Peregian Springs News November 2018

Peregian Springs News Inform know grow Volume 4. Issue 2

November 2018

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STORMY DAYS: Local resident Taren Lennox captured this stunning photo of the storm clouds rolling in over the recreation oval on October 21.

Community groups are keen to merge Page 4

Force of nature THE storm clouds rolled in and the rain kept falling on the Sunshine Coast late last month, with 293.6mm recorded at Sunshine Coast airport, only 27mm short of the October rainfall record of 320mm that www.bom.gov.au recorded in 2017.

The rain created it’s own challenges here in Peregian Springs. The Recreation Club pool was out of action for several days as the filter system required repairing. Residents in parts of the estate experienced floodwater through their yards as run-off raced down the hills trying to get away.

And in the midst of the storms and the rain the free-to-air television signal went down, along with internet connectivity in parts of the estate, particularly those serviced by Telstra’s Velocity system.

The organisations involved worked to rectify the situations as they were made aware of them, and most were resolved within a week.

For some great photos of the storms, see page 8.

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A great turn out for fun and fashion Page 24

Read about a Mt Sinai adventure Page 26

From the Ed’s desk: No a spaceship hasn’t landed at the Peregian Springs Shopping Centre - it’s a Reverse Vending Machine Smart Pod which will turn your eligible drink containers into electronic funds.

The container machine landed the day before Queensland’s new Containers for Change scheme began on November 1which happens to be just in time for Planet Ark’s National Recycling Week from 12- 18 November.

It’s great news for our area as it’s only one of three stations that are close by (with another at Peregian Beach and Coolum) and good timing for the area with lots of kids no doubt looking for extra pocket money to spend on the upcoming Christmas holidays and this way they can also help the environment.

Just a note a range of containers aren’t accepted like wine and larger milk bottles - see https:// www.containersforchange.com.au/how-

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it-works for inclusions/exclusions. Also see our story on page 3 with pictures on how to register with Envirobank to get the cash back.

Our local residents association Peregian Springs Residents Association is set to merge with the Peregian Family and Friends Association in December. See our story on the merger vote and what it means on page 4/5. Also the Christmas Spectacular at the Recreation Fields is on December 5 – see page 16. We went to print before sponsorships could be finalised but a big thank you to the generous local organisations who make this event possible.

Christmas is coming so if you’re in the market for our advertisers goods and services please support those in this publication to help local business and their families.

Rebecca Peregianspringsnews@gmail.com

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Recycling station lands at shops BRING your paper, plastic, glass and aluminium drink containers to the Peregian Springs Shopping Centre from this month and earn 10 cents a container from the big blue box.

Worth noting before you make the trip though that in order to be paid, you must first register your details as a Crunch member via envirobank.com.au/register so credits can be deposited into your account.

You will be given an account number and a Crunch Card to download or print, and you’ll need that information when you get to the big blue box.

From there, the steps are pretty simple.

Take your recyclables to the machine.

Fill the orange collection bags with

eligible cans and bottles.

Use your mobile phone to log on to Crunch and register the barcode on the orange bags via your account.

Wait 24 hours for the credits to be deposited into your Crunch account.

From there, you can use the credits to make a donation, purchase gift cards, or transfer as cash to an account. Note $5 minimums apply.

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Community groups set to merge THREE Peregian communities are set to have one new voice after the merger of two of the area’s major community groups — Peregian Springs Residents Association Inc (PSRA) and Peregian Family and Friends Inc (PF&FA).

The two groups met separately on October 13 to vote on the merger with PF&FA membership reportedly voting unanimously to merge and PSRA financial members voting 26 for and 3 against. The PSRA meeting had around 40 members and the public attend, including LNP Federal member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien and LNP Ninderry State member Dan Purdie.

At the PSRA meeting President Bob Joubert outlined the work of the PSRA in the last 12 months including efforts to improve school traffic around the local State School, gaining more parking along The Avenue, investigating pond weed clean ups, Pavilions Hilltop land inquiries, Peregian Surf Club support action and keeping Ridges Body Corporate issues on the agenda.

Treasurer Grant Thomas reported the PSRA is still financial citing a bank balance at $3149.

Mr Joubert also outlined reasons for putting the PSRA and PF&FA merger prospect including the PSRA difficulty in engaging Peregian Springs public.

“We’ve had little to get us agitated, no burning platform to get the population overly excited,” Mr Joubert said, and so the PSRA committee looked at “what was the strategy going forward”.

Mr Joubert outlined a number of projects were identified to possibly galvanise local interest and enhance the local amenity, including better 4

public transport to the beach and a bikeway between Peregian Springs and Peregian Beach.

To achieve those aims the group thought “what’s important is to have a relationship with neighbouring suburbs” and so the PSRA “thought it would be a good idea to explore” a PF&FA merger.

Peregian Springs, Peregian Breeze and Peregian Beach span two different state members, two councils and two federal members and Mr Joubert said there are a “number of activities we believe we could co-operate on very well” adding it was a “procedural nuisance with having to deal with two councils” and a “combined approach would address issues needed to engage with Sunshine Coast Council and Noosa Council”.

The October 13 vote means one group is now set to span these varying Electoral boundaries.

The PSRA and PF&FA were founded around specific issues. PF&FA formed nearly a year ago with the aim to bring back volunteer surf lifesaving and Nippers to Peregian Beach surf club and PSRA around the Golf Course rezoning application in 2016.

Mr Joubert said the PF&FA’s “younger demographic”, their ‘experience in arranging public events to get the community together’ and their “vigour” combined with the “wisdom and experience” of the PSRA with Council dealings and development issues would “make a good outcome”.

Those PSRA financial members who voted against the merger expressed concerns about the ability of a new group to understand and represent specific concerns of Peregian Springs

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Local News such as Ridges Body Corporate issues and the unique history and issues of the Estate generally, such as the past Golf Course rezoning application.

The membership numbers of PF&FA were also queried, along with incorporation and governance details of the PF&FA with some PSRA members expressing reluctance to vote without that information.

Mr Joubert said the special resolution vote was going ahead on the day and members did largely vote in favour of the merger. But the merger won’t take effect straight away.

Mr Joubert told the meeting the PSRA will become one with the PF&FA when the vote on the committee for new entity is decided.

Although PSRA is set to cease to exist in it’s own right, Mr Joubert said 75% of PSRA membership funds are to be set aside as a “fighting fund” for any future development applications “that may arise”.

President of PF&FA, Kane Livingstone, said PSRA and PF&FA worked together on Peregian Surf Club issues and the relaunch of the Peregian Nippers which saw 100 children attend the Beach along with “high levels of volunteer support from parents and local lifesavers” adding the group’s aim is “to create a combined organisation of 450 members that can champion the needs of the whole Peregian community and share experience and energy to transcend the artificial local, State and Federal electorate boundaries”.

PF&FA has outlined the four projects it will be focusing on in the first year of the merged association being to: • Develop a calendar of community events and activities, • Build community support for more local volunteer lifesavers,

Mike Goss, Bob Joubert, Dan Purdie, Ted O’Brien and Greg Smith at the PSRA AGM in October.

• Progress the bike path between Peregian Beach and Peregian Springs via Peregian Breeze • Encourage the inclusion of Peregian Breeze residents in community activities and events.

Interim committees for PSRA and PF&FA are still in place but an interim management committee spanning the two organisations is now working on the practicalities of the merger.

Issues include governance, objectives, community events and priorities such as connecting with Peregian Breeze residents, organising an information and open day, plus social gatherings so members of both organisations can get to know each other. All this is set for between now and December when it’s understood the final steps towards merger will occur with nominations for new committee members to be sought and a vote on who will run the new merged entity is expected to take place.

For more on the story see www.peregianspringsnews.com.au and for upcoming events see the PF&FA Facebook page.

People wanting to contact the interim merged entity should email info@peregianfriends.com

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Body corporates taking action RESIDENTS have lodged action with the Body Corporate referee requesting a special levy on owners to clear an approximate $300,000 deficit in the Administrative Fund Budget of the Ridges’ Principal Body Corporate.

The action was lodged in midOctober with the Office of the Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management (BCCM) by resident leaders of the Ridge, East Village Ridges and South East Village.

The Principal Body Corporate has since lodged a response with the BCCM and the matter is now being considered by the BCCM. Resident led subsidiaries have previously asserted that no or inadequate provision has been made

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for the Administrative Fund deficit in the budget which they alleged is contrary to Body Corporate legislation.

The PBC has previously said that the Committee was of the view that given the nature of the Ridges development, with lots still being sold, that there was no need for a special levy.

In May, PBC Chairman Doug Merritt told Peregian Springs News: “There’s plenty of cash in the bank...the scheme is cash-flow positive with plenty more lots coming on line. Why should we do a special levy when we’ve got rid of half the deficit in 12 months.”

No date had been set for release of the BCCM decision at the time Peregian Springs News went to print.

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Mother Nature’s stormy treat

WHEN the clouds rolled in on October 21, the cameras came out to capture some stunning scenes. Thanks to our readers for sharing their photos.

Pictures taken by: Top: Liana Somerville Centre left: Tabatha McCurdie Centre: Taren Lennox Centre right: Taren Lennox Bottom right: Rebecca Crockett

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World record attempt helps charity

SPLASH happy fitness fans are set to use their noodle to have a shot at a world record for a good cause at the 6th Worldwide Aquathon Day on Saturday 10 November.

SwimFit Cotton Tree is the only centre on the Sunshine Coast participating in the wordwide aquathon which aims to bring awareness to aqua fitness and while raising money for a charity with the local event supporting McGrath Foundation.

The fun starts at 9am and features three hours of exercising in the water (while wearing pink) with the Buderim 30-piece concert band playing a live concert while participants keep the beat to popular tunes when working out to the moves of Aqua instructors on pool deck to keep the exercises challenging and enjoyable.

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including raffles and silent auction raising money for the choice charity.

Aqua instructor, Linda Taylor (pictured above with residents at and aquaerobics class the Aveo Peregian Springs Country Club) said instructing aquaerobics to a live band will be a fantastic experience and one she is really looking forward to.

Country Club resident Anita Marshall said it’s a great chance to keep fit while supporting a great cause.

The event is part of a worldwide day which began 6 years ago and will have 79 countries participating with the chance to set a world record for having the most people at once doing Aquareobics.

Tickets are $20 for the event are available from any Swim Fit Aquatic Centre (Coolum is our local).

See www.swimfit.com.au or call 5443 5601.

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Have your say on Aged Care NONE of us are getting any younger and with our area having an above national median proportion of the population aged over 70 years, the Royal Commission into aged care is relevant across all ages.

The terms of reference for the Commission were announced on October 8 and are designed to capture information on a wide range of issues from past failings to future improvements in the quality and regulation of aged care and also young people with disability living in aged care settings.

LNP Federal Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien has welcomed news of the establishment of the Royal Commission and wanted to make a local submission to the Adelaide

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based Commission to represent the issues affecting locals.

To identify matters to raise in the submission Mr O’Brien recently held three separate forums, one for aged care clients and their families, one for aged care sector workers and one for aged care service providers and invited all constituents to attend the forum applicable to them to distil the issues.

Held at Nambour CWA Hall over two days, the forums were in a workshop environment where people were free to discuss their experiences, expectations and future hopes for the sector.

Mr O’Brien said the forums were a “humbling process, both in terms of the stories and experiences being told

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Local News as well as a shared sense of purpose and vision of how the aged care sector can improve into the future” and he thanked everyone who attended the forums.

The local feedback and input will now go into an electorate wide submission to the Commission.

Mr O’Brien said a dedicated Royal Commission website had been established and he encouraged everyone to review the terms of reference and consider making a direct submission.

Meanwhile the Federal Government will proceed with practical and legislative changes to the Aged Care Sector in response to two recent reviews into different aspects of the sector - the 2017 Legislated Review of Aged Care (Tune Review) and the Review of National Aged Care Quality Regulatory Processes (“Carnell /

Paterson Review”) which followed the earlier Oakden Report setting out the failures of care quality at the Oakden Older Persons Mental Health Service in South Australia.

The changes will proceed despite the Royal Commission also potentially recommending it’s own changes to the sector and the Federal Government holding a knife-edge parliamentary majority with a Federal Election due in May next year.

Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Ken Wyatt AM says the “rigorous reform” will continue.

“While the Royal Commission goes about its important work, our Government’s rigorous reform program will continue at full pace and there will be absolutely no compromise on quality aged care,” Minister Wyatt said.

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Local News– Royal Commission into Aged Care CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 The Minister said reforms included aged care quality standards upgrades, releasing Australia’s first aged care workforce strategy and establishing the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (set to start on 1 January 2019) “with a budget of almost $300 million over four years” which includes “an additional $48.2 million specifically to expand monitoring, continue unannounced inspections, better identify sub-standard care and to develop options for a Serious Incident Response Scheme”.

Minister Wyatt said while the “vast majority” of Australia’s “2700 aged care homes deliver outstanding care, the new commission will be a single point for aged care residents, their families and aged care providers on aged care quality and safety matters.”

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the Aged Care Quality Advisory Council will be transferred across to the new Aged Care Quality and Safety Advisory Council and a spokesperson for the Ministers Office said there is scope for the Council to be expanded to an additional four members.

The Royal Commission is expected to visit state and territory capital cities and some regional areas.

For more information see agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au The Royal Commission’s interim report is due by 31 October 2019 and its final report is due no later than 30 April 2020.

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Business profile - Kim & Destry Gourlay

Service Veterans get to the heart of the job

How long have you lived in Peregian Springs? We have lived in the Springs since Feb 2018 and before that we ran management rights in Coolum Beach for 5 years.

from Jan 2013 to Feb 2018. But our careers prior to that were servicerelated based in Auckland, NZ. Destry was in the NZ Navy for 8 years and then the NZ Police for 18.5 years.

He retired from the police when we moved here. I was in the NZ Navy for 26 years in Logistics as a Warrant Officer and retired when we moved here in 2013. We met each other in the Navy and were married in 1991 and have three children, Michelle - 18 who is doing a gap year working in Coolum Beach before returning to Uni in NZ next year and our boys, Clay, 13, and Brodie,11, who go to St Teresa's and St Thomas More.

What career paths have you had in the past? Most recently we owned Management Rights in Coolum Beach

What led you to start your trailer and scooter businesses?

We had sold our management rights

THIS month we caught up with Kim and Destry Gourlay, owners of Coolum Beach Scooters and Coolum Beach Trailers. Kim answers our questions.

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in Coolum and knew we wanted to stay in this beautiful part of the coast.

So we were looking for a small business we could run together and after looking around at various businesses to buy saw a hole in the market in the Peregian Beach, Peregian Springs, Coolum Beach are for trailer and scooter hire and sales.

What do you enjoy about it ?

As ex service people we enjoy the customers and providing great service and products at great prices. We enjoy working together as a couple. We also love the community feel of this area.

The locals are very loyal and if you give them great service at great prices they will use you.

Do you have a funny story or story of where you've really been able to help a client in a difficult situation?

We enjoy the banter of our customers when they realise we are Kiwi's and

the NZ/Australia sporting rivalry that exists. Luckily the All Backs continue to win!! We also enjoy talking to people about our past service careers and appreciate the support people give ANZAC Veterans and Police here in active duty and retired..

What's your business aim ?

To provide great local service and products at great prices so people can use local businesses for everyday products. We are willing to do a little bit extra for our customers, whether that means opening out of hours for someone to hire a trailer or delivering their trailers to them at their properties or taking a mobility scooter to their homes so they can take a test drive.

For us nothing is too much trouble.

You always need to remain flexible and think out of the box. No customer is the same and great customer service and a smile is a must.

Phone Kim & Destry on 5415 1862.

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Local News—News in Brief VISITOR ACCOMODATION BOOST Peregian Beach will be able to accommodate more visitors in the future after Noosa Council and Scanlon Group reached a settlement on plans for the site at 215 David Low Way, just next to the IGA. The revised plans for the site allow for 32 motel units and 20 visitor units.

Council’s Development Assessment Manager Kerri Coyle said the settlement represented a significant win for the community.

“This site had previously been a caravan and camping area, and the Noosa Plan sought to ensure that a range of affordable tourism accommodation continued to be available at Peregian,” Ms Coyle said.

The site has been at the centre of a long running development application over the past 10 years. Council refused the latest application to extend the DA in October 2017 and in December 2017 resolved to defend an appeal of that decision. The main issue Council had with the application was around plans to build permanent residential accommodation on the site.

Council said the developer only agreed to remove the proposed permanent residential accommodation during the final week of the trial last month and Council’s cost to defend the appeal to date was $850,000.

“The proposed settlement offer is a significant win for Council and the Peregian Beach Community Association, which was party to the appeal,” Ms Coyle said.

PUPILS TAKE ON THE TEACHING Year 6 students at Coolum Beach Christian College became the teachers last month when they led 18

lessons on coding for the school’s younger children. The younger students learned how to program a BeeBot, write lines of code, problem solve, and create a maze. The children all agreed it was a great way to study maths.

ANNUAL TOY AND CRAFT DAY Creative crafters with the Aveo Peregian Springs Knitting and Craft Group have been hard at work all year and are set to show and sell their beautiful handiwork for a good cause at the Annual Toy and Craft Day on Friday November 23 from 9am at the Aveo Peregian Springs Country Club.

The popular event has been running for a number of years and sees Village residents and members of the public coming to shop, especially for early Christmas gifts, with all proceeds going this year to the Leukaemia Foundation.

Last year’s event raised more than $3500 for Katie Rose Cottage through sales, raffles, donations and morning tea.

Anyone interested should come along to Aveo’s “Gracemere Manor” at 21 Gracemere Blvd Peregian Springs from 9am with delectable homemade morning tea for $5 from 10am and raffle tickets on sale too for a chance to win some great goodies.

JAZZ LOVERS CELEBRATE The popular Parisian style of music, Manouche Jazz, is on at the Manouche Fest at The Bison Bar in Nambour from 2pm to 6pm on Saturday, December 1.

The event’s part of the Jazz Sessions at The Bison Bar, 52-64 Currie St. Tickets -$38 online - $40 at the door, See www.trybooking.com/YYUQ.

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Chappy’s corner with Mark Horsfall

The end of the year is so close WOW! It’s hard to believe the end of the school year is almost upon us and Christmas is just around the corner.

When I heard carols playing in Coles and saw the vast array of Christmas items for sale, I couldn’t help but marvel just how quickly Christmas has come around.

This period of the year can tend to be one of the busiest and most draining.

End of year exams, assignments, school reports, work deadlines, the ongoing stream of break ups and Christmas parties can have the potential to leave us feeling a bit stressed and worn out.

Like in a marathon, it’s what we do in the end of the year that determines how well we finish.

This time right now at the end of the year can be the most valuable.

So, what can we do to finish the year strong?

Take time to reflect on your goals and whether or not you are still moving towards them.

Being busy does not necessarily mean we are being productive and moving towards our goals.

Sometimes what we are doing is actually distracting us from what we should be doing.

Prioritising our time and actions in these last seven weeks is crucial if we are going to finish strong.

Dig in deep!!

It’s in the last 20

kilometers that you find out who you are in a marathon.

The challenges we’re facing and tasks that need completing will make us and potentially define our year.

Keep yourself motivated and guard against complacency that can so easily creep into our attitude at this time of year.

What are your stress levels like Do you feel like it’s all too much Managing your stress levels is critical to finishing the year strong.

If you’re feeling stressed, set some time aside for YOU. Go for a swim, surf, movie or have coffee with a friend and take a moment to recharge yourself.

You will increase your level of productivity if you maintain a healthy balance of work and play.

Don’t allow yourself to just go into autopilot for the rest of the year.

Join me in committing to finishing 2018 of strong by being motivated, focused and intentional in our work.

By Mark Horsfall, Chaplain, Coolum State High School

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School News

Eva S (Year 5) Ned Kelly (after Nolan) and right, Abbie S (Year 9) Live in the Present.

Art exhibition shows talent THE 2018 St Andrew’s Visual Art Exhibition has closed after taking centre-stage as a professional-quality exhibition at the school’s Learning Hub for a week.

The annual event showcases work from a range of visual art disciplines (painting, drawing, photography, digital media, virtual reality and much more) from students in Prep – Year 12.

St Andrew’s Head of Visual Art Ben Hedstrom said the exhibition was a success and received with positivity and enthusiasm by all.

“Many comments from visitors to the Exhibition suggested that our artists just keep getting better and better,” Mr Hedstrom said.

The Exhibition also included the annual Thomson Art Prize, named after the Visual Art Faculty’s foundation member and studio assistant Amanda Thomson, and sees students recognised for talent and creativity.

“Artworks were judged this year by guest judge Michael Brennan, the Director of Noosa Regional Art Gallery,” Mr Hedstrom said.

“The People’s Choice Award is also a popular segment of the Thomson Art 22

Prize and is awarded to one Primary and one Secondary artwork that received the popular vote.

“We would like to thank our major sponsors – Eckersley’s and The Gallery Eumundi, and guest judge Michael Brennan, for their support of the exhibition.”

2018 Thomson Art Prize winners are as follows:  Head of Primary Award - Eva S (Year 5) ‘Ned Kelly (after Nolan)’ and Noa B (Year 1) ‘The Bee’  Highly Commended - Amelia F (Year 4) ‘Circle Wircle’ and Emily M (Prep) ‘Self-portrait’  Primary Winner - Alex H (Year 5) ‘World of Fish’  Head of Secondary Award - Abbie S (Year 9) ‘Live in the Present’  Secondary Highly Commended – Sophie B (Year 12) ‘Gazing Up at Autumn Leaves’ and Zoe W (Year 12) ‘Home’  Secondary Winner – Cheyenne W (Year 11) ‘Plum Pudding’  Primary People’s Choice winner – Annie HC (Year 3) ‘Shiny Dolphin’  Secondary People’s Choice winner – Zoe W (Year 12) ‘Enough’

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Fashion and fun at the Village

A FASHION forward crowd gathered at the Aveo Peregian Springs Country Club manor last month to check out the latest styles set to hit the shops this Summer.

Pret a Porter fashions from South Brisbane label Portofino were featured with an emphasis on colour, style and wearability for all shapes, sizes and occasions.

Residents of the Village modelled the clothes for an appreciative audience.

A raffle on the day, organised by resident, Gloria, raised money for Breast Cancer.

Pictures: Left top, Mary; Right top, Anne; Bottom left: Jackie; Bottom centre: Carol; Bottom right: Judy

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Travel - with local resident Lenette Paul

Trekking to the top of Mt Sinai

By Lenette Paul CLIMBING Mt Sinai was never on my bucket-list but this wonderful opportunity was an optional Israel/ Jordan side-tour.

On the Egyptian Sinai Peninsula, Mt Sinai is a holy pilgrimage site in Jewish, Christian and Islamic religions and the possible site where Moses received the Ten Commandments.

The journey started as a three-hour drive from the Red Sea resort SharmEl-Sheik arriving on a moonless bitterly-cold night in the shadows of souvenir shops with fellow climbers milling around.

Ali was my personal Bedouin guide.

With a warm handshake, friendly smile, and a tiny torch, we set off on the 4-hour climb.

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Although the terrain was initially rocky, it was easy climbing, but Ali ominously warned, “It gets harder”.

Passing the foul-smelling camelstation a camel-driver apparently spied me, told Ali, “She’s not going to make it” and followed us.

Incensed I pressed on but with no hiking-stick or decent illumination, the rocky pathway became dangerously uneven.

I succumbed and clambered onto a camel named Whiskey.

His loping weaving made for an uncomfortable scary ride especially near the edges, but we made it!

The summit hut caretaker offered some welcome hot chocolate and the next gloomy hours were spent wrapped in old rugs, happily chatting

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and waiting for the sunrise.

I noticed clever Ali had mastered the art of communicating in many foreign languages.

And the stunning sunrise (pictured, above right) was worth the wait.

Walking down the mountain at daytime was great fun and the pathways still precarious but the rocky mountain views were amazing.

Nestled at the mountain base lay St Catherine’s Monastery, claimed to be the oldest working monastery in the world.

My adventure finished with a tour of the priceless art collection including the oldest known Christ icon Pantocrator, 6C-7C, the Chapel of the ‘Burning Bush’ and a scrumptious breakfast cooked by the monks.

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Local Heart HAVANA NIGHTS MARKETS -LAST FRIDAY NIGHT OF THE MONTH !

Last Friday of the month, 4.30pm-8.30pm at the Recreation Fields car park-222 The Avenue Join the fun with Street Food, kids entertainment, artisan stalls and Pool Café open for drinks.

COFFEE MORNING—ALL WELCOME A very casual and informal coffee group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10am at Peregian Golf Club Clubhouse, Peregian Springs. New faces are always welcome! Contact Marianne by email: flair511@gmail.com MONTHLY SOCIAL NIGHT A fun, social all ages evening event is held each month locally for locals (Peregian Springs and Peregian Breeze included) to make new friends .

It’s not a business network event– it’s just purely social.

For more information call Amanda on 0419 678 041 or see Facebook https:// www.facebook.com/ events/1835515769834567/

PLAYGROUPS (during school terms) NEW… Peregian Springs Playgroup is on at St Andrews Anglican College on Wednesdays, during school term. The coordinator says- We meet 9am - 11am this time includes exploratory play, shared morning tea and story time.

Playgroup has an outdoors focus with bikes, painting, play dough, balls and more for children aged 0-5 years, also including a craft activity based on a story shared inside. Please bring hats, drink bottles and morning tea for your child.

Parking is easy at the top carpark of St Andrews. Follow the only path into the school, past the cafe and see the rainbow flags leading to playgroup.

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Playtime is a free, community based initiative established by Noosa Anglican Church, coordinated by a local mum. Our aim is to provide a safe, warm environment for children aged 0-5 years to experience various play activities and build friendships plus providing a local network for mums and carers to support each other through the challenges of parenthood. Everyone welcome.

Contact the Anglican Church of Noosa for more info: 5449 8009 .

MAINLY MUSIC Tuesdays 9.30-10.30am during school term at the Salvation Army Meeting Rooms at 127 Greenoaks Drive, Coolum. $3 for one child, $5, per family.

Incl morning tea. For more– call 5442 4218 (business hours) ABCD SCRAMBLE—singing and dancing playgroup. Thursdays 10-11.30am school terms. Anglican Church Coolum on cnr Perry St & Beach Rd. $3 for one child, $5 for 2 or more. Incl morning tea . Call Carol - 5446 5334.

COOLUM BAPTIST CHURCH – Playgroup on Fridays 9.30-11.30am school term time. Call Shauna on 0414 864 714

GOVERNMENT REP CONTACTS Peregian Springs– Local Sunshine Coast Councillor Stephen Robinson (Division 9) Tel– 5441 8086 State (Ninderry) - Daniel Purdie (Liberal National Party) Tel- 5406 7900 Federal (Fairfax) Ted O’Brien (Liberal member of Liberal National Party) Tel5479 2800 Peregian Breeze— Local Stephen Robinson (Division 9) & State (Ninderry) Daniel Purdie—above Federal (Wide Bay) Llew O’Brien (National member of the Liberal National Party) Tel 1300 301 968 PEREGIAN GOLF: Our local course and driving range is a public course open to all

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- beginners to advanced-lessons available. See www.facebook.com/ Peregiangolf/ or peregiangolf.com.au or call (07) 5471 5400. New lunch, coffee & cake + beverage service at the Clubhouse –Open now 7 days a week from 11am– All welcome!

LOCAL CHURCH CONTACTS- : Coolum Beach Anglican Church -Corner of Perry St & Beach Rd Coolum Beach Tel – 0447 002 573 Or see www.anglicanchurchcoolum.com Noosa Anglican Church- 5449 8009 and www.anglicanchurchnoosa.org.

Sunshine Beach (Bicentennial Drv – opp the school) or Peregian Springs (in St Andrew’s , 40 Peregian Springs Dve) Coolum Beach Baptist Church 1912 David Low Way, Coolum. 5446 1957 or www.coolumbeachbaptist.com/ St Peter’s Catholic Church (Stella Maris Parish) 28-32 Elizabeth St, Coolum Beach 5443 3488 / www.saintsonwaves.com.au Coolum Christian Family Church 2 Arcoona Road (Cnr Coolum Yandina Rd) , (it’s at Coolum Beach Christian College) http://ccfchurch.org.au or call 5446 1295.

Coolum Uniting Church, Cnr Elizabeth St & Heathfield Rd, Coolum Beach www.maryburnettpres.org.au or call 07 5446 1815 Salvation Army , Meeting Rooms 127, Greenoaks Drive Coolum. Call Warren or Denise 0400 797 480 / 0418 214 723.

NEED A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE? To inquire, call Peregian Breeze local JP (Qual) Peter Terrill on 0410 500 375.

LOCAL AUTHOR RELEASES NINTH BOOK Maggie Christensen’s latest novel “A Model Wife” is set in Sydney during the same sex marriage debate & #MeToo campaign & traces Celia's steps as she tries to leave a toxic marriage and start afresh.See getbook.at/AModelWife Peregian Springs News, November 2018

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What is behavioural finance?

THE aim of this article is to provide an introduction to the field of behavioural finance, and highlight some common psychological biases that can affect investors’ decision-making.

Anchoring Bias The most important determinant of a company’s future stock price is its ability to grow its earnings, yet investors have a tendency to remain fixated on information which in reality, has no bearing on the stock price.

This tendency, also known as anchoring bias, occurs when investors base their thought process off a particular idea, using it as a reference point, even though it may have no impact on the process at all.

For example, an investor may become fixated on the price at which they bought a particular stock and use this price as a reference point for future investment decisions, even though this price has no effect on the future valuation of the stock.

Another example of this bias can be seen when investors purchase stocks that have suffered sharp declines in value in the short term. In this

instance, the investors are ‘anchored’ on the value of the previous price, and have invested without considering the fundamentals of the business as they believe this now represents a buying opportunity at a discounted price.

This gives weight to the saying “don’t try to catch a falling knife”, investors that invest in companies solely on the back of price declines, without considering the underlying fundamentals of the business, will find themselves losing money more often than not.

The information contained above is general in nature and you should seek professional advice for your particular circumstances. For further information, please speak to your Patersons Wealth Adviser.

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FAIRFAX update: Federal Member Ted O’Brien AGED CARE The Federal Government’s Royal Commission into Aged Care is an important first step in regaining trust that our elderly loved ones are being treated with dignity and respect.

We have heard some horrifying stories of late, and no doubt we will hear more as the Commission undertakes its work.

I conducted my own local Aged Care Forums in Fairfax last week (Oct 30) and will submit the information and stories gathered to the Royal Commission on behalf of the electorate. But I encourage you all to make your own submissions which you will have the chance to do online or by mail.

The Commission, which will be based mostly in Adelaide, will also undertake hearings around the country and details on that will be released as they become available.

People will also have the opportunity to give evidence over video and other formats so everyone has the opportunity to participate.

In the meantime the Federal Government is committed to improving the aged care sector and we recently announced Australia’s first Aged Care Quality and Safety

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Commissioner Janet Anderson whose role will be to regulate the aged-care sector from the start of next year.

We also continue to conduct audits and take action when needed.

The Royal Commission into Aged Care now has its own website where you can keep updated, visit https:// agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au/ Pages/Copyright.aspx ROAD TRIP It wasn’t that long ago that I spent the morning talking to constituents in Peregian Springs on my winter road trip and now it’s time for my spring visit.

I am heading out across Fairfax in mid-November, stopping at 12 locations over four days.

If you wish to talk to me about anything, my big blue marquee will be stationed down the road at Coolum and Mt Coolum at the following locations: Roundabout near Coolum State School: Wednesday 14 November from 7.45am Mt Coolum Shops, David Low Way: Wednesday 14 November from 10.45am As always, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by phone on 5479 2800, email ted.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au or visit in person at 17 Southern Drive Maroochydore.

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NINDERRY UPDATE: State MP Dan Purdie STUDENT AWARDS During a hectic week in Parliament last week, I was fortunate to get leave and return to the electorate to present the inaugural Dan Purdie Outstanding Citizenship Award at Coolum High’s annual Awards night.

Congratulations to this year’s recipient, Paige Fallu. Not only is Paige the school’s Vice Captain, she is also a highly accomplished vocalist, having competed at the World Championships of Performing Arts in New York. Paige also received the Platinum Award on the night for her academic excellence.

A very talented young lady and a very deserving recipient. I have no doubt we’ll be hearing a lot more about Paige in years to come.

Readers may recall I spoke in Parliament earlier this year about the great results being achieved by students at Coolum High. Their hard work and success was clearly on display at the Awards Night, and I would again like to acknowledge the students whose efforts were recognised on the night, as well as the wider school community for fostering an environment where individual effort

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and participation is encouraged and celebrated.

CONTAINER REFUND SCHEME Did you know that 2.4 billion containers are used in Queensland every year?

In an effort to reduce litter and plastic in our environment, eligible containers can now be refunded or exchanged at local collection points as part of the Container Refund Scheme. You can receive a 10 cent refund when you take your eligible containers to collection points, or alternatively, you can donate your refund to a local group running the collection point.

Locally, Eumundi Rotary have signed up as a donation point, and have established a number of collection points with businesses and community groups, and are keen to hear from other interested parties keen to jump on board.

For more details on the scheme and a list of collection points in the region, visit www.qld.gov.au/ containerrefund, or give Bronwyn Innes at Eumundi Rotary on 0412 426 476 for details of local donation sites.

To contact Dan, you can email: ninderry@parliament.qld.gov.au, phone 5406 7900, or follow him on Facebook.

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