Eastern Beaches News January 2021 by InFocus News

Eastern Beaches News Inform know grow Volume 1. Issue 5

January 2021

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Herbie lives on by the beach, p4

Peregian Market stalwarts Trevor and Cherie Venning with their produce.

Familiar faces return When it comes to longevity attending the Peregian Markets few can go past the experience of Trevor and Cherie Venning. The popular couple have been bringing a selection of fresh produce to the Sunday markets for nearly 30 years, selling all manner of fruit and vegetables depending on

what was working on the farm at the time. Their links to the area stretch back more than 75 years. They are the Vennings of Venning Rd in Verrierdale, and their family bought the original farm in the area from Mr Verrier, and still live there now. Continued page 4

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Do you know how to spot a rip? p12

Growing good things in 2021, p16

From the Ed’s desk: As the rain pours down and the clock ticks ever closer to the end of 2020 it feels somewhat odd to already be thinking of 2021. Yet the quirks of publishing at this time of the year means early deadlines to beat well-earned Christmas breaks for the printers, journalists and distributors who help to bring a magazine to the letterboxes each month. As we put the final touches on the January edition its fun to look ahead to what we hope to achieve in the next 12 months. For my wife Rebecca and I, as publishers and editors of three local community magazines, we’re hoping to continue to develop the products to best meet the needs of our readers and advertisers and to cement their positions as valuable part of the communities they serve and the communities where we live our own lives. Fair to say we’re still working on the

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business, our new website www.yourcommunitymedia.com.au is up and running (although I’ll be the first to admit it needs more frequent updating) and we are slowly growing our facebook presence @easternbeachesnews, along with @peregianspringsnews and @coolumnews. Our dream for all of these elements is for them to be handy avenues for locals to tap into current events, offerings and news. If you have something to share, don’t hesitate to loop us in. If you have a community group you’d like to add to the community pages, please let us know and we’ll update as needed. As we enter the busiest time of the year for our area, with summer holidays likely to bring tourists in droves as they travel to experience the lifestyle we often take for granted ourselves, it’s timely to remember that the traffic, parking, and other challenges of the crowds will pass. The positives for local businesses are well worth a touch of patience. Enjoy - Geoff

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Eastern Beaches News thanks our readers and asks you to please show support for the businesses whose advertising dollars allow us the space to share your stories. ADVERTISING DEADLINES FOR NEXT TWO EDITIONS: Edition Booking & Copy deadline Distributed from date February January 25 Friday, February 5 March March 1 Friday, March 12 Phone: Editor - Geoff Crockett on 0413 988 333 or Email: info@yourcommunitymedia.com.au Copies are delivered to letterboxes in Peregian Beach, Marcus Beach, Castaways, and Sunrise Beach and bulk dropped at key locations including Pizzami and Peregian Beach News & Sunrise Bakery during the month.

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Local News—Peregian Market stalwarts From page 1 Trevor, 82, said the couple had returned to Peregian to catch up with friends and regular customers. It’s one of the few markets they attend now. In past years they were among the founding stall holders at Gympie markets and Eumundi. Another stallholder with a strong link to Peregian Markets is Helen Standage, pictured right. Helen’s family first came to Peregian in 1978 to attend a car boot sale near the surf club where she and her Mum sold “bits and pieces and plants”. “We were one of three cars pulled up beside a little fence and that was it. We opened the boot, displayed our wares and sold a few things, mainly plants,” Helen said. “Mum was excited and proceeded to have a bush house made at home so she could grow more plants for the car

boot sales. “It grew and grew. We had a Ford Transit van, then a pantec truck to transport the plants. “My family and I continued to have regular market stalls at the Peregian Beach markets for 24 years.” Peregian Markets coordinator Lea Bye said the rekindled - post-COVID markets were slowly building back up in size and were proud to be back from 7.30am to 12.30pm on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month in January. For more information see www.peregianmarkets.com.au

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Herbie’s beauty turning heads By Fiona Ewington Regular drivers on David Low Way may have seen a quirky old VW Beetle, driven by an equally quirky young Alfie Rowley. Alfie, owner of “Herbie” has been driving his lovingly restored vintage “Bug” to Sunshine Beach State High School for the last two years. Driving a vehicle almost old enough to be his grandfather, Alfie feeds his hobby by working in Coles during weekends and evenings. “Herbie is like a brother,” Alfie tells me. “He needs constant attention, and we argue a lot. But the passion runs deep,” he explains. Alfie has loved cars since he can remember. Growing up on Barry Island, Wales, UK, Alfie enjoyed watching Top Gear with his Dad. With Pixar movies such as “Cars” bringing characters to various automobiles, it wasn’t long before Alfie discovered and fell in love with Disney’s 1960’s “Herbie” movies about a car with a mind of its own. For Alfie to drive his very own Herbie has taken a lot of time and dedication. His father bought the car resembling scrap metal 10 years ago. But to Alfie and his Dad, this old VW Beetle was a dream in progress. Without a mechanical qualification between them they searched the internet for ways to fix the old car. Alfie has spent hours passing tools, holding torches and assisting his Dad in the restoration of this beautiful 57year-old car. With hundreds of hours spent tinkering and many more dollars spent 4

styling, Alfie has taken Herbie to numerous shows. Being amongst other classic car enthusiasts makes Alfie proud of his hard work. “I’ve even raced Herbie,” Alfie continues. “I didn’t lose,” he grins sheepishly. With Herbie’s 4th engine almost ready to be installed Alfie explains this bigger engine will get him up the Noosa Hill at the same speed as the other cars. Asked if Herbie is a “chick magnet”, Alfie replies with a smile “It certainly is.” “Sadly,” he chuckles, “I’m not! But I do get a thrill from watching people pointing and nudging when I take Herbie for a spin down Hastings St. I believe he is noticed more than the expensive sports cars,” Alfie winks. Even supermarket customers join Alfie’s line so they can chat to him about Herbie while he is packing their groceries. Saving madly to get Herbie repainted, Alfie hopes in future to use him for charity and wedding events. Asked if he would sell his car one day... “Never” he replies.

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State Member for Noosa: HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!! My wish before the holidays was that Santa brought the gift of sharing to all. Time with loved ones, having a friend or stranger doing you a good deed, or you doing that for them! As last year certainly highlighted, it is often what we forget that is most important in our lives. Throughout December there were multiple weeks spent in Brisbane, not only for the first sitting of the new Parliament but also Budget and then Estimates Hearings. My speeches in Parliament leave no doubt regarding the reality of the changes needed, including processes that need an overhaul. It was good, after two years of advocating, to hear the Leader of the Opposition call for the same. To again have the honour of delivering the Valedictory speech on behalf of the cross bench was a privilege, as well a serious challenge in capturing the year past in 15 minutes! If you get a moment head to www.sandybolton.com where a link to this ‘wrap’ and all speeches are available. FLIGHT PATH UPDATES For those awaiting outcomes of the

Sandy Bolton MP flight path review process, the draft Terms of Reference (ToR) and draft Community Engagement Plan (CEP) are available for perusal at www.engage.airservicesaustralia.com. These are available for your review until midnight (AEST) Sunday 17 January 2021. Feedback to communityengagement@airservicesa ustralia.com. COVID 2021 As we start off the New Year with far fewer restrictions than last year (at the time of writing!) please remember to check www.covid19.qld.gov.au for updates. We may now have our dancing shoes on, however it is important that we stay vigilant as part of looking after our residents, businesses and community. And to keep our dancing shoes firmly on! THE YEAR AHEAD With a large list to tackle with you in the coming weeks and months, I am really excited. Not only about the journey. It is about doing it together. As always, Noosa 360 updates and our newsletter are available via www.sandybolton.com, including the dates for the ‘Mobile’ office, and if you are on Facebook, please join us at ‘Sandy Bolton MP’. Until next month, as always stay safe and love our home and who we inhabit it with! Sandy

Changing of the guard at community association As Eastern Beaches News went to print for January the news came through that Peregian Beach Community Association has a new president with Marion Kroon stepping into the role to replace Barry Cotterell. Barry has been 6

involved in the PBCA for decades using his skills a barrister to assist the community in fighting to protect the look, feel and amenity of Peregian Beach. He will remain part of the group as PBCA’s legal advisor.

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Dates to remember in 2021 With the December rush out of the way for those families with children at school, now’s the time the mind starts clicking forward to school shoes, uniforms and planning life around school terms for 2021. The Queensland State Government lists the terms as follows: Term 1 – Wednesday, January 27 to Thursday, April 1 Term 2 – Monday, April 19 to Friday, June 25 Term 3 – Monday, July 12 to Friday, September 17 Term 4 – Tuesday, October 5 to Friday, December 10 Those with children at private schools need to allow for longer holidays in the winter break, with end of Term 2 pencilled in as June 17.

Other key dates for the 2021 calendar and holiday planning include public holiday for Australia Day on Tuesday, January 26, Good Friday on April 2, Easter Monday on April 5, Labour Day on May 3, Nambour Show Day on June 19 and Queen’s Birthday on October 4. The year 2021 is now an Olympic Year thanks to COVID-19 with Tokyo scheduled to host the Summer Olympics from July 23 to August 8.

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Local News – Surf safety

A few tips on how to spot a rip If the waves are rolling in at the beach this summer and you spot an area of calmer water between them, don’t be fooled into diving in. As the beaches fill with family, friends and locals who are not frequent users it’s timely to talk about “rips” which are one of the most common causes of swimmers getting into trouble on our open ocean beaches. A rip current is created when water from the waves crashing towards the shore returns to the ocean by the path of least resistance - creating a tunnel or funnel of fast flowing water heading back out behind the breaking waves. They can be spotted by deeper, darker, water, fewer breaking waves, sandy coloured water extending beyond the surf zone, debris or seaweed and significant water movement (see diagram).

The easiest way to avoid getting caught in a rip is to make the most of the experts and swim between the flags where lifesavers will be constantly monitoring for rips and danger to swimmers. If you do find yourself in a rip, Surf Lifesaving Queensland advice is to either swim out of it, by swimming left or right, parallel to the beach, or to float and raise your arm to attract attention, letting the rip take you out and conserving your energy. Once the rip weakens, you can swim parallel to the beach and then use the waves to help you swim in. For more beach safety tips see Safety Info at www.lifesaving.com.au

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Boomerang bags bringing joy By Fiona Ewington As we bring in the new year with joy and a new Covid vaccine, sustainability is back on the forefront of our minds for 2021, and Boomerang Bags Noosa, who make beautiful holdalls out of donated materials will be busier than ever. Run by volunteers working from Wallace House, Noosaville, a group of highly skilled women meet on Mondays and Wednesdays to transform unwanted fabrics, including sheets and duvet covers into sophisticated shopping bags. “Well you can use the bags for anything” says coordinator Sandra Acheson. “But the organisation was started up to stop consumers using disposable plastic shopping bags”. Beautifully hand-crafted bags with various environmental messages and logos all including “Noosa” are ideal gift souvenirs for international and domestic tourists. These hand sewn bags are also acknowledged by local companies, including Noosa Tri event organisers, Ironman, who donate their used signage banners to be transformed into bags which they buy back for use at their next events. “It’s recycling at its best,” states Sandra. With laughter, banter, homemade cakes and all up fun, the Boomerang Bag ladies, dedicate hours of their own time to sew bags and enjoy each other’s company. “We’re not as agile as we’d like to be” says Vivienne who is struggling 14

with a sore hip, “and contributing by sewing is a good way to help, because I can sit down while using the machine” she continues. The Boomerang Bags initiative started in Burleigh Heads Qld and has spread fervently. It is now in over 1100 communities worldwide. Thousands of plastic bags have been saved from landfill and an environmental conscience has gained traction. With some profits made from selling their bags, Boomerang Bags Noosa recently donated to Ocean Crusaders, a charity organisation specialising in waterway cleaning, including our own Noosa River, to purchase a new portable beach and bank vacuum cleaner. Boomerang Bags Noosa is always on the lookout for donated fabrics. The magic of the process comes alive when visiting a local shop you find your old tablecloth transformed into a sophisticated holdall. For more information please visit Boomerang Bags website at www.boomerangbags.org

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Sunnier Days with Ali Palmer What positive intentions are you planning to plant in 2021? About this time every year I start to consider what goals I might set for myself in the year ahead. Once upon on a time I referred to them as new year’s resolutions. But not anymore! The word resolution always seemed too restrictive for me. It suggested following a prescriptive pathway with limited room to move. Instead, I’ve opted to call them positive intentions. Somehow the phrase seems gentler, more easy-going and definitely more forgiving when I occasionally mess up. And it turns out, our brain much prefers to work towards something that it finds appealing. This positive approach not only feels more motivating, it also uses less of our precious will power, giving us a better chance of succeeding. Timing is everything. More often than not we put our selves under pressure to begin our new regimes on the first day in January. Yet there are many factors working against us. Pantries and fridges still overflowing with excess goodies. Homes still filled with friends and family. School age children still on holidays. And regular routines and rituals still a far cry from reality. Why not focus on February instead? Choosing to delay your start date until February has many advantages. January then becomes your transition month. Time to reflect on the year just gone and the year ahead. Time to consider what went well and what could be better. I like to think of it as preparing the ground ready for planting your positive intentions. 16

Picking your positive intentions. To help you decide which positive intentions to choose, try answering the following question. What really matters to me? Try this … Over the course of a week, reflect on this question often and jot down ideas. As the list grows longer, key themes will start to emerge. Aim to pick between 3 and 5. These key themes will form the basis of your goals for 2021. Here are my key themes: • Continue to get fitter, leaner and stronger • Spend quality time with the people I care about • Prioritise time to do the things I love • Make a positive difference to others by continuing to share the science of wellbeing In next month’s Seeking Sunnier Days article we’ll take a closer looking at setting our goals and I’ll share some more brain-friendly tips for success. In the meantime, wishing you all a safe, bright and merry festive season. Ali Ali Palmer is a Wellbeing Consultant and Strengths Coach. She works with individuals, teams and organisations to design better days and build better lives. If you’d like to learn more about her work, she’d love to hear from you at ali@the strengthsspace.com or you can find her on LinkedIn and Instagram or at www.thestrengthspace.com

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PUZZLES

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Local Heart LOCAL CHURCH CONTACTS Noosa Anglican Church (incorporating Peregian Church) - 5449 8009 & www.anglicanchurchnoosa.org. Sunshine Beach (Bicentennial Drv) or Peregian Springs (in St Andrew’s , 40 Peregian Springs Dve) C3 Church Noosa, Noosaville State School Hall, 75 Beckmans Rd, Noosaville. See www.c3noosa.org Noosa Coastal Uniting Church - 5440 5433 & 0421 540 347; Noosa: 6 Grasstree Court, Sunrise Beach at 8am, Sundays. Tewantin: cnr Poinciana Ave & Werin St. at 10am Sundays. Salvation Army, Meeting Rooms 127, Greenoaks Drive Coolum. Call Warren or Denise 0400 797 480 / 0418 214 723. Wave Church, The Cavern Theatre. Sunshine Beach State High. Ph: 5353 5152. Weekly events for youth, children and adults. wavechurch.com.au GOVERNMENT CONTACTS Eastern Beaches Local Noosa Council – 5329 6500 or mail@noosa.qld.gov.au State (Noosa) - Sandy Bolton (Independent) Tel - 5319 3100. Federal (Wide Bay) Llew O’Brien (LNP) Tel– 4121 2936

LOCAL SURF CLUB CONTACTS SUNSHINE BEACH SURF CLUB NIPPERS

Phone the club on 5447 5491 or see their website www.sunshinebeachslsc.com.au/ nippers/ PEREGIAN BEACH SURF CLUB NIPPERS Phone 5448 0900 and follow activities at www.facebook.com/peregiannippers COMMUNITY GROUP CONTACTS PEREGIAN BEACH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC www.pbcai.org or www.facebook.com/ peregianbeachcommunityassociation or phone 0439 750 145. Best email is peregiancommunity@gmail.com PEREGIAN FAMILY & FRIENDS COMMUNITY GROUP. www.facebook.com/ peregianfamilyandfriends. Phone 0400 053 444. NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH NHW2 North Peregian, Marcus Beach, Noosa Di & Doug Shun Wah on 5471 3195 or email d.shunwah@bigpond.com PEREGIAN BEACH COMMUNITY HOUSE Office hours Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9am to 2pm. Email pbcommunityhouse@gmail.com or phone 5471 2311 and leave a message. VEGGIE VILLAGE Located at 50 Rufous St. Best contact is via email at info@veggievillage.org.au or see their website www.veggievillage.org.au—next working bee.

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Local Connect PEREGIAN TENNIS CLUB 11 Rufous Street, Peregian Beach. www.peregiantennisclub.com.au. The club has three courts which can be booked online via the website. All are welcome – you do not need to be a member to play here. Competition tennis or coaching enquiries: Andrew 0400 110 482 weekdays. * If you’d like to add your notes here, email peregianspringsnews@gmail.com

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