Rainbow Beach Community News June 2016

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June 2016 • Vol 19 • Issue 6

In this issue...

• An ambulance station

is coming to town • Celebrities dive andach fish at Rainbow Be • Welcome winter with a lantern walk

Where is winter?

It has been a summery autumn, will autumn be the new winter?

Zahli, Smiley and Baylin Mick swim the clear waters at Double Island Point during magical weather on the Cooloola Coast! Holidays start on June 25, to keep your family occupied, see page 8.

Image Cassie Mick

Editor’s Note

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SENT A sunny pic with this caption to my family in chilly Canberra: “I absolutely love winter in Queensland.. …last year it was a Wednesday.”

It was not well received.

The blue skies were posted daily on the Community News facebook page, bringing one regular visitor to implore, “stop it”.

The big news this month is that Rainbow Beach will have its own Ambulance Station. Hopefully when the build is finished this time next year, the beach stairs will be repaired!

Last month, I walked with my daughter in a Mother’s Day Classic (near my mum on the Gold Coast), snapped Fishing Club members as they celebrated more progress in Tin Can Bay, sweated at cross country in Gympie (and that was as a spectator) and supped school garden-grown rosella jam, scones and tea at the garden open day.

about the RBSS garden. And “oh my gourd” (phrase courtesy of Glenda Misso), there are four of the huge vegies now, they just keep growing in the living tunnel. No wonder the garden won a regional prize. Well done!

There are some cracker events happening in June - the Pig Day Out in memory of Kelly Geissmann, raising funds for melanoma prevention; the inaugural Lantern Walk - a German tradition brought to life in Rainbow Beach by some playgroup mums, and the school holidays.

Celebrities too have been snapped diving at Wolf Rock or on fishing charters.

And the impressive catches! Check out some them inside the pages, I guess everyone is warming up for the Fishing Classic next month.

That’s when my boots, beanies and coats will come out!

My student tour leaders, Annie and Ruby taught me lots I didn’t know

Until next month, Michelle and Heatley Gilmore

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Make sure you come to the Rainbow Beach Pig Day Out at the Community Centre

s g i P e h T g n i m o C are on Saturday June 4!

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HE KELLY GANG have been busy and everything is ready for our fourth annual Rainbow Beach Pig Day Out! According to Terri Geissmann, “Bruce and I began this event in 2013 as a memorial for our daughter Kelly and to raise funds to find a cure for Melanoma, which is the most common cancer in people 15 to 39 years old.”

Profits from the event are donated to the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation and a clinic will be available at the event for anyone wanting skin checks. Terri wants to remind people to, “wear swimmers for your check-up and make appointments at the clinic gazebo on the day!”

The highlight of Pig Day Out is the Peak Pig Racing and these cute piglets will race again this year. National champion chainsaw sculptor, Keith Gall, will be creating one of his beautiful sculptures to raffle for charity, and Zippy will be giving a talk about reptile safety.

Alan Kelly and the Kelly Family Band will be joining locals Joel Mac, Brendo and Tina Louise to provide live music, and Keith Gall will be starting our day with some classic Australiana songs.

The dodgems are coming along with other rides, markets, twirling and drumming workshops and much more.

For a complete list of entertainment and ride prices, go to http:// www.rainbowbeachpigdayout.com.au/ or watch our Facebook page for updates!

Our new Ambulance Station only a year away!

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UEENSLAND AMBULANCE Service have advised the Community News that the tender closed for the Rainbow Beach Ambulance Station on Friday, 22 April 2016 and is currently under review.

It is expected that the contract will be awarded in early June.

Once the contract is awarded, the builder will develop a schedule for the design and construction phases of the project.

The project will comprise a drive through plant room for two vehicles as well as a separate two-bedroom relief quarter on the site.

The ambulance station itself will include a day room, treatment room, office facilities and amenities. It is anticipated the project will be completed by June 2017.

The site location is 2 Karoonda Road, Rainbow Beach.

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Top “Instagrammers” tips for success

by Michelle Gilmore

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ROADTRIP Instagram superstars did the panoramic Pacific Coast Way drive over eight days to kickstart a tourism campaign by TEQ in partnership with Toyota Australia

MET THE FIVE young social media barons, with their first drive on the sand as they continue on their journey down the panoramic Pacific Coast Way drive.

The group have spent a week showcasing the beauty of Queensland to their hundreds of thousands of followers in an epic 1700km road trip from Cairns to Brisbane.

Hosted by Destination Gympie Region, partnering with Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) and Visit Sunshine Coast, the influencers stopped at Rainbow Ocean Palms on their southward journey to capture an Inskip Point sunset, Carlo Sand Blow sunrise and were treated by Rainbow Beach Horse Rides.

Sunsets and sunrises, starry nights, foggy mornings, produce and flowers… they have captured stunning images inspiring us to spend time in regional Queensland.

And they shared some tips for the Community News: • shoot what you are passionate about • find your own style

• collaborate with people with different styles • always be prepared • charge your batteries, and • don’t sleep in if you want to catch those sunrises!

Check out their photos - the Instagram user names are @glendavidwilson, @ mycolourfulworld, @mcquigan_visuals, @ timclark1 and @taylahnilsson.

Mayor Mick Curran commented, “The Queensland drive market is very important to us and social media is an authentic way to promote the region and engage people”.

The Rainbow Beach Chamber of Commerce is hosting a FREE Instagram and Social Media Update Latest trends in Social Media for your Business on Wednesday, June 15, 6.30pm for 7pm-9pm at Rainbow Beach Sports Club.

Susan Maynard from Visit Sunshine Coast specialises in tourism and digital technology.

Please RSVP by June 13 via email to: rbct.president@gmail.com

Cooloola Coast a cyclist’s dream

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AST MONTH a group of riders from Hervey Bay arrived in Rainbow Beach - they told BJ Parton from the Aquatic Centre that it “was not just for training, but for fun”!

Nine riders and one support vehicle left Hervey Bay at 5.15am. Travelling around 30km per hour, arriving in around 8.30am.

BJ Parton said, “Then they hit the road towards Inskip for a 8km run, finished by a 3km swim at the Aquatic Centre.”

They allowed themselves a little rest before they rode back to the Bay the next morning.

“They said what an amazing ride it is and to know you will arrive in another beautiful place helps to motivate, “ BJ explained.

“This is an awesome way to train and keep fit but also a

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great way to travel with less impact on our environment.”

The government agrees - motor vehicles are to provide cyclists with a minimum passing distance of one-metre when overtaking cyclists at 60km/h or less and a metre and a half when the speed limit is greater than 60km/hr.

Motorists can cross centre lines, even on roads with double unbroken lines and drive on painted islands, as long as it is safe to do so to pass a bicycle rider.

Government was also expanding the state’s dedicated cycling network to make it easier and safer for Queenslanders to cycle.

“Rainbow is beginning to be known as a great place to train with no distractions and busy roads.” BJ suggests that, “Instead of giving cyclists the finger give them the thumbs up!”

Hervey Bay cyclists Troy Gelth, Colin Write, Lars Olsen and Brandi Alberts rode to Rainbow Beach and back - just for fun!

Countdown to the 30th Fishing Classic

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NTRIES ARE ALREADY up for the 30th Rainbow Beach Fishing Classic and you don’t want to miss out on the birthday celebrations!

It is eight full-on fun days of fishing and entertainment, July 1 to 9. Held in the school holidays, it gives families a chance to play and fish together in our beautiful waterways.

Due to public requests the Junior category has been changed to include children up to 13 years of age. However, if you would like to register a child 10 years or older into the Cadet category you are able to do so by paying the cadet entry fee.

Young Mason Bignell loves the annual event, his Mum Brooke said, “He put in a stellar effort last school holidays, which really paid off!

“He is entering this year above his age level, in cadets, to enable him to fish ‘outside’ and weigh in, in the reef fish category. He is stoked!”

For other youngsters, the Kids Day is on the first Sunday of the event, July 3. Jumping castles, face painting and balloons are all free for the kids after 3pm.

Every child on the day entered into the competition will receive a gift bag.

For our older entrants and ladies - it’s double the chance: Veterans Day is on Tuesday, July 5.

Competitors over the age of 60, “Veteran classification” are able to compete against each other, with the opportunity to win species and open competition species first and second prizes.

Ladies Day is on Thursday, July 7. All women in the adult classification are able to compete against each other, again with the opportunity to win species and open competition species first and second prizes.

Send the Community News your Rainbow Beach Fishing Comp photos from days gone by! Please email to: info@rbcn. com.au Visit http://www.rainbowsportsclub. com.au to book your tickets or find out more!

Entries submitted during the event will be subject to a 24-hour waiting period before those entries can be weighed-in.

Children can ONLY fish in the beach category (NOT OFFSHORE).

No more than ONE fish of the same species can be weighed-in.

Fish MUST be gilled, gutted and all Reef fish must have the pectoral fin cut.

Some size limits are greater than those set by the DPI. Please make sure you are aware of this competition size limits.

To be eligible to weigh-into the BIG FISH species the fish must be over 8kgs and comply with the DPI species size and catch rates. Other competition species are NOT eligible to weigh-in to this category.

This year, Mason Bignell will compete above his age group in the cadet category!

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KATEBOARD AND SCOOTER riders are keen to see changes at Rainbow Beach skate facility at Laurie Hanson Park.

Local Year 8 student, Hugh Gilmore, wrote a letter to Mayor Mick Curran for feedback on the Revitalisation Plan for the skate park.

Noting that the initial plans occurred years ago, and that skate facilities have changed in that time, he hoped that council could include: “a big bowl, a big speed ramp, quarter pipe with a big bank after the quarter pipe, a big thumb box, 7ft half

pipe, a shade protecting the whole park”.

The Mayor advised that the comments have been included as part of the feedback for the Revitalisation Plans.

He was notified that upgrade works will likely have the existing skate park facility remain with additional equipment/area developed to the northwest side.

Hugh also asked when construction to the new skate park would begin.

At the time, the priority for implementation of the Revitalisation Plan was:

Skate Park

improvements sought Above: Hugh Gilmore encourages other Skaters to give feedback to Council to ensure an up-to-date skate park is on their agenda

Left: Cody Hethorn, Alex Wilson, Zak McCarthy, Isaac Cole and Nicholas White seek progress on the skate park

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- the replacement of the existing public amenities, picnic facilities and playground at Laurie Hanson Park, including a number of activities new to the playground - the construction of new beach access stairs from Phil Rogers Park The inclusion of the upgrade of the skate park in future capital improvements programmes will be reviewed against other priority projects throughout the region.

BJ Parton from the Rainbow Beach Boardriders is also seeking feedback, “I was wondering if there is anyone out there who would like to see a little more added on the skate park.”

BJ remembers the local lads who started the skate park, “The Butt Family and all the special helpers in the Boardriders at the time used to have a BBQ and a band set up with a few comps here and there. It was great!

“So we are thinking if we can get it running again that would be sweet!”

The Community News has asked council to invite our young locals to work with their team to ensure the most up to date skate facility was built for Rainbow Beach.

A modern skate park is important to many members of this community, as well as attractive to visiting families.

You can contact BJ via a message to the Boardrider’s Facebook page or call on 0419 929 037.

Celebrate a German tradition in Rainbow Beach

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OU ARE INVITED to a Lantern Walk under the Stars to welcome the beginning of winter!

Local mums, Corinna Apps and Lucia Phelan, plan to walk with lanterns around our town and sing together in the dark.

Lucia said, “It is an old tradition celebrated in German-speaking countries, usually for children between 3-5 years of age. A big kindergarten memory.”

Anthroposophical Steiner schools in Australia often celebrate this feast.

After the walk, hot chocolate and biscuits will be provided for a Gold Coin donation.

Lucia continued, “Corinna knows it as ‘hot chocolate and butter biscuits,’ I know it as ‘Kindertea/punsch’ and we also baked ‘Martinsgaense’, some yeast dough geese with sultana eyes.

There is a story about Saint Martin and some noisy geese.”

The lantern walk is celebrated on St Martin’s Day on November 11, to remember the story of a knight who shares his coat and last bread with a beggar. Later on he became bishop.

The young children even dress up and play the story as a little performance at the lantern walk, often with a real horse involved.

November 11 is now also the International Day of Kindness, which fits the story.

“Bring your own lantern or craft one with us for free, 9am on June 9, at playgroup in the school library,” Lucia advised.

“We started collecting leaves and will laminate them in order to make colourful lanterns with an electric tealight inside.”

Come along 5pm on June 12 at the Rainbow Beach Community Hall. “We look forward to seeing you and sharing one of our most vivid childhood memories with you!”

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Lucia Phelan will share her childhood tradition with her daughter Olivia with the Lantern Walk on June 12

When, oh when, will the stairs return to the beach?

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BEACH RIDES

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by Michelle Gilmore

AS I WALK TO the beach I have to remind myself that the steps aren’t fixed as yet, and go the long way… we asked Gympie Regional Council and put the word out on Facebook to find out more!

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OUNCIL ADVISED they are in discussions with the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection.

Council has undertaken a detailed design to protect the footing of the stair structure.

This has been sent to the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection and the Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning for their approval. Council is awaiting their decision.

On a positive note, pathway work is in progress. The Clarkson Drive kerb and channel renewal was forecast to be complete prior to publication.

Rainbow Shores pathway renewal construction is underway, with completion due late last month also.

After it is complete, construction is to commence on Rainbow Beach Road - from Green Valley Drive to the Aquatic Centre.

Your say from www.facebook.com/ RainbowBeachCommunityNews/: Margaret Ballantine Thought March was deadline? or am I wrong.

Drew Clacher March 2017, 2018, 2019 lol.

James Menteith they think they don’t have to worry about it now the election is over and they think they can take their

own sweet time. Promises promises.

Sarah Booth Abseiling tourist attraction?

Lea Waterton I understand them taking them down sometimes with large swells but why does it take months to put them back. Will become obsolete soon.

Sara Powter anyone got a spare ladder until some bright and practical person can build a fold up set of steps!

Steven Rosie Douglas Just ridiculous, they all need a kick up the bum.

Dennis Keith Randall I do think this was designed by the man who designed the top load washing machine. Or by a woman who designed the left-handed hammer.

Fiona Elizabeth Worthington Disappointing.. And the lies.. Big seas?

Removed? Only after they were damaged due to inappropriate footings. Take down the current sign and print the truth!

Troy Cavell Put an extension on the end moveable like a pontoon into a canal.

Steps could hinge off main structure.

Gavin Freeman With the beach constantly changing I believe it’s a waste of time and money to have stairs.

Darren Daniels Refuse to pay rates, then see how quick they come back.

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A winter holiday paradise!

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HETHER IT IS on the beach or up at unspoilt Double Island Point, you can relax in our crystal clear waters. The ocean was still lovely and warm at 22 degrees last week! Here are more things to do - for the whole family….

Learn to Surf

Epic Ocean Adventures offer regular ‘learn to surf’ classes - you can learn on Australia’s longest wave! It includes a 4WD adventure past the amazing Coloured Sands. Fun for the whole family!

Join the fishing comp

Perfect for families, held July 1 to 9, right in the school holidays with a special day just for kids, visit the Sports Club to find out more.

Left: Locals Zahli and Baylin Mick play at Double Island Point Image Cassie Mick

Above: The Tin Can Bay Camera Club awarded Ron Johnson an A Grade Honour for his Kookaburra- what animals can you find on your holiday?

Free children’s fun activities

Make sure you are in town on Wednesday July 6 for the Library activity.

You can watch on whilst your children are entertained with stories, craft and a yummy snack!

Turn up at the Tin Can Bay Library 10.3011.30am or Rainbow Beach Library 2.303.30pm for some fun!

Visit the dolphins

Get up early and make your way to the Dolphin Centre at Norman Point, Tin Can Bay. The Dolphin Centre opens at 7am with viewing time until 8am.

There is only one feeding session per day commencing at 8am.

The volunteers will tell you all about our local Australian humpback dolphins and

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you can even feed them. You might see Mystique, Patch, Ella, Squirt, Harmony, Aussie, Valentine, Chompy or White Fin. Charges apply.

Get creative

Pick up a brochure for all the fun and creative workshops on offer at the Gympie Regional Gallery over the winter school holidays.

All workshops are based around the theme of “landscape” with a wonderful exhibition entitled the “Tattersall’s Landscape Art Prize”.

For a full list of what’s on jump onto holidayfun.com.au or pick up a brochure from the region’s libraries or the Gympie Regional Gallery.

Phone: 5481 0733

Bushwalk

Pack a picnic for the short walk into Poona Lake, our kids have swum in it in winter, but it is on the chilly side!

Bring your camera - it is a great time of year to spot some local wildlife kookaburras, goannas and bush turkeys.

Or hike to Carlo Sandblow from the NPWS Office. The 360 degree view at the summit is spectacular.

Bring some water or other beverages so you can dawdle by the cliffs and even watch the sunset over Tin Can Bay and the Sandy Straits, before walking downhill into Rainbow Beach via the Sandblow carpark and Cooloola Drive.

FOCUS ON A VOLUNTEER:

Annette

by Michelle Gilmore

Collins

Annette Collins describes herself as not a movie or book person, and not a shopaholic. The inspiring Over 60’s member just celebrated her 70th birthday.

I called Annette to ask if she would mind filling in the volunteer survey for the paper. Instead we chatted through the questions, Annette had me laughing and (unbeknownst to her at the time, I hope) tears welling.

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CAN’T REMEMBER if I met Annette at The Tents Summer Holiday program (remember the big tent near the Sports Club?), or if it was when she brought morning tea and a ready smile to a playgroup on Mother’s Day eleven years ago.

From sourcing items for the Op Shop “Fancy That” in Gympie, to working in the Church of the Good Shepherd or its garden and supporting the school chaplaincy program, Annette is a busy lady.

“I think it is I just love helping and serving other people.

“I do get overwhelmed by what you can’t do - but remember that helping a little bit sometimes goes a long way.”

The retired teacher has lived at Green Valley Drive for 32 years. “But we have had the holiday house for 43 years, when there was bush on our back fence line.”

With her husband Doug, they would travel from the Sunshine Coast to Rainbow Beach every weekend and holiday, “Our children don’t know any other place to holiday really”.

Volunteering was a way of life - she was on the P&C at Cooroy and Kin Kin schools and the Church Auxiliary, and even on the Steering Committee when the (Rainbow Beach) school was coming.

A highlight of her volunteer roles was when her eldest son and daughter played

badminton for the state, as Queensland Team Manager she travelled with them to Hobart and Perth.

“In amongst having four kids, I played sport myself and did supply teaching and the volunteer sort of thing.

“Some days I would go to Gympie - play tennis all day, do the shopping, then rush tea for all of us so I could be at the P&C meeting at 7pm ! How on earth did we do it all? I am just worn out thinking about it!”

Annette said she would play tennis, night and day, and she also loved Tai Chi. Now gardening and boating fill her hours - she and Doug are looking forward to boating in the Whitsundays again this year.

I asked what her favourite spot on the coast was. She replied, “Being on the water, the headwaters of some of the creeks, all the little creeks on a high tide - that’s why we’ve been here for so long. It’s a really beautiful part of the world.

“But the Sandblow on a beautiful, clear day - that has to be pick of the places.”

When I chatted to Annette, she had a busy week of medical appointments, but assured me it was just “wear and tear” compared to her living with cancer, and radiation therapy in 2008-2009.

“I love this town - I was completely overwhelmed with love and support. I lost

all my hair - all the things ladies do when they have breast cancer…”

“It sits in your heart that people are so wonderful, I was humbled. It’s hard to sit back and receive it yourself.”

She confesses that her first love is family, and her “precious” grandkids. She reassures me though that they are very “normal” and says they’re not all little saints! “But they keep me out of mischief and I love them to bits.”

Annette definitely doesn’t take them for granted.

“I do really treasure time with family.

Having lost a son unexpectedly, I’ve always treasured them but not as much as I do now.

“I lost parents and grandparents, I had to go through that - but when you lose a child, even if they are grown up, it is

Annette and Doug Collins: 30 or so friends held a 70th birthday surprise party for Annette at Phil Rogers Park Image John Missen

completely different.

“It has been so difficult, you don’t just pick yourself up. Just recently we attended a big family get together - as we passed the cemetery… We both still struggle.”

Her philosophy is to treat other people with kindness, you never what they are going through.

And her thoughts on volunteering?

“Life isn’t just about yourself. Because the joy in helping others and being with other people goes round in a circle, and comes back to you. Good for everyone all round.”

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Bondi Vet dives at Wolf Rock

by Cheryl Maughan, Wolf Rock Dive

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HIS PAST MONTH we had the pleasure of taking Dr Chris Brown from The Living Room for a couple of dives.

We look forward to seeing this air later in the year.

Sharks, turtles, golden trevally, manta rays, gropers, nudibranchs, moray eels are just a few of the many, many different animals we have seen over the past month at Wolf Rock.

These animals either live permanently at Wolf Rock or like the manta rays are just passing through on their annual migration.

The names of each of these species also cover the many different variations we see such as moray eels.

Dr Chris Brown from The Living Room dived with the team from Wolf Rock Dive Centre Image supplied

By far the most common moray eel found at Wolf Rock is the white-eyed moray which we see all the time and it’s not unusual to see them in groups of 2 or 3. But we occasionally we come across a white mouthed moray or a honeycomb moray which is a little more exciting.

Unfortunately, they are pretty shy creatures and unless you are lucky enough to catch them out and about you will only ever see the head poking up out of hole ready to defend themselves.

Visibility this month has been around 10 – 15 metres and water temperature 23-24 degrees.

More images on facebook: www.facebook.com/RainbowBeachCommunityNews

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Buy local to help our farmers

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OOD SECURITY IS “having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food” (Oxford Dictionary).

Australian farmers are the backbone our country’s food security.

If a farm goes bust, that is less food grown for future generations, and it may mean land is available for other countries to purchase. Increasing foreign ownership of Australian agricultural land, shows that some countries are very serious about their food security.

The Gympie region has seen a massive reduction in dairy farms over the years. Despite this we can still buy locally produced and locally owned Cooloola Milk from the IGA and delicious Kenilworth Cheese - stocked at Rainbow Beach Meats. Other dairies in Goomborian also service our locality.

However in the southern states, the duopoly of supermarkets have caused heartache for our hardworking farmers: “Basically what has happened is that two of the largest milk processing companies in Australia have cut their farm gate milk prices dramatically. They’ve done so in the middle of a contract year and so farmers that have spent money trying to make their enterprises more efficient are now in a stack of debt, because the companies are also trying to make them pay back the “extra” money that they were paid earlier in the year.

“These companies supply Coles and Woolworths with their “$1/L” milk. This milk is what is causing the farm gate Left: Rosie Stewart selects milk from local farmers

Remediation of Old Mill site to continue Removal of contaminated material at the Old Mill site has ceased in the last year but is due to start again

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EMEDIATION OF THE Old Mill site, on the corner of Clarkson Drive and Griffin Esplanade, has been at a standstill, after the previous provider’s contract was finalised in April 2015.

A spokesperson for the Department of Natural Resources and Mines has advised that they continue to manage unallocated state land at Clarkson Drive, Rainbow Beach, where a former mineral sands processing

mill once operated.

The Department is currently considering tenders for the removal of stockpiled material as part of the remediation of the site.

The Department is committed to the responsible and cost-effective future management of the site.

Temporary fencing has been erected for public safety and to keep the site secure.

prices to continuously drop, by buying “branded” milk, which is anything that does not have Coles or Woolworths written on the label, you are showing these companies that you value your farmers and they will be able to increase their farm gate prices…” from Facebook: Dairy Farmers Need Your Help please Many Australian dairy farmers have been struggling under the burden of increased debt levels, and suicide rates in our farming industries are twice that in the general population in Queensland. Mental health issues are compounded out west for our farmers by the drought.

“The dairy industry believes that future food supply is tied to the ongoing viability of food industries. Food businesses along the supply chain must be both profitable and sustainable in the long term to ensure Australians continue to have access to a nutritious, secure food supply.” The Agricultural Competitiveness Issues Paper ADI response Living on the coast it may seem like there is not much we can do.

But there is. Buy local. Buy Australia made and owned products.

Don’t just restrict it to milk and dairy. Know where your eggs are from, buy our beautiful Cooloola fish and seafood, meat from the Fitzgerald’s farm ‘Cooloola’ in Proston, read labels, and ask at shops and the market - where does this come from?

We have shared a Dairy Farmers Need Your Help please poster of which milk, cheese, yoghurt and butter products are good to buy on: www.facebook.com/ RainbowBeachCommunityNews/

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OLLOWING ON FROM last month’s report, nothing much has changed in Western Qld except the drought has worsened.

Local Tony Stewart explained, “A big rain system moved in from the West early in May, that delivered good falls to the Thargomindah area and through most of NSW but missing the area most in need around Longreach.”

Tony continued, “We envisage taking another load of supplies out west in mid-June. But first we have to ask for donations, as all the cash made through BBQs has been used to buy supplies on a cost basis from suppliers.”

Tony has also recently received nearly $1000 in cheques from friends in Victoria, which has been forwarded straight to the Aid Centre in Longreach.

However, the fundraising cannot stop while the drought continues, so if any organisations could run sausage sizzles or any events around town please get in touch with Tony, who will be happy help you.

Unfortunately, Tony has now received a distressing update. “The worst news possible has just come through from Centre Care in Longreach informing me that our wonderful State Government will probably close their office, putting

the Aid workers out of a job.

“What happens to the farmers then I am not sure.”

Centre Care has not only been assisting farmers, but also those losing their jobs in Longreach, who have been pleading for help until they qualify for Government Benefits.

“I hate asking the same businesses for help with supplies to put food on the table for these struggling families,” Tony said, “so if anyone can contribute please get in touch.

“It costs me about $300 in fuel to deliver supplies, which I don’t mind as long as I get the supplies.”

A large event is envisaged for later this year, probably in Gympie, aiming to raise a substantial sum to help these struggling people, and families.

“This will also benefit the area in advertising,” Tony added, “but people are on board mainly to make this a success for the farmers.”

Anyone wanting to donate perishables like fruit cakes, Anzac biscuits, etc., please get in touch for the delivery date, and a big thank you to those that have donated.

You can contact Tony Stewart: 5486 8666 or 0408 767 930 email rainbowfishing@southernphone.com.au

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Scavenger Hunt

RAISES $400 FOR RAINBOW BEACH P&C

Above and left: Equal wooden spoon (that means last!)

- “The Boothies” and “Thugs Life”

Above: Our of 57 people, the winning team was “The Underdogs”

Left: Best Dressed “Brantz Bozos”

Right: Best name “Sandy Cracks”

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Rainbow 4x4 Hire expand to Fraser Island

Podiatrist Rochelle Harling with mum, Physiotherapist Sue Bennett, welcome you to their new Rainbow Beach clinic at the Top Shops

Dave and Carolyn Elder with just some of their Hire and Recovery fleet

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WNERS CAROLYN AND DAVE Elder love their life in Rainbow Beach.

Dave is nearly a local having lived and worked here for 11 years, Carolyn for five.

“It was a choice of city life or a sea change for Dave and he opted for the sea rather than the city,” said Carolyn.

With Dave’s background in mechanics and Carolyn’s business administration experience they established Rainbow Beach 4x4 Hire in 2013, and when the opportunity to buy the towing side of RACQ came up they jumped at it.

“It made more sense to buy an established business. We could expand our 4x4 Hire have our own workshop and as Dave did his apprenticeship with RACQ it seemed appropriate, it all just fell together,” laughs Carolyn.

It takes a mammoth effort from all the family to make things work. Carolyn and Dave have four kids ranging in age from 8-12.

“The village community of Rainbow Beach

makes it easier ... being a small school you know everyone is looking out for everyone’s kids. You know they are safe. That’s what I love about Rainbow Beach,” explains Carolyn.

Having recently purchased Fraser Island towing they are eager to reassure that they are continuing and building the existing business.

“It’s important people know that the service on Fraser won’t be changed, there will still be a 24/7 recovery service and we have expanded upon the breakdown service. We are committed to customer care and providing solutions for our clients.

“From fixing or towing their vehicle to arranging accommodation and car hire to get them home…. we can help. We have three employees who, along with Dave, take turns staying on Fraser Island so there is always someone there to help.”

What makes their business successful?

“Hard work, dedication and sacrifice, to be honest.”

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Rainbow Beach clinic open

A

FTER A FEW busy weeks mother/ daughter duo, Sue Bennett and Rochelle Harling, are happy to say, the Rainbow Beach clinic is up and running!

“Everyone has been enthusiastic. I’ve been visiting some of the local businesses, and they are glad we are open,” said Rochelle.

Rochelle will be available for podiatry appointments Tuesdays and Thursdays, and with Sue for physiotherapy on Fridays, in their modern new rooms at the Top Shops Complex, next door to Ocean Breeze Seafoods on Rainbow Beach Road.

“The common feedback is that people are happy to have services in Rainbow Beach,” said Sue. “They are hoping that having us here will draw more services to town.”

If you have an existing referral to any podiatrist these can be accepted - no need for new paperwork. Similarly, any referrals for Sue at Tin Can Bay can be

used at Rainbow Beach.

Together with doctors and nurses, allied health professionals like Physios and Podiatrists are regarded as the third pillar of health care providers in Australia.

Like other allied health, Sue and Rochelle work to improve the well being of their clients, manage chronic health conditions and reduce the likelihood of going to hospital. They can also help with early identification of issues - in children as well!

Sue and Rochelle will also be sharing their knowledge with the Community News, letting you know how they can help you and your family.

Rochelle will also be available to care for your feet in Tin Can Bay on Fridays, Wednesdays in Cooloola Cove, and you will also find Sue at her Physio clinic at Tin Can Bay. Call (07) 5488 0533 or 0487 681 524 to make an appointment now.

Out and About

at the Tin Can Bay

Mother’s Day Classic

Organiser Jess Milne (pictured with daughter Bonnie at the bra toss) said they raised over $1700 on the day - with a fantastic fundraising effort made by Alan and Larraine Goodwin who raised $310 From moustaches to umbrellas, wigs and lais - all dressed in pink for their walk and run

Above: Big smiles for Selina Tarrant and Sarah Gray Left: There was plenty of spirit as groups managed to complete the walk between the morning showers

Junior walkers supported the cause too!

Images supplied

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Regional newspapers go from strength to strength

by Michelle Gilmore

I

T WAS WITH great sadness that we learnt of the demise of the Range News, a weekly publication on the Sunshine Coast with a long history.

As we produce another issue we want to assure residents that local independent newspapers are going strong. In fact in a survey of 1,440 readers in the Think Local - News Media Research Report, our sector has almost twice the trust of television and radio.

For the last two months we have worked even harder to include more Community News news online, with our website and Facebook page. So now you will find new articles every day that cover Tin Can Bay, Cooloola Cove and Rainbow Beach - more community news!

Unlike syndicated papers, you’ll find only local news items here - many of which you haven’t read before - about local events, local people and local business.

As an independent, we don’t have to rely on syndicated articles and ads that the larger players do, and our prices are smalltown rates. And unlike the other papers, our 5000 copies reach the whole of the Cooloola Coast.

We are a small and local family business and with our dynamic creatives we ensure

a top quality product, and we know from the comments we receive after every issue that our readers agree.

More than half of the report’s respondents considered their region and to get practical, relevant regional newspapers and their websites as information.” a trusted source of information.

The report also found that 54% of people Enhanced Media Metrics Australia report ranked regional newspapers as their most that regional news media reaches four trusted source of information, followed by million residents in regional Australia. television at 29%, radio at 27% and online The report was commissioned by The search at 18%.

Newspaper Works*, CEO Mark Hollands Regional newspapers were also the said, most engaging source “The sector has a of information, with unique and valuable readers 1.4 times more role in communities.

“Readers overwhelmingly likely to find their Readers have an turn to their local newspaper regional newspaper intimate relationship more engaging than to stay informed about issues with their local paper TV, 1.6 times that of that creates a highly affecting their area ...” radio and 2.9 that of effective advertising l e t ter b ox- dr o p p e d environment. catalogues and flyers.

“This campaign If your community seeks to confirm the influential role of group needs a voice, please contact us. regional news media to both readers and We will do everything we can to help advertisers.” you get the word out about your club or “Readers overwhelmingly turn to their organisation. local newspaper to stay informed about It is also good news for small business. issues affecting their area, events in

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Local Kerri Jordison from Coloured Sands Cafe agrees that the Community News is a top quality read!

When it comes to providing information about their local communities and how to find businesses and services in their area, regional newspapers outperformed every other media at 77%.

This compares with just 30% for radio, 24% for catalogues/flyers and 22% for television. In addition, regional newspapers ranked Number One for influencing shopping and buying behaviour at 37%.

Regional news media readers are more likely to be high income earners, with one in three earning $80,000 or more per annum, making newspapers a source of high-value customers.

The Nielsen Global Trust in Advertising Report, released last September, found that newspapers were also the most trusted medium for ads. *Conducted online by Research Now from 26 November to 14 December 2015

CIRS morning tea…

by Barb Rees

I

T WAS A BEAUTIFUL Tuesday morning and as I wandered into the local hall I could hear the chatter of excited voices. After donating my gold coin and purchasing my raffle tickets I was drawn to the amazing spread prepared by the dedicated volunteers.

I was surprised that over 50 people had taken time out of their busy day to attend Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea organised by the Community Information and Resource Centre.

Once everybody was fed and watered CIRS President Heather Robertson welcomed everyone and thanked them for attending.

The fun began with lucky door prizes and raffles. Ross Brown did a fantastic job calling the winning numbers despite sometimes being drowned out by the constant hum of voices and laughter.

It made me realise what a wonderful social and fun event this is. It was a great chance for folk to catch up with friends that they hadn’t seen for a while and all for such a good cause.

Overall the event raised nearly $900… a brilliant achievement.

Talking later to Heather Robertson it was apparent that the Centre is in dire need of volunteers. “We really need new blood here to help out. It’s just a few hours a week,” explained Heather.

“The current committee and volunteers are ready to move on. The Community Centre will close if we don’t get anyone to replace them.”

all for a good cause

In Brief Have your say on proposal to name Cooloola Cove creek Members of the public and community groups are invited to have their say on a proposal to formally name a local Cooloola Cove creek ‘Pipeclay Creek’.

Queensland Place Name Proposal plan QPN1357 shows the location and may be viewed at the Queensland Place Names section on the Department of Natural Resources and Mines website, or at Gympie Regional Council Administration Building, 242 Mary Street, Gympie.

Submissions accepted online before July 22 on: www.dnrm.qld.gov.au or call 13 QGOV.

P&C of the Year Awards open

“People don’t realise the important job we do at the centre, from offering photocopying, faxing, computer and internet services to helping people in need find the right agencies to help them out.

“We are here to support both the local and wider community with our fundraising.

It’s time to get some new people in here to run the show,” stated Heather.

Denise and Geraldine Farrelly, Cherie Mason, Peggy Phelan, Kathy Wallace and June Brown enjoy a catch-up over a cuppa

On her way to attend the AGM after the morning tea Heather lamented, “There very well may be no Community Centre after today if no one steps up to the plate.”

What a sad thing that would be.

These awards are an opportunity for P&Cs to win much-needed funds for their schools.

Eight prizes of $500 are available to P&Cs across Queensland, and one exceptional school will win an additional $4500 and the title of Queensland P&C of the Year.

Nominations close June 24 and forms will be available through P&Cs Qld’s My P&C.

SA passengers will fly to Sunny Coast

Right: Margaret Johnston and Coralie Lesley man the laden food table

Sunshine Coast Airport is set to become the destination of choice for even more passengers, with Jetstar launching direct flights from Adelaide to the Sunshine Coast three times a week from September this year.

Sunshine Coast Deputy Mayor Cr Tim Dwyer said these new services confirmed the Sunshine Coast as the fastest growing airport in the country.

Right: A good crowd for the Biggest Morning Tea

Above: Val Duignan won the auction, with the prize kindly donated by local artist Colleen Yallowley

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DAYS OUT:

by Michelle Gilmore

Hervey Bay

Y

OU KNOW WHAT winter brings? The humpback whales start their migration north past our shores. You can see them from our headlands, take a kayak tour with them at Double Island Point or a boat trip out from Hervey Bay. Only 90 minutes away via a quiet forested road to Maryborough, Hervey Bay is touted as the whale watching capital of Australia. So make sure you book your tour in advance.

On our last tour, the humpbacks breeched and played by the side of the boat for ages, it wasn’t just one pod they found. Seeing those magnificent creatures is something I will remember forever.

You could bring a picnic, but I recommend stopping into an eatery we discovered last month.

We drove along the esplanade, and stumbled on EAT at Dan and Steph’s. I remembered them from My Kitchen Rules, and when they visited the Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival.

With views of the Bay, the café offers an “all day menu”. I couldn’t take my eyes off the modern Australian choices! Normally there may be one of two dishes that grabs your eye, but I was in a quandary!

We decided on The Bacon Benny, a toasted sandwich unlike any I have ever tasted. Topped with hollandaise, it was melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

So good in fact, we returned the next week! The EAT Cuban promised a ‘slab of

slow-roasted corned beef’ with cheese, onion relish, bacon jam (what was that?

I wondered) and an mustard aioli. I was swooning. Yum. Next time I am not sure if I will try The EAT Paleo Plate with pulled pork and quinoa salad, Hervey Bay scallops or a pork and sauerkraut jaffle. You can see for yourself how hard it is to decide: http:// danandsteph.com.au/our-menu/

With a new bundle of joy themselves, Dan and Steph and their team really look after families.

The kid’s menu does not have a chip in sight, but littlies will still love what is on offer.

After your culinary adventure, it is probably time to walk off your lunch. Find the historic Urangan Pier - at almost one kilometre, it’s one of the longest in Australia.

Be rewarded with a great view of town and you may see fish, rays and dolphins.

If you have kids in tow, bring their togs for the free WetSide Water Park (check opening times) - or let them burn off some energy in the playgrounds along the foreshore.

They’ll sleep all the way home!

“If you wouldn’t say it to ya Nan, don’t write it on ya van”

C

OMMON SENSE? You would think so.

I’m incensed. I have just read some feedback on Wicked Campers - you know the ones plastered with slogans.

Local media have reported that on occasion the occupants have not been sold a caravan site in a Rainbow Beach, due to the offensive nature of their painted words.

Yet, some people say it is political correctness gone mad.

Perhaps these people haven’t read some of the slogans I have.

Or had to follow a camper from Gympie to here, or around the streets of our town.

Children soon ask - “ What’s XXXX or, so what does XXXX mean, Mum?” It seems no aspect of sex or anatomy

is off limits on some vans, and the derogatory nature of some of the comments is not what I want my sons or daughter to even have to contemplate at their tender ages.

Supporters of the vans assume we only see the vans infrequently or that only a minority carry an offensive comment not realising that they are an everyday occurrence here in our backpacker magnet of a town.

We are told to broaden our tolerance of the vans and backpackers.

Yet our town relies on tourism and welcoming people here from all over the world, that is not the issue.

Comments say it is only “old people”, prudes or people without a sense of humour who are offended. It is good to

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hear that a Queensland body is making a stand.

RACQ Executive General Manager Advocacy Paul Turner said it was time for action on Wicked Campers rentals service, who routinely ignore adverse decisions handed to them by the Advertising Standards Bureau (ASB) to absolutely no consequence.

“As advocates for more than 1.5 million Queenslanders and their families, we’re saying very clearly to the State Government something needs to be done to hold this company, who are registered in Queensland, to account,” Mr Turner said.

“From despicable slogans encouraging dangerous driving, including drug-driving and running down native animals, to

Steph invites you to EAT at Dan and Steph’s

pornographic depictions and derogatory statements about women, we don’t want to see it on Queensland roads any longer.

“There’s no argument on free speech to be made here. There is a reason you can’t put messages like this on television or billboards, the same standard needs to be upheld in this case.

“This Government has pledged to place worthy emphasis on issues of violence against women; accordingly, these misogynistic, sexually predatory driving-billboards which are in breach of the advertising code, must no longer be ignored.”

I don’t want to see it either, glad to hear others feel the same. What do you think? Tell us on: www.facebook.com/ RainbowBeachCommunityNews/

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ART

AND

MUSIC

There is an abundance of talent on the coast and plenty of art shows to enter and exhibitions to enjoy in our region….

Youth entries wanted in Mary Valley I

MBIL ART LOVER Bruce Dahl wants to empower young people to explore their artistic abilities and has offered $1100 to the Mary Valley Art Festival for the Bush Haven Creativity Award.

The award, and the expanded youth art section with junior and senior categories, are highlighted on the entry forms for the 16th Mary Valley Art Festival, available now on the new arts website: www. maryvalleyartslink.com.au Entries close on June 15 and the annual festival opens on Thursday, June 30 at 6pm at the Imbil Public Hall with a gala awards night. The festival continues on July 1-3 with viewing from 10am-3pm daily as well as demonstrations by local artists.

Mary Valley Artslink president, Heinke Butt, said the Bush Haven Creativity Award included an artist’s residency and a workshop at the Brisbane Institute of Art.

The winning young artist – 18 years of age or under – will also receive $400 cash.

To be eligible, the young artist must reside or attend school in the Gympie Regional Council area, Pomona or Cooroy.

Ms Butt expects that increased prize money will attract strong youth entries, with first prizes of $200 in the junior section – ages up to 13 years – and $400 in the senior section for 14-18 year-olds.

The adult art competition continues to garner support, offering $1500 for the Open Award.

There are $400 prizes in each category: 3D, Landscape, Novice, Animalia, Still Life, Human Form/Portraitures, Drawing, Natural Flora and Abstract.

Phone 0409 382 868 to find out more or email info@maryvalleyartfestival.com.au

See Tattersall’s Landscape Art Prize

Above Brachina George

by John Caldwell, 1997

Emma Worthington with her floral art at Brushes by the Sea, the annual art show in Rainbow Beach

F

OR TWENTY FIVE YEARS the Tattersall’s Club has been holding a Landscape Art Prize and to celebrate this landmark, fifteen winning paintings will tour around regional galleries. The Gympie Regional Gallery will be hosting this tour until July 9.

The exhibition includes some of Australia’s finest landscape painters such as Gordon Shepherdson, John Caldwell, Michael Nelson Jagamarra, Davida Allen, Sybil Curtis, Maureen Hansen and Joe Furlonger.

The exhibition presents a diverse way of looking at landscape with a range of painting styles including traditional, contemporary, narrative, industrial and urban.

You are most welcome to the official opening of the exhibition on June 4 at 1pm.

Two special public programs are on offer June 10 at 1pm join artist Lisa Adams with a free In-Discussion event, and a John Caldwell workshop on June 17 and 18.

Phone 5481 0733 for any further information.

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ART

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MUSIC

Tin Can Bay Art Show entries due June 15 A

FTER RUNNING OUR Art Shows the Tin Can Bay Art Group know what wonderfully talented people we have in our midst, but they are sure we have only touched on the tip of the iceberg!

They encourage more local artists to come out and “strut their stuff”.

The deadline for submissions for the July 16-17 Cooloola Coast Art Show and Photography Competition is June 15.

Do not miss out on this great opportunity to put your art or photography out there. You could be more talented than you think.

Enjoy the Coolabay Choir at the winter Music Plus nights

Music - Plus: a winter diversion G

OOD NEWS! Music Plus nights are happening throughout the winter months at the Vets and Community Hall.

Marilyn and Frank Russell are keen to have the music continue on the last Thursday of the month: June 30, July 28 and August 25.

We welcomed an audience of nearly 70 to enjoy our programme of wonderful local musicians.

This time we had a choir called the “Coolabay Choir” of twenty singing in harmony and with such confidence you would never have guessed they had

only formed in October with fortnightly practices.

Our flautist, Jo, presented a beautiful sound and joined Sue and Pam on mandolin and piano in “The Prayer”, which was highly appreciated.

Kirsten returned to give us a really confident and melodious rendering of two songs, her voice was strong and her playing so easy, the audience were warm in their praise of her performance.

The new drum group had grown in number and improved in performance. Terry

Heritage Art on view On View until June 11 are all the entries into the annual Heritage Art Competition. See winning paintings in the Adult, Youth and Child sections.

Paintings explore the theme as set by the National Trust of Australia of Discoveries and Re-Discoveries. See what each artist has discovered about their region in their artworks.

Gympie Regional Gallery is situated at 39 Nash Street, open from 10am – 4pm Tuesday to Saturday.

sang an old favourite “Blowing in the Wind” accompanying himself on guitar. Nancy and Sarah were their usual bubbly selves, and Ron sang and played with his customary professionalism.

Colleen (Continuity), kept us laughing in between the musical items with her jokes and anecdotes. Everyone agreed that this was an exceptional night and we are all looking forward to the next one.

Anyone happy to contribute please contact Marilyn on email: marilynrussell55@gmail.com

Contact Kerri on 5486 2584 or for photography competition, Ken on 5486 2745.

Email: cooloolacoastart@coral-c.com

$1000 first prize at Glenwood E

NTRY FORMS ARE now available from Rainbow Beach Community Centre for the Glenwood Art Competition.

The newly formed Glenwood Cultural Society Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation, and invites entries from the Cooloola Coast, to encourage all ages with Novice, Professional Adult and Junior categories.

There are substantial prize monies offered in each category - with First Prize $1,000 for both Novice and Professional.

Following the judging, an auction with no commission charged will be held for those who wish to participate.

Enjoy a family fun day which will include a BBQ lunch, jumping castle, face painting, art and craft stalls and much more on August 6.

Call 0434 511 910 to find out more.

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Over $5000 in prizes! entries close Monday June 15

Opening June 30 Viewing July 1-3

Bush Haven Youth Art Awards $2000 in prizes

Opening June 30, 6pm July 1-3, 10-3pm Entry $3 Imbil Public Hall

Sunday July 3, 1-3pm Youth Awards with licensed bar, finger food LIVE ART DEMONSTRATIONS. FREE entry from 1pm www.maryvalleyartslink.com.au June 2016 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 21

your Community Camera Club goes back to nature T

HE TIN CAN BAY Camera Club members gathered for the May meeting and judging of the “Nature” print competition.

Guest judge Anne Wilson had a tough job to pick winners. After consideration, the following were awarded: A GRADE Honour: Jan Blackshaw – Little Egret Honour: Ron Johnson – Kookaburra Merit: Diann Bourke – Little Water Hen Merit: Diann Bourke – Baby Tawny Highly Commended: Julie Hartwig – Watching My Lunch Highly Commended: Chris Harvey – Early Light, Rainbow Beach B GRADE Honour: Mary Boyce – Spider (pictured) Merit: Lynn Minchell – Priscilla Merit: Melissa Haslam – Jervis Bay Highly Commended: Jennifer Gamble – Lake Eyre Sunrise Highly Commended: Frank Posch – Fig Trees Highly Commended: Brian Lindfield – Food at Last

Highly Commended: Lindsay Rigby – I’m Proud Diann Bourke’s image Baby Tawny was awarded Beswick’s Best for the best interpretation of the summer subject.

Upcoming dates are listed in the What’s On page. Tin Can Bay Camera Club welcomes anyone with an interest in photography. To view our images or for more information visit www.tincanbaycameraclub.wix.com/ tcb-camera-club.

Locals see dolphins for free

by Norma Sanderson

W

E HAVE BEEN having smaller crowds at the Centre but this will not last, as the next school holidays are just around the corner and many southerners are venturing north for the winter.

Most visitors are enjoying this part of the world to take a break and interact with our dolphins.

A reminder to our locals that you are very welcome to come down to see the dolphins any morning. Just show proof of residency (driver’s license) and you do not have to pay an entry fee, however if you wish to feed the dolphins there is a charge. This has always been the case so please feel free to visit.

Come see how big “Squirt “has grown.

He is nearly as big as his mum “Ella”.

Should you like the opportunity to get up close and personal with these Australian Humpback dolphins, why not volunteer your time?

We welcome you to offer your services for as many days you wish. A couple of hours well spent.

We have a roster system and training is given by our knowledgeable volunteers, so do not get discouraged by not knowing anything about them. This is one way to learn.

Until next month!

Resource Centre volunteers thanked T

HE NATIONAL Volunteer Celebration day was held last month at the Civic Centre in Gympie.

The day was a very happy one and most enjoyable with a beautiful morning tea, wonderful entertainment and many acknowledgments to the amazing volunteers in the Gympie Region, including (pictured) volunteers Sue Long, Lyn Cunningham, Eileen Holyoak and Gerri Hamilton.

Tin Can Bay Resource and Referral Centre would like to thank Estelle Cummings, Community Development Support Officer at the Gympie City Council, and Cassandra Elstob from the Gympie Region Volunteer Centre, for inviting us to share in this wonderful event.

If you were thinking of becoming a

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volunteer please drop in for a chat with our friendly staff at the Tin Can Bay Resource and Referral Centre. Everyone is most welcome and you will be rewarded many times over.

Our hours are 9am to 12 noon Monday to Friday, and we are located at 2B/11 Dolphin Ave, Tin Can Bay. Phone: 07 5488 0035.

your Community Tin Can Bay Craft Club T

HE MOTHER’S DAY morning tea on May 5 was a great success, with $400 being raised from raffles. The money is being donated to Palliative Care who provide a much needed service in our area.

Michelle Parker conducted a workshop where little felt owls were made and fashioned into a child’s purse. Coming workshops are a magic pin case and a never-ending card which sounds intriguing.

Deanne Dallinger, from Cooloola Craft and Fashion at the Dolphin Centre (pictured with President Penny Melton holding an applique quilt), demonstrated the latest techniques in applique using fusible products on the market.

The bus trip to Maryborough and Hervey Bay was all about shopping. The op shops were visited for bargains and the Stocklands shopping centre was a must on the itinerary.

There were ten and fifteen-year membership certificates presented to six of the ladies.

If you are a visitor to the Cooloola Coast you will be made most welcome at the Tin Can Bay Craft Club at The Cooloola Coast Community Complex, Thursdays 9am to 12 noon.

Contact President Penny Melton on: 5486 2512.

A new committee for Quilters T

HE CLUB HAS just had its AGM, so now we have a new committee.

Welcome Jacquie Cross - President, Maree Sayers - Secretary, Sue Madden - Treasurer.

We are going out to visit the Poona Quilters group on Friday as some of our members are from there, which should be nice.

Louise is going to teach us how to make a handbag in the next few weeks, and Michelle has organised a quilt-of-the-month too, so lots to do in the next month or so.

Anyway, please come along and check us out. We meet Tuesdays 9am at the Community Complex.

For more information please ring Jacquie Cross on 5486 4468.

Be a Celebrity Chef R AINBOW BEACH State School P&C Brekky Club organisers send big thanks to our latest Celebrity Chefs!

Tuppy Modin and Shelley Jones from Foodworks and Bitchy Chix (pictured) cooked up “Sunshine Susies” (ham, cheese and pineapple under the grill) at Brekky Club last monththe owners of the hungry tummies thought they were “awesome”.

A few weeks back we also had Shona and Lesa from Arcobaleno on the Beach make yummy ham and cheese croissants. I wonder who will visit in June?

If you are not coming to Running Club - try to make it to breakfast by 8am so you don’t miss out. Thanks to Dee

White and Fiona Elizabeth Worthington for “running” Running Club, and all our wonderful sponsors. Ask Chappy Ronnie for more information.

Any business or organisation is invited to be our Celebrity Chef - call Michelle on 5486 3561 if you are up for some fun!

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Rainbow Beach Police Beat

By Senior Constable Mick Emery

“An open door * invites the thief ” U

NFORTUNATELY FOR SOME residents, the last month has seen the loss of valuable property items due to theft.

A diverse range of property has gone missing: jewellery, a laptop, a camera, a chart-plotter GPS, and clothing – to mention but a few items.

On two occasions, the items were stolen from within a home. Other locations included a shed, a boat and a shop.

In some of those incidents, I am happy to report that suspects have been identified, apprehended – and will face court in due course. Further encouraging is that they were not locals…with offenders being tracked down in Maryborough and on the Sunshine Coast.

Of course, not all victims were that lucky – with some stolen valuables unlikely to be seen again.

All of this again reinforces one of our recurring property security messages – yes we live in a good town (with low crime) but we are not immune to visits from transient criminals.

The old adage that ‘Prevention is better than a cure’ is equally true when it comes to property crime – a few small steps to secure valuables now is so much easier than trying to track down offenders after the fact – when it’s often too late.

Most fishermen are aware that there are ‘downtimes’ when the fish just aren’t biting – well the same cannot be said for property offenders…they are active at any time!

The offences listed above occurred at all hours of the day and night, and on both long weekends and ‘quiet’ weekdays…

“Thieves respect property. They merely wish the property to become their property that they may more perfectly respect it.”

G.K. CHESTERTON

There wouldn’t be too many locals that haven’t heard these messages from us before, yet thieves finding car doors unlocked in the main street is not unheard of.

With the fishing competition just

Library Happenings

Access Freegal Music

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YMPIE REGIONAL LIBRARIES members have free access to streaming and downloadable eMusic; there are over three million songs in MP3 format, including Sony Music’s extensive list of artists to choose from.

You can stream music for three hours a day and download up to five songs per week to keep!

Visit our webpage, login to Freegal Music using your library card number and pin number or contact your library for more information about this service.

Songs downloaded are in MP3 format and music can be transferred to an MP3 player or iPod or burnt to a CD. Gympie Regional Literary Awards 2016 The Gympie Region Literary Awards Program is one of the ways Gympie Regional Libraries contribute to the Gympie Gold Rush Festival.

Beginning in 1995, the Literary Awards have become a much anticipated cultural event for the Gympie region.

The aim of the Gympie Region Literary Awards is to highlight the creative talents of people in the Gympie Region and surrounding areas, and to encourage the writing and illustrating talents of all who participate.

The competition is open to children from 10 to 17 years of age and adults, 18 and over, who reside in the Gympie Regional Council area and surrounding council regions. Entry forms are available on the library website and at all library branches.

Membership Gympie Regional Libraries welcome new members and joining is easy!

Just bring along a form of identification with your current residential address, and our friendly staff will sign you up.

Members can take advantage of our 20-item loan limit for a three-week loan period. Members also have full access to our elibrary, which includes ebooks, emagazines and emusic available to download on your device. Visitors to the region are welcome to join.

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around the corner, now is the perfect time to start securing valuables such as rods, reels and eskies. Another old adage written repeatedly in this column is: ‘lock it – or lose it…’ *Dutch proverb

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Book review by Jannette

Soul deep in horses: memoir of an equestrian vagabond Merri Melde ANF 636.1 MELD

There’s something warm and authentic about the writing of self-published author and photographer Merri Melde. It was the title of her book that piqued my interest at first – Soul Deep in Horses: Memoir of an Equestrian Vagabond.

Sierra Nevada mountain range.

A combination of travel journal and horse riding adventures, Merri recounts her equine exploits around the globe, from riding Irish racehorses on the Curragh in wet and windy County Kildare, to the heart-stopping horror of seeing her packhorse somersault off a cliff in the

If you’ve ever dreamed of riding fleet of foot Arabian stallions across the deserts of Egypt or evoking Lord of the Rings style treks in New Zealand, this book of horse tales, told with humour and warmth, may just inspire you to dust off your riding boots.

‘Wattle’ it be at City Farm?

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

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ATTLES (Genus Acacia) are a common feature of the Australian bush. The golden wattle (Acacia pycnantha) is our floral emblem and the green and gold of wattle leaves and flowers is reflected in our official colours.

Anne Morris, president of Cooloola Coast Medical Transport Inc says being a volunteer driver is a very rewarding experience

Urgent: drivers wanted!

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E’RE DESPERATE!” said Anne Morris, president of Cooloola Coast 16 Medical Transport Inc. or Page CCMT. The not-for-profit community organisation run solely by volunteers since 2003.

“It’s very rare that we don’t have six cars out in one day,” said Anne. “ I like to do Brisbane one day a week, but you don’t need to drive to the city - we’d be quite happy if you would do local areas.”

Last year’s high school graduates The transport service for non-urgent are out in the big wide world. you or medical appointments is also If required your son or daughter has exciting for trips to Gympie and Nambour. plans after Year 12volunteering in 2013, please drop us Anne says to do one drive aaline! fortnight would really help. “Sharon Congratulations to youthis bothmorning. and to has taken 16 bookings all other Year -12sograduates the It’sthe phenomenal busy! Weonhave Cooloola Coast! two quieter months a year, but we are

generally flat out.”

Volunteers are mostly retired or semi-retired and people move and go on holiday. “Without new volunteers coming forward we risk the likelihood of not being able to continue our good work,” said Anne.

“We’ll all need the service one day.”

Residents of Tin Can Bay, Cooloola Cove, Rainbow Beach and surrounding areas qualify to use our service for appointments from Hervey Bay to the north and Brisbane to the south and all points Danbetween. recently started as an apprentice plasterer withtheBrett Lindenberg, Please ring office 5486 2488from fromBJ Plastering. apprenticeship 3 and 8.30am to The 12.30pm or just will calltake in and a halfwith to 4 years complete. speak one oftoour friendly volunteers Mum, Cassie Head “Wefor aremore tickled at 25 Bream Street, Tinsays, Can Bay, pink he is with a great bloke like Brett and information.

Acacias grow all over Australia, though occur more often in arid, semiarid and dry subtropical regions.

The appearance of wattle blossom has been seen to herald spring’s arrival, as many flower in late winter, however, species flower throughout the year.

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Launching their careers...

Dan Head

his family. Brett has put other apprentices through with one finishing his trade qualifications last month, hence Dan’s opportunity.”

Acacias are generally small-to-large shrubs, but a few are large trees. After bushfires, they are often pioneer plants as they germinate quickly and repopulate the area, thus providing protection for other plants which are slower to germinate.

Ashlee Young

An interesting aspect of acacias is their foliage. The majority have phyllodes, rather than leaves. Phyllodes are flattened stalks that have adapted to look and act likeAshlee, leaves. The foliage varies greatly in size daughter of well and shape,teachers and colours known Alrange andfrom dark/ Therese, grade 12 light green survived to blue/grey/silver. and is off to bigger and better things. She was offered a place at Griffith University in her first course preference, a Bachelor of Business and Psychological Science spanning across four years.

Plant of the month is Acacia disparrima (Hickory wattle), a tree to 15 metres growing in wet or dry eucalypt forest and flowering summer to autumn. The flowers are yellow spikes, phyllodes are grey/green and the seed pods are broad, woody, flat and often twisted.

Photograph: noosanativeplants.com.au

Flowers appear in balls or cylindrical spikes and vary from cream to bright yellow. Many have a delicate perfume.

Things are looking up in the Cove

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HE COOLOOLA COVE Residents and Friends Inc. (CCRFI) hosted the Mayor last month and he was able to answer most of our questions and requests.

He gave us time frames for a number of items coming to our area. We will see things happening certainly before the year is out. A very positive outcome for all our constant reminding.

We know that governments work slowly and that was reiterated here again. The ‘Our Towns Project’ was discussed in detail and also the work to be done in Billabong Park and Centenary of Federation Park.

A path is to be constructed between these two areas and bridges over the wetlands. We hope done with sensitivity to the nature of these special places; not too much concrete.

Mayor, Cr Mick Curran, visited an area of concern after the meeting, accompanied by members who Dan, ready for work dealt with this matter.

Traditionally the TAFE component has been 4 blocks of 3 weeks full time, 5 full days a week, 8am - 4pm, but this year “I’m has hopeful I will be able to Our recent Mothers’ Day Raffle been the system is changing. Instead, handle the work load as well successful: Cassie says it is proposed that as managing an exciting social - Thorn - $200 hair and all1stthe- Purple writtenN78 work will Family be life now that I am 18,” Ashlee beauty treatment CCSTYLZ performed online at and assessed confesses. onsite new- waters for 2nd -- charting Green J79 Ruth Vaughan - champagne Although slightly everyone. flowers - chocolates apprehensive about starting Dan- Pink is living his cups Mumof coffee 3rd Z50 -with Gail -10 at the cafe a new life - in Brisbane Cassie (and his Dad, Ashley when flowers - chocolates Ashlee is eager to meet new he is home) and spends time with people and work gain a little more to family Davidin Midolo sterling hisThanks girlfriend’s Gympie.for his independence. organising the raffle, to his loyal helpers selling the “Dan was chosen because he Brisbane is tickets and to everyone who supported“Navigating us. had completed Year 12, was a Ashlee (right) with a friend at her graduation also ratherindaunting for me.

Next meeting is on Monday, June 20 at 10am the big strong lad, getting his licence I’m sure it will be a stressful Vets and Community Hall. this month, keen and willing contrast in comparison to the streets of Rainbow Beach. I will miss the quiet and calming worker and is an early riser! Dan atmosphere Second prize winner, Ruth Vaughan won real French that is Rainbow, the friendly faces and of course our gorgeous beach but is loving the work and the crew champagne from Thirsty Camel, flowersI am fromconfident that relocating to Brisbane will make me fully appreciate my hometown he works for.” when I come back.”

Woolworths and chocolates!

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Your HEALTH

Go junk free in June!

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UEENSLANDERS WILL GIVE up soft drinks, sugary treats and unhealthy indulgences next month to raise funds for Cancer Council through its newest campaign – Junk Free June!

Spokesperson Katie Clift encouraged Queenslanders to jump in and give up junk this June to support Cancer Council Queensland’s vital work in cancer research, patient services and prevention.

“The Junk Free June rules are simple – decide on a ‘junk food’ to give up, register online and get people to sponsor your efforts,” Ms Clift said.

“Everyone has their own ‘junk’ to give up – from soft drinks to chocolate, takeaway foods or snacks high in saturated fat, sugar or salt.

“Going junk free this June will benefit your personal health and wellbeing, and make a difference to the one in two Queenslanders who will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.

“We know up to a third of all cancers are preventable through simple lifestyle changes including maintaining a healthy weight, eating a healthy diet, limiting alcohol and being active.

“This is also a fun way to get friends and family members healthy – you can participate as a group and pool your funds to make an even greater difference.”

Register now at junkfreejune.org.au – and check out the prizes, recipe ideas and hints.

“Why not set a goal to incorporate more physical activity during June too?” Ms Clift said.

“Many Queenslanders aren’t offsetting the extra kilojoules they’re eating, which can increase the risk of becoming overweight and obese.

“Aim to get moving for your health this month – join a gym, find a workout buddy and aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity every day for overall health.”

More information: cancerqld.org.au or 13 11 20.

People must eat more fruit and vegetables It is so necessary that Australians should eat more fruit and vegetables to protect children from sickness. Our health is so necessary to take care of because if you don’t you are asking for your child to suffer from bad foods!

Also you are wasting your money on bad food that costs $50 or more when you can pay $2 for a bunch of bananas!

Or you can get something way tastier than KFC, like a salad sandwich or a juicy apple! You’ll be a bit stupid if you’re not healthy, Sooooooooooo be healthy.

People should definitely eat more fruit and veg because it gives your child vitamins and minerals!

Your child must have fruit and veg unless YOU WANT THEM FAT! It gives them the energy they need to get through school, but if you don’t have

Kids with dogs or siblings more independent

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HILDREN WITH an older sibling and/or a dog are more likely to be allowed to walk around their neighbourhood on their own, according to a study, led by Dr Hayley Christian from UWA’s School of Population Health, published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health.

Dr Christian said it was widely accepted that fewer children were being allowed to walk around their local area without adult supervision due to parental concerns over issues such as stranger danger and traffic.

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your fruit and veg you could fall asleep in class and fail on your tests.

Your fruit and veg don’t cost that much money, not like fish and chips and nuggets.

You are spending money to get your child sick from KFC and other bad foods. Also you are wasting money on your child by buying all of that bad food when you can get something good that’s cheap.

You can buy healthy foods for your child that taste way better than junk food. You’ve got to imagine the sweet natural sugar, you don’t want to imagine the junk food! You would throw up.

You can also get something healthy and your child likes the taste of it as well. You should definitely eat more fruit and veg today. They are healthy, don’t cost much and taste great. Fruit and vegetables are the best food in the world.

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Medicinal cannabis approved

Alex Kingsley wants us all to be healthy.

He is pictured with his sister Zoe

Unedited version by Alex ‘Eat More Fruit and Veg’ Kingsley, year 3, RBSS

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INISTER FOR HEALTH Cameron Dick said feedback from Queenslanders showed overwhelming support for medicinal cannabis.

“Of the more than 1000 people who had their say, 96 per cent were in favour of medicinal cannabis as a treatment option,” he said.

Mr Dick said the approval cleared the way for medicinal cannabis oil capsules to be administered to a Queensland patient following approval for importation from the Therapeutic Goods Administration.

“This is an Australian first. The granting of this approval represents the first, legal, medicallysupervised application of medicinal cannabis in this country,” he said.

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HE FLU VACCINE is now available at G.P. clinics and pharmacies. Australia’s national immunisation

by Cheryl Maughan, W program funds free flu vaccinations for: Some brilliant diving ov • people aged 65 years and older customers raving about W • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children aged dive we have here. from 6 months to less than five years With improved visibility • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged entire vista of Wolf Rock 15 years or older about 50 grey nurse sharks • pregnant women bull rays, turtles, octopus, • anyone over six months of age more. with a Inmedical amongst all thes condition such as heart disease, respiratory baitfish, trevally, kingfish, b disease, diabetes, kidney disease, asthma, see more photos and immunosuppression and chronic Toneurological Wolf Rock go to our Face conditions com/wolfrockdive • children aged five to 10 years on long-term aspirin therapy.

Visibility has been in the

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Great Sandy Strait Cruises and Sunset Cruises 0428 838 836

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Another ramp is located at Bullock Point.

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

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

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

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

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to Inskip Point and crossing in the barge.

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

Remember that day tour.

Or you can make the trip in your going independently, a permit is required own drivingfrom up the or beach . and 4WD, is available theroad National Parks Offi ce.

To Inskip Point and crossing in the barge.

Markets – Saturdays Saturday Markets 1st3rd Cooloola Cove Veterans and - Tin Can Bay Community Hall 0499 110 944 2nd & 4th Rainbow Beach Centreblock 5483 4866 3rd Tin Can Bay 0418 711 897 Sundays Top Shop Craft Market 0413 716 491

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

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

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

accommodation

Headland and Rainbow Shores

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

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

Cooloola Coast Realty www.rainbowbeachholidayvillage.com www.accommodationrainbowbeach.com.au 07 5486 3222 07 5486 3411

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Rainbow Beach Realty 07 5486 3900 Rainbow Beach Realty www.rainbowbeachrealty.com www.rainbowbeachrealty.com 07Rainbow 5486 3900Getaway Holiday Resort

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

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

Rainbow welcome.

5486 3191 Social Golf Club (0429 668 255) stages

regular course Tenniscompetitions.

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

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

Fitness Classes (see What’s On)

www.rainbowgetaway.com.au Rainbow Getaway Holiday Resort 07 54863500 www.rainbowgetaway.com.au 07 5486 3500

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

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

Playgrounds, Skatepark, Bike riding

Rainbow Waters Holiday Park

Rainbow Beach Resort www.rainbowwaters.com.au www.rainbowshores.com.au 07 54863200 5486 3999 Sleepy Lagoon Hotel/Motel

Rainbow Waters Holiday Park www.tincanbayhotelmotel.com.au www.rainbowwaters.com.au 07 54864124 07 5486 3200 Motorhome hire (sleeps 6) Tin0407 Can Bay Caravan Park 660198

www.tincanbaytouristpark.com.au 5486 4411to Queensland Parks and Wildlife Thanks Service to forQueensland their assistance.

Thanks Parks and Wildlife Service for their assistance.

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annual events

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

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

Thirsty Merc’s Matt Smith had an epic day on the It’s well worth beefing Keely Rose, bagging out on pearl perch up the trebles on your hard bodies from the standard ones from factory to something a little more robust. If your using soft plastics choose the jig heads with heavy duty hooks like the TT Headlockz XH or the Evolution HD range.

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June 2016 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 31

Fishing & Boating

Tin Can Bay Fishing Club news

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URING THE PAST few weeks, members have reported catches of flathead, slatey bream, cod and whiting in and around Teebah Creek, Ida Island, Inskip and the Sandy Straits Bluff area.

The largest flathead caught and released was 79 centimetres. Mud crabs are being caught and although meeting size requirements, some are light and need to be released.

With the recent run of good weather, members took the opportunity to show others how to catch beach worms at Rainbow Beach. The worms were small but nevertheless, members enjoyed the challenge and had a great day out.

Another excursion that is being planned for members is a trip to the Bundaberg distillery.

The club recently held a workshop day and members enjoyed the talk given by Ron Cox on various lures and rigs that were successful in the local area.

Derek Andrews also showed members how to handle and tie mud crabs safely. He also showed members his method of how best to clean and cook the crabs.

Our open day last month was a great success. The Fishing Club hosted Mayor Mick Curran and Member for Gympie, Mr Tony Perrett, at our premises at 33 Dolphin Avenue, Tin Can Bay. The club has received significant support from both the Gympie Regional Council and the Queensland Government through funding grants, and this visit will give the members of the fishing club the opportunity to thank them both for their assistance.

To add to the shed the club built, we recently completed an amenities block and are looking forward to building a clubhouse in the future.

The next club meeting will Sunday, June 12 at 10am. Membership enquiries please contact the Secretary, 33 Dolphin Avenue, Tin Can Bay or M 0437 242 171.

Above: Fishing Club members are delighted with their new amenities block

Above: Representatives from state and local government celebrate Left: Trying to catch beach worms in Rainbow Right: The crowd enjoyed the proceedings and the cracking morning tea which included tempura fresh caught fish

32 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – June 2016

A Little Humour A GUY AND A GIRL MEET AT A BAR They get along so well that they decide to go to the girl’s place.

A few drinks later, the guy takes off his shirt and then washes his hands.

He then takes off his trousers and again washes his hands.

The girl has been watching him and says: “You must be a dentist.”

The guy, surprised, says: “Yes .... How did you figure that out?”

“Easy,” she replies, “you keep washing your hands.”

One thing leads to another and they go to bed. Soon enough, the girl says: “You must be a good dentist.”

The guy, now with an inflated ego, says: “Sure - I’m a good dentist. How did you figure that out?”

The girl replies: “Didn’t feel a thing.”

RUGBY A man in Newcastle walked into the produce section of his local supermarket and asked to buy half a head of lettuce.

The boy working in that department told him that they only sold whole heads of lettuce.

The man was insistent that the boy ask the manager about the matter.

Walking into the back room, the boy said to the manager, “Some old b*****d outside wants to buy half a head of lettuce.”

As he finished his sentence, he turned around to find that the man had followed and was standing right behind him, so the boy quickly added, “and this gentleman kindly offered to buy the other half.”

The manager approved the deal and the man went on his way.

Later, the manager said to the boy...”I was impressed with the way you got yourself out of that situation earlier, we like people who can think on their feet here, where are you from son?”

“New Zealand, sir,” the boy replied.

“Why did you leave New Zealand?” the manager asked.

The boy said, “Sir, there’s nothing but prostitutes and rugby players there.”

“Is that right?” replied the manager, “My wife is from New Zealand!”

“Really?” replied the boy, “Who did she play for?”

OYSTERS An Australian stopped at a local restaurant following a day roaming around in Madrid. While sipping his wine, he noticed a sizzling, scrumptious looking platter being served at the next table.

Not only did it look good, the smell was wonderful. He asked the waiter, “What is that you just served?”

The waiter replied, “Si Senor, you have excellent taste! Those are called Cojones de Toro, bull’s testicles from the bull fight this morning. A delicacy!”

The Australian said, “I will have the same please.”

The waiter replied, “I am so sorry señor.

There is only one serving per day because there is only one bull fight each morning.

If you come early and place your order, we will be sure to save you this delicacy.”

The following day he returned, placed his order, and that evening was served the one and only special delicacy of the day.

After a few bites, inspecting his platter, he called to the waiter and said, “These are delicious, but they are much, much smaller than the ones I saw you serve yesterday.”

The waiter shrugged his shoulders and replied, “Si, Señor. Sometimes the bull wins.”

CAN YOU GET MARRIED IN HEAVEN? On their way to get married, a young Catholic couple is involved in a fatal car accident.

The couple find themselves sitting outside the Pearly Gates waiting for St. Peter to process them into Heaven. While waiting, they begin to wonder: Could they possibly get married in Heaven?

When St. Peter shows up, they ask him.

St. Peter says, “I don’t know. This is the first time anyone has asked. Let me go find out,” and he leaves.

The couple sat and waited, and waited.

Two months passed and the couple are still waiting. As they waited, they discussed that if they were allowed to get married in Heaven, what was the eternal aspect of it all. ”What if it doesn’t work?” they wondered, “Are we stuck together forever?”

After yet another month, St. Peter finally returns, looking somewhat bedraggled.

“Yes,” he informs the couple, “you can get married in Heaven.”

“Great!” said the couple, “but we were just wondering, what if things don’t work out? Could we also get a divorce in Heaven?”

St. Peter, red-faced with anger, slammed his clipboard onto the ground.

“What’s wrong?” asked the frightened couple.

“OH, COME ON!”, St. Peter shouted, “It took me three months to find a priest up here! Do you have any idea how long it’ll take me to find a lawyer?!”

NURSING HOME RULES On the first day at the new senior’s complex, the manager addressed all the new seniors pointing out some of the rules: “The female sleeping quarters will be out-of-bounds for all males , and the male dormitory out-of-bounds to the females ...

Anybody caught breaking this rule will be fined $20 the first time.”

He continued, “ Anybody caught breaking this rule the second time will be fined $60.

Being caught a third time will cost you a fine of $80. Are there any questions?”

At this point, an older gentleman stood up in the crowd and inquired, “How much for a season pass???”

PREMONITION A woman visits a fortune teller who tells her, “Prepare yourself to be a widow. Your husband will die a violent and horrible death this year.”

Visibly shaken, the woman takes a few deep breaths, steadies her voice and asks, “Will I be acquitted?”

A woman tells her friend she is getting married for the fourth time.

“How wonderful! I hope you don’t mind me asking, what happened to your first husband?”

“He ate poisonous mushrooms and died.”

“Oh, how tragic! What about your second husband?”

“He also ate poisonous mushrooms and died.”

“Oh, how terrible! I’m almost afraid to ask you about your third husband.”

“He died of a broken neck.”

“A broken neck?”

“He wouldn’t eat the mushrooms.”

THE BIG QUESTION Three nuns die and go to heaven, but all must answer one question to get in.

The first nun is asked, “Who was the first man on Earth?” She says, “Adam.” Lights flash and the pearly gates open.

The second nun is asked, “Who was the first woman on Earth?” She says, “Eve.” Lights flash and the gates open.

The third nun is asked, “What was the first thing Eve said to Adam?” Puzzled, the nun is says, “Hmmm, that’s a hard one.”

Lights flash and the pearly gates open.

EFFECTIVE SUICIDE COUNSELLING! A desperate looking woman stood poised on the edge of a high cliff about to jump off.

A filthy tramp wandering by stopped and said, “Look, since you’ll be dead in a few minutes, and it won’t matter to you, how about a shag before you go?”

She screamed, “NO! Bugger off you filthy old man!”

He shrugged and turned away saying, “Okay, I’ll just go and wait at the bottom then.”

She didn’t jump.........

June 2016 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 33

SCHOOL NEWS

Rainbow Beach School garden wins second place

by Mr Micheal Grogan, Principal

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S ALWAYS THERE are many wonderful achievements to celebrate such as: - second prize in the school section of the Gympie Garden Expo’s Garden competition - Charlie Kingsley winning an iPad for his class - installation of the new library shelving (thanks to Mrs. Dargusch, Mrs. Lane and all of the wonderful volunteers who helped out, moving over 10,000 books is no small feat!)

- 11 students at Gympie Zone Cross Country and - 1 student competing in the Wide Bay Soccer Trials - the local Christian community provided a special morning tea to thank staff for their support of chaplaincy

Coming up in June is our Inter school Sports Day, Schools Performance Tours, Athletics Carnival and holidays once again!

The Readers Cup is an annual state wide competition run by the Children’s Book Council. It takes the form of a comprehension competition, with all questions based on a six set book list.

Thanks to the Rainbow Beach Sports Club, we will travel to Hervey Bay on June 2 to compete in the Wide Bay section.

P&C Meeting - be welcomed Thursday, June 16 at 2.45pm at school.

Right: Ethan, Oscar, Zaraya and our wonderful library manager, Mrs Theresa Dargusch - the library is now a more flexible learning space and more versatile community space for our children, parents and the broader community

Garden Open Day

Considering it was a patch of lawn two years ago, just look at our garden now - we have come a long way since then!

The team of judges was very impressed with the standard and extent of our young garden.

They particularly liked the living tunnel created by Madagascar beans and gourd plants and the passionfruit vine growing on a fishing net.

As part of Eat Local month, visitors toured the kitchen garden at an open morning and ate Devonshire teas with rosella jam made from our very own fruit.

Above: Guy Bergin serves up a cuppa and delicious scones made

by Mrs Young’s Grade 2/3 class to Denise Crowley, whilst Elva and Mikayla prepare for her tour

Dynamo Chappy Ronnie and helpers were hard at work collecting entry fees and selling plants and jam

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Left: The school really appreciated the support from community members like Betty Freeman, Coral Sinclair and Ian Giesemann (who really enjoyed their Devonshire tea!)

Above: Kylie Mawhood and daughter Infinity buy some yummy rosella jam from garden volunteer extraordinaire Deb Gardiner, whilst BJ is cooking up tuckshop for the whole school!

Seth carefully carries yet another cup of tea for the garden guests

Above: The new picnic tables were a sunny spot to enjoy the day

The two Ellas show off the tadpole tank

Local News

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Book now for Book Fair at Tin Can Bay P-10 School the Blood Bank

SCHOOL NEWS

by Principal Desley Kirby

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

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

Birds around the Bay

You may already have had a call from them and made a booking. If not, ring 13 14 95 and the call centre will give you a time.

P&C President Jodi Naulty pictured with daughter Alyssa said the group is aiming to buy a set of school readers from proceeds of the recent book fairs

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N THE LAST MONTH, students have been treated to a book fair, cross country, NAPLAN, Under 8s day and more!

Tin Can Bay Diesel Marine & Engineering, Cooloola Pharmacy, Kiddly Winks Learn & Play Child Care Centre, IGA and Cooloola Coast Cabinets

Year 10 Work Experience We would like to recognise and thank businesses in our community who have Year 10 students with them this week:

Cooloola Cove The First Step, K J Homes, Whatever and Cooloola Coast Tyre and Mechanical

Right: Ashley Knight told his Mum Karen he was excited to take this bundle home

Wallu Wallu Nursery Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Auto Care and Skydive Ramblers Rainbow Beach Gympie Gympie City Gym.

Elsie found a book that interested her

Above: Tabitha Pilkington and Kia Paddy said there were so many interesting books

Chappy Week Last month communities across Queensland were involved in celebrations to support the work of school chaplains.

“Many school chaplains run a Breakfast Club every week to feed students who have missed out on breakfast before arriving at school,” said Chappy Ronnie.

“It is a great way to not only make sure students are fed, but to also ensure they have the energy to learn throughout the day.”

At Tin Can Bay School, a team of dedicated volunteers from the TCB Baptist Church and TCB Lionesses run breakfast club on Tuesdays and Thursdays, serving breakfast to over 100 hungry children twice a week.

On these mornings, over 100 students enjoy a hot dish such as scrambled eggs and bacon,

toast, fresh fruit, Milo, juice and cereal, with Localof members their heads out from under their wings the support several of the Queensland Wader Study Group count shorebirds then it is easy! local businesses and on roost around the bay every Grey-tailed Tattlers have straight bills organisations like sites Victory month. shorebirds return and Terek Sandpipers have up-curved Care Services andMigratory Probus. to the same roost site year after year. bills.

A special Chappy Counting the was birds regularly and then Week ‘Big Breakfast’ For some time I have been hoping to the counts over time gives held to comparing publicly thank get close views of these birds but each a good ideaand of how successful the our supporters, time I approach their roost they fly off breeding season has been up in the had a huge attendance to the other side of the bay before I can and also how includingnorthern Mayor hemisphere Mick get my binoculars up or my camera Curran. the birds have managed on their long focused on them. This last week was flights north and then south again. different. The birds stayed sitting on the TINCANTEEN Unfortunately, shorebird numbers are branches and I was able to photograph The school decliningcanteen every year but each year we them. changed seeitsa similar operating mix of birds on each of There are still Terek Sandpipers days to the Wednesday and roost sites.

However, there is one mixed in with the Grey-tailed Tattlers!

Thursday.bird that I have not seen for a couple From what I saw before the birds flew Our of canteen years. is a off approximately a quarter of the flock wonderful school Sandpipers have only been were Terek Sandpipers. This time they resource Terek providing one site south of Inskip Point flew off because a Tern flew too close healthy found and ondelicious andour I have over their roosting tree! options to staffnot andseen them on this site students.for some time. They roost in mangrove If you want to join our monthly Tattlers. When Thank trees youwithto Grey-tailed our shorebird counts then phone Dorothy they are roosting they both tuck their families whose continued Pashniak: 54880057 and if you want heads under their wings.

Lots more photos on patronage helps to read more about the birds I see ensure theBecause successthey and www.facebook.com/RainbowBeach are very similar in size every week then visit my blog at http:// continued viability of our and both grey and white coloured they CommunityNews www.sandystraitsandbeyond.blogspot. school canteen. are very difficult to identify. If they pull com.au/

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SPORT

Get more women and girls into your club

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PORTING SHOOTERS Tin Can Bay Branch are hosting a FREE training weekend, thanks to their Queensland Government grant of $7,500 to increase Queenslanders’ participation in sport. They invite you to two workshops: Strategies for attracting more women and girls to participate – Saturday July 30 Leadership training and mentoring – Sunday July 31

The teams line up at the Dodt Cup

Tin Can Bay Bowls Club news

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HE DODT CUP was played at the Albert Bowls Club last month. Teams from around the Gympie and Wide Bay district competed in this popular event.

Seven teams were nominated with Tin Can Bay going down by one to Albert Bowls after three hard games.

The Dodt Cup was started in 1977 by Brian, Mervin and Kevin Dodt in memory of their father Viv and brother Tommy.

The Dodt men were all excellent bowlers.

Volleyball

C

ONGRATULATIONS to the girls from Tin Can Bay P-10 School who travelled to Toowoomba for the Queensland Volleyball Intermediate Schools Cup. They won gold, and follow on to the Nationals in December. The nine 13-14 year

After all these years the Dodt Cup is still a top competition on the bowls calendar.

On the previous Wednesday the Tin Can Bay Men’s bowls held a social day with the teams selected to play in the Cup playing against social bowlers.

This was an opportunity for the teams to prepare for the Cup. Tin Can Bay has won the Cup three times with many close losses since 1977.

Contact Bron Snegowski 0402 644 855 .

olds played in the 15 years division.

The “terminator” team didn’t drop a set for the entire tournament!

Congratulations girls!

Look out for the next one - a senior’s competition in August.

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Both are held 9am to 5pm at Tin Can Bay RSL Hall, 45 Gympie Road, Tin Can Bay. Please bring your lunch and snacks, there is

Does your club need more women and girls?

Then book into this workshop!

a fridge available to store these.

Burgers are on sale for Sunday lunch, drinks available both days.

RSVP to Lois Archer: 5486 2559.

Dragon Boat Club were in the PINK!

by Norma Sanderson

T

EN DRAGON BOAT paddlers featured in a tribute paddle on Mother’s Day. We remembered those who lost the fight with breast cancer and gave thanks to those who have survived.

After the hour long paddle, some of us joined 100 odd supporters in the 6km walk around Tin Can Bay.

A reminder to the community that the big Regatta weekend is on Saturday, July 9 hosting the Wide Bay Series and then on Sunday 10 welcoming sports teams from clubs around South East Queensland.

We will be doing some serious training over the next six weeks in preparation.

See you on the water.

BOARDRIDERS

A

S IT GETS a little cooler the surfing doesn’t stop! If anything it becomes cleaner with less wind and clearer days!

Time to invest in a wetsuit though.

Our next event is listed on Facebook

page or call BJ Parton on 0419 929 037. #TIP Enjoy the surf as mother nature has blessed us with a gift. So when you see someone catch a cracker give ‘em a yewww, don’t drop in on them!

SPORT

Cricket Club welcomes you

M

ERV O’NEILL invites you to the first AGM for the newly formed Rainbow Beach Cricket Club on Sunday 7pm, June 5 at the Sports Club.

“All are welcome,” said Merv. “Players, volunteers, umpires, scorers, BBQ cookers we’re going to go again!

“After a really good first year, the support we received every Saturday was the biggest in the whole competition.

“Every team that came here was amazed they’d struggled to get a scorer! On our away matches we’d bring a scorer, and a volunteer umpire. Here we have the spectators on the hill, and 20 or 30 kids running around - it was sensational! Kids everywhere!” Merv smiles,

as the group encourage kids to come along to training also.

However for the only sporting ground in town, conditions aren’t the best. The group, with support of school principal Michael Grogan, have had two visits from council, but nothing yet has eventuated. They want to improve the facility for the club and for school.

The season starts in September, kicking off with an away game against Tin Can Bay - the first clash in the hotly contested Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News Cricket Cup! See Merv at the AGM or call on 0418 666 140 to find out more.

All are invited to the Rainbow Beach Cricket Club inaugural AGM on Sunday 7pm, June 5

Soccer Stars

Columbia’s Taylor Rooks and Oakley Hall are determined to retrieve the ball from Marshall Bradley from Diggers

Luke Lattanzi takes the kick for Diggers

Cody Fitzgerald and Jake Lattanzi both have eyes only for that ball!

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

June 2016 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 37

SPORT

Zone Cross Country Trials

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2.

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Above 1,2,3: Congratulations to Amber Daniels, Taj Yates (Tin Can Bay) and Hugh Gilmore (St Patricks College) who have made it through to the Gympie District Cross Country team to compete in Maryborough’s Wide Bay Cross Country Trials

Above: Caleb Jensen, Isaac Heaton and Rainbow’s Ella Jordison help teacher Dave Arthur at the busy water station Above: True Grit: Alex Brantz from St Patricks was happy to be doused with water on Autumn’s unseasonably hot Gympie day

Left: Rainbow Beach’s Jasper and Jacob wind down after their race

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Above: Gympie High’s Madi Betteridge stays determined

Above: From TCB P-10 Cody Walker, Luke Lewis, Archie Gilmore from RBSS and Joel from Victory at the start line

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Laurie Donnelly Plumber

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Pools

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5486 3070

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0403 193 916

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

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Signs 5486 3444 5486 2000

Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach Signs

Solicitor Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach

0438 868 116 0484 846 589

Kennels and Catteries Gympie Cooloola Pet Resort Gympie

5483 5364

Massage Therapist Authentic Thai Massage Body Equiibrium & Natural Therapies Tin Can Bay

0490 374 698 0409 709 310

Cosgroves

Storage Cooloola Tin Can Bay Mini Storage

Tourist Centre Rainbow Beach Tourist Centre Shell Tourist Centre

Tours and attractions

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

5486 3288 5486 3228 5486 3144 5486 8111 5486 8555

Painter Wayne Hill Painter

Restaurants and Café’s

Shopping Centre

Rainbow Beach Hardware Rainbow Beach Mitre 10 Cooloola Cooloola Cove

5486 4411

Chiropractor

Moppz Concreting

5486 8686 0421 600 148

Plumber

Hardware

Serenity Beauty Silver Koru

Carpet Cleaners

Tin Can Bay Chiropractor

0419 980 607

Graphic Design

Health and Beauty

Caravan Antennas

Benny’s Carpet Cleaning Cleanwave

Lighthouse Glass and Aluminium

54863200

Caravan Repairs and Hire

Saturn Antennas

Tin Can Bay

Glass and Aluminium

Soda Graphics

Car Dealers

Whatever

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Galleries

Cooloola Cove Landscape & Garden Supplies

Cabinet Makers

Rainbow Waters Caravan Park Tin Can Bay Caravan Park

Rainbow Beach Pharmacy

Rainbow Beach Cooloola Cove Cooloola Coast Cooloola Coast

Furniture supplier

5486 2820

Butchers

John Madill Toyota Madills Mazda

Rainbow Cooloola Wholesalers

Cooloola Coast Rainbow Beach

Pharmacy

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

Beach to Bay Pest Management Cleanwave

Garden Supplies

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

Cooloola Coast Cabinets Whatever Cabinetmakers

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

Gallery Jilarty

Builders/Handyman

Tin Can Bay Family Butchery

5482 7688 5886 4800 5488 0271

Electrician

Davies Furniture Court

Bakery Ed’s Beach Bakery

Gympie Tin Can Bay Cooloola Cove

Food Wholesalers

Bait and Tackle Chilly Bin Rainbow Beach Tackle & Camping

Pest Control

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

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

Pharmacy - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3070 Police - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 8765 Police - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 2426 Police - non urgent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 444 POISONS Information Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 11 26 Resource and Referral Centre Tin Can Bay . . . . . 5488 0035 School - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 9333 School - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5488 1222 Warren Truss MP (Federal Member) . . . . . . . 1 300 301 968 Tony Perrett MLA (State Member) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5329 5100 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (Please phone to make appt ) CARKEET, Sally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0417 751 327 DEACON, Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0419 624 208 HOLT, Neville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3250 MISSEN, John Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 8153 June 2016 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 39

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WHAT’S ON JUNE

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1-25 Sam Keane exhibition “The good, the bad and the not so ugly”, Gympie Regional Gallery 2 Schools Readers Cup 3 RBCT Breakfast Meeting, 6.30am, Arcobaleno on the Beach 3 Inter school Sports Day 4 Pig Day Out from 9am, Rainbow Beach Community Centre ‘in memory of Kelly’ 4 Landscape Art Prize Exhibition at Gympie Gallery 4 TCB Camera Club outing to Fraser Coast Wildlife Park 5 RB Cricket Club AGM, 7pm Sports Club, all welcome: 0418 666 140 7 Rainbow Beach Over 60s coffee morning at RB Surf Club 7 TCB Camera Club Interclub Night with Gympie Camera Club 10 Write Word Marketing Workshop 9-11am Gympie Regional Gallery, $20, 54810 733 12 TCB Fishing Club meet 10am at the clubhouse, 33 Dolphin Avenue 0437 242 171 12 Lantern Walk under the Stars, 5pm on June 12 at the Rainbow Beach Community Hall 14 RBSS Athletics Carnival 15 Entries due for 2016 Cooloola Coast Art Group Art Show and Photography Competition: 5488 0840 and for Mary Valley Art Festival: 0409 382 868 15 FREE Instagram and Social Media Update: Latest trends in Social Media for your Business by Susan Maynard from Visit Sunshine Coast, 6.30pm for 7pm­ -9pm, Sports Club. RSVP by June 13 to: rbct.president@gmail.com 15 TCB Camera Club Meeting, 7pm, Tin Can Bay Library meeting room.

Comp subject - “Action” 16 RBSS P&C Meeting, 2.45pm at school, all welcome 18 Deadline for articles - email: info@rbcn.com.au 18 Kylie Chan workshop for writers: Characters That Pop, Tin Can Bay Libary

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CCRFI meeting 10am in the Vets and Community Hall Photoshop Workshop, 1pm, TCB Library meeting room, TCB Camera Club St Patrick’s Parish Presentation Ball School holidays!

RBSLSC AGM starting at 11am Annual Dinner and Presentation Evening 6pm Back to the 80’s theme, RSVP: June 10 Mary Valley Art Festival Music Plus, Vets and Community Hall marilynrussell55@gmail.com

JULY 1-3 Mary Valley Art Festival viewing 10am-3pm 1-9 Rainbow Beach Fishing Classic 2 TCB Camera Club Interclub Safari with Hervey Bay Photography Club 6 FREE Library holiday activities 9-10 Dragon Boat regattas and Wide Bay Series in Tin Can Bay 11 Term 3 starts 16-17 Cooloola Coast Art Group Art Show and Photography Competition

Weekly (many are term time only) Learn to swim, squad, gym, kids supervised after-school play times, Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre. Ph: 5486 3191

9am Zumba, TCB RSL Hall

6am Fitness Class, Rainbow Beach Gym

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

9am and 6pm Aqua Aerobics 10-11am First 5 Forever - fun for under fives at Rainbow Beach Library

3pm Cooloola Coast Little Athletics, Tin Can Bay School oval, Tamara: 0458 111 591

4.30 – 5.30pm Kids karate and fitness classes, RBSS, 0417 079 579

3.30pm Cooloola Dragon Boat Club training 4.30 Pilates at RBSS

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

Friday

5pm Yoga at Cooloola Cove Vets Hall Glenda: 0427 864 220

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

Tuesday 9am Aqua Aerobics Tuncunba Hall, Tin Can Bay: 8.30am CardioStep Class, 9.20am Pilates for General Fitness, 10.20am Beginners Pilates Class 9am Arts and Craft group, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall (second/last of month) 9am – noon Tin Can Bay Quilters, community complex. Ph: Maree 5486 5706 or Jo 5488 0134 Wednesday 9am Mahjong/games mornings, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall 9am and 6pm Aqua Aerobics 9.30am Yoga at Cooloola Cove Vets Hall, Glenda: 0427864220 10am Mainly Music, TCB Community Complex, 10am 4.30 – 5.30pm Kids karate and fitness classes, RBSS, 0417 079 579 5.30 – 6.30pm Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) and self defence, RBSS, 0417 079 579 Thursday

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

9am - noon Tin Can Bay Craft Club, Penny: 5486 2512

Monday

9.30am Little Guppies playgroup, Tin Can Bay

Tina Goodwin and daughter Charlie enjoy the First 5 Forever morning- held Mondays at Rainbow Beach Library and Thursdays at Tin Can Bay

9 -11am Playgroup, Rainbow Beach State School

7am Running Club RBSS 7.45-8.15am Brekky Club, RBSS 8-10am Coastcare Wetland Weeding, for location www.cooloolacoastcare.org.au/ or text: 0417 554 905 9am Aqua Aerobics

6am Fitness Class, Rainbow Beach Gym

9am Art classes, Tuncunba Gardens 9am Sailability 6pm Fire Twirling - Tree Beards 0409 631 127 7pm - 9pm Fun Club, Tin Can Bay Community Centre, primary-aged children can enjoy games, fun, friendship, prizes, a short devotion and supper, $3 or $6 per family.

Chappy Ronnie: 0413 135 867.

Saturday Markets on almost every Saturday!

See visitors’ guide 11am – 12.30pm Kids Play, Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre Discover Sailing, Tin Can Bay Yacht Club 5-8pm Cooloola Coast Youth Activity Project - Outdoor volleyball, table tennis, pool (Eightball), movies, music, free snacks for teens from Grade 7-12 , Veterans Hall in Cooloola Cove.

Sunday 7am St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church service, Manooka Drive 7.30am Cooloola Dragon Boat Club training 9.30am Church of the Good Shepherd Contemporary Family, followed by morning tea. All denominations welcome! 17 Carlo Road 10am – 2pm Rainbow Beach craft market, Top Shops 11am – 12.30pm Kids Play, Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre

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