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September 2017 • Vol 20 • Issue 9

Seafood on Show

In this issue... The 2017 Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival is set to be the best yet. Wynetta and Skye Duggan took the camel train around the foreshore last year, and with a record 117 stalls, new attractions and entertainment – the day out is definitely one of the highlights of the year! See you there on September 23. Story page 3.

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Editor’s Note

It’s springtime…

NCE AGAIN we welcome all the visitors town, especially those who are enjoying your very first visit, like our ‘Bush to Beach’ guests.

I’d love to have that experience at Double Island Point. I snuck out of bed before everyone woke and took my cup of tea, for a sunrise all to myself.

Please make sure you don’t return home, before you have visited Carlo Sandblow. Too many visitors I speak to don’t even know it is there - and a sandblow sunset or sunrise is a ‘must do’.

Winter clearly left us the day we returned back to my Rainbow desk - and such a contrast to being snowed in.

Heatley, the boys and I were away for a couple of weeks annual leave, chilly down south but I managed to inhale three books whilst they hit Hotham’s slopes. Our road trip down and back reminded me of our trip round Oz a few years back. Ahh! We loved visiting Marlo and Cape Conran National Park, the Australian Mint and the Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre. Somehow we also managed to join the PM’s cavalcade after a visit to the new Canberra Arboretum! Sort of - well, the police held traffic for us too. My favourite was stopping the night at Greenscape Lighthouse, south of Eden in NSW. We slept in the lighthouse keeper’s cottage, toured the Lighthouse and nearby Bay, had the grounds all to ourselves - saw seals, roos, swamp wallabies, a lyrebird, a gummy shark and so many adorable wombats, like grazing, hairy Engels.

There was much to include in the September edition - the Seafood Festival, trivia night, CCLAC Flower Show, Sound of Teen Spirit concert, Scale Model Muster, Adult Learner’s Week, the tri, school holidays - and we’ve even given you some ideas for Father’s Day.

Until next month, Michelle and Heatley Gilmore

LATE NEWS: We’ve heard good news today about Tristan Sik, who has been unconscious after a sever brain injury and accident. “Trist has started giving a thumbs up in response to being asked questions. He is still very weak, confused and has no control over much of his body and there is a long way to go but this is a very positive step forward.”

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There are even more sea creature mascots made for the 2017 Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival

Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival will be better than ever E

XPECT A TANTALISING display of what the Tin Can Bay seafood industry has to offer this year at the Seafood Festival. There’s more fresh local seafood, lots more delicious food stalls, in fact, more market stalls than ever before will line our foreshore, plus a new line-up of entertainment. Organiser Elise Henderson, from the Tin Can Bay Chamber of Commerce, says, “I’m most looking forward to the crowning of the first Miss Seaside pageant winner.” An inaugural competition will see vintage beauties vying for cash and a photo shoot. Approximately 10,000 visitors last year, the event places Tin Can Bay on the map. “The whole community gets behind the event - there are kindy and school fundraisers, coastguard, plus local businesses support the sea creatures,” explained Elise. “We’ve kept it as local as possible - Rainbow Beach Helicopters will be showcasing the beautiful town from above.” The organisers have worked hard to ensure local businesses and organisations are represented at the festival. Live entertainment throughout the day will keep you boogying, there is plenty to do for all ages, and entry is free. There’s a petting zoo, pony and camel rides for the kids, as well as many exciting amusement rides. The kids will be entertained while the adults can browse our new vintage vehicle display (thanks to Shannon’s Insurance). “We have also added an artist to capture our beautiful region on canvas, which will then be auctioned at the end of the day, giving you a chance to take home a reminder of our gorgeous coastal area,” said Elise. If all this will leave you a little thirsty, visit

the Wild Oats Beer Tent for those over 18 years old to wet their whistles. Feel like getting competitive? We have the mullet throwing (thanks to KJ Homes) and prawn-eating competitions. If winning is in your blood but you don’t feel like the tummy ache, why not buy a raffle ticket to go into the draw to win a boat with all the trimmings, ready for a day on our gorgeous bay. So bring your sons, daughters, aunts, uncles, grandparents and next-door neighbours for an incredible family day out on our stunning foreshore, 9am5pm on September 23, all thanks to our major sponsors: Gympie Regional Council, Bernard’s Petroleum and Shannon’s Insurance. www.facebook.com/ TinCanBaySeafoodFest/

Tickets still available for Charity Dinner

RESS UP in the Great Gatsby theme and make it a night - from 6.30pm, September 16 at the Cooloola Coast Bowls Club . Graeme Jensen will entertain, over $500 worth of lucky door prizes being donated from the local fishing industry and all proceeds from raffles and auctions go towards sporting organisations in our community. Tickets are $55 for a three-course seafood meal. Opt for the meat alternative if you can’t eat seafood. More info, contact Rebecca Reibel 0438 862 600.

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What’s on these school holidays? Learn to sail

Sensational September activities

Lego Mindstorms

In the first week of the holiday, September 18 – 21, enrol in a ’learn to sail’ course. After this event kids will be encouraged to keep up the skills learned through the summer sailing season in The Green Fleet, on a Saturday morning (cost included with below). Cost will be $200 for four days, including TCBYC membership, insurance, ‘how to sail’ book, and tuition fee. For more info, call Jon Jones Sail Training Co-ordinator: 0408 472 187.

The Cooloola Coast Youth Activity Program (CCYAP) have five fantastic activities, call 0411 218 254 to find out more. Unreal ukulele – Tuesday September 19 at the Cooloola Cove Veterans and Community Hall from 9am-10.30am. Limited places, bookings essential. All instruments supplied. Outdoor muck around – Thursday September 21 at Billabong Park Cooloola Cove from 9am-11am. Have a morning of joyful games and challenges that will get your thinking cap on! Awesome archery – Thursday September 28 at the Tin Can Bay McCrae Range from 9am-12pm. Limited places, bookings essential. All equipment supplied. Permission forms must be signed before participating. Fantastic flower fun – Friday September 29 at the Cooloola Cove Veterans and Community Hall from 9am -10.30am. Create an entry into the Cooloola Coast Ambulance Flower Show. All material supplied. Be an amazing athlete – Saturday September 30 at the Tin Can Bay School oval from 9am-10.30am. A casual approach to athletics with games and trials.

Be part of the robotics revolution and learn all about robotics and coding with Lego Mindstorm, Wednesday, September 20. Spaces are limited. Bookings are essential. 10.30–11.30am, Tin Can Bay Library, ph: 5486 4355 2.30-3.30pm, Rainbow Beach Library, ph: 5486 3705

Under 5s have a free week to swim! Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre has a free ‘learn to swim’ week with the aim to give every child under five the chance to learn to swim, and advocate the importance of water safety, September 25-29. To book call 5486 3191 and prompt 3 for Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre.

Hit the beach like Zac and Hugh at Double Island Point, or have fun with some organised activities these holidays

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Zany clay creatures Have fun making zany creatures from clay, Wednesday, September 27. Bookings not needed. 10.30–11.30am, Tin Can Bay Library 2.30-3.30pm, Rainbow Beach Library

A note from the Cooloola Coast Local Ambulance Committee If you are going camping during the school holidays, please remember to be aware of the dangers for young children around campfires. A fire should be put out with a bucket of water not sand or dirt. If burns occur, they should be treated with cold running water and medical assistance sought immediately.

It’s Ambulance Flower Show time!

Local club member Barry McDonald with his Eindecker at last year’s Muster

Put September 30 in your diary for the Flower Show

HE LOCAL AMBULANCE Committee will be holding its annual Flower Show on Saturday September 30 at the Tin Can Bay Community Centre. The doors will open at 9.30am with the presentation to prize winners at 2pm. Local Ambulance Committee Treasurer ,Cheryl Zunic, says, “The committee looks forward to having your beautiful flowers and plants on display. A photography competition will be part of the show and will showcase the remarkable talent in the local area. “Public support for the show is much appreciated as all proceeds go towards

helping our Cooloola Coast Ambulance Service. “There will be stalls, raffles and plants for sale as well as morning and afternoon teas,” said Cheryl. “So please come along and spend a very pleasant few hours among all the garden lovers and keen photographers in our community.” Entry forms will be available at various outlets including both libraries and can also be obtained at the Community Centre on Friday. Flower and plant entries can be delivered to the Centre between 2pm and 5pm the previous day, Friday September 29. To find out more call Cheryl: 5486 8070.

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Scale Model Muster at Tin Can Bay again T

HE THIRD QUEENSLAND Scale Model Muster will be held at the Tin Can Bay Model Flying Club’s field on Kidd Straight on Saturday and Sunday, September 30 and October 1. As this year is the 80th anniversary of the Piper Cub, a special section will be held to commemorate this historic occasion. The Scale Model Muster is for a model of any type of aeroplane built to scale, and features planes from the first flight to the present day. Prizes will be awarded for best monoplane (single wing), biplane (double wing), and Piper Cub. These will be judged by both the pilots themselves and the public. Minimum sizes are enforced for the planes

to give the public the best exhibition of models. Piper Cubs must be 40 inches or over, biplanes 60 inches and other monoplanes 72 inches. Major sponsors are Top Notch Energy (John Gunn), and Shedzone (David Garle). Both these sponsors have been great supporters of the club for some time and this is much appreciated by the members. Once again the public will be catered for with a full canteen operating both days with hot food and cold drinks. Admission is by gold coin donation. This is a great family day out and is growing to be a major event on the Queensland model aircraft calendar.

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Treat Dad on Father’s Day You may be surprised what you’ll find for Dad on the coast - there are loads of ideas at Cooloola Mitre 10, 7th Wave, Rainbow Cooloola Wholesalers and Whatever, or even book him on a fishing charter, tour or experience. And while you are at it, enjoy some time together on September 3….

A meal and a tune at Tin Can Bay

burgers, live music, multiple raffles, 11am to 4pm, at 45 Gympie Road. Everyone is welcome, book a table: 07 5486 4224.

Pop down to the Marina Bar and Grill for a Father’s Day breakfast, lunch or dinner - if you are there for lunch, you’ll be treated to the sounds of Glen Mooney. The live music continues every Sunday afternoon from 3pm at the Tin Can Bay Country Club, and on Father’s Day, you’ll be entertained by the Ash Williamson Duo.

Prawns and more are on offer, straight from Rainbow Beach fisherman. Enjoy your own seafood basket, or take some fish and chips to the headland.

A million dollar view

More ideas?

Dine at Rainbow Beach Surf Club or Food Sans Borders at Carlo Point and you are the closest you can be to our water views. What a great way to relax with your dad.

BBQ on the Deck

Overlook the beautiful foreshore at Tin Can Bay RSL with ice-cold drinks, tasty BBQ

Feast from Ocean Breeze Seafood

Step into little Italy at our own piazza at Arcobaleno, known for their pizza and pasta, or visit Coffee Rocks, one of the newest venues in town. You could grab takeaway wraps or burgers and a smoothie from Rainbow Fruit, or coffee and one of their famous pies from Ed’s Beach Bakery and take in our beach views!

Give the man a massage

Call Rainbow Beach Hair and Beauty on 5486 3533 or a Cooloola Cove Studio/mobile masseur on 0403 423 124 and transport your dad into pure relaxation and stress relief with a soothing or therapeutic massage.

Proprietors and chefs, Richard, Fiona and Karen, on table service at the Marina Bar and Grill and look forward to welcoming dads with live music, great food and views! Image Ken Ferguson

Become a Rainbow Beach surf lifesaver I

F YOU ARE 15 or older, why not have fun these school holidays and meet new friends - and gain your bronze medallion? The intense 7-day, live-in course, held September Sunday 17 to Saturday 23, will earn you a Bronze Medallion: Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue). If you are aged 13 to 15 years you can enrol in a Surf Rescue Certificate and Resuscitation Award (SRC). Chief Training Officer of Rainbow Beach SLSC, Mark Lawler said, “It’s a great chance to learn some new skills, meet some great people and do good for your community.” Throughout the week participants stay in dormitory accommodation at Rainbow Beach Surf Lifesaving Club. There will be adult supervision at

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all times along with experienced junior helpers. The Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) is an accredited course towards your QCST (Year 12), giving 4 out of a possible 20 points. The full cost of the Bronze Medallion course is $250 including GST. This includes training manual, Cert II workbook, full patrol uniform, patrol / club cap, club togs, hi-vis safety rash shirt or singlet, and club polo shirt; as well as food and accommodation for the week. This does not include club membership. A swim test must be completed before the camp: a 400 metre pool swim in less than 9 min (Bronze Medallion) or 200 metres in 5 min (SRC). Book now with Club Administrator, Pauline Buchanan as places are limited, on 5486 3249 Ext 5 or email: surf@rainbowbeachsurf.com.au

Welcome to our newest residents!

Proud mum Jess Milne with darling daughter number two Jackie Jean Bate, a little sister for Bonnie

This year’s P&C Trivia Night is set to be even better than the last!

Have fun at the P&C Trivia Night

F YOU HAVE read Big Little Lies, and you are worried about possible outcomes at the Rainbow Beach State School Trivia night, then rest assured. There are no Elvis wigs, balconies or pink cocktails at our event! But you can expect Andrew Hawkins, MC extraordinaire from Rainbow Beach Realty, delicious nibbles, wonderful prizes and a stocked bar at the Rainbow Beach Community Hall. Make the most of the “kid free event” and book the babysitter now! Don’t be

concerned if trivia isn’t your thing, the topics cater for all interests, or you may just want to help us raise funds for the school! This is one of the fundraising events of the year - arrive at 6.30 for a 7pm start for great fun and a great cause. So save the date, organise a table of 6 to 8 (or we can find you a spot), buy your tickets for Friday, September 15. Entry is $10 including nibblies, call 0439 701 227 today!

Gorgeous Cameron Rainbow was born just 16 days after baby Jackie, with big sister Shontara Lasserre and mum, Melinda Rainbow, they were enjoying a day at the park

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Left: The first members of the club in 1992: Rae Morton, Elenor Woodrow, Bern Vantilburg, Lisa Cohn, Jean Rowe, Robyn Loft, unknown, Patricia Smith, Shirley Sharper, Dulcie Sollaye and a visitor on the day, taking the photo was president Margaret Robinson Image supplied

Below: Original member of 25 years Bern Van Tilburg, along with 22 year member Jan Low cutting the 25 year birthday cake at the Tin Can Bay Craft Club birthday celebrations last month Image supplied

A quarter of a century for Tin Can Bay Craft Club O

VER 60 ATTENDED the 25th birthday celebrations of the Tin Can Bay Craft Club on Thursday August 10. Jan Low said, “It all started with 12 crafty people getting together to enjoy their various crafts. It has now grown to 104 members, with on average about 70 members attending each Thursday morning. “The group originally met under the old cricket grandstand near the Sleepy Lagoon Hotel. As it was used for kindy, we used to sit on the small kiddies’ chairs to do our craft, with much chatting and laughter.” Jan said the fun definitely remains in the present club, “Naturally craft clubs are not only for learning new skills, it is the

companionships that are formed, especially when people first come to our friendly area.” Activities at the celebration included best themed table, best dressed - which was won by the black, white and silver table, with Marcia Midolo from that table also taking out best dressed. Said Jan, “Fun items were Monica Foster’s poem on recycling, plus each table was asked to sing a song depicting the theme of their table, which included The Teddy Bears Picnic, Black and White Minstrels, Mammy, Mary, Mary how does your garden grow, to name a few.” The ukulele group played three fun songs with audience participation, plus an encore. Naturally the luncheon provided by the

members was up to its high standard, and the delicious birthday cake made by Secretary Patricia Grieg was cut by one of the original members, Bern Van Tilburg. Unfortunately another original member Patricia Smith was unable to attend due to ill health, and she would also have been invited to cut the cake. We wish her a speedy recovery. President Louise was presented with her 20-year membership certificate during the

morning by Vice President Penny Melton, there are several others to receive theirs when they next attend in the future. If anyone wishes to try this active club, simply call in any Thursday morning from 9am, at the Community Complex which is situated on the corner of Tin Can Bay Road and the Cooloola Cove turnoff. You are sure to find something to suit your craft or just have a chat. For further information call Louise on 5486 4621.

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Fri 1 Fiona O’Shea & The Passengers Sat 9 Barefoot Bowls plus Limeburners Fri 15 GB Fox Sat 16 Gympie Performing Arts Collaboration presents “Stumpy’s Gold” A One Act Play Fri 22 Debbie Robertson Fri 29 Trevor White

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New lease of life for TCB Country Club T

Above: Teena Lee is all smiles behind the brand new bar at the Tin Can Bay Country Club Below: “The Saturday Club” also say they are very happy with the Country Club renovations

HE TIN CAN BAY Country Club is the new place to be! Thanks to a substantial makeover, it appears everyone, from staff to customers, is thrilled with the results. Leisa Charlton, the Tin Can Bay Country Club’s office manager, caught up with RBCCN to share the news. “There has been a great deal of work done, from demolition of existing features and fittings, to cutting concrete flooring and installing new drainage.” The new bar consists of VJ panelling, overhead shelving, stone countertops, stainless steel benchwork, decorative pendant lighting, new flooring and “Bricklane” wall tiling above the back bar, to name just a few of the improvements. “Patrons and members love the new bar,” shares Leisa. “We’ve had people say things from, ‘Wow! It looks fabulous’, to ‘long overdue’, to ‘how nice does this look, and the colours flow’, which is so good to hear.” The refurbishment has made serving large groups much easier, due to the more userfriendly layout, allowing more room to move around tables and a separate seating area for those having a punt on Ubet. (There are new high bars and stools in that area too.) Leisa feels the staff are more positive and enthusiastic with their new professional, tidy

and safer work environment. A larger makeover was also completed, with new carpet to the bar and function room area, new table tops and recovering of existing seats. “There is a great new Kids Play area, decorated with cartoon images, and four new tablets with games, plus a TV with Nintendo games and a colour-in and chalk board,” says Leisa. The new refurbishment is part of a broader vision for the club which consists of creating an atmosphere where people choose to dine, have a drink and relax. Leisa and the team thank their Club Manager, Brad Robb for a great job organising and overseeing all refurbishment works. Part of this plan is more entertainment, such as live music on Sunday afternoons, Barefoot Bowls monthly, and additional entertainment on some Saturday nights. The September events are a sign of the positive progress for the Club, with live music every Sunday afternoon from 3pm and Friday nights from 7pm. On Saturday September 9 Barefoot Bowls is happening from 4.30pm, plus entertainment with the Limeburners from 6.30pm. The Gympie Amateur Show will be performing a one-act play, Stumpy’s Gold on Saturday September 16. “There will be a fantastic event in October,” smiles Leisa. “Elvis and Orbison – The One Magic Night Tour has been booked for Friday October 20. Tickets are $25 and can be bought at the Club reception. “This will be a big night for us, and we’re all really looking forward to it!”

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Café rises out of the ashes

by Barb Rees

HE OPENING of the Sea Salt Café @ Rainbow is the Modin Family’s ‘silver lining’. On October 18th last year a fire destroyed the Coloured Sands Café and the Foodworks next door. The Modin’s soldiered on as they are want to do and after months of stress, worry and bloody hard work the Sea Salt grocery store opened. Early August saw the second stage of the rebuild come to fruition with the opening of the café. As Leanne “Tuppy” Modin explains, “After the fire the family sat down and discussed what we were going to do. We had a few options, like expanding the grocery store, but after a lot of toing and froing we decided to open and run the café ourselves.” It is a real family affair with Jordi moving from Brisbane to take up barista duties, Leanne the ‘chef’ extraordinaire, Shelley jumping in to wash dishes etc and Buddy behind the counter taking orders. I even spotted Ruth picking up plates and giving the bench a wipe the other day! “I have always wanted to cook…to

Save our Koalas

Leanne Modin, Kerri Jordison and Jordi Jones are super excited to be part of the Sea Salt Café @ Rainbow, the newest addition to the Rainbow Beach café scene

become a chef, now I am living my dream.” Adds Leanne. “Hopefully when we have settled in a bit I will start my apprenticeship. I can’t wait.” Another key player in the café is Kerri Jordison, who was hand-picked by Leanne and the rest of the family. “It was a no brainer, Kerri is a great cook, has a lot of experience and is such a good person. She is an asset to the business.” “We are really happy with the everything so far, it has been so busy we ran out of coffee in the first four days. That was supposed to last us a week!” The café is open from 5am daily and Leanne changes the specials every day to keep us all coming back. Plus there is more in store: a new deck and licensed restaurant as well as a few other surprises. Watch this space!

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OIN US FOR a community tree planting on September 16! Help our bushland and wildlife to survive and thrive! This event, which is being supported by Gympie and District Landcare, the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee (MRCCC) and Land for Wildlife will commence at 8.30 am at Nils Buchanan (Messmate Park), Priddy Road, Kia Ora. Everyone is welcome to attend. Learn how to identify weeds, native species and methods of weed control. Join regular volunteers in carrying out some

Attend a tree planting in Kia Ora to help our wildlife Image Melissa Jackson

weed control in the park. After morning tea, take part in tree planting along Tinana Creek, creating additional habitat and corridors for our koalas and other wildlife. The area around Priddy Road, Kia Ora is a significant koala habitat and they are often seen crossing Tin Can Bay Road. Unfortunately, they are also very vulnerable to vehicle strikes on this busy stretch of road. Presently, koala breeding season is in progress and so we urge all drivers to slow down and take care wherever koala road signs are seen. If attending, don’t forget your water bottle and, for safety, wear closed shoes and sun protection. Following the planting, join other participants for lunch at the Silky Oak Tea Gardens. The normal menu will apply and everyone will pay for his/her own lunch.

A modern office adds to the Main Street

Cooloola Coast Realty team, Dee White, Katie Winzar, Kim McIlroy and Christine Druitt are enjoying their brand new office in the middle of town

S COOLOOLA COAST Realty clients return for a holiday, they will be impressed with the new office a few doors down at 8 Rainbow Beach Road. “When we bought Cooloola Coast Realty in 2009, the next logical step was to purchase our own freehold commercial property to house our office,” said owner Dee White. “Since we bought the building; it has undergone a major transformation.” Dee says the new real estate office design is largely based on years of experience in busy holiday periods, “Our business manages over 100 holiday rentals and during the peak period; it can get hectic in the office.” The spacious new layout is light and airy, with natural timber dominating, and almost double the size from their previous location - from 45m2 to 80m2!

It includes a main reception desk and secondary reception desk to accommodate more clients, meeting room, storage and a large kitchenette/break-out area for staff. “We drafted our own floor plan and engaged a company called Design Thought Facility to refine our ideas,” who Dee said were amazing. “We gave them a brief regarding our requirements and discussed our desire to have a coastal, urban feel.” Local builders, Peter Waldock and his son Dean, did the fit out. “We engaged them last year to construct the roof over the old arcade and they produce high quality work. Dee says, “The team are stoked to now have a coffee machine and a dishwasher! Overall, we are very happy with the results and we are all enjoying the new space.”

Welcome

Bush to the Beach kids! F

OR ALL SPONSORS, students and townspeople, you are cordially invited to a BBQ evening at the Community Hall on Thursday September 14 at 4pm to meet and hear how life is in the Bush. Organised by Rainbow Beach Droughtrunners and Tin Can Bay Lions Club, and funded by the gala concert, 34 visitors from Muttaburra and Ilfracombe Schools, including teachers, making the long trip from the drought area. Our guests arrive September 10 and will be accommodated at Cathy House, run by the Tin Can Bay Lions Club until Friday 15. Says organiser Tony Stewart, “We have fortunately been able to hire a 34-seat Bus from Jeff Barton in Gympie at a very reasonable rate. The holiday inventory: UnderWater World, Australia Zoo, Strawberry Farm, and dolphin feeding including breakfast donated by Barnacles Cafe.

“Hopefully we can get them kayaking or whale spotting at DI Point and of course they are breaking their necks to jump in the ocean, most having never seen the sea.” Rainbow Beach Transport and Kristie Pamenter have each contributed $100 for petrol - more donations to refuel the kids’ bus would be gratefully accepted. “The Western Queensland drought will continue until storm rains arrive and hopefully a great monsoon season.” Another load of food parcels left for Longreach late August, and Tony has started compiling items for October. Tony thanks the IGAs (please drop food items in the donation trolley), Revlon, Rainbow Ocean Palms, The Watts family for their delicious fruitcakes, Margaret Turmaine and most of all the generous donations from Victorian farmers. “I honestly hope this drought ends soon, as donations are harder to source with such a large area of the country in drought.” Call Tony Stewart to find out how you can help: 0408 767 930. September 2017 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 11

Vietnam Vets Remembrance Day Rainbow Beach

“Remember the dead and fight like hell for the living” by Barb Rees

AM AUGUST 18, 2017, at the town’s Cenotaph, a group of about 30-plus gather to honour, mourn and remember the soldiers that served in one of the most controversial wars Australia has ever been involved in. The service was an emotional and factual memoir from Joe Casey, President of the RSL sub-branch. It moved myself and many others that attended, including the four Vietnam Vets standing proudly in the crowd. Even though the number of attendees was respectable, I found it a sad indication of the way these brave men and women

have been treated since the beginning of Australia’s involvement in 1962, when comparing numbers at Anzac Day Ceremonies. Local Vets include Terry Comini -6th Battalion Army (1966), Joe Casey Medical Corp Army (1970-71) and Padre Bruce Dorman (1968) Rifleman Army. Each was what was referred to as a “Nasho’s”, men who were conscripted and sent to Vietnam. Terry Comini was blown up by a claymore mine and suffered severe head and leg injuries and still served his two years National Service. “It didn’t matter if

Left: Vietnam Vets Terry Comini and Rev Bruce Dorman

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you were injured or not you still had to do your two years,” exclaimed Terry. Another Vet in attendance was Dennis Stallard 21EST Squadron (1969-70) from Charlestown NSW, who was attending with wife Sue. They have attended several Vietnam Vet Days in Rainbow, “We enjoy the simplicity of the service, it was lovely today!” stated Dennis. As Joe Casey said in his monologue of the years over there, “The mateship was

great, the fear was real, the music was loud and emotions ran high….we proudly did our duty for our country but the politics sucked!” As I looked around at the brave guys that fought the war nobody wanted, I was struck by the fact that they are just normal guys who, thrown in at the deep end, did an amazingly brave and heroic job. We should all thank them and stand proudly by their sides.

Road closures for Rainbow Beach Triathlon

In Loving Memory of

Ian Giesemann

HE RAINBOW BEACH Double Triathlon road closures will be in effect in our area at the following times:

November 1947 - May 2017

FTER IAN WAS born in Eumundi, Queensland, the family, including three sisters, moved to Wynnum where he completed his education. His working life was with the Queensland Government, firstly with Aboriginal and Island Affairs, followed by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife Environment and Heritage. During holiday times, the family had many trips to Rainbow Beach where Ian eventually bought land to build his own home. He lived in Rainbow for his last 14 years, pursuing his love

Saturday, Sept 2- 1.30pm until 5pm

of nature and the social network he had made within the community. He had a passion for travel and outdoor activities, such as nature walks, kayaking, aqua aerobics and line dancing. He was also very involved in tracing his family history. Ian developed a special bond with the Rainbow Aqua Group and joined them after classes for coffee at different locations daily ensuring the community was supported. Ian is dearly missed every day and we often think of him, his enthusiasm and his quiet unassuming nature.

Sunday, Sept 3– 7am until 11am The affected roads will be: Inskip Ave and Clarkson Drive from Griffin Esplanade. Race officials will be on site patrolling the area and answering questions one hour before the indicated time. The event organisers and Queensland Police are working closely together to ensure these races are conducted responsibly and with as little disruption to the local community as possible. Run Inn Race Promotions apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any queries in regard to street access and restrictions, please contact Phil Hungerford on 07 3356 3646 or via raceevents@ theruninn.com.au

EDITORIAL

Vote yes

HE BEST WAY to shut down lies and discrimination about the same-sex marriage debate, would have been not to leave it in the hands of the public. A vote in parliament for marriage equality was the way our society could have wrapped our arms around our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) citizens and tell them that they are valued and accepted. But it is too late for a bill - the $122 million ABS plebiscite will start rolling out this month.

If all of our leaders had the gumption to display leadership and used the ballot box, not only would it have saved a truckload of cash, but it would be a standard that would help squash prejudice. The Marriage Bill of 1961 set the minimum marriageable age as 18, making marriage law uniform across Australia, but it did not include a definition of marriage. Did you know that marriage was not even defined until 2004, when the act was amended to exclude same-sex couples, and not recognise same-sex marriages conducted overseas. If same-sex couples are excluded from

marriage, it sends a message out that sexual orientation discrimination is acceptable. So let’s redefine it. The debate is not just about marriage. It is about equality, and accepting every Australian citizen for who they are, and acknowledging that love is love, and not exclusive to heterosexual relationships. The Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey asks all of us: ‘Should the law be changed to allow same-sex couples to marry?’. Can we please stop discrimination - for sexual orientation, race, religion… Let’s ensure young Australians grow up knowing that they have the right to marry

the person they love. Forms are posted from September 12, with responses due by 6pm on October 27 and results expected November 15.

for SEPTEMBER

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T OURISM U PDATE Sunset at Carlo Point Image Billie-jean Kerr

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OLF ROCK DIVE Centre is proud to present our brand new dive boat. Evolution. Our new vessel takes ten passengers and maximises space and comfort on our journey out to the dive site. Our lucky passengers will stay out of the wind, nice and dry whilst enjoying their picnic lunch in-between dives. Divers can enter and exit the water with ease using our custom-made ladders and even listen to music or have a nap in our cosy cabin! We currently have excellent conditions out at Wolf Rock. Our returning grey nurse sharks are here along with big schools of eagle rays and regular interactions with- the divers’ favourite- manta rays. The water is 21 degrees, warming up slowly and we are seeing beautiful olive sea snakes

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FTER CONSULTATION with Council, RBCT Secretary Tony Stewart has been advised the problem with the new stairway is not at the base. The rock they are mounted on has a large crack in it. A geothermal team was here last week, and I should be advised by the end of this week what the future holds. As for a walkway to Carlo Point, Tony will be advised about a meeting with all concerned businesses and Council as to further action.

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cruising around the site. These inquisitive snakes might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it is special to see them sliding through the water, foraging in the rock crevices and swimming around your legs just for fun! Book on while the perfect winter weather continues!

The Wolf Rock Dive are delighted with their new boat

MEMBERS - IT IS THE RBCT AGM

HE RAINBOW Beach Chamber of Commerce and Tourism has received the following nominations for Executive and Committee positions for the AGM, held 5.30pm, Monday September 4. Mark Beech nominated for President, Tony Stewart nominated for Secretary, Justin O’Connell nominated for Treasurer, Jay Kent nominated for Committee or Treasurer, Brooke Bignall nominated for Committee or Secretary, Fiona Worthington nominated for Committee, Nigel Worthington nominated for Committee, Heatley Gilmore nominated for Committee. All nomination forms will be available for perusal at the RB Sports Club seven days prior to the AGM.

T OURISM U PDATE

From Destination Gympie Region by Andrew Saunders

by Norma Sanderson (volunteer)

N GAME OF THRONES one of the sayings is ‘winter is coming’, this year we seem to have missed ours!

While the region does need some good rain, the sunny skies have been great for tourism and some of the various promotional projects we have on the go. Recently we had The Great Day Out in the region, filming stories that featured Rainbow Beach and the Mary Valley; other planned episodes will include the Gympie 150 celebrations and the return of the Mary Valley Rattler. This month, the Australian Society of Travel Writers had their annual convention on the Sunshine Coast. Destination Gympie Region, working with Visit Sunshine Coast, hosted three visits to the region featuring up to 12 writers. These famils will create numerous articles across a host of publications in Australia and internationally. Additionally, DGR will be hosting a group of six key German travel media in the region. The German market is the largest international market for this region and there is a lot of interest in our natural environment of the bush and coast. These groups will not only see the region, they will taste the region with fresh local produce being a highlight of any famil.

Pay a visit to our dolphins

After their horse ride, one group from the Australian Society of Travel Writers go to work! Image Rainbow Beach Ocean Palms

Canoe and kayak strategy

Tourism

BITES

Developed in September 2015, the official launch is September 22. Works at canoe and kayak launch points have been focussed at the Gympie Weir (near Kidd Bridge), Attie Sullivan Park (near Normanby Bridge) and Kandanga Weir (near the old railway station carpark). There are also plans to construct two additional launch points on Yabba Creek in Imbil by the end of November 2017.

OW IS THE time to learn more about our dolphins. Scientific studies have been updating us with information, so what was thought to be right 10 – 20 years ago has not always been correct. In the last month, crowds have been constant because everyone has heard about our beautiful weather, dolphins, sunrises and sunsets - a lovely place to live and visit. Because the dolphins are a drawcard for tourists, it is important that the whole town supports the business. Not only do visitors want to see the dolphins, they are interested in the local area. Some go sailing, bushwalking and fishing and stay several days. This is a boost to our economy. Remember that local residents do not pay admission to the Centre. The only charge is for feeding. So bring on down your grandchildren and visitors to see these rare and endangered mammals. See you at the dolphins.

Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail Council has also recently finished the section of the KKRT which meets the South Burnett section to complete the 90km hike, bike and horse ride experience. The official opening of this great trail will be in early September.

Volunteer famil to Tin Can Bay and Surrounds In July the VIC volunteers visited: Standown Park, Tinnanbar Waters B & B, Tin Can Bay Yacht Club, birdwatching along the foreshore of Tin Can Bay and Cooloola Berries.

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Rainbow Beach Police Beat By Senior Constable Mick Emery

All in a day’s work

’VE SPENT SOME time guarding crime scenes over the years, and I can tell you that it’s typically a thankless job involving long hours of tedious duty: maintaining the integrity of the crime scene cordon, or waiting for forensic officers to complete their examinations. However, on one glorious afternoon during mid-August, it meant guarding a $260,000 yacht stolen from New South Wales, as it bobbed up and down at picturesque Double Island Point. Officers from Tin Can Bay and the Hervey Bay Water Police swooped on the yacht when it moored near Rainbow Beach, and a 48-year-old man was taken into custody. Gympie detectives charged the man with bringing stolen goods into Queensland and unlawful use of a vessel, and he has been remanded in custody. Scenes of Crime officers did their bit with a thorough forensic examination, but let’s not forget the dedication of the crime scene guard – who endured hours of guarding this evidence, while watching the sun go down over a deserted stretch of Queensland coastline… Sometimes policing is a ‘tough gig’ - like guarding over a stolen yacht while the sun sets…

Library

Happenings

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

It’s Adult Learner’s Week - join in!

HE FIRST WEEK in September is Adult Learner’s Week and there’s lots happening at Rainbow Beach Library – call the library on 5486 3705 to book your spot. Treasures on Trove – Learn how to get the best out of Trove – The National Library of Australia’s search engine. We will show you how to search for historic documents, pictures and newspapers. Monday September 4 from 10am-11am

(Also in Tin Can Bay: Thursday September 7, 2pm-3pm)

Native Plant Propagation – Get the basics and really great tips on propagating native plants with Shirley. Wednesday September 6 at 2.30pm Surprise Art with Jenny – Join Jenny for an hour of fun and laughter with an art lesson thrown in. Thursday September 7 at 10am

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Acrylics Workshop – Join Bev for an acrylics workshop filled with sound tips and information. Friday September 8 from 2.30pm4.30pm

Find your Family with Ancestry.com – If you’ve always wanted to learn more about your family tree, Betty will show you the basics of using Ancestry.com. Saturday September 9 from 9am

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

QCWA have a new committee and walking groups!

UESTS WERE INTRODUCED to the new executive of the QCWA Tin Can Bay branch last month. In true QCWA style there was an array of nibbles with also a splash of wine, seeing as it was a special occasion. Incoming President, Joan Barnier, welcomed representatives from the various community groups, as well as Tony Perrett and Mark McDonald, with a rundown of the QCWA history, branch projects and her visions of the future. The QCWA has taken on the role of organising Heart Foundation Walking Groups. Participants have been pounding the pavement for the last couple of weeks, making regular physical exercise fun and enjoyable. Walkers participate at their own pace and dogs are welcome if they are on a leash. The three groups are: One Step at a Time - Tuesday 7am meeting at the Cafe to the Max, Tin Can Bay Cooloola 2 Steps - Thursday 4.30pm meeting at the Woolworths bus stop, Cooloola Cove

Above: The new QCWA Tin Can Bay Branch Executive, Publicity Officer - Jess Milne with daughters, baby Jackie and Bonnie; International Officer - Lorraine Bishop; President - Joan Barnier; Secretary - Susan Spencer; Cottage Convenor - Linda Murphy; Vice President - Irene Manwaring are congratulated by MP Tony Perrett (Absent: Treasurer- Jill Facer and Vice President - Diana Carroll) Right: You’re invited to have fun with QCWA Heart Foundation walkers Linda Murphy, Susan Spencer and Joan Barnier

Saturday Steppers - Saturday 7am meeting at the Black Cockatoo, Tin Can Bay HOY continues, and if you have ever wanted to play a game that is ‘better than bingo’ then come on down. Held every third Wednesday of the month at the QCWA meeting room, 18 Whiting St, Tin Can Bay. $5 entry will get you a lucky door ticket, HOY board, morning tea and hours of fun. HOY uses playing cards in a game of random chance that your cards will be called first to yell ‘HOY’ and claim a prize. Morning tea starts at 9am with games beginning at 10am. Participants can register online at www.walking. heartfoundation.org.au or for more information on any of these activities call Joan on 54 864 640 or 0488 979 241.

A High Tea for the CWA

UEENSLAND QCWA is turning 95 and we are celebrating. Come and join us. Bring along any memorabilia photos and stories. Members, past members and friends are most welcome. Wednesday, September 6 at 10:00am - 1:00pm at Cathy House, Tin Can Bay. Entry is by donation. Contact Joan 0488 979 241.

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Photographing

nature

by Julie Hartwig Tin Can Bay Camera Club

HE NATURAL WORLD is one of the most common photographic genres and encompasses birds, animals and insects, flowers and plants, geology and landscape. What distinguishes nature from other genres of photography is that it doesn’t include people or an obvious ‘hand of man’. Here are some tips to consider when you’re next out enjoying nature with your camera: • A long telephoto lens or a focal length in excess of 200mm is best for photographing most nature subjects.

• When photographing birds and animals, focus on the eyes – these need to be tack sharp. • Try to capture your birds/animals/insects engaging in their natural behaviour – interacting with birds/animals/insects, catching/eating food, at play, or just doing what they do in their natural environment. This makes a stronger photo than a bird or animal sitting on a branch doing nothing.

• Remember to leave space in front of your subject (bird or animal) so they have room to ‘move into’ the photo. • If photographing the whole bird/animal/ insect, avoid chopping off bits of the subject’s body. If you’re shooting the bird/animal/insect in portrait-style, zoom in and crop hard in camera. This creates powerful images that viewers can connect with.

Ron Johnson’s Bald Eagle won Highly Commended in A Grade

• Remember to use continuous shooting mode when photographing birds and animals in motion. • Look for interesting angles when photographing static subjects in the landscape. • Be aware of the colour and texture of the landscape and how light accentuates these features. • Shooting in Aperture or Shutter mode are the best options when photographing nature. Aperture will allow you to control depth of field (which bits of the photo are in sharp focus), while Shutter will allow you to control the movement of your subject (subject is sharp against a blurry background or movement is ‘frozen’).

TIP OF THE MONTH by Tarni Palmer

How to be a decent human being “Be a decent human and keep to the left when standing on escalators! You are blocking the path and some of us are capable of using our own legs to get places.” Read more of Tarni’s insights on Facebook: www.facebook.com/decenthumantips/

• If shooting in low light or dull conditions, bump up the ISO to alleviate camera shake and maintain control of aperture and shutter speed. Happy snapping – more next month!

Tin Can Bay Camera Club’s next meeting: Wednesday September 20 at TCB Library, commencing at 7pm. For more information about club activities and to view members’ images, visit www.tincanbaycameraclub.wix.com/ tcb-camera-club.

Carers QLD Australia Support Group at Tin Can Bay RSL P LEASE PASS THIS information on to your family and friends as it is really worthwhile to attend. 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. Refreshments provided - meetings commence at 10am, Tuesday September 5 and October 3. All of us are heading towards this space

in our lives, where we will either be looked after, or be looking after someone we love or care for dearly. Knowledge is power that will assist us in making an informed decision, as to how we or our husband, wife, partner will want to be cared for at a time when we are incapable of making an informed decision. To speak to one of the welfare officers just phone the sub branch. Address: Tin Can Bay RSL Sub Branch Inc, 45 Gympie Road, Tin Can Bay QLD 4580. Phone: 07 5486 4224 or 07 5486 2110. https://www.facebook.com/TCB.RSL

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Cooloola Cove Residents and Friends present reults Graham Langdown, President

GM NOTICE for CCR&F, which will be held October 16 at the Community and Veterans Hall, Cooloola Cove. Nominations for executive committee members to be received by the Secretary no later than October 2. Nomination forms are available from the Secretary directly or via email, and forms can be sent to PO Box 103 Tin Can Bay QLD. 4580 or emailed to: CCRNF103@bigpond. com Cooloola Cove Residents and Friends sent a questionnaire out to the residents of Cooloola Cove (almost 1250 were issued). Again, I wish to thank all those

who completed and returned the questionnaires (a total of 153 returned). The first of three summaries is shown, with a chart indicating the priority of projects, per age group, (identified through our meetings) as returned. Our next meeting will be on September 18, 10am, at the Community and Veterans Hall, Cooloola Cove. Please come along, new members are welcome to support the future of Cooloola Cove. Summary of some results broken down by age of respondents

Plus an open day for City Farm!

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ORK HAS COMMENCED on the Men’s Shed - the concrete slab will be in place when you read this article. The image shows the shed as it will appear in location, it is big, 24m x 12m, and looks great!

The next TCBC Men’s Shed meeting will be on Saturday September 2, 10am, at 40 Endeavour Drive, Cooloola Cove. New members are welcome as the Shed comes into reality, there is a lot of establishment work to do for what will be a great space.

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HERE WILL BE an Open Day at City Farm on September 30 to coincide with the Flower Show at the Community Centre. Please join us. Spring seems to be arriving early and I have noticed some shrubs already in full bloom in early August. Hoveas are smallto-medium, woody, open shrubs with many eye-catching purple pea-flowers occurring in late winter to spring. They can be seen often on roadsides in shady areas with good drainage. The local hovea is Hovea acutifolia, (Purple Pea Bush), our plant of the month, and like all hoveas is most attractive with its combination of dark green leaves and plentiful colourful flowers. It grows to around two metres. City Farm has plentiful supplies, so consider purchasing one for your garden. The other shrub is a wattle, Acacia macradenia, a Queenslander that grows well here, but is not native to these parts. It grows to around six metres and has an open, drooping habit. The common name for this shrub is Zigzag wattle because of the unusual branches which change direction

Zigzag wattle is in full bloom

between the leaf nodes, giving a zigzag appearance. So with its bower-like habit and prolific bright yellow flowers, it is another lovely shrub to admire. 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 8am3pm, 07 54862304, ccfni09@gmail.com, www.cooloolacityfarm.org

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The Grants explore Darwin in an old army truck

Saturn Antennas in the

Northern Territory

Peter and Margaret Grant

N ALL OUR 20 years of travelling, we have never investigated the Northern Territory. When Peter attended the Darwin 4WD and Camping show four years ago, there was no time to explore. This year, we made a commitment to ourselves to tick that box. We have had an amazing time investigating lots of things the Territory has on offer. Our exploration started with checking out some of the WWII spots in Darwin. We chose to do this in an old army truck. Even to this day, there are still shrapnel holes in the fence of Burnett House near the harbour. On leaving Darwin, we took the Kakadu detour. The Sunrise Billabong Cruise with Yellow Water Cruises was outstanding. All the wildlife was waking to start a new day - crocodiles, whistling ducks, magpie geese, the tiny kingfisher and many more birds.

Above: Ex-Rainbow residents, Mike and Angie Matveyev catch up with Peter Grant in Mount Isa Right: Margaret was especially thrilled with the setting for We of the Never Never

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It was truly an amazing experience with very knowledgeable tour guides. For me, the visit to the Elsey Station cemetery was very memorable. As a young teenager, I was very moved by the story of Jeannie Gunn who wrote of her life in the remote Northern Territory at the turn of the century. Mrs Aeneas Gunn, of the book We of the Never Never, enthralled me with the tale of her life on Elsey Station. To see the conditions and the remoteness made the story more meaningful. After the Northern Territory, we called into Mount Isa and contacted an exRainbow Beach-ite. Angie and Mike Matveyev have settled into Mount Isa and loving it. Mike was an excellent tour guide around Mount Isa and Mary Kathleen. We talked and talked and talked and caught up with news of their kids - Wade worked with us for 12 months. Of course, we were checking out TV reception along the way as well. One interesting fact we found while at Karumba and Normanton was that the TV reception was being transmitted in the mpeg4 format. Many of the older TVs could not pick up the commercial channels. All they could get was the ABC and SBS. That problem could only be solved by buying a new TV or a modern set-top box. Because we were away for six weeks, I have many stories to tell you so they will have to wait till next time. Travel safely.

your Community Tin Can Bay Quilters D URING THE PAST month the quilters have been quite busy finishing and starting new projects. Quite a few of the quilters made some shopping bags for the nursing home, to be used on their wheelchairs and walkers. All the fabric for these bags was donated by the quilters. We have done a technique called ‘fracturing’; quite a few made a small one big enough for a cushion cover and on August 29 some of the ladies are making quilts using this technique. We are also doing a block-of-themonth quilt called The Gingham Girls. This quilt has quite a lot of hand-sewing; then it will be all pieced together. We have some great projects in the pipeline, so if you are interested just come along this month. We have had a couple of ladies who were just passing

through come and join us for the morning. We are always looking for new members and we are a friendly group! Meet on Tuesdays at 9am at the community Complex, cnr Tin Can Bay Rd and Bayside Drive, next door to the Cooloola Bowls Club. Contact Jacquie Cross on 5486 4468.

Cooloola Coast Toastmasters Club Linda Fewtrell, President Cooloola Coast Toastmasters

RE YOU SCARED of speaking in public? Do your knees shake and your tummy quiver at the mere thought of having to make a speech? Then Toastmasters can help. August was competition month, with our members proving their time with Toastmasters really had taken the fear out of speaking in public. In the Humorous Competition, Paul had us wondering what else could go wrong as he described an ill-fated trip to the Melbourne Cup, and Marie tried to teach us how to ski as she took us on a hilarious adventure to the snow covered slopes in Europe. In the International Comp, Marie shared the true meaning of Happiness,

while yours truly found a way to duplicate a problem with disastrous results. In the Table Topics (Impromptu Speaking) event, Marie, Patrick and Paul very cleverly handled the question, ‘How could this happen to me?’ Toastmasters International is a worldwide organisation, and as I am writing this, one of our Sunshine Coast members is travelling to Vancouver to compete in the World Championships. Who knows, it could be one of us next year! We meet twice a month on the second and fourth Mondays at the Tin Can Bay Library at 6.30pm for a prompt 7pm start. For more information contact me on 0400 144 629 – or just come to our meeting and see what we do.

Help the Cooloola Coast Youth Activity Project

UNDRAISING AT THE markets through the stall has been both fun and profitable. If you are having a de-clutter then donate your unwanted goods to a good cause. Call Jess to arrange collection or drop-off point. YAP President Jess Milne would like to thank all the volunteers who have made the program possible. “YAP may be a program aimed at providing safe social events for youth, however, adult volunteers also benefit. Volunteers develop confidence through their service while re-engaging with their inner child by participating in the activities.” The group are also seeking a sole sponsor, says Jess, “With sponsorship we could expand and keep all activities free.

Currently I just try to find money to pay insurance each six months. “We still have a few grant funds, however, they run out soon and I hope we can keep scraping together enough funds to continue a basic program.” As well as insurance, the group pay for venue hire and activity supplies. If you are interested in volunteering with or sponsoring YAP then email: cooloolacoastyap@gmail.com or call/ text Jess Milne on 0411 218 254. September 2017 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 23

Creative Cuts Fiona O’Shea & The Passengers

Making music

Book a table for Sports Trivia Night Come along and support Veterans Welfare Services on October 28. All welcome to join in the trivia fun, including those who are not members of the RSL. From past events it should be a whole load of fun, so come dressed as your favourite sports star. The bar will be open - 6pm for a 6.30pm start. $10 entry per person includes nibbles and lucky door prize, with raffles on sale. MCs are Peter, Mike and Denise. Tin Can Bay RSL Sub Branch Inc, 45 Gympie Road, Tin Can Bay Ph 07 5486 4224 or 07 5486 2110. www.facebook.com/TCB.RSL

Date claimer From foot stomping to heart-stopping, Fiona O’Shea writes with passion about love, living and everyday things. Travelling the road between small towns and big cities where words sock you in the heart, melodies explode and you catch yourself singing along. O’Shea is about to release her second brood of songs, much to the delight of her loyal following who have waited patiently since the successful debut EP Rose in 2010. O’Shea is the genuine article, both individual and unconventional. Genre-hopping with ease between rock, folk, country and blues, see her at the Tin Can bay Country Club on September 1.

Coolabay Choir rehearses Will resume practising from 3 - 4pm, Wednesday September 6, in the Cooloola Coast Bowls Club. We look forward to as many members past, present and future as possible, to keep the interest in song and singing alive. We have a number of songs already in various stages of performance and four rehearsals left to have them ready for the Flower Show on September 30. Further information contact: Pam 0427180 649 or sykapalua@spiderweb.com.au

The next Sound of Teen Spirit concert will be on September 16 at the Tin Can Bay Community Complex starting at 6pm. This is the third time that Cooloola Coast Youth Activity Program (YAP) has hosted this event and it is exciting to see the development of returning performers. “Having confidence is key to life and events like these give a platform to develop this skill in a supportive environment,” explained YAP president Jess Milne. There is also an opportunity for preteens to perform this time, so if you have a junior who play an instrument or sings, then register an act today! The Humming, Strumming and Drumming workshops are currently focussed on preparing a song to record about local life. Vocalists are being sought to bring this original track to life, so get on down to the Cooloola Cove Veterans and Community Hall on a Monday afternoon from 5-6pm to have your voice included.

Art Group still glowing from art show success Each year it just seems to get bigger and better and this year’s art show was certainly no exception, with many sales transactions taking place; much to the delight of contributing artists. The majority of visitors were overwhelmed to know that all the art, so magnificently display, was by artists from our own local Cooloola Region. The Cooloola Coast Art Group meets at 2pm every last Friday of the month under the Tuncanba Hall on Tin Can Bay Road, opposite the servo. For information contact Norma on 5488 0840 or Kerri 5486 2584.

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The Lioness Club of Tin Can Bay together with Maryborough Players Inc. will be presenting Listen to the Radio, a theatre restaurant night to raise funds for Domestic Violence. Held Saturday November 25, 6pm at the Tin Can Bay Community Complex. Bookings will be essential as there will be no ticket sales at the door. Bar available on the night.

270 people for bowls & dinner dance Tin Can Bay Q.R.I. (Queensland Railway Institution) Sub Branch are holding the 69th Q.R.I. State carnival at the three local bowls clubs: Tin Can Bay, Cooloola Bowls and Rainbow Beach clubs. It will be held over three days 6th, 7th and 8th September. There will be 192 bowlers playing over the three days at all the event locations plus their partners. On Friday the 8th there will be a Dinner dance held at the Tin Can Bay Country Club for all the Q.R.I. members and their quests approximately 270 in all.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Car boot sales and a fun run! by Tina McColl, Acting Principal, Rainbow Beach State School

’D LIKE TO thank the members of the P&C who worked extremely hard over the past months to organise our car boot sale that was held on Sunday. It was a lovely day with pony rides, jumping castle fun, facepainting, fairy floss, coffee and yummy food. The contributions that the hard-working P&C committee and volunteers make for

our school is invaluable. They help us raise much needed funds to support students with their learning. At present our P&C committee is small and looking for active participants. If you feel you can spare some of your time to lend a hand,10 in a way that you feel comfortable, Page please feel free to join in our next meeting.

Local News

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Kai and Isabel sell cookies with Lucia Phelan

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SCHOOL NEWS

A community event… by Principal Desley Kirby Tin Can Bay P-10 School

Left: Teachers having fun and being silly

Community event The Art Festival showcased artistic endeavours from all year levels. This event was hugely successful, with terrific support from parents and relatives, as well as staff and students. It is wonderful to see the community turn out to support our talented students. A big thank you to Mrs Honeywill, Mrs Hogan, Miss Jayne, class teachers and teacher aides for your efforts.

Right: TJ Gray cooking up a storm! Images supplied

Garage Sale Trail Clean out your spare rooms, garages and cupboards, get rid of your clutter, and help Tin Can Bay School P&C raise money at the same time! We are participating in the annual garage sale trail on Saturday October 21, and stall and car spaces are available for $10. More information on how to secure a space will be available soon. Gympie District Athletics Well done to all students who participated at the Gympie District Athletics trials. We had several students travel into Gympie to compete and were lucky enough to have two students selected in the Gympie District Team.

Eisteddfod success Well done to the Tin Can Bay School Choir, accompanied by Annette Bailey and Teacher Eryn Truin, they enjoyed a day out at the Gympie Eisteddfod

Congratulations to Yves C for 12-year girls long jump and Keisha O for the 11-year-old girls 200m. The team will travel to Childers to compete. Good luck!

Seafood Festival help needed We are holding a stall at the Festival to raise funds for our school - Saturday, September 23. If you can face paint, bake cakes or help for an hour or two, we would greatly appreciate it. Please leave your name and number at the office or call Annette Bailey on 0417 864 080.

Left: Parents getting involved with ‘hands-on’ pop-up art stalls Image supplied

ONGRATULATIONS TO Cooloola Cove brother and sister, Oscar and Ava Sheard (pictured right), from Victory College for their stunning results at the Gympie Eisteddfod. Ava received second place for violin 8 years and under, playing Black Velvet Band. Oscar won first place for violin 10 years and under, playing Chorus from Judas Maccabaeus and also won the trophy for the ‘most promising male strings instrumentalist - 14 years and under’. Tin Can Bay School Choir were awarded highly commended in the open schools category, accompanied by Annette Bailey and Teacher Eryn Truin Tina McColl, Acting Principal at Rainbow Beach State School said it was wonderful to see the students competing against other schools and recognising the talents that are hidden around in our region. “I would like to congratulate Ms Eryn and our choir students on winning the Eisteddfod again this year. Also, a big

thank-you also to Annette Bailey, who kindly plays piano for our choir each year. Your talents are appreciated by students, parents and staff.”

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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.

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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. The island is 123Flying km long and covers Rainbow Beach Services offer an a area 166,038toha, so you needbut to allow dailyofservice Fraser Island, prior plenty of time explore and appreciate it. bookings are torequired. Remember that www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/fraser/index going independently, a permit is required and is available fromholidaying the National Parks Unless you intend on Fraser Offi ce. Island, most probably your best way of

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

seeing all its beauty is to take a 1 day or 2 day tour. Or you can make the trip in your own 4WD, driving up the road or beach . To Inskip Point and crossing in the barge. Rainbow Beach Flying Services offer a daily service to Fraser Island, but prior bookings are required. Remember that going independently, a permit is required and is available from the National Parks Office.

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at Rainbow Shores Resort. Members of the Our are advertisers are Rainbow given further public very welcome. Shores promotion the 668 Cooloola Coast Social Golf through Club (0429 255) stages Visitor’s Guide. regular competitions. A picturesque course atThe Tin guide Can Bay allnext golf addicts willalso be attracts updated month from this area. to include all our current advertisers.

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

UGUST IS USUALLY a great month for fishing and I won’t lie, it’s been pretty tough! With consistent westerly winds and a higher water temperature than normal, it’s been a little harder to get those good catches. From what I have heard from a lot of people travelling, it’s the same story

everywhere. We have however had good days out wide with decent catches of large parrot, pearl, and Moses perch, squire; also sweetlip, snapper, and a few nice red emperor, the best at 14.5 kilo, and the odd snapper up to 7 kilo along with sweetlip. Along the beaches Taylor have been very slow this season with the occasional greenback, however no real numbers. Those who follow facebook will know, but for those that don’t; we are running a big fish competition every month until the end of December.

This has a monthly winner earning a respectable prize and automatically going in the draw for the overall prize drawn December 31, which is a full day Fishing Charter. A photo of the monthly winner and their fish will be posted in this article. Congrats to Jeremy for July with his 14.5kg red emperor. ‘Til next month, hope it all improves and happy fishing! Right: Andrew Simpson with a gold spot cod, one of his many fish caught on Baitrunner Below: Jeremy Cawley, very happy with a beautiful Rainbow Beach red emperor at 14.5kg and July’s winner

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Fishing & Boating

Tin Can Bay Fishing Club News T

HERE WERE GOOD quality fish caught during the Rainbow Beach Fishing competition with reports of good numbers of reef fish caught on the outside reefs. The reef fishing inside the Bay is still fairly quiet at the moment, but persistence can be rewarded with a few fish. There are a lot of school mackerel around, but only the odd one is legal. School mackerel legal size is 50 cm and be aware of how to correctly identify this species, as only school mackerel are this length. Queenfish to 83cm have been caught by trolling ledges and drop-offs and best results are during the runout tide. Diver whiting have been caught in reasonable numbers but you have to move around to locate them on the day. Squid are being caught in most of the usual locations, mainly in depths of 6 to 8 metres. Winner of the Club’s competition was Derek Andrews with a 57cm sweetlip weighing 3.057kg. All members of the TCB Fishing Club would like to thank and acknowledge

Catches from Keely Rose Fishing Charters

the assistance provided by the Gympie Regional Council for the Facilities Funding Grant that we received recently. The funding provided an opportunity to install a 5kw solar system to the Club’s building at Tin Can Bay. This will greatly assist the club for offsetting all future power costs. The Tin Can Bay Fishing Club’s Annual General Meeting will be held at the Tin Can Bay Country Club immediately following the General Meeting that commences at 5pm, Wednesday October 11. New members are very welcome and all membership enquiries may be forwarded to the Secretary by emailing tcbfishingclub@ bigpond.com or phone 0437 242 171.

Above: Rochelle and Lucy had a cracking day catching these beautiful pearlies Right: Alan was stoked to land this big red emperor on the Keely Rose

Iain Kirley and Jim George BBQ breakfast burgers at the dragon boat regattas

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A very busy month for Coast Guard

FTER RECEIVING our new Primary Rescue vessel, she was put to work almost immediately. The crews had very little time to get comfortable with the new girl as we had over a dozen call-outs during the month. Members of the public were invited to the naming and commissioning ceremony. A good number of the community took up the offer to inspect the vessel and join us for refreshments at the Yacht Club after. Our thanks go out to all those people who contributed in our fundraising efforts, as well as our corporate sponsors who helped get us “over the line”: Gympie Regional Council, Madill Auto Group, Coastwide Charters, and Mt. Pleasant Social Club. Joining us on the day were representatives of AVCG National and Sunshine Coast Squadron Executive Committees. Thanks also go out to the Honourable Tony Perrett, MP for Gympie (and Patron of QF17) who opened the ceremonies and reiterated a commitment to represent us and our concerns in State Parliament. Mayor Mick Curran, representing Gympie

Regional Council (a major sponsor of our vessel) had the honour in naming our new vessel which now proudly sports the Gympie Region name and logo. Commissioning the vessel was made official by Mr R. Hood of the National Coast Guard Executive, and Pastor John Van der Heijde finished the ceremonies with a blessing of our fleet and wishing all our volunteers who serve the Cooloola Region safe passage and fair seas. During the next two months, public courses in Marine Radio, Coastal Navigation, Night Navigation, White Water and Bar Crossing, as well as First Aid, are being planned, scheduled and filling up fast. For more information on these programmes and more on Marine Assist or volunteering your services to Coast Guard, please contact our base on phone: 5486 4390. We need your help keep our boats afloat!

Above: Mayor Mick Curran naming Cooloola Rescue III

Tin Can Bay Coastguard were unable to save the vessel but evacuated the crew safely

Above: Newly-elected QF17 Commander Phil Feldman (second on right) and Deputy Commander Terry Murphy (at left) with Squadron Commodore John Milland (far right) and Deputy Commodore Tony Barker formalising the appointments

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SPORT

Rainbow Beach rower wins Head of the River

OCAL GIRL, Kate Gilmore takes home the Head of the River trophy in a first-ever win for St Hilda’s School. On the water four mornings a week at 5.15am training in the dark, add to that two gym sessions, blisters, two rowing camps, balancing senior high school work loads and other sports, this group of dedicated young women have rowed in excess of 800km together on the Nerang River at Southport this winter. Training starts in Term 2, building into Term 3 where 6 regattas are held at Wyaralong Dam, near Beaudesert. The last regatta is the prestigious Head of the River, where ten schools put forward their best “the First VIII” to vie for the ultimate rowing prize for the Brisbane Schoolgirl’s Rowing Association. The girls won convincingly, about two boat lengths ahead and breaking the record with the time of 6 minutes 17 seconds for the 2km row.

Right: Local Kate Gilmore (back, right) and St Hilda’s First VIII after winning the Head of the River and breaking the record, a first for the school

At the Ammonite Dinner that night, all the crew were congratulated, and Kate was thrilled to be presented with their highest honour, the Ammonite Award. Rowing head, Adam Harrison said, “It is awarded to the rower who epitomises the St Hilda’s rowing program. An individual who is committed to not only her rowing but the program as a whole, leads by example, and is always willing to lend a helping hand to whomever may need it.” He said Kate Gilmore is incredibly worthy of this award and has excelled far beyond all expectations. He said, “Not only has Kate excelled in the boat but she has done it with tremendous grace and humili t y. Kate has been an outstanding role model for all of her fellow rowers with her kind heart and fierce determination.”

Left: Principal Dr Julie Wilson Reynolds presents Kate with the Ammonite Award - St Hildas’s Rowing’s highest honour

Join in the Kia Ora Trail Ride

NON-COMPETITIVE Trail Ride for two wheeled motorcycles. This ride is open to all ages and all skill levels, held Anderleigh Road, Kia Ora September 16 and 17. Thanks to the generosity of our local landholders, the Kia Ora Primary School P&C are able to secure a large number of

properties one weekend a year to host the event. A big “thanks” must go out to all that are involved in making the ride a huge success and to all the riders who come along and support our ride. Nominate today by email to: kiaoratrailride@yahoo.com

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SPORT

Swim club sign on C

OME TO THE Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre September 2 and 9, 10am till 12pm to sign on for Swim Club. All welcome! Age nine and over will receive a free pair of club swimmers when they join. Seven and under are free to join and eight years is half price, thanks to Swimming Australia. This is a great opportunity to try something new. Pool opening hours from September: Monday to Friday 6.30am to 10.30am and 3pm to 6pm, Saturdays 9am till 1pm. Also Aqua is back on Monday to Friday at 9am.

Boardriders BBQ and plan the season F

OR A FUN afternoon BBQ and a surf, come down to the left side of the flags down the beachfront September 23. Let’s have a bit of a grovel in the surf while planning the season. If you need info call Bj 0419 929 037.

EGISTRATIONS ARE still open for the 2017-18 summer season which kicks off on Saturday October 7. The Centre offers both Tiny Tots (3-4yr olds) and full registration (U6-U17). If you are wanting to trial the training days then fees are $5 per child for a two week period, which then comes off the registration fee if they join. Little Athletics has a focus on fun and

fitness using the run, jump and throw concept of athletics. Training sessions involve skill instruction in events such as sprints, high and long jump, shot put and discus. Competition days have participants measure their progress against their personal bests and climbing an achievement awards ladder.

If you missed the ‘come and try’ day then don’t worry, you can get a Little Athletics experience at the YAP Be an Awesome Athlete fun day, on Saturday September 30 at the Tin Can Bay School oval from 9-10.30am. For more information email ccla2014@ outlook.com or call Jess Milne on 0411 218 254.

Championship time at Tin Can Bay Golf Club by Patsy Brady

AUREL EDWARDS was in winning form once again last month. Laurel competed in the Qld Women’s Senior Amateur Championships held over five days of Stroke and Matchplay at Maroochy River Golf Course. She was the winner in Division 1 Over 65s. Well done, Laurel! The ladies and men played their Women's Divisions 1

Champion

2 3 Senior Div.1

Patsy Brady Marie Young Lyn Wong

Senior Div. 2 Men's Divisions 1

Jill McDonald Champion

Don Muir

3 Junior Division 36hole Mixed Foursomes

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Championships over four rounds. Congratulations to our 2017 Champions, Lyn Wong and Robbie Brook. Robbie won after a 3hole playoff with Richard Buczynsky. Further results in the table below: With the serious championship play behind us, we look forward to some relaxed golf and welcome visitors and new players to contact the club via the Starters’ box on 0484 005 266 to organise a game.

Runner-up (Gross) Laurel Edwards Gwen Reed Carol Avotins Laurel Edwards Bev Dunn Runner-up (Gross) Richard Buczynsky Julian Sullivan

Nett Winner

Runner-up

Lin Groombridge Jill McDonald Pam Ottaway Angie Weise

Di Neill

Russell Fraser Blaik Reibel

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Peter Scott

Laurel Edwards and Richard Buczynsky

Sandra Reibel Rob Cunningham

Ngaire and Stephen Wallis

Lyn Wong

Robbie Brook

Pam Ottaway Nett Winner Michael Low Peter Cheyne

Angie Weise Pam Gifford Lin Groombridge Pam Gifford Runner-up Robbie Downman Peter McCulloch Monty Avotins Jenny Mayne and Peter Cahill

Laurel Edwards who distinguished herself at the QLD Women’s Senior Amateur Championships

SPORT

Discover Sailing

Levi thanks all for support

by Handicapper Michelle McAndrew

EVI MCDERMOTT RETURNED from Brazil after playing football in Buenos Aires, Rio and is now in Paraguay, training for the next comp in Rio. Said father Greg, “He is loving the training and he said the kids are amazing, a group of kids have been following them around, and with the police help cordoned off a street and played the kids in street soccer. “The tournaments are very hard, as they have put them up against the under 17 Brazilian youth squad, Levi scored but they lost 5/2.” Greg and family thank Rainbow Beach Hotel, RSL Rainbow, Ruth Modin and the Sport Club Rainbow Beach, Rainbow Beach Meats, Rainbow Beach Fruit, Yarra, Sleepy Lagoon Social Club, Thirsty Camel Cooloola, Mitre Ten, Tin Can Bay Country Club, Shell Petrol Station and the CWA in Tin Can Bay. “We would also like to thank the community and private donors for all

Levi (on the left) playing in Brazil

their generosity, for without them this trip would not have been possible. “Also thank you to Rainbow Beach Community News for ongoing support and continued interest in Levi’s sporting achievements.” (Ed: Thanks Greg!) Levi was also one of twenty sporting champions in the Wide Bay region to receive a sporting grant from MP Llew O’Brien. His $500 helped pay for the Queensland Schoolboys Soccer Championships.

Nippers is Back S

IGN ON FOR Nippers Saturdays 16 and 23, 10.30am to 12pm at the Rainbow Beach Swimming Pool. First Nippers Day for the 2017/18 season will be 8.30-10.30am, October 1 Please advise anyone who may be

interested in signing up their children for Nippers this season of these dates. Anyone who is interested in volunteering please reply to Pauline at surf@rainbowbeachsurf.com.au or Helen Brown: 0402 384 437.

NOTHER LIGHT DAY for the second of the winter sprint series. We had eight starters this time including Michael and his son from Harvey Bay Yacht Club in their Nacro, Vendetta and our two club training boats skippered this time by Doug and John. Bob, on the start boat, had his work cut out for him determining the courses under a shifty breeze but did a great job keeping the fleet moving and mixing it up for these short sharp races. So, getting to the results..... The Commodore offered up a bottle of wine for the boat who chocked up the most firsts over the starting line, so we’ll all have to await the analysis of Beth’s start line photos to see who gets the plonk (sadly, I

Come sailing!

don’t think it will be me). Russell.com got three starts. Of the six races, three wins went to Harlequin, two went to Lee and Ken on Fudge Factor and one to Tatiana, skippered by Doug. Topaz, The Vibe and Aerobic all scored a few seconds and thirds between them No one went overboard or even ran aground, so nothing on the dirt files this week, and we all made it back for a much sought after sausage sizzle before the storm rolled in. For more information phone Jon Jones on 0408 472 187.

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A Little Humour YOU MAY HAVE SEEN THESE BEFORE, BUT THEY ARE STILL FUNNY Joe says to Paddy: “Close your curtains the next time you’re making love to your wife. The whole street was watching and laughing at you yesterday.” Paddy says: “Well the joke’s on them because I wasn’t even at home yesterday.” Mick walks into Paddy’s barn and catches him dancing naked in front of a tractor. Mick says, “Oi Paddy, what ya doing?” Paddy says, “Well me and Mary haven’t been getting on in the bedroom lately and the therapist recommended I do something sexy to a tractor.” The Irish have solved their own fuel problems. They imported 50 million tonnes of sand from the Arabs and they’re going to drill for their own oil... Paddy says to Mick “I’m ready for a holiday, only this year I’m going to do it a bit different. Three years ago I went to Spain and Mary got pregnant. Two years ago I went to Italy and Mary got pregnant. Last year I went to Majorca and Mary got pregnant.” Mick asks - “So what are you going to do this year?” Paddy replies - “I’ll take her with me!” Paddy’s in the bathroom and Murphy shouts to him, “Did you find the shampoo?” Paddy says, “Oi did, but it’s for dry hair and I’ve just wet mine.” THAT’S PUNNY My dad died when we couldn’t remember his blood type. As he died, he kept insisting for us to “be positive,” but it’s hard without him. People don’t get my puns. They think they’re funny. I saw an ad for burial plots, and thought to myself this is the last thing I need.

I have a few jokes about unemployed people but it doesn’t matter, none of them work. I can’t believe I got fired from the calendar factory. All I did was take a day off. Did you hear about the guy who got hit in the head with a can of soda? He was lucky it was a soft drink. I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down. Q: What do you call the security outside of a Samsung Store? A: Guardians of the Galaxy. Don’t spell part backwards. It’s a trap. I wasn’t originally going to get a brain transplant, but then I changed my mind. eBay is so useless. I tried to look up lighters and all they had was 13,749 matches. How did I escape Iraq? Iran.

My mate broke his left arm and left leg, but he was alright. Thieves had broken into my house and stolen everything except my soap, shower gel, towels and deodorant. Dirty b#st*rds. SHORT AND SWEET It is not that difficult to tell alligators and crocodiles apart. One will see you in a while, whereas the other one will see you later. At any given time the urge to sing “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” is just a whim away… a whim away, a whim away, a whim away… I can’t get out of bed, my fitbit is charging and my steps won’t count. The fact that there’s a highway to hell and only a stairway to heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers. “Do not touch” must be one of the scariest things to read in Braille. A blind man walked into a bar, and a table, and a couple of chairs…

Why was Cinderella thrown off the basketball team? She ran away from the ball.

People say love is the best feeling. But I think finding a toilet when you are have diarrhoea is even better.

I’d tell you a chemistry joke but I know I wouldn’t get a reaction.

Did you know that there are more airplanes in the oceans than submarines in the sky?

What’s the difference between deer nuts and beer nuts? Beer nuts are a $1.75, but deer nut are under a buck. I was addicted to the hokey pokey... but thankfully, I turned myself around. A friend of mine tried to annoy me with bird puns, but I soon realised that toucan play at that game. I’m glad I know sign language, it’s pretty handy. A courtroom artist was arrested today for an unknown reason... details are sketchy.

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Yes Officer, I did see the speed limit sign, I just didn’t see you. If a woman says “do what you want”, do not do what you want. Stand still Do not blink. Don’t even breather. Just play dead. Arguing with a woman is like reading the software License Agreement. In the end your ignore everything and click “I agree”. Don’t wear headphones while vacuuming. I’ve just finished the whole house before realising the vacuum wasn’t plugged in.

That moment when your steak is on the grill and you can already feel your mouth watering. Do you vegans feel the same when mowing the lawn? You play any dangerous sports? I sometimes disagree with my wife. Husband: My joints are stiff. Wife: It’s because you’re rolling them too tight. FLIES IN A PUB An Irishman, Englishman and Scotsman go into a pub and each order a pint of Guinness. Just as the bartender hands them over, three flies buzz down and one lands in each of the pints. The Englishman looks disgusted, pushes his pint away and demands another pint. The Scotsman picks out the fly, shrugs, and takes a long swallow. The Irishman reaches in to the glass, pinches the fly between his fingers and shakes him while yelling, “Spit it out, ya b*&##rd! Spit it out!” SWATTING FLIES A woman walked into the kitchen to find her husband stalking a round with a fly swatter. “What are you doing?” she asked. “Hunting flies,” He responded. “Oh, killing any?” She asked. “Yep, three males, two females,” he replied. Intrigued, she asked, How can you tell? He responded, “Three were on a beer can, two were on the phone.”

A big thank you to Wayne, Tony and Mick for sending me countless jokes for this column, and making me smile at the ones you won’t see on this page. Please start sending yours in!

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0405 818 277 0419 980 607

Builders/Handyman Rainbow Beach Remodelling and Repairs Rainbow Beach Gavin Freeman Handyman Service

0417 728 510 0438 773 119

Tin Can Bay Cooloola Cove

5488 0443 5486 4004

Gympie Gympie

5480 5555 5480 5588

Caravan Parks Tin Can Bay Caravan Park

Tin Can Bay

5486 4411

Cooloola Cove

5486 4004

Rainbow Beach

5486 3471

Caravan Antennas Saturn Antennas

Carpet Cleaning Benny’s Carpet Cleaning Tin Can Bay Cleanwave Rainbow Beach Crystal Shine Cleaning

0407 764 661 0421 600 148 0487 281 030

5482 6500

Restaurants and Café’s

Flooring Floorzone

Gympie

Rainbow Cooloola Wholesalers

Rainbow Beach

5486 3607

Cooloola Cove

5488 0222

Garden Supplies Cooloola Cove Landscape & Garden Supplies

Gas Supplies Rainbow Beach and Fraser Island Gas Supplies

Rainbow Beach

Cooloola Coast Realty Rainbow Beach Realty

Arcobaleno Coffee Rocks Food Sans Borders Marina Bar and Grill Rainbow Fruit Barn

Seafood Ocean Breeze Seafoods

Sewing Ennovy Designs Rainbow Beach

0400 657 797

Glass and Aluminium Lighthouse Glass and Aluminium

IGA Supermarket Tin Can Bay

5488 0601

Soda Graphics

Rainbow Beach Hardware Mitre 10 Cooloola

0438 868 116

Cooloola Coast

0403 193 916

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

Solicitor Cosgroves

Rainbow Beach Cooloola Cove

Coloured Sands Clinic Cooloola Cove Cooloola Coast Podiatry Cooloola Coast Cooloola Coast Clinic Tin Can Bay Cooloola Counselling Service Rainbow Beach Cooloola Medical Centre Rainbow Beach Medical Practice Tin Can Bay Chiropractor Tin Can Bay Tin Can Bay Physio Tin Can Bay

5486 3444 5486 2000

5488 0271 0487 681 524 5486 4600 0406 304 296 5313 3277 5486 3078 5486 2576 5488 0533

Kennels and Catteries Gympie Cooloola Pet Resort Gympie

Sea Breeze kayaks

Signs Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach Signs

Graphic Design

5483 5364

Kayaks

Celebrant Zaneta Fitzgerald

Real Estate

Health and Medical

Caravan Repairs and Hire Whatever

0439 775 070

Hardware

Car Dealers John Madill Toyota Madills Mazda

Rainbow Beach Hotel Rainbow Beach Surf Club Tin Can Bay Country Club

Shopping Centre

Cabinet Makers Cooloola Coast Cabinets Whatever Cabinetmakers

0419 980 607 0407 146 151

Food Wholesalers

Bakery Ed’s Beach Bakery

Coastwide Fishing Charters Tin Can Bay Keely Rose Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters Rainbow Beach

Tin Can Bay

0418 498 089

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

Storage 4rent4sale Storage Sheds Cooloola Tin Can Bay Mini Storage

Tourist Centre Rainbow Beach Tourist Centre Shell Tourist Centre

Tours and attractions Dolphin Ferry Cruises Epic Ocean Adventures Fraser Island 4x4 Tours Rainbow Beach Horserides Surf and Sand Safaris Wolf Rock Dive

Vet Gympie Veterinary Services Tin Can Bay

5486 4666

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 September 2017 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 39

TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY Advertising/Graphic Design

CABINET MAKER

Auto Electrics

GRAPHIC DESIGN PRINT WEB PHOTOGRAPHY Affordable & Professional Advertising Free Mobile Service for Meetings & Deliveries Diploma Qualified & over 7yrs Experience 0403 193 916 christie@sodagraphics.com.au Cooloola Cove

Cleaning

CONCRETING

CONCRETE TING

NCRE PZ CO

MOP graphics

Troy Rowley

Concreting Contractor ABN 64-930-176-411

www.sodagraphics.com.au

• House Slabs • Garage Slabs • Driveways • Paths

Airconditioning

Also specialising in; Stamp 40 T• RADES AND SBoating ERVICES Fishing andPage Samantha Plater • Concrete 0487Stencil 281 030 OWNER OPERATOR • Exposed Seeded Concrete

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FISHIN

Specialising in Bond Cleaning

AIR CONDITIONING

Phone: 5486 3914 Mobile: 797 Tin Can Bay, Cooloola Cove, Rainbow 0413 Beach &060 Gympie

CARPET CLEANERS ELECTRICIAN

EMAIL: Samanthaplater20@gmail.com ABN: 65 455 330 952

CARPET CLEANERS

Appliance Repairs

CABINET MAKER

Electrical CONCRETING

CONCRETE ETING

NCR PPZ CO

Troy Rowley

Concreting Contractor ABN 64-930-176-411

Cabinet Making

• House Slabs CARSlabs CLEANING • Garage • Driveways • Paths Also specialising in; • Stamp • Concrete Stencil • Exposed Seeded Concrete Phone: 5486 3914 Mobile: 0413 060 797

Auto Electrics

Flooring

CARPET CLEANERS

40 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – September 2017

ELECTRICIAN

40 FISHING TRADES AND SBoating ERVICES Fishing andPage

AND

BOATING TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY

Fabrication CARPET CLEANERS

Handyman

Massage

CONCRETING

GAS

Signs

CELEBRANT

CONCRETE TING

NCRE PPZ CO

MO Gas

Troy Rowley

Concreting Contractor ABN 64-930-176-411

• House Slabs • Garage Slabs • Driveways • Paths

Pet Boarding

Storage

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

Plumber

ELECTRICIAN

ctory

Tyre & Mechanical Service

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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 September 2017 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 41

WHAT’S ON SEPTEMBER

15 RBSS P&C Trivia Night 15-18 Mitchell Creek Rock N Blues Festival 16 School holidays begin! 16 Community tree planting to help our koalas, 8.30am, Nils Buchanan (Messmate Park), Priddy Road, Kia Ora 16 Sound of Teen Spirit concert, 6pm TCB Community Complex by Cooloola Coast YAP 16 Gympie Amateur Show one-act play, Stumpy’s Gold at TCB Country Club 16 Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival Charity Dinner - from 6.30pm, CC Bowls Club, Rebecca: 0438 862 600 16-17 Kia Ora Community Trail Ride Email: kiaoratrailride@yahoo.com 17-23 Bronze Medallion and Surf Rescue Certificate Camp, RBSLSC Ph: 5486 3249 18 Cooloola Cove Residents and Friends meet 10am, Community and Veterans Hall, Cooloola Cove 18-21 Junior ’learn to sail’ course Jon: 0408 472 187 19 Unreal ukulele – CC Veterans and Community Hall 9-10.30am, bookings essential, CCYAP: 0411 218 254 20 Lego Mindstorm, bookings essential, 10.30–11.30am, TCB Library: 5486 4355, 2.30-3.30pm, RB Library: 5486 3705 20 TCB Camera Club meet 7pm TCB Library 21 Outdoor muck around - CC Billabong Park, 9-11am 23 Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival 23 Boardriders fun afternoon BBQ and surf, left of the flags 25-29 RB Aquatic Centre free ‘learn to swim’ week 27 Zany clay creatures, 10.30–11.30am, TCB Library; 2.30-3.30pm, RB Library 28 Awesome archery - Tin Can Bay McCrae Range, CCYAP, 9am-12pm, bookings essential CCYAP: 0411 218 254

TCBC Men’s Shed meeting, 10am, 40 Endeavour Drive, CC 2-3 Rainbow Beach Triathlon and road closures, Inskip Ave & Clarkson Drive 2,9 Warriors Swim Club sign on, RB Aquatic Centre 10am-noon 6 C & K Kindy Tin Can Bay – Open Week Celebration, 9-11am for children who are eligible for Kindy in 2018 Michele: 5486 2311 4-8 Child Protection Week 4 Treasures on Trove 10-11am, RB Library, book: 5486 3705 4 RBCT AGM, 5.30pm Sports Club 5 Carers QLD Support Group, 10am TCB RSL 6 High Tea for the CWA, 10am Cathy House 6 Native Plant Propagation, 2.30pm, RB Library, book: 5486 3705 6 Coolabay Choir rehearsals resume, 3-4pm, Cooloola Coast Bowls Club 7 Surprise Art with Jenny, 10am, RB Library, book: 5486 3705 7 Treasures on Trove 2pm-3pm, TCB Library, book: 5486 4355 8 Acrylics Workshop, 2.30-4.30pm, RB Library, book: 5486 3705 9 Find your Family with Ancestry.com 9am, RB Library, book: 5486 3705 9 Barefoot Bowls 4.30pm at TCB Country Club, plus live entertainment from 6.30pm 10-15 Kids Bush to Beach stay at Cathy House 11,25 Toastmasters, 6.30pm TCB Library 12 Veterans Welfare and Community Morning Tea, TCB RSL, book: 5486 4224 14 TCB P-10 School Acknowledgement Day 14 Kids Bush to Beach BBQ evening, 4pm RB Community Hall - all welcome 15 RBSS Holt Bolt and fun run

HILUX 4X4 SR AND WORKMATE [DOUBLE-CAB MODELS ONLY]

FREE

ON-ROAD COSTS [A5]

FREE

17” ALLOY WHEEL UPGRADE[A7]

John Madill Toyota

4718811

johnmadilltoyota.com.au

Noosa Autopark, Noosaville T 07 5470 0750

29 Fantastic flower fun - CC Veterans and Community Hall, 9 -10.30am, create an entry for the Flower Show, material supplied, CCYAP 29 Flower and plant entries can be delivered to TCB Community Centre 2- 5pm for LAC Flower Show 30 Be an amazing athlete - TCB School oval from 9-10.30am CCYAP 30 Local Ambulance Committee Annual Flower Show, TCB Community Centre, 9.30am, prize presentation at 2pm 30 City Farm Open Day 30 Kilkivan Great Horse Ride 30-1 Queensland Scale Model Muster TCB Model Flying Club’s field

OCTOBER 3

School is back!

3-30 Rush Festival 5-8 Heart of Gold Film Festival 14 Gympie Gold Rush Festival 21 TCB P-10 School Garage Sale Trail *If you don’t see contact details for any of the September events - you’ll find them in the article in our pages

Weekly (many are term time only) Monday 10-11am First 5 Forever - fun for under fives at Rainbow Beach Library 4.30 Karate & Jiu-Jitsu, RBSS: 0417 079 579 Tuesday 7am QCWA walking group, Cafe to the Max, TCB 9am Arts and Craft group, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall (second/last of month) 9am – noon Tin Can Bay Quilters, community complex. Ph: Maree 5486 5706 9.30am Little Guppies playgroup, TCB Wednesday 7.30am TCB P-10 Garden Club 9am Mahjong/games mornings, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall

10am Mainly Music, TCB Community Complex, 10am 4.30 Karate & Jiu-Jitsu, RBSS: 0417 079 579 Thursday 7am RBSS Brekky and Fitness Club 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 9.30am CCLAC bingo sessions TCB Country Club 9.30am - 10.30am First 5 Forever - fun for under fives at Tin Can Bay Library 3.30pm Cooloola Dragon Boat Club training 4.30pm QCWA walking group, Woolworths bus stop, CC Friday 8am - 10am Volunteer “revive our creeks”, www.cooloolacoastcare.org.au 9am Sailability Saturday Markets on almost every Saturday! See visitors’ guide 7am QCWA walking group, Black Cockatoo, TCB 8.30-10.30 Little Athletics Discover Sailing, Tin Can Bay Yacht Club Sunday 7am St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church service, Manooka Drive 7.30am Cooloola Dragon Boat Club training 9.30am Church of the Good Shepherd Contemporary Family, followed by morning tea. All denominations welcome! 17 Carlo Rd 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

HILUX 4X4 SR5 TURBO-DIESEL DOUBLE-CAB PICK-UP Automatic from

$54,990 driveaway [A]

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

[A] Recommended drive away shown includes 12 months registration, 12 months compulsory third party insurance (CTP), a maximum dealer delivery charge and stamp duty. Pricing is applicable for Private, Bronze and Silver fleet customers, and primary producers only at participating dealers. Offer available on vehicles produced January 2017 to September 2017 and purchased by 30/09/2017 unless offer extended.[A5] Offer applicable for Private, Bronze and Silver fleet customers, and primary producers only at participating dealers. Offer available on vehicles produced January 2017 to September 2017 and purchased by 30/09/2017 unless offer extended. Free On Roads includes 12 months registration, 12 months compulsory third party insurance (CTP), a maximum dealer delivery charge and stamp duty. [A7] Offer includes 4 x 17" machined grey alloy wheels and fitment at time of delivery. Not exchangeable for cash. Offer ends 30.09.17. T2017-007675

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September 2017 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 43