This is not junk mail Golden Beach Newsletter December 2020 to February 2021

THE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH MISSION A Summer Safety Message from Surf Life Saving Individuals, families, businesses and With another scorching summer upon us, Surf Life Saving communities working together to create safer Queensland have released a safety campaign featuring and supportive communities. our Maroon legends Wally, Gordo, The Axe and Kevvie. The message is plain and simple, “This summer, be a NEXT MEETING legend not a hero”. Sadly, five of the eleven drowning deaths on Queensland Wednesday 27th January 2021 beaches last year were Australians. Men over the age 4pm at the Power Boat Club of 50 were highly represented in the beach-related drownings, accounting for five of these deaths. Also, one Come along and meet other residents in your in four drowning deaths across Australia were attributed to area. Listen to their issues, concerns and ideas drugs and/or alcohol. to create a safer and supportive community. People also continue to swim outside the flags despite all Also take the opportunity to express your own the warnings. Last year 1,819 Australians were rescued thoughts and ideas. swimming outside the red and yellow flags. This number The next meeting will be our Annual General equated to 89 per cent of all rescues in Queensland. Meeting (AGM). Key office bearers and other Our greatest hazard on Queensland beaches are rip committee members will be elected during the currents. Rips are strong currents of water flowing away from the shore through the surf zone. To recognise a rip, meeting, prior to general business. Our Guest the key signs to look out for are: Speaker will be from SAFE “we • Deeper and/or darker water. contribute to a safe and liveable Caloundra • Fewer breaking waves. community”. • Sandy water extending beyond the surf zone. Would you like to nominate yourself for the • Debris or seaweed. • Significant water movement. committee? Do you have a concern you wish to raise and can’t make it to a meeting? Simply post or email the Secretary at: 127 Coronation Ave, Golden Beach, QLD, 4551 [email protected]

SUPPORTERS & SPONSORS We’d like to thank the Caloundra Power Boat Club for allowing us the use of their facilities for meetings and events. We’d also like to thank GT Here are some tips to avoid being caught in a rip: • Always swim between the red and yellow flags. Print for their professional printing services. • For assistance stay calm and raise an arm to attract Support from our local businesses also helps us attention. greatly in producing the newsletters. We couldn’t • To escape from a rip, swim parallel to the beach. do it without their generosity. • Conserve your energy and once in the surf zone use PLEASE SUPPORT THEM the waves to assist you back into the beach. • You should not attempt to swim against the current Please note that all activities and events posted in this directly back to the shoreline as this will leave you publication are dependent on COVID-19 restrictions, exhausted and unable to stay afloat. so ensure you check with the organiser prior to arriving. Images and information courtesy of SLSQ at https://lifesaving.com.au

Page 1 of 12 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year A Summer Safety Message (continued) To help you plan a safe day at the beach, safety tips and patrol times (lifeguard hours) can be viewed on the Beachsafe website at https://beachsafe.org.au. For residents and visitors to Golden Beach, our lifeguard tower in Fraser Park is a Level 5 patrolled area. This means it only operates during school holidays from September to May. Other nearby patrolled areas include Kings Beach and Bulcock Beach. These areas are Level 1 (all year round) and Level 2 (seven days a week between September to May, plus weekends, school and public holidays during winter) respectively. Currimundi beach is a Level 3 area (weekends, school and public holidays all year) and Kings Beach Pool is a Level 4 area (weekends, school and public holidays from September to May). However, it is important to check the Beachsafe website for the latest updates and patrol times. Apart from these safety tips, SLSQ recommends that everyone be trained in first aid and CPR by participating in a registered training program. CPR is a valuable skill that may not only be used at the beach, but also in the home, work and community. This chart outlines the simple steps for CPR.

It was Christmas and the judge was in a merry mood as he asked the prisoner, “What are you charged with?” “Doing my Christmas shopping early,” replied the defendant. “That’s no offense,” said the judge. “How early were you doing this shopping?” “Before the store opened,” countered the prisoner.

Page 2 of 12 Golden Beach Police Report (26 Oct - 25 Nov 2020) Sourced from the Online Crime Map (bottom of the page at https://goldenbeach.nhwq.org/)

Offence Type Offence Date Location Traffic & Related Offences 25 Oct 2020 Burke St Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle 28 Oct 2020 Leach Park Unlawful Entry 4 Nov 2020 Golden Beach State School Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle 7 Nov 2020 Esplanade Traffic & Related Offences 15 Nov 2020 Taylor Ave Good Order Offences 15 Nov 2020 McLean St Traffic & Related Offences 15 Nov 2020 Landsborough Pde Good Order Offences 16 Nov 2020 Landsborough Pde Other Property Damage 16 Nov 2020 Golden Beach State School Other Property Damage 17 Nov 2020 McLean St Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry) 18 Nov 2020 Blaxland St Other Property Damage 20 Nov 2020 Wentworth Pde

During the last quarter (26 Aug to 25 Nov) a total of 61 offences have been recorded at Golden Beach and Diamond Head. The breakdown is as follows:

Arson - 1 Assualt - 4 Drug Offences - 8 Fraud - 1 Good Order Offences - 4 Offences Against the Person - 1 Other Property Damage - 11 Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry) - 12 Robbery - 1 Traffic & Related Offences - 6 Unlawful Entry - 6 Unlawful Use of Vehicle - 6

The Top Four are: 1. Theft 2. Property Damage 3. Drugs 4. Motor Vehicle Offences

Page 3 of 12 Coordinator’s Report by David Radcliffe Merry Xmas one and all - I know a little early but this will be the only chance I have before Christmas. We have had a very busy couple of months with the “Come & Try” Bowls Day held at the Pelican Waters Bowls club which was greatly patronaged with approximately 60 bowlers turning up on the day. The Pelican Waters Bowls Club continue to provide excellent facilities and what can we say about all their volunteers who assisted and provided training on the day - a big thank you to everyone involved. I would also like to thank those people and organisations who donated items for the raffles on the day - 4551 Property Group, Barbara Bryan and the Quota Club of Caloundra. A thank you also to Councillor Terry Landsberg for being the guest speaker at our last meeting. The meeting was well attended, and it provided a valued opportunity for the group to raise issues with the Councillor and to be informed of some of council’s future plans for the area. I look forward to catching up with everyone in the new year. Until then stay safe!

David & Tracey displaying the The kids enjoyed learning to A very informative presentation was provided by our guest raffle prizes on the bowls day bowl and winning prizes too speaker, Cr Terry Landsberg at our last meeting in October

“Create Caloundra” Your Community + Creative Hub The Caloundra Community + Creative Hub seeks to create a public space precinct connecting The Events Centre, new district library, Caloundra Regional Gallery and town square through to Bulcock Beach. The plan is to bring the precinct back to life with community and creative uses and events. Hence, the Council are engaging the community to have your say and convey your vision for the new precinct. So jump online at https://haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au/create-caloundra to complete an online survey before 8 December 2020. You can also have the chance to win some prizes for sharing your vision for Caloundra.

Page 4 of 12 Samuel Leach (1838-1892) Early Speculator & Timber Rafter Early settler names are displayed throughout our Neighbourhood Watch area. Recreational parks are named after significant people in our history, but often we don’t take the time to pause and reflect on who these people were. The 2020 property boom highlights remarkable past achievements of clearing the land by early settlers and explorers recognised with streets named after them. It is of interest to look back in history to the 28 July 1891, where a land owner and one of only a few settlers at the time is advertising “For Sale” in The Telegraph newspaper in a sizeable section, headlined “At the risk and expense of Samuel Leach, 40 acres, long water frontage, very fair soil, a good speculation, will be valuable in the near future”. Land at the time was ten pound an acre. Samuel Leach knew a thing or two as he owned an area from Bell’s Creek right along the Pumicestone Passage towards Golden Beach. The visualisations of Samuel Leach, could not have predicted back in 1882 when he was only one of a few settlers here on the coast, just how far the transformation of an area would become. The beautiful Cottonwood trees (also known as our native Coastal Samuel Leach a timber rafter, with his Hibiscus) help shade Leach Park and make it a perfect place for a picnic wife and 9 children, would have lived in a bark hut built from the local timbers where he worked at the Campbellville Mill. This is in the area known today as , where timber was cut, then floated down on rafts in the creeks to reach deeper water where logs could be loaded on to ships heading for the Port of . Generations of the Leach family were involved in farming, fishing and the timber industry on the Sunshine Coast and hinterland. Unfortunately, Samuel Leach was fatally injured due to his cart overturning at Morayfield in 1892. He died at age 54. Leach Park at the northern end of Golden Beach is named after him. Article by Kay Middlemiss

Page 5 of 12 Golden Beach and Pelican Waters Community Association looks forward to 2021 Despite the challenges that COVID-19 has thrown at us the Community Association Inc has been able to continue to ensure that residents have been able to gain insight to matters that will affect our community. We have a very active Facebook page and website which is a good way to keep updated with planned events.

The Community Association, in partnership with OSCAR Inc., staged a meet the Mayoral Candidates in March and in October a Meet the Candidates for this year’s State Election.

In a first for theCommunity Association the October Meet the State Candidates for Caloundra was live streamed over the internet and we know of residents who were able to view this in Winton some 900 kilometres away. Our thanks to the Caloundra & District Indoor Bowls Association for providing the venue and View News Sunshine Coast for facilitating the broadcast, at no cost, and wanting to give back to the community during the pandemic.

The Community Association’s primary focus is for initiatives that increase the liveability of our community. Our goal is continuously “creating life and spirit in the community”. Over the last few months, the Community Association has been able to continue to operate though at a limited capacity. • The Community Association has been an active partner with Golden Beach Neighbourhood Watch over the past year and will be seeking to continue this into 2021. This has now been formalised with the association having a regular column in the quarterly newsletter. • Members of the Management Committee have attended two Division 2 Community Committee meetings facilitated by our Division 2 representative - Cr Terry Landsberg • With the focus now on 2021 the Management Committee is commencing the planning of a possible event to be held in Pelican Waters in April 2021, supported by Pelican Waters Development. Current ideas are being researched which could include an outdoor movie night in a park and a music afternoon with local acts playing in a large community area. More on this will be communicated to residents as the proposal develops.

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What is that floating in the Passage? What is that odour? The culprit is Trichodesmium. Trichodesmium are cyanobacteria, (blue-green algae) that appear naturally in tropical and subtropical ocean waters and is commonly known as sea sawdust, whale food and sea scum. Trichodesmium is a member of the phytoplankton family’ and plays an important role in the aquatic food chain. Normally Trichodesmium are barely visible to the naked eye, but in water that has been calm for long periods, it begins to float like sawdust. The algal cells can join up to each other to form strings and clumps. As the cells age, they become positively buoyant and rise to the surface. Trichodesmium blooms are most common between August and December. These blooms can cause water to appear rust-coloured but traces of grey, green and purple streaks can also be visible. ln stagnant conditions, Trichodesmium blooms can release a clear toxin that changes the blooms’ colour from rust brown to green and also releases a pigment that colours the water pink. lf you come into contact with Trichodesmium, wash it off with running water and there should be no after affects unless you have particularly sensitive skin. It often appears in the Pumicestone Passage as a green slick and it releases a pink colour to the water. Sometimes there are more serious outbreaks of Trichodesmium where it can look like paint (see the photos below) and emit an unpleasant “fishy” odour. This occurred last year in Pumicestone Passage. The intensity of Trichodesmium algae will be affected by increased nutrients from runoff. This is an important consideration for all residents living in the immediate catchment of Pumicestone Passage. Take care with your use of fertilisers on lawns and gardens and don’t allow water from gardens to run into stormwater drains. For further information on Trichodesmium go to the link at: https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/coasts-waterways/marine-habitats/algae-blooms. A community message from Take Action Pumicestone Passage Inc. (TAPP)

A pungent greenish sludge left at low tide in the mangroves

COUNCIL’S RESPONSE TO ENVIRONMENTAL VANDALISM A question was raised at our last meeting regarding action taken by Council against environmental damage to our foreshore. The following information was kindly provided by Cr Landsberg in a follow up email: • Vegetation damage is reported via Council officers or members of the public. • Arborist and Council staff inspect the damage to identify if an illegal activity has occurred. • Where poisoning of vegetation is suspected, Environmental Operations Branch may undertake chemical testing to confirm the use and type of chemical used. • If an illegal activity is identified it is reported to Response Service to commence an investigation to determine whether there is evidence to undertake compliance actions against a person (enough to identify the alleged offender and prove that the person has committed an offence). • Standard Council signage is installed at the site indicating that an illegal activity has occurred. • Once this has been determined, Response Services will request an impact report/ environmental report to the damage and cost of remediation etc. from the relevant department. (Parks and Gardens / Natural Areas etc.). • A determination on the level of enforcement is taken in line with the Compliance and Enforcement Policy 2018. In most cases environmental matters that can be proven are taken to court.

Page 7 of 12 Woorim Park Puppy Profile Woorim Park is next to the Power Boat Club, and is an unfenced off-leash 24hr dog park. The park is popular with dog owners in the afternoon. To help protect pets, residents have introduced an ‘unwritten rule’ to ensure everyone can enjoy the park peacefully. Small dogs between 3 and 4pm. Large dogs between 4 and 5pm. In this edition we meet regular park goer, Finnegan......

Born on Remembrance Day 2019 by a registered foxy breeder at Kingaroy, Finnegan is a tiny bundle of joy and good friends to everyone in Woorim Park. He is extremely sociable and enjoys the attention from adults and all dogs alike, particularly big dogs that love lapping and licking him all over.

Proud parents Tracey and Greg spoil him rotten with his Parking Issues at Golden Beach Shops favourite treat of dehydrated chicken and comfy naps on The issue of limited parking at the Golden Beach their bed. He doesnt have any toys of his own to play with shops was raised at the last Neighbourhood Watch but he loves going to the park and ‘sharing’ everyone meeting. Residents, including shop owners, have elses toys. So keep a close eye on your tennis balls just expressed concerns about how busy the shopping in case Finnegan takes a liking to them. Finnegan can strip has become and the lack of car parking available be seen most days at the park except for when he is for short essential shopping tasks. As a result of going for an enjoyable ride with mum along the coastal the issue, Kemmy Jackson from the Golden Beach pathway. Merry XMAS and a Happy New Year Finnegan Newsagency and managers from the Post Office and and to all your puppy SPAR supermarket, have started a petition to present pals in Woorim Park. to Council to highlight a public need for more parking space. If you would like to help promote the need for more parking at the Golden Beach shops, hop on down and sign one of these petitions at the newsagency, post office or SPAR. In the meantime, keep supporting small businesses along this strip and dont forget there is additional parking behind the shops and across the road adjacent to the Ramada (access via Nelson St).

One night a Viking named Rudolph the Red was looking out the window when he said, “It’s going to rain.” His wife asked, “How do you know?” “Because Rudolph the Red knows rain, dear.”

Page 8 of 12 Fishing Club News The Caloundra Powerboat Fishing Club has just completed its annual Golden Beach School Fish Program for the 16th consecutive year. This program is now an integral part of the Golden Beach State School year 5 student’s curriculum and held over 3 half day sessions during October. The students are educated in Queensland Fishery rules & regulations, fish identification, fishing safety and sustainable fishing. Volunteers from the Fishing Club also demonstrate and assist the students in the art of casting a rod and knot tying before a morning fishing session along the shores of the Pumicestone Passage at Golden Beach. In addition, Queensland Fisheries Patrol Officers from the local Office provide an information session on their role in managing the States Regulations and fish stocks. This is a popular session with the students as they are given the opportunity to climb all over the Fisheries Patrol Boat (as seen below). The Fishing Club’s program for the remainder of 2020 and early 2021 is as follows: • 6 December – Christmas Picnic • 12/13 December – December Comp • 16/17 January – January Comp • 13/14 February – February Comp • 14 March – Teams Comp • 27/28 March – March Comp The Fishing Club always welcomes new members, so if you are a keen fisherperson or just a social fisherperson wanting to improve your angling skills, this may be a Club for you. For further inquiries regarding the Club, please contact Terry Graham on 0408 190569 or Ross Norman on 0419 894046.

We have been receiving reports from residents about hoons and we need your help to take these dangerous drivers off the road. Here is what you can do to help. You should refer incidences of illegal driving to Policelink on 13HOON (134666) or online at https://forms.police.qld.gov.au/ launch/TrafficIncident/ When reporting an incident, always provide police with: • a description of the vehicle/s. • vehicle registration. • time and date of the offence. • location of the offence (including the nearest cross street) Santa went to the Doctors with a problem. • a description of the driver. Doctor: What seems to be the problem? • if safe take a video or photo Santa: I seem to have a mince pie stuck up my bottom! of the offenders vehicle. This Doctor: Well your in luck because I’ve got cream for that! will greatly assist police.

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4Paws Pet Profile Companion Pets by 4Paws We have many lovely inside companion cats looking for a permanent or a foster home. We are especially looking for a permanent care home for a 13 year old cat whose owner is going into care. 4 Paws will cover all vet work for this girl as she will join our ‘Golden Oldie’ crew. Please don’t give Companion Animals as an unsolicited gift at Christmas. All animals be it a companion cat, dog, bird or guinea Logan is a 10 year old male that pig require special care and knowledge. If someone isn’t expecting needs a special home. He loves his a Companion Animal they may not have that special care and walks and is very happy to watch TV knowledge . while sitting next to you. Logan is nervous around small children and You need to prepare your lifestyle for an animal and you must be needs a loving home without one prepared to have time and of course the finances to provide for their that will give him time to settle .If you care. Some people may have reasons they can’t have a pet unknown think you can be his forever home to you. call 0400251396 or 0411144689 to find out more. We have had calls over Christmas to take unwanted gifted Companion Visit the 4Paws Animal Animals which is heart breaking. Puppy mills are in overdrive at the Rescue website at moment. Cute photos in Christmas settings will pop up soon too. www.4pawsanimalrescue. Just think, where are the mothers of these pups? What is their fate? org.au for more information on adoption, volunteering or Please ADOPT DON’T SHOP. making a donation.

Page 10 of 12 Page 11 of 12 Golden Beach Community Garden Update by Katrina McKechnie The Golden Beach Community Garden has now become an offical committee. We have been meeting fortnightly to discuss the appropriate steps moving forward and are slowing making progress. The Council are in the process of confirming with Parks Planning teams for confirmation of our proposed garden area. We have also been in contact with other community gardens on the Sunshine Coast to arrange a meeting to view their garden operations. Our next meet up is on 1st December in the park next to Pelican Waters Bowls Club. We will be meeting with the Council on site to discuss what our next steps are. And also examining the allocated area space to start our new garden design. Small steps for a long term asset to our Golden Beach community. Exciting times ahead, we all can’t wait to get our green thumbs dirty! Katrina can be contacted on her Golden Beach Community Garden Facebook page or by email on [email protected] for more information.

YOUR GOLDEN BEACH NHW OFFICE BEARERS HELP PROTECT OUR FORESHORE AND REPORT ENVIRONMENTAL Area Coordinator: David Radcliffe ph 0403 657076 VANDALISM Deputy Area Coordinator: Rick Andrew ph 5492 3597 The following sign was erected on the Secretary: Theo Stavropoulos ph 0401 323933 TS Onslow Shore Rehabilitation area in Treasurer: Tracey Carbis ph 0403 657076 response to more damage to the sapling Social Media/ Editor: Carl McGarrity ph 0490 345005 mangroves. Please report any information you may have and help stop this vandalism. Kay Middlemiss, Dennis Evans, Kaye Committee Members: Call the Fishwatch Hotline on 1800 017 Stoksik, Sue Kerkow 116 or Dept of Agriculture and Fisheries on 13 25 23. YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH COMMUNITY ONLINE The Sunshine Coast Neighbourhood Watch Facebook page provides a vital link between police and the wider . Including information on public events, training sessions, crime prevention and safety awareness. This is a great page to ‘join’ and keep up to date with community events and tips to keep your home safe. Please join and share this link your friends: www.facebook.com/NHWSunshineCoast Your local Golden Beach Facebook page: www.facebook.com/GoldenBeachNHW Your local NHW website: https://goldenbeach.nhwq.org Disclaimer: ‘The information contained herein has been obtained from sources we deem to be reliable, however we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should reply on their own enquiries. The views in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the Queensland Police Service unless expressly so quoted.’

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