Rainbow Beach Community News May 2016

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May 2016 • Vol 19 • Issue 5

GourMAY is here!

In this issue...

• Mother’s Day events

Eat Local Month is a whole month dedicated to celebrating local produce, producers and food!

In the living tunnel at Rainbow Beach State School, Mark, Chappy Ronnie, Bailey and Aiden are amazed how the gourd grew over the school holidays! You can tour the kitchen garden and sample a Devonshire tea 10am–noon on May 20.

and ideas • Go on a scavenger hunt • What’s happeninge with the beach fe exemption?

Editor’s Note

Happy Mother’s Day!

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1986 was a big year in Rainbow Beach - it is now the 30th birthday for our school, the Fishing Classic and Boardriders!

On a positive, the sand has returned, and Mudlo Rocks have been passable lately - great news for our surfers.

There have been a few famous faces around the Cooloola Coast this month - the secret is out. Surfer Joel Parkinson loves our relaxed coast and has said his favourite holiday destination is Rainbow Beach. Please, spread the word!

Thanks to our readers, this month I learnt that a drongo is not just a term of endearment, but is actually a local bird. It flew right into my photo the other day - you can see it on our Facebook page.

Look out for May: there is a scavenger hunt, open day for the kitchen garden at Rainbow Beach State School, book fair for Tin Can Bay School, Mother’s Day Classic and events for Heritage Month - read all about them inside.

Another touching ANZAC Day has gone by and haven’t the local RSL branches done us proud? Thank you for all you do!

Our heart goes out to the lovely Window family after Ian’s tragic accident; I know we and many other families on the coast are thinking of you. Also to Margaret Grant on the loss of your mum, we know this Mother’s Day will be a tough one.

HE WORD IS that it may not have been a shark spotted the other day - just a rock that may have resembled a shark. But our surf lifesavers always have our safety top of mind! Unfortunately it didn’t stop the media making a show and dance of it….

Chappy Ronnie and her helpers created the inaugural SPLASH event for Youth Week - I hope it continues and helps our students find more pursuits on and around the water.

Drought aid for farmers continues, and you can still help for the next drive.

Until next month, Michelle and Heatley Gilmore

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Celebrating

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mums!

RESENT MUM WITH A seafood platter from Ocean Breeze Seafood, a beauty treatment from Zaneta at Serenity Beauty, a Thai massage voucher or just book into one of our many eateries - pubs, clubs, restaurants and cafes - for a relaxed meal out, and no washing up!

Here are three fun events for our coastal mums this Mother’s Day, May 8.

Generations of mothers together Rainbow Beach Playgroup is on every Thursday morning in term time - but this month mums can get ready for the annual Mother’s Day Morning Tea. Co-ordinator Sarah Brantz, said, “The lovely church ladies are putting on a Mother’s Day morning tea at playgroup on May 5, around 9.30am. It’s always a treat!”

It is a chance for mums to have a chat and hand babies over to experienced arms - many of the church ladies are grandmas and love to catch up with our youngest residents.

For the younger mums with under 5s, come along and be spoiled with their delicious home baking and conversation!

Hopefully the women from the church will have a chance to put their feet up on Sunday.

Tea and entertainment for mums in Tin Can Bay You are invited to a Mother’s Day Morning Tea to be held at Cathy House in Tin Can Bay on Tuesday May 3, at 10am till 12 noon.

There will be entertainment and raffles, and the event is organised by Lions Medical Research Personality Quest Entrant, Michaela Harries.

Annette Collins had open arms for baby Infinity and all ears for mums like Yvonne Jensen at last year’s Playgroup Mother’s Day Morning Tea

Dress up in pink to run or walk!

Come together as a family and community for the Mother’s Day Classic on May 8.

A fundraiser for breast cancer research, you can register online by May 4 - as an individual or family, children under three are free. (No dogs allowed.)

Organiser Jess Milne says it starts at Norman Point, with a 6km circuit around town, It opens at 8am with a warm up at 8.45am and there will be a sausage sizzle, games and entertainment afterwards.

The cost is $5 and all funds raised go to the Lions Medical Research Foundation.

There are awards for first male/female runners, Best Dressed Family, Male and Female.

Please RSVP to Michaela or Adriana Harries 0457 762 457.

Visit: mothersdayclassic.com.au, contact Jess Milne on 0411 218 254.

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Jess Milne, baby Bonnie and the Zumba ladies get ready for the Mother’s Day Classic at Tin Can Bay! May 2016 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 3

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It’s

GourMAY

Gympie Show

EAT LOCAL MONTH is a whole month dedicated to celebrating local produce, producers and food!

During May, Rainbow Beach State School will be participating in and promoting the amazing variety of local produce grown in our region.

Throughout the month, experience a vast array of food markets, expos, family events, festivals, open days and farm tours – check out the Council’s website for more information.

7 &13 Fruit bottling and jam making workshops

So whether you’re a serious foodie, budding gourmet or just simply love trying locally grown and made products, there’s something for everyone:

Learn how to preserve seasonal fruits and make delicious jams at Cooloola Berries - 856 Tagigan Road, Wolvi.

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9 &23

Rosella Festival

Come along to the first ever festival of its kind and celebrate the Rosella! Showcasing Rosella (Hibiscus) fruits grown at Petersen’s Farm Woolooga, 45km NW of Gympie.

You’ll see more than 2000 Rosella plants ready for picking. There will be farm tours, cooking demonstrations, fresh ‘straight from the farm’ produce, face painting and food stalls. $5 per person (children under 12 free), 9am–2pm at 2 Reilly Road, Woolooga.

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Come along to the Annual Gympie District Show and experience three HUGE days of exciting displays, entertainment and competitions!

You’ll see some of the region’s finest farm animals, horse jumping, whip cracking, horticulture, wood chopping you name it it’ll be there not to mentions a wide array of carnival rides and showbags for every age!

Be sure to drop by the Gympie Gold Regional Produce precinct upstairs in the Bill Bishop Pavilion, where you’ll find delicious fresh produce including smallgoods, preserves, condiments, nuts, snacks and much more.

Live farm talks and Chef Matt Golinski will take the stage throughout the day on May 14 from 10am to cook you up some amazing food using local ingredients.

Eat Your Backyard Workshop Gympie Community Garden present workshops at Gympie Library: Small Spaces/Vertical Gardening (May 9) and Eat Your Backyard (May 23).

Make the most of of local eateries - last holidays Saachi Stiefler was spotted tucking into a beautiful tropical fruit salad from her parent’s Andy & Alison’s Coloured Sands Cafe

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Cooloola Berries farmers lunch

Featuring locally sourced, sustainably grown and ethically harvested cuisine, and wines from Kingsley Grove Estate in the delightful fields of Cooloola Berries.

School garden entered into Gympie Garden Expo As the paper is delivered, judges will be announcing who has won the school garden competition.

The Gympie Garden Expo was held on the May long weekend, and the judges visited our school garden last ANZAC Day. The Kitchen Garden team and students at Rainbow Beach State School have been working hard creating above ground ‘no dig’ gardens, and planting out the existing raised garden beds with peas, beans, okra, capsicum, tomatoes, silver beet and carrots.

The warm temperatures and recent rain have meant that the seedlings are growing at a great rate and will be ready for harvest this term.

Make sure that you check out the Gympie Regional Produce Autumn newsletter (www. gympieregionalproduce.com.au/gympie-gold-news) featuring an article on local chef, Simon Vicic and his signature dish, Schezuan barbecued kangaroo fillet infused with lemon myrtle and native pepper with candied rosella and sweet onion jam, with rosellas sourced from the school’s kitchen garden.

USA visitors Adriana Schaffer and Maya Saati enjoy acai bowls and banana and berry pancakes at Rainbow Beach Fruit

Look out for more events and special GourMAY menu items at local restaurants and cafes throughout the Gympie Region: www.gympieregionalproduce.com.au/

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Rainbow Beach State School Garden Open Morning

You are invited 10am–noon, where students will be conducting tours of the garden and providing information about the Australian stingless native bee and bush tucker plants.

The $5 fee includes Devonshire tea served by students. Plants and produce will be available for purchase. Hat, sunscreen and closed-in shoes are recommended. Come along and support the school plants and herbs will also be for sale.

Donations (including your unwanted wheelbarrows) and volunteers are very welcome!

23-28 Honey Bee week Come along to Gympie Regional Library and learn about local honey bees and all things honey related through interactive displays and talks.

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Goomeri Pumpkin Festival

Ever seen a great pumpkin roll? Don’t miss this quirky, fun day out in the beautiful town of Goomeri, 6am-6pm.

Feast on delicious home-made pumpkin soup, scones and pies or enjoy billy tea, pumpkin damper and stew.

Plus, there’s free entry to the festival.

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“It’s not theirs,

it’s our National Park” W

ORDS SAID WHEN Chambers of Commerce members from Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay met with Gympie MP Tony Perrett, and Shadow Environment Minister Stephen Bennett.

Beach fees reared their ugly head last month when local MPs visited, fearing government are planning to remove the vehicle beach permit exemption.

Mr Bennett said, “There have been challenges across the state with access to protected estates. There is red tape around what we do every day.”

They cited that across Queensland, generational farmers who have been there for 140 years have been told to get off their land, commercial fishing operations are under siege and tag-along tours on Fraser Island have been reduced from 5000 to 3000 people.

“Two operators cease to exist,” said Mr Bennett.

“What people relied on for decades we

want to hold on to sustainably - the last thing we want to jeopardise is the environment,” Mr Bennett said.

“My concern is they still have a hidden agenda.”

Tony Perrett admits, “I’m not convinced that the current government have the best interests of business at heart.”

If you look at Report No. 3, 55th Parliament Agriculture and Environment Committee May 2015, you would agree they have good reason.

A Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) spokesperson told the Community News that, “There is no intention to review the current permit fee exemption arrangements.”

However the report states

Kathy and Kevin Reibel, Elise Henderson, Rebecca Reibel and Cameron Henderson represented the TCB Chamber

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that, “The committee also sees merit in reviewing vehicle access permits issued after twelve and 24 months of operation to ensure fee exemptions are not leading to unsustainable vehicle access or any public safety and environmental impacts.”

There is also “no intention” to extend the exemption to other residents of the Cooloola Coast. QPWS said they “can access a major business centre more quickly via the normal road network”.

Rainbow residents acknowledge the inequity - the report seems more concerned about more vehicles registering for the permit per household once it was free.

MP Tony Perrett and his wife Michelle spoke to RBCT members Heatley Gilmore, Mark Beech and Nigel Worthington

It states, “there is a high probability that many Rainbow Beach residents are using their fee-exempt permit for the purpose of free access to the Cooloola Recreation Area beach for recreational use” (rather than for travel to Tewantin/Noosa).

Locals still want to know why there is a fee on a designated road that happens to run alongside the National Park.

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Why are we the only mainland beach with fees?

Is it right that Cooloola is the only National Park to have a vehicle permit on mainland Queensland?

Many locals feel it is a barrier for day trippers and tourism, and an intrusion to our “great outdoors” way of life. Business owners report an impact on local economy, not just Rainbow Beach but also Tin Can Bay. QPWS says it only issues vehicle access permits for the sensitive major southern Queensland coastal sand masses that it manages – Cooloola, Fraser Island, Bribie Island and Moreton Island.

Is the money returned to our National Park?

QPWS argue they support tourism by contributing directly to maintaining the area and providing facilities.

“Revenue raised from vehicle access permit fees is used to help manage vehicle use and improve safety and conservation outcomes in the area. For example, QPWS spent $675,000 last financial year widening and upgrading the Leisha track.”

That is after deducting expenses required to administer the fees.

If we have to have fees, why not learn from other states?

The spokesperson said the online permit fee for Cooloola day trippers is “quite low” at $11.75 ($17.65 offline).

Our tourists may just want to sightsee from Rainbow Beach to Double Island Point. Where in Australia do you pay $17 to drive 12km?

The Clem 7 cost $3 billion to build, and it is only $4.85 to travel on! Southbank cost millions to build and maintain - and it is available for locals and tourists for free!

The majority of coast residents have to

pay to access a natural resource, that you can’t access all day, or every day of the year.

Why discourage people using national parks - what impact can they have on a sand road that is there one minute and gone the next?

Western Australia has an equitable and value-for-money system where you can buy a day park pass for $12, four weeks for $44 or $88 ($55 Concession) for a year.

The difference is this is valid for all parks in WA. Are the fees really just an exercise to reduce numbers and ecological impact to Cooloola NP area?

NPWS said no, that environmental issues are not managed through the application of fees.

Why then does the report clearly state that “increased traffic in the reserve area may compromise environmental protection and public safety” and that, “vehicle access permits provides a mechanism to manage safety, vehicle access, visitor numbers and behaviour and activities”?

Although there is recognition of Rainbow Beach as a unique situation, the report still states, “this fee exemption may be inconsistent with the objectives of the Recreation Areas Management Act 2006 and purpose of the permit system, especially if the exemption leads to a significant increase in permits issued and/ or increased general recreational vehicle use.”

Shouldn’t our government be encouraging people to get out of their households, get active and see our country?

Surely eco-tourism and our environment can co-exist in harmony?

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Parents call for a footpath from school to Shores

Samantha Permezel (right) and the P&C are rallying other parents at Rainbow Beach State School for safer access to school from Rainbow Shores

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AMANTHA PERMEZEL, a Rainbow Shores resident, currently walks or cycles to and from school, along a busy and very fast road, with her children. “Myself and other parents only attempt this about once a week, as it’s very dangerous,” Samantha explains.

To go the other way, via the back of the IGA, is too far for young walkers and riders from the Shores.

“Being able to walk, cycle or scoot to school is a great way for our kids to keep active, get outdoors, and improve concentration during school hours,” Samantha believes.

Currently there are many families who live out at the Shores with children attending RBSS, and they have expressed how they would love for this route to become an option as a daily routine, so they no longer need to drive.

“I believe it would be a huge benefit for

the town,” continues Samantha. “Not only would it provide a safe walking and riding commute for our children, but it also means our town would have a full walking circuit for locals and visitors.”

The path would run through the industrial area of Rainbow Beach via Karoonda Road, and may help reverse the alarming statistic from the 2015 Active Healthy KIds Australia study, who found a 42% decline in children walking or riding a bike or scooter to/from school in the past 40 years.

Kirstie Jordison, the school’s P&C president says the P&C are behind the footpath 100% and will start a campaign to have one created from Rainbow Shores to the school.

“Child safety is one of the communities utmost concerns; we feel there is a big gap in that safety with no footpath access from Rainbow Shores.”

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Rainbow hosts RAAF reunion

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PERFECT DESTINATION for events, the No 3 RAAF Hospital is holding a reunion at Rainbow Beach from May 13 to 15.

This occasion has been organised by Bob Bliss, Assistant Secretary of Rainbow Beach RSL Sub-Branch, who explains, “I am trying to make this a reunion that they will remember. We have such beautiful views from the Surf Club, and a friendly atmosphere within the local community.

What else could you ask for?”

With 40 present and past members expected, Bob believes, “This will help inject cash into the local area as well.”

Many are from NSW and ACT, and have never been to the Cooloola region. When Bob lobbied to have the reunion here the biggest problem was telling them where Rainbow Beach was!

The No 3 RAAF Hospital unit at RAAF Base Richmond is a rehabilitation unit

No 3 RAAF Hospital conducts Aero Medical Evacuations (AME) in both peace and war time

for Australian Air and Ground crews with over 1000 beds. It has been involved in most humanitarian operations and most deployments since it was formed in 1941.

“I was an Environmental Health Warrant Officer on my second posting to 3 HOSP. My first posting was as a sergeant in 1982.

In that time I was sent to Tonga for cyclone relief, and on return an exercise with the Hospital in New South Wales.

“My partner Ellie Campbell had a few postings (including Hawaii and Norfolk Island) to 3 Hosp and her last was in charge of the Aero Medical Evacuations equipment, replenishing supplies before the next emergency.”

The Rainbow Beach RSL will help with the afternoon service and wreath laying at the cenotaph. If you see them at their Friday night meet-and-greet, and Saturday night dinner, give them a welcome.

SAVE THE DATE

the Pigs are coming T

HE THIRD annual Rainbow Beach Pig Day Out event is happening at Rainbow Beach Community Hall on Saturday June 4, from 9am until late.

Bruce and Terri Geissmann organise this day in loving memory of Kelly Geissmann, with funds raised on behalf of the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation (AMRF).

Terri explained a few Pig Day changes for 2016, “We’ve acted on participant feedback from last year and the event layout has been changed to suit families better.

“There will be more rides generally, and larger rides for teenagers and adults. There are ride bands available on the day, with discounts for small children.

And we have more face painters to alleviate any waiting.

“Oh, and Penelope Pig, last year’s mascot, is visiting!”

In addition to fun rides, there will be live music, Devonshire tea, a sausage sizzle, a petting zoo, market stalls enjoy, and much more. For more event and entertainment information, visit the new website, www. rainbowbeachpigdayout.com.au There will also be a photography

Get ready for the Rainbow Beach Pig Day Out on Saturday June 4

competition, run through the Facebook page, for candid images taken on the day.

Pig Day Out will have a melanoma clinic operating at the event for anyone wanting a check up. Terri will be manning the stall for information, donations and merchandise.

If you would like to get on board, come to the Community Hall 3pm, May 15 or 29 and help!

Please contact Rachel 0419 464 254 or Di 0408 896 769.

Help celebrate 30 years for Rainbow Beach State School I

T IS HARD to believe that 30 years ago Rainbow Beach State School was opened. And that means a celebration!

The current RBSS P&C are inviting ex students and staff or families to join them and organise the 30th Anniversary celebrations for later in the year. Of course, current families and staff are also welcome.

It seemed only yesterday we opened the school library, built a memorial plaque, and a

It is also the 30th birthday for the FishingClassic and Boardriders in Rainbow Beach!

fete was held to mark 25 years!

If you are a past student, please tell your classmates who live outside town. If you worked at the school, spread the word to old colleagues.

It would be the perfect time for a reunion.

The Community News is interested in your old photos - please email them (and your memories) to: info@rbcn.com.au Please contact the school on 5486 9333 if you can assist.

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Wolf Rock Dive report

by Cheryl Maughan, Wolf Rock Dive

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his past month we have been seeing record numbers of grey nurse sharks at Wolf Rock. The largest number we saw in one day was 75 individuals.

As you can imagine, an amazing experience when you are surrounded by this many big animals.

At the same time on one dive we were also being rounded up by a huge school of barracuda. This went on for about ten minutes until we had to move up into shallower water.

As we move up into shallower water we then have the company of manta rays who are stopping at Wolf Rock on their migration north.

We have several spots where they can drop in for a cleaning service by the tiny cleaner wrasse.

On just about every dive we are seeing a huge loggerhead turtle which we have named Lily. Lily must be about 100 years old; she has a barnacle on her nose and one big one on her shell.

Lily the loggerhead turtle – estimated to be about 100 years old

But what makes Lily really stand out is the fact that she only has one full flipper left.

She is missing most of her hind flippers and half of her right front flipper, so we imagine she has lost these as a result of near misses with predatory sharks.

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She is a very placid old girl and we usually see her on the surface getting some air or right down on the bottom where she puts her head in a hole and blends in with the rocky formation to have a sleep.

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LEST WE FORGET

ANZAC Day 2016

The parade – Veterans, Lifesavers and children marched in our parade

There was a big welcome from the crowd

Our new music teacher Miss Eryn Truin and the 2016 school choir sang two beautiful songs

Pat Naylor, John Molkentein, Father Bruce Dornan and an officer from our visiting forces

Glenda and Zahli Mick prepare to lay their wreath

Jamie Lee Griffiths conducted the last post and the Australian anthem

School Captains Charlie and Annie carry the beautiful wreath created by Caroline Taylor

Locals congregated near the propeller to watch the proceedings

Rains came down at the end of the service - lucky Annette Collins had the brolly out ready for local Bill Hunter

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Crowds seek a Cooloola Coast holiday

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T WAS RAINBOW BEACH lifeguard Liam Toohey’s first Easter in town, and he had one word to describe it, “Busy!”

You knew when low tide was on just by viewing queues near Ed’s Beach Bakery!

Locals reported huge numbers in town for Easter.

“Rainbow turned it on over the school holidays.” Teewah, Inskip and Fraser Island were also popular. Liam said his fellow lifeguards told him, “It was the busiest they’ve seen it.”

After a near drowning at Easter, they educated visitors with a pamphlet on rips and encouraged Teewah campers to know their zone - T1-T8 in case of emergency, “There was a lot of preventative work as well as a few rescues. The team did a good job.”

Valerie Todd from Tuncunba at Tin Can Bay said there were plenty of visitors at the Bay as well. Valerie felt that the unrest overseas was keeping domestic travellers at home, helping boost numbers of travellers

this autumn.

C o n d i t i o n s continued to be favourable for beachgoers most of school break, although it was patchier for boaties and fisherman.

Surf skiers and stand-up paddle boarders have been catching tuna regularly off the front and Double Island Point was in demand over peak periods.

Un f o r tuna t e l y, Mudlo Rocks was very exposed over some of the holiday, meaning the Freshwater Track had heavy traffic.

Retrieval crews had to wait a week to recover a 4WD wreck under Carlo Sandblow.

Remember - conditions change daily - always

Above: Michelle Harder was visiting mum Glenda Eckel - kids Lachlan, Adelle and Lara had fun on the beach!

Left: Locals and visitors kept busy with the school holiday activity at Rainbow Beach Library

ask a local who knows and check the latest Cooloola Conditions Report online.

After our busy ANZAC Day, May holds

two more long weekends with May Day and the Gympie Show Holiday - so town will welcome even more visitors!

Time to hunt and gather!

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ATHER THE TROOPS and come along and have some fun at the Rainbow Beach P&C Scavenger Hunt, finding random items and performing random acts!

Scavenger hunts are a barrel of laughs - and a great chance to get some exercise for the whole

Left: Kim Falconer and her team of girls traipsed around town gathering all the items they needed for the Scavenger Hunt last year - and it is back again this month!

family. And remember to keep your phone or camera handy - last year you had to capture a few things on film.

The hunt begins on Saturday, May 7 at 9am, with everyone meeting at the park (near the skate park).

It only costs $4 per person, with prizes for 1st Place and ‘Best Dressed’.

A maximum of six people are allowed per team, with entry forms available at the RBSS office, or see Annie Maroney at Rainbow Beach Fruit.

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Historical Cooloola

Life as a child at Tin Can Bay Mary Potter is well known in the Gympie Region, having cared for mums and bubs in her role as a Child Health Nurse. For Heritage Month, Mary reflects back to what Tin Can Bay was like in the 1950s.

by Mary Potter

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HILDHOOD-EVOKED memories of the bay – early morning stillness, calm mirror surfaces of water, the delight of swimming in those waters before school. Knowing that wet hair would identify to our teacher that we had been swimming and result in a lecture on “not swimming before school”.

It was a quiet township with clusters of houses and shacks in rather ordered streets, all with little out houses (dunnies) lined up in a row. In one cyclone all in the street would topple over.

There was the top shop, the baker, butcher and the bottom shop and Straker’s had a small sawmill and built/repaired small boats, and Chooky Mallets dairy farm supplied a billy of fresh milk for each family.

The main industry was fishing and timber getting.

The landscape was open to exploring by children. There was Toolara (now Crab Creek) with a few buildings.

What delighted us here was the bubbly swamp with lots of native flowers, orchids and a profusion of Christmas bells in season.

It was our custom to disappear up here when we had rather tried our mother’s patience, to collect old dead wood and a small bunch of flowers, this we had found, led to our misdeeds being forgiven.

There was the whole openness of the front of the bay with the cliff rounding off down to Norman Point at the end - it was easy to catch fish, collect oysters, yabbies,

and play and swim on the sand mindful of the channel.

The Bay mirrored the seasons, choppy and grey, bright and sparkling blue or still and calm with rain squalls depending on the weather.

The other side was Snapper Creek with the public jetty enclosing the swimming pool area. Rolly Crane taught us the finer arts of swimming strokes here. Whilst

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we spent many hours in the water during school holidays, safety rules were instilled and community residents were watchful of the local children.

School was a large part of our lives at this time; the day started with parade, the flag and ‘God Save the Queen’. We filed into class in ordered lines and sat straight backed on the long forms at the desk.

Slates and pencils were provided for each

Many children, like Mary Potter, learnt to swim at the Tin Can Bay Bathing Enclosure in the 1950s illustrated on a Murray View’s postcard supplied by Gympie Regional Library

child, there was often much rubbing out as we progressed through the passage of maths and spelling. Learning of tables and poetry by rote and reading out loud was

Photo of the Month practised throughout the day.

For me I enjoyed the mystery of science, the excitement of the world of books which opened up the classics, myths and fable;, history including Australian, and spun stories of the geography of the world.

I was at a loss when trying to understand English grammar and composing essays, this improved as the reward for their completion was more access to books.

Of course every child was taught copybook handwriting and the ink wells in the desk were filled with blue ink and pens were provided, this was closely supervised.

Sewing lessons occurred once a week. We all played sport, and swung on the old Moreton bay fig trees in the school grounds. The girls played football to make the team but soon gave up playing basketball with the boys as they did not follow the rules.

Misbehaviour was not tolerated, the cane was used in this era and parents were soon notified of any issues or of their child’s behaviour or failure to progress. Mr Wilson was the headmaster when I sat for the scholarship exam and was successful, the only one in that year.

The pace of life changed when the prawning boom hit Tin Can Bay. Overnight there were many boats from all parts of the eastern seaboard and captains of different nationalities. The size of the prawns were huge, 12 plus ounces.

Interestingly the Moreton Bay Bug was not regarded as a delicacy just as a secondary catch. Fish board facilities were established; there was work required in the mending of nets, processing of the catch.

We all learnt to head prawns and a skilled workforce soon developed with workers coming from Gympie as well as the need for transport haulage. Fish market sales became a topic of interest and speculation.

My parents ran a fish shop cum café which provided meals for those working on the prawning boats it was very hectic and laborious, especially as my youngest brother was just a baby.

It was during this time that Duncan Polley commenced his bus run to the bay and I travelled to Gympie on the weekly bus run on Monday and returned Friday, after boarding with Mrs Mc Cormack during the week.

I attended Gympie High School and received the Domestic Science Prize for form three, it was now 1959.

National Trust Heritage Month is on until May 18 Gympie Regional Libraries are using the National Trust theme of Discovery and Rediscovery to highlight the history of the Cooloola Coast.

On at Tin Can Bay Library: share your story 10am on May 4 and listen to a talk about the Forestry by Ron Turner on May 6.

There are displays, information sessions and opportunities to gather stories and photographs from the community in relation to history and events that have occurred in the Cooloola Coast region from before the settlement of Europeans to now.

If you wish to contribute please contact Beth Wilson on 5481 0859.

Ernie Vines and son Bruce caught this 130cm, 22kg Spanish mackeral - off the beach at Inskip Point in the school holidays!

The Fishing Classic is only weeks away, so book now for July 1 to 9. Image submitted by Cheryl Doig, thanks Cheryl!

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Rainbow Beach Police Beat

Church news

by Senior Constable Michael Brantz

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Join the Drive Local News

Launching their careers...

HIS YEAR, for the first time in 20 years, there were no fatalities on Queensland roads over the Easter long weekend.

However talk of this Last year’s high school graduates achievement quickly are out in the big wide vanished as April world. If you or your son aor month daughterofhas exciting plans became after Year 12 in 2013, please drop us carnage on local roads, a line! with three fatal traffic Congratulations accidents across to theyou both and to all the region. other Year 12 graduates on the Gympie Cooloola Coast!

The most recent accident was too close to home for Cooloola Coast residents, with a 60-year-old Tin Can Bay man tragically killed while riding his motorcycle on Tin Can Bay Road at Wallu.

His death was the first fatality on Cooloola Coast roads for over five years, and left a local family grieving the loss of a husband and father.

The sad truth is that most traffic accidents are preventable. In previous articles I have said that driving a vehicle on the road is one of the most dangerous things you will do in your life.

Dan Head

Dan recently started as an apprentice plasterer with Brett Lindenberg, from BJ Plastering. The apprenticeship will take 3 and a half to 4 years to complete.

Mum, Cassie Head says, “We are tickled pink he is with a great bloke like Brett and his family. Brett has put other apprentices through with one nishing his trade qualifications So next fitime you’re out driving can I month, hence plead withlast you to stay alert.

I sawDan’s the opportunity.”

following statement on the Queensland Traditionally the TAFE Government’s ‘Join the Drive’ website component has been 4 blocks and I think of it’s3pretty weeksaccurate! full time, 5 full days a week, 8am - 4pm, but this year

the more system than is changing.

Instead, ‘There are 4,000,000 Cassie says it is proposed that great reasons Queenslanders all thewhy written work will be performed online and assessed shouldonsite take- care on the road. charting new waters for everyone.

You’re one of them.’

Dan is living with his Mum Cassie (and his Dad, Ashley when As bad asheApril was on roads of with the is home) andthe spends time his girlfriend’s family in Gympie.

Gympie region, it could have been a whole

If you were undertaking any other a drink travelling “Dan was driver chosen because on he potentially ‘dangerous’ activity – for lot worse after had completed Year 12,inwas a Freshwater Road failed to stop time example abseiling or rock climbing – you big strong lad,intersection getting his licence when he arrived at the with would be fully tuned in and attentive. this month, keen and willing Road.

Unfortunately, because driving is a daily Rainbow Beach worker and is an early riser! Dan is loving theslid work and crew His four-wheel-drive into thethe path of activity for most of us, there is a tendency he vehicle works for.” an oncoming which was travelling to switch off and become complacent.

Dan, ready for work

south on Rainbow Beach Road. Fortunately only minor injuries resulted from the ensuing heavy impact, but with a total of six people (including two young children) travelling in the two cars, it could have been a tragic end to everyone’s weekend.

Ashlee Young

The driver of the offending vehicle was not injured, but didn’t Ashlee, daughter escape of wellcompletely known teachers Al and unscathed after a breath Therese, survived grade 12 test showed he was more and is off to bigger and better than three over the legal limit. He things.

She times was offered a place got a trip to the Gympie at Griffi th University in her fiWatchhouse, rst course preference, accommodation for a theBachelor night and a court of Business Psychological date later thisand month.

Science spanning across four Finally this month, I would like to ‘bust’ years.

a “I’m popular local myth concerning the hopeful I will be able to riding motorbikes handleofthe work loadaround as wellthe many as managing an excitingRainbow social Beach. bush tracks surrounding life now that I am 18,” Ashlee There are no public areas in town where confesses.

youAlthough can legally ride an unregistered slightly motorbike, or ride a registered apprehensive about startingmotorbike without a newa motorbike life in licence.

Brisbane Ashlee is eager to meet new This includes the area around / behind people and gain a little more the dump, the land at the end of Cypress independence.

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VER 50 PEOPLE set their alarms to ensure a very early start on Easter Sunday morning, so that they could be part of the Resurrection Sunday service at the Rainbow Beach propellor.

It was a glorious morning with a bank of cloud along the horizon providing a spectacular sunrise just before 6am for those present, including visitors from Cooloola Cove, Tin Can Bay and Gympie and tourists from as far away as the United Kingdom.

Bec Emery and Ronnie Timperon shared what Jesus’ resurrection meant to them and those present joined in several moving songs of worship, accompanied by Simon Hughes on guitar.

After the service, complimentary tea or coffee and hot cross buns were provided by the Rainbow Beach Christian Community at the Coloured Sands Cafe.

Avenue, etc, etc. Brisbane is “Navigating Thank you to everyone who Ashlee (right) with a friend at her graduation also rather for me.rider your If you are daunting a keen young contributed to the service that I’m sure willbefriend be a stressful best bet isit to someone with a a wonderful startcalming to contrast in comparison to the streets of Rainbowprovided Beach. I will miss the quiet and few acres of property, or, if you’re a bit atmosphere that is Rainbow, the friendly faces Resurrection and of courseSunday. our gorgeous beach but older, go to thethat trouble of getting your will make me fully appreciate my hometown I am confi dent relocating to Brisbane motorbike licence and a registered bike. when I come back.”

May 2016 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 17

Library Happenings

Visit us at: www.gympie.qld.gov.au/library

Rainbow Beach Ph: 5486 3705

Tin Can Bay Ph: 5486 4355

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

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

Book review by Geoff

Ghost Galleon

By Errol Bishop AF BISH

Penned by Queensland author Errol Bishop, Ghost Galleon is a delightfully written and captivating story, which will appeal to legions of readers who enjoy sea-faring adventure and fast-moving historical fiction.

Lena Brodin will be sharing her skills - the local artist was presented with first prize “Our local area” section by Rick Modin at 2016 Brushes by the Sea Art Festival

Are you interested in learning how to draw or paint?

On Friday May 6 at 3pm, come and join prize-winning local artist Lena Brodin for afternoon tea and a discussion aimed at gauging interest in regular classes at the Rainbow Beach Library.

Lena will be asking what you would most like to learn, and art classes will be held over the coming months.

Lena will advise participants what they need to bring each week. Come along to this first session, and join in the fun!

Storytime and more for Under 5s First 5 Forever (F5F) is a fun family literacy program and include stories, songs, rhymes and craft.

F5F sessions are held every week at the Rainbow Beach Library on Mondays, 10 to 11am and at the Tin Can Bay Library on Thursdays, 9.30am to 10.30am.

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

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

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

The galleon in question is a 16th century Portuguese caravel which, according to legend, may still be buried in the sand dunes, peat bogs or beneath the waters of the 18 Mile Swamp on North Stradbroke Island.

Between the 1860s and 1930s, there were many reported sightings of the ship and related artefacts, with Portuguese coins, a knife and other items being handed down through generations of “Straddie” inhabitants.

Ghost Galleon is a fascinating “what-if” story, one which would change Australia’s maritime history if ever proven.

Those who know Stradbroke will enjoy the descriptions of the island’s landforms and lakes, the respect shown to the original inhabitants and the feel and atmosphere that makes a visit there so special.

Portugal in the 1500s was certainly a seafaring power to be reckoned with, and Errol Bishop has done a superb job of re-imagining a voyage to the Great South Land, with a cast of empathetic characters, plausible motivations and thoroughly realistic settings and action.

The reeds and grasses that sway with the breezes around Blue and Brown Lakes have many stories to tell, and this book makes it easy to imagine the Portuguese sailors in their armour emerging from the mists and shadows of the ti-trees.

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Cooloola Coast Art Group news W

HAT A BEAUTIFUL day we had painting ‘en Plein Aire’ at the lookout up at East Mullen, overlooking Cooloola Cove and the southernmost reaches of the Tin Can Bay inlet.

We continue to really enjoy these mornings and welcome any interested artists (sketchers, painters and/or photographers) to come along and join us.

Our May meeting will be painting the Wallum in one of our member’s own back yards at 76 Investigator Avenue, Cooloola Cove on May 8 from 9am.

Please bring along your materials, sunscreen, insect repellent and morning tea and we look forward to seeing you there.

Life drawing dates are May 4 and 18.

This is an untutored informal group, please bring your materials; some easels and boards are available.

We meet at 38 Marlin Way, Tin Can Bay from 10am to 12pm and we are always on the lookout for new model - we pay $50 for the two-hour session.

For information about these events

or to join our mailing list please contact Liz on 0439 683 690 or email: lizsawrey@hotmail.com

“We want your ar t!”

A quick reminder that the 2016 Cooloola Coast Art Group Art Show and Photography Competition is to be held at the Tin Can Bay Country Club over the weekend of July 16-17.

All relevant submissions and entries must be in by June 15; which is now only about six weeks away. So don’t let this golden opportunity pass you by.

For all art related inquiries please call Norma on 5488 0840, and for photography related enquiries please call Ken on 5486 2745.

The Art Group meet at 2pm, every last Thursday of the month at the Tin Can Bay Library.

All visitors will be made most welcome.

Plein Aire group at East Mullen lookout: Liz Sawrey, Jan McKenzie, Robin Hines and Nancy Haire

Simply Classical on May 29 A

FTER A BREAK of six months, we at Simply Classical are back in action with a program that should cover every base.

The theme is “The Four Elements – Earth, Air, Fire, Water”. But not to worry, it will not be a marathon session that will tie you down for days; it’s rather that the invited musicians have been asked to search for music relevant to the theme – as usual.

For the “air” component our thoughts turned to bassoonist Neil Heymink, who has performed for us before. Neil is a thoroughly professional musician in high demand for ensembles and orchestras, and he always comes up with interesting music off the beaten track.

His partner, Cathie Roberts, is equally competent on the violin and viola. They sometimes work together with pianist Naomi Craddock, and the three of them, as soloists, duets and trio are going to command a fair portion of the afternoon program.

The list of music they have suggested, relevant to the topic, makes fascinating

Above right and above: Sue Flower and Pam Graham will be playing mandolin and piano at the next classical concert

reading and you will be enchanted by their selection.

It is a while since Sue Flower with her mandolin has graced our stage, and we are happy that she is available once again for our May concert. Sue is a force of nature herself, and we will be thrilled to hear which of the elements will take her fancy.

The James Nash Choir is something special as school choirs go, with trophies and firstplace certificates from competitions to prove it, to the credit of their choir master Naomi Thurlow.

Choirs in a church setting are something special, and we are looking forward to hearing these young performers sing.

Kathy Hood is known as an opera singer, with a voice studio in Gympie. However for this concert she will be reciting poetry, and be assured she brings all the passion and drama of her singing profession to the stage.

We also have a soprano in Sarah Tweed, who is back in Gympie after years elsewhere, and she will be remembered by residents for her fine voice.

The concert is held on Sunday, May 29, 2.30pm, at Saint Patrick’s Church, Gympie.

Adults $15, concession $12, children $6.

Afternoon Tea on conclusion.

Enjoy Music Plus night on May 26 B

RING YOUR FRIENDS, your neighbours, your instruments and your voices to add more enjoyment to an extraordinary evening.

Spend an evening listening to some of the highly talented people we have in our area. A whole evening devoted to songs and music of the time, from early 20th century to the present day.

Music of the films, TV themes, violin, piano, harmonica, mandolin, ukulele, double bass, guitar, flute and best of all the human voice.

There has been enough publicity recently showing the benefits of being involved in music and musical activities to make everyone come out and try it for themselves, and we just love to play music for our own enjoyment. For us this is what makes life worthwhile.

In March we had a fabulous evening. Whatever your taste in music it must have been there somewhere; if not, then you surely appreciated the beauty of some of the musicianship and interpretation.

From 7pm on the last Thursday of May.... then we are back in September, October and November, thus avoiding the cold of winter in the Veterans’ and Community Hall, Cooloola Cove.

Wonderful music - new artists - voices of angels don’t miss!

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Greg Pearce, Amy Kent and their son Olly, Shelly and Leroy Jones, Cherie and Ron Mason, Ruth Modin with Jill and Mark McDonald

The indefatigable Hayes- Mitchell table donated a load to the Legacy Lunch

Legacy Lunch a success

Linda Walsh and Vaughan Skuthorpe had fun at the Over 60s table Image John Missen The “Handcrafted” table had a great day out Left: Jenny Woodley invited friends Robert and Brenda Moore to the event with her husband Denis Woodley

Caitlyn Hayes wonderful image of the Maheno was one of the most hotly bid items - finally won by Fiona Worthington

Right: A great day out: Barrie Walsh and Ray Parker Image John Missen

Left: Over 60s members Helen and Don Hill Image John Missen

Right: Ricky Modin watches the Two Up closely and Cherie Mason is excited - heads were winners!

Maddie Dean was delighted to accept the Remote Resort Fiji Holiday for her Mum Michelle from Maureen Mitchell

More images are on our facebook page:

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Opening June 30 Viewing July 1-3

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

your Community Free breast screening

F

REE MAMMOGRAMS are available until May 12 to provide the service at Tin Can Bay’s Cathy House.

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reported this year that BreastScreen Australia aims to detect cases of unsuspected breast cancer in women, enabling intervention at an early stage.

Finding breast cancer early often means that the cancer is small, which is associated with increased treatment options and improved survival.

In 2012, breast cancer was the most common cancer diagnosed in women and the second most common cause of cancer related death in 2010.

They report that just over half (55%) of targeted women in Australia had a screening mammogram through BreastScreen Australia in 2010 or 2011, equating to almost 1.4 million women.

Participation rates were highest in Outer

Jeanne Langley welcomed Theresa Dargusch to the BreastScreen van at Tin Can Bay

regional areas at 59%, but the service has an excellent reach in remote areas as well.

They recommend women are screened every two years from the age of 40.

Women aged between 60 to 74 years are strongly urged to attend.

No doctor’s referral is necessary, call 132 050 to book.

Keep your house number visible I

N 2013, THE Local Ambulance Committee (LAC) funded a project to have house numbers stencilled on driveways in Rainbow Beach. This action proved very helpful to the ambulance officers responding to a 000 call.

However they have reported some difficulty at Rainbow Shores due to leaf litter obscuring the house numbers.

Please ensure that your house number is clearly visible at all times.

The LAC is intending to fund a First Aid Course in early August for communityminded individuals and groups.

The course will run for eight hours on the day and will provide participants with an accredited First Aid Certificate.

A number of people have expressed an interest and places are filling quickly.

Another initiative linked to the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) is CPR Awareness Training.

Nearly 30,000 Australians will die of cardiac arrest this year because too few bystanders have the basic CPR skills to keep them alive until an ambulance arrives.

Our local ambulance officers can offer CPR training for up to ten people at a time.

The training sessions will take approximately 90 minutes and are free (gold coin donation is appreciated). It is hoped that some of the participants will then volunteer to become peer trainers.

If you are interested please send your name and contact details to Cheryl Zunic at josephandcheryl@bigpond.com.

Tin Can Bay Craft Club W

ORKSHOPS FOR MAY are involved with creating an owl purse made from felt. This attractive little purse is being taught by Barbara Parker.

On request, Thea Beswick will be taking a group to further their knowledge on colour and design on May 19.

There will also be a general meeting on May 19, and Mother’s Day is being celebrated a little early on the 5th of May. The members are asked to bring a plate to share so the morning tea girls have a break.

There will be a member playing the ukulele and conducting a singsong; then a continuous raffle will raise much-needed funds for Palliative Care.

Another bus trip is planned for May 11, this time to visit the Opportunity Shops in Maryborough and Hervey Bay. Visitors are always made most welcome to the Tin Can Bay Craft Club.

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Kristine Pack loved making this rug and cushion

Meet at the Cooloola Coast Community Complex on Thursday mornings 9am to 12 noon.

Contact President Penny Melton on 5486 2512.

your Community City Farm talks Hakea G

ENUS HAKEA, a large group of smallto-medium woody shrubs or small trees, many of which occur in south west Western Australia. The attractive flowers may be conspicuous (Hakea laurina) or could require a second glance to appreciate their delicate beauty (Hakea actites).

Woody seed pods that follow flowering and persist on the plant are quite distinctive. Foliage may be fan-like and decorative, or finely pointed. Hakeas occur across a wide climatic range, prefer full sun, but can tolerate some shade and mostly require a well-drained soil.

Flowering times vary, though winterto-spring is common. Hakeas can be seen in the coastal heath as you drive between our towns: Hakea actites (Wallum hakea) - a shrub to three metres that likes wet heath

areas, has spiky leaves and spidery white flowers in clusters.

Hakea florulenta - a shrub to three metres in sandy soil, with white, perfumed flowers in clusters in spring.

Hakea plurinervia, our plant of the month, grows to three metres in sandy or rocky soil and has many white flower heads in clusters (image by Mary Boyce).

Cooloola City Farm: 07 5486 2304, www.cooloolacityfarm.org

Weeding our Wetlands A

CTIVITY AT Cooloola Cove creeks is making a remarkable difference to biodiversity, drainage and general natural aesthetics to these sites.

TS1, TS2 and TS3 are the code names for three Trial Sites for land management of drainage lines at Cooloola Cove. They are recognised along Investigator Avenue by flood height markers on the side of the road and description as above.

Initially, low dosage glyphosate is used to kill off setaria sphacelata (South African pigeon grass), which has invaded much of our wetlands.

Although this may appear destructive following the initial targeted spray, months later we have observed a bounce back of native ferns, grasses, sedges and a myriad of wallum plant species.

This is followed up by manual removal of opportunistic weeds in and along the creek lines.

These community working bees offer a hands-on opportunity to become involved and learn about your wondrous wetlands! Thursdays throughout May (not on May 12), 8am-10am, with morning tea included.

See page 42 or find out more: admin@ cooloolacoastcare.org.au or mobile: 0417 554 905.

Tin Can Bay Quilters N

OT MUCH to talk about this month, but at least it has been much cooler at quilting.

This week we had quite a few new ladies come along, so our group is growing which is nice to see. More placemats being finished and a crazy quilt bag done by Beryl.

Here is Sue Maddison with her cuddly quilt (image supplied).

The AGM is on next month for the club, so a new committee will be elected. Not long till retreat time in July; we will have to think what project to do.

Anyway, Tuesday at quilting is fun

so come along and join us 9am until 12 noon, at the Community Complex next to the Bowls Club out at Cooloola .

Contact President Maree on phone: 5486 5706.

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$30,000 for drought relief in 6 months

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Tony Stewart thanked all supporting businesses and those that attended the two BBQs at the Hall to help the farmers out west

BC RADIO congratulated Tony Stewart from Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters and the Cooloola Coast last month for assistance to farmers.

Tony said, “I am just back from taking our fourth load of supplies to Longreach where the drought is biting harder by the day. Contrary to what you hear there has been no rain over a huge area.

“The country between Barcaldine and Longreach that was green eight weeks ago now even the weeds are dead. I only saw three horses between Longreach and Blackall. No stock to be seen for 200 miles.”

He thanks: Rainbow Beach IGA, Mitchells Fruit Barn, Judy and Gordon

Roberts, Good Price Pharmacy, Keith Van de Maal, Tin Can Bay Hotel-Motel Social Club, Cooloola Wholesalers, Kev Reibel, Tony and Michelle Perrett, Rainbow Beach Ladies (Lexie’s Team), Lynsey Rigby, Avis, David Bailey, Tin Can Bay Fruit and Veg and Rainbow Beach Meats.

Tony delivered 30 dozen eggs, 280 rolls of dunny paper, 10kg Tin Can Bay prawns, sausages, 70kg washing powder, 50kg spuds, bags of onions and pumpkins, plenty of rice and pasta, water, tins of corn, spaghetti, baked beans, 600 Anzac bikkies, 72 jars of jam, coffee, tea bags, toiletries and $3000 in vouchers.

“On the way home I stopped at

Ilfracombe. That is where the Big Hay Run finished on the first of April - $6 million of donated hay. I caught up with organiser Brendan Farrell who has been there carting hay for three weeks and still had three days to go - a top bloke.

“I met up again with Jo Winkleman who organises the food for the hay run and works for the Council at Ilfracombe.”

She thanked Tony for two Charter Vouchers he donated for a 14 year old girl with a brain tumour. Jo said she was “over the moon” as the raffle raised $7000 for a great cause.

If you can help for next run in mid June please call 0408 767 930.

Rainbow Beach Over 60s Cooloola Cove Residents and Friends Inc A S USUAL, the group met for coffee at the Surf Club.

These mornings once a month are a great chance for this itinerant group to get together and catch up on everyone’s doings.

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This month’s activity was ANZAC Day Lunch at The Sports Club.

People always enjoy at-home Above: Colleen Yallowley and Carmel Darcy having coffee at the Surf Club functions, and this particular annual Rainbow event never disappoints. on and think seriously about taking on an Executive role.

In addition to a really good lunch, our tables were visited by Lady Luck with at least four prizes!! Also there were lots of bargains in the auction, so we’ll be lining up to join in again next Anzac.

NEWS FLASH! AGM is in August – all positions will be up for grabs - so come

See you at next month’s first Tuesday coffee morning on May 3.

UR LAST MEETING was mainly concerned with town planning - Council sought input from local families, kids especially, when they held a consultation at Cooloola Cove’s Billabong Park in mid April.

Planning staff and consultants were there to show their proposals to date, and listen to what the kids themselves wanted, in the way of activities and infrastructure in our two main parks.

Plenty of ideas from both sides - these

In Brief CIRS Help needed For the Rainbow Beach Centre and Hall Management to continue, we need more members. Rainbow Beach Community and Resource Service will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 At 11:30 am at the centre.

Upcoming events: MAY: Trip to Gympie for a movie, followed by lunch – choice of movie to be decided at May’s coffee morning.

Phone Margaret Johnston: 5486 3726.

JUNE: Brolga Theatre, Maryborough - Nikki Bennett - A tribute to Helen Reddy and lunch afterwards.

Left: Sandra and Keith Sykes at the coffee morning at the Surf Club

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now just have to meld together for the ‘Our Towns’ grant. Good to see many kids turn up.

Mother’s Day raffle main prizes: 1st is $200 Hair and Beauty treatment (at CC), plus flowers and chocolate, 2nd: champagne and chocolates.

Drawn Saturday, May 7, approx 12 o’clock at Woolworths CC. Next General Meeting will be 10am May 16 at Veterans and Community Hall, Cooloola Cove.

Do you want to make a difference in your community? Lend a hand or two.

Tin Can Bay Lions needs a hand. Each year our Club helps other community groups and members of our community as much as we can, but we want to do more. To do that we need your help.

We need a hand or two to get new members to help us to continue our work for the community we live in.

Interested people over the age of 18 are encouraged to apply to join us. Sign up to help in time for our 100 Year celebrations in 2017.

Tin Can Bay Lions Club meets the 1st Tuesday of every month at Cathy House, Toolara Road, Tin Can Bay at 6.30pm.

Please contact Phillip Davey on 5486 2613 or Patrick Green on 5486 2112 or email tincanbaylions@gmail.com.

Tin Can Bay Resource Centre Victory hampers are available at Tin Can Bay Resource Centre. They are excellent value! For a cost of $35 each you receive a box of fresh vegetables and a box of groceries, which includes plenty of goodies and they vary from week to week.

You can come in and see us Monday to Thursday, 9am to 12 noon, to order and pay for your hamper and pick up on Friday 11am.

We also have other services available including Emergency Relief for those in need (Centrelink statement required).

So come in and see us, or purchase a second-hand book as we have a large selection available.

We are located in the Dolphin Shopping Centre. Our address is 2B/11 Dolphin Avenue, Tin Can Bay. Phone: 07 5488 0035.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Great Sandy Strait Cruises and Sunset Cruises 0428 838 836

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Another ramp is located at Bullock Point.

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

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

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

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

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to Inskip Point and crossing in the barge.

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

Remember that day tour.

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To Inskip Point and crossing in the barge.

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

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

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

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

accommodation

Headland and Rainbow Shores

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rainbow welcome.

5486 3191 Social Golf Club (0429 668 255) stages

regular course Tenniscompetitions.

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

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

Fitness Classes (see What’s On)

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

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

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

Playgrounds, Skatepark, Bike riding

Rainbow Waters Holiday Park

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

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

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

Thanks Parks and Wildlife Service for their assistance.

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annual events

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

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Fishing and Boating

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Rainbow Beach Fishing Report Fishing & Boating

by Tony Stewart 54868666.rainbowbeachfishing.com.au

of the best years ever in that State, where a lot of Fish are 10-12kgs. I definitely won’t be targeting the 100kg Tuna -that is for the young ones!

Things really quietened down this month with back to school and work. Then some really bad weather was thrown in.

For this time of year our last few trips offshore have been very good, as wehave been able to dodge the current run this month. Our main catches were made up of Squire, Pearland Moses Perch, Maori Cod, Parrot,Spangled Emperor with the odd Cobia and Dolphin Fish.

As I write our vessel is at Tin Can Bay having its yearly anti-foul and gearbox service. This would have to coincide with good weather, but we are off for a month so you have to follow the diary.

I am looking forward to pulling in Victorian Snapper, and it looks like one

Double Island Point Fishing Charters Nick’s Spangled Emperor

Hopefully while I am away you will be fortunate enough to receive plenty of rain as the economy of Gympie is so reliant on good seasons. At present this area is desperate for soaking rains.

‘Til next month- stay safe.

Above: Lenard nailed a pair of nice reds

A happy punter with a Squire

Skipper Rick’s Big Pearl Perch.

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76mm range working well.

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

It’s well worth beefing up the trebles on your hard bodies from the standard ones from factory to something a little more robust. If your using soft plastics choose the jig heads Here’s Steve, with heavy duty hooks like the TT Headlockz a popular past XH or the Evolution teacher from HD range.

Rainbow Beach Crabs have been Primary. active with several Visitingofover the reports people coming backbreak with a Easter hefeed of muddies.

Upside got stuck into has some beengreat the fish! recent publicity by Fisheries QLD regarding on the spot fines of $1100 for those caught tampering with someone else’s crab pots. This is great news and hopefully it is enforced heavily around holiday/peak seasons.

While the winds are light it is worth heading up towards Fraser Island and fishing the channel between Inskip and Fraser for mackerel.

If the wind kicks up and with temps in the high 20’s to early 30’s it will pay to seek shelter in the creeks and chase a few jacks and barra.

We have received some great news over the past week and we are excited to announce that we have been appointed the Shimano dealer for the Tin Can Bay area.

This means locals and visitors no longer have to travel to Gympie or Maryborough

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OWARDS THE END of March through to mid-April the outlook improved to allow plenty of trips offshore, which helped make up for the dismal February weather.

But as I write this we are coming off a windy week with little chance of improvement over the coming seven days.

With three holiday weekends in a row, we can only hope the weather pattern changes for the better.

With the good weather came decent catches offshore. A bit of a surprise as the summer – autumn is not renowned for big catches.

Bagging out on snapper and pearl perch was very good, so the fish population may

be healthier than many believe.

With no flooding rains, that normally means drought on land; drought in the ocean.

Anyway that theory is proving wrong this year, with our main catches including snappery squire, pearl perch, sweetlip, parrot, hussar, Moses perch, gold spot wrasse, red emperor and the odd spotty mackerel.

‘Til next month - enjoy your fishing.

Above: Lynda came all the way from Oakey for this solid pearl perch Below: Glen with a gold spot wrasse

to get what they are after.

Don’t forget our fish of the month competition. With just over a week left for the month be sure to get your entries in and remember to keep it fair this is a random draw so it doesn’t haveThe to Keely be the biggest Rose skipper fish to win. a Find us on facebook Ed @ with www.facebook. pair cod love to com/TinCanBayBoatHire weofwould see pictures of your holiday catch.

Until next time, stay safe on the water.

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Fishing & Boating

An open day for Tin Can Bay Fishing Club O

N MONDAY May 23 at 9.30am, Tin Can Bay Fishing Club will be holding a club open day and morning tea, and welcoming our Mayor, Mick Curran, from the Gympie Regional Council and Mr Tony Perrett MP, Member for Gympie.

The visit will be at our club premises, 33 Dolphin Avenue, Tin Can Bay, and community organisations and members are welcome to attend.

Members participated in Youth Week which is celebrated across Australia and took a number of students fishing on a Coastwide Charters Catamaran, teaching them basic fishing skills and techniques.

The students were 11-year-old Caleb Jensen, who attends Tin Can Bay School and his 12-year-old brother Lachlan, who attends Gympie State High School.

We were also very pleased to have 13-year-old Callum Anderson, who goes to Victory College at Gympie, join us for

the fishing excursion. The boys were really pleased to have caught a few fish in a short time and we really enjoyed having them on board with us.

During April, the Club hosted the River Heads Amateur Fishing Club and enjoyed social and friendly competition during the three days of their visit.

There were 42 members present for the joint club dinner that was held at the Cooloola Cove Community and Vets Hall.

Prizes were presented to members during the second evening’s BBQ dinner and we all look forward to the Inter-Club fishing competition that will be held during October 2016.

Next club workshop day will be held at 10am on Sunday May 15 at 33 Dolphin Avenue, Tin Can Bay. New members are very welcome and for membership or general enquiries, please contact the Secretary on 0437 242 171.

Above: It was a flathead for 13-year-old Callum Anderson - a great opportunity to enjoy the pleasure of recreational fishing!

Right: During Youth Week, 11-year-old Caleb Jensen is pictured with his flathead and he also caught a flounder

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It is 8 full on fun days of fishing and entertainment, July 1 to 9. Held in the school holidays, it gives families a chance to play and fish together in our beautiful waterways.

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

Visit http://www.rainbowsportsclub.com.au to book or find out more!

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A Little Humour BUTTERCUPS AND GOLF Towards the end of the golf course, Dave hit his ball into the woods and found it in a patch of pretty yellow buttercups. Trying to get his ball back in play, he ended up thrashing just about every buttercup in the patch.

All of a sudden, POOF! In a flash and puff of smoke, a little old woman appeared. She said, “I’m Mother Nature! Do you know how long it took me to make those buttercups?

Just for doing what you have done, you won’t have any butter for your popcorn for the rest of your life. Better still, you won’t have any butter for your toast for the rest of your life. As a matter of fact, you’ll never have any butter for anything the rest of your life!”

Then POOF!, she was gone!

After Dave recovered from the shock, he hollered for his friend, “Fred, where are you?”

Fred yells back “I’m over here in the pussy willows.”

Dave shouts back, “DON’T SWING, FRED, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DON’T SWING.” EMU An Aussie truckie walks into an outback cafe with a full-grown emu behind him.

The waitress asks them for their orders.

The truckie says, “A hamburger, chips and a coke,” and turns to the emu, “What’s yours?”

“Sounds great, I’ll have the same,” says the emu.

A short time later the waitress returns with the order “That will be $9.40 please,” and the truckie reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change and pays.

The next day, the man and the emu come again and he says, “A hamburger, chips and a coke.”

The emu says, “Sounds great, I’ll have the same.”

Again the truckie reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change.

This becomes routine until the two enter again. “The usual?” asks the waitress.

“No, it’s Friday night, so I’ll have a steak, baked potato and a salad,” says the man.

“Same for me,” says the emu.

Shortly the waitress brings the order and says, “That will be $32.62.”

Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the table.

The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer. “Excuse me mate, how do you manage to always pull the exact change from your pocket every time?”

“Well, love” says the truckie, “a few years ago, I was cleaning out the back shed, and found an old lamp. When I cleaned it, a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes.

My first wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything, I would just put my hand in my pocket and the right amount of money would always be there.”

“That’s brilliant!” says the waitress. “Most people would ask for a million dollars or something, but you’ll always be as rich as you want, for as long as you live!”

“That’s right. Whether it’s a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce, the exact money is always there,” says the man.

Still curious the waitress asks, “What’s with the bloody emu?”

The truckie pauses, sighs, and answers, “My second wish was for a tall bird with a big arse and long legs, who agrees with everything I say.”

ROMANCE An older couple were lying in bed one night. The husband was falling asleep but the wife was in a romantic mood and wanted to talk.

She said: “You used to hold my hand when we were courting.”

Wearily he reached across, held her hand for a second and tried to get back to sleep.

A few moments later she said: “Then you used to kiss me.”

Mildly irritated, he reached across, gave her a peck on the cheek and settled down to sleep.

Thirty seconds later she said: “Then you used to bite my neck.”

Angrily, he threw back the bed clothes and got out of bed.

“Where are you going?” she asked.

“To get my teeth!”

DOWN AT THE RETIREMENT CENTRE 80-year old Bessie bursts into the rec room at the retirement home. She holds her clenched fist in the air and announces, “Anyone who can guess what’s in my hand can sleep with me tonight!”

An elderly gentleman in the rear shouts out, “An elephant?”

Bessie thinks a minute and says, “Close enough.”

TWO NUNS Two Irish nuns have just arrived in the USA by boat, and one says to the other, “I hear that the people in this country actually eat dogs.”

“Odd,” her companion replies, “but if we shall live in America, we might as well do as the Americans do.”

As they sit, they hear a push cart vendor yelling, “Hot dogs, get your dogs here,” and they both walk towards the hot dog cart.

“Two dogs, please!,” says one. The vendor is very pleased to oblige, wraps both hot dogs in foil and hands them over. Excited, the nuns hurry to a bench and begin to unwrap their ‘dogs.’

The mother superior is first to open hers.

She begins to blush, and then, after staring at it for a moment, leans to the other nun and in a soft brogue whispers: “What part did you get ?”

REAL LAWS OF LIFE 1. Law of Mechanical Repair - After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you’ll have to pee.

2. Law of Gravity - Any tool, nut, bolt, screw, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.

3. Law of Probability - The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.

4. Law of Random Numbers - If you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal and someone always answers.

5. Supermarket Law - As soon as you get in the smallest line, the cashier will have to call for help.

6. Variation Law - If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will always move faster than the one you are in now.

7. Law of the Bath - When the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone rings.

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Law of Close Encounters - The probability of meeting someone you know increases dramatically when you are with someone you don’t want to be seen with.

9. Law of the Result - When you try to prove to someone that a machine won’t work, it will.

10. Law of Biomechanics - The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.

11. Law of the Theatre and Hockey Arena - At any event, the people whose seats are furthest from the aisle, always arrive last.

They are the ones who will leave their seats several times to go for food, beer, or the toilet and who leave early before the end of the performance or the game is over. The folks in the aisle seats come early, never move once, have long gangling legs or big bellies and stay to the bitter end of the performance.

The aisle people also are very surly folk. The tallest people are always seated directly in front of the shortest.

12. The Coffee Law - As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold.

13. Murphy’s Law of Lockers - If there are only two people in a locker room, they will have adjacent lockers.

14. Law of Physical Surfaces - The chances of an open-faced jam sandwich landing face down on a floor, are directly correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet or rug.

15. Law of Logical Argument - Anything is possible if you don’t know what you are talking about.

16. Brown’s Law of Physical Appearance If the clothes fit, they’re ugly.

17. Oliver’s Law of Public Speaking - A closed mouth gathers no feet.

18. Wilson’s Law of Commercial Marketing Strategy - As soon as you find a product that you really like, they will stop making it.

19. Doctors’ Law - If you don’t feel well, make an appointment to go to the doctor, by the time you get there you’ll feel better... But don’t make an appointment, and you’ll stay sick. This has been proven over and over with taking children to the pediatrician.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Tin Can Bay P-10 School update

by Principal Desley Kirby

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ELCOME BACK to Term 2. During this term our students will participate in the annual NAPLAN tests, and various camps, curriculum and sporting excursions.

As we will soon begin to move into the colder weather, it may be time to review and update your child’s winter uniform.

Please refer to the Uniform Guidelines on our website for a full explanation of requirements.

I would like to welcome our new staff to the TCB Team: • Lynda Birse replaces Sandra Carroll as Support Teacher Literacy and Numeracy • Rebecca Crowe joins the school as Prep B Teacher • Tony Couch replaces Pat Gray in Secondary This term, the school office will be open from 8am to 3pm to allow time for our administrative staff to complete duties.

Primary Leaders Day Year 6 Captains participated in a Primary Leaders Day at Cooloola Christian College.

Students met singer Caitlyn Shadbolt, an inspirational young achiever, and took part in a number of leadership activities and challenges.

Supervising teachers, Kate Topalov and DJ Hooklyn, were very impressed with the enthusiastic and respectful participation of our Year 6 leaders.

Guest speaker Caitlyn Shadbolt presented three important points of advice on the day: 1. Resilience – Don’t let people bring you down and if they do that means they are below you 2. Persistence – Keep working at your passion and don’t let people tell you any different

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Wolf Rock Dive Report

Left: Darci Lattemore, Mrs Kirby and Lucy Hunter at the school’s memorial garden

3. Believe in yourself Lucy Hunter, Lilly Muggleton, Darcy Latimore and Chloe Leat were an impressive team. They used persistence and encouragement in rock climbing, organisation and getting along when creating a movie trailer, and teamwork and problem solving in the team challenge activities.

The leadership skills they learnt throughout the day will enable and empower them to confidently perform their duties at Tin Can Bay P-10 State School.

Crazy Hair Day To celebrate diversity our students participated in a Crazy Hair Day, which

Above: Lily Muggleton and Chloe Leat prepare

Cheryl Maughan, Wolf Rock Dive also raised over $320 forbythe Leukaemia for the school ANZAC ceremony Foundation with plenty of crazy, colourful Some brilliant diving over February this year has kept hairdos on display! It was also wonderful customers raving about Wolf Rock and what a fantastic Year 3 excursion to RSL to see much involvement staffhere. and divefrom we have Year 3 had an excursion to the RSL as part students for Harmony Day and the National With improved visibility wehistory have studies. been enjoying the of their of their A highlight Day of Action against Bullying. entire vista of Wolf Rock under water surrounded by types visit was being able to try on the many giant Qld groper, eagle rays, of uniforms.

Junior Cross Country about 50 grey nurse sharks, In addition, in the lead ANZAC day, Students in Years 4, 5bull andrays, 6 participated turtles, octopus, leopard sharks and up so to much they were visited

by Mrs Leslieofand RSL in a cross country event and 3 all these more. inIn 2amongst animals are huge schools members representing the Air Force, Navy kilometre races. Congratulations to our Age baitfish, trevally, kingfish, barracuda and mulloway. and Army to talk about the services.

Champions, and winning house Carlo:

To see more photos and comments about the dives at Wolf Rock to our Facebook at www.facebook.

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Book now for Rainbow Beach State School report the Blood Bank

SCHOOL NEWS

by Mr Micheal Grogan, Principal

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

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

Birds around the Bay

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

Above: Zaraya helps Blake and Darcy lay their wreath

RSL members Bob Bliss, Joe Casey, John Molkentien and Barry Hogan attend the ANZAC ceremony with principal Michael Grogan and student leaders

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ELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL. We’ve already had the Life Education van and AFL Queensland visit, and look forward to Sporting Schools starting up again, AusKick, School Performing Arts visit, NAPLAN, Report Cards, athletics carnivals and Gympie Zone Cross Country.

ANZAC Day Service We welcomed members of the local RSL as our special guests for our school’s annual ANZAC service at assembly. This year our choir performed Spirit of the ANZACs and Oscar read his winning speech.

Students and staff also participated in the March and the ceremony was a great opportunity to remember the lives of all those who have served and fallen in the name of their country.

Library Upgrade Our new library shelving was installed.

The school and the P&C have invested approximately $7000 to make this space more flexible, for students and other community uses.

Gympie Zone AFL Congratulations to Nathan and Charlie on their efforts at the Gympie Zone AFL trials. Both boys played well and Nathan was successful in making the Possibles Vs Probables game.

Australia Zoo Our whole school trip to Australia Zoo was a great success. I would like to thank everyone who came along.

Our parent helpers were amazing and ensured all of the kids experienced as much of the zoo as possible.

Readers Cup Last month two teams of students were selected to compete in the Readers Cup, a state-wide competition run by the Children’s Book Council each year. The students participating will need to read six books and complete a comprehension competition.

We will travel to Hervey Bay in June to compete in the Wide Bay section of the competition.

Should the students do well at this stage, they may progress to the next level and compete against students from other regions around the state.

P&C News Congratulations to Hellen Jones, the Easter raffle winner! Remember to come to the Scavenger Hunt on May 7, and bring in your book donations to school.

Kids please remember your gold coin donation for Thursday brekky club (7.45am), running club starts at 7am.

We’ve had a great roll up - some training

Local members of the Queensland Wader Study Group count shorebirds on roost sites around the bay every month. Migratory shorebirds return to the same roost site year after year.

Counting the birds regularly and then comparing the counts over time gives a good idea of how successful the breeding season has been up in the Above: The school community watch Keiarra and Lylah payhemisphere homage at the northern and also how school ceremony the birds have managed on their long flights north and then south again.

Right: President Joe Casey presents Unfortunately, shorebird numbers are Oscar with the trophy for Best ANZAC declining every year but each year we Day essay

see a similar mix of birds on each of the roost sites. However, there is one for Zone bird trials,that andI popular andaegg have notbacon seen for couple muffins and bread boats. of years.

Big thanks Foodworks, Terek toSandpipers haveRainbow only been Beach Fruit, Rainbow Beach forPoint found on one site south ofIGA Inskip their donations.

Also to Ronnie and I have not thanks seen them on this site and volunteer helpers! Our celebrity for some time. They roost in mangrove chefs this month were Shona and Lesa trees with Grey-tailed Tattlers. When from Arcobaleno on the Beach (also our they are roosting they both tuck their wonderful regular helpers). heads under their wings.

Parents and friends - please donate Because they are very similar in size milk/cereal/fruit/eggs/cheese, etc for and both grey and white coloured the breakfasts and your ideas are very they welcome!are very difficult to identify. If they pull

their heads out from under their wings then it is easy!

Grey-tailed Tattlers have straight bills and Terek Sandpipers have up-curved bills.

For some time I have been hoping to get close views of these birds but each time I approach their roost they fly off to the other side of the bay before I can get my binoculars up or my camera focused on them. This last week was different. The birds stayed sitting on the branches and I was able to photograph them.

There are still Terek Sandpipers mixed in with the Grey-tailed Tattlers!

From what I saw before the birds flew off approximately a quarter of the flock were Terek Sandpipers. This time they flew off because a Tern flew too close over their roosting tree!

If you want to join our monthly shorebird counts then phone Dorothy Pashniak: 54880057 and if you want to read more about the birds I see every week then visit my blog at http:// www.sandystraitsandbeyond.blogspot. com.au/

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SPORT

Rochelle plays for Queensland!

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Rainbow Beach Surf lifesavers Vicki Schooth, Emily Simpson, Jake and Don Reid, Jasmin Wintle-Legge and Brad Hethorn showed Splash participants all about lifesaving

Youth Week was a SPLASH!

OCHELLE HUNTER has been involved in the Futsal program at Gympie High School. Rochelle has just learnt of her selection in the Queensland Country Under 15 Futsal Team.

She is working hard at the Rainbow Beach IGA and fundraising the $3,500 to get herself to Sydney in January for the event!

Gympie High students are taught a combination of core and electives, with the option of being able to apply for specialist excellence programs, like Futsal.

Meanwhile, the program has helped Levi McDermott - he is now in the Australian Schoolboys Indoor Soccer Team, competing in the UK last month.

by Chappy Ronnie Timperon

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AST MONTH around 30 young people turn up to ‘Splash’, a free event organised by the Cooloola Coast Youth Activity Project at Norman Point, to coincide with Gympie Regional Council’s Youth Week.

The young people, some of whom came from as far away as The Palms and Gympie, enjoyed a range of activities provided by the Rainbow Beach Surf Lifesaving Club.

There was stand-up paddleboarding with RND Adventures, sailing with the Tin Can Bay Yacht Club and Sailability, plus fishing on a 6-metre catamaran provided by Coastwide Charters, with rods and expertise provided by the Tin Can Bay Fishing Club, dragonboat paddling with Cooloola Dragonboats, and free entry to the swimming pool, with activities organised by BJ Parton.

A free lunch was provided by Jorrie and

Vanessa of Tin Can Bay IGA for participants, volunteers, parents and friends.

Weather conditions were perfect and the stand-up paddleboarders were treated to the company of our local dolphins who hung around all day to be part of the fun.

Everyone who attended had a great time with most of them trying all of the activities provided.

“When can we do this again?” was a common question asked by participants, and representatives of the local organisations who were involved on the day enjoyed interacting with the young people.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the day such a success, including Ken Ferguson for being our photographer and the Gympie Regional Council for their assistance with photocopying and advertising.

36 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – May 2016

BOARDRIDERS – it must run in the blood

W

E WOULD LIKE to congratulate all surfers from Rainbow and Tin Can for making it into the Wide Bay surfing team and heading to Stradbroke Island In July.

It was great to see the teens of past locals following in their parents’ footsteps 20 years later, with the same coach Phil having flashbacks from having coached many locals - including the fathers and mothers of some of our surfers in the team now. It must run in the blood!

The Boardriders are fundraising at the markets every fortnight for these events, and also for our 30th Anniversary at the end of the year.

Please, if there are any photos or memorabilia from the past 30 years, don’t hesitate to send it or loan it to BJ Parton.

Contact details- partons6@bigpond. com or Facebook Rainbow Beach Boardriders club Boardriders #TIP Clean up days are great to have but just remember, if you took your rubbish with you or kept it on your boat we wouldn’t have to do it so often.

Please keep our beaches clean as it is not nice to see McDonalds wrappers on our beach when we do not even have a store in our town!

SPORT

Soccer Stars!

Above: Karter Mick is just about to kick a goal for Columbia Above: Flynn McDermott now plays for Lions

Left: Columbia’s Xanthe Sheridan is determined!

Right: Rhys defends for Diggers

More images on facebook www.facebook.com/ RainbowBeach CommunityNews

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

May 2016 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 37

SPORT

Tin Can Bay Ladies Bowls O

UR 2016 COMPETITION is well under way, with Gayl Fisher, Gayle Sommerville, Sandra Fox and Jill Callaway winning the fours. Pairs are up to the semis.

On Saturday, October 22 we are running a bus trip to Bribie Island. The bus will pick up at 211 Gympie Road, then Albert then onto Pomona.

Cost will be $150 which will include bus, accommodation at Waterways (on the Pumicestone Passage side), lunch at Bribie Bowls Club, and then we will join their members for an afternoon of triples (three bowl), dinner, brekky Sunday morning; then bowls, or if you wish there are markets.

Cheques to be made to T.C.B. Ladies Bowls and sent/given to Ann Hudson, P.O. Box 166, Rainbow Beach 4581 or Jill Callaway, 211 Gympie Road, Tin Can Bay 4580. Receipts will be issued on payment.

Closes Monday October 10, so for further information call Jill on 5486 2018.

Get your names in for a great weekend.

Peter Murphy is once again sponsoring the annual encouragement day on Thursday, May 26.

Any visitors wishing to join the ladies, we play social bowls on Thursdays, on the green at 12.30 names in 11.30am.

Contact President Ann Hudson on phone 5486 8145, or Games Director Lyn Gray, phone 0448 081 308.

Dragons report

Aqua teacher BJ shares skills at Chandler

O

UR VERY OWN Aqua teacher, BJ Parton, recently showed other Aqua teachers “how to do it” in Brisbane.

BJ explained in more detail, “I attended the 2016 Queensland Aquatic Conference and AQUASUMMIT Soak it up Series in April, as a presenter and speaker for Aqua Fitness.

“The conference was held at the Chandler Sleeman Sport Complex in Brisbane, where around 100 or more coaches, swimming instructors and Aqua Wets instructors developed their skills.

“There were sessions running all day for different swimming needs such as turns and dives, master drills, Let’s do it for the kids and equipment use and much more.”

Alongside the CEO of Austswim, Jennifer Schembri-Portelli, BJ presented a session on Deep and Meaningful Movement in water.

BJ continued, “This involved demonstrating deep water drills to incorporate into everyday swimming, from travelling with a sculling action to simply using a different kick or body position.

Water is a wonderful healing tool and we are surrounded by it.”

There was an amazing session with Dr Alan Pearce from the University of Melbourne, where he transformed ‘nerdy’ science research into easy-to-apply teaching methods.

“One of his areas of research is neuroplastic changes in the brain associated with exercise, motor rehabilitation and cognitive training, and he surely gave me the wow factor!” BJ said. “He talked about moulding the brain and teaching it

BJ Parton (left) surrounded by some of her devoted Aqua ladies - some participants travel from Tin Can Bay four days a week to attend!

new tricks; stimulating it and challenging ourselves to learn more.

“I really enjoyed my experience with the Austswim team and hope to keep it up and bring more to Rainbow. Whether it is exercise, a little rehabilitation, learning to swim, competitive swimming or just social swimming, come and join me for a whole lot of fun.”

The activities and classes at the Aquatic

Tin Can Bay sailing

by Norma Sanderson

T

HE COOLOOLA DRAGON BOAT Club was happy to participate in “Youth Week” on the Coast by offering Dragon Boat Paddling to 15 young paddlers.

We have such wonderful waterways on the Cooloola Coast so we do wonder why more children and youths do not want to be involved. For those who did participate we hope they got the “bug” and will take up the challenge.

A reminder to accommodation houses on the Cooloola Coast of our big Regatta weekend on July 9 and 10. We expect over 300 paddlers will visit our area.

See you on the water, more enquiries phone 5488 0840.

38 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – May 2016

Centre run all year round, as the pool will be heated in the middle of May. The first session of Aqua will be pool entry only!

BJ added, “I would like to say a big thank you to all who have supported me in my training and classes. Please come and support the local Centre to help keep it running all year!”

Aqua devotee, Betty Freeman said, “We are all very proud of her achievements.”

R

ACE DAYS THIS month have seen the strong southeasters abate to 10-to-15 knots which put a bit more fun back in the day’s sailing, particularly for the smaller dinghies.

Handicap honours in races 5 and 6 was a two boat affair, with Billy the Kid taking the flag closely followed by the girls on Topaz.

In race 6 Topaz took the flag from Billy the Kid and again in race 7 from FAB, aptly skippered by Maree Prior. Race 8 was keenly contested between FAB and a late charge from Final Fling.

The 8-race Series 4 was by Michelle McAndrew and Hilary Axtel on Topaz with Harley Jackman sneaking into second place in Harlequin.

Summer racing has now concluded with boats and crews taking a short break before the John Moffat sponsored Cooloola Cup over May 7 and 8, and the winter sprint series during July and August.

FAB takes lead over Final Fling in final race of summer series Image L Bubb

TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY

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

Dentist

Rainbow Beach Adventure Centre Rainbow Beach 4X4 Hire

Channon and Lawrence Dental Cooloola Cove Smiles Coloured Sands Clinic

Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach

5486 3288 5486 8300

Accommodation Rainbow Getaway Holiday Apartments

Rainbow Beach

Climate Control Air Conditioning Cooloola Coast Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Tin Can Bay

5486 3500

5486 4362

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

5486 4499

Fishing Charters

0400 410 045

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

Appliance Repairs Coastwide Appliance Service & Repairs

Bait and Tackle Rainbow Beach

5486 3788

Rainbow Beach

5486 8100

Bakery Ed’s Beach Bakery

Rainbow Beach

5486 3080

Tin Can Bay

0408 329 167

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

0417 728 510

Cooloola Cove Landscape & Garden Supplies

5486 4170

Tin Can Bay Cooloola Cove

5488 0443 5486 4004

Cabinet Makers

Car Dealers John Madill Toyota Madills Mazda

Gympie Gympie

5480 5555 5480 5588

Rainbow Beach

54863200

Tin Can Bay

5486 4411

Caravan Repairs and Hire Whatever

Cooloola Cove

5486 4004

Rainbow Beach

5486 3471

Carpet Cleaners Benny’s Carpet Cleaning Cleanwave

Tin Can Bay Rainbow Beach

0407 764 661 0421 600 148

Tin Can Bay

5486 2576

Cooloola Coast

5486 3914

Concreting Moppz Concreting

Curtains and Blinds & Security Advantage Screens and Blinds Cooloola Curtains and Blinds

Rainbow Beach and Fraser Island Gas Supplies

Laurie Donnelly Plumber

Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach

0417 073 313 0407 146 151

Pools

Rainbow Beach

5486 8666

Pubs and Clubs

Rainbow Beach

5486 3607

Gympie

5482 3889

Rainbow Beach

0407 529 624

Cooloola Cove

5488 0222

Rainbow Beach

0400 657 797

Tin Can Bay

5488 0601

Cooloola Coast

Cooloola Cove

5481 2846

Cooloola Cove

5486 4030

0403 193 916

5486 3444 5486 2000

Essential Services EMERGENCY - AMBULANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 000 EMERGENCY - POLICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 000 EMERGENCY - FIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 000 SES Flood/Storm Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 500 SES - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3314 SES - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4604 City Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 2304 Coastguard Tin Cay Bay - VMR 417 . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4290 Community Centre Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3355 Cooloola Coast Medical Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 2488 Doctor - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3078 Doctor - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4600 ENERGEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 62 62 EPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 130 372

Pilates Cooloola Coast Pilates

0432 690 194

RB Maintenance Service

Cooloola Cove

0418 382 442

Rainbow Beach

0418 989 316

5486 9090 5486 3191

Real Estate Cooloola Coast Realty Cooloola Coast www.cooloolacoastrealty.com.au Rainbow Beach Realty Rainbow Beach Cooloola Waters Retirement Village Tin Can Bay Tuncunba

5486 3411 5486 3900 0411 441 706 0418 749 723

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

Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Tin Can Bay Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach

5486 8000 5486 3277 5486 3143 5486 4400 5486 3126 5486 3999 5486 8344

IGA Supermarket

Rainbow Beach

5486 8700

Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach Signs

Tin Can Bay

5486 2887

Rainbow Beach

0418 729 474

Cooloola Cove

1300 727 025

Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach

5486 3227 5486 8888

Solicitor

Health and Beauty Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach

0438 868 116 0484 846 589

Kennels and Catteries 5483 5364

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

0490 374 698 0409 709 310

Cosgroves

Storage Cooloola Tin Can Bay Mini Storage

Tourist Centre Rainbow Beach Tourist Centre Shell Tourist Centre

Tours and attractions

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

5486 3288 5486 3228 5486 3144 5486 8111 5486 8555

Painter Wayne Hill Painter

5486 3070

Signs

Rainbow Beach Hardware Rainbow Beach Mitre 10 Cooloola Cooloola Cove

Serenity Beauty Silver Koru

Rainbow Beach

Shopping Centre

Graphic Design Soda Graphics

5486 8686 0421 600 148

Rainbow Beach Hotel Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Sports Club Rainbow Beach

Glass and Aluminium Lighthouse Glass and Aluminium

Cooloola Coast Rainbow Beach

Plumber

Mechanical

Chiropractor Tin Can Bay Chiropractor

0419 980 607

Gympie Cooloola Pet Resort Gympie

Caravan Antennas Saturn Antennas

Tin Can Bay

Hardware

Caravan Parks Rainbow Waters Caravan Park Tin Can Bay Caravan Park

0407 022 159 0448 955 768 0407 762 986 5473 0075

Gas Supplies Tin Can Bay

Rainbow Beach Pharmacy

Rainbow Beach Cooloola Cove Cooloola Coast Cooloola Coast

Galleries Garden Supplies

Beach to Bay Pest Management Cleanwave

Pharmacy

Furniture supplier

5486 2820

Butchers

Cooloola Coast Cabinets Whatever Cabinetmakers

Rainbow Cooloola Wholesalers

Gallery Jilarty

Builders/Handyman

Tin Can Bay Family Butchery

5482 7688 5886 4800 5488 0271

Food Wholesalers

Davies Furniture Court

Boat Hire Tin Can Bay Boat Hire

Gympie Tin Can Bay Cooloola Cove

Electrician

Air conditioning

Chilly Bin Rainbow Beach Tackle & Camping

Pest Control

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

Rainbow Beach/TC Bay 0428 838 836 Rainbow Beach 0408 738 192 Rainbow Beach 0457 726 388 Rainbow Beach 0412 174 337 Rainbow Beach 0418 754 157 Rainbow Beach 5486 3131

Vet Gympie Veterinary Services Tin Can Bay

Cooloola Cove

5486 4666

0412 134 752

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

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

TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY Airconditioning

Cabinet Making

Electrical

CAR CLEANING

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AIR CONDITIONING

CleaningCARPET CLEANERS

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BOATING

Furniture

GAS

40 FISHING TRADES AND SBoating ERVICES Fishing andPage

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AIR CONDITIONING Appliance Repairs

CARPET CLEANERS

CABINET MAKER

CONCRETING

AND

Flooring

BOATING

GAS

CELEBRANT

CONCRETE ETING

ONCR PPZ C

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Concrete

Troy Rowley

Concreting Contractor

ABN 64-930-176-411 CONCRETING

CONCRETE • House Slabs • Garage Slabs • Driveways • Paths

Gas

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Also specialising in; NG • Stamp CRETI N O C • Concrete MOPPZStencil Troy Rowley • Exposed Seeded Concrete Concreting Contractor ABN 64-930-176-411

Phone: 5486 3914 Mobile: 0413 060 797

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

To find out more, phone: 5486 3561 40 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – May 2016

• House Slabs • Garage Slabs ELECTRICIAN • Driveways • Paths

PEST CONTROL

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

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Rustproofing & Mechanical GAS

& Mechanical Service  Tyre Servicing  Restoration  Rustproofing

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

-All Mec -All mak -Second -New &

(07) 5486 3228 1/25 Goondi Street

Signs

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MOWING & MAINTENANCE

ARE YO your lova SITTER? I during FE Please

9 Karoonda Rd Rainbow Beach

Ph: 54863144

Pet Boarding CLASSIFIEDS ARE YOU NEEDING A HOLIDAY??? Don’t want to leave your lovable pets, have you considered a HOUSE/PET SITTER? I am trustworthy,reliable,and am needing a house during FEB&MARCH,I have references if needed.

Please contact Glenda 0427864220

Sell your stuff!

Plumber

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

PEST CONTROL

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

May 2016 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 41

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WHAT’S ON MAY

JUNE

9am Aqua Aerobics

1-12 Free Breast Cancer Screening, Cathy House, Coral Trout Drive, Tin Can Bay. Free for women aged 40 years and over, no doctor’s referral is needed. Ph: 13 20 50 to book.

4 15

9 -11am Playgroup, Rainbow Beach State School

1-18 National Trust Heritage Month continues

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1-31 Bring your rates notice from the second half of last year to collect two free trees at Cooloola City Farm, trees can be donated to local schools.

Weekly (many are term time only)

Pig Day Out Entries due for 2016 Cooloola Coast Art Group Art Show and Photography Competition Norma on 5488 0840 School holidays!

9am - noon Tin Can Bay Craft Club, Penny: 54862512 9.30am - 10.30am First 5 Forever - fun for under fives at Tin Can Bay Library Lunchtime craft club, RBSS library 3pm Cooloola Coast Little Athletics, Tin Can Bay School oval, Tamara: 0458 111 591

1

Warbirds by Tin Can Bay Model Flying Club

Learn to swim, squad, gym, kids supervised after-school play times, Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre. Ph: 5486 3191

1

Gympie Garden Expo Tin Can Bay Ladies Bowls, two-day ladies carnival

Monday

4.30 Pilates at RBSS

1

6am Fitness Class, Rainbow Beach Gym

Friday

2

May Day Holiday

9am and 6pm Aqua Aerobics

6am Fitness Class, Rainbow Beach Gym

3

District Cross Country

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

3

RB Over 60s coffee morning at RB Surf Club

10-11am First 5 Forever - fun for under fives at Rainbow Beach Library

Heritage Month - share your story 10am at Tin Can Bay Library

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

9am Art classes, Tuncunba Gardens

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

6pm Fire Twirling - Tree Beards 0409 631 127

4 & 18 Life drawing untutored informal group, BYO materials, 38 Marlin Way, Tin Can Bay from 10am to 12pm Liz on 0439 683 690 4-5 Book Fair TCB school 5

Running Club (7am) and Brekky Club (7.45am) at RBSS - gold coin donation

5

Coastcare Wetland Weeding - 8am-10am Cooloola Cove- Burton Ck Sth drainage line (east of Marco Polo) TS1

6

National Volunteer Week morning tea, Gympie Civic Centre 10am - 12pm guest speakers and enjoy a delicious morning tea, pamper stations, activities and live music, free event

6

Heritage Month - listen to a talk about the Forestry by Ron Turner at Tin Can Bay Library, Beth: 5481 0859

7

Scavenger Hunt for RBSS P&C 9am, see Ann Maroney at Rainbow Beach Fruit.

7-8 Sailing Cooloola Cup 8 It’s Mother’s Day so register for the Tin Can Bay Mother’s Day Classic at mothersdayclassic.com.au, Jess Milne: 0411 218 254 8 Plein Aire - painting the Wallum at 76 Investigator Avenue, Cooloola Cove from 9am, BYO materials, sunscreen, insect repellent and morning tea, lizsawrey@ hotmail.com 9-15 National Volunteer Week 10-12 NAPLAN 13 Gympie Show Holiday

Gympie Show on again - Zoe Kingsley had a fun time last year 13-15 Surfrider Sunshine Coast “Clean Up Double Island”, Chris Glennie: 0419 892 418 15 Tin Can Bay Fishing Club workshop day 10am, 0437 242 171 15 & 29 Pig Day Out team meetings, Rainbow Beach Community Hall 16 Cooloola Cove Residents and Friends Inc General Meeting 10am at Veterans and Community Hall Cooloola Cove 18 Deadline for articles - email info@rbcn.com.au 19 Coastcare Wetland Weeding - 8am-10am Cooloola Cove-Burton Ck Nth (east of Golden Hind Ave) TS2 23 Tin Can Bay Fishing Club open day, 9.30am at 33 Dolphin Avenue, Tin Can Bay, all welcome 26 Tin Can Bay Ladies Bowls annual encouragement day 26 Cooloola Coast Art Group meet 2pm, Tin Can Bay Library Ken: 5486 2745 26 Coastcare Wetland Weeding - Billabong Park TS3 - weeding, pruning native gardens 8.30am 26 Music Plus Night, Veterans’ and Community Hall, Cooloola Cove 31 Free tree offer from last year’s rate’s notice, Cooloola City Farm

5pm Yoga at Cooloola Cove Vets Hall Glenda: 0427 864 220 Tuesday 9am Aqua Aerobics Tuncunba Hall, Tin Can Bay: 8.30am CardioStep Class, 9.20am Pilates for General Fitness, 10.20am Beginners Pilates Class

3.30pm Cooloola Dragon Boat Club training

9am Sailability 7pm - 9pm Fun Club, Tin Can Bay Community Centre, primary-aged children can enjoy games, fun, friendship, prizes, a short devotion and supper, $3 or $6 per family.

Chappy Ronnie: 0413 135 867.

Saturday Markets on almost every Saturday!

See visitors’ guide

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

11am – 12.30pm Kids Play, Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre

9am – noon Tin Can Bay Quilters, community complex. Ph: Maree 5486 5706 or Jo 5488 0134

Discover Sailing, Tin Can Bay Yacht Club

9.30am Little Guppies playgroup, Tin Can Bay Wednesday 9am Mahjong/games mornings, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall

5-8pm Cooloola Coast Youth Activity Project Outdoor volleyball, table tennis, pool (Eightball), movies, music, free snacks for teens from Grade 7-12 , Veterans Hall in Cooloola Cove.

Sunday

9am and 6pm Aqua Aerobics

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

9.30am Yoga at Cooloola Cove Vets Hall, Glenda: 0427 864 220

7.30am Cooloola Dragon Boat Club training

10am Mainly Music, TCB Community Complex, 10am

9.30am Church of the Good Shepherd Contemporary Family, followed by morning tea.

All denominations welcome! 17 Carlo Road

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

10am – 2pm Rainbow Beach craft market, Top Shops

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

11am – 12.30pm Kids Play, Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre

Thursday 7am Running Club RBSS 7.45-8.15am Brekky club, RBSS

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

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Pig racing Animal Petting farm Charity Auctions Competitions Cupcake Decorating Demonstrations Devonshire Tea Sausage sizzle

• Licensed Bar

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Food and drink stalls Live Music Markets & Raffles Melanoma Clinic Penelope Pig 2015 mascot returning for cuddles

• Reptile Display

• Workshops • More Rides including larger • Extra Face rides for Painters teenagers & adults ore... (ride bands available) and much m Full schedule of events available at www.rainbowbeachpigdayout.com.au

Held in loving memory of Kelly Geissmann

Funds raised on behalf of the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation Contact 0419 464 254 ┃0408 896 769 ┃rainbowbeachpigdayout@outlook.com www.rainbowbeachpigdayout.com.au ┃

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