rainbow beach community news november 2014

Annually on March 8, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements.

Through rallies, conferences, markets, theatre and fashion, local activities connect women across the globe.

Three events are scheduled on the Cooloola Coast - a Lioness Lunch celebrating Women in the Defence Forces, a Surf Girl lunch and community expo.

Originally set up to challenge oppression and inequality of women, last century saw more women in the boardroom, greater equality in rights, more role models in every aspect of life, one could think that all the battles have been won for women.

The unfortunate fact is that women are still not paid equally to that of their male counterparts, women still are not present in equal numbers in business or politics, and globally womens education, health and the violence against them is worse than that of men.

Only recently, women in Australian armed forces have been granted rights around breastfeeding policies.

It wasnt until 1980 that all Queensland Surf Lifesaving Clubs welcomed female active members.

Rainbow Beach clubbie, Glenys Kidd said, RBSLSC began in 1965/66 when roles of men and women were different to today. The club house was for the boys. Girls were not allowed in the building.

Women met outside the clubhouse and actively fundraised. Glenys remembers, as a girlfriend, I wasnt allowed in the club - I used to sleep outside in the ute - whilst my husband slept inside.

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Glamour days on the water!

(L) Jim Cole went out with Double Island Point Fishing Charters and brought in a trophy red, what skipper Greg Pearce says is a sensational fi sh and highly addictive! All our charter captains agree February has been a great month for

fi shing.

Women celebratein Cooloola

In this issue Visitor guide - where to eat, what to do... Local people, local businesses, local stories The Badging, page 20

November 2014 Vol 17 Issue 11FREE 5,000 COPIESBeach fees squashed

Rainbow Beach hosts almost 1000 nippers!

Monday November 3 is a landmark day for Rainbow Beach - the day Rainbow Beach residents can drive on the beach for free!

It has been a long wait - five years since the 4WD protest held on the empty centreblock, driving up to Double Island Point.

Retiring Member for Gympie, David Gibson MP has fulfilled his election promise of 2009 after years of lobbying, and helping local business owners and groups push for an outcome.

Eligible residents can now apply for fee-free vehicle access permits for the Cooloola Recreation Area.

But who is eligible?A person whose principal place of

residence is in Rainbow Beach can apply.Unfortunately, that doesnt include Tin

Can Bay or Cooloola Cove residents, or Rainbow Beach holiday home owners.

The solution has drawn mixed comments, although local residents say it is wonderful, they recognise that one of the main problems with the fees is the barrier it holds for visitors, and reduction in number of day trippers to our tourist town. And why havent our neighbours from the Cooloola Coast been included?

Cant bureaucrats in the city, realise that their measly 1.4 million dollars (before wages and costs to administer the ridiculous fees) is a fraction of what they have torn from the local tourism industry every year.

How many times have locals decided to stop at Middle Rock to fish or for a drive, because after that they have to pay to continue south to Double Island Point?

It is a physical barrier, drivers must remember to purchase their permit online ($11.40 per day) or over the counter ($17.10 per day).

Local operators have advised decreased revenue since 2009 and feel it is a result of day tripper numbers.

Every other Queensland vehicle access permit is required for recreation areas on

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SO MANY issues have come to the fore this month - and many in this last week!David Gibson is having a grand run

into retirement with the beach fees exemption and Rainbow Shores. There is once again, interest in the coast road and a new doctor and a health clinic.

Why do we need to bring up the view again from the lookout? Thanks to Cr Mark McDonald for advising that the shears are on their way.

Dont miss the Rainbow Beach Trail Runs held this month - even walkers of 5km can partake!

On the social front you can dance away the night at Beef and Burgundy, have a flutter on horsies at the many varied Melbourne Cup events over the coast and enjoy a male review at the pub.

Horsies, Beef and Burgundy...Three major sporting events

were held on the coast in the last few weeks - a triathlon, bowls tournament and nippers carnival. Fantastic events, all of them - well done to competitors and organisers. There is always a lot of work involved, so congratulations.

I have been informed that there are less than two months to Christmas!

If you are planning a Christmas do please let us know as soon as you so we can help promote your fundraiser.

LATE NEWS congratulations to Wolf Rock Dive who won the Gympie Chamber of Commerce Tourism Award. Well done!

Until next month,

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Editors Note

Annually on March 8, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements.

Through rallies, conferences, markets, theatre and fashion, local activities connect women across the globe.

Three events are scheduled on the Cooloola Coast - a Lioness Lunch celebrating Women in the Defence Forces, a Surf Girl lunch and community expo.

Originally set up to challenge oppression and inequality of women, last century saw more women in the boardroom, greater equality in rights, more role models in every aspect of life, one could think that all the battles have been won for women.

The unfortunate fact is that women are still not paid equally to that of their male counterparts, women still are not present in equal numbers in business or politics, and globally womens education, health and the violence against them is worse than that of men.

Only recently, women in Australian armed forces have been granted rights around breastfeeding policies.

It wasnt until 1980 that all Queensland Surf Lifesaving Clubs welcomed female active members.

Rainbow Beach clubbie, Glenys Kidd said, RBSLSC began in 1965/66 when roles of men and women were different to today. The club house was for the boys. Girls were not allowed in the building.

Women met outside the clubhouse and actively fundraised. Glenys remembers, as a girlfriend, I wasnt allowed in the club - I used to sleep outside in the ute - whilst my husband slept inside.

March 2014 Vol 16 Issue 3 www.rainbowbeachcommunitynews.com.au Ph:5486 3561 e:[email protected]

continued on pg 4u

See our Fishing and boating sect. pg 35-37 u

Glamour days on the water!

(L) Jim Cole went out with Double Island Point Fishing Charters and brought in a trophy red, what skipper Greg Pearce says is a sensational fi sh and highly addictive! All our charter captains agree February has been a great month for

fi shing.

Women celebratein Cooloola

In this issue Visitor guide - where to eat, what to do... Local people, local businesses, local stories The Badging, page 20

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YOUR LOCAL PAPER, the Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News took out first place for Most Improved Newspaper at the recent Queensland Country Press Association Awards held in Brisbane.

Travelling overseas at the time, it was the prize that editor, Michelle Gilmore was hankering after!

In her stead, their two eldest children Jack and Kate accepted the awards with their dad.

Business Director, Heatley with his background in marketing was chuffed, We also achieved second and third positions for some of our advertising campaigns which was thrilling considering we were up against some of Queenslands largest regional publications.

Our little monthly papers were head to head with bi-weekly and weekly newspapers run by major national newspaper companies. It is hard to describe the scale of the win, considering the competition and all their resources.

Judges commented on the visual appeal and creativity of the advertising and said the Tin Can Bay Family Butchery was a wonderful campaign....hard to separate from the winner.

The Cooloola Coasts sister paper, the Hinterland Times also won the Technical Excellence award for circulation 5000 and up to 20,000.

Most Improved Newspaperin Queensland!

The wins were a reflection on their professional team, graphic designers and writers plus the support received from the community.

Michelle and I devote a huge amount of time, effort and care in supplying a good read for our community and excellent value for our advertisers.

Since arriving in town nine years ago, they always admired the local paper; all six of the Gilmores taking turns to spot themselves or their friends and read up on the local stories. With Heatleys years working in advertising and business, and Michelles work with tourism, community development and health promotion they were delighted to build on the foundations Tony and Mary Huxley had nurtured for all those years.

The handover and guidance we received from Tony, and from ex ABC journalist Michael Berry and partner Faith Baigent, when we purchased the successful Sunshine Coasts Hinterland Times, allowed us to continually review the pages, and help community groups and businesses get their messages across.

Next year they plan to enter more categories, now they know what the awards are all about!

Heatley emphasises, We send a big thank you to our readers, contributors and advertisers as well as our brilliant team for making this possible.

WHEN RAINBOW BEACH RSL Sub Branch Treasurer, John Molkentien is out selling poppies (pictured), you know

Remembrance Day is just around the corner.

He and the local RSL members invite the community to see what Remembrance Day represents, everyone

The RSL invites you to Remembrance Day

is welcome to participate in the public commemoration, visitors and residents.

On November 11, the ceremony starts at 10.50am at the beachfront town cenotaph memorial site.

This year, we mark the 96th anniversary of the Armistice which ended the First World War (191418). Each year on this day Australians observe one minutes silence at 11 am, in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts.

From its association with poppies flowering in the spring of 1915 on the battlefields of Belgium, France and Gallipoli, the poppy has become a symbol of both great loss in war and hope for those left behind.

Ive been selling badges and memorabilia outside 7th Wave. Look out for us, well be around most days leading up to the 11th. Some are also available at the Post Office and BP Service Station.

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Cooloola Coast Community Information Group is made up of a committee of local people such as - Police, Ambulance, Rural Fire, SES, Coast Guard, Gympie Regional Councillors, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, business owners, community groups and community members to cover the townships of Rainbow Beach, Tin Can Bay, Cooloola Cove, Goomborian and Neerdie in times of disasters or emergencies.

In an emergency or disaster the group will operate from the Tin Can Bay SES shed on Snapper Creek Rd, Tin Can Bay and be linked to the Gympie Regional Council Disaster Centre, as an information centre for the Cooloola Coast area and can be contacted on 5486 4483 or Gympie Regional Council on 1300 307 800.

The Chairman of the Information Group is Terry Steele. Terry has a huge amount of experience with time spent in the Army, the SES, Emergency Service Coordinator at Maroochy Airport and he has also worked in the Department of Emergency Services.

Our next meeting will be on March 4, 2014 at the SES Shed, Tin Can Bay at 9.30am.

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Chairman Terry Steele handing the Cooloola Coast Community Information Group plan to Mayor Ron

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Its on again! Clean Up Australia Day has three locations on the Cooloola Coast - join in on Sunday March 2, 2014 to help clean up, fi x up and conserve the environment.

Tin Can Bay SES shed, Snapper Creek Road (opposite

school grounds) 8:00am - 12:00pm

Cooloola CoveCentenary Park Playground (off

Mauretania Avenue, Cooloola Cove) 8:15am, BBQ afterwards at midday

Rainbow Beach Phil Rogers Park BBQ area from 8am,

BBQ afterwards at midday

A new crop of Prep studentsThe Prep/1 class have settled in well for 2014


HUMPBACK WHALES are currently making their return journey at the end of the migration season.

Tyron van Santen from Epic Ocean Adventure Tours said, They finish coming past at the end of November. The numbers are increasing greatly - they say by 7% in the last five years.

Sean says over 20,000 humpbacks journeyed through Rainbow Beach waters this year.

He said, Its great to see and we have a good clientele that come to Rainbow especially for the kayaking tour every year. We had a mother and calf swim under us a couple of days ago, you can see it on our facebook page.

Rainbow Beach was in the spotlight last month when a the Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrols Marine Animal Release Team successfully freed a juvenile whale from our shark nets last month.

Queensland Shark Control Program Manager Jeff Krause, from the Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol, said the 5 metre whale was badly entangled in the net.

The Marine Animal Release Team was activated after a whale entanglement was reported by the government shark contractor this morning, Mr Krause said.

Sea conditions were very good and this enabled the team to cut the ropes off.

Throughout the release the whale was relatively calm and was near the surface, which meant it could breathe easily.

Her mother stayed close by whilst rescuers worked, a demonstration of the whales enormous maternal bond.

Last month to see the whales!

This is only the eighth whale this migration season to be caught in shark control equipment in Queensland.

Locals report only two whales have become caught on the Rainbow Beach nets in over a decade.

Anyone who spots a whale or other marine animal tangled in the shark control program equipment should call the 24-hour Shark Hotline on 1800 806 891.

For more information: www.fisheries.qld.gov.au

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Tonyand Tanya Heading have brought back a little bit of Italy to Rainbow Beach. In the courtyard behind the pub, youll fi nd a well loved eatery with a great atmosphere, calledArcobalenoon the Beach.

All of the locals that come in, say they have been waiting for Arcos to reopen. They like it because its out of the main strip, Tony explains.

This little BYO restaurant/cafe has many reasons it is so popular. Its laidback alfresco style with the cool original murals

and booths, is set in Rainbows very own piazza.

Tony and Tanya with daughters Sam,Shonaand son Kingsley opened the business mid January.

Our chef Luca, trained in Italy has created a beautiful pasta and main menu with regular specials. The seafood platter is particularly popular with prawns and scallops sourced locally from Tin Can Bay. Dan is on our woodfi red oven, whipping up a variety of traditional

Italian pizzas and much loved Aussie favourites. The seafood platter is really popular, with prawns and scallops from Tin Can Bay.

We try to use local, chemical free produce - like Scottys ham, not shop bought. We also source tomatoes and herbs locally and from our markets.

The Arcos team make their own pizza bases, with an organic fl our, as well as offering gluten free pizzas and bases.

They use single origin, chemical free coffee fromnearthe DAguilarHighway.

Arcos is proud of its family friendly vibe offering a great kids menu, low sugar milk shakes and access to toys and colouring in. Kids arewelcomed to watch the whole pizza making process.

Tony and Tanya plan to see where ittakes us and wanted to thank everyone for all their support.Openfrom9amuntil close, it is worth the visit.

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Sam and Luca say the woodfi red pizza oven has been busy Watching the creation of their dinner!

Beach feeshistory (almost)islands. Why fleece the locals to play in their mainland backyard? Then add more insult by cashing in on, and depleting the industry that feeds the majority of us?

So why didnt they include other residents from the coast? Or ratepayers who look forward to spending time in their holiday homes?

The QPWS website states, This fee exemption applies because Rainbow Beach is the only situation where residents can obtain a reasonable time advantage by travelling to a major shopping and business centre through the recreation area, instead of using an alternative route.

Even though that is true it is still NOT the reason the fees should be squashed. Most locals drive on the beach for recreation, the reason we moved to this beautiful Nature Coast and the reason we pay our exorbitant rates, like other Cooloola Coast residents.

However, there is no doubt that our local MP is to be applauded. To scrape any concession for our small community from our grasping government is an achievement.

Mr Gibson said, The lifting of the vehicle access permits to drive on the beach will save eligible residents up to $226 a year and is likely to make a significant difference to local people living in Rainbow Beach worried about their bills.

This is money better spent in the town and in reality the new exemption will only mean a small reduction in Government revenue, as only about $14,000 or 1% of the Cooloola vehicle permit fee revenue comes from Rainbow Beach locals.

Mr Gibson said fee-free permits would be issued for a maximum term of one year at a time, and permits would still be required for non-residents.

Details of how to claim the fee exemption, and how to obtain a pro rata refund on existing annual permits with more than three months remaining, are available at http://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/activities/areas-facilities/permits/vehicle/faq-rainbow/ or by calling 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or visiting a QPWS office.

If you are an eligible resident of Rainbow Beach, you can apply for a fee exemption: online byemailingyourrequesttoqpws@nprsr.

qld.gov.au byphoneon13QGOV(137468) at a Queensland Parks and Wildlife

Service (QPWS) over-the-counter booking office (only QPWS offices can issue an exemption).

What do you think?Sandy Brosnan (who was part of the

delegation to Parliament House in Brisbane in 2009 and to the 2014 Community Cabinet with the Premier) We kept fighting

and fighting. David Gibson was absolutely marvellous - right through the exercise. It is not a perfect solution, but as good as what we are going to get, it has been a traumatic five years. Its our beach - thats why we can to live here. Ever since I found out Ive been over the moon.

Paul Berriman It is a good thing for the community - it would be good if we [visitors] didnt have it, it would make it a bit cheaper and keep bringing more tourists.

Dean Casperson About time, what about people who have holiday homes there ???? Should never of been introduced to begin with as the beach is classed as a designated road.

Heidi Watson Great news though what about holiday people?? We pay to stay so does that include free beach driving?? Its daylight robbery, we went for a day trip to Double Island and could not believe that it cost $22 just drive up the beach!!! Apparently it cost the ranger $3 to turn on the computer lol!!????

Annamarie Brooklee What about Cooloola

Cove/Tin Can Bay residents who also pay taxes and pay rates to the same council?

Camille Nash Free to go to the beach again... Just as it should be! Excellent news!

Kirstie Morris-Jordison As someone who works where permits are issued I see firsthand the contempt the local residents feel towards these fees... A real show of faith towards locals residents this is...

Jim Cole Great stuff! But I agree TCB/Cooloola Cove residents should receive the same perks. The beach access was one our main reasons for moving to the Cooloola Coast then weeks later the permit was introduced.

Megan Holzberger This is great news! But I do have to wonder how many of the residents protesting [at the 2009 4WD rally] are from Tin Can Bay and Cooloola Cove? Shouldnt the exemption include all 3 towns?

Most comments were sent to us via: www.facebook.com/RainbowBeachCommunityNews

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Emily Simpson

When did you first become involved withsurflifesaving?

I first became involved in life saving when I was 13 years old. After participating in the Gympie State High School Youth Action Programs beach based camp, the coordinator and the surf clubs Chief Training officer at the time, Gavin Gagen, suggested to me and a few others that we should do our surf rescue certificate and join the Rainbow Beach Surf Lifesaving Club. It has been the best decision Ive ever made (or my parents have allowed)!

What was the main reason to be thirdRainbowBeachsurfgirlinthreeyears?

As soon as the club showed interest in entering a Summer Surf Girl, I wanted to put my hand up! However, as I was heading toward the end of my undergraduate degree, I could not commit to Summer Surf Girl last year. I applied to be the Rainbow Beach Summer Surf Girl for this season because I love my club and I love Rainbow Beach and I wanted to give back.

Howareyoubalancingthequestwithyourstudiesandothercommitments?

Balancing study and Summer Surf Girl is definitely tricky at times and some weeks are scheduled down to the minute. However, I have a great support network with me. My family, my partner and all the surf club members are happy to jump in whenever I need them!

Tellusaboutyourplannedfundraisers...I have several fundraising events being

planned or ready to go:

BarefootbowlsonNovember9with theBroadbeach Summer Surf Girl in Brisbane, where I currently live for my studies.

ChristmaseventheldintheweekpriortoChristmas.

Family fundaysover the summerschoolholidays. There is one already in the stages of being organised, with beach footy, Frisbee, relay races, facepainting and a BBQ, several small games. There will also be the option to challenge a lifesaver in various feats of strength to show you have what it takes to be a lifesaver.

Ladies Luncheonearlynext yearopen toeveryone to in efforts to support women in lifesaving.

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As Summer Surf Girl is also about encouraging current members, I will have regular clubbie and family BBQs and will have a surf club races day in the coming month for members and nipper families.

Whathaveyoubeeninvolvedwithsofarinthecompetition?

So far I have done school talks at Mary Valley College and Gympie West State School, with the next stop being the

TwentyyearoldPhDCandidateEmilySimpsonisbalancingherchemicalresearchatQueenslandUniversityofTechnologyandworkasaLifeguardatSouthBankLagoontofundraiseforoursurflifesavingclub,andspreadthewordaboutourbeautifulbeach.

TheSummerSurfGirlprogramhasraisedmorethan$14.5millionintoSurfLifeSavingClubsthroughoutthestate.Allfundsaredistributedbackintoparticipatingclubs.EmilyupdatestheCommunityNewsonthequest...

Rainbow primary school. I have also been involved in surf awareness at a Gold Coast Triathlon and an event supporting children in foster care.

As it is the start of a new season I have also had a start of season BBQ for members.

I have also been working hard to help with the regular club events, such as the nipper carnival this weekend just gone!

All of our nippers worked hard and did so well. It was a great promotion for Rainbow Beach as well as the club!

Notonly does thequest raisemoney forthe club, it also helps promote our beach.Howwillyoumaximisethat?

I wish to maximise my beach promotion with surf talks at the schools focusing around what happens on our beach as well as potentially finding a few new nippers. I will be using social media to advertise my events but also to post pictures of our beautiful beach and update the public on surf/weather conditions.

I hope the family fun days (games day) bring in more people from surrounding areas and wish to support local businesses along the way with advertising my sponsors at my events as well as sourcing my raffle prizes locally - like Rainbow Beach Meats for meat trays!

What help are you looking for from thecommunity?

I would love the community to come along to as many events as possible! Also, I will be going around to Rainbow Beach businesses over the course of the program if any would be interested in sponsoring my events, donating raffle prizes or allowing me to put an event flyer in their shop window, the Rainbow Beach Surf Club and I would greatly appreciate anything!

We wish you all the best Emily and look forward to your reports! Find out more on Emilys facebook page: Rainbow Beach SLSC Summer Surf Girl 2014/15 Emily Simpson

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BRING YOUR watering cans, golf sticks and more to the Rainbow Beach Golf Course on Monday, November 3 at 10am. Show your support that Rainbow Beach wants its golf course to stay.

Last month, Gympie MP David Gibson welcomed Minister Cripps decision to return the undeveloped land at Rainbow Shores to the people of Queensland when the development lease expired on the 31st October.

I congratulate Minister Cripps on a decision that will end uncertainty regarding this land. This will mean that the new Master Plan for Rainbow Beach will guide the development in the area once it is released later this year. Mr Gibson said.

I certainly feel vindicated in refusing to yield to inappropriate pressures to interfere in the process.

We saw the previous Labor Government get caught up in a proposed land swap deal for the lease, then the Gympie Council rejecting the development application and on appeal the Planning and Environment court upholding the rejection.

Despite the doomsayers saying the town was closed for business after that decision, it was clear from the community meeting that I chaired in June 2013 that there was strong community support for a master plan for Rainbow Beach.

Local residents see a bright future for this beautiful part of Queensland and now the master plan will ensure that this site can achieve its full potential.

After consideration the State Government determined the most appropriate tenure for lot 1 was freehold. The site was offered at market value to the current leaseholder but they did not accept.

By now allowing lot 1 to be put up for

freehold on the open market will ensure that the people of Queensland get the best value for this prime real estate site.

I believe that the majority of people want to see a balance between the economic development opportunities on the peninsula and as well as protecting the environmental values of the area.

I have also written to the CEO of the Gympie Regional Council requesting that council consider taking over the current Rainbow Beach golf course site and retaining it as a community facility.

Council is yet to receive formal advice on the fate of the land, but will meet with representatives in November. Acting Mayor, Tony Perret has assured the Community News, We are keen to have further dialogue with the community about the Rainbow Beach Master Plan, and welcome any information council receives from the state government as soon as possible.

Business woman, Ruth Modin said, Its a crying shame to let a sporting facility like this go to ruin. It enhances life in Rainbow Beach and is the fabric of the community. We need our golf course!

Representatives from Rainbow Beach Commerce and Tourism, Rainbow Shores Social Golf Club, Residents and Ratepayers and the Progress Association have all indicated they are keen to see the Golf Course stay.

Cafe owner and local golfer, Jay Kent is adamant, The Golf Course is of benefit to the Shores and all the community. We want to form a Rainbow Beach Golf Club, use the current golf course on Clarkson Road, leased from Council with the Department of Natural Resourcess permission to use it as a community sporting facility.

See you on the green, November 3 at 10am.

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RocknRollin November


COOLOOLA COAST CLINIC would like to advise all our patients that Dr Donald Hogan has commenced working at the Clinic. Donald migrated to Australia from South Africa and has been working as a GP in rural Tasmania for many years.

He has now retired to Tin Can Bay to enjoy the boating and fishing and will be working up to 4 days a week. He is a very experienced doctor.

He is a resident at Cooloola Cove so I know you will support him and welcome him to our community.

With the clinics doctor numbers now at normal levels, we are able to go back to a traditional appointment system for both Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach.

This means that patients will be able to book up to two weeks in advance and that each doctor will have a set number of appointments reserved for booking on the day for patients with acute illness and emergencies.

Dr Peter Martin explained, All urgent cases remain our highest priority and all other appointments can be made up to two weeks in advance. You will be able to make an appointment whatever time of the day you phone up.

The Clinic is doing more and more tele-health video-conferences with specialists

reducing the problem of distance for some of our most disadvantaged patients.

Also the refurbishment of the surgery and Allied Health Professional Centre has been completed. The Professional Rooms are being used by psychologists, counsellors, audiologists from Bloom Hearing, podiatrists, dietitian, sleep apnoea specialist and a naturopath.

We are hoping to attract more therapists and medical specialists in the near future. The Clinic is also planning to add a disabled toilet, which includes a baby change table, in the near future.

The Cooloola Coast Clinic is a fully accredited General Practice and as such is continually involved in quality improvement.

New doctor and anew appointmentsystem THERE ARE plenty of opportunities to jive this month - the silly season is well

underway.The Community Centre is hosting a

special fun(d) raiser Beef and Burgundy 60s Dinner Dance for Friedreich Ataxia, a degenerative neurological disease.

This event will be held in the Community Hall on Saturday, November 1, 6.30 for 7pm.

One of the organisers, Helen Brown, says, For the cost of the $25 ticket you will receive dinner, wine and of course the traditional 60s dessert.

As per the 60s theme, there will be nibbles on the tables, raffles and thanks to several Gympie musicians, there will be music to get you into a party mood for some enthusiastic dancing.

The Rainbow Beach Sports Club has a RocknRoll theme for Melbourne Cup on November 4 - where Elvis will be in the building.

They are looking for the best dressed Elvis - plus there will be the normal races and novelty events. Fashions of the Field will bring out your 60s rock and roll dresses and you will be able to capture it in the photo booth (very popular last year!).

Finish the day with a DJ playing rocknroll music on the deck after the races.

You can also enjoy Melbourne Cup and have your chance at the sweepstakes at Latitude 25 Bar and Grill and the Waterview Bistro.

Then there are weekends full of live

music, right through November, so you can continue dancing when you visit the Rainbow Beach Hotel.

Plus on the 15th, ladies are in for a special treat... when the Sydney Hotshots Show perform at the pub for two hours on non-stop entertainment!

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Trail Runs boast a new race for 2014LOOK OUT for 200 or so sweaty individuals as they traverse up to the Sandblow and some to Double Island Point Lighthouse - and back!

It is time for the annual Rainbow Beach Trail Runs. Held on Sunday November 16, this year a 5km event has been added.

We had 139 finishers last year, Race Director Joe Raftery explained, with the inclusion of the 5km run we expect around 200 [people].

The 5km is introduced to give a little taste of trail running for those who arent capable or willing to do 11kms.

Competitors love the scenery, and you can run, skip or walk the distance or choose to pace yourself for a longer event: 11, 25 or 43km.

Consider competing yourself (I know many locals are capable of a 5km walk or run - and more!) or cheer the runners on.

Starting at 5.30am, the 43km runners will do the 5k loop over the Sandblow at the start, then run back through town onto the beach.

They will then run 12kms up the beach to their first checkpoint. From there they

will continue on towards Double Island Point and ascend to the lighthouse.

Runners will then descend Double Island Point on the ocean side and run along the beach to the turn-around point at the entrance of the Leisha track.

Then runners retrace their steps back up to the lighthouse and down the other side to checkpoint on the Rainbow Beach side of the Leisha track.

From here the runners follow the 25k finish to the end which goes back along the Telegraph Track.

A cut-off will apply at the ocean side of the Leisha Track. Competitors not making this point by 9.30am will be directed back along the telegraph track. This is about 21kms into the race.)

The 25km run takes off at 6.30am, and they will go down the beach towards Double Island but turn back along the Telegraph Track at the Leisha track crossing. If the beach is impassable the race will go out and back along the Telegraph Track.

At 7.30am, the 11km run will go up over the Carlo Sandblow and turn left along the

Telegraph Track to a manned checkpoint at about the 5.8km mark. They then turn around and run back to the finish but bypass the sandblow.

The 5km run heads off at the same time (7.30am) and will also go up over the Carlo Sandblow but will then turn right after coming off the blow and head back to the finish.

All races take off from the Sports Club/Pool area and registration starts at $20 for non-members.

Registration is at the Sports Club between 5.30pm and 8.30pm on Saturday evening (where they will be putting on an All you can eat buffet at $25 per head) or you can register from 4:30am on Sunday.

All events on the Sunday finish at the Sports Club where breakfast will be on until 11am. Supporters can purchase breakfast on the day.

Volunteer organisers and SES members ensure the day is a success. To register or find out more about the races, visit the website. Registration closes on Wednesday, November 12 at 11.59pm.

For more information please contact Race Director Joe Raftery on 0408 526 057 or visit: http://www.traq.org.au/articles/events/rainbow-beach


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Wolf Rock Dive Reportby Cheryl Maughan, Wolf Rock DiveSome brilliant diving over February this year has kept

customers raving about Wolf Rock and what a fantastic dive we have here.

With improved visibility we have been enjoying the entire vista of Wolf Rock under water surrounded by about 50 grey nurse sharks, giant Qld groper, eagle rays, bull rays, turtles, octopus, leopard sharks and so much more. In amongst all these animals are huge schools of baitfi sh, trevally, kingfi sh, barracuda and mulloway.

To see more photos and comments about the dives at Wolf Rock go to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/wolfrockdive

Visibility has been in the range of 20 30 metres with water temperature 25 degrees.

Batfi sh at Wolf Rock

Grey Nurse Sharks

Rainbow Beach Craft Marketsare moving!

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International Womens Day on the coast

By 1995, numbers of women grew in the club (quite a few familiar faces here!)

1971-72 season: plenty of sideburns, but no active female members allowed

ABOVE (Photo to the Left) Female Bronze Squad: Jane Langton (slightly obscured), Janelle Lally, Sue Freeman, Sandy Murray, Wanda Treeby (slightly back), Tracey White.

RIGHT First RB Surf Girl, Tracey White

(on left)

Right:LexandBettyhaveagreatrangeofpreservesandgifts

Below:DeniseAdamsdisplaysherjewellery

THE LOCAL Sunday market are being held at the Community Centre as from Sunday, November 16 in the breezeway outside the library, still from 10am to 2pm each Sunday .

There are new wares each week! Go and see the range of ethnic style necklaces featuring genuine African crafted beads, fabric drink coasters, woodwork, art and unique Christmas gift ideas.

Buy handmade and have some fun browsing on Sundays.


A new healthclinic for the coastMEET DENTIST, William Edmeades and health coach, Paola Chadwick. The newlyweds met in China in 2000 when William was delivering babies and Paola was teaching English. These travellers are both enjoying their first venture together: the Coloured Sands Clinic.

Located at Cooloola Cove Shopping Centre, they are also recruiting a doctor. William says, Bulk billing for the doctor is something we are aiming for and it makes a lot of sense. We are asking people to register their interest in a GP with us, as this will help lure a good candidate!

Both clinicians professional lives started a long way from Australia.

William trained at the University of London at the Royal London Hospital and St Bartholomews Hospital, home to the famous elephant man back in the 1800s with a history going as far back as 1123.

Now both leading world renowned teaching hospitals and home to Londons Air Ambulance, he says these institutions formed an inspiring and motivating environment to develop from.

William gained a lot of further experience working in hospitals at the oral and maxillofacial surgery departments for three years.

I spent many a night shift in A&E stabilizing patients from massive trauma injuries or sewing up faces from knife, glass or other such injuries. I was given responsibilities of carrying out the surgical procedures referred into the hospital by dentists such as wisdom teeth or implants or cysts.

After this William worked in private practice, providing general dental care, advanced surgical rehabilitation and cosmetic work, and trained in botox and dermal fillers. In Scotland he was employed in a prestigious implant and dental referral clinic performing hundreds of implants a year.

William also enjoys working for charities that have seen him work in Kenya, Laos, Thailand, Morocco, China, and has even seen

him lead a team to a remote Masai tribe for research and treatment of oral health and cataract problems.

He migrated to Australia in 2011, moving to the region in 2013 with Paola. They worked for a year before deciding to set up on their own.

We are definitely fans of this place and see this as a great opportunity to settle. Gympie and surrounds has so much to offer! Cooloola is beautiful and quiet too, and seems like an area of need - so why not make a contribution?

He says dentistry can be pitched at many different levels, Hollywood to neglect and each patient is different. I am happy to work with my patients to find out what best suits their needs - rather than impose treatment on them. We both strongly believe in the individuality of every patient.

Paola is an art historian and archaeologist specialising in Islamic Art who was also trained in the University of London, and worked in New York at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, following William to Australia in 2012.

Paola said, After suffering from health issues I became extremely interested in health and natural and preventive ways of living and I decided to study to become a Health Coach at the prestigious School for Integrative Nutrition in New York, because I wanted to help other people understand and take control of their own health.

This is how the future medicine is heading. We are both big believers in preventive medicine and the long term results. Being a Health Coach means being a guide to a healthy living. We inspire and help people to achieve what sometimes can be difficult changes in their lives for the better.

Paola says that nutrition doesnt have to be so hard, It is all about eating real food that tastes amazing and will make you feel amazing. This balance with the way you live is what I am passionate about.

Visit Paola and William, and discover how they can help you achieve optimum health.

WilliamandPaolaarehopingthattheColouredSandsClinicwillbeattheforefrontofprimarycaredelivery.Fromadentalperspectivealmosteverythingfromorthodonticstosurgeryandthatsimplecheckupwillbecovered.Theyareworkinghardnowtofindadoctor.


CounterRoadisoneoftwooptionspoliticianswillbediscussingasvitallinksforthecoast

Coast Road back on agendaIT SEEMS THE progress towards sealing this tourist route has as many bumps as our 4WD tracks.

How many times have tourists arrived in town, shaken and relieved after following their GPS on the shortest route to Rainbow Beach? Of course the device does not tell them it is for 4WDs!

This month Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, the Hon Jeff Seeney MP will be driving the proposed Coast Road Route with LNP State Candidate Tony Perrett.

It is a familiarisation of both options to place the issue in the mind of decision makers, said Tony Perrett. The coastal link currently ends at Tewantin, and both our Southern and Northern neighbours would agree it is a vital link for tourism.

The project was urged by the Rainbow Beach Progress Association again in the Inskip Peninsula Master Plan feedback this year: this inner coastal network keeps holiday traffic off the highway and provides direct alternative access to our tourism area.

The two possibilities are Counter Road and Cooloola Way. Once again it is an issue that has been considered before, either option would help take the burden off the beach and the Bruce Highway, and both have been the subject of

options analysis and route selection studies in the past.

Cooloola Way is a 32km dirt road that connects Rainbow Beach Road and the Kin KinWolvi Road, is suitable for 4WD vehicles only.

In the informative 2009-2017 Sunshine Coast Tourism Opportunity Plan (at

http://teq.queensland.com), a section was devoted to the Development and Sealing of Counter Road (page 24). The report recognised the potential for Rainbow Beach and the Cooloola Coast to establish itself as a major ecotourism and resort destination in South-East Queensland.

It states, One of the additional forward infrastructure projects that has been identified is the sealing of Counter Road from Boreen Point to Tin Can Bay.

MORE THAN ONE million landowners in 29 of Queenslands 62 rateable local government areas (LGAs) will receive new land valuations in 2015.

Acting Executive Director, State Valuation Service, Vern DiSalvo said today that the LGAs receiving new valuations were Balonne, Banana, Brisbane, Cairns, Cassowary Coast, Central Highlands, Charters Towers, Gladstone, Gold Coast, Gympie, Hinchinbrook, Ipswich, Isaac, Livingstone, Logan, Mackay, Maranoa, Murweh, Noosa, Paroo, Redland, Rockhampton, Scenic Rim, South Burnett, Southern Downs, Sunshine Coast, Torres, Townsville and Western Downs.

The decision to value the 29 rateable LGAs follows consultation with local

Cooloola to receive land valuations in 2015

The sealing of this road will open up the Cooloola coastal area for access from the rest of the Sunshine Coast coastal areas and the possibility for establishing a fully sealed Tourist Route from Noosa to Cooloola Coast.

The report emphasises that extension of the motorway should proceed at least through to the Cooroy/Noosa Road and eventually to the highway at Maryborough.

Current issues which the road development will address havent changed since 2001:

governments, local groups and industry stakeholders and an evaluation of property market survey reports, he said.

In LGAs where new valuations are not issued in 2015 the most recent annual valuation will remain effective for rating, land tax and state land rental purposes until the next valuation is undertaken.

Mr DiSalvo said when undertaking the market surveys, valuers considered property sales since the last annual valuation was made and the predicted movements that this market evidence has had on the value of land.

Other issues considered include the impact of natural events, the state of the economy, the effects of mining, planning and zoning changes, commodity prices and

population growth, he said.It is important to remember that

the market survey analysis provides an overview of property market trends throughout Queensland. It is a preliminary assessment of property trends throughout Queensland and may be subject to change as further valuation analysis is undertaken for the annual valuation program.

Mr DiSalvo said that under the Land Valuation Act 2010 valuation notices have to be issued no later than 31 March in the year in which the annual valuation is to take effect.

The valuations will be determined as at 1 October 2014, and become effective for rating, land tax and State Land rental (for leasehold land) purposes as at 30 June

2015. Land valuations are just one of the factors taken into account by local councils when they prepare their annual budget and set rates to pay for the services they provide to their community.

Queensland landowners can now sign up to receive their next land valuation notice electronically by visiting the Department of Natural Resources and Mines website www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/land/titles-valuations/valuations/change-landowner-details

More information about land valuations is available at www.dnrm.qld.gov.au . Follow Land Queensland on Facebook facebook.com/LandQueensland and Twitter twitter.com/LandQueensland .

There is no harm in thinking positively, we have had a win with the beach fees, why not the proposed coast route too?

Economiccoststhroughreducedtransport efficiency

Lost opportunities for tourist /recreational expansion

Damage to environmentdue towayward traffic

DirectsextratraffictotheBruceHighway and Tin Can Bay Road

Legal issues for motorists onCounter Road (non gazetted and infrequently maintained road)

Liability issues as Counter Road is not maintained for tourist traffic


IF YOU WALK OUT to the Rainbow Beach lookout - you may notice two things... pandanus trees are dying whilst the cotton trees grow unchecked, obscuring the view.

We mentioned last month that council advised the pruning of the second tier of cotton tree would occur after the Spring holidays.

It is an issue that Cr Mark McDonald said was fought very hard over the last few years. He assures the community that the

Wheres our view?

beautiful view from Fraser Island to Double Island Point will be restored.

He said council was given the necessary approval to maintain the cottontree to a level of 1.6 metres, as it regenerates very quickly. He will be discussing this matter further with the Acting Mayor and council staff to provide a swift outcome.

The news is not so good for our failing pandanus trees.

Council have advised that pandanus

Left:Viewfromthelookout

Above:Diebackisrampantinourpandanus

dieback is a disease found in the pandanus trees (Pandanus tectorius) caused by an infestation of planthopper insects (Jamella australiae). The Jamella insects eat the new growing shoots of the pandanus trees and lay their eggs in the foliage. The new larvae emerge form their eggs and suck the sap from the leaves as well.

Council has treated the trees in the Rainbow Beach foreshore area using tree injection and depending on the size of the

Pandanus there were up to three injections per plant. An insecticide was injected by drilling a hole 0.5mm in diameter and ten cm deep and applied 5ml of mixed chemical per hole. Once injected the holes are plugged.

Unfortunately, there was already severe damage so recovery may be slow and many may still not survive. This has been an issue all up the coast and has resulted in a lot of losses of Pandanus due to this insect.

A reinspection in December will see how successful the treatment was and also if there is still any signs of re-infestation.

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Art News on the Coast


GenevieveMillerwasdelightedwithherencouragementawardatthe2014RainbowBeachBrushesbytheSeasArtFestival.

ON SATURDAY, November 22, Cooloola Coast Art Group will hold their inaugural Works of Art & Collectibles Fair in Tin Can Bay from 10 to 4pm at the Tuncunba Hall (opposite the Service station).

This, along with the groups highly successful Art Show held earlier this year, is hoped to become a regular annual event; depending of course on the response from both exhibitors and the general public.

There will also be an Exhibitors and friends drinks and nibblies get-together held on the night of Friday the 21st from 6 to 8pm.

Displayed items will be for sale or display only and apart from art works,

Works of Art & Collectibles Fair

CONGRATULATIONS to the new Committee in Gympie who will be encouraging exciting developments in the regional art world for the next year.

News from Gympie Gallery

Brett Jones is continuing his Workshops in Freelance Drawings in November all enquiries at the Gallery and the untutored Life Drawings will be held November 27 and also December 11. BYO materials. Enquiries at front desk or contacting 5481 0733.

On the local art scene two artists have accepted the offer to display their works in businesses until Christmas. This is a wonderful opportunity for exposure and for business to enhance their premises.

Places are still available by contacting 5486 4142 for further arrangements.

Rainbow Beach BrushesbytheSea

Art Exhibition on the Australia Day weekend attracts works from artists in all mediums: drawings, photography, craft, quilting and a special childrens section.

This year proceeds will be donated to the Stephanie Alexander Garden Program at the Rainbow Beach School. Any enquiries may be directed to Peggy Phelan on 5486 8064.

Plein Aire

Another successful event, held at Crab Creek was attended by local and visiting artists eager to learn and enjoy the natural surroundings.

It was a beautiful sunny day with balmy breezes which encouraged artists using different mediums but mostly sketching and working with water colours.

Ten artists turned up at various times and wandered along the foreshore and through out trees seeking a suitable focus and entertaining the wandering tourists.

by Shirley Wilson, Friends of the Gympie Gallery Cooloola Coast, 5486 4142, [email protected]

It was great to see our Maryborough Sunshine Coast and Gympie artists again.

Remember to bring your Easels Paints sketch books along with morning tea and lunch and join the Colony the next one on November 16, weather permitting.

This is a great way to interact with like minded fellow artists.

Membership Fees are now due at $15 annually with discounts available to members of 10% at participating outlets for all your art needs. The front desk has details.

Local FOG Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every second Month at 2pm in the meeting room of the Tin Can Bay Library. The next meeting will be held on December 11.

there is expected to be a vast array of collectibles that could include, antique jewellery, figurines, coins, stamps, crockery, books, teapots, dolls, teddy bears, clocks, tools, mechanical items, etc.

Staged by the Cooloola Coast Art Group, the aim is to promote and encourage local artists and display the individuality and quality of fine art originating from our area.

Exhibitors Works of Art & Collectibles Fair Entry forms, as well as details or information about the Cooloola Coast Art group, who are hoping to expand their numbers, can be made available by contacting either Cheryl (President) on (07) 5486 4681 or Ken on (07) 5486 2745.

GYMPIES ART and Cultural Plan 2014-2024 will guide Gympie Regional Councils approach to cultural investment and activity over the next ten years. The draft Arts and Cultural Plan is now available for public comment.

Copies of the draft plan will be available in hardcopy at Councils Community Services Office located at 24 Mellor Street, Gympie or by contacting Council on 1300 307 800.

To view the draft Arts and Cultural Plan, and to provide comment, please click on the following link:

More information: https://www.gympie.qld.gov.au/arts-and-cultural-plan

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by Michelle Gilmore

Peter Lee is at home digging ice as he is negotiating international deals. He tells us about his adverse beginning in the family trade, the challenges faced now and how they cracked the overseas market.

Peter was shovelling when I fi rst caught up with him. He and his wife Lisa run Lee Fishing Company on Norman Point, Tin Can Bay.

This family run, locally owned business has been operating since 1951 when patriarch Vern Lee commenced estuary fi shing and crabbing in Tin Can Bay.

Peter says, My grandparents were in their teens when they moved to Tin Can Bay. Dads father was an estuary fi sherman,

with a small, fl at bottomed boat. Vern worked with his Dad in the estuary

until the mid 60s when he built the trawler, Kerry K - named after his daughter and wife, Kay. Then Vern and Kay built another timber vessel in 1973, expanding their prawn fi shing fl eet, building up the business into 13 trawlers.

It was a really good fi shery, dollars were good.

Lisa says, Peters mother, Kay, is the backbone of the business. She is still here when Peter has gone home! If we are short on staff- shell still give us a hand for the day.

Today Lee Fishing Company is a fully integrated operation incorporating catching, processing and marketing. They specialise in export quality fresh and value

added seafood product, supplied to the seafood markets in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, and more recently overseas. They also are popular for locals and tourists - with Thursday deliveries to Rainbow Beach. Kids love the window, they can check out seafood processing and fi lleting by hand.

Peter and Lisa are an indefatigable team, pinning them down is no easy task between the demands of processing, deliveries, even helping out other trawlers. Even though they were generous with their time, this story would have made an earlier edition, excepting Peter had been out all night trying to salvage another trawler.

A life spent fi shing wasnt always on the cards for Peter, I wanted to be a fi tter and turner... and nearly began an apprenticeship. Instead, he started on the boats in 1979, and once again his future could have been very different.

I went into the family business as a deckhand at 15 years. Dad took us out and I was violently seasick, the worst seasickness! I would come to port and say never again, and then two days later I wanted to go again. No one forced me.

Peter says he coped with the affl iction by working through it. His dogged persistence on the trawlers paid off, although it took him twelve months to get over.

He has had his share of pitching and

Local family fi rm casts a global net

Peter Lee from earlier days on the trawlers

Lisa Lee, busy processing

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International Womens Day on the coast

By 1995, numbers of women grew in the club (quite a few familiar faces here!)

1971-72 season: plenty of sideburns, but no active female members allowed

ABOVE (Photo to the Left) Female Bronze Squad: Jane Langton (slightly obscured), Janelle Lally, Sue Freeman, Sandy Murray, Wanda Treeby (slightly back), Tracey White.

RIGHT First RB Surf Girl, Tracey White

(on left)

Native title rights recognised on Fraser IslandTHE FRASER ISLAND native title determination formally recognises the Butchulla Peoples native title rights and interests over approximately 163,826 hectares of national park on Fraser Island, and came into effect immediately upon the Federal Courts decision last week.

A spokesperson from the Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing said that the determination allows the Butchulla People non-exclusive rights to be present in the area, to camp, hunt, gather, conduct ceremonies, and maintain places of importance and significance on their traditional lands in accordance with traditional lore and customs, subject to the laws of the Commonwealth, State and Local governments.

The Butchulla People have also negotiated an Indigenous Land Use Agreement and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Queensland Government, where the Butchulla People commit to working with the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service to maintain the cultural and natural values of their traditional country.

The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and the Butchulla People will work together to recognise traditional ownership

by considering the use of traditional names for and within the National Park. Places outside of the National Park, are the responsibility of the Department of Natural Resources and Mines.

Recreational activities enjoyed by the general public, such as camping, four wheel driving and fishing, will continue to be accessible through existing arrangements.

There is no foreseeable change in the administration and issue of permits to the general public, and landholders and businesses will not be directly affected by a determination of native title.

Geoffrey Renouf, Senior State Negotiator Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land Services Department of Natural Resources and Mines, said the Australian legal system had officially recognised the native title held by the Butchulla People over their land.

Their enduring spiritual affiliation to Fraser Island, which they call KGari meaning paradise, is evident in the islands creation story. KGari was a white spirit from the sky who was changed into an island so that she could stay forever in the beautiful place

she had helped to create.Mr Renouf said the Federal Courts

decision settled a claim that was made in November 2009.

The determination area includes the Great Sandy National Park to the high water mark but excludes the townships of Eurong and Happy Valley and other small areas, he said.

Mr Renouf said the determination brought the number of native title claims determined in Queensland to 108 95 of which have been resolved by the consent of the parties.

The Butchulla People have been involved in extensive negotiations with State and local governments, tourism operators and service providers, he said.

Those negotiations have also resulted in the signing of a Protected Areas Indigenous Land Use Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding to manage a range of activities including hunting, camping and the use of traditional place names within the Great Sandy National Park. These agreements demonstrate the Butchulla Peoples commitment to maintaining the cultural and natural values of their traditional country and their aspirations to derive cultural and economic benefit from their special relationship with their country.Images:BoakFamily

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A WALK around the bay is always enjoyable but when the migratory shorebirds are here in the summer it is even better.

The birds follow the tide line as the tide goes out or comes in again. It is much easier for a bird with a long slender bill to probe down into soft sand than to try and ram it down into sand that is hard and well packed.

Occasionally birds will squawk at each other and then fly away. The shorebird with the loudest squawk is usually the Eastern Curlew (Numenius madagascariensis).

These birds also like a bit more space between themselves and any human walking along the sand so unless you are watching very closely the first indication that you are near an Easter Curlew could well be its squawk as it flies off.

Eastern Curlews are the largest shorebird that migrates here in the summer.

As well as standing taller than any other shorebird their bill is extra long and down-curved. Even from a distance

Birds Around The Bay

Eastern Curlews are easy to pick out of a flock of mixed shorebirds because they are so much bigger.

Small numbers of these birds are seen around much of the coast of Australia but 90% of the total world population spends the summer here in the Sandy Strait and in Moreton Bay.

Unfortunately this is another shorebird whose numbers are declining.

Eastern Curlews breed in the arctic in northeast China and Russia. Both parent birds look after the nest and the very young chicks. However, young shorebirds are more like domestic chicks than young birds such as songbirds.

They move out from the nest very soon and immediately begin pecking at food for themselves. They fledge quickly and at only 6-8 weeks of age are ready to start their migration south. Like many shorebirds the adults leave before the young ones are strong enough to fly so they migrate south by themselves.

If you would like to join a shorebird count phone: Dorothy Pashniak on 5488 0057.

THE 2014 RAINBOW Beach Annual Charity Ball is going mad, in fact, completely bonkers with the inaugural event themed as Mad Hatters Tea Party.

This event will be a fun and colourful celebration for 200 guests and is sure to become the signature fundraising event for Breast and Prostate Cancer foundations, whose mission is to find the cause and the cure for breast and prostate cancer that affects the lives of men and women.

This prestigious event will take place on Saturday, December 13 at Cherrys Function Centre hosted by The Rainbow Beach Sports Club, Turana Street, Rainbow Beach.

The 2014 Mad Hatters Ball will kick off at 6pm. Guests will be greeted by the Queen of Hearts and her Army of Cards as they enter the gates of Wonderland for an evening of magical merriment.

As the clock strikes half past 7, the Mad Hatter will take the stage and oversee the evenings program that will include a Burlesque Show and after the stage show guests will dance the night away to till the wee hours to local band GVD (Green Valley Drive).

Inaugural Ballgoing bonkers forcancer

The ball will be a wonderful opportunity for local businesses, community groups, families to assist in the fundraising efforts by way of a team fundraising competition. All fundraising must be completed and submitted by December 10 and the winning group will win a beverage package for the evening.

Tickets to the Mad Hatters Ball are $60 per person or $55 per person for a table of 10. Polleys coaches will provide transport for Tin Can Bay residents for $5 per person and must be paid for at the time of booking.

Tickets include a three course dinner and entertainment.

For further information or to download a Fundraising Kit visit the Rainbow Beach Sports Club website (or call 5486 3191).


THE MARY RIVER Festival, held each year in Kandanga in early November has acquired a reputation of being one of the friendliest, most laid back festivals youd find, with a great mix of top music, art, kids activities and much much more.

This festival runs on a not for profit basis with an incredibly lean budget, through the generous involvement of CoolArts Gympie, the Save the Mary Group and the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee, as well as a number of individuals, and enjoys wonderful support from musicians and participants.

As well as the sense of community though, what really powers this festival is the exuberance unleashed five years back, after Peter Garrett gave the federal thumbs-down on the Traveston Crossing Dam proposal.

It was that enormous relief and the grabbing in both hands of the ongoing environmental stewardship of the Mary River that runs through every part of this festival.

This years festival, with a theme of Weaving community will be held on Saturday November 8 at Jack Spicer Oval in the heart of Kandanga.

More information at www.maryriverfestival.org.au

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The Blood Bank van will be in Tin Can Bay on the 31st March from 9am to 2.30pm and anyone who wishes to donate over there will be most welcome. This still gives you the required period of time between donations to be able to donate in Rainbow Beach in June when they are due here again.

You may already have had a call from them and made a booking. If not, ring 13 14 95 and the call centre will give you a time.

Local members of the Queensland Wader Study Group count shorebirds on roost sites around the bay every month. Migratory shorebirds return to the same roost site year after year. Counting the birds regularly and then comparing the counts over time gives a good idea of how successful the breeding season has been up in the northern hemisphere and also how the birds have managed on their long fl ights north and then south again.

Unfortunately, shorebird numbers are declining every year but each year we see a similar mix of birds on each of the roost sites. However, there is one bird that I have not seen for a couple of years.

Terek Sandpipers have only been found on one site south of Inskip Point and I have not seen them on this site for some time. They roost in mangrove trees with Grey-tailed Tattlers. When they are roosting they both tuck their heads under their wings.

Because they are very similar in size and both grey and white coloured they are very diffi cult to identify. If they pull

their heads out from under their wings then it is easy!

Grey-tailed Tattlers have straight bills and Terek Sandpipers have up-curved bills.

For some time I have been hoping to get close views of these birds but each time I approach their roost they fl y off to the other side of the bay before I can get my binoculars up or my camera focused on them. This last week was different. The birds stayed sitting on the branches and I was able to photograph them.

There are still Terek Sandpipers mixed in with the Grey-tailed Tattlers! From what I saw before the birds fl ew off approximately a quarter of the fl ock were Terek Sandpipers. This time they fl ew off because a Tern fl ew too close over their roosting tree!

If you want to join our monthly shorebird counts then phone Dorothy Pashniak: 54880057 and if you want to read more about the birds I see every week then visit my blog at http://www.sandystraitsandbeyond.blogspot.com.au/

Book now for the Blood Bank

Harvey Barkwell is helping 3 lives every time he sits in the bloodbank chair.

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Words and image by Dorothy Pashniak

Book nowfor theBlood Bank BLOOD BANK is always short of blood and they have arranged to visit Rainbow Beach again. The van will be here on:

Monday 15th December, 20149.00am 2.30pm

Rainbow Beach Surf Club Car Park

You may already have had a call from them and made a booking. If not, ring 13 14 95 and the call centre will give you a time.

Or you can visit their website www.donateblood.com.au to book.

If you have any queries as to your suitability to donate please ring 13 14 95.

Look forward to seeing you there.


TIN CAN BAY Community Centre recently hosted the annual Cooloola Coast Local Ambulance Committee Flower Show.

Even though the weather has been so dry, there was still a good selection of plant and flower entries including some impressive floral arrangements. Nearly every class of exhibit was represented and the judges were favourably impressed with the quality of many of the entries.

The photography section of the show was also well patronised with a number of very fine examples of our local camera enthusiasts skills.

There was a colouring in competition for the juniors and the local school children submitted some bright and imaginative work.

Councillor Mark McDonald attended and made the presentations to the first prize winners and also the Champions and Peoples Choice winners.

As usual, the committee was ably supported by various community groups including the Lady Lionesses and the Camera Club as well as private stall holders. Many people commented on the pleasant atmosphere of the show and how much they enjoyed the day.

The show was also very profitable with all proceeds will be used to provide support to our local Ambulance Service.

The committee would like to thank all those who attended and contributed to such a successful show.

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$100 Board WinnerGYMPIE HIGH Student Tarni Palmer recently fundraised for the Bravehearts Foundation, as a part of a school assignment.

The winner was Alison Bernardin, an administration officer at Gympie High. Tarni thanks everyone who bought tickets.

Cooloola Dragon Boat Club WELL, winter is over and summer is on its way, so if you have been thinking of getting out in the great outdoors and enjoying our beautiful water ways here in Tin Can Bay, why not think about coming along to a training session and join in the fun and get fit at the same time.

We train on Thursday afternoon and Sunday morning and after both sessions have a social get together afterwards at the Yacht Club.

On saying get fit, Dragon boating is for every size shape and age, and we can offer you 3 free trials to see if you like it, I am sure like most of us that paddle you will love it

after your first trial.Training Times are:Thursday 3.30pm for

4.00pm on the water, Sunday 7.30am for 8.00 on the water.

Our sessions last for about 1 hour, and all you need to bring along is a drink bottle, hat, sunglasses, and wear something that you dont mind getting wet, (as it is a water sport).

For any inquires please contact Sandra 5486 2695 or Gayle 5486 2929 and hope to see you on the water soon.

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In BriefCommunity Australia Day Awards Nomination Open

GYMPIE REGIONAL Council invites residents to nominate a friend, family member, community leader, colleague or even a stranger - anyone in the Gympie region who makes our community a better place to live, in the Community Australia Day Awards.

Spanning eight categories, the awards shine the light on those who have shown particular dedication to the regions community groups, events, arts, culture or sport, with winners honoured at a special ceremony on Australia Day, Monday 26 January 2015.

Acting Mayor, Cr, Tony Perrett urges residents to nominate people from all aspects of our community and those who may be humble achievers, saying, this is a simple but fantastic way to recognise those who donate their time to help others or commit themselves to any one of the many organisations formed to help others. Let these people know how valuable their contribution is, and nominate them now.

Nominating is quick and easy, either fill out the online nomination form at gympie.qld.gov.au/australiadayawards, or call Council on 1300 307 800 and they will help you complete the nomination form.

Coast Guard thrown a Life Line

MEMBER FOR GYMPIE, David Gibson MP has taken up the challenge for a better funding model to help keep afloat the Tin Can Bay Coast Guard.

Mr Gibson said that after 15 years of Labor neglect there were no increases in funding for this group across Queensland.

This wonderful organisation serves our community in often harsh conditions to keep our coast lines safe, Mr Gibson said.

As a result of extensive lobbying by the Tin Can Bay Coast Guard Grants and Funding Officer, Phil Feldman, Mr Gibson called a meeting of Parliamentarians who had Coast Guard or VMR units in their electorate to discussions options on how to improve on the current funding model to ensure the long-term viability of the groups.

Mr Gibson said, The funding issue is something that the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, the Hon Jack Dempsey and the Assistant Minister for Emergency Volunteers, the Honourable Ted Malone are both well aware of. I thank

them both for listening to the people of Queensland, our volunteers, as we work together to resolve the matter.

Mr Feldman said Support from the community is extremely important because without it the Coast Guard would be unable to assist the local and visiting boating fraternity when they are in trouble on the water. If the Coast Guard was not there then help is over 100 kilometres away.

In order for all Queenslanders to show their support for this vital volunteer organisation and the need for a sustainable funding model, I have put forward an e-petition to Parliament, sponsored by David Gibson MP, Mr Feldman said.

The link to this e-petition is http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/work-of-assembly/petitions/e-petition?PetNum=2316 .

The Tin Can Bay Coast Guard volunteers are a dedicated and highly trained and motivated group of people but they simply cant continue without funding.

Road repairs underway on Tin Can Bay Road

RECONSTRUCTIVE ROAD works have begun on flood-damaged sections of the Tin Can Bay Road, Federal Member for Wide Bay and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Warren Truss, said today.

Last week, work began on road pavement, road surface and drainage upgrades on two sections of Tin Can Bay Road, between Goomboorian and Tin Can Bay, to repair damage sustained during 2013 floods, Mr Truss said.

The final road sealing and linemarking works should be completed by the middle of November, weather permitting.

To ensure the safety of motorists and road workers, traffic signals, traffic controllers, single lane closures and speed restrictions will be used as required.

While efforts will be made to minimize the impact of the road works, there may be delays while the work is completed, and motorists may need to consider adding some extra time to their journey.

I thank motorists for their patience and cooperation during the construction period, Mr Truss said.

The road works are funded under the Natural Disaster Recovery and Relief Arrangements (NDRRA), with up to 75 per cent of the project cost covered by the Federal Government and the remaining cost funded by the State Government.


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THIS IS THE TIME of the month that I am usually sitting here scratching my head trying to think of something newsworthy to write about.

Well, thanks to a busy October, this months challenge will be trying to fit it all into one article.

Mick and I started the month by coordinating a large scale search at Inskip Point, south of Pelican Bay, for a missing 26-year-old man from Glenwood.

Jiah McGregor had gone missing from his campsite one Sunday night in unusual circumstances, and it was decided that the bushland around his camp needed to be searched.

So where do you find a group of people willing to search for hours on end through the hot, insect infested bush on a beautiful Labour Day long weekend? The State Emergency Service (SES) of course.

I tentatively made the call for assistance and was asked, How many do you need? After a little thought I said, 15-20 would be great, all the while thinking that I had no chance of getting that many volunteers on a long weekend promising near perfect weather.

The next morning I was waiting at Inskip Point and they started rolling

in from everywhere. 28 volunteers in all from Rainbow Beach, Tin Can Bay, Gympie Southside, Goomeri, Imbil, Poona and Howard branches of the SES.

After a quick briefing they went to work, searching for the next two days through some unforgiving countryside without a single complaint.

Although the search did not locate the missing person (who turned up alive and well a week later, hundreds of kilometres from Rainbow Beach), through the efforts of the SES we were able to rule out a number of scenarios which gave hope and comfort to his distraught family.

The SES website states: The State Emergency Service is a national organisation of volunteers - ordinary people doing extraordinary things. I wholeheartedly agree and would like to publicly thank those men and women from the SES who gave up their long weekend to help with the search. We simply could not have done it without you.

I also had the opportunity to see a number of other organisations in action over the long weekend after a paraglider crashed onto the cliffs just below the sandblow, breaking a few bones in the process.

Our SES are ordinary people doing extraordinary things

Due to the location of the crash and the mans injuries, it was not a simple case of bringing him down for treatment, however the efforts of our local Surf Lifesavers, Qld Ambulance Service, Qld Fire and Rescue and the rescue helicopter ensured the injured man was winched to safety from his precarious position.

Mick and I recently had the chance to do a weekend patrol in an unmarked four-wheel-drive, and it was a great insight into what people get up to when they think no-one is watching. We saw the usual traffic offences including lots of people not wearing seatbelts, motorbike riders doing wheelies and one bloke who was driving along the beach checking his Facebook account (Mick and I drove beside him for almost a kilometre before he even noticed we were there).

We also came across a football team from Caboolture who were camped down on Teewah Beach for their end of season trip. These boys werent particularly sun smart and, as we approached to warn them of the perils of prolonged sun exposure, a few of them broke into a particularly disturbing display of nude burpees.

I guess its never too early to start training for next season?

Finally this month, can I remind you to lock your car when you are not in it. Not only is leaving your car unlocked an offence which attracts a $45 fine, but locking your car may save you the pain of having your vehicle stolen.

Last week a carload of unsavoury youths came into town driving like lunatics. Their car eventually died and they abandoned it on Cypress Avenue. Fearing they would try to steal a car to get back out of town we patrolled the streets trying to find these blokes.

During these patrols I was horrified to see how many unlocked vehicles were around town, some even had keys in the ignition.

Remember, Lock it or lose it. Dont make it easy for the criminals!

Rainbow Beach Police Beatby Michael Brantz

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MembershipGympie Regional Libraries welcome

new members and joining is easy!Just bring along a form of identifi cation

with your current residential address, fi ll out a membership form and take advantage of our generous offer of 20 loan items for a 3 week loan period. Visitors to the region are welcome to join and dont forget to bring your library card each time you come to the library.

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