Rainbow Beach Community News January 2019

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January 2019 • Vol 22 • Issue 1

Surf into Summer

In this issue...

Cousins, Maia Booth and Sam McKenzie Adams, are hitting the waves, and you can join the kids’ surf school too see our holiday pages for more ideas. Surfing is also up with the Rainbow Beach Boardriders Memorial Classic, held on January 19. You know there’ll be extra patrols out in the summer holiday season. Please give a big thanks to our lifeguards and our volunteer surf lifesavers for keeping our beaches safe!

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course • Council say golf ld be ou sh t en developm six storey ar 12 • Presenting our Ye graduates… and • Australiana Showr fo free pool entry Australia Day

Editor’s Note

What are your plans for 2019?

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F YOU ARE looking for resolutions - we have some ideas to reduce landfill and save some cash. Look to the Health, Fitness, Beauty and Wellbeing pages for new exercise ideas and ways to feed your soul.

I look back on the last month, and feel utterly content with where I live.

I can walk to a superb gym and pool (read about all BJ has to offer at the Aquatic Centre). A bit further there are clubs and eateries - (the newest one is in this issue) and then there are all the wonderful community groups, like the surf club. Table tennis gives me the remote control back, one night each week.

I’ve been treated with artists who perform internationally, right here in Rainbow Beach. Both the Country at the Beach and Festival of Small Halls were heartwarming events where community-connectivity shined.

Jess Milne also reported community togetherness at the Carols at Cooloola Cove, and the Tin Can Bay Christmas

Carnival - they are continuing until January 6, so go and support local groups and have some fun. Thanks to everyone who organised carols across the coast.

There’s also a movie night, a vintage fair, Australia Day and oodles of kids’ activities, inside these pages.

I haven’t even mentioned the beauty of our natural environment - our beaches and waterways. They are a definite drawcard for all of you tourists stopping by. Make sure you see the sandblow, and read up - the Camera Club teaches us how to take a brilliant photo in that very spot.

To all our Year 6, well done. Year 12 graduates, our congratulations - 2019 will be an exciting year ahead for you all.

Write down this resolution (hint, hint): Phone your mother!

Until next month, Michelle Gilmore

PS Happy New Year!

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Who else knew that Council wants a six-storey high development on the old T

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HE PROPOSED 39 residential block Wyvern Road subdivision (on the old Rainbow Shores Golf Course) is “in conflict” with the Gympie Regional Council Planning Scheme.

Planning officers report it is designated as a “Tourist Accommodation Zone”, and must therefore be “multiple units with a six storey limit”.

The publicly available documents state that the developer will need to demonstrate how a low-density development will not jeopardise the “strategic outcomes for town”, including “tourism as a key economic driver”.

After I got over the shock that Council would prefer an apartment tower to family homes, I wondered if anyone else knew about this, and if this applies to other parcels of land in Rainbow Beach or Tin Can Bay, where development is also stymied by bush and beach?

Are our beautiful towns destined to be another Mooloolaba or Broadbeach?

How much say do we have, as a community, to curb high rise developments, if the remediation between town and the Shores is ever completed?

Andrew Hawkins from Rainbow Beach Realty is also perplexed, “The idea that the golf course could be redeveloped into six storey apartments in the current market, is at odds with what the Rainbow Beach community wants and needs.

“Given my nine years of experience selling property in Rainbow Beach, there is a lack of affordable vacant land supply and permanent rentals in town. The demand for units is much lower, with units typically incurring a longer selling period.”

Andrew says the demographic of Rainbow Beach suits families - the demand is for houses: “It is not a sales cliché people still want a backyard for the kids and room for a boat.

“I do not see how Gympie Council could reasonably expect a developer to get more apartments and try to sell them in the current market, let alone the impact they would have on already discounted unit stock within Rainbow Beach.

“I do not usually make such public statements. In this case, I feel it is important that Rainbow Beach residents become aware of what the Council is proposing.

“We are screaming out for homes for people to rent. We are losing local families as properties are changing hands and being used as a weekender or moved into the holiday rental pool.

“These are not people who can fit into a two bedroom resort apartment. These are local families and critical contributors to our local economy. We need affordable housing to keep our locals local.”

Documents do also state that “while Council is not opposed to the investigation of alternative residential living choices on the site, as it stands, the Planning Scheme does not facilitate the proposed development”.

The subdivision is the town’s first land release for years. Yes, we do need planning to be perfect to protect our environment and the future homeowners. Every delay or cost incurred in this process will make the land less affordable for families.

Perhaps the review not only needs to be made on the development proposal, but also the Planning Scheme?

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HE MEMORIAL SURF Classic will take place at Double Island Point on January 19 at 7am - although this could change due to wave conditions.

The cost is $45 per surfer, which includes membership and a barbecue lunch, with a presentation at Brent’s Burgers (Coffee Rocks old venue) at approximately 6.30pm.

This year’s shirts will be purchased by you! Please send shirts by January 5 to PO Box 448 Rainbow Beach or drop them

off to Bj at the Aquatic Centre.

Please attach $10 to each item you wish printed on or deposit into the Boardriders Bank account. Each member is allowed as many items as they wish, just remember it’s $10 per item!

Please send Bj a message for bank details on 0419 929 037 or message us on the Rainbow Beach Boardriders Facebook page. New members welcome.

Keep safe over the holidays and keep salty!

New Years Eve at the Sports Club

• The Bowery Boys • 31st December from 8pm •

Rockin’ the Night away in the Main Bar

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Learn to Swim today!

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AINBOW BEACH Aquatic Centre offers aqua When the holidays are over, Bj plans to resume aerobics, swim squad, stroke correction and the popular ‘Little Kickers’ - a session before most importantly - ‘learn to swim’ classes this school.

January.

BJ said, “I had to start up a second morning, Says Bj Parton, the head coach, “A lot of people’s as we have a limit of 20, because of the bus. This holidays are swimming destinations. When you year, as well as Wednesday, it will possibly start or the kids can’t swim, it is an added stress for on Mondays, too. the family - and the kids.

“Little Kickers is a great start to our “Everyone should know how to swim. day: 7am for a 7.15am start. There’s a It’s never too late to learn, I believe.”

“Everyone dryland warm up, followed by swim You can join swim club training safety talks, then we finish with should know and January 7-10, intense squad training breakfast provided and the courtesy January 11-12 or intense ‘learn to bus will then take the kids to school.” how to swim’ January 14-16. Please note Breakfast looked good! There were swim.” that the Learn to Swim School is via generous serves of scrambled eggs, bookings only. mashed avocados, toast, cereal, juice and Stroke correction is Monday at 6.30am fruit! and 10am Wednesday; Swim Squad Wednesday There may be after school sessions as well and Thursday 7am and 3pm, plus Aqua Aerobics between 3 - 5pm. Let BJ know if this interests you.

Monday to Thursday at 9am.

Please note the pool is closed New Year’s Day, and holiday hours are Monday to Thursday 6.30 – 11am and 3-6pm, Friday 6.30 – 11am Ella relaxes after some racing and fun during and Saturday 9am – 1pm. Contact the Aquatic Little Kickers before school, at the Rainbow Centre on 5486 3191, press 3 for pool.

Beach Aquatic Centre

How will you celebrate AUSTRALIA DAY 2019?

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’M NOT SURE for how much longer Australia Day will be recognised on January 26, but the date stays for 2019.

Here are a few options to recognise and enjoy our beautiful, multicultural country and our Aussie lifestyle….

Australiana Show at the Country Club

The Tin Can Bay Country Club celebrate with face painting with Daisy plus Keith Gall Australiana Show from noon.

Tap your toes and sing along with awardwinning musician Keith Gall, as he plays some classic Aussie favourites.

Come on a journey in song through our colonial past to present day. From Botany Bay to the Dusty Diamentina, from Gallipoli to the Snowy River.

Enjoy Keith’s humorous and moving renditions of some of this country’s greatest classics, and the popular Aussie pub cover songs from the ‘70s and ‘80s.

Then from 6pm, dance to the four-piece rock band, Code3Eleven. This Gympie rock covers band consists of four members: David Wight on lead vocals and rhythm guitar; Peter Fenu on lead guitar and backup vocals; Ben Wight on bass, and Shannon Pettit on drums.

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Live music at the Sports Club

Head to the Rainbow Beach Sports Club for live music, a new summer menu and loads of fun!

Check their Facebook page for details closer to the day.

Free pool entry

Residents across the region will be able to keep cool this Australia Day with free entry to all swimming pools across the Gympie region. On the Coast head to Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre or Tin Can Bay Swimming Pool.

Gympie Regional Council Mayor, Mick

Curran, says the initiative is a great way to get families together on an important day.

He encourages us to get the kids out of the house, beat the heat and share time as a family.

Pools across the region will be hosting different children’s activities, competitions and Australia Day themed games.

Happy New Year! , to bring in 2019.

It’s time to party, December 31 is here. Here is a recap for you and yours A masquerade party Dress to impress and make a night to remember at the Tin Can Bay Country Club’s New Years Eve! The Shades of Grey ‘Masquerade Party’ has free entry – no charge and no set menu. The Chinese restaurant is open as normal and there is no set dress, people can dress formal if they wish.

The music starts at 7pm and Shades of Grey promise honest classic rock, played with plenty of heart and soul and probably a little too much sweat!

Shades of Grey is an old-school rock band. Together they have almost 100 years of combined performance experience, most of which they can’t remember! Based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, the band members all have their own musical influences from ‘60s rock and roll, blues and Australian rock, to some slightly obscure bands.

They have put together an eclectic mix of songs that will bring back great memories of going out to see live bands in the old days.

The Bowery Boys at the Sports Club Hard hitting Rockabilly trio, The Bowery Boys, are based on the Sunshine Coast Queensland. With guitar, double bass and drums, this little band has a huge sound bring your dancing shoes!

Enjoy live entertainment from 8pm till late, with free entry and a courtesy bus available.

See you at the club!

Pool Party Expect some fun at the New Year’s Pool Party 5-8pm, Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre.

Fireworks in the Bay As part of the awesome Tin Can Bay Christmas Carnival there will be crackers of epic proportions.

To bring in the New Year, sit back and enjoy some local entertainment while the kids let loose in the carnival. So the whole family can enjoy the spectacular, the traditional fireworks will let fly about 9.30pm.

For those in the Tin Can Bay area with pets, keep them safe and secure during both fireworks events to avoid the heartache of a furry runaway.

A Gympie concert X-Factor superstar Taylor Henderson will headline Council’s New Year’s Eve celebrations in Nelson Reserve.

The ‘Borrow My Heart’ hit-maker rose to fame after placing third on the fourth series of Australia’s Got Talent in 2010 and

New Year’s Eve is a chance to dress up and celebrate, like Betty Freeman and Andrew Hawkins at the recent ArtyBall

as runner-up of The X Factor Australia in 2013.

Taylor will be supported by acclaimed Triple J darlings Eliza and The Delusionals, Aussie rockers Tennessee Lights, and local indie singer Aspy Jones.

The family-friendly free event will kick off at 6pm and finish at 9pm with a fireworks display. Free rides and kids’ activities will also be held throughout the evening, as well as food stalls and a cash bar.

Bring along a blanket and/or chairs.

At the Surf Club…

Become a Rainbow Beach surf lifesaver

Win a 7 night all inclusive holiday!

If you are 15 or older, why not have fun these school holidays and meet new friends - and gain your bronze medallion?

The intense seven-day, live-in course, held January 13-19, will earn you a Bronze Medallion: Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue).

If you are aged 13 to 15 years you can enrol in a Surf Rescue Certificate and Resuscitation Award (SRC).

It’s a great chance to learn some new skills, meet some great people and do good for your community.

Book now as places are limited, on 5486 3249 Ext 5.

Help the Surf Club and you may win the major prize of a seven-night, all-inclusive holiday package for Rainbow Beach and Fraser Island (two nights Rainbow Sea Resort, three nights Fraser Island Beach Houses, two nights Rainbow Sea Resort).

It includes: four days 4x4 Hire Adventure Centre 4WD, barge transfer to Fraser Island for one vehicle, Rainbow Beach Community News fuel voucher, breakfast and dinner vouchers from Cafe Jilarty and The Deck @Seasalt, Rainbow Fruit and Rainbow Beach Meats voucher.

Buy your $5 tickets from the Rainbow Beach Surf Club now - drawn Australia Day, January 26, 2019.

Just ask any teens from the Spring Bronze Camp - they had a ball, and now you can have a week away from your folks at the January camp, too!

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Kid’s Surf School is in ... and more fun for your holiday

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AINBOW BEACH Learn to Surf is running school holiday ‘learn to surf’ programs for kids from nine years old.

They have a new program starting every Saturday to Wednesday over the school holidays. The program consists of 3 x 2-hour surfing lessons for kids (no adults allowed) for $125.

Parents can stay and watch, or drop the kids off and take a break.

Alternatively, they offer a daily surf school or private lessons every day over the school break, weather permitting. Children are welcome to participate in these classes.

All coaches ASI accredited and Blue Card holders.

Sign up at www.rainbowbeach learntosurf.com or phone for details: 0435 934 087.

Council also offer a Learn to Surf session,

on Thursday January 17 at Rainbow Beach for 12-17 years.

Bookings essential via Eventbrite. Only 14 places - $15 per person per session.

Session 1: 9 – 11am https://learntosurf9am.eventbrite.com.au Session 2: 11.30am – 1.30pm https://learntosurf1130.eventbrite.com.au

Tours and more See our visitor guide and advertisements in this issue for more fun ideas from Surf and Sand Safaris, paddling with the dolphins, cruises, horse rides on the beach, walks, 4WD touring, deep sea fishing charters, stand up paddle boarding, scuba diving, kitesurfing…

There’s so much on offer on our beautiful coast!

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YAP January activities The Cooloola Coast Youth Activity Project are offering more in January, so call Jess on 0411 218 254 to find out more.

Minute Games - Race against the clock to complete short challenges, it’s not as easy as you think!

It’s on 10am-12pm Tuesday January 15, at the Cooloola Cove Veteran and Community Hall.

Waterways - From 10am-12pm, Thursday January 17 at the TCB Cooloola Cove Veteran and Community Hall. How far can the water flow go?

HOY for Chocolate - Come to the Rainbow Beach Community Hall 1011am, Tuesday January 22 for a fastpaced bingo-style game using hearts, diamonds, clubs and spades with sweet prizes.

Riley’s first lesson - you can learn too with a kids’ Surf School in January

Summer Splash - Keep cool with wet water fun 10am-12pm, Thursday January 24 on the Tin Can Bay Foreshore (near skate park).

Important Note- Parents must supervise their children if they are in the water.

Learn to Sail The Tin Can Bay Yacht Club is (TCBYC) running a three-day ‘learn the basics of sailing’ course in the school holidays for school age youth. The course will be held January 14-16 at the TCBYC from 9am4pm.

Run by Yachting Australia qualified instructors, all are experienced sailors and have Blue Cards. It is a fun three days where the children learn aspects of sailing and have a ‘Pirates race’ on the last day.

The boats used are Laser Bugs, Laser 4.7 or radial rig, a Vagabond, a Spiral and a Status.

The cost is $200 which includes a Yachting Australia fee (insurance) and membership at the TCBYC until end of June 2019. Payment will be required by January 5 to ensure a place. Bookings are essential: 0405 063 894 or or email secretarytcbyc@ gmail.com Following the course there is ‘Green Fleet’ sailing on alternate Saturdays so that sailing skills can be practised and developed.

Bingo!

The Tin Can Bay Bingo Committee resumes play on Thursday, January 3 and every Thursday after that at the Tin Can Bay Country Club. As previously advised, Rainbow Beach Bingo will not resume until Monday, February 4.

Bingo dollars go straight to the Cooloola Coast Local Ambulance Committee, so you can have fun and support a great cause!

A Christmas Carnival There’s still one more week during the festive season where there will be good old-fashioned family fun to be had, down in Lions Park on the Tin Can Bay foreshore.

Until January 6, the Tin Can Bay Christmas Carnival is open from 5pm every evening.

“We’re hoping to stamp this carnival on the Cooloola Coast calendar to keep visitors and locals entertained during the holiday period,” Tin Can Bay Chamber of Commerce President Jess Milne explained.

There are numerous rides for all ages, sideshow games and classic carnival food on offer, so bring the family down and enjoy some fun by the water.

Free kids’ activities at our libraries Spy School: Who are you going to turn to when the world faces a catastrophe and the situation has gone to the dogs? Come join us Friday, January 11 for activities and craft based on the Spy Pets series written

by Andrew Cope. For children 5-8 years.

Bookings essential: Tin Can Bay 10 – 11am and Rainbow Beach 3– 4pm.

Horrible Histories: Awesome Egyptians Join us for an amazing morning as we take a look at the Awesome Egyptians. Learn

some cool facts about life in Ancient Egypt, take part in a Trivia Tournament and create some Awesome Egyptians craft. Suitable for children aged 8-12 years. Bookings essential: Tin Can Bay Library – Thursday January 10 at 2–3pm.

Movies in the Park and a fair!

Busy Little Creatures: Join us for a fun and exciting craft activity as we explore the many different creepy crawly creatures found in the Children’s Book Week Nominee Busy Little Creatures by Raising Literacy Australia. For children 5-8 years, and bookings are essential. Held at Rainbow Beach Library on Thursday January 10, 10 –11am.

Holiday Craft Bar: Stop by during January for free craft activities during the school holidays. Suitable for children aged 5-12 years and their carers. The craft bar will be open at Tin Can Bay Library on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11am to noon and at the Rainbow Beach Library on Wednesdays from 3pm 4pm.

Sphero Games: Come and learn some simple robotics and compete for the first Gympie Library Cup. We challenge you and your friends to create and race a chariot and run the robot hurdles in order to win the Gympie Library Cup. Enjoy 10-11am, on Tuesday January 22 at Tin Can Bay Library (8-12 years).

Bingo is a fun thing to do - on at Tin Can Bay Country Club every Thursday morning!

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HERE WILL BE a Movies in the Park night on Friday January 18 on the grass alongside the hall - free entry, with popcorn, ice-cream and barbecue stalls in attendance.

Bring your rugs, chairs, kids and families and watch Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time under the stars, courtesy of Gympie Regional Council.

Meg Murry and her little brother, Charles Wallace, have been without their scientist father, Mr. Murry, for five years, ever since he discovered a new planet and used the concept known as a tesseract to travel there.

Joined by Meg’s classmate, Calvin O’Keefe, and guided by the three mysterious astral travelers known as Mrs Whatsit, Mrs Who and Mrs Which, the children brave a dangerous journey to a planet that possesses all of the evil in the universe.

Watch Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time under the stars, on January 18

A Craft Vintage and Recyclables Fair is planned for January 12, with table bookings at the centre. Have a new year clean out and sell your gear.

There’s local crafted wares, secondhand books, jams and chutneys you never know what may turn up. Make sure you pop in and grab a bargain, or sample some of the yummy offerings on the morning!

The Rainbow Beach Community Centre reopens January 7 after the festive season break.

The Centre has received a grant from Gympie Council’s Community Assistance Grants Program to upgrade the hall floor, and work is expected to be completed before the Centre reopens.

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Cooloola Cove Community Christmas was a Cracker!

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HEY SAY RAIN can ruin an event however the H2O injection created messy old fashioned fun for the kids at the first Cooloola Cove Community Christmas and Carols. There’s nothing better than getting soaked in a jumping castle come water slide or by apple bobbing between showers.

Attendees enjoyed the afternoon keeping dry on the veranda sipping tea, eating cake or chomping down on a sausage. Some tried their luck on the chocolate wheel or got creative at the craft table.

The carols were led by Pastor Scott accompanied by ‘the Band’ and the CooloolaBay Choir even made an appearance. Santa had a sleigh issue but made it just in time to give out some Christmas cheer.

Everyone had a fantastic time and gave the inaugural event a double thumbs up!

A big thank you goes to Gympie Regional Council for CAG funds for the jumping castle, Woolworths Cooloola who donated the apples, Cooloola Cove Residents and Friends for supplying the BBQ, Cooloola Cove Veteran and Community Hall for use of the facility, Cooloola Wesleyan Methodist Church for the awesome carols and YAP for the youth games and craft.

BBQ by prepared by CCR&F

Present wrap race

Santa hands out sweet treats

CooloolaBay Choir singing carols

WHAT’S ON AT THE CLUB

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - JANUARY 2019 Fri 4th, 7pm

Matthew Barker (Multi-instrumentalist enchants audiences with his original music.

Sat 5th, 6pm Reverend Billy (Fingerpicks & stomps his way through the original early delta, ragtime, bluegrass, swamp, jazz and gospel blues).

Fri 11th, 7pm Got Ya Covered (Classic Rock Duo) Sat 12th, 6pm Grumpy Old Men Fri 18th, 7pm Chris Webbe (Father & Son Rock Blues Show)

Sat 19th, 6pm G.B. Fox (Singer Guitarist, Rock & Roll, Country & Blues from 50’s to 80’s)

Fri 25th, 7pm Annie J & Fusion (Annie J & a group of diverse musicians mixing up Funk, Rock, RnB Reggae into a unique groove they call FUSION).

Sat 26th AUSTRALIA DAY 12pm Face painting with Daisy plus Keith Gall Australiana Show

Visitors Welcome www.tcbcc.com.au Ph: 07 5486 4231

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Keith Gall, acoustic guitarist, performs a humorous & moving rendition of some of this countries greatest classic Aussie pub covers.

Sat 26th, 6pm Code 3 Eleven (4 Piece Rock Band)

Drought

Report

Tony Stewart, Rainbow Beach Droughtrunners, 0408 767 930

A Above: Alexandra Klekar graduated with her Bachelor of Nursing Science last year and will start work at Gympie Hospital next month Left: Brent and Alex with kids, Ruby, Max and Henry, outside their new business “Brent’s Burgers”

Brent’s Burgers has arrived!

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RENT’S BURGERS was a pipe dream of long-time locals, Brent and Alexandra Klekar, but a pipe dream has become a reality!

This dynamic duo have leapt into new directions for 2019 with the eatery - after Brent has spent 15 years at sea as a Marine Engineer, and Alex has a graduate nursing position at Gympie Hospital, starting February.

Brent realised a family-friendly business in Rainbow Beach would mean a lifestyle where he can be home more.

Brent told us, “We have always loved

food and thought that we wanted to offer the town a different option in terms of dining, and a burger bar seemed like a fitting way to make this happen.”

The burgers we tasted were delicious!

Mine was filled with pork belly and coleslaw, and my family gave the thumbs up as well - two had the Peri Peri chicken and one devoured Brent’s Burger.

I’m looking forward to trying the vego option, plus there’s also fish and chips, wings, cocktails and lots more burgers to try.

Meanwhile, Alex is excited about her new direction for 2019. “I have enjoyed contributing to the community in my past role as a teacher, but have always had the

thought brewing that nursing is what I wanted to do with my life.

“Life really is too short not to give things a go.”

Said Brent, “I was born here, we are invested in this town and want to see the community thrive, Rainbow has been a fantastic place to live, work and raise our family and we feel pretty lucky to call it home.”

You’ll find Brent’s Burgers at 8 Rainbow Beach Road, Rainbow Beach (where Coffee Rocks was, next to Epic Ocean Adventures).

The kitchen is open weekdays 7am-9pm, weekends 6.30am-10pm, burgers from 10am, and the bar closes at midnight daily.

Call 07 5486 8877 or drop in!

S I WRITE rain is falling in parts of the South West Queensland, but again only patchy storms. Longreach 30mm and Charleville 20 odd mm have fared best this will settle the dust and hopefully be the start of better times.

Last month, three pallets of food items and Christmas presents were sent to the Longreach area to be shared around the district. Many thanks to the School of Distant Education for helping at such a busy time of year, and thank you Warren Werneckie for cartage.

Our next load of three pallets and 50 x $100 prepaid Visa gift cards is now in Gympie, but departure is dependent on weather conditions. Many thanks to the Tramacchi and Owen families for taking this load.

After 17 trips (45,000 kms) with Drought Runs I am lucky to have such great support.

At least our organisation delivers 100% of donations to the struggling farmers and families in drought.

A big thank you to Tin Can Bay CWA and Craft Group, Widgee Craft Group for there wonderful Christmas presents, Bill Neil, Tin Can Bay for his wonderful timber toys, Patti Watts, the collection points at Drakes and IGA Tin Can Bay and Rainbow.

Also thanks to Ed’s Beach Bakery, Tin Can Bay Bakery, Snack Shack, Barnacles, and Gympie Bearings. To Bank of Queensland donors thank you for your generosity. And finally, to Rainbow Beach Transport and Cooloola Wholesalers Team who go out of their way to help - a big thank you all.

Donations gratefully accepted.

BOQ Gympie BSB: 124047 Account: 22599186

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Festival of Small Halls a wonderful evening

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HANK YOU, thank you Brooke Bignall, support act Rob Longstaff, and all the crew from the Festival of Small Halls tour.

Despite the event falling on a weekday, in the busy lead up to Christmas - over 120 adults and bundle of children enjoyed a community-centred night, with unique music and home made food.

The Rainbow Beach Hall played host to the festival, auspiced by the Rainbow Beach Commerce and Tourism.

“Because the ticket price was dropped by $5 from last year we needed 150 adults to break even, hopefully the bar made up for that. I told Mark to consider it a Christmas gift to the community from RBCT!”

“Both Harry and Jeshua,” who tour with the performers, “congratulated me on the turn out, being a week night.”

“I’d like to thank the community for coming out, and hope they enjoyed their evening. Thanks Boomerang Bag volunteers for their yummy dinner and desserts and all helpers!

“The Small Halls team are keen to come back (for their days off in Paradise!) so here’s to next year!”

If you missed out - they complete their performances in Australia at the Woodford Folk Festival.

Above: Canadian Old Man Luedecke had us spellbound Left: Boomerang Bag volunteers Cherie Mason and Leonie Guerin serve John Bignall at the Dessert Bar

Brooke Bignall brought the festival back to Rainbow with performers Lucy Wise from Melbourne and Rob Longstaff from Maleny, Queensland

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O GOOD WAS Rainbow Beach’s first Country at the Beach, that organiser and Sports Club Manager Nathan Kropp (better known as ‘Kroppy’), plans for it to be an annual event.

December 7, 2019 is the first Saturday of summer, and I know I’ll be making sure I have tickets!

“People were from Sydney, Brisbane and from out Roma way. One lady came straight from chemo,” Kroppy said.

You can see why Travis Collins is a six times Golden Guitar Winner and back-toback CMC Male Artist Of The Year. We were sitting next to folk from Rockhampton,

Above: On such a hot, hot day revellers took advantage of the sprinkler!

Locals, Leonie Geurin and Kay-lynn Ladas, enjoyed a day out

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Below: Caitlyn and Andrea Hayes loved their day of music

Organisers of the event, Kroppy and Marnie, with little Maggie

Lock in Country at the Beach for 2019

One thousand people attended the event

and behind a family from Bundaberg - all who specifically came to see him.

None of us were disappointed.

The other acts put on a great show, including Adam Eckersley Band, Drew McAlister, Missy Lancaster, Caitlyn Shadbolt, Mickey Pye, Liam Brew and more.

I was one of the many volunteers on the day - and worked one of the three bars. The Rainbow Beach Surf Lifesavers received

The Somersby bus of cider was popular!

Boardriders Mikayla Truss and Jay Cowden were run off their feet, at the Canadian Club tent

a generous donation; the P&C take the earnings from their stall which will help with a school camp.

As a thanks to the Rainbow Beach Cricket Club loaning their 25-seater bus, Kroppy is helping them organise a special celebration for an upcoming home game. Rainbow Beach Boardriders will benefit via their Memorial Competition.

The town was booked solid, so they ran a bus to Inskip Point.

I congratulated Kroppy on it being so well organised. He said, “That’s Marnie. It is thanks to her it ran so smoothly. It’s been ten years in the making to get to this - now it is a money earner.”

He said he had two negative comments. One was the heat, so he’s planning a circus tent for next year.

The other was there was too much food in the VIP area. “I’m happy to change that!” he smiled.

Don and Janelle Reid helped out at the bar for Rainbow Beach Surf Lifesavers

Travis Collins really was sensational!

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Photographing Cooloola: Carlo Sand Blow

By Julie Hartwig, Tin Can Bay Camera Club

C

ARLO SAND BLOW is a saddle-shaped mass of windswept sand that covers 15 hectares. The eastern side overlooks Wide Bay and Double Island Point, while the western side overlooks the Great Sandy

National Park and Tin Can Bay. To the north, you can see the Great Sandy Strait and glimpses of Fraser Island. With directional views like this, there are plenty of stunning scenes to photograph.

Here are a few photo ideas: l Facing east and west, it’s the perfect

location to photograph sunrises and sunsets. l Views from the eastern edge take in the wide sweep of beach from Rainbow to Double Island Point, including the coloured sand cliffs. These glow rich iridescent reds, golds, oranges, yellows and browns in the early morning light.

In the afternoon, the cliffs gradually come into shadow, and the colours become more muted. l The midday sun turns the water beautiful turquoise and deep blue colours, often found in tropical paradises. l The dead trees on the Blow make stunning focal points and when shooting into the sun, create great silhouettes. l People sand tobogganing on the hill beside the viewing platform or paraand hang-gliding off the Blow can offer great action shots. l When the sun is low in the sky (morning and afternoon), use a low viewpoint to accentuate the shadows and patterns created by the ripples in the sand. l Capture the vastness of the Blow by including people in your photos – a wide Carlo Sand Blow from the southern side Photo by Julie Hartwig

City Farm recommend Myrtles M

ANY OF AUSTRALIA’S best-known plants come from the Family Myrtaceae - the myrtles. Gums, tea trees, bottlebrushes, paperbarks and lillypillies are some of the myrtles. These plants were of great value to Indigenous Australians who obtained food, water, shelter, tools and utensils from the various species.

Melaleucas - paperbarks or honey myrtles - make attractive garden plants as they have lovely flowers in a wide range of colours and nectar loved by honeyeaters and many insects. The colourful new foliage

is another ornamental feature. Melaleucas tolerate most soil types and require little maintenance, though light pruning after flowering will promote a tidier shape.

A native-specific fertiliser applied early spring and autumn and after pruning will be beneficial, and mulching is always recommended.

Please note: City Farm will be closed until Tuesday January 8. For three months from the beginning of 2019, we are trialling opening on Thursdays from 8am - 3pm, and if there is enough interest, will continue to

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open on Thursdays.

Cooloola City Farm, opposite the Community Centre, on Tin Can Bay Road, is open to the public for plant sales on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8am-3pm, 07 5486 2304, ccfni09@ gmail.com, www.cooloolacityfarm.org Plant of the month is Melaleuca thymifolia (Thyme-leaved honey myrtle), an adaptable shrub to around a metre with mauve flowers spring to summer. It likes wet conditions and will flower best in full sun Image Mary Boyce

angle photo will take in the view and make people look tiny, giving photos a sense of scale. l From the southern side of the Blow, you get fantastic views looking north across the Blow. From the right spot, a panorama photo will include the Great Sandy Strait, Fraser Island and the Pacific Ocean.

Finally, it’s nearly always windy on the Blow. Wind-driven sand can get inside camera bodies, in between the barrel sections on lenses, in the recesses around buttons, etc, and can be very difficult to remove. Think twice about changing lenses in windy conditions, but if you have to, take suitable precautions to protect your camera. It’s useful to carry a blower brush and cleaning clothes to keep your gear – especially the lens – clean, and remember to give your gear a good clean once you get home.

Happy snapping! More tips next month.

The Tin Can Bay Camera Club’s next meeting: 7pm, Wednesday, January 16 at TCB Library. For information about club activities and to view members’ images, visit www.tincanbaycameraclub.wix.com/ tcb-camera-club.

Rainbow Beach Police Beat

by Senior Constable Mick Emery

Lessons from Outer Space L

EGEND HAS it that – at the height of the space race – NASA was stumped by the problem of how to develop a ball point pen that would work in the zero gravity conditions of outer space, and subsequently spent millions of dollars to develop one. The Russians, on the other hand, solved that problem by handing their cosmonauts…a pencil!

The take home message was one of ‘simplicity’ and reinforced the notion that simple solutions to problems are often the best…

And so it is with a recurring problem we have in Rainbow Beach at the moment: insecure premises. For one unfortunate

local, leaving her doors unlocked (because ‘hey, this is Rainbow Beach’) resulted in her receiving an after midnight visit from an intimidating drunk who staggered into her house.

After relocating him (to the Gympie Watch House) police were pleased to hear that this local is now locking her doors.

But only a week later, this time at 5am, another disorientated drunk found yet another unlocked door. And – because it was unlocked – the drunk concluded simply: ‘this must be it’… and promptly went in and fell asleep on the sofa in his vomit stained shirt. Nice.

A few days later word came in that an

unlocked caravan had been entered – this time by a would-be thief who was probably thinking ‘easy pickings’ before the owner woke up and chased him out.

And then there was the conversation that I had with the motorist who had left his keys in the car with the engine running while he went and did his shopping. ‘It won’t happen to me’ could describe his thinking (or lack thereof…)

Of course, a NASA-like approach to this problem would be to study the phenomena, throwing money at research topics like: ‘the disorientated behaviour of drunks after midnight’; or ‘how easy access to dwellings provides money for

drugs’; or ‘how long does it take to steal a car when keys are left in the ignition’…

The Russian approach, on the other hand, is genius in its simplicity: lock your doors…

It’s not rocket science.

Laugh away your day with QCWA F

Elwin Sawyer and Irene Manwaring share a smile at a general meeting

OR MOST THAT think of the term ‘CWA’ the first thing that comes to mind is scones and ‘little old ladies’ having a chin wag. The Country Women’s Association originally began after WW1 as a way for women to have similar comradery that the men shared.

This concept has grown to encompass an empowering movement that has taken the world by storm.

Yes scones still make an appearance; even the ‘rock cake’ efforts are giggled about (although would never win a cooking competition), and the ‘chin wag’ over a nice hot cuppa is definitely a core part of morning tea but the concept of ‘little old lady’ is a modern day myth.

QCWA members are made up of all walks of life from different backgrounds and varying

abilities. There is only one common thread among the ladies - fun! The drive to have a good time, maybe try something new, get out of the house for a few hours, keeps smiles on dials all round.

So if you are going into 2019 feeling a little isolated and wanting to meet a few new faces, maybe looking to expand your skill set with the vast competition opportunities QCWA offers or just wanting a safe place to just be yourself then come along to the many events that the QCWA Tin Can Bay Branch offers.

Coffee, chat and craft morning teas, HOY games, community service activities and various other social opportunities all await!

For more information contact either President, Dawn, on 0434 518 836 or Secretary, Irene, on 0419 926 085.

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Cooloola Coastcare under new leadership R

AINBOW BEACH resident, Randy Orwin, is the new president of Cooloola Coastcare. Randy has a background in teaching environmental science and biology and his extensive tech experience has Coastcare embracing digital technology.

Randy is looking forward to leading the organisation in new ventures and engaging more community members in caring for our coast.

Outgoing President and now Secretary, Fiona Hawthorne, and two other longserving executive members, Maree Prior and Jenny Adamson, were inducted as Life Members in recognition of their tremendous contribution over many years.

Executive Committee: Nancy Haire (Treasurer), Fiona Hawthorne (Life Member and Secretary) and Randy Orwin (President)

Linda Tabe, a retired CSIRO researcher from Cooloola Cove, is taking on a dual role of Vice President and Newsletter Editor

Tin Can Bay Quilters Jacquie Cross – 5486 4468

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Y NEW YEAR’S resolution is to finish my UFO’s (unfinished objects), of which I have a few.

We had our Christmas lunch at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club and the meal was excellent as always. We had a great time with great company and lots of food.

Our thanks go to the staff at the Sports Club for the great job they do for us.

We will be back to quilting on January 15, all refreshed and ready to go. Our first day won’t be too energetic as we will all be catching up and talking - lots of that.

On January 22 we will be making a small bag called ‘Nellies Sewing Bag’, Irene is going to show us how to do this.

On February 20 we are going on a bus trip out to Bells Bridge and Howard to look at some fabric and maybe buy some!

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.

So it does not have to be a quilt you make if you want to come and join us.

You do not need an expensive machine if you are learning, just a straight sewing machine is good enough. We have quite a few interesting projects in the year, as well as a few bus trips, so if you are interested, join us.

We are always looking for new members

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- we are a friendly group! If you have never done patchwork or would like to learn to sew, come along, there is always someone to help you.

Meet Tuesdays 9am at the Community Complex, corner of Tin Can Bay Rd and Bayside Drive next door to the Cooloola Bowls Club.

Angie Wiese with a quilt made from her stash of fabrics

in 2019. Coastcare has secured nearly $60,000 in grants in 2018 to continue their work for new and existing research and citizen science projects such as WaterWatch (adults and youth versions), TurtleCare (beach walkers wanted), biodiversity monitoring with another BioBlitz planned for 17-19 May 2019 and more underwater research in eight creeks in Tin Can Inlet.

The Weed Warriors will be back in 2019 caring for the Tin Can Bay foreshore.

Coastcare is looking for volunteers interested in forming weeding teams for other areas needing attention.

Coordinator, Dr Lindy Orwin, said she is looking forward to an exciting year ahead for Coastcare.

Check out their updated website at www.cooloolacoastcare.org.au

2019 Resolutions W

Help save the planet

ASTE MINIMIZATION starts with each and every one of us.

At least that is the mantra from Elli Webb, Waste Education Coordinator from Gympie Regional Council.

“The first question to ask everyone,” said Elli, “is ‘Where does your rubbish/ waste come from?’ Answer: ‘the shops’.

“You purchase something and it comes wrapped in a package, we consume what is inside this package and then throw the package away.”

Elli had a year free of packaging, aiming to create zero waste. She only produced a handful of items after the year, in what was a steep learning curve.”

Elli is clear with how each and everyone of us can make a difference, “You buy your rubbish. Who puts it in your trolley? Answer: you do.”

She asks each of us to practise and ‘Be a smart shopper’.

“The first thing that I would advise anyone wanting to reduce their impact on the earth, look at what they throw away regularly. Do a waste audit on your bin.”

She says through the waste audit you will discover what is regularly thrown away.

Once the rubbish is identified at your house, try to purchase that rubbish/packaging in a different way re: recyclable packaging, reusable packaging, buy in bulk so that you do not have small items of rubbish which could become litter.

From experience, Elli says, “I strongly suggest that you change one thing at a time – re: no more small packets of chips – only large packets. No more poppers, only large bottle of juice decanted into reusable bottles.

In Brief YAP is taking Containers for Change The Cooloola Coast Youth Activity Project is keen to recycle your cans and bottles through the Containers for Change initiative. As a part of our annual fund raising efforts we would appreciate all items be kept out of the recycling bin and thrown our way instead. Alternatively, you can take the containers to a refund point and quote the number C10030407 to make a donation to YAP. Arrangements for collection of the items can be made by calling Jess on 0411 218 254 or they can be bagged and dropped at 124 Emperor St Tin Can Bay. Please ensure all glass items are either boxed or placed in suitable containers to avoid breakage.

The funds raised help encourage, support and empower the next generation. We are hoping to invest in equipment including audio gear and outdoor sports/games to expand our program.

Resource Centre is here to help We would like to remind everyone that we have moved to the Centrelink building under the Community Church, as people still seem to be unaware we have moved from the library.

We can offer food vouchers for those in genuine need (Centrelink Income Statement Required) or fuel vouchers for those who need to travel to Gympie or elsewhere for medical appointments (please bring your doctor’s appointments with you).

We can also offer referrals for various other organisations to assist you with budgeting, Child and Family Connect, carer support and many more.

We are located at the Centrelink Building in Buchanan Street, Tin Can Bay. We will be reopening on Friday January 4, 2019.

Normal office hours are: Wednesday and Friday 9am – 12pm.

The Resource Centre would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy and prosperous new year.

Coolabay Choir wants you Elli Webb, Waste Education Coordinator from Gympie Regional Council had tips for students from RBSS, tips that all ages would benefit from

“Habits take about one month to form – so get used to one small change at a time and then that change will become a habit and last forever.”

What are you waiting for? 2019 is here and ready for change.

We have such a special group of songsters who come to practices regularly and give 100% energy and enthusiasm. We are small in number but are achieving some pretty amazing goals.

It would be great to have a few more dedicated voices who appreciate the beauty of singing in harmony and working towards these aims. Some members have sung with larger choirs as BIGSING2018 at Brolga Theatre Maryborough and GYMPIE SINGERS at the Remembrance Service in the park in Gympie in November. There are more invitations offered and we also have compositions by our own local musicians to work on.

If you are interested to join us, please contact Pam on 0427 180 649 or kcisf327@gmail.com

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MAKE THE MOST OF 2019!

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HE CAMPAIGN by local people for a new small community hospital for Cooloola Coast residents is well and truly underway, with 1,265 residents signing the petition already.

This is estimated to be about 28% of all adults living permanently in the Cooloola Coast region.

We need a further 1,000 signatures to put beyond all doubt, as far as the State Government is concerned, that we need and want this hospital.

We now have until the end of January to get these extra signatures before presenting the petition to the Queensland Minister for Health when parliament resumes in February.

Please encourage your friends and neighbours who have yet to sign the petition to do so immediately.

Petitions can be signed at the following locations: Rainbow Beach – Rainbow Beach Medical Practice, Pharmacy, IGA Cooloola Cove – Woolworths, Pharmacy, Thirsty Camel Tin Can Bay – Cooloola Coast Clinic, IGA, Bakery, Country Club This campaign is backed by local councillor, Mark McDonald, local state MP, Tony Perrett, and needs the backing of every member of our community.

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There are two kinds and they’re roughly equivalent.

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I would like to see more doctors offering the IUD as emergency contraception, chemists informing people who present for the emergency contraceptive pill that it’s effective but the IUD is far more so, and sex ed classes teaching about it.

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Grade 6 celebrated with their Graduation Dinner

AUSTRA LIAN MADE Farewell Grade Six! Principal Dan Stanieg

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T THIS STAGE, with the information on hand, I have predicted that we will have four classes in 2019, and the makeup of the classes will be similar to those we had this year. This will of course be influenced by our numbers on Day 8, 2019.

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Class groupings will be based on a range of aspects including academic, social and emotional well-being, engagement and the number of students we have in each year level.

A list of the classes and teachers will be placed on the notice board outside the office on January 24, 2019.

I have been racking my brain for something clever and insightful to write about and that is a difficult task for myself sometimes. In the end, I really wanted to say THANK YOU. Thank you for your ongoing support of the school.

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This is a great school where the staff, students and community are happy and the school has a good feel and balance.

A balance between a great education and students having the opportunities to experience a variety of activities.

As I have said before, I am proud of Rainbow Beach State School and proud of our achievements in 2018.

I look forward to another successful year in 2019.

Annual Christmas Concert Brooke Bignall

Family and friends watched proudly as the P/1’s did a skeleton dance, 2/3’s sang and signed a song, Excellican’s performed their Excellistan anthem, and the 5/6’s brought a Dr Seuss favourite, The Lorax, to life!

They also performed an excellent/ hilarious description of their favourite teachers, which had the crowd in stitches!

Bailey Sanderson and Delilah Young were presented the Murray Johnson Bursary Award for their outstanding effort and happy disposition throughout the year.

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The school community bid farewell to their senior students, with a surprise group song performed at the end of the evening. when you mention this code:-Rainbow June

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Mrs Lane helps Tia, Janae, Laila and Luxie paint the Police Beat Mural for 2019

Congratulations Tin Can Bay School Students

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IN CAN BAY P-10 State School held its 20th Annual Awards evening last Tuesday, and 106 of our students were recognised in academic, sporting and cultural endeavours.

Our event was attended by over 30 community dignitaries, including MP Tony Perret, Gympie Regional Councillor Mark McDonald, Rainbow Beach State School Principal Danny Stanieg, and Damon Rehbein, Deputy Principal at Gympie State High School.

Our School Captains hosted the evening in exemplary fashion, and Captains for 2019 were announced. Congratulations to all of our 2018 award winners: Academic Champions for each year level were: Year 3 - Taylah Rooks Year 4 - Nathaniel Meredith Year 5 - Indiana Sinclair Year 6 - Jonathon Allen Year 7 - Isla Gallego Year 8 - Stephanie Roby Year 9 - Jarrod Alexander Dux - Tehmia Masri Other Special Award Winners included: Pam Leslie Award: Anjie Geurts (Primary) and Chloe Bath (Secondary) Indigenous Student of the Year: Janae Katon

Bradley Bone was the red man in a boat

Mia Reibel, Brodie Yapp and Ruby Bubke were all fun in the sun

RSL Bursary: Tim Brigden The QCWA Student Education Support Award: Katurah Lea and Jarrod Alexander Cooloola Cove Residents and Friends Award: Tabitha Pilkington Year 10 Dux and USC Rise and Shine Award: Tehmia Masri Congratulations to April Bath who received a USC Rise and Shine Award, the Caltex All Rounder award, Sports Person of the Year, and Volleyballer of the Year.

Congratulations also to our 2019 School Captains, who were announced on the evening: Junior Captains: Grace Muggleton and Brandon Rob Junior Vice Captains: Indiana Sinclair and Josh Hatton Senior Captains: Charlie Bogodoohoff and Jarrod Alexander Senior Vice Captains: Stephanie Roby and Chloe Bath Our Year 10 students have participated in a transition activity at Gympie State High School, and a celebration and barbecue at the Aquatic Centre.

The highlight for these students is the Year 10 Dinner, which celebrates their time at TCB, and is an opportunity for our staff to thank these students for their valuable contribution to our school.

We wish them well as they embark on their next education journey.

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2018

CONGRATULATIONS YEAR 12 GRADUATES

Graduates of 2018

Shakirra Grosskopf

Brooke Bignell and Michelle Gilmore

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AY WE PRESENT our beautiful Year 12 Graduates of 2018.

“It takes a village to raise a child” –African proverb

It is certainly the case with these local kids. The community should be proud to have such wonderful children navigating their way into adulthood. They are all an

asset to our ‘village’.

These young adults are determined, bright and travel happy! They should be proud of themselves for their efforts throughout their schooling and excited to have the world at their feet! We wish you all the best with your future endeavours.

The students who graduated are:

Emily Brantz

Shakirra from Gympie State High School, as School Vice Captain.

Next year she is planning on moving to Brisbane to be closer to university to study Biomedical Science.

She is pictured here at her formal with Rory Dennis.

Emily from St Patrick’s College in Gympie, as College Captain.

Emily plans to move to Brisbane next year to live on campus at Cromwell College at University of Queensland to hopefully study a Bachelor of Commerce.

Emily says, “Thanks to Mum and Dad. The experiences I’ve had and the opportunities I’ve been given would never have been possible without them.”

Emily is pictured with formal partner Jack McPherson.

Lauren Palmer Lauren of Gympie State High School.

Ella Steele Ella of Gympie State High School, with her Certificate II in Informational Digital Media and Technology under her belt and Certificate I and II in Hospitality.

Ella plans to work hard, and save hard, to reach her goal, “to travel a lot one day”.

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Lauren is keeping her options open in regards to further study, but is sure to excel in anything she chooses!

Here she is pictured on her way to the formal.

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2018

CONGRATULATIONS YEAR 12 GRADUATES

Kyani Parton

Dylan Coleman Dylan, from James Nash State High School, will embark on a gap year (of sorts!).

Kyani, from Gympie State High School, has her Certificate III in Hospitality, and is still deciding where her heart will take her in regards to further education.

He is planning on relocating to Brisbane to attend university. He is still undecided as to what he will be studying, but is interested in pursuing a teacher’s degree (due to his influential teachers at Rainbow Beach Primary School, perhaps).

For now, she will continue to work hard, to be able to travel.

Dylan is pictured with his proud mum, Linda.

Kyani would like to thank, “…Mum and Dad for giving me the necessary needs for school and encouraging me.”

Cody Hethorn

Hannah Wilson Hannah of James Nash High School, obtained a Certificate II in Workplace Practices and Certificate III in Tourism.

Cody from St Patrick’s College plans to pursue an electrical or plumbing trade certificate.

Generally though, Cody would just like to “keep having fun”, and says “thanks to my family for getting me through school”.

Zac McCarthy

She is excited to be heading out West to start work, full-time on a cattle station in the new year.

The ex Rainbow Beach State School student graduated from Gympie State High School.

Hannah is pictured here with her formal ‘partner in crime’, Braden Gibson.

Zac is hoping to attend university, to study Agricultural Science in Toowoomba or Gatton.

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Zac McCarthy with partner Shanae White, and his nephew, Noah

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Until then, you’ll see him volunteering on the beach as a Lifesaver or working at Rainbow Beach Meats.

2018

CONGRATULATIONS YEAR 12 GRADUATES

Crystalrose Mckenna After attending Grade 7 in Rainbow Beach State School, Crystalrose graduated from Gympie State High School.

She says “I don’t really have any particular goals at the moment. I’m planning after school to work for as long as possible and save up to travel.”

Crystalrose Mckenna (centre) is pictured Elisha Bath and Meagan Neumann.

Kayla Davies

She plans to travel Australia and hopefully Europe.

You’ll see Crystalrose in the Pharmacy.

Kaitlyn Moraghan A Tin Can Bay School student and Year 10 Dux, Kaitlyn completed Year 12 at Gympie State High School.

Kaitlyn’s gap year will be spent working at Arcobalenos on the Beach and travelling. She has been accepted for a volunteer trip to Costa Rica - whether her Mum agrees to that is yet to be decided!

In 2020, university and a nursing degree are the direction Kaitlyn has planned.

Kaitlyn Moraghan (centre) is pictured with Paris Delroy and Kayla Tonna.

Jack Denham

Kayla, from Victory College Gympie, plans to study a Bachelor of Aviation at Griffith University in Brisbane.

St Patrick’s College graduate, Jack Denham is keen to study architecture at either QUT or UQ, in Brisbane.

Her goal is to earn her pilot’s licence and become a commercial pilot for Qantas.

At the moment, you’ll find him working at Arcobaleno on the Beach.

Kayla has already completed her first solo flight at Sunshine Coast Flight Training Centre and looks forward to pursuing her career.

Jack is pictured with Tyra Pilkington.

January 2019 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 27

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Cooloola Coast Visitor’s Guide Rainbow Beach and the Cooloola Coast is home of the Coloured Sands, the majestic Carlo Sandblow and gateway to World Heritage listed Fraser Island. You can feed wild dolphins, visit a historic lighthouse and kayak with the whales.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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Stand up paddle tour The 2 hour tour on offer is a basic introduction to SUP to anybody who would like to see what its all about.With all of our equipment catered for the beginner, also the flat water of Pelican Bay/ Carlo Point this is a fantastic tour for scenery and also the whole family to enjoy, it’s just so easy to participate.

0408 738 192 Seary’s Creek 7km from town towards Gympie, with 2 waterholes, boardwalks, bridges and history – do read the sign and spot the creatures. Always cool on the hottest of days.

Scuba Diving A popular spot for the scuba enthusiast is at Wolf Rock, off Double Island Point. World class diving on Fraser Island’s doorstep, phone Wolf Rock Dive Centre on 5486 8004.

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

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

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

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

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Dolphin Ferry 35 minutes by ferry to view the dolphins at TIn Can Bay 7am daily 0428 838 836 Dolphin Viewing/Feeding at Tin Can Bay just a thirty minute drive to Tin Can Bay through Cooloola Cove and you can see the Dolphins at Barnacles Dolphin Centre, Norman Point at around 7 – 7.30am each day, feeding time is 8.00am. Charges apply. Come and have a look around this pretty little town while you are there. 5486 4899 Turtle Tours Paddle in double seated ocean kayaks along the edge of the mangroves at Pelican Bay on this two hour tour, you quietly encounter all types of sea life from turtles to rays to the odd dolphin. 0408 738 192 Sea Kayaking Dolphin View Sea Kayaking: A unique experience - see dolphins, whales (seasonal), manta rays, turtles and more 0408 738 192 Horseride with professional guides on our World Heritage Listed Beach.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Another ramp is located at Bullock Point.

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, Keely Rose Reef Fishing Charters on 0407 146 151 or Double Island Point Fishing Charters 0417 073 313.

The reefs off Rainbow yield Red Emperor, Sweet lip, Snapper, Pearl Perch, Parrot and Coral Trout.

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

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

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

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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.

January “Brushes by the Sea” Rainbow

January Beach Art & Craft Festival

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

Australia DayCooloola celebrations February Crocs Swimming

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Fishing, Boating & the Great Outdoors

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

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I ALL, well another year has slipped by and boy it seemed like a quick one. It’s amazing how quickly those last ten weeks disappear and suddenly (BANG) Christmas rush and you realise how under prepared you are, well some of us anyway.

Fishing this month has been a little

tougher with some strong northerly winds and strong current to add to it.

We managed a few trips and in different directions which produced much the same results, plenty of large cod, both Gold Spot and Maori cod.

Pearl perch seem to be a little quieter this year, however still getting some great quality. A bit wider parrot, husser, wrasse, trout, Job fish and reds have been filling the boxes.

Cobia have been popping up pretty

Above: Sam with one of many great cod caught on Baitrunner

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much everywhere and we have started seeing Mahi Mahi around, so hopefully it will be a good season and put smiles on some faces.

Last Quarter Last Quarter

Fishing, Boating & the Great Outdoors

Tin Can Bay Fishing Club Report

W

E ARE A very social club and get together often, where everyone has a great time making new friends, enjoying fishing, sharing different techniques, finding the best spots for the many different species of fish in the Bay, gaining and sharing knowledge on the best rigs to use and learning the best times and tides.

Catches in January will depend upon prior weather conditions and rainfall, as these will dictate water temperatures.

Lately, water temperatures inside have ranged between 19 and 26 degrees with the lower temperature waters producing better catches.

Recent catches of both diver and summer whiting in good numbers are being reported on the flats and some as deep as 8m. Bream and flathead are also being reported, mainly at night, with mangrove jack starting to come on. Trevally are also being caught in the Inlet.

Try surface lures or yabbies on the flats and near the edges with traditional baits and plastics in deeper waters.

Good hauls of snapper are still being produced out wide, plus squire and chopper tailor in smaller numbers being caught off the beaches around Inskip Point.

Club fishing days include boatbased fishing within the bay, beach fishing at Rainbow Beach, Inskip Point and outside day trips.

Some of our trips away include

stays at Borumba and Boondooma Dam where members catch bass, yellow belly, saratoga and red claw.

Why not come along and meet some of the members at the Tin Can Bay Markets on the third Saturday of every month or attend a general bi-monthly meeting at 4pm on the second Wednesday of the month at our Club House – 33 Dolphin Ave, Tin Can Bay. Next meeting will be held on Wednesday February 12, BYO nibbles and drinks, and all members and visitors are welcome. Phone the secretary on 0437 242 171.

Members wish to thank the Gympie Regional Council and Mayor Mick Curran, Queensland Government Mr Tony Perrett MP, and Federal Member for Wide Bay, Mr Llew O’Brien MP, plus local sponsors and the local community for their ongoing support and assistance throughout 2018.

We take this opportunity to wish you all a happy and safe 2019.

Enjoy an action packed day’s fishing on the

Catches from

Keely Rose Fishing Charters

Above: This crew had an action-packed day on the Amberjack Right: One of so many Rainbow Beach cod caught onboard the Keely Rose lately

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Tin Can Bay Fishing Club members, Harry Duncan and Paul Morehouse, cook up a feast of fish Image Jess Milne

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A fast and stable 32 � vessel with owner / skipper Ed Falconer, 25 years reef fishing this area and giving you the best odds of catching that big one!

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Fishing, Boating & the Great Outdoors

The bones of HMAS Wyatt Earp Ian Ross

It has been 100 years since the Natone, or Wyatt Earp first set sail, and exactly 60 years since her demise on Rainbow Beach ...

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HE PICTURES attached to this article show remains from the Ulverstone Shipping Company tramp costal vessel Natone which ran aground during a fierce cyclone at Rainbow Beach on January 2324, 1959.

Although known as Natone at the time of her death, she only used this name for the last three of her 40 years. Originally christened as the Fanefjord this 41.3-metrelong vessel left her Norwegian shipbuilding yard in 1919 to commence work in

the Norwegian herring fishing trade.

She was built with very heavy timbers, so she could withstand arctic ice if encountered. In 1933 she was purchased by American explorer Lincoln Ellsworth, who renamed her Wyatt Earp after the marshal of Dodge City and Tombstone Arizona.

Wyatt Earp was a tough Marshal and Ellsworth hoped this vessel would be equally tough. He took her to Antarctica four times between 1933 and 1939. During WWII she was acquired by the Royal Australian Navy who chose to rename her HMAS Wongala, an aboriginal word for a boomerang.

She was paid off after the war but in 1947 was reacquired by the Navy for new Antarctic exploration and reverted to the old name as HMAS Wyatt Earp.

Paid off again by the Navy in 1948 she

reverted to her costal tramp duties as the MV Wongala. In 1956 she was purchased by the Tasmanian-based Ulverstone Shipping Company who named her Natone, after the Tasmanian potato growing town near Ulverstone.

Natone was bound for Brisbane after an uneventful cruise from Cairns when she struck severe weather north of Double Island Point. She sprang a leak and headed for cover using her sails after the engine room flooded but, alas, ran aground on the Mudlo rocks. Although she had been built to withstand ice, she was no match for the pounding surf and broke up after a few days.

There are several pieces of Natone’s hull still scattered along the beach. They only become visible after severe erosion when the sand levels return to those that were present in January 1959. The attached

Wyatt Earp - an early photo in the 1930s

photos were taken after severe erosion in January 2008. I don’t believe the bones of Natone or HMAS Wyatt Earp, as I prefer to call her, have emerged again since then.

Most northerly wreckage of Natone near Rainbow Shores

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SPORT

Cricket Corner

Cooloola Dragons News

James Worthington

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EAM COOLOOLA / Bundy / Burnett / Hervey Bay paddled as Cooloola at the Redcliffe/Lakers regatta at Lake Kawana on December 2. While no records we broken, we were one great outfit! A fun day with good, tight racing!

Festive celebrations at the TCB Yacht Club was a great night of fabulous food and fun company.

Our “long paddle” last month proved to be a very successful event being joined by 14 of our Hervey Bay paddling friends - 6km to the power lines and home. Thanks safety boat crew, for retrieving our food esky which you left sitting on the boat ramp!

For information on our club, please phone either Sandy 0402 352 756, or Sylvia 0417 707 960, or Elaine for info re car pooling 0400 608 547.

Table Tennis

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OMPETITION 4 was a fast and furious affair, with players vying for individual honours in the two levels.

Some great games over the month in both singles and doubles, providing plenty of excitement for both players and spectators.

Champion player for level 1, with 44 from a possible 48 points, was Dave Arthur; second on 38 points was Simmo, and equal third on 34 points, Gerard Lynn and Heatley Gilmore.

For level 2, equal champions on 41 points, Jane Hudson and Pam Runnegar, second on 38 points Trish Torenbeek and third on 35 points Alex Brantz.

Special mention to supersub Bob Gudge, who helped out a few level 1 absentees, and to all competitors for playing fast and playing hard, and enjoying it all!

Next competition to start January 23 and it will be in this individual format again. Let Bob 0477 001 912 or Wolf 0400 315 465 know if you’re in.

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Boat loaded and ready to paddle to start line

Champions and Regionals Jess Milne - Centre Manager

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018 HAS been a fantastic year for the Cooloola Coast Little Athletics Centre with membership up by over 200%. Athletes have been super keen and have smashed through the Achievement Awards Program in the first half of the season.

Green Levels were presented to several participants at the end of the 2018 break up, with many on the way to earning Red Levels by the end of the season.

Congratulations all the Cooloola Coast champions, your hard work has paid off!

With many so close to making the grade, it won’t take much training to have most athletes making a mark on the achievement chart by the end of March.

The Suncoast Regional Championships will be held in Gympie this year, so we are hoping to get as many athletes entered as possible, as the experience is not to be missed.

2019 training will resume on January 12 to maximise the time before the Championships.

HE RAINBOW BEACH Cricket Club is looking to continue their current form into the new year after a forfeit win in round six and a strong win over Colts Cricket club in round eight.

The 40-degree heat made the decision for captain Merv O’Neill when he won the toss an easy one.

Rainbow Beach batted first and in the scorching heat it proved to be the correct decision, as Rainbow Beach found themselves at 3-120 mid way through the innings, with an impressive half century from Murray Everett (59) and a good knock from Andrew Simpson (38).

This partnership put Rainbow Beach in prime position come the second drinks break. However Colts found form with the ball and took the rest of the wickets conceding only 15 runs.

It was then Colts turn with the bat who required 156 to win their second match for the season. The lethal Rainbow Beach bowling attack stood in the way and Colts struggled to keep the runs ticking over.

Colts were eventually bowled out for 108 after 30 overs, after Andrew Simpson took four wickets for only 13 runs.

For all wishing to come and support us, our games for this month are January 5 and 19 at home, and an away game in Gympie on January 12.

Anyone wishing to play or get involved contact Merv at mervoneill@hotmail.com

Sporting photos Send in a photo of your sporting star (any sport) to: info@rbcn.com.au

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January 2019 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 33

A Little Humour HOW DO COURT REPORTERS KEEP STRAIGHT FACES? These are from a book called Disorder in the Courts and are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and published by court reporters that had the torment of staying calm while the exchanges were taking place.

ATTORNEY: What was the first thing your husband said to you that morning?

WITNESS: He said, ‘Where am I, Cathy?’

ATTORNEY: And why did that upset you?

WITNESS: My name is Susan!

ATTORNEY: What gear were you in at the moment of the impact?

WITNESS: Gucci sweats and Reeboks.

ATTORNEY: What is your date of birth?

WITNESS: July 18th.

ATTORNEY: What year?

WITNESS: Every year.

ATTORNEY: How old is your son, the one living with you?

WITNESS: Thirty-eight or thirty-five, I can’t remember which.

ATTORNEY: How long has he lived with you?

WITNESS: Forty-five years.

ATTORNEY: This myasthenia gravis, does it affect your memory at all?

WITNESS: Yes. ATTORNEY: And in what ways does it affect your memory?

WITNESS: I forget.

ATTORNEY: You forget? Can you give us an example of something you forgot?

ATTORNEY: Now doctor, isn’t it true that when a person dies in his sleep, he doesn’t know about it until the next morning?

WITNESS: Did you actually pass the bar exam?

ATTORNEY: The youngest son, the 20-year-old, how old is he?

WITNESS: He’s 20, much like your IQ.

ATTORNEY: Were you present when your picture was taken?

WITNESS: Are you sh*tting me?

ATTORNEY: She had three children, right?

WITNESS: Yes. ATTORNEY: How many were boys?

WITNESS: None.

ATTORNEY: Were there any girls?

WITNESS: Your Honor, I think I need a different attorney. Can I get a new attorney?

ATTORNEY: How was your first marriage terminated?

WITNESS: By death.

ATTORNEY: And by whose death was it terminated?

WITNESS: Take a guess.

ATTORNEY: Can you describe the individual?

WITNESS: He was about medium height and had a beard ATTORNEY: Was this a male or a female?

WITNESS: Unless the Circus was in town I’m going with male.

ATTORNEY: Is your appearance here this morning pursuant to a deposition notice which I sent to your attorney?

WITNESS: No, this is how I dress when I go to work.

ATTORNEY: Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people?

WITNESS: All of them. The live ones put up too much of a fight.

ATTORNEY: ALL your responses MUST be oral, OK? What school did you go to?

WITNESS: Oral...

ATTORNEY: Do you recall the time that you examined the body?

WITNESS: The autopsy started around 8.30pm ATTORNEY: And Mr. Denton was dead at the time?

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WITNESS: If not, he was by the time I finished.

ATTORNEY: Are you qualified to give a urine sample?

WITNESS: Are you qualified to ask that question?

And last: ATTORNEY: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse?

WITNESS: No. ATTORNEY: Did you check for blood pressure?

WITNESS: No. ATTORNEY: Did you check for breathing?

WITNESS: No. ATTORNEY: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you began the autopsy?

WITNESS: No. ATTORNEY: How can you be so sure, Doctor?

WITNESS: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar.

ATTORNEY: I see, but could the patient have still been alive, nevertheless?

WITNESS: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing law.

3 WISHES An Irishman is walking along the beach one day, and he sees a bottle laying in the sand. He picks it up and starts to brush it off, and out pops a genie.

The genie says, “Since you have freed me from the bottle, I will grant you three wishes.”

The Irishman thinks for a moment and says, “I’m feeling a might thirsty, I think I’ll be wishing for a pint of stout.”

POOF! There is a pint of stout in his hand.

He drinks it down, and starts to throw the bottle, when the genie says, “I’d look at that bottle again before I threw it if I were you.” So he looks at the bottle, and it is magicaly filling back up with stout. The genie told him, “That is a magic bottle, and

it will always fill back up after you finish it.” The genie then asked, “What other two wishes can I grant for you?”

The Irishman looks at the bottle in his hand and says, “I’ll be taking two more of these.”

LUXURY CAR A sixteen-year-old boy came home with a Porsche and when his parents began to yell “Where did you get that car? He calmly told them, “I bought it today.”

“With what money?” they demanded “We know what a Porsche costs.”

“Well,” said the boy, “this one cost me fifteen dollars.”

The parents began to yell even louder.

“Who would sell a car like that for fifteen dollars?” they said.

“It was the lady up the street,” said the boy. “I don’t know her name; they just moved in. She saw me ride past on my bike and asked me if I wanted to buy a Porsche for fifteen dollars.”

“Oh no,” moaned the mother, “she must be a child abuser. Who knows what she will do next? John, you go right up there and see what’s going on.”

The boy’s father walked up to the house where she lived and demanded to know why she had sold a Porsche for fifteen dollars to his son.

“Well,” she said, “this morning I got a phone call from my husband. I thought he was on a business trip but learned from a friend he has run off to Hawaii with his secretary and doesn’t intend to come back.

He claimed he was stranded and asked me to sell his new Porsche and send him the money. So, I did.”

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TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY

Covering Cooloola Cove, Rainbow Beach & Tin Can Bay 4WD Hire Rainbow Beach 4X4 Hire

Electrician Rainbow Beach

5486 8300

Plumber

Mark Little

Cooloola Coast

0407 762 986

Laurie Donnelly Plumber

Accommodation

Smiley Mick Electrical

Cooloola Coast

0448 955 768

Pubs and Clubs

Rainbow Getaway

Fabrication

Holiday Apartments

Rainbow Beach

5486 3500

4D Engineering

Air conditioning

Fishing Charters

Climate Control Air Conditioning 5486 4362

Double Island Point

Cooloola Coast Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Tin Can Bay

5486 4499

Appliance Repairs 0400 410 045

Auto Electrics Cooloola Cove

0428 645 369 0499 144 678

Bait and Tackle 5486 3788

Rainbow Beach Tackle

& Camping

Rainbow Beach

5486 8100

Bakery Ed’s Beach Bakery

Rainbow Beach

5486 3080

Beauty Serenity Beauty

Rainbow Beach

0438 868 116

Cabinet Makers Cooloola Coast Cabinets

Tin Can Bay

5488 0443

Whatever Cabinetmakers

Cooloola Cove

5486 4004

Car Dealers John Madill Toyota

Gympie

5480 5555

Madills Mazda

Gympie

5480 5588

Caravan Parks Tin Can Bay Caravan Park

Tin Can Bay

5486 4411

Caravan Repairs and Hire Whatever

Cooloola Cove

5486 4004

Rainbow Beach

5486 3471

Caravan Antennas Saturn Antennas

Tin Can Bay Country Club

Tin Can Bay

5486 4231

Keely Rose Deep Sea

Rainbow Beach

0407 146 151

Rainbow Beach Realty

Rainbow Beach

5486 3900

Century 21

Gympie

5489 8000

Arcobaleno

Rainbow Beach

5486 8000

Food Sans Borders

Rainbow Beach

0490 232 392

Marina Bar and Grill

Tin Can Bay

5486 4400

Silky Oak Tea Gardens

Kia Ora

5486 5535

Rainbow Beach

5486 3152

Cooloola Cove

0408 645 369

IGA Supermarket

Rainbow Beach

5486 8700

IGA Supermarket

Tin Can Bay

5488 0084

Tin Can Bay

5486 2887

Rainbow Beach

0418 729 474

Tin Can Bay

5486 4577

Fishing Charters

Rainbow Beach

Floorzone

Gympie

0439 775 070

5482 6500

Food Wholesalers

Wholesalers

Rainbow Beach

5486 3607

Garden Supplies & Garden Supplies

Cooloola Cove

5488 0222

Gas Supplies Rainbow Beach and Fraser Island Gas Supplies

Rainbow Beach

0400 657 797

Glass and Aluminium Aluminium

Ocean Breeze Seafoods

Ennovy Designs

Shopping Centre

Signs

Tin Can Bay

5488 0601

Graphic Design Soda Graphics

Seafood

Tin Can Bay and Rainbow

Lighthouse Glass and

Restaurants and Cafés

Sewing

Cooloola Cove Landscape

Beach Signs

Solicitor Cosgroves

Cooloola Coast

0403 193 916

Storage

Handyman

4rent4sale Storage Sheds

Gavin Freeman Handyman Service 0438 773 119

Karoonda Road Self Storage Rainbow Beach

5486 3411

Hardware

Cooloola Tin Can Mini Storage

1300 727 025

Rainbow Beach Hardware

Rainbow Beach

5486 3444

Tourist Centre

Mitre 10 Cooloola

Cooloola Cove

5486 2000

Rainbow Beach Tourist Centre Rainbow Beach

Rainbow Beach

0421 600 148

Cooloola Lawn Care

0487 281 030

Mechanical

Celebrant

Rainbow Beach Rustproofing

Zaneta Fitzgerald

Rainbow Beach

0438 868 116

Nicole Goodwin

Rainbow Beach

0407 583 561

Rainbow Beach Service Centre

and Mechanical and Towing

Curtains and Blinds & Security Advantage Screens & Blinds Cooloola Cove

5481 2846

Pest Control

Cooloola Curtains & Blinds Cooloola Cove

0436 394 347

Beach to Bay

Pest Management

Cleanwave

Channon and Lawrence Dental Gympie

5482 7688

Cooloola Cove Smiles

Tin Can Bay

5486 4800

Plastering

Coloured Sands Clinic

Cooloola Cove

5488 0271

Ray’s Plastering

5486 3227

Tours and attractions

Kennels and Catteries

Cleanwave

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5313 3277 Doctor - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3078 Doctor - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4600 ENERGEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 62 62 EPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 130 372

5486 3249

5486 3411

Lawn Mowing

EMERGENCY - AMBULANCE / POLICE / FIRE . . . . . . . 000

Rainbow Beach

Cooloola Coast

0407 764 661

ESSENTIAL SERVICES

Rainbow Beach Surf Club

Cooloola Coast Realty

Tin Can Bay

Dentist

5486 9090

0417 073 313

Benny’s Carpet Cleaning

Crystal Shine Cleaning

Rainbow Beach

Rainbow Beach

Gympie Cooloola Pet Resort Gympie

Carpet Cleaning

Rainbow Beach Hotel

Fishing Charters

Rainbow Cooloola Rainbow Beach

0418 382 442

Real Estate

Flooring

Rainbow Beach Auto Electrics Cooloola Coast

Chilly Bin

0428 645 369

Rainbow Beach

Coastwide Appliance Service & Repairs

Eledric

Cooloola Cove

Cooloola Cove

Rainbow Beach

5483 5364

0474 127 057

5486 3228

Rainbow Beach

5486 8555

Cooloola Coast

5486 8686

Rainbow Beach

0421 600 148

Dolphin Ferry Cruises

RB/TCB

0428 838 836

Epic Ocean Adventures

Rainbow Beach

0408 738 192

Fraser Island 4x4 Tours

Rainbow Beach

0457 726 388

Rainbow Beach Horserides

Rainbow Beach

0412 174 337

Rainbow Beach Learn to Surf Rainbow Beach

0435 934 087

Surf and Sand Safaris

Rainbow Beach

5486 3131

Wolf Rock Dive

Rainbow Beach

5486 8004

Vet Gympie Veterinary Services Tin Can Bay

5486 4666

Reach all the locals on the Cooloola Coast advertise in the Trades and Services Pages.

Cooloola Cove

0407 372 826

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 Hospital & Community Health . . 5489 8690 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

To find out more, phone: 5486 3561 Police - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 8765 Police - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 2426 Police - non urgent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 444 POISONS Information Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 11 26 School - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 9333 School - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5488 1222 Tin Can Bay Community Church Op Shop . . . . . . . . . . 5486 2055 Llew O’Brien (Federal Member) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4121 2936 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 (Cooloola Cove) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0407 95 4678 GETT, Kelvin (Rainbow Beach) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5486 3538 MISSEN, John Joseph (Rainbow Beach) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 8153 January 2019 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 35

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• House Slabs Concrete

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Antennas

Phone: 5486 3914 Mobile: 0413 060 797

Electrical

ELECTRICIAN

CARPET CLEANERS

Appliance Repairs

Civil Celebrant

Fabrication

CAR CLEANING

Reach all the locals on the Cooloola Coast Advertise in the Trades and Services Pages from $60.00 a month.

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CAR CLEANING

TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY Flooring

Removalist

Storage

Screens & Blinds

Gas

SHEDS FROM $65 / MONTH

FISHING

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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 PEST CONTROL -New & Used Tyres -Clutch & Brake Repairs

Solicitor

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

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WHAT’S ON

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DECEMBER

14-16 Learn to Sail, Tin Can Bay Yacht Club for all school-age youth, 9am-4pm. Pay

by January 5: 0405 063 894 or or email secretarytcbyc@gmail.com

31 New Year’s Eve events - see page 5

JANUARY 2019

3

Bingo, TCB Country Club for the CCLAC

15 YAP Minute Games - 10am-12pm CC Veteran and Community Hall, Cooloola Coast Youth Activity Project (YAP) call Jess on 0411 218 254

4

Matthew Barker, 7pm at the Country Club

16 Tin Can Bay Camera Club meeting: 7pm, TCB Library

5

Over 60s meeting 10am at Surf Club

5

Reverend Billy, 6pm at Country Club

17 Council Learn to Surf session, at Rainbow Beach for 12-17 years.

Bookings essential via Eventbrite. Only 14 places - $15 per person per session

1-6 Christmas Carnival at Lions Park on the Tin Can Bay foreshore, from 5pm

5 & 19 Rainbow Beach Cricket Club home games

17 YAP Waterways - from 10am-12pm, CC Veteran and Community Hall

10 Busy Little Creatures, Rainbow Beach Library, 10am – 11am, 8-12 years, free

18 Howl at the Moon, Silky Oak Tea Gardens, Kia Ora

10 Horrible Histories: Awesome Egyptians, Tin Can Bay Library, 2pm – 3pm, 8-12 years, free

18 Chris Webbe 7pm at the Country Club (Father and Son Rock Blues Show)

11 Spy School Tin Can Bay Library, 10am – 11am, 5-8 years, free; Rainbow Beach Library, 3 – 4pm, 5-8 years, free

18 Movies in the Park night, Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time under the stars, courtesy of Gympie Regional Council.

Adjacent to RB hall, free entry, with popcorn, ice-cream and barbecue stalls, BYO rugs and chairs

11 Got Ya Covered, 7pm at the Country Club (Classic Rock Duo) 12 A Craft Vintage and Recyclables Fair, RB Hall

19 Memorial Surf Classic, Double Island Point, 7am (weather permitting)

12 Barefoot Bowls at the Country Club Challenge your friends or family or work mates 4.30pm, $10 per person includes snacks, live entertainment from 6pm, featuring Grumpy Old Men, Hilly: 0412 134 752

19 G.B. Fox 6pm at the Country Club (singer/guitarist, rock and roll, country and blues from 50’s to 80’s) 22 Sphero Games, Tin Can Bay Library 10 – 11am, 8-12 years, free

13, 27 Billy Guy performs at Silky Oak Tea Gardens plus ‘lunch and live music’ every Sunday

22 YAP HOY for Chocolate, RB Hall 10-11am 22 Over 60s BBQ at the Rainbow Beach foreshore at 4.30 pm

13-19 Bronze and SRC Camp at the Surf Club - so you can become a surf lifesaver!

From 13yrs, book now: 5486 3249 Ext 5

23 Table Tennis Competition starts back, RB Hall, Bob: 0477 001 912

24 Tech Savvy Seniors: email basics, BYO smartphone or tablet/iPad or laptop, passwords for email and iTunes/ Play Store. RB Library, 10am-12noon Ph: 5486 3705, TCB Library 2pm-4pm Ph: 5486 4355 24 YAP Summer Splash - 10am-12pm, Tin Can Bay Foreshore (near skate park), parents must supervise their children in water 25 Annie J and Fusion, 7pm at Country Club 26 Australia Day 29 School resumes

FEBRUARY 4

Rainbow Beach Bingo resumes, RB Hall for the CCLAC

14 Valentine’s Day

WEEKLY (many are term time only) See Fitness and Health pages for fitness classes, aqua aerobics, pilates, yoga MONDAY 9.30am Senior Citizens indoor bowls, TCB Community Complex David: 0466 848 032 10-11am First 5 Forever Under 5’s, RB Library 4.30pm Karate and Jiu-Jitsu, RBSS: 0417 079 579 TUESDAY 6.30am Heart Foundation Walking Group, TCB Bakery 9am Arts and Crafts Group, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall 9am TCB Quilters, TCB Community Complex, Jacquie: 5486 4468 9.30am Little Guppies Playgroup WEDNESDAY 9am Mahjong and games, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall

9am Table Tennis, RB Community Hall, Bob: 0477 001 912 10am Mainly Music, TCB Community Complex 4.30pm Karate and Jiu-Jitsu, RBSS: 0417 079 579 6pm Table Tennis, RB Community Hall, Bob: 0477 001 912 THURSDAY 7am Tennis, RB Sports Club Carmel: 0438 773 679 8.30am Playgroup, RBSS 9am TCB Craft Club Carmel: 5488 0409 9.30am CCLAC Bingo, 9.30am, TCB Country Club 9.30am First 5 Forever Under 5’s, TCB Library 10am Art Workshop with Jenny, RB Library, every 2nd and 4th Thurs 3.30pm Cooloola Dragon Boat training FRIDAY 9am Sailability, TCB 9.30am Bridge, RB Hall Meeting Room 9.30am Senior Citizens indoor bowls, TCB Community Complex, David: 0466 848 032 SATURDAY 6.30am Heart Foundation Walking Group,

TCB Bakery, Maggie 0400 756 615 Markets on almost every Saturday, see the Visitor’s Guide!

SUNDAY 7am St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church service, Manooka Drv, RB 7.30am Cooloola Dragon Boat training 9.30am Church of the Good Shepherd Contemporary Family service and morning tea, all denominations welcome! 17 Carlo Rd, RB

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