Peregian Springs News Inform know grow Volume 4. Issue 1
October 2018
Retailers mark 10th birthday PEREGIAN Springs Shopping Centre was busier than usual on October 6 as locals turned out to help the centre celebrate 10 years of operation. Free face painting, a petting zoo, jumping castle, raffles and craft activities helped to bring a buzz to the day, and free cake added an extra bonus for those who arrived at the right time. While intermittent rain threatened to put a bit of a dampener on some of the activities, the worst of CAKE TIME: The Coles team it held off until after fed a small army of locals the 1pm finish. Coles, BWS, Livelife who turned out to help Pharmacy, Essential celebrate 10 years. Grain and Peregian Springs Veterinary Surgery celebrated a full 10 years at the Centre, with the Jetts team only a year behind having opened their doors in 2009. A full list of the services and retail offerings available at the centre can be found at www.peregianspringsshopping centre.com.au. More photos, page 4. Peregian Springs News, October 2018
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DOG TRAVEL -what do we need to do? Page 6
FOODY FUN—Join the food trail.. Page 10
REMEMBER THEM-100 years on. Page 14
From the Ed’s desk: With the year nearly over and the Shopping Centre celebrating it’s ten year anniversary I’m reflecting a bit on how time flies and what I can do to make it feel a bit less so. I think I’ve narrowed it down to stopping doing two or more things at once and trying something new that’s been on my list. If you’ve been meaning to try something new, here’s your chance! Peregian Golf and their resident Golf Pro, the very experienced Craig Goodall, are offering a FREE beginners class especially for new golfers keen to see the course, get some great skills and make some new local friends. More details, dates and the times are on page 10. The Course also has a new casual lunch menu between 11 am and 2.30pm with great prices to satisfy the taste buds and the budget. Loads of delicious options are included like BLT, grilled or battered
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fish, Thai beef salad, burgers and pasta plus more. See p.10 for a special offer. Christmas is around the corner and the Peregian Springs Christmas Carols Spectacular is on at the Recreation Fields this year on 5 December. More information to come on the Anglican Church of Noosa website and we’ll have more details in our November edition. Lots in this edition though including a story by local resident, Len Paul, about this year’s 100th anniversary since the treaty to end WWII was signed (p 14) plus the RSPCA is holding a Halloween themed Trivia Night fundraiser for all you trivia buffs and animal lovers (page 24). Also please remember, if you value this magazine for local news and events then please consider supporting our advertisers who help make the publication possible. Rebecca Peregianspringsnews@gmail.com
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Have your say on social strategy SUNSHINE Coast Regional Council wants to know what you think “a strong community� means and what issues matter most. Your comments on these and other questions will help in the development of its Sunshine Coast Social Strategy 2019-2041 project. Council says the strategy is aimed at providing a long term social direction that builds upon the region’s positive attributes as our community grows to enable a focus for building the capacity of communities to respond to social challenges together with government agencies and community organisations. Amongst other questions, the survey asks residents to gauge the status of social issues for the region including
housing affordability and homelessness, social infrastructure, transport infrastructure, employment and education, community engagement, safe communities, health and wellbeing, community recovery from disaster and social equity and inclusion. You can give Council your feedback by getting a hard copy survey form from a Council library and returning it before the October 26 cut off. Or, you complete it online at www :// haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov. au/sunshine-coast-social-strategy2019-2041. A photo competition is being hosted on the website, where residents can win prizes for sharing images they believe show the idea of community.
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Local News— Shopping Centre 10th birthday
BIRTHDAY FUN!!! Face painting, castle jumping, animal patting, cake eating and craft making were all part of the 10th birthday celebrations at Peregian Springs Shopping Centre. Suzy the Facepainter (www.suzythefacepainter.com.au) proved to be one of the star attractions of the day.
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Silly season is on the way IT may only be October, but with the last school term of the year now underway and with halloween and festive stock on the shelves already, it seems party time is on the way. For residents, the next big event to remember is Halloween. Love it or hate it, it’s a thing in the suburb of Peregian Springs (and perhaps emerging in Peregian Breeze), in terms of houses decorated and children out trick or treating on October 31. This year that day falls on a Wednesday. For the former Victorians amongst us, there’s no public holiday here for Melbourne Cup, although there may as well be. In terms of nearby activities planned for that first Tuesday in November, (the 6th this year), The
Coolum Beach Hotel is having a luncheon event. Also check out our local venues here to see what they are up to. And last, but by no means least, the Anglican Church of Noosa is getting in early for Christmas, putting out a Save the Date for their annual Christmas Spectacular to be held on Wednesday, December 5 at Peregian Springs (search Peregian Springs Christmas Spectacular on facebook to follow the event’s progress).
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Local News
Surf club lease meets approval THE long-term future of nippers and volunteer lifesaving at Peregian Beach have been secured with a new multi year lease now in place for the Peregian Surf Club. The lease singed by Noosa Council and Surf Lifesaving Queensland (Sunshine Coast Branch) in September has been welcomed by Peregian Family and Friends Association (PF&FA) and Peregian Springs Residents Association (PSRA). In a joint statement the groups expressed pleasure at the prospect of a more secure future for the club. “Based on feedback from our members and recent petition we ran, we know there is overwhelming support for our surf club here at Peregian to be affiliated with SLSQ” said Kane Livingstone, spokesperson for PF&FA. He added that a recent nippers program sign up attracted around 100 new children on the list at Peregian,
with many new parents keen for involvement. Bob Joubert, PSRA President, said the group believed the population growth here, especially the increase in young families keen on involvement will support the growth of the Club. Both organisations thanked Noosa Heads SLSC for their work over the past four years. “I’m sure we will continue to work closely with them in coming years to build the Peregian Surf Club back to being a great place for our community to gather.” said Mr Joubert. In addition to working together to revive the surf club, PF&FA and PSRA aim to facilitate the creation of a bike path linking Peregian Beach to Peregian Springs to assist flow between the two communities. PF&FA and PSRA are also considering merging to form one larger community group. As this edition of the magazine goes to print the idea will be considered at the PSRA AGM. More info is at the PSRA website
What’s the law on dogs in cars? THE question is often asked, what are the rules on driving with animals in your vehicle? Responses vary and include: • You must have animals restrained; • They must be restrained and on the back seat only; • They don’t need to be restrained at all. But what is correct? Qld Police Sgt Bec Wilson (March 14, 2018) says: “The road rules do not specifically require an animal to be restrained while travelling inside a vehicle, however, it is an offence for a driver to not have proper control of a vehicle, as per section 297 of the 6
Transport Operations (Road Use Management – Road Rules) Regulation 2009. This section outlines that it is an offence to drive with an animal on your lap or to drive when you don’t have proper control of your vehicle. The penalty for this offence is $294. It is strongly recommended that animals inside your vehicle are restrained for the safety of the animal as well as the occupants of the vehicle.” Sgt Wilson said the Transport Operations Regulation 2009 is at www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/ inforce/current/sl-2009-0194#sec.297.
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Motorbikes, 4wds, cars reminded of National Park access ban QUEENSLAND Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) rangers last month installed new signage in Noosa National Park at the Peregian Springs end confirming bans on vehicles. Rangers inspected the gates and fencing on the northern boundary of the national park at Ridges Boulevarde, adjacent to the Peregian Springs residential area and found signage was needed following reports of unauthorised motor vehicles accessing this section of Noosa National Park. However around a week after those signs were in, one had been bent up, making reading
difficult. It’s understood QPWS rangers have been contacted about this. The new signage advises that only authorised vehicles are allowed in. Fines of up to $391 may be issued for unauthorised access to the Park. To report unauthorised access contact the Tewantin QPWS office on (07) 5470 3400.
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Work and play at Coolum Industrial Park Coolum Industrial Park is on State Government land and it isn’t all industry - It has some diverse recreation options like Men’s Shed and Motocross. This month, we look at a couple of the options there…. Coolum Men’s Shed Wins big AN $84,000 Community Development Grant from the Federal Government will help the members of the Coolum Men’s Shed to expand their services in the new year. Federal Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien announced the funding at the start of October, surprising the group. Sunshine Valley Men’s Shed was another beneficiary on the day, with a grant of $90,000. Coolum will use the money to erect a second shed to diversify its activities while Sunshine Valley will install a much needed kitchen, toilet and showers. Mr O’Brien said local Men’s Sheds were going from strength to strength and these grants would help expand their capacity. The Coolum Men’s Shed has meeting room and kitchen and offers a number of activities including woodwork, metal work with new activities coming in art and computer skills. Coolum Men’s Shed president Russell Lunn said “noisy” activities like woodwork and metal work would be shifted into the new shed. “This funding will give us the room to attract new members and different people through activities,” said Mr Lunn. “We would have had to sell a lot of sausage sizzles to raise this much money so this funding has come at 8
the right time and it has taken a lot of pressure off our fundraising.” Motocross powers up for young and young at heart. The Suncoast Junior Motorcycle Club is on Quanda Road and has regular fixtures and practice. It’s run by volunteers and also attracts National events, including adult competition, recently hosting the Aussie Supercross Championship. Peregian Springs News tried to contact the Club volunteer committee for more information about the Club but no response was received before the deadline. In response to reader questions about the club and it’s operation Peregian Springs News sought some information from Sunshine Coast Council. A Sunshine Coast Council spokesman said the motocross lease outlines the general operating times and the need for approvals for special events and confirmed all noise levels associated with the use of the track, including practice and race days must be undertaken in accordance with state laws. Council has responsibility for issuing temporary event permits. “Complaints and enquiries should be directed to the State Government as the administrator of the lease and conditions,” the Spokesman said, adding that since 2012 council has received only one noise complaint. The current motorcycle club lease runs until December 2020 and currently has no options to renew. For more information on Motocross at Coolum https://www.facebook.com/ suncoast.jmc
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WHAT’S ON AT THE GOLF COURSE?
Peregian Golf continues to grow EVER wondered what it’s like inside the clubhouse at Peregian Golf Course overlooking the lush fairways and greenery? Well, October’s a great time to find out. Not only has the golf course manager GSM Golf created a new restaurant and bar menu and made it available seven days a week, golf pro Craig Goodall is offering a free, hour long, golf clinic for beginners over four Saturdays, starting from October 20. On the food front, lunch is available 7 days a week, 11am – 2.30pm with a deliciously simple menu, subject to seasonal change, that offers a mix of traditional bar meals and light healthy options. Hot tip, if you order 19th hole spaghetti, barramundi or the Big Lamb
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Burger for lunch in October, you’ll get your drink for half price. Coffee service and a range of cakes or cookie choices, is available 11am – 6pm, seven days a week and light snacks are available outside of dining hours to accompany a refreshing beverage. On the golf front, Peregian Golf has recently launched its Partner Pass program. For just $49 a year you received 20% off green fees, seven days a week, discounts off motorised cart hire, one free cart for your first Partner Pass round, and a card to use in the pro shop throughout the year. Another option for those who play more often is the Lifestyle Pass for $395 a year, and 50% off green fees.
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Booin Gari’s 11th festival a hit! DESPITE showers on the day, strong crowds gathered for the 11th year of the Booin Gari Festival held on the banks of the Noosa River during the school holidays with rain unable to dampen the spirit of people who came to connect to Indigenous culture. The most popular part of the day was the traditional dance performances by Gubbi Gubbi Dance (festival hosts), Yulu Burri Ba Dancers (North Stradbroke), Butchulla Dancers (Hervey Bay-Fraser Island) and representing the Torres Strait Islands Drums of Mer, who performed with children from Tewantin State BIG DAY OUT: Butchella Dancers (top) and Jacqui Sandy and School. The local children dancers at the Booin Gari Festival at Noosaville. children also Pictures: Uwe Wulfen. paraded with their beautifully crafted dreaming story While others simply enjoyed a yarn, puppets Dhakhan the Rainbow wandered the market stalls listening to Serpent and Malo the Octopus. the main stage entertainment, and People got to listen to traditional enjoyed tasting the flavorsome bush stories, reconnect and engage in a tucker. host of activities: painting, weaving, Like in ancient times, good food, jewelry making, as well as children’s dance, stories and craft, gathered the sailing and face painting in native people who came our way (or Booin designs. Gari in Gubbi Gubbi language). 12
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Aged care sector in spotlight... THE Morrison Federal Government was quick last month to announce a Royal Commission into the Aged Care sector before media reports aired on ABC TV outlining some disgraceful behaviour around the country. The Royal Commission falls on top of the roll out of some reforms already suggested by the Turnbull government after last years CarnellPatterson report on investigations into the sector. When asked about the overlap, Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien said: “There is mounting evidence that - despite wide-ranging and continuing reforms and annual funding increases of $1 billion a year there continue to be significant incidents of completely unacceptable, sub-standard care, which must be
addressed. While the Royal Commission is being established, our rigorous policing and reform program will continue because our government is ensuring there will be absolutely no compromise on quality aged care,” Mr O’Brien said. “It is up to the Prime Minister and Minister for Aged Care to announce, but I expect a decision on the Terms of Reference is imminent and I intend to take a very active role to ensure the voices of local aged care residents, their families and their carers have a voice which is heard by the Royal Commission.” The Royal Commission will take around 12 months to report back. See Mr O’Brien’s speech : http:// www.tedobrien.com.au/speech/aged-care
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Remembrance Day 2018
100th anniversary of Armistice Sunday the 11th of November 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended the First World War (1914-1918). Local resident and avid traveller Len Paul visited the battlefields in France this year and shares, in her story below, what she found. By Len Paul NO other place in Europe better represents Australia’s true Anzac spirit than the village of Villers-Bretonneux in the Somme region north of Paris. The village first saw action in August 1914 but the name entered war history on 24 April 1918 when Australian troops finally halted the March 1918 German offensive. Anzac Day is celebrated every year
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in Villers-Bretonneux and both public and private links with Australia have grown steadily stronger starting with reconstruction of the Victoria School (L’Ecole Victoria) in 1927 funded by Victorian schoolchildren. Following is a quote in beautiful mosaic lettering on the school’s wall. May the memory of great sacrifices in a common cause keep France and Australia together forever in a bond of friendship and mutual esteem. Overlooking Villers-Bretonneux and surrounding farmlands is the Australian National Memorial inaugurated in 1938 and widely regarded as the most important Australian military memorial on foreign soil.
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It consists of a tall central tower, two corner pavilions linked to the tower by plain walls bearing the name of missing soldiers with no known grave. The monument sits in vast hectares of manicured gardens and 2142 gravestones tended by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Centenary celebrations this year culminated in the opening of the Sir John Monash Centre alongside the Australian National Memorial. The centre was established as tribute to the 295 000+ Australians
who served and 46 000+ who died on the Western Front from 1916 to 1918. Monash led the Australian Corps with outstanding success on the Western Front in 1918 with a reputation as one of the most innovative commanders of his time. The centre is not a traditional museum but a cutting-edge multimedia centre immersing visitors in the Australian story of the Western Front. Visiting the centre is an emotional and rewarding experience. Highly recommended.
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FAIRFAX update: Federal Member Ted O’Brien A DIGITAL FUTURE THE future is digital and the Peregian area is well positioned with its Peregian Beach Digital Hub. On any given day, individuals are utilising the innovative space as they work on tech ideas that could be turned into successful businesses. A new piece of digital infrastructure that could take telecommunications to the next level on the Sunshine Coast is the recently announced international optic cable. An army of people has been working to have the undersea cable laid off the Sunshine Coast and the council has struck a deal with RTI Connectivity, taking the project one step closer. It would be Australia’s fastest data link to Asia and the second-fastest to the USA. I put this on the Federal radar early and secured a quarter of a million dollars from the Federal Government for the project’s feasibility study. I will now help RTI secure an installation permit and, if they want, to also assist securing a submarine protection zone. JOIN FIGHT FOR MRI SCANS If you want more bulk-billing of MRI
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scans on the Sunshine Coast then please get behind our petition. The Federal Government has announced 20 new Medicare-eligible MRI licenses will be issued across Australia after competitive tender, and we don’t want the Coast to miss out. It means lifesaving scans could be hundreds of dollars cheaper or free – making a huge difference to patients. Thankfully the Nambour General Hospital has a Medicare MRI license but Buderim Private Hospital does not. Please join our petition supporting Buderim Private Hospital's bid for an MRI license on my website www.tedobrien.com.au SPORTS CHAMPS GRANTS Congratulations to local teens excelling in their sports who have received Local Sporting Champions grants. Stephanie Welsh received $750 to help with the cost of attending the Melanesian Regional Championships for athletics and basketballer Tiffany Gieschen received $650 to play at the Qld School Sport State Championships. As always please get in touch on 5479 2800, email ted.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au or visit in person at 17 Southern Drive Maroochydore.
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NINDERRY UPDATE: State MP Dan Purdie
FUNDING BONANZA FOR COOLUM MENS SHED Some were shocked, many were surprised, but all of the members of Coolum Mens Shed were overjoyed when my federal colleague, Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien announced a $84,000 grant to build their second shed earlier this month. The Coolum Men’s Shed have been working hard putting the finishing touches on their premise at Research Street, and it was wonderful to see their reaction to news of the funding, which will allow them to put in a much needed shed. I’m pleased to admit I’ve been a regular guest at the Men’s Shed over the past year, and it’s been great not only watching their membership grow from strength to strength, but also the number of charities and community events the group supports. I was also able to showcase their facilities to the Shadow Minister for Communities, Disability Services and Seniors, Dr Christian Rowan, when he visited the electorate last month, and he was certainly impressed by what they have been achieving.
BUS SERVICES FOR PEREGIAN A number of locals have contacted me regarding the need for a dedicated
bus service for Peregian Springs and Peregian Breeze. I raised this issue with Translink earlier this year, and received a typical response, but have been given assurances they will continue to monitor patronage and demand across the region to determine priorities. In the meantime however, I am meeting regularly with TMR representatives to ensure our transport and road infrastructure needs remain a priority. JUSTICE FOR OUR MOST VULNERABLE If you haven’t already, I would encourage you to check out a recent Letter to the Editor I wrote following the pathetic sentence handed to Mason Jet Lee’s killer. Sadly, I’ve seen this happen many times before, and I know I speak on behalf of many in our community who want to see much harsher penalties for grubs like these who prey on the vulnerable. I’d like to know your views too – you can leave a comment on my Facebook page, or email me at ninderry@parliament.qld.gov.au Contacts: Email: ninderry@parliament.qld.gov.au, phone 5406 7900, or follow me on Facebook.
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School News
Synergy shines in education By Bo George Head of Department Teaching & Learning Coolum State High School I REMEMBER my first grade teacher, as I’m sure we all can, when we drift far enough back through the colourful, somewhat hazy landscape that forms our school memories. It was 1980, at Toowoomba East State School; her name was Miss Shelter. I remember her fondly. Her job was to teach me the basics that would be the foundation for my future learning. She did a great job. Back then I was taught simple arithmetic. I was taught by her that 1 + 1 = 2… Thirty eight years later, I realise that she was wrong, bless her caring heart… She was wrong. 1 + 1 = 3. Yes, my mind was blown also. How could this be? I believed a simple mistruth for so very long. The reality is that one plus one does actually equal… three (or more). I am referring of course, to the concept of Synergy. Synergy, or ‘synergetics’, was identified and described by the scientific genius Buckminster Fuller in the 1960’s. Synergy is defined by the Cambridge Dictionary as: ‘The combined power of a group of things when they are working together that is greater than the total power achieved by each working separately.’ Or putting it in another way, when working together the combined outcome is greater than the sum of the individual parts. 20
Simply stated, by Stephen Covey, ‘Together, we achieve more.’ 1 + 1 = 3. Synergy is the fabric of cooperation that the natural world relies on for survival. From the smallest ant colony to the largest elephant herd to the molecular level connections of metal alloys used in the construction industry, the combined tensile strength of which is relied on by us each and every day. Synergy in education means that when we work together we achieve better outcomes for our students and for our community. I am new to Coolum High and I am impressed by the fantastic education initiatives, improvements and directions. Most of all I am impressed by the care and support and cooperation shown through the commitment of our staff as we work together and navigate the rapid student number expansion occurring as development continues around the school. I am impressed by the students understanding of the need to work together; with each other and with the teachers, to create a culture that promotes learning. I am impressed by the care and support given by our parent body as we co-create this amazing school that is Coolum State High. I am grateful to be a part of the Coolum community, during such exciting times as we work together to improve the learning outcomes for our students. As we synergise… Remember 1 + 1 = 3. Parents, plus students, plus staff, plus community equals… Amazing.
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BEAUT Y TIPS— MATURIT Y MATTERS Lifestyle Tips with local resident, Karen Wright & Sue P I recently caught up with local resident Sue P to talk skin care. Although happily retired for a number of years, Sue's working career spanned high end retail stores as well as product training which gave her the life long love of skin care and beauty. These are her words on skin care: Sue P: “I always devour the glossy magazines when I have a chance, being a self confessed cosmetic junkie from way back I cannot resist. Seemingly, fashion has changed over the years - nothing needs to match anymore but the cosmetics are still selling dreams, new possibilities for eternal youth are endless! What is clear to me is that in these mags the older woman is no more than 50 years young. Now I'm well over that but have worked out that a $550 caviar cream is not going to transform me into a 20 year old nor do I have to dress in a $9000 Marni coat! Is it presumptuous to think that there are woman out there who feel the same as I do? As older invisibles, we still want to look great, we have the confidence, we want a bit of style which fits in with our lifestyle and budget, we still want a bit of fun. We don't have to be trend setters, nor worry about how we look on a hot Saturday night date. Our decisions are different. Can we go grey gracefully, manage this emotionally and physically or hide those greys? 22
How do we do our eye make up if we have dry eye or no longer have 20 x 20 vision? Do I wear my hearing aids with pride or style my hair over them. (I can feel an emoji coming on here!) Maybe you have it all worked out but our style has to flex with our age and lifestyle, and here are some tips from me: *Our canvas is our skin - a simple but regular skin care routine is best; *Try a lighter texture foundation on an older skin; *Colour can be tricky - try a sample on your jaw line in both artificial and daylight or seek help from a trusted someone. *Don't try and change your skin tone, play up being pale and passionate. *A medium to darker skin can be brightened this time of the year with a sun duster - steer away from orange tones or anything pearlescent. Sweep it over the face with a large fluffy brush, a good product with enhance evenly. *Any foundation with a sun protection factor is good but remember that the SPF will only last for as long as the equivalent in a sunscreen, not all day, for adequate protection you must reapply. *Eyebrows frame the eye area and help the facial definition, they are really trendy at present which means there’s a multitude of different products to use from pencil to powder shapers. Don’t overdo it but simply feather the browline and then brush over it with your eyebrow brush or a soft dry toothbrush to soften any hard lines. *Applying eye make up is difficult if you cannot see without your glasses! Try contact lenses if you can or use a X10 magnified mirror…every girl
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SPRING SKIN CARE
should have one! Apply neutral colours on the eyelid, no harsh eyeliners, no pearly effects. A great idea to accentuate the eyes is a smudged effect following the line of your lashes with a deeper shadow and fine brush or soft pencil. Now bring on the mascara top and bottom lashes, if you make a mistake use a damp cotton bud to rectify. *With blush colour - tone it with your lipstick. Place blush on the highest point of your cheekbone, blend diagonally, not too close the eye socket or nose- blending and don’t leave hard lines. *Lipstick is fun! Use a toning lipliner to outline your lips and fill in the colour before putting on your lippy or gloss! Again avoid a pearl effect. Most of us lose a little of the fullness of our lips over the years, so maximise your lips and be a goddess, re apply after that coffee. *Finally, fight that nightly fatigue, remember to take it off at night time with a gentle cleanser and a suitable mascara remover, before your night treatment and a bit of shut eye! Peregian Springs News, October 2018
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Local Heart NOOSA RSPCA HALLOWEEN TRIVIA NIGHT: The Pool Café will play host to a trivia night with a difference on October 31 as the RSPCA of Noosa hosts a spooky trivia night to raise money for its services. Tickets are $20 per person with tables of 8 available and drinks will be available to purchase on the night. Email Hazel at fenbeagle@gmail.com to book your spot. HAVANA NIGHTS MARKETS -LAST FRIDAY NIGHT OF EACH MONTH ! Last Friday of every month, 4.30pm8.30pm at the Recreation Fields car park222 The Avenue Join the fun with Street Food, kids entertainment, artisan stalls and Pool Café open for drinks. COFFEE MORNING—ALL WELCOME A very casual and informal coffee group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10am at Pots & Pans Kitchen and Bar, 3/2 Balgownie Ave, Peregian Springs.
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New faces are always welcome! Contact Marianne by email: flair511@gmail.com MONTHLY SOCIAL NIGHT A fun, social all ages evening event is held each month locally for locals (Peregian Springs and Peregian Breeze included) to make new friends . It’s not a business network event– it’s just purely social. For more information call Amanda on 0419 678 041 or see Facebook https:// www.facebook.com/ events/1835515769834567/ MISSING BIKE: DID YOU SEE ANYTHING? Local girl’s bike disappeared last month from Peregian Springs Commercial Centre cnr Peregian Springs Drive and Balgownie Drive. It’s brown and cream and was built like a vintage bike with a basket on the front. Anyone with information or if found please call 0417 340 669 .
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Local Heart PLAYGROUPS (during school terms) NEW… Peregian Springs Playgroup is on at St Andrews Anglican College on Wednesdays, during school term. The coordinator says- Our first playgroup day is Wednesday October 10th. We meet 9am - 11am - this time includes exploratory play, shared morning tea and story time. Playgroup has an outdoors focus with bikes, painting, play dough, balls and more for children aged 0-5 years, also including a craft activity based on a story shared inside. Please bring hats, drink bottles and morning tea for your child. Parking is easy at the top carpark of St Andrews. Follow the only path into the school, past the cafe and see the rainbow flags leading to playgroup. Playtime is a free, community based initiative established by Noosa Anglican Church, coordinated by a local mum. Our aim is to provide a safe, warm
environment for children aged 0-5 years to experience various play activities and build friendships plus providing a local network for mums and carers to support each other through the challenges of parenthood. Everyone welcome. Contact the Anglican Church of Noosa for more info: 5449 8009 . MAINLY MUSIC Tuesdays 9.30-10.30am during school term at the Salvation Army Meeting Rooms at 127 Greenoaks Drive, Coolum. $3 for one child, $5, per family. Incl morning tea. For more– call 5442 4218 (business hours) ABCD SCRAMBLE—singing and dancing playgroup. Thursdays 10-11.30am school terms. Anglican Church Coolum on Beach Rd. $3 for one child, $5 for 2 or more. Incl morning tea . Call Carol - 5446 5334. COOLUM BAPTIST CHURCH – Playgroup on Fridays 9.30-11.30am school term time. Call Shauna on 0414 864 714
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Local Heart GOVERNMENT REP CONTACTS Peregian Springs– Local Sunshine Coast Councillor Stephen Robinson (Division 9) Tel– 5441 8086 State (Ninderry) - Daniel Purdie (Liberal National Party) Tel- 5406 7900 Federal (Fairfax) Ted O’Brien (Liberal member of Liberal National Party) Tel5479 2800 Peregian Breeze— Local Stephen Robinson (Division 9) & State (Ninderry) Daniel Purdie—above Federal (Wide Bay) Llew O’Brien (National member of the Liberal National Party) Tel 1300 301 968 PEREGIAN GOLF: Our local course and driving range is a public course open to all - beginners to advanced-lessons available. See www.facebook.com/Peregiangolf/ or peregiangolf.com.au for news and info or
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call (07) 5471 5400. New food and beverage service at the Clubhouse –Open now 7 days a week– All welcome! LOCAL CHURCH CONTACTS- : Coolum Beach Anglican Church -Corner of Perry St & Beach Rd Coolum Beach Tel – 0447 002 573 Or see www.anglicanchurchcoolum.com Noosa Anglican Church- 5449 8009 and www.anglicanchurchnoosa.org. Sunshine Beach (Bicentennial Drv – opp the school) or Peregian Springs (in St Andrew’s , 40 Peregian Springs Dve) Coolum Beach Baptist Church 1912 David Low Way, Coolum. 5446 1957 or www.coolumbeachbaptist.com/ St Peter’s Catholic Church (Stella Maris Parish) 28-32 Elizabeth St, Coolum Beach 5443 3488 / www.saintsonwaves.com.au Coolum Christian Family Church 2 Arcoona Road (Cnr Coolum Yandina
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Food trail event is free for all AVEO Peregian Springs Country Club will host a Food Trail event on Saturday, October 20, and locals are invited to be inspired by chef Anne Goddard and industry experts. At this free, family-friendly event there will be live music, seasonal food, wine tastings and live cooking demonstrations from some of Australia’s most respected chefs. Attendees will go in the draw to win a copy of the soon-to-be-released Live Life Cook book, a collection of delicious and nutritionally balanced recipes for seniors and their families. Author of the book and Aveo Executive Chef, John Casey boasts 30 years’ experience working with elite athletes and celebrated chefs, and has developed the cookbook in partnership with Nutrition Professionals Australia (NPA) to deliver healthy recipes that cater to the changing nutrition needs of seniors. The Aveo Food Trail event is a unique opportunity for Peregian
Springs locals to meet industry leaders and influencers in food, to be inspired to cook delicious, simple and nutritious food and given the tips, tricks and recipes to execute at home. The event will be held Saturday 20 October, between 11am – 1pm at Aveo Peregian Springs Country Club, 21 Gracemere Blvd. For more information or to RSVP, call 13 28 36 or go to www.aveo.com.au/foodtrail
Opposition leader comes to town LNP Leader Deb Frecklington was on the Sunshine Coast last month to meet with local businesses and talk about how the Coast could continue to build its economic strength. Invited by the Sunshine Coast Business Council to talk about the opposition’s vision for the Sunshine Coast Ms Frecklington said money needed to be spent to build infrastructure that would support the community’s growth. Ms Frecklington also attacked Labor
for introducing $2.25 billion in new taxes and fees, including the waste tax - $1.3 billion; wagering tax - $367 million; land tax - $311 million; a property investors tax - $132 million and car stamp duty - $100 million. She said of those taxes, the waste tax was likely to have the greatest impact on businesses as businesses would be charged more to get rid of their waste. Ms Frecklington said those charges would then be passed to consumers.
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Local Heart Rd) , (it’s at Coolum Beach Christian College) http://ccfchurch.org.au or call 5446 1295. Coolum Uniting Church, Cnr Elizabeth St & Heathfield Rd, Coolum Beach www.maryburnettpres.org.au or call 07 5446 1815 Salvation Army , Meeting Rooms 127, Greenoaks Drive Coolum. Call Warren or Denise 0400 797 480 / 0418 214 723.
NEED A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE? To inquire, call local JP (Qual) Peter Terrill on 0410 500 375. ANNIE’S BOOKS OF PEREGIAN– 25 October-6pm- a free Wine and Cheese night welcoming Peter Bradley talking about his book ‘Convicted’-a fascinating history of colonial Australia told through 3 generations. It’s a footpath event so BYO chair. Call Annie's Books 5448 2053
Chappy’s corner with Mark Horsfall
Mentor recharges the battery I WAS in Sydney for the school holidays and met up with my life long mentor and friend for lunch. After our catch up I felt reenergised, recharged, focused and ready to finish the year off strongly. It reminded me of just how important a mentoring relationship can be and how much it has contributed to my success. So, what is Mentor? A mentor is a positive and supportive person in your life that has more experience than you. They help guide and direct you into achieving your goals. They are someone you can talk to, seek guidance/correction from and be a source of encouragement. Benefits of having a mentor are: • You have access to a greater level of experience and knowledge • They can help you recognize habits that need changing or developing • They encourage and help build your self- confidence, self-belief and self-image. • A mentor will help you define, plan
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and strategize what you need to do in order to achieve goals. • A mentor will help you keep longevity and develop perseverance. My experience with teenagers has taught me that many don’t want to talk to their parents or want their advice. While this can be quite challenge you’re not alone as it is quite common. Establishing a mentor from outside of your family can have a very positive impact. Who do you have around you (coach, family friend, teacher) that could play this role? Be intentional by clearly setting this relationship up with a person Most people are flattered by the responsibility and take it on very seriously. If you don’t have a mentor why don’t you get one? If your child hasn’t got one yet why don’t you ask someone to play that role? You too can be like me and see just how beneficial it is to have a mentor. By Mark Horsfall, Chaplain, Coolum State High School
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Cautious approach wise right now for short term investors Given the risks currently facing markets we would recommend a relatively cautious investment strategy for investors with a short term investment horizon. A Summary of 2 Asset Class Views: International Equities US equity valuations appear stretched at current levels, especially within the information technology space with the FAANG stocks (Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Alphabet’s Google) accounting for the most of the US market’s rise. These stocks remain susceptible to a pullback if regulatory pressures continue to build. Notwithstanding these issues, the US market is supported by strong economic tailwinds which are driving strong earnings growth. European stocks appear attractive at current levels but have been impacted by growing emerging market concerns and increasing political polarisation in several countries. Emerging markets appear cheap but may continue to struggle while the US
Dollar is rising and trade war concerns persist. Fixed Interest Corporate bonds offer attractive yields relative to term deposits with a portfolio of investment grade corporate bonds offering an average yield to maturity of 3.15%. For those investors where capital preservation is paramount, term deposits do offer good risk adjusted returns at around 2.85% for 12 months. Floating rate products tied to Bank Bill Swap rates are unlikely to see further increases in underlying yield, although with a number of Tier 2 securities to be redeemed over the coming 12 months that are unlikely to be replaced, the prices of existing securities should be well supported. This is an abbreviated article from the current Patersons Australian Investor Magazine. Please contact a Patersons Adviser if you would like a copy of the full article. The information contained above is general in nature and you should seek professional advice for your particular circumstances.
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Legal Matters
New to Queensland? You should consider making a new Will and EPA here.. LEGAL MATTERS with Fiona Allen BCom, LLB, LLM, TEP Phone: 5302 7933 CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve moved house, changed the all the registrations (car, caravan, pets etc) and addressed all the other changes that go with the move. But have you thought about making a new Will and EPA in Queensland? Here are 5 reasons you should consider it: 1. Each State in Australia has its own laws applying to dealing with your Estate (your Estate means the assets and liabilities left after you pass away). Some differences are major – other are more subtle. Either way, if the majority of your assets are now in Queensland, it’s easier and cheaper to have a Queensland Will. 2. How old is your current Will? If, like most people, you signed it then forgot about it, your wishes may
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not be reflected in an out of date Will. 3. If you have relocated your assets from NSW, then you may be able to effectively stop someone from ‘challenging’ your estate for further provision – ensuring that your wishes are complied with. 4. Having a local solicitor understand your assets and liabilities can be of great assistance to your executors, making your Estate’s administration easier; and 5. If you have an interstate Enduring Power of Attorney, while it is legally recognised in Queensland you may be faced with practical issues using it as it will be an unfamiliar document. If you have an overseas Enduring Power of Attorney, it may not be recognised in Queensland. Fiona is a Senior Associate with Dore & Webb Lawyers. The information in this article is general and for specific advice on your Wills and Estate situation call Fiona on 5302 7933.
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