Peregian Springs News September 2019 by InFocus News

Peregian Springs News Inform know grow Volume 4. Issue 12

September 2019

INSIDE..

Get ready to make a splash - p10

Local cook, Anne Marshallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spectacular chocolate, date and almond gateau.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US! THIS month marks the fourth year since the very first issue of the Peregian Springs News. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been an adventure, and a privilege to meet so many wonderful, smart, caring and passionate residents and enterprising businesses who call Peregian Springs and neighbouring Peregian Breeze, home.

When we discovered a famous cook living locally in our midst, we were lucky enough to not only interview her, but also to have her share a recipe for our readers to enjoy. Meet Anne Marshall and try her gateau recipe (on page 24.) A huge thank you for supporting the magazine since September 2015.

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Meet our super star cook - p22

Nippers are back for Summer - p32

From the Ed’s desk: September is always a busy month in our house. School’s nearly over for another term and it’s birthdays everywhere, with one child, a parent and this magazine all marking another year of fun, change and challenge. Since launching Peregian Springs News in 2015, it has become another member of our family, as too have our loyal band of advertisers, readers and supporters who keep on coming back each month. On the support side, we couldn’t physically deliver the magazine each month without our trusted band of helpers who strap on their sneakers and hit the streets to help drop magazines in letterboxes in a timely fashion. If you see them out there, say hi, they’re always keen to hear what people think of the magazine and report back. For the readers, we were very lucky this month to meet recipe book editor , author

and celebrity cook Anne Marshall just in time for our birthday edition. Anne kindly made our cake and then shared the recipe with us in a step-by-step format made famous by her recipe books of the 70s. The result was delicious! The recipe, is on page 24, Thanks Anne! In News, the half court is open, the St Andrew’s Aquatic Centre near complete, Nippers are back for 2019 and the SES is after volunteers to help keep us all safe in the months ahead. Public comment has closed on the 68 unit plan on one vacant lot at Koel CCt but it remains to be seen what is planned for the opposite vacant lot (next to Arcare) containing some of the last “Community use” land in in the area. Aveo (major shareholder in FKP Residential - developer of Ridges) is also set for an October meeting to discuss a possible takeover by Canadian firm Brookfield. We’ll be following this and what it means for locals.

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Until next month! Rebecca

Local News

Councillor Stephen Robinson, Member for Ninderry Dan Purdie and Ridges Principal Body Corporate chairman Doug Merritt at the opening of the basketball half court.

Officially time for some fun! PLANNERS, designers, and community representatives gathered at the new Peregian Springs Youth Play Space on August 12 to officially launch the Stage 1 half basketball court and the colourful, dynamic mural painted by local Mum Alison Mooney. Public art curator for Sunshine Coast Regional Council Julie Hauritz said the region was blessed with many talented artists and the mural was all about speaking to youth with a vibrancy to reflect the use of the space. Julie said Council called for expressions of interest in painting a mural for the new playspace based on the brief of “hit the target” tying back to the sports intent and Alison’s idea to use eyeballs as the target element of mural along with skate culture graphics and designs had caught the eye of the selectors. For Cr Stephen Robinson, the completed stage was a fitting outcome

for a project that had been four years and $150,000 in the making. The project, funded by Sunshine Coast Regional Council, and from Cr Robinson’s Division 9 funding budget is the first of two stages for the site next to the Recreation Fields car park. Stage 2, which Council hope to deliver in 2020, will include street skate elements and shade trees. State Member for Ninderry Dan Purdie, who, (along with Ridges PBC Chair Doug Merritt) was invited along on the day by Cr Robinson was upbeat about the new space. “It’s a great outcome for the community... The community identified a need and Council resolved it.” Cr Robinson thanked Council staff and praised the calibre of the expertise brought to the project saying it was a proud moment to see the court go full circle from public comment stage to “pumping”. “It’s what you want.”

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Local News:

Wait begins on unit plans PUBLIC submissions on the proposed multi-storey unit development at Koel Circuit adjacent to the Peregian Springs Shopping Centre have now closed. Residents had from July 26 to August 19 to have their say on a material change of use application for Lot 3292 to “establish a Multiple Dwelling, 68 units, shops and offices”. Council’s Development I website indicates there were eight submissions made on the development, including an objection lodged by Peregian Family and Friends. In its submission, provided in a letter signed by PFAF treasurer Bob Joubert, PFAF lists a number of objections to the proposed

development. “Noting that site is subject to Coolum Ridges Masterplanned Community Master Plan within the C1: Village Centre precinct, we believe there are a number of elements of the proposal that do not comply with the Master Plan and Maroochy Plan 2000,” the submission says. “We believe that the proposal is an over-development of the site which will have significant amenity impacts, particularly on neighbouring residences to the southeast in Godwit Place and to the residents of the Ridges more generally.” PFAF go on to list six key objections: density of the development being too high; plot ratio almost 50 per cent

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Koel Circuit Development higher than council’s preferred maximum; too small a commercial component that fails to activate the street frontage to Coles as envisaged by the Master Plan; failure to include community facilities; extra pressure on the Ridges Recreation Club with such a large number of new residents to move in; extra pressure on local schools “which are already subject to considerable overcrowding”. “Peregian Family and Friends understands council’s need to address the Queensland government’s

ambition in the State Planning Policy for liveable communities, allowing higher density accommodation around the Village Centre ...continued p6

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Local News—Koel Circuit update from page 5 … that will also improve liveliness and amenity of the precinct. “However, we believe that this proposal is an overdevelopment and should be scaled back as to the number of dwelling units and deliver the community facilities that are stated in the Master Plan and so greatly needed.” The other submissions objecting to the change of use application list a number of issues, including concerns over extra traffic, people parking in the Coles car park as an overflow from the unit development, and concerns the development will adversely affect the privacy of residents in Godwit Place, cast a shadow over neighbouring properties, and adversely affect their property values. Sunshine Coast Regional Council is

now in the consideration phase for the submissions, with no date set yet as to when a decision will be made. Developer, Billy Lids Pty Ltd, altered its original plans for site in response to Council queries in August reducing the initial proposal for 74 units to 68 units in the process. In response to Council concerns about privacy the updated submission, taken to the public, included a reduction to the top storey of the southern building “to ensure a larger setback to the adjoining neighbours, thereby allowing for increased light and ventilation.” To read the submissions from local residents and to follow the progress of the development over the coming month log on to Council’s developmenti.sunshinecoast.qld.gov. au and search for application number MCU18/0023.

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Local News

Game over at Sentosa courts SUNSHINE Coast Regional Council has ruled in favour of a development application that could see the tennis courts in the Sentosa East Estate replaced with two houses. FKP Residential Developments, care of Project Urban Pty Ltd, applied for, and was granted, with conditions, a Development Permit for Material Change of Use of Premises to Establish Dwelling Houses (2 x Dwelling Houses). The application applied to Lot 58 and 59 on SP155890. These lots were previously zoned Sport & Recreation. The application for the change of use for the land were met with strong opposition from existing Sentosa East residents who lodged objections to the plans on the basis of lost recreation opportunities for themselves and the community. In its reasons for approving the development Council said that the land was private property upon which the current owners were paying rates. It acknowledged the use of the tennis courts appeared to be governed by a Deed of Covenant with the owners of Lot 69 and the current land

owners, however it deemed that this arrangement was outside of Council’s remit in terms of making planning decisions and any debate on this was a civil matter for the parties involved. In response to concerns that the approval for the development would set a precedent for the rezoning of other land zoned Sports and Recreation Council ruled that: “The facts and circumstances surrounding Lots 58 & 59 are unique and will not create a precedent for future rezoning”. Another concern raised by residents was that the loss of the tennis counts would adversely affect the value of their properties within the gated community. Council found that “this cannot be substantiated and is not a relevant matter for Planning Assessment in it’s assessment of the Development Application”. The developer has written to Council to waive its right to appeal the conditions of the development approval. There is no mention on the Development I site as to when any construction might begin.

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Local News

Final countdown to opening FINAL touches are being added to St Andrew’s Anglican College’s $13.8million Aquatic Centre ahead of its opening for use in early September. The state of the art FIFA standard aquatic centre not only contains a heated Olympic pool, it will also host numerous events such as school swimming carnivals, water polo training and learn-to-swim programs. The pool will be open to the wider community, with information on this element being loaded on to the centre’s website at https:// standrewsaquaticcentre.com Head coach and centre manager John Bladon described the Centre as a “fantastic facility” that offered world class facilities for the College and the community at large. The public will be

Photo: Courtesy St Andrew’s Anglican College

able to access Learn to Swim classes, Squad Swimming, Fitness classes, Aqua Aerobics, Water Polo and Lap Swimming (via a 10-visit pass) with some Seniors discounts. Phone 5449 5800 or email swim@saac.qld.edu.au

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FAIRFAX update: Federal Member Ted O’Brien Men’s Sheds New Status

The Coolum Men’s Shed and the Coolum Women’s Shed will be able to increase their fundraising potential thanks to the Government following through on its commitment to grant them Deductable Gift Recipient status. As some of you know, I led the charge in seeking this change to our tax system in the last term of Government and I’m delighted to see it coming to fruition. This means that anyone who donates $2 or more to a Shed can claim an income tax deduction for that donation.

School Leavers Guide

If you’re busy planning schoolies week activities, but haven’t given a lot of thought to life after exams, then check out my 2019 School Leavers Guide for information on career development, future education and training opportunities, financial assistance as well as useful contact details. You can download it for free from

my website or call my office for any queries.

Grant Program in Fairfax

The Communities Environment Program - Applications are still open with up to $150,000 being distributed across the different environmental priorities of local community and environment groups in Fairfax. Applications close 27 September.

Additional Responsibilities

In addition to being appointed as the Prime Minister’s representative for South East Queensland’s bid to host the 2032 Olympic Games, I will also be Chair of two parliamentary committees in this term- one focused on the environment and energy and one focused on trade. The responsibilities come on top of my lead role with Team Queensland which consists of the LNP’s 29 MP’s and Senators for Queensland. While honoured to fill these roles, I’m also excited because all of them are extremely relevant to the Sunshine Coast

Get in touch

If you have any Federal issues, concerns or inquiries please get in touch on 5479 2800, email ted.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au or visit 17 Southern Drive, Maroochydore.

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SES UPDATE

Sign on to help out this Summer RECENT hotter days are a hint that the summer storm season is coming and SES volunteers are often the first port of call to assist those in trouble or with property storm damage. However the cooler months didn’t mean the SES volunteers were idle- far from it- with may groups including our own local Coolum SES group assisting in a land search for a missing young boy, Anzac Day traffic management plus the usual weekly meeting/ training sessions and public information presentations. One such public session was held at St Andrew’s Anglican College with Peregian Springs volunteer Tim Eldridge and his son, in Year 12- also an SES volunteer -presenting a session on the benefits of SES volunteering and general information on Storm Preparedness, see pictured. Coolum SES Peer Support Officer Brendan Jones, a long time SES Volunteer and Regional Support Officer said the group is always looking for volunteers, across all ages and no SES experience is necessary as all training is provided in a social and relevant way targeted to what aspects of the Volunteer service you might be interested in. Mr Jones, pictured top front ,says the only ability he’s interested in is “availability”. PSN Editor, Rebecca Crockett, attended one Tuesday evening meeting and chatted with the half dozen volunteers able to be there on the night at the Coolum Beach base (next to the Elizabeth St Fire Station). The members ranged in age from 18

years up to around 70 years of age with all having different reasons for joining, some for the specific skills which might help them in gaining work or promotion in their existing job, to feel “useful” and to “give back” to the community and meet other people. Were you aware that all Australian workers are generally entitled to Community Service leave under Fair Work Australia’s National Employment Standards? So Employers are obliged to give employees leave to serve in certain community organisations for activities undertaken by the group, which in the SES may include land searches, storm cleanups etc. See this link to Fair Work Australia and the National Employment Standards — https:// www.fairwork.gov.au/employeeentitlements/national-employmentstandards You have the time, so why not get in touch with the Coolum SES to find out more information? Email Coolum State Emergency Service at sescoolum@bigpond.com

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Ninderry update: State Member Dan Purdie STEM EXCELLENCE

WHEN it comes to getting a head start in science, technology, engineering and maths, it appears Peregian Springs is developing a bit of an award winning reputation. Last month, I had the privilege of meeting two STEM award winners, who were recognised with prestigious Peter Doherty Excellence Awards, and I took the opportunity to talk them up in Parliament. Sam Rieger, a year 12 student at St Andrews Anglican College, was one of 12 students from across the state to be recognised with a STEM Student award, while down the road at Peregian Springs State School, Year 6 Teacher Sandy Neisler was one of only five teachers statewide to receive the Outstanding Teacher award. This is a fantastic achievement and recognition for local schools. Our kids are fortunate to have access to such quality teaching resources right here in our own backyard. Many of the jobs of the future are likely to be based in STEM fields, and it’s critical that young people are given as much opportunity as possible to enhance their knowledge and passion in these subjects. Labour force data already shows that jobs in STEM related fields are growing faster than other occupations, so it’s clear the sky is the limit for the next generation.

COOLUM SURF CLUB GIVES BACK

As part of its recent centenary celebrations, Coolum SLSC’s Supporters Club distributed more than $20,000 from its Community Benefit Fund to well deserving local charities. Congratulations to the following organisations: Coolum Beach SLS 16

Supporters Club Community Benefit Fund will distribute $23,104.20 in proceeds to the Coolum Salvos ($6,000), Coolum St Vinnies ($6,000), Coolum Meals on Wheels ($2,000), Coolum Quota Club ($2,000), Coolum Hearts ($2,000) and the Townsville Salvos for Flood Victims Appeal ($5,104). It’s pretty humbling to think that a Club, now in its 100th year of service to the local community, is still giving back, in the form of valuable financial support for other hard working groups. We are indeed lucky to call this place home.

CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE DELIVERS

Speaking of giving back, it’s great to see the community embrace the Containers for Change scheme. Across the State, more than 700 million containers have been returned since the program kicked off earlier this year, and I am pleased to see our local schools also benefitting from its success. Peregian Springs State School are using the scheme to help them raise funds, so I was happy to pop down recently and give them a hand. Don’t forget, you can drop your containers down to the school every Tuesday and Friday morning, between 8.15am and 8.45am.

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Resident profile—

A life full of food and fun SOUFLEES to bouillabaisses and beyond – there aren’t many dishes that Australian culinary and cookbook pioneer Anne Marshall, pictured, hasn’t cooked or styled. Anne’s followed her food passion from a young age leading her from England to Australia in 1950 and on to the 70’s and 80’s – a pivotal time of Australia’s changing appetites seeing palates mature from bland meat and three vegetables to venturing to Chinese and Asian styles, convenience and microwave cooking through to the culinary art ‘Masterchef’ phase we see today. The girl from Yorkshire’s gastronomic zeal was hardly a surprise with one Grandfather a

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Anne Marshall Scottish farmer and the other a Chef in the Royal Navy which Anne says was “a great background to appreciate where food came from and how to turn it into something delicious!”. Anne began baking Scottish classics as a child with her mother and then went on to study at the Domestic Science College in Gloucester graduating with a Diploma of Education from Bristol University specializing in Advanced Cookery and Nutrition. Her delicious 40-plus year career has spanned varied fields including publishing, food journalism, television and radio media, teaching and food consultancy, with highlights aplenty– including working with multinational company Unilever developing and testing recipes, Anne was the Cookery Editor with Paul Hamlyn’s publishing company for many years, writing 18 Cookbooks and editing 33. She was also Cookery Editor with women’s magazine New Idea for eight years and appeared regularly on tv and radio promoting food and beverages. One of Sydney’s first cookery “personalities” Anne brought step-bystep food cookery and presentation to households through shows like Peter Young’s and Ray Taylor’s Morning radio programs, Radio National and TV shows with Steve Liebman and Ernie Sigley and Denise Drysdale. Her work in publishing was pioneering at the time. “The cookbook market didn’t even exist in those days but Paul targeted it correctly and I helped him produce about 26 Australian cookbooks in a period of three years,” Anne said. During that time the seeds were sown to plan and edit her own cookbook and she did “The Australian

and New Zealand Complete Book of Cookery”. which turned out to be a best seller for Paul Hamlyn’s company. Anne then went on to write her own cookbooks. “A lot of them were soft cover ones for New Idea magazine but the best one was a big hardback book called Anne Marshall New Idea Cook Book. “I still use this a lot in my kitchen today,” Anne said. With her love of cookery teaching was a constant. Anne counts her time teaching adults in the Sydney TAFE system and later in her own cooking school in Woollaraha as “one of the happiest times in my working career”. On moving to the Sunshine Coast from Sydney Anne started a cottage ice-cream range available in local restaurants which led to another successful venture - friand making (with the egg whites left over from the ice- cream making). Anne, proud single Mum to Natasha and new Grandma, is now is a resident of Aveo Peregian Springs Country Club she still enjoys cooking. Her advice to anyone starting out is “follow your passion and it will sustain you during good times and lean”.

Anne was kind enough to make our front page birthday cake for this edition, and to share her recipe, step-by-step style. See next page.

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BIRTHDAY RECIPEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Anne Marshallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Chocolate, Date and Almond Gateau INGREDIENTS 300g pitted dates, coarsely chopped 300g dark chocolate buttons/ bits 300g ground almonds 6 large egg whites 250g/ 1 cup caster sugar Icing sugar, for sifting Raspberries for decoration Raspberry coulis, cream or ice cream for serving METHOD Preheat oven to 170*C. Line a 24cm springform cake tin with

non-stick baking paper. Place dates and chocolate in a food processor and mix until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Add ground almonds and mix until well combined. Place egg whites in a clean, polished bowl of an electric mixer. Mix at top speed until firm peaks form. You should be able to turn the bowl

1. Line cake tin with non stick baking

2. Mix chopped dates, chocolate

paper

buttons and ground almonds in a food processor.

4. Whisk egg whites until stiff.

5. The egg whites are whisked enough if you can tip the bowl upside down and nothing comes out.

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Chocolate , Date & Almond Gateau upside down without the mixture falling hours or until the surface is firm. out. Test with warm cake tester. It will come Add caster sugar slowly but out clean when the cake is cooked. continuously, mixing at top speed until all sugar is added. Stop immediately. Place on wire cooling tray and leave in tin until cool. Using a spatula, gradually fold a quarter of the chocolate mixture into Remove from tin and place on serving the egg white mixture. plate. Sift icing sugar over surface and decorate with raspberries. Continue folding in the chocolate mixture until evenly combined. Serve gateau with raspberry coulis and cream or ice cream. Transfer mixture into prepared cake tin and level with spatula. Bake for 1 Âź Serves 12-16.

3. Separate egg whites into the bowl of an electric mixer

6. Fold mixture into egg whites, spoon into the cake tin, level with a spatula and bake for 1.25 hours.

7 Serve gateau with raspberry coulis and cream or ice cream.

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Chappy’s Corner with Mark Horsfall

Top tips to beat the exam stress GRADE 12 students are about to begin their QCS exams and many students will be at the pointy end of their learning and assessments. When you add the pressure of our fast paced, high stress, high performance society and the social and emotional challenges teenagers are facing, you create a boiling pot of pressure. It’s no wonder that typically during this last 4 weeks of term that anxiety can spike and many students can present with mental health challenges. However, having some positive coping strategies will go a long way to encouraging a healthier state of mind and prevent a mid-year burn out.

and replace it with positive self-talk. Create ‘I can’ and ‘I will’ statements that you say and repeat to yourself. Relational Support We all, but particularly teenagers, struggle to ask for help. Understanding it is not a sign of weakness, but strength, is paramount. I have often wondered how much hardship could have been prevented with teenagers I work with if they had just sought out help sooner. Find five people you trust that you can get support from who will contribute to you fulfilling your potential.

Exercise Exercise is a great way to help relieve stress, anxiety and the pressures of society. It produces endorphins in your body which create a positive feeling similar to morphine. I can always tell when I haven’t done exercise for a while as I am much more stressed. If your feeling overwhelmed or anxious about what is ahead then maybe it’s time to head out side for a walk, run or ride to clear your mind. After all, we live in the best part of the world!

Practice Mindfulness Mindfulness is paying attention to our thoughts and feelings, seeing clearly and being present. Incorporate calm breathing techniques to relax yourself and your brain into your everyday life. Practicing calm breathing techniques just before an exam will help you keep a clear mind and perform better. Be aware of the emotions and feelings you have. Try using a journal to document your thoughts and feelings. Practice meditation and selfreflection as they can greatly help you manage the pressures of your world.

Self-Talk Take notice of what you are telling yourself and thinking. The majority of us can have a tendency to think negatively about ourselves and our actions. Be mindful of your negative self-talk

Good luck to all those who have major exams and assessments and may all your hard work and dedication shine. By Mark Horsfall, School Chaplain, Coolum State High School

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School Briefs Enrol Now for Prep and Year 7

Peregian Beach College is currently taking enrolment applications for 2020 enrolments. Contact the College on 5448 1722 to arrange a College Tour and to receive an enrolment pack. For further information see www.pbc.qld.edu.au.

Land For Wildlife

The Land for Wildlife Program offers grants and resources to registered properties. Peregian Beach College recently had their application for Land for Wildlife approved, and as a result the College has received 150 free native plants, which the Wildlife Gardening students will be planting in the coming weeks. Land for Wildlife is a conservation program that helps landowners to

manage part of their property as native wildlife habitat. With an abundance of native birds, possums, squirrel gliders, birds in nesting boxes and kangaroos on the oval, the College already provide a habitat for wildlife. This grant creates a wonderful opportunity for Wildlife Gardening students in creating additional habitat areas, along with the provision and monitoring of nesting boxes and a commitment to conservation education. Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s out for Spring! Friday, September 20 marks the end of Term 3 for our local schools. The children will be on holidays until Tuesday, October 8, the day after the Labor Day public holiday.

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Local Heart COFFEE MORNING—ALL WELCOME A very casual and informal coffee group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 11.30am at Peregian Golf Club Clubhouse. Blokes don’t be shy – men and women of all ages are very welcome! Contact Marianne: flair511@gmail.com PLAYGROUPS (during school terms) PEREGIAN SPRINGS PLAYGROUP meets on Mondays 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 who is also a Primary School Teacher. 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—Playgroup of singing & dancing ,stories & fun. Thursdays 1011.30am 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.

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. Salvation Army Groups: Home League Join a positive group of women, learn new skills, support local community and enjoy encouragement in Christian faith. Every Thursday during school terms 9.3011.00. $5 includes morning tea. 3/127 Greenoaks Drive Coolum. Call Geraldine 5446 1973.

COOLUM BAPTIST CHURCH – Playgroup on Fridays 9.30-11.30am school term time. Call Shauna on 0414 864 714

WORSHIP MEETING The Salvation Army Coolum Beach-Mid Week Worship meeting. Second Thursday of each month (school holidays excluded). 9.30am morn tea, 10-11am meeting. All welcome. 3/127 Greenoaks Drive, Coolum (off Sth Coolum Rd). Call Denise or Warren on 5442 4218 for more.

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

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)

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Local Heart State (Ninderry) Daniel Purdie– see previous page Federal (Wide Bay) Llew O’Brien (National member of the LNP) Tel - 1300 301 968 PEREGIAN FAMILY & FRIENDS COMMUNITY GROUP See www.peregianfriends.com, or www.facebook.com/ peregianfamilyandfriends. Phone 0400 053 444. CLOTHING ALTERATIONS Got a treasured piece of clothing you’d like mended? Basic mending done right here in the Springs. Jeans/ pants too long? Simple hemming - a stitch here a stitch there. Show me what you’ve got and I’ll tell you if I can fix it. Phone Maz 0408 663 887.

SURF’S UP: Ella, Jace, Link and Poppy show off the new uniform for Peregian Nippers 2019/2020 season with thanks to sponsors Betty’s Burgers and Altum Constructions. Peregian Nippers spokesperson Leigh McCready said early signs indicated more than 150 children were likely to sign on to be part of Peregian Surf Lifesaving’s upcoming season, a jump from 110 last year. Parents can enrol their children at: https://sls.com.au/join/ See Facebook page Peregian Nippers for more.

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Travel

The Smithsonian Institution By Lenette Paul Local resident and avid traveller WITHIN easy walking distance along the National Mall from the Washington DC Capitol Building, the Jefferson Pier Obelisk, Lincoln’s Memorial, and the Reflecting Pool lie the thirteen museums and Zoological Park of the Smithsonian Institution. Visitors worldwide come to visit this remarkable Institution founded by Englishman James Smithson (1765– 1829) who donated his estate for the “increase and diffusion of knowledge”. His remains are interred in a crypt in The Castle, an easy landmark to spot on the Mall. This mediaeval revival building has towers, battlements and chimneys and is a place to discover events and exhibition information. Exceptional buildings to visit include the Museum of Natural History, the Museum of African Art and the Portrait and Art Galleries including the only two da Vinci's, (back-to-back no less), in the Western Hemisphere. The most-visited museum in the world is the Air and Space Museum enclosing many famous historical air and space vehicles. Special exhibits include: the Apollo 11 command module which carried Neil Armstrong’s crew to the moon in 1969, the Gossamer Albatross, the first human-powered aircraft to cross the English Channel, and the experimental airplane Voyage, the first to fly around the world without refueling or stopping, taking almost exactly 9 days. Piloted by Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager the plane weighed just 939 pounds but carried 7000+ pounds of fuel in seventeen fuel tanks. 34

Also included is the Wright Bros first powered aircraft flown at Kitty Hawk, Charles Lindberg’s ‘Spirit of St Louis” and the soundbarrier breaking bright orange Bell X-1 piloted by Chuck Yeager in October 1947 called Glamorous Glennis, a tribute to his wife. The other museums and their buildings are no less impressive, many taking days to visit. What is more special is that except for the African American History and Culture Museum, admission for all Smithsonian museums and the zoo is free. See www.si.edu

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Local News—Booin Gari Festival—Sept 24

Booin Gari (come this way) to the Noosa River Stage GUBBI Gubbi Dance invites the community to the Booin Gari festival held on the banks of the Noosa River on Tuesday 24 September, to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. Kabi Kabi Custodian Lyndon Davis explains the unique festival takes people on a journey to learn more about his proud indigenous heritage through song and dance, art and craft, yarning and education on land, sea and local heritage. “We want to provide authentic cultural activities where everyone can join in, listen to stories and connect to country and culture. “Our event is about bringing all mobs together as one, both traditional and new custodians of our land”, Lyndon said. Headlining this year’s event is popular touring band OKA drawing upon their indigenous connection to

culture and the spirit of the land to create a high energy mashup of dance and beats in their signature feel good Australian earth sound. Local vocalists Al Bartholomew and Andrea Kirwin, as well as dancer Soraya Fewquandie-Scott are appearing, while traditional song and dance is again a feature. Dance troupes from across South East Queensland will be gathering at the festival. A gallery of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and artist talks, weaving, children’s art classes and sailing, story-telling and market stalls of authentic indigenous products, along with delicious native cuisine is on offer all day. This free family event is perfect school holiday fun, so grab the mob and come this way.

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