ born.”

In between the exhilarating surfing action we see Nat Young feeding his chooks on his farm, Chris Brock living in the Angourie treehouse he made out of driftwood, and Baddy making boards in the backyard of his weatherboard shack.

Morning of the Earth is an enchantment that ushers us towards a more harmonious relationship with nature.’ morningoftheearth.com

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The creators of Stair Crow recycled old stair components to build an immense statue.

Saddle up for the The Floating Bridges are headlining this year’s Wolvi Stomp festival.

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Wolvi Stomp Returns

HE 6TH ANNUAL Wolvi Stomp returns to the picturesque Cooloola hinterland this October.

Celebrating the best of original Australian blues, roots and rock music with a stellar line up including: The Floating Bridges, Olivia Ruth, Phil Barlow Band, Chev Wilson, Darryl James, Salt and Steel, LR Marsh and many more talented, original musicians to be announced.

This small boutique licensed camping festival is all about quality music, good people, delicious food, and a laid back atmosphere in the rolling hills and hollows of Wolvi.

Held at the historic Wolvi Hall, just 40 minutes from Rainbow Beach, The Wolvi Stomp is a communityrun festival that supports maintenance and upgrades to the hall. This year’s proceeds will go towards the building of an accessible toilet and shower facility.

Head over to the Wolvi Stomp Official Facebook page for more information about the fantastic artists, playing times and ticket information: www.facebook.com/WolviStompOfficial, or email secretarywolvihall@gmail.com to request a link to purchase tickets.

Scarecrow Festival!

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EEHAW! It’s time to get cracking and plan your visit to the 2023 Mary Valley Wild West Scarecrow Festival!

This year the annual event is theming itself on the Wild West – you might see Wild Bill Hickok or Annie Oakley on display – and one supporter is creating Woody the cowboy for a scarecrow hunt competition.

Organisers want you to track down Woody and snap a photo with him. If you share it to the Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival Facebook page using the handle #Woody, you could win $150!

Scarecrows come out of the hills on 11 September and will be on display until 2 October. A Google map will be uploaded to the Mary Valley Artslink website after judging on September 13, showing locations of all scarecrows so you can take a day trip to go scarecrow spotting in the Mary Valley.

It’s a great way to explore the hills around the Mary Valley region, drive down a country lane you haven’t seen before, and stop for lunch at a local café or pub.

The festival began in Maleny and has been held during spring almost every year since the late ‘90s.It is one of two festivals – the other is the Mary Valley Art Festival hosted by the community group Mary Valley Artslink.

Above: Straw Rider was a popular entry from Brooloo in 2020.

Below: The Mary Valley’s Village People from the 2022 festival.

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Fiona Hawthorne SECRETARY

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HREE ULURU YOUTH Dialogue Ambassadors gave a presentation to the public in the hall on 11 August.

Rainbow Beach is officially recognised as being on Butchulla country.

Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation representative Jade Gould introduced the ambassadors who provided insight into the Yes argument for establishing The Voice to Parliament.

‘The Voice’ is the subject of a National Referendum to be held later this year (tipped to be 14 October). The referendum will be decided by a majority vote of Australians in each State and then the majority of States.

The ambassadors spoke with confidence as they respectfully addressed questions raised by the twenty or so people who attended.

Their position is that, while not perfect, The Voice is the first step laid out in The Uluru Statement from the Heart to move Australia towards Constitutional recognition of First Nations people and closing the gap.

More information on both the Yes and No cases can be found online at the Australian Electoral Commission website: https://www.aec.gov.au/ referendums/pamphlet.htm

Uluru Youth Dialogue Ambassadors in Rainbow Beach hall on 11 August.

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EARS AND LAUGHTER filled the hall on Saturday 12 August when the second CoolaFlix free film night was screened.

Community Pantry was the host community group this time and they chose the 1993 Disney Classic Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey. It proved to still be a big hit with young families (and some older locals) with great comments on our feedback canvas.

More than fifty people enjoyed the free movie. Some brought their own comfy chairs, pillows, and blankets.

Families enjoying the August free family movie night.

As part of our CoolaFlix program, entry must be free so Community Pantry volunteers raised funds by selling delicious soups and sausage rolls, lollies, drinks, and ice creams.

The money raised will help to provide affordable groceries for families and those on low income.

They receive their supplies from food diversion programs with the local IGAs, Woolies, and Foodbank. They offer great value $10 food hampers every second Thursday at the hall.

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OOLAFLIX IS A CIRS (Community Centre) project funded by Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) and powered by volunteers.

Cooloola Coast Women and Business will be hosting the free film for September. They will screen the powerful Australian documentary Under Cover which drew a lot of attention at last year’s Melbourne Film Festival to the pressing social issue of homelessness for older

single women.

CCWAB convenor Elisa Seul is organising a World Cafe (group discussion) after the film to explore what it means locally and what can be done. Entry is free and there will be food available by pre-order, prepared by the wonderful Martine Lokhan.

To register for the discussion or to book food, please call Elisa Seul on 0499 050 965 or look for the CCWAB link on Facebook.

Hip to be Square

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UR MONTHLY MARKETS were a little smaller than usual in August, with some regular stallholders taking their annual time out – and who wouldn’t with the perfect weather?

It was so summery that we had shoppers turning up well before opening. In the winter months, we start at 8am. From September to May, markets open at 7am.

For safety reasons, we ask keen customers to wait until those start times so that the stallholders have enough time to unload, set-up, and move their vehicles off-site before pedestrians share their space.

Markets are held the second Saturday of each month and just a reminder that dogs must be on a lead at all times.

Above: Local naturopath Roberta Muzzarelli at her stall.

Below: Popular market regular Rene’s Exotic Olives.

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HANKS TO AN Australian Government Volunteers Grant, the community centre now has an electronic cash register. That’s right - no more handwritten entries on a daily cash takings sheet!

The new Square register will make it easier for our volunteers to keep track of book sales, office services, hall Gosh! sorry don't know whats wrong with me and - bad hire, memberships, donations. It directions! will also make it simpler for them to accept card payments.

Thetovolunteers Please delete ..will be returning normal will learn a few new skills and CIRS will be able to provide a better service to customers. and please delete..... SaturdayIf 27th June like 2020. you would to volunteer with us, please call on 5486 3355.

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Treasurer James Koek sets up the new Square register with guidance from CIRS volunteers (L-R) Vicki Eade, Linda Goldenstein, and Debbie Brosnan.

We are observing all Covid-19 procedures - please follow the signage at entry.

L AMBERT Bob (Robin) of Cooloola Cove QLD aged 80 years.

Passed away peacefully on Monday 24th July 2023.

Dearly loved and missed.

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Rainbow Beach School P&C News

Melissa Spanton SECRETARY

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ERM 3 KICKED OFF with yet another fantastic Book Fair! Mrs Theresa Dargusch, not only a great Teacher Aide, but a woman with an amazing knowledge of all things books, started the term with our annual Book Fair.

This year’s theme was Read, Grow, Inspire – and inspire us she did!

The library was transformed into a fairytale wonderland. Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood and Goldilocks all made an appearance along with an amazing selection of books for all.

The highlight of the week was of course the dress up parade. The students and their families put in an outstanding effort on all of the costume creations. The student’s enthusiasm for Book Fair really highlights their love of reading!

Father’s Day is also just around the corner and to help celebrate all the wonderful Dads, Grandads, and Carers we have in our school

community, the P&C are putting together a creative stall for students to make something special for their loved one.

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Responsibilities will include: Work with the co-ordinator to deliver care program, build a positive environment, procedural compliance.

After a recent survey and Facebook poll about school uniform options, there was an overwhelming number of families who have a preference for Australian Made school uniforms.

So, after much research we have sourced an Australian Made option and are expecting samples to be received shortly.

Finally, the OSHC application process is still well underway and

below is a brief description of the positions that will be available. If you are an experienced childcare worker or this is a career you are looking to pursue, please have a read.

If you are or know anyone who would be interested, please contact us, we will be happy to hear from you and provide more information!

Email: rainbowbeachpc@gmail.com or message us on Facebook.

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.

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Ambulance Awards and Flower Show Cheryl Zunic TREASURER

necessities.

The LAC also uses the funds raised at our annual Flower Show in the Tin Can Bay Community Centre to help the Ambulance Service.

The show is to be held on Saturday 30 September with the doors opening at 9am and presentation to prize winners at 2pm. Flower and plant entries can be delivered to the Centre between 2pm and 5pm the previous day, Friday 29 September.

As always, a photography competition will be part of the show and entries can be left at the Tin Can Bay Fruit Store and at the Rainbow Beach Library by Monday 25 September. Entry forms for the flower, plant and photography sections will be available at various retail outlets including both libraries and can

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HE LOCAL AMBULANCE Committee (LAC) was pleased to welcome A/ Asst Commissioner Hayley Salethorne and A/Area Director Nigel Jones to our meeting last month.

Hayley presented Service Medals to Lorraine Kay (in memory of her late mother Eunice Coombs – 40 years service), Cherie Mason – 25 years, Barbara Williams – 10 years (received

by Lillian Clark on her behalf), and Mary Smith – 5 years.

Hayley also presented Emergency Service Volunteer Pins to Cassandra Rixon and Margaret Fraser. All our volunteers provide an invaluable contribution and help the LAC to continue to support the Cooloola Coast Ambulance Service with specialised equipment and other

(L-R) A/Asst Commissioner Hayley Salethorne, Keith Clark (retired Ambulance Officer), Lillian Clark, Cherie Mason, Mary Smith, Cassandra Rixon, and Lorraine Kay.

also be obtained at the Tin Can Bay Community Centre on Friday.

There will be stalls, raffles, and plants for sale as well as morning and afternoon teas. So please come

along and spend a very pleasant few hours among all the garden lovers and keen photographers in our community. Please note that we do NOT have EFTPOS facilities.

Rainbow Beach Droughtrunners/Floodrunners Report Tony Stewart - 0408 767 930

bumper season.

If there are fires most are started by arsonists, falling power lines, lightning or lack of fire mitigation work – there is plenty of that to be done with all the bushland we have (no excuses please).

Donations this month have just been to help feed the homeless in Gympie with $1000. Big thank you’s to Tin Can Bay Bakery (Arthur) and

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HIS MONTH has been a repeat of the last few as we pray for no more disasters.

The doomsayers are now talking bushfires, as I guess they have to talk about something. Normally fires follow droughts, but now many parts of Australia are experiencing a

Mitchell’s Gympie for tin donations of $125.

Big thanks also to all that donate to our bottle and can bins at 10 Tingira Close in Rainbow, the Big 4 Carlo where tourists consume heaps and for the Park’s help, The Dive centre, Watts collections, and all at Tin Can Bay that donate for Wayne.

Wayne Kerle continues his hard work for us and even though our shoulders

are completely stuffed we continue to fill the ute and trailer regularly. For the next few months we will try and consolidate our bank balance as Eugowra flood victims and Forbes where we recently donated $10,000 are going OK. If anyone can help by donating our details are: Rainbow Beach DroughtRunners (RBDR) BSB 124047, A/C 22599186, BOQ Mary St Gympie.

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Plenty of fun for Probus

Kaye Olsen SECRETARY

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ROBIANS HAVE been enjoying fun times, with lots more planned for the rest of the year.

In July we had the pleasure of attending the Christmas in July lunch at the Cooloola Coast Bowls Club – most enjoyable!

We also attended the Presidents and Past Presidents Lunch in Gympie.

There were several guest speakers including a personal trainer who had us on our feet exercising, some jokes, bush poetry, and a guitarist/singer – lots of Fun, Friendship and Fellowship.

At our August meeting Lisa Jordan from the University of the Sunshine Coast spoke to us about the pop-up health clinic to be conducted in Tin Can Bay in October. Lisa asked for information about available current health services and what they would like to see at the clinic.

Arthur Leggo and Cherryl Mossman at the Presidents and Past Presidents Lunch in Gympie.

We also celebrated Jo Said’s 80th birthday with a delicious black forest cake and candles.

Jo loved our rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’ and was appreciative of our good wishes.

On Saturday 23 September we are having lunch at Sublime Farm/ Brewery. Gympie Regional Council approved our grant application to cover 30 x $25 lunch vouchers.

Anyone interested is asked to please register with Jo on 0428 762 572 or Kaye on 0421 648 129.

Meetings are 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 more details please contact our President, Katrina on 0407 637 691 or Secretary, Kaye at cooloolaprobus@gmail.com

Joan, Val and Albert, Dixie, Ben, and Maggie enjoyed catching up with Susan and Bob Spencer.

Old Friends and new for walkers Maggie Travers WALK ORGANISER

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ONGRATULATIONS TO Larraine for wheelie walking to your first award, twenty-five occasions with the Cooloola Cove Wheelie Walkers (CCWW).

Welcome to another four new members into our CCWW Heart Foundation Walking group. Welcome Linda (Number 4), Michelle, Patty, and Sandy. Membership now totals thirty in a group which was non-existent two years ago.

It’s great to have the company of visitors from the south. Jenny and Lynne are spending several weeks with friends in Tin Can Bay. Back home they walk regularly with their own group.

Splendid to catch up with Susan and Bob Spencer for chatter and coffee after one of our recent walks in Cooloola Cove. Susan is the original Walk Organiser of ‘One Step at a Time Tin Can Bay’.

Susan and Bob are planning to join the group’s sixth birthday celebrations; Sunday lunch at the Tin Can Bay Country Club, on 10 September. Maybe some former members can join us. Please RSVP to me (Maggie, 0400 756 615).

We raised more than $80 for National Pyjama Day to help The

Visitors plus some early group walkers meet the later group along the Tin Can Bay foreshore.

Pyjama Foundation fund foster children in care.

Winter is over. Spring is in the air, so our walking groups depart half an hour earlier. Wednesdays and Saturdays depart Tin Can Bay Bakery with the early group at 6.30am, or later group at 7am. CCWW meet by 8.30am Mondays and Fridays at the bus shelter outside the Cooloola Cove Shopping Centre.

Contact Judy Kiddle in Cooloola Cove, 07 5486 2181 or myself on 0400 756 615. Walk Yourself Happy!

Sing your way to Fulfilment Pamela Graham

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OOLABAY CHOIR will be singing each week with more people coming along to join us. Now is a good time to find your voice and enjoy the company and voices of those around you.

Singing is being heralded as one of the best ways to feel relief, enjoyment, and some fulfilment as each song is completed and

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performed. Good for the emotional well-being!

Come on Wednesdays 3pm to 4pm at the Community Hall in Cooloola Cove. Meet the happy band making up our choir. We laugh and smile many times during that hour and we guarantee you’ll enjoy yourself!

Contact for further information: Maggie Travers 0400 756 615, email – maggie1travers@gmail.com

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Christmas cheer at CAMS! Carole Lehmann

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IN CAN BAY Community and Men’s Shed (TCBCAMS) has recently hosted several mosaic classes which have been very popular. So much so that the next class is fully booked with names being taken for a third round of classes.

In the near future, we will also be hosting copper foiling/leadlighting classes for our members in the first instance and, if this proves popular, these classes will be offered to the general public so watch this space for more information regarding this.

The Shed and its surrounds are looking and feeling great so come on down to check out our vibe and our offerings.

New members are always welcome.

We’re also looking for pottery and woodworking teachers – please let us know if you can help us in this way.

Please direct your enquiries to Secretary – Raewyn Oliver on 0412 995 512. We’re open weekdays between 9am and 12 Noon and can be found at Amity Place, Tin Can Bay. Our Christmas in July party was enjoyed by all.

Here’s a few pics from the night!

Daisy and Keith having a jolly time.

Above: Narelle and Brian enjoying the festive fun.

Right: Super Stefan got all wrapped up!

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A big month for the Tin Can Bay RSL

UGUST WAS a massive month for the Tin Can Bay RSL Sub Branch. Our Saturday Night Rock and Roll Extravaganza was held on 12 August and was a great success with everyone having a great time and the proceeds, amounting to $725, donated to the Kids with Cancer Foundation.

A big thank you to the organisers and our Sunday BBQ entertainers who donated their talent and time.

Next up was the Vietnam Veterans Day commemorations on the 18 August, held at Anzac Memorial Park.

The Service was well attended and appreciated by veterans and the community alike.

David Grice, a Vietnam Veteran with three tours of duty during the conflict, was the guest speaker.

Many attendees adjourned to the RSL Sub Branch for refreshments and remembrance after the Service.

Lastly RSL volunteers attended a luncheon on the 26 August as a thanks for the contributions they make to our unique organisation.

As President Don Holland said,

We will supply and deliver as soon as we receive written approval from your healthcare provider Subject to stock availability.

Ÿ Locally owned and Run Everyone having a great time at the RSL’s recent Rock and Roll Extravaganza.

“Our volunteers do a great job performing a range of tasks including maintenance, cleaning, food preparation, administration and helping implement our commemorative events like Vietnam Veteran’s Day. “Without our volunteers we wouldn’t have a Tin Can Bay RSL Sub Branch.

Thank you all for your time, effort and commitment.”

To our veterans and Tin Can Bay RSL volunteers can I please say: Thank you for your service!

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Good times at Goomboorian Julie McPhail

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E ARE SO FORTUNATE being able to have so many events to socialise at in our community.

The Goomboorian Memorial Hall is holding the monthly Old Time Country Hall dance on each 3rd Saturday of the calendar month for patrons.

The modest cost of $12 each covers the band and a lovely hot country supper for attendees.

Raffle prizes are $1 per ticket, giving patrons a huge chance to win a very tasty meat tray or a large assortment of fruit and veggies. These prizes are supporting our local businesses and giving the winner a great sense of

gratitude and pleasure knowing they have been given valued food to support their household.

The Cooloola Coast Dances Group are proud to give back to patrons who attend the dances.

Our next lesson date is Saturday 2 September from 3-5pm at the Goomboorian Hall. Practising the Carousel, the Evening 3 Step Progressive and Balmoral Blues dances. $5 each toward hall hire.

The next dance is Saturday 16 September. 7.30pm till 11.30pm. Overnight campers welcome.

For information contact Julie on 0428 824 115.

Thank you and hope to see you at our September dance.

Above: The Monte Carlo lucky dance couple winners Ces and Margaret receiving their prizes.

Left: Couples enjoying last month’s dance.

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E HAVE BEEN busy with all our regular functions and the ladies will be glad to be back at Hoy. September’s Hoy on Wednesday 20th will be a yellow theme for Daffodil Day, so dress up in yellow, a prize for best dressed.

Serves: 15-16 Prep time: 10 minutes

We will be giving a donation to the Cancer Council fundraiser for workplace wellness and reducing cancer risk.

In August we travelled to Murgon to attend our Division AGM, which is made up of 17 QCWA branches in Gympie/South Burnett. Wendy Ritchie was elected Division Vice President and Gabriella Field, our Branch Country Kitchen Facilitator, was elected Division Country Kitchen Coordinator Congratulations from our Branch.

Country Kitchens team buddy Alexs held a training session for Level 1 and 2 Country Kitchen Facilitators on 25 July with members Judith, Robyn, Mollie, Dawn, Rosalind, and Katrina (Miva Branch). Well done ladies – now Facilitators.

On 26 July, Alexs with assistance from Gabriella, Robyn, and Katrina, held a Hands-on Nutritional Workshop with 11 residents from Cooloola Waters Retirement Village. Recipes, cooked rainbow frittata muffins, talk by Alexs, then prepared Chicken Stir Fry, Chickpea and Zucchini Fritters and Carrot and Pineapple Slice.

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Cook time: 30-35 minutes ½ serve per portion

(L-R) Wendy, Judy, Mollie, and Gabriella at the recent Division AGM held in Murgon.

We enjoyed lunch, lots of thanks from the residents. Thank you to Robyn for coordinating the Workshop, an amazing job.

Gabriella presented a Country Kitchen Interactive Showcase at Wooroolin on behalf of the South Burnett Council’s Winter Wellness Program. The recipe chosen for the attendees was the Rainbow Frittata Muffins. Great feedback.

Watch for the flyers around town for High Tea on 11 October, to be held at Cooloola Bowls Club. Save the date.

High Tea will be a great morning – booking and payment $10 on 6 and 13 September at our Craft mornings 10am till 12.30pm, or by arrangement.

Craft, coffee and chat, 18 Whiting Street Tin Can Bay, 1st and 2nd Wednesday each month.

Hoy, Cooloola Bowls Club, 3rd Wednesday of the month 9.30am start 10am, $7 entry. Don’t forget to wear yellow in for Daffodil Day.

All enquiries: President Wendy 0412 547 043 and Vice President Judy 0402 769 392.

Ingredients 3 bananas, mashed 3 cups rolled oats 1 apple, grated with skin on 1 pear, grated with skin on 1 cup raisins 1 ½ tablespoons crystalised ginger, finely chopped 2 tablespoons almonds, finely chopped Method PREHEAT oven to 170°C and line a slice tin with baking paper, or lightly spray a 16-hole snack bar mould with oil.

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BAKE for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown on the outside.

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

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 outdoors then you’ll love our backyard playground.

You can choose from extreme adventures and ultimate indulgences - a rejuvenating massage, secluded picnics beside a freshwater lake or delicious seafood and views in our eateries and clubs.

Our coast has abundant fishing whether 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’.

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

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

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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

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

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The Chandlery Bait and Tackle

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Soul Food, Rainbow Beach

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Best range of fishing tackle, all the big brands!

Bait, ice, 24h fuel, massive range of chandlery.

For all your boating and fishing needs. TCB Marina, 07 5486 4744 tcbchandlery.com.au

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

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

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

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

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

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Spirit of Rainbow, Rainbow Beach

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

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

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

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Gourmet Signature Pizzas, A’ la Carte Menu, Take Away & Delivery. Unique Coffee blend.

Open Wednesday to Sunday. 07 5486 3043 Menu: facebook.com/rainbowbeachpizza/

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

Rainbow Beach Sports Club Bistro 7 days, Bowls, Bottleshop & Bingo.

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

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

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

Poona Lake Drive to Bymien Picnic Area (2WD) via 3km gravel on the Freshwater Road, (off Rainbow Beach Road).

It’s a 40 minute walk to reach the cool waters of Lake Poona through beautiful rainforest and carrol (grey myrtle) scrub.

Searys Creek Only 7km from town towards Gympie, with 2 waterholes, boardwalks, bridges and history – do read the sign and spot the creatures.

Always cool on the hottest of days.

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

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

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

Why would you want to be anywhere else these holidays?!

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

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

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

Tin Can Bay Foreshore Walk 4km from Crab Creek to Norman Point, over picturesque bridges, signage of flora and fauna, through mangroves, playgrounds and outdoor gyms. It is mostly flat and very safe for children on wheels.

Look out for 137 species of birds.

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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 ‘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 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.

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Tin Can Bay P-10 State School Gympie Eisteddfod: Instrumental Band – 1st Place They were a small band but they made a big sound, securing the top spot in the recent Gympie District Eisteddfod.

The Eisteddfod, held on 31 July, saw the Tin Can Bay Instrumental Band leave a huge impact on the adjudicator as they performed with steadfast focus and confidence.

The standard of performance was very high across the board and showcased the talents of seven competing schools from as far north as Hervey Bay and as far south as the Mary Valley.

Upon their victory, music teacher, Mr Tim Berry expressed his pride in the students’ dedication and performance, stating, “The Tin Can Bay students had their work cut out for them. They practiced hard in the lead up to the event. An amazing result realised through a fantastic effort.”

Madison Katon and Amanda Geurts proudly hold the first place certificate and trophy.

The Instrumental Band with music teacher Mr Tim Berry.

Gympie Eisteddfod: Choir – 2nd Place After many weeks of practice and time spent perfecting songs, the school choir travelled to Gympie to perform at the Gympie Eisteddfod in the first week of August. The choir looked the part as they performed a very difficult set piece with part singing called Firefly and then a contrasting piece, Cover Me in Sunshine.

The adjudicator, Dr Daniel Jess, really enjoyed the choice of song and commented that it was styled well and resembled the original piece. There was a special mention to talented soloist Izzy Sladden who sang the ending in Cover Me in Sunshine beautifully!

Tin Can Bay P-10 Choir received 2nd place with a score of 90/100 for both

The Instrumental Band with music teacher Mr Tim Berry.

songs. First place was awarded to Hervey Bay with four times as many students in the choir as Tin Can Bay. For a small choir of nineteen students, this was an amazing achievement!

The result was a reflection of the dedication, passion and hard work of Teacher Aide, Annette Bailey and the choir students.

The choir would also like to thank Mrs Cherie Mason for her time conducting and volunteering to help with our choir.

Without her help we wouldn’t be able to give our students this wonderful experience.

Huge congratulations also to Rainbow Beach State School who received 2nd place in the small schools section!

‘For Our Elders’ – NAIDOC Day 2023 In a vibrant display of cultural diversity and unity, Tin Can Bay P-10 School celebrated NAIDOC Day in July.

Students, teachers and staff came together to pay tribute to the history and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by participating in a range of activities that encouraged a deeper understanding of First Nation culture.

Throughout the day, various

activities provided students with hands-on learning experiences consisting of exploring the engineering and design of boomerangs, face painting, boomerang painting, food sampling, skill games and boomerang throwing.

The day concluded with an entertaining performance by Didgeribone.

A big thank you to our Cultural Advisory Group for organising this wonderful day!

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It’s great to play at the Bay Peter Scott SECRETARY

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HIS MONTH AT Tin Can Bay Country Club Golf Club saw major progression in our ongoing irrigation upgrade project. With minimal disruption we now have half of the front nine holes ready to go. Hopefully we will have the eighth green and sixth hole also up and running by the time this goes to print.

Greens Superintendent Craig Clarke has also scheduled annual course renovations to be carried out over the 25–27 October period in order to keep our course in tip-top condition.

Resident Golf Professional James Taylor has given me the goss about our juniors’ program. In early August we had 30 children from the Rainbow Beach Learning Community come to Tin Can Bay for a Come & Try Golf Day as part of their daily activities. The day went well with a lot of the children showing interest.

Youngsters thrived with an hour of golf activities including iron strokes on the range, driving woods in the nets, and putting on the greens, followed by a sausage sizzle for all children and parents.

The day was a huge success and has helped us gain a lot of traction with the Sub-Junior program we are starting up. Sub-Juniors are playing every Sunday at 11.30am (and altered where necessary) with an 11am registration time. Coaching will be included for the subjuniors starting mid-late August. Only $40 for the remainder of the year.

In the last issue of this publication, I asked you all to stay tuned as our Masters Pennants Team had qualified for a semi-final in the Sunshine Coast competition. It seems, unfortunately, that our men went down 4 ½ to 2 ½ to the men from Mt Coolum.

It was a great effort put in by our own Magnificent Seven so we congratulate them on this season and wish them well for the next. Mt Coolum went on to meet Caloundra in the final and Caloundra won the series 5 to 2.

We recently held a ‘Driving Domestic Violence Away’ charity golf day with all proceeds going to children who are victims of domestic violence in the form of Christmas presents this year. Just a bit of ho, ho, ho when needed.

Irrigation works are well underway at the club.

According to Brad Robb, our TCB Country Club manager and an organiser of the event, it was a very successful day with a field of 77 players. Four thousand dollars has been amassed so thank you to all participants. We also shout out a big thanks to Brad and Heather for cooking up a storm for lunch on the day.

These are just some of the things that make it great to play at the Bay.

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HE SAILING SEASON has started!

With predicted NW winds, the course was set but by the time the boats reached the start line a steady NE had set in causing problems for the start boat crew, having to change the courses sailed.

This race day consisted of shakedown sprints. Shaking out the cobwebs and having several back to back short races so that sailors could practise their starts. The usual motley crew were out there and we also had the return of the Flying Fifteen ‘Stir fry’ with a new crew on their maiden voyage in racing.

Sailing in close quarters with boats of different classes can be challenging and there were a few close calls. At the end of the day with a cold drink and Beth’s tasty BBQ all was right with the world!

The Mexican night proved very popular. This was a new venture to encourage people to support the

yacht club and its quality restaurant and brought over 50 people for the first experience!

In the afternoon several busy club members and restaurant staff surprised the punters with decorations of Mexican patterns, icons, and, of course, five sombreros! You don’t have to visit Mexico to have one of these!!!

The spicy or just tasty, meaty or vegetarian nachos, tacos, chalupas, and burritos were enjoyed hugely by all who came. All left, as the Mexican saying goes, ‘A barriga llena, corazón contento’ with a full belly and a happy heart.

Each month there will be another international feast cooked for you so come along and enjoy! Check out the yacht club Facebook page for the next culinary delight evening.

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Tin Can Bay Tennis Club broadening its horizons

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ELCOME TO tennis in Tin Can Bay and the Cooloola Coast. Of recent times the club has picked up a gear and is now actively pursuing ways to improve the overall experience of belonging to a friendly and vibrant tennis club.

There is a fresh approach afoot which is seeing us open up to new and exciting possibilities for the enjoyment of those in our extended area, not just in Tin Can Bay. One such successful endeavour is the annual Tiny Towns Tennis Tournament which is only into its third year.

Founded by Darryl ‘Daz’ Gauld of Team Rainbow Beach fame and hosted by the Tin Can Bay Tennis Club at our Whiting Street courts, the Tournament is all about bringing small regional tennis clubs together to compete in a one-day event where it’s all about the fun, comradery and inclusiveness of the sport of tennis.

The recently completed 2023 Tennis Clubs vs Tennis Clubs event attracted large numbers of spectators and a record number of participating clubs.

According to Club President Ian ‘V-Man’ Stevens (so nicknamed because his power volleys will usually send balls into the next suburb) the Tournament has been the catalyst for attracting new regular players from Rainbow Beach and Poona as well as from other further away locations.

“We have some great players from Rainbow Beach and Poona who pop in to join us from time to time now. Even one or two come all the way from Gympie,” Ian said.

“It is always a thrill for our Club when new players turn up to have some fun on the courts. Mind you, I sometimes think they’re only here for the free tea, coffee and yummy biscuits” he jokingly added.

The new tennis court surface is proving to be popular among locals and visitors alike.

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Again this year it was the sharp looking crew of Team Rainbow Beach taking out the honours in the best presented team category at the 2023 Tiny Towns Tournament.

The Tournament was played on the Club’s new synthetic grass surface, to the approval of those competing. The new surface, similar to the previous, provides a substantially more comfortable and less impacting under-foot experience than typical hard courts, yet still delivers superb Tournamentstandard bounce and speed.

The Tin Can Bay Tennis Club warmly welcomes both visitors and locals of the Cooloola Coast for a hit during one of our playing session times listed here. It doesn’t matter how good or otherwise you play the game, the idea is to get out on the court and have some enjoyable healthy fun with likeminded people … and that’s what our humble little tennis club is all about.

Looking forward to seeing you on the court.

Club playing times are: 5:30pm: Tuesday nights 1:30pm: Thursday and Saturday afternoons 6:30am: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings Cost: $4 club members | $7 non-members Club membership for a full year: $40 Courts location: Whiting Street, Tin Can Bay Court hire is also available.

Website: https://play.tennis.com.au/ tincanbaytennisclub

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AINBOW BEACH SOCIAL TENNIS GROUP get together every THURSDAY. If you want to get your fitness on, grab some sunshine and have fun, come along to the Rainbow Beach

Sports Club TENNIS COURTS, and meet some new friends! Dates and times of play: May 1st - Sept 30th | Thursdays 8am - 9am Oct 1st - April 30th | Thursdays 7am - 8am

AMILY FUN AND fitness is the motto of Little Athletics and the Cooloola Coast Centre welcomes all to participate in casual skillsbased training with a little competition against personal bests. The track and field events incorporate core development for everyday life as well as teaching confidence.

Training is held from 2.30pm on Saturdays in Tin Can Bay and the season runs from October to the end of March. There will be a come and try day at the start of Term 4 so keep an eye out for updates.

The Cooloola Coast Little Athletics Centre is registered to accept Fair Play vouchers so make sure you apply if eligible as Round 9 closes on 4 October 2023.

Coaches and helpers are key to keeping the Centre running so if you are interested in lending a hand to keeping the kids active or would like to know more, then send a message on the Cooloola Coast Little Athletics Facebook page, email ccla2014@outlook.com, or call Jess on 0411 218 254.

Ladies fill the Greens Rowena Giles

TIN CAN BAY BOWLS CLUB

So good to see full greens for the Tin Can Bay Ladies Carnival. Some very competitive games were played, with the Andersen Family winning the day. Thank you to all who supported either playing or one of the numerous other tasks it takes for a successful carnival.

Our newer players stepped up, having an experience they will not forget. I can still remember my first big carnival 12 years ago.

To all members who helped to improve and prepare the greens a huge thank you, your efforts have been noted and appreciated.

Our pennants seasons are nearly over with only one win, the mens first round. Remember guys, all our players are Tin Can Bay players and we are building a great rapport within the club – it will get better.

Once again Barefoot Bowls was a hoot – thanks to the volunteers for their efforts.

Upcoming events: barefoot bowls, final pennants games, Mens October Carnival, Ladies September Invitation Day, Ladies Palliative Care Support day in October.

Bowls are played Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday – please look at play boards for conditions etc. Names are to be submitted by 11.30am.

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Fishing, Boating & the Outdoors

Tin Can Bay Fishing Club News Alan Rippon

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Since writing last month’s article the River Heads Fishing Club had a threeday event in Tin Can Bay. We were able to catch up with their members at our clubhouse for a very sociable BBQ, where several tall tales were told, and a good time was had by all. Thanks to the Tin Can Bay Newsagency for supplying the prizes for our lucky door prizes.

Our annual Fishing Training Days are about to happen! This is thanks to sponsorship from the QLD Government Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and The Chandlery Bait & Tackle.

This year we will be holding three one-day events. A one-day event for over the age of 18 years (there is no upper age limit) catering for 20 participants and, two one-day

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HERE HAS BEEN a bit happening at the club. We’ve continued with our Master Caster competition at our month-end competition social and award presentation.

By the time this article is published we will have held our second Big Squid Week competition, following on from the successful event in July.

There were plenty of squid around as well as some cuttlefish, and some good-sized ones among them.

The winner of the July squid competition was Jim George, which makes it three months in a row he has taken out a prize in the monthly competition! Thank you to The Chandlery Bait & Tackle for providing the Squid Jigs as prizes.

The winner of the best fish for July

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Fishing, Boating & the Outdoors

Rainbow Beach Amateur Anglers Update Vern Ezzy

VICE PRESIDENT

The Cedric Byrne Memorial Cup – 9 & 10 September 2023 An interclub competition will be held in idyllic Rainbow Beach over the second weekend in September. The competition caters to inshore and offshore fisherman and encourages clubs to work as a team sharing information and bonding in the process.

September generally provides stable weather with cooler temps and bright sunny days, not to mention exceptional fishing inshore, offshore, and along the surf beaches.

Participating clubs will meet at the Competition Briefing held on the Friday evening over drinks and dinner, at the Deck @ Sea Salt, to discuss current conditions and fishing reports.

Competition kicking off with an honour start on the Saturday morning at 4am.

Weigh-in is held at the Deck @ Sea Salt on Sunday 10 September commencing at 1pm, where each participating club’s top 10 points scorers will be tallied to determine each club’s total aggregate score for the weekend.

The Cedric Byrne Memorial Cup, a perpetual trophy, will be presented recognising the winning club as custodians until next year’s contest.

Why the Cedric Byrne Memorial Cup? Cedric was an inspirational club and competition fisherman and founding member of Rainbow Beach Amateur Anglers (RBAA). A true fisherman and gentleman, he achieved more than most ever will in competition circles.

Although throughout his life he dabbled in the offshore scene he definitely made his mark by dominating the surf beaches and was well known as an expert tailor fisherman.

The memorial cup is awarded in his honour each year to the highest points scoring club. As custodians, the winning club will hold the cup until next year’s competition.

The cup signifies the effort, patience, and skill it takes to win.

Above and below: Photos from last year’s comp.

BRIEFING Friday night, 6.30pm The Deck @ Sea Salt. Pre-dinner Grazing Platters provided.

COMPETITION A go-as-you-please event held between Noosa River Mouth and the Continued next page

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Fishing, Boating & the Outdoors Continued from previous page

northern tip of Fraser Island on 9 – 10 September 2023.

Lines down at 4am Saturday with lines up at 12pm Sunday Weigh in at 1pm Sunday 10 September at The Deck @ Sea Salt.

Tides Saturday: High tide of 1.19m at 4.06am Low tide of 0.69m at 9.49am High tide 1.72 at 16.44 Low tide 0.75m at 23.37 (Noosa Head times).

We will fish 6 nights before the black moon.

NOMINATIONS With over 100 nominations from 5 visiting clubs an intense competition is expected.

TROPHIES Trophies will be awarded for the following categories: Senior Inshore 1st, 2nd & 3rd Medals sponsored by Cooloola Window Tinting – Signs & Designs Senior Offshore 1st, 2nd & 3rd Medals sponsored by Cooloola Window Tinting – Signs & Designs Juniors 1st, 2nd & 3rd Medals sponsored by The Deck @ Sea Salt Target Species Senior: Cod, Flathead, Snapper & Whiting Sponsored by Gardiner Fisheries

Junior: Flathead Sponsored by Cooloola Window Tinting – Signs & Designs Further information visit the website: rbaafishing.com.au

RBAA Major Prize Raffle 2023

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 – 9 December 2023 at 8pm Tickets are selling fast.

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Rainbow Beach Amateur Anglers and Gympie Regional Council are dedicated to keeping our beaches and waterways clean and clear of rubbish, especially plastics.

We need your help to achieve this.

Collect rubbish and you’ll also collect points. Here is how: - Collect a bag of litter (shopping bag size) or 50 pieces of plastic rubbish anywhere in the Rainbow Beach and Cooloola Recreation area.

- Download the form to record the types of litter & tally the pieces.

- Take the litter & completed collection form to Rainbow Beach Waste Management Facility, Kurrawa Drive.

- Take a photo of the litter collection sheet and bring the photo or the collection sheet to the weigh in.

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Awareness Month Topics – september

Sandy Brangan

BRANGAN MEDICAL

Prostate Cancer

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EPTEMBER IS International Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia is asking Australia to get involved in helping create awareness, and raise much needed funds in the fight against prostate cancer.

You can help love go the distance this September by signing up for The Long Run. Choose to run, walk or ride 72km for Australian men with prostate cancer.

Why 72km you ask? Sadly, 1 in 5 men will develop anxiety or depression as a result of their diagnosis, yet 72% of men will not seek help for it. Your involvement can make a life-changing difference for men impacted by the disease in your community ensuring these men are supported for the long run.

However, in some men the cancer may grow more quickly and can cause problems that can impact on their life expectancy.

When the cancer cells spread outside of the prostate to other parts of the body, it is known as advanced or metastatic prostate cancer.

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?

In the early stages of prostate cancer there may be no symptoms.

In the later stages, some symptoms may include: • Feeling the frequent or sudden need to urinate • Finding it difficult to urinate (eg: trouble starting or not being able to urinate when the feeling is there or poor urine flow) • Discomfort when urinating • Finding blood in urine or semen Some facts about prostate • Pain in the lower back, upper cancer: thighs, or hips.

• Prostate cancer is the most Many of these symptoms are commonly diagnosed cancer common although they may not ed and licensed Air Conditioning Installation in Australian men, with about mean you have prostate cancer. Of and Maintenance 18,000 diagnoses each year course, if you experience any of these • More than 3300 Australian men symptoms it is important to speak to die from prostate cancer each ongoing your Doctor. ly premium products and provide year and service. support How is prostate cancer • Prostate cancer has one of diagnosed? the highest survival rates of all A Doctor will usually do a Prostate cancers, with 95% of men likely Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test and to survive five years or more. may do a digital rectal exam (DRE) and/or organise an MRI scan to check Could you be at risk? the health of the prostate. If these There are two proven risk factors tests indicate a possibility of prostate that may increase the chance of cancer you may require a biopsy. developing prostate cancer: A biopsy is the only way to make • Age – the risk of developing a definitive diagnosis of prostate prostate cancer increases with cancer. age. The risk of getting prostate How is prostate cancer cancer by the age of 75 is 1 in treated?

7 men. By the age of 85, this There are many different increases to 1 in 6 men treatments available for prostate • Family history – you have a cancer. The type of treatment given higher chance of developing will depend on your PSA result, the prostate cancer if you have a grade and stage of your cancer (how father, brother or son who has fast it is growing and how far it has been diagnosed with prostate spread outside of the prostate), your cancer. The risk increases again if symptoms, your overall health and more than one close relative has your personal preferences. prostate cancer. Risks are also If there is a low risk that your prostate higher for men whose relatives cancer will cause you harm, you may were diagnosed when young. A be offered Active Surveillance. This family history of other cancers, involves regular testing to check for like breast and ovarian cancers, any changes to the cancer. If the may also increase your risk of cancer changes, you may require getting prostate cancer. treatment.

What is prostate cancer?

If your cancer is higher risk, you Prostate cancer happens when will be offered treatment. Different abnormal cells develop and grow treatments come with differing side in the prostate. These abnormal effects, which may include urinary cells can continue to multiply in an problems, erection and ejaculation uncontrolled way and sometimes problems, bowel problems, fatigue, spread outside the prostate into depression and anxiety. nearby or distant parts of the body.

You may need to meet with several In most men, prostate cancer is a different cancer specialists such as a slow growing disease and if it stays urologist, radiation oncologist and/ inside the prostate gland and grows or medical oncologist to discuss your slowly, it may never cause a problem. treatment options.

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Getting past prostate cancer stigma.

Let’s get real for a minute.

Many men experience shame as a result of their prostate cancer diagnosis. Why? There is no concrete answer to this, objectively prostate cancer is no more cause for shame than blood cancer or brain cancer.

But if we look at prostate cancer objectively, we can begin to unravel the stigma that, if left unchecked, can be responsible for the death of men from prostate cancer.

The most common stigma surrounding prostate cancer begins with testing for the disease. A PSA blood test is simple enough, but your Doctor may also recommend a digital rectal exam (DRE) as part of getting tested for prostate cancer.

The taboo speaks for itself, and it is understandable that men may not be keen to undergo the procedure, but a DRE takes only a few minutes and could provide key information to your provider to help assess your risk of prostate cancer.

Having a DRE at the appropriate age puts you in the class of men who are smart enough to put your health above your ego, and there is zero shame in belonging to that group.

Men over 50, or 40 with a family history of prostate cancer, should talk with their Doctor about testing for prostate cancer as part of their regular health check-up.

For more information on Prostate Cancer, visit: pcfa.org.au Sign up for The Long Run this September: thelongrun.org.au Sources: pcfa.org.au; pcf.org

Article by: Sandy Brangan, Brangan Medical Business Consultants

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library happenings

Library Activities Fun for Kids Make and Create

Gympie Library – Monday – Friday 2-3pm Goomeri Library – Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10-11am Kilkivan Library – Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays 10–11am Imbil Library – Tuesdays 10-11am Rainbow Beach Library – Wednesdays 3–4pm Tin Can Bay Library – Monday - Friday 11am–12noon Stop by the children’s area at your local library branch for some free craft activities between Monday 18 to Friday 29 September.

Suitable for children aged 3-12 years and their carers.

Pirate Scavenger Hunt

Gympie Library – Tuesday 19 September 1-2pm Oh no; there’s a Pirate in the Library! Join us as we try and find where the treasure is hidden. Could it be in a book or is it under a shelf?

Come along and find out. Suitable for ages 5-8 years. Bookings essential: 5481 0859.

Make your own Pirate Ship

Imbil Library – Wednesday 20 September 1-2pm Ahoy me hearties! Join us as we take to the high seas in this very special Storytime and craft session. We will have fun making our very own pirate ship, tell some pirate themed jokes and listen to some pirate stories. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.

Bookings essential: 5484 5488.

www.gympie.qld.gov.au/library | Facebook: www.facebook.com/GRLibraries

Rainbow Beach Ph: 5486 3705

Tin Can Bay Ph: 5486 4355

Monday & Thursday 9.30am – 12.30pm Wednesday & Friday 2pm – 5pm Saturday 9am – 12 noon

Monday & Wednesday 9am – 12.30pm Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9am – 5pm Saturday 8.30am – 11.30am

Wooden Wind Chime

Tin Can Bay Library – Thursday 21 September 9.30-10.30am

Make and decorate your own minibeast wind chime. Will you choose a caterpillar, ladybug, bee, or butterfly? Suitable for ages 5-12 years.

Bookings essential: 5486 4355.

Gympie Library’s Thirteen Storey Treehouse Gympie Library – Monday 25 September 1-2pm

Come along to Gympie Library for a fun session as we share our love for the 13 Storey Treehouse series with some fun games and design our own room to be displayed in the Gympie Library Treehouse. The Treehouse will be on display in the library throughout the school holidays. Suitable for ages 8-12 years.

Bookings essential: 5481 0859.

Calling all Superheros

Gympie Library – Wednesday 27 September 2-3pm Put on your capes and tights and join us for a special superhero themed session of activities, craft and stories. Suitable for ages 5-8 years. Bookings essential: 5481 0859.

Coded Bracelet or Necklace

Tin Can Bay Library – Thursday 28 September 9.30-10.30am

Create a coded bracelet or necklace using basic code and coloured beads. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings essential: 5486 4355.

Bee Bots Rainbow Beach Library - Thursday 28 September 10-11am Can you help Bee Bot navigate his way through the maze and back to his hive? Come along to this fun interactive session designed to teach kids the basics of coding. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.

Bookings essential: 5486 3705.

Talks and Workshops Identifying and Avoiding Scams

Rainbow Beach Library – Thursday 7 September 10am-12noon

The rate of online scams is increasing, and scammers are becoming more sophisticated in their approach to potential victims. These courses outline some of the most common online scams and how you can identify them. Learn what you can do to protect yourself from being scammed, and what to do in the unfortunate case that you’re the victim of a scam. Bookings essential: 5486 3705.

Creating a Caricature

Rainbow Beach Library – Friday 8 September 2-4.30pm

Join local artist Scott Taylor in this fun drop-in session as we learn how to create a caricature! No prior experience necessary just a sense of humour and a photograph of your proposed subject.

Adult Learner’s Morning Tea

Tin Can Bay Library – Friday 8 September 2-4pm

Join staff and explore Library Online resources, with three focused sessions - Cyber Safety, Scams & Phishing and things you didn’t know you could do with your phone.

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Council Corner Eco-certification

Gympie Regional Council is in the process of collecting information from our community and business to demonstrate that our region should be recognised as a Nature Based Destination!

Our national parks, reserves, nature, and scenery are significant to our region as they provide nature focused experiences for visitors and residents, now and into the future. The challenge for our region is to provide meaningful experiences within our natural areas, while ensuring that important features and values are appropriately recognised, managed and enhanced.

To address this challenge, Council has engaged with Ecotourism Australia to progress a region-wide program of work to achieve ecocertification for our region (the Gympie LGA) as a Nature Based Destination.

Part of this process is engagement with the community and your views on the important natural values and features of the local area and how important provision of nature focused experiences and also protection and enhancement of natural areas is needed. Survey is open to 22 October and can be accessed via the QR code.

Face to face drop in sessions are also being held during the month of September and officers will be on the Cooloola Coast in Rainbow Beach

on Tuesday 12 September from 9am-11am at the Community Hall and in Tin Can Bay on Wednesday 13 September from 1pm-3pm at the Library.

Biosecurity Plan Feedback

The Gympie Regional Council Biosecurity Plan provides the framework as to how all landowners meet their obligations to reduce biosecurity risks associated with invasive plants and animals (often referred to as weeds and pest animals).

Council wants to hear from you to ensure the management approaches provided in the new plan reflect the needs and requirements of the community.

Take a look at the draft documents then complete the survey by jumping on the council website under Council/Publications & Policies/ Strategy Reports/Draft Biosecurity Plan and Companion Document (2023 – 2028).

Survey is open until 10 September 2023. For further information contact council’s Biosecurity team at council@gympie.qld.gov.au or phone 1300 307 800.

Water Fill Station

Works Schedule

Did you know that the fortnightly FLoW (Forward List of Works) for Roads and Drainage is available on council’s website?

Information includes grading on unsealed roads, drainage/shoulder works, pavement repairs on sealed roads, pothole repairs, rural road slashing and street sweeping.

Please note that this program is subject to change due to external influences such as weather, emergency works, CRMs, plant and material availability.

Watch Us On YouTube

We’re on YouTube! 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:

The water fill station and dump point are remaining at the Clarkson Drive site and have been temporarily out of action while upgrades occur.

The project scope includes decommissioning of the existing services, installation of new coin and card operated water fill points (but no tanker access), a new dump point with lid, updated signage and a new colorbond fence.

Works are scheduled to be completed on time for the September school holidays.

• 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

Sandy Brangan

2023

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EPTEMBER 14 IS >> R U OK? DAY << this year. A conversation can change a life. Ask, “are you okay?”

Inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with people around them and start a conversation with those in their world who may be struggling with life.

You don’t need to be an expert to reach out – just a good friend and/or a great listener.

Use these four steps and begin a conversation that could change a life: 1.

Ask R U OK? - Be relaxed and ask open questions

2. Listen - Keep an open mind, don’t interrupt or judge, be patient 3. Encourage action – Ask how can you support them right now

4. Check in – Follow up with an actual conversation, a text ... always be sure to follow up on what you started.

Before you can look out for others, you need to look out for yourself. And that’s OK. If you are not in the right headspace or you don’t think you’re the right person to have the conversation, try to think of someone else in their support network who could talk to them.

Got a feeling that someone you know or care about isn’t behaving as they normally would?

Learn more about the signs and when it’s time to ask R U OK? - ruok.org.au/how-to-ask Source: ruok.org.au

Cr Jess Milne invites members of the community to catch up and chat all things Council on Friday 8 September 2023.

Tin Can Bay Library 9am to 10am Rainbow Beach Community Centre 11am to 12pm Cooloola Cove Veterans Hall 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Contact Cr Jess Milne Phone: 0436 282 707 Email: jess.milne@gympie.qld.gov.au

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– BIRD OF THE MONTH –

Rose Robin

Melissa Marie Photo credit - Scott Humphris

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HERE REALLY is little to rival the beauty of a male rose robin.

With a gorgeous splash of deep, dark pink on its chest, and a grey head, it’s a colour combination that stuns and delights.

It can be spotted east or south of the Great Dividing Range, from Queensland through to southeastern South Australia.

Keep an eye out for the flash of colour in wet sclerophyll forest and rainforest, in gullies and valleys.

The rose robin dines predominately on insects and spiders, which it catches whilst flying.

Come time to breed, the nest is a deep cup made of moss and fern tucked in the fork of a large tree, with usually two or three eggs laid.

– cooloola city farm PLANT OF THE MONTH –

Backhousia citriodora K

NOWN AS Lemon Myrtle and Lemon Ironwood, a flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. A beautiful Australian native shrub naturally occurring in the wetter coastal areas of Northern NSW and South Queensland.

Full sun with well drained soil enriched with compost and aged manure. Suitable for large pots and indoors.

Small to medium tree to 3m or shrub with regular pruning. Graceful hanging branches with soft green leaves.

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.

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Located opposite the Community Centre 17 Amity Pl, off Tin Can Bay Rd. Opening Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays 8am-3.00pm 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 8.00am – 12 noon.

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CHAT

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UGUST HAS BEEN a month of excursions for the children at the Learning Community who have been blessed by the generosity of locals and accessibility to some of the great attractions in our area.

The Tin Can Bay Golf Club ran a fabulous morning recently where our young people of all ages and abilities were able to practice their golfing skills under the watchful eye of James, resident pro golfer and other instructors from the Club. A couple of the young ones with some natural ability caught their eye and parents were encouraged to sign them up to the youth program that the Club is running for the rest of the year.

After an hour or so of hard work honing their skills, they were treated to a sausage sizzle which was a hit.

A week later, families from the Gympie Learning Community and Rainbow Beach Learning Community joined together to enjoy fishing at Norman Point and a cruise around the inlet with Dolphin Cruises.

We were also privileged to have a tour of Lee’s Fisheries with Lisa sharing her wealth of information about the fish and crustaceans that live in our part of the ocean. Lee’s Fisheries started back in the 1950s and have played an important role in the area providing jobs and fresh fish for locals to purchase.

Linda Tabe from Cooloola Coastcare, who helped to organise Wildflowering Cooloola 2023 that took place over the weekend of 26 & 27 August, led the Learning Community children on a short walk where she shared her love and knowledge of the wildflowers that grow in profusion in the bush surrounding Rainbow Beach during August and September.

The Cooloola Wildflowers & Walks Booklet featuring photos of local wildflowers and details of trails in the area is available from the Community Centre office, the Post Office and Parks & Wildlife office for $5. The children were excited to find many tiny Flying

Duck Orchids and other wildflowers featured in the booklet along the walk near the Rainbow Beach tip gates.

We enjoyed a visit from Councillor Jess Milne of the Gympie Council who helped us understand the role that local government plays in our community and how we can be involved in future planning and Cindy from Hartbeat Training in Gympie instructed us on the basics of first aid – you never know when it might be needed!

Our Cooloola Coast Guide for Families is taking shape under the leadership of Kerry and Tyla that will highlight the best places to visit and activities in the area from a child’s or family’s point of view. Rainbow Beach Community News will be sponsoring this project and providing much-needed advice with regards to content, layout, and printing.

2023 Community Bush Dance – Saturday 16 September starting at 5pm!

You may have seen some shadylooking scarecrows around town who are advertising the 2023 Community Bush Dance which is happening at the Community Centre on Saturday 16 September, featuring Flashjack who helped make last year’s event a wonderful night for young and old.

Dancing with band members calling out the different moves will happen between 6 & 8pm, with hot and cold food available from 5pm and a delicious supper from 8 to 9pm. Tickets are available from the Community Centre office at $40 for a family, $15 for adults and $10 for children or from Tyla by calling 0432 651 722. Grazing platters will also be available and need to be preordered from Tyla with platters for 2-3 people costing $25 and platters for 4-6 people costing $35. We would love to see you there!

The kids had a great time at the Tin Can Bay Golf Club morning.

supporting the Community Pantry was a great success with around 70 people in attendance.

The featured movie was ‘Homeward Bound – the Incredible Journey’ released in 1993 and voted as one of the best family movies ever, featuring the voice of Michael J Fox as Chance and Sally Field as Sassy the cat. There was not a dry eye as the animals were reunited with their owners in the final moments. Thank you to Fiona and Sheryl who organised the evening and ensured that it ran smoothly.

The Community Pantry continues to distribute around 50 hampers each fortnight which are available to Cooloola Cove, Tin Can Bay, and Rainbow Beach residents for $10 and are worth between $50-$60 – a pension or healthcare card is not required. 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 freeof-charge. Hampers must be preordered by calling 0413 135 867 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.

Regular items include fresh fruit, veggies, and pantry staples such as cereal, pasta and tinned veggies from Foodbank, bread from Ed’s Bakery, and a variety of items from Woolworths Cooloola and IGA Rainbow Beach that are end of line or near their best before date.

To order a hamper for yourself or someone who needs a helping hand, contact us via text to 0413 135 867 or hop onto the Rainbow Beach Community Pantry Facebook page and send us a message.

Community Pantry

The August Coolaflix night at the Rainbow Beach Community Centre

Georgia on the Wildflower Walk.

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TRADES & SERVICES INDEX Covering Cooloola Cove, Rainbow Beach & Tin Can Bay Air conditioning

Brad’s Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

5486 2781

Bull Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

0421 245 260

Climate Control Air Conditioning

5486 4362

Cooloola Coast Air Conditioning

5486 4499 0418 724 814

Sub- Cooled Air Con/Refrigeration

0436 338 631

Auto Electrics

Rainbow Beach Auto Electrics

Building & Excavations

0499 144 678

0417 728 510

Hall Homes

0438 864 152

KJ Homes

0427 136 571

Killer Excavations

0417 192 651

Cooloola Coast Cabinets

Legal Services/ Solicitor

Smiley Mick Electrical

0448 955 768

Cosgroves

0418 729 474

Earth First Electrical

0448 195 070

Slater + Gordon Lawyers

1800 555 777

HM Coastal Electrical

0439 688 710

Equipment Hire Mini Backhoe Hire

0418 184 966

Cherry Picker

0418 820 892

John Madill Toyota

5480 5555

Car Parts (Classic British Cars) The Frog Pond

0409 342 423

Cleaning

Clarks’ Cleaning, Laundry and Maintenance

Concreter

0456 783 023

Rainbow Beach Community Centre

Cooloola Coast Bedding & Furniture

Cooloola Cove Landscape & Garden Supplies

Rainbow Beach and Fraser Island Gas Supplies

Lighthouse Glass and Aluminium

0418 793 256

SAJE Graphics

Classique Blinds Screens & Awnings

Health Providers

5481 2846

Rainbow Beach General Practice

5353 1000

Channon and Lawrence Dental

5482 7688

Rainbow Beach Chiropractic

0447 275 673

Rainbow Naturals

0473 408 359

In-Home Care

5301 9340

City Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 2304 Coastguard Tin Cay Bay - VMR 417 . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4290 Community Centre Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3355 Cooloola Coast Medical Transport . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 2488 Doctor TCB, Cooloola Coast & Rainbow Beach . . . 5486 4600 Rainbow Beach General Practice . . . . . . . . . . 5353 1000 ENERGEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 62 62 EPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 130 372 FIRE & RESCUE - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3169 Tin Can Bay Fire Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0409 828 414 Rural Fires Goomboorian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0417 793 286

5482 2737

5486 8686

Termites@Cooloola

0409 86 86 86

5371 5689

Plasterer Garry Thompson

0402 240 448

Plumber 5488 0222

0400 657 797

5488 0601

Jeff Hogues Plumbing

0458 259 418

5486 3411

Creek to Coast Real Estate

0403 423 124

Rainbow Beach Realty

5486 3900

Raine & Horne Tin Can Bay

5486 2066

Rainbow Beach Safety Supplies

0492 045 405

0439 089 238

Signs Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach Signs

Handiest Handyman

0407 828 881

Looney’s Labour

0412 641 743

Hardware Mitre 10 Cooloola

5486 2000

Rainbow Beach Hardware, Fishing & Camping

5486 3444

Kennels and Catteries Gympie Cooloola Pet Resort

Cooloola Coast Realty

Safety Supplies

Handyman

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

Vinnies

Beach to Bay Pest Management

Glass and Aluminium

Scott Sandilands

Curtains and Blinds & Security

5486 8555

Real Estate

Graphic Design

0427 585 663

Rainbow Beach Service Centre and Towing

5486 3355

Gas Supplies

0407 228 044

Followmont

5486 3228

Pest Control

Functions & Hall Hire

MGB Concrete

Courier

Rainbow Beach Rustproofing and Mechanical

Tin Can Bay Community Church Op Shop 5486 2055

Garden Supplies

Car Dealers

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5482 6500

Furniture 5488 0443

Mechanical

Op Shop

Flooring Floorzone

Bob the Builder

Cabinet Makers

Electrician

5483 5364

5486 2887

Storage 4rent4sale Storage Sheds

5486 4577

Cooloola Tin Can Mini Storage

1300 727 025

Taxi Taxi Service

0411 072 349

Training All States Training

07 4123 0415

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

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

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Phone: 5486 4362

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Phone Lyle & Theresa on 0418 184 966

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LEGAL SERVICES/ SOLICITOR

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

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WHAT’S ON SEPTEMBER

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

WEEKLY Many are term time only

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

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Student Free Day (Queensland)

Weekdays

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Little Kids Day Out, Gympie Showgrounds 10am-2pm, free community event. Info: www.littlekidsdayout.org.au

5.30am TCB Bootcamp, 7am & 5.30pm RB Gym classes, Ph: 0490 333 147

Dance lesson - Carousel, Evening 3 Step Progressive and Balmoral Blues dances.

3-5pm Goomboorian Memorial Hall, $5 pp for hall hire & includes a cuppa. Guided by Mal & Karen. Info: Julie 0428 824 115

8.30am Heart Foundation Wheelie Walking Group Cooloola Cove, Judy 5486 2181. Meet at bus shelter outside shopping centre on Nautilus Drive.

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2-3 Cooloola Dragon Boat Club Regatta, Snapper Creek, Tin Can Bay 3

FATHER’S DAY

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CoolaFlix FREE movie at RB Community Centre, hosted by CCWAB and followed by World Cafe Discussion about the issues raised in the film. See page 5 for details.

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RB Markets - return to summer start time: 7am

9-10 Cedric Byrne Memorial Cup interclub fishing competition, Rainbow Beach. Details p23.

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GRC Biosecurity Plan survey closes. Contact Council’s Biosecurity team at council@ gympie.qld.gov.au or phone 1300 307 800 for info.

‘One Step at a Time Tin Can Bay’ Heart Foundation Walking Group 6th birthday celebration lunch, TCB Country Club, current & past members welcome. RSVP to Maggie on 0400 756 615.

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Eco-certification drop in session, 9-11am RB Community Hall

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Eco-certification drop in session, 1-3pm TCB Library

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R U OK? Day www.ruok.org.au

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Bush Dance, RB Community Centre, 5-9pm featuring band Flashjack. See more details and ticket information on page 29.

Country Hall Dance, 7.30-11.30pm,Goomboorian Memorial Hall hosted by Cooloola Coast Dances Group.

Info: Julie McPhail 0428 824 115

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Spring Faerie Markets, Lake Alford Park, Gympie 10am-2pm faeriefestival.com.au

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Tunes & Tales Rainbow Beach Spring Fest, 4.30-9pm RB Community Hall. Music, Poetry, Theatre, Visual Arts. Free event attendance by registration. See page 4.

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Entries for photography section of Ambulance Flower Show due by today (if not before) - deliver to TCB Fruit & Veg or RB Library.

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Entries for plant and flower sections of Ambulance Flower Show due between 2pm and 5pm, deliver to TCB Community Centre.

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Ambulance Flower Show. Proceeds to Local Ambulance Committee. From 9am, TCB Community Centre. More details on page 11.

OCTOBER 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.

CCYAP School Holiday Activities On Page 17 34

Monday

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

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

9.30am Bingo for Local Ambulance Committee, TCB Country Club

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

3.30pm Dragon Boating every Thursday, Sandra: 0402 352 756

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

3.30pm Robotics for kids, Gympie Library

2nd Monday 1.30 – 3.30pm Life Drawing with model, Tuncunba Hall, Tin Can Bay, Robyn 0419 663 271 2nd Monday - Probus meeting, 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, 10am ph: 4168 4340 8.30am Kindy Linq, RB School Library 9am – 12 Noon, MEN ONLY morning, TCB Community & Men’s Shed, Paul Boulton 0437 007 911 9am TCB Quilters, TCB Community Centre, President Louise Hanks 0488 951 881 9am Drawing & Pastel group all levels, tutoring for beginners, Tuncunba Hall, Tin Can Bay, Kerri 0438 803 990 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. Sheryl: 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

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 outside 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 tea all denominations most welcome 12-3pm Live music at RB Sports Club plus free kids’ bowls and obstacle course. www.rainbowsportsclub.com.au

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

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Rainbow Beach

Hello again to all those in the beau ful world of Rainbow Beach and surrounding.

What another spectacular month it has been. The winter months always turn on the weather for us Queenslanders.

No wonder people from the southern states who flocked to here do not want to go back. Albo is helping their popula on growth by je�ng in another 750,000 immigrants. Housing crises, what housing crises? Anyway, to poli cs later.

The town has been through the “slower months” and with the warmer weather comes the tourists. There seems to be many interna onal holiday makers as well. It is star ng to seem like the town of pre-Covid?

Infla on, interest rates, cost of living, housing crisis is really hur ng families. This is a serious issue and needs the a�en on of all poli cal sides. Whether you are on the right or le�.

The country needs common ground to move forward, some things can be a li�le hard to see from their Canberra bubble and taxpayer funded jets. It is the people, you and me, who pay for this.

When the Victorian government is happy to se�le the Commonwealth Games break fee for $380 million excluding any wages or other associated costs. Something is wrong with pollies spending our money. That money could have been spent be�er.

Sport Report

Prepara on is well underway for the September/October school holidays. I know we were submi�ng Christmas orders in February.

Ma ldas were fantas c throughout the World Cup. Almost but not quite there. Hopefully a boost for female sport whatever code.

Employee Of The Month

Broncos are bringing home the premiership, well at least I hope so. Have not looked this strong in years. The Lions are going strong across the river, knocking off Collingwood in Melbourne the other day. A flag in sight?

Karen. Not your typical Karen, the good Karen. She is a familiar face to the locals and you will see her most mornings. She is a dedicated employee who strives to serve the community with utmost high standards.

That’s a wrap - Thanks again to the community for suppor ng locals. We have made big changes in store and hope it has brightened your shopping experience.

She is the deli manager and front supervisor.

She provides inspira on with new ideas and is always looking for improvements. Keep up the good work Karen, you are a valuable team member.

Employee of the month for September is Karen -

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

What’s Hot In Shop

make sure you say hi to her next me you are in the store.

We have recently got a new range of healthy breakfast cereals in.

Like actually healthy; and delicious. I am surprised myself, especially when you come to Coco Pops (the old favourite). You can find them on the gourmet stand in both stores. Come in and have a look.

Angie holding the new Keto, Paleo, Gluten Free (all Australian ingredients) breakfast range now available in store.

We are always having 3-day sales. I know there are a few coming up shortly. These are generally a Friday to Sunday sale of deal discounted products from all departments. My pick is usually the cheap meat.

Make sure to keep an eye out in the catalogue for these coming in. Nothing beats a bargain.

Poli cs It has been a while since I (Jus n) have wri�en the paper and it is good to have some poli cs back. Albo is streaming ahead in the polls, like The Voice support?

I am a supporter of all Australians being given the same opportunity regardless of their race, their me here and loca on.

We need to fix the problem of remote Australians not having the same opportuni es as the city.

Clean green energy is ge�ng us closer to our $275 reduc on in power prices, we just have to pay for the transi on (terms and condi ons apply, see Each-Way-Albo and clueless Bowen for details).

This is a paid adver sement and the views of the writer are not necessarily the views of the Rainbow Beach Community News owners or staff.

A big hello to all our valued customers - both local and visi ng, come and see your friendly staff at your local IGA today

Rainbow Beach: 5486 8700

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