Rainbow Beach Community News May 2017

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May 2017 • Vol 20 • Issue 5

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HE GYMPIE REGION (which includes Rainbow and the Cooloola Coast) is leading the state in terms of tourism growth, according to Tourism Research Australia. We have seen a remarkable 54% increase in international visitors and 65% increase in domestic visitors for the 2015/2016 year.

Selina Bootz and Alex Wagner relaxed at Rainbow Beach all the way from Germany recently – as more and more Europeans make their way to our destination.

Read more on page 16 -17, and hear how local businesses fared over the Easter holidays on page 4-5.

Editor’s Note

Switzerland C HATTING TO another business owner, I laughed that they described themselves as “Switzerland”.

Well, the newspaper is neutral too.

Heatley and I aren’t of course, and sometimes it is hard to keep emotions from my words.

But here at my office we staunchly give every individual and group a “fair go”. Unlike some syndicates, it is our job to present you with an unbiased account of the news to the best of our ability and present a positive and factual view of our coastal towns.

We even have tips for community groups I am very happy to share, but I am not going to denigrate people or include items that are to the detriment of our towns.

But if there is an event on the Cooloola Coast and I know about it - you will find it in these pages.

If we are really pressed for space it may just be a mention and a date - but it helps if you tell me before the 18th of the month.

I field hundreds of emails, press releases, newsletters and phone calls, and sort them into the appropriate part of the paper to ensure we provide up-to-date events for you to attend - or not - but at least know about.

Websites are scoured and community groups quizzed to make sure we provide you with accurate coverage of the month ahead.

I use the “What’s On” list myself, as soon as the paper is out I make sure pertinent events are in my calendar to promote and cover where we can.

If an outside organisation has told us about a not-for-profit event, then you can be assured we will help promote it!

Advertisers too! So don’t forget to tell us, because our readers say they rely on the Community News every month.

And this month is no different. There’s a treasure trove of news for you once again.

I was thrilled with Ian Ross’s photos and memories of the early sand mining days, and look forward to the charity morning teas and garden open day.

Good on our local police too, for all they do and a well-deserved coup.

My sore backside tonight is testament to the dedication I have for this publication so now onto those events for May!

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Until next month, Michelle and Heatley Gilmore

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Our own ‘Flying Doctor’

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FTER NINE MONTHS of hard work, Sandy Brosnan is pleased to announce that Rainbow Beach has a new medical practice.

Dr Andrew Spall from Tewantin will open Rainbow Beach Cooloola Medical Centre from May 3.

The practice will operate initially from the Physiotherapy and Podiatry rooms at the Top Shops.

From behind the counter, cooking up fish and chips and running her laundromat, Sandy has lobbied for more services to come to town.

“I started training in Toowoomba General Hospital, and worked out west, and I saw a huge need in the community for access to health care - particularly allied health services,” Sandy said.

“So many people have to leave Rainbow Beach for health appointments - and youth care and mental health are falling through the cracks.”

As well as our physiotherapist and podiatrist, Sandy is happy we now have a counsellor also providing services from the health hub.

Visitors and locals also shared with Sandy the genuine need for better access

to a GP, where people have been unable to obtain appointments.

“We had some help from Federal Government. Llew O’Brien set up a meeting with the rural Federal Health Minister, David Gillespie - he’s a doctor himself.

Sandy said it progressed from there.

Rainbow Beach is an area of DWS, district of workforce shortage, with a recognised lack of GPs that have medicare numbers in town.

She has learnt about rural health scheme incentives to bring doctors into places like this, but says it has been extremely difficult to entice city doctors to smaller centres.

It was important to Sandy to attract a caring, competent professional: “Andrew is highly qualified, a nice guy and only got married at Christmas.”

Andrew will fly to Rainbow Beach and appointment days will be initially limited until the practice becomes fully operational.

The centre is located next door to Ocean Breeze Seafoods, 1/54 Rainbow Beach Road.

Call for your appointment 5313 3277.

Sandy Brosnan from Ocean Breeze Seafoods has negotiated for a doctor to start in May at the new Rainbow Beach Cooloola Medical Centre

Rainbow Beach to host IRB Ocean Roar

In a coup for Rainbow Beach, our SLSC members like Stuart and Alex Wilson (pictured at our IRB course) will enjoy watching the IRB racing on May 27-28

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OUNCIL HAVE NEGOTIATED Round 3 of the Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Ocean Roar Carnivals to be held in Rainbow Beach, May 27-28.

A high-octane event, IRB racing has a large following in Queensland as competitors from clubs around the state fight it out for surf rescue supremacy.

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

competitive setting.

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

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

Council continues to secure events, often like Masters or Junior meets that attract a high number of supporters, to drive visitation even further in the region.

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Record Easter trade A

RECORD APRIL has been tallied for Rainbow Ocean Palms, Rainbow Sea and Rainbow Getaway Holiday Apartments.

Tyron van Santen from Epic Ocean Adventures said, “The long weekend was solid and we were as busy as other years. The weather and beach conditions from (Cyclone) Debbie at the start of the school holiday period made it a quieter two week period.

“But that’s the way it goes here.

February is usually our quieter month with poor weather, but not this year!”

Mark Beech from Rainbow Ocean Palms was smiling, “It has been a bumper of a year, with the highest February occupancy on record since Rainbow Ocean Palms opened in 2004.

“Maybe the Mikado did better

back in its day but we have no records for that. I just checked my numbers again and it is the highest April occupancy ever and it isn’t over yet.”

Food retailers were also happy, said Sandy Brosnan from Ocean Breeze Seafoods, “A record Good Friday! I couldn’t jump over the amount of prawns heading out the door and down to the beach!”

Jay Kent said Café Jilarty had a fabulous Easter period, record turnover and great weather, but their barista, Brooke Bignell, summed it up: “I didn’t move from behind the coffee machine from sun up till sundown for four days.”

The “crazy busy” holiday included loads of free and low-cost holiday activities provided by Council and local groups.

The Rainbow Beach Aquatic Above: Logan Sanderson and friends relaxed after all the bustle on Easter Monday

Disco fun at Rainbow Beach pool

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CCYAP participants made sticky toffee apples!

Contestants in the CCYAP wrap competition

“I didn’t move from behind the coffee machine from sun up till sundown for four days.”

Left: 30 juniors participated in the Sunfish Junior Fishing Day organised by TCB Fishing Club and CCYAP Right: “Old Boys” on Patrol

Centre send “a big shout” out to the families that came and supported the local disco, with face painting, handball, swimming and “a little boogie”.

Melanie May at Tin Can Bay Tourist park said the town was also buzzing over the Easter Long Weekend, “Our guests commenting on the excellent weather for boating and fishing, with guests catching decent size flat head, loads of summer

whiting and plenty of squid.”

“Earlier on in the Holidays was steady, with plenty of last minute bookings.

Grandparents holidaying with their Grandchildren seemed to be a popular trend this year. Also, we had plenty of guests staying with us pre and post Fraser Island visiting from as far south as Tasmania.”

Cooloola Cove Youth Activity Program promoted and organised a host of events,

and said attendance is growing every holiday.

Tin Can Bay Fishing Club hosted Sunfish Junior Fishing Day at Norman Point with 30 juniors and 54 parents and/or grandparents attending.

Qualified Sunfish instructors taught the juniors how to tie knots, rig rods and practise casting.

After a big morning tea, they were then

taught to bait the hooks and catch fish.

There were a few whiting caught by the juniors and they had a lot of fun being involved despite the windy conditions.

Families enjoyed the complimentary BBQ and, after lunch, each junior was presented with a certificate, a new rod and reel and a tackle box.

Drink a cup of tea for charity

One event at Tin Can Bay and then in Rainbow Beach - you can sip and sup to help people with cancer.

High Tea with the Dragons Come along to a High Tea on May 16, at the Tin Can Bay RSL rooms, from 10am to 2pm.

Dragon member, Norma Sanderson said, “Catering is for 60 guests only at a cost of $25 per person, so be quick to register.

There will be raffles, lucky door prize and of course, tantalising food.”

In honour of the team’s late coach, Gayle Barnett, the Club is donating proceeds to the Leukaemia Foundation which helps country folk with accommodation while being treated in Brisbane.

“A special guest from the Leukaemia

Foundation will be present and receive the proceeds of the day for their wonderful work,” said Norma.

Call 0412712965 so you don’t miss out!

CIRS Morning Tea Join in the merriment at the annual Cancer Morning Tea at Rainbow Beach Community Centre.

Held by the Community Information and Resource Service, you know the spread will be top notch.

The date was changed to 10am, Tuesday May 23 - so book it in!

Volunteers Coralie Leslie and Collette

Archibald said, “It’s only a gold coin donation entry, and there’ll be a goose raffle and lucky door prizes.”

Up for grabs is a generous range of prizes: “You’ll find the usual ladies’ toiletries and body washes, beauty products, tea and coffee products, mugs, gift packs and knick knacks. Donations are very welcome!”

Find out more: 5486 3355 or visit www.facebook.com/ RBcommunity2016/

Yvette and Judy enjoyed the raffles at last year’s beautifully decorated CIRS Charity Morning Tea Image Barb Rees

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It’s

Mother’s Day

Walk, create or buy something special for your mum or the mother of your children?

Remember step-mums, mother-in-laws, grandmothers or mother figures in your life share the love-in on May 14.

Walk all over breast cancer Pink, pink, pink! That’s the colour of the women in the Super Mother’s Day Classic walk/run for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, which raises funds for research while also honouring those that have been affected by the disease.

This is the 20th year, so get on down to Les Lee Park at Norman Point in Tin Can Bay on Sunday May 14 and take part in the celebrations.

Online registrations are open until May

10, so go to www.mothersdayclassic.com. au/register or you can register on the day from 8am. Participation by donation is also encouraged and non walking supporters can also take part in the dress-up competition, tribute wall and raffles, while enjoying a hot coffee, cupcake or sausage sizzle.

Official opening and warm up starts at 8.45am with the runners setting off at 9am and walkers shortly after. Water stations will be positioned around the course and

complementary fruit at the finish line.

There are prizes for first over the finish line as well as best dressed female, male and team. The raffle will be drawn at 11am and you must be there to collect!

Join the 1.1 million Australians who have walked 6.5 million kilometres and risen over $30 million. Make it your year to be involved!

For further information or if you need assistance registering contact Jess Milne on 0411 218 254.

Mother’s Day Top 12 Gifts - FOR LOCALS AND VISITORS 1. All pitch in for a helicopter ride, make sure Mum brings her camera.

2. Prawns, seafood or just fish and chips from Ocean Breeze Seafood and take it to the headland for NO washing up.

3. Or ditch the kitchen and take Mum to one of our local eateries - from dinner over the water or golf course to stunning views of Double Island Point!

4. Fresh flowers from either of our independent supermarkets - IGA or Sea Salt @ Rainbow. (And yes, it definitely is money well spent. You may not see that, but she does.)

5. Day out on Fraser Island / K’gari take a tour, hire a 4WD - you can drive Mum yourself.

Rainbow Beach Playgroup Mum’s morning tea - 9.45am May 11, RBSS Library provided by the RB Christian Community.

6. Or would your mum prefer action - a beach horseride, learn to dive, surf or see the dolphins on a kayak - even take a Fishing Charter?

Create a special gift for Mum

7. Take a surf and sand safari - drive to the lighthouse, and experience the Great Beach Drive.

The April Cooloola Coast Youth Activity Project holiday program kept youth entertained with toffee apple making, ribbon twirling, leapfrog batting, cup stacking and bunny boxes amongst other things.

It was great having the parents get in on the action and a few more volunteers donating their time.

In May join Cupcakes, Cards and Craft on May 13 from 9-11am, where you can create and decorate a special gift for Mum. For more information on activities or volunteering with our organisation email cooloolacoastyap@gmail.com or call Jess Milne on 0411 218 254 or Ronnie Timperon on 0413 135 867.

8. Book Mum in to Serenity Beauty and a pamper afternoon.

9. Would your mum like a kayak?

Buy local at Seabreeze Kayaks.

10. How about a sunset cruise with Dolphin Ferry Cruises? Other water lovers may like to hire a BBQ Boat with Coastwide or Carlo Point Boat Hire for a fun day out.

11. Something for the garden?

Outdoor furniture? You’ll find it at Mitre 10 Cooloola.

Be good to your mother on Mother’s Day: here’s the lovely mums with their kids at the Thursday morning First 5 Forever at Tin Can Bay Library (also held Mondays at Rainbow Beach)

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12. Finally, a dress to impress?

Beach gear, sunglasses, bags?

Visit 7th Wave.

New chef, new menu, new flavours

by Barb Rees

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Experience GourMAY at Rainbow Beach School kitchen garden open morning between 10am - noon May

Explore, taste and experience during

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GourMAY

OODIES FROM FAR and wide need to get their taste buds ready with the whole month of May dedicated to celebrating the Gympie Region’s delicious local produce, dining and food experiences from local producers and businesses.

GourMay – Eat Local Month, will launch at the Gympie Town Centre Growers Market, Wednesday 3 May from 7am in Memorial Park Gympie.

There will be cooking demonstrations featuring tasty ways with our local produce by Gympie Region’s official Food and Food Tourism Ambassador, Matt Golinski, and an outside broadcast by Nugget and Al of Zinc 96.1.

In Rainbow Beach, come along to the school kitchen garden open morning between 10am and 12noon on Friday May 26. The cost is $5 per person which includes tours of the garden by students and Devonshire tea. There will be plants and seeds for sale.

Gympie Regional Council’s Mayor, Mick Curran, said, “The Gympie Region is a vibrant contributor to Queensland’s food and agribusiness sector, and Eat Local Month is an opportunity for our residents and businesses to showcase and celebrate

all that we have to offer.

“This is a fantastic opportunity to promote our region as a key destination for food-related tourism and major events in Queensland, and initiatives like these demonstrate how productive, creative and diverse our region is,” he said.

Throughout May there will be a tantalising menu of events and activities catering to all ages and tastes, including the month’s signature event the 5Chef’s Long Table Lunch, Goomeri Pumpkin Festival, Gympie Show, Gympie Garden Expo and much more.

Restaurants in the region are also getting on board and will be displaying the Gympie Gold Regional Produce symbol on menus and signature GourMAY dishes that celebrate the theme of explore, taste and experience.

“This is your chance to support local farmers, producers and food businesses in the region in true farm-to-fork style,” he said.

What has been shared here is just a small piece of the pie, so for more information go to www.gympieregionalproduce.com. au, follow @GympieRegionalProduce on Facebook or call 1300 307 800.

RESH FROM A position in Ayers Rock, Anthony Vine brings a new vibrancy to the surf club kitchen.

Anthony worked for 10 years at the Outback Pioneer Hotel in the Ayers Rock Resort. Wanting a sea change, he applied for the position of Chef at the Surf Club.

Two weeks ago he arrived in town and started working the very next day!

“I wanted something completely different.” explains Anthony “I have gone from being surrounded by red dirt to this …. You can’t get much different than that!”

It is a huge change for Anthony in more ways than one, “At the resort, I had a general idea of numbers and could plan accordingly. Here you have no idea how many are going to walk through the door!

That will be something to get used to.

“It was great to arrive here just before

Easter and get thrown in at the deep end.

It gave me a good feel for the place,” adds Anthony.

Will there be any changes happening?

“I plan to make some changes to the menu eventually. I would love to use local fresh seafood and maybe introduce some indigenous flavours into the mix.

“I have talked to customers about what they would like and what they expect when they walk in the club, I will take that on board as well.”

The best part of living in Rainbow Beach so far? “I walk 20 minutes down the beach to work every day! The best commute in the world!”

Get yourselves into the Surfie soon and try the new menu, it may just be the “seafood” change we have all been waiting for.

New chef Anthony Vine, with the help of Carley Lindemeier and the rest of the kitchen staff, plans to breathe new life into the surf club restaurant

Dine on the waterfront at Carlo Point

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EET JILLIAN PALAKAL, owner and chef at Food Sans Borders at Carlo Point.

After visiting in 2015, Jillian fell in love with our piece of paradise and dreamt of one day settling here.

His busy life at the Gold Coast took over and his dream was forgotten. One day while looking to buy a restaurant he stumbled upon an ad for Carlo Point and it was irresistible.

“The sunset was what won me over,” says Jillian. “After deciding to move, a friend reminded me of my words two years ago!”

How has business been? “Pretty good, it fluctuates, maybe people don’t know we are here yet, but it is slowly improving,” adds Jillian.

“We cater for everyone, we have Mexican, Italian, Greek, Seafood and Indian - food without borders!”

The ‘we’ is Jillian and his new wife Anju, who is juggling studying podiatry and running the restaurant, not an easy feat.

Jillian’s aim is to please the customer, “It’s not what I want but what the customer wants. I am keeping the restaurant BYO, and I have introduced home delivery which is going well,” he laughs. “We have a regular who rings up at least once a week!

“We are hoping to get a few weddings

Introducing Jillian Palakal from Foods Sans Borders at Carlo Point

here, I have my first one in October. It is a great place to have a wedding… that view!”

If passion and enthusiasm are part of the recipe for success, this new restaurant is going to be a hit.

Do yourself a flavour and give it a go, I can vouch for the simple but tasty fare… next time the Belgian waffles have my name on them!

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LEST WE FORGET

ANZAC Day 2017 – Rainbow Beach

Joe Casey said Rainbow Beach School Choir performances make him feel closer to heaven

There was a good representation from the Surf Lifesavers and Nippers, including Murphy, Damian and Darcy Lunney

Above: Andrew McCarthy from Rainbow Beach Horserides leads the March and Rainbow Beach RSL Sub Branch President Joe Casey ensures the younger generations are involved Right: Hundred of visitors and locals attended both the Dawn Service with Gunfire breakfast and the morning March and Commemoration

Ambulance Officer Marc Shearman with one of Caroline Taylor’s beautiful wreaths

Sarah Speirs and Eliza Border laid a wreath for Victory College - more high school students were involved in the March and service this year than ever before

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School Captain, Matilda Clark represented Gympie State High with a touching tribute - also behind the lectern were RBSS students Oscar Coleman with his winning speech and Nathan Kingsley with a poem recital

Chaplain Bruce Gorman’s granddaughter, Jamie Lee Griffiths not only performed the Last Post and Reveille, but also sang our National Anthem with her guitar accompaniment, a very unique part of our ceremonies (Ed: I am sure others will agree, it has been lovely to watch Jamie Lee progress over the 7 years plus this lady has been volunteering at our services.)

LEST WE FORGET

Tin Can Bay

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ARGE CROWDS gathered at Tin Can Bay for the Dawn Service and Gunfire breakfast.

Later a street parade was led by 1st Military Police Battalion (pictured with their with security dogs), followed by a service at the memorial then a community service in the RSL Hall with refreshments, organised for the community by the volunteers of the Tin Can Bay RSL Sub Branch.

Images Melissa Haslam

Above: 1st Military Police with security dogs Left: More veterans ready to march

Left: Braden drummer for street parade TCB school Right: Veterans

Catafalque Party Tin Can Bay memorial

Above and right: Learning about ANZAC Day - commemorations were held across the region to remember all Australians who served and died in war and on operational service.

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USQ researcher named a finalist for her “bright idea” D

R LINDY ORWIN was selected as a finalist in the Regional Australia Institute Lightbulb Moments Competition.

Providing girls in regional areas with greater STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) and entrepreneurship opportunities might soon be a reality thanks to a USQ researcher’s “bright idea”.

Dr Lindy Orwin, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (STEAM Education with Remote Access Technology), has been selected as a finalist in the Regional Australia Institute (RAI) Lightbulb Moments Competition.

The Lightbulb Moments campaign aims to support locals with a project or an idea that has the potential to make a big difference to their community or economy.

Dr Orwin’s project is to form the Australian Girls ESTEAMME (Entrepreneurship, Science, Technology, Engineering, The Arts, Maths and Maker Education) Collaborative. The national organisation will bring together initiatives and services across Australia that are committed to informing and encouraging girls to pursue careers in ESTEAMME. “We’ve heard for a few years now how important STEM skills are, yet girls are under-represented in almost all these fields at all levels of education and in the workforce,” Dr Orwin said.

“It has been my dream to start an organisation for sharing exemplary practice and resources in engaging girls and retaining their interest in STEM.” Dr Orwin said she was thrilled to be selected as one of 10 finalists, who each receive a project development and communications support package from

Lindy Orwin has been awarded for her lightbulb moment

RAI to help get their ideas going, as well as assistance from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal.

“Having access to their mentorship and support will give the project a sound foundation in the work to increase STEM and entrepreneurship opportunities for girls in rural and remote areas,” she said.

“I look forward to creating opportunities to build the capacity of organisations to offer experiences for these girls. This will help them overcome the unique barriers they face, as well as capitalise on the unique opportunities they have.”

The national winner of the Lightbulb Moments Competition will be announced in June and will receive its own television ad and an airtime support package from PRIME7.

For more information, visit www. regionalaustralia.org.au/home/prime7.

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16-year-old Jasmin Betteridge from Rainbow Beach (right) experienced life in the Navy on a holiday work experience program

You can sail the seven seas…

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YMPIE STATE HIGH School Year 12 student, Jasmin Betteridge, recently attended the Women in Navy Technical Trades Camp at HMAS Cairns.

“It was awesome, a great experience to see where they all live and everyday life on a base in a ship,” Jasmin said.

Fourteen young Queensland women experienced life at sea onboard HMAS Melville, and Jasmin was inspired by her time there.

“I’d like to be a submariner medic - being in a submarine you do a bit of everything marine technicians, electronic technicians - because it is such a small crew.”

The camp was a joint Defence Force Recruiting and Defence Work Experience Program initiative, and it showcased technical trades including marine technician, aviation technician and

electronics technician.

“I’ve been to a few of their talks: Maroochydore on submarines and Maryborough on forces in general. I’ve seen them at school and to the recruitment centre to talk about subjects.”

Jasmin has already applied for the next work experience in Sydney, which focuses on maritime warfare and officer roles, as well offering time on a different base.

And what would Jasmin say to other teens interested in a Defence job?

“Definitely try a work experience - you see life and their fitness regime - it could really show you a different career that you wouldn’t normally think about.”

For more information on the Defence Work Experience Program visit: www. defence.gov.au/workexperience

Six-spined butterflyfish (Parachaetodon ocellatus) still sleeping at 8am due to the darkness 15m down

Wolf Rock Dive helps Coastcare’s first underwater marine project T

HE COOLOOLA UNDERWATER Biodiversity Assessment (CUBA) is bubbling along full steam ahead.

CUBA is Cooloola Coastcare’s first underwater marine project, funded through the 2016-17 Gympie Council Environment Levy.

The aim of CUBA is to provide information on two popular Tin Can Inlet sites, their marine habitat, geomorphology and marine species, to stakeholders.

This in turn should guide sustainable management.

A bit of bad luck with weather over the past few months has made the going a bit tough at times with underwater visibility dropping below useful levels of two or more meters.

Nonetheless, with the overwhelming support of locals, we’ve completed 21 dives and have the routine nicely down-pat.

Generous support has helped, most notably from Graham Naughton offering amazing surface support, and generous Scuba air fills from Alex, James and Fiona at Wolf Rock Dive, whilst ongoing administrative support has been received from the Coastcare management team.

All that effort has put us just over the halfway mark, and to date we’ve filmed more than 900 clips of

almost 200 different species of marine life - covering around half of the Norman Point and Seary’s Ledge assessment sites.

The next few months should see clearer water and the opportunity for some unique underwater film. The best and the worst of the footage will be up for public showings throughout the region.

For more information contact Josh Jensen (email: josh@everyspeciesmatters. com), 0401 237 975, or Cooloola Coastcare 0417 554 905. www.cooloolacoastcare. org.au Of course if you want to see amazing marine life yourself, give the guys at Wolf Rock Dive a call!

The bright colours of this orange spotted nudibranch (Ceratosoma trilobatum) advertises its poor flavour

Beautiful sand divers (Trichonotus sp.) not yet identified for certain as they disappear into the sand when danger approaches May 2017 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 11

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$15,000 raised for Bush to the Beach

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ONY STEWART AND THE Rainbow Beach Events Group deserve resounding applause for a spectacular Bush to the Beach Fundraiser.

The group was formed from Rainbow Beach Commerce and Tourism Members working under the auspices of the Tin Can Bay Lions Club.

“We would like to thank all sponsors and helpers for their wonderful contribution in making the night such a success,” said Tony.

He said it would not have been possible without the 145 people who all who purchased tickets.

“We trust you all had an enjoyable night. It would be remiss of me not to mention Marlene Owens’ contribution, with some of her ideas it made the event easier to run.”

Rosie Stewart and Daz Gauld thanks Marlene Owens for her help

Rodney Vincent performed for more than 145 guests

The Rainbow Beach Helicopter table was heavily involved in organisation of the event

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Peter Grant, and Sarah and Mike Brantz and Margaret Grant enjoyed the entertainment

The Gympie Region’s 2016 Citizen of the Year, Marlene “ foot slogged” with Tony for many miles around Gympie looking for support.

It certainly paid off - the many auction prizes, silent auctions and raffles were all very popular (Marcia, you really deserve a wonderful holiday at Fraser Island Beach Houses).

Tony Stewart showed off all the auction items to great effect

Marlene’s friends decorated the Hall and helped on the night - included was Dulcie Dyne (whose late husband Mayor Ron Dyne was the driving force behind Rainbow Beach owning our Community Hall for all to enjoy).

The meal was delicious and the dance floor was busy! Tony said the young helpers did a wonderful job on the table clearing and wash up.

Performer Rodney Vincent sent a big thank you for the night and said it was a wonderful community effort.

“Now I must let you know our total amount raised will be over $15,000 after all expenses paid.”

It means they we can bring a group of Western Queensland kids, who deserve an adventure away from the drought, to the Cooloola Coast.

These 30-40 children

It was great to see support from Tin Can Bay for the night

The team from Rainbow Beach Transport hosted Bruce and Terri Geissmann on their tables

will be housed at Cathy House in Tin Can Bay for a week and it is hoped to get them to Australia Zoo, Underwater World, and our local attractions like dolphin feeding.

We have been offered boat rides from TCBay and maybe kayaking to see the whales.

“We are open to any other suggestions for their entertainment, like meeting the

children from our school and having a BBQ with the community.”

To find out more contact Tony Stewart, RB Droughtrunners on 0408 767 930.

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

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Rainbow Beach Police Beat

by Senior Constable Mick Emery

Drug traffickers arrested

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ELL THE EASTER HOLIDAYS have now also be given publicly to officers come and gone, and with it have from the Drug and Serious Crime Group gone a few driver’s licences as well. We and Gympie Criminal Investigation Branch were supported during the holiday period following the closure of Operation Argillite. by visiting police from the State Traffic Task The largest operation of its kind in Force, Roadside Drug Testing Unit, Tactical this area, the investigation spanned Crime Squad and the Mounted Unit. drug trafficking across a decade, and The result was that demerit points resulted in the arrest of four local men for disappeared faster than Easter eggs from Drug Trafficking, and a network of a school playground. others on charges including drug supply One 37-year-old local man seemed a bit and production of cannabis in the forestry confused as he approached an intercept area. location to be met by an officer waving a The operation was the culmination of stick resembling a pregnancy test kit. And many years’ worth of information received – much like a pregnancy test – the man had from the public from a wide variety of a nervous wait after supplying a specimen sources. of saliva for a drug test.

I know there has been Crime-stoppers Despite him crossing all sentiment for some time that his fingers and toes, two ‘nothing is being done’ about 1800 333 000, pink lines appeared on the this particular drug network, continues to be a stick to indicate what he but that was not the case safe and anonymous already knew: he was driving – plenty of work was being way to play a part under the influence of done quietly and patiently in keeping our methamphetamine. The man in the background, and the was issued with a 24 hour community safe result is that a major syndicate suspension and a notice to has been dismantled. appear before court.

An important component of the Now you’d think that someone like this operation was the freezing of assets. All of would learn from their mistake and avoid the ‘toys’ that these people had (such as driving until he was sober. However, three cars, houses and bank accounts) are now days later he was intercepted again. Again subject to proceeds of crime legislation. he had a nervous wait and again he tested What once may have appeared as a positive. Having tested positive twice lucrative lifestyle – will now amount to before his initial court appearance, the nothing. man’s licence was surrendered pending the Hopefully this should send a clear outcome in court. message to any aspiring criminals: at the Thanks again to our visiting police for end of the day, crime doesn’t pay. helping keep our roads free of blokes like Ultimately, the success of this operation this. would not have been possible without On a more serious matter, thanks can your support!

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Every little bit of information helped, and Crime-stoppers (1800 333 000) continues to be a safe and anonymous way to play a part in keeping our community safe.

The proceeds of crime

We look forward to working partnership with you into the future.

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TOURISM – RAINBOW BEACH

Fastest growing region Come to the Chamber in the state for tourism meeting on May 3 W

ITH A COLOSSAL 64% rise in domestic and 54% increase in international visitors in the past year, the Gympie Region is forging ahead in tourism.

Destination Gympie Region (DGR) is the tourism division of Council, Manager Andrew Saunders said, “From 2016-2017 and 2015 - 2016, we have the fastest growth in Queensland for international and domestic overnight stays.

“Most of that growth has been driven by our region’s jewel in the crown - Rainbow Beach.”

He says the town as a destination is firmly on the radar of the tourism industry, Tourism and Events Queensland and Tourism Australia. “They are very aware of the destination and wanting to work more with it.”

Additionally, Visit Sunshine Coast has been a greater supporter of the coast and is working very closely with DGR and the operators to promote the region.

This is no accident, but a result of investment and hard work over a number of years.

“We’ve seen this current development increase in numbers from the international market because more products are internationally ready, and therefore people like myself, DGR and other local tourism operators can attend national and international trade shows to promote the town and region.

“From these trade shows relationships with wholesale product managers are developed, discussions are held with state and national bodies and we get

famils to the region.”

A famil (or a familiarisation) gives media or travel professionals the opportunity to experience a destination first hand, which promotes the whole destination.

When they visit Rainbow Beach they enjoy accommodation, tours and local produce.

“Three years ago when we first started, Rainbow Beach had never had a famil.

Already this year we have had 15 media and trade famils to town, with many more scheduled, and that is really driving publicity and awareness in the tourism industry - which links to visitation.”

“While it seems only some benefit from this famil - the fact is the whole town benefits. Most media and industry famils stay at a small number of operators because they have the international contracts and have developed the relationship - but discussions on these famils centre on the whole town and region which helps everyone.”

Andrew emphasises that the relationship DGR has with Visit Sunshine Coast is paramount. He says famils are coming to us because of the strength of this relationship and the product itself - our “naturally breathtaking” coast and region.

“If you want to be involved, you need to be an active member of Visit Sunshine Coast, whose role is to market the region with me.”

Andrew concludes, “I believe there is greater harmony in town. As far as the tourism industry is concerned, Rainbow Beach is flying along - it’s topping the state.”

By Mark Beech, Rainbow Beach Commerce and Tourism Association President

Singapore delegates do the mandatory sunset star jumps

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EADING THE STATE in terms of tourism growth is something we can be all proud of, and shows that local businesses are on track to success and are benefiting from RBCT member’s activities.

What has been happening over recent times to build on this?

Website and social media

Now aligned to visitrainbowbeach for brand consistency thanks to volunteer Suzie at Epic Ocean Adventures, we now have over 3100 Instagram followers, and from around 600 to over 3600 on Facebook.

Remember to hashtag your social media images with: #visitrainbowbeach

Europe

Roadshows and advertising campaigns have featured images of Rainbow on billboards with support from DGR, VSC and TEQ.

New Zealand

Members were represented at a roadshow in October last year, followed up by an international marketing campaign.

The newspaper supplement will reach over 200,000 people and feature 24 local businesses, with a low cost entry point for many of the smaller businesses in town.

Singapore

With the impending expansion of the Sunshine Coast Airport and potential for direct flights from Singapore, it is on the radar. Several high profile front line and travel executives recently spent two days in town to evaluate the opportunities for their market.

Australian Tourism

Exchange This month in Sydney, 4 out of 11 Sunshine Coast stands will feature

Rainbow Beach operators. This will not go unnoticed by the many thousands of other exhibitors and buyers. At my first ATE in 2010, buyers didn’t even know where Rainbow Beach was.

Australia

Members have been on marketing trips and marketing initiatives to southern states.

Bush to Beach fundraiser

Several members have been involved in this charity event and the publicity will help raise the profile of Rainbow in the domestic market.

Advocacy

Our secretary works hard to connect and lobby local council and our state member so that we can stay abreast of issues and also provide feedback to our elected representatives.

Networking

RBCT also provides networking opportunities with other businesses, providing friendly events for all business owners, including seminars like our wellattended Instagram workshop.

In each case RBCT members have been involved for the benefit of every business in town. When you combine this with all the other travel company people coming to Rainbow, there is no better time to get involved.

We encourage all businesses to join to share ideas and learn what others are doing to bring people into town and into their business - our next meeting 5.30pm May 3 at the Sports Club.

Of course if you have some questions please feel free to give me a call or drop me a line rbct.president@gmail.com

Team Rainbow Beach has arrived

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N APRIL 12, 2017, an inaugural meeting of a new group which decided to be named “Team Rainbow Beach” was held.

Twenty-two business owners or their representatives, part of the 34 businesses who have expressed interest in the group, attended the meeting.

The following local people were elected, Committee President - Michael Read; Secretary - Diana Journeaux; Treasurer Rachel Croker.

For the first time, Rainbow Beach is now going to have its own Marketing Manager with the appointment of Dr Darryl Gauld OAM. Part of Darryl’s role will be to work for the businesses in the group to increase visitor numbers and to bring new events to Rainbow Beach.

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It was discussed that Team Rainbow Beach should investigate operating under the Rainbow Beach Commerce and Tourism Association. It was then agreed that it would be best if there was one group representing the town.

At the meeting it was announced that the Rainbow Beach Triathlon is coming back to town and will be held on the weekend of September 2-3 this year.

The race director who ran that event will now be employed by Team Rainbow Beach to run this year’s Triathlon, and is committed to help grow the event further.

For further details, contact Darryl Gauld: 0400 248 842 or Michael Read: 0428 937 005.

TOURISM – RAINBOW BEACH

Instameet is popular

by Michelle Gilmore

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AST MONTH, about 20 “extreme photographers” as Saturn Antenna’s Margaret Grant described it, from Brisbane to Hervey Bay and plenty of locals, took to the beach for the first Canon Collective Instameet in town.

The plan was to photograph the horses, and capture the pink moon for Rainbow Beach Horserides full moon ride, listening to advice and trying the latest gear - we even snapped a sky dive!

Colin Baker, the Consumer Experience Manager for Canon, said “We get people to think about composition, and look at light.”

Set in the school holidays, their target market was youth to retirement, focusing on the camera you have already bought and getting great value out of the old, was the aim.

“Phones have really improved - more photos are taken now than ever before. It

Anita Kolkaroski represented Visit Sunshine Coast and had the opportunity to photograph Rainbow Beach Horserides full moon ride and try out some new equipment

It was great to see locals there on the night - Canon’s Colin Baker was on hand to help

is a gateway into photography,” said Colin.

So why do people opt for a camera?

“The biggest reason is the zoom and depth of field, especially at night. When the sun goes down, the phones go away.

“To be recognised, in high-end Instagram - no one is shooting on a phone.”

The Canon Collective host Instameets, seminars and hands-on workshops and even quarterly festivals.

I asked what Colin recommended for Instagrammers? “One post per day more and you have a higher risk of being unfollowed.”

“One post per day – more and you have a higher risk of being unfollowed.”

You can find more tips on Instagram - @canoncollectiveofficial and @ canonaustralia, there is also a closed Facebook group which is a great place to ask questions, share photos and hear about events.

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Library

Happenings

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

#hashtag your library D

URING MAY, take a photo of yourself reading in one of Gympie Regional Libraries.

The competition begins on Monday May 1 and ends at 12 noon on Friday May 26 (the last day of Library and Information Week).

Aurora can’t help herself: of course she has to solve this gruesome problem regardless of the danger to herself.

Make your own cleaning products

Between lost romances, potential romances, a dominating mother and a series of house breaks and this awful ‘thing’ she has in her possession, Aurora is treading a dangerous path.

Celebrate minimising your impact on the environment by learning how to make your own laundry liquid, deodorant and hand softener.

May is email month at all Gympie Regional Libraries.

By Charlaine Harris

Should she go to the police and implicate her benefactor or should she snoop around the neighbourhood looking for clues?

A winner will be drawn randomly and will receive a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 courtesy of Go Digi!

Keep up to date with our Techno Thursdays classes

A Bone to Pick Aurora Teagarden is a part-time librarian struggling to make ends meet when she inherits a house, lots of money, a marmalade cat and something totally unexpected.

Then, post it to Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #gympieregionallibraries.

This session is at the Tin Can Bay Library on Wednesday May 24 at 10-11am, bookings essential on 5486 4355.

Book review

We will show you the basics of getting started and using an email account.

Sessions will be held at: Rainbow Beach Library Thursday May 18, 10am-12noon phone 5486 3705 to book Tin Can Bay Library Thursday May 18, 2-4pm phone 5486 4355 to book

When the protagonists are finally exposed, the whole scenario dissolves into a comedy.

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Local librarians Brigitte Kenney and Brodie Thorpe encourage you to take a photo of yourself reading in your library in May!

This is ‘tongue in cheek’ crime fiction, a mixture of romance and crime and an easy relaxing read. It is part of the Aurora Teagarden series.

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

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ART

AND

MUSIC

Attention all lovers of art & photography

Youth: Let’s make music Loss of Automony were onstage at the CCYAP Sound of Teen Spirit concert and now budding musicians are invited to a group keen on writing and producing songs

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REMINDER THAT the Cooloola Coast Art Group Art Show and Photography Competition is on again this year at the Tin Can Bay Country Club Inc. (major sponsors) and is being held over the weekend of July 29-30.

Entry forms for the art exhibition are currently in the printing process but will soon be made available to you from local businesses; however, the photography competition entry forms are now available and these may be obtained either by email, printed directly from the internet, or call Ken on the numbers listed below.

Please be aware, however, that all entries must be in by June 29.

We are expecting this show to be bigger and better than those of previous years, so please get those submissions in early so as not to miss out on this great opportunity.

The Cooloola Coast Art Group meets at 2pm every last Thursday of the month in the rooms behind the Tin Can Bay Library, and for all information about the group or the Art Show please call Norma on 5488 0840.

For the photography competition information and entry forms please call Ken on 5486 2745 or mobile 0438 831 947.

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OOLOOLA COAST YOUTH Activity Project’s Sound of Teen Spirit concert was a smash hit, with returning acts and new faces making it an entertaining night enjoyed by over a 100 people and raising almost $500.

The highlight of the evening was having teen audience members getting up on stage and having a go, which is what the night is all about.

And now CCYAP introduce Let’s Make Music on May 27 from 10am-12pm.

Calling all youth musicians/singers who are interested in forming a group writing and producing songs.

A weekly workshop will follow to develop music and songwriting skills and possibly record a single, held at the Cooloola Cove Veterans and Community Hall.

They are still taking registrations for the youth Talent Showcase that will be held in June. Dance, play, sing, act or perform any special ability you may have.

Entry is free and open to anyone under the age of 18 with a chance to win great prizes.

For more information on activities or volunteering with our organisation email cooloolacoastyap@gmail.com or call Jess Milne on 0411 218 254 or Ronnie Timperon on 0413 135 867.

Big prizes on offer as Mary Valley Art Festival celebrates G150

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N OPEN AWARD of $2500 and total prize money topping $8000 are expected to draw high quality entries at the 2017 Mary Valley Art Festival.

A new Heritage Art section will celebrate the region’s G150 year – the 150th anniversary of the founding date of the Gympie township.

With $1000 up for grabs, artists can enter a new painting that reflects the life

and times (culture) of the last 150 years - in the Gympie and Mary Valley region sponsored by the Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce.

The festival kicks off with a gala opening night on June 29 at the Imbil Public Hall, and is followed by open viewing from June 30-July 2, finishing with the popular People’s Choice Awards and closing ceremony on July 2.

The festival committee has worked hard to develop the weekend with something for everyone, and will include a curator’s talk on the Friday night with Megan Williams from the USC art gallery, workshops including drawing with the award-winning Brett A Jones and live music.

Kandanga artist, Holly Hughes, will return with a unique new art concept – using ultra violet paint on surfboards to celebrate our underwater wildlife. Holly is a repeat winner at the art festival and this year received funding under Council’s

Repeat winner at the Mary Valley Art Festival is Holly Hughes, pictured creating body art

RADF program for this demonstration.

Entry forms for the art festival are now available: www.maryvalleyartslink.com. au and close June 15. Phone 0409 382 868 to find out more or email: info@ maryvalleyartfestival.com.au

Music Plus and Cyclone “Debbie”

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OR THE FIRST TIME ever we cancelled the Music Plus Night on March 30.

Unfortunately we were unable to meet due to swampy ground, horizontal winds and rain and encouragement NOT to go out unless your journey was really necessary.

This has meant we had a fully rehearsed programme for April; at least for some items and plenty of time to rehearse for May. Put these dates into your

Gunther Vollmer on guitar and vocals at Music Plus

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diary, calendar or smartphone.

You will be entertained by young and old. with instrumentalists joining each other in ever-interesting combinations and we’ll enjoy a good sing at end of May. Do not miss the ‘best of the talent’ available in this wonderful area of the Cooloola Coast.

Next Music Plus 7pm May 25 at 7pm in the Vets’ and Community Hall, Cooloola Cove.

OVER 60s GO NORTH T

HE INTREPID RAINBOW BEACH Over 60 group set out with great expectations on the much planned trip on the Larc and extended stay in Agnes Waters.

On the way up we had a lunch stop at Bundaberg Botanical Gardens and the Hinkler complex.

Helen and Don Hill had sussed this venue out and their enthusiasm was well vindicated. It is really a place worth visiting.

The Aviation Museum, Hinkler’s House and Fairymead House are well worth the entry fee. The Aviation Museum, which charts Hinkler’s life story, is absolutely a goldmine of facts and mementos.

For example, one display includes a

portion of the wing of Hinkler’s last plane which was included on the ill-fated Apollo 11.

Fortuitously, it was retrieved from the ocean after the explosion by the US Navy and returned to Bundaberg.

Also, did you know that after landing in Bundaberg on his return from his 1928 flight between England and Australia, Hinkler then taxied the plane through suburban Bundaberg and parked it in his mother backyard?! And there’s lots more.

But onto Agnes Waters!

As it happened, lunch at Bundaberg proved to be one of the highlights of our trip. On Tuesday morning we arrived at Above: Annette Collins and Nisi Berry at Hinkler Centre Cafe

Larc headquarters, all 15 of us, only to find after several cups of coffee that our trip could not go ahead, courtesy of Cyclone Debbie.

The storm had chosen Tuesday morning to cross the coast further north, and cyclonic gusts were being experienced at Bustard Head Lighthouse, our destination.

So after a bus tour of the town, we all gathered at The Gift, a house that we had rented, and had a shared lunch.

The advice was that the town was about to be cut off, so most of our group decided to return to Rainbow.

A small group of us stayed for what proved to be a very pleasant few days. The weather was showery but did not really curtail our activities and we enjoyed the time together, walking, chatting and dining. Hoping for better weather for our next major excursion!

What’s next? For more info come to First Tuesday Morning Coffee at the Surf Club 10.30am, May 2.

May 16: Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary, 31 Mungar St, Oakhurst. BYO bbq lunch. More info Therese and Vaughan Skuthorpe; 5488 3659 August 22 Tuesday 10am, Seniors Week fun and games, morning tea and lunch at the RB Community Centre.

Left: Over 60s waiting to board the Larc

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Saturn Antennas travels through history

by Margaret Grant

Peter Grant from Saturn Antennas takes a Newcastle Tram Ride

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NE OF MY HOBBIES is history. Whether it is family history or the history of places, I’m hooked. So this year, we have decided to do a History Trail around Australia.

Our first show for the year was at Newcastle. What a great place to start the History Trail. The area was first discovered

by Lt. John Shortland in 1797 while looking for escaped convicts. He reported to Gov Hunter that he had found “a very fine coal river” with a great potential for a deepwater port.

It wasn’t till 1804 that a town was established with convicts digging the coal to be sent to Sydney by ship. From this harsh beginning, the city of Newcastle has grown into an industrial hub.

We took a ‘tram’ tour around some of the highlights close to the coast and port of this historic city. The part of the tour I loved was the Anzac Memorial Lookout Walk on the the Strezlecki Headland.

As a remembrance, in 2015, for the 100th anniversary of Gallipoli, the Newcastle council, along with some major organisations, had a walk constructed along the cliff with steel reliefs of soldiers with the names of men and women from the Hunter region who enlisted in World War I. It is a beautiful place for reflection.

Our stay in Newcastle for the caravan and camping show was followed by a mad

dash to Adelaide for the next show the following weekend.

On the way, we were able to trial the satellite phone that we have recently added to our catalogue of products for the caravanner.

Satellite phone We have been asked on a number of occasions at shows about accessing the internet via satellite. After some extensive research, we have decided to go the satellite phone way with the Optus SatSleeve.

This device allows you to use your ‘smartphone’ as a satellite phone. Then you can make calls, send texts and access the internet from anywhere in Australia.

Across the Hay Plain, we called the office when we had no phone reception from our normal phone carrier.

We chose the Optus satellite phone solution for a number of reasons. One of them was the fact that that we were not tied into a plan that you have to pay for all the time.

The satellite account with Optus can be put on hold at any time that it is not needed and reinstated without paying a fee.

To read more about the Optus Satsleeve, go to our website www.saturnantennas. com.au or give us a call on 07 5486 3471.

Newcastle’s Gallipoli Memorial Walk

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your Community Great guest speakers and prizes at Gympie Garden Expo W ITH OVER 30 sections in its potted plant competition, and $785 in prizes up for grabs, the Gympie and District Horticulture Society celebrates 70 years of service in the community.

Everyone is invited to take part in their May competition by entering lovingly cared for plants, from bromeliads to bonsai, at the annual Gympie Garden Expo.

Perhaps creating fabulous design is more your thing? Then celebrate in style with the special novelty section themed “Birthday” which salutes not only the organisation turning 70, but Gympie’s 150th anniversary.

Kids, from Prep to Year 3, also get to join in the fun by creating an artwork on A4 inspired by “the Magical Tree”, a poem by Pedro Pablo Sacristan.

Annette McFarlane and Tom Wyatt offer their practical advice for the garden

and Paul Plant will get dirty in Compost Corner on Sunday.

Forms, details and competition requirements can be found at: www.gympiegardenexpo.com.au or please phone Lesley on 5482 1940 or gympiegardenexpo@gmail.com for an entry form.

Food relief available E ILEEN HOLYOAK and Lynette Cunningham were on duty at the Tin Can Bay Resource and Referral Centre, now located at the rear of the library. Look for their new sign.

They said, “We now have the IGA back on board, also Woolworths Grocery Cards are available for people with a Centrelink Income Statement.”

These vouchers are for emergency relief only - bakery and butcher vouchers are also available. Victory Hampers are unavailable at the moment due to Victory Care volunteers taking a break.

“We are hoping that the hampers will be available again in a few weeks so please ring us on 0400 741 951 for

further updates.

“We have a few knitted items for children up to the age of one year old, made and donated by the community, come and have a look, winter is approaching.”

PLEASE NOTE the new phone number: 0400 741 951.

Looking for adventure?

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F YOU ARE LOOKING for an adventure and the chance to help young people build a solid and positive foundation for their futures, then an opportunity is knocking.

The Scouts Qld is searching for male and female adult Scout Leaders on the Cooloola Coast to form a local Scout group.

Why become a leader?

Leaders are crucial to the success of the Scouting movement. As a Leader you will have access to a wide variety of resources, an opportunity to give back to the community, and the experience to educate youth members in the values and skills most important for being a good citizen.

What are the benefits of being an Adult Leader?

You can gain formal nationally recognised qualifications in management

and leadership, develop programs, work with like-minded individuals, and teach young people life lessons through offering them the experiences of a lifetime.

To find out more, including which section to lead, contact Karl Lingard at Regional Development, and Support Officer Karl Lingard at rdso3@scoutsqld. com.au May 2017 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 23

Historical Cooloola

Sand mining

at Rainbow Beach Researched by Ian Ross

Ian Ross’s interest was piqued when he saw the old camping area photos of Phil Rogers Park in the April 2017 Community News. In 1966, he lived in Gympie, worked for ENERGEX supplying electricity to the sand mining plant in Rainbow Beach. He now lives in Brisbane but still “gets up” to Rainbow occasionally - and I look forward to presenting more of Ian’s images to our readers in future editions.

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N THE YEARS THAT followed the Second World War scientists became aware that the heavy black sand that existed below the surface on many beaches contained many minerals: rutile, ilmenite, zircon, monazite and others. They were rich in titanium and other minerals used in industry.

Sand mining began on the Gold Coast and northern NSW beaches in the 1950s and expanded to other areas soon after.

Prospecting had begun on the Inskip Peninsula and areas south to Noosa as early as 1959.

Queensland Titanium Mines obtained a lease to mine an area south of Inskip Point in 1963 and immediately started plans for a processing plant. Getting there was the big problem, the only access was via the beach from Noosa or a complex system of forestry tracks.

Widgee Shire Council, the local authority at the time, was very keen to help and had a road designed around the Tin Can Inlet from the Tin Can Bay road in no time.

Getting electricity there was the next problem. As the power line didn’t have to follow the road but could take a shortcut across the Tin Can Inlet to the substation at Tin Can Bay, it was hoped costs could be saved.

This seemed fine until Q.T.M. advised the Southern Electric Authority (predecessor of what is now Energex) of the power required to run a sand mining plant.

The small 11,000 volt substation at Tin Can Bay did not have enough capacity and it was advised that a new power line over part of the distance to Gympie would need to be built and re-energised at the higher voltage of 33,000 volts.

This was an unexpected blow which Rainbow Beach 1970: wet plant is in foreground, dry plant in centre and sand mining houses on Rainbow Beach Road in background

added substantially to the costs.

Queensland Titanium Mines were committed to proceed and work on the main processing plant, known as the dry plant, commenced in 1965. The plant occupied an area which has recently been cleared and fenced alongside Clarkson Drive north of Griffin Esplanade.

At this point I should explain how sand mining works. There are two plants: the first known as the wet plant consists of a dredge floating in a pond that has been dug ahead of it. It sucks up the sand and does a partial separation of the heavy and light sands.

The light sand is returned to the pond and the heavy sand trucked to the main

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plant, known as the dry mill, where further processing takes place and the various minerals are separated. Secondary processing takes place overseas.

In the case of the Q.T.M. Plant at Rainbow Beach, the minerals were trucked to a rail siding in Gympie and transported by rail to the Port of Brisbane Q.T.M. operated two wet plants; both were assembled in Pelican Bay. The main wet plant commenced its slow journey inland in 1966.

A jetty had been built and a pumping station installed to pump water along a pipeline following the dredge, so its dredging pond could remain full of water.

Campers who enjoy the lovely camping

June 1965 - Building the Sand Mining Dry Plant

area at Pelican Bay today and wonder how this area was created can thank the sand miners of 50 years ago, for this is where the large wet plant entered leaving mounds of white sand behind it.

If you poke around on the foreshore you will find some stumps that remain from the jetty.

The smaller wet plant did not leave Pelican Bay - it mined along the foreshore up to the tip of Inskip Point and was dismantled when finished. Both wet plants were all electric; staff from Q.T.M. would build power lines to the dredge site and dismantle them when finished.

I have memories of the trailing leads that ran from the power pole through the pond and to the transformers mounted on the dredge. They looked no different to a

Supplying electricity to the Rainbow Beach sand mining plant was a hurdle - July 1965

household lead but were energised at 11,000 volts.

As an electrician, I shuddered as the Q.T.M. staff fearlessly dragged them around, but thankfully there were no accidents.

Housing the employees of Q.T.M was an issue that had to be resolved - the plants would operate 24 hours over three shifts and many employees were involved.

Building a township was an option but it was decided that the workers should live in Tin Can Bay and be bussed to and from the plant site. It was decided some essential maintenance staff should live on site and three houses were built: one occupied by an electrician, another by an engineering fitter and the third by a caretaker who did other general duties.

Q.T.M. had always been aware that the supply of minerals at Rainbow Beach would not last and indeed the quality of the mining had not been up to expectations.

Q.T.M. requested the granting of a new

inland lease to the south of Rainbow Beach in what is now national park. Drilling results were encouraging.

This would be a new type of mining through land that was not flat, but inland mining had successfully commenced on Stradbroke Island by Titanium and Zircon Industries with good results.

The application for the new lease brought condemnation from environmentalists who strongly objected to this land, some of which was rainforest being mined. They won and the lease was denied.

Q.T.M. next looked to expanding on to Fraser Island and applied for a lease on the southern tip of the Island which was granted.

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Energex electrician, Ian Ross’s photo from July 1965 onsite building the power line across Tin Can Bay Inlet

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1969 - sand mining pond Continued from previous page

Mining across water on Fraser Island presented numerous challenges, jetties were built at Bullock Point on the mainland, and on the inland side of Fraser Island a road was constructed to link the lease to the jetty.

Riverside Coal Transport from Brisbane was appointed to ferry the minerals to the mainland. Loading and unloading facilities were constructed on both jetties. The wet plant returned to Pelican Bay where it was dismantled and transported, piece by piece, to Fraser Island.

The abandoned lease on the mainland was not forgotten. Q.T.M. had undertaken to rehabilitate the land that had been mined and did so diligently. In 2017, 46 years later, it is very hard to distinguish where mining took place.

1969 - large wet plant Rainbow

The exception would be the airport; this was a mined area deliberately not rehabilitated so it could be used as an airport. The airport was poorly maintained until the arrival of Ray Parker in 1982, who took it over, cleaned it up and established his own Air Charter service. Now in his nineties he continues to supervise maintenance of the airfield.

Mining by Q.T.M. commenced on Fraser Island in 1971 - leases further north on the Island were already being mined by the American owned Dillingham-Murphyores Corporation.

Objections to sand mining were initiated by the Fraser Island Defenders Organisation headed by John Sinclair from Maryborough. FIDO as it became known, used a very determined-looking dog as its logo.

Their early attempts fell on deaf ears by

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the state government who continued to grant leases.

FIDO took their case to the High Court of Australia which ruled that the public interest was not being served by Sand Mining on Fraser Island, but mining continued.

A battle emerged between the state and federal governments with Queensland Premier, Joh Bejelke Petersen, backing the sand miners and Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser backing the conservationists.

The federal government eventually overruled the state government by cancelling the export licenses of the mining companies. Without their overseas markets they were forced to close.

The last shift at the Queensland Titanium Mines Plant at Rainbow Beach was on Wednesday September 8, 1976. The plant was then placed in mothballs in the faint hope that mining might resume. In 1985, a contract was awarded to Morton Engineering Company from Brisbane to dismantle the plant for scrap.

The three houses in the main street, which were now looking a bit out of place with businesses alongside, were also removed and trucked to new locations.

Rainbow Beach owes a lot of thanks to the sand miners who pioneered the town.

Ian Ross 1966 - Ian looks forward to sharing more history he has recorded of our area

They paid most of the costs of building a road and getting electricity to the town, and on their departure thoughtfully left an airfield behind.

Without sand mining Rainbow Beach may have never been created and the area swallowed into the Great Sandy National Park which now surrounds it.

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Out and About

at the Boardriders Gromm’s Comp

Ready to surf: Teil, Jordan and Josh

Tin Can Bay RSL host 3 events in May

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Carers Support Group: Carers provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug issue or who are frail aged. If you are a Carer or just want to find out some information please come along.

Enjoy a coffee and chat with like minded people. Meetings commence at 10am. To speak to one of the Welfare or Pension Officers just phone the sub branch.

Refreshments provided. Held 2 May 2and June 6.

Phone 07 5486 4224 or 5486 2110 to find out more. The Tin Can Bay RSL Sub Branch Inc, 45 Gympie Road, Tin Can Bay.

Successful Easter Collection Coast Guard Tin Can Bay (QF 17) would like to thank all those members of the public who so graciously helped to fill our buckets over the Easter Break.

More than $11,000 was collected during the 3 ½ days from generous travellers who passed by our locations at Tin Can Bay, Rainbow Beach Turnoff and Manta Ray Barges.

Our 20 members are recovering from a very hectic long weekend but are grateful to you all. Thank you all for the help in Keeping Our Boats Afloat!

Lilly, Jahli and Kirra pose for a shot before they compete

Trivia 60’s and 70’s Music theme: All welcome to join in the fun from 6pm for 6.30 pm start on May 13, $15 per person, bar open, finger food & dessert included, lucky door prizes & raffle. Hosts Denise/Mike/ Terry. A rare chance to wear your hippie gear!

Mother’s Day BBQ on the Deck: Situated overlooking the beautiful Tin Can Bay foreshore - spoil Mum on Mother’s Day at the friendly club. All welcome, enjoy tasty BBQ burgers & ice cold drinks, live music and multiple raffles, 11 to 4pm, May 14.

In Brief

Elizabeth White and Kate Gilmore took a break from patrolling to attend a SLSC youth program

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AINBOW BEACH volunteer surf lifesavers, Elizabeth White and Kate Gilmore were nominated by the RBSLSC to attend the Breaka Youth Excellence Program last holidays.

The three day camp was held at Yandina, Said Kate, “On the first day we were split into 8 different groups all named with an animal. These groups then signified our competition. I was in the baboon group.”

“The days were busy with a water polo tournament first up at 5:30 in the morning, being woken up by whistles, yelling and banging on our door.

“We then completed an amazing race challenge filled with activities consisting of teamwork, fun and leadership - like crate stacking, riddles, spider web and orienteering.”

Guest speakers explained their role within lifesaving and how lifesaving has developed them into the person and career they hold today.

Both girls agreed it good to meet like-minded people from other clubs around Queensland, and seeing future opportunities within lifesaving and within our own club.

Both girls thank RBSLSC for the opportunity, and encourage other lifesavers to attend in the future.

2017 Careers Expo showcases job opportunities The free Gympie Regional Careers Expo will be held 10am-2pm, May 25 at The Pavilion and will feature over 50 displays representing education, trade, government and the private sector.

Mayor Mick Curran said, “This expo has been the leading platform for organisations to present career pathways and further education opportunities not only to school students and their parents, but also to members of the community who wish to increase their skills or employment prospects.”

Find out more:1300 307 800 Celebrate volunteers Gympie Regional Council, Tony Perrett MP, Member for Gympie, and the Gympie Region Volunteer Centre are proud to host the Annual Celebration of Volunteering.

This event is a fun-filled morning tea which features guest speakers, pamper stations, activities and great musical entertainment by local artists to celebrate volunteers from across the Gympie region.

The event is free and will be held on Wednesday May 3 from 10am – 12 noon at The Pavilion, Gympie. Bookings are essential for catering purposes. Reserve your place: 1300 307 800.

“Meet the Entrepreneur” in Kandanga Startup Gympie Region Meet the Entrepreneur free series features one of our region’s leading entrepreneurs, Julie Williams, CEO of AgSolutions on Thursday 4 May from 5:15pm – 7:00pm at the Kandanga Bowling Club.

Through her role, Julie has built on the hard work and dedication of her parents who began the company 27 years ago, and now oversees a thriving business employing over 30 team members who are committed to serving farming communities.

Julie has always looked at ways to enhance the business and she has ensured that this philosophy of ‘continuous improvement’ now underpins everything done at AgSolutions.

There have been plenty of challenges that she has had to overcome and she will share some tips and hints of what to do and what not to do in a multigenerational family business.

As catering is provided, bookings are essential: www.meet-the-entrepreneurkandanga.eventbrite.com.au

Half Price Sale

for City Farm

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

FOCUS ON FACES

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REE TREES ARE available with your latest rates notice until May 31 and you can come to an Open Day/ Garage Sale at the Nursery, May 13, 8am – 12pm, all stock half price.

The Bangalow or Piccabeen Palm (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana) grows in rainforests and wet eucalypt forest areas in our region.

It can grow to 20 metres or so and has a canopy of several metres, though the trunk is quite thin. Leaves are glossy green with a feathery appearance.

It is regarded as selfcleaning - which sounds good - because the branches drop as they die, though this does not always seem an advantage when the spent leaves have to be removed from the garden!

This palm is fast growing, likes full sun in its maturity, but does not tolerate excessive heat. It is also very fond of water, so needs moist, though not water-logged, soil to thrive.

It can, therefore, deprive plants around of moisture and nutrients, so some solutions are to surround the base with pot plants raised from the ground so palm roots do not invade, or to attach colorful epiphytic plants such as orchids and bromeliads to

Doin’ Time by Jenni Bourke shows that eye contact can help the viewer make a visual connection

By Julie Hartwig Tin Can Bay Camera Club

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The Bangalow or Piccabeen Palm (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana) is our plant of the month Image Mary Boyce

the trunk. Flowering vines can be trained around the trunk as well.

Lilac flowers and red fruit occur all year round in warm climates.

NE OF THE most popular photography subjects is people. It can also be one of the most difficult. This genre includes candid, sports and action, formal portraits and weddings to name a few, and each requires specific camera settings.

One thing that is consistently required is sharp focus, especially of the eyes. To achieve this we use what is called the “focus and re-compose” technique: Place the auto focus square on the person’s eyes and press the shutter button halfway down. Holding the shutter button there to lock that focus point, re-compose the photo by positioning your subject nicely in the viewfinder (or LCS screen) and take the photo.

This technique works fine if you have only one person in your photo. But what if you’re photographing a group of people?

Camera makers have thought of this, too!

Many cameras now have a setting that enables the auto focus to detect faces and

automatically lock focus on them, ensuring that everyone in the photo is in focus.

Depending on your camera make and model, it may be known as Face Detection, Face Recognition, Face Tracking or Face Priority.

Finally, a word on composition. In a portrait, it’s not essential that the subject is looking directly at the camera, but eye contact can help the viewer make a visual connection.

Try to avoid placing your subject right in the middle of the frame with lots of empty – or busy and possibly distracting – space around them. Fill the frame – this will give a stronger photo. And remember that a vertical subject is better suited to a vertical photo - turn your camera on its side to achieve this.

Happy snapping – more tips next month!

The Tin Can Bay Camera Club’s next meeting is 7pm, April 19 at TCB Library.

For more information about club activities and to view members’ images, visit www.tincanbaycameraclub.wix.com/tcb-camera-club.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 Carlo Point Boat Hire 0405 818 277

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Another ramp is located at Bullock Point.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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To Inskip Point and crossing in the barge.

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.

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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 & Boating

Keely Rose Fishing Charters Right: Two spectacular red emperor for regular Ian from the Gold Coast

Below: The Keely Rose skipper, Ed, with a beautiful Rainbow Beach coral trout

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Last Quarter Last Quarter

Fishing & Boating

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

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T’S BEEN A couple of months on the water, so the relaunch of the new look Baitrunner was an exciting day. Many thanks to Mark Parry and his team for an excellent job and great advice.

All keen and itching to get amongst some decent fish and along came the cyclone which had me cancelling the first lot of charters.

Finally a break in the weather and we were off and into it. Over a few days we fished north along Fraser in search for some big fish, not quantity but quality; live and dead baits were both working and in came some nice fish which included red emperor, cod and scarlet sea perch.

We searched and found some new ground holding bait and in came a few more nice red emperor.

We also fished east out wide with the same results, good reds, scarlet’s, sweetlip, cobia, parrot, cod, and pearl perch, one of

Above: A mixed bag for the Horton boys

which went just under 5kg - well done Mick on that one!

Another day we tried in a bit closer and still found good fish, however too many decent fish were getting dropped and shutting the bite down and a lot of moves had to be made.

Overall the fishing has been great, the

Mick with his cod and 4.7kg pearl perch, Nguyen and his father with a nice haul

boat’s great and looking forward to a good season.

Wish I could put more pics in for you, but you can find them on the Facebook page.

Hope you all had a safe and pleasant Easter, cheers until next time!

Tin Can Bay Fishing Club News

I Kelvin Horton’s day of red emperor

T HAS BEEN a fairly difficult fishing month with windy weather coinciding with the most favourable fishing tide, therefore very few fish were submitted for the monthly competition.

The summer whiting are tricky to find in any numbers lately but there have been reports of a few flathead being caught

recently, and members have managed to land a few on soft plastics, the best ones being 63 and 67 cm.

A few good sized dart have been caught in the fast-flowing water on the shallow sand banks. There are reports of good numbers of jacks being caught in the creeks by targeting them with bait.

The squid appear to have showed up early with good catches being reported.

Planned Club activities for this month include beach fishing at Rainbow Beach and a day’s fishing in Kauri Creek.

Members are very welcome and all enquiries to the secretary on mobile: 0437 242 171.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Fraser Victorious!

by Principal Micheal Grogan, Rainbow Beach State School

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RASER CLAIMED THEIR first Cross Country title in many years at the 2017 Carnival.

On a day made for Cross Country all of our students ran to the best of their ability for themselves and their houses.

It what was an extremely close contest Fraser only won by only 15 points 186 – 171.

Some highlights included our twins Elva and Clive both winning their races and all three Kingsleys taking out theirs.

Congratulations Age Champions: 5 Years – Rubin and Jasmyn 6 Years – Kai and Isabel 7 Years – Amren and Skye 8 Years – Ruby and Oakley 9 Years – Callum and Zoe 10 Years – Summer and Alex 11 Years – Sophie and Nathan 12 Years – Clive and Elva Clive, Nathan, Jacob, Jasper, Alex, Summer, Guy and Mason have all been nominated to trial for the Gympie Zone team May 2. We wish them all the best!

Nathan Kingsley also attended the Wide Bay AFL Trials in Bundaberg, hoping to gain selection again in the Wide Bay AFL Team.

NRL brings free footballs The NRL Development team has three visits for Rainbow Beach May 2-23.

Every student in the school will have an opportunity to learn more about the game of Rugby League and what it is like to be part of a team and receive a free football.

Thanks to the NRL! Swimming Program a Success Once Again As teachers it is a pleasure to watch the way BJ and Kim interact with and get the best out of each and every student.

Every year we are thrilled at the amount of progress the kids make in BJ’s swimming lessons.

A big thank you to the Sports Club for use of the bus.

Left: Mark did an admirable job with the flag and watched on as Blake and Zarya laid flowers at the school cenotaph Right: Listening to the Last Post

NAGEMENT UNDER NEW MA

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Principal Micheal Grogan, Rainbow Beach RSL Sub Branch members John Molkentien and Pat Nayler congratulate school leaders for running the school ANZAC ceremony Clive, Mikayla, Oscar, Mark, Nathan, and Sophie

Silver Coin Trail We will be making a silver coin trail on Thursday May 4. So bring in your silver coins and help us raise money for the SES. Working Bee There will be a working bee at the school’s kitchen garden from 9-11am on Saturday May 20 to lay the pavers for the giant chessboard feature that is the latest addition to the garden.

We will also be making sure that the garden is looking its best for the open morning on Friday May 26 so if anyone could bring along their trailer to take away any rubbish, it would be greatly appreciated.

If you can come along to lend a hand, please contact Chappy Ronnie on 0413 135 867.

SCHOOL NEWS

Welcome back to Term 2!

Principal Desley Kirby, Tin Can Bay P-10 School

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AST TERM ENDED with a rush, thanks to Cyclone Debbie.

While our region escaped unscathed, the snap school closures highlighted the need for accurate communication - please update your contact details with our office.

Thanks to all our families who worked with us last term to ensure we make a difference in your children’s lives.

ANZAC Day The school thanks the Tin Can Bay RSL sub branch for their assistance with the ceremony in the school hall.

Students also participated in the march and service on April 25.

Crazy Hair Day Thank you to all the students, families and teachers who participated in the craziness of the day, including student leaders and Mrs Hogan for organising onsite hairdressing stations.

Olivia Callaway and Stephanie Kretschmer don’t realise how lucky they are to have those views to run to!

Not only did we all have fun, but we were able to raise $260 for the Leukemia Foundation.

Above: First day at school, Nelson smashed the course!

“Best acknowledgement activities ever”

Help your student/s to be eligible by encouraging great learning, safe and respectful behaviours at school and explaining all absences.

Water fun was washed out and due to the colder weather, alternative laughterfilled activities like ‘Minute to Win It’ were held in the Hall and this was how they were described: The fantastic behaviour and attendance of students will be acknowledged each term.

Auskick Program running in May

Nelson still has ample energy left

The Auskick Program will run for five weeks as an after-school program – The cost will be $30 which includes a football, pencil case and football pump.

This will run from 2.45 – 3.30pm each Thursday afternoon, May 11 –June 8.

For further information, contact Dayne Frew on 5451 0233 or 0424 194 236.

New date for Disco

Well done to the staff for helping at cross country

On Thursday, May 4, come along dressed up as your favourite superhero. $5 entry includes sausage sizzle and a drink. No pass outs.

Pre-Yr 3 4-5.30pm Parents welcome Yrs 4-10 5.30-7pm Parents drop off and go

Plenty of house spirit for Kolbie Sampson

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SPORT

Chicks with sticks

by Patsy Brady

T

HE TIN CAN BAY Golf Club plans to run a “Chicks with Sticks” Program for women who want to learn golf or get back into it after a layoff. Look out for flyers around town and contact Janet on 0428 725 857 for further information.

Congratulations to the Tin Can Bay Ladies’ Pennant Golf team. They won the Bronze Division against Sunshine Coast teams including Noosa, Mt Coolum, Maroochy River, Noosa Springs and Cooroy. This competition was held during March and April with the final match play games held at Tin Can Bay Golf Club.

Over Easter, the Club held a 36 hole Carnival event over two days.

The results were as follows: Men’s Division 1 Gross winner – Bob Cunningham 159 Men’s Division 1 Nett winner – S Seel 142

Men’s Division 2 Gross winner – Steve Dickson 199 Men’s Division 2 Nett winner – Kerry Dunn 142 Ladies’ Gross winner – Julie Mulhall 166 Ladies’ Nett winner – Shirley Dickson 150 April Monthly Medal winners were: Ladies’ Division 1 – Jenny Mayne 72 nett Division 2 – June Blanch 78 nett Men’s Division 1 - Barry Hudson 66 nett Division 2 – Julian Sullivan 69 nett Division 3 – Michael Johnson 70 nett Vet’s Division 1 – Gary Parker 69 nett Division 2 – Matt Edwards 68 nett Division 3 – Monty Avotins 72 nett.

Good golfing.

Julie Mulhall, Helen Joyce and Chris Hervey say come join us!

Image Patsy Brady

Soccer is back on

Left: After quite a few football weekends have been drowned out, Archie Gilmore was glad to be back on field for Under 12 Golden City Right: Chase Rendell is ably supported by Columbia team mate Amalia Bull in the Under 8s

If you see me wandering around soccer or any sports meet and you are from the Cooloola Coast - please let me know your child in on the field - OR send in your own photos (over 500kb) before the 18th of each month!

(Editor).

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SPORT

Cooloola Dragon Boat Club compete at Queensland State Titles

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017 STATE TITLES at Lake Kawana, Sunshine Coast, done and dusted for another year, and our training over the three months had paid off, with some strong paddling.

Unfortunately we did not bring any bling home this year, but were very happy that we were able to keep up with the bigger clubs from down south.

Saturday saw the Senior B Women’s team competing against teams from Brisbane River Dragons, Manly, Maroochy and Bundaberg, and our first race was for lane allocation for the Grand Final, where we placed 4th.

Our race in the Grand Final was very strong and we placed 4th, which is a good effort from us as we had 18 paddlers in the boat (instead of the 20 the others had).

Sunday we had two teams paddling, the Senior B Women’s and Senior C Women’s.

The Senior B teams had 18 teams in this event, which was going to make it hard for us again up against the bigger clubs to get into a Grand Final, but we did have a Tail Final where we finished 3rd in this race against six teams, and was a great result for us.

Senior C women’s team had to finish 6th or higher to get into a final, but unfortunately just fell short of this and were knocked out.

We will now be concentrating on the upcoming Wide Bay Series with the first one at Bundaberg on May 13.

For more information regarding coming and having a try at Dragon Boating please call Sandra on 5486 2695, all ages and fitness levels are welcome.

Sailing events scheduled

Learn to Sail Image Julie Hartwig

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CBYC WILL BE HOLDING the next junior school ‘learn to sail’ program during the school holidays in June and September.

We start with a two-day introductory session for kids who have never sailed before or have only a little boating experience, on 26 to 27 June,; this will let them have a go to see if they like this sport.

We will introduce the basic manoeuvres in our Status 19 training vessels, and if we find some natural sailors they can have a go in the single handed Laser Bug’s on day two.

The fees for this event are $25 per day, registration will on the first day at 9 9.30am with a safety briefing to follow at 9.30 – 10am, then on the water until lunch time.

After lunch back on the water till about 3pm, when we will wash down the boats and find out what everyone thought about sailing.

We will continue through the second day in the same theme, with the more adventurous kids steering the boats or going single handed in the smaller boats.

You will need to bring hats, water bottles, spray jackets or something warm to wear if weather is cold, a change of clothes, towels etc, and we will provide life jackets and sailing instructors.

You can bring your own packed lunch or our café will be open for snacks and cold drinks. Parents are invited to watch from

the club deck, while enjoying a coffee or lunch.

Spring session, September 18 - 21 will be a four-day, ‘Learn to sail’ course. This follows on from the June event but is more structured and introduces basic sailing techniques and sailing rules.

Cost will be $200 for four days, including TCBYC junior membership, insurance, how

to sail book, and tuition fee.

After this event kids will be encouraged to keep up the skills learnt, throughout the summer sailing season on a Saturday morning (cost included).

In October: There will be a free ‘Try Sailing Day’ for the general public. TBA. Followed by a “Discover Sailing Course” (Adults, fees apply) October to November.

Cooloola Coast Little Athletics

L

AST SEASON has flown by so quickly, however it won’t be long before the 2017-18 season is upon us, so get your child’s details registered with the centre for an automatic call back when official registrations open.

Little Athletics provides not only athletics ability but also life skills that form a positive foundation for adult life.

Contact Jess Milne on 0411 218 254 or email ccla2014@ outlook.com for more information.

May 2017 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 37

A Little Humour MARRIAGE Two men are discussing their lives. One says, “I’m getting married. I’m sick of a messy apartment, dirty dishes, and no clothes to wear.” The other one says, “Hey, I’m getting divorced for the same reasons.”

BAR JOKE A drunk guy stumbles into a bar and says, “Those to my left you are all jerks. Those to my right, you are all idiots!“ A tall, muscular guy slowly stands up, puts on his cowboy hat and quietly says to the guy, “Well, I don’t think I’m an idiot at all.”

“Alright,” agrees the guy, “you can go on the left.”

LAWYER KNOWS BEST An angry man walks into an attorney’s office and describes his trouble.

“There’s my neighbour, last year he was renovating his house and I loaned him $1000 and the son of a dog won’t give it back!”

“OK Mr. Brenny, do you have some written proof of the loan?” asks the lawyer.

“No, I don’t, never thought he’s such a cheat.”

“OK, what you’re going to do is write him a letter demanding the immediate return of your $2000.”

“But I only lent him $1000?”

“And that is exactly why he will answer you and give us all the proof we need.”

GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU A girl asks a boy: “Peter, how much do you love me?”

The boy looks her in the eyes, “Look up at the stars, that’s how much I love you.”

The girl is confused, “But it’s morning, there are no stars?”

Boy nods, “Exactly!”

ROYAL WIND The Queen takes the visiting Pope for a ride in a carriage through London. Suddenly one of the horses passes wind very loudly. “I am terribly sorry,” apologizes the embarrassed Queen. The Pope replies, “Oh don’t worry, if you hadn’t said anything, I’d just think it was the horse!”

VEGGIE VIEWPOINT Broccoli: Hey, I look like a tree.

Mushroom: Wow, I look just like an umbrella.

Walnut: I look exactly like a brain.

Banana: Man, can we change the topic please?

A: One is a bottom-dwelling, scumsucking scavenger and the other is a fish!

MONEY MATTERS A man hired a lawyer when he got sued by his company for embezzlement of many millions. At the beginning of the process, the lawyer kindly reassured him: “Don’t worry, you’ll never go to jail with that amount of money.“ And the lawyer was right. When the man did go to jail eventually, he didn’t have a penny anymore.

Boy: Have you ever been fishing before?

Girl: Why? Boy: I think we should hook up!

CASH BACK Late one night a robber wearing a mask stopped a well-dressed man and stuck a gun in his ribs. “Give me your money,” he demanded.

Scandalized, the man replied, “You can’t do this – I’m a US Congressman!”

“Oh! In that case,” smiled the robber, “Give me MY money!”

FISHING ONE-LINERS Q: Where do football players go shopping in the offseason?

A: The tackle shop.

Q: What is the difference between a fish and a piano?

A: You can’t tuna fish.

Q: Which fish can perform operations?

A: A Sturgeon!

Q: What do you call a Sith Lord who likes to go fishing?

A: Darth Wader.

Q: If fish lived on land, in which country would they live?

A: Finland.

Q: What is the difference between a catfish and a lawyer?

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Q: What swims in the sea, carries a machine gun, and makes you an offer you can’t refuse?

A: The Codfather

MOTHER TO DAUGHTER ADVICE Cook a man a fish and you feed him for a day. But teach a man to fish and you get rid of him for the whole weekend.

Give a man a fish and feed him for a day.

Teach a man to fish and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day.

The only reason your husband likes to go fishing so much is that it’s the only time he hears someone tell him, “Wow, that’s a big one!”

DOCTOR A small town doctor was famous in the area for always catching large fish. One day while he was on one of his frequent fishing trips he got a call that a woman at a neighboring farm was giving birth. He rushed to her aid and delivered a healthy baby boy.

The farmer had nothing to weigh the baby with so the doctor used his fishing scales.

The baby weighed 21 lbs 13 oz.

MY EYES A guy calls his boss and says “I can’t come to work today.” The boss asks why and the guy says, “It’s my eyes.”

“What’s wrong with your eyes?” asks the boss.

“I just can’t see myself coming to work, so I’m going fishing instead....”

SPEEDING TICKET A cop pulls a guy over for speeding and the guy’s defence was, “I was just going with the flow of traffic.”

The cop’s response... “Ever go fishing?”

“Yeah....”

“Ever catch ALL the fish?”

ICE FISHING It was a cold winter day, when an old man walked out onto a frozen lake, cut a hole in the ice, dropped in his fishing line and began waiting for a fish to bite.

He was there for almost an hour without even a nibble when a young boy walked out onto the ice, cut a hole in the ice not too far from the old man and dropped in his fishing line. It only took about a minute and WHAM! a Largemouth Bass hit his hook and the boy pulled in the fish.

The old man couldn’t believe it but figured it was just luck. But, the boy dropped in his line and again within just a few minutes pulled in another one.

This went on and on until finally the old man couldn’t take it any more since he hadn’t caught a thing all this time.

He went to the boy and said, “Son, I’ve been here for over an hour without even a nibble. You have been here only a few minutes and have caught about half a dozen fish! How do you do it?”

The boy responded, “Roo raf roo reep ra rums rrarm.”

“What was that?” the old man asked.

Again the boy responded, “Roo raf roo reep ra rums rarrm.”

“Look,” said the old man, “I can’t understand a word you are saying.” So, the boy spat into his hand and said, “You have to keep the worms warm!”

DRUNKEN ICE FISHING One day a rather inebriated ice fisherman drilled a hole in the ice and peered into the hole and a loud voice said, “There are no fish down there.”

He walked several yards away and drilled another hole and peered into the hole and again the voice said, “There’s no fish down there.”

He then walked about 50 yards away and drilled another hole and again the voice said, “There’s no fish down there.”

He looked up into the sky and asked, “God, is that you?”

“No, you idiot,” the voice said, “it’s the rink manager.”

TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY

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

Curtains and Blinds & Security

Pest Control

Rainbow Beach Adventure Centre Rainbow Beach 4X4 Hire

Advantage Screens and Blinds Cooloola Curtains and Blinds

Beach to Bay Pest Management Cleanwave

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 5486 4499

Appliance Repairs Coastwide Appliance Service & Repairs

0400 410 045

Cooloola Cove

0428 645 369

Cooloolah Coast

0499 144 678

Bait and Tackle Rainbow Beach

5486 3788

Rainbow Beach

5486 8100

Rainbow Beach

5486 3080

Boat Hire Carlo Point Boat Hire Tin Can Bay Boat Hire

Rainbow Beach Tin Can Bay

0405 818 277 0408 329 167

Rainbow Beach Remodelling and Repairs Rainbow Beach

0417 728 510

Cabinet Makers Tin Can Bay Cooloola Cove

5488 0443 5486 4004

Gympie Gympie

5480 5555 5480 5588

Caravan Parks Rainbow Waters Caravan Park Tin Can Bay Caravan Park

Rainbow Beach Tin Can Bay

54863200 5486 4411

Cooloola Cove

5486 4004

Rainbow Beach

5486 3471

Tin Can Bay Rainbow Beach

0407 764 661 0421 600 148

Tin Can Bay

5486 2576

ESSENTIAL SERVICES EMERGENCY - AMBULANCE / POLICE / 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 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

5482 7688 5886 4800 5488 0271

Rainbow Cooloola Wholesalers

Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast

0407 022 159 0407 762 986

Cooloola Cove

0428 645 369

Tin Can Bay Physio

Laurie Donnelly Plumber

5486 3070

Tin Can Bay

5488 0533

Cooloola Cove

0418 382 442

Cooloola Coast

0487 681 524

Rainbow Beach

5486 9090

5486 3411

Podiatrist Pubs and Clubs Rainbow Beach Hotel

Tin Can Bay

0419 980 607

Real Estate

Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach

0417 073 313 0407 146 151

Cooloola Coast Realty Cooloola Coast www.cooloolacoastrealty.com.au Rainbow Beach Realty Rainbow Beach

Rainbow Beach

5486 8666

Restaurants and Café’s

Gympie

5482 6500

Arcobaleno Coffee Rocks Marina Bar and Grill Rainbow Fruit Barn

Rainbow Beach

5486 3607

5486 3900

Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Tin Can Bay Rainbow Beach

5486 8000 5486 8877 5486 4400 5486 3126

Rainbow Beach

5486 3152

Cooloola Cove

0408 645 369

Rainbow Beach

5486 8700

Tin Can Bay

5486 2887

Rainbow Beach

0418 729 474

Tin Can Bay

5486 4577

Seafood Ocean Breeze Seafoods

Sewing Cooloola Cove

5488 0222

Ennovy Designs

Shopping Centre

Gas Supplies

IGA Supermarket

Rainbow Beach and Fraser Island Gas Supplies

Rainbow Beach

Glass and Aluminium

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Soda Graphics

Rainbow Beach

Physiotherapist

Cooloola Coast Podiatry

Garden Supplies

Graphic Design

5486 8686 0421 600 148

Plumber

Food Wholesalers

0400 657 797

Signs Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach Signs

Local Ne

Wolf Rock Dive R

Tin Can Bay

5488 0601

Cooloola Coast

0403 193 916

Solicitor

Cosgroves

Rainbow Beach Hardware Rainbow Beach Mitre 10 Cooloola Cooloola Cove

5486 3444 5486 2000

Storage

4rent4sale Storage Sheds Cooloola Tin Can Bay Mini Storage

Tourist Centre

Health and Beauty Rainbow Beach

0438 868 116

Kennels and Catteries

Tin Can Bay

1300 727 025

Some brilliant diving ove customers raving about W dive we have here.

Rainbow Beach 5486 3227 With improved visibility Rainbow Beach 5486 8888

entire vista of Wolf Rock about 50 grey nurse sharks bull rays, turtles, octopus, Rainbow Beach/TC Bay 0428 838 836 more. In amongst all these Rainbow Beach 0408 738 192 baitfish, trevally, kingfish, b Rainbow Beach 0457 726 388

Tours and attractions

0418 498 089

Dolphin Ferry Cruises Epic Ocean Adventures Fraser Island 4x4 Tours To see more and Rainbow Beach Horserides Rainbow Beach 0412 174 photos 337 Wolf Rock to our Faceb Surf and Sand Safaris Rainbow Beach 5486go 3131

5486 3228 5486 8555

Vet

Mechanical Rainbow Beach Rustproofing and Mechanical Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Towing Rainbow Beach

Rainbow Beach Tourist Centre Shell Tourist Centre

by Cheryl Maughan, Wo

Cooloola Cove

5483 5364

Kayaks Sea Breeze kayaks

Chiropractor Tin Can Bay Chiropractor

Gympie Tin Can Bay Cooloola Cove

Gympie Cooloola Pet Resort Gympie

Carpet Cleaners Benny’s Carpet Cleaning Cleanwave

Rainbow Beach Pharmacy

Flooring

Serenity Beauty

Caravan Antennas Saturn Antennas

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

Cooloola Coast Rainbow Beach

Pharmacy

Fishing Charters

Hardware

Caravan Repairs and Hire Whatever

5486 4030

Fabrication

Lighthouse Glass and Aluminium

Car Dealers John Madill Toyota Madills Mazda

Cookies Electrical Mark Little

Cooloola Cove Landscape & Garden Supplies

Builders/Handyman

Cooloola Coast Cabinets Whatever Cabinetmakers

Cooloola Cove

Electrician

Floorzone

Bakery Ed’s Beach Bakery

Channon and Lawrence Dental Cooloola Cove Smiles Coloured Sands Clinic

4D Engineering

Auto Electrics

Chilly Bin Rainbow Beach Tackle & Camping

5481 2846

Dentist

Air conditioning

Eledric Rainbow Beach Auto Electrics

Cooloola Cove

com/wolfrockdive

Gympie Veterinary Services Tin Can Bay

Visibility has been in the 5486 4666

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 FISHER, Peter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0407 95 4678 GETT, Kelvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3538 MISSEN, John Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 8153 May 2017 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 39

40 FISHIN TRADES AND SBoating ERVICES Fishing andPage

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TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY Advertising/Graphic Design

CABINET MAKER Auto Electrics AIR CONDITIONING

CONCRETING CleaningCARPET CLEANERS

CONCRETE TING

NCRE PZ CO

MOP

Troy Rowley

Concreting Contractor ABN 64-930-176-411

Airconditioning

CABINET MAKER

• House Slabs CONCRETING • Garage Slabs • Driveways • Paths

CONCRETE Also specialising in; • Stamp • Concrete Stencil • Exposed Seeded Concrete NG CRETI N O C PPZ Mobile: 0413 060 797 MO3914 Phone: 5486 Troy Rowley

Counselling

CARPET CLEANERS

Concreting Contractor ABN 64-930-176-411

ELECTRICIAN • House Slabs • Garage Slabs • Driveways • Paths

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

Appliance Repairs

Electrical

ELECTRICIAN

CARPET CLEANERS

Cabinet Making

CAR CLEANING

Auto Electrics

Flooring

CAR CLEANING

40 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – May 2017

40 FISHING TRADES AND SBoating ERVICES Fishing andPage

Fabrication CARPET CLEANERS

AND

BOATING

Handyman

(0 TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY Signs

GAS

SIGNS

Massage

CELEBRANT

CONCRETING

CONCRETE ETING

NCR PPZ CO

MO Gas

Troy Rowley

Concreting Contractor ABN 64-930-176-411

• House Slabs • Garage Slabs • Driveways • Paths

Pet Boarding

Storage

Plumber

Tyre & Mechanical Service

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

ELECTRICIAN

ctory

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UILDING GlassRENOVATIONS

CHANICAL

PEST CONTROL

CAR CLEANING

Screens & Blinds

HOME CLEANING

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 May 2017 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 41

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WHAT’S ON MAY 1

Labour Day Public Holiday

1-26 Hashtag your library competition 2

Gympie Cross Country Zone Trials (One Mile)

2

RB Over 60s First Tuesday Morning Coffee at the Surf Club 10.30am

2

Yr 7 Immunisations, TCB School

3

GourMAY launch 7am, Gympie Town Centre Growers Market

3

Gympie Annual Celebration of Volunteering

3

ABA Breastfeeding challenges in the early days and how to overcome them

3

RB Commerce and Tourism Meet 5.30pm Sports Club, rbct.president@gmail.com

4

Silver Coin Trail, RBSS

4

GRC free Meet the Entrepreneur series - Julie Williams, CEO of AgSolutions 5.15pm – 7pm, Kandanga Bowling Club

4

TCB School Disco

6

TCB Community and Men’s Shed progress on site preparation is in hand - they meet at 40 Endeavour Drive, 10am, all welcome Brian: 07 5486 2835

6-7 Gympie Garden Expo 9-11 NAPLAN and NAPLAN breakfasts at TCB school 10 Online registrations close for Mother’s Day Classic 10 Breastscreen Van at Cathy House Book: 132 050

7.30am TCB P-10 Garden Club

Wednesday

24 Make your own cleaning products, TCB Library, 10-11am, bookings essential: 5486 4355

of Origin colours party in front of the shop for TCB Coastguard

10am Mainly Music, TCB Community Complex, 10am Thursday 7am RBSS Brekky and Fitness Club

25 Music Plus 7pm CC Vets’ and Community Hall

Join in and run or walk - you’ll see the Hoofin for Hooters team, Rochelle Harling, Liam and Helen Window and Sue Bennett at the Mother’s Day Classic on May 14

9am Mahjong/games mornings, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall

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

25 Gympie Careers Expo

26 GourMAY RB school kitchen garden open morning 10am and noon, $5 pp, tours of the garden by students and Devonshire tea, plants and seeds for sale.

8-10am Coastcare Wetland Weeding, for location www.cooloolacoastcare.org.au/ or text: 0417 554 905 9 -11am Playgroup, RB State School 9am - noon TCB Craft Club, Penny: 5486 2512

27 Let’s Make Music 10am-12pm, CC Veterans and Community Hall, CCYAP

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

27 GourMAY Matt Golinski’s 5 Chef’s Long Table Lunch, Kandanga Public Hall

3.30pm Cooloola Dragon Boat Club training Friday

13 Big Rosella Festival, 9-4pm, 2 Reilly Road, Woolooga

27-28 IRB Carnival Ocean Roar (Round 3) at Rainbow Beach

13 Cupcakes, Cards & Craft 9-11am, CCYAP

31 ABA Gympie Park play

13 Dragon Boating, Wide Bay Series Bundaberg

31 State of Origin Game 1, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

14 Mother’s Day and Mother’s Day Classic at Norman Point

JUNE

Markets on almost every Saturday!

See visitors’ guide

16 RB Over 60s to Fraser Coast Wildlife Santuary, 31 Mungar St, Oakhurst, BYO BBQ lunch, Therese and Vaughan Skuthorpe: 54883659

23 School holidays again!

Discover Sailing, Tin Can Bay Yacht Club

24 Surf Club AGM and annual dinner

Sunday

26-27 TCBYC junior learn to sail

16 Dragon’s High Tea, Tin Can Bay RSL rooms, from 10am to 2pm, $25 pp, 0412 712 965

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

Weekly (many are term time only)

7.30am Cooloola Dragon Boat Club training

Monday

8.30am Nippers

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

9.30am Church of the Good Shepherd Contemporary Family, followed by morning tea. All denominations welcome!

17 Carlo Rd

11 Auskick starts at TCB School

18 Techno Thursdays RB Library 10amnoon (book: 5486 3705) TCB Library 2-4pm (book: 5486 4355)

13 RB IGA sausage sizzle/ dress up State

20 Community News ad bookings due 23 Cancer Charity Morning Tea, 10am RB Community Centre, gold coin donation

17 ABA Morning tea and chat

13 Cooloola City Farm Open Day/Garage Sale, 8am – 12pm, all stock 1/2 price

9.30am Little Guppies playgroup, Tin Can Bay

23 Community News ad copy due

11 ABA Mums night, dessert and documentary screening 7pm 11 Build a better start-up business contact Council

20 RBSS kitchen garden working bee 9-11am

18 Community News editorial due

9am Sailability Saturday

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

19 Gympie Show Holiday

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

19 TCB Camera Club meeting, 7pm TCB Library

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

GENUINE GETAWAY VEHICLE Every family loves to getaway. With Toyota Genuine Accessories, Fortuner will take you places other cars can’t go.

John Madill Toyota

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johnmadilltoyota.com.au

johnmadilltoyota.com.au

Noosa Autopark, Noosaville T 07 5470 0750 4718811

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

10am – 2pm Rainbow Beach craft market, Top Shops If you have an event or date you would like to add please email info@rbcn.com.au

Crusade model shown in Phantom Brown accessorised with Alloy Bull Bar (Winch Compatible) and Tow Bar, Tow Ball and Trailer Wiring Harness.

Accessories sold separately.

44 Geordie Road (Bruce Highway), Gympie T 07 5480 5555 4718811

Towing capacity is subject to regulatory requirements, towbar and vehicle design and towing equipment limitations. Ask your Dealer for Toyota Genuine Tow Bar capacity and availability details. All Toyota Genuine Accessories purchased and fitted to a Toyota are warranted for the remainder of the New Vehicle Warranty or 12 months, whichever is greater. Toyota Genuine Accessories purchased from an authorised Toyota Dealer over the counter are warranted from the date of purchase for one year. Conditions apply. The Toyota Genuine Accessories Warranty does not limit and may not necessarily exceed your rights under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. Toyota Genuine Accessories are not applicable to all models/grades. Consider the mass of your load to ensure you will not exceed the maximum allowable individual axle capacity, Gross Vehicle Mass and /or Gross Combined Mass of the vehicle. Refer to the accessories brochure (available from your Toyota salesperson) or visit www.toyota.com.au for details on warranty and to help determine which accessories are suitable for your vehicle. Pictured accessories are sold separately. Accessory colours shown may vary from actual colour due to the printing process.

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