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RATEPAYERS & RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

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FEB 2013

CCRRA COMMITTEE PRESIDENT

Robert Marshman 0438 731 227 SECRETARY

Gudrun Burke TREASURER

Brenda May

2013 -WHAT A START TO A NEW YEAR! Whoever would have thought that after the floods in January 2011 we would be in for such a terrible disaster again in such a short time? And if floods alone would not have been enough, destructive storms did extensive damage to the coastal areas. Innes Park, Coral Cove and Elliott Heads seem to be a few of the lucky places that were spared.

There will be lots of businesses and families who will need a helping hand, some just to survive, some to rebuild, some to start fresh. Monetary donations would be most appreciated, as the funds to help the flood victims could be spent in local businesses, which in turn would help them to get back on their feet as well. Please donate to Premier’s Flood Relief Appeal 1800 811 700 or www.redcross.org.au If you have time and are not afraid to help out you can volunteer helping in the clean up efforts or in the temporary shelters for victims. Please go to www.volunteeringqld.org.au and register under emergency volunteering or phone 1800 994 100

Many people would have lost everything they own and will be in dire need for all household goods, clothing, food, toys, furniture etc. to start again. Donations can be left at Seventh Day Adventist Church 61 Woongarra Street Gudrun Burke

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this newsletter do not necessarily reflect those of the Coral Cove Ratepayers and Residents Association Incorporated.

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PRESIDENTS REPORT As many of you are aware this has been a devastating start to the year with the Tornados and Floods affecting the wider community. Its events like these that bring communities together to help those in need and assist where possible. For those wanting to donate their time or financial assistance to the flood recovery effort, Greg Barnes has established a receipted collection point at the Turtle Park in Bargara. If anyone would like to contact Greg for further contributions or for further details please call Greg on 0488 539 123 or 0407 155 727 or you can keep up to date on Greg’s webpage www.gregbarnes.com.au or Facebook page. With so many trees fallen the council will be collecting fallen vegetation from roadside points, it has been requested that we attempt to congregate the piles rather than having individual piles of debris for each property. The major emergency assistance centre has been established at the YMCA in Bundaberg and there will be Emergency Management staff available to assist with insurance claims etc. as I am sure the extent and variety of damage claims are significant. If you would like more information regarding the emergency relief efforts please contact the council on 1300 883 We have a lot to be thankful for the efforts of the emergency services teams, including the State Emergency Services, Queensland Police Service, Australian Army, Queensland Fire & Rescue Service, Ergon Energy, Telstra and the many community groups that have dedicated their time and efforts to helping to restore essential services and to evacuate those caught in the middle of the floods. On a lighter note, the heavy winds and rains on Saturday caused the postponement

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of the Australia Day festivities, it is anticipated this event will be held tentatively sometime in March, please contact the Innes Park Neighbourhood Watch for further updates. There was strong support shown by the local businesses, with many prizes being offered for raffles with proceeds going to assist the local emergency services network. I would like to thank all of the members and guests that attended our last meeting in November which saw a lot of discussion with Greg Barnes regarding the street gardens throughout Coral Cove. Greg presented the Bundaberg Regional Council’s proposal to maintain and improve the street gardens throughout Coral Cove & Innes Park, which was accepted by all at the meeting. We are very pleased to see the entrance round-about has already been enhanced by the council and we anticipate further improvements throughout the rest of Coral Cove and Innes Park This engagement by council with the community is welcomed by the Ratepayers association and we look forward to further discussions of issues affecting our community in the future. One of the future issues also raised at the meeting was the pending Holcim Quarry relocation to Cnr of Barolin Homestead Road and Elliot Heads Road. It was discussed at the meeting that the Ratepayers Association should be responsible for informing the community of the development application. Further information will be available as it comes to hand on the “Coral Cove / Innes Park Quarry Action Group” Facebook page where a copy of the application can be viewed for consideration. Rob Marshman

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LOCAL COUNCIL UPDATE (Written prior to the Floods)

MAYORS NEW YEAR MESSAGE Welcome to 2013. I, alongside the rest of the Councillors, are looking forward to another year of progress. I have been in office for just over 8 months and as a Council we have already achieved some fantastic things for this region such as strengthening business and tourism ties with our sister city Nanning, China, sourcing over $60 million in ADRRA Funding for road repairs as well as adding on additional works on council’s budget to repair the regions roads, approving numerous business opportunities including the Big Strawberry and a modular building assembly plant near Childers as well as hosting events such as The Queensland Schools Championship Regatta, Childers Festival and the Formula Power Boat Grand Prix. Turning to 2013, the Council was a sponsor of the 2013 Commonwealth Bank Australian Country Cricket Championships, the biggest non-metropolitan cricket event in Australia. We will also welcomed delegates from Nanning in January who toured our region allowing us to strengthen ties with our sister city. This year will also see the new Bundaberg Regional Planning Scheme being reviewed by the State Government and Community. The plan will replace the six existing planning schemes and make the approval process consistent across the region. Council will also deliver the budget in July this year and as shown by the budget, we will continue to deliver great value for less. My leadership stance the beginning has been about growth for real value and Council will continue to do this in 2013. Cr Mal Forman Mayor

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CHINESE NEW YEAR Chinese New Year will be staged at Alexandra Park on Sunday 17th February 2013 and celebrations will include traditional dancing and fireworks. A highlight of the celebrations, which will begin at 3.30pm in Alexandra Park, will be performers direct from Nanning in China which is one of Council’s Sister Cities.

Local performers including the Norville State School Taiko Japanese drummers will add to the entertainment. Anyone interested in Dragon Boat Racing will be able to take a closer look at a boat and chat with enthusiasts. Other highlights of the free entertainment will include an exhilarating display of vibrant Dragon and Lion Dancing by Bundaberg’s own PCYC Blazers, Tae Kwan Do performance, with the night culminating in an amazing display of fireworks, emanating from a barge strategically located on the Burnett River. Australian Country Cricket Championships Bundaberg was proud to host a fully funded civic reception to mark the beginning of 2013 Australian Country Cricket Championships on January 2. Bundaberg’s reputation is growing as a centre providing top class sporting facilities and events and I, alongside the Councillors are proud to support these events that bring a major boost to our accommodation providers, food outlets and tourism facilities as well as exposing our local population to world class sport. Council was pleased to partner with the Bundaberg Cricket Association in the organisation of this event and has provided additional water to ensure facilities at Salter Oval and Kendall Flats are appropriate for competition as well as assisting with the importation of a supply of black soil to ensure pitches are maintained in peak condition.

Big Strawberry Approved Council’s Planning Committee approved SSS Strawberries ‘Big Strawberry’ tourism development at a meeting at the end of November last year and I couldn’t be more excited about this development.

Administration Centre 190 Bourbong St, Bundaberg Call Centre: 1300 883 699 Service Centres – Bundaberg, Bargara, Childers & Gin Gin Website: bundaberg.qld.gov.au Find us on Facebook – Bundaberg Regional Council

The site is an existing strawberry farm and will now include the addition of the ‘Big Strawberry’ which will contain a restaurant/café, shop, office areas and an interactive education display area relating to the strawberry industry and will boost both tourism and employment for the region.

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FEB 2013

From Greg Barnes Councillor Division 5

Coral Cove Bar & bistro hours

(Written prior to the Floods)

Coastal Census Statistics Compared I’ve recently compiled a chart which compares the key statistics of the coastal townships of Burnett Heads, Bargara, Innes Park, Coral Cove and Elliott Heads and benchmarks them against those of Bundaberg, Queensland & Australia. The results are quite interesting and can be accessed by navigating through my personal website at: www.gregbarnes.com.au - ‘About Division 5’ or by going directly to.... http://www.gregbarnes.com.au/ wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2011-CensusComparison-Chart.pdf Social Media Helps Community Consultation About a year ago I decided to delve into the abyss of social media as another means of consulting with local residents. Having established a Facebook account, I made it a point to keep away from any online disputes or letting the world know when I was visiting Maccas. Instead, I use it primarily to provide information which I think may be of interest to the community (and especially to those within Division 5) and to receive and act upon requests, queries and/or complaints relating to Council issues. The ‘Bargara Facebookers’ page (with 243 members) continues to provide easy and effective feedback and enables me to address issues with minimal delay. Unfortunately the Coral Cove Residents & Ratepayers Association page and the Innes Park Neighbourhood Watch page only have 7 & 4 ‘friends’ respectively.

Tuesday to Saturday Monday Sunday

10.00am till late 11.00am ̶ 3.30pm 10.00am ̶ 3.30pm

NEW  Fisherman’s Friday $12.50 Fish & chips GREAT MENUS Everything from premium cut Barcoo steak to local freshly caught seafood direct from the trawlers.

Tuesday

$9.90 Schnitzel w/chips & salad

Wednesday

2 for 1 meals

Thursday

$10 Steak & Chips

Bookings highly recommended Ph: 4155 6130

Admittedly, social media isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but I would encourage those who do use it, to join these pages and use them to keep abreast of local issues and to share issues of concern. For updates on what’s happening in Division 5 please visit www.gregbarnes.com.au or call me on 0488 539 123

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FEB 2013

COMMUNITY ISSUES

CNR. INNES PARK ROAD & ELLIOT HEADS ROAD

Thanks to Bundaberg Regional Council for the improvement to our entrance roundabout Excellent maintenance as well

TEMPT YOUR TASTE BUDS!! THURSDAY NIGHT $16.50 ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET PLUS STEAK & SEAFOOD SPECIALTY MENU

SATURDAY NIGHT DINE TO LIVE MUSIC WITH OUR EXCITING A LA CARTE MENU

Dine early and Order before 7.00pm for the EARLY BIRD SPECIAL MENU $16.50 + dessert

SUNDAY LUNCH 12 noon UNTIL 2.30pm

×Sadly the roadside gardens remain an issue We understand that in current circumstances this is very low priority. We will follow this up at a later date.

Dine in a casual atmosphere overlooking our picturesque golf course Gourmet pizzas lunch & snacks available every day EAT HERE OR TAKE AWAY Bookings and enquiries Phone 4159 3489

History of Innes Park: Part 3 In 1912, Barolin Station was purchased by a former surveyor, Sidney North Innes, who also owned Walla Station which he bought after selling his Northern Territory cattle station in 1905. At one stage, he decided to run 2,500 sheep on the property, but this turned out to be a disaster as most of the sheep became riddled with worms and died. Barolin Plain was definitely more suited to cattle. We can thank Sidney and his wife for their foresight into the community and their donation of land for parkland. A cairn was erected near the mouth of Palmer’s Creek which reads: ‘The land comprising this park and roadways leading thereto, formerly part of Barolin Station was donated by Mr and Mrs Sidney North Innes on the 19th April, 1930, to the Woongarra Shire Council for the use as a public park. This park became known as Innes Park, the land, the township took its name from. In 1976, further oceanfront parkland was donated to the Woongarra Shire Council by the Rehbein family, the developers of Coolanblue Estate. The parkland is known as Kalina Park. ‘Kalina” is said to be an Aboriginal word meaning ‘a park by the sea’. Researched by Rose Deering _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 5

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MEMBERS WORKING FOR YOU Mayor Cr Mal Forman Work Fax Mob Email:

1300 883 699 (Call Centre) 4150 5410 (Council) 0417 779 563Email [email protected]

Portfolio Finance & Disaster Management

Cr Greg Barnes Mob 0407 155 727 Home 41592 575 Fax 4159 2576 [email protected] www.gregbarnes.com.au Portfolio

Economic Development

Businesses working in your area

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New additional Zumba Class now available on Tuesday @ 5:30pm Please contact Judi on 0437 744 499 to express your interest.

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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD NEW Bundaberg Regional Council

Taking new patients

Mayor

GRACE FAMILY PRACTICE & Skin Care: Ph: 4130 5607 Bargara Central (above Woolworths)

Cr. Mal Forman

0417 779 563

(Finance and Disaster Management)

Deputy Mayor Cr. David Batt

0488 539 354

(Governance)

Councillors Greg Barnes

0407 155 727

(Economic Development)

Alan Bush

0488 539 235

(Water and Wastewater)

Tony Ricciardi

0488 539 223

(Roads and Drainage Infrastructure)

Ross Sommerfeld

0488 539 256

(Planning and Development)

Vince Habermann

0477 014 919

(Waste and Recycling)

Danny Rowleson

0488 539 128

(Environment and Natural Resources)

Judy Peters

0417 778 091

Enrolments Coral Coast Child Care Centre Ph: 4154 7511 Approved Kindergarten Program Woongarra State School Ph: 4150 6333

0488 539 345 0488 539 224

Bargara State School Ph: 4150 5333

(Sport, Recreation and Venues)

Wayne Honor

HARRIS DENTAL BOUTIQUE: Ph: 4159 0660 Shop 2, 16 See Street, Bargara

Elliott Heads State School Ph: 4159 6242

(Community and the Arts)

Lynne Forgan

CORAL 2 COAST DENTAL: Ph: 4154 7122 154 Bauer Street, Bargara

(Health and Regulatory Services)

First Ordinary Meeting of Council: 10am Tuesday 5 June, and then every three weeks, or as resolved by Council.

Christian College Ph: 4132 5800

First meeting of Planning Committee (Chairman, Cr Ross Sommerfeld): 9am Thursday 24 May, and then every two weeks, or as resolved by Council.

POLICE: (non-emergency calls)

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JUSTICES OF THE PEACE:

NEXT MEETING THURSDAY 14 FEB 6.30PM for 7.00 PM

Bargara Police Station Ph: 4159 1444 Barbara Branson: 4155 6677 Denis Young:

4155 6041

SNAKE RELOCATOR Anthony Zink Ph: 0415 473 090

Stand STILL and WATCH where the SNAKE goes

Call out fee of $50.00 for our area

CORAL COVE BAR & BISTRO Coral Cove and Innes Park residents all welcome to socialise and discuss local issues.

Our thanks to the office of Stephen Bennett MP, Member for Burnett, for the printing of this newsletter.

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RATEPAYERS & RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION CCRRA is finding increased interest from within the Coral Cove and Innes Park seaside community from people who understand what CCRRA is trying to achieve locally. If you wish to join the association, fill in the your name and details, and add your signature. The application form can be brought along to our next meeting OR posted to: CCRRA, PO BOX 8506, BARGARA 4670

APPLICATION FOR ORDINARY MEMBERSHIP INTO THE CORAL COVE RATEPAYERS AND RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION Application name: _____________________________________wish to become a member of the Coral Cove Ratepayers and Residents Association for the 2012/13 financial year. Applicant’s Signature: _____________________________________Date: ____________ CCRRA to fill out

Member 1: ____________________________________ nominate above application. Member 2: _____________________________ second the nomination of the applicant. Member 1 Signature: ___________________________________Date: ____________ Member 2 Signature: ___________________________________Date: ____________

APPLICANT DETAILS Name: _________________________________________________________________________ Partner: _________________________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________ Contact details: (H) __________________________ (M): _________________________ Email: _________________________________________________________________________ I / We have enclosed my annual household subscription of $10.00 with this application. -------------------------------------------- CCRRA detach here --------------------------------------------------Application received: __ / __ / __ $10.00 enclosed

Name of applicant ____________________________

YES / NO

Received by: ___________________________ (Name of committee member) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 9