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Community Carers & Responders Network
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RE YOU LOOKING to become a community leader and connect with others to build community capacity? Interested in a new project focused on disruption resilience, response, and recovery? The CCR (Community Carers and Responders) program might be for you!
The CCR network strengthens community crisis prevention, preparedness, and recovery by creating a trained volunteer group of leaders committed to community resilience.
Participants receive free training in areas like disaster resilience, community building, first aid, and psychological first aid.
Upon graduation, you’ll receive a CCR cap, t-shirt, and a first-aid kit, and be mentored to lead a local resilience project.
Already, several Cooloola Coast participants are involved! As a CCR, you’ll gain:
• Dedicated training in disaster resilience and community building.
• Training in first aid & psychological first aid.
• Mentoring to successfully implement a project that builds the resilience of your community.
• Access to disaster agencies, community organisations and local council (CCRs as a “community conduit”).
• Ideas, inspiration and social connection through a local CCR network.
• Continuous opportunities to learn and connect with likeminded local residents, including through private field visits, community events and webinars. Training will be held in Gympie, Pomona, and Maryborough in October. You can choose your location, but attendance is required for all three CCR training days, plus first aid and psychological first aid.
For more information, visit the PlanC website or contact Nicole at nicole@planc.org.au or 0428 635 829.
Sally Joyce
Darren Baker
COVER PHOTO: Our cover stars are pied oystercatchers, one of the many migratory shorebirds winging their way to our region for the northern winter. Find out more at a free presentation being held on 10 October. See page 25.
Photo: Cooloola Coastcare
AN INCREDIBLY DIVERSE number of animals call Rainbow Beach home. They nest, shelter, and feed on our shores, contribute to our environment, and play a critical role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem.
Help Coastcare Clean Up our Coast
Xadia Kirby
Unfortunately, plastic pollution is a huge problem for these creatures, and poses a huge risk to the survival of many ocean and shore dwelling creatures. Seabirds, turtles, dugongs, sharks, rays, and even whales are under great risk of entanglements, and/or ingestion of these plastics.
Estimations in 2010 alone have stated that between 4.8 to 12.7 million metric tonnes of plastic debris entered the world’s waters, and without our help this estimation will continue to rise exponentially.
Every little bit we can do to help mitigate this damage will ultimately be a step in the right direction for our coastal creatures, so we are looking for volunteers to help with this endeavour.
Cooloola Coastcare, in collaboration with Tangaroa Blue are conducting a clean-up day at Inskip point on 19 October 2024.
If you are interested in joining us or knowing more, please send us an email at vp@cooloolacoastcare.org.au.
Cooloola Coastcare’s Great Barrier Reef Clean-up Day
Saturday 19 October 2024, 1.30pm
Inskip Car Park (near the roundabout)
Help keep our coast clean for our beautiful animal neighbours such as these baby turtles. Photo credit: www.cooloolacoastcare.org.au
PUBLIC NOTICE
Military Police will be conducting training activities in our region in late October.
Military Police conducting Close Protection Training activities in Tin Can Bay & Rainbow Beach region
AUSTRALIAN ARMY Military Police will be honing their skills across Wide Bay between 20 and 25 October 2024 with Exercise Archbold. The annual specialist certification activity will involve 1st Military Police Battalion’s Specialist Close Protection Unit from Brisbane.
Army personnel will be carrying weapons, blank ammunition and conducting a number of planned and controlled blank fire activities around specific venues and public spaces in Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach. Nearby residents will be advised in advance of planned blank fire activity timings and locations via letterbox drops and public notices.
The ADF is committed to building a more potent, capable and agile future force to better meet and respond to future challenges related to the defence of Australia and its national interests. The ADF greatly appreciates the support of the Wide Bay community.
Article and photo cleared/supplied by ADF.
Santa Comes to Rainbow Beach with a $30,000 Boost!
Rainbow Beach Commerce and Tourism
THE RAINBOW BEACH
Commerce and Tourism Chamber is thrilled to announce that we’ve secured a $30,000 grant to enhance the annual Santa Comes to Rainbow celebration. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better, bringing festive cheer to the children of our community.
Previously held earlier in December, this year the event will kick off on the first day of school holidays— Sunday, 15 December 2024—starting at 12pm. We’re excited to expand the celebration with a full Christmas theme, helping to build anticipation for the magical day the kids look forward to all year.
The highlight of the event will be Santa’s arrival by helicopter, marking the fifth year of this muchloved tradition. It’s been heartwarming to watch the children grow up and continue to enjoy this special day in their community.
Starting from 12.30pm there will be live stage entertainment, including a dancing elf who will be performing throughout the day.
Kids can also enjoy face painting, balloon twisting, Christmas crafts, and even spot some elves handing out candy canes and blowing bubbles! From 1pm to 8pm there will be three jumping castles catering to all ages, ensuring hours of fun.
Food vendors will be on-site to satisfy those food cravings, and for the adults, we’re excited to have
Save the date for this year’s Santa visit, which promises to be even bigger and better than before!
the popular Tennessee Lights band playing from 5pm to 8pm. While the kids jump and play, the adults can dance the night away! A bar will also be available for those parents looking to relax and enjoy the festivities.
In addition, a huge community raffle will be running until Christmas Day, with further details to come.
The local business community is incredibly excited to make this year’s event even more magical for the kids. After all, they deserve all the Christmas joy we can offer!
Photo: Santa Comes To Rainbow Facebook page.
FIND YOUR Rainbow Connection with Sheryl
L
OCAL RAINBOW BEACH writer and playwright
Sheryl Anderson has brought her love of words and theatre to the Cooloola Coast Region and is sharing these with locals in a project called Rainbow Connections.
Sheryl grew up in Gympie before heading to university and has holidayed at the family beach house in Rainbow Beach since the mid-seventies.
She moved back permanently two years ago and has been involved in several community projects for the region since then as well as volunteering at the local Community Centre.
Sheryl applied for and won a grant from the Gympie Regional Council to share her skills with people in Rainbow Beach who wish to learn how to begin their memoirs or craft their own book and called it aptly Rainbow Connections.
Being a small community, Sheryl said she feels there are quite a few people who would love to connect with others, share their stories, meet up regularly, and have conversations.
She said exchanging ideas and learning how to begin while being guided by a facilitator can be quite life changing.
For many they can finally get their words down on paper often fulfilling a lifetime dream of sharing their unique stories with friends, family, or maybe further afield to a publisher.
For some, Rainbow Connections will be an opportunity to make new friends and mix with other women forming friendships.
Sheryl said, “Stories have the power to connect possible futures with the present; the present with the past; the past with the future.
“Stories allow people to dream, to remember their own tales, to deal with painful memories.
“Our world exists on the stories we tell ourselves, our families, our friends, and communities.
Fri 4th 7pm / Rum & Roses
Fri 11th 7pm / Red Betty
Fri 18th 7pm / Just Jen
Fri 25th 7pm / Darlington Stripes
“I am passionate about stories: I strongly believe that each person has at least one story to tell – my purpose is to provide spaces, places and opportunities for those stories to be told in a variety of ways.
“I assist others to actively participate in their own creative and artistic processes, particularly through telling, writing, or performing their own personal, community, or creative stories.
“I focus on working with people to tell their stories, then facilitate those stories into a way of sharing with others – from individual and group storytelling to small theatre productions, published, or unique handmade books.”
Rainbow Connections will run across October and November, featuring fortnightly writing and creative workshops, coffee chats for women at charming cafe Silk & Stone, and monthly morning teas at the Rainbow Beach Community Centre.
The sessions will be a mix of connecting and sharing with others while also learning the structure and challenges of putting words to paper.
Rainbow Connections aims to connect older people in our community through story and creativity and find out what other creative or artsbased projects might be fun to create in the future. All are welcome and encouraged to come along and give it a try to see if it works for them.
Rainbow Connections is a Creative Recovery project funded by the Gympie Regional Council and facilitated by local cultural worker and writer, Sheryl Anderson.
For dates of upcoming gatherings, please contact Sheryl Anderson on 0497 542 857 or by email to mermoch@gmail.com or drop into Silk and Stone Cafe or the Community Centre for a calendar of events.
Make a Rainbow Connection with local writer Sheryl Anderson.
Lee McCarthy
RBP&C Trivia Night
IF THERE WAS ever a moment when it felt like you took a step back in time, the 80s Trivia Night was it! It was an absolutely amazing night and a huge success.
We were very impressed with the variety of 80s fashion trends that were showcased, including lycra, double denim, shiny tracksuit sets, roller skates and a plethora of fluro!
Our ‘Quizmaster Gill’, aka Gillian Smyth, took to the floor and had the room drawn in with her on-point questions and light-hearted humour. Our winners for the evening were ‘The Misfits’ which was comprised of Benny, Mark, Rob, Joel, Mick and Beaver!
Trivia NIght not only raised community awareness of the P&C but also raised over $2,500 for our school! The event was put together by the P&C Executive Committee; Kelly, Amy, Amanda and Mel along with assistance from many other parent and community volunteers and school staff.
It would not have been possible without all of their efforts and it is greatly appreciated, thank you!
Community Focused Care
LOCALS SUPPORTING locals and providing a sense of community is the foundation of RangeCare. Since its beginnings in 1986, RangeCare has had a strong commitment to providing an exceptional level of care to vulnerable members of our local community.
RangeCare is driven by the desire to help our clients live independent and purposeful lives at home, and they do this by demonstrating kindness, empathy, and compassion.
First established at Flaxton, on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, RangeCare has now expanded its service offering to encompass the Sunshine Coast as well as the Gympie and Cooloola Coast Regions.
As a local community care provider, RangeCare offers a wide variety of services including nursing care, domestic assistance, social support, meal deliveries, minor home and garden maintenance, and day respite to the local elderly and physically
disadvantaged population.
Over the years the team at RangeCare also recognised the need for additional support programs in the wider community. In response to this, several programs have been introduced to RangeCare’s service offering, such as Technology
Support, Social Support and Health and Wellness programs.
The healthy lifestyle programs offered by RangeCare not only focus on physical health, but also on mental health through engaging social interactions and fostering a sense of community.
RangeCare’s strong reputation for delivering quality in-home, respite and social support services is because of its dedicated team of care support workers, nurses, drivers and domestic assistants who are kind, compassionate, and respectful.
RangeCare staff live and breathe the core values that have been built upon a foundation of strong leadership and a commitment to building strong relationships with our clients and their loved ones. If you are considering your community care provider or would like to know more about RangeCare, call 07 5445 7044 or visit their website www.rangecare.com.au.
Above: Committee Member Amanda and our fabulous Quizmaster Gill.
Above right: P&C Committee Mel, Amy, Kelly, and Amanda getting their 80s on! Right: Winners - The Misfits.
Rainbow Beach P&C
Seniors Big Day Out
COOLOOLA COAST RESIDENTS
over 50 are invited to our Seniors Big Day Out on Thursday 17 October at the Rainbow Beach Community Centre.
Enjoy a free cuppa with Sheryl at her Rainbow Connections Morning Tea in front of the Library from 9.30am. Then meet us in the hall at 10.30am for an important information session with Services Australia.
Their Financial Information Services officer and Aged Care Services officer will help you to navigate Aged Care and upcoming changes to packages. This is important not just for seniors but also for their family members who
may need to assist aged parents or other relatives and friends to make decisions about aged care.
Following the presentation, there will be light relief and laughter when we screen the Aussie comedy Never Too Late (M) in the hall at 12 noon. Entry is free to all, and thanks to Seniors Month funding from Gympie Regional Council, seniors will receive free snack packs (popcorn, ice creams, crackers and cheese, etc).
Please us call our office ahead of the event for catering purposes or if you have any questions or need accessibility arrangements made for seating. Phone 5486 3355.
Car Boot Sale
T
HE COMMUNITY CENTRE plans to hold a car boot sale in the hall carpark on Saturday 16 November from 7am to 12 noon as part of the National Garage Sale Trail.
Please note: this market event is for used household goods only - no new items unless they were unwanted gifts. The National Garage Sale Trail aims to reduce waste and stop perfectly good items going to landfill. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, so if your garage is just bursting with old surfboards, good
clothes you can’t fit into, kids’ toys that you just couldn’t part with (but, hey - they’re in their thirties now!), it’s time to reuse and recycle!
For only $10 per site, you can easily make yourself some Christmas spending money while making space in your spare room for this season’s visitors.
For more information and bookings, please call 5486 3355 or drop in during business hours. We are open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4pm, depending on volunteer availability.
Brave Conversations on Women’s Housing
HOUSING OLDER WOMEN Support Service (HOWSS) and QSTARS (Tenants QLD) will present two workshops in the hall on Thursday 24 October. Women over 45 are invited to join in the discussion about housing stress and their experiences as renters.
From 10am to 12noon, there will be a workshop on Understanding Housing Stress. From 1pm to 3pm there will be
a Renting and Self Advocacy session. Attend one or both sessions.
Light lunch will be provided in between so please advise our CIRS office on 5486 3355 of any special dietary needs prior to the event. For information about the workshops, call Footprints on 1800 366 877. Registrations can be made online: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ 1015882751657
Markets Upgrade
KEEP AN EYE out for improvements to our monthly markets. We are purchasing some extra gazebos and will set up an information tent to handle market enquiries, book sales, raffle tickets, lost and found, information about our community
centre, our activities and volunteer roles.
We are always looking for ways to improve, so if you have some ideas along with the enthusiasm to make them happen, we’d love to hear from you.
Heart Foundation Walking Group
NEW TO TOWN? Looking for some friends to go walking with? We are starting up a Heart Foundation Walking Group, based from the Community Centre and offering all different types of walks – urban, beach, bush – suited to different
levels of fitness and mobility. So, if you want a free activity to improve your fitness and just need that gentle nudge, call us on 5486 3355 to register or for more information.
Pickle Ball
KTHURSDAY OCTOBER 10
7:00 PM
SHOREBIRDS
EEN RESIDENTS have started up a trial Pickle Ball group in our hall on Mondays from 12 to 3pm. If there is enough interest shown, we will purchase equipment and make it a regular weekly booking on our
activities calendar. Gold coin donation appreciated. Instructions will be given on the day so just turn up and give it a go. Contact Kerin on 0413 738 771 for more information.
U Can Recycle
ONTAINERS4 CHANGE set up in our hall carpark in Spectrum Avenue every Thursday from 2pm to 4pm. They use a pop-up cash point to reward you instantly for your
recyclables. For enquiries call Brendan on 0448 250 991 or say hi when he sets up in our car park.
Energy4Seniors
ARE YOU GETTING all the government assistance you are eligible for? Do you know how to check whether you are or not?
Council On The Ageing (COTA) are offering free sessions to seniors (over 50) on energy concessions, understanding your bill and how
to find the best deals for your household energy.
If you are interested in attending or hosting a session in Rainbow Beach, Cooloola Cove or Tin Can Bay, please call Fiona on 0423 344 316 for more details.
Emergency Relief
STRUGGLING TO make ends meet?
Have you had an emergency? An unexpected bill that has smashed your budget. Are you at risk of homelessness? We offer some assistance to people experiencing financial hardship. Our Emergency Relief sessions are held every Tuesday at Tin Can Bay Library from 1pm to 3pm and at
Rainbow Beach Community Centre fortnightly on Thursdays from 1pm to 3pm.
October dates: 3rd, 17th and 31st. Please note: we are all volunteers and this service is only offered during these times. If you need assistance outside of these hours, contact Community Action in Gympie on 5482 8959.
P&C News
Melissa Spanton P&C SECRETARY
WHAT A TERM it has been! To think back over all the events, activities, camps and excursions that the students had the opportunity to be involved in is incredible.
The teachers and staff are all very proud of the efforts that students put into their learning and how much they have achieved and grown over the 10 weeks! Big thank you to the parents and families for supporting their young learners.
We hope that all of our school families have been enjoying a welldeserved holiday break and return happy and healthy for their final term of the year!
Recently, our Year 3 and 4 students went to Barambah Environmental Camp. Barambah Environmental Education Centre (EEC) camp programs have been designed to engage students in authentic learning experiences in an outdoor setting.
Our students participated in the Eco Warrior program that was designed to have students investigate the local environment to increase their understanding of the natural world and the relationships between plants, animals and their environment.
They had an absolute blast! Students had to work together, encourage each other, as well as look after each other to complete activities and tasks.
We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the Rainbow Beach Sports Club for their very generous
support. We were fortunate enough to be able to use their new 25-seater bus to transport students and staff. Outside of School Hours Care is fully operational and becoming quite a popular place for children after school and during the school holidays.
OSHC has now been approved for Child Care Subsidy (CCS) which is a form of financial assistance provided by the government to help families pay for child care. This means that if families are eligible, fees will be reduced to attend our OSHC service. Eligibility requirements vary from family to family, to find out more you can visit www.servicesaustralia.gov. au/child-care-subsidy.
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 and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00am –4:00pm during school holidays. Coming up we are excited for Term 4 and the end of year festivities including the School Christmas Concert and our P&C Annual Christmas Raffle. P&C Volunteers will be visiting businesses seeking donations for our largest fundraiser of the year. Tickets will once again be available. Please keep an eye out for further information.
See page 6 for pics from our recent Trivia Night!
If you would like to keep up to date with P&C news, visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ PandCRainbowBeach.
Year 3 and 4 students enjoyed their recent camp to Barambah Environmental Education Centre, and were able to travel in style thanks to the Sports Club’s new 25-seater bus.
Sharing the joy of Singing
Jackie James
I
N SEPTEMBER, the Coolabay Choir visited Residency by Dillons once again, to entertain the residents. This is now a regular event, occurring once a quarter, and enjoyed by all parties. The programme included performance of two beautiful songs composed by our pianist, Kate Miller, which were very well received by an attentive audience. After the brief concert, the Choir handed out song books and led the residents in a singalong session of well-known melodies and hits of the Sixties and Seventies. Choir Director, Pam Graham, provided some interesting snippets of background information as each tune
was introduced, and encouraged members of the audience to participate further with a selection of percussion instruments to play.
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 for yourself!
We meet for an hour on Wednesdays at 3pm in the Cooloola Cove Veterans and Community Hall (behind Woolies). For more information, please contact Pam Graham on 0427 180 649 or Jackie James on 0438 768 855.
Art in the air
Robyn Shaw
COOLOOLA COAST Art Group have taken advantage of the spring weather to do pleinair painting and drawing. Each fortnight, on a Monday afternoon, the group meets at a chosen destination on the Cooloola Cove or Tin Can Bay foreshore to engage with the landscape and each other.
On the alternative Monday from 1–3pm life drawing is held at the Tuncunba Hall Tin Can Bay. On Tuesdays, the group gathers at the hall to participate in varied activities of painting and drawing.
Recently group member Kay Muir has been demonstrating her
watercolour techniques while the group watch on, then tests them on their own artwork. You can check out the results on the group Instagram site @cooloolacoastartgroup. Member, Robyn Shaw was a finalist in the Gympie Regional Gallery Du Ritz Art Awards and her painting was chosen for a limited edition library card for Gympie Regional Library. It is available from the local libraries if you’d like to join up or need a new card. If you’d like to join the art group you are most welcome and can ring Kerri Southern on 0438 80 3990 or email cooloolacoastartgroup@gmail.com to find out more.
Kate, Jackie, Ros, Linda, Pam (in foreground), Sue, and Robyn giving a wellreceived performance.
Pleinair get-together at Tin Can Bay for Cooloola Coast Art Group.
Bowled over by Friendship
Kaye Olson
ONE OF THE highlights of the Probus year is the annual Barefoot Bowls and Games Day conducted at the Tin Can Bay Country Club, and which is organised alternatively by the Probus Clubs of Gympie and Maryborough – this year hosted by Maryborough Club.
Seventy members from Gympie, Maryborough, and our Club were welcomed for morning tea, then while the bowlers headed out to enjoy some bowling, those indoors had a fun morning of card and board games including canasta, scrabble, and rummikub to name a few.
Members then moved to the restaurant for a delicious Chinese lunch and a further opportunity to catch up with friends from other clubs. In the afternoon we were tested with trivia quizzes by Maurie from Gympie Club. The initial quiz sheet
Quilters have been busy getting a headstart on making Christmas gifts, such as these patchwork decorations.
was a breeze, but we really had to call on our brain power and memory to answer the harder questions to come. However, we all came away knowing something we previously did not know! Winners were rewarded with chocolates.
Guest Speaker officer Marie introduced Ian Luscombe, President of Cooloola Coast Medical Transport at our September meeting. Ian presented a very interesting and informative talk about the history of the organisation and how it works.
There are currently 731 clients who are able to take advantage of this very important and affordable service. The group’s seven vehicles travelled over 388,000 kms over the past financial year. Two members, Graham and Val McClurg, were amongst the volunteers on the original committee. What a wonderful organisation to have in our community!
President Katrina with Maryborough Probians enjoying lunch at the Bowls and Games Day.
Coffee’n’Chat this month was held at the Bay Press – always enjoyable. We are all looking forward to the annual Friendship Day and Concert being held in Hervey Bay – will certainly be a day for Fun, Friendship and Fellowship the Probus way.
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 welcome. For more details contact our President, Katrina on 0407 637 691 or Secretary, Kaye at cooloolaprobus@gmail.com.
Christmas already in the air for Quilters
Lesley Halter
Christmas in July is over so it’s now time to start making those Christmas gifts, which often can take longer than anticipated.
At Tin Can Bay Quilters we don’t just do patchwork and quilting, there is all sorts of sewing going on and with Christmas in mind, Lesley Halter has been beading Christmas stockings.
Each bead is individually sewn to the next one and each stocking takes about 2,500 tiny size 11 beads. They are easy to post to friends which is one reasons she enjoys doing them.
Still on the Christmas theme, Marie Errington showed us how to make patchwork Christmas decorations in September. They are so cute and again a wonderful present idea.
On Tuesday 8 October, Robyn
Salmon is running a workshop for a Christmas Table Runner. Why not come along and see what our friendly group are making for yourself. All welcome.
We start at 9am each Tuesday at the Community Hall in Amity Place. $5 for the morning session and don’t forget your mug for your cuppa. A great way to meet local people and make more friends.
Guest speaker officer Marie with Ian Luscombe, President of Cooloola Coast Medical Transport.
Right:
Care, Commemorations, and Camaraderie
Ross Carruthers
I’M FLICKING through the latest quarterly edition of Queensland RSL News. The first page that sparks my interest is page 3 where newly re-elected President of RSL Queensland, Stephen Day, states that “our goal is to continue to use care, commemoration, and camaraderie as the focus for what we do.”
That makes a lot of sense, I thought to myself. I continue perusing the very interesting edition until I reach page 28 & 29 where I find myself sharing a table with Tin Can Bay RSL Sub Branch President Don Holland and his wife Viv in front of a large ‘camaraderie’ sign. What a cracking photo!
I recently updated our Sub Branch
business plan. Many of our Tin Can Bay RSL activities fit nicely into the headings of Care, Commemorations, and Camaraderie. For care, read Wellbeing Officers, Drop-in sausage sizzle and Community and Veterans Morning Tea.
We annually commemorate Anzac Day, Vietnam Veterans’ Day, and Remembrance Day. Then we practise camaraderie through our service member and volunteer luncheons, Sunday BBQs, special events like Australia Day, St Patrick’s Day and Trivia Saturdays, and a chat and couple of drinks at the bar.
I asked President Don about camaraderie in the RSL and what it means to him. He said, “There’s a special type of relationship that forms between people who have served in the Defence Forces.
Rainbow Beach Droughtrunners
Last pick up of bottles in Rainbow by Wayne Kerle, who continues to help with other collections for Rainbow Beach Droughtrunners. Wayne on ute and Tony on right.
“The work we do is hard, dangerous and sometimes unpopular, but it is our job. That special relationship is what camaraderie is all about.”
Well, we love your work Don - thank you for your service!
Do you have a Gympie Region Tea Towel?
THE STORY OF the Gympie region will be celebrated throughout November with a local tea towel callout and exhibition at Gympie Region Libraries: Gympie, Goomeri, and Tin Can Bay. Do you have a Gympie region tea towel tucked away in a linen cupboard? Perhaps a commemorative tea towel with a special story? Let the gallery know!
Deliver your tea towels to the Gympie Regional Gallery by 19 October to be included in a community exhibition.
For further details please contact the Gallery on 5481 0733 or email gallery@gympie.qld.gov.au
Cracking photo of President Don Holland, his wife Viv, and club secretary Ross Carruthers demonstrating ‘camaraderie’ which was included in the latest edition of Queensland RSL News.
Tony Stewart
TCBCAMS – October Happenings
Carole Lehmann
THE WARMER WEATHER is encouraging people to get out and about. Here are a few upcoming activities at Tin Can Bay Community & Mens Shed.
October Workshops:
• Mosaics – Saturday 12/10 and Sunday 13/10 – book with Toni - 0432 166 569 or check out Mosaics N Giggles on Facebook.
• Silver Jewellery MakingSaturday 19/10 – book with Kaz (Birdsong Silver) on 0413 065 433.
• Copper Stamped Cuffs - Sunday 20/10 - book with Kaz (Birdsong Silver) on 0413 065 433.
• Expressions of interest for Macrame being taken – please call Caz on 0437 880 438.
And, TCBCAMS is proud to be associated with ZOMBYS who are gearing up for another great round of
performances this year. Jen and her team of talented locals have been rehearsing since March and this year’s performance is shaping up to be even better than last years!!!
So take advantage of this live, local theatrical production complete with full catering by purchasing your tickets early as seats are limited.
Show times are:
Thursday 10 Oct 12.00pm – 3.00pm
Friday 11 Oct 6.00pm – 9.30pm
Saturday 12 Oct 6.00pm – 9.30pm
Book via www.trybooking.com/ events/landing/1251046
Drop off your bottles and cans for our recycling program or buy a ticket in our weekly raffles held Sunday lunchtime at the Sleepy Lagoon Pub, Tin Can Bay. All proceeds go towards improving facilities and expanding offerings for members and public. As always, we welcome new faces. Drop in Mon-Fri 9am-12noon or call Bryan on 0420 299 651.
Donate Your Free Trees!
YMPIE REGIONAL Council’s Free Trees for Ratepayers program is part of the council’s Environment Strategy. The program offers two free native tube stock plants per rate notice (up to four per year) to ratepayers. These native plants help support local fauna, improve land value, and are adapted to local conditions.
Don’t have a need for your free tree allocation on your property? Great news - they can be donated to approved schools, community, or sporting groups via the Local Specialist Community Suppliers:
• Gympie District Landcare Group
– 350 Old Maryborough Road Araluen
• Cooloola City Farm Nursery –Tin Can Bay Rd, Tin Can Bay Suppliers can ‘bank’ donated trees for registered groups to plant at approved sites.
Speak to your chosen local specialist suppliers to find out what Schools, Community or Sporting Groups they may have registered (approved by Council) to receive your donated Free Trees.
Schools and community groups can register to enhance their sites with these donations.
Additionally, ratepayers with larger projects can explore Council’s Micro Environment Grant for more support.
Culture in Practice at Crab Creek
CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE and living practice are crucial to keeping indigenous traditions alive. The Cooloola Coast has a rich First Nations history that spans thousands of years and while modern ways dominate most everyday lives there are many cultural and ceremonial practices happening everywhere.
A gum tree at Crab Creek was recently chosen to perform a private tree scarring ceremony by a Gubbi Gubbi language speaking Dulingbara cultural lore holder to create a coolamon to support the birth of a birawan (baby).
The sacrifice is made during the growth of a baby on the womb and is connected to the creation of life. The tree is chosen from a place of close connection and the traditional practice is how Doombarah clan people communicate with their elders past, through the trees.
Local aboriginal business Kultya
have a range of services to assist gaining a deeper insight and understanding of Aboriginal culture. For more information contact admin@kultya.com or jump on their website.
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...
K’gari
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
& VEHICLE HIRE
Electrical Repairs,
EXPERIENCES & TOURS
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
FOOD, DRINK & DINE
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
Recovery & lymphatic massage, health cover rebates, 7 Turana St (at the Gym) Corinna: 0400 613 139 rainbowbeachhealthandfitness.com
of Rainbow, Rainbow Beach
Can Bay Butchers Massage, Meditation, Mindfulness, Workshops Pamper Packages, Day/Overnight Retreats Self Empowerment Counselling & Coaching 0408 637 639 spiritofrainbow.com.au
team, quality meats, great prices
deals, freshly made snags & meals
Shopping Centre, Tin Can Bay Rd 07 5486 4170 facebook.com/tincanbaybutchers
Three-hou r
e D olphin Feeding Experience Hop
90-minut e Sunset Cruises
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.
There’s always time to relax and soak in that view! 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.
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.
Allez Heart Walkers!
Maggie Travers WALK ORGANISER
CONGRATULATIONS GAYLE on completing your 200th Heart Foundation Walk. Your award, $20 discount voucher, and second badge are in the mail. Congratulations Debbie, Julie and Patty for your 50th walk. Well done.
Your vouchers provide a discount on the cost of HFW T-shirts or other merchandise available at the official online shop. Great to see so many red shirts as we wheel and walk the Tin Can Bay Foreshore and in Cooloola Cove.
Good that there are new styles and colours to buy. Many of us certainly appreciated the red hoodies during winter and on windy mornings.
Cooloola Cove Wheelie Walkers look forward to the last Friday of each month, when we wheel and walk the Tin Can Bay Boardwalk and picnic afterwards in the foreshore at Les Lee Park, Norman Point. Members of the Tin Can Bay walking groups are welcome and do join them.
The later Tin Can Bay group do a few dance steps on the road at the swimming pool end of the Boardwalk, the halfway point. While visitors Lyn and Jenny were with us, they led the line dancing for a bit of fun. The twin sisters, bright and cheery, have lots of stories to share, so it is always interesting to enjoy their company.
They helped ‘One Step at a Time Tin Can Bay’ celebrate its seventh birthday with coffee and cake at the TCB Bakery. Our ‘CC Wheelie Walkers’ celebrated their third birthday at the Tin Can Bay Boardwalk picnic.
More than ten years ago my young friend lost his lower right leg in a boating accident in Lihir, PNG. He had to learn how to walk and swim afterwards. While recovering in hospital in Brisbane, Lewis Bishop was visited by Australian amputee Paralympic swimmer, Brendan Hall and also by Scott Reardon, Australian amputee Paralympic track runner.
Lewis was inspired to dream and train to compete in the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Nineteen year old Lewis achieved his dream, gaining Bronze in the 100m Butterfly. Family and friends wore yellow t-shirts proclaiming “Allez Lewis Bishop”, Go Lewis!
One Step at a Time Tin Can Bay early walking group leaves at 6.30am, while the later group leaves at 7am from the Tin Can Bay Bakery on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Cooloola Cove Wheelie Walkers meet by 7.30am Mondays and Fridays at the bus shelter on Nautilus Drive outside the shopping centre.
Walk Yourself Happy! Queries? Contact Judy Beaton on 5486 2181 or myself, Maggie Travers Walk Organiser on 0400 756 615.
Memorial Comp coming in hot!
MARK 7 DECEMBER in your diaries, dust off your camping gear, and wax your boards - we’re headed to our annual Memorial Comp! We always look forward to this weekend, catching up with mates, reminiscing good times and spending days in the surf with some friendly competition. Keep an eye on your emails for updates!
Our monthly beach days will change slightly for the summer to allow for our members to also commit to the Nippers Program. Moving forward our beach days will be held on the first Saturday of every month.
We have introduced seasonal comps, which we are hoping to build up over the next year/s. Our Spring Comp will be held on 5 November, wherever the waves are! So please keep an eye on our Facebook page and emails for an update a few days prior.
If you haven’t received emails, send through your address to rainbowbeachboardriders@ gmail.com. It’s important to have this on file as this is how our info gets out!
2025 Membership renewals due 1st November. Membership is $35 for all.
Don’t forget about our monthly fundraising opportunities at The Rainbow Beach Hotel, our Locals BBQ and raffle night. Come down and support the Pub that supports you.
Dates to remember:
5 Oct Spring Comp/Beach Day, location & time TBC
11 Oct Local’s BBQ, Pub Verandah, from 3.30pm
26 Oct Pub raffles, from 5.30pm
1 Nov Membership renewal due, $35
2 Nov Beach Day/Club Rounds, bottom
surf club stairs, 8am
7 Dec Memorial Comp
“Allez Lewis Bishop” CCWWers: Yvonne, Sharyn, Judy, Gwenda, Maggie, Patty, Linda C, Linda F, Betsy, Mary, Barb and Sandy at the Cooloola Cove bus shelter, excited that Lewis Bishop gained his Bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
Hosts Kim and George SPRINGHALL
Shadbolt
Pocket
Right: Twins, Lyn & Jenny lead line dancing at the walking midpoint. Pictured: Chris, Betsy, Lyn, Linda F, Jenny, Kristine and Lily.
Grom Girls ready for their heat in our Club Round.
Blake and Baylin in from their heat.
Get Set For Little Athletics
THE COOLOOLA COAST branch of Little Athletics is kicking off its 2024-25 season with an open day on Saturday 5 October 2024.
The event will be held at 10am. at the Tin Can Bay P-10 State School oval, located on Snapper Creek Road.
Families interested in learning how Little Athletics can boost children’s confidence and athletic skills are encouraged to attend. The open day will also offer insights into how to get involved with the club.
The Cooloola Coast Little Athletics Club provides casual training sessions in a fun, family-oriented environment. These sessions focus on fitness and enjoyment, covering a variety of track and field events.
For more details, please contact Jess on 0411 218 254.
Enter The Dragon’s Lair!
WITH THE COMPLETION of the Wide Bay Series, we are now in those few months of the year where things become fairly quiet for the Cooloola Dragon Boat Club. Their next competitive/fun outing will be in December when they travel to Currumbin for the annual Christmas event.
A large part of this event is that, traditionally, the teams make a lot of effort to dress in seasonal costumes. Some of the resulting modes of dress can be quite hilarious.
Despite the fun of the event, there is some serious competition between the teams and we are all wishing the Cooloola Dragons well in attempting to bring home some Christmas ‘bling’.
Profile: Dragon’s Lair Café
Since it is the quiet season for Dragons, it gives us the opportunity to provide a profile of the club’s Dragon’s Lair Café, operated every month when the Tin Can Bay Markets are held. Tin Can Bay’s local RSL kindly allows the Cooloola Dragons to use its facilities to enable them to run the café.
The Dragon’s Lair Café started operations in March of 2012 when the then current RSL caterer retired. A past member of the Cooloola Dragon Boat Club and the RSL’s Chris Rogers then made contact with Dragon Boat member Norma Sanderson to ask if she knew anyone who could help out. Norma rallied some other Dragon stalwarts (Andrea Casey and Jan Low) and helped Chris to fill the gap.
That seemingly inauspicious start was the beginning of the Dragon’s Lair Café. Although the club’s coach at the time was concerned it would prevent club members from being able to travel to distant regattas, the Dragon’s Lair Café quickly became the CDBC’s major fundraiser. Fortunately, running the café has rarely interfered with the club’s regatta commitments.
Eventually, the club extended Dragon’s Lair services by sending out ‘runners’ to take food
orders from the market stallholders and then returning the order to the appropriate stallholder.
The stallholders who come from many parts of the region including, Bundaberg, Cooroy, Gympie, Hervey Bay, and Maryborough have said that they were amazed and had never received this kind of service. It is great to be able to order and have it delivered without leaving their stalls unattended!
Although the club receives donations from several wonderful local businesses for prizes at Tin Can Bay’s annual regatta, it is proud of the fact it doesn’t canvas local businesses for donations for operational purposes. The Dragon’s Lair is the club’s major fundraiser throughout the year, which provides the necessary cash for maintenance, trailers, new boats, travel expenses and many other expenditures.
The Dragon’s Lair Café could not continue without the help of its members. Our volunteers are highly valued, and all club members are encouraged but not pressurised into volunteering.
So please join us at the Tin Can Bay Markets on every third Saturday and try some of the wonderful food that is on offer and talk to dragon club members about what paddling entails.
And, if you are thinking of joining the Cooloola Dragons, please contact Sandra on 0402 352 756 for all the details you need.
Toni Archer
Rowing Club Reach Exciting Milestone
Chris Thomson
Progress with Skiff Building Tin Can Bay Coastal Rowing Club has reached an exciting milestone, having completed the external woodwork and started painting the skiff. As you will see from the attached photos, the epoxy sealer has been rolled on and multiple coats of high-build primer sprayed. The monotonous task of hand-sanding the hull is now underway before we start to apply the top coats.
The skiff is already looking fantastic and we can’t wait to see her in fullgloss!
Once the outer paintwork is complete we will be able to turn the hull over and commence fitting gunwales, seats, and floor-boards; then painting the inside.
If all goes smoothly we are expecting to launch the skiff in November with great fanfare, and to commence rowing activities before Christmas. Now is the time to join and be part of the action!
What would you name our Skiff?
As we get closer to launching, the topic of naming the skiff has become more urgent. We are pleased to announce a competition to suggest a suitable name for the skiff.
Names sensitive to the history, ecology, or indigenous culture of our area will be given priority.
Entries, in good taste, should be submitted by email to tcbcoastalrowing@gmail.com with “Naming the Skiff” in the subject line.
New Membership
As we move from boat-building to rowing and boat-building we are actively recruiting new members.
Coastal rowing in St Ayles Skiffs is all about building a stronger, healthier community through friendly lowimpact exercise. Skiff rowing is for all ages, particularly those who may have considered their sporting days behind them. The skiffs may be used multiple times each week, catering for a wide range of interests, ages and time-of-day to row.
If your interest is primarily in rowing please consider becoming a member now, as we will be conducting training for coxswains and rowers prior to the launch of the skiff.
Prior experience is not necessary and we will be forming crews of many ages and abilities. A few members rowed while at school or university but not since; many others are just about to take up for the first time.
If your interest is primarily in boatbuilding, we are going to be looking for new skills over coming weeks as we paint the hull and turn it over to complete the interior. And if you’ve watched with interest our progress and thought you might like to be part of that activity, we will be commencing to build a second skiff in the New Year.
Sign up to join the team!
Email tcbcoastalrowing@gmail. com to receive a membership application form by return.
24/25 Membership Year started from 1st September
Existing members will have received renewal invoices via email. Please renew as soon as possible as, despite our considerable success with grants, these funds cannot be used for recurrent expenses such as rent, electricity, affiliation fees and our increasing insurance expenses.
Active Women and Girls
We have received a grant from the Sport and Recreation team at QLD Department of Tourism and Sport, to encourage women and girls taking part in the coastal rowing program. The committee is currently seeking expressions of interest from women and girls wanting to shape, develop and participate in this program.
If you would like to be part of this discussion and program development, please send your details to tcbcoastalrowing@gmail. com with “Women and Girls” in the subject line and one of the committee will get back to you.
Why do Parkrun?
E
XERCISE AND improved mental health go hand in hand and if you sprinkle being out in nature, you’re on a winner. With World Mental Health Day on 10 October why not get into a positive habit by starting the weekend with a walk, jog or run with a great group of like-minded people.
The Wes Mitchell Park parkrun is held 7am sharp every Saturday morning at Wes Mitchell Park opposite the library in Tin Can Bay. and is a self-paced 5km course along the Tin Can Bay foreshore through bushland reserves.
While it is a formally timed event, there is no competition other than your own personal best so make time for yourself or buddy up with a mate and get involved with this FREE global initiative for holistic community health.
For more information check out the Wes Mitchell Park parkrun Facebook page or go to the Parkrun Australia website and don’t forget to register for your free participation barcode!
Parkrun Turns 20!
On 2 October 2004 in Bushy Park, Teddington, UK, 13 intrepid parkrunners got together for the first parkrun event organised by Paul Sinton-Hewitt. Fast forward 20 years and there are now parkruns in 23 countries with more than 2,200 events creating an international family of over nine million registered parkrunners. WOW!
Paul’s vision was for parkrun to be a place for everyone, no matter who they are or where they’re from as an opportunity for people to be active together, outdoors, and take part however they like.
Why not make this October your first step in being part of the parkrun family or if you are already registered then pop down to the Wes Mitchell Park parkrun on Saturday 5 October to take part in the 20 years of global parkrun.
Tin Can Bay Fishing Club Report
Barry Nalder work Connor and great skippering Dan Lyell.
HELLO ALL, welcome to October and the spring species are starting to appear for all our fishos and there have been some stunning catches both over the bar and inside in sheltered waters.
Some very notable catches were taken by young gun Connor Lyell who landed some cracker fish including a whopper Snapper and Jew, Marlin and a Frying Pan Bream. These are fish that some of us probably will never see let alone catch so terrific
Derek and Toni Andrews wrangled a nice feed of Flathead over a two day trip and it should be noted there were many more released to fight another day. Club Member Chris Rippon landed a massive Snapper (approx. 80cm) outside as well however unfortunately I don’t have a photo.
Our club’s resident freshwater guru Marquis Chapman landed some nice Bass in the local waterways after the season reopened. Various other club members have reported good catch
Courtesy of Gardiner Fisheries Phone 0404 853 232 • www.gardinerfisheries.com
Above: Connor Lyell with his Frying Pan Bream.
Right: This whopper Snapper added to Connor Lyell’s cracker haul.
and releases of nice Flathead mostly around the 50cm mark, mostly falling for soft plastic presentations.
In early September the Tin Can Bay Fishing Club hosted our angling neighbors, the Hervey Bay Amateur Fishing Club over a two day period where we held the annual Master Caster interclub competition and the friendly one day fishing competition.
This year the Tin Can Bay Fishing Club took out the Master Caster trophy for the second year in a row and Hervey Bay took out the Fishing competition in some tough windy conditions. On the whole it was a terrific couple of days and we are looking forward to reciprocating the visit soon.
Both days saw evening barbeques supplied by each club in turn and a lot of fishy stories and more than a few tips shared over a cool ginger ale.
Our local club Fish of the Month competition was taken out by Derek Andrews with a terrific 113cm Giant Trevally – great job Derek.
The monthly four day competition was taken out by Malcolm Kay with
three Cobia around the 100cm mark and a good size Grassy Sweetlip earning him 761.2 points, second place was Chris Rippon with 2 nice Snapper 79cm and 42cm, a 82cm Tuna and a 55cm Grunter gathering 695.8 points and in third place was Clinton Cronk with four nice Whiting earning him 568 points. Great job all in trying conditions.
The monthly club master caster competition was run at our monthly presentation day where Marquis Chapman blitzed the field with Ron Cox second and Chris Rippon third. Special mention to young Howard Rippon who has a mean arm and can cast very well for his age – he showed a couple of us just how it’s done.
Socially, members have been dining out at Rainbow Beach Surf Club and on another day, Kingston House in Gympie. Unfortunately no photos were supplied to show these day’s activities but the feedback of both establishments was very positive.
The wind has made fishing a bit tough, but from all reports the Flathead population in the Tin Can Bay region is quite healthy and has been providing some great days with most fish being released. Summer Whiting are also starting to pop up their heads so hopefully some good fishing coming up.
More information can be obtained from our club sponsor The Chandlery beside the Marina in Emperor Street, Tin Can Bay.
Club members are reminded that the Club’s Annual General Meeting will be held on 21st October ’24 at the clubhouse in Dolphin Ave Tin Can Bay. All welcome so please come along.
That’s about all I can report for the month so I hope you all get out and bend some rods in this terrific system of waterways.
Rainbow Beach Amateur Anglers
Smiles all round at September’s weigh in!
AN AMAZING VARIETY of fish species was on display at our weekend competition, and it certainly made for an interesting one. With near perfect conditions for inshore and offshore fishing the quality was definitely up there.
Junior competition
RBAA juniors were on fire. Quality fish was the mission brief and they didn’t take a backwards step!
Ollie Pearce had some cracking Flathead amongst his catch, one going 71 cm and 2.691kg to bump off current heaviest of the year holder Drew Gardiner by 700g. Ollie didn’t stop there, he is also now holding the heaviest catch and release Flathead that measured 78cm. Well done Ollie.
April and Molly Segger had great variety in their weigh in bags. Molly had some big Whiting and took home the junior target species trophy for one going 400g. Top work Molly!
Benny Stafford also had a great mixed bag of quality fish with some good solid Bream. The junior comp was a tight finish with only 1 point separating 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
With congratulations going to Benny Stafford taking out the win with 15 points. Medals sponsored by the Deck@SeaSalt.
Adult Competition
In the straits and on the beach our adult members found some great Whiting, big Bream, Tarwhine, Tailor, Dart, and Trevally.
The girls were giving the guys a run for their money with Lisa Lippy, Deb Regan, and Marie Segger having some great Whiting amongst their catches. John Hollingworth fished hard and had a quality mixed bag of surf species including some XL Dart that aided in him taking out the inshore win.
Continued next page
Alan Rippon and John Blackman with the Interclub Master Caster Presentation.
Vern Ezzy
Freshwater guru Marquis Chapman landed some nice Bass.
Fishing, Boating & the Outdoors
Rainbow Beach Amateur Anglers Update
The offshore fishos had a cracker! We can honestly say we have never seen such a variety of quality species weighed in and as a result our highest club score to date was broken by Patty Glover with a bag of 53 points.
Jim McGuckin and Vince Sturdy ventured wide and had some beautiful Venus Tusk, Sweetlip, and Moses Perch amongst others in their esky. Dan French had some big Amberjack, Trout, Cod, Hussar, and Iron Jaw to weigh in while those who didn’t venture as far loaded up on Big Snapper, Pearlies, Tuskies, Goldband Snapper, some monster Moses, Trout and Māori Cod.
There were quite a few Robinson and Japanese Sea Bream weighed in also this trip which are becoming a more regular catch for members.
Offshore Winners
1st Patty Glover 53 points
2nd Paul Glover 37 points
3rd Dan French 33 points
Notable Catches were Jim McGuckin
– Spangled Emperor 4.540 kilograms and Tusk fish 4.020 Kilograms
Inshore Winners
1st John Hollingworth 36 points
2nd Marie Segger 20 Points
3rd Nev Stutz 14 points
Target Species Trophies
Whiting: Molly Segger, 400g
Sponsored by the Deck@SeaSalt
Bream: John Hollingworth 540g
Sponsored by Gardiner Fisheries
Moses Perch: Patty Glover 1,684g
Sponsored by Gardiner Fisheries
A note for our offshore anglers: We still have not had a Jew, Mackerel or Red Emperor weighed in this year. These heaviest species categories for the year are still up for grabs and we are coming to the pointy end of the competition year, get cracking you guys.
Crab Competition
The competition is still attracting interest despite the Crab season being at the back end for 2024.
Gary Enklemann weighed in some quality Crab to maintain his lead, with Don Reid and Nev Stutz now joining the chase for the end of year prize in second and third respectively.
Congratulations to all our members who fished on the weekend, it is truly awesome to see such an inclusive competition and members getting out there and amongst the fish.
October Competition
19th of October 2024
Local Rainbow Beach GAUP
4am Sat Lines down
Lines up Noon Sun
Weigh in at 1.00pm Sunday
2 Nights After Full Moon
Heaviest Species Trophies
Adult: Tailor & Trevally
Junior: Dart
For all the info or to join the club head to the website: www.rbaafishing. com.au/events/
Above: Paul Glover with a nice Snapper. Left: Marie Segger with some nice Dart.
Molly Segger with the winning Whiting.
Benny Stafford with quality Bream.
Shorebirds from Russia and China holiday are visiting Cooloola Coast
Susan Riddett COOLOOLA COASTCARE
SHOREBIRDS FROM the Arctic are smart enough to know that Tin Can Inlet in summer is the best place to spend a northern winter. Each year they make the extraordinary journey to Australia covering up to 25,000 kilometres to reach our shores.
When the northern winter approaches, and the availability of food drops, these regular visitors leave the northern hemisphere to escape the freezing winter and the associated lack of food.
Important sites like Tin Can Inlet are essential to the birds survival. Arriving in spring, they congregate in wetlands and sheltered coastal environments that provide them with refuge and adequate food to recover from their journey.
The Cooloola Coast is a perfect place for shorebirds. At low tide there are extensive sandbanks where the birds can search for food and at high tide there are secluded places where they can roost and rest without disturbance.
Shorebirds feed where the sand is soft, following the tide as it comes in and recedes. Molluscs and crustaceans (small shellfish, yabbies, and crabs) provide them with the nutrition required to recover from their journey and accumulate sufficient fat for their return journey to the northern hemisphere where they will breed.
While they are here they moult and regenerate their feathers which is particularly demanding on their supply of protein.
Norman Point and Inskip Point are both good places to view the birds at low tide. However keep in mind that accidentally startling a group of shorebirds into flight when they are feeding may seem harmless enough but if those birds have already been disturbed that day by the people
walking by and more people will walk by later on, they may lose much of their limited available feeding time – and if this happens day after day, it will restrict their ability to build up sufficient energy reserves to fuel their journey to the northern hemisphere in the Australian autumn.
Human disturbance is often unintentional, with many people surprised to find that their actions can have impacts on the ability
of shorebirds to find sufficient food. People exercising their dogs unleashed feel that their dog has an equal right to enjoy the foreshore. However a pet’s life is not dependent on being on the shore.
If you want to know more about these fascinating birds, Cooloola Coastcare has a free presentation about migratory shorebirds at the RSL Hall in Tin Can Bay on Thursday 10 October at 7pm.
Tin Can Bay P-10 State School
HQ Zoo Excursion
In mid-August, the HQ Zoo transformed into a lively hub of excitement as our Year 1 students embarked on a memorable excursion. For many, it was their first chance to get up close and personal with the animals.
Highlights of the day included petting a koala and a python. The students were also delighted by the playful antics of the monkeys and the meerkats, who entertained them with games of peek-a-boo through the windows.
The visit to HQ Zoo on the Sunshine Coast was an incredible experience for our Year 1 students, and it’s sure to be a day they’ll never forget.
SeaLife Excursion
The Tin Can Bay Prep students had an incredible day at Sea Life! This exciting excursion was organised to complement their science unit, offering an immersive and hands-on learning experience.
They explored eleven interactive animal zones spread across three levels, including encounters with Little Blue Penguins, the Tidal Touch Pool, the Seahorse Sanctuary, Jellyfish Kingdom, and the clever seals at the Seal Show.
The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the 80-metre ocean tunnel, where sharks glided by and stingrays soared overhead—a truly thrilling experience! The day ended with lots of smiles, lively conversations, and unforgettable moments that will create memories to last a lifetime.
Farewell to Mrs. Turner after eleven incredible years
Tin Can Bay P-10 State School bid a heartfelt farewell to Mrs. Rebecca Turner, who has been an integral part of our school community for the past eleven years. Starting as a passionate teacher in 2013, Mrs. Turner’s dedication and commitment saw her rise to the role of Head of Curriculum.
Her leadership, innovative ideas, and love for education have had a lasting impact on both staff and students alike.
As Mrs. Turner moves on to new opportunities on the Sunshine Coast, she leaves behind a legacy of excellence and kindness. Her influence has touched many lives, and she will be sorely missed by all.
In a touching tribute, staff and students formed a guard of honour as a final farewell, a gesture that perfectly captured the deep appreciation for everything she has done.
We wish Mrs. Turner all the best on her new journey and thank her for her incredible contributions to Tin Can Bay P-10 State School.
Year 2 School Sleepover: A Night to Remember!
Our Year 2 class recently enjoyed an exciting sleepover at school! The students set up tents in the library, transforming it into a cosy campsite. We kicked off the evening with a delicious sausage sizzle, followed by some quality time around the fire toasting marshmallows.
Sleeping in tents added an authentic camping experience that everyone loved. The next morning,
Mrs Turner and the guard of
we fuelled up with a hearty breakfast of bacon and eggs, preparing us for a day full of fun camplike activities.
We embarked on a nature walk, where the students eagerly spotted wildlife, enjoyed teambuilding games, and finished the experience by making damper on a stick.
This amazing event wouldn’t have been possible without the tremendous help from our dedicated administration, teachers, teacher aides, groundskeeper, and supportive parents.
A big thank you to everyone who made our sleepover a success!
Above: The students hard at work.
Left: Isabelle, Ruby, Siarni, Joey, Jack, and Sonny enjoyed their day at HQ Zoo.
The underwater tunnel was a highlight.
Koah Meehan gaining a unique perspective.
honour.
Paige Richardson, Kiana Sorrell, Grace Marsh getting their damper ready to cook on their sticks.
Bodhi Gow, River Chappell, Aden Skinner, Bradley Tunstall enjoyed camping at school!
Library Events
Rainbow Beach Library
Bookings are essential for some of these events please call 5486 3705.
Get creative with Cricut until Friday 11 October during opening hours.
Scrapbookers everywhere will have their lives made easier with the inclusion of our Cricut Craft Cutting Machine. Just load in your image and it cuts it out for you. The Cricut is also able to cut vinyl, cloth, thin plastic and balsawood. You can even use it to make iron-on transfers for bags and t-shirts.
Learn to play Ukulele - Thursday
3,10, 17 and 24 October 10am - 11am
Come along and learn a new skill, or refresh on an old one. Bring your own Ukulele or use one of the supplied ones and see how much you improve over the four sessions. Singers welcome to join. Spaces are limited so booking is essential.
Cricut Machine Introduction
Friday 4 and 11 October at 1pm
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 with a perfectly themed event. Join us to learn how to use the Cricut design space software to get started on your own special project. Spaces are limited so booking is essential.
Scanning Photos, Slides and Negatives - Friday 18 and 25 October 1pm-2pm
Bring along a USB, your photos/slides or negatives and make digital copies of them. We will show you how to use the scanner to save your old photos. The scanner will be available for use at Rainbow Beach Library for the last two weeks of October.
Hand building with clay
Wednesday 16 and 23 October 2pm – 3pm
Build your very own masterpiece with non-fire clay over two sessions, with the assistance of Lena Broden, a local artist. Bookings are essential.
Rainbow Beach Art Group
Friday 4 & 18 October
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.
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.
Tin Can Bay Library
Bookings are essential for some of these events please call 5486 4355.
Harry Potter Pixie Jars
Thursday 17 October 3pm-4.30pm
It’s Harry Potter Book Night so join us at the library as we show you how to make your very own pixie jars. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.
Virtual Tour of Devonport
Friday 25 October, 10am-11am
Discovery and opportunity await us my friends, as together we broaden our horizons exploring the delightful Auckland suburb of Devonport on this live virtual tour. There’s a reason why Devonport is sometimes called Divineport - let us show you why! Our livestream walking tour will end at Torpedo Bay looking across the harbour to downtown Tamaki Makaurau Auckland, as the sun glimmers across the bay. Bookings are essential.
Spoon into Painting
Saturday 26 October 9.30am-10.30am
For those who have always wanted to give painting a try but didn’t know where to start. No talent required, just bring your imagination and a dessert spoon. Bookings are essential.
First Five Forever Storytime (0-5 years)
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 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.
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 every month 1pm-4pm
Join other family historians to share hints and tips as well as work on your projects.
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.
Council Corner
Kurana Street Water Main
Replacement Project
Council has commenced a water main replacement project along Kurana Street and Dulkara Court to repair ageing infrastructure and improve essential services for the local area.
Funded through the State Government’s Works 4 Queensland Program, the project will involve replacing and upgrading the existing water main and associated infrastructure, with works expected to continue through to late October 2024 weather permitting.
There will be changed traffic conditions between Cypress Avenue to Carlo Road to accommodate construction works throughout this period. Council thanks the community for its patience throughout construction. Impacted residents have been contacted to update them on the project.
Residents seeking more information are encouraged to contact Council on 1300 307 800.
Seniors Month Event
All are invited to attend a special Seniors Month event on Thursday 17 October hosted by Rainbow Beach Community Hall. Come along from 9.30am and hear about useful programs and support services such as Centrelink, Home Care, Aged Care, and Financial Information Service, and stick around for a free movie screening of the Aussie comedy Never Too Late (2020) A range of yummy food and drinks will also be provided. To find out about everything happening across the region for Seniors Month, visit Council’s website.
Senior Citizen of the Year Awards
Know an outstanding senior citizen who deserves a special shout out? Nominations are open for the 2024 Senior Citizen of the Year Awards which recognises the remarkable achievements of the senior members of our community.
Our region is home to some incredibly dedicated and passionate community members, so whether it’s through volunteering, grandparenting, community participation, or preserving our region’s history, nominate them today.
These prestigious awards are one of the highlights
of Seniors Month, which is about recognising the contributions of senior Australians and the vital role they play in local communities.
Nominations are open until Tuesday 22 October. Residents can submit their nominations via Council’s website or by visiting a Council library or contact centre to obtain a hard copy form.
The Awards will be presented at The Pavilion Conference and Reception Centre on 31 October.
Emergency Services Expo and Family Fun Day
Rainbow Beach residents are invited to the region’s largest ever emergency services expo and family fun day, at Nelson Reserve, Gympie on Saturday 19 October from 2pm – 6pm.
The event offers a fantastic opportunity for residents to meet and interact with Emergency Service first responders, get up close with emergency vehicles, and witness live demonstrations.
Kids will love the expanded range of activities and rides, while the whole family can enjoy entertainment, a free community BBQ, and more!
The expo coincides with Queensland’s Get Ready Week and will offer both entertainment and education to help the community stay safe before, during, and after severe weather events.
The event is delivered with assistance from the jointly funded Commonwealth State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
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Councillor Catch Up
Cr Jess Milne invites members of the community to catch up and chat all things Council on Friday 11 October.
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
• Cooloola Cove Veterans Hall 1pm to 2pm
Contact Cr Jess Milne
Phone: 0436 282 707
Email: jess.milne@gympie.qld.gov.au
Rainbow Beach Learning Community
Term 3 finished quite unexpectedly for Learning Community families when our wonderful coordinator Kerry was involved in an accident meaning that she would be out of action for many weeks.
Several parents have taken on the role of organising the program for next term which will be focusing on travelling the world, featuring countries in Asia, Europe, Africa and the USA. A different parent will take on each country, exploring their customs, food, dress and other interesting features.
There will also be visits from Jan of TurtleCare and Curtis from the Gympie Regional Library, before finishing with Christmas around the world. Homeschooling is still on the rise in our region as in other parts of Queensland with new children joining the activities at the end of last term.
Beach & Bay Community Pantry
There are exciting times ahead for the Community Pantry as following on from a recent visit from Tara and Therese of the Foodbank customer service team, we are the grateful recipients of a Foodbank grant to purchase a 1200 litre upright refrigerator for the hamper distribution area at the rear of Cooloola Cove Vet’s Hall.
This will enable the storage of fresh vegetables donated by the Mahaffey family from Goomboorian and add to the already generous $10 hampers. These items will also be available to our Rainbow Beach clients every fortnight, plus frozen Fareshare meals and donations from Woolworths Cooloola, Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach IGA and Ed’s Beach Bakery.
To order a hamper for yourself or someone who needs a helping hand, please text your name to 0413 135 867 and we will send you bank details. You can keep up with the distribution days by liking the Word’s Out Rainbow Beach Facebook page where you will find regular updates.
Pindari Life Ltd, a local charity based in Gympie, provides the pantry with governance and support.
The Community Pantry recently applied for a Gympie Regional Council Community Grant of $5,000 to create a community garden at Federation Park in Mauretania Avenue, Cooloola Cove.
The proposed area for the garden is in front of the existing shed which has been home to a tractor and slasher purchased several years ago by a
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Ronnie Timperon
A couple of Tin Can Bay School boys enjoying their brekkie at our weekly Breakfast Club.
community organisation that has since ceased to operate. The grant will provide funds to purchase raised modular garden beds, fencing, soil, mulch, tools, irrigation and seeds, using the shed as an operations base.
It is hoped the site will become home to a vibrant community space where locals, young and old, can work together to grow healthy vegetables and herbs that will be added to the fortnightly hampers.
We should receive notification of whether the grant has been approved by the end of October and if successful, would love local gardeners and people with expertise in horticulture to be involved. We will also be looking for a Project Manager to get the garden up and running and encourage anyone who may be interested to get in touch.
At the request of local councillor Jess Milne, several members of the Community Pantry are currently involved in training with Plan C, a group from the Northern Rivers region in NSW that helps communities build resilience and regeneration.
This pilot project is being funded by Country to Coast Queensland (CCQ), a Primary Health Network and a registered charity, creating a Community Carers and Responders (CCR) Network in the Gympie, Maryborough, and Noosa Regional Council local government areas.
The CCR Network aims to increase the preparedness, response and recovery of communities after a major event and in doing so enhance mental health, social capital, and disaster resilience.
Those of us who have attended so far have found the training to be very practical and once we complete the course which includes first aid and psychological first aid, will be looking at passing on the knowledge gained to interested members of our community.
If you would like to find out more information, visit the Plan C website: www.planc.org.au
One of Plan C’s publications is an essay written in 2020 on the effects of loneliness, with the authors describing loneliness as ‘gut-wrenchingly awful’ and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. It affects a large proportion of Australians in the most intimate and private ways, as well as our communities and societies.
Plan C is supporting our application for a Gympie Council grant to start a community garden, as they see great benefits for involving members of the community who may be feeling lonely or isolated.
Breakfast Club at Tin Can Bay School
Our volunteers have thoroughly enjoyed providing breakfast to around 100 students on Thursdays during Term 3 at Tin Can Bay School. Thank you again to Tin Can Bay Community Church, Gympie Wesleyan Methodist Church, the Footsteps of Faith group, Arthur from Tin Can Bay Bakery, Woolworths Cooloola and generous locals for their provision of financial assistance and donations of food.
We will be continuing to volunteer each Thursday during Term 4 and are looking at ways to expand what we are able to offer students.
If you would like to help out on a regular basis, contact Ronnie on 0413 135 867 or email: ronnie.timperon@ gmail.com – you will need to apply for a ‘Working With Children’ blue card which is free of charge for volunteers. Donations of food items are much appreciated and can be dropped off to Andrea at the school office between 9am and 3pm.
Community Mum’s Group
This month we are starting a Community Mum’s Group on each fortnightly pantry Thursday between 11am and 1pm in the Cooloola Cove Vet’s Hall, commencing on Thursday 10 October.
The Community Group will be a safe space where mums can make friends and be supported in their role as parents. Morning tea will be provided with a play area for the children and a range of activities will include a question and answer time, cooking and craft.
Please see the attached flyer for dates that the group will be meeting for the rest of the year.
The group will be facilitated by Ronnie Timperon, an accredited Triple P facilitator and her daughter Hannah, a former neonatal nurse and teacher aide, who with three children of her own has a wealth of experience and insight into raising children.
Air conditioning
TRADES & SERVICES INDEX
Covering Cooloola Cove, Rainbow Beach & Tin Can Bay
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
Graphic Design
SAJE Graphics 0439 089 238
Handyman
Handiest Handyman
EMERGENCY - AMBULANCE / POLICE /
BRADY, Christine (Tin Can Bay)
BROWN, Stephen (Cooloola Cove)
DEACON, Arthur (Cooloola Cove) 0419 624
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OCTOBER
4 Flower & plant entries due for Flower Show, 2-5pm TCB Community Centre.
5 Ambulance Flower Show, 9am-2pm TCB Community Centre.
5 RB Boardriders Spring Comp/Beach Day, location & time TBC. Info/updates: rainbowbeachboardriders@gmail.com
5 Cooloola Coast Little Athletics Open Day, 10am, TCB school oval. Contact Jess on 0411 218 254.
8 TCB Quilters Club Christmas Table Runner Workshop, 9am, Community Hall, Amity Place TCB. $5, BYO mug. See page 11
10 Beach & Bay Community Mums Group first meeting (then held fortnightly), 11am-1pm, CC Vet’s Hall. A safe space where mums can make friends and be supported, with a kids play area, activities, cooking, & craft. Info: Ronnie 0413 135 867. See page 29.
11 Local’s BBQ fundraiser for RB Boardriders, from 3.30pm RB Hotel
17 Seniors Big Day Out, RB Community Hall. See full details on page 8
19 Emergency Services Expo & Family Fun Day, 2-6pm, Nelson Reserve, Gympie. See page 28.
20-25 Defence Ex Archbold MP Close Protection Training Activities being held in TCB & RB. Residents will be advised in advance of blank fire activity timings/locations. See page 4
21 TCB Fishing Club AGM, TCBFC clubhouse, Dolphin Ave TCB.
22 Nominations close for 2024 Senior Citizen of the Year Awards. Go to www.gympie.qld.gov. au/seniors for info and nomination form.
24 Women’s Housing Workshops, RB Community Hall. Join the discussions on housing stress and your experience as renters. Full details on page 8
24 Beach & Bay Community Mum’s Group, 11am-1pm, CC Vet’s Hall (held fortnightly). Contact Ronnie on 0413 135 867 for more info.
31 2024 Seniors Expo, 9am-11.30 am, The Pavilion, Gympie. Free event by GRC offers the chance for seniors to connect with local services, recreational, and social groups in a fun, engaging setting. Free morning tea will be provided. Senior Citizen of the Year Awards presentation ceremony will be held. Details: www.gympie.qld.gov.au/seniors
NOVEMBER
16 Car Boot Sale, RB Community Hall carpark, 7am-12 noon. See page 8 for details.
7.30am Heart Foundation Wheelie Walking Group Cooloola Cove, Judy 5486 2181. Meet at bus shelter outside shopping centre on Nautilus Drive.. 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
1-3pm Pickle Ball, RB Community Hall, all welcome. Gold coin donation. Info: Kerin Brider 0413 738 771
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
1st & 2nd QCWA Craft Morning 10am till 12 noon, $2.00, Morning Tea. All enquiries President Mollie 0429 393 406
7am Heart Foundation Walking Group meet at TCB Bakery, Maggie 0400 756 615
8.30-10.30am Table tennis - singles, 9am doubles, $2 all 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
5.30-9pm Cooloola Coast Music Club Jam night, 5 Merrimac Court C Cove. All are welcome. Ali 0403 423 124
3rd Hoy hosted by QCWA, 9.30am for a 10am start, Cooloola Coast Bowls Club, Amity Place TCB. All enquiries President Mollie 0429 393 406.
Thursday
Fortnightly 11am-1pm **STARTING ON 10 OCTOBER** Beach & Bay Community Mums, CC Vet’s Hall. Contact Ronnie on 0413 135 867 for more info.
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. Dianne: 0421 413 111 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
2-4pm U Can Recycle - Containers For Change pop-up cash point, RB Hall car park Spectrum Ave. Call 0448 250 991 for info.
3.00pm 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.
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
7.30am Heart Foundation Wheelie Walking Group Cooloola Cove, Judy 5486 2181. Meet at bus shelter outside shopping centre on Nautilus Dve. 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
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Things Are Warming Up At IGA!
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It ’s been a er arm start to spring… or dare I sa e are ha ing an earl s mmer?
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