COLLIE RIVER VALLEY
BULLETIN Published by LOCALS for LOCALS Thursday, November 3, 2022
EDITION No. 107
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Tiny Art Show artist Lachlan Cole looks at the artwork on display at the Collie Public Library. Story page 17.
Dux’s future in forensics
JACKSON Rabaud last week won the Lions Club of Collie Fred Scharf CSHS Dux award. Pages 10-11.
Power shortage woes
NOT enough power is being generated to keep the lights on this coming summer, according to South West MLC Steve Thomas. Page 3.
Church needs to rebuild trust FAITH Workers Alliance executive officer Chris Bedding responds to bullying allegations made by Fr Gerald Tan last month. Page 4.
Govt. to import coal Situation a ‘mess’
COAL is set to be imported from the eastern states to prevent blackouts in WA this summer. Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns confirmed Synergy is exploring an option to secure coal from interstate to insure against any unexpected coal supply issues during the coming months. “Local coal supply issues have been exacerbated by weather and issues with the mining companies,” she said. “The State Government will do whatever is required to ensure WA’s power supply is not interrupted this summer.” South West MLC Steve Thomas said
the whole situation is “a mess”. He understands coal is being sourced from numerous locations in an effort to find coal similar to that mined in Collie. “They want something similar to Collie’s sub-bituminous coal,” he said. “Queensland has black coal and New South Wales has brown, so they want something similar so they don’t have to change how they operate too much.” Dr Thomas said Premier Coal knows the government is transitioning away from coal. “So why would it invest in the future of coal production in Collie when it will be shut down in the next few years,” he said. “There is no incentive to invest so they
will probably need to import more. “It will get worse, not better.” Dr Thomas said imports of coal would likely increase as the problem escalated. “This will decimate the Collie economy and provide jobs for people over east. “I think this reflects the impending disaster that will hit Collie through the transition process to what is effectively 100 percent renewables.” Mrs Hanns said Collie’s coal and power industries were “in transition”. “It wouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who works in the sector that these are issues the companies are grappling with,” she said. “Coal has been mined in Collie for more than 100 years and everyone understands it won’t go on forever.”
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A Yancoal spokesman said despite operational challenges and wet weather, Premier Coal escalated production steeply to meet demand in 2022. “In 2023, Premier is expected to have its highest annual production since the start of open cut operations,” he said. A Synergy spokesperson confirmed the company is exploring interstate options. “Synergy has sufficient coal to assist the Australian Energy Market Operator to meet electricity demand in the South West Interconnected System,” the spokesperson said. “Synergy is unable to speak to the details surrounding its contractual arrangements with coal suppliers as this information is commercially sensitive.”
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AAAAAA What's on, When and Where All Saints Church 120 years of Ladies’ Guild Saturday November 5, 10am-2pm, bell ringing, displays, hymn singalong, try the pipe organ, op shop sale. Markets Country markets, Showgrounds, Saturday, November 5, 8am to 12noon. Stalls, poultry auction. Retired Miners Monday, Nov 7, 2pm, meeting at union office. Old and new members welcome. Art Gallery Howard Taylor art on display at the art gallery. Opening hours Thursday to Monday, 10am to 4pm. Back to Worsley Sunday, November 6, morning tea 10.30am, church service, bring your own picnic lunch. Cardiff Markets Saturday, November 12, 10am-2pm, quality crafts, food. Coalfields Museum Open seven days a week, 9am to 3pm. Friday lunch Senior citizens offer a hot lunch at the Margaretta Wilson Centre the first Friday of the month, and a small lunch every other Friday from 11.30am to 12.30pm. Rhyme time Rhymes and songs with Mrs Potts, Collie Library, Mondays 9am. Bingo Thursdays at clubrooms. Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7.30pm. Riff Raff dancing PCYC Mondays 7.30pm. Police rangers PCYC on Mondays, 4.30pm to 6.30pm for 11 years old and up. Signing centre Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, from 9.30am to 12 noon, and on Thursdays from 1.30pm to 3pm, at the Courthouse. Op shops The Anglican Op Shop, at Noyes Hall, is open from Tuesday to Friday, from 9am to 3pm. Vinnies at former Bargain Barn, Mondays to Fridays, from 9am to 3pm. Send it in This column offers free publication of events for not for profit clubs and organisations, or for items of social news. If you would like to have details of your events or organisation published in this column, send copy to nola.crvbulletin@gmail.com or classies@crvbulletin.com. Deadline 5pm on Fridays.
A MUJA Power Station employee syndicate won $95,766.20 in Powerball last Friday. Reuben’s Newsagency paid out $23,000 in other winnings, cashing prizes valued up to $500. Manager Paul Reuben said the winning ticket was likely a Powerpik. “We are not sure what division it was, because it would have been made up of several wins to give them the most bang for their buck,” he said. The syndicate was made up of employees from Muja Power Station, but Mr Reuben said it was a different crew to the one that won first division in June. “They won about $7000 each and headed to the pub to celebrate,” he said. Mr Reuben said Friday was the busiest day the news agency had experienced in a long time, with locals eager for a slice of the $160 million jackpot. LOTTO: Reuben’s Newsagency employee Gloria King with the winning Powerball ticket.
Limit back to 63-amps COLLIE has been spared from the 32amp electricity limit imposed on regional homes by the State Government earlier this year. The government last week announced that it would trial 63-amp circuit breakers in Collie, Boyup Brook, Bridgetown– Greenbushes, Donnybrook–Balingup, Nannup, West Arthur and Williams for three months. The reduction to 32-amps was criticised by Collie electrical contractor Paul Sweeney at a Just Transition forum held in September. Mr Sweeney said regional residents were being discriminated against by the reduction, particularly those who owned homes with solar panels, batteries and electrical vehicle chargers. Last week’s announcement was also welcomed by another local electrical contractor, Scott Christinger. “In Collie, we use more electricity so we need a higher supply to run the hot water system, hot plate, oven, air conditioning and electrical vehicle charger,” he said.
Western Power’s executive manager for asset management, Gair Landsborough, said main switch circuit breakers support the safety of the community and network. “They’re designed to provide overload protection for a household if connection service capacity is exceeded, preventing significant outages and damage to equipment and appliances,” he said. “Additionally, they support the growth of renewable energy and rooftop solar and battery storage systems.” Mr Landsborough said a review had considered recent community and industry feedback on the change, which was introduced in August last year. Under the new requirements, a safety switch will be installed for all new connections to the grid, including when a new circuit is added to an existing property. “The circuit breaker requirement was critical to ensuring the safe management of the network and to align with the evolving renewable energy market, as well as Australian standards,” Mr
Landsborough said. “To ensure we’re meeting community needs, we launched a review of the regional and rural supply allocations. “The data showed that the existing electrical infrastructure can support an increase in regional load, with network reinforcements to be implemented through our forward planning. Mr Landsborough said the trial will further evaluate if the rural supply allocation is fit-for-purpose. “We’re confident we’ll be able to standardise this, but we need to ensure this is managed in both a safe and reliable way.” Electrical contractors remain obligated to assess household demand requirements when adding new circuits for property owners and must apply for an upgraded supply allocation where necessary. Homeowners are responsible for managing their electrical load and should seek electrical contractor advice when adding or replacing larger appliances or equipment.
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FRESH FACE: Michelle Loxton (front) takes over as the managing editor of the Collie River Valley Bulletin today. Bulletin directors Joe Italiano and Elysia Harverson will take a step back from day-to-day activities.
New leader for the Bulletin MICHELLE Loxton is the new managing editor of the Collie River Valley Bulletin. Mrs Loxton steps into her new role today. She trained as a journalist at the Collie Mail newspaper when it was owned by Rural Press Limited. Mrs Loxton has written articles for various online platforms and blogs, and worked in television, reporting for WIN’s All Australian News. She also handles marketing and media communications for the Collie Community Bank. Mrs Loxton was part of the Bulletin’s inaugural team in 2020, and has worked as the paper’s sub editor for the past six months. She is looking forward to the next step in her career.
“The Bulletin is an important resource for our town, and I’m excited to take over as managing editor,” she said. “When Joe Italiano and Elysia Harverson started the paper in 2020, I knew they had great ambitions for it. “I was lucky enough to be trained by them both, so I am looking forward to helping them achieve those goals.” As Mrs Loxton steps in, Mr Italiano and Mrs Harverson take a step back from the paper’s day-to-day activities. “We believe the time is right to hand over the reins to a young, energetic person,” said Mr Italiano. “Michelle is well known and respected in Collie and we believe she has the ability and commitment to grow and nurture the publication.”
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NOT enough power is being generated to keep the lights on this coming summer, according to South West MLC Steve Thomas. People at risk of power cuts over the next few months will get text messages urging them to cut their energy use to limit power outages. The move is part of the state government’s “summer readiness campaign” to ensure WA consumers have adequate electricity through the hotter months. But Dr Thomas said this just shows there is not enough power being generated to meet demand. Last month the government talked down fears of summer blackouts after Synergy confirmed it made a strategic move to take Collie Power Station offline for three months to further build its coal stockpiles. Energy Minister Bill Johnston said at the time “West Australians shouldn’t be any more worried about blackouts this summer than any previous summer”. “It’s clear that, currently, we’ve got plenty of excess capacity,” he said. Muja Power Station’s unit five was also shut down last month as part of the government’s long-term energy plan. A local source told the Collie Bulletin the government could solve the summer power shortage by switching unit five back on. It could be up and running within weeks. But Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns said she was confident the government is taking all possible steps to reduce the likelihood of summer power issues.
She said the summer readiness campaign would encourage households to reduce their energy consumption during peak periods. Mrs Hanns said it would also help to manage energy demand. “Collie Power Station is scheduled to return to service on January 1, 2023, however, it is available to be brought back online, in an emergency, should it be required,” she said. Mrs Hanns reiterated current issues with power and coal supply are unrelated to the closure of unit five. Dr Thomas said turning Collie Power Station back on in an emergency could not happen. “To suggest it as an immediate response is a farce,” he said. He said Collie Power Station could only be utilised “if the blackouts and brownouts are planned in advance”. He said if the government could fix the impending summer power shortage by turning unit five back on, they should do it. “This government can afford to spend money to keep the lights on,” he said. “The government has a $6 billion surplus so it should spend the money.” He claims power shortages would only get worse if the government did not “crack the energy storage problem”. Dr Thomas believes the government should build another 200 to 300 megawatt baseload power station to keep the lights on over the next decade. He suggested it would need to be a gas power station as gas is easier to ramp up and down to meet supply and demand.
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Church needs to rebuild trust FAITH Workers’ Alliance executive officer Chris Bedding has called for the Catholic church to embrace modern employment practices, after Collie priest Fr Gerald Tan went public with bullying allegations last month. “The public perception of the church has worsened in the last 20 years,” he said. “The church needs to rebuild trust and look at its treatment of frontline workers who are valued by their communities. “The church is not helping the situation and it has a role of influence so is collectively responsible for how all of this plays out.” Mr Bedding said bullying was a common occurrence in religious organisations. “Priests are viewed as office holders so do not have employee protections,” he said. “Due to this, they do not believe ordinary laws apply to them.” Mr Bedding said he was “absolutely shocked” to hear Fr Gerald, who had disclosed sensitive material around a serious health issue, had been treated
so badly by a person of authority and responsibility. “The Bishop has two roles - to be the pastoral shepherd for clergy and church, and to act as the CEO of the business,” he said. “People are sometimes shocked when they are expecting the Bishop to act like a shepherd and instead get the CEO.” Mr Bedding says the Vatican should accept Bishop Holohan’s resignation. Faith Workers Alliance has been operating for 18 months, in partnership with the organisations in Canada and the UK. “I have assisted other members to resolve situations involving mental health quickly,” he said. “Fr Gerald could have gone to Fair Work, however a potential legal barrier arises when the priest argues that they do not live by the same laws as everyone else.” Mr Bedding said he approached Fr Gerald when the story was published in the Collie Bulletin on October 6. “I am not acting for him and cannot disclose any information regarding this case,” he said.
AWARDS NIGHT: Community Bank Collie chairman Jeff Riley, manager Narelle Michalak, Keip Filtration director Brendan Earl and Iridescent Studio owner Shenae Chappell received awards at the South West Business Excellence Awards on Saturday night.
Awards for Collie businesses
THREE Collie businesses received accolades at the South West Business Excellence Awards on Saturday night. The event was held at the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre. Keip Filtration won the micro business award, and Iridescent Studio was runner-up. Community Bank Collie won the community engagement award. Keip Filtration director Brendan Earl also won the indigenous business achiever award for the third time since 2018. He said his business was fortunate to be nominated for six awards. “As a business and team it’s a great achievement to be recognised for the hard work and commitment you put in, day in and day out,” he said. “It’s a great opportunity for Keip Filtration to represent our brand, and our town.” Community Bank Collie chairman Jeff Riley said it was an honour to be
among three local award-winning businesses. “We know Collie, and the south-west, thrives when business is at its best and we believe business owners should be recognised for their hard work,” he said. “The staff and board members of Community Bank Collie have worked tirelessly to become the town’s bank of choice, and we are all very pleased to see a reward for effort.” Iridescent Studio owner Shenae Chappell said the runner-up award was a reflection of the work her staff put in. “This is a massive credit to our amazing team for creating the atmosphere that our clientele have come to know and love,” she said. “We were absolutely ecstatic to have been a finalist among so many amazing businesses and are so proud to be recognised alongside two Collie businesses, Keip Filtration and Community Bank Collie.”
Pool closures
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HALLOWEEN: Lucy Wood (left), Asha Crellin, Isla Slater and Spenser Lincoln arrive home from trick or treating on Monday evening.
CLOSURE of the Collie Memorial Swimming Pool during recent cool weather has ignited backlash from a group of early morning swimmers. It comes after an announcement made last week by the Shire of Collie that the pool would be closed “on inclement days when the maximum temperature is below 20 degrees”. The group, who use the pool for fitness and rehabilitation, are also angry that the pool’s temperature is too cold in general. A spokesperson said the pool’s temperature is between 23 and 25 degrees, when it should be between 25 and 28 degrees. “It is causing many swimmers to not want to come,” the spokesperson said. “Two years ago, there were easily 30 people and now we struggle to get five regulars.” The spokesperson said the group is worried that if the pool does not get used, the hours of use will be reduced even further. The spokesperson said the recent “in-
clement weather” announcement was unfair to locals who had already bought season tickets. Shire of Collie chief executive officer Stuart Devenish said the closure was a “pragmatic approach” based on the low temperatures during the weekend and the forecasted rain. “We knew patronage would be low and with the expense of opening, we have decided to close the pool if temperatures are under 20 degrees,” he said. “During spring and autumn, weather conditions are a bit hit or miss and we want to keep the facility available for as long as we can.” Mr Devenish said he was aware of the group of swimmers who use the pool every day for fitness and rehabilitation purposes. “We encourage the use of the pool and we want the community to know there is a considerable expense with the day-today operation of it,” he said. “We look forward to swimmers using it when the weather allows for them to do so.”
COLLIE-Cardiff RSL will be selling poppies outside Jodie Hanns’ office tomorrow. The RSL asks for a donation only, and proceeds go to support veterans of all wars. Poppies were chosen as a symbol of remembrance because they grew prolifically where soil had been dis-
turbed by bombardments in Flanders and France during World War I. Veteran support is co-ordinated through RSL headquarters in Perth. Traditionally, the poppies are worn at Remembrance Services on November 11, the anniversary of the armistice being signed to mark the end of World War I.
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GHOSTS, witches, zombies and skeletons took over Collie streets on Monday afternoon, as locals got into the spirit of Halloween. Many children - and parents - embraced the spookiness, as they headed out trick or treating.
Collie PCYC held a roller disco for children aged six to 17 years old on Friday afternoon, and the Haunted House on Monday afternoon was also popular. See next week’s paper for more photos.
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THE scones were fluffy and the cuppas hot at the Collie Country Women’s Association (CWA) scone day on Wednesday last week. Friends came together at the Throssell Street clubrooms to enjoy the assortment of scones, including traditional, pumpkin, sultana and cheese varieties. There was also plenty of jam and cream to go round.
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Grants axed in Federal budget
A SUCCESSFUL infrastructure grants program has been axed in the latest Federal Government budget, according to Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson. The Building Better Regions Fund provided funding for infrastructure projects in regional areas. A truckstop toilet and dump point on Throssell Street, $420,000 for the dual-use trail from Minningup Pool to town and $764,000 for Collie Motorplex are local projects to benefit from the program. The Collie Bulletin understands the Collie Motorplex had again applied in the latest round of funding. “Scrapping this highly successful program mid-round is heartbreaking for those applicants,” Mr Wilson said. “Across O’Connor, more than 20 community groups and local government authorities lodged applications to round six of the program, spending much time, money and energy in doing so. “Without Building Better Regions, the communities of my electorate will struggle to advance projects of that scale in the next two years under Labor.” Mr Wilson said other programs cut from the budget include the Energy Security and Regional Development Plan, Regional Accelerator Program and Community Development Grants Program. He said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had promised if he won government
Kindies’ debut carnival
WILSON Park Primary School (WPPS) held its first ever kindergarten carnival last Thursday afternoon when students participated in four events. Tomorrow (Friday) marks the culmination of the Collie schools’ athletics carnivals with the inter-school carnival at Wilson Park from 9am.
there would be “no one held back, no one left behind”. “But in Labor’s scene-setting budget, 30 per cent of Australians who live in regional and remote areas, including my electorate of O’Connor, have been left behind in four key areas - cost of living, childcare, infrastructure and community,” Mr Wilson said. Mr Wilson said the budget would make the average family worse off by at least $2000 by Christmas. “Groceries are eight per cent higher, not just because of natural disasters, but also by a Labor-made disaster in scrapping the Ag Visa,” Mr Wilson said. “Supply has been slashed because farmers and processors are only working at about 60 per cent capacity, which has put upward pressure at the checkout for families in O’Connor.” Retail electricity prices are predicted to inflate by 50 percent, while the $275 promised by Labor to reduce electricity bills is now gone, Mr Wilson said. “Interest rates have already gone up and are predicted to rise further under Labor, which is ripping hundreds of dollars out of households each month,” he said. “Every time Australians get their grocery docket, power bill or mortgage statement, they should see Anthony Albanese’s face on it, because he’s the one who is costing them more.”
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Fires destroy 300 hectares
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Arson causes $600k loss
NEW ARRIVALS: New residents to Collie Phil Membery and Sara Langford are welcomed by Steve Davies.
New residents welcomed to town with morning tea NEW residents were welcomed to Collie last week at a morning tea in Central Park. Locals Roz Martinac and Donna Davies hosted the event. They said they were aware of the difficulties some newcomers face when trying to establish a friend network. About 50 locals and new residents attended, with representatives from groups and clubs including Collie Pro-
bus, badminton, Our Community Garden, bush fire brigades, Collie Men’s Shed, Rotary Club of Collie, Collie Community Radio and Collie Harness Racing. A second event is planned for a weekend later in the year, for those who cannot attend mid-week functions. Further information is available by calling 0419 863 220.
ARSON attacks destroyed a 60 hectare blue gum plantation worth almost $600,000 recently. The four deliberately lit fires occurred between October 21 and 23, and burned 300 hectares of local forest. They were reported in Shotts, Collie and Buckingham. The Shotts fire was reported between 1.30am and 2.30am on Friday, October 21 on Coalfields Road. The Collie fire was reported on Centaur Road and Coalfields Road on Saturday, October 22 at 2.15pm. The same day, a fire was reported on Pollard Road in Buckingham at 2.40pm. The fire reported on Sunday, October 23 occurred on Centaur Road and Coalfields Road, Buckingham between 8am and 12pm. Collie Police believe offenders set a grass tree alight at each location. Each fire was extinguished before getting out of control, and did not pose a risk to lives and homes. Police are working with the Department of Fire and Emergency Services and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions to investigate the fires. Shire of Collie chief executive officer Stuart Devenish said there had been an
“unusually high number of fires for this time of year”. “There are suspicious circumstances around some incidents,” he said. “As we approach the summer season, we remind local residents to prepare their properties for the fire season by maintaining firebreaks, removing flammable material from around their property and taking any precautions they can to minimise the risk of fire,” Mr Devenish said. “We thank the outstanding efforts of volunteer firefighters who work alongside Parks and Wildlife Services to minimise the risk that bushfire poses to our community.” Anyone with information, or who has seen any suspicious people or vehicles in these areas should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information can also be reported online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au. Anyone with CCTV, mobile phone or dash-cam vision of the areas around the time of the fires can upload the vision directly to investigators at https:// wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/211022023014937. Rewards of up to $25,000 are available for information that leads to the identification and conviction of an arsonist.
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Drivers are at fault, not roads Keeping our seniors secure
I HAVE read the RAC survey of “dangerous roads” and one that springs to mind, in their survey’s opinion, is the Manjimup to Walpole Road, federal state route one. It is signed at 90 kmh in many places. I have just travelled this highway, and I can see no problem in it being a dangerous road. Slow down to less than the speed limit and take in the beautiful scenery. I also returned from Dardanup along Pile Road, being part of the Ferguson Valley tourist drive. What do you see? Road widening from the Wild Bull eastward toward Collie. Both these roads are supposed to be scenic drives, so why do the authorities deem it necessary to stuff up the ambience of these scenic routes by widening them? Destroying the bush and, to some extent, taking down trees and consequent wildlife in habitats.
Not to mention we need these plants to soak up all the excess carbon dioxide that is apparently causing global warming. I now read that there is a proposal to widen the Collie-Williams Road for the sake of “errant vehicles”. What on earth are these? If they are errant, why are they on the road? For goodness sake, let us all take a step back. There are no dangerous roads. It is just the inattentive, distracted, speeding dangerous drivers who do not or cannot - drive to the conditions of the roads, or the unroadworthy vehicles in which they drive thereon. I am getting sick and fed up with the continual destruction of roadside vegetation for the sake of the roads being dangerous, when they are not.
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New arrival DANIKA Cabrini and Jared Debenham welcomed their third child, Cavani Aria Debenham, to the world on July 20, 2022. Cavani was born at St John of God hospital in Bunbury, weighing 4015 grams. She has two older siblings, Memphis and Octavia. (Photo: Willow and Wilde Photography).
SINCE being in government, Labor has reinstated the Seniors Safety and Security rebate. Around Western Australia, seniors have installed over 20,000 security items, including home alarm and CCTV systems, security screen doors, window screens, shutters and fire extinguishers. These are aimed at helping seniors feel safe and secure in their homes. Many Collie residents have taken advantage of this rebate, which is fantastic. In addition to this, we have noticed that many WA Seniors Card holders are not aware that the government also provides a cost of living rebate. Please feel free to contact my office to find out more about the rebate, and if you are not registered, we can help with that too. On Saturday night, three local small businesses were recognised in the 2022 South West Business Excellence Awards. This shows we can mix it with the best small businesses in the South West. Congratulations to Brendan Earl from Keip Filtration who was the winner in the Indigenous business achiever and micro business categories. Our very own Community Bank Collie won the community engagement category. Shenae and her team at Iridescent Studio were runners up in the micro business category. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful range of small businesses in our town. And, with less than seven weeks until Christmas, it is a great opportunity to shop local and support these wonderful small businesses. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry has this week launched its annual “Shop Local Christmas Competition”. With over 40 local businesses participating, there is something for everyone.
THERE was a time, only a short seven years ago, when I didn’t have a smartphone. Say what you like about pre-smart mobile phones - they were as heavy as house bricks and fiddly to use - but they didn’t have a fragile glass screen that cracked if you looked at it the wrong way. You could just about play football with an old Nokia and it would still work a treat. The latest smartphones - for all their shiny features, their precision cameras, their instant connectivity to anyone, anywhere - are delicate little petals. They throw a tantrum if you accidentally drop them face down and then clumsily step on them for good measure. They develop a black spot in the middle of the screen, and a cobweb of fractured glass. They will not open any of your apps, yet refuse to stop playing your music. So here I am temporarily without a phone, which is like temporarily being without my right arm. How quickly they have inveigled themselves into our lives. They’ve rendered telephone books and street directories obsolete. They’re a torch, a camera, an alarm clock and a calculator. They’re a portable library and cinema, a travel agent and encyclopaedia, before we even get to the myriad ways they keep us connected to family, friends and the world at large. But back to my first world problem, and one of life’s great mysteries - the SIM card. I’m making do with an old phone that once belonged to the MOTH (male of the household). “Old” in smartphone terms is two years, and anything older than five years is laughably ancient. This particular phone is about four years old, and was sent to the sin bin by the MOTH because it couldn’t handle some of the apps he wanted. Incidentally, there once was a time when “app” wasn’t a word - hard to believe, I know. So I put my SIM card in the old phone, but it didn’t transfer any of my contacts or apps. I ask you - what good is a phone without any of my favourite word games? And how am I supposed to use a phone with apps lying carelessly all over the place, spread randomly over several screens? Mine were all neatly sorted into categories and labelled accordingly, and fitted neatly on one screen. It turns out a SIM card - in addition to being impossibly small and difficult to deal with - is really only good for connecting you to a network. It won’t pack up all your smartphone belongings and transfer them to another phone. Humph, there should be an app for that.
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A cosy family at Horsepower People: AMY DOROZENKO THIS week, Horsepower welcomed a new president to the stable. Rhiannon Rowden has volunteered for the organisation for 11 years, gaining firsthand experience through workplace learning and eventually working her way to the top. By her own admission, she lives and breathes horses. She even spent some time at the Horsepower premises in Gardiner Road. Rhiannon said Horsepower’s mission is to empower people living with diverse abilities to develop new skills, discover new abilities and define the life they want to live. “It is an inclusive space for anyone who wants to be part of a family dedicated to horse riding,” she said. This mission statement is something those who work for Horsepower, and those who ride with them, embrace wholeheartedly. Rhiannon said her role as president is to be the voice of the organisation. “I overlook everything to do with
COMPETE: Grace Cheng competing with Horsepower at the 2020 vaulting champtionships in Perth.
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Horsepower, liaising with the committee to make sure fundraising, and other opportunities stay on track,” she said. When she was in year 11 at Collie Senior High School, Rhiannon started with Horsepower. “I started through workplace learning,” she said. “They offered training qualifications at the same level as a certificate one, and I did my nationally accredited riding coaching as part of it.” This qualification allows Rhiannon to coach anywhere in Australia. Rhiannon said Horsepower feels like her second home and her extended family. “It is such a beautiful landscape - all my friends are here - and it is so peaceful and nice. We are so lucky to be part of this place, and getting to help people is the icing on the cake. “We are doing good and providing a service to people who need it and we are enjoying ourselves, drinking cups of tea.” Rhiannon grew up “horsey”, but lived in suburbia, which meant that she had to live out her horse dreams through books and television shows, like the Saddle Club and Spirit. “I was always watching the horsey movies and drawing them,” she said. “Mum would drive me from Rockingham to Baldivis from the age of nine.” Horsepower is open Thursday and Friday mornings. Vaulting lessons are on Saturday mornings. Depending on the availability of coaches, Horsepower can also accommodate other days, by appointment. “If anyone wants to ride or volunteer, they can also contact us through our social media page,” Rhiannon said. Horsepower offers services for everyone, including riding, carriage driving, vaulting, hippotherapy, and walking with horses; a form of equine therapy. “In hippotherapy, you lead the horse and the rider might lay down or turn to the front or the back, to get the most movement out of the horse.” “Walking with horses allows the person to brush the horse, be around the horse, and they might not want to get on, but they can at least be near them.” Vaulting is essentially gymnastics on horseback. “It is way harder than it looks, the people that do it make it look so easy, but it takes a very special rider and an
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even more special horse to do it. “Our vaulting horses are worth their weight in gold.” Without volunteers, Horsepower cannot operate. “It would be great to have people who are interested in learning about horses,” Rhiannon said. “We need more people to lead, so we require some fit people to walk the distance with us on our trail rides. They need to be sturdy on EMPOWERED: Horsepower president Rhiannon their feet and it is a great Rowden with horse, William, outside the Gardiner way to get fit. “But anyone is welcome to Road’s indoor arena. home, they had decided they would start come out, any little job helps, fundraising for one. such as gardeners and landcare, handy“They launched their fundraising with men, cleaning - anything.” a wood raffle, which raised $500, but An added volunteer benefit is that evthey forgot to get any wood for it,” Jo eryone is given the opportunity to learn laughed. how to ride. “So, we went out to get wood that “If you want to learn, we can get you in the saddle - same with coaching even- morning because the winner wanted their wood.” tually,” Rhiannon said. Horsepower also has events, such as The fundraising campaign may have the winter games, progressive dressage started with a woodless wood raffle, but and an encouragement showjumping it soon grew into a project that raised event. $100,000 in 12 months. “Another part of my role is event plan“The next big thing we had was a conner,” Rhiannon said. cert on the top arena and we organised “When I have an idea spring to mind, for a band to play for free, sold tables or something that the community is and it just went from there,” Jo said. wanting, we try to create those events “We received a Lotterywest grant too, for them. after we showed we could fundraise suc“We love events that are really encessfully as per their company policy.” couraging, which are different to horse Former member of parliament Mick competitions which can be strict and Murray arranged for the minister of discompetitive. ability services Sheila McHale to open “A lot of people want to ride for fun the arena in 2010. these days and want to take their horses “Mick was always a really good supto something low key and stress free. port for us,” Jo said. “So, when I think of an event, I will These days, Horsepower has been make it happen.” focusing on increasing its carriage-drivHorsepower property owner Jo Wiling service. liams said the indoor arena took two It recently raised money for an adapyears to build, from 2007 to 2010. tive carriage, which allows people with “There was a workshop down at the disabilities to drive it. RDA centre in Gelorup and I took a “People always say how relaxed they group of young people down there,” she feel when they come here,” Jo said. said. “Vet Jules Vandenbergh said it was “All the way home, the group kept ‘gezellige’, which is dutch for cosy, and hammering why we did not have an we feel that it describes the feeling of indoor arena and by the time we had got being here perfectly.”
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Short shrift A local lady known for her lack of height had a busy day on Friday, with several appointments lined up. The person she was meeting first was running a bit late, which made our heroine a bit late too. A phone call went out searching for her from the people at the second appointment. The word went back that “she would be there shortly”. “Isn’t that
always the case with her, that she will be there shortly?” came the reply. Echid-ding around There was great excitement in the Bulletin office recently when a call came in that a wild echidna was paying a visit to the Collie Museum grounds. The office was left in the hands of one lonely staff member as everyone else rushed off for a look, all in the name of important jour-
nalism of course. She didn’t feel so bad about it when her co-workers returned defeated, as the creature had hidden and refused to come out. A webbed degree. A local little sister offered to remove a spider for her scared big brother. “But you can’t!” he wailed. “You’re not qualified!” Does he think all grown-ups attend spider wrangling school?
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CSHS graduating class of 2022 Back Row: Taylah Weighell, Kaelin Ryder, Madison Brisbane, Thomas Lynn, Bibi Buckle, Kiara Gliddon, Matthew Ager-Spaven, Courtney Fallows, Jayden Burek, Jade de Vos, Ebony Bronickis, Amba-Rose Witehira, Kaleb Atherton, Jack Mortimer, Rachael Quill, Piper White,
Dux’s future in forensics LAST week, Collie Senior High School year 12 student Jackson Rabaud won the Lions Club of Collie Fred Scharf Dux award. On Monday, he began his final exams. The 18-year-old said he has already accepted an offer to study pathology and laboratory medicine at University of Western Australia next year. “I still have to pass my exams, with an ATAR score of 80, but I am more or less in,” he said. Jackson has a love for the environment and science, and sees his future in forensic sciences. He said he wanted to study a topic that would give him as many career opportunities as possible once he graduated university. “With this course, I would get forensic sciences, pathology, and work with chemists and pharmacists,” he said. Jackson is enthusiastic and positive about what lies ahead. “I understand I will be a little fish in a big pond and it will feel like being in year one again, but there is a lot waiting for me,” he said. “I am excited about meeting new people and am open to different people and opportunities through the social clubs at university. “University is about setting yourself up for life and building a life - not just studying.” Jackson will complete five exams, including chemistry, human biology, maths applications, politics and law, and English. He thanks his teachers, specifically Ed Croft, for being the defining people in his schooling experience.
Jackson Rabaud, Spencer Hunter, Jorja Davies, Keely Blurton, Jessica Brocx-Stone. Front Row: Julian Saunders, Narsiah Mumme, Jacob Carter, Raylee Cooper, Joshua Garner and Quinlan Croft.
Raylee Cooper was presented the Jodie Hanns MLA Positive Achievement and ADF Leadership and Teamwork awards by Natasha Putland.
Matthew Ager-Spaven was presented the top student award for ATAR Chemistry and Physics by teacher Dave Moulden.
Piper White was presented the top student award for General Physical Education Studies by Luke Serra.
Thomas Lynn was presented the ARCH award for Griffin by Department of Education and Training WA regional director Sue Cuneo.
TOP STUDENT: Collie Senior High School year 12 dux Jackson Rabaud. “My teachers taught me a lot about myself and how to be a good person,” he said. “Mr Croft’s passion for history and community taught us valuable lessons on the ANZAC Tour.”
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Former student delivers speech FORMER Collie Senior High School student John Dowey provided the graduating class with words of wisdom at their formal ceremony last week. Mr Dowey graduated in 2017, and studied engineering at UWA before switching to commerce and finance. He now works as the senior analyst at accounting firm RSM Australia in Perth.
The formal graduation ceremony was held at the Miners’ Institute on Tuesday, October 25. Jackson Rabaud was awarded the Lions Club of Collie Fred Scharf dux award, with Raylee Cooper winning the VET dux award. Several scholarships and awards were presented by community members.
Scholarship and major award winners were:
Year 12 Lions Club of Collie Fred Scharf CSHS Dux: Jackson Rabaud Year 12 VET Dux: Raylee Cooper John Mumme School Community Service award: Racheal Quill Collie Eagles Football Club Sportsperson of the Year: Piper White Parents and Citizens Leadership Achievement: Jorja Davies The Rick Wilson MP O’Connor Book Award for Citizenship: Ebony Bronickis Eliza Davis Memorial: Quinlan Croft | CFMEU Scholarship: Narsiah Mumme The Jodie Hanns MLA Positive Achievement: Raylee Cooper ADF Leadership and Teamwork: Raylee Cooper ECU South West: Taylah Weighell | AMPOL Best All Rounder: Piper White Synergy Scholarship: Keely Blurton | AMWU Scholarship: Jackson Rabaud Lesley Ironside South32 Scholarship: Matthew Ager-Spaven
Other award winners were: ARCH award: Spencer Hunter. | ARCH award: Thomas Lynn ARCH award: Madison Brisbane | ARCH award: Narsiah Mumme Top student for Preliminary Visual Arts: Jacob Carter Top student for ATAR Visual Arts: Jessica Brocx-Stone Top student for Applied Information Technology: Spencer Hunter Top student for Preliminary English: Jacob Carter Top student for ATAR English: Jackson Rabaud Top student for ATAR Media Production and Analysis: Narsiah Mumme Top student for Preliminary Mathematics: Jacob Carter Top student for Mathematics Essentials: Bibi Buckle Top student for Mathematics Applications: Narsiah Mumme Top student for Mathematics Methods: Spencer Hunter Top student for ATAR Chemistry: Matthew Ager-Spaven Top student for ATAR Physics: Matthew Ager-Spaven Top student for ATAR Human Biological Science: Jackson Rabaud Top student for General Physical Education Studies: Piper White Top student for ATAR Physical Education Studies: Jorja Davies Top student for Certificate II in Hospitality: Madison Brisbane Top student for Materials, Design and Technology - Metals: Madison Brisbane Top student for Workplace Learning: Raylee Cooper Top student for Certificate II in Community Services: Piper White Top student for Year 12 ASDAN Transition Challenge: Jack Mortimer Top student for Year 12 ASDAN Meal Preparation and Cooking: Jack Mortimer Award for Excellence in General Visual Arts: Keely Blurton Award for Excellence in Materials, Design and Technology - Wood: Taylah Weighell Award for Excellence in Career and Enterprise: Taylah Weighell Award for Excellence in Food Science and Technology: Raylee Cooper
Jack Mortimer was presented the top student awards for ASDAN Transition Challenge and ASDAN Meal Preparation and Cooking by teacher James Duff.
Principal Dale Miller with former student John Dowey.
Jorja Davies was presented the Parents and Citizens Leadership Achievement award by Sasacha Shepherd.
Keely Blurton was presented the Synergy Scholarship by the acting head of coal generation Brent Italiano.
Narsiah Mumme was presented the top student award for ATAR Media Production and Analysis by teacher Ed Croft.
Bibi Buckle was presented the top student award for Mathematics Essentials by teacher Chris Vickers.
Jacob Carter was presented the top student award for Preliminary Visual Arts by teacher Trudi Curran.
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‘Police breached procedure’ - Coroner A coronial inquest into the 2001 death of Collie man George Hughes found that a number of police breached operating procedures on the night Mr Hughes died. Party noise cost man $2500 Collie man Gavin Miller was fined
Contributed by Kym Saunders $2500 in the Collie Court of Petty Sessions after pleading guilty to failing to comply with a noise abatement order. Sharp attacked water plan The Water Corporation’s plan to start taking Wellington Dam water to boost Perth water supplies would mean more inappropriate use of South-West water on city lawns, then Greens’ South-West MLC Christine Sharp said. ‘Dam ban would hurt’ - residents A group of local residents called for continued recreational access to the waterways of the Wellington Dam - for
CHURCH OF CHRIST: 165 Prinsep St. Pastor: Shayne Goldfinch 0422 515 257. Elder: Evan Mandry 0407 445 788. Secretary: Glynis 0403 159 668. Sundays: 9.30am, Family Service and Kids Church. Thursdays: 9.30am, Craft & Friendship – Phone Heather 9734 4066 Saturdays: 7.30am, Periodically, Breakfast – Phone Evan 9734 1354. Weekly Bible studies on various days. All enquiries welcomed. Vision Radio (87.6FM) is a Ministry of our Church. COALFIELDS BAPTIST CHURCH: An old fashioned, independent Baptist Church. You are warmly invited to join us for our worship service, Sunday, 2pm, CWA Hall Throssell Street. Enquiries Pastor Chris Manessis 9797 0056, 0439 970 059. pastorcbcaustralind.com FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH: 46 Johnston Street, Collie. All are welcome to join with us in fellowship. Friday: Food Ministry 10am-12noon, Prayer meeting 7pm Sunday: 10am morning service. Sunday School during service. For enquiries phone Pastor Garry Fisher on 9734 3796.
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BAPTIST CHURCH: Cnr Prinsep and Elouera Streets, North Collie. Church Enquiries: Pastor Timothy van Aarde 0450 880 775. Collie Hospital Chaplain: Timothy van Aarde. Sunday Service : 9.30am Visitors Welcome. Sunday School during Service. Ladies Bible Study Group: Tuesday 10am at the Church. Prayer Meeting: Monday 5pm-6pm at the Church.
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pursuits suchs as fishing, marroning, swimming, non-motorised boating and camping - as authorities considered a Water Corporation plan to start using the dam to boost Perth’s hard-pressed water supplies. Sport Tables turned in grand final replay On what was another hot day, Bullfinch overcame the then-reigning premiers Saints, with Mark Williams taking five wickets and Peter Rowe scoring 82 runs. The Saints were bowled out for 136 after only 34 overs.
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ST BRIGID’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Cnr Prinsep and Medic Streets. Parish Priest: Fr. Gerald Tan Secretary: Marie Hicks. ON LEAVE 0414 755 054. Office: 9734 2183. email:collieparish@westnet.com.au Weekend Masses: St. Brigid’s: 6.00pm Saturday, 10.00am Sunday. St. Mary’s, Darkan: 8.00am, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month. Baptisms and weddings by request. Reconciliation cancelled, at present, due to social distancing. Vinnie’s shop: 9734 5664. Shopping hours: 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH: Cnr Wittenoom & Steere Streets You are welcome to fellowship with us, we meet every second and fourth Saturday. Bible Study 9.30am, Service 11am. 88.0 faithFM WEST ARTHUR: The Uniting Church meets on the first and third Sunday of the month at 9am. KYB is held on Tuesday at 9.30am at the Old Duranillin School. The Catholic Church meets on the first and third Sunday of the month at 8am. The Anglican Church meets on: Second Sunday of the month at 8am at Darkan Fourth Sunday of the month at 8am at Darkan Third Sunday of the month at 8am at Arthur River.
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DEATHS SAUNDERS (Ronald Edward): 23.11.1948 - 28.10.2022 Dearly loved husband of Judy. Devoted Dad to Damian and Natasha. Loving Popason of Anastazja, Ethan, Aamber-Roze, Grant and Katie. Great Popason to Noah and Elijah. Best mate to Fergus. A wonderful man gone to rest, For all of us he did his best. His love was great, his heart was kind, A better man no one would find. To the world you were but one, but to us you were the world. SAUNDERS (Ron): Sincere love and sympathy to Judy, Damian, Natasha and his beloved grandchildren. Loved brother to Noel, brother-in-law to Merelyn, uncle to Jade and Lauren, Jenna and David, and families. A kind and generous man, rest in peace. SAUNDERS (Ron (Megsy)): Deepest sympathy to Judy, Damian, Natasha and family on the sad loss of Megsy. Will miss our weekly cuppa and phone calls. Love Lynn, Kevin and family. RIP Megsy.
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Public Notice Wellington Dam Road Bridge Closure Please be advised the Wellington Dam Road bridge has now been closed to both vehicles and pedestrians in line with recent safety and engineering advice. Traffic management is in place, and visitors and road users are asked to please follow signage. All vehicles can still access the main parking areas at the mural and kiosk via Wellington Dam Road. Light vehicles can also continue to access these areas via River Road. There is no change to access to downstream attractions within the Wellington National Park, including Honeymoon Pool.
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Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Riverview Residence Collie (Inc). will be held at Valleyview Residence, 3-5 Vernon Street Collie, at 11:00am on Thursday, November 24. MEETINGS BUSINESS 1) To receive and consider the audited financial statements for the year ending 30th June 2022 2) To consider and if thought fit, pass the election of directors as an ordinary resolution. 3) To consider any other business that has legally been brought forward, of which due notice has been given. There have been three members nominated for three committee member positions. These being – Peter Wutchak, Lesley Motion and Gary Faries. These will be confirmed at the AGM. The annual report will be available on the 17th November 2022 via hard copies, at Valleyview Residence or can be emailed to any member if requested. All queries can be directed to Jo Stanley jostanley@valleyview.org.au. Members attending the AGM will be required to show evidence of their flu vaccination and Covid Vaccinations as a part of government regulations.
Visitors can still enjoy an excellent view of the Wellington Dam mural from the elevated viewing platform near the carpark Work to replace the bridge with an improved structure is being progressed as a priority. For more information and updates on the Wellington Dam Road bridge replacement project, visit: https://www.watercorporation.com.au/Outages-and-works/OngoingWorks/Wellington-Dam-Road-Bridge-upgrade
SAUNDERS (Ron): Members and friends of the Lions Club of Collie deeply regret the passing of Club President Ron Saunders, a member for 23 years. Sincerest sympathy to Judy and family. SAUNDERS (Ron): Deepest sympathy to Judy and family on the passing of your loved one. Executive committee and members of the Collie Bowling Club. RIP.
EMPLOYMENT MECHANIC FULL-TIME: An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced, reliable, and trustworthy person to join the Shire of West Arthur works crew and run our mechanical workshop. We are seeking a qualified diesel mechanic who holds a current “C” drivers’ licence (HR/HC desirable) for this full-time role. An application for employment form and application package is available from the Shire’s website www.westarthur.wa.gov.au. If you have any queries about this position, please contact the Shire’s Manager, Works and Services, Gary Rasmussen, on 0427 362 214 or email him at worksmanager@westarthur.wa.gov.au.
FOR SALE HOUSE FOR SALE: 3x1, kitchen, dining, lounge and family room. Close to town. $250,000 ONO. Contact 0400 738 837. LIME and FERTILISER: Bulk ag lime and fertiliser delivered bulk to Collie and surrounds, call Mumballup Organics. 0417 322 007.
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Invitation to bid COUNTRY SOUTH WATER RETICULATION RENEWALS – SOUTH WEST REGION Bid Invitation Number – 7000013523 Opening Date: 8:00 am WST Thurs 3 Nov 2022 Closing Date: 2:30 pm WST Thurs 24 Nov 2022 Water Corporation is inviting organisations with suitable experience, capability and capacity to submit a bid for Country South Water Reticulation Renewals Package for sites in Capel and Collie, Western Australia. The scope of work requires the supply and installation of DN100/DN150 Series 2 PN16 PVC-M water reticulation main and associated works. A compulsory site visit will take place at 10:00 am WST on 8 Nov 2022. Further information on the site visit can be obtained from the bid documents. The bid documents may be accessed after 8:00am 3 Nov 2022 by companies registered as Water Corporation suppliers or bidders via the Supplier Portal. If you are not a registered Water Corporation supplier or bidder, please complete the online supplier registration form available at watercorporation.com.au/suppliers. Please be aware, this may take up to five working days to process. It is mandatory that all bidders are granted Water Corporation Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Prequalification, at the level nominated in the bid invitation before contract award. This application can be lodged via our website. Enquiries should be directed to: Truc Nguyen T: (08) 9330 6520 or E: truc.nguyen@watercorporation.com.au
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The Collie Eagles Football Club Friday 18th November 2022 Commencing at 6.30 pm Doors Open at 5.00pm
Notice of motions to be forwarded to the Club Secretary by 5pm Friday 4th November 2022. cefc_secretary@hotmail.com FRESH, FREE RANGE EGGS: at The Mumby Shop, $6.50 per dozen. COLLIE ROTARY CLUB: Drop your cans at Collie Mowers and More or cite the account number C10397872 at the Cash for Cans depot at 2 Marshall St, Collie to help raise funds for community youth programs.
GARAGE SALE Saturday and Sunday, November 5 and 6: Bridge St, Collie. 8am to 3pm. House clearance - everything must go. Household goods, tools and gardening, collectables, games and jigsaw puzzles, some appliances and computer accessories, and mobility aids. No early birds!
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COLLIE born and bred artist Elisha McGuckin is in the running for a People’s Choice award in the annual Bluethumb Art Awards. Her painting, “All that was left was cheese and crackers”, was selected as one of 440 finalists out of 8800 entries in the awards, which promote upcoming and regional artists. Having her painting feature among the finalists was exciting, Elisha said. While she was not one of the winners announced this week, she still could take out the $10,000 People’s Prize, with online voting continuing until November 10. Those voting will also be in the running to win, as a random draw for a favoured artwork of up to $2000 will be made. FINALIST: Elisha McGuckin with her painting, “All that was left was cheese and crackers”, which has earnt her a place in the running for the People’s Choice award in the Bluethumb Art Awards.
TINY ARTIST: Lachlan Cole admires the art on display at the Tiny Art Show.
Very small art show
CHILDREN visiting the Collie Public Library were given the opportunity to show their best creative selves recently. A collection of small clay objects, paintings and drawings were created from October 17 to 28 by children visiting the library. The work was then displayed in the library, with each artist invited to the grand opening last Saturday. The exhibition, “Tiny Art Show”, is on display at the library until November 12.
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Brown’s one point victory
GOLF JOHN Brown found the threatening weather conditions to his liking on Saturday, scoring an impressive 41 to win the Drummond Golf sponsored 18-hole stableford event. With field numbers down a little due to the weather, 49 men and six ladies gave it their all. Brown relied on only two clubs in his bag - the driver and putter - to get around and get the winning score. Rodney Simmonds played a steady game to secure 40 points and the runners up trophy. The in-form Graham Williams produced another fine score of 39 to claim the third place trophy. Youngster Cody Irvine was the best of everyone else outside the top three, with 38, followed by George Newlands and Luke Serra on 37. Bruce Jackson, Phil Warburton and John Wray all played to their handicaps, returning 36. Chris Shea, Vin Fordham Lamont and Clayton Flynn were rewarded for their 35. Naomi Dorrington won the ladies event with 34. Bev Moyses and Dot Sullivan both received vouchers for scoring 33. Novelties winners were Ian Stewart (1), Trevor McCormick (3, 7), Vin Fordham Lamont (4), Jann Mead (4, 12), Jake Timms (6), David Carter (12), James Abbott (15), Luke Serra (18). Tuesday leisure day had 38 players compete for the last of the cartons, sponsored by Caleb Fogarty.
Gary Old won with a fine return of 39. Ex-member Warren Hann returned up the hill for a hit and was rewarded for his 37. Peter Coombs had 36, followed by Simon Maylor on 35, Ian Edwards and Graham Williams on 34, Colin Giblett, Brett Smith, Joe Italiano, John Brown and Dean Rakich all on 33. Thursday scroungers had a good field of 41 players, with crafty lefty Ian Shannon winning with 23. Zak Reuben was next in with 21 and Bruce Jackson on 20. John Jackson, Ross Davidson, Phil Warburton, Frank Battista and Danny Cheng rounded out the vouchers all on 19. Danny Cheng won the day’s best gross with 37. The ladies played on Wednesday in the first round of the club championship. Vicki Graham won the gross with 85, taking a two shot lead into the last round from daughter Cara Swan on 87. Dion Smallwood had 93 from Bev Moyses 95 and Shelley Barker-May 97. In the nett section, Rhonda Annandale was the day’s big winner with 67. Lorraine Annandale was runner up on 73. Annette Atherton returned 74, followed by Nancy Lynn and Sue Earnshaw on 75. The presentation dinner is November 25, with tickets available at the bar. Next week, 18-hole 4BBB stableford for Challenge Chemicals Trophy. Leisure day is held every Tuesday and scroungers every Thursday.
Collie loses to Eaton at home
HIT: Former Collie local Keith Suckling lines up for NSW Phoenix in the Australian Volleyball League in Perth last week.
Suckling sets play for NSW
FORMER Collie resident, Keith Suckling, lined up for NSW Phoenix in the Australian Volleyball League (AVL) in Perth last week. The team is on track to finish high on the premiership ladder by season’s end. Suckling is the team’s setter, or playmaker, and he has played AVL for NSW since 1999. At 48 years old, he is one of the oldest players in the competition. Suckling’s dad, John, said the highlight of his son’s volleyball career was winning bronze in the AVL. “Keith attributes his ability to continue being selected to play at this level of competition to lots of hard work in the gym and a love of the sport,” he said.
The AVL features a round robin format with one team per state, including WA, Queensland, Australian Capital Territory, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and New South Wales. Teams play each other twice in one weekend. “The volleyball competition in Collie while Keith was at Collie Senior High School was the beginning of his involvement with the sport,” Suckling said. “Art teacher, Crosby Vickers, was his initial coach at the time where he learnt the basics.” Keith also coaches a men’s team in the New South Wales state volleyball league for UTS Volleyball Club, where he is a long time board member.
BOWLS ROSE Godfrey, Penny Valli, Glenice Kaurin and Lyn Mitchell lost 20 to 30 when they played Eaton Green at home on Tuesday, October 25. Rose Colgan, Kath McElroy, Katrina Snow and Kerry Scott lost 18 to 21. Collie nil to Eaton Green four points. THE men’s first and fourth division teams played in Collie the same day. First division, consisting of players Paul Bebbington, Ron Guilfoyle, Trevor Welsh and Jeff Crowe, lost to Eaton Gold, 18 to 27. Collie nil to Eaton Gold four points. The fourth division team, including players George Saggers, Jamie Godfrey, Waynne Simmonds and Hans Wiggers, lost to Eaton 16 to 29. Neil Roberts, Barry Lowe, Tom Gale and Ian Bushell lost nine to 27. Collie nil to Eaton four points. First and third division Collie White teams played at home last Saturday. Valdis Brojanowski, John Waywood, Tom Edwards and Garry Keep won 28 to 18. Rob Ferris, Jim McElroy, Trevor Welsh and Ash Collins won 21 to 19. Ray Colgan, Kevan McKenzie, Rod Garner and Jamie Parker lost 16 to 17. Collie five points to Bunbury one point. Third division Collie White played Eaton Blue, with Wayne Simmonds, Kerry
Scott, Ian Corley and Ron Guilfoyle winning 19 to 17. Ang Bolton, Brian Butcher, Glenice Kaurin and Tom Gale won 21 to 18. TOM Gale won the meat pack with four plus 19, from Valdis Brojanowski with four plus 18, Ray Colgan with four plus 16 and Harley Johnson on four plus 14. Collie White four points to Eaton Blue nil. Vicki Daniel, Cheryle Brown, Harley Johnson and Steve Mathews won 24 to 12 in the third division, played in Harvey. George Saggers, Yannick Peltier, Jamie Godfrey and Hans Wiggers lost 17 to 18. Collie three points to Harvey one point. One team of triples and pairs was played, with a change of partners for the second game. FOUR rink winners played in the final of scroungers last Sunday. Peter Virgin won from John Waywood, Ray Colgan and Kevan McKenzie respectively. The highest scorer was McKenzie and the consolation winner was Jillian McKenzie. Tomorrow there will be a ladies team travelling to Harvey’s gala day. The drawn triples championship starts on November 6 to 13. There are still places available. Names are on the noticeboard.
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Rain cancels second meet
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STEWARDS called off the second meeting of Collie Harness Racing on Sunday due to inclement weather. The icy conditions and a final shower of rain 30 minutes before the start of the first race made the surface too slippery for horses. Unfortunately, it was not deemed necessary to reschedule the event, so the club has lost the event for the year. The children’s bike and sporting goods will be given away at the next meeting, with the bags of lollies also going for a belated Halloween. The chocolate wheel will have heaps of prizes as well. Trent Wheeler continued his good form with two further wins in the last week. On Tuesday last week, Wheeler was successful with Ya Bettor Followme for
Jane Steer at Gloucester Park, coming from one out, one back to score handsomely at the good odds of $7.80 and $2.60. On the same programme, Bianca Ashcroft’s iron mare Triple Brie again showed her toughness. She ran a close second after breezing as a $2.10 place chance. Wheeler had to wait until the last two races at Northam on Saturday evening before tasting success with a pair of Peter Anderson pacers. Simply Shaz flew home from last to run a short half-head second for a $3.60 place return. Two-year-old Lombo Mitchinson came from near last to score as a $2.40 and $1.30 favourite. Promising two-year-old Skippin Class made his debut for David Pyburne and Wheeler at Pinjarra on Monday, and ran third for a $2.50 return.
Close games make for a thrilling time MARTIAL ARTS: Eclipse Martial Arts students Maximus Honsa (back, left), Dylan Cherry, Jett Jones, Logan Gregory, Alexis Stone (middle, left), Taylor Cherry, Xavier Stone (front, left), Mitchell Miller, Kiara Elks and Ace Jones were successful at the Oh Do Kwan Club competition on Saturday, October 22 in Port Kennedy.
Local taekwondo students skills on display in Perth TWELVE taekwondo students from Eclipse Martial Arts travelled to Port Kennedy to compete in the annual Oh Do Kwan Club competition Saturday, October 22. The competition was a one-day
event, consisting of both poomsae (patterns) and kyorugi (sparring). All competitors showed a high level of courage, and some amazing sportsmanship, bringing home gold, silver and bronze medals.
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BOUNCE: Aces 12-and-under basketballer Knox Harker dribbles the ball towards goal.
THROW: Royals 12-and-under basketballer Michael Watts after passing the ball off to his team mate.
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Aces 12s win in a thriller BASKETBALL
ACES 12-and-under boys won in a thrilling contest, beating Rebels by seven points on Monday. The final score was 34 to 27, with Billy Stewart scoring 18 points for Aces. The 12-and-under Saints team beat the Royals 24 to 20. Cooper Saunders scored 20 points for Saints, making him the highest scorer for the game. MONDAY RESULTS: 12-and-under boys: Aces 34 d Rebels 27, Saints 24 d Royals 20. 14-and-under boys: Saints 39 d Royals 30, Aces 37 d Rebels 23. 16-and-under boys: Saints 39 d Royals 22, Aces 38 d Rebels 15.
18-and-under boys: Rebels 48 d Aces 24, Saints 75 d Royals 48; MEN: Saints 71 d Bullets 45, Wanderers 50 d Aces 47, North Collie Zinga’s 97 d Rebels 36.
TUESDAY RESULTS: 12-and-under girls: Aces 33 d Saints 13, Rebels 25 d Royals 23. 15-and-under girls: Aces 39 d Saints 14, Royals 34 d Rebels 29. 18-and-under girls: Saints 23 d Aces 19, Rebels 36 d Royals 19. WOMEN A: Rebels 44 d Aces 29, Saints 64 d Wanderers 40. WOMEN B: Saints 22 d Aces 21, Rebels 44 d Wanderers 28.
DEFENCE: Royals Mason Tweedie defends the ball from Saints opposition player Jimmy Prater during the game at Roche Park Recreation Centre on Monday afternoon. Saints players Kobi McCormick and Cooper Saunders prepare for the spoils. More photos page 19.