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Originally set up to challenge oppression and inequality of women, last century saw more women in the boardroom, greater equality in rights, more role models in every aspect of life, one could think that ‘all the battles have been won for women’. The unfortunate fact is that women are still not paid OUBLE THE TROUBLE? The interclub equally to that ofchallenges their male have counterparts, women already gone outstill asare to not present inwho equal numbers in business or politics, and will be victorious this year. Fraser Coast globally women’s education, health andagain, the and violence are planning to “flog” Bundy vice against themversa! is worse than that of men. Rainbow Beach Triathlon is forces now inhave its Only recently, women in Australian armed willbreastfeeding be held on policies. the weekend been grantedfourth rights year, around August 16 and 17, 2014. Known for its fast It wasn’t until that all Queensland Surf Lifesaving bike1980 leg , organiser Phil Hungerford from The Clubs welcomed female members. Run Inn saysactive it is one of the most enjoyable triathlons in Queensland, many competitors Rainbow Beach clubbie, Glenys Kidd said, “RBSLSC make the most of of it and a relaxed began in 1965/66 when roles men stay and for women were long weekend. different to today. The club house was for the boys. Girls Ourin the unique triathlon starts on our were not allowed building.” beautiful beach and gives participants have Women met outside theto clubhouse and distance actively the opportunity race an Olympic fundraised. Glenys remembers, as atwo girlfriend, “I wasn’t triathlon by completing ‘sprint distance’ allowed in the club -consisting I used to of 750m swim/20km events, run, over two consecutive days. sleep outsideride/5km in the ute - whilst continued on pg 4 Rainbow my husband slept inside.”Beach Triathlon is a family friendly event that offers events for all ages. Active Kids Triathlon will be present at this event, giving the younger members of your family the opportunity to participate in triathlon in their own age appropriate races. For those adults looking to get into the world of triathlon, the Active First Timers is the perfect introductory event.

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In the food tent, volunteers Sandy Brosnan, Sammy (L) Jim Cole went Cherie out with Mason, Double Island Point Fishing Charters and brought in Montgomery, Elizabeth White and Jasmin a trophy red, what skipper Greg Pearce says is a sensational fish and highly Betteridge. See pages 12-13 for more photos and Comp news. addictive! All our charter captains agree February has been a great month for fishing.

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Editor’s Note

“Even the lighthouse is having work done” T

HERE IS GREAT positivity on the Cooloola Coast at present. We are seeing the opening of new businesses at Rainbow Beach, Cooloola Cove and Tin Can Bay, as well as well known businesses changing hands, businesses expanding and shops hopping over the street! It is so exciting to see new people investing in our region as well as current owners reinvesting. Even the lighthouse is having work done. There appears to be a bit of movement in the property space as well. We are told enquiries are significantly up and sales are well ahead of this time last year. Our culinary choices are expanding with eateries returning to much loved destinations around town. The school holidays were generous with the sunshine. We entertained family and their visitors from Canberra, many of them had never been to this area before. Wowed by our “backyard” sandblow, they ventured over to Fraser Island to camp and trek the Great Walk, and were just as impressed over there. Two days later I was up at the sandblow again - with the visiting American students this time. Once again, every time I see a person’s

reaction on their first glimpse of our local icon, it reminds me our lucky we are to live here. This month, we send off the variety bashers and Tough Mudders and welcome the tri-athletes and model helicopter pilots. It’s almost the end of Winter - time to get active if you haven’t been. Check out the boardriders, volleyball evenings or maybe take to the water on a dragon boat! Budding photographers can also learn a little extra when the camera club host a “Know your camera” workshop this month. Cityfarm tell us now is the time to look out for our native flowers. Late winter and early spring is the brief time of year many local blooms choose to show off. So, after a marvellous fishing competition and People to People visit, we can now sit back and smell the wildflowers.... (Oh, and if you don’t normally bother with the jokes...make sure you read the first one! All six of us had a giggle.) Until next month,

Michelle and Heatley Gilmore

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Cooloola Coast Community Information Group is made up of a committee of local people such as - Police, Ambulance, Rural Fire, SES, Coast Guard, Gympie Regional Councillors, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, business owners, community groups and community members to cover the townships of Rainbow Beach, Tin Can Bay, Cooloola Cove, Goomborian and Neerdie in times of disasters or emergencies. In an emergency or disaster the group will operate from the Tin Can Bay SES shed on Snapper Creek Rd, Tin Can Bay and be linked to the Gympie Regional Council Disaster Centre, as an information centre the Cooloola by for Michelle Gilmore Coast area and can be contacted on 5486 4483 or Gympie Regional Council on the 1300 307 800. AM MITCHELL saw photo, and was

atThe onceChairman attractedoftothe thisInformation vintage classic. Group Itis isTerry beautiful I am Steele.(Yes, Terry hasbiased, a hugeI adore amount vintage cars) - awith 1964 Pontaic of experience timepillarless spent in the Army, Parisienne, built in Australia. “I found it inat the SES, Emergency Service Coordinator Darwin whenAirport it happened bealso for worked sale Maroochy and heto has and on the back of a semi-trailer for input the it Department of Emergency Services. Rainbow, “ Sam said. Our done next ameeting will be on but March It had few bashes in NT, they4, 2014 at the SES Shed, Tin Can Bay had to rebuild the whole car, and he says,at 9.30am. “It’s a heap of ****, and taken two years to get it on the road! It is still a work in progress.” Originally gold, the car is now a brilliant Aqua/Teal colour, “to reflect the oceans of Fiji,” Sam quipped. Very apt as it is named Fiji Time, and sponsored by Remote Resort in Fiji. Sam has his Rally shirt on too - but it is not as bright as his car. It is Sam’s 15th Queensland Variety Bash, “The Rally starts on the 8th August in Brisbane, finishing in Sydney, via Cunnamulla and Bourke. We’ll be celebrating Andrea’s 40th with Maureen, myself and Damian Callander in this vehicle and Dean, and Dan in theirs.”Day has It’s on Andrea again! Clean Up Australia Itthree has locations an over-rated point Coast they call on thetow Cooloola - join “Overkill”. Built by Dan, it will lift 35 tonne! in on Sunday March 2, 2014 to help clean up, fix up and conserve the environment.

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Rainbow’s Double Tri

Chairman Terry Steele handing the Cooloola Coast Community Information Group plan to Mayor Ron Dyne Top: Gorgeous Fiji Time - Sam Mitchell’s vehicle for his 15th Bash Above: The Overkill tow point - note the words... “from the grave by Rainbow Beach Recovery”

With no pillar for regular seatbelts, rally seatbelts were installed. Dan drives it out of the shed so we can take a photo. It is so long - a real beast. “It’s a beast, all right,” says Sam, but you can see he loves it! We wish the two Rainbow cars well as they head off for Cooloola Cove the “Cane Toads and Cockroaches” Qld Centenary Park Playground (off Variety Bash. Mauretania Avenue, Cooloola Cove) 8:15am, BBQ afterwards at midday Rainbow Beach Phil Rogers Park BBQ area from 8am, BBQ afterwards at midday

A new crop of Prep students

The Prep/1 class have settled in well for 2014 Above: The scenic backdrop to Rainbow Beach’s Double Tri Left: James Worthington in last year’s Active Kids Tri

The fun and friendly format of both the Active Kids Triathlon and the Active First Timers Triathlon is participation focussed, with all competitors receiving a specially minted medallion and cap as they complete their race. In 2014 the Active Kids and Active First Timers events will take place at the Rainbow Beach Pool Complex, providing a sheltered swim in the heated pool facility. A special transition area will be set up just for the

Active Kids and Active First Timers adjacent to the Pool Complex. Police have advised that similar to previous years, there will be some road closures during the events. The main road closures are Clarkson Drive and Inskip Avenue which will be closed from 2.30pm - 5.30pm on Saturday the 16th and from 7.30am -10.30am on Sunday the 17th. During the closure times a detour will be available for 4WD vehicles via the beach. Access to the beach will be from Pacific Bvd via Rainbow Shores (low tide on Saturday is 6.30pm and around 7am on Sunday). Visit www.rainbowbeachtriathlon.com.au for more information and to register. August 2014 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 3

Lighthouse maintenance works

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HE AUSTRALIAN MARITIME Safety Authority (AMSA) operates the light and is currently conducting maintenance work on the tower. Work on the Double Island Point Lighthouse commenced on May 19 and is scheduled to finish around the end of August. The AMSA spokesperson said there are several different works being conducted on the lighthouse during this period. Firstly both the inside and outside of the lighthouse are being repainted as part of the normal main t e nan c e schedule, this helps prevent corrosion and ensures the s t r u c t u r e ’s heritage values are protected.

Congratulations to the Dragon Boat Regatta Round 1 Winners - 1770 Dragons. More photos and an article are in the sport pages.

Double Island Point Lighthouse Image courtesy Julie Hartwig, TCB Camera Club

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The lighthouse is also undergoing some repairs to the concrete on the balcony and the lantern room floor. As part of the concrete repairs a cathodic protection system is being installed. This system helps to prevent corrosion by running a small electric current through the steel reinforcements inside the concrete. The system effectively turns the lighthouse into a very large low powered battery protecting the internal structure from corrosion. Double Island Point Lighthouse was established in 1884 and is still a very important light for coastal navigation in the area. In particular it assists ships to keep clear of Wolf Rock and several wrecks that lie in the vicinity. The light is solar powered

and completely automated with a range of 18 nautical miles. Workers are based in Rainbow Beach and there are about four people working on site at any one time with different workers coming and going as different parts of the project are completed. QPWS is not involved with the works, but recently issued a public notice and park alert on the NPRSR website to inform visitors of the planned maintenance on Double Island Point Lighthouse. The walking track, information hut, and lookout will remain open. Construction noise may be experienced during working hours and access to some areas may be restricted.

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Costa visits the coast

Arco’s is popular as ever

“Like a bum and a pair of undies - they go together...”

Tony and Tanya Heading have brought and booths, is set in Rainbow’s very own Chappy Ronnie says students will be HAT’S Costa Georgiadis from back a littleHOW bit of Italy to Rainbow Beach. In piazza. involved in a weekly garden class under the Gardening Australia explained theABC’s courtyard behind the pub, you’ll find a Tony and Tanya with daughters supervision of volunteers led by Lindsay the chooks andatmosphere, gardens at well importance loved eateryofwith a great Sam, Shona and son Kingsley opened the Fewster and Ian Webb. Kitchen sessions will the official opening of the Tin Can Bay P-10 called Arcobaleno on the Beach. business start latermid thisJanuary. month. State School kitchen garden. “All of the locals that come in,members, say they “OurEmployment chef Luca, has trained in Italy a has CTC commenced six Surrounded by community have been waiting forfor Arco’s to reopen. month for thepasta Doleand project, Men’s Shed, CTC’s Work the Dole scheme createdWork a beautiful main under menu They school like it because out engaged of the main the of Ian Webb. This team of and leaders, it’s Costa the withsupervision regular specials. The seafood platter strip,” Tony unemployed Tin Can Bay residents will take children andexplains. adults by his physicality and is particularly popular with prawns and itscallops to a whole new level, withfrom the hope dynamic performance. Pretendinghas to many jump This little BYO restaurant/cafe sourced locally Tin that Can the garden will eventually become selffrom a picnic table into the celebratory reasons it is so popular. It’s laidback Bay. Dan is on our woodfired oven, sufficient. cake and demonstrating how a cucumber whipping up a variety of traditional alfresco style with the cool original murals Chappy Ronnie said, “This term at Rainbow grows by splaying himself on the ground, he Beach School we are planning on having sustained the attention of all ages. volunteers working in the kitchen garden Describing the pop when you bite into each Tuesday with a view to involving a fresh bean, or creating omelettes from students from various grades as the term your own chooks’ eggs, his audience felt his progresses.” undeniable passion for fresh produce. “The garden is growing well and we will Garden co-ordinator Chappy Ronnie was be having another working bee to place and thrilled to have Costa visit and said, “Costa’s plant more raised garden beds. Please keep aunt Debbie George lives in Tin Can Bay donations for the garden and the kitchen and has been keeping him up–to-date with coming in!” the progress of the garden since it was Meanwhile at Tin Can Bay, Digger Seeds resurrected late last year.” have donated “Both Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach heirloom seeds and schools are part of the Stephanie Alexander Costa has requested Kitchen Garden Foundation which provides students take schools across Australia with the tools to link photos and keep kitchen garden classes with subjects such as him informed of the maths, history, geography, technology and progress. learning about the environment.” As Costa said, His uncle, Jim George said, “Sailability had the opening was a invited the Garden Club to Costa’s morning celebration. tea and it was standing room only! Over 100 But that is not people attended and the proceeds of his what the kids said. I talk and an auction netted Sailability over overheard one fellow $800. It was terrific!” say to his schoolmate, Costa’s passion for growing your own “This guy’s funny!” food fits in perfectly with the school garden What a wonderful program, where kids also learn to cook what Sam and Luca say the woodfired pizza -oven has been busy advocate they grow.

Italian pizza’s and much loved Aussie favourites. The seafood platter is really popular, with prawns and scallops from Tin Can Bay.” “We try to use local, chemical free produce - like Scotty’s ham, not shop bought. We also source tomatoes and herbs locally and from our markets.” The Arcos team make their own pizza bases, with an organic flour, as well as offering gluten free pizzas and bases.

encouraging the next generation to think about their food and know that it’s fresh. It bodes well for the future of Tin Can Bay’s school garden. For more information: Chappy Ronnie 0413 135 867 or ronniet@chappy.org.au

They use single origin, chemical free coffee from near the D’Aguilar Highway. Arco’s is proud of its family friendly vibe – offering a great kids menu, low sugar milk shakes and access to toys and colouring in. Kids are welcomed to watch the whole pizza making process. Tony and Tanya plan to “see where it takes us” and wanted to thank everyone for all their support. Open from 9am until close, it is worth the visit.

Above: ABC Garden Guru, Costa Georgiadis, is horrified you can buy boiled eggs without a shell! Below: Like a cucumber Below left: There were lots of smiles in the crowd - Costa knows how to relate to young audiences

Watching the creation of their dinner!

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More work for Carlo Point boat ramp

OCAL FISHERMAN have advised the Community News of issues with the new boat ramp at Carlo Point. Nick Lattanzi called during the Fishing Comp and told us, “I can’t go to work today.” His boat’s propellers were grounding at the base of the ramp, causing damage. Nick said what was effectively an all all tide ramp, was now only useful for larger crafts close to high tides. Greg Pearce said, “I know at least a dozen boats in the last two weeks that had damage occur.” He has placed a warning on his facebook page “for anyone with a large boat who power loads it”.

Above: Local lads explore the new pontoon

Right: The Carlo Point Boat Ramp will receive additional works in August

“The recent replacement of the ramp has left it dangerously shallow at low tide with both the ramp and the rocks placed at the end causing propeller and damage to many boats including mine in recent weeks. This is particularly bad on the eastern side adjacent to the new pontoon with depths of less than 600mm at low tide on that half of the ramp. The western lane has both the deepest ramp and most water off its end and is the safest to use at low tide.” Dennis Robson wrote to us of his concerns back in May and June stating, “The angle of the ramps have been modified and have resulted in the ends of the ramp being some 7 metres longer than the old. To accommodate this the construction has required a large amount of rock to be dumped

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into the basin at the end of the ramp to the point where the basin no longer exists.” He stressed there will be problems with navigation, drive on/off launches, congestion and beach access. On completion of the ramp, Dennis wrote, “The ramp is fine at high tide to half tide, the top three pontoons do not float they are constantly on the old ramp.. this makes for an interesting pontoon with a hump in the middle.” He was concerned that “boat owners experienced problems with this depth especially the inboard motor boats as they grounded on the ramp or rocks before they reached their trailers or water edge on the ramp. Those with the roll off/roll on trailers could not get enough speed up to position the boat back on the trailer so if they had them filled had to resort to winching the boat onto the trailer.” However Transport and Main Roads (TMR) have reacted swiftly, Greg said, “To their credit the Department of Main Roads are

working to fix this as quickly as possible and should be commencing work to deepen the ramp.” A TMR spokesperson confirmed this, stating, “We’re aware some operators have recently experienced issues when launching or retrieving larger vessels from the Carlo Point boat ramp during low tides.” “We’ve arranged for the contractor to re-lay the bottom six rows of planks at a steeper grade to provide another 0.5m of water depth at low tide.” “We will also remove sediment and rock built up around the toe of the boat ramp and near the houseboat hire lease to further assist.” He advised that these additional works are scheduled to begin 6 August and will take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting. The ramp will remain open during the works however some lanes may be restricted to ensure the safety of boat ramp users and the work crew.

Jilartys has just Scenes from nippers got bigger! age championships Out and About

AY AND LEONIE Kent are very excited. They have just extended Cafe Jilarty and now offer a whole lot more to complement this eatery known for its welcoming team, delicious food and funky gifts. You can’t miss the extension with the new coffee machine on the street front. It’s set up for takeaway coffee and tea for travellers, a real must for this popular cafe. Leonie said, “We have a brand new space for our photo gallery - with amazing shots taken of the local area.” Dubbed ‘Gallery Jilarty’, there is an large area dedicated to art classes. One and two day workshops will focus on watercolour, oils, Poivi flower balls or decor art.

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“Our first class will be held in early August, with fine artist Adrienne Hudson providing training on watercolours.” Leonie specialises in Decor Art - and if you complete her $300 class of two afternoons, you will bring home an original finished work. Already known for gifts with arty flair, Gallery Jilarty is filled with beautiful, colourful things. “We have an exciting range of kites arriving, so now you really can ‘go fly a kite’!” Call Leonie on 0407 529 624 for details of classes or drop in and check out their new showroom.

For the tourists...

95 Along with the new extended car park and works on the Tin Can Bay boat ramp, here’s another tourism information shelter at Norman Point. Time to reassure more visitors that there are more than four things to do in Tin Can Bay as well!

BEACH RIDES, SWIMMING RIDES, DAY RIDES AND FULL MOON RIDES

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(thanks Naomi from Tin Can Bay Boat Hire for photos) August 2014 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 7

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Fishing Comp Fashion Parade Rainbow Beach Residents an at Good Shepherd Church

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The committee from 2013 was re-elected at the AGM: Mark Lawler, President year’s high andLast Secretary; Mary school Boyce, graduates Treasurer; Marc Dobkins and are outDargusch, in the bigWalter wide world. If you or Coral Johnson, Committee The your son or daughter has members. exciting plans committee together after Yearworked 12 in very 2013,well please dropand us another good year is anticipated.

NE OF THE highlights of the Monday of the Fishing Comp week has always been the Fashion Parade at the Good Shepherd Church, and this year was no exception. A warm thank you to the many visitors to town who came along to enjoy the fashions, catch up with old friends and join in with the delicious lunch that followed. As usual the cooks of Rainbow produced a delicious array of tasty treats which were much appreciated by all. But of course the focus was the fashions. This year the parade was hosted by Jules Green from Coast 2 Country Fashions, until recently located in Tin Can Bay, but soon to open at Carlo Point in the restaurant precinct at the Point. We are all looking forward to enjoying yet another source in town of fashions appropriate for the Rainbow lifestyle. Good luck in your new venture, Jules. (We must also wish Rosie good luck as she goes to Japan to defend her title at the world age championships in Karate later in the year!) The parade showed a range of fluid and flowing garments from fashion designers Filo and Quelque, with commentary by Helen. Garments appropriate for the youngest fashion followers were worn by Rosie, while Belinda and Lisa showed us gear for the busy younger group of women. The very elegant Sandra was able to demonstrate to the more mature of the audience how appropriate these very relaxed clothes are for this age group also. Many thanks to Margaret Cudahy, Sabine Demiel and the team for once again staging this event.

a line! The report from the last meeting was Congratulations to you both and to written in some frustration as a number of all thetoother Year 12 graduates the letters Gympie Regional Council on (GRC) Cooloola Coast! had not been answered, however, replies have since been received. Action has been taken on beach signs; the issue of parking on traffic islands in the main street has been referred to police and some work may be done in the future to make it more difficult to park there; signage about littering will

be reviewed and we were informed again that GRC is not responsible for beach entry/exit signs at Rainbow Shores. This last issue will now be pursued with the state government. Dan recently started as an apprentice It is good to know that the Rainbow plasterer with Brett Lindenberg, from BJ Beach and Inskip Peninsula masterplan is Plastering. The apprenticeship will take 3 and well underway and we look forward to a half to 4 years to complete. the vital public consultation part of this Mum, Cassie says, too “Weinare process. We areHead interested the tickled plans pinkgovernment he is with has a great bloke like Brett and the for the land covered by his Shores family. Stage Brett 1 haslease put when other the Rainbow apprentices through with one the lease expires. The fashion finishing his trade qualifi cations GRC representatives met withparade residents, was last month, hence Dan’s by appointment, at the Community Centre ably modelled by opportunity.” to discuss the Rainbow Beach Foreshore Sandra, Belinda, Traditionally the TAFE Lisa and Rosie component has been 4 blocks of 3 weeks full time, 5 full days a week, 8am - 4pm, but this year the system is changing. Instead, Cassie says it is proposed that all the written work will be performed online and assessed onsite - charting new waters for everyone.

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Chaplaincy News: Congratulations to Chaplain Ronnie on the very successful day enjoyed by all at Tin Can Bay to celebrate the visit of Costa from ABC’s Garden Show. Quarterly Meeting: A reminder that the three monthly meeting of the Good Shepherd Church Committee will be held at the Church on the 3rd Monday in August at 10am. Prayers: Your prayers are asked for all members of our community in need. We pray especially for John Brady who is currently undergoing surgery in Sydney.

Dan, ready for work

“Dan was chosen because he had completed Year 12, was a big strong lad, getting his licence this month, keen and willing worker and is an early riser! Dan is loving the work and the crew he works for.”

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Creative Generation celebrates 10 years

ORE THAN 1800 students from 115 schools throughout Queensland have delighted audiences in this year’s awe-inspiring tenth year anniversary production of Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage. Minister for Education, Training and Employment John Paul Langbroek today congratulated the students and 200 teachers involved in staging four performances on 18 and 19 July in Brisbane. “The 2014 show was the culmination of eight months of rehearsals and workshops and the result of that effort and commitment was truly spectacular,” Mr Langbroek said. “Around 8000 people enjoyed the show, which featured 2500 costumes, a 600-voice choir, a 65-piece student symphony orchestra, around 600 dancers, more than 35 featured vocalists and the student James Morrison Creative Generation Big Band.” Mr Langbroek said the event focused on bringing schools together to celebrate excellence while building students’ self-esteem and performance skills. “Students learn the importance of goal-setting and the value of self-discipline and perseverance, while the teachers involved have their skills extended with formal professional development accreditation they can take back to the classroom,” he said. Congratulations to all of our children and teacher Mrs Cherie Mason. Rainbow Beach students included instrumental: Sammy Montgomery, core choir: Elizabeth White, Tarni Palmer, Sarah Speirs, Mass Choir: Indi Carey, James Worthington, Lauren Palmer, Bailee McGrath, Rochelle Hunter, Samuel Sharman, Keely Falconer, Imogen BruceMoore, Jorja Duggan and Hugh Gilmore. Shervawn Wilson from Tin Can Bay State School also sang in the core choir. Locals were blown away by the show - from superb jazz, marching band, instrumental and spectacular vocals and dances. RBSS travelled down for the Friday matinee and many families watched their children over the weekend. If you missed it, more than a million viewers are expected to enjoy the production when it is broadcast nationally on Network Ten, 6 December 2014. August 2014 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 9

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Wolf Report International Women’s Day on the coast WolfRock RockDive Dive Report by Cheryl Maughan, Wolf Rock Dive Report

S WINTER SETTLES in days are a little by Cherylbut Maughan, Wolf Rock Dive cooler water temperature is still relatively warm atdiving 19 degrees. Some brilliant over February this year has kept Rays have been quite customers raving about Wolfprevalent Rock and this what a fantastic month the manta rays which have dive weincluding have here. continued to visit Wolf Rock. On our last With improved visibility have been dive before this report therewewere three as enjoying the entireas vista of squadron Wolf Rock under water surrounded by well a large of around 20 eagle about 50 grey nurse giant Qld groper, rays (pictured) and a sharks, very large marbled bull eagle rays, bull with rays,a turtles, octopus, leopardstingrays sharks and so much ray compliment of smaller more. her In back. amongst all these animals are huge schools of riding baitfi trevally, numbers kingfish, barracuda and mulloway. Thesh, shark have dropped significantly to only 1 – 3 being seen on each the dives at To see more photos and comments about dive if what past at years Batfish at Wolf Rock Wolfbut Rock go towe ourexperience Facebookinpage www.facebook. continues we can expect to see a lot more com/wolfrockdive pretty much every trip out to the rock. They out there very soon. July is usually the month when the males Visibility hassure been the be range of 20 30next metres with once water temperature 25travelling degrees.a lot closer to the beaches seem to be turn up so I’m weinwill seeing on –our charter this year. Either that or the population has the weather settles. grown and we are just seeing the results of that. The humpback whales have been Visibility is hovering at around 10 - 15 metres. amazing and we are seeing them on

By 1995, numbers of women grew in the club (quite a few familiar faces here!) ABOVE (Photo to the Left) Female Bronze Squad: Jane Langton (slightly obscured), Janelle Lally, Sue Freeman, Sandy Murray, Wanda Treeby (slightly back), Tracey White.

RIGHT First RB Surf Girl, Tracey White (on left)

Juice bar opens at Shell There will be even more reasons to visit The Shell Complex now Epic Ocean Adventure’s Banana Bean Cafe have moved in.

Here’s Lauren and Jaz on Grey Nurse Sharks the cafe’s first day. 1971-72 season: plenty of sideburns, but no active female members allowed

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Travellers have found a home

AMIE AND SHARON Sharman have sold Rainbow Beach Pies and Cakes to new locals Michael and Robyn Woodward. Twenty years ago, Michael and Robyn were working in Narooma, NSW. Five years after that they bought a couple of bakeries at the Gold Coast, worked them for 10 years, then sold up. Michael said, “For the last five years we have been living in Penang, travelling. Malaysia is my second home.” “We would spend two weeks at home then drive thousands of miles through Thailand, and flew everywhere visiting all the Asian countries and as far as the Croatian Islands.” Travel is not new to the Woodwards, they previously spent a couple of years in Europe, seeing as much as they could. On their return from overseas, they were ready to settle again. “We left the Gold Coast and scoured Gold Coast to Cairns looking for a place to live, and a suitable business and found Rainbow Beach.” Michael is a pastry chef and Robyn is a qualified barista, a perfect team for their bakery/cafe. And what does Michael like about Rainbow Beach (besides our beach, of course)? “People are easygoing and everyone is on holidays. I always said if I didn’t do

Michael Woodward, the new owner of Rainbow Beach Bakery and Cafe.

baking I would be a tour bus driver because everyone’s smiling!” But is Jamie’s delicious multigrain the same? Michael assures me it is, plus they have added a full turkish bread, live rye sour dough and all cakes have fresh cream. “We bake every day to sell every day, fresh.” Besides the new signage, they have introduced a proper coffee machine with a full coffee menu, thus the addition of the word cafe to Rainbow Beach Bakery. Everyday there is a coffee and cake deal available. Their loyalty cards are printed, so come in say hi and introduce yourself to Rainbow Beach’s newest couple.

Farewell Peter! By Julie Hartwig

N 2004, Peter Collard began operating his chiropractic business from his home at Tin Can Bay. Ten years down the track, the practice is flourishing and at the age of 70, Peter has decided it’s now time to retire. Enter Chiropractor Lily Matthews, who takes over the practice when Peter officially retires on August 15th. Lily studied at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic in Auckland. ‘It’s one of the best colleges,’ said Peter, ‘and has a widely regarded reputation for producing high quality graduates.’ Lily officially graduated

Retiring Tin Can Bay chiropractor Peter Collard with Tin Can Bay’s latest health care provider, Lily Matthews.

from the College at the end of 2013, and completed a two year internship in chiropractic clinics as part of her four years of training. Lily first visited the Tin Can Bay practice in April 2014, and liked the relaxed, beachside lifestyle in a quiet community. ‘I’ve found Tin Can Bay to be a very open, welcoming community,’ she said. ‘I feel comfortable here and it’s a safe community, away from the “rat-race” that exists in the larger towns and cities. I’m really looking forward to the challenge of operating my own practice here in Tin Can Bay.’ ‘I aim to provide conservative musculo/skeletal health care,’ said Lily. ‘My centres around the provision of spinal manipulation therapy for pain management and maintenance care to ensure longevity and quality of life.’ Lily will be supported by chiropractic assistant, Brigitte Cronau, who has been a familiar face at the practice for several years. Since Peter first established the business, its clientele has grown by word of mouth, with patients now travelling from across the region and from as far as the Sunshine Coast for consultations and treatment. Now, with retirement only a few weeks away, Peter would like to thank the community for their support. ‘I’m humbled by the wonderful people in the area,’ he said. ‘They are genuine, down-to-earth people and I’m sure Lily will be as highly regarded as I have been.’ Peter will continue as Lily’s mentor until his retirement. Tin Can Bay Chiropractor is located at 90 Gympie Road, Tin Can Bay. Clinic hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8.30am – 3.00pm; Wednesday and every second Saturday, 8.30am – 12.30pm. For appointments, phone 5486 2576. August 2014 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 11

Rainbow’s Fishing Classic:

Never Give Up

HAT WAS the motto of last year’s Peter Brady Trophy winner.

Ruth Modin said, “The Peter Brady Memorial Trophy is given to a junior or cadet who had the same passion Peter had. Our South African Winner of last year’s trophy gave us a slogan “Never Give Up”. Kale Fullarton is that kind of a fisherman, everyday; and still has the same smile Peter always had.” “Kale is a very worthy, humble young man. A great flathead fisherman.” (Ruthie says she likes those kinds of fish!) This is the sixth winner- each one had that relentless quality, fishing day and night for the spoils. Ruth said the award pays tribute not only to the winner but also to Peter Brady. “He really was a great Rainbow Beach guy. Peter’s memorial date is always around the fishing comp. What a sombre, sad comp. it was, when he wasn’t there. Each year, the Classic remembers Peter’s love of community, family and fishing.” Considering the number attending the event, it is a love shared by many. A massive 715 people were enrolled in this year’s Classic, exceeding previous years. More families, children and cadets came on board and made the 2014 competition a cracker of an event. The Sports Club carpark was transformed once again, into an arena, with sponsors’

elevated tent, a lounge/bar, more marquees and a tent full or prizes every night. Family focused it was, kids had a ball whether they fished or not. Volunteers are the core of the success, with groups organised for food tents, meat and seafood tray raffles and assisting with weigh ins. The Rainbow Beach Fishing Classic allows local volunteer groups to raise thousands for their groups every year. Congratulations to the winners of the Milton Modin Memorial Trophy, Wayne Young (Beach), Bob Hinch (Reef), Luke Alchin (Jew) and Andrew Buchbach (Big Fish). Sharlene Schluter was delighted to draw the $10,000. Other winners are listed on the leaderboard (pictured). The little competitors brought home some very generous prizes and big grins. This year the club ran a Photo Competition and were overwhelmed with fantastic entries - they even added in a new category of Scenic so some spectacular photos could be recognised. The Overall Winner, Amanda Treloar, scored a Go Pro. Other categories were won by Courtney Young (Family), Russel Litzow (Fun), Chris Barnes (Fishing) and Craig Schultz (Scenic). The 2014 Fishing Classic was an exceptional event, run very professionally thanks to the Sports Club team and sponsors. Judging by the smiles, we’ll see plenty of people back with the “never give up” motto next year!

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Local News rolling, and cyclonic weather - in fact he 7. and his wife Lisa worked on a trawler together for two or three years before they were married.

get bored. At 76, he OVERALL WINNERS has energy to burn, and is very active RED EMPEROR in our company. Dad is looking after trawlers SNAPPER in the Arafura Sea and based at PARROT our Indonesian offices in Jakarta.” PEARL PERCH

Lisa started in the processing plant in 1992. Her parents Keith and Lillian Clark moved to Tin Can Bay in 1983 when her Dad accepted a position in charge of the ambulance station. That was back in the day they were manned by only one person. Lisa worked at the bakery, as a dental nurse and the pub cook before she commenced work at Lees.

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REEF FISH

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PAUL ARTHUR RAINBOW BEACH 12.56KG DES ILKA KENTVILLE 7.205KG PAUL KORCZYNSKI WOOMBYE 3.755KG GARY SELLIN BUNDABERG WEST 4.62KG ANDRE JENKINS LITTLE MOUNTAIN 6.25KG ANDREW BUCHACH CABBAGE TREE POINT SPANISH MACKERAL 31.46KG

JACK FRANCIS ELIMBAH 6.305KG JACK CURTIS NORTHLAKES 5.09KG ZANE MILLS CABOOLTURE 2.285KG BUDDY MODIN RAINBOW BEACH 2.520KG ZANE MILLS CABOOLTURE 4.82KG

EATHAN CROSBY MORAYFIELD 3.455KG CHERIE BETTERIDGE COOLOOLA COVE 1.205KG LYNDA SEELEY BURPENGARY 0.485KG JASON GRUNDY MARYBOROUGH 0.675KG ROBERT FULLARTON RAINBOW BEACH 2.51KG

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HARRY EMMS seafood JADE DE BEER into Asia RAINBOW BEACH SHELLY BEACH 1.94KG 0.78KG JAIDA DZAMBIC CHLOE MILLS BOHLE PLAINS TOOGOOM 0.715KG 0.75KG JOSH SEELEY BILLY COOPER BURPENGARY BURPENGARY 0.43KG 0.395KG ETHAN GRUNDY JACK CRAVEN YERRA MORAYFIELD 0.515KG 0.48KG KALE FULLARTON CHARLIE WADREYRAINBOW BEACH JONES MARCOOLA 1.895KG 1.46KG

In fact, Peter’s entire family SWEET (3 LIP FLAT HEAD brothers and a sister) CEDRIC BYRNE has been involved Together as managing directors they BIG FISH JEW FISH RAINBOW BEACH N/A in the business over have built up the business, and tackled the 14.305KG the years. “Bruce daunting international market. manages things Peter explained that the longer seasons 8. 9. 10. in Jakarta. Darryl and larger supply of seafood required ran the factory more sales, sales that they couldn’t reach for seven years, in Australia. skippered boats and The decision to attend a tradeshow in now works in the Hong Kong to meet buyers was a good mines and he and one. “The best thing I’ve done was meeting his wife Vicki runs people - I got into exporting and offshore the Snack Shack. markets for scallops and spanner crabs.” Kevin skippers a prawn trawler and “We now send seafood to Vietnam, manages other Hong Kong and Indonesia, and we’re in trawlers - we now talks with two other countries.” have three fishing When asked about the challenges he vessels. Kerry, faces right now, Peter says it is a full time my sister, used job trying to decrease overheads. At the Lee family: Darryl, Bruce, Kevin, Kay, to skipper boats, now she is out of the moment, they are considering solar panels Vern, Peter. industry and drives heavy machinery for 1. reduce Kale Fullarton was presented with the prized 7. This is the big fish: a spanish mackeral that to expenses. 11. the forestry.” weighed in at 31.46kg! Image Greg Pearce Peter Brady Trophy by Ruth Modin Peter says that in seafood manufacturing For someone who helpers describes himself 2. is Lencompeting Brown and his flathead 8. Smiling at the weigh as in station he with markets in other having “been here forever” and “never lived countries, and cheaper in Japanenjoyed 3. Alex Hooper and Alex products Ball from Brisbane 9 Youngs, Shaws and Whelans from anywhere else”, Peter is very humble about and their Canada. school holiday at the comp Maroochydoore and Gladestone make the what he says isFishing “only Classic a smalltheir business”. winter getaway each year business inand Australia, processing 4. “Doing Sharlene Schluter her family were thrilled to As the interview finished, he admitted, “I costswin arethethrough theImage roof RBSRC - wages, fuel, $10, 000! 10. The Treloar family weigh in their bream. feel like my head’s going electricity, we need long term cuts to stay Image RBSRCa million miles an 5. Gloria Shepherd from Pratten with Donnibrook’s hour, there’s a boat coming in, a shipment competitive.” Smiley Dohle were rugged up for the weigh-insleaving Sydney.....” 11. SeeingBusinessman red: Dale Price, Jackwas and James Francis Peter, When asked if Vern had retired, Peter Jack won Open Cadet for red emperor. 6. Cherie and Imogen Betteridge bring in their already concentrating on the next task at Image RBSRC laughed, catch “We should have never let him hand.

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‘People to People’ loved Rainbow Beach Clockwise, from left: The Carlo Sandblow tour from QPWS Ranger, Grant Phelan Farewells ... Barefoot bowls under the guidance of Ricky and the team Carolyn and Dave Elder hosted 5 students!

NCE AGAIN, Rainbow Beach has provided a delightful Aussie experience for People to People - this time Philadelphia Chapter students. Organiser Carolyn Elder has received fabulous comments already, “We have had some really positive feedback on not only how much the students loved their only Aussie homestay but from the leaders as well on what a great experience this was. We were praised on the efforts of our BBQ, the community spirit and the beautiful part of the world we are lucky enough to call home.” Students stopped over in Rainbow Beach on their way down the Queensland coast. Fresh from Cairns and snorkelling on the reef near Rockhampton, they were happy to be out of the coach to meet their host families and relax with a home cooked dinner. Their day was full of activities run by the school which took in beach, surf awareness from the Surf Club, and sandblow with a game of barefoot bowls and lunch thanks to the Sports Club. There was some family time before everyone got together at the community hall for a huge BBQ dinner, game of football and song from the Americans.

It was the 12 and 13 year old student’s only opportunity to socialise with an Australian family, and Rainbow Beach pulled out all stops to make it a good one with parents and the extended community housing students for the two nights. There were pavlovas, lamingtons, anzac biscuits, lamb roasts and snags devoured - but the tim tams seemed to be most popular! Questions were bandied back and forth as students had a chance to get to know each other. Carolyn was grateful to Marni, Dee and Andy, “who stepped in to help me due to a family crisis.” Thanks were given back to Carolyn who organised the event and her wedding almost simultaneously, and hosted five students - whilst still on crutches! “I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the effort they made for the American Students for 2014. Every parent who made a salad, washed a dish or cooked the BBQ… Thank you. It was a wonderful team effort and reflects positively on our school community.” “We have already been told that leader Jeremy, who was tagging along on this trip, will be back next year with a group of his

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own. So if you are interested in participating next year please let me know and we can start thinking of ways we can improve the experience for the children.”

The must do BBQ at the hall Hugh and Joe show off DIP to Finn and Andre from Philadelphia (centre)

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Norma Clarey added seafood product, supplied to the seafood markets in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, and more recently overseas. They also are popular for locals and tourists with Thursday deliveries to Rainbow Beach. NITTERS ACROSS the country are clicking Kids lovesticks the window, theyof the Guardian their in support can Knitting check out seafood Angel Program, which encourages processing andknitters filletingtobycraft and donate novice and avid hand. clothes or accessories for children in winter need. Peter and Lisa are an Local Normateam, Clarey has been involved indefatigable pinning in the knitting program since it started 16 them down is no easy task years ago. between the demands of “I don’t mind at all...it’s all for processing, deliveries, The pharmacy underprivileged children. evenit in helping out and othershows them off. puts the window trawlers. Even though theyand dolls.” Some people make animals were their baby outfits, “I’ve generous made fivewith cardigans, time, thisand story would have booties beanies. It keeps my hands made an earlier moving, that’s all.” edition, excepting Peter been Norma has livedhad in Tin Can Bay for over 51 out all trying years, “My night husband had ato prawning boat, ABOVE (Photo to the and became a professional fisherman and I salvage another trawler. was his deckie.” Their four children attended Left) Female Bronze A life spent fishing wasn’t the old school and three still Squad: Jane Langton always on the cards for live nearby. “I used to knit for the grandchildren - they (slightly obscured), Peter, “I wanted to be a fitter are all grown up now.” Instead, Norma knits and turner... and nearly Janelle Lally, Sue to help others. began an Sandy apprenticeship.” Freeman, The Program has provided the gift of Instead, he started themillion children. Murray,toWanda warmth more thanontwo boats in 1979, and once This year knitted garments will help Treeby (slightly again his future could have vulnerable children supported by Save the back), Tracey White. been very different. Children Australia. All knitted donations will be “Iwarmly by kids and families went welcomed into the family who needasit a most, helpingatbabies, toddlers business deckhand and children stayuswarm and healthy 15 years. Dadto took RIGHT First RB Surf out through its education, health, protection and I was violently seasick, Girl, Tracey relief White and programs. the emergency worst seasickness! I The Guardian(onAngel left) Knitting Program would come to port and say encourages people of all ages to learn or never again, and then two master the craft of knitting, one stitch at I wanted to go adays time,later with Spotlight providing various again. No one forced me.”

Peter says he coped with the affliction by working through it. His dogged persistence on the trawlers paid off, although it took him twelve months to get over.

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by Dorothy Pashniak, 5488 0057, www.sandystraitsandbeyond.blogspot.com.au/

VEN IN WINTER the best place to find A flock of up to 10 birds can often be shorebirds is at Inskip Point. However, found sitting close together and preening they are often out on the sand island in each other. the middle of the strait and very difficult They are very sociable birds and even to see. when they are flying and catching insects When I went out there the other week they keep in contact with the others of I thought I was only going to get distant the flock by constant chatter. glimpses of any shorebirds. As I was They are dark grey/black above and walking out to the end of the point a around the head with white all down the vehicle drove out towards the barge and front. The nest is an open bowl of twigs suddenly a flock of little shorebirds flew and grass often in a hollow in a tree. up from the car tracks where they had The juveniles are greyer and the back is been sheltering. brownish with buff edges to the feathers. I watched carefully to see where they You are welcome to join monthly landed on the sand and then slowly walked shorebird counts or read more of Dorothy’s towards that area. There was a small flock days out on her blog. By 1995, numbers of women grew in the club (quite a few familiar faces here!) of shorebirds made up of Double-banded Plovers, Red-capped Plovers, and Red-necked Stints. The Double-banded Plovers were especially nice to see as they were getting their bright red band across the breast. This is part of their breeding plumage. They will soon be starting their migration south to New Zealand where they breed in the braided river Norma Clarey: still knitting - now squares channels of the south island. for the Lions ladies that they sew into The bush bird I am blankets, “I’ve been given two big bags of featuring this month is the wool and I just use the wool up.” White-breasted Woodswallow (Artamus leucorhynchus). These are quite common patterns from a scarf and booties, to a around the area but I have found the best time to see them beanie and jumper to help disadvantaged is early in the morning when children to stay warm during winter. For they are all roosting together more information visit Cooloola Pharmacy – 1971-72 usually on a dead branch. in Tin Can Bay. season: plenty of sideburns, but no active female members allowed He has had his share of pitching and

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LIVING ON FRASER ISLAND -

as the Ambulance Officer Last month, Queensland Ambulance Service Fraser Island received two replacement 4WD Land Cruiser Troop Carrier Ambulances at Happy Valley Station.

Fraser Island ‘Ambo’, Helen D’Arcy spoke to the Community News about her role, and how the new vehicles will make a difference. How is working on the island different to other ambulance jobs? The paramedics appointed to Fraser Island are seasoned, experienced practitioners who enjoy community engagement. It has been an amazing time and we get to see so much of beautiful Fraser Island but it is not always easy to be so removed from home. It is very different than working on road on the mainland. Firstly it’s a single officer station, meaning that you are the only Ambo 24/7 for the duration of your tour we work a 8 on 6 off roster - and we rely on a fantastic network of First Responders who are members of our Fraser Island community that have done some extra training so they can drive the ambulance for me and help out with specialised equipment and procedures. It would really be so hard without them. Secondly, working on your own is a different sort of challenge as you get used to working with a partner, and having backup nearby. Some of our pre-hospital procedures are complicated even with a team. We do a lot of helicopter retrievals and consults over the phone with our QAS Medical Doctor

Right: Helen D’Arcy

and retrieval services. We have to think about how we are getting our patients off the Island as the barges don’t run all night! We are always advising the public to come prepared!!! Bring all their medications and rethink their trip if they are not well - there is no doctor on the Island and only one paramedic that may have a hard time finding you in the dark or if the tide is high. And don’t wait until the last minute if you are getting sick - leave and get treatment while you can under your own steam. Don’t hesitate to call QAS anytime if you are unsure as we are happy to help if we can. We have the same numbers as on the mainland - 000 if urgent! What call out made you realise it was unique? Ha! Which one?? Every job is a challenge as no matter how sick the patient is you still have to coordinate a retrieval, keep the patient stable and comfortable and then get them to the nearest helipad or barge, sometimes Marine Rescue! The most common incidents we have had over the past few years have been Road Traffic Accidents, Chest Pain and Allergic Reactions... and of course fish hooks - but we get everything. Where were you before? I am based at Burnett Coast Station in Bundaberg and have worked all over the state since 1992.

Your most memorable experiences to date? For me driving through a fierce storm one late at night on the beach - it was dreadful and I couldn’t see anything, there were large wash outs and water everywhere! We now have excellent 4.5 litre V8 turbo diesel Landcruisers with spectacular LED lighting, enhanced suspension and recovery gear so I feel much safer when attending a call out. It is reassuring to know you are going to make it home. Where do you spend your time off? I go home to my neglected husband in Bundaberg and spoil my two Rotty X pups as we are not able to bring any domestic animals to the Island. I visit my sister in Maryborough and enjoy Hervey Bay when I am travelling through. I get to do most of my whale watching here! Is there a lot of interaction with the helicopter/care flight services? We are the highest users of the Helicopter Retrieval Services in this area with almost 90% of their cases coming to the Island. They are brilliant and we couldn’t be without them. The helicopters are based at Bundaberg, Maroochydore and Brisbane but may come from other places occasionally. Perks of the job? I get to sleep in, watch the whales and dingos on my doorstep while enjoying an excellent coffee with the charismatic locals! As much of our work is after hours we manage our own fatigue as best we can by resting when we need to as we may be up

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Traditionally, Fraser Island received older vehicles as they degrade quickly in the high rust environment. Queensland Ambulance are trialling near new ambulances, with stringent servicing to ensure a good lifespan. Helen says if it works the model will be used for the rest of the state. A key feature of these lighter vehicles is their off-road capability, enabling them to access remote and difficult locations to retrieve sick and injured patients. There has been extensive involvement of QAS paramedics into the design and layout which has resulted in vehicles that meet the requirements of performance, functionality and ergonomics in an emergency environment, while providing a safe and practical environment for quality patient care. The vehicles are striking with contemporary high-visibility decals so keep an eye out for them on the beach!

all night... again! It can take us hours to get to some locations depending on tides and terrain, and once the patients are retrieved we may have to wait for the turn of the tide to get back to station. We take a small amount of provisions with us in case we end up having to camp out - the locals look after us as well :) Below: Roy Vanderberg – Officer in Charge Bundaberg, Andrew Eason – Advanced Car Paramedic, Helen D’Arcy – T/OIC Fraser Island, Rick Tenthy – Operations Manager Wide Bay Local Ambulance Service Network (LASN)

Tree Beards opens in Rainbow Beach

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DRIAN Van de Vorst and Tina Goodwin were brainstorming the name of their new business until Tina suggested Tree Beards, a character out one of Adrian’s favourite books, The Lord of the Rings. “I just kind of blurted it out and we all went ‘Well that suits Adrian with the beard and his love for Tolkien and also the natural feel and lifestyle we believe in.’” The name stuck and reflects all things that this young family are introducing to Rainbow Beach. Tucked next to the Post Office, natural soaps, handmade instruments from around the globe, local jewellery, artwork, vintage clothes and second-hand books are all on offer... with more items arriving every week. Both Adrian and Tina designed Tree Beards’ eclectic shop fittings, repurposed from the dump and collected from the bush. And it’s not just retail. Adrian also provides music lessons on guitar, bass guitar and ukulele for children and adults. Tina says, “we’ve been performing for the last 14 years, and have a bluesy - folk style music.” Their live acoustic duo, called Steel and Wood, is also available for performances. The whole enterprise is a family affair, “The girls have been working in the shop too. Over the holidays we had percussion, poi, twirling and fire twirling workshops. We had families coming, it was such a great feel with kids on cowbells and drums.” Since their arrival in Rainbow Beach 18 months ago, this couple have kept busy working in various businesses, school and volunteering at the school garden. After 9 years in Dunsborough, WA these Queenslanders are glad to be back home, close to family. Call Tina and Adrian on 0458 988 339 for updates on workshops and events. Better still, pop in and say hello, check out their diverse wares or book in for a lesson!

Seagrass Monitoring Maree, Norma and Jess

The Tree Beards family - Adrian, Tina, Arwen and Lilly

HE WINTER months have seen a hive of activity in our local Recreation Areas. School holidays and Rainbow Beach Fishing Classic visitors have delighted in a spell of magnificent sunny winter weather. Cooloola Coastcare and volunteers have been out and about with both the Waterwatch and Seagrass monitoring projects. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Rangers have been busy with the planned burn program and the annual Bitou Bush control effort. Repairs have been undertaken at various amenities and major road works have commenced on the Pettigrew’s Road and Kings Bore Track circuit. Weed control contractors have conducted spraying of Singapore Daisy on Teewah Beach. Prior to visiting, remember to check the Cooloola or Fraser Island Conditions Reports via the NPRSR website or at the QPWS Permit Issuing Agents around Rainbow Beach town. These contain updated tide times and the latest information on beach, track, camping and visitor area conditions.

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your Community Local Ambulance Committee seeks new members

HE ANNUAL General Meeting of the Cooloola Coast Local Ambulance Committee will be held at the Cooloola Coast Ambulance Station, TIN CAN BAY on Thursday 21st August 2014, commencing at 3.30pm.

If you are interested in being a member of the LAC you must be:

The purpose of the AGM is to present the committee’s annual reports, financial statements and budget proposals.

• A permanent resident of Queensland who works in the area serviced by the Cooloola Coast Ambulance Station

Local Ambulance Committees act as a voice for their community, providing valuable feedback on ambulance service delivery.

For further information contact the Secretary on 0428 863 161.

• Eighteen [18] years or over • A permanent resident of the area serviced by the Cooloola Coast Ambulance Station

You’re invited to the Seafood Festival Dinner T

HE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL DINNER is on again this year on September 13 and will be held at the Sleepy Lagoon Hotel starting at 6.30pm. The night is planned to be a seafood extravaganza with live music, a charity auction and lots of fun. Tickets are available from the Hotel at $55 per head with a discount for tables of 8. Leading up to the festival you can enter a photography competition or a kid’s colouring in competition. The coloring competition has 9 helicopter flights and amusement ride vouchers as prizes. Thanks to the Commercial Fishing Industry and Tin Can Bay Slipways for sponsoring, most entries will be on display at the white seafood tent. Plus there will be the usual onsite events at the festival held September 27, 2014, such as the mullet throwing and

prawn eating competitions. The boat motor, trailer and safety gear, valued at $5,500 are floating around town and tickets are only $5 each (donated by Ray Schoales Marine, Noosa and Tin Can Bay Mower and Marine Centre). Second prize is an 8 hire BBQ boat hire with fuel from Coastwide Fishing Charters and third prize is a $200 Whatever Qld instore gift voucher. They are all great prizes and with only 4,000 tickets to be sold, your odds of winning are better than lotto. Keep your eye on the site: www. tincanbaytourism.org.au/events for more details on all mentioned and more!

Become a volunteer driver for CCMT C

OOLOOLA COAST Medical Transport’s Christmas in July is done and dusted for another year seeing 128 people enjoying lunch, music, raffles and money boards. Many thanks to the Cooloola Coast Bowls Club for allowing us to use their venue for the day, they are great hosts and provided a wonderful lunch along with a donation of wine for our raffles. We thank the following people for their generous donations which were used for our raffles on the day: Tin Can Bay Bakery, Tin Can Bay Fruit and Veg, CCMT members and residents of the Cooloola Coast. We are always looking for volunteer drivers so if you are able to give of your time to help your community please speak with one of our friendly office volunteers who can tell you what is involved.

It is a very rewarding experience being able to assist others in the community needing the service. Renovation work is under way at our new premises at 25 Bream Street in Tin Can Bay, we will keep you posted on the move however we hope to relocate by November. Keep an eye out for our fund raising ladies selling raffle tickets and money boards at Woolworths Cooloola Cove Shopping Centre on the 1st Saturday of the month and Dolphin Shopping Centre in Tin Can Bay every Friday and Saturday morning. Bingo every Sunday at Cooloola Coast Bowls Club eyes down 1.30pm includes 2 jackpot games and you can enjoy afternoon tea for a gold coin donation.

Office Hours Monday - Friday 8.30am - 12.30pm, 5/6 Scullett Drive Cooloola Cove, Phone 5486 2488, Email office@ccmt.org.au www.cooloolamedicaltransport.com.au 20 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – August 2014

Progress Association News by Kaye Silich, RB Progress Association Inc. President

BIG THANK YOU to the organisers and supporters of our Fishing Comp – with businesses reporting a very busy and successful week. New Event We are excited to advise our inaugural Rainbow Beach Serpent Festival will be held on 6-7 September 2015! More news about this next month. Got a suggestion for an event on that weekend? Please email me on kayesilich@yahoo.com We are also pleased to advise that we are working on a collective approach (with RBBTC and Gympie Cooloola Tourism) to address solutions to our problem with illegal campers.

We believe this issue affects many coastal areas and may require asking for changes within local government policy and possibly at the state level as well. Great to see the RBBTC organisation back in the play – we look forward to working with them for a thriving and successful community. Check out their website: ourrainbowbeach.com.au. Good news from Destination Gympie – they have receiving funding for two tourism initiatives which directly affect Rainbow Beach - the Interactive Food Trail (extending the Gympie Gold trail) and Nature Coast – which showcases our natural environment. They are currently closely involved with Sunshine Coast Destination – working together to increase our visitor numbers. Our Master Plan – David Gibson has advised that the Department says they have taken on board community feedback for more beach camping areas and they anticipate the plan will be released by the end of the year. Carlo Boat Ramp – after several complaints, TMR are currently considering signage options to advise larger boats which lane has the deepest water available at the end of the ramp. The end of the new ramp has been marked onto the floating walkway which will help boaties assess how to back their trailers right to the end of the ramp to get the best water available during low tides.

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Rainbow Beach Police Beat by Senior Constable Mick Emery

The good, the bad and the ugly P

OLICING IN Rainbow Beach during July was punctuated by three key events, each of which were like the three characters in the old Clint Eastwood movie: ‘The good, the bad, and the ugly’…

THE GOOD The Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic brought a large number of visitors to town, and I’m pleased to report that we had no calls for service in relation to the event. The ‘family’ atmosphere prevailed at all the campgrounds, and – despite police performing hundreds of random breath tests – there were no drink drivers. Furthermore, with people heeding the message to lock up their fishing gear, there were no thefts reported either. It seems most people were here just to fish, and we were more than happy to attend the weigh-ins and admire the results, rather than having to deal with unsociable behaviour. Congratulations to all involved.

THE BAD Unfortunately, away from the fishing competition, we were kept busy following a visit from a group of thieves. Their crime spree extended from the Sunshine Coast, through the Mary Valley and out to Rainbow Beach. They would have had no luck at Rainbow Beach, had their victims been a little bit more security conscious. Unfortunately, these thieves found an unlocked house, and later found an open car with the keys in the ignition. They needed no invitation, and helped themselves to computers and electrical goods, before stealing the car to make their escape. The impact of their crime was more

than just financial – the victim’s wedding photos were on the stolen computer, and other sentimental items were stolen. In most burglaries, such stolen property is never recovered. However, in this case you might say our victim had ‘the luck of the Irish’ which, combined with some good detective work, led to the location of the offenders (and the missing property) on the Sunshine Coast. As it turned out, the damage was done by two 16 year olds and a 14 year old from Caboolture, all of whom are now facing multiple charges of burglary and unlawful use of a motor vehicle. Their arrest should serve as yet another reminder to us – we shouldn’t have to lock our doors, but the unfortunate reality is that we do.

THE UGLY The ugly side of human nature was exposed recently, during a warrant executed by Taskforce Argos, which is principally responsible for the investigation of organized paedophilia, child exploitation and computer facilitated child exploitation. Together with detectives from the Gympie Criminal Investigation Branch a search warrant was executed at a Rainbow Beach address. A 41 year old man was subsequently charged with multiple counts of Possessing Child Exploitation Material and Using a Carriage service to access child pornography, and will face the Gympie Magistrates Court on the 4th August. And that was July for police at Rainbow Beach. And, like the end of the Clint Eastwood movie, our sandy streets are now deserted once more. Just keep your eye out for the tumbleweed…

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Rainbow Beach Christian returning Jahli and Seth Parton and Rika Martin from Fiji he Morning will follow iron fist and thetea childish anticsthe service - all Anglican Church Services 9 am each Radio - Vision Fm 87.6 will be performing and we give thanks for the blessing of Nero, a man who is in turn Harvey Barkwell is helping 3oflives every time he sits in the bloodbank chair. in Rainbow Beach ruled by his mother, Tartina. healing received. Trueon peace comes from above – it’s Friday August 22. Everyone listens and obeys like falling snow! God Bless! Walkaboutfish Records is proud to present Fijian born The Blood Bank van will be in Tin Can Bay on the 31st March Cassandra who has, as the South Australian didgeridoo artist and stringed instrument “Are You a Warrior or a Worrier!!” Sayer of the Sooth,a direct linefrom 9am to 2.30pm and anyone who wishes to donate over virtuoso Jay Hoad. Jay performs both as a solo artist and to the Gods. there will be most welcome. This still gives you the required Bob Gass www.the wordfortoday.com. also fronts an extremely high-energy band. He has three period of time between donations to be able to donate in au Add to this a hero and internationally released albums to his credit. heroine, gladiators, temple Rainbow Beach in June when they are due here again. Jay has spent the last seven years touring the globe, maidens along with a missYou may already have had a call from them and made a following the sun and his inspiration for music throughout mash of ancient characters booking. If not, ring 13 14 95 and the call centre will give the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, Fiji, India, and North and you can expect a riotous you a time. America, keeping up a relentless performance schedule evening in store. History was whilst passionately learning about third world culture and list for information regarding treatment. Cooloola Coast Ambulance Committee never like this..or maybe this every style of music he can sink his teeth in to. In 2011 Jay is history back into the swing The booklets are magnetised and can be is what SHOULD haveof things, looking was honoured to support Bob Marley’s ‘The Wailers’ on the placed on the refrigerator for easy access. forward to 2014. been like... SALUTE!!” East Coast leg of their North America tour, amongst other The painted numbers on the Rainbow The LAC is once again intending to offer international artists. funded first community/with the driveways have proved years, extremely has been featured major musicthis festivals hasaid an courses amazingtoconnection Gods, and weatherJay and FTERBeach A SABBATICAL of many the popular starting next at year. 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Zunic at whom josephandcheryl@bigpond.com. the year, have over 40 years experience in theatre. WarrioratQueen all weave a web of intrigue that is bound the cost of a gold coin. This listed Beach and be able to get their festival upthe future burns brighter all the time for Hoad. REMINDER: OurHotel, next 8pm meeting will 22. See him at the Rainbow Beach on August au or telephone Join54868070. us at the Rainbow Beach Sport and Recreation Club’s togetherinformation by song andconcerning dance. medications is and running in 2015. Our initial enquiries be Wednesday March 12 at 6pm in the Theatre Restaurant on Saturday August 30 to experience Directed by local identity, Jack McKeown ( who also very helpful if an emergency arises and Bingo at the Country Club at 9.30 am is to relevant stakeholders our The library hosted lots regarding of book lovers for the Valentine's Day afternoon tea. a spectacular evening’s entertainment jam packed full of plays Cupid), thealtered cast consists of a wimpish Emperor that Good Community Centre. ongoing. luck everyone. is easily as medications change, comedy, brilliant music and dance. Serpent Festival also look promising for (thanks to Caroline Taylor for the images) is boundand by gives his Mother, a knowledgeable the Ambulance Officers asooth ready sayer that

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Birds around the Bay

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Simply Classical Concert:

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Local members of the Queensland their heads out from under their wings Wader Study Group count shorebirds then it is easy! on roost sites around the bay every Grey-tailed Tattlers have straight bills month. Migratory shorebirds USICreturn FROM THE is the theme for up-curved the next andHEART” Terek Sandpipers have concert of “Simply to the same roost site year after year. bills. Classical”, which will be held on Sunday, and 31st then August, 2.30pm, at St. Patrick’s Church, Gympie. Counting the birds regularly All For About some timeBookkeeping I have been hoping to In their comparing the counts over time search gives for not only good performances from getbut close views of these birds butitems, each experienced musicians, for new and interesting a good idea of how successful the time I approach their roost they fl y off breeding season has organisers been up of in these the serial concerts have managed to entice a to French the other sidetoofGympie. the bay The before I can musician who plays the Horn mellow northern hemisphere and also how sounds of this beautiful will find in getinstrument my binoculars upa fitting or my stage camera the birds have managed on their long the marvellous settingfocused and acoustic of the Catholic Church. on them. This last week was flights north and then south again. A cellist is going to different. play on his treasured cello which dates The birds stayed sitting on the Unfortunately, shorebird backnumbers to 1850. are Surely branches a lot of heart and able soul to – would have and –I was photograph been invested over the years to flow from such an illustrious declining every year but each year we them. instrument. see a similar mix of birds on each of There stillpiano Terek Further items will be onare oboe, and Sandpipers violin, and the roost sites. However, there solo is one mixedhave in with the Grey-tailed Tattlers! certainly a vocalist would no problem to contribute to bird that I have not seen for a couple From what I saw before the birds flew the proscribed theme. of years. off approximately a quarter the flock An interesting combination is a vocal trio ofofsoprano, Terek Sandpipers have only been from alto and baritone a group Cooran. This Parttime of their were Terek from Sandpipers. they found on one site south of Inskipwill Point repertoire be madrigals backaasTern far as thetoo 1400’s; flew offdating because flew close and I have not seen them on assured, this site plenty and rest oftheir heartroosting to be found over tree! in this ancient, for some time. They roost in mangrove but timeless music as well. If you want to join our monthly Three enterprising young Gympie musicians have trees with Grey-tailed Tattlers. When then to phone Dorothy a trio of shorebird two oboescounts and a cello present their they are roosting theycombined both tuckin their Pashniak: 54880057 and if you want take on the theme. heads under their wings. read more birds I see This promises to be to a concert fittingabout for thethe onset of spring. Because they are very similar in size $15, every week then my blog Admission adults: Concession $12,visit Children $6.at http:// and both grey and whiteAfternoon coloured they www.sandystraitsandbeyond.blogspot. tea on conclusion. Further information: Pam are very difficult to identify. If they Graham 5488pull 0110 orcom.au/ email: sykapalua@spiderweb.com.au

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Cooloola Cove Residents & Friends Inc

by Secretary Dave Midolo: 5488 0644 or email: 103ccrnf@gmail.com

“What is this life? .... if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare? No time to sit at the cafe with friends.... but what is this?... a new cafe....” with apologies to W H Davies

Plant of the month is the Swamp iris (Patersonia fragilis). A lovely herb from the wet wallum, the swamp iris grows to 50 cm, has strap like leaves and pretty violet, 3-petaled flowers in spring Photograph courtesy Mary Boyce.

Wildflower time in our Wallum

HANK GOODNESS! We had such a whipping at our meeting, we wrote to the Manager of the Shopping Centre and met him but he appeared to have everything in hand.... Anyway you can all enjoy a cuppa again at the cafe near Woolworths. In spite of the cold weather we still had a good many arrive for a short meeting . We were especially lucky that Maree Prior made it from Noosa to share a report of all her groups working around the area, many of whom were present. Some of us met with David Gibson as he and his office have been particularly helpful in a number of matters. We were glad to see he is continuing to work at the same pace while in office. Although it seems we will not get a pedestrian crossing at Queen Elizabeth Drive, we have requested a notice to show that people are crossing just beyond the vehicle entrance to the shopping centre. many of us anticipate an accident if nothing is done. Surveyors are working at the junction of Bayside and Gympie Road so we should see some improvements materialise. Of particular note was the recent work completed by Gympie Regional Council to the drainage in Golden Hind Avenue. First reported, with many photos, nearly 9years ago. At the second flood a couple of years later this was backed up and now we have, not only larger drains but also extremely tough pipes. The contractors finished the job leaving the road clean, tidy and fully completed. It looks and appears to be a top class job. Many thanks to the GRC.

by Cooloola City Farm, opposite the Community Centre, on Tin Can Bay Road Open to the public for plant sales on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 am-3pm 07 54862304, ccfni09@gmail.com, www.cooloolacityfarm.org

A Water monitoring: casting the bucket for good water in one of the creeks in Cooloola Inset: state of the art electronic measuring equipment

We are part of the latest project to monitor the water quality throughout the creeks wetlands and entries to the sea at Rainbow Beach, Cooloola Cove and Tin Can Bay. There is a positive army of people engaged in doing this and we take readings every 2 months. In so doing we have already found fresh water crayfish, little fish and frogs. A carpet snake was sleeping in one place but soon moved when he sensed company. Pity I didn’t get a photo of him nor of the 23cm crayfish. Our Fathers’ Day Raffle is progressing well and we will be at Woolworths foyer again August 23 and 30, and on the latter we will draw the raffle at 12 noon. Please join us in our desire for a better life for all.

UGUST is Winter Specials’ month and all plants are 25% off for this month only, so come into City Farm to see what is on offer! Plants of wallum country have to be tough to thrive in harsh conditions – soil lacking in nutrients, exposed situations, poor drainage, fire threat – but they can’t survive the effects of poorly planned development. Much wallum has been destroyed, drained, cleared and filled, but more wallum in adjoining areas is threatened when side-effects are not considered such as redirected storm water and runoff that change the delicate nature of the ecosystems. Coastal heathlands in their natural state have acidic water, low in nutrients and changes such as those mentioned above, can alter the pH level, thus threatening animals dependent on the stability of the environment. For example, acid frogs – the vulnerable wallum froglet, wallum rocket frog and wallum sedge frog – may lose their environment as invading frogs take over.

Other animals in danger from changes to wet wallum are the shy and rare ground parrot which depends on mature heath for its protection and is therefore at risk from too frequent fires. The elusive burrowing skink needs leaf litter and decaying logs for survival, so fire is a threat here also. Feral animals and uncontrolled domestic pets can have a devastating effect on native animal populations. Weeds thrive in cleared areas and if left to grow unchecked, often overrun native species. In summary, some of the dangers to wet wallum and its native animal inhabitants are land clearing and its effect on adjacent areas, contaminants from storm water and run-off, feral and roaming domestic animals, weed infestation and inappropriate fire management. As the weather warms, the late winter to spring wildflowers will begin to appear. They don’t last long, so take a walk especially in the early morning or late afternoon when you will also see the birds enjoying the nectar.

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Library Happenings Barefoot Bowls for Over 60’s

Gympie Region Literary Awards 2014 sponsored by Bendigo Bank Gympie Regional Libraries, in conjunction with Bendigo Bank, are once again inviting aspiring writers and illustrators to take part in the “Gympie Region Literary Awards”. The competition is held each year during Gold Rush to foster our region’s creative endeavours. There are three sections in the competition – Short Story, Poetry and Picture Book. Entries are open to young people between 10 and 17 years and adults 18 years and over, who reside in the Gympie Region and surrounding districts. There are cash prizes in all sections. Entry forms are available at all Gympie Regional Libraries and Bendigo Bank branches. The competition closes on Monday 1 September at 5pm. There will be a special Award Presentation Evening on Tuesday 14 October, from 5.30pm at the Gympie Library. For further information visit our website

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Janet Evanovich 2014 Book review by Rachel

CCLAIMED author Janet Evanovich has teamed up with Lee Goldburg to write the second

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eResources Your library membership now gives you access to our great range of digital resources. The library’s eresources are available via your pc or digital device, including ipads, iphones and android devices. Through Overdrive, borrowers have access to a range of adult and junior fiction and non-fiction ebooks and eaudiobooks. Zinio gives borrowers access to a great range of digital magazines, with the latest editions able to be downloaded to your portable device. Freegal offers free access to downloadable emusic with access to over 3 million songs in MP3 format. Instructions on how to use these resources are available on the library website or pop into the library and pick up one of our ‘how to’ brochures. To access these resources, go to our library website and click on the eresources link.

book in the Fox and O’Hare novels. FBI Agent Kate O’Hare once again joins slippery conman Nicolas Fox working some of the most dangerous and high profile cons. Their latest assignment exposes crime at high government levels and in typical Evanovich style there is a lot of fun and danger along the way. This book is the perfect escape. If you like a light-hearted mystery story with many twists and turns you are sure to enjoy this book. I particularly like the first book in the series The Chase, however this second book did not disappoint.

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HE OVER 60’s group’s annual barefoot bowls tournament once again took place at the Sports Club in July and was much enjoyed by all. The participants obviously hadn’t practiced much since their last foray onto the green but that didn’t stop a large group of them having a go at attacking that little white ball with gusto. Afterwards they gathered around the lunch tables to compare notes. The winners for the day were Colleen’s team, with Margaret and Graham. Also up there with the winners were Nola and Linda. We were all winners at the lunch table. The food was pretty good. Earlier in the month about thirty people rolled up for a chat and a coffee at the Surf Club. This monthly event is always well attended, and gives everyone the chance to catch up. The next First Tuesday Morning Coffee is August 5. This is also our AGM, which will be followed by lunch from the Surf Club menu.

Dates to remember are listed in the What’s On page (Simon Gallagher and Maryborough Historic Homes Tour), plus our October 25 date claimer is the Gympie Cup Race Day. Contact Mick and Denise 5486 8683. Above left: Nola, Dorothy and Keith Above right: Barry, Noel, Margaret, Colleen and Grahame Below: Noel, Val, Marie, Phil and Dorothy having coffee at the Surf Club

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Know your tocamera workshop for August Whatever expands Dedicated service Cooloola Cove

caravan hire and sales

rewarded at RSL AGM

Residents & Friends Inc

Tin Can Bay Camera Club welcomes In B Grade, Geoff Skoien (Attention!) was Library from 1 to 4pm. The topic is “Know T’S BEEN A busy month for the Tin Can anyone with an interest in photography. awarded the Honour, while Merits were Your Camera” and is for people who wish Bay Camera Club. On Saturday July 5, 22 The Rainbow Beach RSL Sub-Branch were proud to Whatever (Qld) have now been servicing the Tin Can To view our images and for more awarded to Pat Charters (Reporting for Duty) members and Hervey Bay Photography Club to know more about the basic functions of Bay area for 2 years, the one stop caravan repairs shop see threethe of club members receive for information visit the club’s website at www. andrecognition Peter Cahillawards (The Bridge). Geoff Skoien website got together for an Interclub Safari at Crab their digital cameras. Visit at Tin Can Bay has added more to their logo! dedicated service to the RSL(All Sub-Branch: tincanbaycameraclub.wix.com/tcb-cameraRoads LeadPattoNaylor the Water) and Miek Creek. TCB photographers produced some for more information. top images, of Whatever services, owners Steve President, Casey - 10(Lines yearsEvery service club Way You Look) were Brad and MarcellosOAM from- Deputy ABC Open was JoeChristiaans very On good but (Qld) Hervey Bay took Nickey McNamara nowahave dealer’s andjudge at as the President JohnHighly Molkentien for awarded Commended. the guest Camera(2004-2013) Club’s July and home the “spoils”, but and greataday was licence Meetings were held in February by the Executive as Treasurer and raiser.Boyce Congratulations, (The Pier) meeting. Prior to services the meeting, Brad held a fund Mary hadare byable all! to sell your caravan or vehicle on consignment. Committee with Mayor Ron Dyne and Councillor Mark Light Painting workshop onand the well foreshore, OnNickey July 12,says, an enthusiastic group braved “We can take that hassle away from thank you done. took out the Beswick’s Best Award for are theas which some great shots a lot positions a cold evening with to participate a Night you, dealing people andin trying to advertise it. produced We MacDonald, prior to the General Meeting re: Elected office and bearer for 2014 best interpretation of of fun was had by those who participated. Photography and on captured do it all forWorkshop you, so come in andsome see Steve.” • road signs and some local signs to make them follows: Joe Casey (President), Pat Naylor OAM the subject. All of the subject the July print competition fantastic images. Topics included “We also buy caravans and RV’smoon outright, asThe well as for (Deputy President), Trevor Ansell (Vice President), more specific. winning images (and photography, hand-held photography in low was “Lines”. In A Grade, Julie Hartwig was caravan hire.” JohnMolkentien (Treasurer), Darren Davies (Secretary). much more) can be light using high ISOs and night photography awarded the Honour (Leaf Lines), while • original assurance that there would be another stock light and easyThis towis Jayco Freedom viewedTheon the Club were awarded Louise usingThey tripods andthe long exposures. a Merits AnzactoDay is fastSmith approaching. Rainbow Beach picnic shelter in Federation Park, was reiterated that sleepsworkshop 2 with single beds the Jayco(Measure Expanda Up) and Julie (The would Shutter).like website. very popular and will beand run again RSL Hartwig Sub-Branch to advise everyone that caravan that can accommodate up to 7 people. Their • very real need for railings in some places where workshops Ron Johnson (No Entry) andBranch Patsy Brady (The later in the year. the Sub dawn servicePhotoshop will commence at the very next competitive rateswill include Weber are held on the third Line chairs, Up and Mooring Lines) were awarded The workshop be held on BBQ, creeks are deep and paths narrow e.g. Nautilus Cenotaph at 4:15am on Anzac Day, 25th April. The table, TV, all you 23at bring is theTin linenCan ( thatBay can beHighly arranged Monday of each month Commended. Saturday, August the Drive and Investigator Avenue service will conclude with a Gunfi re breakfast served too at an extra cost) for that dream holiday. and Club meetings at the Surf Club. A second service will commence at • in agreement, request will be in writing that it “This is a great way to try caravanning before you are held on the third 10:00am with a march through the town, of from each centre buy or a superb way of travelling without the outlay would be good to have some facilities available Wednesday block up Rainbow Beach Rd past Both the shops and expense of your own caravan. So if you need to month. eventstoarethe for youth and discussed a skateboard park get away, an extra bedroom for visitors, or hubby is in assembly area at the Cenotaph. are welcome and at theAll TCB Library. • request to State Government for pedestrian the dog-house, come and see us!” invited to attend. crossing in at Queen Elizabeth Drive increase It really is “whatever”! From fitting a basic accessory Above: TCB Marina: safety when walking from Cooloola Sands to the to full caravan re-clades from hail damage and accident Night Photography damage, all interior repairs and more. Remember they Shopping Centre. by Julie Hartwig cover all your insurance claims. • manager willing for installation of a path so Left: Light Painting Steve and Nickey provide all aspects of cabinetmaking people can avoid walking through car park by Juliethe Hartwig including a new kitchen for your home and custom made timber slab furniture and giftware shop too. Birthdays will be easy - you can buy that man in your Mothers’ Day Rafﬂe New fundraising project has life barware, caravan and RV accessories, billiard and fantastic prizes - see us outside Woolworths and dart accessories and other giftware. elsewhere. After two years on the Cooloola Coast, they thank the Clean up Australia Day Sunday 2nd March - Meet community for the strong support they have received. at Federation Park corner of Mauretania Avenue and Nickey says, “With over 32 years’ experience in the Discovery Drive at 8.30am, all welcome. BBQ after. industry, we at Whatever (Qld) can do whatever you need!” Next meeting We are hoping to welcome David Camera Club members at the interclub safari: back row, standing, L-R: Jim Johnston, Mary Boyce, Call in and see them at 12 Scullett Drive, Tin Can Bay The Rainbow RSL Sub-Branch AGM was Gibson MP,Thursday 13th March, 7pm. Pat Charters, Ron Johnson, Kerry Leyland, Diann Bourke, Louise Smith, Lindsay Rigby, JanBeach Johnston, - just down from Mitre 10. well attended Maree Davies, Jan Blackshaw, Lynn Milnes, Neita Lindfield. Front row, L-R: Julie Hartwig, Cathy Reed and Neita’s grandchildren. Image by Ellen Foulds of Hervey Bay Photography Club.

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Regular Feature

School Holidays – Out and About Mick and Paddy

was burned pretty badly.

Stew died in a fire and his body

The morgue needed someone to identify the body, so they sent for his two best friends, Mick and Paddy. The three men had everything together.

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Mick arrived first, and when the mortician pulled back the sheet Mick said, ‘Yup, his face is burned up pretty bad. You better roll him over.’ The mortician rolled him over and Mick said, ‘Nope, ain’t Stew.’ The mortician thought this was rather strange. So he brought Paddy in to confirm the identity of the body. Paddy looked at the body and said, ‘Yup, he’s pretty well burnt up. Roll him over.’ The mortician rolled him over and Paddy said, ‘No, it ain’t Stew.’ The mortician asked, ‘How can you tell?’ Paddy said, ‘Well, Stew had two arseholes.’ ‘What? He had two arseholes?’ asked the mortician. ‘Yup, we never seen ‘em, but everybody used to say: There’s Stew with them two arseholes.’

Sex after Death A couple made a deal that whoever died first would come back and inform the other if there is sex after death.

Their biggest fear was that there was no after life at all.

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She would eat properly so as not to be skinny like her Shoestring Cousins. When she went off to Europe, Mr. And After a long life together, the husband Mrs. Potato told Yam to watch out for was the first to die. To this, Barbara replied, “Stewart, those hard-boiled guys from Ireland that helicopter ride is seventy quid , and Win a wheelbarrow FULL of alcohol! True to his word, he made the first and the greasy guys from France called seventy quid is seventy quid “ contact: The CIRS Father’s Day raffle is on and sale now - Heather says the French Fries, when she went The pilot overheard the couple itis andasaid, “ Marion ... Marion “ BIG wheelbarrow too,she andmust it is packed out West, watch with out favourite for the “Folks I’ll make you a deal. I’ll beverages! take the Buy your tickets form the Community Centre Indians so she wouldn’t get scalloped. “Is that you, Bob?” both of you for a ride. If you can stay quietsupport the centre and all it does. and help They sent Yam to Idaho P.U. (that’s “Yes, I’ve come back like we agreed.” for the entire ride and don’t say a word I Potato University ). So that when she won’t charge you a penny! But if you say “That’s wonderful! What’s it like?” graduated she’d really be “in the Chips”. one word it’s seventy quid.“ “Well, I get up in the morning, I have Kids urgedBut to in Get Started again spite of all they did with for her, oneStewart and Barbara agreedsport and up sex. day Yam came home and announced funding they went. she was going to marry Richie Benaud. I have breakfast and then it’s off to the Families have beenBenaud!!!!”, encouragedthey to Get in the Game “Richie cried. The pilot did all kinds of fancy golf course. and submit their applications for the fourth round of the manoeuvres, but not a word was heard. TheyStarted werefunding very program. upset and told I have sex again, bathe in the warm sun hugely popular Get He did his daredevil tricks over and over forYam “YouMrcan’t possibly and then have sex a couple of more times. Member Gympie, David Gibson marry MP said,Richie “Get again, But still not a word... Benaud because he’s just Started provides vouchers valued up to $150 to help........ kids Then I have lunch (you’d be proud - lots whose families can least afford for them to join a sport or Are you ready for this? Are you sure? When they landed, the pilot turned of greens). recreation * to Stewart and said, “By golly, I did club.” Another romp around the golf course, It was encourage peopleitto get OK! toYou askedmore for young it: Here is! I couldafter to aget you to yell out,designed fromsex top left: Gorgeous Marcuseverything and Olivia Mueller then prettyClockwise much have the rest of the and to ease the financial burden * butRByou didn’t. I’mwas impressed! “ into sport or recreation, morning out on the boat - they thought the Fishing Classic a afternoon. great Afterway supper, it’stheir back to golf on families. * to spend holiday! Stewart replied, “Well, to tell you information on how to apply for a Get Started For more course again. ***** Lauren and Tarni Palmer were hoping Emily Brantz (left) would catch a the truth I almost said something whenvisit www.nprsr.qld.gov.au. voucher, Then it’s prizewinner more sex until late at night. for the Comp ... just a COMMONTATER!” Barbara fell out, But you know,seventy Local littlies their sock critters at the library holiday workshop I catch some muchand needed sleep and quid is seventy quid! “ Rewarding community achievement Archie Hugh Gilmore then the next dayand it starts all overenjoyed again”their free school holiday skateboarding Queensland Regional Repent Achievement and Community lesson, thanks to Lane Mitchell, Alan Moore, Troy Clements and Matt “Oh, Bob are from youCouncil in Heaven with the(not pictured) Awards are asking for people to nominate an organisation Allard Youth Program Potatoes Two men Ward and Smith were Angels?” or individual you may know making a valuation discussing religion sins and Well, a Girl Potato and Boy Potato contribution within regional and about rural Queensland. “No... I’m a rabbit in Dubbo!!!!! repentment. Ward, a grin, said this had eyes for each other, and finally include Categories Community of with the Year, Environment reminds him about an old mate who was they got married, and had and a Landcare, little Regional Service, Energy and Sustainability house painter who make his Stewart and Barbara Award, Eventsaand Tourism Award andused YouthtoLeadership. sweet potato, which they called ‘Yam’. paint a long way bypeople thinning it with The program was go initiated to reward making an Of course, they wanted the best for Yam. Stewart and his wife Barbara go to the turpentine. exceptional contribution to their local community and When it was time, they told her about county fair every year and every year playing a vital role in building andwas improving their region, the facts of life. They warned her about Well, once he painting a church Stewart would say,”Barbara, I’d like to all so whilst seeking little or no recognition. going out and getting half-baked, she and a mighty clap of thunder sounded ride in that helicopter” As the prize patron, Commonwealth Bank wouldn’t get accidentally mashed, and get major and a downpour started. The paint was so Barbara always replied, will present each award winner with a $2,500 Debit a bad name for herself like ‘Hot Potato’. thin it and washed the forward boards Mastercard Account eachcompletely winner willoff be put “I know Stewart, but that helicopter Yam said not to worry, no Spud and suddenlyBank a flash of lightning knocked for the Commonwealth Special Commendation ride is seventy quid, And seventy quid is would get her into theAward, sack himchance to the to ground and he $2,500. heard the voice with the win a further seventy quid! “ and make a rotten potato out of her! of for God booming: Alternatively, more information: 1300 735 445 or But on the other hand she wouldn’t stay One year later Stewart and Barbara www.awardsaustralia.com. Nominations Friday “Repaint! Repaint! And thin close no more” home and become a Couch Potato either. went to the fair, and Stewart said, August 22, 2014.

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“Barbara, I’m 75 years old. If I don’t ride that helicopter, I might never get another chance “

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A Little Humour Navy Cook`s tricks An admiral visits one of the ships under his command. While eating morning tea with the crew he was impressed to see the naval insignia stamped on every biscuit. He went to the cook to ask how this feat was done, so it could be used on other ships under his command. The cook replied, “Well Admiral, after each one is cut out I just slap it here against my belt buckle which bears the insignia.” Horrified, the Admiral exclaims, “Well, that’s very unhygienic!” The cook shrugs and replies, “Well if you feel that way sir, I suggest you steer well clear of the donuts.”

Good grammar .. On his 70th birthday, a man was given a gift certificate from his wife. The certificate was for consultation with an Indian medicine man living on a nearby reservation who was rumoured to have a simple cure for erectile dysfunction. The husband went to the reservation and saw the medicine man. The old Indian gave him a potion and with a grip on his shoulder warned, “This is a powerful medicine. You take only a teaspoonful, and then say, ‘1-2-3.’ When you do, you will become more manly than you have ever been in your life, and you can perform for as long as you want.” The man thanked the old Indian and as he walked away, he turned and asked, “How do I stop the medicine from working?” “Your partner must say ‘1-2-3-4,’ he responded, “but when she does, the medicine will not work again until the next full moon.” He was very eager to see if it worked so he went home, showered, shaved, took a spoonful of the medicine, and then invited his wife to join him in the bedroom.

When she came in, he took off his clothes and said, “1-2-3!” Immediately, he was the manliest of men. His wife was excited and began throwing off her clothes, and then she asked, “What was the 1-2-3 for?” And that, boys and girls, is why we should never end our sentences with a preposition, because we could end up with a dangling participle.

Paddy The mother-in-law arrives home from the shops to find her son-in-law Paddy in a steaming rage and hurriedly packing his suitcase. “What happened Paddy ?” she asks anxiously. “What happened!! I’ll tell you what happened. I sent an E-mail to my wife telling her I was coming home today from my fishing trip. I get home.... and guess what I found? Yes, your daughter, my wife Jean, naked with Joe Murphy in our marital bed! This is unforgivable, the end of our marriage. I’m done. I’m leaving forever!” “Ah now, calm down, calm down Paddy!” says his mother-in-law. “There is something very odd going on here. Jean would never do such a thing! There must be a simple explanation. I’ll go speak to her immediately and find out what happened.” Moments later, the mother-in-law comes back with a big smile. “Paddy. I told you there must be a simple explanation .....she never got your E-mail!”

Jumping on the bed A sixtyish woman is at home happily jumping on her bed and squealing with delight. Her husband watches her for a while and asks, “Do you have any idea how ridiculous

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you look, what’s the matter with you?” The woman continues to bounce on the bed and says, “I don’t care, I just came from having a mammogram and the doctor says I have the breasts of an 18 year-old”.. The husband says, “What did he say about your 65 year old bum?” “Your name never came up,” she replies. (Men... They just never know when to shoosh up, do they?)

If My Body Were a Car If my body were a car, this is the time I would be thinking about trading it in for a newer model. I’ve got bumps and dents and scratches in my finish and my paint job is getting a little dull... But that’s not the worst of it. My headlights are out of focus, and it’s especially hard to see things up close. My traction is not as graceful as it once was. I slip and slide and skid and bump into things even in the best of weather. My whitewalls are stained with varicose veins. It takes me hours to reach my maximum speed. My fuel rate burns inefficiently. But here’s the worst of it. Almost every time I sneeze, cough or sputter, Either my radiator leaks or my exhaust backfires!

The Blonde and the Milkman A blonde heard that baths in milk would make her beautiful. She left a note for her milkman to leave 25 gallons of milk. When the milkman read the note, he felt there must be a mistake. He thought she probably meant 2.5 gallons. So he knocked on the door to clarify the point.

The blonde came to the door and the milkman said, “I found your note asking me to leave 25 gallons of milk. Did you mean 2.5 gallons?” The blonde said, “No, I want 25 gallons. I’m going to fill my bathtub up with milk and take a milk bath so I can look young and beautiful again.” The milkman asked, “Do you want it pasteurized?” Wait for it ... The blonde said, “No, just up to my boobs ... I can splash it on my eyes!”

Thoughts for the day Gone are the days when girls used to cook like their mothers. Now they drink like their fathers. You know that tingly little feeling you get when you really like someone? That’s common sense leaving your body. I don’t like making plans for the day because then the word “premeditated” gets thrown around in the courtroom. I didn’t make it to the gym today. That makes five years in a row! I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning. Dear paranoid people who check behind shower curtains for murderers, if you find one, what’s your plan?

Pub Crawl with Saturn by Peter and Margaret Grant, Saturn Antennas

E LEFT cool Rainbow Beach for FREEZING COLD Lismore at the beginning of this month. On one of the mornings the temperature plummeted down to -1 - Brrrr!! BUT we did have a ‘pub crawl’ while we were there. The first night, we had a delightful evening at the Bangalow Hotel with our daughter and her partner who live in Bangalow. There is nothing like great service to add to the experience. A smile and a little chatter from the waitress made us feel quite at home. And the food was amazing! We will definitely return to this pub. The present Bangalow Hotel was built in the early 1940’s. The renovations has opened up and expanded the pub but it retains most of its historical and architectural charm of the period. We sat in the lounge, in front of a fire, and enjoyed the old-world charm. The second pub we just HAD to go to was the Pioneer Tavern at Wollongbar. We HAD to go because our daughter, Vikki, was the entertainment for the night (pictured). This pub was very modern with great facilities - and fabulous food. Peter couldn’t get through his whole steak (very rare). It was busy that night so we found ourselves a comfy couch and sat back to be entertained by our daughter. The caravan show at Lismore was a great success. The biggest hit for us was the Folding Satellite Dish that many of the visitors to the show had not seen before. Each year, Peter sells our antennas and satellite systems on our local dealers stand - RV and Caravan Centre Ballina. This year was the best ever with the satellite systems creating huge interest as more and more people are choosing to 12volt camp beside a creek or dam or in a National Park where the TV reception is nearly impossible. We love this area of New South Wales. It reminds us of this area between Rainbow Beach and Gympie - beautiful, rich green

rolling hills. Around Lismore, there are the last remnants of “The Bug Scrub” - the vast rainforest that once blanketed this area. In the beginning, the Lismore area was a sheep station. Because of the wet, humid climate the sheep station was unsuccessful and gave way to the timber industry as well as dairying. Today the rural industries also include macadamia nuts, coffee, tea tree plantations and bush foods. The growth of industries such as medicinal herb production, health, transport, education and tourism continue to thrive. Time to sightsee? Nope. But we will be back. Safe travelling!

Kate’s Kids’ Corner Thank you to Lynne Alsop at Gympie Library for her assistance.

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HE COOLOOLA Writers Group is for those who have written and those who aspire to write. Novel, poems or short story, it does not matter, it is the desire to put words to paper that defines us. We meet at the TCB Library on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 9.30am. We intend to finish by midday; but discussions can take longer. Our members currently include some published authors and those who are yet to venture there. Currently we have at least 6 to 8 members. Our facilitator Dennis, or more correctly our ‘Ringmaster’ orchestrates vigorous discussions along many lines and does his level best to keep us on topic! We have had discussions so far on musicals, movie plot-lines and excellent books by teachers of writing, and of how we all came to arrive at a writing group.

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Della Kerrison, Raewyn Oliver, Dennis Randall (AR Dent), Lindsay Rigby, Chris Laughton and Roma Ravn (seated)

We invite and warmly welcome anyone else who may wish to write prose, verse or just find out how to pull a collection of words together to make a story. Information: Raewyn 0412 995 512 or emailto:raewyn.oliver@y7mail.com

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THE GOOD news is that the date for the next Plein Aire will be Sunday, August 10 at Crab Creek. Bring along your preferred medium for a lazy day in the sun with “likeminded” artists while also gaining some helpful advice from the two talented artists Sandra and Robin who will be in attendance. You will also need some morning tea and lunch. Try to ignore the tourists who amble by.....unless they offer to buy! Of course all this is “weather permitting”.

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the TCB and Rainbow Beach Library’s reception. Pick up a newsletters with information regarding all things involving art in Gympie and the coast. Peggy Phelan is about to get very busy once again organising her wonderful “Brushes by the Sea” in Rainbow Beach on January long weekend 2015. This the seventh year of operation so congratulations are in order! Get your brushes out and start planning your winning entry. Peggy may be contacted for further information on home number 4868064 and mobile 0419 747 305.

Tin Can Bay Quilters

HE QUILTERS have so many projects to try, it is hard to choose which items to make. A photo shows the ‘Southern Jewels’ quilt demonstrated by Teena (pictured). It is a stunning quilt in which you can show off panels or large prints without cutting them into small pieces!

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It will be another month before the details of the Quilters Retreat at Coolum can be given. Two days of sewing , no cooking or housework…

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The programme for August: 5th August: Quarterley meeting, work on our Charity Quilt.

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12th August: Quillow 19th August: Finish Quillow, UFO’s 26th August: Block of the Month

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Our meetings are held at the Community Complex from 9am every Tuesday. Visitors to the area and new residents are welcome to join us. Welcome to new members. Further information: please call Maree, 5486 5706 or Jo 5488 0134.

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NCE AGAIN July was busy with Rainbow Beach Classic ticket selling which was not only profitable, but a fun night. Working with some children from the Tin Can Bay school has also been very interesting and we are hoping to continue with this activity over the rest of this year. We have planned a camping trip to Inskip which is a social and learning experience, including activities as casting into a variety of water, safely and correctly, knot tying and general fishing information. The cost of joining the club is now $10 per adult (per half year). Come along and

join the group for some interesting fun and fishing. Our next meeting is August 13, 6pm at the Tin Can Bay Country Club. Scott from Fraser Coast Fishing Alliance was our last guest speaker, find out more at www. frasercoastfishingalliance.com.au Our $500 fuel vouchers are still for sale at $2 per ticket available from the markets or a member or at club night. Our next mini comp with a prize of $50 voucher is on August 8-10. Bring your fish to the BBQ on the Sunday for a weigh in if you are member, Crab Creek at 12ish.

32 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – August 2014

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A couple of between Inskip Point and Fraser Island, Big and with perfect conditions over the last few days of the comp the active with several smaller squire have started showing up Mick or Bluff Reef are great places to start. final night saw some spectacular fish being weighed in. reports of people on the shallow reefs around Tin Can Bay Since kicking off last Friday afternoon the Rainbow Beach Family Floating baits pilchards or yakka’s coming back withof a feed along with a few sweetlip. The best time Mackerel rigged on gang hooks in the current is a Fishing Classic hasHeaps seen a of number of cracking fishAbeing weighed in. of muddies. Upside pair of quality grass sweetlip Several nice Flathead have been caught throughout the Straits along has been the recent with quality bream to over 1kg. The beaches have seen good catches publicity by Fisheries of whiting, dart and tailor to 3.5kg. The beaches have also been fishing QLD regarding on the spot fines of $1100 for well for mulloway and even the odd Spanish mackerel with a huge those caught tampering 31.5kg specimen being caught and weighed in off Teewah Beach. with someone else’s The offshore scene fired well with quality snapper, pearl perch, crab pots. This is great sweetlip and red emperor along with a number of amberjack from 10news and hopefully it iscaught a sweetlip Right: This lucky onesie 20kg. enforced heavily around As the school holidays have wrapped up and the crowds are slowly holiday/peak seasons. dispersing home we have been treated with some relatively good Below: Richard was happy with his snapper A happy While the winds are weather. Mid month the forecast wasn’t looking to crash hot with aSkipper Rick’s punter with light it is worth heading cool change seeing the mercury drop to 2 degrees on Saturday morning Big Pearl Perch. up towards Fraser Island Squire and 10-15 knot awinds from the SW - only the diehard fisherman hit and fishing the channel the water whilst others sought shelter from the wind up the creeks between Inskip and chasing bream and flathead. to get what they are after. Fraser for mackerel. For those after a few tailor the northern side of Double Island Point Don’t forget our fish of the month If the wind kicks up and with temps in the provides some protection from the wind. competition. With just over a week left for high 20’s to early 30’s it will pay to seek There has been some quality squid being caught around Ida Island the month be sure to get your entries in and shelter in the creeks and chase a few jacks along with solid whiting and flathead. remember to keep it fair this is a random and barra. draw so it doesn’t have to be the biggest Remember to enter our fish of the month competition with the We have received some great news fish to win. winner receiving a $50 voucher to use in store. For more information over the past week and we are excited to drop past the store located at 6/6 Scullett Drive Tin Can Bay near Find us on facebook @ www.facebook. announce that we have been appointed the Mitre 10 or check out our facebook page www.facebook.com/ com/TinCanBayBoatHire we would love to Shimano dealer for the Tin Can Bay area. see pictures of your holiday catch. TinCanBayBoatHire This means locals and visitors no longer Heaps of have to travel to Gympie or Mackerel Maryborough Have a great month and be safe on the water. Until nextof time, stay safe the water. A pair quality grassonsweetlip

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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.

Fraser Island 4x4 Tours by experience local guide visits all highlights and lesser known gems of Fraser Island 0457 726 388 Wheelchair accessible 10 seat Taxi – 13TAXI (13 82 94)

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 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

By Canoe Explore the mangrove fringed waters of Carlo Creek, Carlo Island and Tin Can Bay Inlet in a Canoe available for hire from Carlo Point Boat Hire 0427 743 427

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.

Horseride with professional guides on our World Heritage Listed Beach. 04121RIDES

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.

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

Boat and Kayak Hire Carlo Point Boat Hire 0427 743 427 or Tin Can Bay Boat Hire 0408 329 167

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

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.

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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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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