Rainbow Beach Community News April 2016

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April 2016 • Vol 19 • Issue 4

School’s out,

fun’s in

In this issue...

• Remember ANZAC

Little Issy King had fun at Tin Can Bay Library’s First 5 Forever - and there is more story time, craft and other great activities on for the holidays across the coast.

Read more on page 3.

Day, April 25 • Two weddings and a White Night • Swimmer Jasmin t White will represen Queensland!

Editor’s Note

A holiday and three long weekends T HE CHOCOLATE guzzling Easter weekend is over but don’t despair. It is not often ANZAC Day holiday falls on a Monday - and May Day has been returned, plus show day is May 13 - that’s three long weekends in as many weeks!

Meet some of the locals with emerging businesses, and check out our brand new health section! It has long been in the pipeline and we would love to expand it - so health practitioners visiting the coast, please give us a call.

There is plenty to do: ANZAC Day commemorations; Family Fun Day; Water Activity day for teens and the Charity Horse Ride. Finish off the month with the double feature of the annual Bay to Bay race and Warbirds in Tin Can Bay.

We’d like to give a shout out to all the contributors of the paper, businesses like the fishing charters, Saturn Antennas and Wolf Rock Dive and all the community and sporting groups - from the CIRS, CCRFI, CCLAC to the TCBCC! Thank you for your support.

Also a welcome back to Mayor Mick and Cr Mark McDonald, and well done to all candidates at the local elections.

It is Gympie soccer on Saturday for us - but Sunday morning sleep-ins are back, now Nippers is over for another season. Not that it matters, I’d say we’ll still be at the flags regardless.

Give our volunteer surf lifesavers a thank you - Good Friday, Easter or Christmas Day, they keep us safe.

This issue also reports not one but two weddings - joyous occasions for local families, a massive Clean Up Australia Day, a sparkly fun White Night posh picnic, sport galore including THIRD IN STATE for one of our young swimmers and our Dragon Boat team! How proud are we?

We are still in the midst of a school holiday - and this time of year is beautiful… still warm, but not sandburning-toes hot and the fisherman like this time of year too.

So make the most of the next ten days - see you on the beach!

Until next month, Michelle and Heatley Gilmore

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It’s school holiday time!

Catch a fish, go camping, build sandcastles and run across the sandblow, or here are some more ideas for your break on the Cooloola Coast:

Creatures from the Sea On Wednesday, April 6, be at Rainbow Beach Library from 2.30pm to 3.30pm or at Tin Can Bay Library from 10.30am to 11.30am and enjoy the stories and fun craft activities.

Also, be sure to collect your copy of the Easter edition of Jampacked, which provides hours of entertainment for the kids to use during the holidays.

Easter FUN at the Aquatic Centre Activities involve swimming, tennis, art, water safety, kids games. It’s up to your child what they would like to do!

Open to kids 5-12 years of age and must be able to swim, 3-5pm April 4 to 7, $30 per child for the four days. Snack, sunscreen and water bottle provided. Ice blocks and treats are available to purchase from the kiosk.

Story-time at your library First 5 Forever (F5F) sessions essions include stories, songs, rhymes and craft.

Story-times provide opportunities for babies and toddlers to be introduced to language, to develop listening skills, and extend their memories with sequencing within the rhymes and the songs.

F5F sessions are held at the Rainbow Beach Library on Mondays, 10 to 11am and at the Tin Can Bay Library on Thursdays, 9.30am to 10.30am.

Arty workshops Out now is the Gympie Regional Gallery Holiday Fun brochure, jam packed full of creative workshops for children of all ages.

There’s so much to do, from zany kaleidoscopes patterns, miniature gardens, cartoon colouring books, oily watery painting, mythical superheroes, creative portraits, optical patterns and more.

Pick up a brochure from the Gympie Regional Gallery at 39 Nash Street, libraries or jump onto holidayfun.com.au to see a full list of what’s on over the Easter holidays around the region, simply call 5481 0733 to make a booking.

Toast marshmallows - but put campfires out with water!

As the next school holidays arrive, the Local Ambulance Committee is warning parents of the dangers for young children around campfires.

Apart from the obvious need to supervise children near a fire, there have been a number of instances where children have been burnt through stepping on sand that has been used to extinguish a campfire.

A fire put out with a bucket of water will retain little or no heat after a period of 10 minutes, whereas using sand or dirt can mean that heat up to 100 degrees Celsius will remain for over eight hours.

Burns should be cooled with cold running water and medical assistance sought immediately.

Edwin Hapi and Zia McPherson play on the rocks at Rainbow Beach - just the day before this rock was hardly exposed!

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APRIL EVENTS

Ample April events for all ages…..

Family Fun Day and a Charity Ride

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IN CAN BAY Lions Club and Personality Quest entrant, Michaela Harries, invite you to a Family Fun Day, 11am to 5pm on April 16 at the Tin Can Bay Community Complex.

Michaela said, “We will have raffles, pony rides, live music, car boot sale, Hot Rod car display and a BBQ lunch.

Entry is $10 per person or $25 for a family. All proceeds go to the Lions Medical Research fund.

To book a site or for enquiries, please contact Adriana Harries on 0457 762 457.

“Our second fundraiser is the “Creek to Coast Charity Trail Ride” on Saturday, April 23. It’s $100 and includes hire of a horse for the day or $80 for those would like to bring their own horse.”

It departs Tin Can Bay Community Complex at 9am, includes morning tea and lunch, with the ride travelling through the beautiful Cooloola Coast area and you can camp.

Contact Mike Harries 0421 831 476 for bookings.

Lions Club and Personality Quest entrant, Micheala Harries, has not one but two fundraisers for April!

36th Annual Bay to Bay trailerable yacht race

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HE BAY TO BAY yacht race has been held annually for the past 35 years and has become somewhat of a sporting institution for the region.

The regatta draws around 150 entries with yachts and crews coming from all over Australia.

Importantly, with an average of 4 to 5 crew along with additional support personnel, the regatta brings an influx of around 1000 visitors to the region providing a major injection to local businesses.

Race organisers also draw on a wide range of volunteers and sponsors to help with the successful running of this event, which is also important for enhancing the social

fabric of the region.

The size and types of yachts range from the very slick mono- and multi-hulled fliers, capable of speeds in excess of 20 knots, to the ‘mums and dads’ type trailer sailers, ranging in length typically from 16 to 28 feet.

This year the race commences from Tin Can Bay on Saturday, April 30 and races to Garrys Anchorage, and then the next day complete the final leg to Hervey Bay. The race starts at 11am on the inlet adjacent to the Norman Point rotunda and can be viewed from many vantage points from Tin Can Bay Yacht Club and along the northern foreshore.

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Image by Elise Ja’nette - Photography Artist

ANZAC Day April 25, 2016

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AWN SERVICE commences at the Cenotaph at 4.15am, followed by Gunfire Breakfast at the Surf Club. All are welcome. A gold coin donation is asked with monies raised donated.

Marches to assemble from 9.30am near Community Hall centre block.

March commences through Rainbow Beach Road to Cenotaph at 10am.

Anticipated fly over at 10.10am.

Following the service will be a private

function at the Surf Club hosted by the Sub-Branch in honour of our special guests, a flight from 1 SQN RAAF Amberley, until 1pm, when the Club opens to public trading.

Please note that others will not be admitted without arrangement with the Sub-Branch. This is in keeping with the State Licensing Laws on this special day.

Visiting current and former Service Personnel are welcome subject to arrangement.

APRIL EVENTS

It’s Warbirds time again!

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EEP THE WEEKEND of April 30 and May 1 free this year for the Tin Can Bay Model Flying Club’s annual Warbirds event.

This is the premier event on the Southern Cross Air Force’s calendar each year and is supported by members as far away as Toowoomba, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and north to Gladstone.

During the year the local club purchased a second-hand, reel-type mower from the Country Club, and this will ensure the runway is in perfect condition.

“I appreciate the work done by members and in particular honorary member Peter Harvey, who looks after the mowing and maintenance of machinery with his brother Grahame,” President Dave Carkeek said.

“We are looking forward to a huge influx of visitors and the local public for this event,” he continued, “and we will be catering for them in our canteen as usual, with hamburgers, soft drinks etc, and this year we will also have hot chips available.

“We are also hoping for a number of jet aircraft, but as usual, this will depend a lot

on the weather for those travelling long distances,” he concluded.

The average number of model aircraft is around the 100 mark, including helicopters and multi-engined planes. This is way above the numbers at other Warbirds event, of which there are 11 during the year.

Pilots will start arriving from the previous Wednesday and camp at the field for the duration, some not leaving until Monday or Tuesday. The fact that this is now once again the Labour Day long weekend should boost numbers.

The club has two showers and toilet facilities for the campers and public, making it one of the best equipped fields in Queensland.

The Warbirders all love to come here - they tell us “the atmosphere is electric”. Even if it rains they still enjoy the camaraderie and the opportunity to exchange ideas on models and flying.

So don’t forget, bring the kids out to the field on Kidd Straight on the long weekend in May!

Above: Dave Carkeek with Neil Low’s model Bristol F2B, which first flew in 1915 - the best British fighter to come out of World War One

Paint out in the open

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LEIN AIRE meets the second Sunday of the Month from 9am to 12pm at various locations around the area.

On April 10 we will meet at East Mullen Lookout, between the Cemetery and Queen Elizabeth Drive on Rainbow Beach Road (balloons will mark the spot).

Opposite the lookout road is the start of the Cooloola Wilderness Trail and where the Pine plantation meets the Cooloola National Park. Shelter and toilet available, you will need a chair, water, sunscreen, insect repellent, morning tea and art materials.

For further information please contact Liz Sawrey on 0439 683 690 or email lizsawrey@ hotmail.com.

Left: Plein Aire: Jan McKenzie, Nancy Haire and Liz Sawrey at work

Win a Fiji holiday at the Legacy Luncheon

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HE ANZAC DAY Legacy Luncheon is on again - come along to the Sports Club for the two course lunch, fun auction and live music. Prizes are donated by local businesses up for auction with all funds raised donated to Legacy.

Veterans, wives, war widows are complimentary, current serving military and function sponsors - $7.95 and general public $12.95, lunch is from midday. Have more fun with Two Up from 2pm.

The major prize is kindly donated by The Remote Resort - a $4000 luxury Fiji Islands holiday for 2, includes 5 nights for 2 adults in a luxury ocean front pool villa. All meals (full breakfast, lunch and 3 course dinner) are included.

Just buy your own flights!

Find out more: 5486 3191.

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Cooloola Cove Residents and Friends Inc: Sarah Mitchell, Len Druce, Paul Dolphin and Lesley Porter

Huge turnout for Clean up Australia Day

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CROSS THE COAST, numbers were up this year for the national clean up, and over 180 large rubbish bags were filled around Rainbow Beach alone!

There was a strong turnout with 58 people officially registering – either online or signing up on the day - although it seemed many more were out and about with bags, gloves, utes and trailers - doing their bit to keep the Cooloola Coast clean.

Plenty of plastic filled the bags again, but the most unusual item picked up was a full sized fridge/ freezer from Teewah Beach.

A surf club team took care of the town beach, as well as Lawrie Hanson and Phil Rogers Parks. The Clubbies also helped with the free BBQ afterwards.

The Cooloola 4WD Club picked up along Freshwater Road again, while groups of campers and QPWS rangers helped out at Inskip and along Teewah Beach.

Many of the Cooloola Cove Residents and Friends Inc helped (with an average age of 65), and reported much less rubbish than last year.

Over in Tin Can Bay, supervisor Derek Andrews and another Tin Can Bay Fishing Club member, Ron Cox, signed people up, giving them bags and a talk on their own safety whilst doing the clean up.

Toni Andrews from Tin Can Bay Fishing Club said, “We had a tremendous roll-up with 47 participants, including the TCB Crocs, Lions and Lionesses and public. All-in-all 16 bags of rubbish and recyclables were collected; so the esplanade has had a big tidy up from Norman Point through to Crab Creek.

“The Coast Guard did the water’s edge, along with around 500 metres at the mouth of Snapper Creek - a job well done.”

At the finish, BBQs were offered to participants across the coast and even free face painting for the little Tin Can Bay registrants.

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Above: Grant Phelan from QPWS and wonderful parents like Glenda and Errold Misso (who even gave up his birthday) took away the rubbish away from Rainbow Beach State School Below: Tin Can Bay Fishing Club rallied 47 participants together for a big effort on the day

Organisers thanked Rainbow Beach Surf Club, TCB Pharmacy, Woolies, IGA Supermarket, Foodworx Supermarket, Rainbow Beach Meats, Rainbow Beach Bakery, Rainbow Cooloola Wholesalers and Deans Ice Worx the Gympie Regional Council, “sausage turners” and all the organisations and businesses for their kind donations.

The Schools Clean Up Day was also productive, with both Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach participating. Organisers Chappy Ronnie said Ranger Grant Phelan talked with the Rainbow Beach students about the importance of looking after our environment.

Rainbow Beach SS Principal Michael Grogran said, “It was a very successful day with all of the students doing a great job collecting rubbish from in and around the school. As usual we found everything from cigarette butts and loose paper to an entire mattress!”

Grant Phelan from National Parks reminded us, “Even though every day can be Clean Up Australia Day we look forward to seeing you there for the 2017 event.”

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MEET A LOCAL:

Damien & Nicole Lunney The last time our oven packed it in - we had to wait at least six weeks before it was working properly. When it played up again shortly before Christmas, I was rethinking our festive menu - but Damien arrived promptly and fixed it then and there!

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ARILYN AND FRANK Russell have just moved to Cooloola Cove from the NSW Central Coast to be closer to family and enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle.

Said Marilyn, “Frank has played music since his teens, but I only started playing music in 1998 when we met. I started with keyboard, but then discovered mandolin and violin a few years later.”

They helped found the Troubadour Folk Club and played in several bands from “old timey, folky and jug band blues”.

Frank plays double bass, guitar and has an online business designing and building remote-controlled model yachts.

Marilyn has an accounts background, but is passionate about music - even writing a program for Year 4 ukulele at Point Clare Primary School.

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AMIEN AND NICOLE Lunney moved to Rainbow Beach from the Gold Coast in July 2015, with their two sons Murphy and Darcy.

“We moved here for the lifestyle and community,” Nicole says. “It is so family friendly, the boys’ school is fantastic and we all love the beach lifestyle, with plenty of boating, fishing and surfing.”

The family had holidayed in Rainbow Beach every year over the past ten years and saw a gap in the market with no one local servicing the Cooloola Coast area doing appliance repairs. So the move made perfect sense for many reasons.

“We’re a mobile service, covering Rainbow Beach, Tin Can Bay, Cooloola Cove, Gympie and Maryborough,” Damien explains. “Our most frequent call outs are for washing machines, dishwashers, ovens, dryers, and stoves.”

Nicole continues, “Damien is a qualified appliance technician with over 20 years’ experience, and has been running Coastwide Appliance Service & Repairs for 10 years.

“I’m good with the accounts and bookkeeping. We’re a strong team and we’re committed to providing great customer service to everyone.”

Ukulele teacher moved to Coast!

Damien and Nicole Lunney from Coastwide Appliance Service & Repairs with sons Murphy and Darcy

Damien agrees, “We have felt very welcomed since moving to Rainbow, and we’re looking forward to providing our friendly prompt service, whilst also enjoying the benefits of living in this wonderful region.”

You can call Coastwide Appliance Service & Repair on 0400 410 045.

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She also wrote five ukulele books and has begun her sixth - plus gives online instruction and lessons via: http://ukecentral.info/ “I first started playing ukulele at the National Folk Festival in 2003 and enjoyed it so much, I just kept playing,” said Marilyn.

“I’ve been teaching ukulele to groups and individuals for the past 13 years, as well as at many NSW music festivals.”

Knowing the values that music brings to our social and cognitive well-being, Marilyn is excited to bring her ukulele classes to the Cooloola Coast for adults, after school and family groups.

Marilyn will also be offering piano and violin lessons for beginners at her Cooloola Cove studio.

If you want to learn an instrument, please contact Marilyn on 5486 2678.

VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH:

Peter Pickin

Your Role: My primary role as a volunteer with Sailability is as skipper of the Safety Boat.

The Safety Boat crew (skipper and observer) is responsible for providing any assistance necessary to the dinghies and their occupants.

I assist with Safety Boat training and general boat maintenance.

Renae Vicic at the new Karoonda St Café

Street café opens for workers

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AROONDA ST CAFÉ open last month and owner Renae Vicic, couldn’t be happier.

Based in the industrial area, Renae says it’s “Locals looking after locals.

Working people can ring ahead everything is cooked to order and they grab and go.”

“Some people perceive food vans to be unhealthy. Although we serve chips, all food is freshly cooked to order offering fresh salads, wraps and sandwiches”.

The van came from a mine site in Moranbah. For four years Renae and her husband Simon (a chef now running the Rainbow Beach Hotel) catered for events like music festivals, weddings and functions.

Now after 25 years in the industry, Renae said, “I created a job Monday to Friday to get away from hospitality hours. I am at home

with Jahley and Rose after school, nights and weekends.”

Her aim is to keep it simple - great tasting food and friendly service at locals prices.

The feedback has been positive - workers are loving the robust Vincenza Rock Blend coffee “a good hit for the day”, or try the Big Karoonda Burger (the burger with the lot), The German Dog is full of flavour and you can’t go past the Cheeky Chicken Burger.

As well as breakfast, smokos and lunches they can cater for your function - with sandwiches or other platters and even make up a sandwich or wrap for school lunches if you are running short on time.

Come and try out the menu for yourself from 7am-3pm Monday to Friday, in front of the Wholesalers.

Pre-order on 0488 308 182.

What you like about volunteering: I like the opportunity to help provide a service to the community, particularly those with a disability.

Sailability gives volunteers access to all training needed to perform any specific role.

How long have you lived on the Cooloola Coast: 24 years Previous jobs: Ex RAAF Officer (22 years service), seven years assisting in development of community native plant nursery and the Postie for Cooloola Cove Your hobbies: DIY, sailing, reading and Tai Chi Other clubs: Tin Can Bay Yacht Club, Tin Can Bay RSL, Tai Chi Tin Can Bay

Favourite book: No one book, but I enjoy novels by John Grisham, Patricia Cornwell and Stephen King

from Special Schools and adults alike come for a sail. Many of our ‘sailors’ are happy to take the tiller or adjust the sails.

Some enjoy ‘chasing the Safety Boat’ (under supervision) and a ‘high five’ in passing is not unheard of. The joy they show is amazing. There is something very special about being a part of that.

Why would you encourage others to come on board? Sailability is a non-profit organisation run entirely by volunteers.

Our goal is to provide “freedom on the water, regardless of ability”. Children

To join Sailiability’s friendly ranks call Raewyn Oliver on 0412 995 512 or visit Friday mornings from 8.30am at Coast Guard Tin Can Bay, Norman Point, Tin Can Bay.

Favourite movies: Redemption, Avatar

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It’s manta ray season!

by Cheryl Maughan, Wolf Rock Dive

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ARCH IS ALWAYS a bit hit-and-miss weather wise and this year has been no different unfortunately.

Even though the sun is shining and it doesn’t seem that windy here in Rainbow Beach, it’s when you get to Wolf Rock past the protection of Double Island Point that you experience the full force of the wind.

We have always maintained that safety takes priority over monetary gain so if we don’t think it is safe to cross the bar then we won’t go diving. No matter, after 15 years we are used to this and this is when we take a bit of a holiday ourselves.

This is not to be confused with safely diving Wolf Rock.

It does have a bit of a reputation as a more advanced dive site, but as professional divers and owners of the local dive shop we have been diving Wolf Rock for 15 years.

We are skilled divers who have perfected the dive to the point where entry level or inexperienced divers can dive Wolf Rock easily under our supervision. No-one knows how to lead dives at Wolf Rock more safely than us.

As all divers can testify, the world under the ocean is incredible and there is so much to see and experience it is well worth the effort to get out to Wolf Rock.

We are looking forward to a return to better weather, hopefully for Easter which falls in late March this year, but certainly for April and the start of manta ray season!

Manta ray season is here

ARTISTS:

ONLY 10 WEEKS LEFT!

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ES, IT IS ALREADY April and there is only about 10 weeks left before all submissions must be in for this year’s Cooloola Coast Art Group Art Show and Photography Competition.

There are flyers and entry forms at various business outlets around Tin Can Bay, but if you would like information mailed out or emailed the contact for

the Art Show is Norma on 5488 0840 and for the photography competition, Ken on 5486 2745.

If you are an artist or sculptor, this could be the big break for you to get your name alongside other noted local artists.

After all, as they say, “You’re worth it!”

What a White Night!

Organisers Lindy Orwin, Glenys Badcock and Trish Torenbeek announced the Best Dressed winners and entertained with some trivia questions and put on a grand but relaxed White for a Night posh picnic

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Phil and Maree Herron with Margaret and John Missen resplendent in their white leis

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Mick Acton and Heather Stevenson joined in the fun of the community gathering

Best Dressed Female, Rebecca Emery and Tanya Beech

Sarah Brantz with husband and Best Dressed Male (with a boa), Mike The organisers send a special thanks for the support of the Rainbow Beach Community Hall group who also did a fantastic job with their table layout and outfits: Heather Robinson, Marcia Ireland, Julie Davidson, Glenda Hull, Jill and Justin Lane, Rod Hull and Ian Davidson

Table with the most banter: Tuppy Modin, Al and Therese Young, Nigel Worthington in his toga (runner up Best Dressed), Heatley Gilmore, Mark Beech and (front) Fiona Worthington, Cate and Michael White

More images: www.facebook.com/whiteforanight/

Winners of the best dressed table: Kev, Rachel, Tony, Sponsor Huey and Runner Up Best Dressed Kaz chatting with Paul Badcock

I wear my sunglasses at night!

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Weddings

Newlyweds: Joshua and Kelly

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N A BEAUTIFUL sunny afternoon on Friday, March 11, Joshua Mason, eldest son of local couple Ron and Cherie Mason, married Kelly Hagan, eldest daughter of Robyn and Troy Hagan of Meringandan.

Their ceremony was held on the headland at Rainbow Beach overlooking the ocean in front of their 120 guests.

A lot of people in Rainbow Beach will remember Joshua who attended Rainbow Beach State School, boarding school in Toowoomba, university in Rockhampton,and had various jobs in the town.

Josh and Kelly met at detective training at the Police Academy in Brisbane and are now both detectives in Noosa.

Guests travelled from Darwin, Townsville, Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Miles, Roma, Toowoomba and Brisbane,

Congratulations: Joshua Mason married Kelly Hagan

including Kelly’s grandmother June, 76, and Josh’s grandmother Gay, 90, from Toowoomba.

Josh was attended by his brother Sam as best man and Nathan Ross as groomsman. Kelly was attended by her sister Bec as matron of honour and Sara Rogers as her bridesmaid.

The reception was a great party at the Rainbow Beach Sports and Recreation Club; fabulous food, inspirational speeches and music provided by an amazing band called “Classic Creedence”.

On Saturday guests attended a recovery afternoon at the pool with a cool swim, drinks and a sausage sizzle and most of the guests left on Sunday. It certainly was a weekend to remember!

Josh and Kelly will travel to Italy and Greece later in the year for a delayed honeymoon. They are wished much love and happiness from their families and friends.

Congratulations Mr and Mrs Rees

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NOTHER LOCAL boy and girl came home to Rainbow to be married recently.

Lleam Rees (son of Barb Rees and Peter Lewis) married Gympie girl Courtney Robertson (Daughter of Dan and Karen Robertson) in Phil Rogers Park.

Mother Nature pulled out all the stops for the beautiful ceremony which was tearfully witnessed by 80 family and friends, and was followed by a delectable dinner and funfilled reception at the Rainbow Beach Hotel.

(Many many thanks to Simon Vicic) Lleam is well known in Rainbow having grown up here, and he and Courtney first

met many years ago when they were both active members of Rainbow Beach Surf Club.

After finishing school Lleam worked as the local lifeguard for three years before moving to Brisbane to work for SLSQ, where he reconnected with Courtney in Brisbane studying for a nursing degreee ... the rest, as they say, is history.

They now live in Rockhampton where Lleam works in the Police Service and Courtney is an ED nurse at Rocky Base Hospital.

The happy couple are honeymooning their way around the world in a five-week trip of a lifetime and we all wish them all the best for their future life together.

Lleam Rees married Gympie girl Courtney Robertson last month in Rainbow Beach

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Celebrity chefs are back!

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HANKS TO THE generosity of our wonderful businesses, Brekky Club is back in full swing every Thursday during term at Rainbow Beach State School.

Our first C e l e b r i t y Chefs for the year, Andrew Kingsley and Ann Moroney, cooked up a treat with their speciality, tasty bacon and egg wraps and delicious banana smoothies!

Cross country for the school is complete, but our runners are still training for zone and enjoying the fun and fitness, thanks to enthusiastic coaches, Dee White and Fiona Worthington. So make sure you get to school for Running Club at 7am or for breakfast from 7.45am!

A big thank you to Liz, Andrew and Annie from Rainbow Fruit, Tuppy and Ruth from Foodworks, Scott and Darryl from Rainbow Beach Meats, Sharon and Rod from Ed’s Beach Bakery and Justin, Bernie and Matt from Rainbow Beach IGA for so generously supplying food for the club.

A gold coin donation is welcome.

Volunteers also appreciated, and big thanks to Ronnie and helpers Lyn and Sabine.

Donations of eggs, cornflakes, weetbix, muesli and milk are also very welcome!

Drop them off at the tuckshop or office, or contact Chappy Ronnie or Michelle 5486 8597 to find out more.

Rainbow Beach Fruit’s Andrew manned the BBQ and Annie showed us all how to make 50 wraps AND almost as many banana smoothies

More than 20 kids have been turning up every week for Running Club

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“SPLASH” into Youth Week at Tin Can Bay H

AVE YOU TRIED stand up paddle boarding or dragon boating?

On Saturday, April 16, come to the Tin Can Bay Water Activity Day where high school students can experience the wealth of amazing activities that are available right here where they live.

Local organisations are keen to see young people involved in their activities so you can choose (at no cost): • Sailing with the TCB Yacht Club and Sailability • Surf lifesaving activities (10am-noon only) • Tin Can Bay Coastguard tours (1-3pm only) • Standup paddle boarding by RND Adventures • Fishing off a 6-metre catamaran supplied by Coastwide Charters BYO fishing rod if you have one

Norman Point aerial view

• Dragonboat paddling • All-day fun at Rainbow Beach Swimming

Pool It all happens from 10am at Norman Point when students would attend their first activity choice.

After a sausage sizzle at the Norman Point BBQ’s from noon to 1pm, with food and drinks provided by Jorrie and Vanessa from our local IGA, they move on to their second choice from 1-3pm.

Plus it is all free of charge to celebrate Youth Week! Students can nominate their activities at: www.facebook.com/ CooloolaCoastActivityProject Numbers are limited, so get in early!

Participants will need your completed indemnity form, a hat, sunscreen, bathers, towel and water.

If you have any queries, call Chappy Ronnie on 0413 135 867.

Rainbow Beach Police Beat

by Senior Constable Michael Brantz

Beware the tides of March…

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S I WRITE this article, I have just returned from a bone-jarring patrol down the Freshwater Track. It has to be said that this is not my preferred route to Double Island Point, but the beach access has been limited throughout March due to the exposed Mudlo Rocks (making the beach route impassable even at low tide).

As much as anyone, I get frustrated when I look longingly towards that lighthouse and realise that it is “so close – yet so far away…”.

When a 10km cruise down the beach is contrasted with the hour long alternate route, it is perhaps understandable that some people look at the rocks and think: “I’ll give it a go...”.

Unfortunately, that ‘she’ll be right’ attitude has led to the loss of many a vehicle over the years. The amount of pride and joy lost has only been matched by the spectacle that it has afforded the locals – the sand hills providing stadium-like seating for the ‘best show in town’.’

Like watching Shakespeare, spectators sit on the edge of their seats waiting for a

tragedy to unfold before their eyes - and they are often not disappointed!

The reality is that most of the year the rocks are covered in sand and it is the great beach drive we all know and love. Periodically, however, the rocks are exposed and can become impassable even at low tide.

Being fore-warned is easy – Facebook sites including the Rainbow Beach Community News and Rock Report Rainbow Beach are a great resource for checking conditions.

Needless to say, if in doubt, driving through the rainforest up the Freshwater Track is far preferable to getting stuck and watching the tide come in to claim your stranded vehicle.

‘If it’s flooded – forget it’ has been a well-publicised message about the perils of driving across flooded roads.

Let’s not forget that the beach is also a gazetted road (all road rules apply) and that it is also a road ‘subject to flooding’ at times.

Perhaps the Rainbow Beach message could paraphrase Shakespeare himself: ‘Beware the tides of March…’ Drive safe.

Dolphins need more volunteers

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VER THE EASTER period and school holidays we were very busy at the Centre. Fortunately the weather was good for most of the time.

A few showers didn’t worry us or the visitors.

A big thank you goes to the dedicated volunteers who took on extra rosters

during this busy time, giving up their own free time to support the Centre.

We are always on the lookout for additional volunteers. We are sometimes undermanned because of staff illness or travel, so if you would like to help out, please come down any morning about 7am and speak to the co-ordinator

of the day.

Meet some new friends and talk with some of the most interesting visitors from around the world.

Our visitors are most appreciative of our knowledge and information on the dolphins.

We love showing them the “Clean up

the Bay” items that the dolphins bring in to us. Pieces of timber, rocks and sand-filled beer bottles, etc.

They care about the environment in which they live and so should we. Keep our waters and shores free of trash.

Call volunteer Norma Sanderson on 5488 0840 to find out more.

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11-15 Karoonda Road, Rainbow Beach (in the Industrial Estate) Email: sales@cooloolawholesalers.com • Web: www.cooloolawholesalers.com 16 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – April 2016

Library

Happenings

Visit us at: www.gympie.qld.gov.au/library

Heritage Month is here

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HE NATIONAL TRUST Queensland celebrates a month of festivities across Queensland each year. This year’s festival is from April 16 to May 18. The theme is ‘Discovery & Rediscovery’.

Page 16 The Gympie Regional Libraries have chosen to recognise the Cooloola Coast Region as our focus for this festival. We will be creating displays, collecting memories of the local Cooloola communities and providing information sessions through guest speakers about the vast and interesting history of this beautiful region of our council area at each of the Cooloola Last year’s high school graduates are out in the big wide world. If you or your son or daughter exciting plans Book reviews byhas Rochelle after Year 12 in 2013, please drop us a line!

A Single Stone to you both and to Congratulations all the other Year 12 graduates on the

by Meg McKinlay Cooloola Coast!

Branches and the main Library in Gympie.

Keep an eye out for information through the branches for times and dates.

You may also like to refer to the Heritage Trail website to read about Double Island Point Lighthouse, the Cooloola Tramway, which are both Queensland Heritage listed sites, and Bullock Point.

Just follow the link: http:// gympieheritagetrails.com.au/ For further information please contact Beth Wilson, Local History Officer, at Gympie Regional Libraries 5481 0859 from Wednesday to Friday.

Launch of local book

Local News

Launching their careers...

A unique piece of writing that is not easily placed into a genre.

This book intrigued me from the get-go with its originality.

Select girls in the village are trained and their bodies are wrapped from an early age in order to keep them to a small stature, to allow them to climb into very tiny crevices of the rock mountain to collect mica, which the village depends on for survival - for light, for warmth through the harshest of winters.

However, Jena (the protagonist), discovers a secret! A secret that has endangered the lives of mothers birthing smaller children to enter the rock.

Rainbow Beach – Ph: 5486 3705

Dan Head

Dan recently started as an apprentice plasterer with Brett Lindenberg, from BJ Plastering. The apprenticeship will take 3 and a half to 4 years to complete.

Tap the Mum, Tree Cassie Head says, “We are tickled Magic pink he is with a great bloke like Brett and

by Christie his family. Brett has put other Matheson apprentices through with one finishing his trade qualifications

last month, hence Dan’s Tap the Magic opportunity.”

Tree by Christie Traditionally the TAFE Matheson and has been 4 blocks Press Herecomponent by 3 weeks fullBooks) time, 5 full days Herve Tullet.of(Easy Picture a week, this year These two titles8am are- 4pm, trulybut delightful the systembooks. is changing. Instead, interactive children’s Cassie says it is proposed that We have read Tap the Magic Tree recently all the written work will be at First5Forever Storytime, here in the performed online and assessed library and itonsite was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

- charting new waters for Readers are asked to press, tap, turn, everyone. shake, jiggle the books and see the results of Dan is living with his Mum the magic within the story!

Cassie (and his Dad, Ashley when he is home) and spends time with his girlfriend’s family in Gympie.

“Dan was chosen because he had completed Year 12, was a big–strong lad, getting Tin Can Bay Ph: 5486 4355his licence this month, keen and willing Monday andworker Wednesday 9am 12.30pm and is an –early riser! Dan Tuesday, Thursday andthe Friday 9am – 5pm is loving work and the crew he works for.”

Saturday 8.30am – 11.30am

Monday and Thursday 9.30am – 12.30pm Wednesday and Friday 2pm – 5pm Saturday 9am – 12 noon Dan, ready for work

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HE TIN CAN BAY Writers’ Group has been meeting for nearly two years each fortnight at the library here in Tin Can Bay. Originally we met to discuss novel writing and we ‘morphed’ into creating short stories.

Several members had been published writers for many years, but the ‘newbies’ were welcome as well!

Late in 2015 we decided to take our collections of short stories, poems and daughter of well a Ashlee, short play; select the ones we felt known teachers Al them andas a single worthwhile, and publish Therese, survived grade 12 book. and off contacted to bigger and betterof agencies We isfirst a variety things.

She was a place for funding, thenoffered tried ‘Kickstarter’ crowd at Griffith University her first funding; finally simply in funding it ourselves. course a Bachelor We are preference, very grateful to Lyn at Gympie of Business andher Psychological Graphics for all advice and efforts, as Science spanning across four well as being our official publisher. years.

Waves and Ripples was chosen as the title “I’m hopeful I will be–able toall have an – stories large and small as we

Ashlee Young

handle the work load as well as managing an exciting social life now that I am 18,” Ashlee confesses.

affinity to the sea, living in Tin Can Bay and Cooloola Cove.

Our book was launched on Saturday March 12, 2015 at a splendid party held in the Tuncunba Hall.

Some 30 people were there to celebrate our ‘opus’ including two council hopefuls who took time out from the ‘hustings’ to join us, and not a single mention of elections was noted!

Waves and Ripples is now available at the Tin Can Bay newsagent or by contacting us on raewyn.oliver@y7mail.com or 0412 995 512, $30 per copy.

Although slightly apprehensive about starting a new life in Brisbane Ashlee is eager to meet new people and gain a little more independence.

“Navigating Brisbane is Ashlee (right) with a friend at her graduation also rather daunting for me.

I’m sure it will be a stressful contrast in comparison to the streets of Rainbow Beach. I will miss the quiet and calming atmosphere that is Rainbow, the friendly faces and of course our gorgeous beach but I am confi dent thatDella relocating Brisbane willMarie make me fully my hometown Authors Roma Ravn, Kerrison,toRaewyn Oliver, Parker, Chrisappreciate Laughton (Liz Simpson when Ilaunched come back.” absent) the first joint publication for Tin Can Bay writers group

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Lillypillies

City Farm, opposite the Community Centre, on Tin Can Bay Road, is open to the public for plant sales on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8am-3pm, 07 5486 2304, ccfni09@gmail.com, www.cooloolacityfarm.org

Tin Can Bay Camera Club news

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The lillypilly is plant of the month - this variety is Syzygium luehmannii Photograph: citizenj.edgeqld.org.au

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HE GENUS Syzygium, or commonly known as lillypillies, are native evergreens that have glossy, dark green leaves, fluffy, creamy-white flowers mostly in spring and summer, and pink, purple or red edible fruit.

New leaves are dainty and pink and are decorative enough to put in a vase instead of flowers.

Lillypillies are popular for street plantings, screens and hedges, can be potted or, as they can be pruned, are suitable for topiary features. They like an open, sunny position, but can tolerate some shade and prefer a well-drained soil.

Growth will be stronger with ample water and rich soil, however, lillypillies do well in our sandy, nutrient-poor soil.

EMBERS OF Tin Can Bay Camera Club met on March 16 for the judging of the “Old/Antiques” print competition. Noosa photographer Andy McGaughey attended as guest judge.

In A Grade, the Honour was awarded to Louise Smith (Bee Utiful Music Box). Merits were awarded to Julie Hartwig (Boots Made to Order), Louise Smith (Pages of History) and Patsy Brady (Flying High). Highly Commended were awarded to Ron Johnson (All British Day), Pat Charters (From Days Gone By), Jenni Bourke (Vintage Pink) and Diann Bourke (Old Knickers).

In B Grade, the Honour was awarded to Claire Hammond (Abandoned Workhorse).

Merits were awarded to Lynn Milnes (Writing Desk), Mary Boyce (14th Century Gateway)

Three Syzygiums occur naturally in this area: Syzygium australe (Brush cherry), a rainforest tree to 20m, flowering summer to autumn

Above: Claire Hammond – Abandoned Workhorse

Syzygium oleosum (Blue lillypilly), a tree to 12m with tasty, glossy blue/purple fruit

and Maree Davies (Cole Creek Dentist).

Molly Dallinger (Wagon), Thea Beswick (1800’s Pot), Lyn Minchell (Let Us Pray) and Frank Posch (Ink Pots) were awarded Highly Commended.

The club’s next meeting and competition judging night will be held on Wednesday, April 27 at TCB Library, commencing at 7pm.

The print competition subject is “Weather”.

The club’s next Photoshop workshop (Part 2 of An Introduction to Image Enhancement) will be held on Monday, May 16 in the TCB Library meeting room, commencing at 1pm.

For more information and to view club members’ images, visit the club’s website at www.tincanbaycameraclub.wix.com/tcbcamera-club.

and lastly, plant of the month: Syzygium luehmannii (Riberry or Smallleaved lillypilly), a tree to 30m, leaves aromatic when crushed, attractive flowers and new growth and abundant red fruit.

There are plenty of these in stock, so come in and check them out.

A reminder to Cooloola City Farm customers: Your rates notice from the second half of last year is still valid if you wish to collect two free trees. This offer ends on May 31. The current rates notice cannot be used at this time. If you don’t want the trees, still bring in your notice as the trees can be donated to Tin Can Bay or Rainbow Beach schools.

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Left: Julie Hartwig – Boots Made to Order

Rainbow Beach Over 60s

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UITE A FEW people in our group hadn’t explored the little villages up the Sandy Strait between Rainbow and Maryborough; so a group of about a dozen decided to go for morning tea and lunch at the picnic grounds at Tinnanbar to check out this village.

And what a surprise. The picnic spot was very pleasant, well maintained with clean picnic tables, a good barbecue and a very clean and bright amenities block. Great murals.

The grounds were quite shaded, sprinkled with large gums, so that with a little bit of judicious chair shuffling we were able to sit in the shade for the morning.

The breeze from the strait added to the enjoyment.

The little beach was actually sandy, although no one ventured into the water in spite of it being high tide.

The small village is very tidy, with attractive and well kept lawns and gardens.

Worth a visit.

As usual, the shared lunch was pretty good with the added treat that Doug Collins appeared in his tinnie from his anchorage over at Fraser and treated us to freshly caught crab.

Our next gathering will be the monthly Tuesday coffee morning at the Surf Club, this month on April 5.

To date there has been no decision on an outing or an evening for April, so this will be discussed at the coffee morning on the fifth, where we can all catch up.

Above: RB Over 60s at Tinnenbar beside Don Hill’s combi van.

Right: Annette, Therese and Margaret at the monthly coffee at the Surf Club

Young women scientists!

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EVER TOO young (or old) to participate in citizen science on the Cooloola Coast, young Bonnie assists mum, Jess Milne, take a water sample reading at Snapper Creek, Tin Can Bay. Kids regularly swim at this waterhole, so it is in our interest that it remains clean!

Two years of data collected from Rainbow Beach, Cooloola Cove and Tin Can Bay is currently being analysed, and will provide baseline ‘State of Water Quality’ condition information.

Rainbow Beach wetlands needs your support, please volunteer to become a local water watcher - only 30-45 minutes required once every two months.

Cooloola Coast Waterwatch is the first community

Bonnie assists mum, Jess Milne, take a water sample reading at Snapper Creek for Cooloola Coastcare

water testing program on the coast, includes 21 sites at Rainbow Beach, Cooloola Cove, Tin Can Bay and Wide Bay Military Training Area, and is now two years into the program.

The data has been analysed by Steve Burgess of MRCCC to pick up any anomalies, and address any ‘hiccups’.

Participants have done an outstanding job in the standard of data collection, transfer of horiba to different sites and general consistency. This was apparent in the data.

Monitoring will continue under the current round until December 2016.

Volunteers are welcome to join Coastcare administration, promotion and activities updated monthly on the website www.cooloolacoastcare.org.au All enquiries to Maree Prior: 0417 554 905. www.cooloolacoastcare.org.au

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Your HEALTH

Physio and Podiatry come to Rainbow!

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UE BENNETT has soothed sore hips, backs and knees (and more) from her Tin Can Bay Physiotherapy practice since 2004.

In a big month for Sue, she moves to Tin Can Bay and opens up a new service in Rainbow Beach.

And … she’s bringing her daughter, Podiatrist, Rochelle Harling.

Rochelle has been working in Noosa, Cooroy, Gympie, Imbil, Tin Can Bay and

various retirement facilities throughout the area.

“Most people have cottoned on that Rochelle is my daughter,” said Sue. “We are making the move from Gympie to Tin Can Bay and it’s a wonderful opportunity to work together. We’re pretty close.

“Graduating from QUT in early 2014, she’s grown up around the practice,” Sue explained, “including reception work whilst a student.”

Last year they ran together, this year mother and daughter team up to service the whole coast: Podiatrist, Rochelle Harling and Physiotherapist, Sue Bennett

Like Sue, Rochelle is happy to be based on our beautiful coast, “She will be living in Tin Can Bay with us. When she has an income coming in she is hoping to move to Rainbow, where she was in surf lifesaving.”

Sue has been working as a physiotherapist for over 30 years, “I know there is a real need for services and limited access in Rainbow Beach. Clients from Rainbow tell me they are delighted.”

As soon as the shop fit is complete, the mother/daughter duo are marked to open late April.

Rochelle will be available to care for your feet in Tin Can Bay on Fridays, Wednesdays in Cooloola Cove and Rainbow Beach on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sue’s Physio clinic is on Fridays at Rainbow Beach.

You’ll find Rainbow Beach Physiotherapy and Cooloola Coast Podiatry at Rainbow Beach soon - call for physio on (07) 5488 0533 and the podiatrist on 0487 681 524.

Would you like free CPR training?

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HE COOLOOLA COAST Local Ambulance Committee (LAC) is once again considering offering fully funded First Aid courses to community sporting groups and clubs as well as other community-minded individuals in the area.

The aim of this initiative is to increase the pool of trained first aid people in the area in the event of an emergency. Training will be provided by an accredited Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) trainer and will provide participants with a recognised First Aid certificate.

Depending on the community’s response, the course

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will be conducted on a Saturday in early August. Because the course will run for eight hours on the day, there is no requirement for any pre-course work as has been the case previously.

At this stage, we are seeking expressions of interest from people who are willing to make a firm commitment to participate in the training. CPR training is included in the course and those people who only require this component will be able to be accommodated.

If you are interested in attending this course, please send your name and contact details by email to Cheryl Zunic at josephandcheryl@bigpond.com.

Your HEALTH

GP services increased to three days in Rainbow Beach

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HE GOOD NEWS is that Cooloola Coast Clinic has engaged a new doctor to commence work at both Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach from May 2016.

A representative advised, “We will be servicing the Rainbow Beach Medical Practice for three full days, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8am to 5pm.”

On another positive, afternoons will mean teens and children will not need to miss school to attend a routine appointment.

The Community News was informed that there will be a different GP every day.

We asked if there was any chance to stagger days over the week, rather than

three consecutive days, and was advised this was not an option.

So best get sick on a Monday!

And if you want continuity of care (i.e. to see the same practitioner) make sure you plan your illnesses on the same day of the week (Monday to Wednesday that is).

In January the Practice Owner, Dr Peter Martin, advised us: “Every Rainbow Beach resident who requests an appointment will get an appointment that session or the next working day. Appointments can also be made up to 2 weeks in advance as at present.”

Although the team has been very

accommodating, we have been advised by community members that the high demand on services has not always made this possible.

We hope that the increase in hours (although not planned to be at the same hours as last year) improves access to medical care.

Unfortunately, the concentration of hours in the beginning of the week will still mean residents at Rainbow Beach and tourists will still have no access to medical care from 5pm Wednesday to 8am Monday, likely necessitating more trips to Tin Can Bay, Gympie or Maryborough.

Sports drinks - are they necessary?

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INTER SPORTS are back on, and with it come the temptations often offered at children’s sporting events.

One item is rarely seen as “unhealthy” - and many parents are surprised to hear that they should be steering clear of sports drinks.

Numbers of overweight kids have grownand sugary drinks are linked weight gain and increased obesity and diabetes risk.

Full of sugar (as much or more than a soft drink) as well as additives, we should steer clear.

Drink water is the message!

Research from Curtin University has found that people who are obese are more likely to consume sugary drinks than those who are a healthy weight.

With almost two thirds of Australians overweight or obese, the report highlights the importance of curbing sugary drinks consumption, and the role of public health campaigns.

The study, published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health conducted in Western Australia and South Australia, involved more than 13,500 participants.

The study also highlights that participants who drank sugary drinks are consuming a significant amount of energy from these beverages.

“Sugary drinks consumers had approximately 500mls of these drinks per day, which would provide an additional 900 kilojoules, or 215 calories per day,” said Dr Christina Pollard, Research Associate at Curtin University.

To put this into perspective, 900 kJ is about the amount of kilojoules in a Mars Bar. An average Australian adult consumes around 8,700 kJ per day.

That takes over 40 minutes of brisk walking to burn that off! If you want to know how much sugar you are drinking, try the livelighter.com.au/calculator.

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OCAL JESS MILNE has stepped up to organise the Tin Can Bay 2016 Fun Run event on May 8, so pull on your pink gear and stride (or run) out!

“The aim of the Mother’s Day Classic fun run/walk is to deliver an inspirational community event that celebrates those touched by breast cancer,” Jess said. ”It also raises awareness and funds for breast cancer research.

“Registrations are now open, and people are encouraged to register online, but please contact me if you need help, as it closes online on May 4.”

It is 6km circuit around town, starting at Norman Point Tin Can Bay, which opens at 8am with the warm up at 8.45am. There will be a sausage sizzle, with games and entertainment afterwards.

The event will have a Tribute wall, medallions for registered participants, awards for first male/female runners, Best Dressed Family, Male and Female.

“Oh and we need bras!” Jess smiled.

“Drop off points are Tin Can Bay Cooloola Craft and Fashion, Cooloola Cove - Gone Bonkers or Top to Toe, Rainbow Beach - Handcrafted. After the day the bras will be donated to charity.”

Children under three are free, with adults paying $20, and children/ concessions $10, plus family registration prices available.

More information can be found at: mothersdayclassic.com.au, or contact Jess Milne on 0411 218 254 Email: soulfromthebelly@gmail.com Sorry, no dogs, but donations gratefully accepted and cheering on from the sidelines also appreciated!

Left: Some Sports drinks have up to 11 teaspoons of sugar - do you and your kids really need it?

LiveLighter® 2015 www.livelighter.com.au Reproduced with permission

April 2016 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 21

Travelling with Saturn D

ID YOU ALL have a good Easter break?

Lots of family time? Plenty of chocolate?

We had a very unusual Easter this year.

We were crossing the Nullarbor after the caravan show in Perth.

We have done the crossing many, many times and each time we see something different.

This year we saw the Nullarbor more green than ever before. There was even a torrential downpour near Kimba.

This town boasts that it is Halfway Across Australia. And yes, Aussie Bear saw this fascinating part of Australia. I couldn’t miss out on showing our grandkids all these interesting places we visit.

But the best part of travelling the Nullarbor is by far the bush camping that is so readily available. After leaving Melbourne on a Monday, we did not stay in any caravan parks until we reached Perth on the following Sunday.

The stars out there are SO bright. And the sunsets are magnificent. Sadly, we could not have any campfires because that time of the year is Fire Danger Season, so no open fires are allowed. But we did sit around the camp and chat.

Above & below: Aussie Bear goes West!

One interesting place that we called to again was Newman Rock. This is 50kms from Balladonia and 170kms from the end of the Nullarbor.

Newman Rock is a huge outcrop of rocks where you can see forever.

The large pools of water on top of the rock never ceases to amaze me. This time we saw some cattle up there coming to have a drink.

Satellite And the TV reception, you ask? Well, it was perfect…..from our satellite dish hahaha. As long as you have a clear view of the northern sky, you can receive satellite television anywhere in Australia.

For the traveller that wants to keep up with the news OR the footie, it is a great addition to the camping gear.

Footy Season Talking of footy, check out our Facebook page and our website for details of how you can win a Saturn Antenna with the State of Origin colours - maroon or blue.

In Brief CCRFI News There was good attendance of old and new members at the last meeting. Members and visitors were quite vocal that given the high voting percentage living in Cooloola Cove, we should not be ignored or forgotten. As a group we just have to keep up our efforts to bring matters to Council’s attention.

Our Mother’s Day raffle has three prizes and you can win $200 for hairdressing plus extras.

Our members support all the work done by so far by the Cooloola Coast Youth Activity Project and donated $250, which was presented by President Pam Graham to Chairperson Ronnie Timperon.

We hope to see others, both individuals and businesses, get behind their efforts to support our local kids with a place to go and things to do.

Next meeting: 10am April 18, Veterans’ and Community Hall C.C. To find out more, contact Secretary/Treasurer Joan Creswell: 5488 0436 or ccrnf103@bigpond.com Tin Can Bay Quilters I can’t believe it is April already, this year is flying by so fast. At quilting we have been quite busy. Scrappy quilts, some finishing bags, wall hangings. and table runners.

Maree has been busy starting a hero quilt which hopefully, with others helping, should be lovely.

A couple of us have completed table runners and placemats leaf designs by Judy Niemeyer, and others have been busy with her beautiful quilts.

Some of our members went to the Brisbane Quilt Show today with the Craft Club bus trip, so we look forward to hearing what was purchased by all next week.

Don’t forget every Tuesday at 9am we are at the Community Complex next to the Bowls Club and would love you to come to see for yourself a great hobby.

For any more information please contact Maree Sayers on 5486 5706.

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Drought aid The Western Queensland drought appeal is still ongoing, due to a lack of rain around Longreach. The next run from Rainbow Beach will be either the April 4 or 11.

We have a large amount of pledged goods to go West again, with plenty of IGA vouchers.

However, we always appreciate more!

If anybody would like to contribute, we are looking for fruit cakes and biscuits, nonperishable goods, ladies toiletries and any tinned food.

We are grateful for any generations, from cereal or spaghetti, to baked beans or pumpkins - anything to help farmers put food on the table.

Other items we need are powders, shampoos, toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Things are becoming desperate going into the fifth year of drought, and unless they have big rains, it will be diabolical.

Thank you so much for your support.

Great offer for all Tin Can Bay Resource Centre have Victory Hampers for sale. Excellent value at $35 each, you get a box of fresh vegetables and a box of groceries which include lots of goodies and vary from week to week.

You can come in and see them Monday to Thursday 9am to 12 noon to order and pay for pickup on Friday at 2B/11 Dolphin Ave, Tin Can Bay. Phone: 5488 0035.

Young People Have Your Say! Upgrades to Billabong Park, Cooloola Cove A big shout out to young people in the Cooloola Cove area. Help Council shape future plans for Billabong Park by telling us what kind of outdoor activity facility you would like for the park.

Where & when: Billabong Park, Cooloola Cove (next to the shopping centre) Friday 15 April 2016, 3.30pm – 5.00pm For further information, contact Gympie Regional Council’s Community Development Team by phoning 1300 307 800.

your Community Need some books or maybe some furniture?

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HEN COME along to the Lions Club of Tin Can Bay Garage and Book Sale on Saturday, April 9 at Cathy House, Toolara Rd, Tin Can Bay, starting at 6.30am and going until 2pm.

There will be a sausage sizzle and drinks available for sale as well.

We are asking for quality donations which can be left at Cathy House on Friday, April 8 between 9am and 12 noon.

help us support our community with our projects.

Donations will not be accepted at any other times and please do not leave any donations outside Cathy House.

Our Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at Cathy House, Tin Can Bay at 6.30pm.

The Lions Club of Tin Can Bay has been servicing the Cooloola Coast since 1979. We would love more members, to

Please contact Phillip Davey on 5486 2613 or Patrick Green on 5486 2112 or email - tincanbaylions@gmail.com.

Log on with the Coast Guard these holidays M

ARCH SAW THE Flotilla’s crews busy with several minor assists and one major Water Police activation.

The assist, conducted at night in bad weather conditions, saw Cooloola Rescue II, tasked to rescue the crew of a sailing catamaran that had capsized on the Wide Bay Bar. Aided by the Sunshine Coast Rescue helicopter, who located the vessel and remained on scene until our arrival, the crew were successfully rescued, though by all accounts, there were a few hairraising moments.

The catamaran’s crew were extremely relieved to see the “big yellow boat” emerge from the darkness. The vessel was washed up on the beach north

of Hook Point a few days later, with wreckage scattered over a wide area.

The boating weather has been somewhat unfriendly of late, but for those boaties who do venture out, remember to log on with Coast Guard before you leave - it costs nothing but a few minutes of your time and could save your life in an emergency.

Our boat raffle is still available - find us at the market. Coast Guard Tin Can Bay also offers Marine Assist subscriptions for $60 per year - it also makes a great gift for the boatie who has everything.

For information call 5486 4290, visit www.coastguard.com.au, or www. facebook.com/coastguard.tincanbay.

Tin Can Bay Craft Club C

OMING EVENTS for the Tin Can Bay Craft Club is first, the bus trip to Stitches and Craft in Brisbane; then the Easter Bunny, it is rumoured, will be visiting the Club on March 24. A little early, but one can never have enough chocolate.

Louise Hanks is preparing cross stitch kits for the cross stitch beginners class to be held on April 7 and 14.

Michelle Parker is continuing her crazy patch workshop on the last Thursday of each month and Pat Smith will be teaching Hardhanger to those wishing to learn this very old craft.

We had a new member, Michelle Thexton, join at the beginning of the month who brought in a beautiful crocheted rug she had made with the Baverian pattern.

There are some very talented craft people on the Cooloola Coast.

Visitors to the coast are very welcome to join us on a Thursday morning. Tin Can Bay Craft Club meets at the Cooloola Coast

Pat Smith with her Hardhanger work

Community Complex, cnr Bayside Rd and Tin Can Bay Rd. 9am to 12 Noon. Contact President Penny Melton, ph 5486 2512.

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A Little Humour TOP 10 REASONS IT’S GOOD TO BE A DOG 1. If it itches - you can scratch it - even in public 2. No one notices or cares if you have hair growing in some weird places as you get older 3. Personal hygiene ain’t too bad - it’s not like you have to bathe everyday and somebody else combs your hair 4. Having a wet nose is a sign of good health 5. You don’t need fancy entertainment systems - you have a bone 6. You can spend hours smelling stuff 7. You can spend all day sleeping, if you want!

8. It doesn’t take much to make you happy.

You’re excited just see the same old people day after day. Heck, all they have to do is leave the room for five minutes and come back in - and you’re happy 9. You never have to pay for lunch or dinner or worry about your table manners and….

10. If you gain weight - it’s someone else’s fault!

THE NEIGHBOR’S BARKING DOG Two neighbors (Smith and Jones) haven’t been getting along. You see, Mr. Smith leaves his dog outside all day and the dog never stops barking.

Finally, after not being able to hear himself think, Mr. Jones tells his wife: “I’VE HAD IT!” and he stomps outside.

Upon returning Mrs. Jones says: “I can still hear the dog barking. What have you been doing?”

To which her husband replies: “I put their dog in our back yard. Let’s see how they like it!”

DOG PEOPLE If you want someone who will...

Do anything to please you, get a dog.

Bring you the newspaper without tearing through it first for the sports page, get a dog.

Make a total fool of himself because he’s so glad to see you, get a dog.

Eat whatever you put in front of him, get a dog.

Always be eager to go out at any time you ask, get a dog.

If you want someone who can scare away burglars without waving a lethal weapon around, endangering you and all the neighbors, get a dog.

Never touch the remote, couldn’t care less about Monday Night Football, and watches dramatic movies with you as long as you want, get a dog.

Be content just to snuggle up and keep you warm in bed, and who you can kick out of bed if he slobbers and snores, get a dog.

Never criticize anything you do, doesn’t care how good or bad you look, acts as though every word you say is worth hearing, never complains, and loves you unconditionally all the time, Get a DOG! On the other hand...

If you want someone who: Never comes when you call him, totally ignores you when you walk in the room, leaves hair all over the place, walks all over you, prowls around all night and comes home only to eat and sleep all day, and acts as though you are there only to see that HE’s happy...

Get a CAT!

Kate’s Kids’ Corner What do you get when you cross a sheepdog with a rose?

A Collie - Flower!!!

Thank you to Lynne Alsop at Gympie Library for her assistance.

Help Thiele the Whale find his friend Croak …

FIRE HYDRANT The liquid on the INSIDE of a fire hydrant maybe H2O But the liquid on the OUTSIDE of a fire hydrant is K9P THE DOG AND THE STRANGER There’s a man sitting on a park bench and a dog sitting beside him. A stranger passing by asked the man, “Does your dog bite?”

“No” the man answered. So the stranger bends down to pet the dog and the dog bites him!

“I thought you said your dog doesn’t bite???” the man exclaimed.

And the other man replied: “That’s not my dog!”

DOG OBEDIENCE SCHOOL During break time at dog obedience school, one dog said to the other...

“The thing I hate about obedience school is you learn ALL this stuff you will NEVER use in the real world.”

AN ATHEIST WAS WALKING THROUGH THE WOODS ‘What majestic trees!

‘What powerful rivers!

‘What beautiful animals!

He said to himself Suddenly, he heard a rustling in the bushes behind him.

He turned to look ... and saw a seven-foot grizzly bear charge towards him.

He ran as fast as he could along the path.

He looked over his shoulder and saw that the bear was closing on him ....

He looked over his shoulder again, and the bear was even closer .... and then ..... he tripped and fell.

Rolling over to pick himself up, he found the bear was right on top of him ... reaching towards him with its left paw ... and raising the right paw to strike ...

At that instant the atheist cried out, ‘Oh my God!’ Time Stopped ...

The bear froze ......

The forest was silent ....

A bright light shone upon the man, and a voice came out of the sky ...

“You deny my existence for all these years, you teach others I don’t exist and even credit creation to cosmic accident ... Do you expect me to help you out of this predicament?

“Am I to count you as a believer?”

The atheist looked directly into the light ....

“It would be hypocritical of me to suddenly ask you to treat me as a Christian now ... but perhaps you could make the BEAR a Christian?” ... a pause ...

“Very well,” said the voice ...

The light went out.

The sounds of the forest resumed .... the bear dropped his right arm ... brought both paws together ... bowed his head and spoke...

“Lord, bless this food, which I am about to receive.

Amen.”

24 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – April 2016

Steampunk

If you are fascinated by futuristic machines, be sure to read Scott Westerfeld’s gripping novel Leviathan.

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Cooloola Coast Visitor’s Guide 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, visit a historic lighthouse and kayak with the whales.

Rainbow Shores Clarkson Drive has a concrete path for most of the way taking you through wallum and paperbarks.

If riding, you can turn left to the industrial area (Karoonda Road) and the return to town via Carlo Road.

Half-day 4WD Tours (5486 3131) or hire your own to Cooloola National Park, Coloured Sands, Double Island Point, Lighthouse, Rainforest and Lake Freshwater.

Coloured Sands Starting below the lookout, walk along the beach towards Double Island Point for a kilometre or so to these amazing Coloured sand cliffs, with the best colours around 9 to 10 kilometres along the beach (accessible with a 4wd or Surf and Sand Safari tour) 5486 3131.

Carlo Sand Blow A bush walk up to Carlo Sand Blow is a must for every visitor. Drive to the reservoir at the top of Cooloola Drive. The Blow is an easy 600m walk from the car park or take the longer walk from the National Parks Office. Spectacular views of the Coloured Sands, Double Island Point and Tin Can Bay Inlet are the bonus for your efforts. When the thermals are right, you will often see Hang Gliders taking off and landing at this beautiful piece of Nature’s Sculpture.

Fraser Island Great Walk A 90 km trail which showcases natural and cultural features of the world’s largest sand island as it meanders between Dilli Village and Happy Valley www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/ parks/great - walks-fraser-island/about. html Cooloola Great Walk A 102 km trail which passes through a rich diversity of vegetation types with spectacular views, connecting Rainbow Beach with Noosa North Shore. www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/ greatwalkscooloola/ index.html Rainforest Walk / Bymien Picnic Area A few kilometres from town, on the Gympie Road, take the Freshwater Road to the left. 3km on a good gravel surface will bring you to Bymien, which is the limit for conventional vehicles.

Lake Poona After morning tea or lunch in the picnic area you can venture on some wonderful walks to Lake Poona or through some spectacular Rainforest. Allow 40 minutes to reach Lake Poona.

Lake Freshwater Only accessible by 4WD, Tour or Walking. Walking tracks starts at the Bymien picnic area. The round trip from Rainbow Beach will take a full day and requires fitness.

Foreshore Tin Can Bay You can walk 4km from Crabs Creek to Norman Point, over picturesque bridges, signage of flora and fauna, through mangroves, playgrounds and outdoor gyms. It is mostly flat – very safe for children on wheels. Start at the playground opposite the library, cycle to Crabs Creek and stop for a coffee, then return to opposite the library. Enjoy the views out to the inlet while the kids enjoy the playground and skatepark.

Rainbow Beach 10,000 steps walk – from the headland behind the Surf Tower and Playground to Carlo Road. Paths are perfect for bicycles, scooters and skateboards.

4x4 Hire Rainbow Beach 4x4 Hire 5486 8300 Rainbow Beach Adventure Centre 4WD Hire 5486 3288

Double Island Point (DIP) has the longest break in Australia (when the swell lines up.

(4WD only) Surf School & Board Hire Learn to surf with the experts at Rainbow Beach Surf Centre on the best and one of the longest beginner waves in Australia. 0408 738 192 Stand up paddle tour The 2 hour tour on offer is a basic introduction to SUP to anybody who would like to see what its all about.With all of our equipment catered for the beginner, also the flat water of Pelican Bay/ Carlo Point this is a fantastic tour for scenery and also the whole family to enjoy, it’s just so easy to participate.

0408 738 192 Seary’s Creek 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.

walk 4WD back to nature swim, surf and on the water fish extreme adventure national parks family fun accommodation annual events plus Scuba Diving A popular spot for the scuba enthusiast is at Wolf Rock, off Double Island Point. World class diving on Fraser Island’s doorstep, phone Wolf Rock Dive Centre on 5486 8004.

Hang Gliding & Paragliding Carlo Sand Blow is one of the top spots for hand gliders in Queensland with the National Championships being held there each January. With a take off of 300ft and a soarable ridge of 12 kilometres long and about 500ft high, Carlo Sand Blow is definitely the place to go. Fliers should be of Hang2 standard, fly in north easterly winds and remember landing in the bathing reserve is prohibited.

Wind surf off the surfing beach or in Tin Can Bay Inlet, taking off from Carlo Point.

Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre and Tin Can Bay Pool offers squad, learn to swim, water aerobics and more.

Sailing And Cruising If you love the wonderful peace and relaxation of sailing or cruising, the sheltered waters of the Great Sandy Strait are for you. You may see dugong, turtles, dolphins and more.

Great Sandy Strait Cruises and Sunset Cruises 0428 838 836

Dolphin Ferry 35 minutes by ferry to view the dolphins at TIn Can Bay 7am daily 0428 838 836

By Canoe Explore the mangrove fringed waters of Carlo Creek, Carlo Island and Tin Can Bay Inlet Tin Can Bay Boat Hire 0408 329 167

Dolphin Viewing/Feeding at Tin Can Bay just a thirty minute drive to Tin Can Bay through Cooloola Cove and you can see the Dolphins at Barnacles Dolphin Centre, Norman Point at around 7 – 7.30am each day, feeding time is 8.00am. Charges apply. Come and have a look around this pretty little town while you are there. 5486 4899 Turtle Tours Paddle in double seated ocean kayaks along the edge of the mangroves at Pelican Bay on this two hour tour, you quietly encounter all types of sea life from turtles to rays to the odd dolphin. 0408 738 192 Sea Kayaking Dolphin View Sea Kayaking: A unique experience - see dolphins, whales (seasonal), manta rays, turtles and more 0408 738 192 Horseride with professional guides on our World Heritage Listed Beach.

04121RIDES Tin Can Bay Foreshore Bird Walk – 137 species with best viewing spots on the brochure.

Tin Can Bay Wildflower Walk spectacular wildflower species, all on the brochure.

Our safe beach is patrolled between September - March. ALWAYS SWIM BETWEEN THE FLAGS. Surfing The most popular area is near the Surf Tower. Note Surfing In Bathing Area Is Prohibited.

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Probably one of Rainbow’s greatest attractions would have to be the abundant opportunity for fishing. Fishing, in all its styles, is available right on our doorstep.

Beach fishing has unlimited scope with nearly 100kms of beach to choose from.

Varieties include Bream, Whiting, Tailor, Dart, Jew and Flathead.

Estuary fishing in Tin Can Bay Inlet, through the Inskip Point area and up the Great Sandy Strait is perfect for those with a boat or the wish to hire one. Access is from an efficient boat ramp at Carlo Point.

Another ramp is located at Bullock Point.

Boat and Kayak Hire Tin Can Bay Boat Hire 0408 329 167 Charter Boats Excellent reef fishing is only a few miles offshore and charter trips can be arranged through Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters on 5486 8666, Double Island Point Fishing Charters on 0417 073 313 or Keely Rose Reef Fishing Charters on 0407 146 151. The reefs off Rainbow yield Red Emperor, Sweet lip, Snapper, Pearl Perch, Parrot and Coral Trout.

extreme adventure Kitesurfing Lessons Learn to kitesurf with very experienced instructors from Rainbow Beach Surf Centre. 0408 738 192

Cooloola Sand, wind and water have sculpted a varied landscape at Cooloola, the largest remnant of coastal vegetation on the southern Queensland’s mainland.

High sand dunes, coloured sand cliffs, sweeping beaches, sandblows, freshwater lakes, tall forests, paperbark swamps and wildfl ower heath make the Cooloola Recreation Area a spectacular part of the Great Sandy National Park. www.nprsr. qld.gov. au/parks/cooloola/index Inskip Peninsula is a narrow, sandy finger of land built up by wind and waves. It forms a natural breakwater at the entrance to Tin Can Inlet and Great Sandy Strait. Inskip is a gateway to World Heritagelisted Fraser Island. Beach she oaks, cypress pine and other coastal trees and shrubs shade the very popular camping areas ringed by open ocean beaches and sheltered estuary shores. All are within 15 minutes drive to Rainbow Beach. Most of the peninsula is protected as a Recreation Area. www.nprsr.qld.gov. au/parks/inskip-peninsula/index The Great Sandy Marine Park extends from Baffl e Creek in the north to Double Island Point in the south. It includes Hervey Bay, Great Sandy Strait, Tin Can Bay Inlet and the waters off the east coast of Fraser Island, seaward to three nautical miles. Seagrass meadows, mangroves, rocky shores, reefs, sandy beaches, bays, sheltered channels, rivers, creeks and estuaries host a wealth of wildlife including whales, turtles, dugong, grey nurse sharks, fish, corals, birds and more. www. nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/great -sandymarine/ index Fraser Island is the world’s largest sand island and an area of remarkable natural beauty. Growing on seemingly infertile sands are a great variety of plant communities ranging from coastal heath, mangrove forests and swamps to subtropical rainforest. The many archaeological remains found on Fraser Island record thousands of years of culture and tradition, and provide important links to their past for the Butchulla people. The island is 123 km long and covers an area of 166,038 ha, so you need to allow plenty of time to explore and appreciate it. www. nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/fraser/index

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to Inskip Point and crossing in the barge.

Unless you intend holidaying Fraser Rainbow Beach Flying Servicesonoffer a Island, most probably bestbut way of daily service to Fraseryour Island, prior seeing all its is to take a 1 day or 2 bookings arebeauty required.

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annual events

Markets – Saturdays Saturday Markets 1st3rd Cooloola Cove Veterans and - Tin Can Bay Community Hall 0499 110 944 2nd & 4th Rainbow Beach Centreblock 5483 4866

Rainbow Beach Flying Services offer a daily service to Fraser Island, but prior bookings are required.

Remember that going independently, a permit is required and is available from the National Parks Office.

3rd Tin Can Bay 0418 711 897 Sundays

family fun Playgrounds North and South of the Playgrounds North and South of the Headland and Rainbow Shores

Top Shop Craft Market 0413 716 491

accommodation

Headland and Rainbow Shores

Playrooms Pub and and Sport SportClub Club Playrooms at at the the Pub Family Family friendly friendly directory directory

Rainbow Beach Realty Rainbow Beach Realty 07 5486 3900 www.rainbowbeachrealty.com www.rainbowbeachrealty.com 07 5486 3900

Bowls There is a lawn green at the Rainbow Beach Sports Recreation & Memorial Club where visitors are most welcome. 5486 3191

Bowls There a lawn greenis located at the Golf A par 3, 9ishole golf course Rainbow Beach Sports Recreation & at Rainbow Shores Resort. Members of the Memorial where visitors areShores most public are Club very welcome.

Rainbow welcome.

5486 3191 Social Golf Club (0429 668 255) stages

regular course Tenniscompetitions.

Two courtsA picturesque are available at at Tin Can Bay also attractsClub. all golf addicts the Sports & Recreation Bookings from this area.

5486 3191 Darts, Pool, Yoga, Tai Chi, Sailing, Pilates, Darts, Pool, Yoga, Tai Chi, Sailing, Pilates, Zumba, Fitness Classes (see What’s On)

Fitness Classes (see What’s On)

Cooloola Coast Realty www.accommodationrainbowbeach.com.au 07 5486 3411 Rainbow Beach Holiday Village www.rainbowbeachholidayvillage.com 07 5486 3222

get active

Tennis Two courts are available at the Sports & Recreation Club. Bookings 5486 3191

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Rainbow Getaway Holiday Rainbow Getaway Holiday Resort Resort www.rainbowgetaway.com.au www.rainbowgetaway.com.au 54863500 0707 5486 3500

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Clubs, Restaurants and Eateries (many Clubs, Restaurants and Eateries (many are Breastfeeding Welcome Here venues) are Breastfeeding Welcome Here venues)

Library and Xbox) Xbox) Library (Internet (Internet and Heritageand andFood Food Trails Heritage Trails Pamper YourselfYourself- Massages, Pamper Massages, Hair Hair Salon Salon and Beauty Treatments and Beauty Treatments Playgrounds, Skatepark, Bike riding

Playgrounds, Skatepark, Bike riding

Rainbow Waters Holiday Park Rainbow Beach Resort www.rainbowwaters.com.au www.rainbowshores.com.au 07 3999 54863200 5486 SleepyWaters LagoonHoliday Hotel/Motel Rainbow Park www.tincanbayhotelmotel.com.au www.rainbowwaters.com.au 54864124 0707 5486 3200 Motorhome hire (sleeps 6)

Tin Can Bay Caravan Park 0407 660198 www.tincanbaytouristpark.com.au 5486 4411to Queensland Parks and Wildlife Thanks Service to forQueensland their assistance.

Thanks Parks and Wildlife Service for their assistance.

January “Brushes by the Sea” Rainbow January Beach Artby & the Craft Festival “Brushes Sea” Rainbow February Cooloola Crocs Swimming Beach Art & Craft Festival Carnival February Cooloola Crocs Day Swimming April Anzac Parade Carnival April Anzac Parade May Bay Day to Bay Yacht Race May Bay to BayRainbow Yacht RaceBeach Family June/July June/July Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic July 4-12 Fishing Classic August Rainbow Beach Triathlon August Rainbow Beach Lion’s Club Annual Kite Rainbow Beach/Trail Runs Festival Rainbow Beach Triathlon September Tin Can Bay Seafood September Festival Rainbow Beach Festival October Rainbow Beach Invitations Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival Fours Bowls Tournament October Tin Can Bay Ambulance Flower Show Rainbow Beach Invitations Fours Bowls October Rainbow Beach Nippers Tournament Carnival Cooloola Coast Ambulance Flower Show November Rainbow Beach/Trail Runs Rainbow Beach Nippers Carnival December Tin Can Bay Foreshore December Family Nights Christmas Concert Beach Lions Club Twilight TinRainbow Can Bay Foreshore Family Nights Christmas and Afternoon Markets “The Tents”Concert Rainbow Beach Holiday “The Tents” Rainbow Beach Holiday Program Program See What’s On Onpage page more See our our What’s forfor more on on Things ThingstotoDo. Do.Suggestions, Suggestions,amendments amendmentsor to add business to the visitor guide or to your add your business to the visitor pleaseguide call 07 5486 or email please call3561 07 5486 3561 info@ rbcn.com.au . info@ rbcn.com.au or email

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Fishing and Boating

Rainbow Beach Fishing Report Fishing & Boating

by Tony Stewart 54868666.rainbowbeachfishing.com.au Things really quietened down this month with back to school and work. Then some really bad weather was thrown in.

As I write our vessel is at Tin Can Bay having its yearly anti-foul and gearbox service. This would have to coincide with good weather, but we are off for a month so you have to follow the diary.

I am looking forward to pulling in Victorian Snapper, and it looks like one

Rainbow Beach fishing report

of the best years ever in that State, where a lot of Fish are 10-12kgs. I definitely won’t be targeting the 100kg Tuna -that is for the young ones!

Nick’s Spangled Emperor

For this time of year our last few trips offshore have been very good, as wehave been able to dodge the current run this month. Our main catches were made up of Squire, Pearland Moses Perch, Maori Cod, Parrot,Spangled Emperor with the odd Cobia and Dolphin Fish.

Tony Stewart

5486 8666 www.rainbowbeachfishing.com.au

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Hopefully while I am away you will be fortunate enough to receive plenty of rain as the economy of Gympie is so reliant on good seasons. At present this area is desperate for soaking rains.

HE LAST MONTH has been dogged by bad weather and we’ve just had the one trip out since our last report. They had a good catch of snapper, pearl perch, Moses perch and parrot.

Unfortunately I had to do a hurried trip to Victoria and another crew took the boat out for me, which was much appreciated.

Hopefully I will be back for Easter and hopefully we will have better weather over the school holidays for visitors.

If April brings lower water temperatures it will produce good snapper. The weather normally starts A to happy improve around now, so we may see punter some more with mackerel turn up,

‘Til next month- stay safe.

Right & below: Big barracuda and a large Moses perch

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Barra season has started off well with several nice fish being taken in the bay along with a few more stories of the ones that got away. It pays to make sure your gear is up for the task when chasing Barra as there is nothing worse than losing that trophy fish due to tackle failure.

It’s well worth beefing up the trebles on your hard bodies from the standard ones from factory to something a little more robust. If your using soft plastics choose the jig heads with heavy duty hooks like the TT Headlockz XH or the Evolution HD range.

Crabs have been active with several reports of people coming back with a feed of muddies.

Upside has been the recent publicity by Fisheries QLD regarding on the spot fines of $1100 for those caught tampering with someone else’s crab pots. This is great news and hopefully it is enforced heavily around holiday/peak seasons.

While the winds are light it is worth heading up towards Fraser Island and fishing the channel between Inskip and Fraser for mackerel.

If the wind kicks up and with temps in the high 20’s to early 30’s it will pay to seek shelter in the creeks and chase a few jacks and barra.

We have received some great news over the past week and we are excited to announce that we have been appointed the Shimano dealer for the Tin Can Bay area.

This means locals and visitors no longer have to travel to Gympie or Maryborough

Fishing & Boating

Double Island Point Fishing Charters

Left: Geoff with a highly prized Goldband snapper.

Beautiful eating

Keely Rose Fishing Charters

Above: Scott with a big bull dolphin fish Right: A beast of an amberjack!

Fishing report - Tin Can Bay Above: cod have been to get what theyMauri are after. plentiful lately, like this pair Don’t forget our fish of the month caughtWith

by Buntha competition. just over a week left for the month be sure to get your entries in and remember to keep it fair this is a random draw so it doesn’t have to Keely be the biggest Left: Another happy fish to win.

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Rainbow Beach pearl perch com/TinCanBayBoatHire we would love to see pictures of your holiday catch.

Until next time, stay safe on the water.

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ETWEEN WIND AND rain over the past few weeks there has been very little activity to report. Mid-month, there was a cracker weekend with light winds forecast along with the chance of a few showers.

It was the best window of opportunity we have had for a few weeks to get out and wet a line.

All the rain of late will no doubt have flushed the crabs and prawns out of the

creeks. If you’re going to soak a few pots over the weekend try working around the lower reaches of the creeks or around the mouth.

If you find the prawns, the barra, jacks and threadies shouldn’t be too far away and the next few days in the lead up to the full moon should provide perfect conditions.

If you’re after a feed of whiting then try a little further up the straits around Ida Island, Tinnanbar and the mouth of Kauri creek.

As always baits of live yabbies or worms will produce the best results or try mixing it up by working small surface lures.

Until next month, stay safe on the water.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Rainbow Beach State School has a flying start in term 1

by Principal Micheal Grogran

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HAT A QUICK term this has been.

I would like to thank our students, staff, families and the school community for helping to make the start to the school year so productive .

I was fortunate enough to talk with some parents at our Easter Disco and it was encouraging to hear the positive comments from them about their children’s experiences at school this year.

I would like to make special mention of our Year 6 students and in particular our School and Sports Captains. It has been extremely obvious that our student body

made terrific choices when they elected our leaders for this year.

Gympie Primary Leaders Day Our student leaders traveled to Cooloola Christian College to work on their leadership abilities.

They created their own leadership movies, working in groups with students from other school to overcome obstacles and tackle physical challenges that required students to both lead and work within a team.

WANTED:

Books for a P&C fundraiser .

Please drop at school office.

Contact: Sam Permezel

Right: Zaraya takes on the climb blindfolded!

All of our students attempted the rock climbing, some of them even tried it with a blindfold on!

Building Better Communities Day

Archie interviews Darren Burns from Brisbane Broncos

Children from Wolvi, Rainbow and Gympie East attended a Gympie Regional Council program delivered in partnership with the Brisbane Broncos.

The purpose is for kids to see the importance of living a positive life and Darren Burns, from Brisbane Broncos and Gympie Rugby League, was encouraging the children to be thinking of their own personal brand.

He told interviewer Archie that the day was important, “Because we need more good people in our community,” and his hope was that, “kids learn some valuable lessons to help them make smarter choices.”

The other presenters on the day were: Jellina White – Bank of QLD, Tess Bell – Qld Police and Christie Aberley – Snap Fitness. They covered diet and nutrition, active lifestyles, drugs and alcohol, money matters and goal setting.

Rainbow Beach State School Sporting Stars Archie, Ruby (soccer), Billy Bob (Rugby League) and Rose (Tennis) did themselves proud at the Gympie Zone Sporting trials.

Congratulations to Ruby, she was fortunate enough to gain selection.

Below: Congratulations cross country age champs!

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School disco We had a very successful Easter Disco with over 70 children in attendance. The entire evening was organised and coordinated by our School Leaders. As Principal, I am very proud of these outstanding young people and I look forward to seeing them continue to grow as leaders and people.

A huge proportion of the school - 79 students and siblings - attended the disco (there are only 86 at the school). With the help of teacher, supervisor and parent helpers, they raised $395 - a mighty effort.

The P&C has a new executive committee!

Congratulations President Kirstie Jordison, Vice-President Kylie Mawhood, Treasurer Glenda Misso and Secretaries Fiona Worthington and Sarah Brantz.

A big thank you to the outgoing executive Leanne Bosse and Renae Vicic - last year the total income was $36,000 with events like Pig Day Out, People to People and Trivia night.

Already this year we have had a wonderful attendance at last month’s meeting, the Brushes by the Sea kind donation, fabulous BJ Parton in the tuckshop, Running Club and Brekkie Club starting, and the Election Bake Sale which made about $400 (plus many more sales on the Easter raffle).

Thanks to all the customers, bakers, servers and Heatley and Nigel on the BBQ! We have lots more planned for the kids and the community for 2016.

Join us at the next P&C meeting on April 21 at 2.40pm at RBSS - kids and babies very welcome.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Tin Can Bay School P-10 News

by Principal Desley Kirby

Arwen Goodwin-Van de Vorst and Kyani Parton learning to learn about Fish Physiology and Anatomy

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AM EXCITED to have been successful in my application to become your permanent Principal.

The application process was a wonderful opportunity for me to consider the great work that is being undertaken in our school community to create a culture for and of learning.

A snapshot of last month’s learning activities: • Year 3 classes used Publisher to create professional looking certificates • Marine Studies students dissected fish • Year 7 students attended a Robotics Workshop • Amazing aprons crafted in Home Economics • Year 2 students wrote stories:

Latisha McKay models the apron she made in Home Economics

Tyson Saini-Cook and Caysee Wilson participate in a Science Experiment

Harrison: We went to the Gympie Gold Museum and we went into a Dentist. I got to play a typewriter stampers. We saw an old bus. I saw some old houses. We went gold panning.

Sky: We went into the classroom and went to the jail, and everybody hopped in jail and the teacher hopped in. It was fun.

Lily: After we went to the horse and carriages then we went to find some gold.

I didn’t get any gold. Brodie found some gold. It was fun.

I would like to thank our parent community for your on-going support in ensuring that your student is at school every day prepared to learn.

I wish our whole school community a safe, relaxing and enjoyable vacation.

Year 10 Leadership Camp – Garapine Year 10 students had an amazing time at their leadership camp at Garapine, located just South of Gympie. Everyone worked as a member of a team to solve many problems demonstrating high levels of communication and persistence.

Some stand out, memorable moments include students leading the way to test ideas to solve problems like sling shooting targets, and untying knots in a rope without letting go of the rope.

Other physical endeavours included moving all members along a path with limited resources, kayaking along the Mary River and ensuring all members safety while traversing the high ropes.

While on camp we investigated a variety

of aspects within our school including its strengths, school pride and suggestions for improvement. Many great ideas were discussed and we look forward to utilising these in the future.

We all learned a lot about each other and ourselves during the camp and we all came away with newfound respect.

I would like to congratulate all involved on a wonderful leadership camp.

P&C AGM on April 19 The AGM is on April 19 so please get involved - collect executive nomination forms from the main office. The P&C is a great way to work with the school.

Meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month.

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SPORT

Warriors end of season goes off with a bang!

by Head Coach Bobbie-jo Parton

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HAT A GREAT season it has been for all our swimmers. Not only did they all do well at swim club, they exceeded in school swimming and sports, outside club swim events and Nippers.

Swimmers train all year if they want to be prepared for the swim season from August to March. Swimmers attended swim club night every Thursday to compete against previous times swam, also each other in their age category.

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Warrior Age Champions for 2015/16 season

Age 6 and under 7 years

8 years 9 years 10 years 12 years 13 years Boys

14 years Girls OPEN CHAMPION

Wolf Rock Dive Report

First Manaia Kelly

Second Oakley Hall

Third

Ruby Klekar Malakhi Bentley Tabitha Permezel Max Klekar Chloe Daniels Tane Bentley Jasmin White

Jahli Parton Callum Misso

Amalia Bull

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Mason Bignell

Kyani Parton Kyani Parton

Blake Findlater

The first championship night had freestyle, breaststroke and individual medley events.

Round two began with Dash for Cash where all swimmers sprint 25m freestyle and first, second and third place received a voucher to spend at the Aquatic Centre.

Seth Parton Jacob Jordison Luxie-Leigh Findlater/Duffy and Rose Vicic tie 2nd

Joel Annalise White Amassa Mcpherson

Zac Mikala Daniels

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Above: Malakhi Bentley gives his all and wins his division

Above: Head Coach BJ Parton and the We are seriously thinking of putting a $10 whole Warrior team! note at the end of the pool for every event, as all the swimmers really swam fast for the swim further than 12m and are now in 50m money! Backstroke, butterfly and 100m of events. This is a huge accomplishment! freestyle and breaststroke completed the

by Cheryl Maughan, Wolf Rock isDive Anything possible when you work hard night. train hard forthis things.

I enjoy seeing all the swimmers their Some trying brilliant divingand over February year has kept A bigRock thankand youwhat to the sports club, to hardest, as while I am training themraving I see the customers about Wolf a fantastic Food Works for letting us fundraise at your big improvements in alldive of them, especially we have here. store and to everyone for help with the from the beginning of the season With improved we have enjoying News the for all fundraising, andbeen the Community where some swimmers could notvisibility entire vista of Wolf Rock underyou water the stories have surrounded done for our by club.

Thegiant biggest torays, Viki Daniels about 50 grey nurse sharks, Qldthanks groper,goes eagle and leopard Laurel Findlater for all bull rays, turtles, octopus, sharks and so your muchhelp - I couldn’t have done the season without you. more. In amongst all these animals are huge schools of to all swimmers were baitfish, trevally, kingfish,Congratulations barracuda and mulloway. made at a special night at the sports club To see more photos where and comments about theawards dives atand age encouragement Wolf Rock go to our Facebook at www.facebook. championpage trophies were presented. com/wolfrockdive

6 yrs and Kelly,temperat Visibility has been inLeft: the range of under 20 – age 30 champs metres Manaia with water Blake Findlater and Oakley Hall with their coach

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Book now for the Blood Bank

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Harvey Barkwell is helping 3 lives every time he sits in the bloodbank chair.

The Blood Bank van will be in Tin Can Bay on the 31st March from 9am to 2.30pm and anyone who wishes to donate over there will be most welcome. This still gives you the required period of time between donations to be able to donate in Rainbow Beach in June when they are due here again.

Birds around the Bay

You may already have had a call from them and made a Left: Nippers receive a visit from the booking. If not, ring 13 14 95 and the call centre will give Westpac Rescue Helicopter you a time.

Above: Congratulations Age Champions!

Nippers celebrate break up

by Nerissa Legge

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E’VE ALL SURVIVED yet another exciting season filled with fun games, activities, beach and surf safety awareness, new skills and fitness.

We’ve had almost 80 Nippers registered, and I’m sure that each one has benefited from the program through better safety awareness, surf skills, rescue techniques, First Aid/CPR and much more.

This season would not have been the success it was without a lot of support, without our Age Managers and Assistants there would simply be no Nippers program. They’ve kept the children safe and entertained for two hours solid each Sunday, rain, hail or shine.

I sincerely thank water safety supervisor, Vicki Schooth and her water safety team, behind the scenes dynamo Ron Organ, wonderful admin lady Helen Brown,

Kayla Meldrum deserves recognition for attending every single training session throughout the season! See table for all award recipients.

Finally, congratulations Hugh Gilmore - for Most Outstanding Nipper, sponsored by Tony Perrett.

He has continuously proven his skills and always has a great attitude and motivation for Nipper activities.

Not only did he compete in our Rainbow Beach Carnival, but followed Localtwo members the Queensland their heads out from under their wings it up on day of the ofcarnival, Wader Studyevent, Group countis shorebirds then it is easy! completing the irons which on roost sites around the bay every a huge effort.

Grey-tailed Tattlers have straight bills His eagerness ‘get out there’ is month. to Migratory shorebirds return and Terek Sandpipers have up-curved fantastic,toand has even to after year. thehe same roost offered site year bills. carry myCounting heavy Nipper boxes to the and then the birds regularly For some time I have been hoping to sand for me.

The crew from the Westpac Rescue comparing the counts over time gives get closeStuey” views of these birds but each Helicopter “saved a good idea of how successful the time I approach their roost they fly off breeding season has been up in the NIPPER AWARDS to the other side of the bay before I can northern hemisphere and also how get my binoculars up or my camera Age Age Managers Sleepy Lagoon RBCC Community Doyles Garage Most Consistent the birds have managed on their long focused on them. This last week was Group Hotel News Most flights north and then south again. different. The birds stayed sitting on the Encouragement Improved Unfortunately, shorebird numbers are branches and I was able to photograph U6 Remy Hethorn Brandi Kenman Kiara Craig Elijah Hapi declining every year but each year we them. and Susan Bahr U7 Scarlet Duggan Ruby Klekar Zoe Kingsley see a similar mix of birds on each of QCivil Male Age are still Doyles There TerekGarage Sandpipers the roost sites. However, there is one Champion* Age Tattlers! mixed in with the Female Grey-tailed bird that I have not seen for a couple Champion* From what I saw before the birds flew of years.

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This time they found on one siteAmassa south of Inskip Point U10 Dee and Andy Ingrid Bahr McPherson Jimi Duggan flew off because aJasmin Tern flWhite ew too close White and have not seen on this site U11 AnnieI White Kaylathem Meldrum Will Dawkins and roosting Matilda over their tree! Duggan Archie Gilmore for some time. They roost in mangrove If you want to join our monthly U12 Heatley Gilmore Charliewith Kingsley Piper Treeby Alex Brantz Sophie Schooth trees Grey-tailed Tattlers. When shorebird counts then phone Dorothy and Rebecca U13 Jorja Duggan WintleHugh Gilmore Abby Schooth they are roosting Jasmine they both tuck their Pashniak: 54880057 and if you want Duggan heads under their Legge wings. read more about the birds I see U14 Jake Reid Bailey to Craig Because they are very similar in size every week then visit my blog at http:// and grey and white coloured they www.sandystraitsandbeyond.blogspot. *Prizes sponsored by Rainbow Seaboth Resort, Gympie and District Veterinary Services, Steely’s Windscreen are very cult to Palms identify.

If they pull com.au/ Ambulance, Sportspower Gympie anddiffi Ashmore Holiday Village

Michelle Gilmore for uniform sales, Mark Lawler for First Aid and CPR, caterer Naomi Cole and our club president Justin Schooth and committee for their support.

Sign-on lady Tracey Hethorn, Brad Hethorn and their daughter Remy, have helped out all season even though their children have outgrown Nippers.

Thanks also to all the Mums and Dads who have helped with the break up today or throughout the season. Also thanks to Don Reid and Jake Reid for the sound system, Gympie Printing for the attendance certificates, Deans Ice and Andrew Kingsley and Rainbow Beach Fruit for providing the salad and fruit!

I cannot thank our young age managers Stuey (king of the kids), Remy and Jake for your efforts this season, you guys are fantastic!

The break up day relay pitted all ages against each other as they fly around the water safety officers

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SPORT

Jasmin White is representing Queensland!

Tin Can Bay Golf Club

by Publicity Officer Julie Mulhall

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HIS MONTH THE Men’s Pennant Team have had a great start to their season with a win over the reigning premiers Mt Coolum.

Our team of seven drag themselves out of bed very early every Sunday to travel down to the Sunshine Coast to play. Our ladies will be doing the same thing in a few weeks time as well.

Both the men and ladies have begun to qualify for the 4BBB Matchplay Club Championships and the ladies are commencing their 4BBB Stroke 36 Hole Championships.

The Vets have been on yet another adventure to Caloundra, the new Maroochy River course and played host to Cooroy.

The ladies had a great result at Noosa Golf Club to come second in the Nett Pennant.

Congratulations to the winners: VETS: Brian Weise, Bob Gray, Bob Southern, Peter Cox, Brian Greig, Danny Kay, Mick Low, Rusty Frazer and Mark Lumby

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AST MONTH SISTERS from the Rainbow Beach Warriors Swim Club, showed their skills at Queensland School Sport 10-12 Swimming Champs in Chandler.

Jasmin White smashed her PB to gain the bronze medal in the 50m breaststroke. The ten year old Rainbow Beach school student will attend the 2016 School Sport Australia Swimming Championships in Darwin from 15-21 September.

Annie White competed in 11 year old 4 x 50m relay team and 11 year old 4 x 50m medley relay. She also swam in the 50m freestyle.

Jasmin also swam both relays for 10 year old girls, plus the 50m fly, back, breast and freestyle events.

Above: Mum Dee White cheered on both daughters Annie and Jasmin at Chandler last month Right: A Queensland Champion, Jasmin White receives a bronze medal in the 50m breaststroke!

36 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – April 2016

LADIES: Sandra Reibel, Carol Avotins, Ngaire Wallis, Di Neill, Lyn Glenholmes, Helen Gordon and Viv Brown in the 4B vs Par, Marilyn Richards and Pat Sheppard in the 4BBB Agg, Lyn Harris.

MENS: Gary Parker, Mike Clifford, Mark Lumby, Cec Boughton, Steve McSweeney, M. Dunlop, Cec Boughton and Ray Harris.

Monthly medal winners • Men’s - Gordon Smith, Barry Hudson and Ron Bygrave.

• Veteran’s - David Frost, Ken Cox and Jim Smith.

• Ladies - Jill McDonald and Chris Raeburn.

Marilyn Richards receiving her hole-in-one badge and prize from our Lady Captain, Janet Reibel

Best score this month was Men’s 4Ball winners, Bud Morgan and Brian Burton, with a great 59 nett.

A great achievement this month was a hole-in-one on the 13th to Marilyn Richards, one of our more mature ladies, and very well deserved – we are all very jealous.

We always welcome new golfers to our friendly club. Just check in at the Starters Box (0484 005 266) which is open seven days a week from 7am, and they will assist you with our competitions.

Great golfing everyone.

SPORT

Tin Can Bay Sailing Report T

HE PROLONGED SPELL of strong winds has made a large dent in the sailing calendar with no racing over February.

Notwithstanding this, the local kite-boarders have been relishing the endless summer of blustery conditions.

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FTER A SUCCESSFUL State Titles with a bronze medal, we invite YOU to come down to Norman Point on a Thursday afternoon at 3.30pm or on a Sunday at 7.30am to give paddling a go.

We are hosting the first Wide Bay Regatta and the first Sports Regatta in July; so you have plenty of time to decide if this a sport for you.

We have social paddling to accommodate those who do not wish to enter competitions.

Meet some new friends for exercise and a social chat.

See you on the water!

Tin Can Bay Ladies Bowls

In Series 3, race 7 was won

by Billy the Kid (Denis Lehany) with the minor placings going to Two Fish (Dave Brown) and Harlequen (Harley Jackman).

Race 8 was dominated by the Flying Fifteen fleet with FAB (James Croton) narrowly winning over Final Fling (Roy Yeeles) and Topaz (Michelle McAndrew).

Race 2 saw the conditions moderate, with a win to Flying Fish followed by Bubbles (Ken and Lee Bubb) and Two Fish.

by Norma Sanderson, 5488 0840

This April is an ideal time to “come and try” dragon boat paddling, as we are not in full hard training mode. You will not be pressured to do more than you are able.

Recent race days in March have seen the winds decrease to south-easters of 20-to-25 knots, which have provided some exhilarating spinnaker runs for those brave enough to test their skills against Huey.

Series 3 Aggregate was won

by Final Fling. Series 4 races kicked off in wet and gusty conditions which tested the fleet. In race 1, Billy the Kid took out the honours followed by Flying Fish (Peter Shaw) and Two Fish.

Dragon Boat Club

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ONGRATULATIONS TO OUR Julia Allen-Best on winning this year’s open singles. Julia is the first junior to win this event, defeating Lorraine Stockham in a close final 25/21. Thank you President Ann for marking and to Erica for umpiring.

Ava McAndrew starting the local Tin Can Bay Yacht Club fleet Image M McAndrew

Our two-day ladies carnival will be held on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1.

For further information on this carnival please phone Games Director, Lyn Gray, on 0448 081 308.

The nomination fees are $160 per team which includes morning tea first day, lunch

both days, snacks after the game and brekky Sunday morning from 8am.

Teams can be made up of all ladies, three ladies/one man, two ladies/two men.

We will be starting bare foot bowls on a Sunday afternoon in the near future, once again phone Lyn for further info.

Tuesday, April 5 will be our patroness Doris Comby’s day, with morning tea at 9am and play commencing at 9.30am.

Ladies comp. fours was March 31, with the final played in the afternoon.

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SPORT

Rainbow hosts Cross Country A

BIG THANKS to all staff and parents who made the day a success.

Congratulations Age Champions: Age Group 5 Years 6 years 7 Years 8 Years 9 Years 10 Years 11 Years 12 Years

Boy Champion Sebastian James Oakley Connor Alex Nathan Clive Charlie

Girl Champion Zarya Ruby Zoe Rubi Jasmin Annie Ruby

Student leaders helped the preps on their fun run

Above: Runners like Daisy were greeted all the way down to the finish line Left: Charlie cheers on brother Alex - all four siblings came first!

A fierce start for the 10 year olds

Micheal Grogran announces the winning house for the day was COOLOOLA - Jarrod and Zaraya hold the trophy

Please send in your photos of your children playing sport to info@rbcn.com.au or share onto our Facebook page!

Mason and Max look determined on their lap

Fraser came close - but not close enough!

Small Business Information Meetings Informal sessions for anyone interested in starting, growing or finding out more about business.

9am-12 noon, Monday 4 April 2016 at Rainbow Beach Library For more information or to register your attendance, contact 1300 307 800 or economicdevelopment@gympie.qld.gov.au 38 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – April 2016

TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY

Covering Cooloola Cove, Rainbow Beach & Tin Can Bay 4WD Hire

Rainbow Beach Adventure Centre Rainbow Beach 4X4 Hire

Fishing Charters Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach

5486 3288 5486 8300

Rainbow Beach

5486 3500

Accommodation

Rainbow Getaway Holiday Apartments

Air conditioning

Climate Control Air Conditioning Cooloola Coast Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Tin Can Bay

Appliance Repairs

Coastwide Appliance Service & Repairs

Bait and Tackle

Chilly Bin Rainbow Beach Tackle & Camping

Bakery

Ed’s Beach Bakery

Boat Hire

Tin Can Bay Boat Hire

5486 4362

Rainbow Cooloola Wholesalers

5486 4499

Furniture supplier

0400 410 045

Galleries

Rainbow Beach

5486 3788

Rainbow Beach

5486 8100

Rainbow Beach

5486 3080

Tin Can Bay

0408 329 167 5486 2820 0417 728 510

Butchers

Cabinet Makers

Cooloola Coast Cabinets Whatever Cabinetmakers

Car Dealers

John Madill Toyota Madills Mazda

Tin Can Bay

5486 4170

Tin Can Bay Cooloola Cove

5488 0443 5486 4004

Gympie Gympie

5480 5555 5480 5588

Caravan Antennas Saturn Antennas

Carpet Cleaners

Benny’s Carpet Cleaning Cleanwave

Chiropractor

Tin Can Bay Chiropractor

Concreting

Moppz Concreting

Rainbow Beach

54863200

Tin Can Bay

5486 4411

Cooloola Cove

5486 4004

Rainbow Beach

5486 3471

Tin Can Bay Rainbow Beach

0407 764 661 0421 600 148

Tin Can Bay

5486 2576

Cooloola Coast

5486 3914

Curtains and Blinds & Security Advantage Screens and Blinds Cooloola Curtains and Blinds

Dentist

Channon and Lawrence Dental Cooloola Cove Smiles Coloured Sands Clinic

Electrician

Cookies Electrical Smiley Mick Electrical Mark Little Top Notch Electrics P/L

Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach

0417 073 313 0407 146 151

Rainbow Beach

5486 8666

Rainbow Beach

5486 3607

Gympie

5482 3889

Rainbow Beach

0407 529 624

Cooloola Cove Landscape & Garden Supplies

Cooloola Cove

5488 0222

Gas Supplies

Rainbow Beach and Fraser Island Gas Supplies

Soda Graphics

Serenity Beauty Silver Koru

Cooloola Cove

5481 2846

Cooloola Cove

5486 4030

Gympie Tin Can Bay Cooloola Cove

5482 7688 5886 4800 5488 0271

Rainbow Beach Cooloola Cove Cooloola Coast Cooloola Coast

0407 022 159 0448 955 768 0407 762 986 07 5473 0075

EMERGENCY - AMBULANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 000 EMERGENCY - POLICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 000 EMERGENCY - FIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 000 SES Flood/Storm Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 500 SES - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3314 SES - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4604 City Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 2304 Coastguard Tin Cay Bay - VMR 417 . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4290 Community Centre Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3355 Cooloola Coast Medical Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 2488 Doctor - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3078 Doctor - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4600 ENERGEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 62 62 EPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 130 372

Arcobaleno Café Jilarty Coloured Sands Café Marina Bar and Grill Rainbow Fruit Barn The Pavilion / RB Resort Waterview Bistro

0411 441 706 0418 749 723

Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Tin Can Bay Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach

5486 8000 5486 3277 5486 3143 5486 4400 5486 3126 5486 3999 5486 8344

Rainbow Beach

5486 8700

Tin Can Bay

5486 2887

Rainbow Beach

0418 729 474

Cooloola Cove

1300 727 025

Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach

5486 3227 5486 8888

Shopping Centre Signs Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach Signs

Solicitor

Tin Can Bay

5488 0601

Cooloola Tin Can Mini Storage

Cooloola Coast

0403 193 916

Tourist Centre

Cosgroves

Storage

5486 3444 5486 2000

Rainbow Beach Tourist Centre Shell Tourist Centre

Tours and attractions Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach

Kennels and Catteries

Gympie Cooloola Pet Resort Gympie Authentic Thai Massage Body Equiibrium & Natural Therapies Tin Can Bay

0438 868 116 0484 846 589 5483 5364 0490 374 698

Dolphin Ferry Cruises Epic Ocean Adventures Fraser Island 4x4 Tours Rainbow Beach Horserides Rainbow Beach Paragliding Surf and Sand Safaris

Rainbow Beach/TC Bay 0428 838 836 Rainbow Beach 0408 738 192 Rainbow Beach 0457 726 388 Rainbow Beach 0412 174 337 Rainbow Beach 0418 754 157 Rainbow Beach 5486 3131

Vet Gympie Veterinary Services Tin Can Bay

5486 4666

0409 709 310

Mechanical

Rainbow Beach Adventure Centre Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Rustproofing and Mechanical Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Tyre and Mechanical Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Auto Care Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Towing Rainbow Beach

Painter

5486 3288 5486 3228 5486 3144 5486 8111 5486 8555

Wayne Hill Painter

Cooloola Cove

0412 134 752

Beach to Bay Pest Management Cleanwave

Cooloola Coast Rainbow Beach

5486 8686 0421 600 148

Rainbow Beach

5486 3070

Pest Control

Pharmacy Rainbow Beach Pharmacy

Pilates Cooloola Coast Pilates

0432 690 194

Plumber Laurie Donnelly Plumber

Cooloola Cove

0418 382 442

Rainbow Beach

0418 989 316

Pools RB Maintenance Service

Essential Services

5486 3900

Restaurants and Café’s

0400 657 797

Rainbow Beach Hardware Rainbow Beach Mitre 10 Cooloola Cooloola Cove

Health and Beauty

Rainbow Beach Realty Rainbow Beach Cooloola Waters Retirement Village Tin Can Bay Tuncunba

Rainbow Beach

Glass and Aluminium

Graphic Design

Real Estate

IGA Supermarket

Garden Supplies

Massage Therapist

Caravan Repairs and Hire Whatever

0419 980 607

Hardware

Caravan Parks Rainbow Waters Caravan Park Tin Can Bay Caravan Park

Davies Furniture Court

Lighthouse Glass and Aluminium

KJ Homes Tin Can Bay Rainbow Beach Remodelling and Repairs Rainbow Beach

Tin Can Bay

Food Wholesalers

Gallery Jilarty

Builders/Handyman

Tin Can Bay Family Butchery

Coastwide Fishing Charters Double Island Point Fishing Charters Keely Rose Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters

Pubs and Clubs Rainbow Beach Hotel Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Sports Club Rainbow Beach

5486 9090 5486 3191

FIRE & RESCUE - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3169 Tin Can Bay Fire Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0409 828 414 Rural Fires Goomboorian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0417 793 286 Rural Fires Neerdie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0400 865 132 QPWS Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 9900 QPWS Tewantin (7 days) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5449 7792 Gympie Regional Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 307 800 HOSPITAL - Gympie (ind. Community & Mental Health Services) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5489 8444 Library - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3705 Library - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4355 Local Disaster Management CCCLDMSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4483, 0439 862 264 Cooloola Cove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5488 0436, 0459 26 374 Wallu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0419 685 338 Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0427 863 007

Pharmacy - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3070 Police - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 8765 Police - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 2426 Police - non urgent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 444 POISONS Information Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 11 26 Resource and Referral Centre Tin Can Bay . . . . . 5488 0035 School - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 9333 School - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5488 1222 Warren Truss MP (Federal Member) . . . . . . . 1 300 301 968 Tony Perrett MLA (State Member) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5329 5100 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (Please phone to make appt ) DEACON, Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0419 624 208 HOLT, Neville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3250 MISSEN, John Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 8153 April 2016 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 39

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Cabinet Making

Electrical

CAR CLEANING

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CleaningCARPET CLEANERS

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Furniture

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CABINET MAKER

CONCRETING

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BOATING

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Concrete

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Phone: 5486 3914 Mobile: 0413 060 797

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To find out more, phone: 5486 3561 40 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – April 2016

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FISHING

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Rainbow Beach Tyre & Mechanical -All Mechanical repairs-Free Old Car Removal -All makes & Models -Aluminium Tig Welding & Mowing -Second Hand Parts -Metal Fabrication -New & Used Tyres CELEBRANT -Clutch & Brake Repairs

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Ph: 54863144 5486 3228 (07) 5486 3228 (07) 1/25 Goondi Street 1/25 Goondi Street

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WHAT’S ON APRIL

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School is back!

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May Day long weekend

1-16 National Gallery of Australia, sculptures you can touch - 5481 0733, Tuesday to Saturday 10am–4pm, Gympie Regional Gallery

11

Australian Government Mobile Service Centre 9.30am-3pm, Cooloola Cove Shopping Complex, Ph: 132 316

30

Bay to Bay yacht race starts at 11am!

8

“Airbrushed” free demonstration of body art airbrushing techniques by Mary Valley artist Holly Hughes, 4pm, Gympie Regional Gallery, 16-25yr olds can book: 5481 0733

2

Kilkivan Great Horse Ride

3

Coastguard Bar Crossing Course $75, Ph: 5486 4290

14

15

Running Club 7am is back on for Term 2 at RBSS - Brekky club from 7.45am, gold coin donation - all welcome, volunteers too!

Early years forum Friday 9.30am - 11.30am, light refreshments, Gympie Civic Centre, FREE

15

4 or 11 Drought Appeal - goods to Tony Stewart or Iceworx

Youth have your say to upgrades to Billabong Park, Cooloola Cove 3.30-5pm (at Billabong Park, adj shopping centre)

16

National Trust Heritage Month starts

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Little Kids Day Out 9am-3pm, Gympie Civic Centre

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Family Fun Day, Tin Can Bay Community Complex, 11am to 5pm, pony rides, live music, car boot sale, Hot Rod car display and a BBQ lunch, $10 or $25 for a family, proceeds go to the Lions Medical Research fund. Adriana Harries: 0457 762 457

Small Business Information Session, 9am to 12noon, Rainbow Beach Library, free to attend, however, registration is encouraged, Phone 1300 307 800

4

Sculpture on the Edge expressions of interest closes

4-7 Easter fun holiday activities at Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre, 3-5pm for 5-12y olds 5

Rainbow Beach Over 60s meet at Surf Club

5

Doris Comby’s day, Tin Can Bay Ladies Bowls

6

Holiday Activity at Rainbow Beach Library from 2.30pm to 3.30pm or at Tin Can Bay Library from 10.30am to 11.30am and enjoy the stories and fun craft

6,20 Life drawing - all levels of ability are welcome in this informal untutored group, 38 Marlin Way, Tin Can Bay from 10am to 12pm, bring art materials, Liz Sawrey: 0439 683 690

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Tin Can Bay FREE Water Activity Day, Norman Point, high school students can experience sailing, surf life saving, stand up paddle boarding, fishing, dragon boat paddling, 10am-3pm

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Tin Can Bay Camera Club photoshop workshop

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Deadline for articles - email info@rbcn.com.au

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Cooloola Cove Residents and Friends Inc meet 10am, Veterans’ and Community Hall C.C. Ph: 5488 0436

23

Boardriders family meet, all day at car park, details on Facebook: Rainbow Beach Boardriders

7

Indo Pop: Indonesian Art from APT7 will visit Gympie Regional Art Gallery

8

Quality donations to Cathy House 9am noon for Lions garage sale, Phillip: 5486 2613

9

Lions Club of Tin Can Bay Garage and Book Sale, Cathy House, Toolara Rd, Tin Can Bay, 6.30am until 2pm, sausage sizzle and drinks for sale

25

ANZAC Day long weekend

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9-16 Gympie Regional Gallery collaborative exhibition of printmaking from Wales and Brisbane, titled Mythscapes

Legacy Luncheon, Sports Club from noon, book: 5486 3191

27

Tin Can Bay Camera Club meet 7pm, TCB Library

30

Trivia Night, 7pm at Tin Can Bay Community Centre, tea, coffee and nibbles supplied, drinks available, lucky door prizes, fundraiser for Children’s Hospital Foundation, Ann Raftery: 0412 730 423

10 Plein Aire meet East Mullen Lookout, from 9am to 12pm, meet second Sunday of the month, BYO chair, water, sunscreen, insect repellent, morning tea and art materials, Liz Sawrey: 0439 683 690

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Creek to Coast Charity Trail Ride, $80 or $100 with horse hire, 9am, includes morning tea and lunch Mike Harries: 0421 831 476

30, 1 Warbirds by Tin Can Bay Model Flying Club 30, 1 Gympie Garden Expo 30, 1 Tin Can Bay Ladies Bowls, two-day ladies carnival

Thursday 7.30am Brekky club, RBSS 9am Aqua Aerobics 9 -11am Playgroup, Rainbow Beach State School 9am - noon Tin Can Bay Craft Club, Penny: 54862512

MAY 8

5.30 – 6.30pm Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) and self defence, RBSS, 0417 079 579

Tin Can Bay Mother’s Day Classic, register: mothersdayclassic.com.au, Jess Milne: 0411 218 254

13

Gympie Show Holiday

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National Heritage Month finishes

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Free tree offer from last year’s rate’s notice, Cooloola City Farm finishes

Weekly (many are term time only) Learn to swim, squad, gym, kids supervised after-school play times, Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre. Ph: 5486 3191 Monday 6am Fitness Class, Rainbow Beach Gym 9am and 6pm Aqua Aerobics 10-11am First 5 Forever - fun for under fives at Rainbow Beach Library 4.30 – 5.30pm Kids karate and fitness classes, RBSS, 0417 079 579 5.30 – 6.30pm Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) and self defence, RBSS, 0417 079 579 Tuesday 9am Aqua Aerobics Tuncunba Hall, Tin Can Bay: 8.30am CardioStep Class, 9.20am Pilates for General Fitness, 10.20am Beginners Pilates Class

9.30am - 10.30am First 5 Forever - fun for under fives at Tin Can Bay Library Lunchtime craft club, RBSS library 3pm Cooloola Coast Little Athletics, Tin Can Bay School oval, Tamara: 0458 111 591 3.15pm Stair workout with CCP and PT - Carlo Circle steps 3.30pm Cooloola Dragon Boat Club training Friday 6am Fitness Class, Rainbow Beach Gym 8am - 10am Volunteer “revive our creeks”, www.cooloolacoastcare.org.au 9am Art classes, Tuncunba Gardens 9am Sailability 6pm Fire Twirling - Tree Beards 0409631127 7pm - 9pm Fun Club, Tin Can Bay Community Centre, primary-aged children can enjoy games, fun, friendship, prizes, a short devotion and supper, $3 or $6 per family.

Chappy Ronnie: 0413 135 867.

Saturday Markets on almost every Saturday!

See visitors’ guide 11am – 12.30pm Kids Play, Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre Discover Sailing, Tin Can Bay Yacht Club Sunday

9am Arts and Craft group, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall (second/last of month)

7am St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church service, Manooka Drive

9am – noon Tin Can Bay Quilters, community complex. Ph: Maree 5486 5706 or Jo 5488 0134

7.30am Cooloola Dragon Boat Club training

Wednesday

9.30am Church of the Good Shepherd Contemporary Family, followed by morning tea.

All denominations welcome! 17 Carlo Road

9am Mahjong/games mornings, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall

10am – 2pm Rainbow Beach craft market, Top Shops

9am and 6pm Aqua Aerobics

11am – 12.30pm Kids Play, Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre

9.30am Little Guppies playgroup, Tin Can Bay

10am Mainly Music, TCB Community Complex, 10am 4.30 – 5.30pm Kids karate and fitness classes, RBSS, 0417 079 579

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

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