Rainbow Beach Community News May 2024 by Rainbow Beach Community News

MAY 2024 Volume 27 | Issue 5

Rainbow X Adventure Thrills

Sound of Teen Spirit Returns

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The sky was not the limit for Rainbow

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HE RECENT Rainbow X Adventure Festival attracted both national and international champion skydivers to Rainbow Beach to compete in the Goldrush World Cup, as well as paragliders that raced along the ridges of Teewah Beach. Three categories had competitors jumping for a place on the podium testing accuracy landings in the precision, sports, and basic events. The prestige skydiving event was the Precision event that involved participants aiming for a $2 coinsized target on the landing space for a top score of 0. For each centimetre out from this mark, points increased by 1 to a total of 16. The scores are taken from the first point of contact on the landing zone, with special shoes worn by the competitors that have a small protrusion on the heel to ensure a targeted touch point. The winner had a score of 2 over 6 jumps which is an incredible effort. The Sports category involved landing standing up closest to the centre cross of a 30m diameter circle while navigating strict entry speeds using a ‘fast’ parachute. The Basic category has the same landing zone configuration as the Sports event however the competitors use a larger ‘slow’ parachute and attract those that enjoy base jumping style parachuting.

For the paragliding event all competitors navigated the same 20km stretch of coastline on Teewah Beach to race the clock to see who could do it in the shortest time. Although the weather pulled the festival short by a day, there were enough jumps made to determine place getters who were announced at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club on Saturday 20 April at the festival presentation ceremony.

Medal winners, competitors, and others involved with the event gathered at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club after the event. Pictured are the the SEQ Paragliding team and Ridge Race medal winners.

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In the Air

OUTHERN CROSS Air Force Warbirds will be in Tin Can Bay from Saturday 4 May to Monday 6 May 2024 taking to the skies in model replicas of combat aeroplanes. Pilots will front up to the flightline on the May Day weekend and put on a show for the spectators with entry just a gold coin donation. The Tin Can Bay Model Flying Club members will have the canteen in full swing so make it a day out watching these flying mean machines. If you are interested in finding out more about how to get into the sport of radio-controlled model flying then get in touch with the club on secretary@tincanbaymfc.club

On the Water

he Annual Bay to Bay Trailable Yacht Race, hosted by the Hervey Bay Sailing Club, is an approximately 90km sailing event held over 2 days for monohull and multihull trailable yachts on the May Day long weekend. Participants will sail through the waters of the Tin Can Bay Inlet, the Wide Bay Harbour, the Great Sandy Straits and Hervey Bay from north of Snapper Creek Tin Can Inlet to east of the Urangan Boat Harbour Hervey Bay with an overnight stop in Garry’s Anchorage between K’gari (Fraser Island) and Stewart Island. The race is Queensland’s largest trailable yacht race and one of the three largest trailable yacht passage races in Australia so if you’d like to watch the action, get out on the water in Tin Can Bay for the start of the races which are from 11am. Or find a vantage point at the Tin Can Bay Yacht Club or on the Snapper Creek Boat Harbour and see the yachts head out to the start line.

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AKE MOTHER’S DAY mean more this year with a walk/run raising much needed funds for cancer research. The Mother’s Day Classic is being held on Sunday 12 May 2024 at 9am. This will be the first year that participants will be able to choose where their registration fees are donated with the introduction of ovarian cancer research along with breast cancer research. Work up an appetite before breakfast by making the return trip from Wes Mitchell Park to Crab Creek knowing that you are starting the day by stamping out cancer one step at a time. The winding sealed pathway along the Tin Can Bay foreshore over mangrove inlets and through bushland reserves is also a journey of reflection and strength for all those that are battling or have battled cancer. You can register online before the event at mothersdayclassic.com.au by going to Events, Qld and click on Tin Can Bay. On the day registrations are open from 8am with cash only payments accepted of the full price payment of $35 for adults, $30 for concession and $25 children (3-12), please bring the correct amount if possible. There will also be a tribute wall to write a message to a loved one or words of inspiration. Make sure to wear pink as there will be a few sweet treats for best dressed on the day so get creative with your style! See you all early on Mother’s Day.

Cup of tea anyone?

OTHER’S DAY is a wonderful time to treat our mums and mother figures with a refreshing cup of tea. Yorkshire Tea’s leading tea expert and senior buyer Suzy Garraghan shares her top tips on a proper brew: 1. Treat your water kindly – Run the tap a little so the water’s nicely aerated, and only boil it once to keep the oxygen level up. Oxygen in water helps flavour. 2. Mug or tea pot? – If you’ve chosen a mug, pop a tea bag in, pour the hot water over and stir briefly. If you’d rather a teapot for some extra brew, make sure you keep everything toasty. Tea likes hot water, but a chilly teapot cools things down. So swirl a little boiling water around the empty pot first. 3. Patience – Tea needs time to unlock all its flavour, so give it four to five minutes to do its thing.

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‘Sewing’ the seeds of friendship

N 20 APRIL, hundreds of attendees from quilting clubs in Queensland descended on the Cooloola Coast Community Complex for a celebration of mateship over the craft of quilting. More than just sewing squares

together, quilting is a mosaic of colour combinations intertwined by shape and texture threaded by stitching techniques, with each piece weaving a story in itself. Presentations, stalls, raffles, and

A love of quilting brought clubs from all over Queensland to the Friendship Day hosted by Tin Can Bay Quilters.

networking was the order of the day in this biannual event If you are interested in quilting, the Tin Can Bay Quilters Club meets every Tuesday at the Cooloola Coast Community Complex on Amity Place from 9am to 12noon. Visitors welcome.

Sound of Teen Spirit Revival

ACK IN 2016, a teenage Braden Gray wanted to gain onstage experience so he approached YAP (Cooloola Coast Youth Activity Project) to hold a concert. The Sound of Teen Spirit was created which ran from 2016 to 2019 until the pandemic halted live music in 2020. After a few years break, the Sound of Teen Spirit music concert is making a comeback with a revival concert on Saturday 25 May 2024 at the Cooloola Coast Community Complex. Stemming from the original intent, the concert is an opportunity for youth to gain confidence by having a go onstage in a safe and encouraging

environment. This year it is open to youth of any age who have a performance or act that incorporates sound; family/friend adults can also perform together with the youth if they want. Sing, play an instrument, read poetry or jokes, recite a speech, or get creative with something totally original. YAP volunteers are here to assist to make ideas happen so contact 0411 218 254 to register an act or idea. There is practice space available if needed for the lead up and there will be plenty of time before the show to get familiar with the stage on

Saturday morning. Don’t be shy, be daring! The concert starts at 2pmand is FREE, so come along to support the kids. BYO food and drinks (tea, coffee and cordial supplied) for a fun afternoon of family connection in a supportive environment and to further YAP’s mission of encouraging, supporting and empowering the next generation. This event is drug and alcohol free and all youth under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. This project received funding assistance from the Gympie Regional Council Community Grants Program 2022/2023.

A very young Braden Gray performing on stage at a past Sound of Teen Spirit concert.

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Community Centre Update May 2024

OR THE BENEFIT of residents new to the Cooloola Coast, we want to share some information about our organisation at the Rainbow Beach Community Centre – who we are, where we are and what we do. Community Information & Resource Service Association Inc (CIRS) was established in 1999 by a group of locals trying to get some health support and community services in our village. We currently have 165 members and the membership fee remains at the original $5 per year, due 1 January each year. CIRS inhabits the small offices attached to the Rainbow Beach Community Hall, alongside the Library, in the main street of Rainbow Beach. You will find us open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4pm. We are run 100% by volunteers so we can always find a worthwhile use for your time - no matter how many or few hours you can give – if you would like to get involved in your community. Please read through our activities to get an idea of what you might like to do.

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IRS WAS INCORPORATED in 2000 and entered into an agreement between Cooloola Shire Council (now Gympie Regional Council) who paid for the rented premises (now part of the hardware store), Lifeline Community Care QLD who employed the part-time coordinator, Tin Can Bay Resource and Referral Assoc. Inc who shared the coordinator, and the (then) Dept of Communities in an ex-officio role. Called the Cooloola Coast Community Partnership Program, this two year agreement was

renewed again twice (6 years in total) and nominated for the Premier’s Excellence Award. We attracted much-needed outreach services such as community legal services, counselling, tax help, mental health, and veteran support. Needs assessments built the case for a purpose built community centre and we repeatedly approached the State Government for funding as a Neighbourhood Centre. The hall was built in 2012 and CIRS moved into the offices there

to manage the hall bookings and maintenance. In the last two years, we have renewed our efforts to become a funded Neighbourhood Centre in line with the increased community activities that we are now engaged in. The good news is that we are one of ten unfunded centres included in Neighbourhood Centres QLD’s requests to the State Budget. Fingers crossed that CIRS finally receives financial support for the strong community role we have played over the past 25 years.

volunteer activities Markets Markets are held the second Saturday of every month from 7am to 12pm (summer months) and from 8am to 1pm (May, June, July, August). Site fees start from $10 and bookings are essential through rainbowbeachmarkets@gmail.com or call our market coordinator on 0457 908 905. The markets provide funds to maintain the hall and subsidise community events and programs. We are now paying cleaners to make life easier for our market volunteers. Volunteer roles include assisting the market coordinator with admin before the markets, set-up on Friday (inside stalls and outside line marking) and pack-up on Saturday, site marshalls to direct stallholders and collect site fees (5am start), book sales coordinator, $100 board sellers,

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Barbie Boys coordinator and team (buying gas, stocking food items and drinks, cooking and selling sausages), clean-up and bins. We also need promotions volunteers to put out signs and post notices on Facebook. We always need a large pool of market volunteers, so please call the market phone 0457 908 905 to find out more details.

Emergency Relief Last November we began providing Emergency Relief on the Cooloola Coast and now offer support weekly at Tin Can Bay Library (Tuesdays 1pm - 3pm), Cooloola Cove Vets Hall (Thursdays fortnightly 1pm - 3pm) and Rainbow Beach Community Centre (alternate Thursdays fortnightly 1pm - 3pm).

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welcome to join our regular office volunteers. Office volunteer duties can include light cleaning (e.g. vacuum), general office duties, hall maintenance, phone and front desk reception, rostering, social media promotion and IT roles. Please call into our office or call us on 5486 3355 to register your interest. Committee Members Do you have people skills, admin experience and a few hours a week to spare? Why not volunteer to be on our committee? Our 2023 AGM will be held on 15 May 2024. All positions will become vacant and nominations for President, Treasurer and Secretary will be accepted up until the election of new office bearers in the AGM. For more information call Fiona on 0423 344 316 or search the internet for “OFT management committee roles”. Every previous CIRS committee member has contributed something worthwhile to the Rainbow Beach community. This could be your turn. Regular activities at the centre Monday: Pilates class / Salty Dogs class with Sarah Booth 0432 690 194 Tuesday: APM Disabilities client service fortnightly with Guilia (by appt) Wednesday: Table Tennis 8am 10am weekly, gold coin donation, no booking required. Wednesday: APM Employment 8.30am to 4pm with Barb (by appt) Thursday: Cooloola Coast Wellness Yoga 5.15pm - 6.15pm with Glenda 0427 864 220 Friday: Friday Community Catchup, fourth Friday each month, 8am - 11am, all welcome, call Brooke on 0412 132 699.

Footprints Foot Clinic Visit

UNSHINE COAST Health Services now have a mobile foot clinic travelling to the Cooloola Coast. Their first visit on 22 April was well attended, and nurse Jason said they will be back on a regular basis, with dates yet to be confirmed. Foot-screening can detect nerve damage and blood flow issues before they become a major problem, and the service hopes to encourage residents to look after their feet and seek preventative treatments early. No booking is required. Dates for their next visit will be promoted on our Facebook page and posted on our noticeboard.

Nurse Jason and the mobile foot clinic set up in the Community Centre carpark

Defibrillator installed

ES, FINALLY! We now have a brand new defibrillator installed on the front wall of the hall on Rainbow Beach Road. The access code is available by dialling our hall 0491 629 846 clearly written on the front of the box. There is a recorded message giving the access code in case the hall phone is not answering. The access code is also available from CIRS office and the Library during opening hours. As directed on the box, call 000 before starting CPR and using the defibrillator. Our immense gratitude to our

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CIRS President Fiona Hawthorne and the newly installed defibrillator.

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ELCOME BACK to Term 2! It’s great to see the students after their well-deserved break. The children were excited to share their holiday stories and it seems they were thoroughly enjoyed with many adventures and quality family time. Term 1 finished with lots of fun for the students. Throughout the term, students were learning about animal lifecycles, habitats, and adaptations so it was only fitting to take the entire school to Australia Zoo! It was a fantastic day and a first trip to Australia Zoo for many of our students. Throughout the day we encountered koalas to pat, kangaroos to feed, blue tongue lizards to poke and even a snake to touch. The students and staff all learned about animal behaviours, their survival techniques and ways to help ensure animals are cared for so they can live long healthy lives. The last day of term finished with the annual Easter Bonnet Parade and Easter Egg Hunt. We were very impressed by the effort put into the Easter Hats and would like to send a big thank you to Rainbow Beach IGA for donating the major prizes.

OSHC OSHC was a great success throughout the holidays. Children and teachers had a wonderful time during the Easter holidays with a wide variety of activities. The most popular being the Barefoot Bowls which was provided by the Rainbow Beach Sports Club. Ruth from Ocean Breeze Seafood also came in and provided cooking lessons for Nasi Goreng and Special Spicy Pancakes. The Water Slide was also a popular activity along with Tie Dying and Clay Pottery. Thank you to Rainbow Beach Sports Club and Ruth from Ocean Breeze Seafoods for adding value to our Holiday Program. We really do provide a nurturing stimulating environment where all children feel a sense of Belonging Being and Becoming. OSHC regular hours are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 2.30pm – 5.30pm during the school term and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8am – 4pm during the school holidays.

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A Message from the Principal, Mr Steve Bennett Cross Country In week 1, we had the first of our 2024 sporting competitions with our Cross Country. It was fantastic to see so many of our students showing their best sportsmanship and some really amazing individual efforts. For the first time in a number of years K’Gari House won the day with a total of 114 points. Cooloola are to be congratulated with 102 Points. We are very proud of the way our students conducted themselves. Several students ran competitive times and will be nominated to participate in the Gympie District Trials at One Mile Ovals.

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T’S ANZAC DAY and I’m the MC for the day. Next up on my detailed run sheet is the national anthems for New Zealand and Australia. I look across at Steph and she nods her head and murmurs “go for it,” so I press the play button on our music system. The music starts and Steph starts singing the first verse of the New Zealand national anthem in Māori, and I can see the crowd captivated by the music and Steph’s rendition of the anthem. “Excellent,” I think to myself and smile – she’s doing a great job!

Stephanie Jones joined the Australian Army in 1990 as a truck driver with the Army Reserve. After a year she decided to join the regular army and went to Kapooka for her recruit course with its inherent challenges including celebrating Christmas Day on duty.

Steph’s first posting was to the Army School of Music in Melbourne and then to Victoria Barracks in Sydney joining the Australian Army Band Corps. She was posted to Wagga Wagga, Townsville, and then to Canberra for a busy 4 years playing a mix of drums, flute, and the piccolo with the various Army bands.

Year 3 Rugby League Gala Day Week 1 also saw some of our Year 3 students attend the Rugby League Gala Day which was facilitated by the Broncos Development Officer, Mr. Darren Burns and was held at Albert Park, Gympie. The students had a fantastic day and learnt many skills. With 4 games played on the day, our students won 2 and drew 1. For a team of boys whom many had never played before, they should be very proud of themselves, they put in a fantastic effort and had a lot of fun in the process.

Steph was discharged from the Australian Army in 2005, and was awarded her 15-year, long service medal. The highlights of her time in the army included her time in Canberra supporting the Australian Defence Force Academy and Duntroon, the Changing of the Guard parade at Buckingham Palace, and the 1999 Christmas Concert for troops in East Timor. I asked Steph what singing the national anthems on Anzac Day meant to her. She said, ‘It’s an honour and a privilege to sing on Anzac Day. My grandfather was in the New Zealand army and my uncle was a prisoner of war in World War 2.

“Being involved in Anzac Day helps tie it all together in my mind. I am part Māori, so singing the first verse of New Zealand’s national anthem in the Māori language is very important to me.’

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President Katrina being inducted by Pam Carlson.

Successful changeover for Probus

Above: Another chicken runner for Jo to add to her coll-egg-tion. Right: Gwen’s fabulous travel bag.

N 21 MAY our members are looking forward to an organised Shop Hop. It will be the first in a long time due to Covid. A day of fun and frivolity is on the cards as we explore quilting supplies further afield. Meanwhile Gwen McKeon has been busy making bags again. The one in this month’s photo makes an ideal travel bag as it has numerous pockets both inside and out. Jo Page has been busy making chicken runners, the one shown in the photo being the second of her collection. Colourful and funky, they

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W make great conversation pieces as well as gifts. The Tin Can Bay Quilters meet every Tuesday from 9am to 12 noon at the Community Hall Complex, Amity Place, Tin Can Bay. Visitors welcome.

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E ARE LOOKING forward to a wonderful year ahead enjoying places and events we have enjoyed in past years as well as trying new places to see and activities to enjoy whilst experiencing Fun, Friendship and Fellowship. Our annual Changeover Lunch held at the Tin Can Bay Country Club in late March was a great success and was enjoyed by our members as well as special guests, Norm Winn and Wendy Neilson from Maryborough, and representatives from neighbouring Probus Clubs – Maryborough Combined, Gympie, and Gympie Widgee. Norm is the former Rotary District Probus Chairman and Maryborough Combined Probus Club member who instigated the establishment of the club which held its first meeting in February 2009. Our President, Katrina van den Brenk, welcomed all and Norm Winn presented Katrina with a framed 15year certificate from Probus South Pacific Limited congratulating the club on its 15th birthday. After lunch Pam Carlson, Liaison Officer for the Probus Association of Queensland and member of Gympie Probus Club, inducted Katrina as President and Katrina in turn inducted members of the newlyelected 2024-25 committee.

Several items of entertainment were presented including an Aussie version of “My Favourite Things”, some Irish skits (it being St. Patrick’s day the previous week), a helpful health and beauty tip about shampooing your hair, and to wind up the day our singing trio, Judy, Val and Marie, presented a lovely rendition of “Drink to me only with Thine Eyes”. The only disappointment on the day was the absence of Vice President Cherryl Mossman who unfortunately broke a leg the night before Changeover and ended up having to stay in hospital. Our best wishes go to Cherryl for her recovery. At our April meeting Katrina had the pleasure of inducting new member, Fay Dixon – welcome, Fay! Our guest speaker was Graeme Parker who spoke to us about his passion for bushwalking in Tasmania – the planning and preparation and the great pleasure of walking whilst appreciating the beauty of nature. Meetings are held on each second Monday of the month at 2pm at the Sandcastle Motel in Tin Can Bay and include a guest speaker and a break for afternoon tea and a chat. New members are always welcome. For more details please contact our President, Katrina on 0407 637 691 or Secretary, Kaye at cooloolaprobus@gmail.com.

Some of our members and guests at the Changeover Lunch.

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P-art-y Time for Art Group

Rainbow Beach DroughtRunners Report Tony Stewart

HE RAINBOW BEACH DROUGHTRUNNERS have had another steady month, and fortunately there have been no disasters where we may have been called in to help with hampers or Visa cards. As our last report missed the print for some reason, I will start with a few notes from that report. We have only sent in $500 to help feed the homeless but have also donated a big esky full of frozen meats and other grocery items. Bill Neale has continued to supply kids with wooden toys and thanks to Les and Dianne Neumann these were delivered to the Longreach School of Distance Education for delivery to children doing it tough out west.

Many thanks to all who recently delivered to our can collection bins at 10 Tingira Close, Rainbow Beach, your help along with our coordinator in Tin Can Bay (Wayne Kerle ) is much appreciated. A deposit from our collection tin at Tin Can Bay Bakery yielded $80, so many thanks to the contributors. Many thanks to our Local IGA for a wonderful donation, even though we don’t spend thousands there now as we did in the drought. SHOP LOCAL. We sold well over $200 worth of wooden toys made by Bill Neale at the Rainbow Markets in April, thank you to Bill and all the lucky purchasers. We still have some toys available. Many thanks to all once again.

Rainbow Beach History Book Update

Cooloola Coast Art Group members watching closely as Kay Muir demonstrates her watercolour techniques.

OOLOOLA COAST Art Group will commemorate its tenth anniversary with the biennial Art Show to be held in July. The group has grown over the years and has become an important hub for the local community to participate in artistic activities. There have been organised workshops, art shows, exhibitions, studio trails, bus trips as well as the weekly gatherings. This year the biennial art show will be held at the RSL hall in Tin Can Bay. Please note the entry forms can be obtained from the libraries at Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay; the Gympie Regional Gallery; or by requesting a copy via email (see below). It can then be submitted via email or dropped into the letterbox at 1/28 Gympie Rd, Tin Can Bay. Entries will need to be delivered to the RSL on Thursday 4 July, from 11am for the show which runs from Friday 5 – Sunday 7 July. The opening will be on Friday 5 July from 5.30-7.30pm. In conjunction with the show is the Gympie Studio Trails 2024, where artists open their studios to the public

for the weekend. “Gympie Region Studio Trails is an annual initiative of Gympie Regional Gallery that invites visual artists, artisans, heritage workers and designers to open their studio doors and share their passions.” (GRC) In April, Cooloola Coast Art Group explored watercolour painting, with Kay Muir demonstrating her techniques for both flower and landscape painting. The group watched on, then trialled it for themselves. Life Drawing was held fortnightly as were plein-air outings when the weather permitted. A two day intensive workshop was conducted by Halina Paterson with participants gaining much knowledge about the many ways to draw line and tone. If you would like more information regarding any of these events or activities, please contact Kerri on 0438 803 990 or send an email to cooloolacoastartgroup@gmail.com The group’s Instagram site is @ cooloolacoastartgroup where you can see photos of the various activities.

HE MAKING OF RAINBOW BEACH book (Part 1) is still available, so with nearly 400 sold, we have had to get another order of 50 printed. $10 from the sale of each 306 page publication goes to a charity. $1000 has gone to each of the following: The Prostate Foundation of Australia, and Supporting Chemotherapy in Cooloola, with the next donation to a mental health charity to be decided by the Rainbow Blokes Group. Thank you to all the purchasers. Books are available at the Rainbow Post Office, 7th Wave Tourist Info Centre, Silk & Stone, and Shell Info Centre. A big thanks to Sam and Maureen (7th Wave) who have sold about 50.

Choir comes calling Jackie James

N APRIL, Coolabay Choir went calling…on Residency by Dillons. The residents were entertained with a selection of choral numbers and were invited to join in a sing-along with some well-known songs. The smiles and happy faces were testament to the enjoyment had by residents and choir members alike! It is hoped this will be a regular event on the choir’s calendar. Coolabay Choir is a non-auditioned community choir, open to all. We are keen to welcome new members – and no prior experience or ability to

read music is required! Come along and discover the joy of singing! The choir has a broad repertoire, covering a range of songs and genres – some old, some new, rounds, singalongs, and three-part harmonies. Coolabay Choir meets for an hour on Wednesdays at 3pm in the Cooloola Cove Veterans and Community Hall (behind Woolies). For more information about the Choir, please contact Pam Graham on 0427 180 649 or Jackie James on 0438 768 855. SHINING A LIGHT ON THE COOLOOLA COAST

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Save the date for the Flower Show Cheryl Zunic

HE COOLOOLA COAST Local Ambulance Committee’s (LAC) annual Flower Show was a great success last year and we are planning to repeat the event on Saturday, 5 October this year. There was a wonderful response from all our exhibitors so we wanted to give everyone some advance notice to prepare your flowers, plants, and photographs for the competition. There will be more details regarding entry forms, opening times etc closer to the date of the show. The public support is much appreciated as all proceeds go towards helping our Cooloola Coast Ambulance Service. There will be stalls, raffles and plants for sale as well as morning and afternoon teas. Please make a note of the date and spend a very pleasant few hours among all the garden lovers and keen photographers in our community. Just a reminder that our other major fundraiser for the Ambulance Service is the weekly bingo sessions held on Thursdays at the Tin Can Bay Country Club, commencing at 9.30am. A fun morning is guaranteed.

Some of the exhibits awaiting judging at last year’s Flower Show. Start planning your entries for this year’s show!

What is TCBCAMS all about? Carole Lehmann

OME OF THE MANY facts about the Tin Can Bay Community & Men’s Shed: n

Being a COMMUNITY Shed means we cater for both men and women.

Our primary aim is to improve the health and well being of both men and women in our community.

We are a not for profit organisation.

Our funds are provided via member subscriptions, raffle proceeds, sausage sizzles, sale of goods, bottle recycling, donations, and grants.

We work to provide a safe and friendly atmosphere and environment for all.

Our members come to learn and refine their skills on community projects or on their own individual interests.

We offer woodworking, metalworking, social, gardening, and indoor and outdoor activities.

We offer workshops on specific skills/projects as demand dictates.

We offer ‘Men Only’ Days on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

All our equipment and machinery is regularly tested and tagged.

We provide training to members as to how to operate machinery/ equipment.

We aim to expand and improve our existing facilities and offerings.

We are a friendly group of interesting and diverse people.

May your heart be Healthy Maggie Travers

UR HEART FOUNDATION Walking groups remembered Jenise (RIP) sharing Cadbury Favourites for her 80th birthday. We miss her lovely smiling face and happy disposition, as well as Marley’s company. Marley loved to sit under the table listening to our chatter while we had coffee after our walks. Happy Heavenly birthday Jenise. Welcome to our newest member, Pam, recently arrived to live on the Cooloola Coast with her husband. Congratulations Carmel on achieving your 200th officially recorded walk. Your second badge, award, and voucher for $20 are in the mail. A few Cooloola Cove Wheelie Walkers paraded their Easter Bonnets on Easter Monday’s Walk, Talk, Coffee. Thanks Judy, Linda and Sandy. “Heart Week is Australia’s national heart health awareness week held in May each year. It provides an opportunity for the Australian public

and health professionals to start a conversation about heart health and take positive steps to reduce their heart disease risk. “This Heart Week, 6-12 May 2024, we’re encouraging everyday Australians to never miss a beat by speaking to their GP about a Heart Health Check. To complement this, we’re urging health professionals to engage their patients about heart health and use the Aus CVD Risk calculator during their next Heart Health Check.” A Heart Health Check is a Medicaresubsidised 20 minute check-up with your GP to assess your risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next five years. For more information see www. heartfoundation.org.au/heart-week. Walk Yourself Happy! Why don’t you join us? It’s free, fun and a great way to improve our physical, mental, social, and emotional health. Queries? Contact Judy Beaton 5486 2181 or myself on 0400 756 615.

So, if any of the above stirs an interest in you, you are most welcome to come along and see what we are all about. Our facilities are located near the Community Complex in Amity Place, Tin Can Bay and we’re open every weekday between 9am – 12 noon. Easy access and parking available onsite. Please call our wonderful Secretary – Raewyn Oliver on 0412 995 512 to find out more.

Cooloola Cove Wheelie Walkers Julie, Linda F, Yvonne, Linda M, Albert, Judy Beaton, Judy H, Barbara (hidden) and Sandy enjoying their Easter Monday picnic.

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COOLOOLA COAST

AINBOW BEACH and the Cooloola Coast is home of the Coloured Sands, the majestic Carlo Sandblow and gateway to World Heritage-listed Fraser Island. You can feed wild dolphins in Tin Can Bay, visit a historic lighthouse via the Great Beach Drive or world-class scuba diving. If you make the most of the outdoors then you’ll love our backyard playground. You can choose from extreme adventures and ultimate indulgences - a rejuvenating massage, secluded picnics beside a freshwater lake or delicious seafood and views in our eateries and clubs.

Our coast has abundant fishing whether off a beach, on an estuary or from a deep sea charter, right on our doorstep!

Birdwatchers, nature-lovers, bushwalkers, 4x4 enthusiasts and surfers call our corner of the world: ‘paradise’.

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

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FISHING & CHARTERS

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EXPERIENCES & TOURS

Rainbow Getaway Holiday Apartments

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World class scuba diving on Fraser Island’s doorstep, Australia’s best shark & ray dive. 2 Goondi St. 07 5486 8004 wolfrockdive.com.au

Cheapest prices on the coast, 7 days a week from 6am. 14 Rainbow Beach Road. 07 5486 8100 facebook.com/Rainbow-Beach-Fishing-and-Camping

Barnacles Cafe & Dolphin Feeding Feed wild dolphins from 7am daily, fees apply. Breakfast, lunch, coffee, takeaways 7am-3pm Norman Point, TCB 07 5486 4899 barnaclesdolphins.com.au

Tin Can Bay’s Sleepy Lagoon Motel 24 air conditioned motel rooms, 3 bedroom house, centrally located for dolphins & pub 2 Groper St. 07 5488 0653 sleepylagoonmotel.com

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FOOD, DRINK & DINE

MASSAGE & RETREATS

Ed’s Beach Bakery

Rainbow Beach Sports Club

Remedial Massage, Rainbow Beach

Spirit of Rainbow, Rainbow Beach

Bread, cakes, muffins, the BEST pies in town! Open 4am-5pm, 7 days Shell Servo Complex. 07 5486 3080 Rainbow Beach

Bistro 7 days, Bowls, Bottleshop & Bingo. 10am - 10pm Sun - Thurs & midnight Fri - Sat. Turana St. 07 5486 3191 rainbowsportsclub.com.au

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Soul Food, Rainbow Beach

Locally owned & operated supermarkets, weekly specials. Rainbow Beach Rd, 6am - 8pm, Ph: 5486 8700; 46-48 Tin Can Bay Rd, 6am - 7pm. 07 5488 0084

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

Ocean Breeze Seafoods, Rainbow Beach

Tin Can Bay Butchers

Fresh & cooked local seafood, fish & chips, burgers, laundromat, at the Big Marlin Open 8.30am-7.30pm Fri-Sat, 8.30am-7pm TueThu & Sun 54 Rainbow Beach Rd, opp QPWS Office

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

Rainbow Beach Pizza & Grill

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Gourmet Signature Pizzas, A’ la Carte Menu, Take Away & Delivery. Unique Coffee blend. Open Wednesday to Sunday. 07 5486 3043 Menu: facebook.com/rainbowbeachpizza/

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Three-hour ultimate Dolphin Feeding Experience

Hop aboard the Tin Can Bay Ferry at Carlo Point at 6.30am for transport to Tin Can Bay to feed the wild dolphins at Norman Point's own Dolphin Centre. The ferry returns to Carlo Point at approximately 9.30am. Runs Saturdays dependent on booking numbers. Adults $70; Children $40.

90-minute Sunset Cruises

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Bring-your-own canapes and alcohol to experience our stunning water ways on dusk. Leaving the Tin Can Bay Je y, the ferry and its crew will take you to some of the Cooloola Coasts most stunning sunset view vantage point including Carlo Point, Sunset Harbour, Tin Can Bay and Snapper Creek. Adults $45; children $20

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e d i u G r o t i s i V Must See and Dos

Patrolled Beach Swim in the flags in front of the Surf Lifesaving tower. Walk via the steps or walkway near the lookout and surf club, or drive onto Griffin Esplanade. 4WD beach access begins here. Coloured Sands Visit the patrolled beach, near the surf tower or the lookout to see the 70 plus colours in our cliffs. From town, walk south 1km along the beach - for best colours 4WD or tour a further 9km. Remember it is a gazetted road. Carlo Sand Blow Park at the top of Cooloola Drive, and walk 600m up from the car park or bushwalk about 2km from the National Parks Office for spectacular views of the Coloured Sands, Double Island Point, Tin Can Bay Inlet and hang gliders. Poona Lake Drive to Bymien Picnic Area (2WD) via 3km gravel on the Freshwater Road, (off Rainbow Beach Road). It’s a 40 minute walk to reach the cool waters of Lake Poona through beautiful rainforest and carrol (grey myrtle) scrub. Searys Creek Only 7km from town towards Gympie, with 2 waterholes, boardwalks, bridges and history – do read the sign and spot the creatures. Always cool on the hottest of days. Rainbow Beach Headland A look out, a viewing platform, 2 playgrounds, a skatepark, BBQs and picnic facilities. See the whales from here in season and watch the surfers out the front. Take a photo at the Cherry Venture propeller. Double Island Point Access via the 4WD only Great Beach Drive or Freshwater Track. See dolphins, whales (seasonal), manta rays, turtles and walk up to our historic lighthouse. It has the longest break in Australia -when the swell lines up. Mudlo Rocks Wander here at low tide, play in rock pools and watch 4WDs navigate any exposed rocks. ALWAYS check conditions and ask locals before you 4WD - it is not always safe, even close to low tide.

Enjoy a lovely stroll (or run) along the Tin Can Bay foreshore and raise money for cancer research at the same time! Join this year’s Mother’s Day Classic - see page 5 for details. Submit your Cooloola Coast images to: info@rbcn.com.au

Middle Rock When tides and conditions allow, the walk to Middle Rock and back is a beautiful way to check out the Coloured Sands. From here, vehicle permits are required and dogs are prohibited. Inskip Point This peninsula is the gateway to Fraser Island, a favourite fishing spot and pet friendly camping grounds for generations. Only 15 minutes drive (2WD) from Rainbow Beach. Freshwater Picnic Area Walk to and swim in nearby Freshwater Lake, picnic or BBQ at the beautiful shady day-use area, found before Freshwater Road reaches Teewah Beach. 4WD only. Tin Can Bay Foreshore Walk 4km from Crab Creek to Norman Point, over picturesque bridges, signage of flora and fauna, through mangroves, playgrounds and outdoor gyms. It is mostly flat and very safe for children on wheels. Look out for 137 species of birds.

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Tin Can Bay Wildflower Walk Known for spectacular wildflower species, access this trail from the corner of Emperor St and Oyster Parade. Best in late winter and early spring. Boat Ramps You can launch your boat at Norman Point and Crab Creek in Tin Can Bay or Carlo Point and Bullock Point near Rainbow Beach. All except Bullock Point offer toilet and scenic picnic facilities. Feed Wild Dolphins at Norman Point Arrive from 7am, after feeding (fees apply), the dolphins leave for another day. A picturesque peninsula with public pool, playground, sailing, boat ramp and pontoon and picnic facilities. Carlo Point For spectacular sunsets over the water, take a cheese platter or fish and chips and watch the day’s end. This favourite fishing spot is only 3 km from Rainbow Beach.

Rainbow Steps Reputably Rainbow Beach’s most ‘Instaworthy’ location - check out our colourful stairs and share a photo on our socials. Great Sandy Strait If you love the wonderful peace and relaxation of sailing or cruising, the sheltered waters around Tin Can Bay are for you. You may see dugong, turtles, dolphins in this section of the Great Sandy Marine Park. Fraser and Cooloola Great Walks A 90 km trail showcases natural and cultural features of the world’s largest sand island between Dilli Village and Happy Valley. Or trek 102 km from Noosa to Rainbow Beach through sandblows, past lakes and spectacular views. Fraser Island K’gari World heritage listed, K’gari has over 40 lakes, rainforests, sand dunes, wildlife, four wheel driving and fishing! Take a 1 or 2 day tour, hire a 4WD or take your own. Cross the barge at Inskip Point, permits are online or at the Parks Office.

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QCWA Tea-ing up for Fundraiser Wendy Ritchie

ELLO ALL, how lovely to see some sunshine. Let’s hope it stays fine. Our Craft mornings are going well, nice to see a few new faces, they are amazed with all the projects we are involved in and of course are now knitting rugs, teddies for us, joining our Branch and keen to volunteer. Our focus this month is preparing for our High Tea on 29 May – this is our fundraiser for ‘Biggest Morning Tea” to support the Cancer Council. Please come along and support the cause. The competitions are open to the wider

community, with the schedule given out upon booking. By time of printing, Country Kitchen will have held our second workshop “Cooking for 1 or 2” which was fully booked, on 30 April. We hope to plan more workshops in the future, and to look at using a bigger venue. Sorry to the ladies that missed out. Dates for May: Craft – 1st and 2nd Wednesdays, 10am till 12 noon, $2.00, Morning Tea. Hoy – 3rd Wednesday, Cooloola Bowls Club $7.00

News from Kia Ora Hall Marian Young PRESIDENT

I FROM THE KIA ORA HALL. I am settling into my position as a member of the committee at the Kia Ora Hall. It hardly feels like I have been away for the last 15 years, and I love being back in the area. I was elected as President at the last AGM, and everyone has made me feel welcome. The hall has seen some major renovations over the past years following damage from flooding. Without the amazing effort put in by the citizens of the district and the committee, this would not have been achieved. Grants from Gympie Regional Council, The Community Benefit Gambling Fund, and Bendigo Bank have assisted along the way, from providing funds for the renovations and upgrade of facilities, being able to hold events at a reduced cost, a computer, defibrillator, and a coffee machine. None of these would have been possible without the amazing people who made up the committee over the last 10 years. Sandra Hamilton, who was at the helm for most of those years, has put her heart and soul into the community and the hall. I commend her commitment and appreciate her help to me personally. The rest of the committee is very supportive and show what teamwork is all about. Volunteers play a very important role in all aspects of the hall, but

none so much as our ‘mower-man’ Michael. He gives up hours at a time to keep the grounds looking fabulous, on his own mower, which has been a bit challenging over the last eight months with all the rain. The hall has been able to purchase a mower of their own and any help with mowing or whipper snipping, which has also been done by another volunteer, Lindsay Davidson, would be greatly appreciated. The recent Psychic Day was very well attended and we met a lot of beautiful people from the local area as well as Tin Can Bay and Glenwood. Another successful event was the Mead Making Workshop conducted by Amrita Park Meadery. We are just waiting on the electrician to complete the work so that the coffee machine can be installed. The second Sourdough Workshop was being held just as this paper was going to print and was set to be another popular event. Our regular events are in full swing: Yoga – Tuesday weekly at 9:30am TaiChi – Wednesday weekly at 9am

Central Location

Stay safe, keep well. All enquiries to President Wendy on 0412 547 043.

of mouth. Talking about a small business and recommending them to friends and family will help them get new customers and hopefully get more people to spread the word.

UEENSLAND SMALL BUSINESS Month 2024 runs through the month of May and is about recognising their contributions and supporting a vibrant and growing small business sector. This annual event sets out to highlight, celebrate, and support the thousands of small businesses operating across the state yearround while encouraging the community to get behind our favourites whether it be retail, trades, services, health or others – and let them know we love your small business.

Did you know there are more than 482,000 small businesses in Queensland that contribute around $117 billion to our economy? There are so many small businesses so it is important to shop small as well as support local businesses when you can so these businesses can thrive.

Here are some ways you can support small businesses:

Craft – 2nd Friday – monthly 12 till 4pm

Fr iend l y Ser vice -

Event of the Month: High Tea on 29 May. Booking essential and payment $10. Ring: Judy 0402 769 392 or Wendy 0412 547 043 to book. Closes 20 May.

Think Small but Shop Big!

Coffee Club – 1st Friday – monthly 9am till 11:30am

Thank you to everyone for your continued support of the Kia Ora Memorial Hall and we will keep you posted on our upcoming events.

10 am till 12 noon, lots of prizes, money board and raffles. BYO your own cup.

Like, comment and share social media posts because by simply engaging with their post you will be supporting them by getting their business in front of more people. Write a positive review which is so helpful for a small business as this shows their brand as a trusted place to buy from, helping others make the decision to purchase their product or service. Shop now for later. You can support small businesses by improving their cash flow now. Think about gifts, birthdays, or other purchases that you can buy now and give later. Show your appreciation. Tell them thank you. You can easily show genuine support by sharing your gratitude and thanking them for trying their best during hard times.

Commit to doing one small thing for a small business each week, whether it’s a purchase or a shout-out. Supporting small businesses each week will not only give you peace of mind, but will be helping the owners and the economy.

Our Rainbow Beach community only survives thanks to our local small businesses!

One of the best ways to show your support is through word

Show them your appreciation this month.

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Dragons Bring Home State Title Bronze! Toni Archer

HERE IS A long-standing Aussie saying that “winners are grinners”. That may be absolutely true but you would have to work very hard to remove the grins from the Cooloola team’s faces following the State Dragon Boat Titles which were held at Bronze medallists are grinners too! Lake Kawana on the weekend of 16/17 March. After a great deal of intensive a silver, or even a gold place had they training here in our Tin Can Bay waters, had a full crew. Unfortunately, in one the team went to the State Titles and of the Women’s races they only had came home with a magnificent haul a crew of eight after two members of of bronze medals. Not a swag of gold the nominated team were unable to but nonetheless a wonderful effort attend on the day due to unforeseen given the comparatively small size of circumstances. Once the crew is our community and the median age nominated for the competition, of its population. changes to crew members are not The Wide Bay Warriors, as they are permitted. known at the State Titles, paddled Cooloola Head Coach Sandra said: hard to achieve a bronze medal in “After months of training leading up ed andthe licensed Installation Women’sAir 20sConditioning over a 500-metre to the State Titles and with six new course. They also managed to score and Maintenance members, the entire team did their a further three bronzes in the 10s coach and our community proud. The races over various course distances. way they went about their business at ly premium products and provide ongoing It has been mooted that the team the two-day event was amazing. They support and 10s service. in the Women’s might have got to all thoroughly deserved the medals

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that they brought home.” At times it has seemed to be a long, hard road for the Cooloola Dragons, but persistence and hard work are beginning to pay off. There are great hopes that they will do very well in the upcoming Wide Bay Series which kicks off with the Bundaberg Regatta over the weekend of 11 May. As well as Bundaberg and Cooloola, the Wide Bay Series also includes Hervey Bay and 1770. The Cooloola Regatta is scheduled for the first week in July and will be held on the beautiful waters at Tin Can Bay. In the meantime, please come and join us at the Dragon’s Lair Café for tasty brekkies and snacks on the third

Saturday of every month coinciding with the Tin Can Bay Markets. You will get great food and be made to feel very welcome! Finally, our ‘newbies’ are gradually becoming accustomed to paddling and competition and are thoroughly enjoying the experiences. If you think that some paddling might suit you, please come down for a Thursday or Sunday training session and give it a try. It will cost you nothing to try out and you will find it is fun, satisfying, and very enjoyable. Please contact Head Coach Sandra on 0402 352 756 who will be happy to give you details of how to arrange a try-out.

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May Update Brooke Bignell

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OWDY CREW! Last month a crew of cadets headed to Agnes Waters to compete for their place on the Wide Bay Sports Surf Team. The group consisted of Blake, Jackson, Jarrah, Jimi, Jordan, Kirra, Mason, Max, Phoenix, and Tabitha. They were a respectful and happy group of groms who all surfed fantastically and had a lot of fun! They represented themselves, the club, their schools and the community beautifully and deserve a pat on the back for that alone! Congratulations goes to Tabitha, Kirra, Phoenix, Jordan and Mason who were all chosen to represent the Wide Bay in the upcoming State Selection, we wish them the best of luck! We’ve had a huge month fundraising every weekend at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club, many thanks! Our fundraising goal at the moment is a trailer, for storage and transport. Bring on autumn and those crisp and clear days on the beach!

Tabitha, Kirra, Phoenix, Jordan, and Mason were recently selected to represent Wide Bay in the upcoming State Selection.

Max waiting for his heat.

Through autumn/winter our beach days will be held on the first Sunday of each month, see you on 5 May from 8.30am, at the bottom of the surf club stairs!

Parkrun Goes Pink in May

N SATURDAY 11 May there will be a pink-dressed theme for Mother’s Day weekend so why not grab your mum and have a morning out. Register for free on the Parkrun Australia website to receive your barcode so you can start recording your runs or walks. If you haven’t had a chance to be part of the parkrun family don’t despair, it is on every Saturday morning at 7am. Starting at Wes Mitchell Park in Tin Can Bay (opposite the library) the 5km measured course

is now marked at 1km intervals so you can track your journey as you work towards getting a personal best time. If you aren’t much of a mover but would like to be part of the wonderful parkrun family then why not volunteer, there’s roles that can even be done sitting down so have a chat to the team to find a position suitable for you. Pop in on any Saturday. To keep up to date with all the fun, news and participant/volunteer achievements, follow the Wes Mitchell Park parkrun Facebook page.

Jackson, Jarrah and Phoenix in Agnes Waters.

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Tin Can Bay Fishing Club Report that there were still some reasonable by-catches of Flathead, Cod, Jew, and the inevitable Catfish. There were six boat crews attending and trying their best to achieve the desired result. New club member Josh Cronk secured the ‘closest to the pin’ rights with a Blue Salmon but unfortunately no Threadies. Even with these results, the day was enjoyable as a club outing. The other trip for the month where we were to fish Teewah Beach was called off due to awful weather conditions. The last two-day club fishing competition was won by Ron Cox

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ELLO AGAIN, well I seem to be echoing the last couple of months by complaining about the weather but it has definitely had a fair impact on the fishing news and, at the time of writing this article, thank goodness it does seem to be improving. The club had a recent outing to the Mary River (Maryborough district), in particular the Beaver Rock area targeting Threadfin Salmon however we forgot to invite the fish. In saying

Ron Cox made sure his interstate trip was worthwhile with this Murray Cod.

scoring 423 points with a catch of this will be reported on next month. Whiting, Trevally, and a very nice Our next two day competition is Slatey Bream. due to be held on 21-22 May with Fish of the month was won by Chris a beach fishing day slotted in for Rippon with an impressive 108cm 7 May, all weather permitting of Golden Trevally. Close behind was course. Ron Cox withISLAND) his 78cm Slatey Bream Club members Ron Cox and Derek CourtesyAUSTRALIA, of Gardiner Fisheries AUSTRALIA, EAST EAST COAST COAST – WADDY – WADDY POINTPOINT (FRASER (FRASER ISLAND) Andrews ventured away interstate Phone 0404 853 232 • www.gardinerfisheries.com LAT 24°LAT 58ʼ 24° S 58ʼLONG S 153° LONG 21ʼ153° E 21ʼ Eand Marquis Chapman with a cool 45cm Bass. to try –1000 their luck with some Murray Times and Times Heights and Heights of High of and High Low and Waters Low Waters Time Zone Time –1000 Zone On the social side, the wet weather Cod and it’s pleasing to see they MAY MAY JUNE JUNE JULY JULY AUGUST AUGUST didn’tmTime stop our members weremTime rewarded, with Derek breaking Time mTime m Time Time mTime m Time mTime m Time enjoying Time m Time mTime m mTime m mTime mTime m a morning tea at 1.29 the0101 Tin Can Bay his 0.83 duck landing two nice Cod 0229 1.77 0229 1.770314 1.82 0326 1.54 0326 1.540353 1.52 0326 1.29 0326 0017 0017 0.83 0123 1.87 0123 1.87 0314 1.82 0353 1.52 0.83 0101 0.83 0951 0.90 0951 0.900957 0.67 1011 0.77 1011 0.771009 0.69 0950 0950 0.770619 0523 1.14 0523 1.14 0844 0.88 0844 0.88 0957 0.67 1009 0.69 1.27 0619 1.27 Yacht Club,0.77 although unfortunately and Ron also landing a snodger of 1556 TH 1.39 1556 SA 1.391623 SA 1701 SU 1.57 1701 MO 1.571708MO 1719 TU 1.65 1719 TH 1.651139 TH 1103 FR 0.70 1103 0.70 1.28 1415 TH 1.28 1.57 1623SU 1.57 1.76 1708TU 1.76 0.72 1139 FR 0.72 WE 1415WE 1905 0.93 1905 0.93 2147 0.89 2324 0.95 2049 1.04 2049 1.042147 0.89 2241 1.02 2241 1.022324 0.95 2344 were 1.00 2344 1.001841 1.98 1809 1.84 1809 1.84 the miles travelled all 1841 1.98 no pictures taken. a cod making There are1.23 a couple of 0.76 planned worth it. 0.70 0236 1.88 0236 1.88 0411 1.76 0458 1.43 0327 1.72 0327 1.720411 1.76 0417 1.47 0417 1.470458 1.43 0431 0431 1.230139 0139 0.76 0054 0.70 0054 0944 0.77 0944 0.77 1039 0.60 1055 1034 0.83 1034 0.831039 0.60 1042 0.71 1042 0.711055 0.67 0.73 1037 Creek 0.730709 0709 1.31 0624 Closer 1.21 0624 to 1.21home, club member trips 0.67 to1037 fish Baffle and1.31 Teewah 1.37 1534 FR 1.37 1.73 1715MO 1.73 1.90 1759WE 1.90 1648 FR 1.48 1648 SU 1.481715 SU 1744MO 1.68 1744 TU 1.681759 TU 1802WE 1.75 1802 FR 1.751227 FR 0.66 1227 SA 0.66 1155 SA 0.60 1155 0.60 TH 1534 TH 2041 0.89 2041 0.89 2258 0.84 2204 1.00 2204 1.002258 0.84 2340 0.97 2340 0.97 2.03 1924but 2.03 1849 1.96 1849 1.96was out there in local Beach coming up in 1924 late April Chris Rippon

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Above and below: Chris Rippon setting the bar high with his 100cm-plus Queenfish, and his 110cm Giant Herring.

Marquis Chapman enjoyed some beautiful weather (!) to land this Mangrove Jack.

waters, doing what he does best by boating a 100cm plus Queenfish and in another trip soon after, a 110cm Giant Herring, great sport fish and a great job done. Marquis Chapman also got in on the action with some nice shore-based Mangrove Jack action. All fish safely released to fight another day. Our club Weighmaster Selwyn Potter braved the weather and had a good weekend with some lovely Flathead and a good haul of Mud Crabs. The spirit of the club came through again this month with another

working bee at the club house only inside this time cleaning and cataloguing stores and material all directed by grounds committee rep John Blackman – well done and thanks all. Short and sweet but here’s hoping for the start of those terrific May days to allow us to enjoy this beautiful area on or around the water. Tight lines, cheers.

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RBAA to launch an expanded Junior Program for 2024

HE RAINBOW BEACH Amateur Anglers is very excited to announce that in 2024 we will expand the Junior fishing Program. The aim of this program is to introduce, support and educate junior fishers to assist in their development as productive and responsible custodians of our local waterways. We plan to achieve this by conducting 4 educational sessions over the next 12 months. These sessions are planned for: 3 August 2024 - Introduction to Fishing & Crabbing 23 November 2024 - Being a Better Angler 22 March 2025 - Rods, Reels and Tackle 23-25 May 2025 - Beach Fishing Camp

The RBAA Junior Program 2024 will provide an opportunity for children with an outdoor educational experience that will provide them with the opportunity to learn skills and knowledge to: Explore the beach safely; fish sustainably; and appreciate the natural environment while having fun and being mentored by experienced teachers and local fishermen. We hope the program will help equip young fishers with knowledge, skills, and experiences that they will use over their lifetime. The program will be comprehensive, providing a mix of theory and practical experiences associated with recreational beach fishing in the Cooloola Recreation Area and cover topics including: • Beach safety, tides, beach conditions & hazards, traffic awareness

• Sun protection, avoidance & treatment of Bites, Barbs and Stings • Bait collection & preservation – pippies, worms and yabbies • Rod, Reel and Tackle selection & preparation, knot tying and rig preparation

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• Fishing spot selection – Tides, Moon Phases & Gutter identification • Fish & Crab Identification – Legal Lengths and Bag Limits • Fish & Crab catch, release & preservation • Rubbish and waste removal Each session consists of a theory lesson followed by hands-on activities at suitable locations within the Cooloola Recreation Area. For more information please visit the RBAA website: rbaafishing.com. au The program will be delivered by the clubs Junior Mentors, Steve Bennett and Don Reid – both are accredited and experienced teachers. The program will be aimed at boys

and girls between the ages of 10 to 15 years and limited spaces are available. The RBAA’’s Junior Program is funded with the assistance of the Department of Agriculture & Community as part of their Community Grant program.

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school news

Tin Can Bay P-10 State School

Chase McLeod and Zylah Thompson show off their Easter hats.

Easter Bunny with Kiana Sorrell, Kalarny Sheridan, and Paige Richardson.

Easter Hat Parade

HERE WERE BRIGHT smiles and colourful creations at the annual Easter Hat Parade at Tin Can Bay P-10 State School, as the Prep to Year 2 students excitedly showcased their Easter hats. On 28 March staff, students and parents gathered

in the hall to watch the youngest members of the school parade their masterpieces overflowing with glitter, bunny ears, chickens, and eggs. The highlight of the morning was a special visit from the Easter Bunny, who hopped in to

spread some cheer. The Easter Hat Parade provided the perfect opportunity for everyone to come together and celebrate Easter.

Human Powered Vehicles

Training underway for the human powered vehicles at Cooloola Coast Karting track

HE TIN CAN Bay P-10 State School’s Human Powered Vehicle (HPV) teams, recently hit the Cooloola Coast Karting Club track in preparation for their upcoming races. The Tin Can Bay Thunder and Mumba teams have been undergoing rigorous training sessions, navigating the twists and turns of the karting circuit to hone

their skills and speed. “It’s been a huge change for our new members but everyone is getting quicker the more laps they do,” remarked the team coach, David Dorey, reflecting on the progress made by the students. “We are on track to be ready for our first race at Ipswich early this term.”

library happenings

Library Activities Fun for Kids & Families

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Rainbow Beach Ph: 5486 3705

Tin Can Bay Ph: 5486 4355

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

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

First Five Forever Storytime (0-5 years) Rainbow Beach Library - Mondays 9.30am -10am

Tin Can Bay Library - Thursdays 9.30am -10am Join us each week for a fun session of stories, rhymes and songs. This is a program designed for 0-5 year olds and their families and carers.

First Five Forever Storytime – World Bee Day Rainbow Beach Library - Monday 20 May 9.30am

Celebrating ‘World Bee Day’ through books, stories and craft. Visit www.slq.qld.gov.au/first5forever for more information. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

Bowerbird Blues Challenge

Tin Can Bay Library – Until 22 May Can you help fill the Bowerbird jar with small pieces of plastic you have found – no larger than a bottle cap. Bowerbird Blues is the story for National Simultaneous Storytime on 22 May 2024.

DIY Harry Potter Mandrake Roots Tin Can Bay Library – Thursday 2 May 3.30pm-4.30pm

Use clay to cate your own miniature potted Harry Potter inspired Mandrake Roots! Suitable for children aged 5-12 years. Bookings essential: 5486 4355.

Aussie Feud

Tin Can Bay Library - Thursday 16 May 3.30pm-4.30pm Team up with your friends and family and go head-to-head in a fun feud. Which team will claim victory in answering some of the Australian public’s most popular questions. Bookings essential: 5486 4355.

Film Night: Firestarter – The Story of Bangarra Rainbow Beach Library – Friday 31 May 5pm

Firestarter – The Story of Bangarra is a historically important film that takes the viewer through Bangarra’s birth and spectacular growth to where we are today entering our 4th decade. It recognises Bangarra’s early founders and tells the story of how three young Aboriginal brothers – Stephen, David and Russell Page – turned the newly born dance group into one of Australia’s leading performing arts companies. Through the eyes of the Page brothers and company alumni, Firestarter explores the loss and reclaiming of culture, the burden of intergenerational trauma and crucially, the extraordinary power of art as a messenger for social change and healing.

Join us at the Rainbow Beach Community Hall on Friday 31 May at 5pm to watch this wonderful documentary. This event is part of our Reconciliation Week Program. Bookings essential: 5486 3705.

Community Groups in the Library

Tin Can Bay Silent Bookclub – First Friday of the month at 5.30pm-7pm Join fellow readers for an uninterrupted hour of reading, with a quick catch up at the start and finish.

Tin Can Bay Art Group – Tuesdays from 10-12noon

Book Clubs Book Clubs flourish throughout the Gympie Region, with more than 25 active reading groups currently accessing the multiple book-set collections from Gympie Regional Libraries. If you’re an avid reader and would like to discuss the work of great authors with other book lovers, contact your nearest library branch today.

Cooloola Card Makers – Wednesdays at 9.30am We make all sorts of greeting cards, so come and join us for a fun morning. Make and take your card creations. Beginners and experienced card makers welcome. Join this friendly group at Tin Can Bay Library and let your creative juices flow.

Calling all artists! Join us at Tin Can Bay Library to share work and ideas and connect with artists in our community. Bring your work-in-progress and join in a friendly chat and exchange ideas. All artists, levels and mediums welcome. Phone: 5486 4355 for more information.

Tinny Chat - Fourth Friday of Every Month from 2pm – 4pm Join other locals at Tin Can Bay Library for a cuppa and a chat.

Tin Can Bay Family History Group - First Monday of Every Month 1pm-4pm Join other family historians to share hints and tips as well as work on your projects.

Tin Can Bay Mah-jong - Every Tuesday from 1pm-4pm

Rainbow Beach Art Group – 10 and 24 May at 10am Join us at Rainbow Beach Library for a fantastic morning of fun and creativity. Each session covers something different, with the aim of exploring different styles of art. Come along and enjoy a morning getting in touch with your inner artist. Tea and coffee will be provided. Phone: 5486 3705 for more information.

Rainbow Beach Boomerang Bags - Mondays at 1.30pm Rainbow Beach Boomerang Bag Sewing Group meet MOST Mondays from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. We are a small group sewing our hearts out to reduce the use of plastic bags, by providing reusable cloth bags made from recycled, donated fabric. For more information please phone Rainbow Beach Library.

Join us at Tin Can Bay Library for a wonderful afternoon playing Mah-jong. Mah-jong is an ancient Chinese tile game of strategy, calculation, and skill with a measure of chance. This group is open to everyone, young and old, wanting to learn this ancient Chinese tile game.

Connect with Technology Book a Librarian

Rainbow Beach Library – Mondays 10.30am-12noon

Tin Can Bay Library – Tuesdays and Fridays 2.30pm-4pm Do you need a hand to get started online? Do you have a question about something that you have recently learned? Book in for a one-on-one half hour session where our library staff will help answer your questions and provide tips and strategies to point you in the right direction for your future learning. Bookings essential: RB 5486 3705, TCB 5486 4355.

Be Connected Drop-in Help

Rainbow Beach Library - Monday and Thursday from 9.30am– 12.30pm, Wednesday and Friday from 2pm–5pm and Saturday from 9am– 12noon. Do you need a hand to get started online? Do you have a question about something that you have recently learned? Drop in to your local library branch during opening hours for some free one on one help. No bookings required. SHINING A LIGHT ON THE COOLOOLA COAST

Council Corner

funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

Community Expo

Skateboarding in Cooloola Cove

Council is hosting free Skateboarding Workshops. Join Chiggy’s Skateboarding on Saturday 11 May 2024 at the Cooloola Cove Skate Park on Queen Elizabeth Dr from 9am to 3pm for lessons from professional coaches. There will also be demos, giveaways, music, BBQ, and more so grabs your board and mates for a free fun day. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to come along and have a skate for half an hour or stay the whole day. This event is part of Queensland Youth Week 2024, check out the full QYW2024 event program at www.gympie.qld.gov.au/youth

Live and Local

Get ready – Live & Local is back so come down to Nelson Reserve in Gympie on Mother’s Day Sunday 12 May from 2pm to 5pm for a relaxing afternoon of tunes in the park featuring performances by Zac Gunthorpe, Soul Tree Union and the Harvey Jazz Duo. Bring a picnic, blanket, chairs, your mum, family and friends, and enjoy some live and local music at this free community event which is supported through assistance provided by the jointly

On Saturday 1 June 2024 from 10am to 3pm pop into the Pavilion on Exhibition Rd in Gympie and explore a wide range of activities, live demonstrations, and look at the many opportunities to join a club! Is your community club or organisation ready for the Gympie Region Community Expo? Would you like to showcase what you do, gain new members and volunteers? Don’t miss this opportunity to set up a free stall and share with the community the great work you do and the ways they can get involved. It’s free to register as an exhibitor so head to Council’s website to get involved. Assistance provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

Council Competitive Grants Round 2

Council’s Community Grants Program provides financial assistance for projects which respond to community needs, support Council’s strategic objectives and enhance the social, environmental and/or cultural wellbeing of the Gympie region. Round 2 grant recipients include the Tin Can

Bay Coastal Rowing Club Inc. for the purchase of a kit to build a St Ayles skiff, Cooloola City Farm Nursery Inc. for native plant rehabilitation for erosion control, and Elisa Mele to create ItalianAustralian heritage, migration stories, and cultural contributions to the Gympie Region.

Free Trees

Gympie Regional Council’s Free Trees for Ratepayers program forms part of Council’s Environment Strategy addressing the key response area of ‘Natural ecosystems are conserved and enhanced and our built environment embraces biodiversity, sustainability and heritage’. To claim your free trees/plants go to your chosen Local Specialist Supplier and select 2 suitable native ground cover, shrub, tree or climber tube stock for your property. Quote your unique “Assessment Number”, found on your rates notice and you’re set to get planting.

Contact Gympie Regional Council

• using the online requests on the website www.gympie.qld.gov.au (in the Contact Us section on the top right hand corner of the homepage), • emailing council@gympie.qld.gov.au • phoning customer service on 1300 307 800 • using the Snap Send Solve app, or • sending a message via messenger on the Gympie Regional Council Facebook page.

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Learning Community The end of Term 1 provided some great activities for the young people attending the Rainbow Beach Learning Community. Local artist Vicky Miles led them in another outstanding art workshop where they learned how to create water soluble graphite drawings with an Easter theme. On the last Thursday in the term the young people visited Jurassic Ark at Bells Bridge north of Gympie which is a world class outdoor museum and educational facility where we learned about rocks and fossils, had a go at digging up fossils, found petrified logs, and watched stalactites grow.

Sandcastle Competition The Sandcastle Competition was held on Wednesday 3 April on the first sunny morning of the school holidays after weeks of wet weather. Twelve teams lined up to register and were ready to create their masterpiece. It was great to see familiar faces from previous years with one family from the Gold Coast returning for the third time, saying that the Sandcastle Competition is the highlight of their holiday. Many local families joined together to form teams and local ladies Vicky, Julie, Lou, and Sue aka ‘The Sand Sistas’ arrived fully-equipped to create their masterpiece, George the reclining gorilla. Each year it is always amazing to see the creativity of each team, who obviously put in a great deal of thought as to what they will build. This year was no different with turtles, dolphins, starfish, castles, a combi van, and George the gorilla steadily taking shape during the morning. Arron from Sandshapers of Noosa was in attendance thanks to sponsorship received from Gympie Today, Rainbow Beach Realty, Cooloola Coast Realty and Rainbow Beach Community News and competitors and passersby were amazed at his incredible sandcastle that featured twisted turrets, steps and windows.

Arron had the difficult job of competition judge and the following teams were winners of their category: Most Lifelike Animal or Fish – Sand Sistas with George the Gorilla; Most Outstanding Sandcastle - the A Team from the Gold Coast, who as mentioned before, make the competition a feature of their holiday each year; and Open Category Team Sandy Cheeks with an amazing VW Combi Van. Each of the winning teams received a hamper of goodies and vouchers donated by local businesses Frying Fish, Rainbow Beach Pizzeria, Brooke’s Coffee Cart, Little Parliament, Rainbow Beach Post Office, Rainbow Beach Hardware, Rainbow Beach IGA, Silk & Stone, Rainbow Beach Learn to Surf, and Soul Food. Winning teams were also given a copy of the beautiful children’s book ‘ A Rainbow Story’ written by local author Elise Seul. Sam from the Rainbow Beach Tourist Centre donated a ball to each of the children who were part of the competition which was a lovely way to end the morning’s activities. The winning team of the People’s Choice Award with a massive 58 votes was ‘The Butterfly Effect’ led by local dad Ziggy with helpers Ellie, Zarya, Tully, Kat, Xaiya, and Taya with a great prize of a night’s accommodation in a family unit donated by Rainbow Sands Resort. Team members worked on several different projects which all combined to make a wonderful end result. The competition wouldn’t have happened without the help of Jed Elmer, Bec Hunter, Kerry Sleath, William Turner, Nat Hunter, and Ziggy Sigel from the Rainbow Beach Learning Community who assisted with setting up, registration, manning the sausage sizzle and serving. Recently re-elected Gympie Councillor Jess Milne arrived bright and early with her BBQ and gazebo which was much appreciated.

Raising funds for TurtleCare A group of dedicated locals have put up their hand to empty the bins containing recyclable bottles and cans next to Topsy the TurtleCare mascot at the Rainbow Beach Holiday

Proud children with their graphite drawing.

Village. Money raised from recycling goes towards the valuable work of the TurtleCare volunteers helping them to take care of our local turtle population through nest relocation and care of injured turtles.

Locals helping locals The Rainbow Beach Community Pantry has made a change to the contents of their $10 hampers which for the next month will consist of fresh veggies from Mitchell’s Fruit & Veg in Gympie, plus donations from Woolworths Cooloola, Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach IGA, and Ed’s Beach Bakery and single or familysized frozen meals. Hampers are available each fortnight from two distribution centres, the Rainbow Beach Community Centre and the Cooloola Cove Vet’s Hall on Thursdays between 12.30 & 1.15pm. To order a hamper for yourself or

Enjoying the fantastic Jurassic Ark trip.

someone who needs a helping hand, you can text to 0413 135 867 or hop onto the Rainbow Beach Community Pantry Facebook page and send a message. Pindari Life Ltd, a local charity based in Gympie, provides the pantry with governance and support.

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Sandcastle Competition Open Category winners ‘Team Sandy Cheeks.’

‘The Sand Sistas’ – winners of the Most Lifelike Animal or Fish category

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Could you please remove all the green, replaced with a bold blue Ÿ Excavators Ÿ Plant Hire colour Ÿ Rollers Ÿ Graders also after 24/7 days please remove Ÿ Water trucks Ÿ Bobcats the lic number and place at the Ÿ Chippers Ÿ Loaders very bottom in the center of the ad in a much smaller font.

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Ÿ No callout fee/Free quotes Ÿ Over 30 years experience Ÿ 24/7 Days

Cooloola Cove, Tin Can Bay, Rainbow Beach & Gympie.

Call NOW on 0476 691 463 Lic No 65908c.

L & T Fear MINI Backhoe Hire Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Pensioner discount available 9” backhoe bucket - perfect for digging trenches 4 way bucket Spreader bar available 1.3m wide - perfect for smaller areas Not a skid steer

Phone Lyle & Theresa on 0418 184 966

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TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY HANDYMAN

PET BOARDING

TAXI

SIGNS

TYRE & MECHANICAL SERVICE

Book in the Covering Gympie, Tin Can Bay, Rainbow Beach & Sandy Strait 35+ years experience

LEGAL SERVICES/ SOLICITOR

Cosgroves

Last time it ran was Dece

STORAGE

Councillor Catch Up

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

Paul Cosgrove B.COM., B.ECON., LL.B., B.C.L.

EMAIL cosgroves@cosgroves.com.au TELEPHONE/MOBILE (24 HRS) 0418 729 474 P.O. Box 1225 TOOWONG Q. 4066

PAINTING

SHEDS FROM $65 / MONTH

Cr Jess Milne invites members of the community to catch up and chat all things Council on Friday 10 May. If you are unable to make the monthly catch up, please contact Cr Jess Milne to make an alternative arrangement.

• Tin Can Bay Library 9am to 10am • Rainbow Beach Community Centre 11am to 12pm

Contact Cr Jess Milne Phone: 0436 282 707

Email: jess.milne@gympie.qld.gov.au SHINING A LIGHT ON THE COOLOOLA COAST

WHAT’S ON MAY

3&4 Bay to Bay Yacht Race. See page 4. 3

LIVE MUSIC - Phoebe Jay, 7pm, TCB Country Club

LIVE MUSIC - Billy Guy, 7.30-10.30pm, RB Sports Club

LIVE MUSIC - Simon Meola, 7.30-10.30pm, RB Sports Club

4-6 Southern Cross Air Force Warbirds, TCB Model Flying Club. See page 4. 6

LABOUR DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY

LIVE MUSIC - Blues Burners, 6pm, TCB Country Club

6-12 Heart Week - book your Heart Health Check now. More info: www.heartfoundation.org.au/ heart-week 10

LIVE MUSIC - Graeme Jensen, 7.30-10.30pm, RB Sports Club

Free Skateboarding Workshop, 9am-3pm, CC Skate Park. Demos, giveaways, music, BBQ & more.

CoolaFlix FREE MOVIE night - ‘Incredibles 2,’ RB Community Hall. Food & refreshments for purchase from 5.30pm, film from 6pm. BYO bean bags & cushions. 1 free glass of bubbles for the mums! Kids under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

LIVE MUSIC - Merlin, 7.30-10.30pm, RB Sports Club

Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day Classic, 9am, Wes Mitchell Park. Register at mothersdayclassic.com.au or on the day from 8am (cash only). Details on page 5.

LIVE MUSIC - Graeme Jensen, 1-4pm, RB Sports Club

Live & Local, 2pm-5pm, Nelson Reserve, Gympie. More info in Council Corner page 28.

CIRS AGM, 5-7pm, RB Community Hall. See page 9

Drag Paint & Sip hosted by Paint Juicy, 6-9pm at RB Sports Club. Canvas, easel, paint, brushes, aprons, step-by-step guidance plus fabulous fun provided! Get your tickets at paintjuicy.com.au

LIVE MUSIC - Merlin, 7pm, TCB Country Club

LIVE MUSIC - Maria Whittaker, 7.30-10.30pm, RB Sports Club

LIVE MUSIC - Doug Edwards, 7.30-10.30pm, RB Sports Club

World Bee Day

24-26 Sunshine Coast Ukulele Festival, Kenilworth Showground, Kenilworth. Info and tickets: sunshinecoastukulelefestival.com 24

LIVE MUSIC - Rum ‘N’ Roses, 7pm, TCB Country Club

LIVE MUSIC - Phull Schooner Trio band, 7.30-11.30pm, RB Sports Club

CCYAP Sound of Teen Spirit concert, 2pm, CC Community Complex. Details on page 6.

LIVE MUSIC - Vanessa Sanga, 7.30-10.30pm, RB Sports Club

QCWA High Tea, CC Bowls Club. All enquiries: Wendy (President) 0412 547 043.

Film Night: Firestarter – The Story of Bangarra. 5pm, RB Community Hall. Presented by RB Library as part of Reconciliation Week. Details on page 27.

LIVE MUSIC - Diamonds & Rust, 7pm, TCB Country Club

LIVE MUSIC - Cool Lula band, 7.30-11.30pm, RB Sports Club

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

JUNE 1

RB Family Fishing Classic Pre-Show Party, from 6pm, RB Sports Club. Performances by Linc Phelps, Caitlyn Shadbolt, Ruby Jane. Free entry for Fishing Classic competitors otherwise $20. Book at rainbowbeachsportsclub.com.au

WEEKLY Many are term time only Weekdays 5.30am TCB Bootcamp, 7am & 5.30pm RB Gym classes, Ph: 0490 333 147 Monday 8.15am Heart Foundation Wheelie Walking Group Cooloola Cove, Judy 5486 2181. Meet at bus shelter outside shopping centre on Nautilus Dr. 9am Painting for beginners, Tuncunba Hall, Tin Can Bay, Kerri 0438 803 990 Middle Eastern Movement class by Soul from the Belly, Emperor St Community Hall TCB. Early session 1-2pm, evening session 5.30-6.30pm. First class free. Book via Jess on 0411 218 254 2nd Monday 1.30 – 3.30pm Life Drawing with model, Tuncunba Hall, TCB, Robyn 0419 663 271 2nd Monday - Probus, 2pm at Sandcastle Motel TCB, new members welcome. Cherryl 0409 044 100 or Katrina cooloolaprobus@gmail.com 10.30-11am First Five Forever Storytime (0-5 yrs) at RB Library. Bookings essential: 5486 3705 11am -12.30pm Book a librarian, RB Library Tuesday 2nd Tuesday - Veterans and Community Morning Tea, Tin Can Bay RSL, from 10am 2nd & 4th Nibbles & Giggles at Goomeri Library, social get together to chat over a cuppa, 10am ph: 4168 4340 8.30am Kindy Linq, RB School Library 9am – 12 Noon, MEN ONLY, TCB Community & Men’s Shed, Paul Boulton 0437 007 911 9am TCB Quilters, TCB Community Centre, President Robyn Salmon 0427 356 028 9am Drawing & Pastel group all levels, tutoring for beginners, Tuncunba Hall, Tin Can Bay, Kerri 0438 803 990 10am Tin Can Bay Art Group, TCB Library 11am-12pm English Conversation Group, come along to make new friends and improve your English, Gympie Library, bookings not needed 12.30-3.30pm Join in at TCB Library for an afternoon playing Mahjong, an ancient Chinese tile game of skill with a measure of chance. Open to everyone 2-4pm Book a librarian, TCB Library Wednesday 6.30am Heart Foundation Walking Group meet at TCB Bakery, Maggie 0400 756 615 8am Table tennis - singles, 9am doubles, $2 all levels welcome, RB Community Hall, 5486 3355 8.30am Kindy Linq, RB School Library 9.30am Cooloola Card Makers, TCB Library 3-4pm Coolabay Choir, CC Vets’ Hall, Pam: 0427 180 649 3.30-4.45pm Robotics Thursday, Gympie Library, bookings not necessary (but space is limited) 4-6pm Exploring Drama With Sheryl adult drama classes. RB Hall. Gold coin donation. 0497 542 857 3rd Hoy hosted by QCWA, 9.30am for a 10am start, Cooloola Coast Bowls Club, Amity Place TCB. Wendy 0412 547 043 or Judy 0402 769 392 Thursday 8am (1 May-30 Oct) 7am (1 Nov-30 April), $3 RB Sports Club, All welcome. Chris: 0417 605 484 or Pat: 0407 433 602

8am Social Tennis (1 May-30 Oct) 7am (1 Nov-30 April), $3 RB Sports Club, All welcome. Chris: 0417 605 484 or Pat: 0407 433 602 8.30am Playgroup, RB School Library

9am – 12 Noon, MEN ONLY morning, TCB Community & Men’s Shed, Paul Boulton 0437 007 911 9.30am First Five Forever Storytime (0-5 yrs), TCB Library

9.30am Bingo for Local Ambulance Committee, TCB Country Club 3.30pm Dragon Boating. Sandra: 0402 352 756 3.30pm Robotics for kids, Gympie Library 6pm Open Mic Night, The Snack Shack, 35 The Esplanade TCB Friday

Rainbow Beach Art Group, RB Library, 10am two Fridays per month. Phone 5486 3705 for more information

2nd Friday - Twilight Markets, Amity Place TCB 4pm-7pm. Community market with market fee proceeds going to community groups. Contact Jenny Jackson 0424 639 572.

1st Friday - Drop-in Sausage Sizzle, Tin Can Bay RSL, 11.30am to 1.30pm 3rd Friday - Writing Fridays at Gympie Library - join other writers in practicing and honing your literary skills, 10am-12pm, phone 5481 0859 for more information and to book 4th Friday Community catch up at RB Hall, 8am

8.15am Heart Foundation Wheelie Walking Group Cooloola Cove, Judy 5486 2181. Meet at bus shelter outside shopping centre on Nautilus Dr.

9am-12pm Chess/Rummykub at TCB Community & Men’s Shed, gold coin for morning tea, no need to book 2.30-4pm Book a librarian, TCB Library

3.30-4.30pm Tinker Table STEAM Makerspace, Gympie Library, bookings not necessary

7.30-10.30pm Live music at RB Sports Club. Grab a drink and a feed and enjoy some local talent www.rainbowsportsclub.com.au Saturday

6.30am Heart Foundation Walking Group meet at TCB Bakery, Maggie 0400 756 615 6.45am Wes Mitchell parkrun, TCB (opposite library). Register for free on parkrun website. 2nd Saturday RB Market. Book: 5486 3355 3rd Saturday Tin Can Bay Market. Book: 0418 711 897

2.30pm Little Athletics, TCB School oval, Jess: 0411 218 254

5pm Mass at St John Vianney Catholic Church, Bream St, TCB (week 1, 2, 5)

7.30-10.30pm Live music at RB Sports Club. Grab a drink and a feed and enjoy some local talent. www.rainbowsportsclub.com.au Sunday

7am Mass at St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Manooka Dr, RB (week 1, 2, 5) and TCB (week 3, 4)

7.30am Dragon Boating, Sandra: 0402 352 756 9.30am Service at Good Shepherd Church, 17 Carlo Road, RB, followed by morning tea all denominations most welcome

12-3pm Live music at RB Sports Club plus free kids’ bowls and obstacle course. www.rainbowsportsclub.com.au

Save the Date: RB Family Fishing Classic & Expo Sunday 2 – Saturday 8 June 2024

SEE PAGE 27 FOR WHAT’S ON AT OUR LOCAL LIBRARIES

SELLING RAINBOW FOR 14 YEARS

SHINING A LIGHT ON THE COOLOOLA COAST

May Is For Mother’s Day OPENING HOURS 6AM - 8PM 7 DAYS

Hello and welcome to another edi on of the local Rainbow Beach IGA Rant. What another spectacular month it has been. The weather gods are not on our side this year. It seems like every weekend or holiday period, it is raining, storming or some major weather event is occurring. It is par�cularly tough when the town relies on tourism and I know from my own experience that holidaying in the rain isn’t the most pleasant experience.

Save Time Shop Local

Anyway, I hope everyone is ge ng ready for winter, those 2 days of the year are fast approaching.

Rainbow Beach

Community Support Our beloved Rainbow Beach IGA has always been more than just a supermarket. It’s a hub where locals gather, share stories, and support one another.

Find your local store at iga.com.au/stores

Whether it’s sponsoring local events, providing dona�ons, or simply being a friendly face, the IGA team is deeply ingrained in our community. Recently, the IGA Community Chest program has made a significant impact. Through this ini�a�ve, funds are raised to support local causes close to our hearts. From flood relief efforts to providing soccer balls for our young athletes, the Rainbow Beach IGA has been there every step of the way. And now, they’re introducing a new loyalty program to further engage with the community. Introducing Our New Loyalty Program Ÿ Rainbow Beach IGA is excited to announce its brand-new loyalty program! Here’s what you need to know: Ÿ 1000’s of weekly member-only specials which are a thank-you from our team to you. Ÿ The chance to go into major draws and win holidays and other fantas�c give-aways. Ÿ Sign Up Today: Visit our store or check our website to sign up for the loyalty program. It’s free, easy, and a fantas�c way to stay connected with our community.

Sports Update Ÿ The Broncos have had an even�ul season so far. From thrilling victories to tough losses, they con�nue to fight on the field. Keep an eye out for their upcoming matches, including the clash against the North Queensland Cowboys. Reece is really showing his value and with Origin only around the corner. Who cannot wait! Ÿ The Lions haven’t roared like they did last year. They are saying that the trip to the US has not affected the team but brought them closer. The results are saying otherwise. They need to start finding their kicking boots soon or the season will be over before it has even begun. Poli cs Most of us know that there is going to be a state elec�on this year. You cannot wait. It is a chance for the public to vote on how they judge the current government and/or what they think of the opposi�on. Steven Miles laughing at youth crime vic�ms and �avid Crisafulli not really showing much. This elec�on is going to be �ght. Time will tell. Albo is doing Albo things. Nothing at all. Not sure about you, but I know electricity is up, cost of living is up, and fuel is expensive. Wai�ng for all those elec�on promises to start soon. Probably be wai�ng forever. Anyway, isn’t that all poli�cians� Look at you straight in the eye and say one thing whilst their fingers are crossed behind their back. Thanks for your ongoing support. It is much appreciated serving this community. We look forward to many years to come. Un�l next month. Stay safe and enjoy some family �me.

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

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