If there s one man who could give you 20 good reasons to head to Rainbow Beach in February it s Matt Smith. The Big Summer Blowout organiser is also a guitarist in Aussie rock band Thirsty Merc, who unsurprisingly have been given another call up to the festival on February 27. In its second year, Big Summer Blowout 2021 is set to cater to 1500 punters in an all-age, family-friendly event. Mr Smith said the recent border reopening had been the final step in securing the event s second year.
Mrs Parton said the pool would now remain open until at least Easter this year. Earlier in the week she told
The Gympie Times the pool s future had been clouded by financial concerns. News of the pool’s likely closure sparked a social media outcry from Rainbow residents. It s a business, she said on Wednesday. At the end of the day it costs a lot to make it run. News of the possible shutdown sparked an outcry on social media, including queries about whether the council could step in to help and calls for a protest outside the council s Mary St offices.
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Thanks to COVID-19, the traditional New Yearâs Eve fireworks displays will not go ahead this year, but luckily there are plenty of other ways to bring in the new year.
From fun activities for the whole family, to dancing the night away at a bar, this list has something for everyone and every budget.
1. New Yearâs Eve Family Fun on the Foreshore
WHAT: Free family fun on the Tin Can Bay foreshore, with free activities for kids including an outdoor disco and sweet treats. There is also a âspecial treatâ to dazzle and delight sponsored by Tin Can Bay Mini Storage, YAP and the Tin Can Bay Chamber of Commerce.