Peregian Springs News Inform know grow Vol 1. Issue 9
June 2016
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FEDERAL ELECTION 2016 Meet the candidates: Pages 4 to 15
Let the dogs run free! FUN times are ahead with Council putting play as a priority for Peregian Springs residents. Construction of the much anticipated dog off-leash area on The Avenue has now commenced. Council began an extensive community consultation process last year and used the feedback from residents to locate a suitable site. In the time since, Council has negotiated with stakeholders such as Unitywater to unlock the underused land opposite the “Duck Pond” park to allow for the creation of the dog off -leash area. Cr Stephen Robinson has progressed the project by committing Division 9 Capital Works divisional funding to bring forward delivery of the project. The off- leash area is due for completion around mid-July, weather permitting. Cr Robinson will join the community for a “cutting of the leash” event on a day to be confirmed. TED the dog and his carer Genevieve can’t Like us on Facebook or see www.peregianspringsnews.com.au wait to ditch the leash at the new dog offleash area being built now on The Avenue. for more news on the event. Peregian Springs News, June edition 2016.
Local News From the Ed’s desk
Play area consultation
Election time is here once again—this time it’s all about who will represent us in Canberra. We have an overview of the candidates for Fairfax, the electorate taking in Peregian Springs, in this edition. Great news too on the dog off-leash area with Council and residents working together for this community benefit– the project is close to my heart as one of the first stories this publication covered in Edition 1. And, as a quick date holder, the Lions Club Peregian will hold a Trivia Night at The Pool Café on August 5. Tickets are $10 each raising funds for REAP food harvest Sunshine Coast chapter founded by a Peregian Springs resident with dedicated locals lending a hand. For tickets email Sue at suepeterpriston@bigpond.com or Hazel at fenbeagle@gmail.com Hope to see you there!
RECOGNISING a local need to cater for older children and the broader community in the existing Peregian Springs parks network, Council has begun preliminary investigations for suitable sites for a new integrated play space including a half basketball court. It’s too early to talk about exact sites and what’s proposed. However, Council says it’s keen get your views and aims to start community engagement on the possible sites and designs around late August to early September through questionnaires and a Council “Meet and Greet” in one of the local parks. Peregian Springs News is committed to bringing the local community “Project News” on these recreation opportunities. We’ll let you know as soon as we can, just when and how you can have your say on these important Council initiatives. Stay tuned to our website at www.peregianspringsnews.com.au for details of Council’s community consultation and keep reading Peregian Springs News for updates.
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MP looks south for new bike trails ENJOYING a mountain bike ride, hike or walk through the Noosa National Park to the south of Peregian Springs could become an option for the local community with Independent State Member for Nicklin Peter Wellington, pictured, on the trail to identify further recreation space in the area. Mr Wellington says an opportunity has been identified to extend the trail network from Peregian Springs through the Noosa National Park to Coolum Industrial Estate’s “eco-park” at Quanda Road, which has barbecues, ponds, shelters and picnic tables. Mr Wellington is liaising with various State government departments, who in turn will include
Council in discussions, with a view to further investigating the trail proposal to increase active outdoor activity options close to home for residents. “I am committed to following this matter through to the end and will continue to liaise with the Minister, to ensure that the people of Peregian Springs and the wider community, have access to further recreational facilities,” Mr Wellington said. Stay tuned to our website at www.peregianspringsnews.com.au and keep reading Peregian Springs News for updates.
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Federal election coverage—Q & A
Fairfax candidates answer our questions.. CANBERRA seems far away but the federal government makes laws on around 39 areas of Australian life that impact us everyday including internet, tax, social welfare, railway building (with consent of the State) and more as set out in the Australian Constitution. To know a bit more about the people on the ballot paper on July 2 we sent each candidate for Fairfax four questions and asked them to respond in 350 words or less. The questions are outlined in the next column and the candidate answers start on page 6 and continue to page 15. The candidates are in no
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particular order and their answers have been run in full, as they were sent back to Peregian Springs News. Question 1: Why did you decide to run for the Federal Election and if with a party, why did you choose that party (or why independent)? Question 2: From your contact with Peregian Springs residents what are the top three to four issues Peregian Springs residents have raised and if elected how will you address those? Question 3: What will your priorities be for Fairfax in the next term? Question 4: Will you meet with Peregian Springs residents regularly here in Peregian Springs if elected?
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Local news— Federal election Q & A
Greens candidate: Sue Etheridge
FUTURE generations deserve a better world. The Greens have a vision for the long term, and for standing up for what matters. This is why I joined the Greens and is why I am your Greens Candidate for Fairfax. The over-arching issues this election are taking action on climate change, and addressing the economic and social inequality in our country. Addressing these issues includes: Supporting a fair society where everyone can get world class public healthcare, education and services, regardless of their income; A fairer tax system and ending political donations from big business and the mining industry; Taking action on global warming including saving our Great Barrier Reef, and ensuring it’s survival into the future; Transitioning to a new economy based on clean renewable energy, which will create thousands of jobs in design and construction of renewable energy projects. Peregian Springs residents are also concerned about the lack of community consultation prior to the recent clearing of Scribbly Gums, and the proposed sale of part of the golf course – both for housing development. There needs to be greater transparency in all levels of Government, and all Candidates should not be influenced by affiliations and funding from vested interests. I have lived on the Sunshine Coast since 1983, and know the area has been neglected for a long time. The LNP considers Fairfax a safe seat, 6
and Labor considers Fairfax unattainable. We need to make Fairfax a marginal electorate, so that the sitting representative has to work hard to retain the seat. If elected, I promise to work in a co -operative and collaborative manner with all people across all levels of Government to facilitate long term sustainability, infrastructure, and prosperity for Fairfax, and for the whole Sunshine Coast, This includes more transport options to get to Brisbane, restoring (and increasing) funding to hospitals, and creating ‘green’ jobs by investing in renewables and fast-tracking the NBN. I also commit to meeting with Peregian Springs residents on a regular basis. The future of Australia’s prosperity is having the vision and courage to embrace change. Ed note– Public consultation requirements under planning laws were met in Ridgeview Drive and Golf Course.
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Local news— Fairfax candidates …
Liberal candidate: Ted O’Brien Q1. With a background in international business, I understand how countries can be fragile in a changing global political -economy. It’s important to protect what makes Australia great and ensure our children, and theirs, have a safe, stable future with high living standards. Federal politics means I can make a positive, practical contribution locally and nationally, and my values best align with the LNP Coalition. Q2. Locals are saying: “Small businesses need more help” – Peregian Springs has many small home-based businesses and it’s important that small companies have lower taxes and less regulation. I also believe in financial incentives for startups. “Infrastructure needs improving” My focus is to keep upgrading the Bruce Highway beyond the Coalition’s $1.3 billion commitment to six-lanes between Caloundra Road and the Sunshine Motorway and $187 million to upgrade the Maroochydore Interchange. I’m also pushing for continued roll-out of the NBN and $1 million to fix mobile blackspots.
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“Too many trees are being cut down to make way for too large a population” – Property development and tree clearing aren’t typically Federal issues but I believe we’ve been over-reliant on population growth to drive our local economy and instead we need to build a diversified, resilient economy. Q3. Jobs that keep young people here and careers that inspire local investment and new businesses. We need a dynamic culture of entrepreneurship that sees new ideas created and commercialised. Major transport infrastructure, including delivering a financial solution involving all tiers of government and the private sector, to upgrade the Sunshine Coast Airport. Game-changing projects like bringing an undersea optic cable onshore to make us south-east Queensland’s internet gateway. Creating a Sunshine Coast medical school which builds world class medical expertise here, allows our children to study medicine here and ultimately become GPs and specialists here. And long term, for the Sunshine Coast to be the healthiest place on earth. Q4. Absolutely! There’s no substitute for talking face-to-face. I’m regularly here door knocking Peregian Springs’ residents, working with St Andrew’s in my role as Chair of Generation Innovation and meeting with local businesses and community leaders. If elected, my availability will be greater still.
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Labor candidate: Scott Anderson Q1: I decided to run as a candidate after an experience I had during in 2012 and 2013 in the health system. The Campbell Newman LNP government had not long been elected and they began their massive cuts to health and hospitals which saw 1000’s of nurses sacked. I saw first-hand the impact these cuts had on patients and families. I decided to join the Labor Party as a result of these experiences. Q2: The three issues residents have mainly raised with me are the NBN, Cost of Living and local development. The LNP promised that the full network would be rolled out by 2016, most of the Sunshine Coast is still waiting. The NBN the coast is scheduled to receive is second rate and will be outdated within a few years. Labor will soon announce its full NBN policy with a commitment to delivering more fibre to more homes. Under the Abbott-Turnbull government net disposable income has fallen by 4%. The best way to ease cost of living is to grow wages and incomes. Labor are committed to protecting penalty rates, defending the pension and investing in jobs and skills so that all Australians feel the benefit of economic growth and not just the wealthiest few. Finally, residents raised the issue of local development and in particular the issues surrounding the golf course. While these fall in the sphere of local and state planning as a local
federal member I am committed to supporting residents and advocating for them on their behalf. Q3: To see that Sunshine Coast schools and hospitals will be properly funded, that the Medicare rebate freeze will be lifted so doctors can continue to bulk bill and ensure multinationals will pay their fair share of tax. Finally, I will be an advocate for the community between the levels of local, state and federal governments. I believe local residents have been ignored by their local members at all levels of government and I will seek to address this. Q4: Absolutely. Fairfax is quite large and made up of many wonderful communities I will always make myself available to residents and will run regular mobile offices around the electorate.
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Independent: Keith Campbell
Q1: Frustration at the declining standard of politicians from the major parties who are out of touch – the major parties have neglected Fairfax for too long — we need (and deserve) more practical representatives from the community (I’m a 5th generation local) – a broader diversity of backgrounds to promote balanced debate – there is strength in independence – the freedom to assess policies from all parties in the best interests of the wider community (party members are obligated to follow the party line).
Q2: a) Possible partial redevelopment of Golf course – SCRC must be supported in NOT ‘changing the rules’ and must favour community interests over the interests of developers. b) Traffic congestion and patchy telecommunications/internet services – gain funding proportionate to the area’s growth to upgrade services and infrastructure (sustainable development and growth is not possible without this). c) Inadequate public transport – increased services with timetables/ routes to suit commuter needs. Q3: a) Rail duplication to Nambour – planning for this is well advanced and only requires funding – we need regular high speed commuter services to Brisbane – this will take cars and trucks off the Bruce Highway and assist the railway towns. b) Preserving our desirable amenity – consult with and supporting the State Government and SCRC in maintaining 10
the integrity of the town plan, providing adequate health, education, seniors and social services and environmental protection, and promoting diversity of employment. c) Genuine reform within all levels of government to remove inefficiencies, waste and extravagant politician’s entitlements (in office and in retirement) and adequate resources for government departments to investigate and prosecute corruption and tax avoidance – these initiatives will free up significant revenue to put back into the local community where it is needed. Q4: Absolutely!! – sadly, I believe Alex Somlyay our Liberal member of 23 years and Clive Palmer were conspicuous by their absence and showed little respect for their constituents… the only way to fully keep abreast of local issues is to engage with the community and always be accessible — I will be ‘hands on’ with regular forums throughout Fairfax including Peregian Springs.
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Local News—Fairfax candidates
One Nation: Robert Pasquali IN MY work as a Management Consultant I had been away from Australia for 20 years. Following my return to Australia in 2014 I noticed the state our country had descended into socially and economically. In 2015 I witnessed what I consider an underperforming Treasurer, Joe Hockey, receive what he would consider a promotion to US Ambassador. This appointment had been enacted by Malcolm Turnbull for his own political expediency to rid himself of a potential political thorn. This use of taxpayer funds for Turnbull's personal objectives as well as the flagrant large parties self serving support of big business benefactors was in my view "cash for policy". In my opinion our parliamentary model was broken. I wanted to voice my disapproval and give a voice to others who wanted personal representation of their overwhelming concerns. Joining Pauline Hanson's One Nation political party was an easy choice. I have always admired Pauline for her resolute determination in bettering the lives of Australians and to establish a truly egalitarian nation where no one is more advantaged than other groups i.e.one nation. I believe Pauline's strength of Leadership and her driving of party candidates to serve their communities first and foremost is a welcome alternative to the current big party 12
models who are more concerned with their own careers, party and political benefactors. Priorities will be set by my community — however on recent discussions employment, major road infrastructure, quality of Health and Aged Care by challenging funding cuts, rail line duplication to Nambour (initially), Coolum Resort and safety of our communities are issues emerging that constituents want my energies to be devoted towards. Unaccountability, indifference and arrogance is part of current MPs behaviours towards their constituents. This is in direct contradiction to the servants they should be. I will seek to conduct Community Quarterly Forums to outline priorities, actions since last forum and set future priorities through our region so that the people I work for are updated on how I am serving them.
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Independent: Robert Dickson Q1: AFTER three years writing my book, "A Snowflake's Chance in Hell: Australia's Leadership Crisis and Our Great Opportunity", I was convinced Australia's growing problems were the result of compromised and poor leadership and associated decisions. The reality of four recent PM changes indicated Australians were protesting, and the major parties were feeling the pressure. I was motivating Australians to stand up before it was too late. A reader with political experience encouraged me to lead by example. After the leadership failure of a party he was supporting, Jim Savage (Qld Senate Candidate) and I decided to run as Independents, and this seems justified at this stage. Neither of us will be pushed around by major parties because of the depth of our concern for the nation. Q2: I will be very open here. I have no specific knowledge of Peregian Springs issues, as I live in Bli Bli. If elected I will make it my business to be available to hear of issues specific to areas and groups. I will not give false, glib answers to mislead you. My book was written about National concerns which have grown critical over decades of nonrepresentative, unaccountable majorParty politics. Family breakdown, sale of national assets including farmland to foreigners, collapse of industry, extreme and growing foreign debt, 'elitism' and an unfair tax system, unsustainable and non-assimilating
multiculturalism, national security threats, failure to look after Australia and Australians first .... these must affect every Australian over time. Such irresponsible, unwise and unpatriotic leadership must also have local consequences. I hope to join with other elected Patriotic representatives to bring correction. Q3: Security for retired and aged Australians (the budgetry cut of $1.2 billion from aged care is a disgrace); supporting innovation and creativity to boost productivity for employment growth; educational opportunities including free TAFE for Trade Apprenticeships; Sustainable growth of infrastructure and development, respecting our environment. Confronting illicit drug trafficking and abuse is a local issue needing attention. Q4: I fully understand that I can only represent people if I hear the people! I will make myself available to hear the concerns of all Fairfax residents; particularly where groups of residents draw attention to an issue. Other pressing personal issues will not be ignored. I have had my share of problems with bureaucratic systems, and disappointments with elected representatives, so I will be responsive! If people want empty but impressive promises, that change and improve nothing, vote for the major parties. I would ask people to support me, as an Australian who sees our nation needs strong representative leaders to make a stand for an Australia that could be much bettermanaged for the sake of its people.
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ODDP candidate: Kris Bullen Q1: I’M NOT one to complain and expect others to fix the problem. Today’s government is ineffective in tackling identified problems (or even recognising that problems exists). It’s my duty as a father and a member of my community to do whatever I can to leave it in a better shape for the generations to come. Change needs to occur immediately at the highest levels of government so they can lead and inspire Australians by example and not by desolation, intimidation or force. I have a history of serving my community, whether that be through volunteer work (SES, Scouts, Community centres) or paid work (Constable - Queensland Police Service, Project Manager – Disability Services Queensland). To be a candidate for the Online Direct Democracy Party, I am required to sign an undertaking that dictates that I must act in parliament on the majority vote of my community, every time. No party politics, no donor considerations, no exceptions. I can’t think of a better way to continue to serve my community. I believe in my fellow Australians to make the right decisions on the majority of occasions, far more than I trust a career politician to make the right choice on my behalf. Q2: There are varying issues that touch everyone’s lives; home ownership; affordable, quality health care & education; social equality; the security of superannuation; opportunities for investment. There is no silver bullet, but through 14
www.PollyWeb.org, I will ask every resident what they want me to do in relation to these issues and I will act on their instructions. Q3: To serve you in parliament as your delegate. As an MP should. Q4: Absolutely. If elected, as a delegate and a public servant, my sole purpose is to serve you and communicate with you. I have no time for meetings with entities who will promise me money, inducements or favour for decisions that ‘coincidentally’ fall their way. As a delegate of this party and this electorate, I have no discretion or influence. My opinion is only one among the entire electorate. Therefore, I will have plenty of time to meet constituents.
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Family First : David Rees DAVID REES was not able to respond to Peregian Springs News questions prior us going to print. By way of background, we sourced the following information from the Family First website: David Rees is married with three adult children and five grandchildren. David is currently undertaking studies in a Masters degree, and is also an apiarist (a bee keeper). David believes the major parties are not serving families and small business well, and has been a regular Family First supporter in state and federal elections. As a FAMILY FIRST candidate he supports:
Jobs – your right to work, and helping young people get jobs Affordable housing— reviving the Great Australian Dream of home ownership for all Lower taxes – a 20% tax rate for all Australians and less red tape Affordable energy – getting our living costs and business costs down so more people have jobs Safer roads – fixing Queensland’s ‘black spots’ to make our roads safer for all Water and export markets for family farms – land and water ownership policies to help our farmers feed the world Free speech, freedom of conscience and religion – defending the freedoms upon which this great nation was built.
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Community News
Mystery tours popular with residents SUSPENSE and surprise spices up the social schedule for intrigue loving residents at Aveo Peregian Springs Country Club Retirement Village. Monthly mystery tours of local places of interest are part of a packed social calendar on offer to residents at the Village with Serviced Apartment resident, Judy, recently taking the
reigns organising and coordinating the Tours, previously run by Beth. May’s mystery destination was Wappa Falls Dam, pictured right, where residents were treated to refreshing tea and coffee with a delicious freshly baked fruit cake by Village resident chef Joyce and some entertainment when John the bus driver attempted the flying fox. Residents said it is a lovely spot overlooking the water surrounded by ducks eagerly waiting a feed. When asked where to this month, Judy replied: “It’s a mystery!”
Sharing your stories of spirit Peregian Church celebrated 1 year in Peregian Springs at St Andrew’s this month. Rev. Ian Dredge reflects on the first year for the congregation in Peregian Springs. If your local community group or Church, whatever faith or denomination, has Peregian Springs members, we’d like to know your news.
May Celebrations– by Reverend Ian Dredge
“On Sunday May 1st, Peregian Church, an Anglican Church of Noosa, celebrated 12 months in Peregian Springs! We joyfully marked the occasion with a celebratory service, champagne breakfast and live music. We have had a wonderful year being in the community with many successes and celebrations along the way, including baptisms, the fabulous Christmas Spectacular on the football fields and regularly seeing new people come and try us out, support us and join us in our love for our community and for Jesus. 16
We can't wait to see what our second year will bring and hope to be a blessing to the people of Peregian Springs and see our small and vibrant church grow even more. If you'd like to know more about Peregian Church, visit www.anglicanchurchnooosa.org or contact me at ian@anglicanchurchnoosa.org or 0409 875 119.”
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Celebrations mark NAIDOC week NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee) Week is on from 3 – 7 July 2016 and this year’s theme is “Songlines - Living Narrative of our Nation”. NAIDOC Week aims to bring all Australians together to celebrate how through song-lines people remain connected to Country and have been able to maintain and share sacred stories and ceremonies for tens of thousands of years. Kerry Jones and the Kabi Kabi Traditional Owners have shared, with Peregian Springs News leading up to NAIDOC Week, the following local legend about Mudjimba Island and the Bunya Tree:
Bridge over Maroochy River at Bli Bli, painted by Kabi Kabi traditional owner Shannon Chilly.
staying in caves overnight. The next morning they kept walking towards Mooloolah Heads, swimming over to Maroochy Beach. Walking along the shore, they come and stood, upon an island opposite, Mudjimba (Old Woman’s) Island. Two Aboriginal women were camped Before them was a great, long log of at their hut and fire on Bribie the bunya tree, gigantic, stretching Island, foraging for bungwall (tuber) over to the island. and eugaries. The women, crossed over on this log, They were hungry, keen to eat fish. then while stepping onto the island, the The women walked to the nearby log vanished. saltwater lagoon to fish, but found Deciding whether to stay or not, nothing. asked themselves, ‘What will we eat?’. Suddenly there was a peculiar looking They agreed ‘wynnam’ (breadfruit/ fish, round like the moon. pandanus) fish and crabs would Trying to catch this fish, it proved to be sustain. elusive. Pointing up, one said, ‘Oh look, there’s Finally they speared the fish with their that fish!’. yam-sticks, leaving it to cook on the The women stayed, every night red-hot ashes of their fire. wondering at the changing shape of They went out to get bungwall to make the moon-like fish. damper. You can still see the rising smoke of Upon returning the fish had gone from their camp-fire, although the the fire, the women looking up, women themselves are invisible. astonished, saw the fish rising and travelling westwards. Still hungry For details of local NAIDOC Week they decided to move camp, and swam events keep watching the channel over to Caloundra, www.peregianspringsnews.com.au. Peregian Springs News, June edition 2016.
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Golf club members hit with legal threat over special levy payment PEREGIAN Springs Golf Club has threatened court action and membership suspension against its members who have refused to pay a $1000 special levy set by the Club in February of this year in a bid to bolster the Club’s cash levels and allow it to continue to trade. The $1000 special levy was charged against “shareholder and annual” and “limited” members on March 1 to be paid by March 31. In a letter sent late last month to members yet to pay the special levy, Club Lawyer’s Synkronos Legal, said the members had 7 days from the date of their letter to pay their fees or the law firm had “instructions to commence court action” to chase the money. In an email to Club members on June 2, the Board of Directors said those who had not paid the levy, but continued to play and use the facilities were in breach of their “legal obligation to the Club”. They said at that point there were 130 members who fell into this category. The email also said members “with unpaid fees and levies on 1st July 2016 will be deemed un-financial and have playing and access rights suspended”. One member who received a letter of demand said all other categories of membership (not shareholders) were excluded from paying the levy. He said this left the “shareholder 18
members” carrying the heavy financial burden and those members were saying “enough is enough”. The member, who did not wish to be named, said: “That's not fair and reasonable and discriminates against the long suffering shareholders who date back to 2003. The shareholders have paid Aveo between $10,000 $25,000, for their shares which are now worthless, and now they want us to pay more….enough is enough.” The member also said Club management had encouraged payment of the $1000 levy to help “save” the golf club on the promise that when development applications were approved, the members would be refunded. The development applications in question are now before Council and have drawn more than 800 objections from local residents opposed to the rezoning of golf club land for residential development, leading the member to believe their approval is unlikely. The Special Levy is one of a series of fee hikes for members. At the start of June the Board told members there would be a new fee for private cart owners introduced and an increase in full annual memberships and an increase in the Bar Fees for the 2016/17 financial year. Full membership fees will increase from $2625 pa ($2385 subscription fee plus $240 Bar Levy) to $3200 pa
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Community News ($2800 subscription fee plus an increased Bar Levy of $400) for 2016/17 – a jump of 21.9%. For cart owners, there’s a new cart fee of $240 per year to use their carts on the course. The combined fee rise for these members, a full membership fee with the cart levy plus the increased Bar Levy from $240 to $400 added makes it 31% more expensive for them to play golf in the 2016/17 financial year than in 2015/16. Many local households have two members, such as husband and wife, and these increases will hit them particularly hard. In its email to members the Board said levies for next year could be paid quarterly. This would mean $800 per quarter for those without carts or $860 per quarter for cart owners. “(The increase is) way above CPI.. Normally anything above CPI would have to go to an AGM or EGM for any normal golf club. Not this one, because Aveo still hold that 75% Establishment Share (which is worth 75% of any vote at any time),” the member said. The Golf Course was thrown into apparent financial uncertainty in December last year when Aveo/FKP Residential Developments, withdrew as the Club’s main source of financial income. Soon after, Aveo/FKP threw the Club a financial lifeline offering to buy more than 10,000 square metres of golf land for around $900,000 (reportedly $600,000 for 13 lots on the Golf Course off Lakeside Drive and $300,000 for 2 lots at Greenside Court) with the money to flow through from the land owning entity, Peregian Springs Golf Holdings, to the Club.
However, the Club, whose Board of Directors, a company search shows, is the same as the entity holding the land, says the deal can’t proceed unless Council approves a rezoning of the land to making way for housing. Club Secretary and CEO Declan McCollam said in December 2015 the financial injection was needed for the club to be a “viable operation for another 3 years” to “ensure the future of the club as an essential part of the community,” and that without the approval and development the Club “will have no option but to close its doors and cease trading as there will be no funding available to continue the business as a going concern.” However, since withdrawing from its previous role as the main financial supporter of the club, Aveo has reportedly guaranteed an overdraft for the Club until June 30. Council is expected to vote on the development applications (DAs) in a public session in August, with many residents opposed to the DA s on public policy and safety grounds. “These DAs are now in the decision period. This is the assessment period where the applications are assessed against the planning scheme and all relevant legislation to reach a recommendation for a decision. “All submissions are considered in the assessment of the applications. Items raised in submissions inform the decision making. “These applications will go to a future full council meeting for a council vote and decision,” a Council spokesman said. Full story and more golf news at www.peregianspringsnews.com.au
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Service honours for JPs & C.Decs THERE are hundreds of Justices of the Peace (JP) and Commissioners for Declarations (C. Dec) in the Noosa electorate who generously volunteer their time. State Member for Noosa Glen Elmes MP said the work of these professionals could have a significant impact on a person’s life and for this reason they undergo specialised training providing wide ranging services. JPs and C.Decs are empowered to witness important documents, issue summonses , arrest and search warrants and justice examination orders, attend records of juvenile interviews, hear bail applications, attend searches and witness destruction of particulars. “JPs and C.Decs are indeed the backbone of
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GLEN Elmes with Patrick and Doreen Charlwood as Patrick receives a 25 years service certificate as a JP. the legal system in Australia and it is important they are recognised and rewarded for the important role they play. That is why I take great pleasure in presenting Long Service awards for those practitioners who have served the community for 25, 40, 50 or 60 years…If you are a JP or a C Dec and you think you may be eligible, please contact my office on 5319 3100 to be nominated,” Mr Elmes said. For more on becoming a JP or C Dec or locating one visit www.qld.gov.au/law/legal-mediationand-justice-ofthe-peace/justice-of-thepeace/.
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Chappy’s column … Family focus
Know your stress and work through it IT’S that time of year where mid-year exams and assessments are due. Students in any form of study can find that their stress levels rise significantly over this period of time. I was talking to a friend over the weekend and he was telling me about an experience he just had in one of his University Exams. He went into the exam having studied well and confident of being able to do well. As the exam started he found that his brain shut down and he couldn’t Chappy, Mark Horsfall, and his family. remember anything. He admitted that it was his first of a number of exams to be able to be aware of when our and he was quite stressed at the time. stress levels may be rising. I wonder if this story sounds Sounds simple but most of us don’t familiar to anyone else? It certainly stop to assess ourselves and where rings true for me! Whether it be an our stress levels are at. exam, sitting in an interview, getting I have a simple breathing exercise up to speak etc. many of us can I use before I do some public identify with this experience. speaking, sit an exam, or at any Stress has a major impact on how moment I feel my stress levels rising, the brain functions. It is important to that I find to be very effective. It’s the note and to understand that we all 3-2-5 principle. Breath in for 3, Hold have different stress levels and stress for 2, Breath out for 5. It helps to reset triggers. When the brain is loaded with the brain so you can regain control a high amount of stress it can affect and focus. the bottom part of your brain which Try also doing some physical activates what you may have heard as exercise (walk on the beach) as is it the fright/flight response. Essentially produces hormones that help you what happens is, when stressed relax. Make sure you’re eating a wellenough. your brain shuts down and balanced diet as a starved brain is you freeze or run away. more prone to stress, don’t sacrifice As well as the common brain sleep and limit caffeine as it can freeze in exams I have also witnessed trigger stress even more. people run out of classrooms during So, if you’re facing an exam or exams and break down. So then if assessments then good luck and stress has such a powerful effect on remember to manage your stress well. us how do we manage it so that we can do our best in these situations? Chappy — (Mark Horsfall) Firstly, it is a critical practice for us Chaplain — Coolum State High School Peregian Springs News, June edition 2016.
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Business spotlight—
Aged care team gets a boost... PATERSONS Peregian Springs has welcomed a new member to the team as it continues to grow the business and strengthen its focus on providing advice for those planning for the future including Aged Care. Antonia Gapes, pictured right, has been appointed as an Associate Advisor, Wealth Management, and has already seen the power of good management in play. “Coming on board and being part of the specialised area of Aged Care advice has been highly rewarding with establishing professional contacts along with seeing the immediate assistance families receive at a time of high emotion and financial decision making,” Antonia said. “I am currently completing my qualifications in a Diploma of Financial Planning and have joined Tom and Aaron as an associate advisor. “I have a strong service background and love connecting with people. “I look forward to developing client relationships in my new role. “I am fortunate to be working
alongside two experienced professionals with decades of experience, providing me with the perfect environment to begin my new career.” Antonia brings a wealth of business experience to the role, including many years as a consultant in retail and food marketing and sales and a recent stint at a customer service officer with Heritage Bank in Nambour. Prior to making the move to the finance sector Antonia worked in the food and retail industries, including Store Manager roles at McDonald’s and as the franchisee for the second Gloria Jeans store to open in Queensland in 2000 at West End in Brisbane.
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The Dance Centre Peregian Springs WELCOMES
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Classical Ballet Master Class Afternoon Wednesday, July 20 2.00—5.00 PM
Limited places for this special event. The afternoon will include Warm-Up, Repertoire Class, Q & A Session, and a Photo shoot with autograph opportunity. Contact The Dance Centre Peregian Springs for guidelines on how to apply for a place in this Master Class. www.thedancecentreperegiansprings.com Email: the dancecentreperegiansprings@gmail.com Peregian Springs News, June edition 2016.
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Business spotlight—home loans
Are you making the most of tax time? MORTGATE MATTERS with Trevor Ryan Aussie Home Loans Phone: 0411 211 401 5 often overlooked tax deductions for investment properties... With tax time around the corner, don’t overlook these potential rental property tax deductions. Speak to your tax professional to make sure you are claiming everything you are legally entitled to. 1. Interest costs It’s not just interest on the investment loan that can be claimed on tax. If you buy a major item like a new stove for the property using a credit card, you may be able to claim the associated interest charge. 2. Travel and vehicle costs Whether you live close by or far away you may claim the cost of visiting your property to undertake inspections, make repairs or do some DIY maintenance. To claim car expenses, keep a record of your vehicle’s engine
size plus the number of kilometres travelled. 3. Renovations You probably already claim depreciation on renovations you have done but did you know that you can normally depreciate renovations done by a previous owner as well? You will need to get a quantity surveyer to complete a depreciation report. Their fee is also tax deductible. 4. Stationery and postage Don’t overlook small costs, they add up over time. Keep receipts for money spent on stationery and postage relating to your investment property. 5. Phone calls Keep a record of phone calls relating to your property. Calls to the property manager, the pest inspection company, or a tradie you’re hiring for some repairs are usually tax deductible. Remember to make sure you keep all receipts and paid invoices associated with your investment property as you just might be able to claim something that you weren’t aware of!
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JUNE 2016 update A MESSAGE FROM YOUR AREA COORDINATORS What an amazing job Senior Constable Marlene Fisher did in organising the “Aggression the Wrong Expression” forums. Those that attended were treated to an array of speakers providing information that was relevant and informative. One area that was quite interesting was the discussions around what can trigger aggressive behaviours and the early signs. Whether we like it or not as a community we need to be aware that our neighbourhood is not immune to the problems of aggression. May was Domestic Violence Prevention month and the Qld Police were making every effort to get the message out that it will not be tolerated in our neighbourhood. In December 2015 new laws came into force to increase the accountability of the perpetrators of domestic violence and give greater protection for victims of domestic or family violence. This is great news for victims and hopefully will help more people come forward that have experienced or witnessed domestic violence. Another topic that concerns all families at some point is aggression in teenagers. The teenage years are about growing and developing into young adults and becoming independent. Unfortunately it comes with the territory that teenagers like to test and push the boundaries which can lead to unsociable behaviours including aggressiveness. Whilst this can be a challenging time for everyone it is 28
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COOLUM 10 COMMITTEE Area Coordinators: Paula Lyall Leigh Boggis Treasurer: Bob Joubert Secretary: Vivienne Collins You can contact us at: PSNHW@hotmail.com or at https://www.facebook.com/PSNHW/
important to think about how you can influence your teens decisions and behaviours, particularly when it comes to alcohol and drugs. Some strategies that may help include: - Making the time to talk to your teenager – keeping the communication channels open; - Ensuring your teenager feels supported by you; - Knowing the facts (eg about alcohol, drugs etc); - Planning and supervising activities where other teenagers are present; - Being consistent and influencing positive behaviours (Lives Lived Well, 2016) As the saying goes, “it takes a village to raise a child”, so lets get behind each other, particularly if we see someone in our community struggling with a child or teen. Until next time, stay safe and warm!! Leigh and Paula (Area Coordinators) Crime Statistics: Drug Charges 3 Unlawful Entry 1 Unlawful use of MV 1 Theft 3
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