Peregian Springs News October 2019

Peregian Springs News Inform know grow Volume 5. Issue 1

October 2019

INSIDE..

The night the sky turned red - p11

RECOVERY TIME: Green shoots are starting to show in the badly burnt bushland behind Koel Circuit.

Team effort beats fire QUICK thinking locals who called 000, emergency services staff and auxiliary fire service members and the employers who released them from their day to day jobs to come to the aid of a community in need were praised by QFES Assistant Commissioner Gary McCormack at a breakfast held in the firie’s honour at Peregian Beach on Friday, September 13.

“I’d like to thank all the QFES staff, volunteers and Queensland Police

Service, Local Government, Queensland Ambulance and everyone else involved in the initial response and the days following and the community… the community listened (their response) made our job far more effective and we can celebrate the outcome together,” Asst Comm McCormack said.

He urged residents to have a fire plan and heed fire bans. For both see ruralfire.qld.gov.au More on the fire from page 8.

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Praise for Recovery Centre - p15

Dreaming of your own castle? - p36

From the Ed’s desk: What a month it has been..

As we finished delivering the September edition on the Sunday 8th September, the Peregian fires began on Monday 9th and the event has prevailed in local news since then this month.

I can’t talk about the alleged origins of the fire as they are matters before the Court. In any case, what is clear is the community spirit that has come out of the events which reinforces what a great place we live in.

The magnificent combined efforts of the QFES from units across the state (urban fire service, rural fire service, QFES fire management support teams and communications officers and State Emergency Service), waterbombing aircraft pilots, Queensland Ambulance, Queensland Police and Local Government was just amazing and so reassuring to know we have such brave and caring professionals ready to get stuck in for us in times of need.

There were also so many volunteers part of the efforts with Asst Comm Gary McCormack acknowledging their critical importance to successful firefighting efforts. Not all fire stations are staffed by permanent QFES staff, many staff are auxiliary volunteers and they have other “9-5” jobs and so this effort of people who get out there and do more should be applauded.

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Volunteers who should also be acknowledged are those who supported the Command Centre with 24/7 food for the emergency services workers at the Peregian Springs Shopping Centre control point, wildlife workers and those at the Recovery Centres who provided sheets, towels, transport, cared for the pets, provided meals, tea, coffee and fresh baked treats and much more (see the first hand account from Jan and Jim Christian, on their experience with evacuation and the recovery centre, p15).

Keeping the sense of community going, we’ve followed up on the idea of a Peregian Springs community centre. As the area increases in population, is it time for our own community centre - please see the story inside.

Also a boardwalk linking residential areas to the Shopping Centre through the bush area between Koel CCt and Viola Circuit is set to be built. It was part of the Developer’s original plans for the area devised around 15 years ago.

Reader feedback has been it could be a magnet for loitering and that perhaps the money may be better spent on some other more needed piece of community infrastructure.

We hope you find this month’s edition valuable.

If so, please support our advertisers as they keep this publication going strong and are keen to serve you.

Until next month! Rebecca

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Boardwalk plan on the horizon A BOARDWALK planned to cut through the conservation area between Brushbox Way and Koel Circuit, next to Coles, is on the agenda to be built in 2020 in line with the early plans created for the Peregian Springs estate.

While a number of readers have suggested the money to be spent on the boardwalk may be better spent on a community centre of some sort, it looks unlikely that will happen.

A Sunshine Coast Council spokesperson confirmed “the developer will construct and pay for the proposed Peregian Springs boardwalk. This is consistent with development approval obligations.”

“Council has been advised by the developer that works are scheduled to

start mid-2020, weather permitting.

“When constructed, the boardwalk will accommodate mobility devices and prams.

“Council manages an extensive conservation reserve network across the region.

“Council’s conservation and environmental reserve networks are very well used by residents, social clubs and local schools, which in turn supports our objective for the Sunshine Coast to be Australia’s most sustainable region: healthy, smart, creative.

Asked whether the boardwalk would be lit, the spokesperson said: ”As with the majority of council’s park and trail networks, the proposed Peregian Springs boardwalk will not be lit.”

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Local News:

Division 9 looks set to go west PEREGIAN Springs and Peregian Breeze residents look likely to be sharing the attention of the next Local Government Councillor to take on Division 9 with residents of Belli Park and Eerwah Vale under a redistribution proposed by the Local Government Change Commission in the lead up to the March 2020 council elections.

The changes, which form part of a broader redistribution across the Sunshine Coast region to ensure even electorate sizes for the 10 divisions, serve to push the existing western boundary of Division 9 to hit the Mary River, while dropping Bli Bli, Port Arkwright, part of Coolum Beach and its portion of Yaroomba to Division 8.

The current Division 9 has exceeded

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its enrolment quota at 12.2% and is projected to remain out of quota in 2024 at 12.77% above average without changes being made.

The Change Commission proposes the following changes.

The Division: a. Gains Eumundi, North Arm, Ninderry, Yandina, Kulangoor, Kureelpa, Kiamba, Cooloolabin, Bridges, Eerwah Vale, Belli Park and Gheerulla from Division 10; and b. Transfers Point Arkwright, part of Coolum Beach and its portion of Yaroomba to Division 8.

The proposed new Division has 22,983 voters which is 2.4% above average and is predicted to have 25,480 voters by 2024 which would be -1% below average. .

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Commissioner’s proposal are invited until 5pm on Friday, Oct 11 at ecq.qld.gov.au/lrg/sunshinecoast or at LGCCsubmissions@ecq.qld.gov.au After reviewing the public comments the Change Commission will make a final determination on the boundaries.

The results must be provided to the Minister for Local Government and a notice of results is published in a local newspaper, the Queensland Government Gazette and on the ECQ website. The Change Commission result cannot be appealed.

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Local News:

Koel Circuit development halt A Sunshine Coast Council request for further information has led the developer of the proposed multi-storey unit development at Koel Circuit to seek a stop to the development application process until October 23 in order to have time to respond.

Billy Lids Pty Ltd has applied for a Material Change of Use of Premises on Lot 3292 to “establish a Multiple Dwelling, 68 units, shops and offices�.

In a seven page letter to the developer Council officers have sought clarification and potential alterations to the plans to meet concerns they have around a number of elements of the proposal, including the position of the building on the site and the size of the building. There are also concerns with the building’s height, its density and its

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liveability in terms of being designed to handle our climate.

Unit design, pedestrian and vehicular access to the site, and information around the site facilities and management of the units has also been sought.

How the building fits in with the masterplan for the area and the Village Centre nature of the original plan for the site has also been questioned.

With Council suggesting the developer allow at least 20 days after its answers are received for a decision to be made on the next steps for the application it is looking increasingly unlikely that an outcome on the application will be known this side of Christmas. See MCU18/0023 at developmenti.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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Local News

Community centre: ‘increasing demand’ HAVE you ever wondered if the bushland by the roundabout at The Avenue near the recreation club and the exit to Peregian Springs State School would ever be built on?

That land, all 4000sqm of it, is owned by Sunshine Coast Regional Council, set aside as part of the original development plan for “community facility purposes”.

With only 80 lots left to be sold in The Ridges and Peregian Springs’ population nearing 10,000 people the need for more community facilities is becoming clear.

The recent opening of the basketball half court next to the recreation fields has proven to be a hit with local children in particular, and the skating elements planned for stage 2 are sure to help provide another outlet for outdoor play, especially for youth.

Peregian Springs News sought comment from Council on its ownership of the land and any plans that may be in place in terms of its development in the future.

In respone, a Sunshine Coast Council spokesman said: “Council owns a 4000m2 site for community facility purposes in The Avenue,

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Peregian Springs (Lot 2100 on SP190753).”

“The Environment and Liveability Strategy 2017 identifies the need for a local community venue on this site, such as a multi-purpose facility with flexible spaces for a broad range of community activities.

“Council is aware of the increasing community demand for such a facility, with its delivery subject to priorities, budget considerations and opportunities for alternative funding partnerships.”

Under the Environment and Liveability Strategy 2017 Local Community Venues are described as “multi-purpose facilities that provide flexible spaces for a wide range of community uses, including meetings, cultural development, community events, performances, learning, recreation activities and social gatherings”.

It goes on to say that “Local Community Venues cater for a range of activities that bring local residents together and foster a sense of community and belonging.”

Peregian Springs News will continue to follow this story in future editions.

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PEREGIAN FIRE ...WEEK OF SEPT 9 2019

Hot, dry, windy and dangerous..

WHILE investigations continue into exactly how the Peregian fires began, it is clear the weather conditions on September 9 were nothing short of dangerous before it even started.

A high fire danger warning had been activated as forecasters saw danger in the perfect storm of hot, dry air, blustery westerly winds, and terrain left dry and brittle by an extended period with little rain.

QFES Inspector Kent Mayne, who helped guide the response to the fire from the command centre at Peregian Shopping Centre, said the first 000 call on September 9 came in at about 4.30pm… and the fire and the response to it escalated quickly.

“Coolum fire and Rescue was there first then Maroochydore Fire and Rescue appliance was second. With the weather conditions we had and the information from the triple zero calls rural appliances all responded straight away as well,” Insp Mayne said.

Faced with after school traffic to the shopping centre and with peak hour looming on the Sunshine Coast Motorway and David Low Way, the emergency response required quick action to move fire services in while holding traffic back.

A water bombing helicopter was engaged to fight the flames from the air, however time was against it, nightfall preventing further work.

Inspector Mayne said the westerly winds pushed the fires towards Peregian Breeze and Peregian Beach quicker than predicted, and drew a massive response from emergency services.

“We had the job opened (someone was in attendance) up until Sundaynearly 7 days,” Inspector Mayne said.

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“At the peak we had 100 and something appliances on scene – which is a fairly significant amount of appliances and people..all together if you work on average of three per appliance, some had four, some had two, so we’d have more than 350 people, plus we had on the Tuesday aircraft waterbombers, air observers and obviously the 737 as well.”

“Also in the background there was an incident control centre set up at Caloundra so we had people supporting the ground from there and supporting the incident control centre we actually had our regional Operations Centre which was up in Maryborough, bringing in other resources from other regions so the ones from the city in Brisbane and dealing with the aircraft..”

Ingenious tactics helped fight the fire including setting geographic areas into firefighting sectors. Arcare Aged Care Centre was set as it’s own fire “sector” with dedicated fire trucks wetting the buildings’ gutters and damping embers. Also a dedicated QFES officer was inside the Centre to liaise with staff and direct QFES efforts.

Inspector Mayne praised the community for heeding the calls to evacuate and for their patience in waiting to return home while firefighters took action to limit the risk.

A Peregian Springs boy, who rang 000 at 4.23pm after he and his Mum spotted smoke that looked too black to be a barbecue while driving past the area, said the message from the fire inspectors who he was lucky to meet a day or two after the fire was clear well done, and don’t hesitate to do it again– It’s better to have more calls than none.

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PEREGIAN FIRE ...WEEK OF SEPT 9 2019

Fire Fury: Through the lens THE intensity of the Peregian fires were captured through the camera lenses by numerous local residents including Peregian Springs’ photographer Ian Martin. We’ve used his photos for this photographic essay.

Fire breaks out behind homes on Koel Circuit, Peregian Springs about 4pm Monday, September 9.

High winds drive its growth and send it across the motorway towards Peregian Breeze and Peregian Beach at speed. Pictures: Ian Martin.

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PEREGIAN FIRE ...WEEK OF SEPT 9 2019 More than 100 fire vehicles and firefighters from all over (Hervey Bay to Brisbane) were involved in fighting the fire.

Helicopters used Peregian Golf Course dams to fill up for waterbombing and a 737 jet was flown from NSW to drop fire retardant on the fire. The emergency services converged on Peregian Springs Shopping Centre where a temporary command centre was set up to direct the attack on the fire and provide a central hub for emergency services workers to return to for a break.

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PEREGIAN FIRE ...WEEK OF SEPT 9, 2019

Praise for Recovery Centre..

SEPTEMBER 9th was a very pleasant Monday, as usual, in Podargus Parade, Peregian Beach until, at about 5pm, we noticed smoke rising skyward toward the south.

Not long after we were receiving, over the radio stations, warnings regarding a large fire in Peregian Springs.

Soon there were instructions from emergency services for residents of Peregian Beach to prepare to leave.

From a small park near us we saw the speed of the bush fire crossing the heathland towards South Peregian Beach, driven by a very strong wind.

The flames were leaping skyward and spewing spot embers onto the dry vegetation.

Firies, permanent and voluntary, raced to the scene to defend buildings in an area located from Peregian Springs, Coolum State High School, the Puma Service Station, Home Hardware, IGA store, Peregian Hotel, other local stores and all the residences in South Peregian.

At about 9pm we drove up to Parakeet Crescent and walked up to the water tower, the highest point, to view proceedings.

Little did we know at that time the desperate fight to save Peregian was at its zenith. What a herculean effort was performed by the Firies.

There were reports of various property damage but only one house was burned down and no lives were lost. Absolutely outstanding dedication to their profession. Firies, we salute you and all who were involved

including the police officers.

We had been warned before, but at about 9.30pm a policeman knocked on our door with instructions to leave "now", a directive from the Fire Department.

Quickly, we drove away with our neighbour following and proceeded to the Noosa Leisure Centre. A friend had texted us that the Noosa J Centre was full.

We arrived at 10pm and were registered by Alinda, Chris, Amanda and Jodie from Noosa Council.

The Police Officers, Lions, Paramedics and others went out of their way to make our two night stay as comfortable as possible.

Bedding and towels were loaned and food donated by local Noosa businesses, The meals, prepared by the Lions, were excellent plus cakes, slices, fruit and other goodies were plentifully supplied.

Some of these came from single households, personally cooked and wrapped, as well as baskets of goodies cooked and brought to us by the Hospitality Students from the Sunshine Beach State High School.

Also, pets were wonderfully cared for

by Animal and Wildlife carers.

This made the decision to leave on Wednesday afternoon, 11th September, and return to our unaffected home, difficult.

We were looked after sooooo well.

Thanks to all for your wonderful effort.

Jan and Jim Christian, Peregian Beach.

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PEREGIAN FIRE ...WEEK OF SEPT 9 2019

Locals dig deep for fire heroes IN the week following the fires tearing through the bushland at Peregian Beach locals were quick to show their support for the emergency services staff who had jumped to the rescue of the area.

Radio station Hot 91.1 helped coordinate and promote The Peregian Big Thank You breakfast on Friday, September 13 to which hundreds of locals turned up (pictured above).

A fundraiser was started in the week after the fires, organised by local groups Peregian Family & Friends and the Peregian Beach Business Association. It netted more than $26,000 in donations by the end of the Village Vibes festival weekend on September 21 - with the “big cheque” handed to Rural Fire Service on behalf of the community.

“Although the timing was a coincidence, the Village Vibes festival in Peregian has been a perfect opportunity for residents to gather and celebrate our community and the firefighters who saved our town,” Peregian Family & Friends spokesperson Leigh McCready said.

“While we wanted to raise money for the volunteers, we also wanted to give them a chance to speak to our community about volunteering to serve in one of the 36 Rural Fire Services on the Coast and also to give us a

chance to thank them face to face for what they did for Peregian.”

Ms McCready said the community groups decided the conclusion of the festival was the perfect deadline for online donations for the campaign.

“We set the first target at $10,000, thinking this would be an incredible amount to donate.

“Within five days, this target was beaten, as were the next two stretch targets of $20,000 and $25,000,” she said.

Ms McCready and Peregian Beach Business Association President Tony Scanlon presented the oversize cheque to Andrew Allen, who has led the North Coast Region of Queensland Fire and Emergency Services for the past 19 years, and RFS volunteers (pictured above).

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FAIRFAX update: Federal Member Ted O’Brien

THANK YOU TO OUR EMERGENCY SERVICES

Our community experienced firsthand the bravery of our fire fighters, police and all the emergency service workers as they battled the unprecedented bushfires at Peregian Beach, Peregian Springs and Peregian Breeze during the recent bushfire crisis. I would like to offer my most sincere thanks to those who worked tirelessly to protect our community.

VISIT FROM ST ANDREWS I had the privilege of catching up with students from St Andrew’s Anglican College at Parliament House a few weeks ago (pictured above).

The year six students also got to experience the cooler climate of Canberra, it actually snowed on the day of their visit.

SCIENCE WEEK GRANTS Grants ranging from $2,000 to $20,000 are available for local organisations, or anyone who’s had a 22

light bulb moment about how to make science week fun and accessible to the community. To host a government funded science based workshop, activity or event during National Science Week 2020, apply at www.business.gov.au/nswkg before 30 October, 2019.

OLYMPIC DELEGATION Recently, I jointly led the Australian delegation to Switzerland for the 2032 Olympic Games bid. It’s very early days but certainly an event worth investigating. For our region alone, it would be a boon for our tourism industry and as one of the country’s fastest growing regions, it could also provide the means to fast track much needed infrastructure.

GET IN TOUCH If you have any Federal issues, concerns or inquiries please get in touch on 5479 2800, email ted.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au or visit 17 Southern Drive, Maroochydore.

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Ninderry update:

DAN PURDIE: “I was proud to support the Coolum Lions’ Appreciation Afternoon for all our emergency service personnel held at the Coolum Hotel recently.”

PEREGIAN BUSHFIRE

Recently we observed how our dedicated and hard-working firies, both paid and volunteer, together with other emergency services, worked around the clock to contain the bushfire that threatened the local communities of Peregian Springs, Peregian Breeze, Peregian Beach, and Weyba Downs.

What started out as a grass fire very quickly escalated into an emergency situation that destroyed one home and damaged others, and devastated hectares of bushland and habitats, killing and maiming wildlife.

There was also the heavy emotional and psychological toll on our local community.

In the days and weeks that have followed, there has been an overwhelming outpouring of deserved gratitude to all those who worked tirelessly to control the fire and ensure the safety of residents.

If it wasn’t for their quick and coordinated efforts, the damage and destruction could have been much worse.

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From the firies, police and other emergency service personnel on the front line, to the countless volunteers who helped out at the local evacuation centres, the wider community who rallied together to support those forced to evacuate their homes, and the local authorities who coordinated the emergency response – words simply cannot express our shared gratitude and appreciation.

With the severe weather conditions set to continue, it’s going to be a very long bushfire season, and I remind everyone to exercise caution, ensure they keep up to date with local conditions and observe all fire safety warnings.

DOORKNOCKING IN YOUR AREA! I will be hitting the streets of Peregian Springs on Monday and Tuesday, 4-5 November, with the aim of talking to as many locals as possible.

I want to hear what your local concerns and priorities are, and what our region needs to ensure we retain

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State Member Dan Purdie our quality of life, while preserving our pristine natural environment.

Keep an eye on my Facebook page for more details in coming weeks.

GAMBLING GRANT SUCCESS

Congratulations to the Coolum State School P&C Association for securing a $21,428.65 grant to install a new freezer, in the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

Don’t forget, the next round of grants closes at the end of this month.

Not for profit groups can apply for grants between $500-$35,000 through what is the state’s largest one-off community grants program.

For more information, visit www.justice.qld.gov.au/initiatives/ community-grants.

If you are looking for a Letter of Support for your application, please let me know.

STAY SUN SAFE Did you know not-for-profit groups can apply for portable and permanent shade structures through the combined Queensland Government and Cancer Council’s SunSmart Shade Creation Initiative?

If your club or group caters for young people up to 18 years of age, you may be eligible to apply.

Visit www.cancerqld.org.au/cancerprevention/programs-resources/shadeinitiative.

Applications close 8 November.

MARQUEE OFFER Alternatively, I am now taking orders for my next round of sponsored marquees. If you are a member of a club with a regular use for a marquee, give me a call on 5406 7900 or email ninderry@parliament.qld.gov.au for more information.

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LOCAL NEWS

Taskforce to tackle fire threat INVESTIGATORS, intelligence units and other specialist resources are being drawn together by the Queensland Police Service in a bid to disrupt and investigate suspicious fires across Queensland.

Commissioner Katarina Carroll said as part of Taskforce Overcross, the QPS State Crime Command would coordinate all investigations into suspicious fires around the state.

“Taskforce Overcross will be proactive in working to prevent deliberately or recklessly lit fires.

“Some of the fires could be down to carelessness or a misunderstanding of conditions. However, it appears other fires have been deliberately lit with the intention of causing damage or worse.

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“Arson is a very serious offence that can lead to life imprisonment and police will be relentless in investigating any suspicious fires.

“Anyone who either inadvertently or deliberately starts a fire is putting life and property at significant risk,” Commissioner Carroll said.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or by the contact form on their website at crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs a day.

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School briefs SCHOOL HUB IN OPEN HOMES LINE UP St Andrew’s Anglican College’s Learning Hub has been named among a list of 30 properties on the Sunshine Coast that will be open to the public on the weekend of October 19 and 20 as part of the 2019 Sunshine Coast Open House event.

The free community event is designed to allow guests to tour a diverse range of properties deemed to have architectural or historic significance. Montessori International College at Buderim is the only other school on this year’s list. See www.sunshinecoastopenhouse.com.au SURFING INTO SUCCESS AT COOLUM Term 4 is shaping up to have an extra kick of excitement for local surfers with the Coolum State High School Surfing Academy noting in the last newsletter of Term 3 that it intends to facilitate a surfing competition this term involving

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students from within the academy, the broader school and some students from Coolum State School, Peregian Springs State School and other feeder primary schools.

Academy students tasted success last term including Aston Pignat who qualified for the State titles for school surfing and the Australian Titles for the Surfing Australia Club Competitions. Liana and Finn Walsh and Rhiannon Brown all competed at the Regional School Surfing Trials this year too.

PROJECT COMPASSION PLANS Peregian Springs State School students will focus their fundraising efforts for Project Compassion in Term 4 towards those who were affected by the bushfires and the emergency services personnel who came to their aid during the September fires.

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Chappy’s Corner with Mark Horsfall

Momentum is key to success ED’S NOTE:

your momentum.

February's Chappy Column was all about "moments"- grasping hold of our moments this year. This month Chaplain "Chappy" Mark Horsfall brings us a column on "momentum" Momentum is made up of moments.

Thanks Chappy Mark and Chappy Kit again for all your work at Coolum High School.

KEEP A “DID IT” LIST I encourage students to write down the assessments they have completed as well as the ones they are yet to finish.

Having a visual reminder of your successfully completed tasks will keep you motivated and maintain the momentum needed to finish what is yet to be done.

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AS a personal trainer, I have witnessed many clients achieve their personal goals and many fall short of their goals. The difference for many is keeping momentum! Clients begin with great passion, zeal and motivation yet 10 weeks in they lose their initial steam and sadly abandon their goals.

Momentum is key for success in many areas of life (work, school, business...) and at this time of year we can lose the momentum needed to reach our goals.

So how do we finish the year off strong and keep the momentum going into 2020?

SET SMALL ACHIEVABLE PROGRESS GOALS Focusing on small progress goals along the way to achieving your big goal will create a sense of achievement and accomplishment.

A 2017 Harvard University business study concluded that small progress every day is the key to productivity and happiness.

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INVOLVE OTHERS Supportive people in your life will encourage you, keep you accountable and help motivate you when you’re going through those tough moments.

They can help boost your energy and give you a fresh perspective when you need one.

Almost everyone I have trained gets far better results in their health and fitness when they have a training coach/partner.

MAINTAIN YOUR ENTHUSIASM Trick your mind into actually being enthusiastic. Fake it till you make it. If I wait till I am feeling enthusiastic to go to the gym, I will never go.

However if I just get going and tell myself it’s going to be fun my attitude invariably changes.

Your approach and mindset to work, school and your goals is no different.

We all have to fake our enthusiasm at times till we make it. .

By Mark Horsfall, School Chaplain, Coolum State High School

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Local Heart COFFEE MORNING—ALL WELCOME A very casual and informal coffee group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 11.30am at Peregian Golf Club Clubhouse. Blokes don’t be shy – men and women of all ages are very welcome!

Contact Marianne: flair511@gmail.com PLAYGROUPS (during school terms) PEREGIAN SPRINGS PLAYGROUP meets on Mondays during school term from 9am –11am at St Andrew’s Anglican College. For children aged 0-5 years and is a free, community based initiative established by Noosa Anglican Church and co-ordinated by a local Mum who is also a Primary School Teacher.

Contact the church on 5449 8009 for more.

MAINLY MUSIC Tuesdays 9.30-10.30am during school term at the Salvation Army

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Meeting Rooms at 127 Greenoaks Drive, Coolum. $3 for one child, $5, per family.

Incl morning tea. Call 5442 4218.

ABCD SCRAMBLE—Playgroup of singing & dancing ,stories & fun. Thursdays 1011.30am 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 LOCAL CHURCH CONTACTS Coolum Beach Anglican Church -Cnr Perry St & Beach Rd Coolum Beach 0447 002 573 Or see www.anglicanchurchcoolum.com Noosa Anglican Church- 5449 8009 & www.anglicanchurchnoosa.org.

Sunshine Beach (Bicentennial Drv) or

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Local Heart Peregian Springs (in St Andrew’s , 40 Peregian Springs Dve) Coolum Beach Baptist Church 1912 David Low Way -call 5446 1957 or www.coolumbeachbaptist.com/ St Peter’s Catholic Church 28-32 Elizabeth St, Coolum 5443 3488 www.saintsonwaves.com.au Coolum Christian Family Church 2 Arcoona Rd (Coolum Beach Christian College) http://ccfchurch.org.au or call 5446 1295.

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

SALVATION ARMY GROUPS: Home League Join a positive group of women, learn new skills, support local

community and enjoy encouragement in Christian faith.

Every Thursday during school terms 9.3011.00. $5 includes morning tea. 3/127 Greenoaks Drive Coolum.

Call Geraldine 5446 1973.

WORSHIP MEETING The Salvation Army Coolum Beach-Mid Week Worship meeting.

Second Thursday of each month (school holidays excluded).

9.30am morn tea, 10-11am meeting.

All welcome. 3/127 Greenoaks Drive, Coolum (off Sth Coolum Rd). Call Denise or Warren on 5442 4218 for more.

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

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Local Heart Federal (Fairfax) Ted O’Brien (Liberal member of Liberal National Party) Tel- 5479 2800 Peregian Breeze— Local Stephen Robinson (Division 9) State (Ninderry) Daniel Purdie– see previous page Federal (Wide Bay) Llew O’Brien (National member of the LNP) Tel - 1300 301 968 PEREGIAN FAMILY & FRIENDS COMMUNITY GROUP See www.peregianfriends.com, or www.facebook.com/ peregianfamilyandfriends.

Phone 0400 053 444.

CLOTHING ALTERATIONS Got a treasured piece of clothing you’d like mended? Basic mending and simple hemming done right here in the Springs.

Phone Maz 0408 663 887.

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FREE YOGA until the end of October 89am Saturdays at The Duckpond Peregian Springs see https:// www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Livingand-Community/Community-Support/ Health-and-Wellbeing-programs/HealthySunshine-Coast-Yoga SIGN UP TO HELP OUT Would you like to help your community and learn some new skills along they way?

Coolum State Emergency Service is looking to grow its volunteer base and has numerous roles to be filled for people of all ages and experience. Email sescoolum@bigpond.com for more.

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Travel

Hearst Castle: Building the Dream

By Lenette Paul Local resident and avid traveller AT the tender age of ten, Willian Randolph Hearst, a muchindulged only child, was taken by his mother Phoebe on an 18month Grand Tour of Europe.

During this formative journey, he announced he would like to live in Windsor Castle. Two passions were ignited in young Randolph: overseas travel and collecting art.

This early introduction to European art, architecture and culture was reflected in Hearst, a successful Californian newspaper and magazine publisher, becoming a formidable collector.

It took forty-six years and a vast inheritance on his mother’s death to realise his dream: Hearst Castle, the most famous castle in the US, twentyeight years in the making.

Situated halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles overlooking San Simeon Bay, the ranch, bought in 1865, was a carefreeholiday destination for the family.

Tiring of decades of camping in tents Hearst decided in 1919 he would like more comfortable accommodation and his dream to build a castle worthy of those he saw in Europe unfolded.

He commissioned the accomplished San Francisco architect Julia Morgan to ‘build a little something’. Built in a Spanish Colonial/Mediterranean Revival style it is simply magnificent.

Consisting of the towered main structure and three ‘cottages’, every room, hallway, and balcony is filled with antique furnishings and art objects.

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The landscaping, particularly the outdoor Neptune pool, is breathtaking.

The indoor Roman pool is covered in glistening mosaic tiles infused with gold foil.

Extras include a theatre, night-lit tennis courts and wine cellar.

Before becoming a thriving tourist destination, capturing the imagination of thousands of visitors each year, Hearst Castle served as a wonderful holiday home for Hearst’s movie star and high-profile friends with guest quarters (devoid of kitchens so guests went to the main house for meals) but as a repository for his amazing collection of European furniture, sculpture, and artworks.

Look out for the dazzle of zebras roaming the grounds.

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