Rainbow Beach Community News February 2018

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February 2018 • Vol 21 • Issue 2

Back to school with smiles Nathan Wegner and Tyler Doran happily enter the gate of Tin Can Bay State School.

These two preppies have joined many five year olds during the first week back after a sunny and busy school holiday season on the coast.

For more ‘back to school’ photos see page 24-25.

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Editor’s Note

Are we really a month into 2018 already?

I T HAS BEEn a momentous year in the Gilmore household. I know, already!

The eldest in Europe before term starts for his third year of uni. Our daughter on Army gap year basic training, with luck we may get another phone call, and perhaps a letter? No. 3, Year 10 at boarding school.

(When I was growing up, boarding school was always held over us as the worst punishment in the world. Yet, it is something he wanted, and is so far, so good. ) Thankfully No. 4 is home. It is one bedroom door I can walk past without having mummy conniptions.

In spite of all this, I am enjoying the routine of back-to-school. Not the lunches. Or the enforced early mornings of organisation, and having something that might resemble a lunch and morning tea in the fridge.

You see we are cooking for a trio now.

Who’d of thought? Talk about one-pot wonders. Now Heatley and I are back

on the washing up roster, meals are minimalistic!

In this brand new chapter I am keeping myself distracted. As well as the jigsaw, bedtime reading (Go Camping magazines from the library feature at the moment), I am locking a White Night, turtles hatching (at Bargara), nippers and school events - swim carnivals and rowing regattas.

I may even find time for Boomerang Bagging - and no doubt I’ll need the World Day of Prayer. This month you could also find a frog, meet Dr Dan, watch our cricketers, meditate and take in a free movie. It is all waiting for you as you turn the page…

Plus remember Valentine’s Day - and I am grateful we’ll have a ring in, dinner for three!

until next month, Michelle and Heatley Gilmore

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Council crews are hard at work in sweltering conditions beautifying our streets

Work well on the way for coastal “Our Towns”

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HE FINAL “Our Town” concept master plans and priority actions for the townships of Tin Can Bay and Cooloola Cove are under progressive implementation.

Following extensive public consultation, the focus of the work Council is planning in Tin Can Bay and Cooloola Cove will centre on streetscape improvements including landscape design, improvements for pedestrian access and strengthening tourism attributes.

Tin Can Bay will benefit from an improved public realm within the local centre and community precinct, and Cooloola Cove hub will benefit from the investigation and delivery of a pedestrian linkage from the local centre to surrounding residential areas.

The team were currently working on plantings near the Tin Can Bay IGA, including beautiful pines.

Kylie Rayson has worked at Tin Can Bay IGA for around 11 years, and says the upgrade is very welcome, “Once it is all finished, it will be beautiful. It is already a great improvement.”

She pointed to the new path, “They are widening all the paths at the foreshore as well. Once it is all finished, it will be wonderful for the community especially our older residents.

“There are so many people out walking in the morning - to have a path that you can fit two people on will be good!”

We have listed the short-term projects, see more: www.gympie.qld. gov.au

Tin Can Bay

• Local centre and community precinct improvements • Local centre entry and identity statement • Signature tree plantings and landscaping to highlight local centre • Replace dead Cooloola Pine specimens in pine grove • Tourist information site - final location and extent to be confirmed in relation to tourist information site proposed for Norman Point • Street tree plantings to Tin Can Bay Road / Kidd Straight / Gympie Road for extent of local centre and community precinct.

• Upgrade pedestrian pathways to increase connectivity within local centre and improve connections to community precinct • Prepare detailed precinct master plan for Norman Point • Information sites at the local centre and at Norman Point • Trail and link improvements • Consider site (HA Chooky Mallett Park) for dog off-leash compound within reserve

Cooloola Cove • Wayfinding elements and plantings at intersection of Nautilus Drive and Investigator Avenue • Pedestrian refuges connecting to the local centre • Street tree plantings and street furniture to assist in better defining the local centre precinct • New footpath connection along Investigator Avenue starting at intersection with Nautilus Drive to connect with existing footpath, Nautilus Drive footpath linkage.

• Investigate potential for pedestrian connections to the local centre • Wayfinding cues to accentuate through-route and direction to local centre (at corner of Queen Elizabeth Drive and Investigator Avenue)

Tin Can Bay IGA Manager, Kylie Rayson, shows some of the new plantings and beautification in the Tin Can Bay shopping precinct February 2018 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 3

Thank you, Tony!

by Michelle Gilmore

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ONGRATULATIONS TO Tony Stewart from Rainbow Beach - he has won Gympie region’s 2018 Citizen of the Year on Australia Day. MP Tony Perrett posted a photo, and Tony responded - “Thank you all for your great help. You are all part of this huge shock to me.”

Tony sends an article to the Community News without fail every edition (but he was unaware of this one).

For February he reinforced that, “The drought continues in Western Queensland and with no rain forecast in the immediate future, you can imagine how diabolical the situation is around Longreach. I have seen first-hand the impact the drought is having on families in this area.

“Being away for a month it has been hard to run this business, but I am travelling back via Bendigo to meet with Rotary, as they have offered me a large amount of basketballs, jerseys, and carry bags. Possibly up to 1000 for school kids out in Western Queensland.”

Tony initiated and orchestrated the very successful “Rainbow Beach Droughtrunners”, raising cash every month to send to the farmers out west.

For over two years, he has driven to Longreach so many times, loaded with deliveries for the smaller communities and farmers and families to help them put food on the table. He is preparing for the 16th load.

Bush to Beach Kids was his baby - his initiative to bring children from the drought to Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay and experience a holiday away from the farm worries and for some of them to enjoy their first swim at the beach.

He was so involved - cooking, touring and supporting the busload of kids and teachers who were here from Ilfracombe and Muttaburra districts.

He organised TV, radio and newspaper coverage for this event to highlight the plight of farmers, and lack of government support they receive, and high rates of suicide. It also promoted our region as a tourism destination.

Students Gypsy Beatty and Susan Schmidt present their hand-drawn picture to Rosie and Tony Stewart at last year’s Kid’s Bush to Beach event Image Barb Rees

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After a grant and another possible fundraiser fell through, not to be deterred, he drove the creation of a gala dinner in Rainbow Beach which raised over $15,000 for the Bush to Beach Kids initiative.

“Kids Bush to Beach is definitely on again this year, with many schools from the drought area very keen to come across after hearing the reports from last year.”

He reported that schools interested include Jundah and Windorah, “Raising funds is always hard, but I know many raffle books have been sold which is a great start, with the winners heading to Fiji.

“Another fundraising event will be held in either Gympie or Rainbow Beach with an entertainer and sit-down dinner. Hopefully we can bring a committee together soon to finalise the plans for this.”

He has worked with Droughtrunners, Lions Club Tin Can Bay and groups in Gympie, and rallied business owners and locals for donations.

He is relentless in his quest to help the farmers - putting off his own holidays and attending to his own health, delivering groceries, toiletries and more for them, in the hope that rain will come.

Working closely with the Drought Angels in Chinchilla, he has leveraged help further, and gained much support from Victoria to send supplies to the farmers.

Tony Stewart, 2018 Citizen of the Year with 2017 recipient Marlene Owen and MP Tony Perrett Image courtesy Tony Perrett

Current secretary of the Rainbow Beach Commerce and Tourism Association, he continues to work with businesses and locals to support our farmers in drought.

We think he is wonderful, he has such compassion and drive, a volunteer supporting all the groups who have supported Rainbow Beach Droughtrunners, he truly deserves the highest of accolades.

We know that Tony is forever grateful to every person and business who have made a contribution - from the IGA vouchers to baking fruit cakes, and he has one last plea - to “please rain!”

If you can help, contact Tony Stewart on 0408 767 930.

Free movie night in Cooloola Cove C

OME ONE, come all, to the Cooloola Community Complex, Tin Can Bay on Saturday February 10 for a free screening of Disney’s Zootopia at 7pm.

Hosted by Cooloola Cove Residents and Friends, Movies in the Park is an unsupervised event, with food and drinks available for purchase.

The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighbourhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it’s a melting pot where animals from every environment live together—a place where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything.

But when optimistic Officer Judy Hopps arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn’t so easy.

Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox, Nick Wilde, to solve the mystery.

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia,” a comedy-adventure directed by Byron Howard.

Please note: If weather is uncertain, visit facebook. com/gympieregionalcouncil for cancellation advice.

For further information, please head to: gympie.qld.gov.au/moviesinthepark

Find a frog in February

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OMMUNITY ASSISTANCE is needed to find out where our frogs are living, in and around the Mary River catchment (from Maleny to Hervey Bay and west to Conondale and Kilkivan) and coastal areas from Peregian to Burrum Heads and Fraser Island (K’Gari).

Frogs are a vital component of ecosystems and are easily affected by changes in the air, water and land: they are good indicators of the environmental health of our region!

But they are in trouble world-wide due to habitat loss, pollution and disease. We can ALL help them if we know where they live!

If you live in: Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Noosa, Gympie and Fraser Coast Council regions, get involved in community frog monitoring in February 2018. Collect data to help improve the plight of frogs through awareness and thoughtful management.

Step into your own outdoor adventure!

You don’t need to be able to identify frogs, just record your observations, take photos and/or record their calls. Send to the Mary

River Catchment Coordinating Committee.

– we help with identification.

Just recently the Australian Museum has launched their new Frog ID App which is an excellent tool to help with frog identification, including comparing frog calls.

A Frog Finders Guide and data sheets can be downloaded from the MRCCC website or by calling the MRCCC office.

The website contains instructions, useful frog information, images and upcoming workshop dates.

All records will be stored in the WildNet database (Queensland Government) where is can be accessed by researchers, environmental planners and anyone who is interested in frog business.

A copy of the Queensland Museum Pocket Guide ‘Frogs of South-East Queensland’ is available to the first 200 frog finders.

Find out more: call 5482 4766 or visit: h t t p: //m r c c c . o r g . a u/ f i n d - a -f r o g - i n februarycitizen-science/

This is the month for frog spotting - you could find a Giant Barred Frog like this one photographed

by Eva

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We’ve had to mow the grass, do we need to prune the cotton trees too?

by Michelle Gilmore

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T IS A QUESTION we put to Council last month after reminding them that the cotton tree around the lookout was overgrown. Already, you have to move to the corner of the lookout to see the flagged area on the beach and across to Fraser Island.

This follows local business owners, Heatley Gilmore and Nigel Worthington, mowing the business strip and Phil Rogers Park on a very hot, extremely busy Christmas Eve, after receiving complaints.

Thank goodness Michael Donelly from Rainbow Getaway Holiday Apartments later brought the ride-on mower!

Regarding the lookout last week, we were told: This activity is not budgeted for annually and there are no further plans to prune the cotton trees on the embankment in this current financial year.

When I asked for more information: Council has established a program of pruning the cotton trees along the foreshore three times per year. Ideally they are pruned at a time that allows them to allow some regrowth before holiday periods.

This work was carried out in the last week of November and is expected to occur in the first week of March, prior to the Easter holiday.

I sent Council images of the lookout view and headland taken on December 10 - only a couple of weeks after the pruning.

Even then - although tidy - the effect was more like a “trim” than the muchneeded “haircut”.

This is an issue we address again and again.

We thought it was resolved in 2014,

when Cr Mark McDonald assured us of the cherry picker required for the “second tier” of trimming.

November 2014: It is an issue that Cr Mark McDonald said was fought very hard over the last few years. He assures the community that the beautiful view from Fraser Island to Double Island Point will be restored.

He said Council was given the necessary approval to maintain the cotton tree to a level of 1.6m, as it regenerates very quickly.

He will be discussing this matter further with the Acting Mayor and council staff to provide a swift outcome.

December 2014: Pruning of the second tier of cotton trees at the lookout has occurred and budget allocations are in place and a program to maintain these areas ongoing maintenance has also been established. Council indicates that this issue is now fully resolved.

February 2016, action was required again: He reassured Rainbow Beach and coastal residents that the cotton tree he has had successfully pruned is now in a regulated pruning regime.

“It is our endeavour, that it will never get out of control again and in the near future will be fenced. It is vital that now we can see the ocean, we maintain that aesthetic.”

July 2016: The pruning of the cotton trees which grow from the lower car park is a major exercise requiring an elevated

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platform vehicle to access these trees.

The frequency of addressing that section of the cotton trees is less than that where Council crews can reach from the ground.

And the response in January 2017: Council acknowledges the concerns that have been raised and has commenced a review of the maintenance activities across the Cooloola Coast.

Whilst we understand the need to ensure all of the high profile tourist areas in the Gympie region are at optimal presentation prior to holiday periods, we also need to understand the service levels outside of the main centres in holiday periods.

This is a detailed exercise to understand the service levels we can provide with improved scheduling and current budget, as well as identifying any additional resources that may need to be considered in the forthcoming 2018-19 budget deliberations.

So, it seems they are not using the cherry picker, in fact it is not even in the budget any more! The view is already overgrown.

Is this another thing locals will have to do themselves?

Our view from Rainbow Beach lookout is shrinking, as cotton tree are not kept in check

Men’s Shed Update T

HE TIN CAN BAY Men’s Shed will have a working bee on Saturday February 3 at 10am.

A sausage sizzle will be provided for lunch, plus tea and coffee. New members are welcome to attend and see our new shed, behind the Nursery, opposite the Community Complex.

For further information, contact Brian Lindfield on 5486 2835.

What’s happening in March?

2018 Easter Fair

You’re invited to the magical White for a Night H

ELD MARCH 3, from 6.30 to 10pm, you can experience a unique event, now in its fourth year. This is NOT a fundraiser and NOT a commercial event.

Organiser Lindy Orwin states, “Our goal is to turn Rainbow Beach White for a Night by gathering at a secret location with the sole purpose of sharing a high-quality meal with good friends, old friends and new friends at one of Rainbow’s favourite public locations.”

Lindy explains, “It’s just a fun evening for the Rainbow community to come together at one of the quieter times of year, dress all in white and conduct themselves with the greatest decorum while they share a mass ‘chic picnic ’ in a public location.”

Colour of attire and table setting is white

only. Lindy says, “Yes the idea is for literally everything to be white.”

Dress elegantly - originality is encouraged as long as it stays stylish and denotes taste.

Organisers say it is definitely not a costume party.

BYO everything! Like a table, white tablecloth and a white (or white covered) chair each, a picnic basket with quality menu items, china, glassware and cutlery, refreshments and white table decorations (there are prizes).

Registration is essential to know the secret location! Follow them on Facebook and email whiteforanight@gmail.com or call Lindy 0478 039 322.

World Day of Prayer

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HE 2018 EASTER FAIR on Saturday March 31, at the Cooloola Community Complex, will be a bigger and better day.

All are welcome.

The Cooloola Cove Residents & Friends family fun day will have new outside area displays.

Any organisation that wishes to be part of this great day, please contact Graham: 0433 062 906.

Jacquie Cross, Cherie Mason, Ann Thornton, Donna Hope, Maggie Travers invite you to The Rainbow Beach Catholic Church on March 2 for the World Day of Prayer

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HE CONGREGATION of St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, at Manooka Drive in Rainbow Beach, is coordinating and hosting the World Day of Prayer for the Cooloola Coast, on Friday March 2, at 10am.

This year the host country is Suriname, which is part of the Guianas, an ecological region within the Amazon, in the northeastern part of South America.

The theme, prepared by Surinamese women, is: “All God’s Creation is Very Good!”

Guest Speaker is the Reverend Ingrid Busk, Anglican Minister of the Church of Good Shepherd, Rainbow Beach.

The Combined Churches of the Cooloola Coast, with the Surinamese people, highlight some of the issues women and children in Suriname face.

Organiser Donna Hope said, “It’s a privilege - we only host the event every four years, and this is our second time. It is a good

The organisers had prizes galore at the ‘White for a Night’ – see for yourself this year!

opportunity to come together as a Christian community to embrace other cultures and countries.”

There is a DVD depicting the country and the problems they face, plus music and a collection.

“Nobody I spoke to even knows where Suriname is. It is a chance to learn about another country and what they are all about the joys, the food and history,” Donna continued.

“Dutch is the main language, with roughly 540 inhabitants, and the country is mostly rainforest. It is also an example of ethnic diversity and multi ethnic cuisines!”

Anyone who has links to Suriname or has travelled there, or if you would like to be involved in the event, please contact Donna Hope on 5486 8199. You can also attend the planning meeting 9.30am, Monday February 5, at St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church.

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Above and below: All 42 descendants, plus family and friends celebrated Sylvie Reibel’s 90th birthday

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Sylvia turns

YLVIA REIBEL moved to Tin Can Bay about 65 years ago. Sylvia and Bob had six children, they were involved in the trucking business: general carrying, transport of fish, fuel transport and sand mining.

Sylvia also helped with running the picture theatre and opening of Bob’s Takeaway, now the Black Cockatoo Restaurant. Eventually, Sylvia retired with their cockatoo, Charlie, which Sylvia recently lost.

After Bob’s passing, Sylvia moved to Bass Street and spends most of her time cooking, making jams and spreads - one of which you have to take, even if you haven’t one finished in the pantry.

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90!

Sylvia still gardens and loves creating crocheted hand towels, and is known for leaving the air conditioner off.

Although lawn bowls became too much for her, she still manages to catch the courtesy bus to the Cooloola Coast Bowls Club for dinner on Friday nights. Sylvia was very proud when the Bowls Club made her a life member.

On Saturday January 13, over 70 family and friends attended her birthday party held at Bevan and Sandra’s home. What a day!

The logistics of getting all 42 descendants together on one day, travelling from Melbourne, Toowoomba, Blackwater,

DEBBIE ROBERTSON FLEETWOOD MAC “TRIBUTE” FLINTLOCK TILL DAWN BILLY GUY

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Rockhampton and Brisbane. Plus getting family back from Perth, rescheduling family going to Singapore and waiting on grandchildren to finish work.

We did it! A big thank you to all! (Not one of Sylvia’s descendants are deceased).

Once all arrived a ‘Family Tree’ cake was presented to Sylvia with all 42 names on leaves around a tree. (Which included one on the way).

Thanks to Jenny Tritton for her work of art, also a birthday cake made by Janet Reibel, which was cut earlier in the day. All had a good time, with great grandchildren finishing off with a swim in the family pool.

See you in ten years.

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A surfing trip changed Dr Daniel Strong’s scientist’s career from Forensic Archaeology and working for the police, to helping “actual living people” after a Masters degree in Chiropractic in Sydney.

Dr Dan is now in town

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ROWING UP in Toowoomba, his family have holidayed at Rainbow Beach for decades.

“I wanted to start up at Rainbow - it was before Peter Collard was in the area.

“Literally, on my first day as a chiropractor, I said ‘I’m moving to Rainbow Beach, living at Cedar Pocket’.” (He has never actually been to Cedar Pocket, only driven past it.)

But it was not to be, with his prudent father helping Dan to operate his first practice out of one of his rental properties in Toowoomba.

“A year in, a friend gave me his Dalby practice - we grew it from one day a week and stayed there 19 years.”

Now still half owner of the Dalby practice, Dan is living the dream here, with his growing practice at the IGA complex, and his 200 acres on Mount Coondoo - just over the valley from Cedar Pocket!

His boys Charly (9) and Ethan (7) say it is very different to life in Dalby, with making the most of the beach, their motorbikes and having no neighbours, before they start at Wolvi State School.

The Strong Family: Jacqui, Ethan, Charly and Chiropractor, Dr Dan are ready to help and heal!

Partner Jacqui is a Bowen therapist and a Body Balance instructor and also works in the business. Jacqui says, “Our boys go duning, Dan loves the water, and I just love that view!

“Dan has always wanted to come here since uni, he has a sentimental attachment.

We have lots of beaches in Queensland, this one is special to him.”

So much so, the business logo is “Grumpy”, their beach worthy combi van.

Their mascot attracts plenty of attention on the beach!

Doctor Dan likes being a bit different,

“How many Chiropractors sell stubby coolers?” he asks me. “That’s because beer is not inflammatory.”

Dan’s passion is prevention and paediatrics, working with children and pregnant mums, but says everyone can benefit from the service.

“I tell people I don’t fix backs, I fix immune systems that cause inflammation and protect you from whatever stresses you have.

“I’m not here to take away pain - but by fixing your immune system, you will experience pain relief and prevent

chronic disease.”

The service is eligible for health fund rebates, the referral from your medical practitioner for the Medicare EPC plan is also claimable.

Visit Dr Dan in the Rainbow Beach IGA complex, next to the fish and chip shop on the corner of Rainbow Beach and Carlo Roads, on Monday 8am-3pm, Thursday and Friday 8am - late, or Saturday 8am-2pm, or by appointment.

Find out more: www.facebook.com/ RainbowBeachChiro or call for your appointment today on: 0447 275 673

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T OURISM U PDATE

German visitors on the rise D

ESTINATION GYMPIE Region Chief, Andrew Saunders, says tourism representatives in Europe have mentioned that Rainbow Beach is gaining a lot of interest and many tourism representatives want to know more about the destination.

Images of Rainbow Beach have featured in two billboards recently - working with VSC we secured a prime position billboard in Fortitude Valley for the month of January.

With partners Tourism and Events Queensland, Singapore Airlines and Explorer Fernreisen, one of Germany’s largest travel wholesale companies, an image of Rainbow Beach was chosen for a German-wide campaign.

Left: Images of Rainbow Beach continue to feature on international billboards

Big fish at Wolf Rock Dive

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E HAVE BEEN treated with amazing weather over the festive season and running trips out to Wolf Rock every day.

We have had high numbers of grey nurse sharks now sitting in 26m and daily sightings of bull rays, Queensland grouper, loggerhead turtle, eagle ray, schooling barracuda, batfish, travelly and more.

The currents and visibility vary, but on average we have 15m and a moderate current on the Rock.

We have a local visiting loggerhead turtle who sits at the base of our mooring line; divers regularly think it is stuck, but he wedges himself under the line and gives his shell a good scratch!

The large number of bull rays (also known as round ribbon ray) at the site are believed to be congregating in a mating ritual.

Similar to the manta ray, a large female is normally pursued by dozens of males attempting to woo her. They circle around

taking it in turns to approach from above and shadow the female’s movements.

With all the big fish it’s easy to miss the small stuff, but for those Finding Nemo fans, we also have starry-eyed puffer fish, moorish idol, boxer shrimps and anemone fish. For bookings and more information please contact 07 5486 8004.

Tin Can Bay Marina Bar and Grill wins Reader’s Choice!

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ONGRATULATIONS to Richard, Fiona and the team from Tin Can Bay Marina Bar and Grill for winning the Australian Good Food and Travel Guide Readers Choice for Modern Australia cuisine for the FraserCoast- SouthBurnett region.

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Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) has also produced a 20-page supplement to promote Australia’s Nature Coast supported

by VSC and FCTE. The Sunshine and Fraser Coasts had huge appeal to the German tourism market because of their connection to nature whales, dolphins, turtles and our Aussie hospitality.

To the year ending September 2017, German visitation to Queensland grew strongly to reach record highs in total and holiday visitation, up by 6.0% and 9.7% respectively.

Expenditure by German visitors also grew, up by 10.0% to $191.6m. On the Sunshine Coast – 39,000 German visitors, increased 24.2% from the previous year. On the Fraser Coast – 31,000 German visitors, increased 12.5% from the previous year.

Is your business ready for international tourists?

A bumper season for dolphins

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OME TO AN International Ready Workshop, presented by Visit Sunshine Coast at Coffee Rocks, Rainbow Beach 25pm on Thursday, February 15.

Gain an understanding of the importance and opportunity of the inbound tourism markets. Learn what is involved in exporting your tourism business before you understand the how.

Gain an understanding as to whether your business is ready for export, and be able to make a more fully informed decision on your tourism export direction.

It is $17.50 (VSC Member) or $27.50 (Non-member), RSVP: members@ visitsunshinecoast.com or call (07) 5458 8800.

by Norma Sanderson Volunteer HANK GOODNESS we had at least three dolphins in visiting during the holidays, so as to cater for the many visitors.

Mystique has been out fighting and is covered in rakings; Patch has a small tiger shark bite on his right side which is healing very well; Ella and calf Joe have been regular, and Auzzie is fitting in quite well as a regular feeder.

Remember that if you are a local resident and wish to showcase these dolphins to your visitors, you do not pay to enter the complex. You only need to pay for a fish to feed the dolphins.

See you there!

Out and About

Australia

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Images Julie Hartwig Photography

Above: Thong Throwing was one of the Australia Day Challenges - the annual competition was won by the Grotty Yachties, followed by Sailability with third place to the Cooloola Dragons

Right: Congratulations to the best dressed!

Below: Sailability, Dragons, Yacht Club teams participated in the Wobbly Relay

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Creative Cuts Alison Jensen at Coffee Rocks

Flintock at the Country Club

Alison Jensen, who has just been announced as a grand finalist for the Aristocrat Country Entertainer of the Year, will be playing at Coffee Rocks from 6pm, Saturday February 3.

We have some exciting things happening here at Coffee Rocks - free meal on your birthday, BYO so people can to bring their own favourite beer or wine or select from our wide range of drinks, a new ‘all you can eat’ deal (Sunday to Thursday) and backpacker specials.

We are very honoured to have Alison playing for us and are expecting a great show of support so please book your table on 5486 8877 to avoid disappointment!

Flintlock are the winners of the Sunshine Coast Battle of the Rising Stars Original Band.

This dynamic and energetic outfit performs lively covers and alternative rock originals from a modern perspective.

Based in the Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast region, Flintlock is fortunate to have: Ethan Roberts (Lead Vocals/ Rhythm Guitar), Ryan White (Lead Guitar/Vocals), Siana Davis (Bass Guitar/Vocals) and Caleb Wilson (Drums). See them live at the Tin Can Bay Country Club February 9.

Also see Debbie Robertson with her contemporary 50s-to-now selection on February 2, acoustic duo Till Dawn on February 16 and Aussie, country, rock ‘n’ roll, line dance and more with Billy Guy on February 23.

Coolabay Choir

Cooloabay Choir meet every Wednesday afternoon, from 3-4pm, and spend a very enjoyable time learning new music and singing old favourites, and when ready we will sing for other people too!

We have a regular group of 12 to 15 singers of which two are male voices, and would welcome more keen singers to join our happy group.

Come along on Wednesday February 7 just before 3pm, or call or e-mail Pam beforehand.

Starting back on 7th February at the Vets’ and Community Hall in Cooloola Cove (corner of Nautilus Drive & Santa Maria Close). Contact details: Pam 0427 180 649 or sykapalua@spiderweb.com.au

Want to put more colour into your life?

The Cooloola Coast Art Group is for anyone, from beginners to the experienced, interested in painting, drawing or sketching in any medium: oils, acrylics, watercolour, pastels, charcoal, pen and ink.

Come along and try our fortnightly life drawing classes, Wednesdays February 14 and 28, and Tuesday drawing group. Our first meeting of the year is February 23 at 1pm in the RSL Hall.

Attention artists and photographers, the highly acclaimed Cooloola Coast Art Show and Photography Competition is on again July 27, 28 and 29 at the Tin Can Bay Country Club.

To find out more call Kerri Southern: 0438 803 990.

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Shout-out to artists Would you like to perform at the iconic Gympie Music Muster, held in the Amamoor Creek State Forest near Gympie? This camping and festival event features a 100% homegrown Aussie lineup under one big open roof.

People come to see hundreds of performances across five stages - and you could be one of the performers! Artist applications are now open, so if you would like to be in the running for the 2018 festival apply now.

Applications will close on 15 March 2018 and you will be advised if you are successful by 30 March. Apply by visiting www.muster.com.au

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EAM CHALLENGE was games galore and HOY for Chocolate was a real sweet treat. It was fantastic to see school holiday program activities held over at Rainbow Beach.

“We are delighted that YAP can finally cover all the townships on the Cooloola Coast” President Jess Milne exclaimed.

The youth of Rainbow Beach are being asked the question: “What activities/ events would you like YAP to hold?”

Email suggestions to Jess Milne at cooloolacoastyap@gmail.com, make a comment on our Facebook page or give her a call on 0411 218 254.

To keep activities free, YAP volunteers hold a market stall twice a month and are always on the lookout for donations

of second-hand goods.

If you’re having a clean out then don’t dump it, chuck it our way!

Activities for February Animal Antics February 10 at the Tin Can Bay Community Complex from 4-6pm Colouring-in competition, games, craft and face painting from $1, all with an animal theme. Stay on afterwards and enjoy the free screening of Zootopia.

Rolling Scrolls and Chocolate Delights February 24 at the Cooloola Cove Veterans and Community Hall from 10-11am.

Get your hands sticky with some family favourites.

Limited places bookings essential Email cooloolacoastyap@ gmail.com or call Jess Milne on 0411 218 254 Top right: Jack Elder attempts the Dice Stack Left: Paige and April Sik work through the Box Scramble Right: Playing HOY for Chocolate

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Love is in the air

Barb Rees

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The Cooloola Coast is becoming more and more popular destination for same sex marriages, and weddings in general - Hayle Ackland and Kell Hutt chose Rainbow Beach Wedding Photography and our beautiful area to celebrate

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ALENTINE’S DAY is a very special time of the year for the young and not-so-young romantics out there, and what better place to celebrate than here, at beautiful Rainbow Beach.

From a romantic stroll down the beach at sunrise or a bottle of bubbles and a picnic at Carlo Point, to a five-star stay with all the bells and whistles, Rainbow Beach has plenty to offer everyone.

“Valentines Day has always been a really busy time for us.’ Explains Tessia Fitzgerald from Rainbow Hair and Beauty Studio, ‘It’s a great time to give a gift voucher for a bit of pampering. It is always nice to receive something lovely and special.

“We also have Valentines packages which can include couples massage, facials, pedicures and manicures, everything to spoil yourself and your Valentine.”

A surf lesson, canoe with the dolphins, a visit to the lighthouse, a helicopter flight or a horse ride on the beach are always memorable gifts and what better places to pop the question!

Did you know that there are over 220,000 marriage proposals on Valentine’s Day every year!

Our gorgeous town has always had a lot to offer those wanting to tie the knot – we have the best and most diverse places to hold the ceremony… think Carlo Sand Blow, the Coloured Sands, some amazing rainforest areas, Mudlo Rocks, Double Island and the Lighthouse to name a few.

Add in some fantastic reception options like the Surf Club, Sports Club and The Community Centre and we really are up with the best.

We also have a few hidden gems such as Rainbow Hair and Beauty Studio, as well as Registered Marriage Celebrant, Zaneta Fitzgerald.

With the legalisation of same-sex marriage on December 9, the wedding business in Rainbow can only become bigger and better.

“If you are happy to conduct same-sex marriages you are classed as a Registered Marriage Celebrant, if you don’t wish to, you can register as a Religious Marriage Celebrant. It gives both celebrants and couples an idea of who is doing what.

“It’s just a bit of a safeguard for both parties to save any conflict,” explains Zaneta. “I am more than happy to fly the rainbow flag.”

Zaneta has two same-sex marriages booked in already this year and has had several enquiries for next year. “I think Rainbow Beach will become a more and more popular destination for gay marriages, not the least because the name Rainbow is close to their hearts.”

Tessia agrees, “‘Rainbow’ is very symbolic for the gay community, and Rainbow Beach is a wonderful, relaxed place for them to come to.

“We have a lot of pampering packs for couples and brides and grooms, for both before and after the ceremony. Most couples don’t want to get ready together, they want that special moment of seeing each other at the ceremony.

“We have a mobile team that can go to their accommodation and get one partner ready while the other can come and let us work our magic in the studio.

“We want all of our clients to relax and feel at ease and be comfortable, we don’t judge anyone, love is love!” adds Tessia.

Rainbow Beach truly is one of the most amazing, naturally beautiful places on earth. And nearly every business in town can embrace, enjoy and benefit from the increase in couples coming here to say ‘I do’.

As Tessia puts it, “Rainbow Beach is a small, intimate setting, and most weddings are not just one day, everyone usually stays for a few days to enjoy our town and spend quality time with family and friends. We are blessed to live in such a place.”

You don’t need to be getting married to make the most of Valentine’s in Rainbow Beach - Zaneta also runs a home-based beauty business ‘Serenity Beauty’, and will pamper and spoil your loved one for you.

Happy Valentines Day everyone, and take a minute to remember poor Bishop Valentine who was executed on February 14 for secretly marrying young couples after marriage was prohibited

by Claudius II, because single men made better soldiers!

To treat your special Valentine contact Zanetta on 0438 868 116 or via her website zanetafitzgerald.wixsite.com/serenitybeauty and Tessia on 07 5486 3533 or www.facebook.com/ rainbowhairandbeautystudio

Historical Cooloola:

Later land sales in Rainbow Beach

by Ian Ross

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N A RECENT article, I told the story of the first Government Land Sale at Rainbow Beach in 1969. Although it was relatively unsuccessful with only seven out of 25 blocks sold.

Widgee Shire Council, the local authority, had not been deterred and pushed ahead with promoting the new town. It was three years before the Lands Department attempted another land sale in 1972 but there was a lot of development in between.

An early development was the Rainbow Beach Surf Lifesaving Club. As soon as access to Rainbow Beach became available in 1965 a move was commenced to form a club, which eventuated at a meeting at the Freemasons Hotel in Gympie in June 1965.

The Club struggled to find funds but after numerous raffles, dances at the Veteran Hall and support from the Widgee Shire Council, sufficient funds became available to purchase the disused Tamaree State School, which was transported to Rainbow Beach and reassembled as a club house.

The old school building served the club for nine years before it was replaced by the present building, which has been upgraded several times since then.

Rainbow Beach’s first businessman was Phil Rodgers. He had been a Gympie fruiterer and in 1966 opened a small wooden shop in the park that now bears his

name. He lived in a caravan nearby and opened his shop as required mainly at weekends.

In 1970 he closed the shop which was purchased by Ivan Udovic.

Ivan was the Mineral Sands onsite fitter and lived in the central mineral sands house. He moved the small building to the corner of his property and re opened the shop which was run by his wife.

Ivan continued his duties at the Sand Mining plant, but the business flourished and the shop soon became too small.

Ivan, being an enterprising operator, approached the Lands Department to purchase a lease on the adjoining block on which he proposed to build a proper brick store, news agency, fuel outlet and post office.

Being a local he had no trouble securing the land and in 1972 Rainbow Beach’s first general store came into being. Ivan Continued next page

Above: Building the Rainbow Beach Motel July 1971, with the caravan Park in the background

Left: Ivan Udovic’s Rainbow Beach Store is built, the old store on his block moved from park can be seen on left

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gave up his job at the Sand Mining Plant to manage the shop full time.

The Rainbow Beach General Store is still there having passed through several owners over the years but owned by the Modin family for about the last 30 years. It has been ravaged twice by fire in 1989 and 2016 but always recovers.

In July 1971 work began on Rainbow’s first commercial building the Rainbow Beach Motel. It was built by Hug Brothers of Maryborough who tendered for the site in May 1971.

In the same year Percival Engineering company of Brisbane tendered successfully for and built the adjacent Caravan Park. By this time, the last of the original 25 blocks had been sold and most of the allotments were complying with the two-year building covenant placed on the original sale.

On February 23, 1972, the Lands Department held its second auction. This time the auction was held in the much larger auditorium at the Gympie City Council Chambers, which was just as well, as 300 people attended to bid for the 40 blocks in Green Valley Drive, Carlo Circle and

Cooloola Drive. Upset prices ranged from $800 to $2500.

Keen competition for the blocks in Cooloola Drive on a hill with panoramic views over the ocean brought a top price of $7500 and a total outlay of $171,800 instead of the reserve of $72,400. Big money in 1972 but no doubt the blocks would probably attract over a million dollars today.

Three months later on June 7, a third auction took place for another 38 residential blocks and 5 commercial sites in the same area. Three large commercial site were offered in Ocean View Parade and another two near the top of the hill in Cooloola Drive.

All lots were sold and the sale realised $117,350 against the upset value of $90,300.

The two magnificent blocks at the top of the hill were purchased for $4000 each by trustees of the Burchill superannuation fund. The Mikado Motel was built on the site. The Motel has since been replaced by the even more luxurious Rainbow Ocean Palms Resort.

The next auction of 38 residential lots in Zircon Street, Prospect Place and Spectrum Street was held on April 16, 1975. This auction was incredibly successful with Right and opposite page: Government sales brochures show the history of growth in town

Green Valley Drive commercial blocks are auctioned in June 1972

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Historical Cooloola

And why not a jetty at Bullock Point?

Bullock Point Jetty Image courtesy Rainbow Beach Recovery

C Building the Mikado Motel on top of hill Cooloola Drive 1973 - now replaced by Rainbow Ocean Palms Resort

most blocks doubling their upset price.

The hammer would fall again two years later on May 24, 1977, when four business sites in Rainbow Beach Road including the Rainbow Sands Resort were auctioned. Also snapped up were 44 residential sites in Turana Street, Larapinta Street and Double Island Drive.

Another two auctions were held in 1978, which were probably the most successful ever undertaken by the Lands Department.

The 90 blocks offered were sold for a total of $1,037,300. Top price for a residential block was $20,300, while a business site was sold for $65,000.

The same year also saw the opening of the first hotel, after Hug Brothers successfully tendered to the licensing commission for a hotel license for the Rainbow Beach Motel, which was then expanded to make room for a public bar and lounge areas. (Note: The original Rainbow Beach Hotel was on the corner of Rainbow Beach Road and Wide Bay Esplanade where the Plantation Resort is now.)

The next auction was in March 1982, another large auction with 84 lots on offer.

Of interest this time was the need for industrial land in the expanding town and 12 blocks in Karoonda Court were sold.

The final Rainbow Beach land auction was held in Gympie on June 22, 1983, with a total of 54 blocks going under the hammer.

Two blocks, lot 1 and lot 2 of Section 1, not offered in the original sale in 1969, were listed in this sale.

The upset price had risen from $600 in 1969 to $25,000 in 1982 a substantial gain in 14 years. Lot 1 of Section 1 is on the corner of Ilmenite Avenue where the doctor’s surgery is now.

Although there were no more auctions, development continued. Rainbow Shores was developed and subdivided by the Krauchi family from former sand mining leases. Today the community looks with interest at the fenced of area where the Queensland Titanium Mines dry plant once stood and ponders what development may occur north of the town.

ONSTRUCTION OF A three-lane boat ramp, floating walkway and parking at Bullock Point, Inskip, is starting in February, weather permitting.

Feedback on the Bullock Point ramp and pontoon was widespread and positive.

However, it led to some questions from locals, that we put to the decision makers.

Jim Cole suggested, “Would be interested to hear the thoughts behind positioning of the floating pontoon down one side not down the middle.

“I know they had to do it for the Carlo Point ramp as it would have been a navigational hazard, but pontoon in the middle is a much more practical position as it will ease congestion at the ramp and allow both sides of the pontoon to be utilised.”

Mary Boyce told the Community News, “A new ramp is great, but we need a jetty for kids (and grown ups,) to fish from. Barges will cramp in beside the walkway...”

A Transport and Main Roads spokesperson told the Community News: The new floating walkway, designed to move up and down with the tide, will be installed next to the boat ramp lane to help with safe launching and retrieval.

Locating the floating walkway to the side also allows additional separating piles in the middle of the ramp to allow barge

use. Experience has shown boaties prefer pontoons over jetties.

Vessels are more susceptible to damage at jetties and passengers have difficulty transferring. We have been gradually decommissioning older jetties around the state due to decreasing demand.

Gympie Regional Council officials advised: Upgrades to the Bullock Point boat ramp and floating walkway is a project of Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR). Council has partnered with TMR to construct a new car park, which we will continue to maintain. Construction of a jetty in this area were not a part of Council’s planning. However, Council recognises the community’s interest in a jetty for use in the area. In 2014 Council commissioned consultants to carry out a feasibility study for a public jetty at Norman Point, the eastern-most promontory of Tin Can Bay. This study examined the engineering issues and produced a preliminary design and costing. Council allocated further funding in 2017/18 to investigate the environmental aspects of the jetty, commence a concept design and costing, and gain appropriate approvals.

Council are now looking at funding options for the project and will keep the community updated on the project throughout the year.

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Rainbow Beach Police Beat

by Senior Constable Michael Brantz

On board with online safety

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HE INTERNET is a powerful tool that can bring the whole world to your phone, tablet, TV or computer.

Unfortunately, this means not only the best, but also the worst of what’s out there. It can expose children to unwelcome material, people or attention.

This was evidenced recently following the tragic death of Northern Territory teenager, Amy ‘Dolly’ Everett after relentless cyberbullying led her to take her own life on January 3.

Cyberbullying is the use of technologies by an individual or a group of people to deliberately and repeatedly upset someone else. It can occur in many ways, including abusive texts and emails, hurtful messages,

images or videos, imitating, humiliating or excluding others online or nasty online gossip and chat.

Right now, there are many young people being cyberbullied and it can often be difficult for parents or teachers to detect.

The Office of the eSafety Commissioner list some of the warning signs on their website. These include: • being upset after using the internet or their mobile phone • changes in personality, becoming more withdrawn, anxious, sad or angry • appearing more lonely or distressed • unexpected changes in friendship groups • a decline in school work

• changes in sleep patterns • avoidance of school or clubs • a decline in physical health • becoming secretive about online activities and mobile phone use.

The good news is that with some practical internet safety precautions you can help your children maximise the benefits of being online while minimising the risks.

There is a wealth of useful information out there about safe internet use, and there’s even a special day to encourage better online behaviour.

Celebrated globally every year, ‘Safer Internet Day’ takes place on Tuesday February 6, and this day offers the

opportunity to highlight positive uses of technology and to explore the role we all play in helping to create a better and safer online community.

This year’s theme is ‘Create, connect and share respect: A better internet starts with you’.

In Australia, the ‘Safer Internet Day’ initiative is being driven by the Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner. You may remember this name from an article I wrote last year about their website - www. esafety.gov.au – which provides a heap of useful resources for parents and carers.

In particular, the ‘iParent’ section provides guidance on a huge range of online issues such as cyberbullying, internet safety, parental controls, online risks and balancing screen time.

If you have any concerns, I urge you to check out the website, it’s easy to navigate and has up-to-date research and statistics.

Photographing the world around you

by Julie Hartwig Tin Can Bay Camera Club

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VERY TIME YOU take a photo of the scenery around you, you’re capturing one of the most popular genres of photography – Scapes.

This broad category encompasses Landscapes, Seascapes, Cityscapes and Sky/ Cloudscapes. These types of photos provide a record of our world and are a reminder of a special time and place.

Here are a few tips to improve your Scape photos: • Consider the time of day: The “Golden Hours” around sunrise and sunset deliver stunning lighting conditions and often beautiful colours. Combined, these create wonderful, moody photos.

• Pay attention to composition: Give consideration to the placement of the

horizon. Unless your scene includes reflections or a very symmetrical scene, place the horizon 1/3 from the top to accentuate foreground details or 1/3 from the bottom to accentuate sky details. This applies to both horizontal and vertical compositions.

• Look for leading lines: If present in the scene, use roads, tracks, natural and man-made lines to lead the eye into the scene, thereby allowing the viewer to explore the photo.

• Use compositional elements: These include colours, shapes, textures, patterns. The world around us has all of these – you just have to look deeper into the scene to find them and then decide how best to include them.

• Look for unusual natural elements such as reflections, spectacular clouds, unusual features like rocks/mountains

Moogerah Morning

by Ron Johnson – A Grade Honour

and water, and unusual lighting conditions. All of these will create mood in the photo.

• Photo format: Landscapes are typically horizontal photos, but experiment with vertical compositions to give a different perspective on the landscape.

• Get the horizon straight: One of the most distracting faults in Scape photography is a crooked/sloping horizon. Most cameras have some sort of level in the viewfinder/LCD screen to help get the horizon straight.

COOLOOLA’S

Alternatively, you can use the edges of the screen to provide a straight guide line.

By using these tips, you can change your Scape photos from ordinary to stunning.

Happy snapping – more tips next month!

The club’s next meeting: 7pm, Wednesday February 21 at TCB Library. For information, visit www.tincanbaycameraclub.wix.com/ tcb-camera-club

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Ph: (07) 5486 3607

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Fax: (07) 5486 8509

Monday to Friday:

8.00 am – 3.30 pm

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Glassware Crockery Cutlery Disposable Packaging Paper Products Food Containers Barware Chemicals Washroom Supplies Brushware

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11-15 Karoonda Road, Rainbow Beach (in the Industrial Estate) Email: sales@cooloolawholesalers.com.au Web: www.cooloolawholesalers.com.au February 2018 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 19

Tin Can Bay Quilters

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E CAME BACK to quilting last month refreshed and ready to start a new year of projects.

We have Deanne who is going to teach a class on making a bag that is suitable to carry your laptop, tablet, iPad etc.

The following week we have Jo, who is showing us how to make a cup bag to carry our cups and mugs to craft/quilting.

Not only do we make quilts of all shapes and sizes, we do make smaller items such as bags, cup holders, table runners, placemats, etc. It does not have to be a quilt you make, if you want to come and join us.

We also have people who make clothes, and if you want to learn to sew we would

love to help you. You do not need an expensive machine if you are learning, just a straight sewing machine is good enough.

We have some great projects in the pipeline; if you are interested, just come along. We will have quite a few projects in the year, as well as a few bus trips, so you are welcome to join us!

We are always looking for new members and we are a friendly group. If you have never done patchwork or would like to learn to sew, there is always someone to help you.

Meet 9am Tuesdays at the Community Complex cnr Tin Can Bay Rd and Bayside Drive, next door to the Cooloola Bowls Club. Contact Jacquie Cross: 5486 4468.

RSL news

June Fraser made an overnight bag made with small pieces of fabric in a design called ‘crazy patch’ with machine embroidery

The Turks’ losses were estimated at 7,000.

Source: Australian War Memorial

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Tuesday February 6 and March 6 - 10am Carers QLD Australia Support Group at Tin Can Bay RSL

N PREPARATION FOR Anzac Day 2018, the Tin Can Bay RSL Sub Branch installed two new flag poles at Tin Can Bay Anzac Memorial Park.

More flag pole works and a Rock of Remembrance are planned for the rear of the RSL building, expected to be ready for the Dawn Service on April 25, 2018.

A young Aleppo Pine tree has also been planted at the Memorial Park. It has been propagated from seeds collected from the Lone Pine Tree planted in the grounds of the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, by HRH Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, on October 24, 1934.

The new flag poles and Aleppo Pine are now in place at Tin Can Bay

The Story of the Lone Pine On August 6, 1915, the 1st Australian Infantry Division launched a major offensive at Plateau 400 on Gallipoli. The ridges, once covered with the Aleppo pine, had been cleared to provide cover for the Turkish trenches, leaving just one, solitary

pine. The area became known as Lone Pine Ridge.

After three days of brutal fighting the Anzacs succeeded in capturing the enemy trenches, but this bloody action cost the Australians 2,000 men.

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Please pass this information on to your family and friends as it is really worthwhile to attend.

Carers provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug issue or who are frail aged.

If you are a carer or just want to find out some information, please come along.

Enjoy a coffee and chat with like-minded people. Refreshments provided - meetings commence at 10am.

All of us are heading towards this space in our lives, where we will either be looked after or be looking after someone we love or care for dearly.

Knowledge is power, that will assist us in making an informed decision as to how we or our husband, wife, partner will want to be cared for at a time when we are incapable of making an informed decision.

To speak to one of the Welfare Officers just phone the sub branch on 07 5486 4224 or 07 5486 2110. https://www.facebook.com/TCB.RSL February 13, 10 am - 12 noon Veterans Welfare and Community Morning Tea Come along, mingle and chat over a cuppa with RSL members and enjoy a morning tea.

This free event is open to all local residents, held at the RSL Hall, next to the library, Tin Can Bay. To assist with catering or book a table, please contact 07 5486 4224 or 07 5486 2110. Tin Can Bay RSL Sub Branch Inc, 45 Gympie Road, Tin Can Bay QLD 4580. https://www.facebook.com/TCB.RSL

Resources for you

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HE TIN CAN BAY Resource and Referral Centre is community help centre located behind the Tin Can Bay Library.

The centre is able to provide emergency relief in the form of food vouchers and advice, to enable clients to overcome unforeseen circumstances.

Please provide a current Income Statement from Centrelink on day of attendance. Swags are available for those who need emergency shelter; and we also have toiletries and blankets available.

There is a new service starting in February 2018. Meditation and Relaxation sessions at the rear of the library, starting on Wednesday February 7 at 6pm. Phone Jennifer Reynolds on 0419 547 268 to reserve a space.

Library

Orders for Victory Hampers are taken on Mondays and Tuesdays between 9am and noon, for delivery on Wednesdays at a cost $35 to purchase or available at no cost with a Current Income Statement from Centrelink.

Office Hours are Monday and Tuesday, 9am-12pm; Wednesday, Victory Hamper pickup only – time to be advised. Phone 0400 741 951.

Join us as we celebrate our libraries for Library Lovers’ Day on Wednesday 14 February. Complete our ‘Library Love Letter’ entry form on 14 February and be in the draw to win a ‘Love your Library’ hamper.

Tech Savvy Seniors – Social Media Be part of the technology revolution and join one of our Tech Savvy Seniors sessions with your laptop, tablet or smartphone.

The Tech Savvy Seniors Queensland program has been funded by Telstra and the Queensland Government through State Library of Queensland and Department of Communities.

February is about to get social.

Discover and demystify social media with communicating via Facebook, Twitter, Instant Messaging and Skype.

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Volunteers Gabriella Field, Lynette Cunningham and Eileen Hollyoak show off the centre’s brand new sign

Happenings

Library Lovers’ Day

Keep cool this summer

Visit us at: www.gympie.qld.gov.au/library Learn about other platforms such as YouTube, Flickr and Google+.

Rainbow Beach Library Thursday 15 February 10-12noon – phone 5486 3705.

Tin Can Bay Library Thursday 15 February 2-4pm – phone 5486 4355.

caregivers. Sessions are held weekly at all libraries, join us at Tin Can Bay Library on Thursdays, 9.30am-10.30am.

First5Forever

Art classes at the library are recommencing in February so join us every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 10am for art workshops by Jenny!

Jenny will cover various types of art – from sketching with charcoals to painting with water colours and pastels - morning tea provided.

First 5 Forever storytime is an interactive program for preschool children and babies featuring songs, rhymes, stories and craft.

This is a free event conducted in a relaxed atmosphere with a focus on fun for all preschool children, babies and their

Art Workshops at Rainbow Beach Library

Rainbow Beach Ph: 5486 3705

Tin Can Bay Ph: 5486 4355

Monday and Thursday 9.30am – 12.30pm Wednesday and Friday 2pm – 5pm Saturday 9am – 12 noon

Monday and Wednesday 9am – 12.30pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am – 5pm Saturday 8.30am – 11.30am

HE LOCAL ambulance committee gives us some valuable tips, due to the recent spate of record breaking high temperatures.

The Queensland Ambulance Service has issued a plea to people to stay hydrated and keep out of the hot sun. Accordingly, to assist people in dealing with the hot weather, the Cooloola Coast Local Ambulance Committee has again arranged for the distribution of Heat Stress Flyers to various outlets in Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach, as well as both libraries.

The flyers are free and offer some very helpful hints on how to prevent and deal with heat-related illness for seniors, babies and children. Practical measures such as drinking small amounts of water every 1520 minutes, wearing lightweight clothing and avoiding strenuous activity are some of the suggestions. So please pick up a flyer and keep cool this summer.

As mentioned in a previous article, we are commencing bingo sessions in Rainbow Beach. The first session will be held on Monday, February 5 at the Rainbow Beach Community Hall starting at 9.30am.

If successful, bingo will continue to be offered on the first Monday of each month.

Of course, the long running weekly bingo session will still be held every Thursday morning at 9.30am at the Tin Can Bay Country Club.

The bingo sessions are a major part of our fundraising activities with all proceeds going to support the local ambulance service. So get some friends together and come along for a fun morning.

Cheryl Zunic - Treasurer, phone: 5486 8070.

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Saturn Antennas –

20 years O

OPS! I MISSED the January edition with my article on New Year Resolutions. We will just skip over that topic. Anyway, how many of us keep to those resolutions? Umm.. mostly, ummm…not me….hahaha. So, on with more exciting news from the Saturn Antenna team.

This year, we will be celebrating 20 years! Woohoo! I can’t believe that it is 20 years since Peter designed the Saturn Antenna.

In looking back, we have so many people to thank for our initial start.

Peter’s design was tidied up with Tony Huxley’s knowledge of fibreglass and Brian Smith’s help to make a mould to make the antenna shells. Thanks guys.

Also, our thanks go to Tony and Rosie Stewart (Rainbow Beach Houseboats) and Ros and Peter Reynes (Fraser Island Rent A Yacht) who purchased antennas that were outperforming existing marine TV antennas. They are still being used to this day.

Very quickly this ‘marine’ antenna was snapped up by the caravan industry.

Travellers realised Saturn Antennas was the easiest TV antenna to use because there was no need to change the way the antenna sat (vertically or horizontally).

It had two aerials inside the shell to cater for all transmitters around Australia. The task of adding a booster and then pointing to the transmitter was also a thing of the past for the traveller. Peter had covered all those bases as well, with the multi-

Celebrating 20 years with the first photo from 1998

directional antenna having an in-built booster.

In the beginning, we could make six antennas in a week. Now, we make 26 antennas in a week. The Saturn Antenna has moved from being sold only in Queensland to being stocked by all good caravan stores around Australia.

Many times, we have been told to have it made overseas, but we have resisted all suggestions. We are committed to making a superior, Australian-Made TV antenna for the traveller. We want to keep industry local.

To promote and sell the Saturn Antenna, we travel to caravan shows in every state, so we have seen a lot of this beautiful country. And this year is no exception.

To give us an interest to travel the same roads, we choose a theme each year that makes us stop and ‘smell the roses’. Five years ago, we did a Pub Crawl and found some fascinating country pubs tucked away in little communities. Then came the Bakery Run, Aussie Bear adventures and the History Trail.

We are getting ready to hit the road with Saturn Antennas. This year our theme for our travels is “The Retirement Trail”. Thanks Adrian and Trish Paterson for the idea. We look forward to telling you all about our travels.

Till next month, stay happy and healthy and safe on our roads.

Margaret and Peter Grant Left: Fraser Island Rent a Yacht Below: the first workshop

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your Community Fun, fitness and a few UFOs H

OY GAMES are running again every third Wednesday of the month. Entry fee of $5 includes morning tea and your first board.

Get down to the Tin Can Bay meeting room behind the Seaside Cottage, at 18 Whiting St Tin Can Bay on the 21st February and have some fun!

The Heart Foundation Walking Group meets every Tuesday morning at 6.30am in front of the Tin Can Bay bakery. Dress in red and give your ticker a workout with a brisk stroll round town.

UFOs will be out again at the Craft Morning Tea on the first Wednesday of the month. All UnFinished Objects are to be brought along and an attempt made to finish them, whilst enjoying good

company and homemade goodies on February 7 at the QCWA meeting room in Tin Can Bay. Visitors welcome.

Pictured are QCWA ladies enjoying a cuppa, chat and craft.

For membership and competition enquiries email qcwatcb@gmail.com or contact branch president Joan Barnier 5486 4640 or 0488 979 241.

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

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ISTLETOE OCCURS all over the world and in Australia’s native forests we have numerous species in all states except Tasmania.

Mistletoe is a hemi-parasitic plant that relies on its host for water and minerals, but has chlorophyll and creates its own carbohydrates and sugars. Although it lives off its host, it is harmful only if the infestation is severe. Eucalypts and acacias are the most common host plants.

Mistletoe provides shelter and food for many animals. The flowers of Amyema miquelii or Box mistletoe, the most widespread mistletoe, are attractive, tubular and red and are followed by fleshy yellow fruit. Birds are responsible

for most of the seed dispersal.

The Mistletoebird and Painted Honeyeater seek out mistletoe, but many birds eat the fruit and spread the seeds. The seed is sticky and, of the many excreted, some will attach to a branch. A tendril emerges from the seed and secretes enzymes that weaken the outer layer of the branch, allowing the tendril to penetrate and reach the nutrients it needs.

Plant of the month is Leptospermum polygalifolium (Wild may), an ornamental compact shrub to four metres with aromatic leaves and white blossoms in spring.

Photo: Mistletoe - Mary Boyce

Tin Can Bay Craft News W

ELL, ANOTHER year over and into 2018, with everyone happy to see each other and looking forward to new projects or simply just having a chat.

The new committee - Carmel, Marilyn and Sharon - are busy planning the new calendar with Dianna Carroll. Some of the activities planned include candlewicking, silk painting, various embroidery styles and glass painting.

If you have thought of seeing just what happens at the club, call in any Thursday morning from 8.45am to 12 noon to the Community Complex situated opposite the City Farm and near the Cooloola Bowls club, on the corner of Tin Can Bay road and the Cooloola Cove turnoff.

Entry is only $3 and morning tea provided. For further information call Carmel on 5488 0409 or Sharon on 5488 0916.

Pictured are new Craft Club committee.

From left to right treasurer Marilyn Russell, president Carmel Newton and secretary Sharon Beck.

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SCHOOL NEWS

l o o h c S o t Back Left: New preppies.

Taylah and Flynn settled straight into activities at Rainbow Beach State School

Zeff Wakeling and Mason Cossart were happy to show off their classroom at Tin Can Bay School

Friends James and Henry settle into their new desks

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Jigsaws kept Pearl smiling as she said goodbye to Mum

New Year 7s up to Year 12s from Rainbow Beach are back boarding the bus each morning for Gympie Schools

SCHOOL NEWS

Bus stop woes Right: Baylin Mick enjoyed his first day at Victory College Prep

Local Bob Walliker suggests an alternative is needed for the inadequate Rainbow Beach bus shelter

An Open Letter to the Gympie Regional Council

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Braxton Whyte was dropped off to school by mum Alex Whyte and 11 month old sister Hayley Smith

ITH THE ONSET of the wet season, I would like to draw your attention to the school bus stop on Rainbow Beach Road. It is a disgrace.

There didn’t seem to be a problem building a half decent one for the backpackers across the road, while 30 odd school kids cram into four sticks with a roof built for six.

An efficient new shelter would not go astray - alternatively simply shift the bus stop across the road to the Community Centre where there is ample shade and shelter and which would incur little or no cost - makes sense to me.

Bob Walliker (Concerned Citizen)

Council have responded, “School bus stop locations are controlled by the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Council and TMR have good relationships with bus operators in the region and operators generally identify user issues with us as they occur.

Neither Council nor TMR are aware of any previous complaints about the stop location or shelter on Rainbow Beach Road, however, Council officers will discuss Mr Walliker’s concerns and suggestions with TMR and the bus operator.

Local, Heather Robertson, also called to ask for action on the bus stop. We sent the same suggestion to Warren Polley, at Polley’s Coaches when Bob last suggested

the move, in December 2016.

At the time, Warren advised: I have been in discussion with GRC about this. They would prefer to simply remove the wooden bus shelter completely so they don’t have to maintain it. Their preference to utilise the shelter in Spectrum Street.

There are a number of reasons for using the current wooden bus stop: 1.) It has been in use forever and a day; 2.) The catchment for that stop is all around Bombala, Tingara and Rumbulara, Double Island Drive, etc, and 3.) It’s the last stop before heading to TCB/Gympie and two Polleys buses make their connection there.

The problem with the Spectrum Street Backpacker Bus shelter is that coaches are there at the same time, so we would have three buses lined up and no one can leave until the first bus pulls out as the street is too narrow.

In discussion with Warren last week, he said, ”My drivers would be happy with any upgrade but definitely don’t want it over near the backpackers. That street is a nightmare to navigate, it’s narrow, one way and at its busiest when we need to be there for the school runs.

“So our preference is to have the Council either expand the wooden shelter and make more undercover space or to build a proper off-street, pull-in bus stop on Spectrum Street that allows buses to pass.

“I will endeavour to raise your concerns at a meeting I have every three months with council as see if we can access some State Government funding as I know GRC don’t have any in their budgets.”

We clarified that the priority for now was simply utilising the Community Hall eaves for protection in wet weather. He plans to consult with his drivers and advise on possibilities next month.

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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.

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.

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.

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

(4WD only) Surf School & Board Hire Rainbow Beach Learn to Surf 0435 934 087 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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Helicopter Rides Rainbow Beach Helicopters offer 4 scenic flights, charters, packages and transfers to/ from Maroochydore Airport, Fraser Island Resorts, Gympie, and Harvey Bay, call 0448 883 442.

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.

Great Sandy Strait Cruises and Sunset Cruises 0428 838 836

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

By Canoe Explore the mangrove fringed waters of Carlo Creek, Carlo Island and Tin Can Bay Inlet Carlo Point Boat Hire 0405 818 277

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Another ramp is located at Bullock Point.

Boat and Kayak Hire Carlo Point Boat Hire 0405 818 277 Charter Boats Excellent reef fishing is only a few miles offshore and charter trips can be arranged through Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters on 0439 775 070 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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extreme adventure Kitesurfing Lessons Learn to kitesurf with very experienced instructors from Rainbow Beach Surf Centre. 0408 738 192

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

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

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to Inskip Point and crossing in the barge.

The island is 123Flying km long and covers Rainbow Beach Services offer an a area 166,038toha, so you needbut to allow dailyofservice Fraser Island, prior plenty of time explore and appreciate it. bookings are torequired.

Remember that www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/fraser/index going independently, a permit is required and is available fromholidaying the National Parks Unless you intend on Fraser Offi ce.

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

annual events

Markets – Saturdays Saturday Markets 1st3rd Cooloola Cove Veterans and - Tin Can Bay Community Hall 0499 110 944 2nd & 4th Rainbow Beach Centreblock 5483 4866 3rd Tin Can Bay 0418 711 897

seeing all its beauty is to take a 1 day or 2 day tour. Or you can make the trip in your own 4WD, driving up the road or beach .

To Inskip Point and crossing in the barge.

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

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

accommodation

Headland and Rainbow Shores

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

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

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Bowls There is a lawn green at the Rainbow Beach Sports Recreation & Memorial Club where visitors are most welcome. 5486 3191 Tennis Two courts are available at the Sports & Recreation Club. Bookings 5486 3191 Golf A par 3, 9 hole golf course is located VISITOR GUIDE UPDATE

at Rainbow Shores Resort. Members of the Our are advertisers are Rainbow given further public very welcome.

Shores promotion the 668 Cooloola Coast Social Golf through Club (0429 255) stages Visitor’s Guide. regular competitions. A picturesque course atThe Tin guide Can Bay allnext golf addicts willalso be attracts updated month from this area. to include all our current advertisers.

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

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

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Rainbow Getaway Holiday Resort 07 54863500 www.rainbowgetaway.com.au Waters Holiday Park 07Rainbow 5486 3500 www.rainbowwaters.com.au 07 54863200

Sleepy Lagoon Hotel/Motel Thanks to Queensland Parks and www.tincanbayhotelmotel.com.au Wildlife Service for their assistance.

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Motorhome hire (sleeps 6) See our What’s On page for more on 0407 660198 Things to Do. Suggestions, amendments or to add your business to the Thanks to Queensland Parks andvisitor Wildlife guide please call 07 5486 3561 Service for their assistance. or email info@ rbcn.com.au

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

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Fishing, Boating & the Great Outdoors

Rainbow Beach fishing report Mat Cooper Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters 0439 775 070

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I ALL, we’ve had some great weather over the last month along with a few real scorcher days that have seen the local swimming holes a popular place to cool off.

We managed quite a few trips outside with a run of gentle winds and have been treated to some excellent Rainbow Beach

deep sea fishing.

Red Emperor, snapper, pearl perch, Moses perch, parrot, scarlet sea perch, sweetlip, cod and wrass have been the majority of catches.

Cobia and tuna have been stretching a few arms along with some quality size Mahi Mahi. Our last trip out saw one of our regulars Evan Horton with a 5kg coral trout.

The straits have been producing some quality jacks for those putting time and effort into chasing these predators along

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with the odd decent barramundi.

Along the beaches has been a little hard with weed still hanging about, a few reports of tailor and trevally caught between the weed patches along with some decent flathead.

I hope all had a great and safe holiday, till next month.

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Last Quarter Last Quarter

Above: Heath Curwan has Mahi Mahi crossed of the bucket list Left: Evan Horton: thrilled with a quality Rainbow Beach coral trout

Fishing, Boating & the Great Outdoors

Catches from Keely Rose Fishing Charters

Above: A couple of happy girls with part of their catch of beautiful Rainbow Beach pearl perch Left: Keely Rose skipper Ed Falconer with a cracking red emperor Right: Harry with a horse of a cod

Complete a course at the Coastguard

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OMMUNITY COURSES are continuing popular with local residents and we encourage you to take advantage of these offerings: • White Water and Bar Crossing Course, February 3 and again in mid- March • First Aid and CPR (CPR expires yearly and First Aid every three years) March 10 and 11 • Marine Radio Operator (required by the government if you own a VHF radio) • Coastal Navigation and Night Navigation for small boat owners (and large boats, too).

Interested people are encouraged to contact the base on 5486 4290 or stop by to have their name and contact details logged.

Spaces are limited. Bookings are essential.

Courses range from $75 to $125.

Volunteer Coast-Qf17 has had a very busy

start to the new year, averaging about one assist daily. We appeal to mariners to please check their plan to allow for unexpected fuel usage, spare fuses and a “back-up battery / electrical source. It’s not going to Mars but can prove to be as important when things “go wrong.

Of course, it’s helpful if you log on BEFORE departure and advise where you’re going and estimated time of return.

If we need to initiate a search requested by a loved one expecting you home or the police, the first questions will be where and when. So, if you lose power for your radio and your phone is flat, there is a plan in place. Log-on, it’s free!

Volunteers interested in helping Coast Guard Tin Can Bay are always appreciated. If you can help us, it makes it easier to help you when you need us.

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Fishing, Boating & the Great Outdoors

Tin Can Bay Fishing Club news

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URING THE PAST few weeks, our members have reported great catches of bream, whiting and cod in the Tin Can Bay inlet and creeks.

Fishing at Norman Point has resulted in some good cod being landed. There were also a few decent sized mangrove jack caught in the creeks.

With an increase in the water temperatures approaching 24C, we should

Right: Certificates and awards for participants Below: instruction on rigging a rod

see the mackerel arriving in good numbers.

As a guide, the best crabbing is from December to April, whiting catches are possible all year round but the better catches are around December to March, and August is the start of the flathead season when they move towards the estuaries to breed.

The Club recently hosted the Sunfish Junior Fishing Day at Norman Point with 25 juniors participating in this very popular event.

Our club’s qualified Sunfish Instructors taught the juniors how to tie knots, how to rig a fishing rod, casting, baiting a hook and fishing the inlet waters. They all had a great time, plenty of fun and enjoyed the complimentary morning tea and BBQ lunch.

We would like to thank our Sponsors for their support that has made this event possible. Our sponsors include Sunfish

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Queensland, Lee Fishing Company, Big W Gympie, BCF Gympie, Tin Can Bay News and Queensland Amateur Fishing Clubs Association.

The next Sunfish Junior Fishing Day will be held on April 8 at Norman Point and juniors from 7-15 years are welcome to register for this event by contacting the secretary on mobile: 0437 242 171.

Members are looking forward to an outing to Rainbow Beach and the opportunity to enjoy some beach fishing.

During March, the club is planning a trip to Borumba Dam to spend a few days relaxation and to enjoy catching bass and red claw.

New members are very welcome and for membership enquiries, please contact the Secretary on 0437 242 171.

Next meeting will be at 5pm on Wednesday, February 14 at the Tin Can Bay Country Club.

SPORT

State titles for Cooloola Dragons

by Norma Sanderson

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HE COOLOOLA DRAGONS are in full swing with intensive training three times a week to increase fitness for the two very important Regattas ahead.

We are competing in State Titles on February 17 and 18 and then possibly at Australian Nationals in March. Both these events are being held at Kawana on the Sunshine Coast.

Any interested new paddlers wanting to give paddling a go, it would be best to come on down to the Yacht Club hardstand on a Sunday at 7.30am.

Sunday is usually a more relaxed and social paddle. We don’t expect new paddlers do the intense work which established paddlers are doing.

If interested in paddling please phone Norma on 0439 075 271, or Sandra on 0402 352 756. Please slip, slop, slap and bring water.

See you on the water.

Where are they now? Jaz and Annie White

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NNIE AND JAZ have cemented themselves as key members of the Gympie Gold Fins and train five-toseven times per week at Gympie Aquatic Centre.

Annie has improved all her strokes and is now focusing on longer events including the 400m freestyle.

She has qualified in all four strokes for the upcoming State Sprint Championships held in Chandler February 17-18.

She is also aiming to be selected in the Wide Bay Team for School State Championships in March. (She needs to drop 1.3 seconds from her 50m free and 1.6 seconds from her 100m free to qualify).

Jaz had a great 2017; winning Gympie Schools Sportsperson of the Year award in the Female, 10-12 years category.

She competed in the Pacific School Games in Adelaide, where she raced in three relays and two

individual events.

Jaz made it through to the finals for both her 50m and 100m freestyle and she placed 5th and 7th respectively.

She brought home two silver and and one gold medal from her relay events (4 x 50 m freestyle, 4 x 50 medley and 8 x 50m freestyle all age relay).

She is now focused on the State Sprint Championships in February and hoping to gain selection in the Queensland team for School Nationals which will be held in Hobart this July.

Both girls are enjoying their swimming and feel very lucky to have had such a good introduction to the sport swimming with the Rainbow Warriors, starting at age six and seven.

A great age to start training and competing.

Annie and Jaz

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Athletes go to regional champs

Locals make Queensland Bowls Squad K

YANDRA KELLY and Caysee Wilson from Tin Can Bay Bowls Club have been chosen Girls QLD Girls Junior Squad for 2018. In total, 7 boys and 7 girls were announced after presentations at the State Junior Championships in Bundaberg.

From this squad, the selectors will choose 5 Boys and 5 Girls who will represent Qld in the Test against NSW in July. Congratulations girls!

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HE WEATHER HAS been hot and so have the athlete’s performances! Training has been in preparation for the Suncoast Regional Championships on February 1011 at the Girraween Sports Complex in Sunshine Beach.

The talent pool Cooloola Coast Little Athletics has this year is fantastic, and the team going down to represent the Cooloola Coast Centre are keen to use their honed skills to gain a place in the State Championships.

No matter the results, those participating are already winners, as competing at these events is an experience in itself.

With only a few months left of this season the athletes are aiming to smash their personal bests set last year. The new training equipment has been well utilised,

Little athletes are going bananas thanks to sponsorship!

with speed and stamina on the speed sled.

The frisbee catcher has been a hit and has improved the aim and direction of throws. Thankfully the Coles bananas have been a regular staple of after-training nutrition lately.

A summer of golf

The 2018-19 season will begin in August this year; so if you would like further information regarding sign-on forwarded to you when it becomes available, then email your details to ccla2014@outlook. com or call Jess Milne on 0411 218 254.

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by Patsy Brady

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LTHOUGH THE weather has been very warm on the Tin Can Bay Golf Club course over January, the number of players has been steady with the Vets and Men’s competition continuing through the holiday period with visits to Pelican Waters and Noosa.

The ladies have been active on the weekends and competing on Wednesdays in the ‘Summer Golf’ program. Their season begins formally on Wednesday, February 7 with a 2 Ball Ambrose and a shotgun start.

Men’s 2nd Monthly Medal Winners: Division 1 – Bob Cunningham; Division 2 – Kev Hammond; Division 3 – Blaik Reibel.

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Fun family swim nights

Vets’ 2nd Monthly Medal Winners: Division 1 – Bob Staer; Division 2 – John Gordon; Division 3 – Bob Southern.

For all information on our competitions and availability for social play, check the website www.tcbcc.com.au or call the starters’ box on 0484 005 266.

HE RAINBOW BEACH Warriors swim club nights will return Thursday February 1 and run every Thursday afternoon until March 29. Commencing at 5pm, they are a fun family night including racing and a BBQ. Under 7’s join free!

Good luck to our Rainbow Warriors entering the following meets: Sunday February 18 - Maleny Swimming Club Development Meet. Nominations close February 9.

Saturday February 24 - Gympie Gold Fins Gold Rush Preparation Meet. Nominations close February 17.

All nominations must be made online. To enter, speak to BJ at the pool.

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Go sailing!

by Jon Jones (TCBYC Membership Secretary)

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IN CAN BAY Yacht Club have just finished another successful junior four-day ‘Learn to sail course’, including basic sailing techniques, sailing rules, including TCBYC junior membership, insurance, how to sail book, and tuition fee.

Every one of the 13 participants enjoyed four days of sun and sea, learning the ropes and techniques of boat handling, with a mini cruise on the last day from the Yacht Club in Snapper Creek, up to the power lines in the upper reaches of Tin Can Bay inlet.

Two trailer sailers, “Farr Horizons” and “Top Shelf” joined the two club Status 19’s and a club Vagabond, giving the participants

a taste of adventure sailing, shadowed by the Sailability safety boat “Ryan’s Reward” ensuring all boats returned safely.

After this event the juniors will be encouraged to keep up the skills learnt, throughout the summer sailing season at “Green fleet sailing” on a Saturday.

Next race day is on January 28!

During March there will be an ‘Adult Learn to Sail’ course starting March 3 and 4,and continuing on March 10 and 17. Contact Russell on 0405 063 894 or Kay on 0447 631 479 if you would like to attend, or for more information.

Contact Russell on 0405 063 894 or Kay on 0447 631 479 if you would like to attend, starts on the 27/1/2018 .

Bronze Camp a success

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ONGRATULATIONS TO our lifesavers who completed the Bronze and SRC Camp last month, thanks to the hard working

volunteers at the Rainbow Beach SLSC. The next is scheduled for the spring holidays.

Junior Learn to Sail was a great success, now it’s the adult’s turn!

Cricket champs do it again!

Rainbow Beach Cricket Club celebrate their second win of the One Day Grand Final.

They are happy to win back to back one day premiers, well done!

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A Little Humour THAT’S PUNNY My top three assumptions when the doorbell rings: 1. A murderer.

2. Police telling me everyone is dead.

3. That book I ordered about positive thinking has finally arrived.

I’m fed up with my friends laughing at me because I’m unintelligent.

Whatever that means.

Just been into a pub for a quiet drink but the place was full of dolphins.

It was a, ‘bit cliquey’ for my liking, so I didn’t stop.

A roofing contractor was called in to repair the roof at The Old Bailey, and he asked the clerk of the court what actually needs doing.

He said, “The roof, the whole roof, and nothing but the roof.”

My mate’s in a hospital.

He thinks he’s a sofa.

I rang them up last night and asked them, how he was doing?

“He’s comfortable”, they said.

He shouts, “Can you see me okay?“ “Yes” “Oui “ “Si “ “Ja “ All these jokes about dyslexia have reached an all time owl.

I keep asking my wife how much she paid for her botox injections.

Unfortunately she remains all tightlipped about it.

So I’m broken down and I wave down this geezer in a posh car and say, “Can you give me a hand?”

He says smugly “Sorry, I’m a chiropodist.”

So I say, “Well then, can you give me a tow?”

I went to the zoo this morning only to find out that some aquatic mammals had escaped.

It was otter chaos.

William Tell talking to his son, “Do you know anyone who’s good at shooting arrows son?”

“Not off the top of my head, Dad”.

Met a woman called Laura Vaverages.

What are the odds?

A Japanese car plant just exploded.

It was raining Datsun cogs.

Sting recently had his large intestine removed and had to have a bag fitted. He’s re-released one the band’s biggest hits.

“Don’t stand so colostomy.”

I just saw a guy sitting in an AA pick-up lorry, head in his hands, crying his eyes out...I think he’s heading for a breakdown.

A friend of mine was going crazy about how he loved the Ultravox song Vienna, but it means nothing to me.

An Englishman, a Frenchman, a Spaniard and a German are watching someone juggling.

NEW WIFE Bob, a 70-year-old, extremely wealthy widower, shows up at the Country Club with a breathtakingly beautiful 25-yearold blonde woman who knocks everyone’s socks off with her youthful appeal and charm and who hangs over Bob’s arm and listens intently to his every word.

His buddies at the club are all aghast.

At their very first chance, they corner him and ask, “Bob, how’d you get the trophy girlfriend?” Bob replied, “Girlfriend? She’s my wife!”

They’re knocked over, but continue to ask: “So, how’d you persuade her to marry you?”

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“I lied about my age,” Bob replied.

“What? Did you tell her you were only 50?”

Bob smiled and said, “No, I told her I was 90.”

HEARING AID An elderly gentleman had serious hearing problems for a number of years. He went to the doctor, and the doctor fitted him with a set of hearing aids that permitted him to hear 100%. The elderly gentleman returned to the doctor a month later. The doctor said, “Your hearing is perfect. Your family must be really pleased that you can hear again.”

The gentleman replied, “Oh, I haven’t told my family yet. I just sit around and listen to their conversations. I’ve changed my will three times!”

DRIVER After getting all of Pope John Paul’s luggage loaded into the limo, (and he doesn’t travel light), the driver notices that the Pope is still standing on the curb.

“Excuse me, Your Holiness,” says the driver, “Would you please take your seat so we can leave?”

“Well, to tell you the truth,” says the Pope, they never let me drive at the Vatican, and I’d really like to drive today.”

“I’m sorry but I cannot let you do that. I’d lose my job! And what if something should happen?” Protests the driver, wishing he’d never gone to work that morning.

“There might be something extra in it for you,” says the Pope.

Reluctantly, the driver gets in the back as the Pope climbs in behind the wheel. The driver quickly regrets his decision when, after exiting the airport, the Pontiff floors it, accelerating the limo to 105 mph.

“Please slow down, Your Holiness!” pleads the worried driver, but the Pope keeps the pedal to the metal until they hear sirens.

“Oh, dear God, I’m going to lose my licence,” moans the driver.

The Pope pulls over and rolls down the

window as the cop approaches, but the cop takes one look at him, goes back to his motorcycle, and gets on the radio. “I need to talk to the Chief,” he says to the dispatcher.

The Chief gets on the radio and the cop tells him that he’s stopped a limo going a hundred and five.

“So bust him,” says the Chief.

“I don’t think we want to do that, he’s really important, ” said the cop.

The Chief exclaimed, “All the more reason!”

“No, I mean really important,” said the cop.

The Chief then asked, “Who ya got there, the Mayor?”

Cop: “Bigger” Chief: “Governor” Cop: “Bigger” “Well,” said the Chief, “Who is it?”

Cop: “I think it’s God!” Chief. “What makes you think it’s God?” Cop. “He’s got the Pope as his chauffeur!’

FAITH An 80-year-old, slightly confused, old man goes for a medical. All of his tests come back with normal results. The doctor says, “George, everything looks great. How are you doing mentally and emotionally?

Are you at peace with God?” George replies, “God and I are tight. He knows I have poor eyesight, so he’s fixed it so when I get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, poof! The light goes on. When I’m done, poof! The light goes off.”

“Wow, that’s incredible,” the doctor says.

A little later in the day, the doctor calls George’s wife.

“Ethel, George is doing fine! But I had to call you because I’m in awe of his relationship with God. Is it true that he gets up during the night and poof! The light goes on in the bathroom, and when he’s done, poof! The light goes off.”

Ethel screams. “Oh my God! He’s peeing in the fridge again!”

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ESSENTIAL SERVICES EMERGENCY - AMBULANCE / POLICE / FIRE . . . . . . . 000 SES Flood/Storm Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 500 SES - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3314 SES - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4604 City Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 2304 Coastguard Tin Cay Bay - VMR 417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4290 Community Centre Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3355 Cooloola Coast Medical Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 2488 Doctor - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3078 Doctor - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4600 ENERGEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 62 62 EPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 130 372 FIRE & RESCUE - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3169 Tin Can Bay Fire Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0409 828 414 Rural Fires Goomboorian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0417 793 286 Rural Fires Neerdie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0400 865 132 QPWS Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 9900 QPWS Tewantin (7 days) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5449 7792 Gympie Regional Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 307 800 HOSPITAL - Gympie (ind. Community & Mental Health Services) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5489 8444

Curtains and Blinds & Security Advantage Screens & Blinds Cooloola Cove 5481 2846 Cooloola Curtains & Blinds Cooloola Cove 0436 394 347 Dentist Channon and Lawrence Dental Gympie 5482 7688 Cooloola Cove Smiles Tin Can Bay 5486 4800 Coloured Sands Clinic Cooloola Cove 5488 0271 Electrician Mark Little Cooloola Coast 0407 762 986 Smiley Mick Electrical Cooloola Coast 0448 955 768 Fabrication 4D Engineering Cooloola Cove 0428 645 369 Fishing Charters Keely Rose Deep Sea Rainbow Beach 0407 146 151 Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters Rainbow Beach 0439 775 070 Flooring Floorzone Gympie 5482 6500 Food Wholesalers Rainbow Cooloola Wholesalers Rainbow Beach 5486 3607 Garden Supplies Cooloola Cove Landscape & Garden Supplies Cooloola Cove 5488 0222 Gas Supplies Rainbow Beach and Fraser Island Gas Supplies Rainbow Beach 0400 657 797 Glass and Aluminium Lighthouse Glass and Aluminium Tin Can Bay 5488 0601 Graphic Design Soda Graphics Cooloola Coast 0403 193 916 Handyman Gavin Freeman Handyman Service 0438 773 119 Hardware Rainbow Beach Hardware Rainbow Beach 5486 3444 Mitre 10 Cooloola Cooloola Cove 5486 2000 Health and Medical Coloured Sands Clinic Cooloola Cove 5488 0271 Cooloola Coast Clinic Tin Can Bay 5486 4600 Rainbow Beach Cooloola Medical Centre 5313 3277 Rainbow Beach Medical Practice 5486 3078

Library - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3705 Library - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4355 Local Disaster Management CCCLDMSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4483, 0439 862 264 Cooloola Cove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5488 0436, 0459 26 374 Wallu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0419 685 338 Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0427 863 007 Pharmacy - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3070 Police - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 8765 Police - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 2426 Police - non urgent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 444 POISONS Information Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 11 26 Resource and Referral Centre Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . 5488 0035 School - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 9333 School - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5488 1222 Warren Truss MP (Federal Member) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 300 301 968 Tony Perrett MLA (State Member) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5329 5100 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (Please phone to make appt ) CARKEET, Sally (Rainbow Beach) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0417 751 327 DEACON, Arthur (Cooloola Cove) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0419 624 208 FISHER, Peter (Rainbow Beach) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0407 95 4678 GETT, Kelvin (Rainbow Beach) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5486 3538 MISSEN, John Joseph (Rainbow Beach) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 8153

Advertising/Graphic Design

Airconditioning

Airconditioning

Antennas

Tin Can Bay Chiropractor Tin Can Bay Tin Can Bay Physio Tin Can Bay Kennels and Catteries Gympie Cooloola Pet Resort Gympie Mechanical Rainbow Beach Rustproofing and Mechanical Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Service Centre and Towing Rainbow Beach Pest Control Beach to Bay Pest Management Cooloola Coast Cleanwave Rainbow Beach Plastering Ray’s Plastering Cooloola Cove Plumber Laurie Donnelly Plumber Cooloola Cove Pubs and Clubs Rainbow Beach Hotel Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Surf Club Rainbow Beach Tin Can Bay Country Club Tin Can Bay Real Estate Cooloola Coast Realty Cooloola Coast Rainbow Beach Realty Rainbow Beach Restaurants and Cafés Arcobaleno Rainbow Beach Food Sans Borders Rainbow Beach Marina Bar and Grill Tin Can Bay Rainbow Fruit Barn Rainbow Beach Seafood Ocean Breeze Seafoods Rainbow Beach Sewing Ennovy Designs Cooloola Cove Shopping Centre IGA Supermarket Rainbow Beach IGA Supermarket Tin Can Bay Signs Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach Signs Tin Can Bay Solicitor Cosgroves Rainbow Beach Storage 4rent4sale Storage Sheds Tin Can Bay Karoonda Road Self Storage Rainbow Beach Tourist Centre Rainbow Beach Tourist Centre Rainbow Beach Tours and attractions Dolphin Ferry Cruises RB/TCB Epic Ocean Adventures Rainbow Beach Fraser Island 4x4 Tours Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Horserides Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Learn to Surf Rainbow Beach Surf and Sand Safaris Rainbow Beach Wolf Rock Dive Rainbow Beach Vet Gympie Veterinary Services Tin Can Bay

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Auto Electrics

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TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY Auto Electrics

Caravan Modifications

Electrical

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CARPET CLEANERS

GAS Fabrication

CABINET MAKER

Appliance Repairs

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Troy Rowley

Concreting Contractor ABN 64-930-176-411

CARPET CLEANERS • House Slabs • Garage Slabs • Driveways • Paths

GAS Flooring

Also specialising in; • Stamp • Concrete Stencil • Exposed Seeded Concrete Phone: 5486 3914 Mobile: 0413 060 797

CABINET MAKER Cabinet Making

CARPET CLEANERS

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Troy Rowley

Concreting Contractor ABN 64-930-176-411

Electrical • House Slabs

• Garage Slabs • Driveways • Paths

Also specialising in; • Stamp • Concrete Stencil • Exposed Seeded Concrete Phone: 5486 3914 Mobile: 0413 060 797 36 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – February 2018

ELECTRICIAN CAR CLEANING

PEST CONTROL HOME CLEANING

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Pest Control

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Troy Rowley

Concreting Contractor ABN 64-930-176-411

• House Slabs • Garage Slabs • Driveways • Paths

Pet Boarding

Also specialising in; • Stamp • Concrete Stencil • Exposed Seeded Concrete Phone: 5486 3914 Mobile: 0413 060 797

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Rainbow Beach Tyre & Mechanical

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

Plumber

Solicitor PEST CONTROL

Cosgroves Solicitor in Attendance Wednesdays 10:00am – 1:00pm Conference Room, Rainbow Sands Resort

Paul Cosgrove B.COM., B.ECON., LL.B., B.C.L.

EMAIL cosgroves@cosgroves.com.au TELEPHONE (07) 3371 9199 MOBILE (24 HRS) 0418 729 474 P.O. Box 1225 TOOWONG Q. 4066

Removalist

Storage

9 Karoonda Rd Rainbow Beach

Ph: 54863144

*up to the value of $3300

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CLASSIFIEDS CAR CLEANING

Screens & Blinds HOME CLEANING

Tyre & Mechanical Service

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Sell your stuff!

Massage

Classifieds $11 for 100 characters 1 month, 2 months $15.40 - only available online (price includes online listing)

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WHAT’S ON FEBRUARY 1

Warriors swim club nights resume

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Tin Can Bay Men’s Shed working bee 10am, opposite the TCB Community Complex, sausage sizzle ph: 5486 2835

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White Water and Bar Crossing Course, Coastguard

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Fleetwood Show at TCB Country Club

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CC Local Ambulance Committee Bingo, 9.30am, Rainbow Beach Community Hall

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Rainbow Beach Over 60s meeting, Surf Club, bring ideas for next year’s activities All new members welcome, Vaughan Skuthorpe: 0407 720 340

If you have an event or date you would like to add please email info@rbcn.com.au 15 International Ready Workshop, presented by Visit Sunshine Coast at Coffee Rocks, Rainbow Beach 2- 5pm, book: 5458 8800

Lu Phillips from CCR&F invites families to come along to the free movie on February 10

21 HOY, QCWA meeting room 21 Camera Club meeting, 7pm, TCB Library 24 Rolling Scrolls and Chocolate Delights, 10-11am CC Veterans and Community Hall, limited places, book: 0411 218 254

MARCH 2

World Day of Prayer, 10am at St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Manooka Drive, Rainbow Beach

3

Adult Learn to Sail begins

3

White for a Night, Rainbow Beach

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Carers QLD support group, TCB RSL 10am

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QCWA Craft morning tea, QCWA meeting room TCB

7

Ladies summer golf season begins!

31 CCR&F Easter Fair, TCB Community Complex

7

Meditation and relaxation, 6pm, rear of TCB library, book: 0419 547 268

WEEKLY

10-11 First Aid and CPR, Coastguard

9am Mahjong/games mornings, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall 10am Mainly Music, TCB Community Complex, 10am 4.30 Karate & Jiu-Jitsu, RBSS: 0417 079 579 Thursday

10 Animal Antics, 4-6pm, TCB Community Complex. colouringin competition, games, craft and face painting from $1, all with an animal theme

(many are term time only) 10-11am First 5 Forever - fun for under fives at Rainbow Beach Library

8-10am Coastcare Wetland Weeding, for location www.cooloolacoastcare.org.au/ or text: 0417 554 905

10 CCR&F movie night, CC Vets and Community Hall

4.30 Karate & Jiu-Jitsu, RBSS: 0417 079 579

9 -11am Playgroup, RB State School

8.30-10.30 Little Athletics

Tuesday 7am QCWA walking group, Tuesdays at 6.30am, meet at the Tin Can Bay Bakery

9am - noon TCB Craft Club, Penny: 5486 2512

Discover Sailing, Tin Can Bay Yacht Club

11 Nipper Age Championship

9.30am CCLAC bingo sessions TCB Country Club

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

9.30am - 10.30am First 5 Forever - fun for under fives at Tin Can Bay Library

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

7.30am Cooloola Dragon Boat Club training

3.30pm Cooloola Dragon Boat Club training

8.30am Nippers

9.30am Little Guppies playgroup, TCB

Friday

Wednesday

8am - 10am Volunteer “revive our creeks”, www.cooloolacoastcare.org.au

13 Veterans Welfare and Community Morning Tea, 10am-12 noon, Tin Can Bay RSL Sub Branch, Come along, mingle and chat over a cuppa with RSL members and enjoy a morning tea. This free event is open to all local residents, RSVP: 07 5486 4224 14 Valentine’s Day 14 TCB Fishing Club meet 5pm, Country Club

Monday

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

7.30am TCB P-10 Garden Club

7am RBSS Brekky and Fitness Club

9am Sailability Saturday Markets on almost every Saturday!

See visitors’ guide

Sunday

9.30am Church of the Good Shepherd Contemporary Family, followed by morning tea. All denominations welcome!

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