Peregian Springs News Inform know grow Volume 4. Issue 7
April 2019
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Surf Club EOI process stirs debate Page 6
Preparations start for Anzac Dawn Service COOLUM Peregian RSL will again play host to the the area’s biggest dawn service in 2019 to commemorate the day Australian and New Zealand soldiers landed on the shores of Gallipoli on April 25, 1915. For those who haven’t attended before it is wise to aim for a 5am arrival and to be prepared to walk a short distance as the event is growing larger each year and attracts a solid crowd. ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The soldiers in those forces quickly became known as ANZACs, and the pride they soon took in that name endures to this day. The Coolum service is held at the Cenotaph by the RSL Club at 1906 David Low Way. Peregian Springs News, April 2019
Local sports stars talents recognised Page 24
Celebrate the birth of a master Page 30
From the Ed’s desk:
AS this month’s edition hits the streets school is out for a term break, the Easter long weekend is on the horizon and it seems most people I’ve talked to of late are looking forward to a few days off to reset and recharge before launching into the rest of the year. On the local news scene, there’s plenty to catch up on. The unit development proposed for next to the car park at the shopping centre is one step closer to being put out for public comment (see story page 9). The Principal Body Corporate is about to meet for its AGM and discuss a range of issues including a slight increase in body corporate fees to bring the scheme back into credit for the financial year ahead (see story page 4). To find out more about the PBC chairman Doug Merritt, see www.peregianspringsnews.com.au for a Getting To Know You piece with Mr Merritt and read his thoughts on the The Ridges body corporate scheme. With the Federal Budget now released and an election likely to be called before the next edition of Peregian Springs News hits the streets in May we have asked the four candidates for Fairfax who have already nominated to run for the seat to share a little
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bit about themselves and why we should vote for them in this edition. See our local candidate profiles on pages 10, 12, 14 and 16. Congratulations to these four community members for putting their hands up and being willing to have a go at representing our interests in Canberra. Tackling a political role at this level requires a massive commitment of time and energy for those involved and their families and this should be recognised and commended. While the Easter break does mean public holidays, it also has special significance for church goers. A full list of the local churches and their contact details is available in our Local Heart section on page 20 for those keen to find when their Easter services will be held. Congrats to our local schools for another busy month too. Coolum State High School officially unwrapped its new two storey learning centre adding 8 new classrooms (page 7) and the school leaders at Peregian Springs State School have been inspired to fundraise to purchase a defibrillator for their school after hearing the story of a local gym goer who suffered a heart attack while working out in Noosa and was saved with the help of gym staff assisted by a defib machine. Enjoy this edition and please support the local advertisers who support us. Until next month!
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Easter holiday fun! THIS year the Easter school holidays start on April 6 and lead into the Easter longweekend with Good Friday on April 19 and Easter Monday on April 22. Across the Coast there are a wide range of school holiday events planned including a Peppa Pig show at Sea Life at Mooloolaba from April 6 to 21. Local libraries also offer some great options including the R2D2 Droid build program at Coolum library on April 10 for 10-14 year olds and Softies on April 16 for 6-10 year olds. At Noosa Library the school holiday program includes Beeswax Wraps, sewing scrunchies, making Sphero chariots, creating Little Worlds and Storytime Special sessions. Sunshine Coast Plaza will have a range of Easter related events for children, including the Coastchella festival inspired craft week where children can come along and make dreamcatchers and beaded bracelets. Coles will be closed Good Friday, April 19 and Anzac Day, April 25 and open 9am-6pm on April 20 and 22.
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Slight rise in fees to cover debt AN administration fund fee increase of about $6 per lot per quarter for property owners in The Ridges is expected to be voted into reality on April 17 when the Principal Body Corporate holds its Annual General Meeting at The Surf Air Hotel on David Low Way. AGM voting papers and Budget documents sited by Peregian Springs News show the increase in Body Corporate fees in response to a Body Corporate Commission ruling that the PBC must account for an Administrative Fund deficit carried forward in previous budgets in the FY19/20 financial year and return the Admin Fund to zero or credit balance. The April 17 meeting of the PBC, which is the main administrative body
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for The Ridges development, responsible for the coordination of area-wide contracts such as security, maintenance and landscaping and recreation club access, will also decide on the make-up of the PBC Committee for the next year and vote on 23 motions related to the governance of the estate for 2019/2020. The 2019/2020 budget, based on 1262 lots registered in The Ridges scheme as at 1 February 2019, shows income from administration fund levies expected to hit $2.896million ex gst (which comes to $2273.37 per lot). On the costs side of the Budget it is expected expenditure from the Admin Fund will hit $2.565million ex gst, generating a surplus of $330,899 in FY19/20 which will cover the
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Local News $290,442.66 admin fund debt and leave the fund $40,456 in credit going into FY20/21. The Sinking Fund fee will remain flat at $54,110.24 ex gst (or $42.87 per lot for the year). Sinking fund expenditure is budgeted at $16,312, leaving $39,798 in surplus to add to the balance of $234,741.31 which will put the Sinking Fund balance at $274,539.31 going into FY20/21. Among the other motions from residential owner-based subsidiary body corporates (as opposed to corporate lot owners) to be considered and voted on at the PBC AGM is a motion calling for “committee members (including chair, treasurer and secretary) that served during the period that the administration fund deficit occurred i.e. 2015 – 2017 financial years be required to step
down immediately and not be allowed to seek future re-election”. There are also motions calling for the dismissal of the Body Corporate Managers (Ernst Body Corporate Management) and for a refund on fees paid to the auditor during 2015-2017 when the Admin Fund deficit was allowed to accumulate. Another motion to be voted on is that “The Body Corporate should engage a suitable contractor to re-plant, remulch and maintain the borders between Ridgeview Drive and the Common Property service road outside approximately odd numbers 95 – 105 Ridgeview Drive (Lots 4628 – 4632). Body corporate fees are collected for the PBC by local Subsidiary Body Corporates. It is not clear yet whether these owner led Body Corporates will absorb some of the rise in 2019/20.
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Surf club EOI process stirs emotions
NOOSA Council’s decision to call for expressions of interest for the use of the top floor of the Peregian Beach Surf Club has generated wide debate in the community this month among Councillors, Peregian Surf Club families and local community groups interested in using the space. Speaking at Council’s Ordinary Meeting on March 21 Mayor Tony Wellington said Council had been approached on numerous occasions by groups interested in utilising the top floor of the club and the EOI process was “an opportunity for various community groups to be able offer up their proposals, and their ideals for use of the space and denying them that opportunity is less democratic than offering them the opportunity.” “So I would prefer that as many groups as choose to are given the opportunity to give their Council what they believe to be the ideal use of the building…it does offer the opportunity to see all the opportunities on the table at once,” Cr Wellington said. In a press release the following day Cr Wellington said all interested parties, including Surf Life Saving Queensland, were able to submit their ideas for the use of the building. “SLSQ have made it known to Council that they believe their tenure of the top floor of the building is essential to fulfilling their purposes,” he said. “In the long term, Noosa Council wants to see a locally-based, viable surf club operating out of the Peregian 6
Peregian Nippers showing off their 2019 tshirts in the wake of a successful season.
building. But these things can’t happen overnight, and the outcome of the EOI process will need to consider how best to progress towards this ideal.” Applicants must demonstrate how their proposed use of the building not only benefits the community, but also complements or aligns with the gazetted purpose as a reserve for life saving. “It is my hope that this process will draw a line under the ongoing debate between various community groups about best use of the building,” Cr Wellington said. Peregian Family and Friends and Peregian Beach Community Association have both been vocal on their thoughts for the club. PFAF believes the clubhouse is key to the regeneration of Peregian Surf Life Saving and its Nippers program and any restriction on the use of upstairs area will dampen the chances of a successful revival of the Club. It has collected more than 1200 signatures opposing the EOI process. PBCA suggests the area should be more open to the general community. Details of the timing and the conditions of the EOI have yet to be released.
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Celebrating a smart future COOLUM High celebrated the official opening of its Smart Futures centre on March 6 with a visit by Education Minister Grace Grace do to the official honours, and other local dignatories including Member for Ninderry Dan Purdie (pictured right with Coolum High students on the day). The new learning centre is part of a $12million investment in the school, which includes a $6.3million learning centre currently under construction and expected to be completed next
year, and a $400,000 upgrade to the canteen. The new centre includes eight classrooms with smartboard technology and a large outdoor area.
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Flight paths of the future bring out a crowd at info sessions JUST where the planes are going to go as they take off and land on the Sunshine Coast Airport’s new runway is generating plenty of interest among residents living north of the Maroochy River on the Sunshine Coast. An information session held at Peregian Springs on Sunday, March 31, attracted residents from Peregian Springs and beyond, keen to get an idea of what they might expect in 2020 once the runway opens (pictured above). For Peregian Springs’ residents, the impact is negligible. Plans currently being considered see the planes heading west before they get to the Springs, and arriving from further north. For Marcus Beach residents, the new runway will mean the addition of planes flying overhead - with noise modelling on the Sunshine Coast Airport Noise Tool (found by searching for Sunshine Coast Airport Noise Tool on the internet) showing air traffic in that suburb will go from zero jets now to up to 13 jets a day in 2020. The new runway is aligned northwest (Runway 31) to southeast (Runway 13). Depending on whether the wind is blowing a “sea breeze” or from the west, will depend on which runway direction is used at any point in time. The preference is to land and take off into the wind. Documentation describing the changes this will create says: 8
“Aircraft currently track overland to the north, overflying the suburb of Marcoola and to the south overflying suburbs of Pacific Paradise and Twin Waters. “Currently suburbs adjacent to the airport and to the south of the airport can see and hear aircraft arriving and departing. “When the new runway opens, suburbs to the south of the airport will see and hear fewer aircraft arriving and departing. Light aircraft and helicopters will still continue to operate in the vicinity of the airport and may still be seen and heard by residents. “Suburbs to the north-west of the airport will see and hear increased numbers of aircraft arriving and departing.” On the departure side, aircraft taking off on Runway 31 will take off over land then head to the ocean between Marcus Beach and Castaways Beach. Taking off on Runway 13 they will head straight over Mudjimba to sea. For arrivals, on Runway 31, in over Mudjimba. On Runway 13, from the south and east planes will fly north of the airport primarily between Marcus Beach and Castaways Beach, as well as Weyba Downs, Verrierdale and Yandina Creek. Planes from the north and west will fly south-west of Cooroy. Feedback on the flight paths closes on April 30. See https://feedback.emsbk.com/asa for an online feedback form.
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Unit plans now live at Council PLANS for a 74 unit complex and two commercial spaces on the block of land on Koel Circuit, adjacent to Peregian Springs Shopping Centre are now live in Council’s development application system. The plans, lodged by Pivotal Perspective on behalf of Billy Lids Australia Pty Ltd for Lot 3292 are now being assessed by Council as part of the “information request” part of the approval process after confirmation the application fee of about $55,000 was paid on March 13. The next step is public consultation. Local residents interested in the development and wanting to have their say should watch the block itself for notification signs to appear with details
on when and how to have your say on the application. Details of the application so far can be already be viewed on the “Development I” section of Sunshine Coast Council’s website by searching on application number MCU18/0023. Peregian Family and Friends has already lodged a range of concerns they have with the development with the Council, and their submission is listed among the documents on the application file. Concerns include extra noise, lack of parking, too high for local limits and too much on the block. The plans include a mix of unit sizes in a complex built around a central pool area with up heights of up to 4 storeys on one side.
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Local News - Fairfax candidate profile
Ted O’Brien - Liberal Party Why did you decide to run for the Federal Election and if with a party, why did you choose that party (or why independent)? Driving my desire to serve in a political capacity is the belief that public office is how I could make the biggest contribution to my community and country, in light of my own interests, skills and capabilities. For me politics is a vocation, so joining the Liberal National Party was a decision based on the Party’s values and virtues aligning most closely with my own. To my mind, there’s no greater value than freedom – freedom of conscience, speech and association, religion, property ownership and enterprise. Likewise, I believe there’s no greater virtue than taking personal responsibility for one’s actions, one’s family and the next generation, for following the law and for contributing to society. Fortunately for me, my wife Sophia is supportive of this choice and in 2016 I got my chance to represent the community as the Federal Member of Fairfax. In my maiden speech I committed to being the Sunshine Coast’s man in Canberra not Canberra’s man on the Sunshine Coast. I’ve been to Peregian Springs many times on my seasonal road trips, visiting local schools and meeting with community groups. This has only fuelled my passion to continue to serve. To represent you for another three years would be both humbling and an honour. 10
What will your priorities be for Peregian Springs in the next term and how will you practically progress these priorities? Peregian Springs has really come of age, forging a strong identity as a community oriented, family focused suburb. If re-elected I will continue to do everything I can to support families here with education, child care and the cost of living. I am also passionate about giving a voice to our senior citizens. I am focused on improving transport and communications infrastructure, both locally and through multi-billion dollar projects like upgrading the Bruce Highway. Likewise, I am committed to securing even more funding for local community and volunteer organisations. Never before in our region’s history has so much Federal money been spent on the Sunshine Coast, but there is more to be done and so that’s what I’ll be going after.
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Local News - Fairfax Candidate Profile
Paul Henselin - One Nation Why did you decide to run for the Federal Election and if with a party, why did you choose that party (or why independent)? My decision to run as a Candidate for One Nation in this up and coming Federal Election was my concern of the way this country is going and where it is heading to. I care deeply about the people of Fairfax their jobs and their families. The amount of people I speak too feel the other two major parties {Labor and Liberal}, are not listening, are completely out of touch and have forgotten about the hardships of everyday people doing it tough, low income earners, small business struggling to keep food on their table and Electricity on in their homes. One Nation ticked all the boxes for me, I found like many, Senator Pauline Hanson listens and has the tenacity and determination to do what's right for everyone, unlike some career politicians who only look out for themselves and their retirement payout.
What will your priorities be for Peregian Springs in the next term and how will you practically progress these priorities? My first priority for Peregian Springs is affordable Energy, (Electricity} for the householder, the small business owner. The cost of Living in this Nation has sky rocketed and is out of control with its outcome contributing to increased food costs, increased fuel costs, higher unemployment because businesses can’t afford to employ let 12
alone keep their doors open. Unemployment for Peregian Springs and the Sunshine Coast is racing to 7%. Our plan is to create more apprenticeships and trainee ships for our young people and long term unemployed. For this to happen more financial funding and support has to go to small and large businesses to employ. Canberra is currently giving away $4.5 Billion a year in foreign aid imagine what we could do with this money for small business owners in Peregian Springs and upgrading the Sunshine Motorway which is long overdue. Our Age Pensioners Policy One Nation will increase the age pension by $150 per fortnight. To fund this One Nation will tax the 372 Multinational companies who currently pay little or no tax in Australia.
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Local News—Fairfax Candidate Profile
Julie McGlone - Labor Party Why did you decide to run for the Federal Election and if with a party, why did you choose that party (or why independent)? Running for office is an honour and a privilege. Having made amazing connections in the community when I ran as the Labor candidate for Maroochydore in the last state election, I was buoyed by the positive feedback from people who were looking for a progressive alternative. It’s a big commitment running for the federal parliament of Australia – and one I do not take lightly. I am putting my heart into this campaign, along with all of my dedicated team. There has never been a more important election – it’s time for the reset button to be hit, and the only team I trust to take our country forward with vision, purpose and kindness is a reformist Labor Government. Labor is the party which will restore the billions of dollars cut from schools and hospitals. A Labor team will ensure a living wage is reached so people can live with dignity, not just battle through to each pay packet. People should be able to take their family to the movies or out for an ice cream, without worrying if there’s enough left to put food on the table. And it’s a Labor team who will always ensure our pensioners get a fair go. Despite the lies the government is spinning, there is NO pensioner tax; and we will always make sure our Medicare scheme remains safe and that the ABC is properly funded as our national broadcaster.
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What will your priorities be for Peregian Springs in the next term and how will you practically progress these priorities? If elected, I will work to ensure that Peregian Springs, along with every other community in Fairfax, goes on well-constructed journey that comprises three key priorities: Sustainable jobs growth in industries that underpin our lifestyle and expertise (such as hospitality service and training, biotech, medical sciences, tech innovators and creative industries) Infrastructure planning and project generation, so that the roads, transport facilities and services we need as a growing and vibrant community take care of current needs and designed as future-proof for tomorrow Ensure our environment is not compromised – development should not come at ANY cost. We love Peregian Springs and the Sunshine Coast because of its beauty and natural wonders. Let’s make sure they remain for future generations.
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Sue Etheridge - The Greens Why did you decide to run for the Federal Election and if with a party, why did you choose that party?
I’m standing for the Greens in Fairfax because the Greens have evidence-based policies that put people first. I joined The Greens ten years ago after researching all party’s’ policies, and confirming The Greens policies were the most aligned to my personal beliefs – socially, environmentally and economically. What will your priorities be for Peregian Springs in the next term and how will you practically progress these priorities?
People in Peregian Springs and all over the Sunshine Coast are struggling with rising costs of essential services while economic inequality grows right across Australia. The Greens believe electricity, banking and the internet should be run as essential services, putting public good before corporate profit. Our plan will ensure everyone has access to the services they need, stop you getting ripped off by big corporations, immediately reduce your bills, make services more reliable and kick off a rapid, planned transition to renewable energy to tackle climate change. Housing is a basic necessity, like health and education. We’ll invest in a vibrant social and community housing sector, give renters the dignity of an affordable and stable home and we’ll make it easier for you to buy your first home than for an investor to buy their fifth. 16
We should all have access to high quality, free health care & education, affordable housing and a strong social safety net that looks after us when we are out of work, as we age or if we have a disability. All of us should have access to meaningful, secure work so we don’t struggle to make ends meet and we have the freedom to do more of the things we love. And while most of us have to work to live, we should never be living just to work. The Greens have a plan to protect workers’ rights, support small business and the industries of the future, create jobs, close the gender pay gap and plan for the future of work. We will create a future for all of us by educating, upskilling and protecting people as our industries change. These plans can be progressed by voting #1Greens at the upcoming Federal election.
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Local Heart COFFEE MORNING—ALL WELCOME A very casual and informal coffee group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 11am at Peregian Golf Club Clubhouse. Fellas don’t be shy – men and women of all ages are very welcome! Contact Marianne by email: flair511@gmail.com HOME LEAGUE AT THE SALVOS Are you looking to join a positive group of women where you will meet new people, learn new skills, support local community and enjoy being encouraged in the Christian faith? Commences 7th Feb. Every Thursday during school terms 9.3011.00. $5 includes morning tea. 3/127 Greenoaks Drive Coolum. Call Geraldine 5446 1973. PLAYGROUPS (during school terms)
PEREGIAN SPRINGS PLAYGROUP meets on Wednesdays during school term from 9am –11am at St Andrew’s Anglican College. For children aged 0-5 years and is a free, community based initiative established by Noosa Anglican Church and co-ordinated by a local Mum. Contact the church on 5449 8009 for more. 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. Call 5442 4218. ABCD SCRAMBLE—singing & dancing playgroup. Thurs 10-11.30am school terms. Anglican Church Coolum on cnr Perry St & 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 20
NEED A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE? To inquire, call Peregian Breeze local JP (Qual) Peter Terrill on 0410 500 375. LOCAL CHURCH CONTACTS Coolum Beach Anglican Church -Cnr Perry St & Beach Rd Coolum Beach 0447 002 573 Or see www.anglicanchurchcoolum.com Noosa Anglican Church- 5449 8009 & www.anglicanchurchnoosa.org. Sunshine Beach (Bicentennial Drv) or Peregian Springs (in St Andrew’s , 40 Peregian Springs Dve) 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.
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) Tel- 5479 2800 Peregian Breeze— Local Stephen Robinson (Division 9) & State (Ninderry) Daniel Purdie—above Federal (Wide Bay) Llew O’Brien (National member of the LNP) Tel - 1300 301 968
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NINDERRY UPDATE: State Member Dan Purdie COOLUM ROUNDABOUT
Following months and months of lobbying the Minister and the Department of Transport and Main Roads, I was pleased to welcome Transport Minister Mark Bailey to the electorate last recently, for a firsthand look at the dangerous congestions issues at the Coolum Roundabout. There’s no doubt the intersection is failing, with motorists often forced to queue back to the Motorway during peak periods. Throw in the unpredictable nature of school children entering and exiting the school grounds, and it’s a frightening accident waiting to happen. It’s an issue I’ve been campaigning for since prior to the election. Unfortunately, there were no traffic issues at the time (Murphy’s Law), but I was able to show him drone footage of it failing at peak times, and outlined the critical issues, including congestion, the future impost from approved developments and population growth, the airport and industrial park expansions, the impact on emergency services access and most importantly, the safety of students at Coolum State School. I wasn’t expecting a silver bullet, but
I am hopeful the Minister took the community’s concerns on board. He indicated the Department would look at some solutions, so I remain hopeful, and look forward to keeping everyone up to date.
SPORTS WOMENS LUNCH
This weekend, Coolum Hearts are offering a great opportunity for young women in our community to hear from players from the Sunshine Coast Lightning Netball Team. They are hosting a fundraising lunch at the Coolum Bowls Club on Sunday, April 7 with special guests and Lighting stars, Cara Koenen and Peace Proscovia. I was pleased to be able to support the event by donating four tickets to a local netball club. All proceeds from the event will help fund the charity work Coolum Hearts does in our local community. For those of you not familiar with them, Coolum Hearts offers a range of support services for the vulnerable and disadvantaged, as well as workshops and classes for all ages and interests. There’s still some tickets available, so if you are keen to meet two of the Sunshine Coast Lightning stars and support a local group at the same time, give Barb on 0478 646 330 or visit their website at www.coolumhearts.com
Konga on the Coast PEREGIAN Springs local Sandra Baclayon has launched a new fitness class at Coolum Civic Centre on Monday (6am), Tuesday (9.30am) and Wednesday (6am). Cost is $10 a class which is fusion of Boxing, Dance and Cardio. See facebook Konga on the Coast or email kongaontheocoast@outlook.com 22
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FAIRFAX update: Federal Member Ted O’Brien LOCAL SPORTS STARS Firstly I would like to acknowledge two local sporting champions. Peregian Springs resident Toby Everard has been recognised for his tennis and recently received a grant to help him contest the Bruce Cup. While Saint Andrew’s Anglican College student Jae Evans (pictured right with his certificate), received a grant to help him compete at the Australian Taekwondo National Championships. Congratulations to both of you!
MEN’S & WOMEN’S SHEDS You may be aware of the Coolum Men’s Shed but did you know there is now a Women’s Shed nearby. The Coolum Women’s Shed is keen to build its membership and already has a raft of activities on the go, check out their Facebook page for more details. Meanwhile I fought for two years to get Men’s and Women’s Sheds equal standing with thousands of other charities and I am delighted that that has been recognised in this year’s Federal Budget. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced all Sheds will be granted Deductable Gift Recipient (DGR) status which means anyone making a donation of $2 or more can claim that donation as an income tax deduction, something already afforded to thousands of other charities and organisations across Australia. It also makes Men’s and Women’s 24
Sheds eligible to apply for grants from philanthropic foundations, opening them up to an entirely new fundraising stream. Granting DGR status is a true recognition of what Sheds do. They are more than just banging nails into wood – even when that hammering ends in a bench for a nursing home and they are more than just knitting a small plush toy – even when that toy brings comfort to a child facing their first blood test. They are also about social inclusion and they’re successfully addressing issues of loneliness, mental health and other conditions. Let me take this early opportunity to wish you a Happy Easter and holiday break. As always, please get in touch with issues, concerns or enquiries on 5479 2800, or via email at ted.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au or visit us at 20 Southern Drive, Maroochydore.
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Meet the school captains
St Andrew’s: Samuel Rieger What inspired you to nominate for school captain? St Andrew’s has given me so many opportunities over the years that I will always be incredibly grateful for. Being college captain is a way of giving back to everyone in the school community. What do you think being a leader means? Being a leader is about all the people around you. It’s about supporting and enabling others to work together as a team. For me it means being a positive role model every day to bring out the best in yourself and everyone around you. What do you love about your school? I love the positive and vibrant school community spirit and culture. It’s great to walk into school every day and have amazing and supportive staff who always go the extra mile for every student. Also getting involved in the many and varied activities on offer, allows you to try new things and means you don’t have to be good at
them to give it a go. How do you hope the school will benefit from your time as captain? If I can inspire others to do their best and give back to the college, then I think I will have achieved what I set out to do. I would like to think that Lucie and I and the class of 2019, can leave a legacy that we will be remembered for, long after we have left the college. If you were Prime Minister what would you change and why? I’d work at changing the Prime Minister’s image as my number one priority. I think leaders need to be humble and honest and show their human side. I’d also make sure that myself and all my ministers spent a week or two working in areas relevant to their portfolios - welfare, health, education etc., to gain insight into exactly how everything works and doesn’t work.
Students turn pink for defib cause STUDENT leaders at Peregian Springs State School plan to turn a free dress day on April 5 into a lifesaving event by raising money for a defib machine for their school. The Project Compassion - Out of Uniform Day with a Touch of Pink follows on from a visit to the school by Emily Counter – a young lady who had a cardiac arrest at a local Noosa gym 26
and survived because of fast acting staff and the use of a defib that was kept on site. The Touch of Pink on the fundraising day represents ‘Emily’s Heart Beat-Defib Awareness’ campaign. The aim is to raise more than $2000 to buy a defib machine for the primary school through gold coin donations on the day.
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Chappy’s Corner with Mark Horsfall
Watch for positives in every day THIS month I came across a great article from Luke McKenna (Unleashing Personal Potential) about negativity. I decided I would share it with you all as it encouraged me to be more intentional at noticing the positive in my day. “Negativity bias is the human tendency to notice and be more influenced by bad things and bad experiences, instead of neutral or positive experiences. Examples of our negativity bias include remembering a bad day more easily than a good day, or remembering insults instead of the nice things people say. Our brains react more strongly to negative input than positive input. Negative emotions focus our energy on survival, which is fine if there is a lion in the room. While it is unlikely that a lion would be in the room, our brains are still wired to constantly be on the lookout for harm or danger. Left unchecked, the negativity bias can get in the way of our happiness and wellbeing. Balancing the negativity bias Knowing that we have a negativity
bias can help us balance our negativity with positivity. While some negativity is necessary, or even helpful, our tendency to focus on the negative means that we need to outweigh the negativity in order to flourish. Our brains are like Velcro for negative (unpleasant) experiences and like Teflon (the stuff that makes frying pans non-stick) for positive (pleasant) ones, we need to intentionally notice and savour the positive experiences and feelings we have (Hanson 2010). We need three, four, five or six positive emotions to outweigh one negative emotion. When we are aware of our negative bias we can take proactive steps to increase the positives in our lives.” Why don’t you stop now and list 6 positive things that have happened in your day. If you can do this each and every day you will become a happier and healthier person. By Mark Horsfall Chaplain Coolum State High School
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Leonardo da Vinci: Renaissance Man By Lenette Paul Local resident and avid traveller FIVE hundred years ago on May 2 1519, the most famous artist in the world passed away in Clos Luce, a Loire Valley chateau, reputedly in the arms of King Francois I, his young patron. Next to Leonardo da Vinci’s bed, on a simple wooden easel, was mounted the most famous painting in the world, Mona Lisa or La Giaconda. Francois bought the (Florentine) painting from its inheritor, Leonardo’s friend, Melzi, hence the painting has
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stayed forever in French hands. Clos Luce in Amboise France is a magnificent renaissance chateau with grounds supporting an invention museum of Leonardo’s mechanical, hydraulic and engineering designs, each built from his diagrams (see picture above). Another building displays an indepth analysis of his famous Milanese fresco The Last Supper. Born illegitimate to Caterina, a
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Travel peasant girl and a Florentine landlord in the Tuscan village of Vinci, Leonardo had the opportunity to flourish in his father’s household and his genius showed early. His whole life was rather turbulent and his restless curiosity knew no boundaries. Variously he was employed as a mechanical, military and hydraulic engineer and his painting, sculpture and drawings although sought after, played a relatively small part of his life. Leonardo was a true Renaissance Man. Nothing was impossible and his expansive explorations led him to explore anatomy, mathematics, hydraulics, optics, invention, sculpting, architecture, aerodynamics and military ordinance. While Leonardo’s twenty or so paintings are in galleries worldwide,
the recent sale of Salvatore Mundi for US$450.3 million is the highest price ever in the western art world, testimony to Leonardo’s lasting superstardom in the arts community. While at Clos Luce, travel north to see La Giaconda housed behind a bullet-proof screen in Le Louvre. Six million admirers visit Mona Lisa every year. Knowing the same number visit the Grand Canyon every year, Leonardo has genuine pulling-power.
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Local Connect
ASSISTANT EDUCATOR (CHILDCARE) We are seeking Assistant Educators for casual positions in our Childcare Service at Little Saints Early Learning Centre
KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS All applicants must have completed a one-year tertiary qualification in Early Childhood (Cert III) and require a First Aid Certificate and CPR. A Diploma of Early Childhood is considered highly desirable. TO APPLY If you have the necessary experience, please provide a covering letter and resume, the resume should clearly detail relevant experience under each position held. To ensure your details and CV are uploaded to our recruitment system, we ask that you please apply online by www.saac.qld.edu.au/ jobs APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Midday Monday 29th April 2019 St Andrew's is an equal opportunity employer and all Non-teaching/Childcare Centre candidates must be eligible for, or currently hold a Positive Notice Blue Card, for Child Related Employment. You will also be required to undergo a check against the Anglican Church National Professional Standards Register. 32
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The growing importance of aged care planning AUSTRALIANS, on average, are living longer every year, which means a longer retirement, and a greater need to be organised when it comes to how you will look after yourself when you’re approaching the older end of the age spectrum and care might be needed. Early planning and good advice can help you and your family to avoid some of the stress that can go with decisions around aged care, and the infographic on the right has some great information around just why that is. The information contained here is general in nature and you should seek professional advice for your particular circumstances. For further information, please speak to your Patersons Wealth Adviser
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