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TAFE to up job aid Thursday, August 4, 2022

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SOUTH Regional TAFE is ramping up its efforts to ensure workers impacted by Collie’s Just Transition get the job-seeking help and training they need to assist them through the changes ahead. There will be three locations in Collie, with a plan to have a Jobs and Skills Centre up and running by October, plus a larger training facility to be created, and a shop front established in the CBD. There will also be support at the Collie TAFE campus, South Regional TAFE south west director of training services Kathy Keay said this week. Recruitment has already started for the staff who will help workers transition their skills for when their current jobs no longer exist. Ten more people will be required for

the Jobs and Skills Transition team in Collie. “Personalised help and expert advice from South Regional TAFE and Jobs and Skill Centre is available to help workers develop training plans tailored to their individual needs,” Ms Keay said. “We will work with the coal industry workers to find out what their transition plans are, and on the basis of that, we will establish skills gaps and look to filling those gaps. Basic things like working at heights, dogging and rigging, confined spaces and forklift courses will be available at no cost to impacted workers. “Also, tangible things like resumes and job matching will be offered. We will have a team member who will identify skills needs of emerging industries to town.

“If training in those skills is not available in the south west, new courses will be developed, or relevant courses from other parts of the country will be adapted for teaching here. “There’s $4million that has been allocated for this by the state government, to find or develop the relevant courses and to adapt them for Collie. “I have 30 years of experience in the field, and I have never seen anything like this commitment in all those years. “We are not thinking ‘Can it work?’ but ‘How do we make it happen?’” Ms Keay said TAFE would also seek feedback from new and existing businesses as to what courses and training their future employees will need. “For example, one new business we

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deal with has advised of specialised training they would like offered; International Graphite have highlighted laboratory skills as a priority,” she said. “And people can start looking to add to their qualifications now, even if they have a secure job until 2024.” Collie Delivery Unit senior project officer John Kearney said the government and its agencies are looking to the existing framework that Synergy has established and had a lot of success with. “The aim is to work with stakeholders to identify the needs and to find a way to ensure those impacted workers are offered solutions that are accessible and suited to their needs,” Mr Kearney said. See also, ‘Jobs for the young,’ page 2.

Plus Fitness up for award LOCAL 24-hour gym Plus Fitness Collie is a finalist in the Plus Fitness national awards, to be held in Sydney next week. Page 6.

VENN STREET OVERFLOW! CONSISTENT rains over the past fortnight have caused the Venn Street water stop to overﬂow. The cascading water has drawn many people to what is becoming something of a tourist attraction. Among them was Soldiers’ Park to Minningup path user Geoﬀ Blackford, who took a break from his bike ride to have a look.

The water stop, at the back of the high school and Riverview Residence, together with the Robert’s Rock stop, was upgraded by Collie Shire in 2021. The improved water stops have succeeded in maintaining higher river water levels in both the Collie townsite and at Minningup Pool throughout the summer months.

School’s sleepover FAIRVIEW Primary School year six students prepared for school camp last Friday night, by having a sleepover at school. Page 11.

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AAAAAA What's on, When and Where Conservation Group AGM, Saturday August 6, from 9.30am till 11am at Collie Public Library downstairs meeting room. Collie Show canteen Not-for-profit organizations needed to run this year’s bar and canteen. Call Judith Davidson 0419 939 533. Collie marathon village Central Park, Saturday, August 6, 9.30am to 3pm. Resilience Workshop Roche Park, Friday, August 5, 9.30am to 2.30pm. Morning tea and lunch provided. Register at resilience@disasterreliefaus.org Country market Wallsend Exhibition Hall, Saturday, August 6, 8am to 12pm. Art gallery Seven Forms, Collie ’22, open until September 4. Opening hours are Thursday to Monday, 10am to 4pm. Museum hours Thursdays to Mondays, 9am to 3pm. Parkrun Soldiers’ Park, Saturdays at 8am. Bingo Collie Eagles bingo, Thursdays at the clubrooms. Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down at 7.30pm. Riff raff dancing PCYC on Mondays at 7.30pm. Jo’s Bargain Bazaar Showground Pavilion, Mondays and Thursdays from 9am to noon. Police rangers PCYC on Mondays, 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Signing centre Collie Courthouse JP signing centre on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, from 9.30am to noon. Thursdays from 1.30pm to 3pm. Quiz night Gala quiz night, Collie Eagles Football Club, Saturday, September 17. Op shops Anglican Op Shop, Tuesday to Friday at Noyes Hall from 9am to 3pm. Vinnies op shop at the former Bargain Barn, open Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 1pm. Send it in This column offers free publication of events for non-profit clubs and organisations. If you would like to have your event (event name, when it is on and venue) send copy to nola.crvbulletin@ gmail.com or classies@crvbulletin.com by 5pm on Fridays.

RECOVERED: Shaun Barrett with the Mitsubishi Galant his team pulled from the Collie River for the television series “Aussie Salvage Squad” which went to air this week.

Collie wreck features on TV A CAR wreck pulled from a section of the Collie River features in television series “Aussie Salvage Squad”, which aired this week. The episode was featured on Foxtel’s Discovery Channel. “Aussie Salvage Squad” follows marine rescue experts who deal with environmental hazards and marine wreckage across Australia. In this week’s episode Perth business

Westcoast 4x4 Recovery was featured. The team pulled a Mitsubishi Galant from the Collie River, behind Black Diamond, using a four-wheel drive recovery truck. According to company owner Shaun Barrett the recovery was an “amazing experience.” The episode will be screened again later this year on free-to-air station 7mate.

YOUNG people have not been forgotten in the plan for Collie’s Just Transition. “Youth is always at the front of our minds throughout this process,” South Regional TAFE southwest director of training services Kathy Keay said this week. “It’s not just about the workers now, but it’s about the local kids too and their futures. “For starters, we hope to have youth trainees in the Jobs and Skills Training Centre. This not only engages youth, but brings local knowledge and connection to the team. “We do important work in the schools already, and there will be clear pathways between school and future opportunities in town, especially in emerging industries. “It is important to start now and get ahead so that when a need is identified, it’s already available. “If done right, this will be a huge success story.” Ms Keay said that anyone with questions can contact the TAFE Jobs and Skills Centre office on 6371 3007, or by emailing colliejsc@srtafe.wa.edu.au

Keep fire control local COLLIE Shire Council wants its volunteer bushfire brigades to remain locally controlled. It believes it has the capability to successfully manage its brigades, and will advise the state government and the WA Local Government Association (WALGA) of its position. Council also wants greater flexibility in the way local government expends the Local Government Grant Scheme (LGGS), to cover currently ineligible items. The state government is drafting the Consolidated Emergency Services Act (CES Act) which will consolidate three existing emergency services Acts into a single piece of legislation. This, together with the recent introduction of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WHS Act 2020), has focused attention on the management of volunteer bushfire brigades, and the possibility of centralising control of training and management with the state government. “As far as the Shire of Collie is concerned, the introduction of the new WHS

Act has not significantly impacted our volunteers or the way they operate as a collective,” Collie Shire director of technical services Rick Miller said. “The shire is fortunate in the fact that it receives significant funding each year via the LGGS to equip all the shire’s active volunteers with appropriate PPE (personal protection equipment) to better prepare them to carry out their duties.” Mr Miller said council has adopted a policy which outlines the minimum training standard each member should complete before being approved to attend any incident or controlled burning operation. It has also adopted a Fit for Duty policy outlining what is expected of each member. “Every incident is managed by an experienced officer, with safety being the number one priority,” Mr Miller said. However, the shire also believes there should be more control given and changes implemented by the government, to administer and spend funds council receives through the LGGS.

The Ferguson Report in the 2016 Waroona fire included recommendations that management of bushfire brigades should be brought under state control. However, this brought a response from bushfire brigades stating the skills required to fight bushfires differ from those needed for house and factory fires. The value of local knowledge of terrain and resources was also mentioned in the response. WALGA carried out an emergency management survey last year which drew responses from 104 local governments. Based on feedback, WALGA is advocating additional support and resourcing from the state government, including expansion of the Community Emergency Services Manager program, development of guidelines and resources to assist in the managing of brigades, better access to Department of Fire and Emergency Services training, and developing mandatory and minimum training requirements, including recognition of prior competency.

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Approval has flow-on benefits for refinery AN ENVIRONMENTAL Protection Authority (EPA) review will have a major impact on the on-going South32 Worsley Alumina operation. The company is planning to expand its bauxite mine at Boddington. “EPA approval of this proposal means we can continue safe operations while supporting ongoing employment opportunities for Collie,” said a company

spokesperson. He said approval would also enable continuation of existing activities. This would ensure the company is subject to a “whole of operations” approval that ensures effective and efficient environmental management. Bauxite is transported from the mine to the alumina refinery, at Worsley, by a 50 kilometres overland conveyor belt.

The development will use the existing system’s infrastructure when it expands. The EPA review includes an assessment to ensure the project meets Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment requirements. The spokesperson said the development will seek to minimise environmental impacts, protect local jobs and contribute significantly to the local economy.

The public has been given an opportunity to comment on the project through the public review period. The closing date for submissions is Monday, August 15. Once submissions have been received, the company has until mid-2023 to respond to any negative comments. Comments can be submitted at south32.net/worsleyminedevelopment.

THE Coalfields Museum’s ambitious plan to relocate to larger premises has received a major setback. The museum has for the past year been exploring the possibility of getting a lease on the former army drill hall building at the East end of Throssell Street but was this week advised that the building would not be available. “Unfortunately, Forest Products, who have a lease on the building, has indicated that it has on-going needs for the building so we are back to square one,”said museum committee chairman Joe Italiano. Mr Italiano said other sites had previously been investigated and rejected due to a varying number of factors. He said it was imperative that a new

site was found as the museum is struggling to accommodate various items offered to it over recent times. These included historically important pieces of equipment from Muja Power Station and the Munro fire tower for which Collie Rotary Club has been seeking a home. “There isn’t a week go by that we don’t have someone coming in and offer us something,” said Mr Italiano. “We’re doing what we can to preserve Collie’s history, but there is a limit in terms of what we can and can’t accommodate at our current site.” Mr Italiano said the committee would continue to work with the shire council, local member of parliament and other stakeholders to see what can be done to find a new museum site.

COLLIE escaped relatively unscathed when strong winds and heavy rain hit the town Monday. The shire’s director of technical services, Rick Miller, said the storm caused a tree to fall onto the road at the Eastern end of Throssell Street. “Apart from that, it was mainly branches down across a few roads and the boys cleaned those up as they encountered them,” Mr Miller said. However, with more rain predicted, he warned that as the ground became saturated, it could lead to more trees toppling.

Some residents had tree branches come down in their gardens, but nothing which impacted on buildings. A widespread power outage to parts of the town in the south-east occurred on Monday afternoon, but power was restored within two hours. The RAC issued further damaging winds warnings on Tuesday. Mr Miller said residents should make sure they had nothing loose in their yards, and keep pets inside when lightning was forecast. “Dogs especially don’t react well to lightning, “ he said.

Site setback for museum plans

One tree down on the road

JOB PROSPECTS: Fairview Primary School year six students Logan Godridge and Rylan Payze listen to Premier Coal mining superintendent Teke Vernon at The Smith Family ‘Straightalk’ presentation last week.

Students ‘Straightalk’ about their futures YEAR six students at Fairview Primary School learned about a range of jobs at The Smith Family’s “Straightalk” presentation last week. The presentation was an opportunity for students to ask local industry and business professionals about their occupations. Boiler makers and engineers from South32 Worsley Alumina, an RSPCA ranger, a Collie Shire town planner, Premier Coal miners, and a local studies officer from the Collie Public Library talked about their roles. The Smith Family’s ‘Learning for Life’ program coordinator Diane Blount said the presentation was

about preparing children for their futures. “We want to get the children excited about the different jobs that are available locally,” she said. Mrs Blount said students also learnt about the level of education that is required for different careers. “Some families are doing it tough and by providing options beyond the power stations gives these children the chance to see what else is out there,” she said. The Smith Family is a national, independent children’s charity, helping disadvantaged children get the best out of their education to create better futures for themselves.

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Garden water use questioned

Over 8.5 mil. containers recycled

A TEMPORARY water leak had added to high water use at Finlay Gardens. This was said by the director of technical services, Rick Miller, at the last Collie Shire Council meeting. Mr Miller said the readings for the park also included water use at the nearby Baarnimaar Park and the art gallery. He was responding to questions raised by Cr Joe Italiano. Cr Italiano said he accepted the response but still felt that accounts for $5962.40, paid in March, and $6456.81,paid two months earlier in January, were “very high”.

Tourism lecturer position open

SOUTH Regional College of TAFE Collie Harvey campus is advertising for a lecturer in tourism. Applicants would need to have a Certificate III in tourism, and five years experience working in the tourism industry. South Regional College prefers applicants to have at least minimum credentials in the area of training and assessment. The position is for 12 months, and can be worked at either the Collie or Harvey campus. Applications close on August 11. Further information can be obtained from the regional campus manager Collie Harvey, Roche Angon, by phoning 6371 3920, or by email Roche.Angon@ srtafe.wa.edu.au

RECYCLING CASH: Cash4Cans owner Caris Lenaghan with containers recycled at the Collie depot.

THE container recycling program processed more than 8.5 million cans and bottles in Collie during the 2021/22 financial year. The Collie Cash4Cans depot, which also has collection points in Harvey and Capel, has processed 14.7 million containers since the scheme was introduced in October, 2020. “Imagine all of that going to landfill,” said Cash4Cans owner Caris Lenaghan. “Our aim is to have a redemption rate of 85 percent and we are at 67 percent.” Ms Lenaghan said she has noticed an increase in the number of people recycling. “Everyone has become conscious of the environment, from pensioners to children wanting to earn some pocket money.” Ms Lenaghan said it only takes a visit to the collection depot for people to be hooked on recycling. “The fact they can see an instant monetary reward for recycling helps a lot, especially when dealing with higher costs of living.” Collie residents and groups raised $850,000 through the initiative during the 2021-22 financial year. The depot at 2 Marshall Street is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 8.30am to 4pm, and Saturdays from 8am to 12 noon.

Toilet tender awarded A THREE-year tender of $113,317 per annum to clean the public toilets, barbecues and council facilities has been awarded to TLC Carpet and Tile Cleaning. The contract is to service 16 public toilets, four barbecue sites and two change rooms. The contractors, who specialise in carpet and tile cleaning, told council they intend to recruit another two local employees to ensure staff are always on hand for emergency call-outs. The service is required seven days a week, and at various times of the day, often outside normal working hours, which

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is why council prefers to use a contractor instead of its own staff. The level of service required varies at different times of the year, and is dependent on seasonal usage by the public. Regular events such as the Collie Show, the Christmas Pageant and other community attractions require special cleaning to ensure a healthy and inviting image for the town. Business proprietors Steven and Claire Sprigg are outfitted with all the necessary equipment to carry out the required cleaning scope, Director of Development Services Matt Young told council. “A referee check was carried out by the

manager of building services as part of the vetting process, with very favourable feedback received from their clients in terms of customer service and workmanship,” Mr Young said. The current three-year contract with Dave’s Cleaning Service is due to expire on August 28. The current contractor Dave Swan, who has carried out the service for the past 25 years, notified the shire council that he did not intend to extend or submit a tender for a new contract. Council moved a vote of thanks to Mr Swan, in appreciation of the many years of service to the town.

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Auction to raise funds for footy club

COLLIE Eagles Football Club’s annual auction is to be held this Saturday at the goods shed. The auction is the club’s major fundraiser and is pivotal to its financial health. Auction stalwart Martin Coughlan, who has been the driving force behind the auction for the past 32 years, said between $10,000 and $15,000 had been raised each year for the past five or six years. “People now look forward to it each year,” said Mr Coughlan. He said the club was very fortunate to have received strong support from people like Merv Wunnernberg and Greg Coverley who continue to make big contributions to the event. The club was also fortunate to receive donations from many local businesses, making the auction at-

tractive to a diverse range of people, said Mr Coughlan. Saturday’s auction will include vehicle services from Central Garage and Bunbury Toyota, concrete from Pilatti Brothers, 45 kilo bottles of gas from Henderson Hardware, sand from C. and R. Contracting, garden gravel from ACPH, plus many loads of firewood and bales of hay. Funds raised are used to sustain the club, including the juniors, who are now part of the overall football club operation. Mr Coughlan said it was not too late for businesses or individuals to donate goods to the auction if they wanted to. Anyone with goods should contact auction organiser Ash Stewart (phone 9734 1322) or Martin Coughlan (0417 992 380).

WOOD, WOOD AND MORE WOOD: Football club auction stalwart Martin “Irish” Coughlan with some of the wood to be sold at Saturday’s big event. The club hopes to sell 20 or more loads.

RSPCA says:

Rangers help lower cruelty rate LOCAL rangers have been credited with helping reduce animal cruelty rates in Collie. The RSPCA this week released figures for the 2021/22 year which show a 14 percent reduction in cases reported from Collie. South west inspector Genna Haines said proactive work by the rangers and the RSPCA had helped push Collie’s reported cases down to 36 for the year. The Collie figure compares favourably with other towns in the region. Bunbury recorded a 20 percent increase to 152 cases, Harvey was up 14 percent to 65, Busselton 13 percent to 61 and Augusta-Margaret River 12 percent to 37. Capel, like Collie, recorded a decline in reported cases, down eight percent to 44 cases. Ms Haines said that cats and dogs accounted for the bulk of cases reported from Collie. She said a lack of food or water and failure to seek vet care were the most common issues. Most reports to the cru-

elty hotline are resolved by inspectors working with owners. “Neglect is far more common than intentional abuse, and we know financial stress and a lack of knowledge can play a key role here,” said Ms Haines. “The RSPCA is committed to seizing animals and prosecuting owners to prevent further suffering. “This may include cases of deliberate violence, extreme neglect, or when owners simply won’t accept help.” In 2020/21, RSPCA prosecuted two Collie offenders following the finding of a dead dog and severely emaciated puppy on their property. There were no prosecutions in 2021-22, when 10 regional offenders were prosecuted in WA. “The public is our eyes and ears on the ground, so my message is to please keep reporting cruelty and neglect when you see it,” added Ms Haines. To report animal cruelty, call the 24hour hotline on 1300-CRUELTY (1300 278 3589) or visit rspcawa.org.au/report-cruelty.

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Seed collection gets thumbs up GREENING Australia (GAL) has been given approval to collect native plant seed from reserves vested in the Shire of Collie. The seed collected is used for environmental restoration projects, where biodiversity and quality is paramount. GAL is a not-for-profit organisation committed to restoring Australia’s diverse landscapes and protecting biodiversity in ways that benefit communities, economies and nature. Shire of Collie director of technical services Rick Miller said the request was common among councils. “This is a typical request asked of many councils in the regions from various native seed collecting stakeholders, including Parks and Wildlife, Greening Australia and other smaller companies,” he said. “Permission is normally granted to collect seed from native species in local government reserves for the purpose of enabling planned revegetation programs

that usually benefit the local area and region. “Appropriate hygiene measures will be followed at all times to prevent the spread of plant disease and weeds, and all care will be taken to avoid the disturbance of fauna habitat.” Mr Miller said that a report detailing the accessed shire reserves and the collected seed will be provided once the annual collection period has been completed. All seed management activities are conducted within the framework of the Florabank Guidelines. All representatives collecting for GAL are experienced in collecting native seed and are licensed under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2018. “Any person collecting seed on behalf of GAL is required to abide by the conditions of this licence,” Mr Miller said. Permission was granted for a 12-month period, starting July, 2022.

WORK has started on the installation of four new floodlights at the Collie Recreation Ground. It is expected to be completed by August 31. The new lights will improve lighting on the oval, as well as diminishing the light leak to surrounding streets so motorists will no longer be affected by direct light. Contractors started work this week, with cabling and trenching outside the

oval. Footings for the lights will be installed over the next few weeks. Contractors have been made aware of the usage of the oval by sporting bodies, and will make the site safe at the end of each day. Those using the oval have been warned of the work being done, and have been asked to take care, and stay away from the works.

COLLIE should have a mural featuring well known local identity Chris Collie. This was the opinion of a Bunbury resident who made a presentation to a recent Collie Shire Council meeting. Kerry Trantham said he had known Chris for many years and felt that, as “a

local icon, well known around the town” his addition to the murals around town would be a good idea. Shire president Sarah Stanley thanked Mr Trantham for his suggestion and said it would be kept in mind when future murals were considered.

Work starts on new floodlights

Mural for Chris Collie suggested

PASSIONATE: Plus Fitness Collie club manager Teagan Roney is a finalist in the Plus Fitness national awards.

Plus Fitness on short list for national awards LOCAL 24-hour gym Plus Fitness Collie is a finalist in the Plus Fitness national awards. Club manager Teagan Roney is a finalist for club manager of the year, while the gym is a finalist in the community award category. The centre was up against almost 280 Plus Fitness gyms around Australia. “It’s pretty exciting to be shortlisted,” Mrs Roney said. Mrs Roney said the nomination was a reflection on the centre’s staff, members and the community. “I also really love my job which

makes it easy to do it well,” she said. Her nomination for club manager of the year takes into account her Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), club presentation, audit results, member feedback and social media presence. The gym was nominated for the community award for hosting a “walk fundraiser” which raised more than $14,000 for local Elysia Harverson, who has stage four breast cancer, as well as support for the local netball and football clubs. Mrs Roney will fly to Sydney for the awards night next weekend at Sydney Olympic Park.

‘Mud-washing’ to help reduce gas emissions SOUTH32 Worsley Alumina plans to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions (GHGE) through the use of “mud-washing”. It comes after the company committed to a 50 percent reduction in GHGE by 2035, and net zero emissions to be reached by 2050. A South32 spokesperson said the mud-washing project is currently in development, following a feasibility study last financial year. Mud-washing is used to keep equipment clear of debris build-up. It is designed to reduce energy and water consumption through the use of high-efficiency washers. The spokesperson said the company’s efficiency projects would progress by going through study phases.

The studies will investigate the transition from coal to gas as an interim step, followed by the potential deployment of renewable energy. The spokesperson said these options will become technically and commercially feasible. “We have successfully used biomass in place of energy coal in the multi-fuel cogeneration facility since 2018,” said the spokesperson. Data obtained from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources shows Australia contributes to approximately 1.27 percent of global GHGE. In 2021, Australian GHGE was estimated to be 494.2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide. This was a 5.3 percent decrease from 2020.

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Approval will see new jobs

Former local in city play

FORMER Collie resident Tom Rees is appearing in a stage adaptation of “The Ladykillers”, a 1955 black comedy film starring Alec Guinness and Peter Sellers. The play was written by sitcom writer Graham Linehan, the man responsible for popular television series “Father Ted”. Mr Rees plays one of five inept, wouldbe bank robbers who set up camp in a little old lady’s home to plan their next big heist and pose as a musical group to put her off the scent. “The Ladykillers” opens its nine day season at 7.30pm on Friday, August 26, and runs through to September 11 at the Harbour Theatre, 16 Lochee Street, Mosman Park. Bookings can be made at www.TAZTix.com.au or call TAZTix on 9255 3336.

Workers needed for potential South32 expansion

EXPANSION approval to South32 Worsley Alumina’s bauxite mine near Boddington will lead to about 150 new jobs, said a company spokesperson. The mine development will also secure the jobs of 1500 employees and 500 contractors, and allow sustainable bauxite mining to continue. The new jobs will be listed during the construction phase of the project. The spokesperson said the company “will support” existing employment and investment over the next 15 years. “The company is always looking to recruit more talented local people with the right skills for their operations,” the spokesperson said. “As part of our support for the Collie Just Transition Plan, we have joined the Collie job information sharing network which is helping workers, including those moving out of local power generation roles, to find new employment,” the spokesperson said. Vacancies will be advertised through the Collie Community Expo next year.

BRIGHT IDEA: Major Courtney, played by former Collie resident Tom Rees (right), shares one of his bright ideas with fellow would-be bank robbers in “The Ladykillers” which opens at the Harbour Theatre, Mosman Park, on Friday, August 26. Photo: Rob Tagliaferri

Meditative expressions of interest being sought THE Collie Family Centre staff are seeking expressions of interest for meditation classes. Meditation encompasses a range of practices which focus on calming the mind and enhancing overall wellbeing.

If classes go ahead, attendees will learn relaxation techniques to help them keep calm amongst the chaos of life. Classes aim to promote self-awareness, create positive attitudes, and provide harmonious mindsets.

The classes would likely be held on Friday afternoons, from 1pm to 2pm at the Collie Family Centre at 5 Forrest Street. For more information, contact De Robinson on 0458 613 656, the Collie Family Centre on 9734 5343 or visit the centre.

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Information sought on streets Heritage grants MY RESEARCH into the names (and lives) behind the Collie (and surrounding communities) Streets has progressed to the stage that I would very much welcome any information and photos from descendants and others connected with those pioneers. The project has been an immense one,

with over 200 streets being covered, and it is anticipated the book of biographies will be ready for print in late November/ early December. I can be contacted on 0407 445 704 or birobird@outlook.com

JUST a thought - we are continually bombarded with sea levels rising around certain parts of the world due, presumably, to ice caps melting and caused by climate change (according to the experts). The tectonic plates are continually moving. Undersea volcanoes continue to spew magma into the oceans, and erosion from mountains run off through rivers. Okay - it displaces the oceans water which has to go somewhere, but is this in fact the case? Are there any issues anywhere in the world with the tides not coming in? Are shore lines getting further away from their original high tide marks? Nobody has stated this, so we do not know, as far as I have been able to ascertain. Take the Fukushima earthquake for example. After the earthquake, the land along the eastern part of Japan in that area dropped by at least a metre (check

this on Wikipedia, details by the Japanese investigatory committee). Consequently, the defence wall to the power plant had not anticipated this drop in the wall defence when constructed. The pacific plate is moving very slowly in a north-west direction and could possibly be rising over the Eurasian plate, tilting that down and also tilting up the smaller Pacific Islands causing them to drop, eventually, below sea level. We are also in a natural phenomenon of orbiting the sun - sometimes we are closer, sometimes further away (over many millions of years). Ever heard of the number of Ice Ages the earth has gone through, followed by extreme heat? Forget climate change, something has to be done about the plastic waste.

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Residents can help resilience exercise

A RESILIENCE exercise to help Collie prepare for disaster needs input from residents, disaster resilience specialist Sam Moss said this week. Mr Moss said that while the exercise was valuable for first responders such as SES, bushfire brigade volunteers, ambulance volunteers and council workers, residents could offer ideas and solutions in how people respond. “They may be able to suggest facilities which have not been highlighted, or have historic knowledge of how floods and fires have affected the town in the

past,” Mr Moss said. “We welcome residents to come along tomorrow to Roche Park from 9.30am to 2.30pm to have their say.” During the exercise, a “big map” of Collie will be laid out so people can see the bigger picture of how areas are affected during a disaster. “It gives a picture of what escape routes are best, and what not to do, how streets and roads can be closed by flood, fire or smoke,” Mr Moss said. Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

scheme open

LAST year, All Saints’ Anglican Church was awarded $23,000 in funding from the McGowan Government’s State Heritage grants scheme. It helped the church to do some much needed repair and restoration work on this beautiful heritage building. The Heritage Grants scheme is open for this year’s funding round, so if you or your organisation have a State Registered Heritage Place you can apply. The details can be found at www.wa.gov.au/ heritage-grants or you can contact my office for more information. Applications close Friday September 30, 2022. Recently I went on a walk-through at Frontline Fire and Rescue in the light industrial area. They received funding through the Collie Futures Fund to establish a manufacturing base in Collie. Frontline was awarded a contract with the Department of Fire and Emergency Services to manufacture fire trucks. It was fantastic to meet with the workers, including two past students from Collie Senior High School. Frontline are also currently advertising for workers to add to their workforce in Collie. This great news is all part of the McGowan Government’s plan to attract new industries to Collie and help to diversify our economy as we transition away from coal and coal fired power generation. Congratulations and thank you to the organisers of the Collie Eagles Football Club’s ladies’ day event. The money raised is going to Breast Cancer Care WA. The nearest permanent breast screen clinic is in Bunbury, but the Breastscreen bus is also in town at the moment. For appointments to either clinic, call 13 20 50. This weekend, the Collie River Mountain Bike Marathon is back in Collie for another year! Last year, hundreds of riders and support crew came to Collie for the weekend and I know many are heading back this year for the event.

IF YOU were looking for somewhere as far away from here as you could get, Washington DC would be fairly high on your list. A few years ago, we decided to make this trip. About 30 hours, a quick change of planes in Sydney and Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) and we’d be there. What could possibly go wrong? In Sydney, there was the usual hubbub as we got ready for takeoff. Babies crying, people with the foresight to book a window seat but not the organisational skills to get on the plane first, people trying to cram a kitchen sink into an overhead locker and so on and so forth. But wait, shouldn’t we be moving by now? No, there’s a “tyre issue” and we’ll be about half an hour late taking off. No matter, we spend many of the next 15 hours studying floor-plans of DFW and mentally walking ourselves through the execution of yet another impossibly tight transfer. Safe in the knowledge that we’ve done our homework, we doze off, only to be woken with the news that the pilot is ill and we’ll be diverting to LA to offload him. Oh, and we’ll also need to refuel, so forward travel plans will need to be altered. Well, on the bright side we’ll be able to transfer at a more leisurely pace. About five hours later, hovering above DFW, we’re told that ground crew have made various arrangements. Some of us will be on a plane later in the afternoon, while others will be accommodated overnight before flying out the next day. Joy of joys, we’re the former, and gleefully clutch our boarding passes as we watch the latter group trudge off towards airport hotels. But soft! What light through yonder window breaks? (Sorry Shakespeare) It’s a massive electrical storm and all flights are grounded! After another five hour delay, the storm has abated somewhat and we’re rounded up and herded onto a plane. Another ominously long period ensues, before an announcement that the cabin crew have exceeded their allotted hours and so we’re being returned to the terminal. Several hours after boarding our flight to nowhere, we’re back in the terminal and at the end of a three kilometre long queue to rebook flights. Who knows (or cares by now) how long we’ve been travelling, but it’s well after midnight local time. It takes until the early hours of the morning to secure ongoing flights. No point trying to sleep now, might as well get an early breakfast before our flight. We watch bleary eyed as our compatriots who had to stay in hotels overnight start arriving, looking disgustingly chipper. We eventually arrive in Washington 24 hours late and discover our luggage is somewhere in North Carolina. Humph.

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Nurse watched locals grow People: AMY DOROZENKO

CHRISTIANNA Nicholls has spent the past 36 years watching “locals grow”. The well-known nurse has retired after 10 years nursing at the Collie River Valley Medical Centre (CRVMC). Prior to this she worked at the Collie Adult Day Care Centre, and in triage at Collie District Hospital. Christianna said her work over the years allowed her to “watch the locals grow up”. She and her husband, Kim Over, moved to Collie in spring, 1986. “I grew up in Perth, and my partner and I decided we wanted a country change,” Christianna said. “We looked at a few places, like Bunbury and Capel, and at that time I wanted to work where there was lots of water and lots of trees - Collie just fitted the bill. “When we drove up Roelands hill, there were all these dandelions,” she said. “I saw these beautiful yellow flowers, blue sky and white clouds and I fell in love with it.” Christianna said she chose nursing as a career, so she could travel. It was a decision she made after she tried teaching. She spent a year teaching at Churchlands Senior High School, which she soon realised was not for her. After travelling to the east coast with a friend she returned to Perth and applied for nursing. “I trained at Royal Perth Hospital and finished off the degree in Collie as an external student,” Christianna said. “Travelling was my impetus to do things and, at that time, I was thinking about going overseas and travelling. I could travel with nursing.” Christianna said Australia is her favourite place to travel. “It is so diverse and I love being in the bush. It is just so pretty. When you go off the track, it is so amazing - from the lovely colours, to the scenery.” Christianna said she also loves Europe and Asia. “I would earn money for six months and then travel for six months, but once you have children, you can’t do that,” she said. “Now the children have grown up, every second year we will travel for a couple of months.” Ten years ago, Christianna was

working at the Collie Adult Day Care Centre and hearing glowing reports about CRVMC from a hospital colleague. She was so impressed, she approached the medical centre to see if it needed a nurse. Soon after, she secured a new role. It was a move that allowed Christianna much-needed family time. “My mum was getting older and started to display signs of dementia,” she said. “I needed more family time and also my kids were getting older. I had grandchildren and I wanted more time for myself.” Christianna said she loves the diversity of the nursing role, but said triage work can be difficult. She is also passionate about asthma awareness. “I have a role as an asthma educator, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) educator,” she said. Initially, she said the role was about educating herself and the doctors at CRVMC about what asthma was and how best to treat it. “We have a high number of people who are asthmatic here in Collie,” she said. “Especially seasonal asthma - the smoke, and the general environment of where we are.” Christianna’s role was to educate patients about asthma and how to manage symptoms. “People need to be proactive about their management, and get onto preventers rather than relying on treatment.” As a result of the program, there have been changes in how asthma is treated in Collie. “What I have seen is a lot of big changes. We are not getting a lot of people in a flare up situation, where they are panicking and presenting to the doctor so much,” Christianna said. “They are coming in earlier for their proactive treatments.” Similarly, Christianna said patients manage their COPD better. “The doctors are really on board with it and the education component of it is really important for people to take a self-management role,” she said. Christianna said she feels lucky to have retired at 62. “I will miss the staff, but a lot of our staff members are on the younger spectrum, with the youngest being 18. It is the time to change,” she said. “My mum needs more support, my

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I went to the local tip yesterday. I approached one of the workers and asked, "Where's glass go mate?” He pondered, then said, "I think it's in Scotland." n n n Since my wife started working at the grease factory, it’s been really hard trying to get hold of her.

NURSE: Christianna Nicholls retired from nursing last week. family is growing, and I get time for myself.” Christianna said she will find another role within the community, but wants to enjoy retirement. “I want to be able to do the things I want to do, because if you leave it too late you can’t - physically, you might not be able to,” she said. “I like going to the bush and camping and walking, all the physical things.

“You need to be reasonably fit to do these things.” Christianna said she will take six months off before she decides on her next role. “It is very easy to be very busy in life, so I am just taking that next step and seeing what I really want,” she said. Christianna wants to rekindle her love of art, cooking and gardening. She has already planned a trip to Tasmania, plus a few smaller holidays.

cepted as a true and accurate record and passed without any fuss. Not so at the last meeting, as the CEO announced there was a problem with the minutes which would have to be fixed. He pointed out that the shire president had not “tanked” councillors and staff for their attendance, but thanked them.

“Swingy”, “Towny”, “Telfers”, “Mandrys”, “Greeny”, “Glancies”, “Sanctuary”, “Flood Gates”, “Town Pool”, “Venn Street Weir”, “The Billabong”, and even the “Blue Pool” (which was nearer to Cardiff than the police station which started the topic). “Swingy” obviously means the swinging bridge (as named back in the early 1900s) and the “Town Pool” would seem to be near the billabong formed when the river was dredged in 1965 following the 1964 floods. The late Ian Milroy started a wildlife sanctuary there in 1972. Any other names?

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Better than the Maldives A young lad was listening to his mum (who grew up in Collie) discussing the possibility of holidaying in the Maldives next year. “Is that the place where they have houses on sticks?” he asked. When told yes it was the place, he said he didn’t fancy it. He would much prefer to stay with Nanny and Grandad in Collie, thank you. Collie won over the Maldives – that tourism marketing is paying off. What the h? Usually at council meetings, the minutes of the last meeting are readily ac-

River pools An easy way to start a conversation in Collie is to mention river pools. This will immediately spark memories, and people will suggest names like the “Logs”,

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Students have school sleepover YEAR six students from Fairview Primary School prepared for school camp on Friday night, by having a sleepover at school. Teacher Danielle Monique said the activity would encourage team building. “We usually do it at the start of the year but due to COVID, we have pushed

it back until now,” she said. “The students will be able to alleviate any fears or anxieties through bonding as a group and seeing that there isn’t anything to fear about being away from home for the first time.” The students played games, ate pizza in the staff room and watched movies.

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From Collie to world renown MUSEUM MORSELS Contributor: TOM REARDON ON A FINE day at the end of August in 1927, it was reported in the local press that a civic reception was held for a young man who was a native of Collie. His worship, the mayor of the hour, Mr Harry King JP, extended young Albert Lynch and his mother, Elizabeth, a warm welcome. But who was Albert Lynch? Albert Edwin Lynch was born on December 10, 1900, in Collie, the eldest child of Victorian-born parents Ernest Edwin Lynch and Elizabeth, née Stewart. Two years later in May, 1902, his brother Edward was born. Unfortunately, four days later, Edward passed away and was buried in the Collie General Cemetery. It appears that around 1905, Albert and his family moved to the goldfields because not only did Ernest apply for a Colonial Wine Licence, but Albert’s sister, Jean, was born in Kalgoorlie. Although an Anglican and educated in state schools, Albert received his first musical training from the redoubtable Sister Monica at St Joseph’s Convent, Boulder on the goldfields. After leaving school, Albert worked as a clerk. In the early 1920s, his talent as a violinist earned him a place in orchestras

supporting silent movies, and enabled him to perform solo recitals on the wireless. Joseph Nowotny, the celebrated music teacher of the era, became his mentor. Through his performances, Albert’s name became a very familiar one to West Australians, and on the advice of some great visiting musicians, it was decided that he should go to Europe towards the end of 1923. However, the cost of such a trip was beyond his means. It was the Riverdale Progress Association who sponsored the first in a series of concerts to raise the £1000 needed to send Albert to Belgium where he could study under Emile Marchot at the Conservatoire Royal de Musique de Bruxelles. Before heading overseas, Albert performed a complementary concert in the Lyceum Theatre, Collie, accompanied by many local artists. It was reported that Albert played 14 individual pieces on the violin, including the National Anthem. The Premier Tivoli Orchestra provided the accompaniment. He spent three and a half years pursuing his studies under the guidance of Professor Alfred Marchot, who was considered the greatest authority on violin playing in Belgium - in fact, one of the greatest in the world. He said that Albert was a credit to Western Australia and urged him to give a recital in Brussels. Albert did, and he was very well received. An article in the “Etoile Beige” described his bowing as excellent, and the recital both interesting and agreeable. The press concluded that Albert was an Australian violinist of great talent for he had remarkable technique and produced a tone of great beauty. On Australia Day, 1925, Dame Nellie Melba honoured him by engaging him to play at concerts she was arranging in London. The London papers singled him out for special praise. However, while training in Brussels, Albert Lynch’s life was about to change with his conversion to Catholicism.

On returning to Western Australia, Albert visited Collie to be welcomed by the mayor Mr Harry King at a function in the Municipal Chambers. The mayor of Collie said it was the desire of himself and other citizens to extend a cordial welcome and, if good wishes went for anything, Albert should become the cleverest violinist in the world because he always carried with him the hearty good wishes of every resident of Collie. The Collie people had watched his career with interest and were proud of the standing which he had already achieved in the musical world, and they wished him continued success. Mr King commented that the people of Collie were also pleased to renew acquaintanceship with Mrs Lynch. Collie residents were proud of Mr Lynch as a “Collieite”. Mr A A Wilson, MLA, said he had known Mr Lynch’s father for about 40 years, supported the chairman’s remarks, and wished Albert and his mother every success. Mr Fred Howie, superintendent of the Amalgamated Collieries Ltd, rejoiced in the privilege of welcoming Mr Lynch, who had added so much lustre to the town. He had noticed in the press that all the suburbs around Perth were claiming Albert as a native, but they could not rob Collie of that honour. It was in 1930 that Albert made a momentous decision and began training for the priesthood at the Pontifical Urban College of Propaganda Fide, Rome. He also studied at the Palestrina school of polyphonic music, as well as Gregorian chant. In the following year, he performed Schubert’s “Ave Maria” before Pope Pius XI. Albert was ordained a priest in St John Lateran Basilica on March 16, 1935. Appointed curate of Palmyra, Perth, on July 6, 1935, Albert returned to Western Australia in October. In 1938, he formed an all-male choir at St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth, which he conducted for 15 years.

In conjunction with the Christian Brothers’ College, St George’s Terrace, he established Western Australia’s first Catholic choir school. As diocesan director from 1938 of Gregorian chant, he travelled zealously throughout the state, assisting convent schools to establish plainsong choirs, and organizing examinations and competitions. Albert served on the music examinations board of the University of Western Australia, and collaborated with the Benedictine Abbey Nullius of New Norcia and its musicians, notably Dom Stephen Moreno and Dom Eladio Ros. Lynch was chaplain (1938-42) of Aquinas College, Manning, and, later, of other institutions. As founding parish priest (1952) of Applecross, he dedicated the parish to St Benedict and ministered there until he retired in 1973. Following the Second Vatican Council’s directives regarding use of the vernacular, in the 1960s Lynch had begun to write church music with English lyrics. For Pope Paul VI’s visit to Australia in 1970, he wrote music for the Mass in St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney, and “Mass of the Unsung Saints” for a service held at Randwick racecourse, where he conducted the choir. His compositions were used at the International Eucharistic Congress in Melbourne in 1973. Lynch died on August 23, 1976 at Applecross and was buried in Karrakatta cemetery. He bequeathed his violin, viola and bows to the University of Western Australia, his piano to the Applecross parish school, and his records of polyphonic music and Gregorian chant to the archbishop of Perth. Albert Lynch, born in Collie in 1900 to pioneering parents and later becoming a world renowned violinist, musician and composer, should hold a special place in Collie history as he visited often to perform concerts for the people of his birthplace.

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Space for all of the family LOCATED just four kilometres from Collie’s central business district is a family home with lots of room for the family. It is peaceful and surrounded by gumtrees and small hobby farms in North Collie. There is plenty of room for cars, caravans and boats. This solidly-built home has plenty on offer, both inside and out. It starts with the double front doors, which feature intricately-designed decorative glass. There is a well-designed modern kitchen, including an abundance of bench and cupboard space. Vinyl timber-look flooring and 2.75-metre high ceilings are key features of this open-plan home.

►Double brick and Colorbond home on a 3263-metre square block. ►Two large bathrooms. The second bathroom has a hobless shower recess for wheelchair access. ►Three toilets, including a vanity unit in the third toilet off the laundry. ►Spacious undercover, paved outdoor patio/BBQ entertaining area. ►Shire-approved 9x9-metre powered workshop and five-by-three metre Colorbond shed. ►Shire-approved nine-by-three metre extension off the workshop. ►New 6.6 kilowatt inverter and 18-panel solar system. ►Solar hot water storage system.

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ALL SAINTS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH: 46 Venn Street. Church Services: Every Sunday at 9am. Morning tea after the service. Holy Communion: First and second Sundays of each month. Morning prayer: all other Sundays. Enquiries to warden: Gwen Molnar. Phone 9734 4020 or 0439 375 598. Op shop: Open Tuesday to Friay 9am 3pm Church office: Tuesdays only. Secretary email: collieanglican@gmail. com Website: www.allsaintschurchcollie.org 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. CHURCH OF CHRIST: 165 Prinsep Street. Elder: Evan Mandry 9734 1354. 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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20 years ago

Collie racing was in limbo The future of horse racing in Collie was in the balance when the Collie Race Club abandoned plans to stage its usual tworace meetings in the 2002-03 season. It could not say when - or even if - horse racing would resume in Collie.

Crash claimed another young victim The Collie community was left reeling after the death of Clayton Davidson - the second 16-year-old Collie youth to die in a car crash. The tragedy came three months to the day after 16-year-old Lee Daniels was

Contributed by Kym Saunders killed in a similar accident. The tragedies led to stricter p-plate driving laws. Coal briquette trial held big promise Australian Char’s Mungalup Road operation was to be used as a trial site for developing new technology to dry and briquette Collie coal.

beat a strong competitor in Brazil, whose growth rate for plantation trees was slightly faster. Church launched care line Four Square Gospel Church pastor John Allott started a free Christian Care Line counselling service in 2002 to help people affected by depression, loneliness, grief or stress.

Brazil loomed as major mill competitor A major Chinese conglomerate seriously considered investing in the construction of a pulp mill in Collie. If it was to happen, WA would have to

Eagles outclassed by Donnybrook A committed Donnybrook team was far too strong for the Collie Eagles in tough conditions in Donnybrook. The Dons won 11.14 to the Eagles 4.7 at Donnybrook’s VC Mitchell Park.

ST BRIGID’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Cnr Prinsep and Medic Streets. Parish Priest: Fr. Gerald Tan Secretary: Marie Hicks. 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 FINNIN (Nevil): Passed away peacefully on 25th July 2022 aged 95 years. Loving Husband to Nell. Father to Gary, Sussan and Rob. Adored Pop to Kristy, Gavin, Jodie and Mel. Great Pop Fin to Bailey, Noah and Cooper. You have left us with a lifetime of memories. xx FINNIN (Nevil): My sincere sympathy to Nell and family on the passing of Nev. Long time friend and workmate at W.2 for years. John Sheppard and family. FINNIN (Nev): Sadly missed. Good neighbour mate of Leone, Kevin, Rechelle, Stuart and Regan. RIP.

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Government of Western Australia YOUTHCARE CHAPLAINS NEEDED: YouthCARE is seeking chaplains for schools in the Collie region. As WA’s largest provider of chaplaincy services, they have a collaborative network of over 400 YouthCARE Chaplains in more than 600 state schools. YouthCARE Chaplains promote positive school communities by caring for the social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of students, staﬀ and families. Every YouthCARE Chaplain receives a comprehensive training program prior to starting. This includes an induction program, ongoing professional development, support, and supervision by Area Chaplains and self-care professionals. For more information contact Dave Cunniﬀe on 0427 492 922, or visit youthcare. org.au

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COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Web Search No: DPCT3243 Level/Award/Salary: $103,966 - $114,590 pa Location: COLLIE / WEST PERTH The Department of the Premier and Cabinet are seeking a Communications Officer to support a number of programs and initiatives to deliver a Just Transition for the Collie community as it reduces its reliance on the coal industry. This position develops and implements communication strategies and activities for different audiences, purposes and channels. They also play a key role coordinating and supporting the communications efforts of other stakeholders, including WA Government agencies and other Just Transition partners. Ideally, this position will be based in Collie. If based in Perth, regular travel to Collie will be required. Visit: jobs.wa.gov.au and key in the Web Search No. DPCT3243 to access detailed information. For Specific Job Related Information: Please contact Annelies de Ruiter on (08) 6552 6867. Closing Date: 4pm, 8 August 2022 DOPCR_9579

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Applications are invited from highly motivated people seeking to start their career in the following trade areas: •Heavy Duty Mechanical Apprentice x 3 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (AUR31220) •Boilermaker Apprentice x 1 Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade (MEM30319) Yancoal Australia is the largest pure-play coal producer in Australia, with mines throughout New South Wales, Western Australia and Queensland. Managed by Yancoal, Premier Coal is the leading coal producer in Western Australia. Operating an open cut coal mine near Collie in the South West of WA, the operation produces coal for the domestic market with contracts to 2030. Qualifications: Applicants must have already completed or are due to complete Year 11 in 2022. Applicants with qualifications higher than secondary school (Year 11 and 12) and who have completed or are currently completing a pre-apprenticeship/prevocational course in the relevant trades are also encouraged to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to start a career with a company that has a reputation for providing an outstanding apprenticeship program that produces highly sought-after tradespersons. Applications: Application forms are available from: ■ Reception at the SR TAFE Collie Campus, 43 Wittenoom Street, COLLIE ■ Reception at Premier Coal, Premier Road, COLLIE Completed applications including details of qualifications and experience should be accompanied by a copy of your resume, cover letter, most recent academic transcript (or school report), and two written references. Conditions of employment will be discussed at the interview stage. Written applications for the above position should be forwarded by email or by post to: Human Resources – Premier Coal PO Box 21 Collie WA 6225 / Email: Premier.HR@yancoal.com.au Applications close 28th August 2022

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South West Fire manufactures and services fire appliances for government and private industries. Having just been awarded a guaranteed 5 year build contract, for a minimum of 10 vehicles per year, in addition to our current maintenance contracts, we’re looking for new team members. Mechanics x 3 We are looking to employ THREE suitably trade qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanics with demonstrated experience in the service and maintenance of trucks and machinery. We are open to upskilling a Light Vehicle Mechanic that demonstrates a passion to learn. Attention to detail, a commitment to quality and an eagerness to learn the finer details of fire vehicles are essential. The following qualifications will be highly regarded but are not essential: • VSB-6 – Authorised Modification Scheme for heavy vehicles • MR Drivers Licence (minimum C class) • Overhead Crane • Forklift ticket Procurement / Store Person We are seeking a full-time Procurement / Store person, ideally with experience in mechanical or industry related roles. Your responsibility would include sourcing, ordering, receipting, internal tracking and dispatch of standard mechanical and specialised fire parts. You will in charge of a well stocked storeroom with workshop space. We’d also like you to be involved in upgrading the current purchasing and inventory system to be fully integrated with our operating database, so a basic user knowledge of computers would be advantageous. A forklift ticket is highly desirable for this position. What South West Fire can offer you as an employee in these roles: • The opportunity to become an integral part of a committed team • 9 day working fortnight, Monday – Friday 6-00am to 4-30pm • You’re home every night • Industry competitive rates • Ability to earn additional income through standby and callout opportunities • Work in a well equipped workshop Applications should be emailed to admin@swfire.com.au or in writing PO Box 598 COLLIE WA 6225.

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HILL, Raymond The Funeral Service for Mr Raymond Hill of Bunbury will take place in the Crematorium Chapel, Belcher Street, BUNBURY commencing at 1:00pm on TUESDAY (09/08/2022).

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FUNERALS ALP (Marrianne Elizabeth): There will be a memorial tribute at the Bunbury cemetery chapel, 11am, Saturday August 6.

Saturday 6th August 2022 Start Time 10am Goods Sheds, Forrest Street, Collie

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. 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

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BBBBBBBB SSSSS Mountain bikes to race through state forest MORE than 300 mountain bikers will come to Collie on Saturday to compete in the Collie River Mountain Biking (MTB) Marathon Race. The event is an 80-kilometre cross country marathon (XCM), held in Arklow State Forest 10-kilometres north of Collie. All competitors leave at 9am from the Volunteer Fire Fighting Ground, located at 132 Forrest Street, and loop around the Arklow Forest before returning to the start/finish line. Riders can also choose from a 50-kilometre, 35-kilometre, an adaptive cycle

race of 25-kilometres and a junior/community 13-kilometre basic loop. The courses are mostly single-track sections designed and purposefully built for mountain biking, linked together with fire trails. Riders that take on the 80-kilometre distance will have seven hours to complete the course. Awards will be presented at the Bendigo Bank Shell in Central Park at 3pm. Spectators can visit the event village at Central Park, or watch the race from several vantage points around the course.

Scroungers event keenly contested BOWLS A KEENLY contested game of ladies’ bowls scroungers was played last Thursday. The event was won by Kath McElroy on 23 points closely followed by Lyn Mitchell on 21 and Glenice Kaurin on 20. The normal games of cards and carpet bowls were played on Tuesday of last week. THE Wednesday meat pack event was well attended. Pairs were played with a change of partners for the second game. Scores were carried over for each player. There were only two players winning both games with two others having a win and a draw. The winner was Rob Ferris on 4 plus 20, from Jamie Parker on 4 plus 13 and

in third was Jock Davidson with 3 plus 10. THERE was a smaller turnout for men’s scroungers last Sunday due to the weather. The three rink winners, in final order, were Kevan McKenzie, Jim McElroy and Max Cubic. The highest scorer was Jim McElroy and the consolation winner was Yannick Peltier. ADULT coaching will start next Wednesday at 10 am. Coaching will be provided by Kerry Scott and will continue on Wednesdays, August 17, 24 and 31 and September 7, 14 and 21, weather permitting. Please wear flat soles shoes and bring a hat. NAMES are now required for the new pennant season. Members should check the notice boards for upcoming events.

Rovers and Amaroo in winners’ list WOMEN’S HOCKEY

AMAROO and Rovers recorded wins in A grade women’s hockey matches played at the Preston Road ground last Saturday. Rovers overcame Swans 3-1, while Amaroo accounted for Mustangs 4-nil. Results A Grade: Rovers 3 (P Marley, T McDonald, M Williams) d Swans 1 (J Davies). Best, Rovers: P Marley, L Crowe, C Genev; Swans: K Davies, N Gesue, M Irving. Amaroo 4 (C Jones 2, F Tomasini, S Burnett) d Mustangs 0. Best, Amaroo: F Tomasini, C Jones, M Ward; Mustangs: T Gibbs, A Pitchers, A Johnson. Intermediates: Swans 5 (M Emery 2, B Morton, T Emery, C Lee) d Mustangs 1 (B Earl). Best, Swans: G Tilbrook, B Morton, M Emery; Mustangs: J Cochrane, B Earl, A Pitchers. Rovers 1 (L Smith) d Amaroo 0. Best, Rovers: A Williams, J Storen, Z Ireland; Amaroo: F Worroll, S Michael, W Michael. Primary Grade: Red 1 (B Digney) d

Blue 0. Best, Red: B Digney, A Slapp, P White; Blue: B Crowe, Z Ireland, L Piavanini. Black 5 (M Shepherd 3, A Crellin, K Davies) d Green 0. Best, Black: G Golding, A Crellin, J Waters; Green: H Read, S Ruane, B Irving. Fixtures Thursday (today), Primary at 4pm, Green v Blue (T Sloan, P Marley); 5pm, Red v Black (T Sloan, C Wright). Saturday, A grade at 1.30pm, Mustangs v Rovers (D Macintyre, C Jones; Tech bench, Mustangs/Rovers); 4.30pm, Swans v Amaroo (G Faries, W Marley; Tech bench, Swans/Amaroo). Tuesday, Mini, 3.45pm to 5pm (M Emery, M Johnson, B Hinsey); 5.15pm, Intermediates, semi final 2, Third (to be advised) v Mustangs (Panel/panel; Tech bench, to be advised/Mustangs); 6.30pm, semi final 1, Rovers v Second (to be advised) (Panel/panel; Tech bench, Rovers/ to be advised). Thursday, August 11, Primary at 4pm, Red v Green (S Newton, K Davies); 5pm, Black v Blue (M White, R Swallow).

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SMASH IT: Tilly’s Army’s Kim Sanford shows why she was chosen as the most valuable player for women’s B grade as she smashes a spike over the net.

Sanford named best player VOLLEYBALL

THE Collie women’s volleyball team, Tilly’s Army, finished runner-up in B-grade at the 32nd annual Coal Cup Volleyball Tournament at the weekend. The team played well, winning all games except one against Block Party, who would go on to defeat them again in the grand final. Hard-hitter Kim Sanford was rewarded for a strong weekend of play, winning most valuable player (MVP) for B-grade. The team was missing veteran setter Elysia “Tilly” Harverson, so Tayla Carta stepped up to set with fellow veteran Jasmine Hulls. Hulls and Carta formed a strong partnership and set well the entire tournament. Height was a welcome factor in this tournament, with Candice Barclay and newcomer Joella Williams performing well on the net. Kim Sanford and Carter were both strong hitters, and Jewell Spooner and Lauretta Peirce performed well, showing improvement on last year. Kirsten Thomson made a welcome return and did some fantastic serving. Collie also fielded two men’s teams,

including a B-grade team which showed improvement on last year. The Collie men’s A reserve team also showed huge improvement. They won two games, lost two and drew one, compared to last year when they did not win a game. A total of 42 teams from throughout the state competed in the annual tournament. Men’s A reserves team The Flu Fighters won the coveted Collie Coal Cup, which is awarded to a team based on costume, commitment to duty and getting into the right spirit of the game. RESULTS: Collie Coal Cup: The Flu Fighters (men’s A reserve); women’s B-grade winner: Block party; runner up: Tilly’s Army (Collie); MVP: Kim Sanford (Tilly’s Army); men’s B-grade winner: Bunal Warriors; runner up: Raiders; MVP: Nikki Gabriel Martinez (Bunal Warriors); women’s A-reserve winner: The Wannabees ; runner up: Selfie Queens; MVP: Ashalya Boucaut (Selfie Queens); men’s A-reserve winner: UVC cubs; runner up: 7 Amigos; MVP: Elijah Gravestock (7 Amigos); women’s A winner: Party girls; runner up: Zhombies; MVP: Stephanie Donev (Airy Faries); men’s A winner: Masters; runners up: Ram Ranch; MVP: James Clinch (Masters).

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Irvine and Fogarty in a canter GOLF

PROMISING junior players dominated the Heart Hub South West four-ballbest-ball stableford at Collie Golf Club last Saturday. Cody Irvine and Hayden Fogarty were victorious with an impressive 49 points. They set the mark early, playing in the morning on what was a wet and windy day. The second and third placed combinations in the event, sponsored by Fraser Hislop, Liam Rueben, Caleb Fogarty and Flynn Cocker, had 47 and a countback was needed before Corey Gulvin and James Abbott prevailed over Baxter Miller and Zak Rueben. Rounding out the vouchers, in finishing order, were Brett Smith-Paul Goodwin 46, Doug Crowe-Brian Banks 46, Chris Shannon-Matt Burek, Blair Malatesta-Corey Slater 43, Kayden Pola-Jacob

Pilatti and Dean Rakich-Ian Annandale 40. Lesley Motion and Jodie Allison were the winners of the ladies’ competition with a score of 37 on a countback from Dorothy Lawrence and Patti Law. Luke Serra and Dean Gerber were winners in the non-members competition with a score of 44 from Brett Hansen and Joe Cocker on 43. Novelties were provided for all 18 holes. Nearest the marker were won by Redgie Old (2) and Terry Reeves (13). Longest first putts went to Jayden Ellery (3), Corey Old (6), Brian Banks (9), Zak Pilatti (12), Redgie Old (16) and Nancy Lynn (18). Nearest to the pins were won by Greg Barrodeen and Dorothy Lawrence (4), Ian Annandale (7), Dorothy Sullivan (12) and Terry Reeves (14). Nearest to the line were won by, Jacob Pilatti (5) and David Laird (11). Longest drives were won by Brett Hansen

(10) and Chris Shannon (15), Nearest second shot went to David Laird (8), while nearest third shots were claimed by Danny Cheng (1) and Jayden Ellery (17). CAMERON Davidson was victorious in a field of 27 players in last week’s Tuesday 18- hole stableford with the score of 38 points on a count back from George Dorozenko. They were followed by Phil Rabjones and Brad Swan (34), Jacob Pilatti (33), Jeff Crowe and John Wray (32) and Chris Shea (31). Novelties were won by Max Thomas (4), Brad Swan (7), David Broadbent (9), Paul Moyses (14) and Phil Rabjones (18). RHONDA Annandale was victorious, with a nett score of 111.5, on a countback from Val Riley in the Val Booth Bowl sponsored 27-hole ladies’ stroke event last week. Others to play well were Dorothy Sul-

livan 114, Cara Swan 115, Dion Smallwood and Blanche Faries116. Novelties, all longest putts, were won by Bev Moyses (3), Lorraine Annandale (9), Dion Smallwood (11) and Blanche Faries (16). LAST Thursday’s nine-hole scroungers event was won by the fast improving George Dorozenko with 21 points in the field of 27 players. He was followed by Tony Barker- May, Peter Coombs and Chris Shea on 19, Hugh Annandale 18, Brian Banks and Eric Annandale 17. Novelties were won by David Laird (1), Mark Malatesta (4) and Ron Annandale (9). This week’s events Today (Thursday) scroungers; Saturday, 18 hole stableford sponsored by the Malatesta Brothers; Tuesday, Leisure Day 18-hole stableford; Wednesday, ladies’ 18-hole Ambrose Competition sponsored by Jodie Allison.

Young Eagles surprise Hawks From back page To their credit, the Eagles outscored AMR three goals to onel in the final term, but when the final siren sounded, they were still 16 points adrift, 10.8 (68) to CE 8.4 (52). RESULTS COLTS: AMR 10.8 (68) to Collie Eagles 8.4 (52). Goals, Collie: J. Kohler (2), J. Rinder (2), B. Stone, L. Wilson, R. Chitty, K. Hindle. Best, Collie: O. Hetherington-Kirk, S. Ruston, J. Rinder, J. Smith, J. Kohler, R. Chitty. RESERVES: AMR 21.12 (138) to Collie Eagles 2.1 (13). Goals, Collie: B. Cain, M. Cain. Best, Collie: B. Hayes, K. Escott, B. Cain, J. Rinder, M. Cain, D. Michael. LEAGUE: AMR 11.10 (76) to Collie Eagles 5.9 (39). Goals, Collie: J. Fontana (2), R. Pilatti, C. Davidson, J. McKenzie. Best, Collie: J. Davidson, S. Russell, J. Fontana, P. Rinder, A. Bignell, J. Pilatti.

DEDICATION: Collie Eagles reserves players Brad Hayes (left) and Kauri Jack Tui grapple with their Hawks opponents in the muddy conditions.

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SECOND placed Augusta-Margaret River were given something of a surprise when taking on bottom placed Collie Eagles at Collie Recreation Ground last Sunday. The young Eagles came out fighting in the first quarter and had their more fancied opponents under pressure in the opening quarter, going to the change with a four point advantage. In the second quarter the Hawks got their game together to outscore the home team six goals to two to enjoy a wellearned 28 point advantage at the long interval. The wet conditions played a role after the break as neither team was able to add a major in the third term as the backlines dominated play, while in the last quarter the Hawks outscored the Eagles three

goals to two to win by 37 points, 11.10 (76) to CE 5.9 (39). The Eagles reserves team was never in the game, with their opponents holding them to a solitary goal for the first half, while booting eight of their own. Collie added a second goal in the second half, with the impressive Hawks adding a further 13 to run out massive winners by 125 points COLLIE’S young colts started strongly and at the first change, held an 11 point lead. During the second term the Hawks settled, kicking six goals to one, to go into the half time break, with a handy 19 point lead. They extended the lead with three goals to two in the third term, and went into the final quarter, with a 25 point advantage. Continued page 19.

SMOTHER: Collie Eagles league players Jack Davidson (left) and Paul Rinder fight for the ball.