Changes apply in the Great Sandy Marine Park following the commencement of the new zoning plan on 21 May 2024.
The new zoning plan was developed to help protect the marine park’s iconic and threatened species, while supporting nature-based tourism and the enviable lifestyle of the region.
Key changes for fishers, boaters and other marine park users include:
• green and yellow zone extensions across the marine park
• removal of commercial large mesh gill nets and ring nets from the yellow zones within Baffle Creek, Elliott River, Burrum River system, the Great Sandy Strait and Tin Can Inlet
• new and expanded Go Slow Areas and strengthened rules
• three new No Anchoring Areas in Platypus Bay, Gatakers Bay and Gables Point (Point Vernon)
• new No Motorised Vessel Areas in Searys Creek and Cooloola Creek
• a new designated area in northeast Platypus Bay prohibiting motorised water sports
• changes to the number of lines and hooks for use in yellow zones.
GET READY for the Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic & Expo 2024! Celebrating nearly 40 years, this incredible event will be held from 2 June to 8 June and attracts fishing enthusiasts, families, and visitors from far and wide eager to win amazing prizes.
This year, organisers are set to give away an astonishing $200,000 in cash and prizes, so make sure you have your entry in – ticket sales close sharply at 5pm on Saturday 1 June.
Registration kicks off on Sunday 2 June at 1pm at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club. This year’s grand prize is Stacer 429 Outlaw SC Boat with trailer, safety pack, F50LB Yamaha Motor, Lowrance Elite FS 7 Sounder and Transducer, including registration. It’s bound to be a fiercely contested competition!
The $200,000 in prizes also features major draw down prizes for juniors, teens, and adults, nightly random draws, and category wins for juniors, seniors, ladies, teens, and teams. Weigh-ins are
held Monday to Friday from 3pm to 5pm and the Grand Finale will be held on Saturday 8 June from 2pm to 4pm.
The Classic is a cherished event filled with excitement, cosy fire pits, cold beer, hot food, laughs, and camaraderie. The iconic event encourages mate-ship and positive mental health outcomes via the sport of fishing.
This year, the Classic will proudly present the Levi Hanna Spirit Award and the Levi Hanna Flatty Award in memory of beloved young fisherman Levi, who passed away in 2023.
This event is only possible with thanks to its sponsors including Wilson, Great Northern Brewing, Hervey Bay RSL, Kevlacat Power Boats Australia, Wynnum Marine, ARB 4 x 4 Accessories, Allcoast Tyre Solutions, Cooper Tyres, Gardiner Fisheries, Sunshine Mitre 10, PromoPal, and a range of local sponsors. This project talso received funding assistance from the Gympie Regional Council’s Community Grants Programme 2023/2024.
For more information or to enter, visit www.rainbowbeachsportsclub.com.au. Don’t miss out on this epic fishing event! Reel
Not competing but still want to join in the fun?
Get tickets to the Family Fishing Classic Pre-Party! Start the week with a bang on Saturday 1 June from 6pm. Mingle over a drink with competitors and fellow fishing fanatics, with live entertainment by Linc Phelps, Caitlyn Shadbolt, and Ruby Jane. Info & tickets: www.rainbowbeachsportsclub.com.au
Photos from last year’s Classic (supplied by Rainbow Beach Sports Club).
Parkrun is Fun! Rainbow Beach Blokes Calendar Project: Supporting
Men’s Mental Health
PARKRUN IS NOT all about exercise and physical effort, it is a weekly get together for fitness but also fun! The May themes had Star Wars and ‘pretty in pink’ making a mark on the joy that this global movement brings.
June has a special Saturday being the 22nd of June or otherwise known as two-two day or tutu day so get your tutus on –two if you dare!!
Parkrun is a timed 5km course that leads you through the Tin Can Bay foreshore reserves and is free for all to participate and inclusive no matter what level of fitness you have. Just register online on the Parkrun Australia website for your barcode and you are on your way to beating your personal best each week in this self challenge. Held 7am from Wes Mitchell Park every Saturday. If you aren’t up to taking the 5km walk or run then don’t despair. You can still be part of the parkrun family by volunteering at the start/finish line hub as there are plenty of roles that don’t require physical fitness, just a desire to be part of the parkrun family and help keep this free event going.
Pop in any Saturday morning to find out more.
WE ARE THRILLED to share an update on the Rainbow Beach Blokes Calendar project, which has been a tremendous success thanks to our community’s support. Together, we’ve raised funds and sparked conversations around the stigma of men’s mental health.
The funds raised have enabled to donate a cheque for $3,000 to notfor-profit association Grab Life By The Balls, an incredible organisation championing men’s mental health in the Sunny Coast with the promise to deliver events in our town.
The RBB Calendar contributions have also supported the local group that now meets at the Ocean Adrift Hub every first Wednesday of the month. These gatherings provide a safe space for men in our community to connect, share, and support each other, breaking down the barriers of silence that often surround mental health issues. The group received vouchers for the IGA, Rainbow Beach Meats, the bakery, and the bottle shop.
“It’s heartening to witness the positive impact of our efforts as we see more men gather each month.” said Jess McKenzie, the creative mind behind the lenses.
“This initiative, born from the simple idea of sharing a laugh, has blossomed into a direction of hope and support for many.” said Elisa Seul who coordinated the fundraising project.
“We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who has contributed to this journey, from the sponsors, Zinc 96.1 radio, and most of all the models.
“Together, we’re taking steps in creating a community where men feel empowered to seek support and prioritise their mental well-being.”
Elisa Seul
Above: Sam Mitchells who just turned 80, one of our models from 2023.
Right: Buddy Modin at The Deck @ Sea Salt.
You are all invited to follow Rainbow Beach Blokes Facebook page and Ocean Adrift for updates about meetings.
GYMPIE REGION’S prestigious Du Rietz Art Awards are returning, and artists from across Australia are invited to apply. Entries are now open and close 4pm, Monday 1 July 2024.
The Du Rietz Art Awards are our region’s premier art awards. Named in honour of the architect of Gympie’s historic School of Arts building, Hugo Du Rietz, the Awards pay homage to the creativity and vision inspiring the design and build of such a significant cultural venue.
Applications are open to all levels and finalists’ works will be displayed throughout Gympie Regional Gallery at the Du Rietz Exhibition from 23 August to 27 September 2024. The official opening and presentation of prizes is Friday 30 August.
In 2024, there is an increase in prize money across most categories, with a total prize pool valued at over $16,000. Finalists residing in the Gympie Regional Council local government area will be eligible for the Locals Award, which holds a prize value of $3,000 and is sponsored by Soma
DU RIETZ ART AWARDs Curioser and Curioser!
Alice follows the White Rabbit to Rainbow Beach
LITTLE SEED THEATRE Company will present ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ at Rainbow Beach Community Hall on 28 June 2024 at 2.30pm in a highly interactive live performance.
Little Seed is proud to bring Alice in Wonderland to Rainbow Beach as part of their Ballistic Dispersal Tour. This tour will engage Little Seed’s emerging young professional actors with rural communities that have halls at the ready for such cultural events.
Little Seed Theatre Company will present ‘Alice in Wonderland’ at the following venues:
Kandanga Public Hall - Saturday 15 June, 2.30pm
Mothar Mountain Hall - Wednesday 26 June, 6.30pm
Rainbow Beach Community Centre - Friday 28 June 2.30pm
Cedar Pocket Hall - Saturday 29 June 2.30pm
Yanni van Zijl, 2023 3D Acquisitive Award Winner, ‘Life’s a Journey,’ Du Rietz Art Awards, 2023.
Soma Espresso Bar.
The public can also visit the Gallery throughout the exhibition and vote for their favourite work to nominate artists for the People’s Choice Award. This year, the People’s Choice Award of $1,000 is sponsored by David and Sally Gartshore, Annette Reilly, Heinke Butt, and Drs Calin and Mihaela Negru-Radu.
Full entry details are available online at gympie.qld.gov.au/DRAA
Exhibition Dates: Friday 23 August –Friday 27 September 2024.
Official opening and presentation of prizes: Friday 30 August 2024.
Gympie Regional Council would like to acknowledge the generous contributions and support of all Du Rietz Art Awards sponsors.
Entry to the gallery at 39 Nash Street is free, with opening hours from 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Saturday.
Richard Wallace, tour manager wants to bring performers and communities together, “Engaging emerging artists with communities that would otherwise miss out on touring shows, creating opportunities for actors and audiences alike to enjoy a wonderful afternoon of entertainment.”
The State Government in conjunction with the Gympie Regional Council is proud to promote local arts and culture in regional areas and the Ballistic Tour will also travel to Kandanga, Cedar Pocker and Mothar Mountain.
Alice, played by Chinta Wallace (age 16), will take the audience on her travels with the White Rabbit, Matt Hatter and a very, very sad mock turtle among other fantastic characters in her escape from the Queen of Hearts.
Original accompaniment is played by Matilda Malone (17), with Sally Hancock (18) playing the Queen of hearts alongside Fletcher Addison (19) and Thomas Moulds (18) who play a host of characters.
Tickets: $21 / $26 are available at: www.little-seed.com.au
Little Seed Theatre Company is a renowned local theatre producer and training ground for dedicated young performers on the Sunshine Coast. Located in Noosaville, Little Seed provides professional level tuition in Acting, Musical Theatre and Film, staging 6 major productions each year.
Elisa Celebrates Regional Arts Development Funding Success
RAINBOW BEACH’S own Elisa Seul is thrilled to announce that as Elisa: People, Places and Events, she has been awarded funding in Round 2 of the 2023/24 Regional Arts Development Funding (RADF) cycle by the Gympie Regional Council.
The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Gympie Regional Council that aims to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. Her project ‘Italian Australian Heritage, Migration Stories and Cultural Contributions to the Gympie Region’ is set to interestingly develop.
Elisa expressed her excitement about the Council support: “This funding provides meaningful value to a project that’s close to my heart and roots.”
The initiative will curate a collection of Italian migration stories, highlighting the contributions of the Italian community to the Gympie Region. Production will start in August, and Elisa will be seeking expressions of interest from first, second, and third-generation Italians in the region.
Do you know anyone?
Elisa will be on the search of individuals born in Italy or with at least one parent or grandparent of Italian descent. This project lays the groundwork for a scalable
and replicable model of cultural documentation and engagement, using mixed media and digital platforms to tell stories collected. It serves as a blueprint for other communities in the region to celebrate their unique journeys too.
Elisa’s first book, A Rainbow Story with Sofia and Matisse, is a great conversation starter that ignites interest and participation. Its themes of diversity, belonging, and cultural heritage align perfectly with this new project’s objectives, inspiring others to share their own stories, much like the characters in the book.
“As an Italian-Australian myself, I know how this approach nurtures a sense of ownership and pride among participants, transforming them into advocates for cultural preservation and inclusion.
“Nothing is stronger than feeling heard and seen, having our authentic stories recognised.”
Rainbow resident Elisa Seul is seeking Gympie region locals of Italian descent for her new arts project. Sei italiano?
Photo by Jess McKenzie.
CIRS AGM
THE AGM OF Community Information & Resource Service Association Incorporated (CIRS) held on 15 May was adjourned until 29 May as not all committee positions could be filled. The 2023 committee members stepped down and Jenny Brown was nominated and accepted the role of Treasurer, and also took on the Secretary role.
The AGM will resume on Wednesday 29 May at 5pm so it will be over by the time you read this article. Results next edition.
The outgoing committee would like to thank CIRS members, the local community and businesses for their support and trust over the past year. Particular thanks to outgoing Treasurer James Koek who managed to implement big improvements to our financial record-keeping and office procedures, while tracking expenditure for our numerous grants and growing income streams.
Reminder - Free Info session on Retirement Villages and Manufactured Home Parks
QUEENSLAND RETIREMENT Village & Parks Advisory Service (QRVPAS) is operated by Caxton Legal Centre Inc. and provides free legal information and advice to residents of retirement villages and manufactured home parks throughout Queensland. Part of their work includes education seminars about the laws relating to manufactured home parks to existing residents.
QRVPAS representative Ezekiel Lubbock will provide a free seminar in Rainbow Beach Community Hall on Thursday 4 July from 10am to 11.30am. For more information contact Ezekiel on 07 3214 6333 or email QRVPAS@ caxton.org.au.
Friday Community Catch-Up (FCC)
IT ALL STARTED in 2020 when social distancing restrictions made it hard for locals to catch up with each other. Buying a cuppa and cake then sitting outside the hall to consume them was allowed. Add some fresh fruit and veggies sellers and Friday Community Catch-ups were born.
Coffee Cart proprietor Brooke Bignell has been organising the Catch-ups at the hall once a month ever since. This brilliant community gathering is a CIRS event covered by our Public Liability insurance, and held with permission of Gympie Regional Council.
The catch-ups are AKA Fat Ass Fridays because of all the tempting food! Martine Lokan’s cakes, quiches and slices are legendary, and a great incentive to walk energetically down to the hall. And back.
FCC has expanded to include ceramics, natural health products, and all sorts of locally
made items. It’s a great opportunity for Rainbow residents to catch up with each other, promote an event, meet a candidate, raise a local issue, and welcome newcomers to town.
Everyone is welcome to attend FCC out front of the Rainbow Beach Community Centre on the fourth Friday of each month from 8am to 11am.
Free Film Night
ARIA Award for Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album. Entry is free.
CoolaFlix host group for June is Community Pantry. This enthusiastic band of volunteers organises and distributes $10 food hampers (but worth much more!) at the Rainbow Beach hall every second Thursday afternoon and at Cooloola
P&C News
Melissa Spanton P&C SECRETARY
WE KICKED OFF this term with our annual cross-country event. This saw seven students qualify to try out for the Gympie district team, what an amazing achievement!
This was followed by a lawn bowls day at Rainbow Beach Sports club which supported their PE learning. In addition, some year 3 and 4 students went off to a Rugby League Gala Day which was held in Gympie.
We are also very proud of all of the students who attended the ANZAC day service and performed Waltzing Matilda.
As we pass the middle of the term, the students are busy with their learning, but there is still more fun to be had with many things for the students to look forward to. Including: a school camp for years 2/3/4; whole school beach fishing day in support of the Rainbow Beach Fishing Comp; and an athletics carnival.
Cove Vets & Community Hall every other Thursday from 12pm to 1pm. To order a hamper, please call Ronnie on 0413 135 867. At the film night, they will be selling hot soup, sausage rolls and apple crumble, and soft drinks/ water. All proceeds go to Community Pantry. Food will be available from 5.30pm. Film starts at 6pm.
In between all of this, our Mothers, Carers and Grandmothers were invited to a special Mother’s Day Morning Tea to celebrate all that they are. It was a great turnout and wonderful to see so many of our families. In addition the P&C hosted a Mother’s Day craft stall where students had the opportunity to decorate a bag for someone special to them.
OSHC is still going strong with many students enjoying the afterschool care program. Bookings for the June/July school holidays will be opening soon so keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates.
To enrol your child, you can contact us directly on 0480 501 870 or email oshcrainbowbeach@gmail.com. Alternatively, you can enrol online, the link is also on our P&C Facebook page.
Our regular hours of operation are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 2.30pm – 5.30pm with the plan to extend these hours as required.
All children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Please don’t leave your young ones with us while you go off to the Fishing Classic. We might brainwash them with environmental messages.
Coolaflix is a CIRS program, funded by FRRR and powered by volunteers.
If you would like to keep up to date with our P&C news, you can visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ PandCRainbowBeach
Above and left: Students enjoying our Mother’s Day craft stall.
Ross Carruthers
I
T’S ANZAC DAY and as I walk past the entrance to the RSL Hall I hear the raucous call “Come in Spinner” and know that the Two-up is well and truly underway. Andrew is today’s ‘ringie’ and I hear him call Heads, Heads it is, and the crowd immediately cheers or groans in response.
This afternoon the Hall is the venue for the Two-up. This morning over a hundred veterans and members of the community filed through for the Gunfire breakfast. Each Tuesday the Line Dancers strut their stuff. I’m often in the Secretary’s office on a Tuesday and if things are going well with my paperwork I come out and shake my tailfeather to the Line Dancing music.
On Tuesday evening and Friday morning, the Belly Dancers shimmy and shiver and sway to the rhythms.
On Wednesday morning the Hall is the home of Blue Care and Wednesday evening to the Zombie Theatre Group. Every third Saturday morning sees the Hall throb to the crowd at the Tin Can Bay Markets. And then there are the birthdays, weddings, dances and special events that are integral to Tin Can Bay’s social calendar.
What would Tin Can Bay do without its RSL & Citizens Memorial Hall? As President Don Holland often says, “We have a unique little RSL Sub Branch that has a bar and a great hall that is a hub for the communities of Tin Can Bay and Cooloola Cove.”
If you need a venue for a function,
come and see us and we’ll see what we can do to help you out.
In closing, to our great little Hall I say, “Thank you for your service.”
Feel the benefits of singing in a Choir
Jackie James
I
N A RECENT ABC News article (The Neuroscience of Singing: How Choirs Help Our Brains and Bodies Recover from Burnout, 28/04/2024), author Lucy Sweeney explores some of the benefits of singing in a group. She writes “…there’s an extensive volume of research that shows how … [it] can alleviate feelings of loneliness and isolation”.
But there is more…
Australian researchers quoted in the article applaud group singing for its ability to:
• assist people with chronic illness,
• improve physiological and cognitive health,
• reduce stress, and
• build a sense of community.
Are you interested to find out more for yourself? Come along and join the Coolabay Choir!
Coolabay Choir is a local non-auditioned community choir, open to all. No prior experience or ability to read music is required!
We meet for an hour on Wednesdays at 3pm in the Cooloola Cove Veterans and Community Hall (behind Woolies)…and all for less than the cost of a cup of coffee!
For more information about the Choir, please contact Pam Graham on 0427 180 649 or Jackie James on 0438 768 855.
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Tin Can Bay RSL & Citizens Memorial Hall basks in the winter sun.
Rainbow Beach DroughtRunners Report
Tony Stewart
ANOTHER MONTH gone and thankfully NO disasters to speak off. All has been quiet on the drought, flood, and fire scene.
We continue to consolidate in readiness for the unexpected, mainly through our bottle and can collections and with the sale of kids toys made by Bill Neale of Tin Can Bay.
Last month we only contributed $500 to the Gympie Homeless but in the next few weeks we will send another $1,000 in IGA Visa cards to Longreach School of Distance Education.
I can’t remember all who drop in 10c returns to 10 Tingira Close, but some are: Mick, Mary-Anne, Garry, Bill, Ken, and Hewie, with a big thanks to Wayne Kerle for his cartage. Then to all in Tin Can Bay who support Wayne –a big thank you for your continuing work.
The last two Rainbow Beach Markets have virtually seen us sell out of the kids wooden toys so many thanks to all who purchased and I hope your children have many happy hours with these. Thank you again Bill (our talented toymaker).
Making of Rainbow Beach Book
WE STILL HAVE copies of Part 1 available. These are available at the Rainbow Beach Tourist Information Centre (7th Wave), and the post office or call Tony on 0408 767 930.
In Tin Can Bay copies are available at the newsagency and the post office. $10 from each sale goes to a charity.
Stories relate back to the 1870-1880 era with the Inskip light keepers, the timber industry followed by the mineral sands mining at Rainbow Beach in the 1960-70s, and how the Tin Can Bay Country Club came to be.
Stories were contributed by those that came to the area before 2000 and so Part 2 will be the next publication with stories from later on.
Countdown To Art Show!
Robyn Shaw
COUNTING DOWN the days to the Cooloola Coast Art Group biennial show, this year to be held at the Tin Can Bay RSL hall from 5-7 July. Also being celebrated at the Art Show is the tenth anniversary of the formation of the group.
Entry forms are due by 4pm, 30 June, so if you wish to enter, please obtain your forms and information either by emailing cooloolacoastartgroup@ gmail.com or pick up one from the local libraries of Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach or the Gympie Regional Gallery.
The Gympie Region Studio Trails 2024 will be run in conjunction with the Art Show also at the RSL Hall, plus two members will be opening their studios for the weekend of the 6-7 July. More information about this will become available through the Gympie Regional Gallery.
“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.” (GRG)
A very informative two day drawing workshop was held at Tuncunba Hall in April, facilitated by Gympie artist Halina Paterson. The workshop was fully booked with Halina teaching an overview of many drawing techniques in line and tone. Members are continuing to practise the methods in their weekly sessions to reinforce the valuable information.
If you would like to join the art group or enter the show, ring president Kerri Southern on 0438 803 990 or by emailing the above address. The art group also has an Instagram site @ cooloolacoastartgroup where you can view the activities.
Members gain valuable drawing tuition from Gympie artist Halina Paterson.
What’s happening at TCBCAMS
Carole Lehmann
LAST MONTH we gave you some facts about the Tin Can Bay Community & Men’s Shed.
This month, we’re giving a brief insight into what we’ll be physically doing in the next few months:
• Purchasing and commissioning a sizeable circular saw bench.
• Hosting Mosaic classes – phone Toni (Mosaics n Giggles) –0432 166 569.
• Hosting Stained Glass and Lead Lighting classes – Phone Narelle – 0429 836 426.
• Holding a General Meeting –12 noon, Wednesday, 12 June.
• Holding a cards/board games morning – 9am-12 noon, Friday 14 June and Friday 12 July.
• Holding a Shed Shop Sale Day –Saturday, 15 June – 8am-12 noon.
• Looking for a Wood Lathe Instructor to teach wood turning for beginners.
• Installing security cameras and lighting to our wood storage shed.
• Creating a dedicated pottery area within the wood storage shed.
• Establishing leatherworking classes.
• Holding Sunday lunchtime raffles every Sunday at the Sleepy Lagoon Hotel, Tin Can Bay.
• Participating in the Gympie Regional Council’s Studio Trail – 6/7 July with Mosaic Classes, Silver Jewellery Making Classes, Macrame Classes running both days.
• Supporting andsShowcasing Keith Gall’s ‘Silky Project’ as it develops.
• Continuing with our bottle and can recycling program.
And whilst all this is happening of course, our main aim is to promote health and wellbeing of our members by sharing knowledge, conversations, skills, and time with each other.
So, again, if any of the above stirs an interest in you, make the effort to come along and see what we are all about – you are most welcome.
Our facilities are located near the Tin Can Bay Community Complex in Amity Place, Tin Can Bay and we’re open every weekday between 9am and 12 noon. Easy access and parking available onsite.
Please call our wonderful Secretary Raewyn Oliver on 0412 995 512 to find out more.
A Positive May for Probus
Lesley McCarthy
DURING APRIL we attended a mix of events following our general meeting, including our usual Coffee’n’Chat at Flippers and attendance at the Tin Can Bay RSL when Daryl Christie laid a wreath on behalf of club members.
In early May, five of our members attended a Probus training day/ workshop conducted by Rob Neary, former president of the Probus Association of Queensland. The event was attended by representatives of Probus clubs from Gympie, Maryborough, and Hervey Bay, as well as Maleny club. It was a very interesting and informative day and members were grateful for the opportunity to learn about various aspects of running a club.
At our May meeting we were fortunate to have our local councillor, Jess Milne, address club members. Jess told us all about her duties and responsibilities as a councillor and gave a resume of the various
documents setting out how the Council operates. She also spoke about the zoning map which sets out land use within the Council area.
Members now have a better understanding of how Council works. Jess wound up her address with a question and answer session which highlighted some local issues.
This month’s Coffee’n’Chat will again be held at Flippers and we have also been invited to go to lunch at Sublime Farm Café with Gympie Widgee Probus Club members. It will be a good opportunity to make friends with other Probians from a small club like ours.
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.
News from
Kia Ora Hall
THE TIN CAN BAY Ukulele group who entertained us last month are coming to our next Coffee Club the first Friday of July again!
Also a group from Tin Can Bay – Toni from Mosaics n Giggles – has been contacted to hold a session at the hall. It is a full weekend where the participant makes their item on the Saturday and grouts it on the Sunday.
Toni brings everything that is required at a cost of $150 for the weekend. Minimum of 10 people are required for it to take place. Planned date is 15-16 June 2024. Bookings required: contact Toni on 0432 166 569.
We also have some people interested in coming to see Michelle Brain, Comedy Stage Hypnotist later in the year. The evening would be BYO drinks with nibbles available. We are looking at either October or November. Interested? Please let us know – kiaorahall2740@outlook. com or 0414 831 924.
The Art & Craft group meets once a month on the second Friday of the month, from 12 noon. Contact Sharon on 0401 824 832.
Follow our Facebook page to keep up with all our activities: facebook.com/KiaOraMemorialHall
Members Marie and Fay at the recent training day.
Member Val addressing Probus members at our May Meeting.
Sun shines on QCWA
Wendy Ritchie
HOW LOVELY TO at last see some sunshine, I am sure we are all catching up on the gardening and chores around the home now the sun has been out.
We are still enjoying our teachings by Dianna with our embroidery place mat; mine I am sure will be the last to finish.
Craft groups going well with our ladies sewing and knitting and always Trauma Teddies, octopuses and owls and knee rugs all to go back into the community and doctors and hospitals.
Recently visited Sunshine Coast Hospital for a medical appointment with one of our members. The volunteer lady had Trauma Teddies on her trolley, and we recognised the ones CWA Tin Can Bay had made,
especially Judy’s. It’s so rewarding for members to visually see our donated items in use.
Plans for the High Tea, ‘Biggest Morning Tea’ Cancer Council fundraiser are well in place. The response has been overwhelming, thank you so much for your support – it booked out very quickly. May date already booked for next year!
Members of CWA will most likely be recovering when you read this, photos and article will be in next month’s edition.
Stay safe. pop into Craft for a coffee and a chat:
Craft – 1st and 2nd Wednesday, 10am till 12 noon, $2 & Morning Tea. 18 Whiting Street, Tin Can Bay, hall at back of Cottage.
Hoy – 3rd Wednesday, 9.30am for 10am start till 12 noon, $7, Cooloola
Walkers Tickled Pink
Maggie Travers
ORGANISER
WALK
WELCOME TO NEWEST members, Jenny and Bronwyn. Jenny McGrath is a Commissioner for Declarations (JP), whose phone number is 0456 095 640.
Mother’s Day Classic Walk, fundraising for breast and ovarian cancer research, was a great success thanks to organiser Jess Milne and the enthusiasm of so many participants. Seven of our Heart Foundation Walking members joined the crowd who came from the Sunshine Coast, Gympie, as well as locally.
Mother’s Day Classic was especially bright and cheerful this year, given the perfect weather, blue sky, sunshine and no rain!
Gwenda added a ‘touch of class’ to the Cooloola Cove Wheelie Walkers’ Labour Day picnic morning tea after our walk and talk, by spreading her elegant colourful throwover onto the tables. Most of us enjoy a cuppa, usually a coffee, so that we can continue our chatter.
Cooloola Cove Wheelie Walkers meet at 8.15am at the bus shelter on Nautilus Drive outside the Cooloola Cove Shopping Centre on Mondays and Fridays, weather permitting. Rarely does the weather trick us into reaching our destination drenched.
Bowls Club. Prizes, money board, and raffles. Please bring your own cup for Morning Tea.
Rainbow Beach Playgroup Mother’s Day Morning Tea
Winter start times for ‘One Step at a Time Tin Can Bay’ are a half hour later than in autumn and spring. Now the early group departs from the Tin Can Bay Bakery at 7am, and the later group at 7.30am on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Some of our Heart Foundation Walking members are booked to enjoy High Tea, fundraising for Mercy Ships, on Saturday 8 June, 2-4pm at the Cooloola Cove Veterans & Community Hall. Kimberley McClintock, a High School teacher, will give a presentation about her impending two year volunteer mission to Madagascar with Mercy Ships.
If you didn’t get to the Cooloola Coast Community Volunteer Expo at the Tin Can Bay RSL, maybe you would like to go into Gympie for the Community Expo, Saturday 1 June, 10am - 3pm at the Pavilion Conference and Reception Centre. Volunteering is a great way to meet people and make new friends.
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, Maggie on 0400 756 615.
ON THE THURSDAY before Mother’s Day, it’s been a tradition for more than thirty years for a morning tea to be held for the Rainbow Beach State School playgroup. This is provided and prepared by church ladies of the Rainbow Beach community. This was enjoyed by the children and adults alike. The last few years it has been enriched by the melody segment, of children’s song and actions, led by the Anglican
minister Fr. Shaji Joseph,
Before the Rainbow Beach school library was built, the morning tea was held in what was the ‘Kids Community Centre,’ this centre was lost with the construction of the now-present swimming pool.
A big thank you to all the mothers, grandmothers, and friends who make this day a special Mother’s Day morning.
Beris Trainer
Above: SCU Hospital volunteer with Trauma Teddies made by Tin Can Bay members.
Left: May birthday girls, Jill and Robyn.
All enquiries to Wendy Ritchie, President QCWA Tin Can Bay on 0412 547 043.
Linda, Yvonne, Carmel, Sandy, Maggie and Gwenda in the pink at the Mother’s Day Classic Walk.
assisted by Mrs Anne.
COOLOOLA COAST
RAINBOW BEACH and the Cooloola Coast is home of the Coloured Sands, the majestic Carlo Sandblow and gateway to World Heritage-listed Fraser Island.
You can feed wild dolphins 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 outdoorsthen 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.
Visitor Guide
Visitor Guide
Our coast has abundant fishingwhether 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’.
Our Great Sandy National Park hosts Queensland’s three most popular beachside campgrounds, and our friendly townships offer caravan parks, apartments and holiday homes.
So stay with us, watch the sunset from Carlo Sandblow or stroll along Tin Can Bay Esplanade...
Getaway Holiday Apartments
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
New camp kitchen, cabins, pool-side BBQ hut, Family amenities, disability access. 54-74 Trevally St. Ph: 07 5486 4411 tincanbaytouristpark.com.au Tin Can Bay Tourist Park
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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
World class scuba diving on Fraser Island’s doorstep, Australia’s best shark & ray dive. 2 Goondi St. 07 5486 8004 wolfrockdive.com.au
Ed’s Beach Bakery
Bread, cakes, muffins, the BEST pies in town! Open 4am-5pm, 7 days
Shell Servo Complex. 07 5486 3080 Rainbow Beach
IGA Rainbow Beach & Tin Can Bay
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
Ocean Breeze Seafoods, Rainbow Beach
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
Signature Pizzas, A’ la Carte Menu, Take Away & Delivery. Unique Coffee blend. Open Wednesday to Sunday. 07 5486 3043 Menu: facebook.com/rainbowbeachpizza/
Recovery & lymphatic massage, health cover rebates, 7 Turana St (at the Gym) Corinna: 0400 613 139 rainbowbeachhealthandfitness.com
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 Tin Can Bay Butchers Massage, Meditation, Mindfulness, Workshops Pamper Packages,
Tin Can Bay Country Club
Bar, Live Music, Chinese Restaurant 7 days Book: 07 5486 4231 Takeaway: 07 5488 0230 Lawn Bowls, Golf Course & Pro: 0409 727 577 Tin Can Bay Road tcbcc.com.au
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Lunch and Dinner Cruises
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COOLOOLA COAST Visitor Guide
20 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.
It’s all about the Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic & Expo in June! You don’t want to miss this iconic local event, now in its 38th year. 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.
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.
Loads of Sailing Action in April
Kay Muir
ON THE LAST weekend in April the Cooloola Cup Regatta was held at the Tin Can Bay Yacht Club.
The fleet consisted of Wetas, Flying Fifteens, Trailer Sailers and an Aero. There was a good SE breeze blowing on the Saturday which saw the fleet race up Crab Creek for the first race.
The second race has traditionally become the ‘passage’ race. To make it challenging the fleet had to race back up to Crab Creek before turning around and heading off to a buoy near Ida Island.
It was a brisk sail getting there but coming back was a little bit slower, boats battling wind and tide. However, the reward was a drink from the bar and a welcome barbeque.
Undeterred from the previous
day’s sail, the fleet, less one or two that had breakages, set off again to race around the buoys in Crab Creek for one short and one long race. Once again, a refreshing drink and a sausage sizzle awaited the weary sailors.
Presentation was held during a break in the band’s music to a large crowd who all cheered the winners.
The overall winner was a Weta sailor from Bundaberg followed by Frequent Flyer, a trailer sailer with a local father and son crew.
As they came second, they won the coveted Port Barrel which has been kindly donated by John Moffat of Moffat Pharmacies for several years. It is tricky to try and come second and not first but Frequent Flyer managed it in their first Cooloola Cup
Thanks to all the volunteers who
Sun shines on Mother’s Day Classic
manned the start boat and the safety boats and to the barbeque crew making it a great regatta.
The following weekend saw the Bay to Bay kick off with merriment on the Friday night – the crews, family and friends plus some locals enjoying food, drink and music by the live band Cool Lula.
Following a tasty breakfast at
the club on the Saturday morning, the fleet, approximately 110 boats, departed in a reasonable breeze and no rain. However, the rain did not stay away and there would have been many soggy sailors at Garry’s anchorage setting off on Sunday morning.
The overall winner was a Division 3, Atkinson24 oak boat named Fifty/50.
Above
Flying Fandango, Onya, and Foxtrot in action.
Above: Team Pink for Purpose with two pooch mascots were a standout for best dressed and were the highest fundraising team on the day.
Left: The 2024 Tin Can Bay Mother’s Day Classic was the largest in a few years and was blessed by blue skies and positive spirit.
left: Tributes were posted that reinforced the meaning of the Mother’s Day Classic with messages of love and inspiration.
Tin Can Bay Coastal Rowing Club Inc.
Chris Thomson
PROGRESS ON OUR boat building has been slow and steady as we meticulously work through the process of shaping the complex curves of the bow and stern stems, the inner keel, and the ribs to ensure that the planks will lay onto them ‘fair’; without any unwanted kinks.
We are extremely grateful to local professional boatbuilder Mark Parry and retired shipwright Tony Best for their guidance during this critical phase. Also to club member Warren Woodland who brings considerable experience to the task, having built a number of boats for himself.
By the time you read this the first planks will have been glued into place and the skiff will really be starting to take shape.
We are also excited to announce that our skiff building/coastal rowing project has received funding assistance from the Gympie Regional Council’s Community Grants Program 2023/2024. Their grant, with a minor cocontribution from our club, is sufficient for us to buy a second St Ayles Skiff plywood kit together with the epoxy glue and resins to begin
making another skiff as soon as the first is completed. It is wonderful to have this assurance that the project will continue!
It should be noted that this valuable and much-appreciated contribution is still less than half the total cost of getting the skiff onto the water.
We are actively seeking donations and sponsorship for oars, lifejackets, a launch trolley, and a storage shed to get the coastal rowing program fully operational. Laurie Raeburn is leading these fundraising activities.
Three St Ayles skiffs have been built at Royal Geelong Yacht Club in Victoria. We were pleased to welcome a visit from their immediate-past Commodore Stuart Dickson and his wife Pam, who dropped into our shed to check on our progress while they were on holiday. Their enthusiasm and encouragement were most appreciated!
Work in the boat-building shed continues on Thursday and Saturday mornings from 8am until midday. All club members are invited to participate.
Dr Andrew Spall, Dr Kim Badcoe & Nurse Hayley Please phone 07 5313 3277 to book or our local number 07 5353 1000.
Our first skiff is slowly and steadily taking shape!
No Longer Newbies!
Toni Archer
IN RECENT TIMES, the Cooloola Dragons have welcomed a number of new paddlers to the club.
For quite a while, they were known collectively as the ‘Newbies’ but this changed as they became seasoned paddlers who have grown to love the sport and its social side.
We decided to ask them about their impressions of the sport and the Cooloola Dragon Boat Club. When asked about their inspiration for joining the club, the most frequent answer went along the lines of the respondents getting fit, being on the water in beautiful Tin Can Bay, and making new friends.
One new paddler, Harry, said: “My wife became a paddler and enjoyed it so much I decided to join her”.
We asked if the no-cost try-out in the Dragon Boat was helpful. The unanimous answer was that the free try-out was a good way to determine if they might like the sport or not. One recent member, Kay, said: “I don’t know if I would have joined without
trying first”.
Most of our most recent members have attended one or two regattas and those who haven’t yet cannot wait to get into competitive action. Shelley said that she had taken part in the Manly regatta and absolutely loved the team spirit.
Indeed, competitive regattas are one of the many aspects of dragon boating that fosters great friendships, camaraderie and the friendliest form of competition.
What about new friendships? All agreed that it was a great way to meet people and develop new friendships. Allanah said: “It’s great being able to go and have a social cuppa or drink with the paddlers after training and I’m finding this wonderful as a newcomer to Cooloola Cove.”
Has paddling improved your fitness? Everyone agreed that paddling is a great way to improve overall fitness. Julie said: “OMG Yes!! It is the most enjoyable way to improve physical strength, mental
Our not-so-Newbies are now seasoned paddlers with a deep love of the sport and the club.
stamina, and build lung capacity all surrounded by awesome people and absolutely beautiful scenery!!”
Robyn and Jimmy said: “Age is no barrier here; you build your fitness as you train.”
Most paddlers like both the Thursday and Sunday training sessions. Julie said: “On Thursday we get to work out in the late afternoon with wonderful people and Sunday morning on the water is such a glorious and fun way to start the day!!”
Sharne said: “Both mornings and afternoons are beautiful on the water in Tin Can.”
What’s your favourite thing about paddling? Kay summed it up by saying: “Being on the water, exercising and meeting new friends!”
Sirpa said: “Sandra is a great coach and everyone is very encouraging.”
Is there anything else to say? Tash quickly responded: “They are very welcoming, a whole lotta crazy, but so much fun!!”
Shelley said: “The Cooloola paddlers are fun-loving and a very welcoming bunch of people who share a passion for fitness and the great outdoors.”
Remember, it will not cost you a cent to try out using the available Dragon Pass, which entitles beginners to four consecutive weeks free and you will most probably find that it is an immensely enjoyable and satisfying experience.
Please contact Head Coach Sandra Wooster on 0402 352 756 who will be happy to give you details.
Councillor Catch Up
Cr Jess Milne invites members of the community to catch up and chat all things Council on Friday 14 June.
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
IT’S GOOD TO SEE that the weather started to turn during May, hopefully this month it will continue to improve.
During May the club planned a couple of social events for members – lunch at the Rainbow Beach Surf Club; dinner at the Sleepy Lagoon Hotel; those who attended gave them both a big thumbs up for the food and the service.
The Weighmaster reported that during the month members caught a variety of fish with half of them
caught outside the bay. Speaking of fishing outside, there was one family in particular that did quite well – The Lyell’s.
Junior members Connor and Mace Lyell made some impressive catches. Connor with a 68cm School Mackerel and a 58cm Mac Tuna, and Mace with 2 snapper (38cm & 36cm), a 49cm Nannygai, and a 49cm Sweetlip. Of course, their dad Dan was not left out bringing in an 86cm Cod, a 116 Spanish Mackerel, a 39cm Nannygai,and a 47cm Sweetlip.
The club was also active on the fundraising front running a sausage sizzle at Bunnings on Friday 10 May and an information stall and chocolate wheel at the last Tin Can Bay Markets. Both events were quite successful raising much-needed funds for the club and attracting new members.
We continued our monthly presentation and BBQ at the club rooms with the last one held at the beginning of the month. Apart from the presentation of the prize for the winner of the 2-day fishing competition we recommenced our regular Masta Casta Competition.
Quite surprisingly the winner of both the 2-day competition and the Masta Casta event was our very own Weighmaster Selwyn Potter – he took away both gift vouchers from the Chandlery Bait & Tackle. We are also well into planning for our 3-day trip to Baffle Creek to be held between 19 and 20 June. At this stage it looks like we will have a good contingent of members attending. Tight Lines.
Phone – 0427 242 171
Alan Rippon
Club members enjoying a great lunch at the Rainbow Beach Surf Club in May.
Selwyn Potter won the Masta Casta Competition this month – prize being presented by club president Alan Rippon.
John Blackman caught this 64cm Golden Trevally.
Derek Andrews and Kevin Armstrong sorting out some knots.
Great Sandy Marine Park zoning changes take effect
ZONING AND MANAGEMENT changes aimed at further protecting the Great Sandy Marine Park’s unique habitats, while supporting enhanced nature-based tourism and recreational fishing, have come into effect as of 21 May 2024.
The zoning changes include:
• marine national park (green) zones, where fishing and collecting are prohibited, has increased from 3.9 per cent of the park’s total area to 12.8 per cent
• increased highly protected designated areas such as Go-Slow areas to better protect the area’s threatened marine species such as turtles, dugongs, shorebirds and grey nurse sharks
• the removal of commercial large mesh gill and ring netting from the yellow conservation park zones within Baffle Creek, Elliott River, Burrum River system, the Great Sandy Strait and Tin Can Inlet.
Feedback gathered during the consultation period indicated strong support for the majority of changes to the marine park zones and designated areas.
To help the community get ready for the changes, a suite of educational resources has been rolled out in recent weeks, including local signage and advertising, emails to community subscribers and key stakeholders, website updates comprising a summary of key changes and updated maps and social media and blog content.
The commercial fishing sector will still be able to provide fresh, local seafood and bait through high-value trawl, ocean beach netting, crab and line fishing, with tunnel netting and set pocket netting maintained in limited areas of the park.
However, the government has acknowledged there will be an impact on some commercial fishers in the region and financial support is available through the Queensland Fisheries Structural Adjustment Scheme, which is administered through the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority.
Minister for the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef and Minister for Science and Innovation, Leanne Linard stated:
“The Great Sandy Marine Park is yet another example of the amazing marine locations we have in our very own backyard.
“The park is home to coral reefs, species of international and national conservation significance such as shorebirds, grey nurse sharks, turtles and dugongs and important seagrass meadows and mangrove communities.
“Our Labor Government made a commitment to increase protections for the marine park so it could be enjoyed for generations to come, and we have delivered on that commitment.
“We consulted extensively as part of the review process and found most Queenslanders want enhanced protections for the Great Sandy Strait and marine park as a whole, valuing the unique environment adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef
and K’gari and the benefits it brings to the local economy.
“The area is also one of deep cultural and spiritual importance to local First Nations peoples, who have made significant contributions to the zoning review process.
The Great Sandy Marine Park is in the Wide BayBurnett Region and extends from Double Island Point in the south to Baffle Creek in the north.
The marine park includes Hervey Bay, the Great Sandy Strait, Tin Can Inlet and Queensland coastal waters.
The Great Sandy Marine Park surrounds the K’gari (Fraser Island) World Heritage Area and is an area of exceptionally high natural and cultural value, including:
• the Great Sandy Strait—a Ramsar Wetland of International Significance
• Species of international and national significance—marine turtles, dugongs, grey nurse sharks, humpback whales, Australian humpback dolphins and migratory shorebirds.
• Eleven declared Fish Habitat Areas protecting key fish habitats to support the state’s recreational and commercial fisheries.
• Culturally and spiritually significant sea Country for the Butchulla, Bailai (Byellee), Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng, Taribelang Bunda, and Kabi Kabi First Nations peoples.
For more information visit www.qld.gov.au/greatsandymarinepark
Tin Can Bay P-10 State School
Year 4/5 Erosion Excursion
On one of the rare sunny days in April, the Year 4/5B students spent the day exploring the natural marvels of their coastal community. Last term students studied the impact of erosion with Rainbow Beach providing an ideal location to see this first hand.
The excursion commenced with a trek to the Carlo Sand Blow, where recent rainfall had left its mark, offering the students a glimpse into the effects of weathering and erosion. Fortunately, the dampened sand made it easier for everyone to walk.
Following a refreshing morning tea in town, the group headed to the beachfront. Here, discussions centred on erosion’s impact and the crucial role the dunes play in sustaining local wildlife, notably the returning turtles that nest in Rainbow Beach’s sands.
Preserving these habitats, particularly by refraining from driving on them, emerged as a vital message, especially during nesting season from October onwards.
The day concluded with a leisurely lunch at a park overlooking the ocean. Overall, the excursion not only fostered a deeper appreciation for the local environment but also
underscored the importance of preserving it for future generations.
Pyjama Party
The Student Voice committee held a free dress day fundraiser in early May with a Pyjama Party theme. Just over $200 was raised!
These funds will contribute to the Rewards Shop, which offers students a selection of exciting items. Prizes range from Zooper Doopers and glitter gel pens to handballs and water bottles in exchange for rewards cards.
Lawn Bowls Excursion
Written by Bonnie and Mrs Battaglene
On Friday 3 May, which was a cloudy day, 3/4B and 3/4M went to the County Club to play Lawn Bowls on the greens.
When we arrived we organised ourselves into groups. There were six groups altogether and my group had six people in it. Their names were Ella, Sophia, Memphis, Zali, Charlize and me (Bonnie).
Our coach taught us all the important techniques for a successful
bowl. The aim of the game was to get as close to the kitty (white ball) as possible.
After that, we all had our snack break on the back deck. Then creepy crawlies joined the game. We had to run them over with our bowls.
My group and I had so much fun!
Before we left the Country Club, we enjoyed another bite to eat and thanked our coaches.
We were delighted to know that we have been invited back next year.
Cross Country 2024
After a very wet end to Term 1, students finally got to compete at their annual Interschool Cross Country Carnival. What a fantastic morning!
With mud patches and flowing shallow banks of water this year, it did prove to be a difficult course. Finishing with some wet and muddy bodies and some spectacular slides, it didn’t stop our Tin Can Bay legends from conquering.
Considering the conditions on the day, it was amazing to see so many parents/carers and families attending. Thank you to our little friends from the C&K for coming and running their obstacle course.
Congratulations go to the following age champions for 2024:
5yrs – Koah Meehan & Koa Marshall
6yrs – Charlie Ashworth & Frankie Apps
7yrs – Holly Arthur & Hayden Lewis
8yrs – Grace Marsh & Hudson
Andrews
9yrs – Sophia Bailey & Jack Walton
10yrs – Gigi Weir & Tilba Wakeling
11yrs – Harper Mills & Hunter Groves
12yrs – Amy Richardson & Zeff
Wakeling
13yrs – Lilliaana Kitto & Boston Lee
14yrs - Ruby Bubke & Kohan Rose
15yrs – Tekoa Kitto & Malakai Kissier
Our Tin Can Bay Team of twentyone students attended the Gympie District Cross Country Trials in early May, at the One Mile Oval Cross Country track. It was a spectacular sunny day which gave our runners a break from the wet.
Well done to all the students who attended and gave their best, and congratulations to Boston Lee and Zack Groves who made it into the Gympie District team to attend the Wide Bay trials. Good luck boys!
Above: And they’re off!
Left: The students from 4/5B enjoy a rest after exploring the Sand Blow.
Year 4/5B enjoying the Pyjama Party.
Liam Yaxley shows how it’s done while Hail and Declann watch.
Library Events
Rainbow Beach Library
Bookings are essential for some of these event please call 5486 3705.
Rainbow Beach Art Group
– Friday 7 and 21 June and Friday 5 and 19 July 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. Enjoy a morning getting in touch with your inner artist. Tea and coffee provided.
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.
First Five Forever Storytime (0-5 yrs) - Mondays 9:30-10am
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. 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.
First Five Forever Storytime: Qld Day - Monday 3rd June 9.30-10am
Join us for a lively session as we play games, read stories and sing some Aussie songs.
Make and Create
– During opening overs over the holiday period
Stop by the children’s area at your local library branch for some free craft activities between Monday 24 June to Friday 5 July. Suitable for children aged 3-12 years and their carers.
Celebrating QLD Day
– Wednesday 5 June 3.30-4.30pm
Join us at Rainbow Beach Library as we celebrate Queensland Day with games, stories and fun activities. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.
Creative Hand Sewing
– Wednesday 26 June and Wednesday 3 July 1-2pm
Learn different types of stitches and use these as you create cool patches to sew onto your favourite t-shirt or jeans. You will be able to create and complete a project each session. Suitable for ages 8-12 years. Bookings are essential.
NAIDOC Week Art
– Monday 1 July 1pm-2pm
Join local artist, Elise Bailey for a wonderful session learning about different styles and techniques as you create a unique artwork to display in your home. Suitable for ages 8 – 12 years. Bookings are essential.
Be Connected Drop-in Help
- 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.
Library Apps - Wednesday 31 July 2.30pm3.30pm
Learn how to navigate the Gympie Regional Libraries website and learn about the library’s apps. Bookings are essential.
Tin Can Bay Library
Bookings are essential for some of these event please call 5486 4355.
First Five Forever Storytime (0-5 yrs)
– Thursdays 9.30-10am
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.
Cooloola Card Makers: Wednesdays at 9.30am
We make all sorts of greeting cards, so 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.
Tin Can Bay Art Group: Tuesdays from 10-12noon
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-inprogress and join in a friendly chat. Exchange ideas. All artists, levels and mediums welcome.
Tin Can Bay Family History Group
- First Monday of 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
Join us at Tin Can Bay Library for a wonderful afternoon playing Mahjong. 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.
Cricut Machine Introduction – Thursday 6 June at 2pm
Cricut makes it easy to make something unique and remarkable in just a moment’s notice. Label your pantry or bust out a last-minute birthday card, customise home decor, create personalised T-shirts, or surprise someone special. Learn how to use the Cricut design space software to get started on your own special project. Spaces are limited so booking is essential.
Textured Art – Thursday 13 June 2-4pm
Create textured art on a canvas using 3D art techniques with gesso. Bookings are essential.
Aussie Feud - Thursday 11 July 3.30-4.30pm
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 are essential.
Make and Create – Monday - Friday 11am–12noon
Stop by the children’s area at your local library branch for some free craft activities between Monday 24 June to Friday 5 July. Suitable for children aged 3-12 years and their carers.
Friendship Bracelet Making – Thursday 27 June 9.30-10.30am
Bring your family and friends to make some friendship bracelets. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.
Messy Play – Thursday 4 July 9.30am-10.30am
Make a mess at the library, playing with slime, paint and jelly. Suitable for ages 5-12years. Bookings are essential.
JCancer Australia’s signature event to raise awareness of Australia’s second deadliest cancer and funds for the leading community-funded charity dedicated to prevention, early diagnosis, research, quality treatment and care, so everyone affected by bowel cancer can live their best life.
Bowel cancer claims the lives of 103 Australians every week (5,350 a year) - but it’s one of the most treatable types of cancer when detected early.
While the risk of bowel cancer increases significantly with age, the disease doesn’t discriminate, affecting people of all ages. [Editor’s Note: I had a friend diagnosed at the age of 34]
299 Australians will be diagnosed with bowel cancer this week (15,531 people a year).
Support Bowel Cancer Awareness Month -
register your interest, fundraise and/or order an awareness pack.
A simple way to help show your support of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and Red Apple Day is to purchase a Virtual Bowel Cancer Awareness Ribbon.
send a ribbon to someone you know; dedicate a ribbon in remembrance; or buy a ribbon to help raise awareness.
The virtual ribbon can also be sent as an eCard and/or pinned to the virtual apple tree.
Go to www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/bowelcancer-awareness-month to find out how.
Bowel Cancer Australia’s apple logo is symbolic
Koala Bells
Perennial, erect stems with dark green leaves and purple/ blue flowers in spring/summer. Shade tolerant, moist sites. Use as hanging basket, pot plant, or in a rockery. Will grow bushier when cut right back after flowering. Herb/shrub grows to about 1m tall.
Volunteers Wanted: If you love plants, would you like to learn propagation techniques or have experience with plants we would welcome your help. We at City Farm are Centrelink approved.
of the charity’s bowel cancer message: bowel cancer is treatable and beatable when detected early.
The Bowel Cancer Australia’s apple logo represents an abstract of a human bowel. The small hole in the apple is caused by a worm. If detected early and removed, the worm is unable to continue affecting the apple or health of the tree. It’s the same outcome for people. If bowel cancer is detected early it can be successfully treated, which means patients and their families can continue to enjoy a healthy life.
Cooloola City Farm Nursery is located opposite the Community Centre at 17 Amity Place off Tin Can Bay Road.
7.30am to 5pm Saturdays 7.30am to 3pm Sundays 7.30am to 1pm
Chappy CHAT
Family Camp
The highlight of Term 2 so far was our family camp at the Aldershot Scout Campgrounds just north of Maryborough in mid-May, with 17 children and 10 adults attending.
Great company, good food and lots of fun activities such as racing pedal cars, whittling a walking stick, making damper, going on a scavenger hunt, and team games including a tug of war where the young ones had it all over the adults filled our days. Evenings around the campfire toasting marshmallows and watching the young ones having fun playing cops and robbers was a great way to end each day.
We were privileged to have leaders from the Bauple Scout Group who led us in a canoeing activity on the dam and an orienteering exercise using compasses which proved to be a little tricky for some!
On the way home, we stopped in at the Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary just outside of Maryborough and enjoyed seeing the wide array of birds including a wedge-tailed eagle, snakes, and beautiful wallabies that were hopping around everywhere.
Family Guide to the Cooloola Coast – can you help with sponsoring the printing?
After researching existing brochures available for families visiting the area, it became glaringly apparent that there was nothing that concentrated on all of the fabulous attractions the Cooloola Coast has to offer.
Learning Community families went to work and researched all of the activities and places they love so much and so the Family Guide for
the Cooloola Coast was born. The guide is ready for printing and we are looking for local businesses to provide sponsorship to help with the cost of this which has been quoted at $1300 for 1,000 copies or $1.30 per guide, consisting of 8 pages of information, maps and beautiful photos.
The Family Guide will be a great resource for families visiting our unique area and could be placed in each room of accommodation venues, handed out with keys at local caravan parks and available on the counters of local businesses. If you would like to help us with printing costs by donating any amount, either small or large, please contact Ronnie on 0413 135 867.
Raising funds for Community Pantry
The Rainbow Beach Sports Club allocated the month of May to the Community Pantry to sell raffle tickets which has been a huge boost in providing ongoing funds to support locals with the provision of fortnightly hampers.
The number of clients ordering hampers continues to rise and currently stands at 84 between the two distribution points of the Rainbow Beach Community Centre and the Cooloola Cove Vet’s Hall on alternate Thursdays between 12.30pm & 1.15pm.
The $10 hampers consist of fresh veggies from Mitchell’s Fruit & Veg in Gympie on one fortnight, with pantry items from Foodbank and other outlets on the other, plus donations from Woolworths Cooloola, Tin Can Bay & Rainbow Beach IGA, and Ed’s Beach Bakery and single or familysized frozen meals.
The Community Pantry has also been given the opportunity to provide food for the June Coolaflix movie on Saturday 8 June featuring the movie
‘Blueback’ starting at 6pm. Blueback was released in 2022 and is based on the novel of the same name written by Australian author Tim Winton and follows the story of Abby who befriends a huge grouper and saves him from poachers.
Food available from 5pm will include homemade pumpkin soup, sausage rolls, apple crumble and ice cream, popcorn, bags of lollies, and hot and cold drinks.
Come along and enjoy a wonderful Australian movie with well-known actors Eric Bana, Rahda Mitchell, Erik Thomson (from ‘Packed to the Rafters’ fame) and introducing young actress Ilsa Fogg, while supporting our community.
To order a hamper for yourself or 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.
Ronnie Timperon
We enjoyed canoeing on the dam with thanks to Bauple Scout Group.
Cover page of our planned Family Guide – can you help us get it printed? See article for how to donate.
Attendees had a brilliant time on our recent Family Camp.
Georgia with a wallaby friend on our visit to Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary.
TRADES & SERVICES INDEX
Covering
Cooloola Cove, Rainbow Beach & Tin Can Bay
Air conditioning
Brad’s Refrigeration & Air Conditioning 5486 2781
Bull Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 0421 245 260
Climate Control Air Conditioning 5486 4362
Cooloola Coast Air Conditioning 5486 4499 0418 724 814
Sub- Cooled Air Con/Refrigeration 0436 338 631
Building & Excavations
Bob the Builder 0417 728 510
Hall Homes 0438 864 152
Killer Excavations 0417 192 651
Cabinet Makers
Cooloola Coast Cabinets 5488 0443
Car Dealers
John Madill Toyota 5480 5555
Car Parts (Classic British Cars)
The Frog Pond 0409 342 423
Cleaning
Clarks’ Cleaning, Laundry and Maintenance 0456 783 023
Rainbow Beach and Fraser Island Gas Supplies 0400 657 797
Glass and Aluminium
Lighthouse Glass and Aluminium 5488 0601
Graphic Design
SAJE Graphics 0439 089 238
Handyman
Handiest
Legal Services/ Solicitor
EMERGENCY - AMBULANCE / POLICE / FIRE
JUNE
1 GRC Community Expo, 10am-3pm, The Pavilion, 77 Exhibition Rd Gympie.
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
2-8 Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic & Expo! See page 3.
8 CoolaFlix FREE movie - ‘Blueback,’ from 5.30pm RB Community Hall. Hot food available for purchase. Movie starts 6.30pm. See page 8.
15 Shed Shop Sale Day, TCBCAMS, 8am-12noon, Amity Place TCB
15-16 Mosaic Making Workshop hosted by Mosaics and Giggles, Kia Ora Memorial Hall, 2740 Anderleigh Rd Kia Ora. $150 for two-day workshop incl all materials. Bookings & info: Toni 0432 166 569.
28 Little Seed Theatre Company Presents ‘Alice In Wonderland’, 2.30pm RB Community Hall. Tickets $21/$26 www.little-seed.com.au. Info on page 5.
JULY
4 QRVPAS Free Info Session on retirement villages & manufactured home parks, 1011.30am, RB Community Hall. See page 8 for more information.
5-7 CC Art Group Art Show & Sale, TCB RSL Hall. Enquiries & entry form: President 0438 803 990, cooloolacoastartgroup@gmail.com. See page 11
6-7 Cooloola Dragon Boat Regatta, TCB. Two days of fun and competition at Snapper Creek. Racing, raffles, food and coffee vans, great music all day. Bring family and friends for a great day out!
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
From 9.30-11am 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, 10amph: 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
7am 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
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
7am 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 teaall denominations most welcome
12-3pm Live music at RB Sports Club plus free kids’ bowls and obstacle course. www.rainbowsportsclub.com.au
SELLING RAINBOW FOR 14 YEARS
Warmth for the soul at IGA
Welcome to the latest edi on, e are thrilled to ha e this opport nit to connect ith o and share the latest ne s from the store.
We ha e foc sed a lot on o r fresh departments o er the last fe months. We ere e cited to ha e a isit from the rep from o r fr it and eg s pplier, Fr itlink. O er his isit to the store, he foc sed on training ith the staff and changing the displa s to s it the inter season.
Yo o ld ha e no ced that e ha e been r nning some s per specials in store o er the last month. Some specials incl ded . kg mandarins and . kg green beans, keep an e e o t for the ne t specials on na el oranges and br shed potatoes.
There's something special abo t homemade meals that arms the heart and no rishes the so l. In the hot bo e ill be pro iding one hot meal each eeknight. There ill be a range of meals s ch as s eet and so r chicken, spaghe bolognaise, c rr sa sage and rice, as ell as roast meals. These meals ill be a ailable each a�ernoon a�er . pm. These ill be a homemade, con enient, and affordable meal op on for e er one.
Locals s ppor ng locals!!
We are er pro d to s pport local s ppliers. If o didn’t kno here is a list of s ppliers, e stock in store:
Ÿ Signat re So rdo gh - Organic hite and sesame so rdo gh deli eries Monda s and Frida s
Ÿ Mar Valle Smallgoods - range of small goods incl ding bacon, kabanas, and pla ers
Ÿ Empath Herbal - high q alit prod cts incl ding black garlic, red ginger, t rmeric and c min
Ÿ Libee’s Hone - local hone s pplier incl ding hone comb
Ÿ Rainbo Beach Meats - deli ering dail to the store a large range of meat prod cts
Ÿ Kell Fredline Florist - a range of flo er bo q ets and candles for an occasion
Ÿ Kenil orth Dairies - Cheeses and a ne range of ogh rts ill be a ailable in store soon
We belie e in the po er of comm nit and the importance of s ppor ng each other thro gh both good mes and challenging moments.
To s pport local comm nit organisa ons, each month e make dona ons to Rainbo Beach s rf cl b and the local comm nit pantr . This is in the form of gi� cards and food prod cts that can be sed to s pport families in need.
Thro gh o r comm nit chest program, e ha e donated to Rainbo Beach Dro ghtR nners, Rainbo Beach Blokes, and Rainbo Beach Amate r Anglers this ear. Comm nit dona ons pla a cr cial role in helping indi id als and organisa ons in challenging mes.
O r ne IGA Re ards Program is in f ll s ing!
This program is designed e cl si el for c stomers and offers disco nts e er me o shop ith s, keep an e e o t for the prod cts ith the membership re ards pricing. Yo ill also be sent thro gh opport ni es to enter compe ons, gi ea a s and recei e eekl catalog es. Joining is eas j st – see o r friendl staff in store.
Get read for a month filled ith e citement, entertainment, and comm nit spirit in Rainbo Beach:
Rainbo Beach Famil Fishing Classic and E po - S nda nd J ne to Sat rda th J ne
We are thrilled to anno nce o r s pport for the ann al Rainbo Beach Fishing Classic and E po, a belo ed comm nit e ent that brings together anglers of all ages for a eekend of f n, compe on, and entertainment.
We ill be dona ng to the Zinc . Breakfast all o r brekk needs, eggs, cheese, hash bro ns, tomato and BBQ sa ces. This is a great comm nit e ent for the hole to n.
School holida s are a me to n ind, recharge, and create las ng memories ith o r lo ed ones and there is no be er place to do this than Rainbo Beach. The ne t school holida s are j st aro nd the corner from Sat rda nd J ne to S nda th J l
We ill ha e all o r holida and camping needs here in store from blankets and pillo s to marshmallo s for the campfire.
As e come to the end of another edi on, e o ld like to take this me to sa thank o to all o r al ed c stomers. It is great to see so man familiar faces in the store as ell as isitors to o r region.
Mat t, Bernie, Justin, Liam & ou r friendly st aff at the IGA
Hello from all the team at Rainbo Beach IGA
Tamara, o r Fr it and Veg S per isor, displa ing some of o r fantas c local prod cts - Signat re So rdo gh, Empath Herbal prod cts, and Libee’s hone
