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15 MAY 2019

Contents

Electric Bus 1

Artisan Collective 1

Progress Assoc. 3

Men’s Shed 3

Op Shop Report 3

Photo of the Month 4

Recreation Club 4

On the Hammock 7

Rec Club Activities

Timetable 9

Fishing News 10

Meet the Maker 10

Poetry 11

Cars & Hot Rods 13

Book/Film Reviews 12

Editor’s Desk 15

Self-Confidence 16

Gym Report 16

Tribute Seats 17

Golf Club News 17

Negative Gearing 18

Community Contacts 19

Services & Trades 20

Coochie Island News

Coochiemudlo Island May 2019

Issue 23

Electric Bus Service & Car Share

for Coochie The Progress Association has been

incredibly busy working on solving the

problem of transport and parking issues on

the island and at Victoria Point. At the

time of print the latest Fact Sheet issued

by Progress was as follows – provided by

Russell Austerberry:-

Bus Service Progress is aiming for an all-electric 12-

seater vehicle operated by volunteers. The

service will operate like a taxi by meeting

all peak-hour ferries and also offer door to

door trips via bookings.

To bring this bus to the island, Progress

will need Operator Accreditation; …/2

Kindly sponsored by

07 3206 8633 [email protected]

www.BayIslandTransport.com.au

Servicing the Redlands and all Bay Islands since 1974

Coochiemudlo Island

Artisan Collective By Rachael Krinks & Lianne Counsell

Our human impulse to express

ourselves takes many forms. Painting

canvases, designing and building

unique homes, photographing the

natural beauty of our island, our sea and

sky and the creatures that share our

world, to building and customising

vintage and replica hot rod cars, to

making each coffee a customised work

of art. I attended the launch of a new

Artisan Collective on Coochie that’s

emerged to harness this energy …/11

This article to be finished

…/2

This gorgeous 1934 Ford

reproduction 3-window

coupe belongs to

Coochiemudlo Island

resident Grant Malseed,

Director of iconic

Redlands institution,

Superformance.

Grant’s passion for hot

rods and muscle cars has

turned his company into a

booming business with

more than one Coochie

resident relying on his

team to help build their

dream cars. See p. 13 for

more.

Photograph provided by

Grant Malseed.

Coochiemudlo Island ~ Coochie Island News Page 2 of 20

Progress Association Fact

sheet: Bus Service and Car

Share Cont’d from page1

..all drivers will need Driver Authorisation, and the

bus itself must be a road-registered vehicle inspected

twice yearly to ensure it’s in good nick. We’ll need

plenty of volunteers for driving, admin and

maintenance; some of these may come from Work for

the Dole scheme.

To get a ‘good vibe’ all-electric option which drops

running costs and doesn’t pollute or make much

noise… will cost more. This means buying the bus

will likely be a combination of grant money (eg

Gambling Community Fund) and some investment or

support from locals. (See the survey).

To run the bus we’ll need to charge a full fare at

somewhere between $1.50 and $2.50. Initially it will

operate in morning and afternoon peak through the

week, and if enough drivers come on board we would

then introduce weekend service.

This will all take a while – first the survey, then

funding, accreditation, volunteers, commissioning and

electric fit-out – over a year to organise all that. If

there’s interest – we’ll get cracking. For further info

please call Roger 0488 528 863 or Russell 0423 860

848.

Car Share Club If you use a mainland car 3 x a week or less, it is likely

cheaper to hire a share car. Aaron from SMBI Car

Club (https://smbicarclub.com/v2/) could expand to

the Victoria Point Jetty lower car park. Follow the link

for more info, and send him an email to express

interest.

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Coochiemudlo Island Progress Association News

Written by Heather Smith; Secretary

It was wonderful to be able to present the First

Responders with a cheque for $2500 towards the

next defibrillator for our island. The money has been

raised thanks to you all who bought raffle tickets or

attended our Quiz nights Thank You.

Other news includes a request to Council for more

bench seating along our foreshore which has been

acknowledged, and our parking dilemma which

needs to be understood by all concerned both

residents and council.

The Easter market had an information display to

discuss these issues and provide feedback enabling

us to present opinions to council. We hope you took

the time to note your thoughts.

All Progress meeting are open to anyone who wishes

to express their thoughts on issues that would benefit

the island, meeting dates are on the community

notice board. See pages 1 & 2 for Bus News.

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On mornings when the Shed is open, men can often be

found with a coffee in hand (rather than a drill), simply

talking quietly and sharing stories about the challenges

and joys of manhood.

In fact, looking back to the genesis of the Men's Shed

movement, this model of men engaging with men was a

large component of the birthing of the Men's Shed

organisation. It was seen as a partial solution to the

growing sense of isolation reportedly experienced by

many men and to the rising tide of male suicide, a

phenomenon which has certainly touched most people,

especially in smaller communities such as

Coochiemudlo Island.

Now that we have a place and a space, men of all ages

are welcome to become members. No skills are required,

apart from the capacity to respect others.

Finally, the Shed is alcohol and smoke free, but there's

always coffee, there's always soft-drink, and there's

always companionship.

Isolation is over right now, if that's how you want it.

You can find contact details and other information

at our website at coochiemensshed.com.

Men’s Shed News By Peter Kroll

The Coochie Men’s Shed has now been completed,

we have finally moved in, and there are various

activities taking place on the premises. There are

things being renovated, wheelchairs and other items

undergoing maintenance for the Coochie Progress

Association and other activities are arising as we

become more comfortable with our new home.

While there are limitations, we will slowly discover

what is possible within the space, taking into account

that the conditions of occupancy for the site include a

total prohibition on the use of power tools.

One thing that has been possible is for us to

coordinate a Sausage Sizzle on the days that the Op

Shop opens for business. Although this is not

of enormous financial benefit to the Shed, yet it has

been useful as a support for the Op Shop and in

providing an opportunity and a reason for men to

gather and engage with our community.

One welcome development is that the Shed is be-

coming a drop-in destination for men on the island.

Op Shop Report By Marion O’Garey

We are now off and running in our new premises and we

thank the Redland City Council for supplying this great

site. Also would like to thank the Redland Foundation –

Councilor’s Small Grants for funding of shelving, mats

and other little bits and pieces that helped to get the

show on the road.

There are numerous volunteers that need to be thanked

for all their time and effort in making the Op Shop the

success that it is and will continue to be a success

because of them, you know who you are and we

THANK YOU.

Note New Op Shop hours - Sale Day

8:30am to 12:30pm every first Saturday of the month

Donation Day

Every Friday 10am to 12pm

Info/Enquiries to Marion O’Garey 0418 759 228


https://www.coochiemensshed.com/


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Get your books and finances sorted

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Coochie Ladies’ Luncheons 2nd Wednesday of each month

Curlew Café, at 12 noon Please book 3207 7207

8th May, 12th June, 10th July, 11th September, 9th October, 13th November

Photo of the Month

Picture taken by

David Logan

This diamond

python terrified

Coochie resident

David Logan who

told me Kurt

Buckney came to

the rescue on a

rainy night to

remove the snake.

“That snake scared

the hell out of me

and Kurt was so

good on a rainy

night removing it

for me. Others may

benefit from

knowing who to

contact on such a

scary occasion.”

Recreation Club Report

Provided by Marion O’Garey

We have created a Recreation Club Activities Timetable

– see page 9.

The Recreation Club recently held its Annual General

Meeting and the following are the new Office Holders and

Committee members:-

Mick O’Garey President

Rob Martin Vice President

Jon Woodworth Secretary

Marion O’Garey Treasurer & Op Shop

Coordinator

Committee Members:

Denise Foley, Bev Holcroft, Helen Symes, Peter Pritchard

and Jacqui Pritchard.


“Coochie Contractors

provided me with prompt

service & prompt return of

calls. They’ve done a great

job with fencing, side gates

and concreting at my

property. They’re very

approachable and give great

advice.”

- Rosemary

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Handyman Services

Machinery Hire

Island Deliveries

Project Management

“Many thanks to Craig

Carter and Brad for our

very smart looking drive

and gates. First class job.

Concreting, steel frames,

rails and pine decking. All

done in under a week. Well

done lads.”

- Donna

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Why island life?

Almost 16 years ago, Adam and I were

pregnant with our first son Joel and decided that

the Gold Coast was no longer the place for us to

live and raise a family. We knew we wanted to

be by the water but we didn't mind (too much)

the location. We looked from Cairns to Coffs

Harbour but we just couldn't find the right

place that ticked all the boxes.

Adam’s brother Mark at a similar time was also

home shopping and knew that we were too.

One day Mark rang Adam and said "Mate, you

have to come and check this place out! It’s a

little Island called Coochiemudlo and you can

only get there by boat. It’s so cool".

Needless to say we were here in a flash, booked

Denise Foley in for a tour of the Island to see

what was available and low and behold

we found our home. It was looking a little sad

when we originally bought it but over the last

15 years there has been lots of love put into our

home and lots of renovations (which are still

ongoing - 15 years later). It was one of the best

decisions we ever made.

Best thing about living on Coochie?

That's a tough question because there are so

many great things about living on Coochie.

One of the best things though by far are the

amazing people that live here. We're a pretty

special bunch. …../8

On The Hammock With … Jodie Bowden! Interviewed by Rachael Krinks

If you want something you’ve never had,

you must be willing to do something you’ve

never done – Thomas Jefferson


Sherryn Filip Marriage Celebrant

I live on beautiful Coochiemudlo Island and perform weddings all

over South East Queensland.

I can design a ceremony especially for you, unique and fun, short and sweet, it’s your

day, fill it with awesome memories!

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On the hammock cont’d

xx

Cont’d from p. 7

This community has been here and supported the

boys and I through some of our toughest times. I

know that if I didn't live here, the last 4 years would

have been a lot tougher than they have been.

Besides that, other benefits would have to be the

beaches, the wetlands, paddling around the island,

and walking around the island. The social circles

formed, the Friday night dinners, summer BBQ's and

winters in front of the fire with a glass of red wine

(even if it is only for about a month)....the list goes

on and on.

Best thing about parenting on the island?

Would have to be that my children are fortunate

enough to have grown up here and since they were

babies have had an amazing childhood. There are

not many places left (I think) that allow children to

be children in a safe environment. My boys get to

climb trees, get red, muddy feet from squishing

through the low tide at red rock, swim in the water,

go

crabbing, fishing, ride their bikes/skateboards and

scooters up the street, run in the rain and enjoying the

way they spend their days.

I love the saying "It takes a village to raise a child" and I

truly believe that Coochie is an amazing place to raise

children for that reason. There are always people

watching and caring.....I've had the phone calls saying

"Hey Jodie, are you aware that Joel/Reef is doing

...............? 'Just thought I'd let you know". I say "thank

you" to those people who are helping me keep my

children safe. So parenting here is pretty good.

Hardest thing about parenting on the island?

Getting them home by dark in the summer time.

I’m most proud of ...

Joel and Reef. Their resilience, strength and courage is

heartwarming.

I’m most grateful for...

I have a lot to be grateful for. I have a great family, I

have amazing friends, I live in a supportive community. I

have a roof over my head, I can feed and clothe my

children, we are healthy. I love my job and people I work

with. I've lived an incredible life, travelled the ……/15

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Curlew Café ~ Bookings 0413 370 562

www.curlewcafe.com

Friday night dinners at Curlew Café are an island must-do - 2 courses for $30 - BYO

The menu varies each week, always including meat, chicken, seafood and vegetarian options.

Roast Night first Sunday of Every Month - 2 courses for $25 - Main and dessert from 6pm - BYO

Please book early to secure a table – early bookings also help the Café with catering and staffing.

Blackboard Specials on weekends - keep an eye out for them!

Seafood Baskets & Picnic Packs!

Our takeaway food packs are the perfect choice for sitting on the beach with friends enjoying

a sunset with a glass of wine!

Seafood Baskets

Seafood Basket for One ………………….. $15.00 (served with 1 scoop chips OR salad)

Seafood Basket for Two…………………… $30.00 (served with scoop chips) (salad small extra $6) (salad large extra $9)

Seafood Basket for Four………………….. $55.00 (served with 3 scoop chips) (salad small extra $6) (salad large extra $9)

Picnic Packs

Pack One………………………………………….. $40.00 save $6 2 panko barramundi, 2 coconut prawns, 2 sea scallops, 6 calamari, 2 scoop chips, tub seafood sauce (salad small extra $6) (salad large extra $9) Pack Two………………………………………….. $40 save $7 12 baby whiting, 6 calamari, 6 chicken nuggets, 2 scoop chips, tub seafood sauce. (salad small extra $6) (salad large extra $9)

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Recreation Club Activities Timetable

Provided by Marion O’Garey

Activity When Where Inquiries / Info Croquet Club 2-4pm Thursdays Croquet Lawns Jacqui Pritchard

3207 0915

Tennis Club 4-5pm Mondays Tennis Courts Peter Pritchard

3207 0915

Bowls (Indoor) 9am Monday

9am Thursday

Recreation Club, via

Elizabeth Street

Jacqui Pritchard

3207 0915

Gym 6:30am – 6:30pm Mon-Sat

No public hols or Sundays

Utility Sheds, via

Elizabeth Street

Helen Symes

0412 340 227

Table Tennis Club Tues & Fri nights

7-9pm

Recreation Club, via

Elizabeth Street

Tina Lazic 0428 208 912

Op Shop Sale Day

First Sat in month

8:30 – 12:30pm

Donations Every Friday

10-12

Utility Sheds, via

Elizabeth Street

Marion O’Garey

0418 759 228

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Fishing News

By Michael des David

Fishing report: What a summer it’s been with an

abundance of fish being caught around

Coochiemudlo. I am looking forward to the cooler

weather and catching snapper and tailor. The beach

fishing has improved in the evenings and good size

snapper are being caught on a rising tide. The best

bait for catching snapper is a piece of fresh squid.

Use the smallest sinker you can to cast out the bait.

Don’t use a swivel but run the sinker above the hook;

this will allow you to improve your casting distance.

The tailor will be making their presence known and

an unweighted pilchard on a set of gang hooks will

deliver a fish or two off the eastern beach of

Coochiemudlo. When the westerly wind blows - it is

tailor fishing time so even if it’s blowing 15-20 km

knots, you can still go out fishing. A fresh fillet of

tailor tastes good if the fish is well bled. Always

bleed out any tailor you intend to keep for the table.

The bigger bream will also be around our shores and

give a good account of themselves when caught. I

tend to release all bream I catch because they are a

slow growing species and it takes about nine years

for a bream to reach the legal size limit. So, if you

can please limit your catch of bream so that the

overall population will increase in size and that

means the younger fishers can catch a legal size

bream to take home for dinner.

So to wrap up, this month’s target species are

snapper, tailor and bream. Best baits to use are

pilchards and squid.

Catch up on the latest fishing action on the

Coochiemudlo Squire Facebook page

So, tight lines ‘til next time...

Early morning, when fishing is at its best.

Photograph by Michael des David.

Meet the Maker …

John Sharrock

By Rachael Krinks

John Sharrock is a charismatic and rather cheeky fellow

and a self-taught artist. Working mainly in acrylic he has

lived on Coochiemudlo Island for around 3 and a half

years. I caught up with John at the recent launch of the

Coochie Artisan’s Collective, of which he is one of the

founding members. John told me about his approach to his

art.

“I have an emotional thing for colour. It’s a form of

meditation for me to paint. I’m a little bit disturbed about

what’s happening in the world and I seek out community

spirit.” John paints abstracts he says. “I like to paint off

beat hilarity; I like to create something different. I’m trying

to project happiness.”

John at a recent exhibition on Coochiemudlo Island

John says “I get a lot of feedback from people that the

colours in my paintings they find very joyous.” …./11

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Art and Culture

…Cont’d from page 1

.. creative makers on Coochie can work together to

contribute their skills and develop channels to display

and sell their work.

Lianne Counsell provided the following info on the

Collective:-

The Coochiemudlo Artisan Collective is a new initiative

for artisans who live on Coochiemudlo Island. This

initiative was organised recently, as a response for the need

to “bring together artisans who live on Coochiemudlo

Island in a supportive, inspiring and dynamic environment

where diversity is celebrated and opportunities are created

for sharing, skill development and promotion of talent.”

Following on from the success of the Bay FM

Coochiemudlo Showcase on Sunday 31 March, we

envisage keeping the momentum going and have some very

exciting short and long-term goals that include

opportunities to exhibit and sell your work.

If you create, and you live here, we would like to invite you

to join the group on Facebook. A series of gatherings are

being planned that will provide opportunities to share,

develop and materialise a collective vision for the arts on

the island.

Find us on Facebook – Coochiemudlo Island Artisan

Collective.

At Mudlo for the Launch and Workshop

If Facebook is not accessible to you please feel free to

email us on [email protected] and we can

find a way to keep you in the loop.

Enquiries:- Colette 0457 328 064

[email protected]

Poetic Licence

The poetry morning was quite entertaining

The topics varied and diverse

On rusty boats and stormy seas

Some in prose and others in verse

The venue was an outdoor setting

Walls of gauze round a garden room

Surrounded with flowering gum and wattle

Two tall grevilleas in orange bloom

A dozen or so small honeyeaters

Caught my eye as the poems were read

Verse and voices faded to a murmur

As I focussed on those flighty creatures instead

They landed on blossoms high or low

Some upside down on their leafy swings

Curved little beaks plunged deep for the nectar

Pale grey bodies creamy under the wings

Laughter at the table brought me back

I’d missed out on some poetic pun

How pleasant it was on a Monday morn

Enjoying poetry friends and a bit of fun

- Lee Steindl, 4 March, 2019

Meet the Maker – John

Sharrock

…Cont’d from page 10

All I’m trying to do by putting paintings into the

world is to inspire people to do something.

Don’t give up at 60!”

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Book Review: Say

Hello

Author, Carly Findlay

Review by Kylie Purdie https://www.facebook.com/littleblackmarks/

Any book that takes you inside the world of someone

who lives a reality you don't can be uncomfortable

and confronting to read. A book that asks you to look

at your behaviour, whether past or present and

contemplate if you have behaved in a less than

desirable way can make you squirm. Any book that

asks you to put your experience to one side and

simply listen to another’s experience without going

"yes but..." can be hard to read.

Carly Findlay asks you to do all of these things with

this book. But then she takes you by the hand and

explains why. Why the way we talk about disabilities

and disabled people needs to change. Why we need

to check our language, our assumptions, our

judgements and listen to those who are living their

life. We need to hear them when they say - this is

what you don't see, what you don't think about and

why that makes it harder for us to access things you

take for granted or discourages us from being able to

go out into the wider world.

Carly Findlay makes no apologies for her views on

ableism, feminism or any other ism you want to

mention. She has learned over time if she doesn't

speak up for herself, no one else will. She has learned

her words have power and if people don't like her

using that power, if people don't like her asking for

things that make her life easier or better, then that is

their problem not hers.

I had the privilege of not only hearing Carly speak

about her book, but to then sit across the table from

her at dinner. I will freely admit before reading her

work, listening to her talk and talking to her at

dinner, I would have been one of those people who

unthinkingly asked "what happened to your face?"

Carly taught me the power of hello, of thinking

whether I need to know the answer to a very personal

question and how much more I can learn if I focus on

the person, not their condition. (Like I now know

how to make Peking duck wraps that don't fall apart!

Thanks Carly!!).

Film Review: Hotel

Mumbai

Review by Rachael Krinks

After a big week I decided to blow off some steam with a

friend so we road tripped into Coorparoo to see Hotel

Mumbai at the Dendy. I'd read reviews saying it was

powerful, inspiring and magnificently filmed. I knew it

was about the terrorist attack on the hotel but from the

review didn't really think the WHOLE film would be the

attack in the way that it was. An earlier movie about the

downing of a plane in Pennsylvania during the 9/11

attacks was a full on piece too but it had a lot more cutting

away to people trying to help outside the action.

Hotel Mumbai, once the action starts is Full On. My heart

rate and adrenaline were pumping for the whole film. For

the last hour I sat terrified as they tried to escape. I had

both my hands placed palms flat over my chest and heart.

When the film ended and the lights came on me and my

friend just sat there and the older man next to me sat

deflated in his seat. He looked like he'd been in a …/14

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Muscle Cars, Hot Rods

& Superformance

By Rachael Krinks and Grant Malseed

It was an absolute pleasure to interview Grant

Malseed, a Coochie resident and Director of

Superformance, a company that builds hot rods and

some of the sexiest muscle cars I've seen in real life.

I've always loved muscle cars. I just love their curves

and swagger. My visit to Superformance didn’t

disappoint, with staff working hard on a wide range of

cars, including an orange 1969 Dodge Charger (just

like the car from Dukes of Hazzard!).

A Redlands institution for more than 40 years at their

location of 539 Redland Bay Road Capalaba, these

good folks are known as Australia’s preferred

performance store.

Superformance has been building cars, engines,

transmissions, differentials and supplying parts since

1978. They cater for Hot Rods (also known as Street

Rods), Muscle Cars, Pickup Trucks, Australian

Classics and Drag Cars. They’re also a specialist

importer of parts and cars from the USA.

Operating on the site of almost two acres for 40 plus

years, Superformance has seen major changes since

2005 under the new ownership of Grant Malseed.

Grant is only the second owner of this Redlands icon.

Renovations have seen three new workshops built, a

fabrication shop, mechanical workshop and engine clean

room. The largest of the workshops is 600m2

and these

new workshops complement the existing large work-

shop area.

Superformance has just been invited again to compete in

season three of the TV show Rides Down Under

Workshop Wars which is aired on Channel 7 Mate and

internationally. This will be the third time in succession

an invitation has been offered to Superformance.

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..deliberate, because Screen Australia and a lot of

Australians were part of this film behind the scenes

and as actors. Curious parallel.

The other fundamental response I had when the

lights came on to be honest, was I crossed myself

in the way I've learned to from watching movies, ie

head chest, left right, and the first thing I said was

"I'm probably never going to travel again. And I

just thank God that I am Australian and we live

here." Yes, I know anything can happen anywhere

and things happen here, but I am generally (and

particularly after that film) very aware of the

privileged position we as Australians have in terms

of safety and responsiveness of our emergency

services, and I am fundamentally grateful to be

Australian for this one precious life I have been

given.

Hotel Mumbai Review

(…Cont’d from page 12)

car accident, just wrung out and shocked. We went to the

bar to get a scotch/wine/anything. We weren't able to eat

for a bit, just had to sit quietly. We told the barman how

we were feeling and later he came over and said another

man had come up to the bar still holding onto his chest

with the same response to the film.

Having said all of the above I recommend it. It was

magnificently done showing the whole spectrum of

humanity from the murderous worst to the self sacrificing

best - the absolute worst and the absolute best that we, as

humans, are capable of. It was like bearing witness and I

am glad I saw it though incredibly saddened it happened

in reality.

The other thought that came to me during the night

afterwards, or in the early morning, as the film played in

my head, was the incessant encouragement of the young

men by their handler, to continue during and right to the

end of the rampage, he communicated with them by

phone. And their last mad stand before dying, was similar

to the last scene of Gallipoli, where the men, also

encouraged by the hierarchy, were encouraged to go to

their suicidal deaths by raising their heads and charging

guns drawn. It was a similar scene at the end for the last

remaining two young terrorists and I wonder if it was ..

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From the Editor’s Desk The biggest joy I experience publishing this newspaper is

starting conversations with people to find out what makes

them tick, and being amazed at the wide ranging talents

and passions I discover lurking inside each person I talk

to. This issue of Coochie Island News features a range of

ways Coochie residents express their creative selves, from

painting on canvas, building muscle cars and hot rods and

solving our transport problems with innovative solutions.

Re the Federal election, I asked the candidates for

Bowman to respond to issues Coochie residents said were

of importance. However because of our print deadline not

all candidates were able to respond in time. I decided it

was not fair to those who had little time to respond to run

the article. This was my fault. I only had the idea of

approaching candidates for their policies in the week I

went to print. Lesson learnt! Apologies for not delivering

the promised policy summaries.

Look out next month for our new How We Met Column!

Guaranteed to put a smile on your face! Thanks for

reading Coochie Island News! It means a lot to me, and to

our sponsor and advertisers who together make

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May 2019!

Be quick! Space limited!

On the Hammock, Jodie Bowden ..Cont’d from page 8

..world, I’ve lived in some spectacular countries (still

have lots of places to go though). I'm grateful for life's

lessons as hard as they may be, they help us grow.

What I do for a living and why...

I am a Teachers Aide in a Primary School and I love it. I

get to work school hours and I get to enjoy school

holidays and spend time with my boys (even though as

they get older, they're not so keen to spend time with

me).

It’s a rewarding job and I get a lot of job satisfaction

from what I do.






Building Self-

Confidence Through

Exercise

By Helen Symes Too often exercise is only seen as one part of a weight

loss program but it is also an important part of

improving our confidence and self-esteem.

In addition to boosting our energy levels, oxygen

capacity, muscle tone and flexibility, regular exercise

can also boost our self-confidence. It gives us a positive

outlook towards life in the way we view ourselves and

the world around us. The success of just sticking to an

exercise plan allows us to enjoy a sense of achievement.

We not only feel better physically but also mentally

giving us a renewed sense of self-confidence.

Joining a gym for the first time can be a little

overwhelming and even intimidating with all its high

tech and innovative equipment, heavy machines and

weights. With guidance and support, however, we can

overcome our fears by taking action, assuming control

and achieving results.

As a Personal Trainer, many times I hear people say “I

cannot do that.” My response is always “Have you

tried?” More often than not, it’s our fear and inhibitions

holding us back. With encouragement and support and

by having a go, we can incrementally achieve things we

previously thought we could never do.

The new Coochie gym is an amazing asset to our

community and is now fully open for business.

If you would like to join, please email us at

[email protected] for membership details.

Once you join, you will receive a free comprehensive

orientation to all the new innovative equipment with

professional guidance and support.

What’s happening at

our Gym?

By Helen Symes

After much discussion with Council and a strong

commitment by our community, the new Jock Allan

Memorial Gym opened its doors on 22 February this

year. This brand new facility is fully equipped with the

latest technology. A wide array of new cardio and

weight machines as well as other equipment was

purchased through a government grant of almost

$25,000.

The gym has been powering ahead since it opened. In

the last few months, we have signed up 67 members

ranging in age from 16 to almost 80 years young! A

free, comprehensive orientation was given to each

member so they can access the facility and use the

equipment in a safe and effective way.

The government grant has now been acquitted and we

are awaiting advice from Council about an official gym

opening. In addition, a survey of stakeholders was

conducted to include in a business case to Council to

extend the gym’s hours of operation. Currently the gym

is available to members from Monday to Saturday from

6.30 am to 6.30 pm but closed on Sundays and public

holidays. We are hoping that, in the future, members

will be able to use the gym 7 days a week and from 5.30

am to 7.30 pm. Watch this space!

A Working Group manages the gym’s operations and

comprises David Brown (Chair), Graham Keech

(Membership Coordinator) and Helen Symes (New

Member Orientation and representative on the

Recreation Club Committee).

If you would like to join the gym, please email us at

[email protected] or contact one of us directly.

Our contact details are listed on the inside back cover of

this newspaper (p. 19).

Coochiemudlo Island Heritage Society Event

Open morning at the History Room in the Community Hall

Saturday 11th May 10.00am – Noon

Join us for a talk on Coochiemudlo’s historical maps

Keith Slack and Rae Wear to host

All welcome

Footy on the Oval

Every Friday with TJ

4:30pm Laurie Burns Recreation Reserve

Elizabeth Street, Coochiemudlo Island

All welcome to watch or play

More Info Call TJ - 0478 515 154




Arranging a Tribute

Seat on Coochiemudlo By Keith Stebbins

On the passing of my parents, my two sisters and brother

decided that they would like to have a tribute seat erected

near the beach in their memory. As I was the only one

living near a beach I was asked to see if I could have a seat

erected on Coochiemudlo Island.

First I went on line and found the Redlands City Council

(RCC) guidelines for having a Tribute park seat erected:

The web page is:

https://www.redland.qld.gov.au/info/20121/cemeterie

s_and_tributes/104/tribute_seats_plaques_and_trees

The web page advised: “Tribute park seats Contribution -

$2,110.50 including GST. Tribute park seats carry an

inscribed plaque with your tribute text. In return for your

contribution, we provide the following for an initial 10

year term:

park seat

tribute plaque with inscription

installation

maintenance

graffiti and damage repairs and replacement.

After this term, you may renew the arrangement with

another financial contribution (as required by Council

policy at that time). All tribute park seat requests are

subject to Council approval. You can download the Tribute

Park Seat Application form here.”

Request a tribute

To request a tribute, contact RCC Civic and Open Space

Asset Management on 07 3829 8265. Tell RCC where you

would like to place your tribute and include two

preferences for alternative locations.

Once a location is agreed, RCC will ask you to provide:

written confirmation that you agree to the terms

and conditions

wording for your plaque inscription

your payment contribution.

You will also receive a PDF proof of your plaque before it

is inscribed.

Examples of an approved inscription

For Sophie & Gary

Much love from family and friends

I took photos of three possible sites and when the council

approved the Laurie Burns/Recreation Club site I discussed

the site with Denise Foley and we agreed that it could be a

seat for Recreation Club members waiting for a lift or

enjoying the park view.

The whole process took approximately 3 months and RCC

was extremely helpful.

Photo is of completed tribute seat overlooking the

Laurie Burns reserve

Golf Club News By Jacqui Christensen

Every April a group of golfers from the Isle of

Coochie Golf Club compete in the Bay Island

Challenge held on Macleay Island.

It’s a fabulous day of golf and the Macleay Island

hosts excelled this year. The course was in

excellent condition and the lunch was

scrumptious.

Martin from Coochie Boat Hire ferried everyone

over and as usual took good care of the players

and their clubs.

But in the end, Isle of Coochie Golf Club was the

victor and brought home the shield! The overall

winner of the day was John

Horton. Congratulations Coochie & John!

https://www.redland.qld.gov.au/info/20121/cemeteries_and_tributes/104/tribute_seats_plaques_and_trees




The Impact of Changing Negative Gearing

Property investors bring many benefits to the real

estate market, which is a point to be considered

during the current debate about negative gearing,

ahead of the Federal election in May.

The policy is not simply a tax minimisation scheme for

the wealthy, but also assists all households by providing a

solid supply of affordable rental accommodation. It is

also the means by which many retirees fund their later

years.

More than 2.5 million dwellings in Australia are leased

and attract an average weekly rent of $450, according to

latest figures. These are not all luxury palaces but

ordinary homes, just like ours.

There is a risk that the proposed changes to negative

gearing will discourage long-term investment in

residential property and reduce the number of rental

options for those unable to afford to buy their own home.

A recent report from SQM Research found that, if the

proposed changes to negative gearing are implemented,

investors would demand higher rental yield; with rental

prices potentially increasing by between 7 - 12% from

2020 to 2022, assuming there is an interest rate cut.

Retaining negative gearing for new properties has been

designed to keep the construction sector active, but some

hold the view that it could do the opposite. The proposed

changes combined with recent increased financial

regulation has generated some nervousness for those

considering purchasing off-the-plan.

Investors will no longer be confident of a `quick exit’

because they will be limited to who will want to buy it.

Another investor will not be able to enjoy the benefits of

negative gearing, for the same property, so it eliminates

that crucial secondary market.

A large number of new developments rely heavily on

investors - sometimes up to 60% of sales - before they

can even commence construction. When you hit one part

of the supply chain, you really hit the whole supply chain.

By Catherine Goldwater, LJ Hooker Cleveland

Abolishing negative gearing may not encourage

new housing stock because investors need to know

there is potential for future capital gain, but at the

moment they have no idea what their property will

be worth on the other side of the change.

If the market experiences a slow-down in new

housing, on top of what is currently being

experienced, it could be another factor driving an

increase in rental prices because there will be a

limited number of properties available to rent.

Regional areas are also likely to be impacted if

investors drop out of the market. There are many

small and medium sized towns which attract little

new construction but have a population that relies

on rental accommodation. This is likely to have a

real affect on the Coochie market.

Historically investors have made up around 30% of

housing finance commitments and over recent years

it has peaked at almost 55 percent in NSW. During

this period, rents have remained relatively flat, in

real terms.

So, we can see benefits that a strong housing supply

AND investors add to the property market. It not

only allows ordinary Australians to invest in real

estate, but more importantly provides stability and

peace of mind for those who rely on rental housing

stock for everyday living.

Don’t forget to vote!


ISLAND ORGANISATION CONTACTS All listings printed in good faith. Please contact Editor to update listing.

JP Services Ian Rowland……………………………………………………………………………………….…3207 8221 / 0409 619 270 Kayleen Sherry………………..…………………………………………………………………………………. 0408 627 544 Phil Toop………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3207 0703 Keith Stebbins……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 0417 792 831 Mike Gregory……………………………………………………………………………………………………... 0438 077 357 Progress Association

President: Craig Carter.……………………………………………………………………………………................... 0439 772 495 Secretary: Heather Smith………………………………………………………………………................................. 0433 667 315 Anzac Day and Remembrance Day Memorials Doug Cope…………………………………………………….. 0421 463 161 Coochie Art & Craft Markets

Heather Smith…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 0433 667 315 Coochie Card Players Group, Tues 9-12, Recreation Building, Eunice Timmerman………………………… 0409 486 710 Coochie Community Shopping Service (CCSS) President: Geoff Buchus……………………………………. 0407 777 221

Secretary: Andrew Ross ...……………………………………………………………………………………………… 0400 774 606 Croquet Club

Jacqui Pritchard.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3207 0915 Coochie Foodies

Russell Austerberry [email protected] ………………………………………………………………………. 0423 860 848 Jock Allan Memorial Gym

Chair: David Brown………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 0415 756 800 Membership: Graham Keech …………………………………………………………………………………………... 0407 024 553 New Member Orientation: Helen Symes……………………………………………………………………………… 0412 340 227 Men’s Shed President: Bob Corpe………………………………………………………………………3820 7002 / 0412 190 982 Tennis Court Bookings for Recreation Club Members

Peter Pritchard…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3207 0915

Contact Curlew Café for General Public bookings for Tennis Court ……………………………………………. 3207 7207 Indoor Bowls

(Monday) Maureen Watson…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3245 5017 (Thursday) Noela Chalkley…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3820 8816 Coochie Art Group President: Jan Cox ………………………………………… ………………………………….. 0407 780 154 Poetry & Writing Group Terry Byrne ………………………………………………………………………………… 0423 095 983 Isle of Coochie Golf

President: Brian Aitken………………………….………………………………………………………………………. 0409 265 925 Vice President: Martin Newton……………………………………………………………………………………….... - Secretary: Jacqui Christensen……………………………………………………………………………………….... 0419 026 708 Captain: Wayne Nugent………………………………………………………………………………………………... 0407 335 934 Coochie Hackers Golf (meet 2

nd Saturday of every month)

President: Cheryl Curtis……………………………………………………………………………………………….... 0427 850 498 Coochiemudlo Island Heritage Society Inc

Keith Stebbins……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 0417 792 831 Recreation Club

President: Michael O’Garey………………………………………………………………………………………….… 0407 338 885 Secretary: Jon Woodworth……………………………………………………… ……………………………………. 0439 117 380 Bushcare Kevin Childs………………………………………………………………………………….……………… 0437 938 953 Coochiemudlo Island Coastcare Vivienne Roberts-Thomson………………………………………………….. 0411 226 363 Op Shop Marion O’Garey………………………………………………………………………………………………. 0418 759 228 Surf Life Saving Secretary: Katrina Kerr ……………………………….……………………………………………. 0448 109 762 Coochiemudlo Library Wednesday and Saturday 9.00 to 11.00 - Range of DVD's & Books

Norma Green…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3207 8895 Jane Morganti……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3207 9245 Catholic St Rita’s Parish 11.00 am Saturday at Community Hall ………………………………Contact Donna 0428 514 886 Coochie Community Family Church 9.15 Sundays Pine Ridge Chapel, 11 Shirley St Rev Barry Reed…… 0405 633 048 Rev Pam Reed…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 0405 046 345

Deadline for content & print-ready ads for our June issue is

15 May 2019 - Be quick! Space Limited!

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SERVICES & TRADES On Coochiemudlo Island &/or Serving Coochiemudlo Island Page 20 of 20

All listings printed in good faith, licences not sighted, for more info just ask your tradie

List your product or service in this popular directory for $20 p/month

ACCOMMODATION SERVICES Gindabara………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 0488 886 000

BUILDERS/CARPENTERS/PAINTERS/TILING Matt Bufalino, Bufalino Builders, QBCC 1112254………………………………………………………………….. 0402 120 780 Steve O’Hara Licensed Builder & Carpenter………………………………………………………………………... 0430 504 778 Steven Shelley, Shelley Contracting, Painter…..……………………………………………………………………. 0438 173 954

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (Tax, Accounting, Support, Marketing, Design) Taxation and Business Consultants………………………………………………………………………………….. 3245 1466 Skip Ahead Marketing, Vivian Rockach ..………………………………………………………………………….... 0490 158 383 Business Support (Typing, Secretarial, Admin, Biz Development, Sales Calls) Rachael Krinks…..……..…... 0407 664 159

CAFES, RESTAURANTS, TAKEAWAY, CATERING Curlew Café – also takes General Public bookings for Tennis Court …………………………………………………. 3207 7207

CELEBRANTS Sherryn Filip, Marriage Celebrant…………………………………………………………………………………….. 0407 531 400 Gail Webb, Funeral Director…………………………………………………………[email protected] 0407 486 656 Jane Beatty, Celebrant, All Ceremonies……………………………………………………………………………... 0419 744 962

CONTRACTORS – Property Maintenance, Handyman, Machinery Hire, Mainland Pickups/Deliveries Craig Carter, Coochie Contractors…………………………………………………………………………………… 0439 772 495

CREATIVE PRODUCTS

100% Cotton White Totes, Screen Printed, Rachael Krinks ……………………………………………………… 0407 664 159

FURNITURE REMOVALS Bay Island Transport…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3206 8633

HEALTH & WELLBEING SERVICES Liftoff Yoga, Karen Klenner…………………………………………………………………………………………... 0400 736 208

MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICES Grant Malseed, Superformance - Custom Builds, Parts, Importers, Conversions & more……………………. 3488 7850

REAL ESTATE AGENTS LJ Hooker Cleveland, Catherine Goldwater…………………………………………………………………….…… 0402 274 830 Team Solomon Estate Agents, Kerry Burton………………………………………………………………………… 0498 251 549

TRANSPORT Bay Island Transport…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3206 8633 Amity Trader – Barge/Ferry to Coochiemudlo & Moreton Islands…………...……………………………………. 3820 6557 Amity Trader – Charters including house moving..…………………………………………………………………. 0414 668 187

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