OSHC stands for ‘Out of School Hours Care’ and offers families within the community an option for the care of their children during hours outside of school hours.
What is CCS (Child Care Subsidy)
The Child Care Subsidy is assistance to help parents manage the cost of Child Crae fees. Initiated through Services Australia, the amount of support each family receives depends on each family’s circumstances. More information and application for CCS can be found at https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/ child-care-subsidy
What does this mean for parents?
Be it work, appointments or general life responsibilities, Rainbow Beach P&C have created OSHC for parents, both within the school and wider community, to help manage life a little easier if needed. Along with care in the hours after school on a normal week, we also have care available to families during the school holidays. Called ‘Vacation Care’, this program has been developed to keep kids active and creative during the school holidays when parents are often working.
How to enrol at OSHC
Enrolment is online via our software system Xplor. When families contact our OSHC we will grab your details and email through the link below which will start the process by gathering all your and your child/childrens details. Once approved you will receive a confirmation email with another link to download our Xplor Home App and you can start enrolling! Enrolment in OSHC can be daunting but OSHC staff and the P&C are always happy to help and aid in any way, just contact us at oshcrainbowbeach@gmail.com
0480 501 870 (open hours) or pop in and say hello! https://prodadmin.myxplor.com/enrollment_v2/centre/8SSt8f3UQ94231y2j94231B7Rkc05Q
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Date: Sunday 8th December
Place: Tin Can Bay Lions Park (next to RSL hall)
Food & drink for sale
Family-Fun & Petting Zoo from 4:00pm
Carols commence at 6:30pm
Visit from Santa
Sally Joyce
Darren Baker
COVER PHOTO: An iconic fellow on an iconic pub! Photo taken Christmas 2021.
Santa Comes to Rainbow Beach!
G
ET READY, Rainbow Beach! Santa Comes to Rainbow is just around the corner, and we’re gearing up for a magical day of festive fun on Sunday 15 December, starting at 12 noon! Proudly brought to you by Rainbow Beach Commerce and Tourism Chamber.
We’ve packed the day with activities for the whole family, including:
Pony rides
Animal farm
Jumping castles
Face painting
Balloon shaping
Christmas crafts for kids of all ages.
A special Christmas show on centre stage at 12.30 pm, followed by Santa’s very own energetic dancing elf!
Of course, the highlight of the day is Santa himself, arriving at 3.30 pm to take happy Christmas snaps with all the kids on his Naughty and Nice list!
There’s also something for the grown-ups: a licensed bar, thanks to Rainbow Beach Sports Club, and live music by Tennessee Lights, starting at 5pm, while the kids are still jumping away on the castles.
We’ll be holding a huge raffle to raise funds for next year’s festivities, so let’s keep this wonderful tradition alive!
Mark your calendars, bring your family and friends, and join us for an unforgettable day as Santa visits Rainbow Beach! We can’t wait to see all your happy faces!
Catch live music by Tennessee Lights from 5pm. Photo: FB@ TennesseeLights.
RAINBOW BEACH SPORTS CLUB PRESENTS
Rainbow Cares hosts Christmas Get-Together
THIS DECEMBER, Rainbow Cares (Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Care Inc.) is warmly inviting our senior community to a festive Christmas lunch at the Sports Club on 19 December. This thoughtful event is especially meaningful for those who might find themselves alone during the holiday season.
“We know many seniors are alone for Christmas,” said Tamara Emms, who has worked tirelessly to ensure comprehensive care while supporting local employment.
care service provider under Trilogy Care, is a pillar for the elderly in Rainbow Beach, Cooloola Cove, and Tin Can Bay. Tamara, along with her right-hand and admin guru, Leanne, who collectively boast many years of experience in the sector, have been instrumental in enhancing the lives of our community’s older residents.
ensuring everyone can join in the festivities.
“This event is for them, as well as our clients and carers.”
Rainbow Cares, a trusted home
The association kindly requests a contribution of $10 for the delicious Christmas lunch, which promises joy and a sense of community. Additionally, thanks to the generous support of the Sports Club, transportation will be available from Tin Can Bay and Cooloola Cove,
As 2024 draws to a close, Rainbow Cares is proud to celebrate the season of giving by cherishing the wisdom and presence of our seniors, who enrich our community significantly.
RSVP by 12 December, and you can confirm by calling the office on 5486 8396. Join us in honouring and supporting our valued older generation, ensuring they receive the companionship and care they deserve during the festive season.
More Than Spaghetti and Hand Gestures:
The Depth of Italian Migration Heritage in the Gympie Area
NOVEMBER SAW the full launch of local Cultural Facilitator Elisa Mele
Seul’s project, and she’s been a busy bee, connecting with community members across the region.
As her husband would say, “She can talk!” Yet, as the RADF-supported project, ‘Italian-Australian Heritage: Migration Stories and Cultural Contributions to the Gympie Region,’
unfolds, Elisa has discovered that listening is now her most required skill.
Through these conversations, some truly remarkable stories have come to light, including accounts of Italian POWs (Prisoners of War) sent to Queensland during WWII to work on farms in Goomboorian and the Mary Valley. These men left a mark on the
region, a piece of local contemporary history often overlooked yet essential in understanding our cultural landscape.
Elisa’s project brings these voices forward, offering fresh perspectives on Gympie’s modern history and sparking a deeper conversation about diversity, barriers and adaptability.
The heart of Rainbow Cares, Tamara and Leanne in the office.
Community Input Sought on Proposed Overtaking Lane for Tin Can Bay Road
THE DEPARTMENT of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has completed preliminary investigations for an overtaking lane/s on Tin Can Bay Road and is now seeking community feedback before finalising a decision on a proposed location.
Tin Can Bay Road presents several challenges from a road design perspective when it comes to overtaking lane upgrades. Several locations between Gympie and Goomboorian contain winding and hilly terrain, frequent side road and property accesses, narrow road corridor sections, and sensitive environmental areas.
These need to be considered, together with road design standards and requirements that cannot be easily achieved within these constraints. Other areas around the mid-way point on Tin Can Bay Road are less constrained, but already have overtaking opportunities through broken centre lines.
During preliminary investigations, TMR received feedback suggesting motorists often cannot use the broken lines at the mid-way point to overtake because of the volume of traffic travelling in the other direction, and may have a preference for a dedicated overtaking lane/s at this location.
Before finalising investigations, TMR would like to hear from motorists who regularly travel on Tin Can Bay Road, to help understand how widespread this issue is, and if the community has
any further feedback on the location of a proposed overtaking lane/s.
There is currently no funding for detailed design work or construction of an overtaking lane/s, however planning phase investigations will help TMR to assess the project’s priority status for future funding.
Providing feedback is a quick and easy process and can be done via the TMR online engagement hub https:// yoursay-projects.tmr.qld.gov.au/tincan-bay-overtaking-lanes (or scan QR code), by emailing bundaberg. office@tmr.qld.gov.au, or by calling 1300 728 390.
HE FIRIES FROM the Tin Can Bay Fire Station have had a letter from Santa to ask if they are available to take him on a run around Cooloola Cove and Tin Can Bay on Monday 23 December 2024.
The crew were quick to reply with a big YES so keep an eye on the Cooloola Coast Youth Activity Project (YAP) Facebook page for more details on the Santa Run, including maps of the route where the big man is on the day as he travels through each township.
Bay and Cooloola Cove with the local fireys.
Have your say on proposed overtaking lanes on Tin Can Bay Road.
Navigating Mental Health during the Festive Season
T
HE FESTIVE SEASON is often associated with joy, togetherness, and celebration. However, for many, it can also be a challenging time for mental health. The pressure to meet societal expectations, financial stress, and feelings of loneliness can overshadow the season’s cheer.
1. The Pressure to Be ‘Festive’
Social media and advertising often portray the holiday season as a time of perfection—lavish gatherings, gift-giving, and unending happiness. For those struggling with anxiety or depression, this expectation can feel overwhelming. It’s okay to not feel cheerful all the time. Allow yourself to experience emotions authentically rather than forcing festive participation.
2. Financial Strain
The pressure to buy gifts, host events, and travel can lead to financial stress. Setting a realistic budget and sticking to it can help ease this burden. Meaningful connections and thoughtful gestures often hold more value than extravagant spending.
3. Loneliness and Isolation
For individuals who are geographically or emotionally distant from loved ones, the festive season can intensify feelings of loneliness. Consider volunteering, reaching out to friends, or attending community events to build connections. Even small acts of kindness can foster a sense of belonging.
4. Maintaining Healthy Boundaries
Family gatherings can sometimes stir unresolved tensions or disagreements.
Prioritise your well-being by setting boundaries, whether that means limiting your time in certain environments or declining invitations that might harm your mental health.
5. Self-Care is Key
Amidst the busyness, make time for self-care. Whether it’s taking a walk, meditating, or simply enjoying a quiet moment, these small acts can help you stay grounded.
Avoid overcommitting and recognise when you need to rest.
6. Seek Support if Needed
If the season feels particularly overwhelming, don’t hesitate to seek support. Talking to a trusted friend, family member, or mental health professional can provide relief and perspective.
The festive season doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. By prioritising mental health, setting boundaries, and embracing imperfection, you can navigate this time with resilience and ease.
24hr helplines and online resources:
• Suicide and Crisis Support: if you are in an emergency, or at immediate risk of harm to yourself or others, please contact emergency services on Triple Zero: 000
To talk to someone now call: Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 suicidecallbackservice. org.au is an online 24 hour service.
• Veteran’s and Families Counselling - Open Arms: 1800 011 046 openarms.gov.au
On behalf of my staff & I, we hope you all have a happy and safe Xmas and a prosperous New Year. It has been an absolute privilege and honour to represent you in your real estate goals this past year and we look forward to providing you with the same bespoke service next year.
All the very best from the team at Creek to Coast Real Estate.
Servicing
Markets
DID YOU SEE our new gazebo at the November markets? The walls are printed with photos of our community centre activities and highlighting some of our fabulous volunteers.
It is a one-stop shop with books for sale, $100 board lucky numbers, lost and found items, membership forms, and information on local activities. Why not ask about our volunteer roles and join our merry band of locals making a difference?
Our monthly markets are held on the second Saturday of each month,
inside and outside of our Community Centre in the main street of Rainbow Beach. Next markets are on 9 December from 7am to midday. We all love our fur babies but dogs are not permitted inside the hall, regardless of size or being carrying, and must be on a leash at all times outside. Thank you for cooperation and understanding.
Kitchen Upgrade
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UR HALL KITCHEN will be briefly out of action while it undergoes an improvement early in 2025.
The existing stainless steel benchtops will have stainless drawers, doors, and shelves fitted to improve storage ergonomics,
kitchen hygiene and workplace safety for our volunteers and all hall hirers.
The upgrade was made possible with a Community Facilities grant from Gympie Regional Council.
Car Boot Sale
AFTER THE VERY wet day before, a small but enthusiastic group of stallholders set up under the hall eaves in case it rained, but the weather smiled on our Car Boot Sale on 16 November and it held off until we all got home.
Our event was just one of more than 12,800 garage sales across the country taking part in the
National Garage Sale Trail. More than 3.7 million pre-loved items were set free from garages, sheds, and closets around the country.
Even more importantly, they didn’t go to landfill. Thanks to our volunteers and the brave stallholders for making this happen. Let’s try to do even better next year.
Floor Repairs
REGULAR HALL USERS will know that our lovely timber floor has had damage issues and pleased to know that it is being repaired in January.
The hall is now 12 years old and is starting to need repairs and replacements. In October the hot water system was replaced at Council’s expense.
In November, CIRS paid for a major service and mechanism replacements for our very high louvres. In December, Gympie Council will contribute 50% of the cost of replacing all the external lighting as the sensor mechanisms were no longer functioning. CIRS will cover the other 50% as required by our Management Agreement.
saving and fundraising volunteers, and for the ongoing financial support from Gympie Regional Council.
Pickleball and Table Tennis
PICKLEBALL IS ON Monday afternoon from 1-3pm, $5 per session. First session $5 includes a CIRS membership to provide insurance cover. Table Tennis is played in the hall every Wednesday from 8.30am to 10.30am for a gold coin donation. No bookings required.
Also provided by Council in November were new keypads for arming our security systems in the hall and the CIRS office which had to be compatible with the Library’s new swipe card security system.
There is always something that needs money spent on it and we are grateful for all donations from the public, contributions from our cost-
Defibrillator For Boardriders
IN A FIRST FOR CIRS, we have auspiced a grant on behalf of another local group. We successfully applied for a Community Development Grant from Gympie Regional Council to purchase a marine defibrillator package and First Aid Training for Rainbow Beach Boardriders’ members.
The defib will be secured in their club trailer which is towed to every Boardriders’ beach activity.
This will be a great lifesaving tool for Teewah and Double Island Point beachgoers in an emergency as there is often no phone signal up there.
The training will include CPR so that the Boardriders’ members can feel confident as first responders that they are using the defib correctly and providing the best possible outcome with their new skills.
The First Aid training will be undertaken in late January/early February in our hall and there may be places for more Boardriders’ or other members of the community.
The course takes 6 hours and costs $120. If you are interested, call Fiona on 0423 344 316 or email rainbowcommunitycirs@gmail.com to book a spot.
2025 CIRS Membership
AREMINDER THAT 2025 CIRS memberships are due 1 January 2025. They are still only $5 per person. Any new memberships or renewals received since 1 November 2024 will be counted as paid for 2025. Memberships can be paid in our office (cash or card), at the markets, or by bank transfer. Thank you for your support again.
Right: Our new market gazebo.
Pickleball enthusiasts in the hall.
P&C News
Melissa Spanton P&C SECRETARY
ARE APPROACHING the end of Term 4 and time is flying by! Our students are busy learning and working towards their final assessments of the year. They have all grown and achieved so much since the start of the year and we are very proud of each and every one of them!
In Term 3, we were very privileged to have a visit from the Queensland Opera. The travelling trio are visiting regional schools throughout Queensland for 10 weeks, performing Hansel & Gretel, a well-known fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. The students and staff were in awe of the spectacular performance.
During the September school holidays, our Outside School Hours Care Program was a popular place to be! We had some of our highest
attendance yet and the children all had a wonderful time. Some of the favourite activities were Barefoot Bowls, excursion to the park, wheels day, cooking and games with their friends.
We are busy putting together a calendar of fun filled activities for the December/January Holidays so keep an eye out for this! 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.
It’s that time of year again, where the Police Beat wall receives its annual facelift. The year 6 Students, along with Mr Bennett, Ms McColl, and
We were fortunate to receive a visit from Queensland Opera, performing Hansel & Gretel.
Miss Sam have been busy designing and painting the wall.
This year’s theme has been inspired by the beach. We are really happy with their design and the teamwork the students displayed. The students are very proud of their work and to have left their mark in our community. With the weather heating up, we have commenced our swimming program which is being held each Thursday. This is a wonderful opportunity to witness the growth in confidence and ability. We are very grateful to the Rainbow Beach Sports Club for their ongoing support.
fresh and cooked local seafood, fish 'n' chips,
and BBQ every second week
We appreciate the opportunity for our school to use their facility and the Club bus. This enables us to deliver our program without any out-ofpocket expenses for families. Kylie Summers and Kirsty McCarthy have been invaluable in delivering this program.
On behalf of the wider school community, we would like to thank both of them, and the Sports Club. During week 3, the year 5/6 class went on a camp to the Sunshine Coast Recreation Centre in Currimundi.
Our creative Year 6 students and their sensational Police Beat mural.
The kids are loving swimming lessons, with thanks to Rainbow Beach Sports Club!
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P&C News
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The students returned a little weary-eyed, but buzzing with happiness. By all reports they had a fantastic time.
Staff were very proud of all students for the way they conducted themselves. As with all camps they were taken outside of their comfort zone and rose to the challenge. Some of highlights included: the high rope giant swing, bodyboarding, catapults, archery and much more!
Thank you to local businesses who have kindly donated to our 2025 monster Christmas raffle. We have been overwhelmed by the strong support. Already we have had a very positive response and are grateful for the generosity of the wider school community.
There is a prize pool totalling over $11,000 and this would not have been possible without the generosity of our sponsors. Tickets are now out and about in the community – you have to be in it to win it!
There will also be an incentive prize on offer for the student who sells the most tickets – good luck. Prizes will be drawn at the School Christmas Concert which is open to all to attend. The concert will again be held at the Rainbow Beach Community Centre on Tuesday 3 December at 5.30pm. The Christmas Concert is a chance to reflect on the year and recognise some of the great individual
achievements from each grade.
It is also an opportunity to demonstrate the creative talent with class and choir performances. Save the date, we would love to see you all there!
The P&C AGM will be coming up early in 2025. At this time all positions within the Executive and General Committee will be open for application. If anyone is interested in joining the P&C in 2025, please reach out, many hands make light work. It is a very fulfilling, and a safe space to have your say.
It is also the only means of fundraising for our students which enables the school to keep camp and excursion costs to a minimum.
Being able to give back to our school and community is very rewarding.
If you would like to keep up to date with our P&C news, you can visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/PandCRainbowBeach.
COOLOOLA COAST
Art Group brush up their skills
VARIED ACTIVITIES kept the Cooloola Coast Art Group engaged in creative endeavours during November. The new ‘dip and sip’ watercolour session, on the fourth Friday of each month has been well attended, with Kay Muir demonstrating her techniques. The members then enjoy a sip of their favourite beverage and discuss the results.
On Tuesday mornings, president, Kerri Southern leads the group in exploring tone with pastel and conté crayon. After learning the techniques, each member is able to apply the new
Group members enjoy discussing the day’s art projects.
knowledge to their own subject. The exercises are ideal for both beginners or those with more experience. Monday afternoons are either life drawing or plein-air drawing on the foreshore of either Tin Can Bay or Cooloola Cove. Though each of these are untutored, willing assistance is given to those who would like some. If you’d like to join in, you are very welcome. Contact Kerri on 0438 803 990 or email cooloolacoastartgroup@ gmail.com
The art group regularly posts on Instagram, @cooloolacoastartgroup, where you can check out their exploits.
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9am - 3.30pm; SAT 9am - 12.30pm
Cooloola Coast Art
Robyn Shaw
OHSC fun!
Probus serves up Fun
Kaye Olson
COOLOOLA COAST Probus Club members have been out and about as usual having a good time and enjoying Fun, Friendship and Fellowship – our motto.
October was marked by a number of special days and it was also Probus Month, a time for members to celebrate being part of their club. Thanks to a generous grant from the Probus Association of Queensland, seventeen members and guests enjoyed a Chinese lunch at the Tin Can Bay Country Club.
There was lots of fun and chatter and included Judy Beaton (formerly Kiddle) presenting some jokes. Our president, Katrina van den Brenk, was the lucky winner of the raffle prize provided by Marie Parker. It was obvious to all the other diners at the club that we were a happy group of people who liked going out, having fun and socialising with fellow members.
From time to time our members are invited to milestone events hosted by other clubs in the Wide Bay area and in October the Gympie Widgee Club celebrated their 34th Birthday at the Gympie Bowls Club at Southside.
Thirty-four Probians were in attendance including some from Gympie Club and John and Kaye Olson from our club. We were entertained by two local guitarists plus Jim from Gympie Widgee Club and Caroline from Gympie Club with a variety of songs.
The ladies at the Bowls Club served a delicious lunch, President Ian MacGregor presented a potted history of the club, and Secretary Norm organised the raffles. It was a most enjoyable day.
Melbourne Cup Day saw a small group of our members dressed up and attended the Cooloola Coast Bowls Club for a top day –champagne on arrival, sweepstakes, entertainment, a Calcutta, delicious lunch, and watching the race on the big screen. No great fortunes were made on the day, but it was good fun.
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.
Jill and George having a good laugh.
All eyes on Judy presenting jokes.
Arthur Leggo – a Living Legend
Ross Carruthers TIN CAN BAY RSL
IT IS REMEMBRANCE DAY and I spot
Arthur Leggo sitting in our RSL’s recently renovated back veranda with a cold beer in front of him. “How are you, Arthur?” I say, “Any chance of a chat?”
“Of course, Ross” he said, and we settle down for an enthralling 30 minutes of World War II and life memories. What an amazing man!
Arthur Leggo was born on 2 December 1925 in Sydney. As soon as he was able, he applied to enlist in the Australian Army in December 1943 during World War II. However, it wasn’t easy. Arthur was employed as an Assistant Motor Mechanic, an occupation that was, at the time, regarded as a Protected Industry.
To enlist in the Army, he first had to get approval from his boss, and then had to get approval from Manpower Australia. After significant effort and nagging he was able to gain those approvals, and he enlisted in the and then helped escort them to a new Prisoner of War camp in Hay. He was then sent to Canugra in Queensland, loaded onto trucks, then to a wharf and shipped off to Wewack in New Guinea where he went ashore and became part of 2nd 4th Infantry
Sergeant and posted to Holdsworthy Barracks and then to Victoria Barracks in Sydney. In 1946 he left the Army to be with his girlfriend, who then proceeded to dump him! Not a great welcome home for a young soldier.
Arthur loved the camaraderie of the Army! He had four great mates in recruit training, and they met up again after he was discharged. He enjoyed the discipline and structure of the Army and took a while to settle once he became a civilian again.
After the army he became a truck driver to see Australia and spent 12 months driving trucks. He then became a roustabout with his great mate Jim from the Army. He worked at a small town near Tamworth where he met Doris who was cooking at the hotel he lived in and ended up marrying her. They had three children and were still married when she passed on three months short of their 60th wedding anniversary.
Arthur moved to Tin Can Bay in 1989 after retiring from his job at the particleboard factory in Gympie. He first joined the RSL after he was discharged in 1946 and joined the RSL in Tin Can Bay in 1993.
Arthur turns 99 on 2 December this year, and in my opinion is well set up to make it to the magic age of 100. Arthur’s advice to any youngsters today is to join the services – it will set you up for life.
Well, Arthur we all appreciate your advice and what you did for your country – thank you for your service!
The Making of Rainbow Beach History Book
THERE MAY BE 5 or 6 books left from this Part 1 Publication. The only place these could be available would be at the Rainbow Beach Tourist Information Centre with Sam and Maureen Mitchell. We got 450 books printed, and I guess now it is nearly time for Part 2! Rainbow Beach was only gazetted as a town in 1969, and there was a 25 year anniversary in 1994 when longterm resident Bob Elmer cut the Cake. Was it due to Covid there was no 50 year celebration??
How about a 60 year Celebration! Just putting it out there, maybe culminating with the publication of Part 2? I know of some people already writing their story for the future publication.
Arthur Leggo – a living legend!
Tony Stewart
Rainbow Beach DroughtRunners Report
Tony Stewart
THANKFULLY WE have had another eventful month, luckily again NO disasters. There have been some nasty fires in Victoria and southeast South Australia but fortunately no loss of life. Western Victoria and a lot of South Australia is close to drought conditions.
How good is it to see so much rain through Queensland and a lot of New
South Wales which sets up those areas for another productive year. How great to see the dams at near capacity before the wet season really sets in.
Hopefully the new LNP Government can do what Labor neglected to do over decades by building dams to conserve water for increased agricultural productivity. RB DroughtRunners cash reserves are ready to be used when needed in
TCBCAMS –Our last blurb for the year!
WELL, HERE WE ARE – nearly at the end of another year. Before it’s out though we’ve got a few more activities to participate in.
Firstly, our members will be running the IGA BBQ in the Tin Can Bay IGA carpark on Friday 13 December. Then shed members and their partners will be gathering for our Christmas celebrations at the Tin Can Bay Country Club on Saturday 16 December.
And, lastly, we’ll be running another community BBQ on Saturday 7 December at the Vets Hall in Cooloola Cove. So don’t forget to bring some spare change for a sausage and a drink – it makes it an easy and cheap meal out.
Our up-and-coming potters have been trialling their skills in making bowls and orchid flower holders. We’ve been using the Gympie pottery club’s kiln to fire and glaze the works and we’re turning out some weird and wonderfully creative pieces.
We anticipate pottery classes will be up and running at the Shed which will be on sale at our Christmas Shed Shop Sale day on Saturday 21 December.
As well, we’ve got some unique
ONE STOP SHOP
Christmas decorations available such as this two-dimensional table centrepiece (pictured). So come down and bag a bargain Xmas gift.
And, whilst the Shed will be closed from 23 December, we’ll be opening our doors to old and new members from Monday January. With the membership fee for 2024 being set at $60, it is great value for money as it allows you priority enrolment in unique workshops and daily access to ‘The Shed’ and its facilities.
Flood, Fire, or Drought.
One thing that does really annoy me are many of our doomsday weather forecasters, with their long term forecasts and by using the NEW term ‘catastrophic’ far too often. This month Victoria had their first burst of warm weather (35 degrees for one day) and it was called a ‘heatwave’.
I can well remember in early October 1982 when shearing in Western Victoria we had four consecutive
Speaking of which, we’ll be expanding our horticultural activities with a community garden in the new year as well as all our regular offerings.
We’d like to take the opportunity now to thank all the local individuals and businesses for your support during 2024.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year –looking forward to seeing more of you in 2025.
days over 40 degrees and with shed temp near 50 degrees we had to stop work! Not Global Warming.
Anyway many thanks to Wayne Kerle and Tin Can Bay Bakery (Arthur) for their wonderful work and fundraising for the DroughtRunners. To all in Tin Can and Cooloola many thanks for your collections for the 10c returns. One day I guess we will use it and much more. Stay safe all.
Carole Lehmann
Christmas decorations at our next Shed Shop Sale Day.
Quilters in great form!
Lesley Halter
HELLO AGAIN from the Tin Can Bay Quilters Club. The past four weeks we have been busy finishing off our projects ready for Christmas.
The last of the beginners’ classes was held at the end of October and now we are starting to see the blocks placed together to form a quilt. See the accompanying photo for one of the completed quilts by Steph Jones
Last week we also had a workshop tutored by Dianne Rippon on how to make a tape measure holder. They are really cute and very fiddly to make but worth it. About 10 ladies took the plunge and had a go.
And finally our Melbourne Cup fun in the form of a Quilters Club Race:
And they are under starters orders for the Tin Can Bay Quilters Club 25m dash to the kitchen for coffee.
Canihaveacopyofthatpattern is off to a good start followed closely by Shadowing with In the Ditch just a ¼ inch away. Then comes Zig Zag with On The Bias, then the old favourite UFO and not far behind Haven’t Got A Clue.
Free Motion has made a wrong move and is going to collide with Jelly Roll. Fussy Cut is viewing up the free fabric whilst Long Arm Quilter is reaching over for the cake.
Block Of The Month comes round the final bend with Fat Quarter coming up the outside however the winner is Quilt as You Go by a seam allowance.
Steph Jones showing her completed quilt.
Right: One of the finished tape measure holders from our recent workshop.
And for those who want to know who was last, well it has to be…… Walking Foot.
We will be finishing this year on 10 December and will be back on 14 January 2025. We wish you all a Happy Christmas and a safe New Year. Why not start the New Year with a new hobby and come and join us - 9am at the community hall on Tuesdays.
Congratulations Walkers
Maggie Travers WALK ORGANISER
CONGRATULATIONS to Christine Houston for attaining your first 100 officially recorded walks with the Heart Foundation Walking (HFW). Wear your badge proudly. Well done. Welcome to our newest member, Noreen. This year we average at least one new member each month, which is marvellous, as we love sharing the joy of walking along our beautiful foreshore. Sadly we have lost four members, two moving away from the Cooloola Coast.
We were saddened deeply by the passing of Albert McAlister in June, and again by the shock of the death of Bruce Stevenson in October. Val and Sandy, we feel for you and your families, especially this first Christmas, without your beloved Albert and Bruce. We offer you both our continuing support and friendship.
Linda Fewtrell and Betsy Quince returned from their wonderful European holiday last month, extolling the benefits of joining our HFW groups. Linda reports:
“We did a lot of walking during our trip, and were able to keep up with
the group each day. In Paris a fellow traveller reported that we had walked 20,000 steps one particular day.”
Betsy added: “Neither of us could have done that twelve months ago without our regular walking with Heart Foundation groups.”
One way to help fund the National Heart Foundation is by buying goods and apparel from their Online Shop. Some of us are wearing new HFW T-Shirts as we Walk, Talk, Coffee, Repeat our enjoyment of walking together.
Now that it’s summer, ‘One Step at a Time Tin Can Bay’ early walking group leaves at 6am, while the later group leaves at 6.30am from the Tin Can Bay Bakery on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
‘Cooloola Cove Wheelie Walkers’ meet by 7am Mondays and Fridays at the bus shelter on Nautilus Drive outside the shopping centre. Why don’t you join us? It’s free, fun and a great way to improve our physical, mental, social and emotional health.
Walk Yourself Happy! Queries? Contact Judy Beaton 5486 2181 or myself on 0400 756 615. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Greetings!
Cooloola Cove Wheelie Walkers congratulating Chris Houston on her 100 walks.
Great turnout of Cooloola Cove Wheelie Walkers at our October Boardwalk & Picnic Morning Tea.
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
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
COUNCILLOR CATCH UP
Cr Jess Milne invites members of the community to catch up and chat all things Council on Friday 13 December.
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 10:00am
• Rainbow Beach Community Centre 11:00am to 12:00pm
• Cooloola Cove Veterans Hall 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Phone: 0436 282 707
Email: jess.milne@gympie.qld.gov.au
Three-hour ultimate Dolphin Feeding Experience
Hop aboard the Tin Can Ba Ferr at Carlo Point at . am for transport to Tin Can Ba to feed the ild dolphins at Norman Point's o n Dolphin Centre. The ferr ret rns to Carlo Point at appro imatel . am.R ns Sat rda s dependent on booking n mbers. Ad lts ; Children .
90-minute Sunset Cruises
Bring- o r-o n canapes and alcohol to e perience o r st nning ater a s on d sk. Lea ing the Tin Can Ba Je , the ferr and its cre ill take o to some of the Cooloola Coasts most st nning s nset ie antage point incl ding Carlo Point, S nset Harbo r, Tin Can Ba and Snapper Creek. Ad lts ; children
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.
Santa wants to hear your Christmas wishes when he comes to town on Sunday 15 December! See pages 3 & 19 for details. Submit your Cooloola Coast images to: info@rbcn.com.au
Middle Rock
When tides and conditions allow, the walk to Middle Rock and back is a beautiful way to check out the Coloured Sands. From here, vehicle permits are required and dogs are prohibited.
Inskip Point
This peninsula is the gateway to Fraser Island, a favourite fishing spot and pet friendly camping grounds for generations. Only 15 minutes drive (2WD) from Rainbow Beach.
Freshwater Picnic Area
Walk to and swim in nearby Freshwater Lake, picnic or BBQ at the beautiful shady day-use area, found before Freshwater Road reaches Teewah Beach. 4WD only.
Tin Can Bay Foreshore
Walk 4km from Crab Creek to Norman Point, over picturesque bridges, signage of flora and fauna, through mangroves, playgrounds and outdoor gyms. It is mostly flat and very safe for children on wheels. Look out for 137 species of birds.
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.
Santa swaps Sleigh for Helicopter:
Excitement builds for the 5th annual ‘Santa Comes to Rainbow’ Event!
R
AINBOW BEACH is buzzing with holiday spirit as the community gears up for the muchanticipated 5th annual Santa Comes to Rainbow event! This cherished tradition has grown into a festive highlight, and Santa himself is making waves—literally—by arriving in true Rainbow Beach style.
No sleigh needed! Santa, fondly dubbed ‘the fat man’ by locals, will make his grand entrance via helicopter, a mode of transport he’s come to love.
“It’s no secret anymore,” Santa joked, “and let’s just say I’m grateful for a little horsepower over reindeer power. Rudolph and the crew deserve a break!”
Santa couldn’t resist a laugh, sharing how Rainbow Beach businesses convinced his head elf, Buddy, to trade reindeer for rotors.
“This community is full of nice people who know how to put on a spectacular event,” Santa added.
This year’s celebration promises to be bigger and better than ever, with something for everyone—festive music, local vendors, delicious food, and fun activities for the whole family.
The event is the heart and soul of Rainbow Beach, bringing locals and visitors together for a magical day.
Right: Keep an eye on the sky on Sunday 15 December! Santa travels in style whenever he visits Rainbow
So mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable experience! Join Santa and the Rainbow Beach community as we celebrate the season in style.
Keep an eye on the skies—Santa’s arrival by helicopter is a sight you won’t want to miss!
Event Details:
Date: Sunday 15th December, 2024
Location: Rainbow Beach Centre Green
Activities: live entertainment, plenty of kids activities, Tennessee Lights playing at 5pm, Rainbow Beach Sports Club bar, and Santa’s special arrival!
See you there for a day of joy, laughter, and holiday cheers!
Also see page 3!
Photo credit: Chris McIlroy, supplied by CIRS
Riding the waves of Community Spirit
BY THE TIME you read this article, we’ll be a week away from our Annual Boardriders’ Memorial Surf Classic Weekend, which is a highlight on our calendar. A time of reflection and remembrance but also a time to connect with a weekend full of what we love most; surf, sun, the ocean and friendship.
We would like to put out a huge and heartfelt THANK YOU to all of the local businesses who donated items, vouchers and cash towards prizes for the Classic. We value your support immensely!
With the help of Fiona, President of the
Rainbow Beach Community Centre, the Club has been a successful recipient of Gympie Regional Council’s Community Grants Program 2024/2025.
We applied for a grant to purchase a defibrillator and first aid training for 4 members, and are stoked to have been chosen to receive this funding. Many thanks goes to our Club’s Treasurer, KP, Fiona and Gympie Regional Council.
Rainbow Beach Boardriders Club wishes you all a very happy and safe Christmas. Be kind to each other, stay salty, stay cool and we’ll see you all in 2025! Yew!
Dates to Remember: Fri 6 - Sun 8 Dec
Memorial Weekend Camping, Freshwater Camp Grounds, Members Only.
Saturday 7 Dec
Memorial Surf Classic, Teewah Beach
Friday 13 Dec
Locals BBQ from 3.30pm at the Pub
Saturday 28 Dec
Raffles from 5.30 at the Pub
dance of the year by our hosts the Cooloola Coast Dances Group.
Brooke Bignell RAINBOW BEACH BOARDRIDERS CLUB
Above: Judges Karter, Wal, and Mick at our November Beach Day.
Left: Our November Beach Day/ Membership Sign On Day.
Lovely long paddle for Dragons
Toni Archer
The Long Paddle:
It is around this time of year that the Cooloola Dragon Boat embark on their ‘Long Paddle’. This year, on 20 October, the Cooloola paddlers were joined by members of their sister club from Hervey Bay.
Unfortunately, it turned out to be a very windy day so instead of paddling to the power lines as usual, the paddlers decided to explore the calmer upper reaches and Green Zone of Snapper Creek.
They spotted the usual array of our aquatic wildlife including turtles and then found a suitable sandy stretch where crews could enjoylunch.
All in all, it was a great day and all crew members enjoyed the Long Paddle.
Member Profile:
Several years ago, tennis boasted a female world number one in the person of Martina Hingis who was universally known as the ‘Swiss Miss’. Well here at Cooloola, we can boast our own Swiss Miss in the form of Carol Stadelmann.
Since moving to the Cooloola region six or so years ago with her husband Max, Carol has become a stalwart of the Cooloola Club. As regular as a Swiss watch, Carol attends all practice paddles and has not missed one regattas in which Cooloola competes for a very long time.
She also regularly volunteers to be a part of the team that runs the Dragon’s Lair Café for the Tin Can Bay monthly markets.
Last year, Carol was elected as treasurer, a role in which she has proved to be an extremely efficient operator. She has said that she is happy to stay in the role for at least another year if she is voted into the office again at this year’s Annual General Meeting (more on the AGM next month).
She is also an extremely active member of the team that helps to stage Cooloola’s own regatta each year. It has become such a tradition
that Carol organises the raffle prizes for the regatta that she is often known by the nickname ‘Raffle Queen’.
She is also on hand at the raffle stall to sell the tickets to both guest clubs and the public. There are always some fantastic raffle prizes on offer.
As another tangent to her life, Carol studied homeopathy at the prestigious School of Homeopathy in England. Nowadays, as a fullyqualified Homeopathic Practitioner, Carol treats her patients from her home clinic in Tin Can Bay.
Before coming to live permanently in Australia, Carol and Max took a vacation from Switzerland to see what our wonderful country was all about. During that holiday, they fell in love with Australia and have now been ‘Aussies’ for many years.
If you spoke to Carol, you would be hard put to discover any part of her original Swiss accent. She speaks perfect colloquial Australian English. It might also be noted that she is multilingual, speaking French, German and Italian as well as her native Swiss.
Carol has a fabulous and generous personality and is always a great competitor. We all hope that she long remains our friend and member of the Cooloola Dragon Boat Club.
Check out our new wheels! Our skiff takes a ride on its wonderfully crafted aluminium
Skiff Rolling Towards Launch
Chris Thomson
The Skiff is getting mobile
While our team of boat-builders has been hard at work preparing the inside of the skiff for painting and installing the gunwales, Walt from Universal Dynamics has been fabricating the aluminium trolley.
And what a wonderful piece of craftsmanship it is! A lot of thought and attention to detail have gone into this, as you can see.
The next steps in the boat shed are installing cross beams and thwarts (seats), together with the stretchers (foot rests) that the rowers will brace their feet against.
Name the Skiff competition is still open
We’ve had some really good thoughtful suggestions for a suitable name but the competition will remain open until Christmas. Names sensitive to the history, ecology, or indigenous culture of our area will be given priority.
Entries, in good taste only, should be submitted by email to tcbcoastalrowing@gmail.com with ‘Naming the Skiff’ in the subject line.
The winning entrant will be awarded free membership of TCB Coastal Rowing Club for a year.
New Membership
We are actively recruiting new members and from December, fees will be pro rata for the remainder of our membership year to the end of August.
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 and rowing activities. Prior rowing experience is not necessary and we will be forming crews of many ages and abilities. A few members rowed while at school; many others are about to take up an oar for the first time.
And if you’ve watched with interest our progress in building this skiff 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.
We’ve been working hard on getting the inside of the skiff ready for painting and installing gunwales.
trolley.
Tin Can Bay Fishing Club
Barry Nalder
HELLO THERE. Here we are in December and soon we’ll be welcoming the big fella in the red suit so it makes you wonder where the time has gone. Anyway, our local fishing club has been doing what it does best and getting out enjoying the region’s pristine waterways.
This month we saw our ‘Cod Whisperer’ Ron Cox boat a cracker 88cm Cod from inside the bay which also was recognised as the fish of the month at our awards day. Great job Ron.
We also saw the return of our junior
fisherman for the month award which was presented to young Howard Rippon with his Trevally. The monthly four-day event was run and won by Barry Nalder with his best four fish being Flathead and Bream, all lure caught and released.
At our awards day, we again ran our Master Caster competition, and this was also won by Ron Cox with Marquis Chapman and Selwyn Potter nipping at his heels. A close contest but only one winner so well done Ron. Special thanks goes to our BBQ chef Jeff Prout and his lovely wife Elaine for catering, this is always enjoyed by the masses.
The club held two beach fishing
Courtesy of Gardiner Fisheries Phone 0404 853 232 • www.gardinerfisheries.com
days, one at Norman Point in Tin Can Bay and the other was over at Teewah Beach. There were quite a lot of fish caught however not too many were to size so they swam away. Some notable exceptions were Bream and Flathead at Norman Point and some pretty reasonable size Whiting and Jew from Teewah.
– QUEENSLAND
The Flathead are quieting down a bit as are the Mangrove Jack but still out there if you work for them. Unfortunately, in some places all we seem to feed this time of year are Sharks, Toads and Grinners (or is it just me).
Unfortunately, undersized Dart were a real pain but that’s fishing. The days were very enjoyable, and the weather held out and days like these remind us why we live here.
Early in November we held the Club’s Annual General meeting with the election of officers for the ensuing term so with fresh ideas and fresh enthusiasm, things are looking good for our club so if this is your club come along and have a go.
Junior fisher of the month winner Howard Rippon.
Rita Murphy at Teewah Beach.
Rainbow Beach Amateur Anglers
November
Weigh In!
WThe club Christmas party was held at the Tin Can Bay Country Club on 23 November and a full list of winners and some pictures will be published in the next article.
Our new trip coordinator is compiling a 12 month calendar of events in order to let everybody know well in advance so as to prepare for these days. As well, the Workshop Coordinator is doing a similar agenda so presenters have plenty of time to prepare their content and attendees can prepare questions etc.
I know, with the interest of previous events improving, we are all looking forward to next year’s events and workshops.
That’s about it for this month, short and sweet but sincere.
ELL THAT is the 2024 competition season done and dusted!
Once again the variety of fish species presented at this month’s weigh-in was amazing. With some intriguing catches such as a 1,050 mm Barracuda caught off Teewah Beach by John Hollingworth, an interesting weigh-in to say the least.
Conditions for inshore and offshore fishing were great despite some early storms about on the Saturday morning, once those fronts had moved through it glassed out and particularly the Straits were mill pond flat. The quality of fish presented was once again extremely high.
Continued next page
Vern Ezzy
Above: Cod Whisperer Ron Cox with his 88cm Cod.
Right: Alan Rippon with a ‘monster’ whiting at Norman Point.
Sonny Bennett & Blake Findlater at the weigh-in bench.
Fishing, Boating & the Outdoors
Rainbow Beach Amateur Anglers Update
Junior competition
A great roll up of Junior Competitors weighed in at this month’s comp, with Benny Stafford presenting a good mixed bag of fish, scoring 11 points and narrowly edging out Ollie Pearce on 11 points as Benny presented a wider variety of species, with first time Junior Competitor Blake Findlater taking 3rd place with 5 points.
It was great to see a good roll up of junior spectators checking out the weigh-in, with Kasey Findlater taking out the Junior Tackle prize pack supplied by Rainbow Beach Boat Hire.
1st Benny Stafford 11 pts – greater variety of species
2nd Ollie Pearce 11 pts
3rd Blake Findlater 5 pts
Junior Medals Sponsored by the Deck@SeaSalt
Inshore Competition
The variety of fish produced from the straits and the beach continues to amaze with Flathead, Mangrove Jack, Tailor, Trevally, Tarwhine, Whiting, Bream, and Dart being weighed in.
John Hollingworth on 38 points presented a great mixed bag to win in the inshore category, with Chris McRae returning to the winners circle in 2nd place with 30 and Darrly Wandery in 3rd place with 16 points.
Helaine Wilesmith and Deb Regan also posted points to keep the scoreboard ticking over and fighting neck and neck in the overall Female Competition with both on 35 points, Helaine will edge Deb out for first place with fewer fish - 23 versus Deb’s 29.
1st John Hollingworth 38 pts
2nd Chris McRae 30 pts
3rd Darryl Wandery 16 pts
Offshore Competition
The offshore conditions were highly variable with early storms going through on the Saturday - in close was the order of the day!
The quality species weighed in was fantastic with Grassy Sweetlip, Moses Perch, Pearl Perch, Snapper, and Hussar being weighed in.
Jim McGuckin and Vince Sturdy stayed in close, collecting a great mixed bag.
Jim McGuckin took out 1st Place on 12 points with Patrick Glover 2nd on 6 points and 3rd place tied up with Joh Hooker and Stuart Peall both accumulating 5 points, the tie breaker came into play with John presenting a wider variety of species.
1st Jim McGuckin 12 pts
2nd Patrick Glover 6 pts
3rd John Hooker 5 pts - 3 fish – 2 species
4th Stuart Peall 5 pts – 3 fish – 1 species
Target Species Trophies
Mangrove Jack: Darrly Wandery, 2,101 grams
- Sponsored by Gardiner Fisheries
Grassey Sweetlip: Jim McGuckin, 1,545 grams – Sponsored by Gardiner Fisheries
Flathead: Benny Stafford, 639 grams – Sponsored by the Deck @ Sea Salt
Crab Competition
Crabs are back at the beginning of the Crab season and some persistent Crabbers weighed in some quality crab, Darryl Wandery tied with Nev Stutz (5 crab and 6 points) with Darryl edging out Nev with the heaviest crab at 1,108 grams, and Ollie Pearce rounding up the winners in 3rd place with 1 point. Crab Prize pack sponsored by Crab’n’Gear.
Congratulations to all our members who have fished and crabbed this year, it is fantastic to see such a diverse group of club members getting out there amongst the fish and attending the weigh-in, sharing their knowledge and having an enjoyable time with our divers membership.
Raffle Winners
Winners of this month’s raffle were Mal Ireland and Chris McRae. Thanks to Stuart Peal for selling the tickets.
Meat Trays and BBQ Sausages sponsored by Rainbow Beach Meats – Thanks Scotty. Thanks to Paul Glover for cooking up a storm on the BBQ.
Darryl Wandery with a great bag of Mangrove Jack.
John Hollingworth his Barracuda caught off the beach.
Patrick Glover and a great Snapper.
Tin Can Bay P-10 State School
Year 10s celebrate their final parade
THE YEAR 10 students at Tin Can Bay School were given a heartfelt farewell at their final parade on Monday 18 November. The event marked the end of an era for four students – Bryce Bath, Tahnee Mallo, Kobi Watson, and Malakai Kissier – who have completed all their schooling at Tin Can Bay.
Principal Mr. Daman Weir addressed the audience, delivering an inspiring speech that celebrated the students’ achievements and encouraged them to embrace the future with confidence. This was followed by a speech from current Year 10 School Leader, Diesel.
A slideshow featuring photos of the students throughout their school years brought smiles and fond memories. The ceremony concluded with a touching guard of honour, where staff and fellow students lined the pathway, cheering as the Year 10 cohort walked through one last time. After the formalities, students and their families gathered for a morning
ThinkUKnow
Program empowers Tin Can Bay students to stay safe online
IN EARLY November Tin Can Bay P-10 State School hosted the ThinkUKnow Australia program, a national initiative led by the Australian Federal Police (AFP). This educational program, run in partnership with police and industry experts, focuses on preventing online child sexual exploitation through evidencebased sessions.
All classes from Prep to Year 10 participated, with each session tailored to tackle age-specific online challenges. Over 45 minutes, students learned valuable skills to stay safe in the digital world, informed by up-to-date research and real cases provided by the AFP-led Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation.
The day wrapped up with an after-school session for parents, ensuring the entire school community is equipped with the tools to support safe online interactions for young people. Thank you to ThinkUKnow and the AFP for empowering our students and families to navigate the online world safely.
Above: The 2024 Year 10 cohort.
Below: Bryce receives a hug from his proud mum.
tea, providing an opportunity to share memories and celebrate together. It was a fitting end to a memorable chapter for Tin Can Bay School’s Class of 2024.
Silversmithing Workshop
On Monday 21 October, we had the very talented Kaz from Birdsong Silver Studio run two half-day workshops for keen and interested students. Following the guidance of Kaz, the students used a variety of tools and equipment to create a sterling silver ring.
To create their individual ring the students had to follow a process requiring the use of a variety of specific techniques. Firstly, they selected a piece of silver, similar to a split ring, that was a size suitable for their finger.
Then they had to solder the join of their piece of silver, file off all excess solder, shape the silver ring into a circle, hammer the ring to give it a beautiful texture and also cause the silver to stretch making it the perfect size for each student’s finger. Lastly the rings were polished so we could all enjoy their creations.
The students had the opportunity to discuss their curiosities around working as a silversmith artist, including how and why Kaz became a silversmith and her favourite creation. All students who participated in the
FOR THREE weeks, students from Prep to Year 6 at Tin Can Bay School will dive into an exciting learning opportunity: water familiarisation classes held at the Rainbow Beach pool. This valuable program helps children gain essential water safety skills, build confidence, and improve swimming techniques—all while having fun with classmates.
Each session, guided by qualified instructors, introduces children to safe practices around water, focusing on essential skills like floating, kicking, and basic swimming strokes. The emphasis is not just on developing strong swimmers but also on teaching students the importance of water safety.
The program is an important initiative for Tin Can Bay School, helping to improve swimming ability and water safety awareness— crucial skills for life near the coast. Many students are already showing increased confidence. Here’s to a fantastic, safe summer ahead in the water!
workshops thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
We are looking forward to further opportunities like this for our students to embrace their curiosity and participate in new learning experiences, something that the school can offer to our students that is not able to be done every day.
A very big thank you to all involved for making this possible for our extremely grateful students.
Arianah Kederer works on her creation watched by Kaz.
The finished products!
Water familiarisation classes dive in at Rainbow Beach Pool
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Community Groups
Rainbow Beach Art Group
Every second Friday 10am-12 noon
Rainbow Beach Boomerang Bags
Mondays at 1.30pm
Be Connected Drop-in Help
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.
During opening hours.
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Tin
Can Bay Library
Bookings are essential for some of these events please call 5486 4355.
Community Groups
Rainbow Beach Library
Bookings are essential for some of these events please call 5486 3705.
Events
Christmas Bon Bons
Wednesday 18 December 1pm - 2pm
Come along to the library to create your very own Christmas Bon Bons. Suitable for ages 5 -12 years. Bookings essential.
Christmas Tree Decorations
Thursday 19 December 1pm - 2pm
Make Christmas-themed decorations to hang on your tree for the holidays. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings essential.
First Five Forever Storytime
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.
Mondays 9.30-10am
Cooloola Card Makers: Wednesdays at 9.30am
Tin Can Bay Art Group: Tuesdays from 10-12noon
Tin Can Bay Family History Group: First Monday of the month 1-4pm
Tin Can Bay Mah-jong: Every Tuesday from 1-4pm
Events
Christmas Bon Bons – Thursday 19 December 10am - 11am
Come along to the library to create your very own Christmas Bon Bons. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.
Christmas Tree Decorations – Saturday 14 December 10am - 11am
Make Christmas-themed decorations to hang on your tree for the holidays. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.
First Five Forever Storytime
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.
Thursdays 9.30-10am
Be Connected Drop-in Help
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. During opening hours.
Rainbow Beach Ph: 5486 3705
Monday & Thursday: 9.30am – 12.30pm
Wednesday & Friday: 2pm – 5pm
Saturday: 9am – 12 noon
Tin Can Bay Ph: 5486 4355
Monday & Wednesday: 9am – 12.30pm
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: 8.30am – 11.30am
Council Corner
Summer Safety
As we move into the summer months, now is the time to prepare your household and families for Queensland’s wet weather season.
Council has this month launched its Summer Safety disaster preparedness campaign, which is about helping residents to make simple, yet effective plans – should severe weather strike in the community.
This year’s campaign provides residents and visitors with practical tips and resources to prepare for extreme weather events, including storms, floods, and bushfires, which is all available on the Summer Safety page of Council’s website.
A key focus of this year’s campaign is community collaboration, with local leaders and key members of the Gympie region stepping up as ambassadors to help spread the important message of disaster preparedness.
Residents are also encouraged to check out Council’s online Disaster Dashboard which provides live, up-to-date information and warnings about weather events, bushfires, road closures, flood mapping, and power outages.
You can also opt in to receive weather alerts directly to your phone and email.
Christmas in Gympie Region
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas across the region, and Council is supporting a range of local community-driven events bringing festive cheer to Rainbow Beach and the wider region.
To help you ‘unwrap’ all of the festive fun, check out Council’s website for a full list of all the Christmas events happening in your community. Community events are a fantastic opportunity to come together, celebrate, and connect with neighbours, colleagues and friends.
These events wouldn’t be possible without the tireless efforts of the organisers and volunteers who make these events successful, and we are delighted to support your hard work.
If you are planning a local event and it’s not already listed on our website schedule, please email editorial@gympie.qld.gov.au with the key details for your event and contact details for the organisers. There are so many great community initiatives taking place across December, and we’re keen to help spread the news.
SPS C1 Upgrades
The old C1 pump station at Cooloola Cove is finally being replaced by a new FRP prefabricated pump station with an emergency storage tank. The installation has commenced and should be online prior to Christmas.
Kurana St Water Main Upgrade
The replacement of the old AC water main on Kurana St and Dulkara Ct is now complete with the local residents connected to a new PVC DN150mm pipe. The old main was considerably degraded and prone to pipe bursts with massive inconvenience to both residents and Council’s own repair crews.
The new line now means the Pressure Reduction Zone for Rainbow Beach can be extended to include this area, further increasing the life span of the water main infrastructure in the area.
Council Christmas Closures
As the year draws to a close, Council would like to advise of our facilities closures for the Christmas and New Year period.
All Council offices will be closed from 12pm Tuesday, 24 December 2024 and will reopen Thursday 2 January 2025.
Rainbow Beach Library will be closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day only.
All waste facilities will be closed Christmas Day only. Kerbside collection of waste and recyclables will operate as normal.
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We here at Gympie Regional Council would like to take this opportunity to wish the Rainbow Beach community a safe and Merry Christmas and wonderful New Year with family and friends. For any URGENT issues (e.g. burst water main etc) while the Council office is closed please call 1300 307 800 and you will be re-directed to our After Hours service.
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Rainbow Beach Learning Community
Learning Community families have had a great Term 4 focusing on travelling the world, featuring a different country each week with information on flags, food, animals, language, currency, anthems, games, dress, culture, and dance provided by parents and members of the community.
Locals sharing about their birth countries have included Susanna from Samoa who served traditional delicacies such as mango, coconut, and pawpaw and a dessert made of tapioca beads and banana; Anne from Germany who helped the children make traditional pasta; Steve from Ukraine, and still to come, sharing by locals about their birth countries of Africa and Switzerland.
Each child is compiling a world scrapbook which is used to create pages for each country where they can save information and relevant pictures.
Curtis from the Gympie Library paid a visit during November and the children had great fun with the technology he brought with him.
The end of year breakup will be happening on Tuesday 10 December at Tin Can Bay and we are hoping that the children will have the opportunity to go fishing off a barge and kayaking in the inlet.
Beach & Bay Community Pantry
The Beach & Bay Community Pantry recently received notification from Gympie Council regarding their application for a $5,000 Council grant which will assist in the creation of a community garden at Federation Park in Mauretania Avenue, Cooloola Cove.
Local charity Pindari Life is the organisation that oversees the Community Pantry’s finances and insurance and its Directors, Alfie & Gillian Berliner, are thrilled that the application to Council was successful.
Pindari Life supports young people and their families to discover purpose and value by providing programs and activities for school students as well as children who are being homeschooled or are disengaged
from mainstream education. Their programs include camping and outdoor adventure, bush survival and bush preservation activities.
The Community Pantry provides an avenue for the organisation to assist families affected by poverty or disability and support the local school through a weekly Breakfast Club. They are in the process of developing services for accessible all-abilities adventure activities facilitating inclusion regardless of mental, physical, or social disabilities in partnership with other organisations.
The Community Garden at Federation Park in Mauretania Avenue, Cooloola Cove will provide veggies for local families and encourage them through regular workshops to become more self-sufficient by creating their own gardens.
Gympie Regional Council has approved the lease of a 15x20 metre patch of land and shed to the Community Pantry under the umbrella of Pindari Life for the next three years and it is hoped that initial work on the garden site will commence in mid-February.
Interested locals will have the opportunity to attend a meeting facilitated by Council in early February where they can share their ideas and vision for the garden. The grant will provide funds to purchase raised modular garden beds, soil, mulch, tools, irrigation, and seeds, using the shed as an operations base.
The Community Pantry’s $10 fortnightly hampers are continuing to be popular for around 100 single clients and families and consist of pantry items and frozen meals from Foodbank, fresh fruit and veggies from Mitchell’s Gympie and Mahaffey Farm at Goomboorian and donations from Aldi in Gympie and local supermarkets.
Hampers are available from the Rainbow Beach Community Centre and Cooloola Cove Vet’s Hall on alternate Thursdays and if you would like to order one, please text your name to 0413 135 867.
A free Christmas lunch is being held on 19 December 2024 at the Cooloola Cove Vet’s Hall from 11am to 12.30pm, coinciding with the last hamper day for the year.
A delicious two-course meal will be prepared and served by Community Pantry volunteers and local musicians Tin Can Jam will provide a wonderful selection of songs to enjoy during the meal so come along and meet other locals who may become friends.
To book your seat please text 0413 135 867 early as seats are limited.
The children are enjoying compiling their world scrapbooks.
Children enjoyed a visit from Curtis from the Gympie Library and his technology.
Ronnie Timperon
Anne demonstrating how to make German pasta.
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
2 Arthur Leggo’s 99th birthday - Happy Birthday Arthur! See page 12
3 RB State School Christmas Concert, 5pm RB Community Centre, all welcome.
7 RB Memorial Surf Classic - email rainbowbeachboardriders@gmail.com for details. See page 20.
7 TCBCAMS Community BBQ, CCove Vets Hall
8 Carols In The Park presented by TCB Community Church, Lions Park TCB (next to RSL). Food & drink for sale, visit from Santa. Family fun & petting zoo from 4pm, carols from 6.30pm.
13 IGA Tin Can Bay Community Christmas Party 3-5pm. Live music, face painting, jumping castle, fundraiser BBQ, visit from Santa, raffles and giveaways (entries available at Tin Can Bay IGA only).
19 Beach & Bay Community Pantry Free Christmas Community Lunch, 11am - 12.30pm CC Vet’s Hall. Seats are limited so book early - RSVP by 9 Dec to Ronnie on 0413 135 867. See page 29.
19 RBCC Christmas Seniors Party, 12pm RB Sports Club. $10pp incl lunch & pick up. RSVP by 12 Dec. Call 5486 8396 to book. More info on p4.
21 TCBCAMS Shed Shop Sale Day
21 Christmas Old Time Dance, 7-11pm (doors open 6.30pm), Belli Community Hall, 1170 Eumundi-Kenilworth Rd. Live band, light supper, Christmas raffle, overnight camping. Entry $12. Questions: 0428 824 115 Julie
23 Santa Run! Santa visits escorted by the TCB Firies. See info on page 5 and keep an eye on the CCYAP Facebook for times and route details.
24 Santa visits tonight!
25 CHRISTMAS DAY
26 BOXING DAY
31 LIVE MUSIC - The Good Vibrations, 7.30pm TCB Country Club
7am 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
6.30am Heart Foundation Walking Group meet at TCB Bakery, (weather permitting), Maggie 0400 756 615
8.30am - 10.00am Table Tennis, from$4 each. All levels welcome at the 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.
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.
3.30pm 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.
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
7am Heart Foundation Wheelie Walking Group Cooloola Cove, Judy 5486 2181. Meet at bus shelter outside shopping centre on Nautilus Drive. 4th Friday Community catch up at RB Hall, 8am 9am-12pm Chess/Rummykub at TCB Community & Men’s Shed, gold coin for morning tea, no need to book
12 noon TCBCAMS Jam Session, Amity Place TCB. Info: Raewyn 0412 995 512 Bryan 0420 299 651.
2.30-4pm Book a librarian, TCB Library
3.30-4.30pm Tinker Table STEAM Makerspace, Gympie Library, bookings not necessary
7.30-10.30pm Live music at RB Sports Club. Grab a drink and a feed and enjoy some local talent www.rainbowsportsclub.com.au
Saturday
6.30am Heart Foundation Walking Group meet at TCB Bakery (weather permitting), 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 & 4) 5pm Liturgy St John Vianney Catholic Church (week 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
6.30am Mass at St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Manooka Dr, RB (week 1 & 4) 7am Mass Tin Can Bay (week 3)
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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It's Looking A Lot Like Christmas! It's Looking A Lot Like Christmas!
We are no officiall in the Christmas season, hich means trees and decora ons are p, lots of to rists are in to n, and all o r fa o rite Christmas goodies are no in store.
December… ho co ld it be? Welcome to the final edi on for . Some of o r Christmas specials incl de:
Ÿ Fro en T rke Breast kg - . each
Ÿ IGA Half Leg Hams - per kilo
Ÿ Cadb r Christmas Stockings - each
We also ha e lots of s eet treats and gi�ing ideas read for o , so come and see s instore toda !
Check o t of gorgeo s gi� range no in store.
Ha e o s iped o r IGA Re ards card recentl ?
Recentl e ha e no ced a drop in c stomers s iping their IGA Re ards card at the checko t, hich means a lot of o r local c stomers co ld be missing o t on some great specials.
Look o t for prod cts ith the red & black IGA Re ards cket and don’t forget to s ipe o r card at the checko t to instantl claim the cheaper price.
B s iping o r re ards card, o also go into the dra for some spectac lar pri es and gi ea a s.
Don’t ha e a re ards card? - see o r team instore toda .
This is a paid ad er sement and the ie s of the riter are not necessaril the
Once o ha e recei ed a card, registering online is q ick and eas , or if o are not so confident, e are happ to help!
Comm nit Christmas Part - Tin Can Ba IGA
On Frida December, from - pm, e ill be holding a Comm nit Christmas Part at o r Tin Can Ba store.
We ill ha e li e m sic, face pain ng, a j mping castle, f ndraiser BBQ, a isit from Santa, raffles and gi ea a s (entries a ailable at Tin Can Ba IGA onl ).
All of o r stores ill be OPEN on Christmas Da . Christmas Trading Ho rs
We ill be trading as normal o er the Christmas period, ith the e cep on of Christmas Da .
O r Christmas Da trading ho rs ill be as follo s;
Ÿ Rainbo Beach IGA – am to pm
Ÿ Tin Can Ba IGA – am to pm
Ÿ Imbil IGA – am to pm
From all of s here at the Rainbo Beach IGA, and the O’Connell Retail Gro p.
Ha e a safe and jo f l Christmas, a happ ne ear, and e look for ard to o r con n ed s pport in !
Matt, Bernie, Justin, Liam & our friendly staff at the IGA
Kate and her merr mate are here to help o get o r Christmas shopping sorted.
