Rainbow Beach Community News June 2018

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June 2018 • Vol 21 • Issue 6

Roaring adrenalin-fueled action on the beach

In this issue...

Must see!

Don’t miss IRB action on the beach, June 2 and 3, as surf clubs around the state continue to fight it out for surf rescue supremacy. As well as the whales, inflatable boats and their crews will be travelling to Rainbow Beach for the popular competition.

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• Whales are here ory, page 6 • Step back in hist ‘The fire of 1984’ the new • Holiday fun plus p e coastcare phon Ap

Editor’s Note

Welcome

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F YOU CAN CALL IT WINTER! That’s why all the southerners come up our way, because unlike down there, you can’t swim at the beach all year round. Unless you don your wetsuit….

I love that the sunrise is so easy to see this time of year. I was up for first light the other day and it was breathtaking.

Being the weekend, it did not surprise that there were two other photographers up and active. What a joyous way to start my day.

June is looking good with the IRB Ocean Roar, State of Origin, Cooloola’s Got Talent, school holidays - again - and humpback whales will be making their appearance!

In the news, there are stage curtains for the Rainbow Hall, new turf for the Surf Club, rainbow-coloured steps, even more positive news on Coondoo Creek Bridge, the Men’s Shed and an app for nature.

at the markets we’ll need to BYO. Boomerang Bags have some neat produce bags and patterns that can also help reduce waste.

Well done to the organisers of the Mother’s Day Classic, Under 8’s day and Hot Rod and Rockabilly events - and all the volunteers and community groups featured in this month’s paper.

So many hours are collectively contributed every month - counting the Coastguard volunteers alone!

Once again we send a big thank you to all the businesses who promote themselves within the Community News - it is because of them and you readers, that this newspaper is able to be published.

We have one month’s grace to remember our recyclable bags - even

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Make sure you are there for all the IRB action, June 2 and 3 at Rainbow Beach

Don’t miss the high octane

IRB Ocean Roar!

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FTER MAY competitions at Alexandra Headland and two in Coolangatta, Rainbow Beach Surf Club will host the Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Carnival over the weekend of June 2 and 3.

Aside from the spills and thrills of the competition, the event is a real reinforcement of lifesaving skills. The races are all about simulating rescue situations and testing the abilities of drivers and crew people as they’re transferred to a competitive setting.

Ocean Roar is the dedicated IRB competition series which features five rounds of competition throughout the season with each round attracting on average, 280 competitors.

The competition works on a cumulative point-based system with the winning team awarded the Premiership Title at the end of the series.

Shane Handy, Rainbow Beach Surf Club President said, “Last year the event was massive, we had hundreds who attended.

“It is very exciting and our young members love it, so the IRB Carnival is something, in the long term, we’d like to compete in, as a ‘foot-in’ to get our surf sports up and running again.”

Tracey Hethorn is organising catering across the two days. If you can help out, please contact the Surf Club on 5486 3249.

Clubs around the state continue to fight it out for surf rescue supremacy, with Ocean Roar Round 5: June 9 at Kirra and the Queensland IRB Championships, the pinnacle event of the season, on June 22-24 in Kurrawa.

Wishing all the competitors a wonderful weekend in Rainbow Beach.

Whales on their way

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S WHALE SEASON begins, keep a sharp lookout for these precious creatures when out on the water between now and early December.

Minister for Environment Leeanne Enoch said the giant mammals had arrived in Queensland waters and humpbacks would soon be migrating in their thousands.

“A fully-grown humpback is 40 tonnes of unpredictability. Without warning, they can slap their 5-metre fins and enormous tails, and breach right out of the water or under your boat.

“Reduce the risks by keeping a watch at all times out on the water, and observe the approach limits. Be especially careful at night, as whales will still be on the move.

Ms Enoch said jet skiers were not allowed within 300 metres of whales or dolphins.

“We had disturbing reports last year of jet skiers closely chasing whales and the whales changing directions. One jet skier was issued with a $630 fine,” Ms Enoch said.

“Other vessels can approach to 100 metres, unless there are already three boats at that limit, in which case skippers need to stay 300 metres away. In the whale protection zones, where many humpbacks deliver their calves, no boat can go closer than 300 metres.

Whale season has begun Image courtesy Cooloola Coastcare, see their article on page 12-13.

“Boats cannot travel at more than six knots or create a wake within the 300 metre caution zone.”

If you want to see the whales up close, book a kayaking tour with Epic Ocean Adventures, call 0408 738 192.

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Cooloola’s

got talent!

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OAST YOUTH definitely have their share of talent! Five locals took to the stage last month for a hilarious production of Rockin’ Robin, thanks to St Patrick’s College.

The time and commitment of all involved was significant. Including staff, who selected and guided the production since August last year. A big thank you to everyone involved.

Now in June, the Cooloola Coast Youth Activity Project is calling out for nominations for the 2018 Cooloola’s Got Talent showcase, held at the Cooloola Coast Community Complex on Saturday 23.

If you’ve been inspired by the Britain’s Got Talent telly show, this is your chance to get up and give show business a go!

Award categories include, Laughed My Chops Off, Sensational Style, Delightful Delivery and a major $100 cash prize for, Brought the House Down!

St Patricks students from the Cooloola Coast performed in the school’s Rockin’ Robin musical - and what a job they did! Congratulations Nikki Reibel, Eliza Mackenzie, Emma and James Worthington, and Darcy Heaton

With such a broad category range, you can get creative with your act, don’t be shy, be daring. Nominations are free, open to age 18 and under and your act must be able to be performed on an indoor stage.

Remember, acts don’t actually have to contain any talent! Sing, dance, play music, get a comedy act together, display your physical feats or get up and do something never seen before.

President Jess Milne explained, “There is so much hidden talent in this area so it will be awesome to have it showcased onstage.

“YAP aims to encourage and develop confidence, I feel there’s no better way than to get the local youth doing something they love.”

Doors open at 6pm and the showcase kicks off at 6.30pm.

Entry is $2 (under 12’s, $1) which includes a lucky door ticket. There will be food and drinks available on the night.

Take time out to support the next generation and cheer on the acts.

See you there!

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Meet

Sergeant Bruce Bolger SGT Bruce Bolger is an active member of our community, working as a firefighter with the QFES Auxiliary, Tin Can Bay and the Australian Defence Force as the Assistant Range Control Officer (ARCO) at Camp Kerr, Wide Bay Training Facility.

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E MET SERGEANT Bolger to discuss his passion for serving the community and how he manages full time work whilst responding to QFES emergencies.

SGT Bolger explained, “I joined the Defence Force in July 1998 and was allocated to the Royal Australian Armoured Corp (Cavalry).

“I’ve had numerous overseas deployments including East Timor, Middle East and Border protection with postings to Darwin, Puckapunyal, Brisbane, Sale.

“Whilst I work full time with the Defence Force at Camp Kerr which is both rewarding and challenging, I also work part-time as an Auxiliary firefighter as I feel a responsibility to serve my local community in a protective role”.

Auxiliary firefighters are paid parttime firefighters located in regional communities across Queensland. They provide an efficient and effective service by aiding in the preservation of life, property and the environment.

Auxiliary firefighters are on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whilst holding

regular jobs, Auxiliary firefighters carry a pager and when QFES receive a 000 call, when possible “down tools” to respond to the emergency.

Just like full-time firefighters, they attend structural and environmental fires, road crashes, chemical spills and many other rescue scenarios. They also conduct building compliance inspections and community education activities.

“Being an auxiliary firefighter is exciting and rewarding as we receive world-class accredited training, enjoy the camaraderie of a close-knit team and, most importantly, we have the opportunity to make a real and worthwhile contribution to our local community,” said Mr Bolger.

Anyone can volunteer!

The Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach station are actively looking for more locals to join as an Auxiliary firefighter.

If you would like more information regarding QFES Auxiliary, please visit w w w.q f e s .ql d .go v. au/ab ou t /P age s/ Auxiliary-Firefighter

About Camp Kerr The base is named in honour of Major General Donald Ross Kerr C.B.E. E.D. (1910-1984), who played an integral role in the formation of the Wide Bay Training Area in the period following World War 2.

Wide Bay Training Area has facilities for live firing of all small arms, anti-armour, mortars, AFV and field and medium artillery weapons.

It also has suitable areas for driver training (wheel and track) and manoeuvre training at unit/sub-unit levels. Defence personnel from Australia utilise the training area all year round.

SGT Bruce Bolger from the Australian Defence Force at Camp Kerr Training Facility also works as an Auxiliary firefighter with the Tin Can Bay Fire Station

Coondoo Creek Bridge update

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ECENTLY, BRUCE CLANCY, Wide Bay Acting District Director of Transport and Main Roads, advised the speed limit on the Tin Can Bay Road at Coondoo Creek would be reduced to 60 km/h in order to protect the structure.

A new detailed design to replace the Coondoo Creek Bridge with a raised three-span concrete structure and new approaches is complete, however, construction is subject to funding.

The scope of the project involves preparing a proposed

design for a raised three-span concrete structure and new approaches to achieve 50-year flood immunity. The proposed structure will be wider and built on a new and improved alignment to the west of the existing timber structure.

The project will result in improved safety, flood immunity and connectivity, and will remove the need for ongoing maintenance.

Project officers are currently engaging with stakeholders

adjacent to the bridge about the project and associated impacts. The department will maintain close contact with these stakeholders and other key stakeholders to keep them informed on the progress of the project.

For more information about the proposed project, contact the Bundaberg office on 1300 728 390, email: bundaberg.office@tmr.qld.gov.au or visit: www.tmr.qld. gov.au/Projects/Name/C/Coondoo-Creek-Bridge-on-TinCan-Bay-Road

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Historical Cooloola

The fire of Ian Ross

With cool, dry air and an increase in southerly and westerly winds, winter is the time to be vigilant when it comes to fire safety and prevention. Our historical writer, Ian Ross remembers the bush fire of 1984 that started in Laurie Hanson Park, Rainbow Beach...

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AURIE HANSON PARK was named after Laurie Hanson who had been a local councillor. In earlier days, Laurie had been the co-owner of a motor dealership in Gympie known as Hanson and Coburn.

Laurie Hanson was the salesman and Len Coburn was the mechanic.

Today, the recently upgraded park is very popular with visitors and locals alike as it has some of the best amusements for children in the area.

I would like to take you back 34 years to September 28, 1984. In those days the park was dense bush, accept for some rough tracks that led to the stairway to the beach. Kirchner Avenue did not exist and

Above left: The Rainbow Beach fire of September 1984 leaves the dunes blackened Left: The steps didn’t stop the fire in 1984 - it’s hard to believe these are the same steps which are now brightly painted in all colours of the rainbow!

Right: The bush burnt fiercely and quickly

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1984

the bush extended to the boundary of our property at 1 Ilmenite Avenue.

We had gone fishing that day, towing our boat with our Land Rover and leaving our Holden in the yard. On our return, we noticed thick smoke on the horizon but didn’t think a lot about it until we arrived home and saw the bush alight and fire heading our way.

Luckily, there were plenty of locals on the scene who had physically dragged our locked car away from the flames. The local volunteer fire brigade, which had not long been formed, arrived on the scene and began the process of damping down, but the bush was burnt out.

The local fire brigade and volunteers dampen down the area

There had been strong southerly winds that day and no rain for some time, so the bush had burnt fiercely and quickly. The cause of the fire was never established but probably started alongside the concrete ramp leading to the beach.

There is always the need to be vigilant and have fire breaks in place.

A local fire truck roars into action to put out the fire in Laurie Hanson Park, Rainbow Beach in September 1984

The Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay fire stations are actively looking for more locals to join and train as Auxiliary firefighters. Anyone can do it and you get paid!

If you would like more information regarding QFES Auxiliary, please visit www.qfes.qld.gov.au/about/Pages/Auxiliary-Firefighter.

Drinks for Pete

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N SATURDAY June 30 at 4pm, Matt O’Connell from Rainbow Beach IGA would like to have ‘drinks for Pete’ down at his seat in Phil Rogers Park, Rainbow Beach.

Matt said, “My family and I came to know Pete very well during the short time that we knew him, as he and my oldest son Liam became very good friends.

He introduced Liam to the ‘Firies’ and the family to ‘fishing in a boat’, it’s been 10 years since his passing.”

Community News reporter, Paula Cartwright, wrote this tribute to Peter after his death: Rainbow Beach is shocked and devastated after losing one it’s most loved residents Peter Brady. Everybody’s friend and a true gentleman, Peter had lived in Rainbow Beach from five years of age, raised here by his grandparents whom he adored.

At a young age he went to work for Foodworks’ Ruth and Milton Modin, who thought of him as a son, and he stayed in their employment for many years.

Many locals remember him from his time at the Shell service station, but it was later when he owned the fish and chip shop with wife Karena that most people came to know him.

Generously devoting his spare time to community pursuits, Peter was Chief of the local Rural Fire Brigade and SES member for many years.

In recent times Peter was the friendly face at the IGA and a sales representative for Cooloola Wholesalers. Always with

Peter Brady was a much loved son of Rainbow Beach, remember him at his seat, 4pm on June 30

a cheery greeting and a smile, Peter embraced the simple pleasures in life.

Fishing with a passion, having a beer with his mates, playing Santa at the Christmas party, and giving fire truck rides to children, and a loving and devoted Dad to Liam and Jemma.

These are some of things Peter will be remembered for.

Peter’s extended family have provided a memorial seat overlooking the ocean.

Matt asks that you please spread the word about the anniversary, “Peter has been very sadly missed. It will be good for all to get together to remember him and the good person he was.”

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MEET A LOCAL -

Tessia Fitzgerald

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Help bring kids from the drought to our coast - secure your tickets for the Bush to the Beach Gala

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O YOU remember last year our community hosted children from drought affected Muttaburra and Ilfracombe?

A gala dinner on July 14, at the Rainbow Beach Hall will fund children from Windorah, an area still in the grip of a sixyear drought.

Organiser Tony Stewart said, “They reckon it is like a desert.

“Originally there were around 35 children, as families walk off the land and others are retrenched in their jobs, it is down to 26 kids from four schools.”

All up, the cost to host the kids for a week was nearly $18,000, so it is time to help! Book a table at the Gala, sponsor, donate and be entertained by returning guest artist, Rodney Vincent with his Rock’n’Roll show and hilarious jokes!

It is a 6pm start for a sit-down, two course, hot and cold meal (prawns and all), thanks to PFD and the Rainbow Beach IGA. Already some huge prizes have arrived for live and silent auctions, including weekends at Rainbow Sea and Fraser Island Beach Houses. Seafood lovers will love the raffles, thanks to Lees.

Tickets are limited! “I know someone in Gympie who is booking three tables, don’t leave it to the last minute, or you could miss out,” said Tony.

A bus will leave Tin Can Bay at 5.30pm for $5 and Gympie Civic Centre at 5pm, for $10. Book a table for just yourself from 7th Wave, RB Post Office, TCB Bakery, Jillys or Tom Grady Real Estate in Gympie.

Find out more, call Tony Stewart on 0408 767 930.

ESSIA FITZGERALD has been running Rainbow Hair and Beauty Studio since 2002.

She moved to Rainbow Beach with her family when she was 15. Parents, Diane and Mark bought businesses in 1995, Dianne a salon owner and Mark, an electrical contractor.

“I was adamant I would not follow in my mother’s footsteps and I only gave hairdressing a go over a summer holiday.

“After a few weeks in, I realised I had a love and passion for people, helping them feel good,” Tessia explained.

After completing her apprenticeship, Tessia was offered a job in the Northern Territory and her love for travel began.

“I never planned to settle in Rainbow Beach but in 2002, my mother had her salon on the market.

“I decided to buy it, build on the figures and sell the business within two years to continue my travel,” she said.

In 2011, Tessia married local butcher, Darryl Fitzgerald and the couple have been blessed with two beautiful children, James and Sofia.

“It’s definitely a challenge being a mother, wife and running a business.

“The only way it’s been possible, is from the love and support I receive daily from my family and the amazing team at the salon.

“I would really like to acknowledge my mother and sister who really help me,” she said.

Later this year, Tessia will become a certified micro-pigmentation practitioner and cosmetic tattooist which will compliment the IPL treatments.

“Recently, we were honoured to provide relaxation treatments to some big celebrities and following exposure

Tessia Fitzgerald will celebrate 16 years in business this July

on social media, we are excited about providing hair and makeup for a burgeoning fashion line.”

The business has certainly grown, especially since moving to their current location in September 2014. On July 2, Tessia will have owned the salon for 16 years.

“Come in to meet our dynamic, talented team of stylists and therapists and enjoy one of our many treatments we have to offer,” Tessia said.

To make an appointment, call into the shop, 13a/1 Rainbow Beach Rd, email info@rainbowhairandbeauty.com.au or call 5486 3533.

Authentic Chinese food in Tin Can Bay

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DEBBIE ROBERTSON MICHAEL GANT ROCK N ROLL BOYS TREVOR WHITE MERLIN “One Man Band”

CLUB MEMBERSHIP EXPIRES 30TH JUNE To retain benefits please renew at reception

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Countdown on for Queensland’s plastic bag ban I

As well as paper bags, Tash Murphy shows some of the options available at Tin Can Bay IGA when we go plastic bag free in July

T IS NOW only one month until Queensland’s plastic bag ban comes into effect so retailers and the community need to be prepared.

Minister for Environment, Leeanne Enoch confirmed Queenslanders use almost one billion plastic shopping bags each year.

“This figure is astonishing, if you laid out all of these bags, end to end, they would reach from Coolangatta to the top of Cape York more than 160 times,” Ms Enoch said.

“And sadly about 16 million plastic bags end up in our environment every year.

“This ban is one step to reduce single-use plastic items in an effort to tackle the growing challenge of plastic pollution.

“The ban will also help keep our state beautiful for generations to come and reduce the impact of plastic pollution on our treasured environment and wildlife.”

From July 1, retailers will no longer be able to supply single-use lightweight plastic shopping bags less than 35 microns in thickness to

customers, for free or at a charge.

Already some retailers already replacing plastic shopping bags in preparation of the ban.

“It’s also an important time for households to start planning how they can use reusable shopping bags.

“Most household are likely to already have alternative bags they can use such as reusable ‘green’ bags or bags they use every day, like a backpack.

The plastic bag ban applies to all retailers including market-stall holders and organisations which supply single-use lightweight plastic shopping bags for in-store and online sales.

Retailers that continue to supply banned bags after July 1 could face a fine of up to $6,300 per offence.

A similar fine also applies to any person, such as a supplier, who provides misleading information about banned bags.

Find out more at: www.qld.gov.au/ plasticbagban.

Boomerang Bags are a grass-roots option to replace plastic bags!

Barb Rees

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OOMERANG BAGS Rainbow Beach would like to acknowledge the amazing support we have received from business and community members of the Cooloola region and beyond - without their continued support, we just wouldn’t survive.

Special thanks must go to Rainbow Sands for allowing us to use the conference room and to Leanne and the staff at Sea Salt Café for donating their tip jar, enabling us to purchase a screen to print our labels.

We would also like to thank the wonderful people who have donated fabric, linen, thread and machines, you all rock!

We have a small, dedicated, passionate and hardworking group who are trying to make a difference.

We have given out over 300 bags and have helped spread the word about the environmental impact plastic is having on our beautiful country, but we need you to help keep the good work going.

If you can, or want to learn how to sew, use scissors, iron, screen-print, make coffee, talk, enjoy good company, then you will fit right in.

Please google ‘boomerang bags’ to see what we are all about or look us up on facebook, www. facebook.com/boomerangbags Contact Barb on 0423 841 062 or email: barees621@bigpond.com to join our friendly group.

Barb Rees and husband, Peter Lewis were spotted handing out bags at the Hot Rod and Rockabilly event, Barb would like to thank Cooloola business and community members for their continued support

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T OURISM B ITES

Rainbow steps for Rainbow Beach!

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ELL DONE, Team Rainbow. The stairs leading to the patrol tower and beach from Lawrie Hanson Park were painted in the colours of a rainbow, last month.

When this photo was taken, delighted German tourists were photographing the steps.

This image has been been shared 30 times on the Community News Facebook page and has 40 comments, all positive, some saying it “makes that horrible climb, slightly better”, “brilliant idea” and “how fun”!

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Pandanus palm removal Rainbow Beach

WORKSHOP: Develop your digital action plan

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N MAY AND JUNE, several Pandanus palms will be removed from the Rainbow Beach foreshore due to safety concerns.

The areas surrounding the palms have eroded, potentially destabilising a number of trees between the Surf Club and the southern end of Phil Rogers Reserve.

These pose a risk to community members who use the plants as a shelter. The trees were identified as hazardous in Council’s regular tree safety inspection program and an assessment of the foreshore Pandanus was undertaken late last year.

As a result, seven plants were Take care: Pandanus palms will be removed from the identified as being Rainbow Beach foreshore due to safety concerns at risk of failing. The palms, weighing between two and three tonnes each, were providing shade and overhanging the popular bathing area.

Prior to Christmas, Council wire-cabled four of the plants, and trimmed two to reduce the risk to the public as a short term measure until a permanent solution was determined. Warning signs were also installed during the holiday period alerting visitors to the hazard.

A number of other plants in the area will continue to be monitored and assessed for safety on an ongoing basis.

To support ongoing Pandanus regeneration, Council staff has been collecting seeds from existing Pandanus to develop future propagation programs for this iconic species and support dune revegetation programs.

Where possible, Council will use locally grown plants (both seeds and transplants) to help reduce pest plants and disease that may arisefrom imported Pandanus plants. Council is in the early stages of preparing a Coastal Hazard Adaption Strategy which will help plan for future coastal hazard issues in conjunction with coastal communities.

Council plan to develop strategies to help adapt to the impacts climate change will create. Until the removal of the plants, Council would like to stress to visitors to take care around the dune areas and pay attention to all signage and warnings.

O YOU WANT to reach new customers, apply real-time data analytics and run your business on the go? Technology can help you improve your business in many ways, the hard part is knowing where to start.

A free workshop, designed to provide practical advice and digital skills to grow your business, will run 9am to 1pm on June 26 at the Gympie Civic Centre, Mellor Street Gympie.

Discover current digital trends and how they impact your business. Learn how to use data for better business decision-making. Get tips for using online analytics tools to track your business performance and learn how to improve your online presence and customer experience.

At the end you will have an opportunity to spend 30 minutes with a digital expert to discuss your own digital plan. Pre-registration is essential.

For more information and to book, email: digitalscorecard@dsiti.qld.gov.au

Date Announced

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HE TIN CAN BAY Chamber of Commerce Charity Dinner 2018 will be held August 18 at The Community Complex.

As a precursor the popular Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival, this charity dinner raises thousands of dollars for local community organisations.

Join the public group on Facebook to find out more or stay tuned for more details next month!

Farewell

and thank you from Margaret Mackay

Margaret Mackay and ‘Oscar’ will be greatly missed, we wish Margaret all the very best

Barb Rees

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ARGARET MACKAY has bid a sad farewell to Rainbow Beach.

Margaret came to Rainbow Beach in 2005 and fell in love with our beautiful town. Margaret and her beloved adopted dog, Oscar, become well known and much loved members of our community.

Sadly little Oscar was put to sleep on May 5.

During her 13 years here, Margaret kept busy, volunteering for many groups including Breast Cancer Research and the Community Centre. She also worked at the Shell Information Shop.

“Unfortunately, I didn’t get the chance to say goodbye in person to a lot of friends whom I loved and respected.

“I just want to say goodbye and thank you to the Rainbow Beach Community, for the 13 years I will never forget,” said Margaret.

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e h t n o n fu y a d li o h l o Winter scho

Cooloola Coast

The winter school holidays start Friday, June 29 - stay and play on the coast and experience our most popular school holiday activities...

Pan for GOLD at the Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum. Learn how to pan, see blacksmithing demonstrations, enjoy a ride on a miniature train and sample delicious Devonshire tea and lunch at the cafe. Entry fees apply. For more information or to check opening times, visit www.gympiegoldmuseum. com or call 5482 3995.

Make the most of stunning winter weather and great beginner waves with this awesome learn-to-surf winter holiday special! Join Rainbow Beach Learn to Surf on the main beach and book one surf school lesson for $33 and come back the next day for just $20.

That’s two surfing lessons for less than $55! Valid for all surfers, one deal per person. Bookings required. Please phone 0435 934 087.

Visit Barnacles Dolphin Centre between 7am and 8am to view and feed wild dolphins! There is only one feeding session per day commencing at 8am.

On arrival visitors are welcome to join volunteers in the water and get to know these beautiful mammals with a small group of people. Entry fees apply.

For more information, visit www.barnaclesdolphins.com.au

Feed wild dolphins every morning from 7am at Barnacles Dolphin Centre, Tin Can Bay

Take your family to Silky Oak Tea Gardens, Priddy Road Kia Ora for a relaxed Sunday afternoon lunch.

Between 12 noon and 4pm, enjoy live music in the garden and for mum and dad, sample Daryl’s craft beer and cider, brewed on premise.

Call 5486 5535 to reserve a table.

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Pop into the Rainbow Beach Pharmacy and give your kids the chance to win the ‘Flo the Elephant’ colouringin competition. Prizes include ‘Flo the Elephant’ soft toy, colouring-in pencil pack and lollies.

The winner will be announced July 13.

The Mary Poppins Festival in Maryborough will run from June 29 to July 8. The 10-day festival will include storytelling, music concerts at the Brolga, pop up performances in the Bond Store Basement and Artists will share stories through exhibitions and public art installations. Walk the streets and search the rooftops for some very special new surprises as part of the Maryborough Story Trails experience. To find out more, visit www.marypoppinsfestival. com.au

Book a unique horse riding experience the kids will never forget! Rainbow Beach Horse Rides cater for all levels of riding ability and take photos on every ride, available free to take home at the end of the ride. For safety reasons, a weight limit of 95 kg and an age limit of 10 years and over applies. For those under 10, Andrew and the team can arrange private or led rides.

Call 0412 174 337 or visit www.rbhr.com.au

Want to connect with nature these holidays?

Download the free QuestaGame App to learn more about nature in our region

There’s an App for that!

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LAYING GAMES can have a serious side as members of Cooloola Coastcare are finding as they download a game onto their mobile phones and head out into nature to “play”.

QuestaGame is a mobile phone game that gets players exploring outdoors to discover and learn about nature and help map biodiversity for scientific research and conservation at the same time.

What animals can you spot on our coast?

QuestaGame is for all ages - it’s a great family activity. Players find an interesting bird, insect, reptile, plant, fungi or any living thing that’s in the wild. Then they take a photo and submit the sighting of it.

You can either take a new photo directly within the game, or you can upload an existing photo from your device’s gallery as long as the photo is less than two weeks old.

Join quests, earn ‘gold’, buy supplies, gain levels, build your collection, join a clan, conquer territories, move up the leaderboard and become one of the great adventurers of all time.

Players learning about nature while they play. Whether it’s in your backyard, in a local park, on a hiking trail or on the beach, there are wild things to be found everywhere. You get additional points for identifying your sightings but don’t worry if you aren’t as knowledgeable as Sir David Attenborough yet, he had to start somewhere.

Submit your sightings and receive identifications, expert feedback - plus a gold reward! The more you play, the more you’ll learn with the help of the game’s online experts.

QuestaGame is connected with thousands of experts and uses collective intelligence and machine learning to get accurate results.

When you play, you’re learning about taxonomy, the systematic classification of organisms. QuestaGame players have earned over 8600 levels of expertise (each level requires greater proficiency in identifying species).

So are they just playing or is it “real” Science?

All sightings are automatically geo-tagged with location, date, time and submitted (with your permission) to Australia’s national database or if you are overseas, to that country’s biodiversity database. So you can not only map your conquests, but also help scientists, researchers and planners record and protect your region’s biodiversity while you play.

QuestaGame players have found new species, including spiders, moths, flies.

They’ve found species in new locations, which is very important for research and biosecurity. One QuestaGamer has had a spider named after him.

Wait! There’s more…

Behind the game is the Bio Expertise Engine. Players, enthusiasts and experts log in to help identify and verify sightings.

They earn gold that can be cashed out for real money in the form of donations to QuestaGame’s conservation partners and, yes, Cooloola Coastcare is registered and can accept your donations. It’s also a great way to get more gold to buy equipment needed for quests in the game.

You can download QuestaGame on the

Android Play Store of the Apple App Store.

Visit the website: https://questagame. com/ Cooloola Coastcare invites you to join our Cooloola Coastcarers Clan. Go to the menu in the App and select Clans. Search for Cooloola Coastcarers and join.

Learn how to play QuestaGame on Wednesday, June 13 at 3.30pm at the Rainbow Beach Library. Bring your phone, a hat and water bottle.

Download the free QuestaGame App from the Play Store (Android) of (iPhone) App Store before you come.

Kids welcome.

For more information contact Lindy Orwin, Coordinator, Cooloola Coastcare: 0478 039 322 Email: Coordinator@cooloolacoastcare.org.au

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The survivor wave before the walk commenced

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OTHER’S DAY is a day of celebration and this was certainly true at the 2018 Tin Can Bay Mother’s Day Classic.

The weather was glorious as more than 70 ‘pink people’ took a stroll around the bay with some keen individuals tackling the 4km run. The leader of the pack was young Chloe Daniels who came in first.

Rumour has it, Dad may have stopped at the bakery on the way through!

Best dressed winners, Michael and Robyn Cook were dressed head to toe in pink - nothing says style more than sequins on a Sunday morning!

Social Well-being Councillor, Dan Stewart introduced a minute silence to remember, reflect and relate to the cause, before the pack set off on the walk.

Thank you to everyone who joined in on the day, Ange at the Cove for printing, Tin Can Bay RSL for the donating the PA system and most importantly, the Tin Can Bay SES. Their assistance is integral to the event as it would not be possible without them (and they really looked great in their pink vests!)

To volunteer for the SES, give Meaghan a call on 0438 028 716.

Tin Can Bay SES members in the pink spirit

Chloe Daniels, first over the line

Left: Best dressed, Michael and Robyn Cook Below: West highland terriers Porsche and Morgangot in the festive pink spirit

Council’s SAGE Women event was held at Tin Can Bay Marina Bar and Grill last month where attendees enjoyed a delicious cooked breakfast

Tell council what is needed for business success

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T THE SAGE Women roundtable event in Tin Can Bay last month, four issues were identified as crucial for business success in the region.

Participants asked council to progress remote access to every council workshop or session to enable participation from your desk. Advocacy to ensure better internet and a smoother transition to the NBN rollout was identified as critical.

Attendees agreed understanding skill sets within Chambers and across the region, as well as face-to-face networking was something that council could assist.

It was also identified that reduction of red tape and prompt replies for local community event organisers would also be a valuable contribution from council.

Other issues discussed included access to childcare, postage and travel issues when conducting businesses in rural areas

like ours. The role of VIC websites was also raised.

A series of these events were held where women spoke about their experiences in starting or operating a business in the Gympie Region.

To help council know more, fill in a survey - it takes 15 minutes to complete.

“It’s the tip of the iceberg,” said Lynne Wilbraham from Council’s Economic Development Branch. “This is the start of this project, there are others running parallel to this, including bringing international education into the region.

The SAGE Women project is being delivered in collaboration with the Queensland Government through the Advancing Women in Business Initiative.

You can access the survey at www. surveymonkey.com/r/SAGEWomen or phone 1300 307 800.

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Over 60s visit Yandina Ginger Factory

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HE OVER 60s group ventured to the Ginger Factory, one of Sunshine Coast’s most popular tourist attractions.

The Ginger Factory originally started 75 years ago in the small farming community of Buderim. The relocation of the Factory and the establishment of the tourist complex took place between 1980 and 1985.

Now located in Yandina, The Ginger Factory is an easy drive from the Cooloola Coast and a great day out.

Entry is free and once inside there are plenty of tours to take. We enjoyed the ‘Factory Tour’ and the ‘Super Beekeepers’ demonstration led by an experienced beekeeper, who taught us about life in the hive. We learnt about different bee species and best of all, we got to taste delicious varieties of honey!

The ‘Factory Tour’ was an interesting insight into how ginger is grown, harvested and turned into various products.

After enjoying these tours, we explored the heritage-style village, took a stroll through the rainforest and admired the tropical gardens.

For lunch we all met at the Ginger Cafe that offers a delicious menu and ginger treats.

Before leaving, we couldn’t resist the Ginger Shop and its large selection of Buderim Ginger products and colourful homewares.

The Over 60s will meet Tuesday, June 5 at the Surf Club. The next lunch outing take place Thursday, June 14 at the Vietnamese Restaurant, Rainbow Beach.

Right: ‘Super Beekeepers’ demonstration, led by an experienced beekeeper, taught us about life in the hive Below: Jenny, Sandra, Vaughan, Margaret, Rhonda, and Annette enjoy lunch at the Ginger Cafe

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In Brief Have you heard of GIVIT? Colleen Hair, CCCLDMSG There are many organisations that can provide assistance in times of emergency.

GIVIT are a national not-for-profit organisation connecting those who have with those in need. Through their website you can support others in need by giving exactly what is required in your local area when it’s needed most.

Please visit their website at www. givit.org.au to see what items may be needed in your community.

The Cooloola Coast Community Local Disaster Management Support Group operates from an office within the Cooloola Cove Community and Veterans Hall at Cooloola Cove and are contactable during an emergency on 5486 4483.

Check out our information board at the Dolphin Shopping Centre, Tin Can Bay for information on how to prepare for an emergency.

Our next meeting is on 9am, Tuesday June 12 at Cooloola Cove and all are welcome. Please contact Chairman Terry Steele on 54864483 if you require further information.

Help families in the drought Tony and Rainbow Beach Drought Runners headed west again last month with food supplies.

Thanks to the IGAs, Gympie CWA, Betty Freeman, Bev Yeaman, Tin Can Bay Bakery, Ed’s Beach Bakery, Bernard Petroleum and all the generous people who fill the trolley at Tin Can Bay IGA, Drakes IGA and Cooloola Wholesalers, and people in Victoria.

BSB is 084952 – A/C 286707414.

Lions Club of Tin Can Bay Fundraising A/C. Tony Stewart: 0408 767 930

Rainbow Beach Police Beat

by Senior Constable Michael Brantz

Beware of fraudsters

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S I SIT DOWN to write this month’s police article, it’s the first day of ‘Scams Awareness Week’ which runs between May 21 and 25. This year’s message for Australians is to be on the lookout for threat-based impersonation scams by taking a moment to ‘Stop and check: is this for real?’

Recently an Australian Tax Office (ATO) impersonation scam did the rounds of the Cooloola Coast, with victims contacted by fraudsters (purporting to be from the ATO) and told to pay fines immediately using iTunes gift cards, or risk being arrested.

Fortunately, most businesses selling iTunes cards were aware of the scam,

which helped to prevent innocent people being defrauded.

The main thing to remember in cases like this is, government agencies or reputable businesses will not act in an abusive manner, threaten you with immediate arrest for non-payment of debts and will definitely NOT ask for payment through unusual methods, such as gift cards.

As we progress towards becoming a cashless society, with more people and businesses than ever before using electronic banking and credit cards, the likelihood of becoming a victim of fraud is increasing.

Imagine dropping your credit card in the main street of Rainbow Beach one

busy weekend. In the time it takes you to realise your card is missing, it could fall into the wrong hands and be used to make numerous small ‘paywave’ purchases around town, potentially totalling hundreds of dollars.

This scenario played out in Rainbow Beach last month, the only difference being that the victim placed a ‘block’ on his credit card as soon as he realised it was missing, preventing any purchases being made.

The only benefit this fraudster gained was a front-row seat to the Gympie Courthouse later this month.

By now, most people understand the basics of keeping their personal details

and information safe.

Unfortunately, as we get better at protecting our information, the crims also get better, coming up with more convincing and elaborate schemes to steal your hard-earned dollars.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) ‘Scamwatch’ website lists 25 different types of scams to beware of. It’s well worth logging on to www.scamwatch. gov.au where you can access a wealth of information about the latest scams and how to protect yourself.

So the next time you’re about to hand over any personal information or money; ‘Stop and check: is this for real?’

Surf and turf L

OOK AT THE beautiful turf laid by hard working volunteers at the Rainbow Beach Surf Club.

To the right is the sparkling new training room, kitchen and dormitories - now we are just waiting on furniture!

Looks like it will be ready for the RBSLSC Active Member’s Annual Awards and Dinner in June.

Image Garry Hewitt

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Coast Guard QF17 members volunteered 2,300 hours this month alone T

HE QF17 CREWS have had a busy month, averaging an assist to mariners every 2.5 days and members have volunteered some 2,300 hours at the base this past month.

Mariners should be aware that after the April survey of the WBB, the channels and sandbars have dramatically changed during the previous 12 months. Suggested references are in some cases, almost 400m away from reference points mariners are currently familiar with.

Added to that, MSQ has removed the sector lights that are used to indicate safe areas when crossing the bar. It’s best to logon with Coast Guard whenever you are planning a journey and especially if planning a WBB crossing.

Unfortunately, another boat was lost

on the bar only a few weeks ago and four people were very lucky to be found (by accident) as they hadn’t logged on, they didn’t have the latest information on danger areas and hadn’t had time to activate an EPIRB! No sense in buying a lotto ticket, they used up all their good luck!

QF17 is piloting a ‘Basic Introduction to Boating Skills’. This program is designed to address ‘what to do when/if things go wrong’ and, ‘what’s that thingy bit of equipment?’ The course we ran May 19 went so well, another course is scheduled June 9 from 8.30am to 12.30. Bookings are essential.

A Coastal Navigation Course is scheduled on Saturday June 16. Designed to introduce the mariner to basic plotting and navigation

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skills with a goal to be able to successfully plan a coastal voyage. Numbers are strictly limited so bookings are essential.

Other courses scheduled for June and early July include First Aid, Long-Range and Short-Range Marine Radio Operations.

These are Nationally Approved Courses.

Please reserve your spot early.

The Marine Assist Program is undergoing a revival and will be even more important to the boaters, sailors, Jet-skiers and paddlers but also offer more options. Watch this space for updates.

On May 31, QF17 escorted some 25 yachts across the WBB to spend a night in Tin Can Bay. These yachts are part of an international as well as Australia-wide group of ‘Yachters’ who annually meet for

Cooloola Rescue boats, The Mount and R1

a month in Airlie Beach.

We recently completed lease negotiations with Qld Transport (our landlords) and they have granted us a further four years lease on our premises.

Although we were not granted an option for extension at the end of the lease, they indicated their support for us and recognised QF17 was a very import “fixture” of the Maritime Community and will support us when or if needed. Since we will be here, at least till 2022 to assist the community, we are calling on any support you can offer.

We are still in desperate need of volunteers to assist on radio duty and fundraising activities. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, as you will learn everything you need to know.

Same goes for anyone wishing to help as a crew member on our rescue vessels.

Please contact us on 5486 4290 for any information on courses, to volunteer or for navigation assistance.

Take your time Julie Hartwig Tin Can Bay Camera Club

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RSL Sub Branch Welfare Officer, Bob Bliss gives YAP President, Jess Milne a hand to hitch up the donated trailer

Rainbow Beach RSL Sub Branch gives YAP a helping hand Jess Milne

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AVING NO organisational use for their trailer anymore, the Rainbow Beach RSL Sub Branch has passed the blue beauty onto the Cooloola Coast Youth Activity Project Inc. RSL President, Joe Casey expressed, “The RSL is keenly interested in fostering the youth of Australia.”

YAP President, Jess Milne is over the moon with the donation as YAP needs a trailer on a regular basis for the fundraising market stall and youth activities.

“We’ve been using my old trailer but the

poor thing has seen better days, although the tyres and lights are still good.”

Rainbow Beach RSL Sub Branch Welfare Officer, Bob Bliss organised the transaction, “I believe in goodwill toward the community, especially for the children who are our future.”

YAP is a self-funded organisation and is always on the lookout for donations of re-saleable items and now, with the new trailer, pickups will be a breeze!

Jess hopes to raise enough funds to be able to enclose the trailer and make it weatherproof.

To donate goods to YAP, contact Jess Milne on 0411 218 254.

HEY SAY PATIENCE is a virtue and there’s a lot to be gained by being patient in photography. Surprisingly, many people are ‘point-and-shoot’ photographers who cruise into a location, take a few shots and move on.

Not surprisingly, this lack of time and care with the craft often results in disappointment and a failure for the photographer’s level of skill and knowledge to progress.

The difference between capturing ‘cookie-cutter’ record shots and something individual is the time put into studying a location.

This requires using the two ‘viewing windows’ on the front of your face (no, they’re not just painted on for decoration!) and your grey matter. Ask yourself, “What is it about this location that I want to capture? What made me want to take a photograph of this scene or subject?”

Walk around and observe a location before you start shooting. Sometimes you need to soak up the atmosphere to get a feel for the place.

Look at the light and how the prevailing atmospheric conditions are affecting it. It could be bright sunshine, mist, fog, rain, smoke, sea spray, shadows, cloudy skies or other weather conditions.

Look for things you don’t want in your image - distractions that can’t be moved, people wandering in and out (often taking their own photos), vehicles, power poles, buildings, etc.

Think about composition, shooting angles, subject placement, different viewpoints and features of the scene or subject that you want to accentuate. With those observations in mind, pick up your camera and start shooting.

Remember, time does not stand still and once a moment is passed, it is history and can’t be revisited. Photography allows us to capture and preserve those moments in time, so shoot in the moment, for the moment.

The next photoshop workshop is June 18, beginners at 12.30pm and advanced at 1.30pm. The club meeting is 7pm, June 20 at Tin Can Bay Library. Find out more: www.tincanbaycameraclub.wix.com/tcbcamera-club

Learn how to get an original shot, like ‘Crab’ taken by Lyn Minchell, awarded AB Grade Honour

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Curtains for Community Centre T

Pam and Gary give table tennis a go, come along Wednesday mornings, 9am to 11am or Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm

HE RAINBOW BEACH Community Centre will have stage curtains installed over the next month after receiving a Gambling Community Benefit Fund grant.

“There has been a long-standing intent to have the hall stage fitted with curtains to better facilitate theatrical activities and other presentations, so the committee is very pleased funding is now available to undertake the project,” said Community Hall spokesperson, Wolf Sievers.

The historical display is progressing slowly but more material is needed so a storyline can be developed. If you have material to contribute, please drop it into the centre.

The April trash and treasure event was well attended but was not as successful as it has been previously. The committee ran the event in the afternoon to test whether that

Men’s Shed almost complete

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$68,000 GOVERNMENT grant was given in December 2016 to build a Men’s Shed.

Construction was to be completed by January 2017.

It has been a long journey for the past two Committees, especially concerning the allocated land by Council. It was discovered this land was a natural habitat for rare frogs and vegetation, so many extensions were given.

Government finally gave an ultimatum, if the shed was not built by the end of September 2017, the grant would be called in.

Just Sheds were paid $50 000 in December 2016. Eventually, the block was cleared and the shed build was completed on September 28, 2017.

To complicate matters, the shed was classed as a 10a storage shed and could not to be used until a ‘material change of use’ was advertised to change the shed to a Community Care Centre

(Men’s Shed). This has now been completed.

Plumbing approval has been given by Council.

Brad Johns Plumbing completed the internal fitout for the kitchen, toilets and first aid room on May 15 which as been passed by Council.

Fit-out of internal work, such as kitchen cabinetry, tiling of the toilets, sheeting of the walls and electrical work can now be completed.

If you are able to help, working bees are held every Thursday from 9am. Meetings are held the first Saturday of each month from 10am behind City Farm. For further information, contact Brian on 5486 2835.

The AGM will be held Saturday, June 30 at 10am. All paid up members of the Association should attend.

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The internal fit-out work is underway at the Tin Can Bay Men’s Shed

would attract broader interest.

Feedback from stallholders and patrons was resoundingly, ‘go back to the morning format’. The next event will be held in the morning, late June or early July in conjunction with the markets.

If you are keen to give table tennis a try, come along Wednesday mornings, 9am to 11am. From May 23, table tennis will also be held Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm. A table tennis competition, involving teams of three players is proposed to start June 13. Get your team nominations into the centre by telephoning 5486 3355 or email: rainbowcommunity@cirs.net.au.

For details, call Bob on 0477 001 912 or Wolf on 0400 315 465.

And don’t miss bingo on the first Monday of the month!

Creative Cuts Merlin is “The ultimate one-man band”

Mary Valley Arts Festival

Widgee Brothers perform

The 2018 Mary Valley Art Festival will run across three days, July 6 to 8 at the Imbil Public Hall.

Artwork will be on display each day and is a testament to the creative abilities of individuals residing in our communities. Visitors attending the festival share the privilege of being able to view or buy the results of many hours of intense effort and passion.

This year, event organisers are offering an ‘access all areas’, Weekend Pass, providing entry to opening night celebrations, entry each day to the festival, curators talk and short art film on Saturday evening and Sunday’s closing celebrations!

Please join your community to celebrate. For more information, or to register to exhibit your artwork, visit www.maryvalleyartslink.com.au/mary-valley-art-festival.

Music Plus Last month, we had a wonderful evening as everyone played to a high standard. Two ladies, dressed as Admiral Lord Nelson and Captain Hardy performed a sketch of life at the Battle of Waterloo, as if it was taking place in 2018!

Autumn has been a little lower in audience numbers, so we ask, “are we are truly answering a desire for music in the community?” Everyone joins in with the songs and the spontaneous applause tells us we are.

The new season starts in September, on the last Thursday of each month. For more information contact Pam Graham on 0427 180 649 or email sykapalua@ spiderweb.com.au

Troy Daniel Waller, nick-named ‘Merlin’ is an experienced entertainer, having performed as a full-time professional musician for the past 30 years.

Travelling around Queensland and Northern NSW, Merlin performs original songs, Tribute Shows, blues, classic rock and famous covers. He has recorded three albums and performed with iconic artists such as Russel Morris, Billy Thorpe, Angry Anderson & Pete Wells (Rose Tattoo), Roy Lynes ( Status Quo), Phil Emmanual, Dave Evans (AC/DC’s original singer before Bon).

See Merlin live, Friday June 29 from 7pm at the Tin Can Bay Country Club.

TCB Country Club host annual Art Show The Tin Can Bay annual Art Show will be held at the Tin Can Bay Country Club, July 27 to 29.

Last year, the Art Show attracted more than 40 artists from Tin Can Bay, Cooloola Cove and Rainbow Beach, plus around ten artists from Gympie and the Sunshine Coast.

With more than 120 paintings on display during the 2017 and 2016 shows, the 2018 event promises to be just as great. Artist entry form and information can be found on website www.cooloolacoastart.org.au or contact Norma Sanderson 0439 075 271.

The Widgee Brothers, Rocky and Rolly are an exciting duo that play Australian rock, folk and country classics.

Their playlist of originals and classics will have you on your feet dancing in no time.

Rocky plays rhythm guitar and sings main vocals whilst Rolly plays lead guitar and back up vocals.

The Widgee Brothers will play at the Silky Oak Tea Gardens, Sunday June 17 from midday to 4pm.

Call 5486 5535 to reserve a table for lunch and listen to live music.

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The cutest RV we saw in Ida Bay, Tasmania, a ‘Home on Wheels’

Saturn on the retirement trail Margaret Grant

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E HAVE TRAVELLED many, many thousands of kilometres around Australia and it never ceases to amaze us at the variety of recreation vehicles (RVs) on the road. We have seen monstrous motorhomes at the motorhome rallies we have attended and then some very cute tiny ones as well.

It makes us think, “Which type of RV do we want to continue our travels in?”

Have you ever considered this important question? I thought that this month I would tell you about some of the interesting RVs that we had seen in our travels.

Maybe that can start you thinking about which RV would suit you, if you are not already doing the travel scene. If you want to see more about our Saturn on the Retirement Trail, check out our new Facebook page called, Saturn on the Retirement Trail.

Many retirees decide to sell up their home and hit the road permanently; while others have their children move into their home while they feed their travel bug. Trish and Adrian are just such a couple.

We caught up with them in Tasmania a few years ago and they taught us to saunter around at a maximum 40km/hr on little country roads.

This is where we saw the cutest RV. We had stopped to take a train ride to Ida Bay to see the history of the timber getters of the turn of the century. I asked the owner of this cute ‘Home on Wheels’ if I could take a photo of his vehicle.

Proudly, he told me that he had designed it and had done all the work. We could see the passion he had for his unique vehicle.

As long as you have a passion for travel, you will find the vehicle that suits you.

While you are thinking about your retirement vehicle, remember it could also be a boat. Recently, we have had two people who have spoken to us about their very happy experiences with their Saturn Antenna on a boat.

One of the long-term residents of Rainbow Beach, Stoney, came to us to replace his 20-year-old antenna for a brand new one. He didn’t even consider any other antenna for his boat. And, would you believe it, but the Photo Queen didn’t even get a photo of this repeat customer. Stoney, be prepared. I will be down to get a pic for the next issue of this newspaper. Hahaha.

The second person who spoke to us about his antenna for his boat was Grant from Newcastle, NSW. He and his wife, Janelle, stopped by our stand at the Sydney Caravan Show to tell us how delighted they were with their seven-year-old antenna that they have on their boat that cruises from Lake Macquarie, NSW, to Hinchinbrook Islands, Qld. Their question was “Does it wear out?”.

Peter, with a laugh, told them about Stoney’s 20-year-old antenna. “Great news,” said Grant.

If you want to know more about the Saturn Antenna that is made right here in Rainbow Beach, check contact us: Telephone 07 5486 3471 Website www.saturnantennas.com.au Facebook www.facebook.com/saturnantennas/ Facebook www.facebook.com/saturnretirementtrail/ Pinterest www.pinterest.de/saturnantennas/

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your Community Tin Can Bay Quilters welcome new committee Jacquie Cross

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E HELD OUR AGM in May and welcomed new office bearers: President - Jacquie Cross, Vice President - Louise Hanks, Secretary - Jo Page and Treasurer - Leonie Meggitt.

We have a new project list for the next three months, including a casserole carrier, machine cover and mat and items for Friendship Day, May 14, 2019. Please put this in your diary as we always have a great day.

We make quilts of all shapes and sizes, however, we also make smaller items such as bags, cup holders, table runners and placemats. So you don’t have to make a quilt if you want to join us. Also, you don’t need an expensive machine, a straight sewing machine is good enough.

We are always looking for new members. We are a friendly group and if you have never done patchwork, or if

you would like to learn to sew, there is always someone to help you.

Pictured is Michelle Parker with her beautiful Fancy Free quilt.

We meet Tuesdays at 9am at the Tin Can Bay Community Complex. For more information, contact Jacquie Cross on 5486 4468.

Local library events Tech Savvy Seniors, Tablet or iPad? Join us in June to get to know your tablet or iPad a little more.

We will show you some tips on getting the best out of your device. Spaces are limited and bookings are essential.

Rainbow Beach Library, Thursday 21 June from 10am to 12 noon. Call 5486 3705 to book.

Tin Can Bay Library, Thursday 21 June, 2pm to 4pm. Phone 5486 4355

First5Forever First 5 Forever Storytime is an interactive program for preschool children and babies featuring songs, rhymes, stories and craft. This is a free weekly event, conducted in a

relaxed atmosphere with a focus on fun. Sessions at Tin Can Bay Library are on Thursdays between 9.30am and 10.30am.

Join us at Rainbow Beach Library Mondays, 10am to 11am.

Art Workshops at Rainbow Beach Library Art Workshops by Jenny will run at the Rainbow Beach Library every second and fourth Thursday of the month.

Starting at 10am, Jenny will cover various types of art, from sketching with charcoals to painting with watercolours and pastels. Morning tea is provided.

To find out more about any of these workshops or events: www.gympie.qld. gov.au/library

Join the RSL in June T HE TIN CAN BAY RSL Sub Branch holds information sessions for both Veteran and community members, covering topics of interest to the Veteran community.

These sessions are open to all community members and a light morning tea is provided. If you have a topic you wish to be covered, come along and talk to one of our Welfare Officers.

We are looking forward to the next session at 10am June 20 with Pauline Hope, a Dementia Advisor from Ozcare.

The first Tuesday of the month, we hold a Carers’ Meeting and a member of Carers Queensland joins us to answer your questions.

Every other Tuesday and Wednesday between 9.30 and 11.30am, we open the drop-in centre. Come along to

meet new friends and have some social interaction.

The Second Tuesday of the month is the Veterans and Community morning tea. Commencing at 10am, enjoy live music and tasty treats prepared by the Welfare and Volunteer Team.

All welcome!

Every Sunday we host our famous BBQ and raffles from 12 noon to 2.30pm.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Rainbow Beach State School News Danny Stanieg

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UR SCHOOL leaders were recognised on assembly last month. Tony Perret, State Member for Gympie and Senior Constable Michael Brantz congratulated each student and enjoyed a relaxed morning tea in the library.

This year’s NAPLAN testing took place on May 15, 16 and 17 for students in years three and five.

The NAPLAN tests are designed to assess the skills of Australian students in literacy and numeracy.

Information for parents about the tests is available on the NAPLAN website: www.nap.edu.au The Mother’s Day stall held on May 11 was a huge fundraising success for our P&C Committee.

A big thank you to all the people involved in making presents and running the stall.

Tony Perret, Principal Danny Stanieg and Michael Brantz congratulate school leaders, Laila, Mason, Luxie-Leigh, Tia, Max and Jasper

Rainbow Beach playgroup celebrates Mother’s Day

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AST MONTH, Rainbow Beach State School playgroup welcomed members from the combined Rainbow Beach church family to celebrate Mother’s Day. Local church members, Donna Small,

Playgroup Co-ordinator Sarah Brantz, parents and under 5’s thank Rainbow Beach Church members for the Mother’s Day morning tea at Rainbow Beach playgroup

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• Cleaning Requisites • Portion Control Foods • Catering Drygoods • Stationery • Paper and Poly Bags (Plain & Printed) • Clingwrap • Foil • Garbage Bags

11-15 Karoonda Road, Rainbow Beach (in the Industrial Estate) Email: sales@cooloolawholesalers.com.au Web: www.cooloolawholesalers.com.au 24 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – June 2018

Annette Collins, Donna Hope, Lyn Bleakley, Ray Parker and Sandy Strohfeldt provided a delicious morning tea to the group of excited youngsters, their mums, dads and grandparents.

Playgroup is held every Thursday morning from 8.30am at the Rainbow Beach State School library.

There are activities for all ages and everyone is welcome. To find out more, call the school on 5486 9333.

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Tin Can Bay Prep-10 State School News

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Firey Bradley Revell assists lssy Sladden to spray the fire hose

AVE THE DATE, October 13, 2018 as we have finally settled on a date to celebrate our 20-year, ‘Back to the Bay’ and the lost arts of yesteryear.

We wish to invite past and present staff and students, community members and visitors to enjoy a fun-filled day at our school. There will be displays, stalls and performances throughout the day.

If you would like to volunteer or if you can help, please contact Annette Bailey on 5486 4700 or 0417 864 080.

We are also hoping to hold a plant stall, plus an arts and craft stall, so we are seeking empty pots and craft items to sell, please contact the school if you can donate.

We are also looking for recipes from community members and past students. Please send these to email: tcb20yr@outlook.com and include your name and phone number.

The school was fortunate to have an excellent fundraising opportunity at Bunnings Gympie with a Saturday BBQ. Although it was freezing (only four degrees) at 6.30am, we did manage to thaw out and have a great day. A big THANK YOU to the parents and staff who came along to help. We sold 576 sausages and made a profit of $1243.63 - WOW! Left: Under 8’s day lucky draw prize winners Zeff Wakerling (L) and Luke Richardson

Under 8’s day was a hive of busy bees

Embracing the national theme, ‘children exploring language and culture’, participants from prep to grade 4, as well as Kids Bizz and C&K kindies, interacted with girl guides, indigenous leaders, fire personnel and local police.

Activities included painting, seed planting, Just Dance, fruit-loop necklace and plastic bag kite making.

Organizer Sandy Lewis exclaimed, “It was wonderful to see the community engagement so thank you to all the individuals and groups who provided an opportunity for the kids to try something new.”

Another big thank you goes to Tin Can Bay News and IGA for donating prizes and Woolworths Cooloola for supplying a yummy fruit morning tea.

Preparing their decorated pots for tomato seed planting are Atua Bentley, Matai Bentley and Eliza O’Driscoll

Images Jess Milne

June 2018 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 25

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(4WD only) Surf School & Board Hire Rainbow Beach Learn to Surf 0435 934 087 Stand up paddle tour The 2 hour tour on offer is a basic introduction to SUP to anybody who would like to see what its all about.With all of our equipment catered for the beginner, also the flat water of Pelican Bay/ Carlo Point this is a fantastic tour for scenery and also the whole family to enjoy, it’s just so easy to participate.

0408 738 192

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Great Sandy Strait Cruises and Sunset Cruises 0428 838 836

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Another ramp is located at Bullock Point.

Boat and Kayak Hire Carlo Point Boat Hire 0405 818 277 Charter Boats Excellent reef fishing is only a few miles offshore and charter trips can be arranged through Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters on 0439 775 070 or Keely Rose Reef Fishing Charters on 0407 146 151.

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

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

26 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – June 2018

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

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

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

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

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

annual events

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

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

To Inskip Point and crossing in the barge.

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

January “Brushes by the Sea” Rainbow

January Beach Art & Craft Festival

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

Australia DayCooloola celebrations February Crocs Swimming

Headland and Rainbow Shores

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

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

Golf A par 3, 9 hole golf course is located VISITOR GUIDE UPDATE

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

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

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Carnival April Anzac Day Parade Clean Australia Day Race MayUp Bay to Bay Yacht June/July Rainbow Beach Family April Fishing Classic July 4-12 CCR&F Easter Fair August Rainbow Beach Triathlon Anzac Day Parade Rainbow Beach Lion’s Club Annual Kite Festival May September Tin Can Bay Seafood Bay to Bay Yacht Race Festival October Rainbow Beach Invitations July Fours Bowls Tournament Rainbow Family Fishing Tin CanBeach Bay Ambulance FlowerClassic Show October Rainbow Beach Nippers September Carnival TinNovember Can Bay Seafood Festival Rainbow Beach/Trail Runs December Tin Can Bay Foreshore October Family Nights Tin Can Bay Ambulance Flower Show Rainbow Beach Lions Club Twilight Rainbow Invitations FoursMarkets Bowls Christmas Beach Concert and Afternoon Tournament “The Tents” Rainbow Beach Holiday Program Beach Nippers Carnival Rainbow See our What’s On page for more on December Things to Do. Suggestions, amendments or to add yourConcerts business to the visitor guide Christmas please call 07 5486 3561 or email info@ Tin Can Bay Foreshore Family Nights rbcn.com.au .

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Fishing, Boating & the Great Outdoors

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

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I ALL, WELL it’s been another up and down month with only small windows of opportunity to head outside.

It seems the pattern of one or two good days, followed up by five or six rough, has been consistent and strange for this time of the year, hopefully it will settle soon.

Fishing has been good with the usual

mixed bag of rainbow reef species. Some great quality parrot and in good numbers are around along with husser, Moses perch and some great gold spot wrass, a few cobia getting around as well as mahi mahi and mackerel.

We have also started to pick up some big pearl perch and a few snapper. There’s

still no real sign of tailor on the beaches, hopefully this cold spell will hang around for a bit and drop the water temp.

Cheers Mat

Above: Ben Young, stoked with catching his first nice Red Emperor Right: A typical mixed bag of Rainbow Beach reef fish caught on Baitrunner

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Fishing, Boating & the Great Outdoors

Almost here - Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic T

HE RAINBOW BEACH Sports and Recreational Club will host the annual Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic, July 20 to 28, 2018.

This year marks the 32nd year of the major saltwater fishing tournament, one of the few remaining successful fishing tournaments on the eastern seaboard.

Last year, the tournament attracted more than 650 competitors and 2018 promises much higher numbers as thousands of tourists are expected to stay and play in Rainbow Beach.

Event organisers promise eight days of fishing, fun, entertainment and memories with an emphasis on ‘family’ and ‘community’, coming together to enjoy a fun outdoor activity.

As part of the event, the Twilight Expo will run across two nights, July 21

and 22 and will showcase some of the regions best exhibitors of fishing gear, expo merchandise, bait & tackle, boating accessories and outdoor gear.

The Fishing Classic has 4 major classes of fishing, ‘Beach’, ‘Reef’, ‘Jew’ and ‘Big Fish’.

These classes provide offshore, inshore and beach fishing and cater for all levels of fishing experience. Major prizes are awarded based on participation rather than competitive spirit.

To participate, all you need to do is fill in an online entry form or download an entry form, complete the details and send it off.

Please remember, you also need to be a social member of the Club as this covers all the insurance requirements.

Visit: www.rainbowbeachfishingclassic. com or call the Sports Club on 5486 3191.

Very happy fishos with two beautiful Rainbow Beach coral trout

Catches from

Keely Rose Fishing Charters

No shortage of nice pearl perch being caught on the Keely Rose, like these landed by Jeremy Register now for the annual Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic

June 2018 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 29

Fishing, Boating & the Great Outdoors

Tin Can Bay Fishing Club

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HE TIN CAN BAY Fishing Club congratulate the Sailability Executive and members on having achieved a very significant 10 years!

In recognition, members extend a big invitation to a morning tea to meet ABC’s gardening Guru, Costa Georgiadis, on Monday July 16. There will be prizes, raffles, a mini plant auction plus lots of laughter and fun.

Admission is $10 and includes morning tea plus $5 worth of raffle tickets. Everyone is invited to come along. The event starts at 10am at the Cooloola Cove Vet’s Hall, bring your friends and enjoy meeting and having a chat with Costa.

All proceeds will be donated to Sailability to encourage and assist this great organisation with their very important community work.

Bookings are essential and reservations may be

made by phoning Debbie on 0437 242 171.

Local fishing reports have shown that bream, flathead, a few good size whiting and a slatey bream weighing 2.965 kg have been landed in the inlet and creeks.

Members recently enjoyed a fishing and kayaking day at Crab Creek and good size flathead were landed during the morning.

Squid are now also starting to appear in greater numbers in the Tin Can Bay and Carlo Inlet and members are planning a squid day in the coming weeks.

New members are always very welcome, please contact 0437 242 171.

The next General Meeting will be at 5pm, June 13 at the Club House Building, 33 Dolphin Avenue, Tin Can Bay.

Caleb Jensen was absolutely thrilled with his new rod and he caught a GT off the Tin Can Bay jetty, weighing just over 2kg - he thanks the club for hosting the Sunfish Junior fishing day

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Out and About

Hot Rod and Rockabilly Rumble Right: Suzie Dunstan AKA Miss Blondie Bubbles, (second from left) with the pageant winners Left: Lucia Phelan and Wendy Shaw at the P&C Rockabilly bake sale Below: Sponsor, Nigel Worthington and organiser, Nick McGrath were thrilled with the attendance and buzz on the day

Left: Lily McGrath and Trish Mills greeted people at the gate

Right: The vehicles on display were magnificent!

June 2018 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 31

SPORT

Local boardriders camp on Teewah Beach W

ITH A FEW new faces and cranking surf, the May Boardriders campout was a huge success.

Whether we have three surfers or 40, it’s always an adventure with memories made on our beautiful beaches.

The next campout will be in June, so please keep an eye out for dates on our Facebook page or notice board at the IGA. All surfers are welcome. Come and join the crew for a few crackers up the point!

Call BJ Parton for more information on 0419 929 037.

Stay safe and keep our beaches clean! A big yewww to plastic bags becoming extinct!

Rainbow Beach Boardriders welcome a few new faces during the May campout on Teewah Beach

Anyone for tennis?

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HE MILD WEATHER is perfect for outdoor exercise and social interaction and what could be better than a game of tennis with friends?

The Rainbow Beach tennis group meet at 8am every Thursday morning at the Sports Club courts, beside the swimming pool.

The group has been gathering for approximately eight years, with numbers fluctuating as people come and go with the seasons.

The tennis is played in a doubles format, with players rotating and the server being replaced with a new player after every game. All skill levels are catered for. The emphasis is on exercise within capacity and enjoyment!

Spokesperson, Chris Gudge said, “It is a fun and enjoyable time because it’s light hearted tennis, a lot of ‘hit and giggle’ and all the games are played in the spirit of enjoyment.”

The weather is great, enjoy the sunshine, a few laughs and some exercise!

Contact Carmel on 0438 773 679 or Chris on 0417 605 484 if you would like more information or just come along. Cost is just $3 to cover the court hire.

For those who feel they might be a bit ‘rusty’ or would like to brush up on their skills, adult and junior coaching is available. Call Emma on 0439 199 361.

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Pat enjoys social tennis from 8am Thursday mornings at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club courts

Cooloola Dragon Boat Club Sandra Wooster

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AY SAW THE start of our 2018 Wide Bay series with the first round hosted by the Bundaberg Dragon Boat Club on the Burnett River.

Cooloola was down on numbers as we have a few members away travelling.

Fortunately, we were able to fill our boat with other members from Wide Bay teams.

The racing was fast with all race times under a minute for the 200 metre races.

The winners were the 1770 team who will be hard to beat again this season. The Hervey Bay team will give them a run for their money this year. Our next challenging round will be at Hervey Bay on June 16 at Torquay Beach.

May also saw the club take some pupils from the Gympie Flexible Learning Centre onto the water. They had a ball water paddling with some of our members and apart from learning some basic dragon boat skills, they even got to see some wild pigs with their piglets on the Army side of Snapper Creek! It was a great morning and we look forward to seeing them again soon.

Sunday June 10 will be a ‘Come n Try’ morning, starting at 7.30am. If you have been thinking of having a go, come down!

Sunday morning is such a beautiful time on the water, but if you cannot make it on Sunday then you can always give it a try on any Thursday afternoon.

Training times Sunday 7.30am for 8am start on the water.

Thursday 3.30pm for 4pm start on the water.

We usually train for about one hour. Bring your sense of fun, water shoes and clothes that you don’t mind getting wet and a water bottle.

For all enquiries, please contact Sandra on 0402 352 756. Hope to see you on the water soon!

SPORT

Soccer Stars

Representing Lions/Gold City Youth 2 Team, local Bailey Fitzgerald directs the ball

Tin Can Bay Golf Club News Marie Young

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ONDITIONS FOR playing golf are ideal as the humid weather is behind us and the course is in excellent condition.

Good luck to our ladies who are playing in the Queensland Women’s Country Championships, May 14 - 16 at Mackay and Pioneer Valley Golf Clubs.

The Tin Can Bay Junior Carnival was held on Sunday May 27 and the start of the Ladies 72 Hole Stroke Championships started on May 30. Results will be published next month.

Congratulations to all of our May winners.

Ladies 4th Monthly Medal

winners: Div 1 - Janet Reibel 72 Div 2 - Jude De La Cruz 75 Vet’s 6th Monthly Medal winners: Div 1 - Julian Godfrey 67 Div 2 - Ross Mapleson 68 Div 3 - Henry Reynolds 71 Men’s 6th Monthly Medal winners: Div 1 - George Oxton 65 Div 2 – Jeff Martinsen 65 Div 3 – Peter Scott 69 Our course is open seven days a week. Social players and visiting golfers are always welcome. Ring the Starters Box on 0484 005 266 after 7am to make a booking.

Congratulations Cooloola Crocs - the youngsters enjoyed a fun presentation and end of season get together at the Country Club

Cooloola Crocs swimming club wrap the season Rebecca Reibel

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HAT A GREAT season the Cooloola Coast Crocs Swimming club has achieved! This year has been one of our biggest years with the number of junior dolphin swimmers joining our club. Our dolphins started the season being able to swim 12.5m and finishing the season, capable of swimming 50m.

Our awards lunch at the Country Club was a huge hit with parents and grandparents and it’s a great opportunity for the kids to get dressed up and awarded for all there hard work.

Cooloola Coast Crocs would like to thank Tin Can Bay Lioness, Tin Can Bay Chamber of Commerce

(Charity Dinner) for their donation to our club and Lisa McDonald with the sale of the towels. As we are a small club, this helps us out tremendously.

Unfortunately, we have not been able to hold our annual meet to fundraise, for the past two years.

It is also sad to say goodbye to our coach Pam. She is about to leave and trip around on her sailing boat with her husband. Thank you for everything Pam, from squads to club night, to attending meets.

Cooloola Coast Crocs would also like to say congratulations to Paris Reibel for qualifying to compete at Wide Bay this year.

See you all next season - we can’t wait to get our kids back in the water!

June 2018 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 33

A Little Humour SHORTS I had to take my pet pig to the vet because he was walking funny, the vet said, “He probably pulled a hamstring.”

I bumped into Elton John in the salad section of the supermarket and asked, “So Elton, what kind of lettuce do you like, Iceberg, Cos, Mignonette?”

“No no no, I’m a Rocket man.”

My wife wants to leave me because of my obsession with metamorphosis. I told her I can change.

Yesterday, I had to change a lightbulb, a bit later on I crossed the road, then walked into a bar. I began to realise my life was one big joke.

My dog ran off in the park last night. I walked around for 30 minutes but could not find him. The missus said I should look harder. So I shaved my head and got a tattoo. I still can’t find him!

My office computer crashed and now all the other computers have slowed down so they can see what’s happening.

Traffic Report: A bus load of musicians has just overturned on the highway.

Lengthy jams are expected.

Years ago I wanted to become a hostage negotiator, but I talked myself out of it.

THE TALKING CLOCK After closing time at the bar, a drunk was proudly showing off his new apartment to a couple of his friends. He led the way to his bedroom, where there was a big brass gong and a mallet. ”What’s that big brass gong?” one of the guests asked.

“It’s not a gong, it’s a talking clock,” the drunk replied.

“A talking clock? Seriously?” asked his astonished friend.

“YUP, it is” replied the drunk.

“How’s it work?” the friend asked, squinting at it.

“Watch” the drunk replied. He picked up the mallet and gave the gong an earshattering pound and stepped back.

The three stood looking at one another for a moment.

Suddenly, someone on the other side of the wall screamed: “You IDIOT! It’s 3:15 in the MORNING!” JUSTICE I was in the six-item express lane at the store quietly fuming.

Completely ignoring the sign, the woman ahead of me had slipped into the check-out line pushing a cart piled high with groceries. Imagine my delight when the cashier beckoned the woman to come forward, looked into the cart and asked sweetly, “So which six items would you like to buy?”

(Wouldn’t it be great if that happened more often?)

SENIORS DINING OUT Because they had no reservations at a busy restaurant, my elderly neighbour and his wife were told there would be a 45 minute wait for a table.

The husband said, “Young man, we’re both 90 years old, we may not have 45 minutes.”

They were seated immediately.

IN THE CASKET Three friends from the local congregation were asked, “When you’re in your casket, and friends and congregation members are mourning you, what would you like them to say?”

Artie said, “I would like them to say I was a wonderful husband, a fine spiritual leader, and a great family man.”

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Eugene commented, “I would like them to say I was a wonderful teacher and servant of God who made a huge difference in people’s lives.”

Al said, “I’d like them to say, ‘Look, he’s moving!’”

RELATIVITY Smith climbs to the top of Mount Sinai to get close enough to talk to God. Looking up, he asks the Lord. “God, what does a million years mean to you?”

The Lord replies, “A minute.”

Smith asks, “And what does a million dollars mean to you?”

The Lord replies, “A penny.”

Smith asks, “Can I have a penny?”

The Lord replies, “In a minute.”

LARRY’S BAR A man goes to a shrink and says, “Doctor, my wife is unfaithful to me - every evening she goes to Larry’s Bar and picks up men.

“In fact, she sleeps with anybody who asks her! I’m going crazy, what do you think I should do?” he asks.

“Relax,” says the Doctor, “take a deep breath and calm down. Now, tell me, exactly where is Larry’s Bar?” LAST WISH John was on his deathbed and gasped pitifully, “Give me one last request, dear,” he said.

“Of course, John,” his wife said softly.

“Six months after I die,” John said, “I want you to marry Bob.” “But I thought you hated Bob,” she said.

With his last breath John said, “I do!”

SOUND ADVICE A man goes to see the Rabbi. “Rabbi, something terrible is happening and I have to talk to you about it.”

The Rabbi asked, “What’s wrong?”

The man replied, “My wife is going to poison me.”

The Rabbi, very surprised by this, asks, “How can that be?”

The man pleads, “I’m telling you, I’m certain she’s going to poison me. What should I do?”

The Rabbi offers, “Tell you what, Let me talk to her and I’ll see what I can find out and let you know.”

A week later the Rabbi calls the man.

He says, “I spoke to your wife on the phone for 3 hours, you want my advice?”

“Yes,” said the man.

The Rabbi replied, “Take the poison.”

FUNNY THINGS CHILDREN SAY JESUS’ DAD’S NAME A Sunday school teacher asked her class, “What was Jesus’ mother’s name?”

One child answered, “Mary.”

The teacher then asked, “Who knows what Jesus’ father’s name was?”

A little kid said, “Verge.”

Confused, the teacher asked, “Where did you get that?”

The kid said, “Well, you know they are always talking about Verge n’ Mary.’’

AMEN Three-year-old, Reese says, “Our Father, Who does art in heaven, Harold is His name. Amen.”

A CHRISTIAN HOME After the Christening of his baby brother in church, Jason sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His father asked him three times what was wrong. Finally, the boy replied, “That preacher said he wanted us brought up in a Christian home, and I want to stay with you guys.”

MORE SHORTS If anyone knows how to fix a broken hinge, my door’s always open.

I bought a new scarf at the weekend but I’m gonna have to take it back. It’s a bit tight.

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Cooloola Cove

0418 382 442

Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Tin Can Bay

5486 9090 5486 3249 5486 4231

Plastering Ray’s Plastering

Plumber Laurie Donnelly Plumber

Pubs and Clubs Rainbow Beach Hotel Rainbow Beach Surf Club Tin Can Bay Country Club

Airconditioning

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 . . . . . . . 0400 741 951 School - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 9333 School - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5488 1222 Warren Truss MP (Federal Member) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 300 301 968 Tony Perrett MLA (State Member) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5329 5100 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (Please phone to make appt ) CARKEET, Sally (Rainbow Beach) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0417 751 327 DEACON, Arthur (Cooloola Cove) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0419 624 208 FISHER, Peter (Rainbow Beach) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0407 95 4678 GETT, Kelvin (Rainbow Beach) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5486 3538 MISSEN, John Joseph (Rainbow Beach) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 8153 June 2018 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 35

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TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY Antennas

Concreting Contractor ABN 64-930-176-411

Cleaning • House Slabs

Auto Electrics

• Garage Slabs • Driveways • Paths

VISIT OUR FULLY STOCKED WORKSHOP

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Appliance Repairs

Troy Rowley

7 KAROONDA RD RAINBOW BEACH

Also specialising in; •TStamp 40 RADES AND SBoating ERVICES Fishing andPage • Concrete Stencil • Exposed Seeded Concrete

FOR ALL YOUR 12V/24V REPAIRS, INSTALLS AND RETAIL SALES!

FISHIN

Phone: 5486 3914 Mobile: 0413 060 797

• COMPLETE RE-WIRES • BATTERIES AIR CONDITIONING • FAULT FINDING • STARTERMOTORS • ELECTRIC BRAKES • ALTERNATORS • DUAL BATTERIES • UHF & RADIOS

CARPET CLEANERS ELECTRICIAN

CARS 4X4 CARAVANS MARINE TRAILERS TRUCKS MACHINERY & MOBILITY SCOOTERS

CARPET CLEANERS

0499 144 678

www.rainbowbeachautoelectrics.com.au 4X4 MOBILE SERVICE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR ONSITE SERVICE!

Cabinet Making

CABINET MAKER

Electrical

CONCRETING

CONCRETE TING

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Troy Rowley

Concreting Contractor ABN 64-930-176-411

Fabrication • House Slabs

CAR CLEANING • Garage Slabs • Driveways • Paths

Also specialising in; • Stamp • Concrete Stencil • Exposed Seeded Concrete Civil Celebrant

Phone: 5486 3914 Mobile: 0413 060 797

ELECTRICIAN

CARPET CLEANERS

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

To find out more, phone: 5486 3561 36 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – June 2018

CAR CLEANING

40 FISHING TRADES AND SBoating ERVICES Fishing andPage

BOATING TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY

Flooring

Gas

CARPET CLEANERS

Massage

GAS

Signs

Pest Control

CELEBRANT

CONCRETING

CONCRETE ETING

NCR PPZ CO

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Troy Rowley

Concreting Contractor ABN 64-930-176-411

• House Slabs • Garage Slabs • Driveways • Paths

ctory

Pet Boarding

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

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

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Phone: 5486 3914 Mobile: 0413 060 797

RemovalistPEST CONTROL

Screens & Blinds

Handyman/Home Maintenance CHANICAL CAR CLEANING

Solicitor

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

Also specialising in; • Stamp • Concrete Stencil • Exposed Seeded Concrete

UILDING GlassRENOVATIONS ELECTRICIAN

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AND

Storage

Tyre & Mechanical Service

HOME CLEANING

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

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WHAT’S ON JUNE 2-3 IRB Carnival, RB Main Beach Surf Club: 5486 3249 2-3 Little Haven’s Jumble, 8am, Gympie Cricket Club Clubhouse, Brisbane Rd, Gympie, clothes, books, fill a bag for $3 3

Sunday Live music from noon, Tin Can Bay Marina Bar & Grill, Silky Oak Tea Gardens (every Sunday)

If you have an event or date you would like to add please email info@rbcn.com.au 16 Coast Guard QF17 ‘Coastal Navigation Course’. Bookings essential, 5486 4290

16 Market stalls, Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum, 5482 3995

THURSDAY

18 TCB Camera Club photoshop workshop, 12.30pm (beginners), 1.30pm (advanced), TCB Library www.tincanbaycameraclub.wix.com/ tcb-camera-club

20- 28 Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic, RB Sports Club

8am Tennis at RB Sports Club Courts, Carmel: 0438773679

27, 28, 29 Art Show, TCB Country Club, Norma: 0439 075 271

8.30am Playgroup, RBSS

20 TCB Camera Club meeting, 7pm, TCB Library, www.tincanbaycameraclub. wix.com/tcb-camera-club

WEEKLY (many are term time only) MONDAY

20 TCB RSL Sub Branch info session with Pauline Hope, 10am

9.30am Senior citizens indoor bowls, TCB Community Complex David: 0466 848 032

State of Origin, Game 1

21 Tech Savvy Seniors, RB Library 10am, 5486 3705. TCB Library 2pm, 5486 4355. Bookings essential

10-11am First 5 Forever – for Under 5’s at the RB Library

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Gympie Blues Club, 7pm, Silky Oak Tea Gardens, Gavin: 0448 808 342

23 CCYAP Cooloola’s Got Talent Jess: 0411 218 254

9

Coast Guard QF17 ‘Basic Introduction to Boating Skills’, 8.30am-12.30.

Bookings essential: 5486 4290

24 State of Origin, Game 2

4

CCLAC Bingo, 9.30am, RB Community Hall

5

Over 60’s meeting, RB Surf Club, all welcome

6

10 Cooloola Dragon Boat Club, ‘Come n Try’ morning, 7.30am.

Sandra: 0402 352 756 12 GIVIT - CC Community Local Disaster Management Support Group meeting, 9am, CC Community & Veterans Hall, Terry Steele: 5486 4483 12 TCB RSL Sub Branch, Veterans and Community morning tea, 10am. All welcome!

13 Network meeting, RB Community Hall, 10am-12noon 13 TCB Fishing Club meeting, 5pm, Club House Building, 33 Dolphin Avenue TCB, 0437 242 171 13 Coastcare learn to play QuestaGame free APP, 3.30pm, RB Library, Lindy: 0478 039 322 14 Coastcare learn to play QuestaGame free APP, 3.30pm, TCB Library, Lindy: 0478 039 322 14 Over 60’s lunch, Vietnamese Restaurant, RB

26 FREE Business Development Digital Workshop, 9am-1pm, Gympie Civic Centre, Mellor St, digitalscorecard@dsiti.qld.gov.au 29 Troy Waller, AKA ‘Merlin’ performs live at TCB Country Club from 7pm 29 Mary Poppins Festival, Maryborough, June 29 - July 8 www.marypoppinsfestival.com.au 30 SLSC Patrol members annual dinner 30 TCB Men’s Shed AGM, 10am, behind City Farm, opp. Community Complex, Brian: 5486 2835 30 Drinks for Pete, 4pm, Phil Rogers Park, Rainbow Beach

1

QLD plastic bag ban starts

1

Market stalls, Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum, 5482 3995

2

Steaming Day, Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum, 5482 3995

11 State of Origin, Game 3

8.45am Go Mumma Aqua Exercise TCB Pool, Bec: 0490 333 147 9am TCB Craft Club morning, Carmel: 5488 0409 9am TCB Men’s Shed Working Bee, behind City Farm, opp. Community Complex, Brian: 54862835 9.30am CCLAC Bingo, TCB Country Club

2.30pm Probus meeting (every 2nd Monday), Sandcastle Motel TCB, Judy: 5486 2181

9.30am First 5 Forever u5’s, TCB Library

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

3.30pm Cooloola Dragon Boat Club training session

TUESDAY

FRIDAY

7am QCWA Walking Group, TCB Library

9am

8.45am Go Mumma Aqua Exercise, TCB Pool, Bec: 0490 333 147

9.30am Bridge, RB Hall Meeting Room

9am Arts and Crafts Group, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall

10am Art Workshop with Jenny, RB Library, every 2nd and 4th Thurs

Sailability, TCB

9.30am Senior citizens indoor bowls, TCB Community Complex David: 0466 848 032

9am TCB Quilters, TCB Community Complex, Jacquie: 5486 4468

SATURDAY

9.30am Little Guppies Playgroup

Discover Sailing, TCB Yacht Club

WEDNESDAY

Markets on almost every Saturday, see the Visitor’s Guide!

9am Mahjong and games, Church of the Good Shepherd hall 9am Table Tennis, RB Community Hall, Bob: 0477 001 912 10am Mainly Music, TCB Community Complex

JULY

7am Brekkie and Fitness Club, RBSS

3pm Coolabay Choir, CC Vet’s and Community Hall

7am

QCWA Walking Group, TCB Bakery

Discover Sailing, TCB Yacht Club SUNDAY 7am St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church service, Manooka Drv, RB 7.30am Cooloola Dragon Boat Club training

4.30pm Karate and Jiu-Jitsu, RBSS: 0417 079 579

9.30am Church of the Good Shepherd Contemporary Family service & morning tea, all denominations welcome! 17 Carlo Rd, RB

6pm Table Tennis, RB Community Hall, Bob: 0477 001 912

12-2.30pm TCB RSL Sub Branch BBQ plus raffles

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[D1] Recommended driveaway pricing is applicable for Private, Bronze and Silver fleet customers, and primary producers only. Offer available on new vehicles produced January 2018 to June 2018 and purchased between 01/05/2018 - 30/06/2018 unless offer extended. Recommended driveaway price shown includes 12 months registration, 12 months compulsory third party insurance (CTP), a maximum dealer delivery charge and stamp duty. Offer excludes metallic paint. [V] Offer applicable for Private, Bronze and Silver fleet customers only. Offer available on new vehicles produced January 2018 to June 2018 and purchased from 01/05/2018 - 30/06/2018 unless offer extended. Free onroad costs includes 12 months registration, 12 months compulsory third party insurance (CTP), a maximum dealer delivery charge and stamp duty. Offer excludes metallic paint. Accessories must be ordered at time of purchase. $2,000 includes cost of dealer accessory fitment. Toyota Genuine Accessories are not applicable to all models/grades. Consider the mass of your load to ensure you will not exceed the maximum allowable individual axle capacity, Gross Vehicle Mass and/or Gross Combined Mass of the vehicle. Refer to current Accessories brochure or visit toyota.com.au for details on warranty and toyota.com.au/vehiclepayload for details on vehicle payload, to help determine Accessories suitable for your vehicle.

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