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GREEN FOR GOOD Official biosphere status is here

The intersection at Coolum Sports Complex has been budgeted for an upgrade.

SPORTS COMPLEX CASH SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL’S $847 MILLION 2022/2023 BUDGET WAS PASSED THROUGH COUNCIL UNOPPOSED ON JUNE 23, BRINGING WITH IT GOOD NEWS FOR A NUMBER OF PROJECTS IN DIVISION 9.

Councillor Maria Suarez said spending in the northern end of the Division would bring benefits for locals and visitors alike. “Coolum locals and visitors can make use the new $350,000 amenities block planned for Jack Morgan Park and practise their ball skills on a new half-court basketball court in Lions-Norrie Job Park,” Cr Suarez said. “Lovers of our coastal pathway Coolum News - July 2022

will be pleased that design will start on a 232m missing link along David Low Way, Coolum Beach, and it should be easier to exit the Coolum Sports Complex with an upgrade to the intersection onto David Low Way. “Toddler energy will have another outlet with a new extension to the playground at Peregian Breeze. “Whether walking or riding, plans are progressing for a new pathway along Emu Mountain Road, between Old Emu Road and David Low Way, to make the trip between Peregian Breeze and the beach safer for pedestrians and cyclists.” Continued, page 2

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LOCAL NEWS

RATES TO RISE BY ABOUT $65 From page 1 Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson said a decade of prudent fiscal management had provided the foundations for a budget focused squarely on delivering a stronger, better and sustainable region. “Despite the challenges our region has faced over the last few years, our council is forecast to achieve a strong $31.8 million operating result this year,” Mayor Jamieson said. “This enables us to re-double our efforts to provide the services our community requires as well as continue to invest in the infrastructure and facilities that enhance the liveability and prosperity of one of the fastest growing regions in the country.” Rates will rise off the back of increased land valuations, however Mayor Jamieson said Council had worked to limit the impact. “While council is required, by law, to use

the State Government’s valuation figures to calculate the general rate, we have made adjustments to our rating categories to mitigate the full impact of the valuation increase,” Mayor Jamieson said. “We know that the State Government valuation increases have ranged from 9.5 to 80.7 per cent, however with what council has done in this budget, the rate increase will generally not be anywhere near those percentages. “The majority of the principal place of residence properties – around 60 per cent of all residential properties – will see a 5 per cent or $63.50 increase in their general rate. “When taking into account the general waste and recycling bin collection services and the environment, transport and heritage levies, the bottom-line increase for the majority of principal place of residence properties

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will be 4.84 per cent. Furthermore, anyone experiencing financial hardship can contact council before their rates are due and arrange a payment-by-instalments agreement over a six-month period, without interest being charged.” Key projects funded in Coolum, Peregian Springs and Peregian Breeze include: • Coolum Sports Complex Intersection, Coolum Beach $700,000 (with Qld Govt) • Jack Morgan Park New Amenities, Coolum Beach $350,000 • Coolum Aquatic Centre - Lighting Renewal, Coolum Beach $250,000; Equipotential Bonding, $200,000 • Coolum Esplanade Irrigation Project, Coolum Beach $194,666 • Emu Mountain Road Pathway Construction, Coolum Beach $100,000 • Tickle Park Coolum Beach additional shade to playground $80,000 • Jones Parade Coolum Beach – Pathway construction $76,000

• Peach Tree Park Peregian Springs - Install shade over playground $45,000 • Norrie Job Park, Coolum Beach design for pump track $40,000 • Replace Fence Coolum Beach Holiday Park, Coolum Beach $30,000 • Lions-Norrie Job Park Landscape, Coolum Beach $25,000 • Lowes Lookout Pathway, Coolum $24,000 • Peregian Breeze Park playground shade extension $15,000 • Wilkinson Park Vehicle Control, Coolum Beach $10,000 • Eagleford Court Park Bollards, Peregian Springs $10,000 • Hakea Way Park Bollard Renewal, Peregian Springs $10,000 • Design of Thomson Place Park, Peregian Springs $1,000 • Jack Morgan Park - Park bench $7,000 For a full list and more details see www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/budget.

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WE’RE OFFICIALLY A BIOSPHERE IN JUNE, THE SUNSHINE COAST OFFICIALLY JOINED 738 OTHER AREAS ACROSS THE WORLD TO HAVE BEEN GRANTED BIOSPHERE RESERVE STATUS BY THE UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANISATION (UNESCO).

The reserves are described by UNESCO as areas that promote “solutions reconciling the conservation of biodiversity with its sustainable use. They are learning areas for sustainable development under diverse ecological, social and economic contexts, touching the lives of more than 250 million people”. Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson said recognition was a truly historic moment for the Sunshine Coast. “I am very proud to live and work in a region that has now become a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, as we continue to celebrate people and nature,” Mayor Jamieson said. “After years in the making, this prestigious designation will help us protect and enhance our region, communities, economy and our natural environment for future generations. “Becoming a biosphere supports council and the community’s clear plan and vision for the future of the Sunshine Coast. “Committing to being a biosphere ensures people on the Sunshine Coast can be confident their council and their broader

community respect the environment and understand their place living within it. “A biosphere designation shows the world we are a community that wants to live in harmony with our environment, recognises the need for responsible development to cater for the people choosing to live on the Sunshine Coast while also recognising the importance of preserving our natural environment.” Sunshine Coast Council Environment and Liveability Portfolio Councillor Maria Suarez said joining the network of UNSECO Biosphere reserves was a significant program to be part of. “Being a biosphere also has a range of benefits, particularly for our tourism and agriculture industries as our biosphere designation could support a sustainable ‘Produced on the Sunshine Coast’ brand which increases the value of products and services. “This is the culmination of years of work and preparation and I’d like to thank the Community Reference Group and the wider community for partnering with council in this process.”

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COUNCIL NEWS WITH DIVISION 9 COUNCILLOR MARIA SUAREZ

WIN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT SUNSHINE COAST RECOGNISED AS A UNESCO BIOSPHERE RESERVE

The Sunshine Coast has officially been recognised internationally as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This is a truly historic moment for the Sunshine Coast and our division. After years in the making, this prestigious designation will help us protect and enhance our region, communities, economy and natural environment for future generations. Being a biosphere has a range of benefits, particularly for our tourism and agriculture industries, as our region has the potential to become a magnet for others from around the world who want to buy from and visit a region that focuses on sustainability. With this official designation, how we go about our daily lives won’t change overnight, but it does provide great clarity around what our future looks like and now we get to work towards that future. I’d like to thank the community for partnering with council in this process. To learn more, please visit Council’s website and search “biosphere”. PLANT A TREE FOR NATIONAL TREE DAY AT AN EVENT NEAR YOU

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Australia’s largest treeplanting event. Council will once again be back at the Doonan Creek Environment Reserve on Sunday, July 31, for a family friendly treeplanting festival. I encourage you to book now at sunnshinecoast.qld.gov.au. \ Tools, plants, gloves and guidance provided. MINOR GRANT SUCCESS

Congratulations to the eight local groups for their success in council’s recent round of minor grants – Coolum Beach Breakers AFL Football Club, Coolum Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Hoofbeats Sanctuary Sunshine Coast, Coolum HeARTs, Coolum Beach Junior Rugby League Club, Coolum Croquet Club, Bli Bli Tennis Club and Coolum Beach Bowls Club. STAY IN TOUCH

A reminder that I regularly share my community chat days, local events, new development applications and other messages on my Facebook page at www. facebook.com/MariaSuarezDivision9. Cheers, Cr. Maria Suarez Division 9 – Sunshine Coast Council

WATER BILLS SET TO RISE FROM JULY 1 Water bills from Unitywater for the average Sunshine Coast household (using 375 litres a day) are set to rise by $7.42 a quarter, including a State Government Bulk Water increase of $2.40, in 2022-2023. Acting CEO Pauline Thomson said the increase would cover upgrades to essential water and sewerage infrastructure. “We’ve worked hard to keep the increase as low as possible and at an annual increase of 2 per cent, it’s less than CPI. “Our usage charges have remained the 6

same since 2014-15.” Ms Thomson said Unitywater’s Customer Care Program was always available. “We know it’s been a tough couple of years and if any of our customers are struggling to pay their bill, we encourage them to contact us as soon as possible so that we can help them – we have payment plans and other support available.” The 2022-23 prices come into effect on July 1, 2022 and full details can be found at www.unitywater.com/pricing coolumnews.com.au

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STATE GOVERNMENT NEWS WITH MEMBER FOR NINDERRY DAN PURDIE

DISAPPOINTING ROADS RESULT A BUDGET OF BROKEN PROMISES

During Budget Week, I tabled the community’s petition signed by thousands of locals that called on the State Government to fast-track funding and start construction on the long overdue safety and congestion busting upgrades to our local road network. For those not familiar with it, the joint campaign with Coolum State School P&C and Coolum Business and Tourism, demanded funds to be allocated in the Budget to start work on the duplication of the Motorway and upgrade the interchange with Yandina Coolum Road and the roundabout at Coolum State School. I’ve been lobbying for these works since I was first elected, and finally, at the last election the State Government committed funds to start the planning for these works. This is despite the Beattie-Bligh government first announcing the project back in 2008! Since then however, our population has grown exponentially, and too many lives have been lost on our roads. The statistics are frightening – since 2008, 25 lives have been lost on the Motorway alone. It was bitterly disappointing that the State Government failed to listen to the concerns of thousands of locals, with no additional funds announced in the Budget. Overall, it was a budget of broken promises, which delivered more debt and more taxes, but not the crucial road infrastructure or cost of living relief that we were hoping for. The one positive highlight for Coolum was the allocation of $9 million for Coolum State High, for new classrooms, part of a $16 million spend announced last year. GRANT FUNDING

Congratulations to those local clubs who secured funding in the recent round of Active 8

Clubs grants. Each of these clubs have received $2,000 to either help grow members, support volunteers or improve safety: • Coolum Boardriders • Coolum Colts Junior Rugby League • Saints Rugby (Peregian Springs) • Coolum Beach Croquet Club • Coolum Peregian Swimming Club • Coolum Tennis Club • Coolum & District Netball Assoc • Kuluin Netball • Sunshine Coast Paddlesports Club • Sunshine Coast Masters Australian Football • Sunshine Coast Sports Aviators • Eumundi Tennis • Maroochydore Football Club • Sunshine Coast Physie and Dance It's great to see so many local clubs benefit. Just a reminder also that the next round of Gambling Benefit Community Fund grants closes soon, on 15 July, 2022. MORE BUS SERVICES FOR BLI BLI

Great news for Bli Bli residents, who are set to benefit from the extension of the popular 612 bus route, as well as additional school bus services for Good Samaritan College. I’ve been lobbying for these extra services for some time, so its great that together with the community’s support, we’ve been able to secure them. The extended 612 service will commence on 11 July, and the school services, which includes a new route from Eumundi, commences at the start of the new school term. STAY IN TOUCH

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CHAPPY'S CORNER WITH MARK HORSFALL

COME AND SUPPORT CHAPLAINS EVERY YEAR THE COMMITTEE FOR THE COOLUM STATE HIGH SCHOOL CHAPLAINCY PROGRAM NEEDS TO RAISE $16,000 TO FUND THE EXTRA COST OF THE CHAPLAINCY PROGRAM.

COVID has made raising these funds extremely difficult over the last three years due to the inability to hold fundraising events. Now that we are learning to live with Covid, public events are back in the calendar which means after a three year hiatus, my annual fundraising concert, the Seaside Showcase, finally returns! The Sunshine Coast Concert Band will be performing at St. Peter's Church Coolum on Sunday, July 31, at 2pm. Outstanding local vocalists Wendy West and Alex Chambers along with the Band will be performing hits from Frozen 2, The Man from Snowy River and Titanic just to name a few. The Sunshine Coast Concert Band have been playing concerts for decades and are well known for their quality of music. It’s sure to be an enjoyable afternoon with excellent entertainment for all ages to enjoy. 12

Tickets are $15 each or $30 for a family and are available at the door and includes afternoon tea. If you’re feeling lucky, bring along some extra coins for our raffle. Come along and help raise money that goes to support students at Coolum High through the Chaplaincy Program. coolumnews.com.au

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

FOOTY GREATS SUPPORT COOLUM ANNUAL SPORTSMAN’S LUNCH THE COOLUM ANNUAL SPORTSMAN’S LUNCH WAS HAILED A SUCCESS LAST MONTH WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES RALLYING TO MAKE THE FUNDRAISER THE BEST YET. Aussie Sporting heroes Shane Webcke And Jason Akermanis were special guests at the event which was held for the sixth time. The fundraiser, held at Coolum Beach Hotel, featured a luncheon, guest speakers, raffles, and lucky door prizes. Organised by the Coolum Men’s Shed, in conjunction with the Coolum Lions Club, this year’s Coolum Annual Sportsman’s Lunch was a sell-out. A crowd of more than 130 guests raised over $7000 for the local community groups. Coolum Beach Mitre 10 was the major sponsor, with major raffles and cash prizes of $1000, $500 and $250 and several lucky door prizes donated by Peter Andrew Real Estate and Ray Barber Solicitors. The event was also supported by Coolum Charcoal Chicken, Budds Butchers and Coolum at the Beach resort. Peter Andrew said the sportsman luncheon was a key fundraiser for the local community-based groups. “It was a fantastic day and there was a big crowd all in the spirit of raising money for good causes.

Peter Andrew with raffle prizes he donated for this year’s Sportsman’s Lunch.

“The Men’s Shed and Lions Club of Coolum Beach are two of the key pillars for the community of Coolum and I’m proud to be able to support them.

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BUSINESS FEATURE WITH GORDON MACVICAR OF MORTGAGE CHOICE

INTEREST RATE CHALLENGES 1. What advice would you give to those worried about interest rate rises?

Unfortunately, the fact is interest rates are going up there yet there is uncertainty amongst experts around when rates will actually peak. As uncomfortable as rising interest rates make us all feel, now is the time to get prepared and work out what rate increases of another 2-3% will mean to your household. Know your numbers and have a plan. If I can offer any peace-of-mind, for the majority of us who have taken out a home loan in the last 5 years, when we took out that home loan we were assessed by the banks that we could afford to repay that loan with rates 2%-3% above the market rate at the time. We have been assessed that we can handle an extra 2-3% rate increase, although increased costs of living are playing a part in diluting this buffer. There are still some great variable rates on offer in the market and switching lenders to secure a much lower variable rate can assist greatly with weathering future rate rises. Everyone's situation is different, talk to an expert about strategies that can be tailored to you.

2. What categories of loans are going to be affected in different ways?

a) For those currently in a fixed rate nothing changes untl the fixed rate period ends. Once the fixed rate ends borrowers need to be prepared for higher repayments as the loan will revert to the current variable rates. Households who fixed in the last couple of years need to be prepared for the fixed rate to revert to a variable rate 2%-3%+ higher. If your fixed home loan allows additional repayments it's a good idea to start making extra repayments to try to get used to the higher repayments now. If your loan doesn't allow for extra repayments, try transferring the extra funds into a separate bank account. This allows you to try to get used to paying more now and will also build up a cash buffer in additional repayments. Speak to your broker 2-3 months before your 14

fixed rate is due to end so there is plenty of time to put the appropriate steps in place. b) Households with a variable rate home loan have the option to ride the variable rate increases with their bank, look at fixing, or switch to a lower variable rate. The difference between the best variable rates and the 2-year fixed rates is as much as 2-3%, with fixed rates now higher. The majority of our clients in the last 3 months have chosen the variable rate option. Our advice to our clients about fixed vs variable is a fixed rate loan should be taken if certainty of repayments is important to you, since you won't have to worry about your home loan repayments changing during the term of the fixed rate loan.

3. What other strategies could people employ?

The strategies we are recommending are: 1. Stress test your household Budget and plan for interest rates at 2-3% higher. 2. If you can, start paying more into your home loan now, try to get used to the increased repayments as if rates were 2-3% higher. 3. Have an expert review your home loan, in the past few weeks we have been able to save clients on average 0.79% by refinancing. 4. Look at fixed rates if certainty of repayments over the next 1-3 years is important to you. 5. Consolidate credit cards and car/personal loans into your home loan. While it's not ideal stretching a car loan or credit card into a home loan term, it might be what is required to free up cash flow to service the home loan. 6. Consider switching to a Basic Home Loan. Quite often households are paying a $400 annual package fee which might not be essential for their situation. Most importantly talk to an expert as these tips are general and not to be taken as advice, a full review of your situation is important before recommending the best strategy for you. We offer free home loan reviews at Mortgage Choice Peregian Beach & Noosaville. Get in contact with us to see how we can help. coolumnews.com.au

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CHURCH CONTACTS

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. Community drop in space on Mondays 10am to 1pm. Women’s Fellowship on Thursdays at 9.30am. Contact 5442 4218 for further information. GOVERNMENT REP CONTACTS

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

Phone 5440 9870, send an email to info@coolumbusinessandtourism.com.au, or check out the work they do online at www.coolumbusinessandtourism.com.au LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS

Quota Club of Coolum Beach have a business meeting 2pm at the Lion’s Den, 15 Russell St, Coolum Beach on the second Tuesday of each month. We hold fundraising events to support disadvantaged people in our local community. The club also holds active social activities for members. For more phone Sandra Verrall on 0457 355 734 or email secretary@quotacoolum.com.au Coolum Beach Senior Citizens Club: This club meets every Monday from 11.30-4pm at Coolum Civic Centre and welcomes everyone aged 50 and over for activities including Bingo, Carpet Bowls, Card and Board games. Entry fee includes afternoon tea and a ticket in the door prize. For more phone Louise on 0420 331 948. Coolum Beach Combined PROBUS: The club for retired and semi-retired people looking for friendship and fun. Probus meet at 9.15am at The Uniting Church, 22 Elizabeth St, Coolum. Visitors welcome. Phone Keith on 0416 275 590 or Faye on 0419 644 651.

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

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Coolum Beach Baptist Church Playgroup: This group meets Tuesdays and Fridays from 9.30am at the Coolum Baptist Church on David Low Way. All welcome. See Facebook or phone 07 5446 1957.

Coolum & District Red Cross Branch:

Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 10am start at Coolum Beach Hotel. Visitors welcome. Contact Robyn on 0409 124 460. coolumnews.com.au

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