Coolum News Inform know grow Volume 1. Issue 4
November 2020
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HUNGER BUSTERS: The Coolum Men’s Shed team were on hand at Coolum State School on election day serving up democracy sausages and drinks.
LNP likely for Ninderry Voters in the electorate of Ninderry appeared to have delivered the seat to the LNP’s Dan Purdie for a second term as Coolum News went to print on Monday, November 2. Results recorded on the Electoral Commission of Queensland’s results online portal late Sunday afternoon indicated Mr Purdie was leading the race for the seat with
42.86% of the unofficial preliminary count, followed by Labor’s Melinda Dodds with 33.41% of the vote. Neither Labor nor LNP had claimed victory in the seat as we went to press. External sources, such as the ABC and Sydney Morning Herald had both called Ninderry in the favour of the LNP despite a swing toward Labor. Continued, page 3 Coolum News, November 2020
Clayden Potters exhibition - p8
Jason’s Singapore fling with gin - p12
From the Ed’s desk:
What a hectic month October has been! As we go to print this month residents across the local area are busy tidying up after storms that added an extra challenge to the usual Halloween events - over and above the addition of the Queensland State Election to October 31, 2020. Thankfully we’ve had no reports of injuries or major damage from the storms, although some residents did lose power for a while. On the election front we are still waiting for the formal declaration of our next State representative for Ninderry. At the time of going to print it would appear from counting trends so far that Dan Purdie, from the LNP, will be returned for another term - we’ll update our facebook page when the decision is made during the next few weeks and report the final outcome in the December edition.
Politics aside, our page 4 story on the activation of Coolum Beach as a tourism promotion for the area is worth a look, and so too is the website link in the story that offers residents and visitors alike some great ideas for things to do on the Sunshine Coast when you’re looking for holiday or weekend type activities. Business and tourism play a big part in our local area and this month we talked to Coolum Business & Tourism president Mark Cameron about CBAT’s plans to help local businesses to survive and thrive in the coming years. There’s been a great body of work done so far by the organisation and it will be interesting to watch it unfold. They’re also looking for volunteers to help with Flicks in the Park. See story, page 6. I’d love to hear from you. If you have a story to share, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 0413 988 333. Until next month, Geoff
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Phone: Geoff on 0413 988 333 or Email: peregianspringsnews@gmail.com. Copies are delivered monthly as a combination of residential letterbox deliveries (to those that do not carry a no junk mail sign) and bulk drop locations in the Coolum area including The Shop, Aussie Coolum, Coolum Bowls Club and the newsagent near Woolworths. * Responsibility for election comment is taken by Geoff Crockett of 117 The Avenue, Peregian Springs, Qld 4573. Coolum News - independently produced and published by Your Community Media Pty Ltd atf G.E. Investment Trust T/As Coolum News (ABN 80 382 001 417). Those making advertising placement and/or supply copy material or editorial submissions to the publication undertake to ensure that all such material does not infringe the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 CTH as amended from time to time or other laws, regulations or statutes. Further to this, these persons agree to indemnify the publisher and/or its agents against any investigations, costs, claims and/or judgements.
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Counting continues for Ninderry From page 1 Based on Sunday’s early numbers, Andrea Newland-Blackmore of the Informed Medical Options Party (IMOP) had attracted about 4.31% of the vote, Frank Weijers of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Queensland Division had 5.95% of the vote, and Dan Bryar of the Queensland Greens were on 12.67%. Clive Palmer’s United Party’s last minute entrant Jay Giles attracted 0.81% of the votes. On the overall result Labor claimed victory on Saturday night, making Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk the first female leader in Queensland to win three elections. Parliament will now enter the first of the full four-year
fixed terms. In a statement on its website on October 31 the Electoral Commission of Queensland said the final outcome for all electorates in the State may not be finalised until after the 6pm, November 10 deadline for postal votes. “The ECQ will declare results when the outcome of the official count is mathematically certain.” Electoral Commissioner Pat Vidgen said this election had attracted 597 candidates and 12 political parties and had more early votes and postal votes than any previous State elections. To keep up to date on the official results of the State Election keep an eye on www.ecq.qld.gov.au/results.
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Beach billboard close to home Visit Sunshine Coast’s latest ad campaign to encourage Australians to start planning their next, or first, Sunshine Coast holiday got off to a flying start in October when local lifesavers and their supporters decorated Coolum Beach with a sign to be seen by travellers on board the
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sold-out Qantas Great Southern Land scenic flight of Australia. The Qantas flight was a covid-safe event, passengers flew a seven hour return loop from Sydney and didn’t leave the plane. More campaign news www.sunshinecoastforreal.com
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Business plan puts Coolum 1st WHEN it comes to people dedicated to seeing Coolum become the economic and social power house it could be, few are as dedicated as the team at Coolum Business & Tourism. In a bid to help guide their thinking and efforts in the years to come the group worked with consultants Fourfold Studio to workshop future directions and develop a comprehensive plan that outlines the sorts of actions that could help to deliver a brighter future for the region. CBAT president Mark Cameron said the aim was to “bring the community together and to try and stimulate all the things that make Coolum such a wonderful place. “It’s about making Coolum a better place to live, work and play,” Mark said. Among the range of actions suggested by the plan is the creation of Business & Tourism Advisory SubCommittees charged with focusing on four areas - Art, culture & community activations; Tourism & major events; Business community & sustainable Coolum Business and Tourism president Mark living; and entrepreneurial ventures, Cameron with a copy of the Coolum Action Plan. investment & enabling infrastructure. Mark said this year had altered the Another challenge he saw was to build market for tourism operators and while a night economy. the tariffs had strengthened for In the near term, CBAT is calling for Christmas, the lengths of stay from volunteers to assist with running covidvisitors had shortened which would safe Flicks in the Park events during make it as busy as ever, but also more the school holidays. They need costly. volunteers to assist with crowd He said CBAT was working with management between 4.30pm and landlords on ideas on how to activate 8.30pm on December 19, December the vacant retail shops on David Low 26, January 2, 2021 and January 9, Way in particular for the Christmas 2021. For more on the Flicks or CBAT: period, whether it be some sort of pop info@coolumbusinessandtourism.com. up shops or temporary tenancies. au 6
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Quota club still strong at Coolum WHILE Quota International ceased to exist as of September 2020, there was no stopping the ladies of Quota in Coolum who have vowed to drop the “international” from their name and continue as Quota Club of Coolum Beach into the future. Club Secretary Sandra Robinson said while news of the international L to R: Bev Haines, Cindy Arbuthnot, Ann Fox, Clare organisation closing down had been Balston & Susan Carolan celebrate the new name. devastating to Australian clubs, “a decision was made to continue “At the October meeting club members working in our local community celebrated our name change and supporting women and children and reflected on the past 25 years the disadvantaged as individual clubs, of Quota International Coolum Beach. hence the name change.” “Member Gayle Sowter made a “Quota Club of Coolum Beach has a beautiful cake for the celebration. healthy membership and is keen to get “We are looking forward to a bright back to fundraising in a Covid safe future working in our local community.” way. For more information on the Club, “All funds raised will stay in the local contact secretary@quotacoolum.com. community. au or Sandra 0427 889 750.
Find a Christmas treat at exhibition Operating for more than 30 years Clayden is a community group that has been providing a venue for creativity, learning and friendship for its members over that time. This year they’ve been busy creating some beautiful hand-crafted pottery which would make perfect gifts for Christmas. The group will hold its annual exhibition day sale on Saturday, November 7, from 8.30am to 12.30pm at 14 Tradewinds Avenue, Coolum Beach. 8
A delicious morning tea will be on sale for $3, as well as DIY clay kits, raffles, succulents and other potted plants, books, pottery and their famous little Christmas puddings.
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From Coolum to Singapore with gin Jason Williams has come a long way since his primary school days at Pacific Paradise, high school at Good Shephard Noosa and serving up pizzas at Eagle Boys in Coolum. Now living in Singapore Jason has carved out a niche in redesigning hotel bars and even has his own brand of gin, Widges. The journey started after school when he moved to Brisbane to work at Family nightclub in Fortitude Valley. He was hooked and joined his extended family working in restaurants and bars, building his skills. From here, he was offered the opportunity to work in Singapore and run a small team creating and building bars and beverage programs for hotels and independent owners across the Asia Pacific. One such bar was the famous Raffles in Singapore. “They engaged us on bar layout and design, plus new menus, staff training and holistic consulting of the bars within the hotel, including the famous Long Bar. Now we slightly reengineered the Singapore Sling so it is a little more balanced - plus we put my gin in the recipe!” On the question of the gin, Jason said the inspiration for the brand name came from the nickname, Widge, that he had when he worked at Eagle Boys in Coolum 22 years ago. “The name has stuck with me in the bar and hospitality industry throughout Australia and is now the name of the gin.” In terms of the style and flavour of the gin Jason said it is a London Dry Gin with “lots of juniper with a big whack of orange and cardamom.”. The gin is now in cocktails at five of 12
Jason Williams with Widges brand gin and his mum, Gaye, at Raffles in Singapore. the World’s 50 Best Bars and is sold in 11 countries including Australia (check it out at Salty Dog Cellars - Coolum Beach. Jason said while Singapore had been fun, and was pretty safe during this covid year, he was looking forward to opening some new venues in Sydney in 2021 and on making a comeback to the Coast to see his friends and family, including his mum Gaye, who together with her partner David Pocock, has run “The Shop” for nearly 16 years. “Coolum was a wonderful place to grow up and I promote it any chance I get - I can’t wait to get back,” Jason said. As for his final word for the interview, said with a laugh - “Dave makes the best coffee in Coolum.”
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Fairfax update:
Federal Member Ted O’Brien
October saw the Federal Budget handed down after its forced postponement earlier this year. Indeed, COVID-19 has resulted in the most severe global economic crisis since the Great Depression but in response, the Morrison Government has committed unprecedented support. TAX CUTS The Government’s decision to bring forward legislated tax cuts will benefit more than 142,000 individual taxpayers on the Sunshine Coast alone. The changes are back dated to 1 July which means this year low and middle income earners will receive tax relief of up to $2,745 for singles, and up to $5,490 for dual income families compared with 2017-18. YOUNG AUSTRALIANS The JobMaker Hiring Credit Scheme is a $4 billion wage subsidy program payable to employers for up to 12 months for each new job created for eligible jobseekers. Employers will be paid $200/wk for each new job for a 16-29 year old and $100/week for a 30-35 year old, so long as the employee is working at least 20 hours per week.
BUSINESS We are also unlocking investment and creating jobs by building on the successful Instant Asset Write Off scheme. More than 50,000 businesses across the Sunshine Coast will be able to immediately write off the full value of any eligible asset purchase, while 12,600 small and medium businesses have already benefitted from the Government’s Cashflow boost. Also, business losses incurred to June 2022 can now be offset against prior profits made in or after the 201819 financial year. INFRASTRUCTURE And we received an additional $95.2 million in new funding to ensure the Bruce Highway upgrades between Caloundra Road and the Sunshine Motorway are completed as scheduled in mid 2021. GET IN TOUCH As always, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any Federal issues, concerns or enquiries on 5479 2800; or send them through via email at ted.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au or visit us at 17 Southern Drive, Maroochydore.
Sort out summer pool safety now With summer on the horizon the time is right to check that your pool complies with the local laws in regards to safety. Key tips from Sunshine Coast Council are to check that the pool has a building approval, that the pool is included on the pool safety register, and that is has been 14
approved by a pool safety inspector and you have a valid certificate. Pools capable of holding more than 300mm of water must comply with the Queensland pool safety standard – this includes swimming pools, spas and portable and inflatable swimming pools.
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Local Heart GOVERNMENT REP CONTACTS Coolum – Local Sunshine Coast Councillor Maria Suarez, office (Division 9) Tel – 5441 8086 State (Ninderry) - Dan Purdie (Liberal National Party) Tel - 5406 7900 Federal (Fairfax) Ted O’Brien (Liberal member of Liberal National Party) Tel- 5479 2800
FREE WHEELIE BIN SPEED SIGNS Have you got your FREE Wheelie Bin Stickers yet? If you live in a 50km p/h street and would like some of our stickers simply text 0418 263 863 or email info@coolumcoastalproperty.com.au or call (07) 5231 9831 and we will pop them in your mail box! Share with your friends, family & neighbours to spread the word! LOCAL CHURCH CONTACTS Call the Churches or see their websites for service times. Coolum Beach Anglican Church -Cnr Perry St & Beach Rd Coolum Beach 0447 002 573 email ang.coolum@gmail.com Or see www.anglicanchurchcoolum.com Coolum Beach Baptist Church 1912 David Low Way -call 5446 1957 or www.coolumbeachbaptist.com/ St Peter’s Catholic Church 28-32 Elizabeth St, Coolum 5443 3488 www.saintsonwaves.com.au Coolum Christian Family Church 2 Arcoona Rd (Coolum Beach Christian College) http://ccfchurch.org.au or call 5446 1295. Coolum Uniting Church, Cnr Elizabeth St & Heathfield Rd ,Coolum www.maryburnettpres.org.au or 5446 1815 Salvation Army, Meeting Rooms 127, Greenoaks Drive Coolum. Call Warren or Denise 0400 797 480 / 0418 214 723. 16
LOCAL SCHOOL CONTACTS Coolum State High School - Havana Rd East, Coolum Beach - 5471 5333. Coolum State Primary School - School Rd, Coolum Beach - 5471 9300 Coolum Beach Christian College - 2 Arcoona Rd, Yandina Creek - 5446 4780 LOCAL BUSINESS CONTACTS Coolum Business & Tourism - 5440 9870, info@coolumbusinessandtourism.com.au, www.coolumbusinessandtourism.com.au QUICK REFERENCE PHONE NUMBERS Alcoholics Anonymous – 1300 222 222 Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636 Crime Stoppers - 1800 333 000 DVConnect Womensline - 1800 811 811 DVConnect Mensline - 1800 600 636 E-headspace (12-25 years) - 1800 650 890 Kids Helpline - 1800 551 800 Lifeline - 131 114 MensLine Australia - 1300 789 978 Narcotics Anonymous Australia - 1300 652 820 Policelink - 131 444 Smart Recovery Australia - 02 9373 5100 Quota Coolum Beach meet at the Lions Den (next to Fire Station) Russell St Coolum Beach at 2pm on the third Tuesday of the month. We are a community group raising funds for disadvantaged women and children and the hearing impaired. Contact: secretary@quotacoolum.com or Sandra 0427 889 750.
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Chappy’s Corner with Mark Horsfall
Learn from disappointment Last weekend was a fantastic weekend for all sports fans with the NRL and AFL Grand Finals. The disappointment shown from the losing sides who had played so well all year was palpable. The truth is that at some point in our lives there will be disappointment to deal with. How then can we manage and deal with the disappointment we face?
conductor gently pulled me aside and told me singing was not one of my strengths. Look objectively at your disappointments and talk it over with a friend, mentor or trusted person as it can help bring clarity to your situation.
Consider your self-talk. Disappointment has the ability to inspire and motivate you to improve or alternatively, can cause you to be depressed and have a negative state of mind. You can choose a positive mindset or a negative mindset which in turn shapes your self talk.
What can or can’t you control? Some disappointment is beyond our control. To manage it we need to differentiate between situations that fall within our control and factors that are beyond it. Being able to recognise this will help us deal with our frustrations more appropriately.
Create a plan to move forward. Acknowledge your disappointment, feel it and then move on. See your disappointment as a learning experience making it a catalyst for personal growth. Many get stuck in disappointment, which prevents them from moving on and finding success in the future. “Don’t let today’s disappointments cast a shadow on tomorrow’s dreams.”
Change your approach. Sometimes we continue to encounter disappointment because we persist with the same approach yet expect a different result. Changing the way we do things can be very hard, but often necessary in order to change the outcomes of situations we face in life.
Gain a different perspective. Being open to a broader perspective than your own regarding situations can help you deal with the disappointment you’re facing. Sometimes our hopes and expectations can be out of line with reality. I thought I could sing until the choir 18
Learning how to deal with disappointment in a healthy and positive way can be a springboard for further personal growth. Remember that disappointment can provide an opportunity for growth. How you respond to that opportunity is what really matters!
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