Eastern Beaches News March 2021

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IT’S XANADU A new show rolls in

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IT’S GAME ON FOR AFLW IT IS NOT JUST MUMS CHEERING ON THEIR SONS AT THE NOOSA TIGERS AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL CLUB, IT IS ALSO SONS CHEERING ON THEIR MUMS AS THE SECOND SEASON OF THE WOMAN’S AFL STARTS UP.

By Fiona Ewington Last year saw the inaugural Noosa Tiger’s women’s team join the AFL women’s league, with a team of players ranging in age between 18 and 45 years bringing together school leavers, students, Mums and footy lovers alike.

For Sunshine Beach State High School teacher, assistant coach, Mum and player Shanon Hill it Eastern Beaches News - March 2021

made for a packed schedule.

“It was a challenge juggling work, parenting and training,” she said.

“But with the help from friends and family we made it work and it was really exciting!”

Shanon’s son Wil played for Noosa Tigers under 12.5’s but with team training on the same day at different locations, last year brought new meaning to being in two places at the same time.

Christine Mackay, who was instrumental in getting the Noosa women’s team off the ground, as well as playing, found she too was training at the same time as her sons Cooper and Riley who captained the under 12.5’s team. continued page 4

LEADERS TALK We ask what leadership means

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HOW TO CREATE NEW HABITS Top tips from Ali

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FROM THE ED’S DESK WHERE DID THAT MONTH GO! It feels like only yesterday

I was sitting here writing a column to introduce the February edition, and now Summer’s over, Autumn is here and we’re well and truly kicking into 2021.

It was good to get some good news in the COVID world just as we went to print this month that ANZAC Day events will be allowed to be held in Queensland without crowd restrictions. Common sense around staying home if you’re crook and social distancing remain in place, but for the veteran community it will be good to have the Dawn Services back again (story page 3).

This month we were lucky enough to hear from a couple of our future leaders Ginja and Sasha from Sunshine Beach State High

School. These two talented students have stepped up to be leaders in their school community and they were generous enough to share their thoughts on what their roles mean and what they would do if they were Prime Minister on page 16. We also meet young Kashyap Dhital who, although only in primary school himself, has just released his first children’s book (page 17).

Another fun fact for locals is that we have among us a food challenge to rival the might donut eating competition that’s become famous at Kenilworth. Sunrise Beach Bakery have turned to a savoury challenge for their Wall of Flame challenge with contestants challenged to buy a hot chilli pie, loaded with the revered Caroline Reaper chilli, and finish the whole meal for a spot on the wall (page 10). Have a great month, Geoff.

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ANZAC SERVICES BACK ON In good news for the organisers of Anzac Day Services, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk told Parliament on February 23 that all “Dawn services, marches and all other Anzac Day events will be as they were prior to this pandemic”. RSL Queensland has confirmed that events at Tewantin Noosa RSL and Coolum / Peregian Beach Sub Branch would proceed.

At the time of going to print the Coolum Dawn Service is planned to go ahead on April 25 at the Coolum-Peregian RSL at 1906 David Low Way. Arrival from 5am with the parade to start at Seacove Lane and end at the Cenotaph.

Anyone wishing to lay a wreath should contact the branch Secretary on info@coolumrsl.com Tewantin Noosa’s details were still being confirmed. Watch their facebook.com/ tnrslsubbranch for updates or phone 5447 1981 * In line with COVID rules, if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms, please stay home.

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LOCAL NEWS

WOMEN’S AFL KICKING GOALS From page 1 “Luckily our games were on different days otherwise we’d never see each other play!” continues Christine.

Women’s AFL is one of the fastest growing sports in Australia.

With men’s AFL’s first league taking place in 1896, known then as VFL, it was not until 2017 that the first women’s AFL premiership game was played.

With a seated crowd of over 24,500 and attracting TV audiences on par with men’s AFL matches, the skill, competitiveness and entertainment that women’s AFL brings is a huge developing culture.

“It was really important to me to be part of the Noosa Tiger’s inaugural WAFL team,” Christine said.

“To support the movement of women in sport, especially AFL, is inspiring”.

With 42% of new players signing up being female, the AFL have channelled additional funding into local clubs to accommodate their needs, including female changing rooms.

“I’m so proud of our WAFL team,” Shanon said.

“We have pioneered the way for more young girls and women to sign up and play.

“Team sports enhances confidence, strength and resilience in our young women and I’m honored to be coaching this year’s under 15.5 girls age group.”

WAR ON PLASTIC The war on plastic has launched to the next level with a number of single-use plastic items, commonly given out with takeaway food, set to be banned under a proposed Queensland State Law. Starting with plastic straws, stirrers, plates 4

With growing spectator numbers at Noosa Tiger’s home ground in 2020, witnessing the determination, skill and pure athleticism from these competitive women, it proved there is support from our community for WAFL. For Riley and Wil watching their Mums on the field helped their game too. After watching proudly as their mothers brought home the championship trophy it was their Mum’s turn to be proud a few weeks later when their boys too brought home their championship trophy.

Noosa Tiger’s Woman’s AFL game will start up again in April.

Registrations are open for males and females at Noosa Tigers, Weyba Road, Noosaville. See www.noosatigers.com.au and cutlery the aim of the Waste Reduction and Recycling (Plastic Items) Amendment Bill 2020 is to ban the supply of single-use plastic pollution from this source by 20 per cent by 2023 and to encourage consumers and retailers to use alternatives.

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COUNCIL NEWS WITH NOOSA MAYOR CLARE STEWART

ASSET UPGRADES FOR NEW YEAR ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE TRIAL

Much has happened since I last put pen to paper. To start with new initiatives, Council’s Local Laws team is trialling the use of an all-terrain vehicle in the fight against illegal camping, littering and dog control.

Officers are out and about using the vehicle to access hard to reach places such as beaches, to check on compliance and to educate the community on local laws and the reasons they are in place. Due to its small size, the vehicle has a lower environmental impact than Council’s 4WD utes and the all-terrain vehicle will stay well clear of turtle nesting sites. Travelling at a low speed and below the high-tide water mark, we will watch with interest as to how the 5-week trial progresses.

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TENDER CALL ON BOARDWALK

Speaking of Peregian, Council will soon call for tenders to build a 45-metre section of boardwalk between the Peregian Beach lifeguard tower and beach access 57. This will replace the existing closed section of boardwalk with a new wider structure.

The project will also improve the access track used by surf-lifesaving staff and provide a new beach shower at Beach Access 57. We are very grateful to the State Government who have helped fund this project through their Unite and Recover grant funding.

NEW MOBILE LIBRARY COMING

FREE BUSES BACK

Our ‘new look’ mobile library service will hit the road in December 2021. It’s set to replace the current vehicle that has been on the road since 2006. The ‘new look’ mobile library will offer more than 2500 items for borrowing, an airconditioned browsing section and an awning-covered alfresco area.

As it’s a smaller and more versatile vehicle, the new Mobile Library will be able to visit places the current vehicle can’t such as daycare centres, retirement villages and Men’s Sheds as well as other parts of the Shire that have been inaccessible to the current service.

In addition to the new Mobile Library, Council will also roll out two new library ‘book-vending’ kiosks stocked with more than 300 items each. The kiosks will be installed at Pomona and Peregian – the two most popular mobile library stops.

These kiosks will enable residents to borrow books 24 hours a day.

The kiosks will be available mid-year and to make access to library services even easier, Council will be developing a new schedule of library learning workshops which will be

Council’s ‘Go Noosa’ program including the free holiday buses will be back from 2 April 2021-18 April 2021 for Easter. A recent survey found that over the Christmas period more than half of the people using our free buses were locals (58%) and more than 95% of passengers were either very satisfied or satisfied with their bus trip. See visit: www. noosa.qld.gov.au/go-noosa-holidays

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SHARE YOUR VIEWS

We want your views on our budget spending.

Please see yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au. As well, this will be followed by a series of Councillor led face-to-face sessions with local residents.

If budgets aren’t your cup of tea, please keep in mind that community consultation for our Bushland Reserve strategies are now open for comment. To view and or make comment on our Bushfire Reserve Strategic Management Plan and our Bushland Reserve Strategic Fire Management Plan please visit yoursay.noosa. qld.gov.au The consultation period is open until 22 March 2021.

Until next month, stay safe, Clare. easternbeachesnews.com.au

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STATE POLITICS: WITH STATE MEMBER FOR NOOSA SANDY BOLTON MP

PACKED START TO AUTUMN LIST BUSY AGENDA FOR FEBRUARY

This last month of a glorious summer has been full! Ministerial visits, roundtable meetings, parliamentary committees, Q&A’s with our youngsters, and a first sitting of Parliament that saw behaviours, extension of COVID emergency powers and Estimates Reply speeches dominate the Notice Paper.

FLIGHT PATHS

Regarding Sunshine Coast flight paths, feedback on the draft Terms of Reference (ToR) and the draft Community Engagement Plan (CEP) have resulted in the Terms of Reference with final changes tracked and a summary of the feedback received by ASA. The submissions for the Community Engagement Plan are being reviewed, and an updated draft will be provided for a further public review. If you have any questions, please contact Engage Airservices at communityengagement@ airservicesaustralia.com.

VACCINATION ROLL-OUT

With the commencement of the COVID-19 vaccination rollout, more information on eligibility and expected timeframes is available at www.health.gov.au

in an extra ‘plug’ for that rail duplication to Nambour and requested train shuttle from Gympie North to connect with, especially with the rollover of stock projected for 2022!

HOUSING ACTION GROUP

The Housing Action Group is working rapidly on both short- and longer-term solutions for the current housing crisis. After a meeting with State Planners surrounding the constraints by the definition of ‘household’ for secondary dwellings, infrastructure charges and other contributors, I am awaiting further advice on potential pilots and solutions.

NORTH SHORE SHAME

It has been disappointing to have further incidents on our Noosa North Shore. Changes have been made to camp site bookings at Cooloola Recreation Area as part of improved safety and management, in addition to number plate recognition cameras as part of addressing poor and dangerous behaviour. I will continue working on other improvements with the Department, Ministers and the Teewah Cooloola Working Group who resumed last month.

NEW TRAIN CONTROL SYSTEMS

A visit to the Cooroy rail depot to see the European Train Control System installation progress with Minister Bailey and Nicklin MP Rob Skelton was invaluable. As part of creating greater safety and capacity for extra services, it gave opportunity to put

As always, there is much to share, so please join us at Noosa 360, Facebook or subscribe to our newsletter via www.sandybolton.com.

Happy ‘autumning’ everyone!

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IN BRIEF

(March 8). Judging by the to and fro among local development and environmental groups the plan will be closely monitored.

According to Council’s website www.noosa. qld.gov.au the next step in the process will be a summary of submissions, due March 30.

COASTAL HAZARDS PLAN DEBATE

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PIE COMPETITION BURNING HOT WITH HUNDREDS OF GLOBAL EVENTS ON HOLD, A NEW CHALLENGE HAS COME TO TOWN CAPTURING THE INTEREST OF YOUNG AND OLD, MALE AND FEMALE AND OPEN TO EVERYONE. “THE SUNRISE BAKERY HOTTEST CHILLI PIE CONTEST,” FEATURING THE CAROLINA REAPER, THE HOTTEST CHILLI IN THE WORLD, IS TAKING PLACE EVERY DAY IN SUNRISE BEACH.

By Fiona Ewington Engineered and baked by Sunrise Bakery owner Paul Barber, who has 20 years of accomplished pie making skills to his credit, the new pie eating competition features Paul’s traditional chunky pie recipe with a bit of Carolina Reaper chilli added to provide it with extra oomph!

“The idea has been on my mind for some months now and we finally got the ball rolling during the summer break, providing something exciting and fun for the new year,” Paul said.

The contest has been popular with families coming from far and wide to add their names to the Reaper Wall of Flame.

“The pie has to be completely consumed for names to be added,” Paul said.

“We’ve had over 100 challengers so far.”

The heat range from the Carolina Reaper is listed on the Scoville Scale, which measures chilli peppers’ pungency and heat, at a blazing 2,200,000.

Compared to a typical jalapeno pepper, which averages about 5,000 Scoville Heat Units, the Carolina Reaper is up to 440 times hotter!

With milk, ice and a chunder bucket handy for all challengers and a waiver for children under 18 years, the competition has seen some unique moments as body sensors 10

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Whilst the consumption of the hot pie brings on watery eyes and explosion of heat, research suggests eating hot foods, gives your metabolism a healthy jolt and even releases endorphins. It also is great in hot weather, cooling the body faster than icecream.

“It’s been amusing watching families and friends challenging each other as our hot Carolina Reaper chilli pies are consumed,” Paul said with a smile.

Paul himself kept his cool, despite the heat eruptions in his own body, when he too took on the challenge.

“I drank 3 litres of milk afterwards and felt great for days,” he says.

But for those who like to experience extreme thrills outside of chilli pie consumption, family-run Sunrise Bakery have a range of homemade traditional pies and sausage rolls, a variety of breads, cakes, pastries and slices, as well as sourdoughs, ryes and gluten free treats. All are made on the premises by Paul who starts work at 2am to ensure the shelves are filled for the morning rush which starts at 6am.

Hot chilli pie’s are on sale all day for anyone keen to add their names to the “Hall Of Flame”. Do you know anyone brave enough to give it a go? Visit Sunrise Bakery, 2 Grasstree Ct, Sunrise Beach. easternbeachesnews.com.au

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FEDERAL NEWS WITH MEMBER FOR WIDE BAY LLEW O’BRIEN

NEW BRIDGE A WIN FOR LOCALS OREALLA CRESCENT BRIDGE

VACCINE ROLL OUT

If you haven’t already been over the state-ofthe-art new Orealla Crescent Bridge, it’s worth taking a drive, ride or walk to check it out.

It’s a major feat of quality Australian workmanship and engineering, and I was delighted to open it last month, making a stronger and more reliable road network for local Noosa drivers, improving the movement of freight and capacity for the growing tourism market.

The unique Lego-style design and construction helped keep project costs much lower than originally budgeted, slashing nearly three million dollars from the initial projected cost of $6.3 million – a win-win for Noosa road users and taxpayers everywhere.

Importantly, it also created more than 50 local jobs, helping the Noosa economy bounce back from COVID-19.

The upgrade was funded with a 50/50 split between the Liberal and Nationals Government’s Bridges Renewal Program and Noosa Council, and it’s a great example of the Morrison Government’s commitment to working with local councils for safer, more reliable local roads and bridges.

In another step forward in Australia’s recovery from the pandemic, the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out is now underway, with a staged approach to ensure the people who need the vaccine most will receive it first.

In the first phase of the rollout, priority groups will receive the jab, including aged care and disability care residents and workers, frontline healthcare workers, and quarantine and border workers.

A mobile workforce is also delivering the vaccine into aged care centres throughout the country.

More vaccines are being distributed across the country every week with the rollout schedule, including locations, guided by medical advice. It’s important that we continue to follow that expert advice and remain patient as the vaccine is made available for all people who would like one.

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BOOKFEST IS BACK Booklovers rejoice! The annual Rotary Noosa Daybreak Bookfest Noosa event is making a comeback at the end of April.

Known as one of the biggest second hand book sales on the Sunshine Coast the Bookfest will be held at the Noosa Leisure Centre from 9am to 5pm, Friday April 30 to Sunday, May 2. Thousands of books have been donated with the Daybreak team sorting most weekends to prepare for the day, see picture right. Funds raised this year will go to Suicide Prevention Research and other Rotary projects. Phone 1300 791 226.

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SCHOOL NEWS

MEET OUR FUTURE LEADERS THIS MONTH WE HAVE LAUNCHED A SERIES ASKING OUR LOCAL SCHOOL LEADERS TO SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS ON LEADERSHIP AND THEIR SCHOOLS. SUNSHINE BEACH STATE HIGH SCHOOL’S 2021 CAPTAINS SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS BELOW.

GINJA ALLEN (School captain, pictured on left) What inspired you to nominated for a school leader position? I decided to nominate for school captain after noticing small things throughout the school which could easily be changed, for the benefit of both the school and the broader community.

After silently wishing for these things, I realised that, as a captain, I could get my foot in the door and create these changes, and any other students may ask for.

What do you think being a leader means?

Being a leader to me means more than directing a crowd as its typically renowned.

Being a leader means listening to the people, and representing their thoughts and needs to create a more comfortable environment for everyone within.

What do you love about your school?

I love the opportunities Sunshine High creates for their students, not limited to the surfing excellence program and the music excellence program. Sunshine continually recognises and celebrates their students, promotes inclusivity, and encourages everyone to do the best they can.

How do you hope that the school will benefit from your time as a school leader?

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the diversity and inclusivity of all students; a celebration that will continue forever. We also aim to make the years spent at school more enjoyable, by listening to students requests, and employing them for the enjoyment of all.

If you were Prime Minister, what would you change and why? If I were Prime Minister, I would aim to create more Australia wide events targeting discrimination across the country, and aim to eradicate such. I would unite Australia in more enjoyable ways and celebrate the similarities and differences across each person.

SASHA HOBSON (School captain, pictured above right) What inspired you to nominated for a school leader position? The role of school captain has been something that I have wanted to achieve since my first years of high school. I think this role really interested me as I have always found comfort in knowing that I am able to make a difference, whether it’s to a community or to people’s lives. This role allows me to help my peers to make their school lives more enjoyable, and I am able to be someone that they are able to turn to for support. easternbeachesnews.com.au

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What do you think being a leader means?

For me, being a leader means being someone that people are able to rely on and trust.

Leaders are able to guide others and assist them so that they can be the best possible version of themselves. They also must be able to show initiative and work hard to make the most out of the opportunities they are given.

What do you love about your school?

In my opinion, Sunshine Beach State High School has one of the best school communities that our region has to offer.

I really admire how committed we are to maintaining an eco-friendly environment, and that although we encourage our students to be performing to the best of their ability, we do the best we can to make that they are still enjoying their time at school.

How do you hope that the school will benefit from your time as a school leader?

I hope that I will be able to work with my fellow captain, Ginja, and the SRC team to leave a lasting legacy at Sunshine High.

We want to create or build on something that future captains will be encouraged to continue. For myself, I want to encourage live music at the school, which will help students promote their bands or music projects and gain confidence by playing for their peers.

If you were Prime Minister, what would you change and why? If I was elected as Australia’s Prime Minister, one of the first things I would like to improve is the treatment of refugees and asylum seekers.

I strongly believe that Australia should not only be welcoming cultural diversity, but also supporting those of different cultures who are seeking a better life in our country.

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HOMELESS TO HAPPY ISLAND A LOVE OF WRITING AND THE ABILITY TO TAKE INSPIRATION FROM ANYWHERE, HAVE HELPED A PEREGIAN SPRINGS BOY PUBLISH HIS FIRST CHAPTER BOOK, THE EXPLORER’S DIARY.

Ten-year-old Kashyap Dhital, tells the story of Harold, one of 4 street kids (Harold, Cheese, Lisa and Jam) who find a treasure map in a junk yard and set about restoring an old boat that’s there to sail to the elusive Happy Island.

Unbeknown to the four kids, lots of obstacles will get crop up along their brave and often hilarious adventure.

“The Explorer’s Diary” is the first in a series Kashyap hopes to continue, following in the tradition of some of his favourite book series’ like the “Nevermoor” books.

Kashyap, who started writing comic strips in Year 2 progressing to longer comic stories and now his first published chapter book, said his teachers at St Andrew’s Anglican College as well as his parents have been a huge encouragement to him.

The book is written in a diary style with pictures by local illustrator 12 year old Indy Stapleton and the text is interwoven with pictures, making it an easier prompted read for younger kids and still a challenging text and story for older primary kids.

“I hope my book entertains and encourages other kids to write books too,” Kashyap said.

The book is completely local, from the writing, illustrating and book production. “The Explorer’s Diary” is on sale at Annie’s Books at Peregian Beach, Sandy Pages at Noosa and Harry Hartog’s at Sunshine Plaza.

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LOCAL EVENTS

GET SET TO ESCAPE TO XANADU ROLLERSKATES, GLITTER BALLS, FLUFFY LEG WARMERS AND A FLOOD OF COLOURFUL SPANDEX CAN BE FOUND ROLLING AROUND THE STAGE AS THE CAST OF COOLUM THEATRE PLAYERS’ NEXT SHOW, XANADU, LOCK IN THE LAST REHEARSALS BEFORE OPENING NIGHT.

Based on the cult movie classic of the same name (which starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly), the stage show follows the journey of magical Greek muse Kira who descends from Mt Olympus and lands at Venice Beach in 1980 on a quest to inspire struggling artist Sonny to achieve the greatest artistic achievement of all time – the first Roller Disco.

Abby Bowyer, pictured above right, who has the lead female role of Kira in the show said it was exciting to be involved.

“I have always been drawn to, and inspired by, the freedom and exploration found within the various forms of the performing arts,” Abby said.

“It can provide opportunities for anyone to tap into their own unique and infinite well of creativity and self-expression.

“I am lucky to have grown up in a very active and creative Pic: Anjie Gee Clever Girl family and community, Productions with many hours spent on and around the stage from a young age.

“One of my biggest inspirations is my grandmother Rita, who is still choreographing, teaching and offering various creative classes to her local community at 83.”

CTP will hold a preview of their new show on April 14, before the opening of the season proper with shows on April 16, 17, 23, 24 at 7.30pm and April 18 and 25 at 2pm.

Details and ticket purchasing links for the show at the Coolum Civic Centre are available from www.coolumtheatre.com.au

DAY ON THE GREEN SURE TO BE A HIT THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH IS MADE FOR FUN, FOOD AND GREAT LIVE MUSIC AND COOLUM PEREGIAN RSL HAS YOU COVERED WITH THEIR REGULAR “SUNDAY ON THE GREEN”FROM 2PM TO 7PM

April’s Sunday on the Green is on Easter Sunday (from 2-4 pm) and it will have food trucks offering Smoky BBQ, Asian Noodles and a Sausage Sizzle as well as local band Granite Solid Rock playing from 2.30pm to 6.30pm.

The bar is open from 2pm and there will be a kids jumping castle too.

The event is a great afternoon out for those out for a friendly chill with mates as well as families - the parents can relax while the kids have fun in a safe environment.

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Picture: Coolum Peregian RSL Sub Branch

and live music each week. The bar opens at 4pm, dinner from 6pm to 8pm and music from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

For more information email info@ coolumrsl.com * If you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms, please stay at home. easternbeachesnews.com.au

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LOCAL COLUMNIST ALI PALMER

SUNNIER DAYS WITH ALI PALMER BRAIN-FRIENDLY GOAL SETTING

In February’s edition I introduced the idea of brain-friendly goal setting. I explained how framing our goals as things we want to do versus something we want to stop doing can make a big difference for many of us.

How did you go? I’m hoping you were able to use this brain-friendly tip to set some goals that felt positive and appealing.

HOW HABITS ARE FORMED

In this month’s article I’d like to share a snippet of science around how habits are formed and what this means when we want to get rid of bad habits and create more positive ones. And I’ll share a few simple tips to increase the chances of making these newly desired behaviours stick.

WORKING WITH OUR BRAINS NOT AGAINST THEM. Understanding a little

about the strengths and limitations of the way we are wired can help us to work with our brilliant brains, not against them. And armed with this information, we can more easily create and maintain healthier habits.

WHAT IS A HABIT? So, let’s begin with a simple definition. A habit is simply a pattern of THINKING or DOING that is an automatic way of behaving. Like the way we fold our arms. We don’t think about it. We just do it.

Creating automated behaviours helps our brain to save precious mental energy. This can be really helpful when the habit is a positive one but not so good when it leads to unhelpful behaviours like our negative self-talk.

A WELL-WORN TRACK IN THE WOODS

When a habit is formed in the brain, it’s like a well-worn track in the woods. Each time we use it, a network of neurons is activated and this neurological pathway is strengthened.

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As Donald Hebb, a Canadian neuropsychologist so famously said: “What fires together, wires together.”

The good news … if we practice, practice, practice … we can create a new habit. By repeating the new behaviour often enough we can create a new network of neurons.

The not so good news, it’s almost impossible to get rid of an established network of neurons. Instead, we have to stop using that well-worn track in the woods and over time, that particular neurological pathway will become overgrown and less likely to fire.

SO HOW CAN YOU APPLY THIS?

Here’s a few simple tips to help you create a new network of neurons and make your new habit more likely to stick.

Tip 1 – Try to do your new behaviour EVERY day for a few weeks rather than just a few times a week.

Tip 2 – Try to link your new behaviour to something you already do on a regular basis.

It might be just before a morning cuppa, after you shower or straight after dinner.

Tip 3 – Try using a visual weekly tracker to record and celebrate each time you complete your new habit.

Next month I’ll share a simple but effective way to help you stay on track with your new habit even when the going gets tough. In the meantime, wishing you well for the month ahead and good luck if you decide to give these habit-forming tips a try.

Ali Palmer is a Wellbeing Consultant and Strengths Coach. She works with individuals, teams and organisations to design better days and build better lives. If you’d like to learn more about her work, she’d love to hear from you at ali@thestrengthsspace.com or you can find her on LinkedIn and Instagram or at www.thestrengthsspace.com easternbeachesnews.com.au

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WHY DO WE CELEBRATE EASTER? EASTER: CHOCOLATE, BUNNIES AND VICTORY OVER DEATH

At Easter, some might wonder what all the fuss is about. Why are there stories about bunnies, Easter eggs, and chocolate mixed in with the story about Jesus dying and rising from the grave? Which story does Easter represent and does it make any difference?

It makes all the difference in the world.

For Christians, the meaning of Easter is Jesus Christ’s victory over death. His resurrection symbolises the eternal life that is granted to all who believe in Him. The meaning of Easter also confirms all that Jesus preached and taught during His threeyear ministry. If He had not risen from the dead, if He had merely died and not been resurrected, He would have been considered just another teacher or Rabbi. However, His resurrection changed all that and gave final and irrefutable proof that He was really the Son of God and that He had conquered death once and for all.

However, Easter did not always symbolize Christ’s resurrection from the dead. The meaning of Easter used to be quite different than what Christians celebrate today.

LOCAL CHURCH CONTACTS

Noosa Anglican Church (incorporating Peregian Church) - 5449 8009 & www.anglicanchurchnoosa.org Sunshine Beach (Bicentennial Drv) or Peregian Springs (St Andrew’s 40 Peregian Springs Dve).

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church- 115 Eumundi Rd Noosaville5455 8645 www. noosalutheran.org.au C3 Church Noosa, Noosaville State School Hall, 75 Beckmans Rd, Noosaville. See www. c3noosa.org Noosa Coastal Uniting Church - 5440 5433 & 0421 540 347; Noosa: 6 Grasstree Court, Sunrise Beach at 8am, Sundays. Tewantin: cnr 22

The feast day of Easter was originally a pagan celebration of renewal and rebirth.

Celebrated in the early spring, it honoured the pagan Saxon goddess Eastre. Symbols such as eggs and rabbits were used to represent new life.

This festival was celebrated around the same time as the traditional memorial of Christ’s resurrection from the dead. When the early missionaries converted the Saxons to Christianity, they merged this pagan celebration of new life known as Easter, with the new life we now have in Jesus Christ.

Today, for millions of Christians, the meaning of Easter is that of honouring and recognizing Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead, and His glorious promises of eternal life for all who believe in Him. So, on Easter Sunday, while secular society occupies itself with eggs and rabbits, the Christian church celebrates God’s great triumph over sin, death, and the devil with the ancient greeting: Alleluia! Christ is risen!

He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

Pastor Mark Hansen Good Shepherd Lutheran Church – Noosa Poinciana Ave & Werin St. at 10am Sundays.

Salvation Army, Meeting Rooms 127, Greenoaks Drive Coolum. Call Warren or Denise 0400 797 480 / 0418 214 723.

Wave Church, The Cavern Theatre. Sunshine Beach State High. Ph: 5353 5152. Weekly events for youth, children and adults. wavechurch.com.au GOVERNMENT CONTACTS

Local Noosa Council – 5329 6500 or mail@ noosa.qld.gov.au State (Noosa) - Sandy Bolton (Independent) Tel - 5319 3100.

Federal (Wide Bay) Llew O’Brien (LNP) Tel– 4121 2936 easternbeachesnews.com.au

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LOCAL SURF CLUB CONTACTS

SUNSHINE BEACH SURF CLUB NIPPERS Phone the club on 5447 5491 or see their website www.sunshinebeachslsc.com.au/ nippers/ PEREGIAN BEACH SURF CLUB NIPPERS Phone 5448 0900 and follow activities at www.facebook.com/peregiannippers COMMUNITY GROUP CONTACTS

Know Your Property Price!

Phone Monika on

0417 705 606

for a FREE market appraisal and receive a FREE Ebook.

“120 Ways to Sell Your Property for More”.

PEREGIAN BEACH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC - www.pbcai. org or www.facebook.com/ peregianbeachcommunityassociation or phone 0439 750 145. Best email is peregiancommunity@gmail.com PEREGIAN FAMILY & FRIENDS COMMUNITY GROUP. www.facebook.com/ peregianfamilyandfriends.Ph 0400 053 444.

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH NHW2 - North Peregian, Marcus Beach, Noosa Di & Doug Shun Wah on 5471 3195 or email d.shunwah@bigpond.com PEREGIAN BEACH COMMUNITY HOUSE Office hours Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9am to 2pm. Email pbcommunityhouse@ gmail.com or phone 5471 2311.

PEREGIAN VEGGIE VILLAGE: Community Garden. All welcome, Rufous St, Peregian Beach or see www.veggievillage.org.au

* Frozen Fresh * * Free delivery orders over $30 Ts&Cs apply * * Pickup from Peregian Springs * * Yandina Markets Saturdays 6am to Noon *

Ph: 0417 986 566

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