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WELL THE EVENING air is starting to get that bit of a chill to it, which can only mean one thing in Rainbow: it’s Fishing Classic time.
The Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic & Expo has been operating for 36 years bringing community, business, and visitors together. The event encourages mateship and positive mental health outcomes via the sport of fishing.
Rainbow Beach Sports Club provides the venue, facilities, and staff for the event. They envisage 500 adult and 80 cadet and child competitors (based on previous years). The local community provides more than 400 volunteer hours in pre-event preparation,
during the event, and post event.
The 2023 event runs from Registration Day on Sunday 11 June from 1pm to 4pm, then daily weigh-ins Monday to Friday, 3pm to 5pm.
The final day is Saturday 17 June with weighins from 2pm to 4pm followed by the Grand Finale and drawing of the Major Draw Down Prize.
Age groups (at time of printing): Junior 3yrs to under 9yrs; Cadet 9yrs to 16yrs; Adult 16yrs & over; Veteran 60 & over.
To book your spot in the comp please visit rainbowsportsclub.com.au
This project received funding assistance from the Gympie Regional Council’s Community Grants Programme 2022/2023.
IN A HUGE BOOST for our tiny town, awardwinning musical artists Busby Marou are headlining the Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic & Expo PRE PARTY being held on Saturday 10 June at Rainbow Beach Sports Club.
Busby Marou have gained the reputation as one of Australia’s hardest working live bands best known for their distinctly Australian storytelling and gifted musicianship. The duo consists of Thomas Busby and Jeremy Marou who met in Rockhampton in 2007.
Their Rainbow Beach gig is part of their 11-show Tiny Towns Tour all across regional Australia ahead of the release of their upcoming album Blood Red on 21 July.
The boys are beyond excited to be back hitting the regional circuit with Jeremy Marou saying:
‘It’s no secret that I enjoy the small regional shows compared to anything in the capital cities. We are Central Queensland born and bred so we have a special bond with all places in regional areas.’
Tom Busby added, ‘There is always a special atmosphere in the smaller communities and these towns come to life when you take the music to them. They don’t get as many opportunities to see live music, so when they do, it’s party time!’
It will definitely be party time in Rainbow on 10 June, so make sure you don’t miss out!
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THE MEMBERS of the Rainbow Beach RSL
Sub-Branch would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to the following Organisations/Businesses and Individuals who have generously donated and assisted the Rainbow Beach RSL Sub Branch in staging their ANZAC Day Services.
Without this support, attendance and the display of community spirit, the Services and March would be all the poorer:
Rainbow Beach Surf Club – Gympie RSL
– Rainbow Beach Surf Life Saving Club –Rainbow Beach SES – Gympie Regional Council
– Rainbow Beach Members Queensland Police Service – Andrew McCarthy leading the Parade on ‘Winter’ – East Coast Traffic Services –Rainbow Beach Community News
- Peter Mills – Barry
Wynn – Kevin Phillips
– Judy Hawkins
- Singer & Bugler
Jamie-Lee Griffiths & Singer Juniata
Bell – Rainbow Beach
Sports Recreation & Memorial Club
- Rainbow Beach
Pharmacy – Rainbow
Beach Bakery –
Rainbow Beach Meats
– Little Parliament –
Kgari Explorer Tours
–Rainbow Beach
Realty – Rainbow
Beach Camping &
Fishing – Shell Garage & Gift Shop– Soul
Food – Frying Fish
Cafe – Rainbow
Beach IGA – Mantaray Barges – Plantation
Resort at Rainbow Beach – Rainbow Beach
Taxis - Rainbow Beach Post Office – Inspire
Home Body & Health – Rainbow Beach Hotel –Deans Ice – Rainbow Beach Holiday Village –Rainbow Beach Hardware, Fishing & Camping
– Ed’s Bakery Rainbow Beach – Getaway
Apartments – The Deck – Rainbow Beach
Barber - Rainbow Beach Pizza & Grill – Salt & Pepper – Cooloola Realty – Kachina Moon –Wallu Nursery – Chris the Mower Man – Pizza & Grill – Rita & Penny Rainbow Beach Hall – B & B
Restaurant – BWS Bottle Shop – Rainbow Beach
Horse Rides – Rainbow Beach Spar – Rainbow Beach Hair & Beauty Salon.
If we have inadvertently failed to mention anyone, I apologise.
Once again Thank You.
Greg
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The vibrant communities of Tin Can Bay and Cooloola Cove have a backyard that is gently touched by the sea and sustains a strong relationship between nature the giver and people the carers.
Date: 7 June 2023 - 13 July 2023 Every day
Location: Gympie Regional Gallery, 39 Nash Street, Gympie
Cost: Free
Time: 10am - 4pm
This synergy aligns an energy which draws inhabitants together and invites creativity.
Official Opening: Friday 9 June, 6pm. Registrations for catering purposes are encouraged. Check out the Printmaking Collage Workshop on offer during this exhibition with Kate Websdale, Saturday 10 June 10am – 4pm.
The workshop is to encourage fun and exploration using a variety of processes including several mono printing techniques; collage and watercolour.
Date: 10 June 2023
Location: Gympie Regional Gallery, 39 Nash Street, Gympie
Cost: $70
Time: 10am - 4pm
Kate has enjoyed the journey of exploring 2-dimensional art expression for over 20 years. Recently she has become interested in the extensive and intriguing possibilities of printmaking.
‘Creating works that incorporate my areas of artistic interests have had a natural progression towards mixed media.
‘Artistic Experimentation, social connection, and an increased engagement in our natural environment have been the greatest personal benefits during this journey.’
Kate has taught art informally and during the upcoming workshop she looks forward to offering ideas and opportunities for participants to print, paint, glue, draw and have fun being creative.
At the outcome, it is hoped that participants will take home a small creative work on watercolour paper and a collection of collage that they have handmade – and a curiosity to explore more.
Limited numbers, bookings essential. All ages.
Right: Kate Websdale, Tidal Reflections (mixed media), 2023.
APASSION FOR being involved in local community businesses and a desire to be near the ocean drew local real estate agent and auctioneer Ali Zengin to our beautiful Cooloola region.
A resident here since 2015, Ali came to the area seeking a respite from the hectic and frustrating traffic that is found in larger towns, and brought with him his considerable experience in senior management roles at a local business level.
‘“Country-style living on the coast” is the slogan that caught my eye when I first came to visit and it rings so true; being so close to the water soothes my soul and keeps me content and in balance,’ Ali says.
Rainbow Beach ticked all boxes when he decided to make the move, wanting to be close to the break at Double Island Point, ‘one of the best longboard surfers’ spots in Australia!’ according to Ali.
Then in December of 2022 Ali started his Creek to Coast Real Estate business, driven by a passion to provide good old-fashioned personal one-onone service.
‘With me, people won’t get lost in the numbers. I personalise my service, and my clients value that I will go above and beyond, I don’t try to corral everyone into doing open homes just because it better suits the agent,’ Ali says.
‘I am an agent with respect for old-fashioned values and ethics. I pride myself in putting the client first.
‘Being an auctioneer as well, I can adapt quickly to changing market conditions to achieve the best results possible for my clients.’
Ali says the people and the community of Cooloola is what makes running a business in the area so great, and is justifiably proud of being an independent and locally-owned and operated business.
‘It’s my pride and pleasure to offer full service, fully licensed, state-of-the-art agency services
Adventurous Ali is happy to go above and beyond for his clients.
to our local community on the Sunshine Coast, from Rainbow Beach, Cooloola Cove, Tin Can Bay, Wallu, Tinnanbar, Poona, Tuan, Boonooroo and up to Maaroom Creek and Granville areas,’ Ali says.
‘As an independently and locally-owned business, Creek to Coast Real Estate is totally service-oriented and personalised. I make sure I fit into your schedule, and don’t expect you to fit into mine.’
For that personal and local experience, Ali Zengin and Creek to Coast Real Estate has your real estate needs covered.
Website: creektocoast.realestate
Fri 2nd 7pm / Chris Webbe
Sat 6pm/ Graeme Jensen
Fri 9th 7pm / Junction Road
Fri 16th 7pm / Brad Sorensen
Fri 23rd 7pm / 2EZ Duo
Sat 24th 6pm / Billy Guy
Fri 30th 7pm/ One 4 The Road
Heaters
• Check your heater every winter to ensure it is safe to use.
• Inspect the electrical cables and make sure there are no exposed wires or loose connections.
• Only use one appliance per power point and turn off when not in use.
• Gas heaters must be vented adequately because the carbon monoxide produced when the gas is burnt is odourless, colourless, and deadly.
• Have your gas heater serviced regularly by a qualified tradesperson to ensure there are no carbon monoxide leaks.
Remember these heater safety tips:
- Heaters should be placed on a flat and level surface;
- Never use a gas heater or BBQ made for outdoor use inside your home;
- Always supervise children and pets when heaters are in use;
- Keep heaters clear from items that might burn - keeping a minimum of 1m clearance from clothes, bedding, furniture, curtains, and other combustibles is recommended.
Electric blankets
• Inspect the electric blanket before use and look for frayed fabric, exposed elements, damaged cords or scorch marks.
• If you notice any damage to the electric blanket, throw it away. Damaged or faulty electric blankets can cause an electric shock or fire hazard.
• Once winter is over, roll the electric blanket up and store it in a clean and dry place as the manufacturer recommends. Electric blanket safety tips keep in mind:
- Check before use as the cords should not be frayed and the blanket covering the wires should not be worn out;
- Don’t sleep with your electric blanket onwarm the bed and then turn it off;
- Never place heavy items on your bed when the electric blanket is turned on;
- Seek advice about using an electric blanket if you have diabetes or are pregnant.
Backyard Fires
• Before you start a fire check for current bans. Visit the Fire Bans and Restrictions website or call the Free Call Fire Ban on 1800 020 440.
SATURDAY 20 MAY was a great night to dance Old Time Dances with fantastic music. 50 patrons attended Goomboorian Memorial Hall and were delighted with a hot supper and tea/coffee to keep the nip in the air away. The Goomboorian Hall Committee ladies Pam and Jan managed the catering. The Cooloola Coast
Dances Group (CCDG) are pleased to be associated with them and to be keeping the wooden floored hall alive. The raffle prizes of a $50 meat tray and a $50 fruit and veggie tray were won by Bev Ward and Pam Simpson. As the spokesperson for the CCDG we are trying to give good quality raffle prizes to assist our patrons with making them smile and to allow
• Check with Council to see if there are any local laws which prohibit the lighting of fire on your property, the positioning of the fire, and if it must be contained within a brazier, fire pit, or similar device.
• Make yourself aware of any smoke nuisance laws and restrictions in the area. Council may issue fines for noncompliance.
Don’t forget your fire safety:
- Never leave children unattended around the fire;
- Never leave the fire unattended. Monitor the fire at all times, and to make sure it has been completely extinguished.
- When extinguishing the fire use water to put out your fire once you have finished with it
- never use sand or dirt to put out your fire as the fire will stay hot for a long time which could cause serious injuries.
- Do not put hot coals into garden beds or other areas where they may catch alight. For other tips for staying safe during winter head to the Queensland Government website www.qld.gov.au or check out more fire safety on the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service website www.qfes.qld.gov.au
them to win prizes that they can appreciate. We try to promote local small businesses with pride. Thank you for the quality foods we raffle at present.
Our next Country Hall dance is Saturday 17 June from 7.30pm till 11.30pm. CCDG enjoys getting everyone to the dances as we are rewarded by the smiles and laughter
our muso Chris Doyle brings to the dances. All are very welcome.
Next dance lessons are Saturday 3 June 3-5pm, by Mal and Karen.
For further information contact Julie 0428 824 115 on behalf of the Cooloola Coast Dances Group who are a non-profit group of retirees ensuring all moneys go to the paying of the band and hall hire.
Property details consist of 2 x Quality Built Buildings that are within walking distance of the beach & shops. Building one has a 3-bedroom and 4 x 1-bedroom fully self-contained separate rentals.
The 2nd property has the o ce, manager ’s accommodation, and a 2-bedroom plus 3 x separate one-bedroom self-contained rentals.
Ver y low running costs with solar panels on both properties as well as solar hot water. This business has grown ever y year and is anchored by two ver y desirable quality homes.
BUSINESS DETAILS:
$3,400,000 including GST
Floor area – 480 m²
Car spaces – 13
Area – 1550 m²
9 x separate rentals plus Managers/Owners 1- or 2-bedroom residence. Nothing to spend. Solar panels, solar hot water, and low running costs. Established 23 years. Busy all the time
This property is only selling because the vendor is ready to retire & wants to pass on the baton. It is a Fantastic Opportunity for a couple looking for lifestyle & income. Turnover is available on request. Ever ything you need to run the business for years to come is in place. Nothing to spend for years.
OUR AGM WAS held before the deadline for this month’s column so thanks to the outgoing committee and congratulations to our new office bearers, whoever they may end up being. (Optimism is a fine virtue).
A lot has been happening in the community centre and hall. We welcomed another two new volunteers, Sheryl and Sharon. We have lots of volunteer opportunities coming up with various roles in projects, events and activities. If you have a community project you would like to run, bring it to the community centre for support and advice. Drop into our office to see what is already on offer in Rainbow Beach and what else might be possible.
WE HAVE Table Tennis every Wednesday morning from 8am to 10am in the hall. All are welcome. Gold coin donation. Just come along for some healthy fun and meet new people.
Plus there’s pilates on Monday mornings with Sarah Booth, and Cooloola Coast Wellness Yoga on Thursday evenings.
Pindari’s Community Pantry is in the hall foyer from 1pm to 2pm every fortnight. Check with our office for contact details for any of these regular activities and upcoming events.
CALLING ALL performance lovers. Local resident Sheryl Anderson has responded to the need for adult drama lessons in Rainbow Beach.
Starting on 7 June, Sheryl will run exploratory drama classes in the hall every Wednesday from 4-6pm. Sheryl has a supportive and inclusive approach to creative talent development and she wants as many adults to participate as possible. Gold coin donation will assist with costs.
For information, contact Sheryl on 0497 542 857.
Sheryl has worked as a freelance artist, writer, and arts administrator for many years all around Australia, working mainly as a writer and theatre worker, providing opportunities for people to tell their stories, and sometimes, making masks, props, lanterns, and dolls.
Sheryl assists individuals, groups, and organisations to actively participate in their own creative and artistic processes, particularly through performing, telling, or writing their own personal, community, or creative stories.
‘A writer for many years, I focus on working with people to tell their own stories, then facilitating those stories into a way of sharing with others –through storytelling, theatre productions, and published or unique handmade books’, she said.
‘I often worked with Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities,
Right: Explore drama with Sheryl.
people from cultural backgrounds other than English, and older people, including those in nursing homes.
‘I was a Community Arts Officer in local government for over 15 years, and in that role, worked with many individuals and communities to realise their creative projects, including book and CD production, website development, newsletters, gallery development, exhibition curating and community festivals and celebrations.’
Now resident in Rainbow Beach, Sheryl is generously gifting her time and expertise to locals through ‘Exploring Drama with Sheryl’, a series of two-hour creative sessions in the community hall on Wednesdays from 4pm to 6pm, starting June 7. Gold coin donation appreciated. For information, please call Sheryl on 0497 542 857.
CIRS IS REGISTERED with Centrelink as a Voluntary Work Organisation which means we can provide opportunities to eligible JobSeekers. Their volunteer hours count as points towards a monthly target under the Points-Based Activation System.
To check if you are eligible, contact Services Australia or your local Workforce Australia service provider APM who meet with clients (by appointment) in our meeting room on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
TWENTY-FIVE PEOPLE attended the Red Cross Evacuation Centre training day on 5 May.
Gympie Regional Council’s Disaster Management team provided the opportunity and Red Cross Facilitator Allison Langevad explained the roles and procedures that would come into play if/when our hall gets activated by emergency services as an evacuation centre.
Participants had to imagine a centre and designate areas for each activity on paper, learn what roles each of the emergency and support services perform, and find out what local volunteers could be asked to do. Participants will receive Certificate 1 in Evacuation Centre Management from QFES.
Further training is planned, including Psychological First Aid. If you would like to be
Red Cross evacuation centre training underway.
included in the next training day, please email cirssecretary@gmail.com or call our office on 5486 3355.
TALK ABOUT LAUGH! They may have been short in stature and few in number, but wow, were they ever funny! Congratulations to the comedy workshop participants Ze, Walter, Sheryl, and Elisa.
We heard tales tall and true: from dolphins getting high on puffer fish to hiding up trees from crocodiles and other predators, from slapstick to fun playing with words. The acts were hilarious. Comedians Mick Neven and Nicky Wilkinson from Funny Coast Comedy educated our participants and entertained us as well with their own routines.
Our participants went from nervous rehearsal to buzzing with confidence by the end of the show. We had hot soup, warm risotto, cold beers and chilled Prosecco, a lot of laughs, and a great night had by all.
Thanks to Gympie Regional Council who assisted the project through funding from their Get Local Community Grants Program. Council also ran a comedy workshop in Gympie during Youth Week and we are hoping to host a Laugh-Off between our ‘oldies’ and their ‘young’uns’, sometime in the near future. Watch this space.
WE HAD A rain-interrupted market in May, so while we had fewer outside stalls, the inside stalls had a bonanza.
Winners of our two $100 boards were Kerin B and Adam J. Thanks to Maree Heron for a superhuman effort in selling the two $100 boards.
Book sales are increasing and we had some great collections donated so come into the CIRS office to browse. Book sales organiser Pam is about to cull our shelves (and she is ruthless!) so pop in and see what is thrown out. You never know, one woman’s trash is another’s treasure. Book donations are always welcome. CIRS is located in the Rainbow Beach Community Centre next door to the Library. We are open Mon to Fri 8.30am to 4pm. Ph 5486 3355.
COMING TO THE big screen near you! Our CoolaFlix coordinator Sheryl Anderson will be contacting local community groups interested in hosting their own film night fundraisers.
To kick off our CoolaFlix project, CIRS will be the community group with the first FREE film screening on 8 July. More details next month.
WE HOPE THAT all mothers, grandmothers, and carers had a wonderful Mother’s Day! In the lead up to Mother’s Day, the P&C held craft stalls at school which gave every student an opportunity to decorate a personalised mug for their mum. We were very impressed by all the artistic creations and beautiful messages that went onto the mugs.
The P&C was also pleased to take part in the Mother’s Day Morning Tea held at the school on 11 May. Many of our student and playgroup families attended and lots of fun was had with mug decorating, music and dance play, and lots of delicious morning tea treats. A big thank you for all of the wonderful sweets and savouries provided by the Rainbow Beach Christian Family and parents!
Continuing with our fundraising efforts for the upcoming OSHC program, we are excited to announce that the P&C are hosting Rainbow Beach School’s first ever Colour Explosion Fun Run fundraiser!
The Colour Explosion School Fun Run will be on the last day of term, Friday 23 June from 12:45 to 2:30pm. Students will have an absolute blast as they run through an obstacle course all the while being covered in Rainbow Power.
Not only are we hosting an awesome explosion event with fun to be had by all, but students can also win many incentive prizes by fundraising. Students have all been given their fundraising packs so keep an eye out for any eager fundraisers that may come your way.
If you would like to make a donation to help us reach our fundraising target for the OSHC program, you can also do so via this QR code.
We are very excited for many other events we have coming up!
IT’S THE FIRST Board Meeting of the Tin Can Bay RSL Sub Branch following Anzac Day and President Don Holland has the floor: ‘The first thing we need to do is thank the local businesses that supported us this year. They were absolutely-bloody-amazing!’
Well, how could you not agree. Where would community groups like ours be without our local businesses?
Whether it’s helping purchase defibrillators for the RSL premises, donating sausages and bread for the drop-in sausage sizzle, or a forty-pounder of rum for the Gunfire Breakfast on Anzac Day, our local businesses are there for us.
I know our RSL commemorative events would not be the same without the support of the local businesses. Approaching Anzac Day this year
the Tin Can Bay IGA gave our Treasurer Peter Brogden a ring to say that they had a cheque for us – and ‘hey, if you need a hand over Anzac Day let us know and we’ll help out’.
I think this type of community spirit is especially evident in small towns like Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach. The community is happy to get involved as volunteers and do the hard yards and the businesses also do their share of the heavy lifting.
Also, how can we forget our local media like the Rainbow Beach Community News who support and encourage our monthly news articles. All I can say is, ‘Thank you for your service!’
Ed note: Thank you for your kind words! And for shining a light on our big-hearted local businesses and the wonderful community spirit evident in our towns.
WE HAVE BEEN attempting quite an advanced repertoire this year and in spite of a few irregular attendances, the songs are coming to fruition. Members of the choir have stood up to the challenge and smiles appear on the faces of those who recognise and appreciate the beautiful harmonies!
The irregularities in attendance are certainly
not due to lack of enthusiasm, but to Covid, trips away from the area, holidays and many visitors. Also, there are so many interesting activities and pastimes offered in Tin Can Bay, Cooloola Cove, and Rainbow Beach and music is only one of our interests.
Accompanist Kate makes recordings of the different voices (Soprano, Alto, Baritone) and Maggie our Secretary sends these out to our
members who can then listen and sing their parts whenever they have a moment...even in the car!
We are so lucky to have a choir, capable and enthusiastic! If you have any ideas of enjoying the act of singing, why not give it a chance and join us on Wednesdays at 3pm till 4pm.
I guarantee that you will enjoy yourself!
Further information: Pam 0427 180 649 or email: kcisf327@gmail.com
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THE MEMBERS and a guest who attended our monthly meeting in May were treated to a Trinidad and Tobago themed lunch. The dual island nation of Trinidad and Tobago is this year’s QCWA Country of Study.
A nation’s cuisine makes up a large part of its culture and our insight into this was by trying some of their very different foods. The menu consisted of trini corn soup with crusty bread, beef pelau with rice followed by sweet potato pone for dessert.
The recipes were taken from the QCWA Country Kitchens Trinidad and Tobago recipe books.
It was very interesting to try and the lunch was enjoyed by all. Thank you to those involved in putting the luncheon together.
QCWA Country Kitchens Facilitators
Gabriella and Wendy, with assistance from members Judith, Dawn, and Robyn have been presenting Country Kitchens Workshops with the students of the Tin Can Bay P-10 State School. This is a series of five workshops focusing on the Basics of Cooking.
These sessions are hands-on workshops and the students learn about health and nutrition whilst learning to cook. Students are taught the importance of cleanliness, knife skills, following recipes and carry out measurements, and most of all how to clean up after themselves. Workshops encourage students to be more self-sufficient and enable them to learn a very important life skill.
The Country Kitchens Team have put together different types of workshops. They are also responsible for training any QCWA member who chooses to become a CK Facilitator. With this knowledge, the CK Facilitator can then promote this program within their own community.
More information about the QCWA Country Kitchens Workshops can be found at qcwacountrykitchens.com. au or by contacting Gabriella via: www.facebook.com/qcwa.tcb
Sessions can be for adults or children, if anyone is interested Gabriella is more than willing to arrange workshops.
A shout out to those of our members who have made a huge number of the following items that have been donated to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital and to the Gympie Hospital - premmie baby beanies, baby blankets, teddies, icy pole covers, and also blankets and beanies to the Gympie Homeless - blankets and beanies. Your contribution is very much appreciated by the many recipients of your endeavours.
AT OUR MONTHLY meetings we endeavour to have a guest speaker to keep us up-to-date and informed and help us in our own daily lives.
At our April meeting we were fortunate to have Gabriella Field from QCWA Country Kitchens as our guest. The Department of Health and Wellbeing has appointed this organisation to help Queenslanders to improve their health through diet and healthy habits. Gabriella gave a very informative and entertaining talk about healthy eating. She even brought some of her pineapple and carrot slice to taste. Yummy!
At our May meeting we were remembering our ANZACs, with member Arthur Leggo presenting an article written by Tin Can Bay local, Tom Kelly – a very emotive story about the wives, mothers and girlfriends who had to deal with the death of loved ones or care for physically or mentally disabled veterans.
Member, Marie Parker, delivered her own poem, ‘One Day of the Year’, which was inspired by her former husband, a Vietnam veteran. She also told us all about the organisation Legacy, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
Probus meetings are the second Monday of the month at 2pm at Sandcastle Motel, Tin Can Bay, and include a Guest Speaker, afternoon tea and a chat. For details contact President Katrina on 0407 637 691 or Secretary Kaye at cooloolaprobus@gmail.com
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
10am on Tuesday 18 July 2023 at 18 Whiting Street, Tin Can Bay.
CRAFT and COFFEE
1st and 2nd Wednesday of the month, 10am to Noon at 18 Whiting Street, Tin Can Bay. Come along for craft, cuppa and a chat for only $2 which includes a lovely morning tea and a ticket in a prize draw.
GENERAL MEETINGS
2nd Monday of the month 9:30am at 18 Whiting Street, Tin Can Bay.
HOY
Cooloola Coast Bowls Club, 4 Amity Place, Tin Can Bay. 3rd Wednesday of the month 9:30am for a 10am start.
All Enquiries Wendy - 0412 547 043 or Judy - 0402 769 392.
Serves: 6
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
1 serve per portion
Ingredients
Splash of olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely diced
Red chilli, diced finely (optional)
½ medium cabbage, chopped
1 medium apple, skin on, cored and finely diced
~500 ml vegetable or chicken stock, salt reduced
1 ½ teaspoons cumin
¼ teaspoon fennel seeds
Cracked pepper to taste
Method
HEAT frying pan over low heat then add oil. Add chopped onions, garlic and chilli to pan and fry, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent (about 5 minutes). ADD cabbage, apple, cumin, fennel seeds and one cup of stock. BRING to the boil stirring constantly. REDUCE heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the cabbage has softened and cooked through. Keep adding the remaining stock as the cabbage cooks. Most of the stock should reduce by the time the cabbage is cooked through. SERVE with cracked pepper.
entry forms, opening times, etc closer to the date of the show.
THE COOLOOLA COAST Local Ambulance Committee’s (LAC) annual Flower Show continues to be a great success with large numbers attending last year. The LAC is intending to hold the show this year on Saturday 30 September.
There was a wonderful response from all our exhibitors so we wanted to give everyone advance notice to have time to prepare your flowers, plants, and photographs for the competition. There will be more details regarding
The public support for the show is much appreciated as all proceeds go towards helping our Cooloola Coast Ambulance Service. There will be stalls, raffles and plants for sale as well as morning and afternoon teas. So please make a note of the date and come along to spend a very pleasant few hours among all the garden lovers and keen photographers in our community.
Just a reminder that our other major fundraiser for the Ambulance Service is the weekly bingo sessions held on
Tony Stewart - 0408 767 930
rainbowfishing@southernphone.com.au
WELL, WITH WINTER approaching comes drier times in Queensland and it’s when all farmers pray for good autumn rains then spring or early summer rains to kick start the next growing season. It has really been a below average rainfall year so far so let’s hope there was a good fall in May, where last year we had 200 mm.
Enough said on the weather, as we continue to raise funds to help flood victims in New South Wales and Queensland. So far this month we have increased our donations with $2000 going into Eugowra Progress Association, a community organization in this tiny town that lost 204 houses out of 450 in last summer’s floods.
Another $1000 has gone into feeding the Gympie homeless right on our doorstep. Many of the people being fed nightly do not qualify for assistance and if you want to know why give me a call.
On 25 May we had three big boxes of new wooden toys going down to Eugowra made by Bill Neil of Tin Can Bay, a wonderful generous donation. Bill’s toys are all over Queensland and more going to NSW!
Thank You’s for donations go to Quay Carlo, Rainbow Dive, Big4 Park at Carlo Point, Watts family, and all in Rainbow and Tin Can Bay who donate their bottles and cans to our collection bins. Wayne Kerle does a great job sorting these and help is given to him by Bay Auto in Tin Can Bay.
Last week we raised more funds from collection tins at Tin Can Bay Bakery, Mitchells Fruit & Veg, and Lees Co-Op, thank you all as it is getting much harder appealing for donations.
If anyone can spare a few $’s our donation tins are in local shops or our bank details are: BSB 124047, A/C 22599186, RB DroughtRunners, BOQ Gympie. As you know we have no admin fees so it all gets to its destination.
THE TIN CAN BAY Quilters had their AGM in May and Robyn Salmon was duly elected President with Teena Guy elected as Vice President. The Secretary and Treasurer positions stayed the same with Lesley McCarthy and Leonie Meggitt respectively.
Robyn thanked our outgoing President, Louise Hanks, for her work during the year and wished her well. We would particularly like to thank Jan Low who officiated the changeover.
There was still time for a cuppa and ‘show and tell’ with Glenys Pearsall showing her quilt she had been working on. Beautiful work as always from Glenys.
Not all of the girls are working on large projects, Angie Weis showed her embroidered height chart which will be an addition to the beautiful quilt made for her grandchildren earlier in the year. Thank you Angie.
The Tin Can Bay Quilters meet every Tuesday from 9am to 12 noon at the Community Hall, Amity Place, Tin Can Bay. All visitors are welcome and any enquiries to Lesley on 0490 012 271.
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 in Tin Can Bay, visit a historic lighthouse via the Great Beach Drive or world-class scuba diving.
If you make the most of the outdoorsthen you’ll love our backyard playground. You can choose from extreme adventures and ultimate indulgences - a rejuvenating massage, secluded picnics beside a freshwater lake or delicious seafood and views in our eateries and clubs.
Our coast has abundant fishingwhether off a beach, on an estuary or from a deep sea charter, right on our doorstep! Birdwatchers, nature-lovers, bushwalkers, 4x4 enthusiasts and surfers call our corner of the world: ‘paradise’.
Our Great Sandy National Park hosts Queensland’s three most popular beachside campgrounds, and our friendly townships offer caravan parks, apartments
and holiday homes.
So stay with us, watch the sunset from Carlo Sandblow or stroll along Tin Can Bay Esplanade... you
’ll never want to leave!
Creek To Coast Real Estate
Premium bespoke real estate agency, your local area specialist. Contact Ali on 0403 423 124 or ali.zengin@creektocoast.realestate
Tin Can Bay Tourist Park
New camp kitchen, cabins, pool-side BBQ hut, Family amenities, disability access. 54-74 Trevally St. Ph: 07 5486 4411 tincanbaytouristpark.com.au
AUTOMOTIVE & VEHICLE HIRE
Rainbow Beach Auto Electrics
Vehicle Electrical Repairs, Retail Sales, Radios, Batteries, Solar panels, Fridges, UHFs, 7 Karoonda Rd. 0499 144 678 rainbowbeachautoelectrics.com.au
EXPERIENCES & TOURS
Rainbow Beach’s finest Kayak, Surf & SUP 4WD Tour Adventures to Double Island Point info@epicoceanadventures.com.au
Gardiner Fisheries
All your offshore, inshore & beach fishing needs, live local beach & bloodworms daily. Cnr Carlo & Karoonda Rds. 0404 853 232 facebook.com/rainbowbeachbait/
Rainbow Beach Tourist Info Centre
One stop shop for information, bookings, souvenirs, beach gear, surf wear & gifts 6 Rainbow Beach Rd 07 5486 3227 rainbowbeachinfo.com.au
Rainbow Getaway Holiday Apartments
1, 2 & 3 bedroom self contained, air-con apartments, heated pool, central location. 4 Double Island Dr. 07 5486 3500 rainbowgetaway.com.au
Tin Can Bay’s Sleepy Lagoon Motel
24 air conditioned motel rooms, 3 bedroom house, centrally located for dolphins & pub 2 Groper St. 07 5488 0653 sleepylagoonmotel.com
Barnacles Cafe & Dolphin Feeding
Feed wild dolphins from 7am daily, fees apply. Breakfast, lunch, coffee, takeaways 7am-3pm Norman Point, TCB 07 5486 4899 barnaclesdolphins.com.au
Wolf Rock Dive Centre, Rainbow Beach
World class scuba diving on Fraser Island’s doorstep, Australia’s best shark & ray dive. 2 Goondi St. 07 5486 8004 wolfrockdive.com.au
Rainbow Beach Fishing & Camping
Cheapest prices on the coast, 7 days a week from 6am. 14 Rainbow Beach Road. 07 5486 8100 facebook.com/Rainbow-Beach-Fishing-and-Camping
Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters
Deep sea fishing off Rainbow Beach and Fraser Island at its best on a 38 ft Cougar Cat. 0409 775 070 rainbowbeachfishing.com.au
The Chandlery Bait and Tackle
Best range of fishing tackle, all the big brands! Bait, ice, 24h fuel, massive range of chandlery. For all your boating and fishing needs. TCB Marina, 07 5486 4744 tcbchandlery.com.au
FOOD, DRINK & DINE
Arcobaleno on the Beach
Wood fired pizza, delicious pasta, coffee & cake. BYO, dine in, take away, home delivery 07 5486 8000. In the Post Office Arcade facebook.com/Arco.on.the.beach/
Ed’s Beach Bakery
Bread, cakes, muffins, the BEST pies in town! Open 4am-5pm, 7 days Shell Servo Complex. 07 5486 3080
Rainbow Beach
Marina Bar and Grill
A la Carte dining, breakfast, lunch, dinner. Fully licensed. Closed Mondays 2 Emperor St, Tin Can Bay 07 5486 4400
Ocean Breeze Seafoods, Rainbow Beach
Fresh & cooked local seafood, fish & chips, burgers, laundromat, at the Big Marlin Open 8am to 5pm Mon-Thurs & 7pm Fri-Sun 54 Rainbow Beach Rd, opposite QPWS Office
Soul Food, Rainbow Beach
Wraps, juices, smoothies, kebabs, coffee, souvenirs, natural products & cosmetics, clothing, tourist info Shell Servo Complex 0435 085 865 facebook.com/SoulFood
Tin Can Bay Butchers
Friendly team, quality meats, great prices
Weekly deals, freshly made snags & meals Dolphin Shopping Centre, Tin Can Bay Rd 07 5486 4170 facebook.com/tincanbaybutchers
Remedial Massage, Rainbow Beach
Recovery & lymphatic massage, health cover rebates, 7 Turana St (at the Gym) Corinna: 0400 613 139 rainbowbeachhealthandfitness.com
Spirit of Rainbow, Rainbow Beach
Massage, Meditation, Mindfulness, Workshops Pamper Packages, Day/Overnight Retreats Self Empowerment Counselling & Coaching 0408 637 639 spiritofrainbow.com.au
In the first month we received 4 call backs directly due to the advert ...
Rainbow Beach Pizza & Grill
Gourmet Signature Pizzas, A’ la Carte Menu, Take Away & Delivery. Unique Coffee blend. Open Wednesday to Sunday. 07 5486 3043 Menu: facebook.com/rainbowbeachpizza/
Tin Can Bay Country Club
Bar, Live Music, Chinese Restaurant 7 days Book: 07 5486 4231 Takeaway: 07 5488 0230
Lawn Bowls, Golf Course & Pro: 0409 727 577 Tin Can Bay Road tcbcc.com.au
“We couldn’t have been happier with the ad we placed with ‘Community News’. The team were great to work with in helping to create an ad that suited our branding and the key message we wanted to convey. Their team turned around artwork really fast and gave us pricing options based on a variety of marketing plans. In the first month we received 4 call backs directly due to the advert and word of mouth is definitely spreading! Highly recommend using Rhyll and her team to promote your business.”
IGA Rainbow Beach & Tin Can Bay
Locally owned & operated supermarkets, weekly specials. Rainbow Beach Rd, 6am - 8pm, Ph: 5486 8700; 46-48 Tin Can Bay Rd, 6am - 7pm. 07 5488 0084
Rainbow Beach Sports Club
Bistro 7 days, Bowls, Bottleshop & Bingo. 10am - 10pm Sun - Thurs & midnight Fri - Sat. Turana St. 07 5486 3191 rainbowsportsclub.com.au
Maggie Travers
HEART WEEK is held annually in the first week of May. The Heart Foundation recommends 3 simple steps to keep your heart healthy: 1.Measure blood pressure. 2. Calculate heart age. 3. Book a Heart Health Check. If you are 45 and over, or 30 and over for Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islanders, you can have a Heart Health Check with your GP that is subsidised by Medicare (until 30 June 2025).
The Heart Foundation Walking 2023 Calendar for the month of May featured a photo taken and submitted by local Melissa of some of the ‘One Step at a Time Tin Can Bay’ walkers and dogs treading the path towards the seat and picnic shelters overlooking the Bay and yachts.
To promote Heart Week plus the joy and benefits of walking, Gympie Regional Council posted on their Facebook page, a video produced by Artist-In-Residence, Leeroy Todd of our combined HF Cooloola Coast Walking groups.
The weather was perfect, the tide was in, and we enjoyed walking/ wheelie walking the Tin Can Bay Boardwalk and foreshore, plus coffee after at the Tin Can Bay Bakery. Do watch us gathered together having
fun: search for it on the GRC Facebook page, or use the link included with this article on the Rainbow Beach Community News website.
‘Cooloola Cove Wheelie Walkers’ enjoyed the Boardwalk so much, we designated the last Friday of the month’s walk to be the TCB Boardwalk, with a picnic afterwards in Norman Point.
Welcome to three new members of our Heart Foundation Walking: Nicki, Liz and Brett. Great to have your cheery company.
Congratulations to both Verna Newman and Mike Happy for achieving your 100th officially recorded walk with Heart Foundation. Your badge, award certificate, and discount voucher are in the mail.
From Saturday 3 June, the ‘One Step at a Time Tin Can Bay’ early group departs Tin Can Bay Bakery at 7am, whereas the later group is half an hour later, at 7.30am - Saturdays and Wednesdays. ‘Cooloola Cove Wheelie Walkers’ meeting time now is 9am Mondays and Fridays at the Nautilus Drive Bus Shelter outside the Cooloola Cove Shopping Centre.
Walk Yourself Happy! Welcome to join us. Contact Judy Kiddle in Cooloola Cove on 5486 2181 or myself (Maggie Travers) on 0400 756 615.
Patrolled Beach
Swim in the flags in front of the Surf Lifesaving tower. Walk via the steps or walkway near the lookout and surf club, or drive onto Griffin Esplanade. 4WD beach access begins here.
Coloured Sands
Visit the patrolled beach, near the surf tower or the lookout to see the 70 plus colours in our cliffs. From town, walk south 1km along the beach - for best colours 4WD or tour a further 9km. Remember it is a gazetted road.
Carlo Sand Blow
Park at the top of Cooloola Drive, and walk 600m up from the car park or bushwalk about 2km from the National Parks Office for spectacular views of the Coloured Sands, Double Island Point, Tin Can Bay Inlet and hang gliders.
Poona Lake
Drive to Bymien Picnic Area (2WD) via 3km gravel on the Freshwater Road, (off Rainbow Beach Road). It’s a 40 minute walk to reach the cool waters of Lake Poona through beautiful rainforest and carrol (grey myrtle) scrub.
Searys Creek
Only 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.
Rainbow Beach Headland
A look out, a viewing platform, 2 playgrounds, a skatepark, BBQs and picnic facilities. See the whales from here in season and watch the surfers out the front. Take a photo at the Cherry Venture propeller.
Double Island Point
Access via the 4WD only Great Beach Drive or Freshwater Track. See dolphins, whales (seasonal), manta rays, turtles and walk up to our historic lighthouse. It has the longest break in Australia -when the swell lines up.
Mudlo Rocks
Wander here at low tide, play in rock pools and watch 4WDs navigate any exposed rocks. ALWAYS check conditions and ask locals before you 4WD - it is not always safe, even close to low tide.
Middle Rock
When tides and conditions allow, the walk to Middle Rock and back is a beautiful way to check out the Coloured Sands. From here, vehicle permits are required and dogs are prohibited.
Inskip Point
This peninsula is the gateway to Fraser Island, a favourite fishing spot and pet friendly camping grounds for generations. Only 15 minutes drive (2WD) from Rainbow Beach.
Freshwater Picnic Area
Walk to and swim in nearby Freshwater Lake, picnic or BBQ at the beautiful shady day-use area, found before Freshwater Road reaches Teewah Beach. 4WD only.
Tin Can Bay Foreshore
Walk 4km from Crab Creek to Norman Point, over picturesque bridges, signage of flora and fauna, through mangroves, playgrounds and outdoor gyms. It is mostly flat and very safe for children on wheels. Look out for 137 species of birds.
Known for spectacular wildflower species, access this trail from the corner of Emperor St and Oyster Parade. Best in late winter and early spring.
Boat Ramps
You can launch your boat at Norman Point and Crab Creek in Tin Can Bay or Carlo Point and Bullock Point near Rainbow Beach. All except Bullock Point offer toilet and scenic picnic facilities.
Feed Wild Dolphins at Norman Point
Arrive from 7am, after feeding (fees apply), the dolphins leave for another day. A picturesque peninsula with public pool, playground, sailing, boat ramp and pontoon and picnic facilities.
Carlo Point
For spectacular sunsets over the water, take a cheese platter or fish and chips and watch the day’s end. This favourite fishing spot is only 3 km from Rainbow Beach.
Rainbow Steps
Reputably Rainbow Beach’s most ‘Instaworthy’ location - check out our colourful stairs and share a photo on our socials.
Great Sandy Strait
If you love the wonderful peace and relaxation of sailing or cruising, the sheltered waters around Tin Can Bay are for you. You may see dugong, turtles, dolphins in this section of the Great Sandy Marine Park.
Fraser and Cooloola Great Walks
A 90 km trail showcases natural and cultural features of the world’s largest sand island between Dilli Village and Happy Valley. Or trek 102 km from Noosa to Rainbow Beach through sandblows, past lakes and spectacular views.
Fraser Island K’gari
World heritage listed, K’gari has over 40 lakes, rainforests, sand dunes, wildlife, four wheel driving and fishing! Take a 1 or 2 day tour, hire a 4WD or take your own. Cross the barge at Inskip Point, permits are online or at the Parks Office.
National Cheese Day has been going on for quite some time now and it has a rich background of fun and, well, cheese.
The day was first established in 1914, with the origins being traced to Monroe, Wisconsin USA and is all about learning more about cheese, eating cheese, and not feeling guilty about it! In addition, National Cheese Day is all about embracing this culinary delight and getting well educated about all things related to cheese.
How to Celebrate
• EAT CHEESE! One of the best ways is to have a cheese-tasting afternoon. Have each person bring a different type of cheese and just add other nibbly bits such as olives, crusty bread, grapes, chutneys, and strawberries. Put these all out to compliment the taste of the cheese.
• Visit a cheese shop or go to a cheese tasting experience. This is a great way to soak in all of the knowledge about cheese from those who know everything that there is to know.
Enjoying a cheese-based meal is a must. There are a lot of different ways, from a triple cheese pasta or could be something as simple as ordering extra cheese on a pizza.
Did you know there’s a day to celebrate just about everything? Here’s a few for June:
The smile is a symbol of happiness and vitality, a beacon of hope and an expression of emotion. When we smile we automatically trigger our own autonomic nervous system, which releases endorphins into our blood, to trigger a happy hormone. That being said, smiling at someone else offers a chance for them too to feel that same happy hormone. It’s a win-win situation. Smiling forms a bond and connection between two people; whether it’s when they say thank you to you for holding the door open, or perhaps it’s a smile you both share at a checkout or in a queue, but it’s undoubtedly a very intimate and special bond that should be celebrated more often!
How to Celebrate
Smile in the mirror at yourself, a power smile instils a sense of confidence into you.
• Challenge yourself to smile at least once to yourself, to a stranger, and to a family member. See the response it has and the connection it forms; especially if you take time to let the smile last a little longer than usual.
Fairies have existed in just about every culture over the world, though they may have been called by different names. What they have in common, no matter where you go, is that they are spirits that inhabit the world around us and often operate by strange and often odd laws.
Fairies could be real, and they could not be, but they are a huge part of culture and society around the globe.
How to Celebrate
• Put on a movie as some of the greatest films involve tales of fairies, pixies, and other magical creatures, from Snow White to Peter Pan.
• Building a fairy garden is an excellent way to celebrate the event and indulge in the majesty that is International Fairy Day. From a simple fairy door on a tree to a full village, let your imagination go wild!
• Read a fairytale to get lost in different worlds, plus fairytales can teach morals that everyone should cherish.
• Dress up in those wings and flutter around with your wand of wonder.
What kind of music should you listen to while fishing?
Something catchy.
How many fishermen does it take to change a light bulb?
One, but you should have seen the bulb, it must have been THIS big.
What do you get when you cross a fishing lure with an old sock?
A hook, line, and stinker.
What do you call a Sith Lord who likes to go fishing?
Darth Wader.
Why do fish swim in schools? Because they can’t walk.
Why didn’t Noah do much fishing on the ark?
He only had two worms.
How much fishing tackle can a man accumulate before his wife throws him out?
I don’t know the answer but I think I’m nearly there.
Little Eddy and his mum were digging for fishing bait in the garden. Uncovering a manylegged creature, Eddy proudly dangled it before his mum.
“No, sweetheart, it won’t do for bait,” she said. “It’s not an earthworm.”
“It’s not?” Eddy asked, his eyes wide. “What planet is it from?”
We’ve cast about for some fishing-related jokes in honour of this month’s Fishing Classic.
ANOTHER BUSY MONTH of bowls events and activities.
President Ann’s return from holidays is eagerly being awaited – well done team, everything is as she left it.
Patroness Sandra had a successful Patroness Day with a Tin Can Bay team winning the day. Thank you to all who helped to celebrate Sandra’s day. Special thanks to Sandra Frogley for cleaning all the bowls green surrounds seating.
Lorraine and Rowena are the 2023 pairs champions, runners up were Robyn and Kaye. Lorraine and Rowena also reached the semis of the division pairs.
Our new Greenkeeper is on board shortly; welcome, welcome, welcome.
Barefoot Bowls had a full green once again, would you believe they think they play better once the barbecue starts cooking.
Thank you to all the players who represented Tin Can Bay away during the month, each week we are sending two or three teams. Headland Pacific Club enjoyed their visit and have promised ‘they will be back.’
Get well wishes to Kerry, Erica and Jeff.
See you on the green.
Toni Archer
The Long Paddle
The Cooloola Dragon Boat Club was joined by 13 members of the Hervey Bay Dragon Boat Club on Sunday 7 May for the ‘long paddle’. Both Cooloola Dragon Boats were used with 13 Hervey Bay club members paddling in Stamina and the local crew paddling in Ceratodus.
The aim of the long paddle is for the crews to increase their endurance on the water. The goal was to paddle to the area known as the ‘Power Lines’ (this is where power lines cross the waterway). There is a small beach at the location and the crews paused there to have a picnic morning tea. The views from the beach show off one of the many beautiful Tin Can Bay locations.
After the picnic the Cooloola Dragon crew headed back for home at Snapper Creek while the Hervey Bay team continued to paddle while practising turns and sprints.
Many of the Hervey Bay crew are soon off to Western Australia for the annual 55 km dragon boat marathon on the Ord River. As a practice for this event, the crew paddled a total of 22 kms. The Cooloola Dragons posted an impressive 12 kms.
Both teams were hoping to see aquatic wildlife such as turtles and dolphins. Despite the fact that
dolphins had been spotted in the area a day or so before the paddle, none showed up. The most significant wildlife observation was a dingo that was swimming right in the middle of the waterway. Discretion being the better part of his/her valour, the dingo paddled away not wanting to confront two boats full of dragons.
Hervey Bay’s steerer, Ebony, is renowned for her wacky hairstyles. As the accompanying photo shows, she didn’t disappoint this time.
As you may remember four members of the Cooloola Dragon Boat Club packed their bags and headed for the National Dragon Boat Championships in Wodonga. CDBC Head Coach Sandra went to serve as the Central Regional Queensland Team Manager and then remained to help run the event.
The three paddlers (Lyn, Kerri, and Michelle) crewed as members of the Central Regional Queensland Team. Being National Titles, the races were hotly contested and although our crew performed very well, they were unfortunately unable to bring away any titles or trophies. Better luck next time!
A reminder to all past and present CDBC members: the 20th anniversary celebrations will be on 1 July 2023. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen events, the details of the evening are still to be confirmed.
For the latest information on this important celebration, please contact Club Secretary Elaine on elaine.dimock@bigpond.com.
Don’t forget the third Saturday of every month when the Dragon’s Lair Café is open to serve delicious goodies while the Tin Can Bay Markets are in full swing.
the event; we plan to reschedule it later in June.
THE CLUB INTRODUCED a change to our monthly activities in May with a planned boating and kayak event at Crab Creek. This was going to be the first of a series of standalone events being introduced for the rest of the year.
Well guess what? The weather had other ideas and we had to cancel
On 6 May the club held its monthly BBQ /Presentation/Training Day, and we had the ‘Flathead Whisperers’ Derek Andrews and Marquis Chapman explain the techniques they use when targeting this species, as well as demonstrating the gear they use.
Later in the month Matt and George from Fisheries Noosa gave
a presentation focusing on the rules and regulations that apply in Queensland, with extensive discussion around the requirement to immediately return out-ofseason species and oversized fish to the water.
Those members who did get out during the month caught a variety of fish including squid, mud crabs, and some really good quality flathead. A cobia was even caught off the beach!
On the social front a number of
members attended the Rainbow Beach Amateur Anglers (RBAA) May event. A couple of members fished on the Sunday, and a few others, including myself, attended their weigh-in and trophy presentation at The Deck.
We didn’t bother the judges with any fish, but we did clean up in the meat tray raffle – Derek Andrews and Ron Cox won both meat trays (Derek drew both winning tickets).
A great day was had by all and both clubs are looking to work more closely together in the future.
WATCH THIS SPACE
We have now gained funding from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries to allow us to again run our extremely popular training days for Adult and Junior anglers. We will be announcing the date shortly. Tight Lines.
HI, SANDY BRANGAN here, bowel cancer awareness is very close to my heart. My dear dad, Kevin, fought it for several years before it spread to his lungs and he eventually succumbed in 2013 at the age of 85.
Bowel cancer claims the lives of 103 Australians every week (5,354 people a year) – but it’s one of the most treatable types of cancer when detected early.
While the risk of bowel cancer increases significantly with age, the disease doesn’t discriminate, affecting people of all ages.
Who gets bowel cancer?
Bowel cancer affects men and women, young and old.
Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world; 1 in 15 Australians will develop the disease in their lifetime.
Bowel cancer is Australia’s second deadliest cancer.
Around 30% of people who develop bowel cancer have either a hereditary contribution, family history, or a combination of both. The other 70% of people have no family history
of the disease and no hereditary contribution.
The risk of developing bowel cancer rises sharply and progressively from age 50, but the number of Australians under age 50 diagnosed with bowel cancer has been increasing steadily. That’s why it’s important to know the symptoms of bowel cancer and have them investigated if they persist for more than two weeks.
Almost 99% of bowel cancer cases can be treated successfully when detected early.
Any of the below symptoms could be indicative of colon or rectal cancer and should be investigated by your GP if they persist for more than two weeks.
What are the symptoms of bowel cancer?
• Blood in your poo or rectal bleeding
• A recent, persistent change in bowel habit (e.g. diarrhoea, constipation, or the feeling or incomplete emptying)
• A change in the shape or appearance of your poo (e.g. narrower poos or mucus in poo)
• Abdominal pain or swelling
• Pain or a lump in the anus or rectum
• Unexplained anaemia causing tiredness, weakness, or weight loss
If you’re about to turn 50, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Additionally, you are about to, or will have already received your free bowel screening test in the mail from the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
A positive result means blood in poo has been detected. It does not necessarily mean bowel cancer is present but does require further investigation by a GP and a referral for colonoscopy within 30 days.
A negative result means blood in poo has not been detected in the samples; however, it does not guarantee no cancer is present or that the person will never develop bowel cancer.
The at-home test is able to detect non-visible blood that cannot be seen with the naked eye. Blood in poo is one possible symptom of bowel cancer. If the result of the test is positive, the person is contacted to arrange a colonoscopy.
For people ineligible to participate in the government program, talk to your GP or pharmacist about BowelScreen Australia, or order a screening test online or by calling Bowel Cancer Australia’s Helpline on 1800 555 494.
How can I reduce my bowel cancer risk?
DIET & LIFESTYLE: Healthy diet and lifestyle choices, as well as screening and surveillance, can help to reduce your bowel cancer risk.
Evidence reveals quitting smoking, abstaining from or limiting alcohol consumption, and eating foods containing dietary fibre are all beneficial.
Maintaining a healthy weight and engaging in regular physical activity have also been shown to reduce the risk of colon cancer, but not rectal cancer.
Additionally, people who are more physically active before a bowel cancer diagnosis are less likely to die from the disease than those who are less active.
For people aged 50-70 years without symptoms or a family history of bowel cancer, a GP may also recommend taking a low dose of aspirin* for at least 2.5 years.
*Whether or not a person should take aspirin depends on their general health, and whether they have another condition that could be made worse by aspirin (e.g. allergy to aspirin, stomach ulcers, bleeding or kidney problems).
*Always consult with your GP. Bowel care support - no one should face bowel cancer alone
Bowel Cancer Australia provides practical and emotional support for the growing number of Australians affected by the disease.
The 100% community-funded charity offers information, resources, and support to anyone with issues related to bowel cancer.
To speak with a Bowel Care Nurse please call 1800 555 494 between 10am – 4pm, Monday to Friday, or email anytime (https:// www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/ nurse#emailnurse)
Source: bowelcanceraustralia.org
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The planning scheme is our region’s 20-25 year master plan that strives to:
• ensure there is enough land for different types of development in different areas across the region
• maximise our region’s liveability in terms of green spaces, community facilities, and places to work and shop
• plan for future infrastructure needs to support growth within the region
• protect our natural environment and historical features
• make our communities more resilient against natural disasters.
We want to hear from you to ensure the intended approaches to key planning and environment issues reflect the needs and aspirations of our community.
The full draft policies are available on Council’s website gympie.qld.gov.au/planning-our-future and surveys for currently released feedback can be completed using the QR codes (right).
Amendment Package 3
Amendment Package 3 is a major amendment package that addresses a range of matters including zoning, and amendments to streamline development and improve usability of the document.
Proposed changes for AM3 include:
• removal of the Local Development Area (LDA) designation from the East Deep Creek industrial area;
• rezoning of the low impact industry land at Southside to Residential Living and Limited Development – Constrained land;
• an increase in the number of caravans, tent sites or cabins permitted without a development application within the Rural zone from four (4) eight (8);
• changes to levels of assessment for Tourist Parks in relation to Recreational Vehicle sites on Council owned or controlled land.
• clarification of the levels of assessment for operational work and for dwelling houses proposed on unmaintained roads;
• amendments to update the design criteria in Planning Scheme Policy 1: Development Standards; and
• minor administrative corrections.
In accordance with Part 3, item 9.2 of the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules, Gympie Regional Council is consulting the community on the proposed amendment package.
Public consultation on the proposed amendments closes Friday 16 June 2023 with more information available on Council’s website.
A collaborative exhibition between Jo Williams’ conceptual kimono inspired coats, Beryl Wood’s theatrical wearable art, and videographer Katrina Elliott with collective stories from previous Scape Coat Workshops.
8 June – 13 July 2023 at Gympie Regional Gallery, 39 Nash Street Gympie. Open 10am-4pm. Also check out the Scape Coat Workshop on offer during this exhibition with Jo Williams, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 June, 9am-4pm. Participants will create a coat that expresses their own intimate story. Limited numbers so bookings are essential (fees apply).
Watch Us On YouTube
We’re on YouTube! Our Council Meetings are live streamed. Search YouTube for the ‘Gympie Regional Council - Official’ page and click subscribe. Click the notification bell on our page to get notified when a Council meeting is live.
Contact Gympie Regional Council
Contact Gympie Regional Council including:
• using the online requests portal on the website www.gympie.qld.gov.au (in the Contact Us section on the top right hand corner of the homepage),
• emailing council@gympie.qld.gov.au
• phoning customer service on 1300 307 800
• using the Snap Send Solve app, or
• sending a message via messenger on the Gympie Regional Council Facebook page.
Timber Tales
Gympie Library – Thursday 1 June 10-11am
Discover the early history of timber exploration and felling in our region with an amazing collection of early photographs of local bullock teams that carted huge timbers, sawmills and the forestry industry. Bookings essential: 5481 0859.
Sewing Machine Induction
Gympie Library – First Friday of every month at 10am
Are you looking to get started with machine sewing? Join in the fun with this interactive workshop to learn more about and practise the basic techniques you need to operate our sewing machines and overlockers. No previous experience required but spaces are limited so booking is essential: 5481 0859.
3D Printer Introduction
Gympie Library – Second Friday of every month at 10am
Want to try 3D Printing but thought it looked too hard? Then come to one of our free learn-to-print sessions. We will teach you how to design your own 3D model and then turn it into a real-life object that you get to keep. Spaces are limited so booking is essential: 5481 0859.
Cricut Machine Introduction
– Third Friday of every month at 10am Cricut makes it easy to make something unique and remarkable in just a moment’s notice. Label your pantry or bust out a last-minute birthday card, customise home decor, create personalised T-shirts, or surprise someone special with a perfectly themed event. Join us to learn how to use the Cricut design space software to get started on your own special project. Spaces are limited so booking is essential: 5481 0859.
Laser Engraver Introduction
– Fourth Friday of every month at 10am
The Emblazer Laser machine is utilized for the high-quality engraving and cutting of wood and other materials. This training session will guide members through basic operating procedures, software, and safety precautions for successful use of the machine. Spaces are limited so booking is essential: 5481 0859.
Last Friday Social Club – CPR Awareness
Gympie Library – Friday 30 June 10-12noon
This free and informative workshop will give you the confidence to help keep someone alive using CPR while the ambulance is on the way. This session will be presented by qualified trainers from the Queensland Local Ambulance Committee. Bookings essential: 5481 0859.
Fun for Kids and Teens
Thursday Robotics
Gympie Library – Thursdays 3.30-4.30pm
Come down and get hands-on in one of our fun, relaxed sessions. No bookings required but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.
Tinker Table
Gympie Library – Fridays 3.30-4.30pm
All activities are based on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths). No bookings required but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.
Animal Homes
Tin Can Bay Library – 1 June to 29 July
Discover the different places where animals call home. Can you guess where they may live?
Kids Learn to Sew – Beginner
Rainbow Beach
Ph: 5486 3705
Monday & Thursday 9.30am – 12.30pm
Wednesday & Friday 2pm – 5pm
Saturday 9am – 12 noon
Tin Can Bay
Ph: 5486 4355
Monday & Wednesday 9am – 12.30pm
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9am – 5pm Saturday 8.30am – 11.30am
Gympie Library – Wednesday 7, 14, 21 and 28 June 3.30-4.30pm
Join us for a four-week course as we teach you the basics of sewing. Participants will have the opportunity to complete a new project each week. These sessions will inspire creativity and build life-long basic skills, while having fun at the same time. Spaces are limited so booking is essential: 5481 0859. Suitable for ages 8–12 years.
Holiday Craft Bar
Gympie Library
– Monday - Friday 2–3pm
Rainbow Beach Library
– Wednesday 28 June 3–4pm
Tin Can Bay Library
– Monday - Friday 11am–12noon
Stop by the children’s area at your local library branch for some free craft activities between Monday 26 June and Friday 10 July. Suitable for children aged 3-12 years and their carers.
Decorate a Hanging Pot Plant Holder
Gympie Library – Monday 26 June 1-2pm
Create and decorate your very own hanging pot plant holder using a variety of materials. Suitable for ages 5-8 years. Bookings essential: 5481 0859.
Tiny Art Show
Kilkivan Library – Tuesday 27 June 1pm-2pm
Unleash your inner artist! Come down to the Kilkivan Library and create your own tiny art that will be displayed at the library in our very own Tiny Art Gallery throughout the June/July school holidays. Your creation can be collected on Friday 7 July from 10:30am to take home. Suitable for ages 5-15 years. Booking essential: 5484 1209.
Cats and Dogs Toy
Tin Can Bay Library
– Thursday 29 June 9.30am–10.30am
Create your own unique toy for your special buddy and discover some of our favourite cat and dog stories. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Booking essential: 5486 4355.
Kids Learn to Sew – Advanced
Gympie Library – Wednesday 28 June 9am–12noon and Wednesday 5 July 9am-12noon
Finished the Beginner and Intermediate course and looking for some new sewing projects? Join us as we expand your knowledge of sewing by learning how to sew from a pattern. Suitable for ages 8-12 years. Spaces are limited so booking is essential: 5481 0859. Must have completed the beginner and intermediate sessions first.
Screen Printing
Gympie Library – Thursday 29 June 1-2.30pm
Screen printing is a clever but amazing way of printing different designs on items like t-shirts and tote bags to stand out from the crowd. Join us for this fun and interactive session as we use the Cricut to design and create our own screenprinted tote bags. Suitable for ages 12-15 years. Bookings essential: 5481 0859.
Game Makers
Gympie Library – Friday 30 June 2-3pm
Have you ever wondered about the science behind popular games like Operation. Join in the fun as we learn about circuits and create our own buzzer challenge games. Once the
game is constructed, you will get the chance to try to retrieve the tokens from the box without completing the circuit and setting off the buzzer! Suitable for ages 8-12 years. Bookings essential: 5481 0859.
Book a Librarian
Gympie Library – Wednesdays 9-12noon
Tin Can Bay Library – Tuesdays and Fridays
2.30-4pm
Do you need a hand to get started online? Do you have a question about something that you have recently learned? Book in for a one-onone half hour session where our library staff will help answer your questions and provide tips and strategies to point you in the right direction for your future learning. Bookings essential: Gympie 5481 0859, Tin Can Bay 5486 4355.
Be Connected Drop-in Help
Rainbow Beach Library
– Monday and Thursday from 9.30am–12.30pm, Wednesday and Friday from 2pm–5pm, and Saturday from 9am–12noon.
Do you need a hand to get started online? Do you have a question about something that you have recently learned? Drop in to your local library branch during opening hours for some free one on one help. No bookings required.
Apple iPhones: Getting Started
Gympie Library – Thursday 8 June 10am-12noon
New to the world of iPhones? Learn how to get started on your iPhone. Join us as we take a look at how you can adjust the security, privacy, and accessibility of your device. Find out about your system and network settings and how you can adjust the device for your needs. Bookings essential: 5481 0859.
Android Phones: Getting Started
Gympie Library – Thursday 8 June 1-3pm
New to the world of smartphones? Learn how to get started on your Android smartphone. Join us as we take a look at how you can adjust the security, privacy, and accessibility of your device. Find out about your system and network settings and how you can adjust the device for your needs. Bookings essential: 5481 0859.
Apple iPhones: Doing More Gympie Library – Thursday 22 June 10am12noon
Have fun and stay safer with your iPhone. We show you how to use the camera to take great photos, how to block nuisance messages, and how to get some peace and quiet with the clever Do Not Disturb feature. We also look at how you can save and easily find files on your iPhone and how to enter the wonderful world of listening to radio podcasts. Bookings essential: 5481 0859.
Android Phones: Doing More Gympie Library – Thursday 22 June 1-3pm
Have fun and stay safer with your smartphone. We show you how to use the camera to take great photos, how to block nuisance messages and how to get some peace and quiet with the clever Do Not Disturb feature. We also look at how you can save and easily find files on your tablet and how to enter the wonderful world of listening to radio podcasts. Bookings essential: 5481 0859.
HoL (Hands on Learning) has kicked off again this year. HoL is an innovative onsite education program made up of four fundamental elements that build a platform for young people to grow in confidence, engage, and achieve at school.
The four pillars of HoL are a place to belong, people to belong to, real
things to do and a chance to give back.
We have welcomed seven new students to our team this year, ranging in age from Years 7 to 10. The team started with some simple projects last week to test their tool skills. They are looking forward to the opportunity to give back by building some tables for Prep, planting the gardens to harvest and cook and creating some fun things to sell at our first HoL stall.
If you have unwanted items such as tools, timber pallets, hardware, timber, paint, plants, soil, or mulch that you would like to donate, we would greatly appreciate it.
Lego Creations with Mrs Thorn is one of the exciting activities available to students to enjoy during lunchtime. You definitely won’t hear ‘I’m bored!’ in the playground while students are busy letting their imaginations run wild with their fantastic creations.
‘Lego Creations appeals to students of all ages - from Prep to Year 10, and there are many benefits from playing with Lego, including improved coordination, fine motor skills, problem solving, patience and
teamwork when playing with others. Students can choose a Lego kit if they like, but most want to make their own creative constructions,’ shared Mrs Thorn.
Student Will said ‘I love Lego because I can build whatever I want. There are wings, wheels, people, even Lego money to build with. It’s the best!’
THE CRITICALLY vulnerable squatter pigeon, found only in northeastern Australia, is readily identifiable by its distinctive black and white facial markings and the white stripe up each of its sides.
Making its home in arid and semiarid areas, including grasslands, this striking bird, with its mottled brown wings and metallic green and purple patch, prefers sandy areas close to water.
Feeding on the ground, they dine on grass seeds, herbs, and shrubs, as well as insects.
Predation by cats and foxes, loss of habitat, and the destruction of nests by cattle and sheep have led to a dramatic decline in the numbers of the squatter pigeon.
It has been noted that the species has not recovered from significant declines since the 1870s.
WESTRINGIA, commonly known as native or coastal rosemary; they are less flamboyant than bottle brush. They are hardy and will tolerate cold, frost, drought, and moisture. Westringia attract small birds and grow to 2m height x 4m width and are easy to shape.
Westringias are the quiet achievers of the native plant community. Westringias are fastgrowing bushy plants that will retain their dense foliage, and many of the varieties will naturally form well rounded bushy shapes. Westringia varieties make excellent hedges and borders in native gardens.
Cooloola City Farm stock Westringia Fruticosa (known as rosemary), Westringia Silver, Westringia Zena, Westringia Wynyabbie Gem. All these are readily available.
Cooloola City Farm Nursery is located opposite the Community Centre at 17 Amity Place off Tin Can Bay Road.
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 8am-3pm 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month 8am-12 noon Cash or EFTPOS acceptable
Phone: 0422 215 953
Email address: ccfni09@gmail.com
Term 2 has started well with several new families attending our activities from as far away as Kandanga.
Recently we were invited to take a behind-the-scenes tour of our local IGA with store manager Kristy providing us with great insight into where their produce is sourced from and how it is stored.
The children spent the coldest few minutes of their life inside the freezer room at -20 degrees and were allowed to operate the cash registers under Kristy’s instruction, even serving some customers. It was a little overwhelming for some who wanted to know why the children weren’t in school, while others were delighted to see them being treated to their first taste of work experience.
Kristy and her team provided a delicious morning tea and each child received a bag of goodies as a memento of their visit. Thank you to Bernie and Matt who were happy for us to visit, and to Kristy for her patience and kindness to each child.
Another great excursion was to the Cooloola Coast Bowls Club who again were extremely generous with their time and expertise and provided a sausage sizzle lunch for the children and parents, many of whom had not bowled before.
The Club runs a ‘come and try afternoon’ for anyone who would like to spend a fun couple of hours trying their best to get close to the tiny white balls! These are held on Fridays from 3.30pm, which can be followed up by one of the very reasonably-priced meals from the great menu. If you would like more information, please contact Graham on 0409 325 987.
Our recent camp at the Aldershot Scout Campgrounds just north of
Maryborough was a huge success with 32 children and 17 parents enjoying a wide range of activities including canoeing, learning bushcraft, using compasses, rope work, damper making, a scavenger hunt, and how to take care of their own health and fitness.
On our second day we visited the Flying High Bird Park at Apple Tree Creek, just north of Childers, where most of the children loved having the brightly coloured birds land on them and being able to feed deer, llamas, alpacas, emus, and ostriches. On the way back to camp we stopped for a delicious homemade ice cream from Mammino’s at the Childers Golf Course.
Pedal car racing was a huge hit with some of the young people out on the track at 6am. At the end of camp, the heats were heavily contested with Ellie as the 9 and under Camp Pedal Car Racing Champion and Zen winning the 10 and over Grand Final.
This month we are looking forward to another visit from Gabriella and her team from the Tin Can Bay CWA, Curtis and Gareth from the Gympie Library with their robotics and drones, Rowena and her team from Bunnings who will be helping us build tables with power tools, a representative of ANARRA Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation sharing about how to care for sick and injured animals, and to wind up the term, a visit to a dairy farm at Goomboorian finishing with a scrumptious lunch at Sublime Brewery.
2023 Bush Dance
– mark Saturday 16 September in your diary!
Our wonderful volunteers Suellen, Belinda, Shaz, and Kerry are distributing around 36 hampers each fortnight made up of pantry
items and fresh fruit and veggies from Foodbank Brisbane and a huge range of end of stock items from Woolworths Cooloola, ranging from body products to lollies to frozen goods.
Community Pantry
Our wonderful volunteers Suellen, Belinda, Shaz, and Kerry are distributing around 36 hampers each fortnight made up of pantry items and fresh fruit and veggies from Foodbank Brisbane and a huge range of end of stock items from Woolworths Cooloola, ranging from body products to lollies to frozen goods.
Hampers are available to anyone who needs one for $10 and are worth
between $50 and $60 – a pension or healthcare card is not required.
To order a hamper for yourself or someone who needs a helping hand, you can contact us by text to 0413 135 867 or hop onto the Rainbow Beach Community Pantry Facebook page and send us a message.
They specialise in talking to creditors on your behalf, negotiating to get debts reduced, interest held, reduced or waived and creating regular affordable payment plans to help you to become debt-free.
Check out their website www:solvemydebtnow.com.au, call 1300 070 672 or email: info@ solvemydebtnow.com.au if you would like more information.
1 Community Information Session for GRC Planning Scheme Community Input, 10am12pm in Cooloola Cove. More details to come closer to the date.
2 Youth Week Dance Party featuring Mama Quilla, 6-10pm AICM 26 Channon St Gympie. Ages 12-18. 10pp includes pizza. Food and drink available to purchase. Info/tickets: gympie.qld.gov.au/youth
2 Live Music - Chris Webbe, 7pm TCB Country Club
3 ‘Old Time’ dance lessons 3-5pm, instructed by Mal & Karen. Info: Julie 0428 824 115
3 Barefoot Bowls, 4.30pm TCB Country Club, $10 adults/$5 kids, free sausage sizzle. To register: call Steve 0420 861 825
3 Live Music - Graeme Jensen, 6pm TCB Country Club
7 Adult drama lessons begin at RB Hall. 4-6pm, gold coin donation. Contact Sheryl on 0497 542 857. More details on page 8.
9 Official opening ‘Drawn Together’ CC Art Group exhibition, 6pm, Gympie Regional Gallery. Exhibition dates: 7/6-13-7. Info page 4.
9 Live Music - Junction Road, 7pm, TCB Country Club
10 RB Fishing Classic Pre Party, RB Sports Club from 5pm. Live music: 6pm Graeme Jensen, 7.30pm Gaudion, 8.45pm Busby Marou. Tickets $45 (adults), $30 (15yrs & under), kids under 5 free. See page 3 for how to book.
11-17 Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic & Expo 2023. Details on page 3.
16 Live Music - Brad Sorensen, 7pm, TCB Country Club
17 Country Hall Old Time Dance hosted by CC Dance Group, 7.30-11.30pm, Goomboorian Hall. Music by Chris Doyle.
Tickets/info: Julie 0428 824 115. See page 6.
23 LAST DAY TERM 2
23 RB School Colour Explosion Fun Run! Keep an eye out for eager student fundraisers in the lead up to the big event. See page 10.
23 Live Music - 2EZ Duo, 7pm, TCB Country Club
24 Live Music - Billy Guy, 6pm, TCB Country Club
30 Live Music - One 4 The Road, 7pm, TCB Country Club
1 Cooloola Dragons 20th anniversary celebration. Details TBC. Contact Elaine: elaine. dimock@bigpond.com
1-2 Gympie Rotary Heritage Makers Fair, Gympie Showgrounds. Proceeds to Little Haven Palliative Care and other charities. Info: quiltandcraft.org or ancientcrafts.org
2-7 NAIDOC Week, 2023 Theme: For Our Elders. Details: naidoc.org.au
4 TCB Golf Club Pro-Am Tournament
8 Inaugural CoolaFlix FREE film night, RB Community Hall. More details to come in our July issue.
15 Mary River Festival, Kandanga, Mary Valley. maryriverfestival.org.au
15 Kia Ora Hall’s Xmas in July, 2740 Anderleigh Rd Kia Ora, from 11am. $20pp. Call Marie on 0414 831 924 asap to book.
16 Little Haven Palliative Care Gratitude Walk and Fun Run, Nelson Reserve
18 QCWA AGM, 10am at 18 Whiting St TCB
Weekdays
(many are term time only)
5.30am TCB Bootcamp, 7am & 5.30pm
RB Gym classes, Ph: 0490 333 147
9am Heart Foundation Wheelie Walking Group Cooloola Cove, Judy 5486 2181. Meet at bus shelter outside shopping centre on Nautilus Drive.
9am Macrame, Men’s Shed, Carole: 0437 880 438
9am Painting for beginners, Tuncunba Hall, Tin Can Bay, Kerri 0438 803 990 Middle Eastern Movement class by Soul from the Belly, Emperor St Community Hall TCB. Early session 1-2pm, evening session 5.30-6.30pm. First class free. Book by calling Jess on 0411 218 254
2nd Monday 1.30 – 3.30pm Life Drawing with model, Tuncunba Hall, Tin Can Bay, Robyn 0419 663 271
2nd Monday - Probus meeting, 2pm at Sandcastle Motel TCB, new members welcome. Cherryl 0409 044 100 or Katrina cooloolaprobus@gmail.com
10.30-11am First Five Forever Storytime (0-5 years) at RB Library. Bookings essential: 5486 3705
11am -12.30pm Book a librarian, RB Library
Tuesday
2nd Tuesday - Veterans and Community Morning
Tea, Tin Can Bay RSL, from 10am
2nd & 4th Nibbles & Giggles at Goomeri Library, social get together to chat over a cuppa, 10amph: 4168 4340
8.30am Kindy Linq, RB School Library
9am – 12 Noon, MEN ONLY morning, TCB Community & Men’s Shed, Paul Boulton 0437 007 911
9am TCB Quilters, TCB Community Centre, President Louise Hanks 0488 951 881
9am Drawing & Pastel group all levels, tutoring for beginners, Tuncunba Hall, Tin Can Bay, Kerri 0438 803 990
10am Tin Can Bay Art Group, TCB Library
11am-12pm English Conversation Group, come along to make new friends and improve your English, Gympie Library, bookings not needed
12.30-3.30pm Join in at TCB Library for an afternoon playing Mahjong, an ancient Chinese tile game of strategy, calculation and skill with a measure of chance. This group is open to everyone
2-4pm Book a librarian, TCB Library
Wednesday
7am Heart Foundation Walking Group TCB, Maggie 0400 756 615
8am Table tennis - singles, 9am doubles, $2 all levels welcome, RB Community Hall, 5486 3355
8.30am Kindy Linq, RB School Library
9.30am Cooloola Card Makers, TCB Library
3-4pm Coolabay Choir, CC Vets’ Hall, Pam: 0427 180 649
3.30-4.45pm Robotics Thursday, Gympie Library, bookings not necessary (but space is limited)
4-6pm Exploring Drama With Sheryl adult drama classes. RB Hall. Gold coin donation. Sheryl: 0497 542 857
3rd Hoy hosted by QCWA, 9.30am for a 10am start, Cooloola Coast Bowls Club, Amity Place TCB. Wendy 0412 547 043 or Judy 0402 769 392
Thursday 8am (1 May-30 October) 7am (1 November-30 April), $3 RB Sports Club, All welcome. Chris: 0417 605 484 or Pat: 0407 433 602
8.30am Playgroup, RB School Library
9am – 12 Noon, MEN ONLY morning, TCB Community & Men’s Shed, Paul Boulton 0437 007 911
9.30am First Five Forever Storytime (0-5 yrs), TCB Library
9.30am Bingo for Local Ambulance Committee, TCB Country Club
3.30pm Dragon Boating every Thursday, Sandra: 0402 352 756
3.30pm Robotics for kids, Gympie Library
Friday
1st & 3rd Rainbow Beach Art Group, RB Library 10am, phone 5486 3705 for more information
2nd Friday - Twilight Markets, Amity Place TCB 4pm-7pm. Community market with market fee proceeds going to community groups. Contact Jenny Jackson 0424 639 572.
1st Friday - Drop-in Sausage Sizzle, Tin Can Bay RSL, 11.30am to 1.30pm
3rd Friday - Writing Fridays at Gympie Library - join other writers in practicing and honing your literary skills, 10am-12pm, phone 5481 0859 for more information and to book
4th Friday Community catch up at RB Hall, 8am
9am Heart Foundation Wheelie Walking Group Cooloola Cove, Judy 5486 2181. Meet at bus shelter outside shopping centre on Nautilus Drive.
9am-12pm Chess/Rummykub at TCB Community & Men’s Shed, gold coin for morning tea, no need to book
2.30-4pm Book a librarian, TCB Library
3.30-4.30pm Tinker Table STEAM Makerspace, Gympie Library, bookings not necessary
7.30-10.30pm Live music at RB Sports Club. Grab a drink and a feed and enjoy some local talent www.rainbowsportsclub.com.au
Saturday
7am Heart Foundation Walking Group TCB, Maggie 0400 756 615
2nd Saturday RB Market. Book: 5486 3355
3rd Saturday Tin Can Bay Market.
Book: 0418 711 897
2.30pm Little Athletics, TCB School oval, Jess: 0411 218 254
5pm Mass at St John Vianney Catholic Church, Bream St, TCB (week 1, 2, 5)
7.30-10.30pm Live music at RB Sports Club. Grab a drink and a feed and enjoy some local talent. www.rainbowsportsclub.com.au
Sunday
7am Mass at St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Manooka Dr, RB (week 1, 2, 5) and Tin Can Bay (week 3, 4)
7.30am Dragon Boating, Sandra: 0402 352 756
9.30am Service at Good Shepherd Church, 17 Carlo Road, RB, followed by morning teaall denominations most welcome
12-3pm Live music at RB Sports Club plus free kids’ bowls and obstacle course.
www.rainbowsportsclub.com.au
Save the Date:
Proceeds to local ambulance committee. Start preparing your flowers, plants, photographs now! See page 14 plus more details to come in future issues.
See page 26 for what’s on at our local libraries
All of those ne ear resol ons sho ld be ell and tr l nder a , o ’ e had months to get that inter bod beefed p and read for the cold season beca se it gets reall chill in QLD Victorians o ldn’t nderstand.
This month’s recommenda ons
Watching the Rainbo Beach Famil Fishing classic eigh-ins!
Coming p this month, from th- th of J ne, I o ldn’t miss o t on this famil o ng. There's j st something abo t standing aro nd the fire pit in o r beanie and flanno atching the eighins. Enjo ing famil , friends, and massi e fish. Be s re to pack arm clothes as it is al a s a bit frost
This month’s local legends
Rainbo Beach Blokes Calendar
This calendar, in m opinion, is one of the greatest addi ons to the Rainbo Beach comm nit , something so special for the to n and so meaningf l.
Capt ring o r to ns ell-kno n local men stripping do n to the n de, sho ing their lnerable side, igni ng the start of an important con ersa on aro nd men’s mental health. So, let ’s all help keep their balls rolling!
From all at the IGA, e thank o from the bo om of o r hearts for looking o t for all the men in o r life that e lo e and care for so dearl
Rainbo Beach Blokes fo nders and feat red blokes, o reall are tr e local legends.
As I rite this ar cle, Origin team selec on has no been anno nced. With a fe posi ons that ere do n to the ire.
Either, stabilit and kno n pre io s performance, ith limited game me or pla ers in e cellent form. That as the q es on both Slater and Filter had to make. Good to see T rbos hamm s ill be stretched and the fo p t nder all sorts of bombs.
Looks like it ill be another Q eensland in. L ck a p sh of the ref onl happens to NSW pla ers and seems to go np nished. Wo ldn’t ant it to be a Q eenslander, ask Ka f si.
AFL - With ro nds in, Brisbane are si ng ell in second posi on. ins from . The need to finall get a flag. The ha e been there, thereabo ts, the last fe seasons and the e pecta ons are high. With the team no not ha ing an e c se no . Let's get behind them.
Football - Man Cit dominance in the EPL has con n ed. EPL tles from the last . Is it becoming a farmers leag e? Erling
Haaland is in a leag e of his o n. Breaking the Premier Leag e’s goals scored per season in a game leag e compared to the pre io s game leag e. S ll game to go. Man Cit are on track for a treble. Unfort natel , Arsenal co ldn’t get the job done.
As a ear cks o er into the ne Prime Ministership of the go ernment, ha e their promises e oted for come to fr i on?
Has the cost of li ing been lo ered? Has o r electricit red ced b ? Ha e o r real ages increased? The list goes on.
The ne broom is star ng to get some old bristles and e, as the people, are star ng to e pect ac on, not talk. It is a different seat hen o are req ired to act all make decisions and not point the finger and pla the blame game.
A s rpl s is great. B t s pported b the ind str that cannot e en be men oned from the Green’s/Labo r coali on. Take that ind str a a and I do not think rene ables ill c rrentl f nd all the essen al e pendit re. Like elfare, defence, health, etc.
O erall, e are all orking to ards hat e percei e as the best for this bea f l co ntr . A stralia, the best co ntr in the orld.
Thank o again to all those s ppor ng o r stores. B b ing local, o are emplo ing someone ho sends their child to the local school, ho a ends the local life sa ing cl b, and the mone sta s ithin the local comm nit
Local s ppor ng locals. Thanks again from the IGA Team.
