Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News September 2013

September 2013 Vol 15 Issue 9

www.rainbowbeachcommunitynews.com.au Ph:5486 3561 e:info@rbcn.com.au

Kite festival hits the skies

by Michelle Gilmore

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he day after the Rainbow Beach Lion’s Club Annual Kite Festival, organiser Debbie Donovan was still smiling, “As the Lions Club, we pulled it off – our aim was to give Rainbow Beach a free non-alcohol family event, and to show off the best of what Rainbow has to offer – our beautiful beach.”

Kye Feeney flies his kite amongst huge dogs, fish and flowers (photo by Kerry Leyland

“The winds were slow in picking up, making us all wait until 11.20am until the wind turned and the kites flew high above Rainbow. I actually saw them from the corner of Double Island Drive – they were on 80 foot high wires. Up to 30 foot wide!”

She describes it as highly successful, “The marketers were happy, kids had a blast on the jumping castle and the Lions sausage sizzle kept everyone fed.”

“Kids coloured in their own kites from the Lion’s tent – they had a great time..even the littlest joined in.”

Many took advantage of the mild weather to enjoy a winter dip in the ocean. “There were thousands around that day – there were 3 weddings plus The Ekka long

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Dogs, octopus, dragons, fish, flowers and more adorned the skies August 18 (photo by Kerry Leyland)

The dragon was a favourite (photo by Kerry Leyland)

Twice the Entries, Double the Fun C

ongratulations to all the participants in last weekend’s Breakfree Rainbow Beach Double Triathlon.

Organiser Phil Hungerford said, “Competitors said it was one of the most enjoyable triathlons in Queensland, with a relaxed feel and very welcoming local

In this issue

• Our top picks for FREE School Holiday fun • Prawn eating fun at the Seafood Festival • New dogwash service for the Cooloola Coast

community. The Surf Club, Hotel and Sports Club all enjoyed patronage from the competitors-each night with filled tables at each.”

Registrations for 2013 were up from last year, with twice as many entrants in the Double event.

“Most athletes stayed 2 nights in Rainbow Beach, with many staying Sunday night and enjoying a long weekend. 31 entrants came from the Hervey Bay region, and 21 from Bundaberg area.”

Post-race comments from Facebook were

very positive, saying teams will be back next year with even more members.

Organisers thanked the Rainbow Beach Surf Lifesaving Club, SES Rainbow Beach, Rainbow Beach, Tin Can Bay and Gympie Police for all the support given to the event and to Dee and Andy from Cooloola Coast Realty for sponsoring the primes.

Locals certainly got behind the event helping at drink stations, ensuring safety during the ocean swim and barracking

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September is here already You can see from the What’s On page there is so much happening this month, from school fundraisers on election days to yarn bombing in adult learners week.

Welcome holiday-goers to our little patch of paradise. We invite you to share a holiday snap or a comment about your time in Rainbow Beach – please email or add to our facebook page.

Back in April I printed a question from Deb Lang about providing a bin at the Sandblow Carpark. Grant Phelan from National Parks suggested we discuss this with council, I am pleased to say I received a response today from Councillor Mark McDonald, “Council is currently purchasing more wheelie bins for Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach. The exact locations of each of these bins are currently being determined.”

We also put a question to them about the total removal of the picnic shelter with the damaged roof. Councillor Mark McDonald has assured us that, “The shelter in question has been removed due to being unsafe, but by the September holidays all the existing shelters will be removed and new shelters will be constructed along with tables and chairs and a BBQ. There will also be paths installed at a later stage.”

Let’s hope that it is completed by the school holidays, otherwise it will be like every other council project in the last year or more.Too often our holiday makers are confronted with unusable paths, play areas or picnic tables wrapped in unsightly orange plastic. We do appreciate the infrastructure and repairs but prefer it timed so it falls outside the times of peak visitation, especially not when thousands visit for our nippers carnivals.

Thousands of us and our tourists are affected by Coondoo Creek every year. Council are encouraging the lifting of the bridge be made a priority with the Department of Transport and Main Roads. However all of the focus of flood mitigation is on the millions sought for a levy for the Gympie CBD. We are interested to hear what you think.

On a final note, please do support our advertisers. Without them, there is no local paper. The more business can support the local paper, the more local news we can share with you.

Until next month, Heatley and Michelle Gilmore

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“Thank you Rainbow Beach Community News, Zinc Radio Station 96.1 FM, Rainbow Beach Surf Club, SES, Gympie Times, National Parks, Gympie Regional Council, Tin Can Bay Lioness Club, Rainbow Beach Horseriding and TCB Signs for helping us get the word out and about through the region.”

“I would like to give a huge thank you to all our local volunteers and those who came as far away as the Gold Coast and to the young volunteers from Victory College who gave up their weekend to help the Queensland Kite Flying Society.”

Debbie said the Kite Flyers were wonderful. They let other people bring down their kites to fly and were happy to give information on kite purchases and repairs. Spectators chatted with them all day, delighted with the event.

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“The Kite Flying Society said they are coming back next year with even more kites – it’s going to be bigger and better.

Plans are already underway for August next year – it’s a great time because it is normally quiet for Rainbow.”

“Visitors come, they have a good time and they come back.”

Debbie was very grateful to the sponsors: Plantation resort, Skydive Rainbow Beach, Cooloola Wholesalers, Rainbow Beach Ocean Palm resort, Rainbow Beach Cleaning and Handyman service, Dean’s Iceworks, Wolf Rock Dive Centre, Shell Servo, Ed’s Bakery, Shell Tourist Centre, Rainbow Beach Recovery, Chilly Bin, Rainbow Beach Tourist Centre/7th Wave Surf Shop, Rainbow Beach Meats, Café Jilarty, Foodworks, IGA, Bicthy Chix, Rainbow Beach Realty, Rainbow Beach Camping and Tackle, BP Servo, Post Office, 13th Beach, Rainbow Beach Massage.

Rainbow Beach Lions Debbie Donovan (back row, centre) and Georgina McKay (front row , left) with helpers from Tin Can Bay Lionesses Pam Bauer, Jill Falzon, Brenda Mitchell and Robyn Breen

Tara-Anne Liebetanz said Samuel had never seen a kite – he couldn’t keep his eyes off these giants in the sky

Colourful kites looked great against the perfect blue skies (photo by Kerry Leyland)

The dice was rolling for Gympie’s Dayne and Kayleb Cottee

Markets received plenty of trade on the day, overlooking the kite action

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Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival M

ullet throwing, prawn eating, sandcastle making fun at the Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival Mullet Throwing and Prawn Eating Competitions draw huge participation from the 12,000 people that attend the Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival every year. This FREE community event is a day for family fun as well as to promote the local seafood industry.

Throughout the day there will be live entertainment on the central stage and in the parklands.

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Rock & Roll Band

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Cooking Demonstrations

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Calisthenics demos

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Belly Dancers

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Clown Shows

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Helicopter Joy Flights

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Pony Rides

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Flying kite display

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Hot Rod Display

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Camel rides

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Free Mini Fire Truck rides

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Historical Engines

For competitive adults enter the free Prawn Eating contest or the KJ Homes Mullet Throwing and for the children there are the Fish Toss and C & K Kindy Sandcastle competitions, skateboard, scooter & BMX demonstrations and competitions which make for a huge fun day.

With a plethora of stalls to browse, Hot Rods to admire, Beer Tent and loads of food available there is something for everyone at our festival in Tin Can Bay including

the Boat & Camping exhibitors.

Over 12,000 attendees enjoy this day every year on the beautiful foreshore parklands overlooking the pristine waters of Tin Can Inlet.

You won’t be disappointed as there is something for everyone. Saturday 28th September 9.00am to 4.00pm 0418 122 520

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competition in the interclub challenge Hervey Bay Triathlon Club fielded athletes in many of the age groups to defeat Bundaberg Awesome Triathletes (BATs).

Well done to everyone who competed, especially first timers and children. Both days were added together for the following results and athletes must have completed BOTH days to be eligible.

Overall winners Male Nicholas Hull – 48.30, Peter Court 1.51.53, Michael Hooper 1.51.5 Female Sarah Lester – 2.04.11, Laurelle Brown – 2.14.11, Natalie Kerr – 2.16.27 Primes (fastest times) Swim – male: Peter Court – 9.31 Day 1, 9.38 Day 2, Bike – male: Nicholas Hull – 27.28 Day 1, 27.33 Day 2, Run – male: Nicholas Hull – 16.34 Day 1, 16.59 Day

2, Swim – female: Sarah Lester – 11.37 Day 1, 11.34 Day 2, Bike – female: Sarah Lester – 32.52 Day 1, 30.53 Day 2 , Run – female: Sarah Lester – 18.31 Day 1, 18.48 Day 2 Phil commented, “The most inspiring athlete of the weekend was undoubtedly Team Gemm from Hervey Bay. Racing in their Team Gemm purple outfits, Mum Sam completed the swim leg, Dad Phil rode with Gemma in their specially made cycle and then jointly pushed Gemma in her racing wheelchair over the run course.

Gemma, who has Cerebral Palsy, loves getting involved in triathlon events and is an inspiration for all.”

For a photo of Gemma, other competitors and spectators visit: https://www.facebook. com/RainbowBeachCommunityNews and see the entire results online at www. rainbowbeachtriathlon.com.au.

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Local awarded Churchill Fellowship

ainbow Beach resident Tanya Beech has been awarded a prestigious Churchill R Fellowship to travel to Africa to research

Ranger training programs in national parks and reserves.

The Fellowship recognises Tanya’s work as a vocational trainer delivering conservation and land management training to Indigenous Rangers in remote communities across northern Australia.

After spending twenty years working as a Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Ranger in various national parks throughout Queensland, Tanya has established a successful business in environmental education and training.

“I am thrilled to be a 2013 Churchill Fellow as it will directly benefit the Australian

Indigenous communities I work in, while being the ultimate professional development opportunity for me personally.”

Tanya will spend six weeks travelling through iconic African landscapes to conduct research into a diverse range of issues associated with Indigenous conservation training programs.

Tanya explained that Africa had many similarities to the Australian environments, including Indigenous communities living on or adjacent to the land they manage and use for traditional resource collection, community-based job creation being driven by conservation jobs and cultural tourism on traditional land.

Tanya’s itinerary includes Kruger National Park in South Africa, marine reserves and coastal training colleges in Mozambique and adjacent to Madagascar and Arusha National Park and Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.

“My role as a vocational trainer is a very hands-on, practical and workplace-based

approach to learning. It just so happens that the Rangers I work with are the traditional owners of some of the most remote and unique landscapes in Australia and I have worked in and explored some incredibly beautiful locations on Cape York in Queensland, in the east and west Kimberley in Western Australia and inland and coastal locations in the Northern Territory.”

“I love being in the field and experiencing what is very much a two-way information sharing exercise. The land management work I do as part of the training course combines the Rangers’ knowledge of their land with their new skills to provide the complete conservation package.”

“The training that I deliver reflects the range of skills required by a Ranger. My research in Africa will focus on key training areas including weed and fire management, Indigenous plant collection and identification, traditional use of plants and animals, GPS use to conduct wildlife and marine mammal surveys and cultural tourism.”

2013 Churchill Fellow Tanya Beech at the Government House presentation ceremony with Her Excellency The Governor Ms Penelope Wensley The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust allows Australians to travel internationally to conduct research in their chosen field and return with knowledge and experience that will benefit the Australian community.

Get ready for the 2013 Flower Show - New Competitions and Awards

he Local Ambulance Committee is preparing the entry forms for the T upcoming Flower Show (don’t forget the date – October 19th) and these will be available in selected stores shortly. The forms are printed on a daffodil yellow sheet and entries must be at the Community Centre between 2pm and 5pm on Friday the 18th October along with 50cents for each entry.

There have been a few changes this year, mainly to those categories which did not attract a lot of entries in the past. Some of them have been deleted and new ones added. Once again there will be work shops and demonstrations, plants for sale,

raffles, stalls, and morning and afternoon tea catered by the Tin Can Bay Lionesses.

There will be a photography section again this year and this has proved to be extremely popular. Digital photography has certainly boosted the entries in this area and the photographs are wonderful anything floral. Happy snapping!

This year there will be a “People’s Choice” award for a winner in all categories, including the photography sections. Again this year there will be the decorated Garden Boot as well as a novelty arrangement, and a Song Theme in the Floral Work category.

An extra item to get children more

involved is a Colouring in Competition.

There are posters with a design already printed on them available at the schools, and all the children have to do is colour in the poster with any medium (pencil, crayon, paints etc) and return the completed poster back to the schools.

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Cooloola volunteers win over $40,000 F

ederal Member for Wide Bay, Warren Truss has released details of grants that will be provided to local organisations from the Australian Government’s Volunteer Grants 2013 program.

“The grants will enable community organisations in Wide Bay to purchase vital, practical pieces of equipment for use by volunteers,” Mr Truss said.

“The Volunteer Grants 2013 program supports local communities by helping volunteers to help others.

“The grants will be used by volunteer organisations to purchase equipment, support training, or pay fuel bills or transport costs, to make the work of volunteers a little bit easier.

“This funding continues the former Coalition Government’s highly popular

Volunteer Small Equipment Grants program, which recognised volunteer organisations, allowing them to make their work safer and more enjoyable,” Mr Truss said.

“Volunteers undertake a range of activities and perform a wide variety of tasks, making an enormous difference to the lives of countless Australians.

“Volunteers freely give of their time, expertise and resources to help others in the community, so it is important that the Federal Government continues to support their work through the Volunteers Grants Program.”

“I congratulate the volunteer organisations on the success of their applications and thank all volunteers for their efforts in making their communities better.”

Tin Can Bay Barnacles Dolphin Centre

$4,000.00

Cooloola City Farm Nurseries Incorporated

$1,505.00

Cooloola Coast Crocs Swimming Club Incorporated

$1,338.15

Cooloola Coast Medical Transport Incorporated Queensland Country Women’s Association - Tin Can Bay Branch

$4,414.00 $3,192.00

Returned and Services League of Australia Queensland Branch Tin Can Bay Sub Branch

$3,180.00 $5,000.00

Sailability Tin Can Bay Incorporated Sporting Shooters Association of Australia Tin Can Bay Branch Incorporated Cooloola Cove Cooloola Cove Residents and Friends Incorporated Cooloola Cove Returned and Services League Sub-Branch Queensland

$3,898.00

$5,000.00 $4,748.00

Rainbow Beach Community Information and Resource Service Association Incorporated

$4,400.00

Flood mitigation recommendations include Coondoo Creek

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he report, by engineering firm Aurecon, recommends the building of a Gympie CBD flood levee between the Bruce Highway and the Mary River south of Gympie providing protection up to 22 metres on the Kidd Bridge gauge and at a cost of $22.7 million.

It also recommends the construction of a new road link at Monkland Glanmire, from Penny Road to Hyland Road, and improvement works for Drummond Drive, providing access to a number of major employers in the area during a flood event at a cost of $4.4 million.

Following the adoption of the Aurecon flood mitigation report by Gympie Regional Council this week, Mayor Ron Dyne says the hard work will now really begin as he starts the process to source funding for the project.

“While it’s clear that we need this levee to provide flood protection for Gympie, it is still very much dependent on the sourcing of funds to make it happen,” said Cr Dyne.

“I have provided a briefing and a full copy of the report to the Minister for Local

Government, Community Recovery and Resilience, the Hon David Crisafulli MP, and will also be making approaches to the federal government in the near future to discuss funding arrangements.”

Mayor Ron Dyne said the report also makes a number of recommendations regarding other locations across the region and these will be considered more fully in due course.

“With 4000 properties in the area cut off during major flooding, council considers the lifting of the Tin Can Bay Road bridge crossing at Coondoo Creek a priority.

“Tin Can Bay Road is a state controlled main road and council will be engaging with the Department of Transport and Main Roads to encourage them to deliver on this recommendation as soon as possible.”

“Delivering outcomes that lessen the impact of floods on local residents and businesses is long overdue and I am hopeful we will receive the financial support we need to see these recommendations come to fruition.

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Help wanted as Houses In Rainbow Beach Numbered L

P&C members Marni Robertson and Brad Hethorn paint reflective numbers to assist emergency services locate the correct address and to avoid delays during emergencies. (photo contributed)

ocal Ambulance Committee representative Judy Cantrell reports that the numbering of homes has commenced and as you can see by the accompanying photograph, the numbers on the driveways will be placed on the right hand side of the drive adjacent to the gutter.

The number will be done in reflective paint making identification of the house easier should an emergency arise. “I must say, the ones already completed are excellent.” Judy says.

“The painted number will be about the

size of the lid of a 2 litre ice cream container, making it bold and big enough to be spotted and easily read both during daylight hours as well as during night time.

Don’t forget that if the need arises, to give the Emergency Services the HOUSE NUMBER, not the Lot number.”

This is an important undertaking and will hopefully be to everyone’s benefit should it become necessary to use the ambulance/ police/SES/Fire Brigade. It could be your house that needs to be quickly identified by an emergency service at some time in the future.

Marni Robertson from the Rainbow Beach P&C explains, “You have all received in your PO BOXES a flyer explaining that the Local Ambulance Committee is requiring our help to put street numbers on the kerbs of the residential houses in our town.”

“This project can’t be done by the small P & C committee, there are well over a 1000 houses - as the saying goes “MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK”. This is an

important community service so let’s work together to get it done, if you can spare one or two hours on one afternoon please contact us.”

What you need to do is: 1. WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO PAINT NUMBERS ON YOUR OWN STREET 2. ASK YOUR NEIGHBOURS & FRIENDS TO HELP & WORK OUT A TIME THAT SUITS YOU ALL (an hour over a couple of afternoons is all that is needed) 3. CONTACT TRACEY HETHORN TO SCHEDULE THE TIME AND A DEMO (Tracey 0402 791 292) 4. Collect paint, numbers etc on your day and have fun “If you have any concerns please check out Double Island Drive, Brad Hethorn has been busy painting the numbers in that street and it looks great and professional.

We look forward to hearing from you!”

Pink Ladies are back again Celebration of Living, Laughing and Loving Pink Ladies Luncheon

Pink Ladies Op Shop Day Breast Cancer Fundraiser

It’s time for Cabaret! The Pink Ladies Lunch Breast Cancer Fundraiser is on Friday 11th October at the Rainbow Beach Surf Club. Held 11am to 3 pm and only $25 per ticket (includes a free raffle ticket) – it is always a fun day. Tickets are on sale September 1 and tables of 10 are available.

Held 7th September on election day at the Church Hall Carlo Road Rainbow Beach, 8am to 3pm, donations can be dropped off at the church on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th September, plus pick ups by arrangement are available. Any volounteers over the three days would also be appreciated to help sort and sell.

Contact Maree for information on 0418591304.

The 2013 Pink Ladies Luncheon is as sure to be just as popular as last year (photo provided)

Shop 10 Rainbow Beach Road PO Box 192, Rainbow Beach Qld 4581 Phone: 07 5486 3070 Fax 07 5486 3075 rainbowbeachpharmacy@midcoast.com.au

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Wolf Rock Dive Report

Cheryl Maughan, Wolf Rock Dive ith the return of our beautiful Queensland weather, diving has W been extremely enjoyable both under the water and on the surface this month.

A barnacled loggerhead turtle

The water visibility has improved with a return to some cleaner water giving us more unhindered views of the formation and marine life. The action has been pretty consistent and we have been able to count around 20 sharks hanging out down deep on the bottom. Gropers have been curious coming over for closer looks at us and some huge turtles. One very old and very big loggerhead has been seen sleeping on the bottom over the past few dives, her shell is almost pristine with hardly any growth but

her neck and head is encircled with barnacles.

On one memorable dive we had a student doing his narcosis test on the bottom while a groper, a sea snake and a grey nurse shark swam around Kev. Unfortunately the diver was so intent on his mathematical equation he missed the lot.

This month we also found an underground spring pumping out volumes of fresh water. This has affected the bottom composition which is now covered in craters about 1 metre wide and a foot deep.

The spring itself has a silty muddy bottom.

It will be interesting to see how long it will continue to flow.

There are plenty of whales now returning south with their calves and we are entertained on the surface with their antics.

Vietnam Veteran’s Day

Rainbow Beach RSL sub branch members Joe Casey, Pat Nayler, Noel Duigan and Cooloola Coast sub branch member Krazy Horse on Vietnam Veteran’s Day on Sunday 18 August

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Meet a Local –

New Dogwash Owner, Amy Kent dog groomer. Off to a full day of training again this week, she says there is definitely more to know than you’d think. “I keep learning about various style cuts and different dog breeds and will start full grooms this week.”

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She describes herself as an “Army Brat”, and has lived overseas, at Sunshine Coast Uni and a Toowoomba boarding school. Partner of Sharkey from Double Island Point Fishing Charters, Amy has Amy with Charlie Brown been a Rainbow Beach resident for a decade and worked at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club for

By Michelle Gilmore the last eight years. prefer animals to humans,” says It is great to hear that the response has Amy Kent, the town’s newest been overwhelming, Amy is working in business owner, “Dogs love me”. the business part time – and she says Amy’s Dog Wash & Grooming Services her days off have been busy. “Most of was launched four weeks ago, although my days are booked out between here, it has been years in the making.

Cooloola Cove and Tin Can Bay.” “I’ve been thinking about it for five She confesses it is a job she loves. years, then I woke up one day and No doubt dog owners will also love the thought, ‘I’m going to do this. If I don’t access to a local service for their pooches try, I’ll never know.’” too. You can call Amy for an appointment Since April, Amy has been training in a on 0458 347 003.

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Our top picks for FREE school holiday fun!

Nathan, Alex, Charlie and Zoe Kingsley will be on the beach these holidays.

by Michelle Gilmore

1. Definitely the beach – fly a kite, sandcastle heaven or take a dip!

2. Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival – thousands flock to taste prawns and fish from the bay. Plenty of free entertainment, a great day out for September 28.

3. Carlo Sandblow - don’t miss it! Stay for the sunset.

4. Take bikes, scooters or skateboards along the Tin Can Bay esplanade (you can hire retro bikes from Temptations Café – stop for a coffee while you are there).

5. Free Children’s Holiday activity at the libraries – October 2.

6. Tin Can Bay Markets on September 21 – the kids will love the Tin Can Bay playground.

7. Take a picnic to Inskip Point – bring the cricket set and your togs, a great day for the family.

8. Cast a line at Carlo Point or any other favourite fishing spots.

9. Make the most of the kid’s playrooms at the pub and the Sports Club.

10. Go pedestrian on the barge and you can head overseas to Fraser Island for lunch or the day.

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You’ll see Amy’s bright trailer parked around town. “I drove down to NSW and bought it – a lot has gone into the set up.”

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Talent expands thanks to RADF Art Workshop T

he RADF art workshop held at the Rainbow Beach Sports and Recreation Club last month was a huge success, with 23 local painters from Rainbow Beach, Cooloola Cove and Tin Can Bay given master classes by prominent artist, Aileen Shaw.

The workshop provided an opportunity for everyone to expand their creativity and explore new painting techniques including collage arrangement, colour composition and pattern design. It allowed both new and established artists to create and expand artistic talents while enjoying a relaxed, fun and social week. The week ended with a social dinner on the Friday night and all artwork was displayed at the club for public viewing.

Workshop organizer Peggy Howe was overwhelmed by the feedback received from participants.

“Everyone was positively surprised by the new techniques that Aileen taught us, even the new artists very enthusiastic and delighted with their results.”

Artist Aileen Shaw is proud of the workshop’s results

“It was great to see the enthusiastic response to the workshop from the entire Cooloola coast community, for not only did we learn new skills, we all agreed that we enjoyed ourselves immensely. Once again I would like to give my thanks to Rick and his staff at the Rainbow Beach Sports and Recreation Club, for their constant support of our local art community.”

The workshop was funded by the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) which promotes the development of art in regional communities. It is a partnership between the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Councils to support local arts and culture.

“The financial support that RADF provided has been wonderful – it’s enabled us to bring such a talented art teacher as Aileen Shaw to Rainbow Beach. Her teaching skills enabled us all to improve our artistic talents in a fun atmosphere.”

Judy

Cantrell

loving the workshop

“Everyone was so pleased with the event, that we are planning further workshops and future RADF grant proposals. If anyone has suggestions as to what type of workshops they would like to participate in, please contact me and let me know.”

If you are interested in future classes and have any suggestions contact Peggy on 54868064.

RADF Round 1 2013/14 Funding Closes September 4 Application forms and guidelines are available from Council offices, regional libraries and for download from council’s website. For assistance please phone 54810760 or radf@gympie.qld.gov.au

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Local wins second prize Upgrade Planned for Coastal in photography contest Paths and Cycleways prior to dawn and the lady in the picture was one of my Photography Tours clients. I could see by the height and the type of cloud we had on that morning, it was likely to be a good sunrise and my client could not have been more amazed at the scene before her.”

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ut of more than 8,000 entries from contestants around the world, Tin Can Bay’s Ken Ferguson’s CATCHING THE MOMENT was awarded second place in the Theme category.

Ken says, “I had no idea it would be (a winning photo) until I was told I should put it in a comp.. I do the odd photo judging at the TCB Camera Club, but really am my own worse critic. The photo was taken just

“For me, I use a Pentax K5 DSLR and for this photo I had a 14mm lens fitted to give the wide angle view. My camera, with remote shutter release attached, was also mounted on a sturdy tripod. The camera setting I used was Aperture Priority set on f-11 and ISO 100. I then tweaked it up a bit later on the PC with brightness, contrast and Saturation adjustments. I am not one for manipulating my shots too much, but just enough to bring them up to how I remember seeing the particular scene on the day. I guess this one paid off!”

It certainly did Ken and also showcased our beautiful coastline to an international audience, congratulations.

Left, Dr William Edmeades and Dr Mark Cull of Channon & Lawrence Dental Centre at their free education evening where they discussed the quality of life improvements following tooth replacement with dental implants. Patients smile again, regain confidence and are able to speak and eat as they used to. Contact Channon & Lawrence Dental Centre on 5482 7688 for further information.

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ocals will be pleased to hear that Gympie Regional Council’s 2013/14 budget includes allocation for coastal cycle/ pedestrian paths. A renew/upgrade of the Tin Can Bay Esplanade paths has $60,000 allocated with $40,000 for Clarkson Drive.

In addition, $30,000 is earmarked for region-wide path upgrades (pram ramps etc).

Gympie Regional Council has thrown its support behind the Queensland Government’s Wide Bay Burnett Principal Cycle Network Plan, which aims to encourage the use of bicycles for transport, but has asked that it better consider the needs and priorities of the Gympie region.

Council was asked to provide input to the plan which is currently being developed by the Department of Transport and Main Roads and will be delivered in partnership with council.

Social Wellbeing Portfolio Councillor Rae Gate said council is supportive of the plan and provided feedback on a number of key areas specific to the Gympie region.

“Council is supportive of this initiative as it promotes the wellbeing and healthy lifestyle of local residents by encouraging the use of bicycles as an everyday form of transport,” said Cr Gate.

“It uses a ‘one-network’ approach which means it will integrate state-controlled roads, local government roads and off-road paths to provide a safe, direct and connected cycle path network.”

Cr Gate said Gympie Regional Council has made significant investments in pedestrian

and cycle paths in the region in recent years.

“Council has allocated an average $250,000 a year for the past three years for the construction of new pedestrian and cycle paths and has allocated $898,000 this financial year, so this is a key deliverable for us,” said Cr Gate.

“However, it is important that this cycle plan, which will guide the future planning and investment decisions for cycle infrastructure, considers the specific needs of the Gympie region.

“We have provided feedback to the state government on the local implications of the plan and recommended some key areas that the plan needs to address.”

In addition to the Principal Cycle Network Plan, council has requested that the Queensland Government consider prioritising a commitment to meeting the cost of maintenance and renewal of off-road cycle facilities on state-controlled roads.

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Free GCT membership on offer eal experiences was the message at the launch of Gympie Cooloola R Tourism’s new tourism and business

initiatives at Rainbow Beach Sports Club last month.

Chairman Jan Watt announced the free GCT membership offer for existing and new members.

Explaining that GCT operated to provide services to its members, Ms Watt said it was the organisation’s intent to build the membership level to at least 1000 if not more by the end of financial year to allow GCT to better promote what the whole region had to offer.

Ms Watt spoke on the importance of businesses recognising that they all service visitors to the region in various ways and were therefore tourism related. “We want as many businesses as possible to join GCT to allow us to provide a collective promotion of the Fiona and Nigel Worthington, Rainbow Sea Resort & Fraser Island Beach region to visitors”.

Houses, Therese Ma Workforce Futures at the Rainbow Beach Launch.

The presentation included the new look GCT website with its responsive GCT. Paul Smith, from Restaurants and Catering Australia, technology and promotional opportunities and highlighted also shared how the organisation was involved in the the strong digital media approach that GCT is taking to Workforce Futures program. promote tourism related businesses.

Businesses are invited to take up the free GCT membership Director Cassie Head, a self-confessed Social Media offer and the free face to face consultation with specialist activist, spoke about the benefits of story-telling in the new Workforce Futures Skills Advisors. A business diagnostic social media age. She described the new ‘blog bank’ as will be provided on key areas of business operations a bank of members’ real stories about real people which supported by a Workforce Development Plan which is were valuable assets in the digital marketing world. She intended to identify the key workforce issues for the business said the variety of Social Media approaches would be and a range of actions to assist the business to respond. utilised deliver promotion of GCT members to assist in You can access the free membership offer by GCT attracting more traffic to their businesses and websites. by logging onto the website www.cooloola.org.au and GCT has partnered with Workforce Futures in its new either select the membership application on the contact role in delivering industry development to the tourism page or simply download the application form from the and hospitality industry. Stephen Ollerenshaw who flew Membership section and submit. in from Sydney for the launch presented at both functions introducing the benefits of the program on offer through

Stephen Ollerson, Workforce Futures, with Debbie Lang, Debbie's Place

Ricky and Ruth Modin attend the launch

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Ecotourism Facilities in Queensland National Parks he Queensland Government is committed to growing ecotourism and T will partner with potential investors to: •

create high quality sustainable ecotourism products, experiences and activities that offer visitors something unique

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enhance Queensland’s reputation as a world leading ecotourism destination

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support the economic growth and long-term job creation maximise the public benefit.

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To encourage greater access to national parks, the Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NC Act) has been amended, enabling

the authorisation of ecotourism facilities in national parks and national park (recovery) (including Indigenous joint management areas) and national park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land).

This amendment ensures all approved ecotourism facilities are in the public interest, environmentally sustainable and, to the greatest possible extent, preserve the land’s natural condition and protect its cultural resources and natural values.

Suitably experienced individuals and organisations are invited to submit their proposals for developing privately owned, low impact, purpose-built ecotourism infrastructure through this expression of interest (EOI).

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national parks, including national park (recovery) and national park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal land)

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other protected areas including conservation parks, resources reserves and forest reserves; and

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State forests and other State owned and managed lands adjacent to national parks.

This EOI is the first stage in selecting successful ecotourism proposals to be authorised under the NC Act.

ourism portfolio councillor Julie Walker said tourism has the potential to be a key economic driver for the Gympie region and council is working closely with local tourism businesses to deliver a range of promotional opportunities.

“With a turnaround happening in tourism after several years of decline, now is an opportune time to capitalise on this market and the strategic plan adopted by council includes some key marketing opportunities to be rolled out over the next two years, some of which are already underway,” said Cr Walker.

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The EOI is designed to qualify proponents by determining how appropriate the development concept is for the site and whether the proponent is suitably experienced and has capacity to finance and operate the project.

Submissions must be received by 4.00 pm (EST) on Friday 27 September 2013. http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/tourism/ ecotourism/investments.html

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of four pillars of the state’s economy, alongside architecture, resources and construction,” said Cr Walker.

Cr Walker said the Gympie region, in particular the Cooloola Coast and Mary Valley, is well placed in terms of tourism and visitation opportunities.

“The plan includes strategies such as forming partnerships with our neighbours on the Sunshine and Fraser Coasts, digital marketing, promotion via visitor information centres and television commercials and printed publications such as holiday guides and maps.

“It’s interesting to note that according to Tourism Research Australia, almost half of the Australian tourism dollar is spent in regional areas and in Queensland tourism is so important that the state government ranks it as one

“Opportunities to leverage events, both existing events in the region and potential new events, are considered as is the provision of ongoing support to local tourism operators in terms of training and development and networking.”

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ctober 16 will see the Annual General meeting for the Rainbow Beach Commerce and Tourism to discuss the www.ourrainbowbeach.com.au website, including advertising opportunities and the report on the Rainbow Shores Stage II Court Decision and implications.

Come and listen to Guest Speaker, Kimberley Lynch, Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay Regional Manager of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland.

Bring your own plate of nibblies and drinks (beer/wine ok) to the town hall, 6pm Wednesday October 16.

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olin Berry was born in Brisbane of New Zealand parents, both of whom were Graduates of Auckland University. He attended primary school in Ashgrove and Toowong. Brisbane Boys College was his high school where he Tough Mudders Andy White, Marni Robertson, Nigel joined the Air Force Cadets. Colin finished his Commerce Degree Worthington, Joel Fenu, Ann Moroney, Tiana Elms, Dee White at the University of Queensland, and Rebecca Duggan (Photo: Symon Duggan) St Lucia, and spent 4 years in the Check out our facebook page for more images.

University Air Force Squadron. This was followed by fourteen years of Air Force Reserve on a 24 hour notice for call to duty.

Colin was the first university graduate to join the Queensland Government’s Auditor General’s Department, where he worked for the greater part of his working life, travelling in the early stages to many Outback Queensland towns to audit police stations, court houses etc. On one visit to Jundah, his washing (done in the local brown water) was eaten off the line by roaming cows. He was appointed to the special Audit Office Computer section and went on to top the State in Company Tax Law exams, and also achieved the

International C.I.S.A Accounting Qualification.

Over the years, Colin has always held strong views about the community in which he lived and has actively campaigned for improvements. He wrote many letters encouraging the Brisbane City Council to create walkways/bikeways along the banks of the Brisbane River. More recently, living at the Sunshine Coast, he helped restore the cottages at the Lighthouse at Double Island Point to heritage listed standard. Further, in Rainbow Beach he has campaigned for the lighthouse precinct to be under the control of Rainbow Beach and the Gympie Shire Council – David Gibson and community members are continuing this crusade. In the eulogy at his funeral service, it was noted that every local council would have vast files from Colin Berry regarding issues of the time.

He was very passionate about tree planting as can be seen around his Toowong State School, and the various avenues in Toowong, Noosa and now Rainbow Beach. Surfing and golf were his chosen sporting activities.

Reading material for Colin always had to be true and factual – even as a child he always went to the Non-Fiction section at the library. All his dogs were an integral part of his life – from dogs who rode surf boards, dogs who sat between girlfriends in cars, dogs who did Super roll overs down to dear old Rusty who walked the streets of Rainbow Beach with him, looking for hitching posts and water bowls.

A loving family man, Colin is survived by his wife and two sons, and he has three wonderful grandchildren. Denise extends heartfelt thanks to those who attended Colin’s Celebration of Life, and for the many thoughtful and appropriate cards and letters.

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ast month I wrote about the spate of stealing offences reported at Inskip Point during June. Well this month I have some great news! Detectives from the Gympie Criminal Investigation Branch, with some assistance from local police, have solved all of these offences and recovered

a large quantity of stolen property. Two brothers have been charged with numerous offences relating to these thefts and will appear in court in September. What is not good news is that one of the brothers (believed to be the principal offender) lives in our community; yes right here in Rainbow Beach.

So to quote from last month’s article; “I cannot stress strongly enough the importance of removing the temptation for potential thieves.

If they cannot see your valuable property sitting there, then there’s no temptation. If

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it’s secured in some way that’s even better, because then it usually becomes too hard for them”. This bloke was stealing anything that wasn’t nailed down from Inskip Point and probably around town as well.

Recently officers from both Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay Police have attended jobs involving people who are struggling, or have been unable to cope with situations in their lives, some with devastating outcomes. Depression, with feelings of anxiety and an inability to cope, is a very common illness which will affect 20% of Australians. There is no single cause for depression; rather it can be caused by numerous factors including relationship breakdown, stress, illness, genetics or biochemical factors. If you are having difficulty coping with certain events it is important to seek help rather than try to battle through on your own and possibly make a bad decision. There are numerous,

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Finally this month, Tin Can Bay Police conducted a drug operation during August encompassing Tin Can Bay, Cooloola Cove and Rainbow Beach with excellent results.

By conducting operations like this we are aiming to make your community as safe as possible for you and your children to live in. You can do your part by passing on information about any illegal drug activity that you are aware of. All information is completely confidential. You can also call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 to pass on any information.

Well that’s it for this month, so until next month, keep the information coming.

Remember, it’s your town; we can only address the issues we know about.

Michael Brantz Rainbow Beach Police

Rainbow Beach Information and Resource Centre

Markets: The Charity Markets will no longer be run under the CIRS banner. Thank you to all Stall Holders and customers whom have supported the Markets over the past weeks.

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excellent community agencies and services that can help you. If you need help, or know someone who does, do something before the problem becomes too big. If you need help locating or accessing the right agency, come down and talk to me.

Pathways to Care and Crossing the River Workshop held a Seminar on the Wednesday 28th August at the Community Hall. The vision of the organizers is: community respect, understanding and support for the Health and Well-being of people bereaved by suicide.

New Members: On behalf of all members I would like to welcome two new members Kate and Jamison and the return of Jenny.

Grant: Due to the work put in by our previous Secretary a Grant has been received to equip the Hall with much needed Catering equipment. Thank you Mary.

Public Trustee: This Service is available at the Centre upon request.

Telephone the Centre to obtain the Trustee’s number.

Services: We are here for your convenience by providing services such as black and white and coloured photocopying; faxing and scanning; internet and WiFi. The Centre also displays numerous self help pamphlets and local maps and information. There are also many popular books and magazines for sale.

Check us out on Facebook www.facebook.com/TCBFamilyButchery

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Computer Clinic: Kate is commencing a Computer Clinic on Monday and Wednesday mornings commencing at 10:30am and finishing at 12. Each session will be 30 mins. Choice of instruction will cover how to complete C/Link and Medicare forms on line; Online Banking; ebook; facebook or just general Computer usage. Just pop into the Centre or phone 54863355 for an appointment time.

Thank you everyone for all of your support.

Yours in Volunteering

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Local Services

COOLOOLA COAST MEDICAL TRANSPORT INC. AGM was held on 28th August a new committee was installed.

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Our retiring President Arthur Hammond wishes the new management committee and all members a fruitful and successful road ahead. In turn we would like to thank Arthur for his leadership over the past 2 years. We still have Arthur as a member and I’m sure he will still be doing the occasional drive for us.

Another new car was purchased in August paid for by us from our general funds.

To date we have been unsuccessful in obtaining any government funding.

Gympie Regional Council kindly granted us $1000 which will go towards rent on our business premises.

We emphasise our service is solely run by volunteers who give up their time to assist our community.

New volunteers are always wanted so if you can spare a few hours a week we

would love to hear from you. We believe you will find the companionship gained from volunteering and interaction with fellow members uplifting. The majority of our volunteers are retirees who travel often and so they should, however this stretches our resources.

We have 5 vehicles and are finding all cars out most days, in view of this fact we ask you to book as soon as you have your medical appointment to avoid disappointment.

We rely heavily on our fund raising activities which include raffles and money boards, you will find us at Dolphin Shopping Centre Tin Can Bay every Friday and Saturday mornings.

BINGO is held at the Cooloola Coast Bowls Club on Sunday afternoons with afternoon tea supplied, eyes down at 1.30pm.

Office Hours 8.30am - 12.30pm Monday - Friday 5/6 Scullett Drive Cooloola Cove Phone 5486 2488

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Models Sasha Eastman, Peggy Howe, Val Duigan, Samantha Sanchez and Caroline Dalgleish

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n open invitation is extended to all community members to attend our Ecumenical Service of Prayer and Praise at 11am Sunday, 15th September followed by a Buffet Fingerfood Lunch.

We will be celebrating the ecumenical roots of the worship at Rainbow Beach and give thanks for God’s blessing and continuing presence in this place. Our guest preacher will be The Rev Gary McClintock, chair of the Gympie Ministers’ Network. Please note this will be the only service, with no regular 9am or 4pm family service on that day.

Annual Street Stall 8am Saturday, 28th September This will be held in front of Foodworks and donations of any saleable items will be greatly appreciated. It is an opportunity to stock up on jams, relishes and home-made cakes and biscuits, so we look forward to seeing you there! We thank Ruth Modin for allowing us this site and greatly appreciate her continued support.

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Anglican Church Services 9 am each Sunday, followed by morning tea. All denominations most welcome!

Uniting Family Worship 4pm 3rd Sunday each month (none in Sept).

(St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church Service, Manooka Drive, 7am) Prayer Group At the Church - 10am Fridays - All Welcome Mahjong/Games Mornings are held at 9am each Wednesday in our hall.

Arts & Craft Group meets 9am 2nd and last Tuesdays of each month.

SU Christmas Beach Holiday Programme December 27- January 3 Your prayers are requested - if you know anyone sick or in need of help and prayer, please contact the church. We offer our condolences to Colleen Yallowley and her family on the recent sad loss of her daughter, Kristy. We also pray for Fr Andrew Cooper, John Bradey, Ruby McLean, Pam Lidbetter, Lynn and Peri Sanchez, Audrey Gilbert, Barbara McGladrigan, Cyndari, Jahli and Seth Parton, Elise Hanlon, Lesley Whackett, and Rika Martin and we give thanks for the blessing of healing received.

Happy Fathers’ Day to all you great fathers out there!!

“You Owe it to Them!” Bob Gass www. thewordfortoday.com.au ‘Here am I, and the children the Lord has given me…’ (Isaiah 8:18) “You may not be able to give your children everything you’d like to, or everything they

want, but here are four things you owe them: (1) Connect with them. The story’s told of a couple who decided to buy a new playpen for a friend, on the arrival of her sixth child. A year later the friend wrote back saying, ‘Thank you for the pen. It’s wonderful – I sit in it every afternoon and read, and the children can’t get near me.’

Seriously, what do you really know about your child? If your answer is ‘not much,’ start making changes right away! (2) Listen to them. If some of us paid as much attention to our garden as we did to our children, we’d be living in a weed patch.

You’ll never understand your child until you take time to listen to what they’re saying – and what they’re not saying. (3) Believe in them. As a child, the great Caruso was told by a music teacher that he had no talent at all. Parent, make sure your voice is the loudest. Build their confidence; give them the faith and self-worth required to overcome the obstacles they’ll face in life.

(4) Let them see God in you. Three kids were discussing their fathers.

One said, ‘My father knows the mayor.’

Another said, ‘My father knows the governor.’

Confidently the third said, ‘That’s nothing; my father knows God!’ Dad, Mum, do you know God? If you don’t, commit your life Older children enjoyed their company on a walk to the to Him today.”

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The Church of the Good Shepherd,17 Carlo Road, (first street on the left entering town). Rainbow Beach Christian Radio Vision Fm 87.6

Scripture Union Leaders Ashleigh, Miriam and Daniel drove all the way from Brisbane to tell us about the Christmas programme this 27th Dec to 3rd Jan Today, take God out of the ‘Emergency Only’ Box! God Bless!

Making “Flying Fish Kites” in craft at the family service while adults watched a slideshow of the 2012/13 Holiday Programme.

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Rainbow Beach - Library Happenings Monday & Thursday 9.30am – 12.30pm, Wednesday & Friday 2pm – 5pm, Saturday 8.30am – 11.30am, 5486 3705, Visit us at: www.gympie.qld. gov.au/library

use these resources are available on the library website or pop into the library and pick up one of our ‘how to’ brochures. To access these resources, go to our library website and click on the eresources link.

Two bodies are found encased in a snowman. They are policemen and, at first, it is thought that they were killed because they were to be witnesses against a criminal.

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In the meantime, a parolee who had reported to his parole officer had gone missing, as well as the officer and the parolee’s file. The officer was later found, also encased in a snowman, many miles away. This pointed to the murderer of the two policemen as being the parolee. All these investigations are taking part in the middle of a huge snowstorm, which made things very difficult for the men on the case.

Come in and join..

Gympie Regional Libraries welcome new members, including visitors to the region. To join, bring along a form of identification with your current residential address, fill out a membership form, and you’re ready to borrow. Membership cards are required each time you visit the library.

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eResources Your library membership now gives you access to our great range of digital resources. The library’s eresources are available via your pc or digital device, including ipads, iphones and android devices.

Through Overdrive, borrowers have access to a range of adult and junior fiction and non-fiction ebooks and eaudiobooks.

Zinio gives borrowers access to a great range of digital magazines, with the latest editions able to be downloaded to your portable device. Instructions on how to

Rainbow Beach Residents and Ratepayers Association A

s mentioned in the last report, casuarinas were planted on the foreshore in an attempt to replace some of the many lost due to rough weather.

These trees are so important in stabilising the dunes and protecting the plant species behind the dunes. They were planted at a good time when we were getting frequent rain and we are pleased to report that they have all survived.

Unfortunately, our submission to the council for a Community Assistance Grant to replace beach exit signs at Rainbow Shores was unsuccessful ‘due to budget constraints’. We believe it is important that people are informed of beach conditions and regulations and are given directions to the patrolled area. Without the signs, it is very difficult for people to find designated paths off the beach. We have been trying for two years to have these signs replaced and will not give up.

The council will be contacted regarding a couple of issues – the problem of motorists parking on the traffic islands in the main street when parking bays are exhausted and the likelihood of the construction of the longrequested pavement to the medical centre.

A public meeting, convened by David Gibson subsequent to the failure of the Rainbow Shores 2 appeal, was held on 19 June. This was an opportunity for community members to consider the future of Rainbow Beach. Those who attended did so in a spirit of co-operation in the best interests of the community. There was general agreement that the quality of the environment was a major asset. What is required now is followup, so that issues about future planning and development can be freely discussed and a master plan can be produced.

The next meeting of the association will be held at the SES shed on Tuesday 8 October 2013 at 7pm.

This is the first book I have read by this author but I will be looking for more.

A village whose inhabitants consist solely of women and children, and which is surrounded by a high fence with many security cameras posted on it, comes to the attention of the investigating officers.

The investigation takes a strange turn and the officers return to the village a couple of times before they gradually realise that things are not what they seem.

This is an intriguing story and I quite enjoyed it.

Spring Holiday Activities Gympie Regional Libraries Young People’s Services Staff, will be at Rainbow Beach Library on Wednesday, October 2nd from 2.30 to 3.30pm for stories, games and craft activities.

Also, be sure to keep an eye out for the spring edition of “Jampacked”, which provides hours of entertainment for the kids to use at home, during the holiday period.

Vivienne

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TIN CAN BAY CAMERA CLUB NEWS – AUGUST T he August club competition subject was “Windows & Doors” and delivered some very interesting submissions from members.

Unfortunately, our invited judge was unable to attend, Annie Chardon so the task of Burano of Venice judging fell to A Grade Merit the members.

The B Grade images were self-judged by the members who each picked their favourite two images (excluding their own) from those presented. This saw Geoff Skoien’s image “Council Depot” awarded an Honour, while Jennifer Gamble and Peter Cahill were awarded Merits. Neita Lindfield, Julie Hartwig and Lynn Milnes all received Highly Commended.

In the A Grade comp, the B Grade point score leaders were put in the hot seat and asked to perform judging duties. After much deliberation and trawling the knowledge accumulated through membership of the club, the judges awarded the Honour to Ron Johnson’s image “Stained Glass Window”.

The competition was of a very high standard and resulted in 4 Merits being awarded to Diann Bourke, Patsy Brady, Annie Chardon and Lindsay Rigby.

September’s Club Competition subject is “Something Broken”. This subject is also one of the categories in the upcoming TewantinNoosa Shield competition, so some highquality images are expected.

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Photography Workshop with Brad Marcello from ABC Open on Saturday 14 September, commencing at 1.00pm at the TCB Library.

Another Photoshop Workshop will be held on Monday 16th September at 1.00pm at the TCB Library. The next Club meeting will be held at the TCB Library on Wednesday 18th September, commencing at 7.00pm. A photo shoot to the Kenilworth Show Rodeo is being organised for Saturday 21st September.

Other outings with dates to be advised include a Wildflower Walk and an excursion to the Double Island Point Lighthouse.

New members are welcome. For more information visit the club’s website at www. tincanbaycameraclub.wix.com/tcb-cameraclub.

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Tin Can Bay Quilters he quilting group meets every Tuesday morning at 9 am. We are having a very T busy year with many interesting projects.

The two Pam’s, who have been great teachers, have kept us motivated and organized.

During August we have worked on a “one fabric wonder” using a striped fabric and very precise cutting and arranging of the pieces makes a stunning table runner. This method can be used for all sized quilts.

In September we shall try and catch up.

The block of the month is still being added to each month. The animals, birds and reptiles are coming to life!

In case there is no report next month as I am away, here is the October programme.

The main project is a twisted log cabin, using foundation piecing, which will be another new method for some.

We welcome visitors to join us and have morning tea, and maybe decide to join us.

For further information call Val on 54880226

Sandra’s Kaleidoscope

Peter Cahill - Urban Mishmash - B Grade Merit Julie Hartwig_Doors to Nowhere_B Grade Highly Commended

Michelle’s Christmas Tree skirt

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RAINBOW BEACH PROGRESS ASSOCIATION INC. Sandy Brosnan 0427-863007, President Spring!! Doesn’t it just give you a new bounce to your walk and a whole renewed outlook on life after the chills of winter?

A couple of years ago, we planted 30 Pandanus trees on the beach foreshore and fenced the areas off for regeneration. They they have grown really well, all the native grasses underneath have thrived, and the dunes are showing no evidence of erosion or damage. It’s a shame that the top wire of the fence has given way in parts because of the huge weights of washing being hung out to dry!

You may have also noticed that Council has now planted a number of “Rainbow Shower Trees” on the footpath of the centre block. These magnificent shade trees will give spectacular displays of flowers and colour when mature, and finally give a little touch of the “exotic” in our sometimes very predictable landscape.

Message from David Gibson Good Afternoon, this email is being sent to those people who attended the public forum at Rainbow Beach on Wednesday 19th June and those who following that meeting have asked to be included in any correspondence.

I just wanted to update you all on a meeting that I chaired yesterday at Parliament House with senior Departmental Officers including the Deputy Director General - Planning Group, and Project Manager Major Projects re the Rainbow Beach Master Planning process.

The key points that I wanted to pass on is that the Department is very aware of the broad level of community support to ‘kickstart’ the Master Planning process for Rainbow Beach and is willing to support that request being put forward to the Deputy Premier for approval. A formal brief will be prepared for consideration by the

Deputy Premier later this month.

It is understood that the work undertaken by the Department in the formulation of the previous draft Master Plan will be taken into account for any future master plan along with the recent court ruling and changes to State Planning policies. The Gympie Regional Council will be invited to be a key stakeholder in the process and the importance of community input into the master plan was also stressed.

I wish to stress that the master planning process for Rainbow Beach has not yet been approved but it is looking very promising and I will continue to work for the community to achieve this outcome.

Regards,

David Gibson MP Coondoo Bridge: I arranged a meeting for 29th August with R.B. Tourist & Commerce and T.C.B. Chamber of Commerce to

discuss a united push to Council and State Government for funding to raise the bridge.

This is a great opportunity for both coastal towns to join forces and work together on behalf of around 4000 residents who are affected every year by this one piece of dodgey infrastructure.

Fire Management Group Meeting: I will be attending this meeting on 10th September. This group does a great job in organizing the protection of our coastal communities by careful burn offs and well organized management of our national parks.

A.G.M. : Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday 8th October @ 6pm @ Meeting Room, Community Centre. All positions are open for nomination and I urge anyone who has an interest in “The Betterment and Prosperity” of Rainbow Beach to contact Kaye {our Secretary} kayesilich@yahoo. com . Kaye will happily forward a form.

QCWA Tin Can Bay Branch celebrates 62 years fun mini competition. The saying “think outside the square” differently came to the fore, as members produced quite a variety of unusual entries. Novelty Section winner was Lorraine Bishop with her yellow packet of ‘flour’ and General Section winner was Cherryl Mossman with orchids of an unusual shade.

CWA 62nd Birthday at Silky Oak Tea Gardens

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or the last monthly meeting, the Branch President requested members to bring a flower of any description - either cut, potted, posy, bunch, etc., to enter in a

The 62nd Branch Birthday was celebrated by having lunch at the Silky Oaks Tea Gardens with Management providing a scrumptious chocolate cake with a delightful icing message of “Go Girls”, which prompted a few members to ‘grace’ the dance floor!!

Six new members have joined the Branch over the last few months and it is very pleasing and encouraging to have

acknowledgement that there is a renewed CWA membership interest within the area – including two members from Rainbow Beach – a big welcome to all of you.

Please consider attending a meeting as a visitor - you do not have to join immediately - or telephone the Publicity Officer on 54862726 (Telstra 101 for Message) or 54862226, for further information. One does not have to reside in T.C.B. – perhaps Rainbow Beach, Cooloola Cove, Wallu or Goomboorian.

At the Branch Annual Meeting on 30 July, the following Office Bearers were elected:- President - Lorraine Bishop: Vice Presidents – Frances Sheppard, Elaine King, Cherryl Mossman: Secretary – Elwyn Slaughter: Treasurer – Linda Murphy. International Officer – Irene Manwaring. We look

forward to another year of great CWA unity ahead.

Calendar of Events include the 2013 International Day Luncheon on Wed 18 September – country of interest – Turkey – with a tasty menu based on Turkish cuisine and a Guest Speaker who has visited and lived in Turkey on a number of occasions. 29 August brings the Gympie & South Burnett Division Meeting at Proston, at which there is a variety of competition judging as well as the interviews of branch nominees for the 2013 Qld Country Woman of the Year – featuring TCB Branch member Irene Manwaring – being conducted.

Next General Meeting is 8:30 a.m. for 9 a.m. commencement - Monday 9 Sep 2013 - QCWA Meeting Room, Whiting Street, T.C.B.

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Cooloola City Farm FREE TREES Ratepayers are entitled to 2 free trees (indigenous to the area) on payment of the next council rates. Please find the voucher included with the rates notice and bring it to City Farm to collect your trees. There is an expiry date on the offer, so be sure to obtain your trees within the time limit.

City Farm, opposite the Community Centre, on Tin Can Bay Road, is open to the public for plant sales on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 am-3pm, 07 54862304, ccfni09@gmail.com, www. cooloolacityfarm.org Firstly, we have been having regular bushwalks around the Tin Can Bay and Cooloola Cove area to view the beautiful wildflowers. Please telephone the number above if you are interested in joining us.

We wish to thank Mark McDonald for joining us on our first walk through the wallum block.

Once upon a time, Umbrella trees (Schefflera actinophylla) were in every second back yard. Now, they are an environmental

weed in this area.

The reason for this is that they seed prolifically, birds distribute the seed, the seeds take readily and now Umbrella trees threaten local species. Bats, wind and inappropriate dumping of vegetation are other means of seed dispersal. Environmental weeds are invasive plants that disrupt and may endanger native plant species and ecosystems. The Umbrella tree does not cause the same problems in its home in north Queensland as it does here in the south east. Most weeds are species introduced from other countries and a number have toxic properties.

Some of these plants do have aesthetic appeal, but as they have the potential to be so destructive to the native plant population and there are attractive indigenous alternatives, the strong advice is to avoid planting them.

This month, a few of the trees that are environmental weeds will be discussed and in the following months we will consider shrubs, vines and groundcovers.

Broad-leaved pepper (Schinus terebinthifolia), from Brazil, has invaded coastal

dunes and waterways, is potentially lethal to mangroves and contact with the sap can lead to, among other symptoms, rashes, swelling and sores; the pollen can cause respiratory problems.

Broad-leaved privet (Ligustrum lucidum), from China, invades bushland, especially near water; berries are suspected of poisoning children though there is no proof of their toxicity.

Camphor laurel (Cinnamomum camphora), from China and Japan, has a dense root system that excludes the growth of native species.

Cadaghi (Corymbia torelliana), from North Queensland, is believed to be potentially fatal to native bees because the resin clogs up the hive.

This brief description of the trees does not do justice to the topic and many of the plants discussed here are illustrated in a booklet all residents received in their mail a couple of years ago - the attractive and informative ‘Great Sandy Beauties and Beasties’ from Cooloola Coastcare - describing the beautiful local native plants and also the noxious weeds prevalent in our area.

Along with the information on weeds are

Take the fear out of public speaking I

mpromptu Speaking can be scary at first, but the Cooloola C o a s t Toastmaster Club aims to take the fear out of public

speaking. During our meetings, there is a session known as Table Topics, where several members are given a topic and encouraged to speak for up to 2 minutes.

Members can pass or they can talk about an experience, share a joke or use their imagination to tell a story. In a recent Table topics session, President Marie set the scene at the Ekka and invited members to share their experiences. Paul, Fiona, Kaye,

suggested native alternatives to plant. If you don’t have a brochure, you may obtain one from City Farm.

Mick, Pat and our visitor Daniel spoke of the taste of hot chips, the thrill of the woodchop, the amazing arts and crafts, the sales pitch for sample bags, the variety of the ring events and the excitement of presenting the ribbon to an enormous prize winning bull. This is just part of our regular meeting, but impromptu speaking is a part of our everyday lives. These sessions are practical exercises in thinking on your feet

Plant of the month is Goodenia rotundifolia. This is a hardy prostrate or semi-erect plant to about50cm. It has toothed leaves and the yellow flowers appear in spring and summer. It prefers full sun or part shade.

Photograph courtesy Stephanie Haslam

and help to build confidence in a friendly environment.

We will be holding our International and Table Topics competitions on 26th August, and on 9th September our Humorous and Evaluation competitions will be held. Both evenings should prove to be very interesting and entertaining.

Want to know more – come along to the TCB Library 2nd and 4th Monday of each month - 6:30 for 7 pm start or give me a call on 5486 4377 – Linda Fewtrell, Vice President Public Relations.

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2020 housing vision for Cooloola and the Gympie Region Twelve thousand new social and affordable housing homes will be built in Queensland, and 90 per cent of social housing tenancies will be managed by the not-for-profit sector by the year 2020 under an ambitious new plan released by the Newman Government.

Member for Gympie, David Gibson MP said the Newman Government was committed to helping people in housing stress, while creating a flexible, fair, integrated system.

“Over the past 20 years the needs of our tenants have changed dramatically, but the system hasn’t,” Mr Gibson said.

“We need to make sure that the homes we provide are suitable for the people we house and that there are alternatives for those who may not be eligible for long-term social housing.”

“It is important that we have the right mix of housing on the Cooloola Coast to accommodate the various needs of local residents at different stages in their lives.”

“This is where the flexibility of local plans will ensure that the Housing 2020 Strategy can accommodate the needs of people on the coast.”

As well as more homes and a bigger role

for community housing providers, Mr Gibson said the reforms would provide alternative types of housing assistance to help people find and secure places in the private rental market.

“That means expanding our existing bond loan, rental grants and RentConnect programs, as well as looking at new earning and learning programs to help young people,” he said.

“There are more than 22,000 households state-wide on the waiting list for public housing, and 160 in Gympie who deserve a place to call home.

Mr Gibson said the Housing 2020 Strategy would be rolled out on a region by region basis with local plans developed to cater for the specific needs of particular communities.

“Obviously, the needs in the regions will be different to those in the major cities,” he said.

“We already have seen Gympie’s Community Action Inc successfully managing social housing in our region with great results.”

“I will work closely with the Minister in the development of a regional plan for Gympie to make sure vulnerable people in our region get the help they need.”

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Our motorhome adventures come to an end (for now) oceans, half of us climbing the Bicentennial Tree, treetop walks and lots more caravan parks by rivers, bays and oceans.

The Valley of the Giants tree top walk, near Walpole WA

By Michelle Gilmore

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ow we are back, relishing the little comforts of home and enjoying the company of family and friends. We managed to pack in some “relly” time on the way home visiting my sister and her crew in Canberra and my parents in Coolangatta. The motorhome made it so much easier – arriving with beds, fridge and no suitcases makes guests much more attractive.

It was with sadness we left WA. Our last week there did not disappoint – with the tallest lighthouse, the meeting of two

Crossing the Nullabor

Albany really impressed with a granite skywalk, Australia’s last whale station, a wind farm you could walk under and their historical trail. Esperance was amazing too – with the whitest sand at Cape Le Grand National Park, and a winter dip in the Southern Ocean.

Nullabor was traversed with a bushcamp and Heatley’s birthday was spent tracking from Eucla to Streaky Bay, stopping at the cliffs and watching the Great Southern Right Whales and calves play at the Head of Bight.

In South Australia we sauntered down the Eyre Peninsula to rocky Murphy’s Haystacks, bought wood fired bread from a roadside stall and found Cliffside drives.

We savoured our value dinner stop at Coffin Bay Yacht Club, a community owned and volunteer run waterside eatery – there were no oysters on that night’s menu!

Mesmerised by the largest fishing fleet in Australia at Port Lincoln, we watched tuna unloaded, and ocean front playgrounds repeated all the way to the ferry.

The kids were a bit surprised when they saw the ferry to the Yorke Peninsula– they were expecting something like the Manta Ray Barge, not a ship with a café and kid’s room!

We motored onto the Barossa with European bakeries, little family owned cellar doors (one had a kid’s treasure hunt, kangaroos and a lovely port), and Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop, with a cooking demo and taste testing that tempted my kids to try verjuice, mushrooms, pumpkin and onion.

Under the turbine, Albany Wind Farm

We woke up the next day at Mannum in SA, crossed Victoria via the Mallee Highway to Tooleybuc, NSW – both caravan parks on the Murray. Pinnaroo was a delightful lunch stop with their huge entertaining museum with the largest grain collection in the Southern Hemisphere and gorgeous ancient tractors. Heatley showed the kids the old printing presses and compared the lithography machines to our computer driven systems. We opted out of most museums, knowing our troupe would soon weary, but this was a beauty – especially the vintage kitchen and laundry gear.

Looking back on the gypsy months we had, I am wistful already! There is so much We left the Murray to follow the more to see….. I guess we will just have to Murrumbidgee River for a while. Hay really start planning a few weekends here and surprised us with a travelling dinosaur there – that’s when the motorhome is not off exhibition on the very day we were there, on more adventures with other folk! and their interesting train carriage museum of a POW camp - the largest shipment of intellectuals ever to arrive in Australia. Narrandera gave us a tour of NSW’s Freshwater Hatchery with native fish species and a BIG guitar. It was our first trip to Wagga Wagga so we checked out the University (they happen to have a winery too!) and a tour through an olive farm (more taste testing). Of course, we had to stop at the dog on the Best picnic spot: BBQ burgers on the tuckerbox and sing “There’s a beach, Cape Le Grand National Park track winding back…”

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Community

Tin Can Bay Model Flying Club

By Nic Case, Publicity Officer, pets@gcpetresort.com.au

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he first sunny weekend for ages and perfect flying conditions greeted 35 model helicopter pilots who gathered at the Tin Can Bay Model Flying Club’s field on August 3 and 4. Pilots came from as far afield as Grafton, Gold Coast, Dalby, Yeppoon, Emerald and all places in between. One pilot even drove down from Darwin, combining the trip with a week on Fraser Island and visiting family in Brisbane.

The Club itself now boasts seven helicopter pilots. With the popularity of tiny machines you can fly in your living room and even control with your smart-phone, there are probably a few more pilots around.

The annual helicopter event has previously been held on the Australia Day weekend.

Because the past three years has had TCB cut off by floods, the Club decided to move the event to a drier time of year. It will now become a permanent fixture each year on the first weekend of August.

In other flying news, members from the Australia Pattern Flyers Association used the Tin Can Bay facilities to practice their routines and sharpen their skills before heading off to South Africa to compete in the World Championships.

If anyone would like to have a go at flying a model aircraft, the Club has a trainer for the public to come and have a go.

Contact our Senior Flying Instructor, Dave Carkeek on 0429234209, to arrange.

Until next month, safe landings.

Kelvin Winterburn from Glen Eagle club does a fly pass in a Hughes 500

Shorebirds around the Bay

By Dorothy Pashniak

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couple of weeks ago Shirley Wilson told me about a visit she made to a birding festival in the USA. Shirley was visiting her friends Elanore and Jim Kennedy in Tennessee and they took her to the Hiwassee refuge for a festival celebrating the Sandhill Cranes.

Shirley told me that the Hiwasee refuge is 6000 acres of land where the Hiwasee and Tennessee rivers join. Of this total of 6000 acres more than half is covered with water and is thus perfect for all kinds of waterbirds as well as numbers of gulls and also raptors such as Bald Eagles and Ospreys. However, the festival is organized in celebration of the thousands of Sandhill Cranes that either pass through on their migration or stay at the refuge. Apart from Florida this refuge has the largest number of Cranes of anywhere in the SE of the USA.

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Sandhill Cranes are coloured in varying shades of grey with a patch of red on the crown and white on the face and upper throat. They are up to 1.2M in height and have a wingspread of up to 2M. Their numbers were decreasing until special efforts were made to set aside suitable habitat for them. Unfortunately the numbers in and around the refuge are now impacting on the surrounding agriculture and efforts are now being made to make newly sewn grain less attractive but to still let the birds forage in the fields for bugs and insect pests.

Shirley told me that when they visited the refuge they drove along an unsealed road.

However, in the busiest days of the festival buses are provided to take people from the town out to the refuge. There are a number of viewing platforms as well as a restaurant and good visitor facilities. The festival has activities for the whole family but Shirley told me she was particularly impressed with the numbers of bird watchers and with their binoculars, scopes, and cameras with very large lenses.

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We don’t have a festival to celebrate the return of out shorebirds but remember that by the second week in September – at the latest! – there will be thousands of newly returned shorebirds desperate for an undisturbed feed out on the sand flats and an uninterrupted rest at one of the shorebird roosts.

To join a shorebird count phone Dorothy Pashniak: 54880057

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Recreational fishers – have your say ocal households across Gympie have been given an important task L in improving the sustainability of marine

resources, with the Newman Government asking residents to provide information about recreational fishing.

Member for Gympie, David Gibson MP said the survey which began on Monday 19 August would seek details on recreational fishing to better support the Gympie region.

“There are 1000’s of recreational fishers in the Gympie and Wide Bay area, and we need to manage our fishing resources to ensure the environmental and economic viability of the sector,” said Mr Gibson.

“The telephone-diary survey will collect information regularly from fishers in the Gympie region over the next 12 months.

“It’s one of the 15 regions across Queensland being asked for their feedback.

“This new survey will collect more regionally focused information on where and how people fish, what they catch and the type of fishing experiences they want.”

“This new survey will collect more regionally focused information on where and how people fish, what they catch and the type of fishing experiences they want.”

“We know that our region has some

great fishing spots at Tin Can Bay, Rainbow Beach, the Great Sandy Straits and Fraser Island so it is important that our feedback is included.”

“Locals know that the variety of fish that can be caught in the region is as extensive as are the variety of ways that people fish so this survey will enable that information to be gathered and used to ensure that we have viable fisheries for the future.”

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry John McVeigh said the survey delivers on the Newman Government’s $1 million election commitment.

“We are committed to implementing enhanced recreational fishing monitoring to help improve sustainability measures and safeguard Queensland’s marine resources,” Mr McVeigh said.

“Our goal is to understand not just the fish species caught, but also the way we fish, so we can better tailor our fisheries management.

“The results from the survey will be directly comparable to previous surveys and provide a vital time series on recreational fishing in Queensland and help us to make robust assessments of our fisheries.”

Community pharmacies are under threat

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harmacy patients around Australia are being urged to rally against a shock Federal Government decision which puts at risk their access to prescription medicines and locally available health care services.

A petition has been circulated calling on the Federal Government to address the very real risk that its recent Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) budget measure may force pharmacies to close their doors or slash important services for the elderly, very young or chronically ill.

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ump online and visit Gympie Regional Council’s new website for your chance to win a brand new ipad.

The new user-friendly website features the latest news and information from council including jobs and tenders and links to social media sites including Facebook.

To be in the running for a new ipad, go to the ‘feedback’ link on the homepage at www.gympie.qld.gov.au and say in 25 words or less how council can further improve its website.

The winner will be randomly chosen from all entries received and notified by 20 September 2013.

Entries close 5pm 13 September 2013.

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The risk is particularly high for the more than 1000 pharmacies in rural and regional areas, and for the 411 Australian towns which have just one pharmacy.

The August 2 Economic Statement revealed unilateral changes to the pricing of medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) without any consultation and in breach of the five-year Community Pharmacy Agreement (5CPA). As part of the Agreement, the Commonwealth agreed to consult in good faith on any budget initiative which had a “significant and sustained impact on the viability of community pharmacy”.

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia Nation-

al President Kos Sclavos said, “For the 410 Australian towns with only one pharmacy, and the surrounding communities they service, this would be devastating and potentially life-threatening for patients.”

“Pharmacists– like everyone in the healthcare industry – want patients and consumers to be able to access essential medicines at an affordable price,” he said.

Mr Sclavos said: “The Guild supports the objectives of price disclosure and cheaper prescription medicines and we have worked closely with the Government over many years to achieve that.

“But this needs to be done in a sustainable way. There is no point making prescription medicines cheaper for the Government if the end result is community pharmacies going out of business.”

“Whereas previous changes were made in consultation with pharmacists, this time the industry has been blindsided and individual pharmacies will have no choice but to make difficult decisions on jobs, patient services, opening hours and even whether they can stay open at all.”

The Guild has predicted those decisions may include upwards of 5,000 job losses and cuts to add-on, free patient services such as aged care and home delivery services, mother and infant services, bowel cancer screening, blood pressure testing and wound management support.

“It is no exaggeration that if the government doesn’t address this issue and compensate accordingly, many local community pharmacies could go out of business,” said Mr Sclavos.

Gympie Clubs can Get Going and Get Playing for another round S

port and recreation clubs throughout Queensland are being encouraged to apply for funding to improve their services and facilities, with the Newman Government launching round two of its Get Going and Get Playing programs.

Get Going and Get Playing are two of three programs that make up the government’s Get in the Game initiative.

Member for Gympie, David Gibson MP said the initial response was so overwhelming that Get in the Game funding has been

increased from $16 million over three years to almost $48 million.

“475 clubs received total round one funding of $3.371 million under Get Going, and 83 clubs were provided with grants totalling $6.76 million under Get Playing,” Mr Gibson said.

Get Going provides grants up to $10,000 for items and activities to assist clubs in attracting and retaining members and Get Playing provides grants up to $100,000 to sport and recreation organ-

isations for facility development.

“I encourage all sport and recreation clubs to seek support for their planned activities and facilities,” he said.

“The Newman Government is keen to encourage more Queenslanders to get involved in sport and recreation as it promotes a healthier lifestyle and strengthens communities.”

For more information on Get in the Game, visit www.nprsr.qld.gov.au.

Kate’s Kid’s Corner

Thanks to Lynne Alsop from Rainbow Beach Library for assistance with this page.

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Fishing and Boating

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Rainbow Beach Fishing Report

By Tony Stewart, 54868666, www.rainbowbeachfishing.com.au

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ver the last month we have had mixed results due to weather conditions. One day is brilliant and the next you will have to work really hard contending with the North-Northwest

winds. Along with the Northerlies comes current, which seems to have kicked in earlier this year.

But we have still managed some great catches of Snapper. Another bonus has been the appearance of Frying Pan Snapper in really good numbers. These are a different species and are mainly caught to about 2kg. Other species landed have been Pearl Perch and some specimens have been around the 4kg.

Cobia have started to show up over the last couple of weeks but most of these are around 6-8kg with no monsters as yet.

Rod O’Conner with a nice Maori Cod

Grainger Mayfield from River to Sea with Pearl Perch

Moses Perch continue to be in good numbers and this month some monster Moses and Hussar were landed.

Other species landed have been Parrot, Gold Spot Cod, Gold Spot Wrasse and Spangled Emperor.

Enquiries and bookings continue to be good and it would be advisable to get on before the price rise next month. We have a new website now and we have just started Facebook, so you can check out all the latest catches as all is regularly updated.

Well till next month, enjoy your Fishing and Rainbow Pearl Perch on Baitrunner Beach.

Gympie group from Nolan’s with a Mixed bag

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Tin Can Bay Fishing Report

By Jim Cole 0408 329 167 www.tincanbayboathire.com.au

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ow, another brilliant forecast for the weekend that makes three weekends in a row of beaut weather! I love this time of year.

When high tides fall around daylight and dusk, this is a good time to head up the creeks in search of a few Bream and Flathead. With this warmer weather there is always a chance at the odd Mangrove Jack as well. The bay has been fishing well over the past few weeks for whiting, flathead and tailor.

The sand flats on the eastern side of Tin Can are good place to start when looking for whiting, as is the flats around Ida Island and Bullock Point. Winter whiting are being caught in good numbers up around Poona for those wishing to head further up the Straits.

Flathead are still about in some reasonable numbers areas like Bullock Point, Pelican Bay as well as Teebar and Carlo creeks all holding good fish. It is their spawning season which also means the larger females are about. So if you do manage to land a nice fish over 75cm please take good care of her and release it back into the water as soon as possible.

Remember when holding these fish support the belly and do not pick up by the head alone.

Soft Plastics and Hard Bodied lures are a great way to target flathead. Fish areas like the mouth of creeks or where you can see water draining off the flats during the outgoing tide. Cast your bait or lure upstream so it washes down with the current to where the Flathead will be hiding.

Chopper tailor are in Carlo and Teebar creeks however the more quality fish have been coming off the beach between Rainbow and Inskip. There has been plenty of opportunity for the smaller boats to get out further in the bay and fish areas like Big Mick, Bluff Reef or Teebar Ledge. With the chopper tailor school-

ing up it can only mean the mackerel can’t be too far away. Although tailor are still about in some reasonable numbers in the bay, there are plenty of under sized models so make sure you are up to speed with the size limits that apply.

Snapper Creek has been home to a few golden and diamond trevally. The back of Lee’s fishing company is a great place to start as well as the flats out from the Star Marina. Lightly weighted prawns or soft plastics are the weapon of choice for chasing these speed demons.

Light winds have seen plenty of boats getting offshore with the Wide Bay Bar being almost glassed out. The offshore boaties are reporting good catches of snapper and pearl perch along with a few amberjack and cobia.

Bear in mind with great weather like this it is also a prime time for boating safety inspections from the Boating and Fisheries Patrol so expect to see them on the water. It pays to check the condition of your safety equipment to ensure it’s all in a serviceable condition and in date, check your boat rego is still current and be sure to have a copy of the current size and take limits to avoid yourself getting slugged with any hefty fines.

You can still check out our father’s day special so be sure to visit our facebook page for further details www.facebook. com/TinCanBayBoatHire. Until next time have a great time and be safe on the water.

Tessia Fitzgerald on her Page 33 day out on Double Island Point Fishing Charters

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Cooloola Coast

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

Visitor Guide

taking you through wallum and paperbarks to the golf club. If riding, you can turn left to the industrial area (Karoonda Road) and the return to town via Carlo Road.

Surf School & Board Hire Learn to surf with the experts at Rainbow Beach Surf Centre on the best and one of the longest beginner waves in Australia. 0408738192 Sear y’s Creek 7km from town towards Gympie, with 2 waterholes, boardwalks, bridges and history – do read the sign and spot the creatures. Always cool on the hottest of days.

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

Coloured Sands Starting below the lookout, walk along the beach towards Double Island Point for a kilometre or so to these amazing Coloured sand cliffs.

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

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

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

Lake Freshwater Only accessible by 4WD, Tour or Walking. Walking tracks starts at the Bymien picnic area.

The round trip from Rainbow Beach will take a full day and requires fitness.

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

Rainbow Beach 10000 steps walk – from the headland behind the Surf Tower and Playground to Carlo Road.

Paths are perfect for bicycles, scooters and skateboards.

Rainbow Shores Clarkson Drive has a concrete path for most of the way

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

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

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

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

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back to nature Dolphin Viewing At Tin Can Bay just a thirty minute drive to Tin Can Bay through Cooloola Cove and you can see the Dolphins come in at Norman Point Have a look around this pretty little town while you are there.

By Canoe Explore the mangrove fringed waters of Carlo Creek, Carlo Island and Tin Can Bay Inlet in a Canoe available for hire from Carlo Point Boat Hire 0427 743 427 Sea Kayaking Dolphin View Sea Kayaking: A unique experience - see dolphins, whales (seasonal), manta rays, turtles and more 0408738192 Horseride with professional guides on our World Heritage Listed Beach.

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

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

Our safe beach is patrolled between September - March. ALWAYS SWIM BETWEEN THE FLAGS.

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

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

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

Another ramp is located at Bullock Point.

Boat Hire Carlo Point Boat Hire 0427 743 427 or Tin Can Bay Boat Hire 0408 329 167 Charter Boats Excellent reef fishing is only a few miles offshore and charter trips can be arranged through Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters on 5486 8666, Double Island Point Fishing Charters on 0417 073 313 or Keely Rose Reef Fishing Charters on 5486 3150. The reefs off Rainbow yield Red Emperor, Sweet lip, Snapper, Pearl Perch, Parrot and Coral Trout.

Tandem Skydiving Unforgettable aerial scenic views of Rainbow and Fraser Island and the adrenaline pumping thrill of free fall tandem sky diving. Skydive Rainbow Beach 0418 218 358.

extreme adventure swim, surf and on the water

Kitesurfing Lessons Learn to kitesurf with very experienced instructors from Rainbow Beach Surf Centre. 0408738192

Surfing The most popular area is near the Surf Tower. Note Surfing In Bathing Area Is Prohibited.

Scuba Diving A popular spot for the scuba enthusiast is at Wolf Rock, off Double Island Point. World class diving on Fraser Island's doorstep, phone Wolf Rock Dive Centre on 5486 8004.

Double Island Point (DIP) has the longest break in Australia (when the swell lines up. (4WD only)

Hang Gliding & Paragliding Carlo Sand Blow is one of the top spots for hand

Cooloola Sand, wind and water have sculpted a varied landscape at Cooloola, the largest remnant of coastal vegetation on the southern Queensland's mainland. High sand dunes, coloured sand cliffs, sweeping beaches, sandblows, freshwater lakes, tall forests, paperbark swamps and wildflower heath make the Cooloola Recreation Area a spectacular part of the Great Sandy National Park. http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/ parks/cooloola/index.html Inskip Peninsula is a narrow, sandy finger of land built up by wind and waves. It forms a natural breakwater at the entrance to Tin Can Inlet and Great Sandy Strait. Inskip is a gateway to World Heritage-listed Fraser Island. Beach she oaks, cypress pine and other coastal trees and shrubs shade the very popular camping areas ringed by open ocean beaches and sheltered estuary shores. All are within 15 minutes drive to Rainbow Beach. Most of the peninsula is protected as a Recreation Area. http:// www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/inskip-peninsula/index.html The Great Sandy Marine Park extends from Baffle Creek in the north to Double Island Point in the south. It includes Hervey Bay, Great Sandy Strait, Tin Can Bay Inlet and the waters off the east coast of Fraser Island, seaward to three nautical miles.

Seagrass meadows, mangroves, rocky shores, reefs, sandy beaches, bays, sheltered channels, rivers, creeks and estuaries host a wealth of wildlife including whales, turtles, dugong, grey nurse sharks, fish, corals, birds and more. http://www.nprsr.qld. gov.au/parks/great-sandy-marine/index. html Fraser Island is the world's largest sand island and an area of remarkable natural beauty. Growing on seemingly infertile sands are a great variety of plant communities ranging from coastal heath, mangrove forests and swamps to subtropical rainforest. The many archaeological remains found on Fraser Island record thousands of years of culture and tradition, and provide important links to their past for the Butchulla people. The island is 123 km long and covers an area of 166,038 ha, so you need to allow plenty of time to explore and appreciate it. http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/ parks/fraser/index.html Unless you intend holidaying on Fraser Island, most probably your best way of seeing all its beauty is to take a 1 day or 2 day tour. Or you can make the trip in your

Visitor’s Guide Local Groups

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own 4WD, driving up the road or beach to Inskip Point and crossing in the barge.

Rainbow Beach Flying Services offer a daily service to Fraser Island, but prior bookings are required. Remember that going independently, a permit is required and is available from the National Parks Office.

Saturday Markets

1st of the month - Cooloola Cove, Vet’s Hall 2nd - Rainbow Beach, near the Community Hall 3rd - Tin Can Bay

annual events

family fun Playgrounds North and South of the Headland and Rainbow Shores Playrooms at the Pub and Sport Club Family friendly directory

Tennis Two courts are available at the Sports & Recreation Club. Bookings 5486 3191 Golf A par 3, 9 hole golf course is located at Rainbow Shores Resort. Members of the public are very welcome. Rainbow Shores Social Golf Club stages regular competitions. A picturesque course at Tin Can Bay also attracts all golf addicts from this area.

Darts, Pool, Yoga, Tai Chi, Sailing, Pilates, Zumba, Fitness Classes (see What’s On)

accommodation Cooloola Coast Realty www.accommodationrainbowbeach.com.au 07 5486 3411

get active Bowls There is a lawn green at the Rainbow Beach Sports Recreation & Memorial Club where visitors are most welcome.

5486 3191

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Rainbow Beach Holiday Village www.rainbowbeachholidayvillage.com 07 5486 3222

plus...

Heritage Trail Clubs, Restaurants and Eateries (many are Breastfeeding Welcome Here venues) Library (Internet and Xbox) Pamper Yourself- Massages, Hair Salon and Beauty Treatments Playgrounds, Skatepark, Bike riding

Rainbow Beach Realty 07 5486 3900 www.rainbowbeachrealty.com Rainbow Getaway Holiday Resort www.rainbowgetaway.com.au 07 54863500 Rainbow Waters Holiday Park www.rainbowwaters.com.au 07 54863200 Sleepy Lagoon Hotel/Motel www.tincanbayhotelmotel.com.au 07 54864124 Motorhome hire (sleeps 6) 0407 660198

Januar y “Brushes by the Sea” Rainbow Beach Art & Craft Festival Februar y Cooloola Crocs Swimming Carnival April Anzac Day Parade May Bay to Bay Yacht Race June/July Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic July 4-12 August Rainbow Beach Triathlon August Rainbow Beach Lion’s Club Annual Kite Festival September Tin Can Bay Seafood, Boat and Camping Show October Rainbow Beach Invitations Fours Bowls Tournament Tin Can Bay Ambulance Flower Show October Rainbow Beach Nippers and Masters Carnivals November Rainbow Beach/Trail Runs December Tin Can Bay Foreshore Family Nights Rainbow Beach Lions Club Twilight Christmas Concert and Markets See our What’s On page for more on Things to Do. Suggestions, amendments or to add your business to the visitor guide please call 07 5486 3561 or email info@ rbcn.com.au . Thanks to Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service for their assistance.

Trades

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Fishing

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carpet cleaners

Boating

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cleaning

concreting

cabinet maker

CONCRETE TING

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Concreting Contractor ABN 64-930-176-411

• House Slabs • Garage Slabs • Driveways • Paths Also specialising in; • Stamp • Concrete Stencil • Exposed Seeded Concrete Phone: 5486 3914 Mobile: 0413 060 797

celebrant

cattery & kennels

dog grooming

car cleaning

Eddie’s Mobile Car Cleaning $25 Medium car $35 SUV

Ph: 0412010696

Trades and Services electrician

mowing & maintenance

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outboard service & repairs

hire equipment

gas

handyman /building renovations

handyman /building renovations

Trades and Services

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handyman

mechanical

Rainbow Beach Tyre & Mechanical

painters

pest control

-All Mechanical repairs-Free Old Car Removal -All makes & Models -Aluminium Tig Welding & -Second Hand Parts -Metal Fabrication -New & Used Tyres -Clutch & Brake Repairs

9 Karoonda Rd Rainbow Beach

Ph: 54863144

handyman

mini storage plumbers

Trades and Services panel beater

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Rainbow Beach Snow Report

By Bart and Jenny Klekar, 02 6457 5293 / 0408 863723, www.peergyntskilodge.com.au

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ell Mother Nature has certainly turned on the goods this month with approximately 75 cm of snow dumped in the last 7 days and taking the natural snow depth to almost 1.5 metres. This has allowed the mountain resort to open 100% of its lifts. With over 100 groomed runs and 47 lifts operating, this truly is a winter wonderland for all levels of skiing ability. From the gentle wooded slopes of Smiggins, where beginners can learn to ride the T/bars and chairlifts and perfect their turns through to the blue and black runs of Mt Perisher for the intermediates and advanced.

to Tube Town where you can jump on a huge tractor tube and ride the gentle slope which has been shaped with fun little bumps and turning banks and then get towed back up to the top via the rope tow. And next week, we are looking forward to the Fitzgerald and White families visiting.

Should be heaps of fun!

If you’re looking for something different and want to experience the snow, September is a great time to visit and enjoy skiing in the spring conditions. Give us a call if you want more information.

Cheers and swoosh until next time!

Or skiers and snowboarders can enjoy what we call a “cook’s tour” where you leisurely ride the wide range of slopes from the front door of the lodge making your way to the Guthega Alpine Hotel where you can sit out on the terrace for lunch and enjoy a German wheat beer while taking in the spectacular scenery of the adjacent snow covered Mt Kosciuszko Main Range then returning via the slopes of Mt Blue Cow back to the front door of the lodge.

Last week we had so much fun with visiting friends from home and this week we’ll be taking the visiting grand kids

Here’s the finished snow cat – we call it “Grumpy Too”

mechanical

Bart with Tony Stephens from TSR Gympie -strapping in, about to tackle the slopes

Tough Mudders

All finished!

Half way there...

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Flotsam

Cooloola Coastcare Association Inc GRC Environment Levy Cooloola Coastcare Association has been successful in obtaining $6,050 of the rates Environment Levy that was distributed to NRM groups ($123,210.90) throughout the region for its “Cooloola Coast Natural Resource Management (NRM) and Education” program. The amount of $123,210.90 for NRM groups is a small portion from a total regionwide $30 per rateable assessment.

Soundwaves invites...

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or those who have supported the Soundwaves activities you will be aware that we have been in a slight recess, but we will be back for the September and November Session Concerts.

Council sought fit not to approve the RBCC grant application to purchase equipment to upgrade the sound system in the hall. Those in attendance know the effort required to truck in/ out the sound equipment required for a decent quality events. We called a rest to consider whether to continue with the activities.

Angelique and younger sister Abbey Rose were youngest performers at the last concert

the Fortunately the RBCC have provided monies to at least partially upgrade the sound so we can continue. We will still pursue other avenues in either grants or fundraising to fully enhance the sound.

The funding will be used to carry out a fauna and flora survey on the Tin Can Bay foreshore, guide community weed education and removal on the foreshore, Mullens Creek and Cooloola Cove creek tributaries.

We are still seeking more involvement from the Rainbow Beach Community be it performers or audience.

Hopefully you will see the photos of An-

gelique and younger sister Abbey Rose who were the youngest performers at the last concert. We also had Hayley McFarlane and Brian Smith, all from Rainbow Beach….. so we hope for more Rainbow involvement.

We have had great support from Cooloola Cove and Tin Can Bay people and it is primarily their enthusiasm that is keeping us going.

Our next concert will be“Soundwaves Session 4” commencing earlier at 2pm on Sunday 22nd SEPTEMBER

Seagrass monitoring The weather and tides are looking good this month to commence 2013 Great Sandy Strait Seagrass monitoring. The data collected is provided to scientists at James Cook University for the International Seagrass-Watch program www. seagrasswatch.org, which in turn provides analysis for State and Federal Government Land and Sea management.

We monitor sites throughout the southern Great Sandy Strait Marine Park and Ramsar listed wetlands, so you are welcome to join in and become involved in learning about our natural marine resources.

Check the website www. cooloolacoastcare.org.au for dates and meeting times around 5th, 6th,

. the earlier start time is to hopefully towards Crab Creek. Morning tea is provided.

accommodate any youngsters who

Look out for the Coastcare A-frame sign along the foreshore Esplanade.

along Parents encourage your chil-

Tin Can Bay foreshore Weedbusters!

Come along and receive gentle exercise, early morning sunshine while keeping our beautiful foreshore natural by helping the Weedbusters!

Weed working bees will commence at 8am-10am Friday 6th September at the regeneration site at Wes Mitchell Park; and every Friday morning at 8am moving

Soundwaves is an initiative of the Rainbow Beach Community Centre

Hayley McFarlane performs

Tin Can Bay Flora and Fauna Survey

For information ring the RBCC 54863355 or Frank 0438080950

Do you have a favourite natural site on the Tin Can Bay Foreshore?

It maybe a great spot to pump yabbies, go bird watching for our many species of bush and shorebirds, or admire seasonal wallum flower displays. Or you could be a eucalypt enthusiast, fungi forager or mangrovewatcher?

Cooloola Cove Wetlands and Waterways

Phone 0417 554 905.

& entertainment

Phone 0417 554 905.

Naturalists and enthusiasts who wish to contribute to the Cooloola Coastcare Flora and Fauna Survey of Tin Can Bay foreshore, please contact 0417 554 905.

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dren to pursue an adventure in music

School student groups welcome as part of ‘Sustainability’ curriculum requirements by arrangement.

Cooloola Coastcare is seeking community input to gather data about the natural ecosystems of Tin Can Bay foreshore for greater community education and awareness.

7th September or contact cooloolacoastcare.org.au.

may wish to get involved …. So come

Cooloola Coastcare Association has recently completed a beautiful little booklet about the wonderful wallum wetlands and waterways of Cooloola Cove. The information was gathered during the past two years while partnering with Cooloola Cove Residents and Friends in the Cooloola Cove Wetlands and Waterways Rehabilitation project designed by local ecologist, Michael Lowe. Both projects have been funded by Australian Government Community Action Grants, with the hope of providing improved ecological understanding and management of coastal wetlands and waterways.

We look forward to the launch event for this local publication, a first of its kind!

Cooloola Coastcare Assoc Inc Website Our website will be updated in September, so for more info on all the above news, Go to www.cooloolacoastcare.org.au

Friends of the Gallery Cooloola Coast Group Forms

by Shirley Wilson, Coordinator, 54864142

F

ollowing a recent meeting with the President of the Gympie Group it was decided to hold monthly discussion groups to decide on annual events involving all Arts on the coast.

As suggested there will be no formal committee with all attendee’s having equal rights provided they are a paid up member of the regional friends of the Gympie Gallery.

Simply fill in a flyer from our library, pay $10 to the regional gallery and attend the monthly meetings in the Tin Can Bay Library on the last Thursday of each month at 2.00pm.

The aim is to contribute and share with like-minded community members to foster all forms of visual and kindred arts while promoting public awareness to obtain resources for related activities in co-operation with other cultural organisations (as recommended by Governing body).

This movement was mooted as a result of the disbandment of the successful Art Show held annually for the past three years in the Library by the environmental group Southern Sandy Straits Environmental group. It is my wish that this Art Show is continued in the spirit of encouragement at the same time recognising all forms of art.

Cooloola Coast Garden Group W

e meet on the second Thursday of each month from February to December.

Our meetings are at a different garden each month.

L arg e...S m all...Tro pic al...N a tive...

Eclectic...Wallum...Cottage.

And some with a collection of all of the above.

We have a relaxing afternoon...

Wandering at leisure throughout the garden...

Learning …sharing knowledge... swapping plants & cuttings... and we finish with Afternoon Tea and Friendship.

On occasions we have bus trips, and we invite speakers and or demonstrators to chat about the various aspects of “All things plants and associates”.

Our NEXT MEETING is on Thursday 12th SEPTEMBER at the private Garden of: ROBYN & MICK KENNY, 24 CREEKSIDE ESPLANADE, COOLOOLA COVE, 1.30pm Start, BRING A CHAIR & CUP SWAP TABLE – plants and cuttings, Afternoon Tea – “Bring a Plate” with Yummies on it!, $2.00 Fee (for Bus Trips) ENQUIRIES:- Colleen is away! Enq: to SUE 5486 2783

Regular Feature I give no apology for all the senior jokes this month, thanks Dad for saving them for me..

(Editor) Hearing Problems An elderly couple in their nineties are both having problems remembering things. They decide to go to the doctor for a checkup. The doctor tells them that they’re physically okay but they might want to start writing things down to help them remember. Later that night, while watching TV, the old man gets up from his chair.

His wife asks, “Where are you going?”

“To the kitchen,” he replies.

“Will you get me a bowl of ice cream?”

“Sure.”

“Don’t you think you should write it down so you can remember it?” she asks.

“No, I can remember it.”

“Well, I’d like some strawberries on top, too. You’d better write it down because you know you’ll forget it.”

He says, “I can remember that: You want a bowl of ice cream with strawberries!”

“I’d also like whipped cream. I’m certain you’ll forget that, so you’d better write it down!” she retorts.

Irritated, he says, “I don’t need to write it down, I can remember it!

Leave me alone: Ice cream with strawberries and whipped cream - I’ve got it, for goodness sake!”

Then he grumbles his way into the kitchen. After twenty minutes the old man returns from the kitchen and hands his wife a plate of bacon and eggs.

She stares at the plate for a moment and then asks, “Where’s my toast?”

Letters to the Editor Dolphin Feeding a ‘Grab for Cash’ As an ex “dolphin volunteer” it was very disappointing to hear it now costs $5 to enter the water to interact with the dolphins at TCB. For many years it was run and survived with just a gold coin donation for a fish to feed the dolphins. Visitors were invited into the water when the dolphins arrived, to observe and photograph them. The water was then cleared of visitors and those with fish were allowed (ten at a time) into the water to feed the dolphins. After receiving their regulated amount of fish and if the dolphins were still hanging around, the public were allowed back into the water once again and allowed to stay until the dolphins departed.

Mr. “stay safe” Mcleod listed several conditions (laid down by government rulings) that must be adhered to with regard to “dolphin feeding”. The vast majority of these conditions were already being complied with in previous years. The $5 charge has already deterred many locals from bringing their visitors to the feeding and will no doubt affect the number of backpackers visiting TCB. What a pity the ‘grab for cash’ syndrome and ‘spin doctoring’ has permeated to Barnacles and destroyed the wonderful atmosphere that once prevailed.

Thank you,

Mark Wilson, Cooloola Cove

Thank You Thank you to all the wonderful local warm hearted people of Rainbow Beach who shared our grief at the passing of Kristy. Kristy would have been overwhelmed and surprised at the support shown by so many.

We know some of you came out of respect and warmth for those of us she left behind, but as we looked upon those gathered we only love and sadness at the passing of Kristy.

So a heartfelt thank you to all of you who cared.

Kristy’s Family

Marital bliss A senior citizen said to his eighty-year old buddy: “So I hear you’re getting Married?”

“Yep!” “Do I know her?”

“Nope!”

“This woman, is she good looking?”

“Not really.”

“Is she a good cook?”

“Naw, she can’t cook too well.”

“Does she have lots of money?”

“Nope! Poor as a church mouse.”

“Well then, is she good in bed?”

“I don’t know.”

“Why in the world do you want to marry her then?”

“Because she can still drive a car!”

Therapeutic Morris, an 82 year-old man, went to the doctor to get a physical. A few days later the doctor saw Morris walking down the street with a gorgeous young woman on his arm A couple of days later the doctor spoke to Morris and said, “You’re really doing great, aren’t you?”

Morris replied, “Just doing what you said, Doc: ‘Get a hot mamma and be cheerful.’”

The doctor said, “I didn’t say that. I said, ‘You’ve got a heart murmur. Be careful.’

More senior humour A little old man shuffled slowly into an ice cream parlour and pulled himself slowly, painfully, up onto a stool.

After catching his breath, he ordered a banana split.

The waitress asked kindly, “Crushed nuts?”

“No,” he replied, “Arthritis.”

Three old guys are out walking.

First one says, ‘Windy, isn’t it?’

Second one says, ‘No, it’s Thursday!’

Third one says, ‘So am I. Let’s go get a beer..’

Stud Rooster A farmer goes out one day and buys a brand new stud rooster for his chicken coop. The rooster struts over to the old rooster and says, ‘OK, old fart, time to retire.’

The old rooster replies,’ come on, you can’t handle ALL these chickens. Look what it’s done to me. Can’t you just let me have the two old hens over in the corner?’

The young rooster says, ‘Beat it! You’re washed up and I’m taking over.’ The old rooster says ‘I’ll tell you what, young stud, I’ll race you around the farmhouse.

Whoever wins gets exclusive domain over the entire chicken coop.’

The young rooster laughs, ‘You know you don’t stand a chance old man, so just to be fair, I’ll give you a head start. ‘The old rooster takes off running. About 15 seconds later the young rooster takes off after him. They round the front of the farmhouse and the young rooster has closed the gap.

He’s already about 5 inches behind the old rooster and gaining fast. The farmer, meanwhile, is sitting on the front porch when he sees

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The farmer sadly shakes his head, ‘Damn,...third gay rooster I bought this month.’

Moral of the story? Don’t mess with Old Farts – age, skill, wisdom, and a little treachery will always overcome youth and arrogance!

Did you hear?

Did you hear about the guy in Paris who almost got away with stealing several paintings from the Louvre? After planning the crime, getting in and out past security, he was captured only two blocks away when his SUV ran out of gas.

When asked how he could mastermind such a crime and then make such an obvious error, he replied: “Monsieur, I had no Monet to buy Degas to make the Van Gogh.”

And you thought I lacked De Gaulle to give you a story like this!

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Rainbow Beach State School News Eisteddfod

best of luck.

On Thursday 1 August our choir travelled into Gympie to participate in the annual small choir category of the Gympie Eisteddfod. Our choir performed brilliantly and took out second place at the Eisteddfod, with Mrs Mason’s other choir from Kia Ora taking out first place. Well done Mrs Mason, I know she puts in a lot of her own time to supporting our choir.

So on behalf of our whole school I would like to say thank you for your efforts thus far. I look forward to seeing our choir take out the Choral Fest competition being held later this term.

Gympie Zone Athletics The Gympie Zone Athletics Carnival took place on Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 August at Albert Park in Gympie. We had 16 students attend over the two days, participating in various events. All of our students performed admirably, with some students managing to better their performances from the school and Cooloola carnivals, which is great to see. We were lucky enough to have two students selected in the Gympie Zone team to travel to Hervey Bay for the Wide Bay trials. I would like to wish Arwen Van-de Vorst and Beau Young all the best in their endeavours to make the Wide Bay team and contest the state titles later this year.

Arwen and Beau Pre-Prep Pre-Prep has started and with 18 children in attendance on the first week it is proving to be a great success. It was great to see so many kids participating in this program.

I have heard so many positive comments about the program and to finally see it action was an absolute treat. Thanks to Sarah and Lynne for all of their efforts in organising this program. I am sure that once again our kids here in Rainbow Beach will have the best opportunity to succeed in Prep having participated in this wonderful program.

Active After Schools Program What a great turn out we have had to this program. It is fantastic to see so many students making the most of this sporting opportunity that the school offers. Thank you to Greg and Sheryl for coordinating the soccer sessions and Charmaine and Marni for their fantastic work with Netball.

Thank you also to the parent helpers, we could not do it without you.

Students in Years 4-7 will have the opportunity to show case the skills they have learnt when they participate in the Interschool Gala day in Gympie on Friday 30 August. We wish the teams the very

Soccer - Tuesday afternoons P-1 - 2:30pm – 3:00pm , 2-7 – 2:30pm – 3:30pm Netball – Thursday afternoons 2:30pm – 3:30pm Movie Night Last Friday the Student Council held a Movie Night. Students in Prep – 4 congregated in the library and the Years 5-7 in the music room to watch Despicable Me. Students had an interval halfway through when they had chance to refuel with a delicious burger, cob of corn, UFO (frozen pineapple on a stick) and a popper.

From all accounts a fantastic time was had by all. Thank you to Mr Bennett and the Student Council for organising a great night out at the movies. We would also like to say a special thankyou to Marnie, Denise, Tracey and Cheryl who came up and helped out on the night.

Active After School sport (photos contributed)

School News

P&C NEWS

Federal Election – Saturday 7th Sept – Cake Stall & Sausage Sizzle Our prep/1 class will be organising a cake stall and sausage sizzle at the voting booths on Election Day at the Rainbow Beach State School, so please help them out to either bake or cook or both. Let’s make it an enjoyable event. Drop off your cakes, muffins, biscuits, and slices to the school on Friday 6th September or early morning Saturday 7th September. Thank you for your support.

Brisbane Shopping Bus Tour – Saturday 26th October Get ready for Christmas early and join us on a shopping tour of Brisbane warehouses.

Travel in comfort to visit 9 outlets. $65 includes lunch, morning & afternoon tea.

Bus leaves Rainbow Beach 6.00am and returns approx. 8.30pm. Get a group of girls together for a day out. Hurry! Spaces

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are limited. Contact Cherie on 0427 065 644 or any of the P & C Committee, see flyer attached Car Boot Sale Well done to Carolyn Wall & Di Major for organising the car boot sale on Sunday 28th July. Fantastic effort! There were only 8 stalls who braved the weather and our customers where few but, it was a great day for all. Thank you to the following businesses who donated all the supplies: IGA, Dean’s Ice, Rainbow Beach Adventure Company (RBAC), Foodworks, Rainbow Beach 4x4 hire Island 4x4 Hire and Rainbow Beach Bakery. It’s great to see the community supporting our school UPCOMING EVENTS • Cake Stall & Sausage sizzle – Saturday 7th September • Brisbane Shopping Bus Tour – Saturday 26th October,

Kids enjoyed their night out at the movies

Tin Can Bay P-10 State School

By Brad Roberts, Principal There are many exciting things happening at Tin Can Bay P-10 State School over the upcoming months.

The P&C will be running a Bake Stall and Coffee Stall on Election Day. Come along and grab yourself a sweet treat and a shot of caffeine to get through the day.

We have an exciting event occurring at the school on October 5……Live N Loud festival. What is this you may ask? Stay tuned for the massive launch occurring soon. If you like music and you like it loud, as well as a great time, you are in for a treat.

Movie Night at RBSS

We will be having our annual fete on the 16th of November. There will heaps

of games, art work, food and family fun to be had.

We will be launching Coffee Club next week. This will occur at our hall canteen and it is the opportunity for family and community to sit down, have a coffee and yarn. We look forward to seeing you all there.

We had a visiting Author work with our students during Book Week this week. Geoff Barlow worked through with our students, what it means to be an author and what they can do to search for writing inspiration.

Geoff is the author of ‘Moonlight Express.’

‘Moonlight Express’ uses the Mary Valley Rattler as the inspiration for his story. The students thoroughly enjoyed the visit.

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Surf Club News Spend at week at the beach – and change your life Sign up for an intense 7-day live in Bronze camp, September 22-29 at the Surf Club. Not only will you improve your fitness and knowledge on saving lives, you’ll meet lots of people and have fun.

Awards Available include a Bronze Medallion: Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) (you must be 15 years old on day of assessment) and Surf Rescue Certificate (must be 13 years old on day of assessment).

Prior to the course a pool proficiency will be tested - 400 metre pool swim in less than 9min for the Bronze Medallion and 200 metre pool swim in less than 5 min for Surf Rescue Certificate.

The aim of the camp is to provide an intensive, structured and fun training program that allows participants to gain various surf lifesaving and nationally recognised awards. Contact Tasman McClintock on 0488 787 222 or Shane Handy 0428 839 776 to hear more.

Sign On for Nippers Roll up! It’s only 2 hours commitment each week for a guaranteed spot on the beach. We are a small friendly club that welcome new members. Nipper Sign on dates are Sunday 15th and Sat 21st September at the Rainbow Pool 9-11am (bring togs). Nippers’ season starts on the 6th October. Get Started grants are

Ray Wewer accepts his award from John Thorpe, President of SLSSC available to assist with membership for eligible children. Call Helen at the Surf Club for more information.

Tasman McClintock - Surf Life Saver of the Year for SLSSC Tas has spent 152.75 patrol hours for Rainbow Beach and 19 operational support as a Wave runner out of Noosa. He always makes full commitment to his patrols - at a club level Tasman is still a committed active member.

Enthusiastic about encouraging the younger patrol members to continue with their “careers” in Surf Lifesaving, Tas is involved in a number of public beach safety awareness campaigns within our’s and the broader community, visiting countless schools, including the Beach to Bush programme.

Tas continues to be passionate about

Tasman McClintock receives his award from Kirsten Phillips, Director, Youth Development & Membership SLSSC.

Tin Can Bay Golf

July/August saw the following Championships decided : Vets 54 Hole Stroke. As reported last month, there was a tie for the Div 1 Gross Winner between Mick Low and Owen Frith with the playoff seeing Mick Low the victor.

Congratulations Mick.

4Ball MatchPlay. Winners - Bob Cunningham & Robin Nelms with r/up Chris Elliott & Bill McKechnie.

Mens Open. Gross Winner – Trevor Young (in a sudden death playoff). Gross Winner A Grade – Wade Stockill. Gross Winner B Grade – Vince Reibel. Gross

The Rainbow Beach SLSC and wants to ensure the ongoing viability of our club and particularly in the area of Youth Development.

Now engaged in a full time position with The Sunshine Coast branch as the Lifesaving Services Co-ordinator, he is involved in a local pilot program to help disadvantaged at risk youth by introducing them to Surf Lifesaving and training them in their Bronze Medallion. Congratulations on your well deserved award, Tas. Ray Wewer - Life Membership SLSSC Ray joined Rainbow Beach SLSC in 1979 and since that year has patrolled every year to the present. Ray has remained as a member of Board of Life Saving since 1994 when he gained his Trainers award and then became an assessor in 1995.He has held the Club Supervisor position since 1995.

During the years Ray has held the positions of Secretary, Treasurer, Club house Director, Club Captain, and various positions on the Rainbow Beach Surf Life Saving Supporter’s Club. Ray is a valued member of the RBSLSC, and we are delighted he has been awarded Life Membership of the Surf Life Saving Sunshine Coast.

Miss Surf Girl Rainbow Beach Announced Brittany Neumann has volunteered to be our next Jupiter’s Miss Surf Girl. Well done, Brittany.

Additional dates: • September 21&22 Nipper and Adult training days • October 12 &13 Rainbow Beach Nippers and Masters Carnivals

Winner C Grade – Rusty Frazer. Nett Winner A Grade – Ken Cross. Nett Winner B Grade – Graham Farrell. Nett Winner C Grade – Bill McKechnie.

Ladies Vets. Travelled to Bundaberg and saw Janet Reibel winning Div 1 and Teena Guy the winner of Div 2.

Monthly Medal Winners for August went to the following : Ladies – Chris Harvey and June Blanche. Men’s – Bob Southern, Robbie Downman and Steve Dickson. Vet’s – Owen Frith, Julian Sullivan and Peter King.

Hole in 1 this month went to Dennis Maden.

It’s been another busy month with the Mens Vets hosting Gympie and Nambour, Championships and Dawn Jackel Memorial. The Men are currently in the middle of their 72 Hole Championships with the Ladies 72 Hole Championships beginning this week and the Mens Vet’s 4BBB 36 Hole Championship – Good luck to all.

The start of the fairway renovations will begin on Monday 26th.

Happy golfing,

Julie Mulhall, Publicity Officer

Sport

Rainbow Beach Swim Club

by BJ Parton, Head Coach Julia attended a recent weekend Wide Bay Short Course Meet. It was a great looking at all the swimmers and the talent they have.

We can all learn from these meets and I can’t wait to take our club to the next.

Sunday we started at 8am and finished at 12pm but not before we picked up Julias medals. YES medals - one silver 2 Bronzes and wait for it........ 3PB’s!!!. We are so proud of Julia for her results and for giving it a go representing our club.

SIGN ON DAY for both Learn to Swim and Club is coming up on August 31 and September 7 between 9am - 12pm. Assessments for Learn to Swim are only $2.00 to cover pool entry This year over the age of 7 on signup day will receive a cap, shirt, togs and membership for 2013/2014 for ONLY $75.00.

All children 7 and under on the day they join or renew club membership will become a Dolphin member and are FREE. DOLPHIN membership is a new initiative being trialed by QLD swimming and once the kids are signed up they will receive a

special Dolphins Pack. Dolphins members won’t receive the club members pack as this pack is designed for competitive swimmers who may be representing the club in outside meets.

Go Swim day is designed to get kids and parents active and out and about in the community. swimming isn’t just about competing it’s great for motor skill development, fitness, socializing and lets not forget FUN!

The club is also a “Get Started Club” which means for those families who have a health care card, vouchers are provided by the QLD Government to cover the cost of your membership fees.

We are also in the running to have a member from the Australian swim team to pay us a visit. Fingers crossed! So the more people we get signed up the better the chance. This will be another opportunity for people to sign up for our Learn to swim or swim club.

Rainbow Aquatic centre is also holding a GO SWIM DAY on the 24th of September at 4pm. This will involve games, races a BBQ and much more.

Rainbow Shores Social Golf Club Ladies Day: Tuesday mornings has seen an ever increasing number of ladies teeing off at 9am.

Each week there is a voucher for the Shores Pavilion Restaurant to be won, along with a bottle of wine and golf balls.

Tin Can Bay Signs: hosted the Major for July which was well won by a happy Dawn King, and at the time of writing we look forward to Rainbow Meats hosting the August Major.

Schedule until Xmas: as in previous years we have a busy schedule for the next few months, supported by our generous sponsors. Golfers, mark your calendars for these dates!!

Dave Tardrew & Dawn King

September: 8th Fun Day; Major; 22nd Golf/Darts Day

10th Cooloola Wholesalers Major;

December: 1st Treasurers Day;

Following the very successful Dragon Boat Regatta on July 13th and 14th the club made donations to the local SES, Coast Guard and the Paddle for Prostate Fundraiser of $300 each.

We would like to welcome new members Diane and Kath. Both have participated in Regatta’s and been willing workers at our functions over the past few months.

Membership: Club membership is only $60 for the year and we have some great people playing with us.

Ada & Don Drinkwater are both very keen golfers and have supported our club for many years. Don recently celebrated his birthday at the Pavilion Restaurant with friends, Happy Birthday Don. A lovely evening and a great meal cooked by our newest member Ben!!

See you soon at the Shores for golf,

Wide Bay Series will be held at 1770. Everyone has been training hard and hoping for improved results to finish off the series.

Please come try paddling. Every Thursday 3.30pm and Sunday 8.00am. We meet near the Yacht Club hard stand.

Contact Gayle 5486 2929 or Sandra 5486 2695

18th August - Cooloola Dragons participated in a 17k paddle on the Maroochydore River. There were intense long paddle secessions leading up to the day and what a great fun day it was.

1st September – Cooloola Dragons invite everyone along to a fun morning to discover dragon boating 9.30 – 12.00. Bring Dad along for a free paddle and sausage sizzle near the Yacht Club.

7th September – The 4th round of the

8th Xmas Breakup.

There may need to be some changes due to weather conditions, or circumstances outside of the committee’s control, but hopefully everything will go ahead according to plan.

Cooloola Dragon Boat Club

By Sherry Fuller, Publicity Officer

15th Thirsty Camel

October: 13th Plantation RB Hotel Major, 20th & 27th Fun Days November: 17th Fun Day

Donation to SES, Coast Guard and Prostate Cancer Representatives

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Cheers Mary

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What’s On 21 Kilkivan Great Horse Ride 21&22 Nipper and Adult training days 22 Rainbow Shores Golf Club Golf/Darts Day

Weekly

(many are term time only)

Learn to Swim, Squad, Gym, after school activities call Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre 07 5486 3191

Monday Aqua Aerobics, Aquatic Centre 9am Rainbow Beach Playgroup 9.30am (meet at the library) Rainbow Beach Library 9.30am-12.30pm 22-29 Bronze Medallion and SRC Camp, Surf Club

1-8 Adult Learners Week, Bookings essential. Libraries: Rainbow Beach 5486 3705,Tin Can Bay 54864355, plus lots more in Gympie…

2 Health and Wellbeing Slimmers, TCB Library 10.30am12pm 3 Rainbow Beach Lions – Surf Club 6pm or call Debbie 0438 868 123 4 Beading for Beginners, RB Library, 3-4pm 4 9:30am “Heigh ho, heigh ho, it’s off to work we go” Australian Breastfeeding Association, Gympie 5 Decorative Library bags, RB Library, 9.30-10.30am 6 Knitted Graffitti Workshop, RB Library, 2.30-3.30pm 7 Cooloola Cove Markets 7 Sign on Day for Learn to Swim and Swim Club, RB Aquatic Centre 7 Pink Ladies Op Shop Day Church Hall Carlo Road Rainbow Beach, 8am - 3pm Maree 0418591304

23 Toastmasters, Tin Can Bay Library, 6.30pm 24 GO SWIM, RB Aquatic Centre, 4pm 24-27 Gympie Gallery Kid’s Workshops- Tie Dying, Drawing, Cartooning, Spiderwebs and more 25 What is Mental Illness? (10am) and Anxiety self management strategies(12.30pm) TCB Library 5482 1805 28 Church of Good Shepherd Annual Street Stall 8am Saturday, 28th September outside Foodworks 28 Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival

October 1 Rainbow Beach Lions – Surf Club 6pm or call Debbie 0438 868 123 1-3 Gympie Gallery Kid’s Workshops –arty play, clay, sculptures, wet and wild creations and more 2 FREE children’s holiday activity, Rainbow Beach Library, 2.30-3.30pm

7 Bridge for Absolute Beginners, RB Library, 9.3010.30am

5 Cooloola Cove Markets

7 Bake stalls and/or Sausage Sizzle for Election Day at Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay schools

6 Nippers season starts

8 Rainbow Shore Golf Club Fun Day 9 QCWA 830am Whiting St, Tin Can Bay 9 Toastmasters, Tin Can Bay Library, 6.30-9.15pm (part of Adult Learners Week too) 12 Over 60’s Lunch, Rainbow Beach Hotel, noon

11 Pink Ladies Lunch Breast Cancer Fundraiser, 11am To 3 pm, $25 Per Ticket, Maree 0418591304 12 Rainbow Beach Lions Club Charity Market, Debbie 0438 868 123

13-19 Gold Rush Festival

15 Ecumenical Service of Prayer and Praise and Buffet Fingerfood Lunch, Church of Good Shepherd, 11am 15 Rainbow Shores Golf Club Thirsty Camel Major 16 Photoshop workshop 1pm TCB Library 17 Introduction to Facebook for Business 5.30pm, Gympie, $10, Sue-anne.Higgins@gympie.qld.gov.au 18 Camera Club, TCB Bay Library, 7pm 19 Facebook Ads 5.30pm, Gympie, $10, Sue-anne.

Higgins@gympie.qld.gov.au 21 School holidays begin for QLD 21 Tin Can Bay Markets 21 Nipper sign on 9am-11am at Rainbow Pool

Golf – Ladies Day 0429 668 255 Quilters 9am-12noon Resistance circuit 3.45pm – 4.45 pm, park (near the skate park)

Wednesday Mahjong/Games Mornings 9am Karate, school Boxercise 3.15pm – 4.15pm, park (near the skate park) Free Tennis sessions for Rainbow Beach State students in Years 4-7, 3:30pm – 5:00pm, Rainbow Beach Sports Club, Tennis Courts, bring your own racquet, hat and water bottle, Brad 0409 497 857

Thursday Aqua Aerobics, Aquatic Centre 9am Pre-prep Playgroup 9-11am Imagine no tears on the first day of school! Pre-prep playgroup every Thursday morning Rainbow Beach School. There will be activities for all ages, Great advice and ideas for parents on how to get their kids ready for school.

8 Residents and Ratepayers 7pm, SES Shed

14 Tin Can Bay Coastguard BBQ – enjoy a sausage sizzle or burger and drink, Mitre 10 carpark, from 8.30am

15 Nipper sign on 9am-11am at Rainbow Pool

Little Guppies Playgroup 9.30am Tin Can Bay

8 Progress Association AGM 6pm. Community Centre meeting Room

12 &13 Rainbow Beach Nippers and Masters Carnivals

14 Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival

Tuesday

5-7 Long weekend

14 Rainbow Beach Charity Market now run by the Rainbow Beach Lions Club, Debbie 0438 868 123

14 Action Photography workshop 1pm, TCB Library

Karate, School

Rainbow Beach Library 2-5pm

5 Live n Loud Festival, Tin Can Bay School

7 2K Walk along the Bay – 10:00am and raise funds for the Tin Can Bay Coast Guard, stalls and sausage sizzle.

Kelly Lewis 0431 128 629

Zumba 5-6pm Rainbow Beach Hall 0437 117 891

13 Rainbow Shores Golf Club Plantation RB Hotel Major

Rainbow Beach Library 9.30am-12.30pm Golf Chook Run 3pm Cooloola Dragon Boat Club 3.30pm Cardio Kickbox 3.45pm – 4.45 pm, park (near the skate park) Swim Club 5pm 07 5486 3191 (every second)

Friday

16 6pm Rainbow Beach Commerce and Tourism Association AGM, Community Hall 6pm

10 Prayer Group, Church Good Shepherd

18-19 Cooloola Coast Flower Show, Community CentreTin Can Bay, 10am3pm

Sailability

19 Tin Can Bay Markets 19 Gold Rush Festival Car and Bike Show, Gympie 20 Rainbow Shores Golf Club Fun Day 25 Bravo Disability Support Network AGM, 10.00 am, Community Centreplace, Excelsior Road Gympie, 07 54825336 26 Brisbane Shopping Bus Tour, Rainbow Beach School 27 Rainbow Shores Golf Club Fun Day

Rainbow Beach Library 2-5pm

Saturday Rainbow Beach Library 8.30-11.30am Tai Chi 9-10am, Rainbow Sands Conference Room

Sunday Cooloola Dragon Boat Club 8am Church Services: Catholic 7am, Anglican 9am Kid’s Supervised Play Times, Aquatic Centre 2.303.30pm If you have an event or date claimer you would like to add please email info@rbcn.com.au.

More events are found on http:// rainbowbeachcommunitynews.com.au/whats-on/

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Market Day January 24th