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Disaster resilience
Thursday, June 2, 2022
EDITION No. 85
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Relief Australia to help Collie become fire ready
A DISASTER resilience project will be undertaken in Collie this year as part of Disaster Relief Australia’s (DRA) Project Resilience initiative. DRA is partnering with the Minderoo Foundation with the aim of raising the 50 least-resilient communities for fire and flood in Australia to the same level as the 50 most-resilient communities in the nation. Director of Development Services Matt Young reported to the latest council meeting that not only does Project Resilience have the
potential to assist with a major project in Collie, it will also establish a future relationship for ongoing projects and training opportunities. Collie Shire Council has agreed to participate in the project after being identified as one of five communities in WA which could benefit from it, particularly for fire. DRA will provide up to $50,000 to achieve the level of preparedness or mitigation for Collie. Project Resilience has offered to work with the shire and key stakeholders
to enhance the capability to respond to or recover from a fire hazard. DRA will deploy a team of personnel over two consecutive weekends and potentially, nine days. An Aerial Damage Assessment Team (ADAT) will conduct mapping of agreed locations and provide a large-scale, highresolution map of areas for planning the project, and also for future use in planning, exercises and response situations by the shire. Continued on page 4.
Safe space for students
Power and parliment
A NEW safe space for youth at risk of anti-social behaviour is underway at Collie Senior High School.
EBONY Whitney has been selected as the 2022 Youth Member for Collie-Preston. Page 10.
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STRAWBERRIES VS BANANAS Allanson Primary School students Makaelah Reichelt and Liam Vening, holding a replica of the parliamentary mace, are ready to place their votes in the “Best of the Bunch” election next week after learning all about the election process from MLA Jodie Hanns. Story on page 6.
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JUST TRANSITION: Chris Masters, Steven Roney and Clive Lancaster with one of the “social maps” developed during the workshop.
Mapping the future JUST Transition research workshop participants were taken aback when they were told they would be drawing maps - it was not quite what they had expected. There were cries of “I can’t draw!”, but researcher Dr Naomi Godden from Edith Cowan University reassured them. She told them the maps they would produce were not your runof-the-mill maps, but “social maps” showing what makes up Collie life, what is lacking, and what needs to be added. The “social maps” would stimulate discussion about what a Just Transition would mean for Collie and its residents. Split into small groups, the participants were asked to fill in their large blank sheets of paper with the things that make up Collie life. These included physical things like the river, the highway, the bush, the mines, the power stations, buildings and institutions, and
how these affect the way we live at present. Added to these were the things that would change with the transition away from coal mining and power generation, and what would be needed to replace these things.
LEAD RESEARCHER: Edith Cowan University’s Dr Naomi Godden.
The effects of climate change on Collie were also part of the brain storming, with the main effect discussed being the realities of a drying climate and the impact this would have on the risk and effect of bushfires. Further workshops will be held soon. Those who would like more information can contact Collie community liaison Leonie Scoffern on 0428 343 929 or email at jlscoffern@bigpond.com. They can also contact lead researcher Dr Naomi Godden on 9780 7670, or email at n.godden@ ecu.edu.au The community research project is a collaboration between Edith Cowan University, the Climate Justice Union and Collie community members. It is not formally affiliated with the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Collie Just Transition Plan, being funded by a small grant from the Koorabup Trust.
A MAN was injured in a hit-and-run car accident in Throssell Street on Sunday morning. The 43-year-old was crossing the street with two friends at 5.20am, near Collie Mowers and More, when the accident occurred. The man - who was visiting Collie - suffered a small laceration to his mouth, and chest pain. The driver of the vehicle did not stop. Collie Police senior sergeant Dayle Hamilton said police wanted to speak to the driver, but it was unlikely they would be charged. “We are trying to track down the driver to get
their perceptions of what happened,” senior sergeant Hamilton said. “We know this was an accident, but would still like to speak to them.” Footage shows several cars in the area at the time of the accident. “Vehicles had to swerve and pull into the other lane to avoid the victim,” senior sergeant Hamilton said. Police are seeking any information, CCTV or dashboard-camera footage taken between 5.15 and 5.45am. You can contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperswa. com.au.
Sprinkler switch off THE winter sprinkler switch off started yesterday, June 1. The switch off applies to sprinkler use in the South-west, including Collie, and lasts until August 31. Those who must observe the switch off include scheme water users, domestic garden bores and licensed groundwater users including local governments, schools, golf courses, government departments, TAFE campuses, major parks, and businesses that irrigate areas of non-commercial turf, lawn and gardens. Active sporting locations, such as schools and local government ovals, are permitted to irrigate during winter because of their frequent use, safety considerations and amenity planting. If you are establishing
a new lawn or garden, you must apply for a temporary exemption to water between 9am and 6pm during the winter switch off period. There is no automatic exemption under the Water Agencies (Water Use) By-laws 2010. Apply online for a new lawn or garden exemption if you have a Water Corporation account. If you do not have an account, contact the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation on 1800 508 885. If you have not registered and there is a proven breach of the water conditions you may be fined $100. Groundwater licence holders should follow the conditions as described on their licence and are not required to register newly-planted lawns/ gardens.
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POSITIVE VIBES ONLY: 10-year-old Gabrielle Coyle and her sister, five-year-old Armani, are match ready at the Nightfields event held at the Collie Senior High School oval.
Safe space for students
A NEW safe space for youth at risk of anti-social behaviour is underway at Collie High School. The program is called Nightfields, and is a community-based program provided by the Stephen Michael Foundation. Organisers hope it will encourage a positive mindset through interaction with sport. Regional manager Rory Yates said the program created a safe space for children. “It is for local children from all schools in Collie, who share the same goal of positivity and love of playing sport,” he said. Children aged eight to 18 years old will take part in modified skills development and games of AFL, basketball, netball and soccer. “It encourages children to be active and try dif-
ferent sports they may not have tried before,” Mr Yates said. “It also keeps them out of trouble by giving them something positive to focus on and they get a sense of accomplishment out of it.” The program is on Thursdays from 3.30pm until 5.30pm until June 23. Dates for term three will be advertised in early July. Participants receive free food following their involvement in all sporting activities. There are also giveaways and a chill out zone. The program is run in consultation with Collie Police, Shire of Collie, Collie PCYC, Premier Coal, South32 Worsley, Collie Eagles, Cougars basketball team, Collie Senior High School and Coles.
Locals stuck without bus LOCAL breast-cancer survivor, Kate Dowsett, does not know how she will attend her Bunbury-based medical appointments. It comes following the cancellation of the daily Collie-to-Bunbury bus service. Mrs Dowsett is new to Collie, and struggles with a number of health conditions, including a compromised immune system, rheumatoid arthritis and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She said the cancellation of the service has left her upset. “I use a walking stick and I don’t have a car,” Mrs Dowsett said. She said rheumatoid arthritis makes day-today life difficult, as it hurts to move. “It shut down my immune system, so anything can kill me,” she said. Mrs Dowsett attends a number of appointments in Bunbury each month, in an attempt to manage her conditions. She also sees a Bunbury-based psychologist to assist with her PTSD. “As Collie does not have a psychologist, I need to go to Bunbury or Perth for treatment,” she said. The BreastScreenWA bus comes to Collie annually, which Mrs Dowsett believes is not enough. “I need to go to Bunbury or Perth to be tested,” she said. Mrs Dowsett receives the disability pension, and says a $140-return taxi fare to Bunbury is too expensive. “If you have family or friends in Collie, it is okay - but I have no support,” she said.
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Mrs Dowsett moved to Collie early this year because it was the only housing source available to her. Collie Visitor Centre manager, Janine Page, said Mrs Dowsett is not alone in her travel struggles. She said there are at least six frequent bus users needing the service for medical reasons. A survey is currently underway to gauge the need for a bus service between Collie and Bunbury. The survey was commissioned by TransWA. It opened last week and will close on Sunday, June 12. QR codes for the online survey were sent to households in recent weeks. Australian Transport Group chief operations officer Murray Goosen said the South West Coach Lines service was cancelled in February due to being unviable financially.
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Disaster resilience Continued from front page
DRA also offered the shire the opportunity to integrate DRA recovery capability into the Shire of Collie Local Emergency Management Plan for all hazards. The Bushfires Advisory Committee (BFAC), the Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) and emergency-related volunteers and personnel will have input to the project as it proceeds. DRA representatives addressed a recent meeting of the BFAC and discussed options for activities which would be of greatest value for local resilience. Suggestions included flood mapping and mitigation for the Collie River, reviewing existing community evacuation centres and investigating Muja Power Station and water bore fields to ensure the State power supply is protected, as 50 percent of the State’s supply comes from Collie’s three power stations. At this stage, the Collie River flood mapping and river mitigation was preferred by DRA.
READERS FOR LIFE: Amaroo Primary School students Levii Moxon (back), Isaac Shaw, Hui-En McLeod, Tane Good, Lewis Gibson (front) and Keiran Low found a love of reading through the Premier’s Reading Challenge.
Students ready for Reading Challenge
AMAROO Primary School students will focus on reading this year, as students take part in the 2022 Premier’s Reading Challenge. Year two/three teacher, Nicole Ambrose, said it was a schoolwide approach. “Unless children find reading fun, they won’t engage in it and when you can expose them to a wide range of literature, the magic begins to happen,” Mrs Ambrose said. Mrs Ambrose said to encourage the joy of reading, students will be presented with certificates at assemblies, and be encouraged to read from the library, and class-
room libraries. Mrs Ambrose said she will help students log their books into the reading-challenge portal. She will also be available to assist parents. Students will be encouraged to read literature from varying formats, including audiobooks, foreign language books, comics and graphic novels. Prizes will be awarded to a winner in each of the four year-group categories kindergarten to year two, year three to five, year six to eight, and a mature category for year nine and 10 students. There will also be prizes for the children
who read the most books, and children who show significant improvement in their reading habits. This is the first year the challenge has been run, after it ceased in 2014. Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan said reading was an important life skill. “We want children and young people to be inspired to pick up books throughout their lives, and learn early on that reading is a pleasure that really can help take you anywhere,” he said. The four-month challenge will end on September 9.
Collagen project currently on hold
THE grant has been approved for Holista Colltech to begin works on production of wound dressing, surgery and organ printing. However, plant manager Nilesh Shah said the project has been placed on hold due to COVID-19.
“All expenses relating to the human resources expansion is on hold, including any consultation expenses,” Mr Shah said.
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“COVID has impacted orders arriving on time from China and engaging with the US company.” The company expects orders to arrive once the world re-
gains normality after the pandemic. Once the project begins, it will take approximately two years to finish. “When implemented, it will gradually create an increase in job numbers at the plant,” Mr Shah said. He added that Collie will then become the project known as Colliegen. He said the company uses collagen derived from sheep, due to the cultural and religious background of the Malaysian company. “Australian sheep are also free from disease”, Mr Shah added.
This plant is the only one in Australia, although Holista Colltech do own others around the world. “It is centrally located for the business needs and supply, has excellent human resources and the state government is keen for Collie to move ahead,” Mr Shah said. The company has been in Collie for approximately 20 years. Collie offers convenient power and water supply and also has excellent human resources. Mr Shah said the State Government is keen for Collie to move ahead.
Free flu shots available for everyone ALL Western Australians will be eligible for a free flu shot in June, following a recent state government announcement. Appointments or walk-ins are welcome at Collie River Valley Medical Centre, or the Collie Community Clinic at the Italian Club on Tuesdays from 12noon to 4pm. TerryWhite Chemmart is
awaiting further information as to whether it will offer the free vaccines. More than 600,000 doses of the influenza vaccine have been administered in WA, with nearly 20 percent of Western Australians vaccinated. In 2020, 37 percent of Western Australians received the
flu vaccine. People aged under five years, people aged more than 65 years, pregnant women, individuals at higher risk of complications from influenza, and Aboriginal people aged six months and older can receive the vaccine for free throughout the year via the National Immunisation Program.
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Schools in simultaneous storytime
125th anniversary concert also gets funding allocated
COLLIE primary schools took part in the National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) last week. The annual reading event is set up so public schools across Australia read the same book, at the same time. At 9am, students from Amaroo, Wilson Park, Fairview and Allanson read the book, “Family Tree” written by Josh Pyke and illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh. “Family Tree” is described as a heartfelt celebration of family, community and the changing seasons of life. A new book - by an Australian author and illustrator - is chosen each year. Students then completed learning activities based on the book. Amaroo’s deputy principal, Thierry Lehembre, said staff and students love being involved with NSS. “It allows the school to be part of a whole-of-Australia
STORY TIME: Amaroo deputy principal Thierry Lehembre reads ‘Family Tree’ by Josh Pyke for National Simultaneous Storytime. initiative that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy,” he said.
“It promotes an Australian author and it usually provides opportunities for families to be involved in ac-
tivities around reading and literacy at the school. “The one story for all ages could promote discussion at home around reading and literacy which is always a great idea,” Mr Lehembre said.
THE major plank of the Collie Shire Council’s tourism marketing strategy, the employment of a marketing co-ordinator, has been funded. Council on Tuesday night agreed to enter into a funding agreement with South32 Worsley Alumina to enable the strategy to be implemented. South32’s Dee O’Brien said the funding would be “around $500,000”. Addressing the special meeting of the council, Ms O’Brien said the funding would be spread over the next two years and also included an unspecified amount for a special Kaya Collie 125th anniversary concert to be held at the recreation ground. The concert is to be staged by Collie’s Just Transition Group. Ms O’Brien said the concert would be held in the evening and follow a street market on a date to be set. Council’s chief executive officer, Stuart Devenish, told councillors the tourism marketing co-ordinator would be based at the Collie
Visitor Centre and be “accountable to the shire for overall project performance, financial management, reporting and acquittals”. The appointee would guide the Tourism, Marketing Advisory Committee’s (TMAC) strategic priorities and work in a functioning relationship with the Collie Visitor Centre. Mr Devenish also suggested terms of reference be amended to allow for a representative of South32 to be on TMAC for the term of the agreement. Council agreed to sign the agreement, amend the terms of reference and to immediately start the tourism co-ordinator recruitment process. Areas addressed in the agreement include the project’s purposes and objectives, reporting obligations and recognition rights for South32. It was also agreed that TMAC’s chairperson, Cr Michelle Smith, who is also council’s representative on Just Transition, would be on the recruitment panel.
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Strawberries vs bananas: election time at Allanson COLLIE-PRESTON MLA Jodie Hanns taught Allanson Primary School students about the politicical process on Tuesday. Mrs Hanns visited the school to help the year four, five and six students prepare for their “Best of the Bunch” election next week.
The students will use the preference voting system to vote for their favourite fruit, including watermelon, passionfruit, banana, apple, orange and strawberry. Mrs Hanns discussed democracy, the history of Australian politics and the story of Edith Cowan with the students.
This term, teacher Annette Tripp has taught the students about the Australian government during the class subject, civics and citizenship. Mrs Tripp said the subject aims to teach students about political and legal institutions in Australia across local, state and federal levels of government. Mrs Hanns, a former Collie Senior High School teacher and deputy principal, also introduced the students to a replica of the mace. She said the mace is considered a symbol of authority. Mrs Hanns said the Mace of the House of Representatives is placed on brackets under the Table of the House. “When the Speaker takes their seat after being elected by the House, it is placed on the Table,” she said. “When the Speaker is seated, the Mace lies on the Table with the orb and cross pointing towards the government on the Speaker’s right hand side.”
DIPLOMACY: Former teacher and deputy principal turned Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns delivered an impassioned presentation on politics to students at Allanson Primary School.
She added that the Mace remains on the Table during the whole suspension of government.
INCLUSIVE JOY: Collie Senior High School year-eight student Mahalia Payze enjoyed her recent trip to Shenton College in Perth.
Mahalia’s joyous visit to deaf college FOR year-eight student Mahalia Payze, being deaf can be isolating. Mahalia is Collie Senior High School’s only deaf student and is part of an inclusive learning community within the school. However, Mahalia said that it was not until she recently visited Shenton College and Deaf Education Centre to meet other deaf students that she felt like she belonged. She said her disability makes it difficult when communicating with others. “I could not believe it when I entered the college and people were signing fluently to me,” Mahalia said. “It was so supportive and joyous and I can’t wait to see them again.” The trip was organised by Collie Senior High School’s deputy
principal Aric Forman, who was in Perth for a year-nine school excursion. “I suggested that we take Mahalia to see Shenton College as part of the trip,” Mr Forman said. “The trip allowed Mahalia to reestablish a connection with Perth - where she is originally from - and a chance to meet more of the deaf community.” Mr Forman taught at Shenton College for more than six years, and had wanted to take Mahalia to experience the school since he met her last year. Mahalia wears a cochlear implant, and will receive a new one in July. Her new implant will include bluetooth and will be 50-percent waterproof. Mr Forman hopes there will be more opportunities for Mahalia to visit the college.
Range of skills on offer
COLLIE’S Police Rangers group is looking for new members. The group offers a free, adventure-based, youthdevelopment program, and anyone of high school age is welcome to join. A range of activities are
offered, with all of them designed to aid in increasing leadership skills selfconfidence, team-building skills and self-esteem. It is held at PCYC on Mondays from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. For more information, contact 9734 5767.
Structure plan gets approved AN APPLICATION for a structure plan in the Prinsep Street North area has been conditionally approved. Collie Shire Council approved the plan as it only creates two lots, but further development in the area will require the installation of reticulated sewerage. Council town planner Isabel Fry reported that the two-lot subdivision will not jeopardise future development of the area. The proposal will be forwarded to the WA Planning Commission (WAPC). However, council rec=ommends that further subdivision of land in that area will require reticulated sewerage. Ms Fry reported that the Department of Health’s submission stated that this was also their position. There is a considerable distance from the proposed development to existing reticulated sewerage. The Water Corporation stated that the provision of reticulated sewerage to
this area would be reliant on co-ordination from all landholders to apply for capital funding. At its last meeting, council recommended that this structure plan be approved, subject to some modifications and conditions on access, clearing and retaining vegetation. The proposal is for a subdivision in two stages, with the short term, initial stage consisting of a two-lot subdivision. The longer term outlook relies on the availability of sewerage, however it has been designed to enable the retention of existing homes, at a density of R15. Ms Fry reported to council that the proposed structure plan, if approved, will supersede the North Collie Structure Plan where it applies to the lot in question. Subdivision of the land for both stages is through separate applications through the WAPC. The site has dual frontage to Prinsep Street North and
Booth Street, and is zoned Urban Development. Submissions from nearby residents responding to the advertisement of the proposal, indicated they want to maintain the rural residential character of the area. The Urban Development zoning aims to provide for a range of residential densities to encourage a variety of residential accommodation, and to provide for the progressive and planned development of future urban areas. The surrounding lots are developed consistent with the Rural Residential requirements, and generally are one hectare in size. The existing structure plan requires comprehensive planning to address road networks and the provision of public open space. It also requires all applications to be accompanied by a geotechnical report demonstrating the capacity of the land to accommodate the intended development.
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Kids’ sports programs introduces new play
KIDDO: Sportytots participant Bastian Tomasini was determined to get over the hurdles during his Kiddo class.
ROCHE Park Recreation Centre has introduced a structured-play program into its range of children’s activities this term. The Kiddo program has been created by the University of Western Australia to help children develop their fine motor skills. Centre manager Kellie Geere said the program had been incorporated into the Sportytots and Kindy Kids programs. “We have only just started the program and hope to develop more sessions,” Mrs Geere said. “We hope to expand to older kids up to the age of eight years old, perhaps as an after school program. “The program gives the staff lesson plans, activities and professional development to provide the best outcome to deliver these programs to the community,” Mrs Geere said. Sportytots is held on Tuesdays at 9am for children aged one to three. Kindy Kids is on Thursdays at 9.15am for children aged three to five. Each class is $5 per session.
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Fight for coal-fired power BEFORE cheap electricity, the energy to cook, heat water, warm the house etc. was created by collecting and burning wood. Even today, in spite of abundant and relatively cheap electricity (and health and environment concerns), many households still choose to burn wood. As a result, from about mid-April to mid-October each year, the air over the township of Collie becomes thick with the smoke from fires burning to keep some people's home theatre rooms warm. Imagine how it was when every household was burning wood? Well, it was a problem. A big problem. It affected people's health. It affected the environment. It was inefficient, costly and toxic. That’s why coal-powered generators were built. Instead of every man, dog and cousin heading to the bush to col-
lect, cut-down and scavenge wood in their trusty-rusty utes - with oiled chainsaw and cans of Jacks - they now had a much cheaper, cleaner and efficient way to light their fires. Coal-powered electricity generation was the green revolution of its time. We would argue that with the ever-developing technologies, coal-powered power stations are still “of their time”. Anyone who disagrees is either ignorant, or has a political agenda that isn’t interested in efficiency, humanity or the environment and/ or has been brainwashed by the big Wall Street corporations who see big profits in selling The New Green Deal. Dollar-for-dollar, coal is still the most efficient and environmentally-friendly way to produce baseload electricity. Don Hyland, Mumballup
Thanks for helping with clean-up MANY thanks to Chris Loftus and anybody else who took time out to pick up hundreds of TAB dog tickets strewn on the corner, and up and down Harvey Street South. It is very reassuring that we have a community who are willing to keep Collie clean and green. If you are interested in joining the Friends of the River environmental group, please contact me via email at ggwilks@westnet.com. au or donna.davies@bigpond.com. In June we have two planting days - the 12th and 17th respectively - scheduled (these will be advertised). There is a need to clean two lots
of bush from general litter. I will supply the bags and pickers to do the clean up. This shouldn’t take more than a couple of hours. Any takers? Most times we have a coffee after planting which is a good way to meet other community-minded people. If you know of an area that could do with a litter clean up, again I will supply the bags and pickers (outback packs). These are supplied from KAB WA, which is very much appreciated by us. Many thanks. Geoff Wilks, 17 Regent Street
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Busy days for Jodie
IT HAS been a busy few weeks! In parliament, there has been a focus on the budget. I am also a member of the Community Development and Justice Standing Committee and for the past 12 months the committee has been working on an inquiry into sexual harassment against women in the fly-in fly-out (FIFO) mining industry. The report is due to be tabled on June 23 this year. Last Monday marked the start of National Reconciliation Week, a week dedicated to understanding the history of Indigenous Australians. In Collie, the State Government has funded two new murals celebrating our indigenous heritage and celebrating the future. I have previously mentioned the mural on the Shire of Collie building, but in case you’ve missed the new one, it is on the high school building in Wittenoom Street. It is a collaboration between “Shakey”, Joe Northover and the Coyle family. Recently, we celebrated National Volunteer Week. I am beyond grateful for all our fabulous volunteers we have here in Collie who go above and beyond to make our community as great as it is. While in Parliament, I took the opportunity to deliver a speech about one of our local legends, Terry Ransome. Terry is known by most residents in Collie for his dedication to keeping our town and the Coalfields Highway clean and litter free. He is out picking up rubbish every day, rain, hail or shine. Thanks again Terry and the many people who give up their spare time to help our community. This week, Premier Mark McGowan announced that for the month of June, flu vaccinations will be free for every Western Australian. The vaccine can be accessed at participating pharmacies or COVID-19 vaccination clinics. For more information on your closest clinic, call 13 COVID (13 26843). This week I’m making a visit to Allanson Primary School to talk to the students about democracy and how voting works. I have borrowed a mace from Parliament House to take along with me. I hope the kids will be impressed! It is so great to see young people interested in learning about our political system.
SOMETIMES it feels like kids just whinge to make our lives difficult. Now, I know that isn’t true (they are babies, and they cry for a reason, yada yada yada). But as I sit typing this column, my son is literally latched on my leg, crying at me. It certainly feels like he is trying to sabotage my attempt at a fulfilling career. And I am willing to bet that most of the parents reading this can agree that they’ve felt the same way on more than one occasion (I can picture you all nodding your heads in agreement). Now, this notion was supported the other night as I was amid “witching hour”, as it’s called amongst parents. My husband was on night shift, and I was frantically trying to organise dinner and baths and bedtime for my two tiny humans. My daughter – who is 5 – had been at school all week, so she was tired and grumpy. I was standing at my kitchen counter, chopping potatoes, and she was sitting across from me, colouring in - her favourite activity. My 16-month-old son was somewhere in the house - no doubt ransacking his sister’s bedroom, creating a disaster for me to clean up after I’d unsuccessfully asked my daughter to clean it up. She would complain profusely that her brother made the mess, so it wouldn’t be fair that she had to clean it up. So, I’d throw my hands in the air, admit defeat yet again, and crawl around her bedroom floor, packing away thousands of tiny Barbie accessories. But anyway, I digress. I continued chopping potatoes – listening to the bath run in the background, making sure it wasn’t overflowing, because “multi-tasking!” - when suddenly my daughter starts grumping and groaning at her colouring-in book. I flicked my eyes to her, a bit confused about what was going on. There was no sign as to the cause of the problem, so I went back to dinner. A few seconds later, she started complaining again - then stopped. I ignored it – I could do without another problem to solve. At this point, my son came out of his sister’s bedroom. “Broom, broom!” he said, and I looked over the counter at him. There he was, perched on top of my daughter’s Barbie caravan, pretending it was a car. Of course, my daughter lost her mind over it, so I raced over and lifted him off – more so worried that he would fall off and crack his head on the floor tiles. No sooner had I remedied that situation, than my daughter started complaining at her colouring in again. By this point, I was on the edge. “What is going on?” I snapped at her. Her face was red with anger as she battled with some sort of inner turmoil. She slammed her texta down on the bench, crossed her arms and looked at me. “I’m trying to colour in,” she said. “And I can’t stop seeing the end of my nose!” I blinked at her a few times, quite unsure how to answer. Several responses swirled in my brain – but none of them were appropriate for a five-year-old. At that point in time, all I wanted to do was take a leaf out of my son’s book, climb into the Barbie caravan and ride off into the sunset.
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Birthday boy A local youngster was informing his mother of all the things he might like for his upcoming birthday, when his sister chimed in. “I will save up some pocket money and buy you a gift too!” she offered. “No, that won’t be possible,” replied the boy, seriously. “Because you don’t get that much pocket money. The things I want are expensive - all the coolest stuff is expensive!” Well, he’s not wrong! Sign needed After years of suggesting that tourists would be very interested in seeing Collie’s coal mining in action, it is now possible, with a tourist lookout just off the road to Darkan. “Lookout” being the operative word, as would-be sight-seers have to keep a very keen lookout to find the slip road which takes you there. The big shovel is easy to see, but the slip road entry is not. A sign indicating where to turn off would be a big help. Timely reminder A community workshop to discuss Collie’s Just Transition was in session last Thursday night, and participants were asked what effect they thought climate change might have on Collie. What effects, if any, had there been to date? A drying climate was the answer. And what about the future, what might happen in Collie with climate change? At that moment, the lights went out. In the resulting blackout, someone suggested “This!” Winter is here You know winter has arrived in Collie when you put food in the fridge to warm it up.
George’s Gems
People, places and contributions to Collie life
New adventures await for Drew and Jenny People: AMY DOROZENKO JENNY and Drew Griffiths have been stalwarts in the Collie community since 1989. But last Thursday the couple set off on a new adventure moving to Baldivis to be closer to their three grandchildren. The couple moved to Collie from Perth when Drew was transferred through work. Drew was the assistant manager with Conservation and Land Management (CALM), which is now the Department of Parks and Wildlife. During their first few years in Collie, Drew and Jenny - and their two sons - lived in Atkinson Street in the forestry settlement owned by CALM. While Drew worked, Jenny spent the days as a stay-at-home mum. “It was fantastic,” Drew said. “CALM really looked after us.” “We arrived on a pretty cool day and all the fireplaces were going and there was a casserole in the oven for our dinner waiting for us.” Soon after, CALM held a welcome party for them. Drew said that since that day, they have always felt welcome in Collie. “That was the feeling we had in town throughout the whole time we have been here - people being welcoming and lovely to us,” he said. The family welcomed two more sons within the next five years, completing their family of six. While the boys were still young, Jenny made the decision to return to work. Jenny is a high school teacher and took a relief position at Collie Senior High School.
Teacher: “Which is the most important letter in the alphabet?” Student replies, “The letter “g” sir.” Teacher: “Why is that, Angus?”
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FORESTRY BOSS: Drew Griffiths was the district manager for Conservation and Land Management (CALM).
NO REGRETS: Drew and Jenny Griffiths have loved their time in Collie. This role developed into contracted positions, allowing Jenny to work in a range of disciplines. “I have taught typing, business studies, computer information technology, English, and mathematics,” Jenny said. Her typing students learned through the program, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing, allowing them to learn the fundamentals of touch typing. “I still think every student should be taught how to type,” she said. Jenny went on to become the School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE) coordinator at the high school for several years. Drew said his role at CALM allowed him to work with highly skilled people. He said he learnt a lot from colleagues Tom Kenneally and Glyn Yates, who taught him about forest management and parks. In 1995, Drew became district manager, covering a distance of 3500 square kilometres including Harvey, Darkan, Bunbury and Collie. “My number one priority became community protection - mostly bushfire, because the community is 85 percent forest,” Drew said. “All the farms, the town, railway lines and highways are highly vulnerable.” Through the close cooperation
CALM had with the bushfire brigades, including chiefs Terry Hunter and Julian Martin, Drew said Collie survived a few close calls. Outside of work, the family became involved in sports, including hockey and underwater hockey. Drew and Jenny recently retired and decided to play a bigger role in their grandchildren’s lives. This meant moving to Baldivis. “We would be lucky if we saw them once a month here, and we don’t want to be grandparents where our grandchildren don’t know who we are,” Jenny said. One of their sons lives in Manjimup but travels to Perth at least once a month, making it an easy commute to the city from their new home next to the freeway. “He can drop the kids off with us and then go into the city,” she said. Jenny said her mum also lives with them and often needs medical care, which can require specialist treatment in Perth. Drew and Jenny said they will miss many things about Collie, including riding their bikes through the bush, and their friends. They have told everyone they know to drop in for a coffee whenever they are in Perth. And they will always keep the
Collie spirit alive. “When something goes wrong in this community, the way everyone gets together to help each other out is incredible,” Drew said. “We have mixed emotions with the move,” Jenny said. “We will definitely come back for a visit and bring our bikes.” The couple said they are “left with an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the Collie community”. They said they have no regrets about moving to Collie 33 years ago and, while they know the time has come to move on, they will miss the town immensely.
MIXED EMOTIONS: Jenny Griffiths is excited to be moving closer to her grandchildren.
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Passion and parliament EBONY Whitney’s passion for local issues and her community have led to her selection for the 2022 Youth Parliament, as the Youth Member for Collie-Preston.
As she prepares for her Year 11 exams next week, she is also preparing to help formulate a Bill to be presented in State Parliament during three days of the July school holidays. Although the parliamentary chamber will be full, it will be her fellow young parliamentarians who will debate the Bill her Education and Training team presents, as well as those of the other teams involved. Ebony was sponsored by Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns, who approached her and suggested she apply for the program. She has already attended a training day in Perth, and will attend a second one on July 2, in preparation for a five-day camp a week later. Based on her preferences listed in her application, she was allocated to the Education
and Training team, which has the brief to develop a Bill to help improve the education system. “We are going through the Bill writing process now, learning about how to introduce legislation and how to present it so that it will be correct in all its aspects, including the judicial system,” Ebony said.
“The team meets (online) each week to refine our Bill ready to present it in Parliament, where it will be debated and then voted on. “If it is approved, it has the potential to go into proper legislation. “The Youth Parliament gives Members the chance to hear what young people are thinking and wanting, and there have already been some things from former Youth Parliaments which have been included in legislation.” The Youth Parliament gives its participants the chance to develop their leadership and public speaking skills, and the chance to meet like-minded young people.
They are guided by three staff members and a group of Taskforce volunteers, many of whom have done the program. Depending on how the experience goes for Ebony, it could influence her choice of future study and career.
“At present, I am considering engineering as I really like science, but I like to contribute, and if it goes well, I am keen to continue in the program in future years,” Ebony said. “I am a bit nervous as I haven’t done a lot of public speaking, but I am going in for speech and debate at Country Week, so maybe this will be good practice.” The camp offers the chance to learn to work in teams with a wide range of people, the opportunity to speak in front of the media and advocate on behalf of young people in WA, to learn how to negotiate and understand other people’s perspectives – and it also offers “great meals at Parliament House and on camp as well as having lots of fun.”
MEMBER: Ebony Whitney working on her team’s Bill for presentation in Parliament.
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THE 97th Collie to Donnybrook road race will be held on Saturday, August 20. The 104-kilometre race will start outside the Crown Hotel, with cyclists riding along the hilly terrain to Donnybrook, before heading back to Collie. The event is considered to be one of Australia’s road-cycling classics with a handicap format, giving everyone a chance to win. More than 200 riders contested the 2021 Collie to Donnybrook race. Keep an eye out for early-bird registrations, which are set to open soon.
KINDERGARTEN enrolments are now open. If your child will turn four between July 1,
2022, and June 30, 2023, you need to enrol them into kindergarten. Parents can visit the
front office of their chosen primary school and collect an enrolment package.
THE Collie Public Library will host a music quiz night later this year. Participants will explore music through the decades, in teams of four or six people, at The Big
Fat Music Quiz on October 8. Attendees can take their own snacks and drinks and enter the draw for best dressed. There will be prizes
for the winners and door prizes. Doors will open at 6pm for a 6.30pm start, and participants can book their place online via Eventbrite.
WELLINGTON Dam is at 67.3 percent capacity after recent rain. The dam currently has 124.49 gigalitres of
water in it, compared to 65.29 gigalitres this time last year. For the dam to overflow, it would need 182
more gigalitres. Despite
Music quiz night at the library
Dam at 67 percent capacity
heavy rainfall last winter, the last time the dam overflowed was 2013.
Foxes hunting chickens RESIDENTS near River Avenue have been warned to beware of foxes. Several residents in the area have claimed their chickens have been attacked by the predatory animal. Chicken owners
can help protect their pets by ensuring their pens are secure. Foxes can chew threw mesh that is not hard enough, and despite being roughly the size of a dog they can slip through far smaller spaces.
You should also bury fencing at least 15cm in the ground, as foxes are accomplished diggers. Foxes are opportunistic hunters and will hunt chickens for food if preventative steps are not taken.
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BUSINESS in FOCUS
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AFTER NEW BUSINESS: TLC Carpet and Tile Cleaning owner Claire Hall with her mobile floor cleaning van.
TILES: TLC Carpet and Tile Cleaning is able to strip and seal your floors to their original colours.
Local cleaner helps maintain your flooring KEEPING carpets and tiles clean can be hard. But that’s where TLC Carpet and Tile Cleaning come in. The locally-owned business has recently opened its mobile business to help make lives that little bit easier and get the job done quicker. The mobile business opened in February and owners Steven Sprigg and his partner Claire Hall, have
had a busy few months. “I saw a gap in the market with locals often talking about how they booked a company from down the hill to clean their carpets,” Claire said. “I also have six children, so it is much easier to be my own boss and be there for them when they need me.” Claire said that TLC differs from its competition by using
a method called hot water extraction. It is the preferred method as it invigorates and prolongs the carpet’s life. It involves a deep cleaning process, removing more than 90 percent of bacteria and dirt build up leaving the home in a more sanitary environment. The same process is used for commercial and residen-
tial properties. The specialist chemicals and products TLC uses can be used on a wide range of fibres, including wools and synthetic fibres, and remove a wide variety of stains and odours. “It cleans underneath the matting, pulling the dirt out from all layers,” Claire said. TLC will strip and seal your floors, including tiles, vinyl, li-
noleum, slate, carpet, laminate and wood. They also clean couches and floor rugs. “We will also price match, but conditions do apply,” Claire said. Claire hopes that in the next 12 months, the business will be bigger and better. They also hope to employ locals and have more vans available.
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Food the key to long life
Riding Club receives post grant
HELENA Grzybowski turned 100 years old on Tuesday. And the oldest ValleyView resident attributes her long life to a wide and varCOLLIE Western Riding help people to understand ied diet. Association was recently the sport of western rid“I did not stick to any particular diet awarded the 2022 Aus- ing and ranch riding,” Ms and I enjoyed lots of different foods,” she tralia Post People of Post Wetherell said. said. grant. The grant is open to AusMrs Grzybowski’s milestone was celThe club will use the tralia Post employees to ebrated with a party at ValleyView, to$1000 grant to provide a donate to organisations gether with her family and friends - as meal to participants and that bring the community well as any food she requested from the volunteers who attend the together. kitchen. upcoming Ranch VersatiliMs Wetherell said she She received well wishes, cards and ty Clinic, which will be held was honoured to accept the a special memorial brooch from a few at the club grounds. grant on behalf of the ridnotable people, including the Queen, Riders from as far as Es- ing club. former Prime Minister Scott Morrison, perance and Geraldton will “It feels special that a Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns and participate in the clinic, member enjoys the club so Governor General David Hurley. held Saturday, September much that she would nomMrs Grzybowski was born in Poland 10, and in the show held on inate us for the grant,” Ms in 1922, and lived in a displaced persons Sunday, September 11. Wetherell said. camp after WWII with her husband and Club secretary Marie The event is held in colyoung daughter. Wetherell said it was the laboration with the WA When the time came to escape the perfirst event of its kind for Paint Horse Association ils of war, the family chose to emigrate the club. and WA Quarter Horse AsRANCH: Collie Western Riding Association member Tim Elto Australia instead of Canada or South “We had this idea to sociation. liott with Katy at the club grounds. Africa. But trouble struck when their ship broke down at sea and they were towed to Fremantle Harbour, Mrs Grzybowski t Collie S t s e r r said. 28 Fo The young family was then taken to a camp in Northam, before relocating to The community The community has their has their say say Harvey, where Mrs Grzybowski said lots of Polish immigrants were working on the railway line. They eventually bought land in Allan- LOCALS have slammed the recent announcement son and lived off the land. that sporting groups will pay more for annual club M M - 12P A 9 Mrs Grzybowski has learnt a lot maintenance fees. : N SU during her 100 years, including seven 1PM | In a backdated move, the Collie Shire Council has M A 8 : languages. decided to match fee increases to the 2021/2022 rate 0 | SAT 3 . 5 increase of 4.5 percent. M “My three daughters went to school FRI: 8A to learn English and then came home This has meant some clubs will face hefty increases. MON to speak Polish and teach us English It includes Collie Eagles Football Club, which will words,” she said. now pay $3055, Collie Lawn Tennis Club paying Despite losing her eyesight in recent $1740, Collie Soccer Club paying $2655 and Collie years, Mrs Grzybowski is in good health, Cricket Association paying $2655. and already looking forward to her next Comments made on the Collie River Valley Bullebirthday. tin’s Facebook page showed many locals are unhappy with the fee hike.
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Fury over club fee hike
Richard Gorski: All the money saved over two years of Covid? Done nothing in that time now going to charge more?
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Dale Hill-Power: There needs to be a justification done with all the sporting and community clubs, clubhouses and associated facilities where the shire is responsible for upkeep. Aged individual facilities should be demolished and shared facilities built. Our shire does not have the income to maintain all these individual facilities. Jason Stanley: You are on the money [Dale]. Good luck convincing the sporting clubs to agree to collaborate.
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SPICE OF LIFE: One of Collie’s oldest residents, Helena Grzybowski, received a Message from The Queen when she turned 100 years old on Tuesday.
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Staff motivated by cancer cluster A CLUSTER of breast cancer diagnoses amongst staff was a driving factor for Amaroo Primary School’s BreastCareWA morning tea last week. Five staff members have battled the disease in recent years, including Nicole Fraser, who was diagnosed in 2021. “I had a good outcome and a good prognosis,
but there is always someone worse off,” Ms Fraser said. Staff raised $1045. Carrying on the school’s good work, students were given extended playtime on Friday to reward good behaviour. Games of foursquare, skipping and the building equipment were popular.
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Collie coal discovery mystery
MUSEUM MORSELS Contributor: TOM REARDON IN THE late winter of 1889, the S. S. Roy Roy sailed into Fremantle port. It was powered by steam, using 10 tonnes of Irwin coal. Then sailing from Fremantle south, the ship caused much excitement when it berthed in Bunbury. A lump of the Irwin coal was given to timber miller Mr. R. Forrest, the agent for the vessel, by the chief engineer. It has been reported that shortly after the coal arrived, Arthur Perrin, who happened to visit Mr Forrest’s mill, was heard to boast: “I know where there is better coal than that.” This statement is reported to have set off a chain of events that has been argued over ever since. Prominent Bunbury businessman David Hay heard about the remarks a few days later and was determined to find the truth. He decided to approach Arthur Perrin’s brother. He learnt that Arthur Perrin had a cattle run in Collie, on the other side of Dr. Harvey's station, and he concluded the deposit must be there. Hay was on a mission, and visited Perrin who said he had found a substance very much like coal. He showed Hay a handkerchief, which contained about half a pound of coal. However, Perrin refused to give Hay any further information. Undaunted, the next day Hay went to the lands office, where he obtained information about Perrin’s runs and drew sketches of them. It was Monday, September 23,1889, when Hay - armed with the sketches once again visited Perrin. He informed him that if he would not take him to the site, he would get John Gibbs to go with him to find the coal. After a lot of haggling, the pair decided to go the next day. Hay gave Perrin an undertaking in writing that he would transfer 20 shares in the Bunbury Min-
eral Prospecting Co. as well as taking up 300-acres of land in the locality of the coal in their joint names. In order to maintain secrecy, Hay stayed with John Crompton that night and met Perrin about half a mile along the road. Hay was driving a wagon pulled by his faithful horse, Donald, while Perrin was on horseback. It has been reported that it rained incessantly all day. After going about 37 miles, they left the track and travelled in a south, south-westerly direction towards the river. After setting up two miles from the river, they built a big fire from grass trees, but because the rain returned, they slept in a hollow tree. Over dinner, Hay reported that he found the first piece of coal in 1883 but had kept it a secret. He only told his brother when he was lying seriously ill at the Wellington Hotel in Bunbury. After breakfast they went down to the river and picked up three or four finger pieces of coal. Hay was disappointed with the find, but Perrin insisted that he had hidden a good quantity of coal on the other bank. But when he went to retrieve it, it was no longer there. Perrin then admitted he had no idea where the coal came from, as no seam had been found. Hay cut an “H” in a tree to symbolise the fact that they claimed the 300 acres in the area. Recalling events from here really becomes clouded in mystery. Perrin claimed in an interview in the West Australian that he was hunting cattle in the area when he came to a ford and a watering place. While he was getting a drink, he noticed a “piece of black stuff” which he recognised as coal. He maintains he knocked it into pieces with his stirrup iron and then headed up to the flat where he found more, so he decided to take up 1000 acres under the S.O.L. regulations. After he had taken up the land with others, they sank a shaft a few hundred yards from there and got out a few tonnes which went to Bunbury and Perth to be tested. However, to quote her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, “some recollections may vary” and this is certainly the case here. Hay says he went to Perth on Tuesday, October 1,, and he immediately went to the lands office and took up the first coal land that had been applied for the 300 acres, as agreed - in the joint names of Hay and Perrin. The same afternoon, he took up about 1600 acres besides, for himself and others. Perrin was not with him. Perrin does not believe that Hay ever took up one acre of land within a mile of the present
workings. Hay was becoming concerned that he did not know where the coal was coming from. On the morning of Wednesday, November 30, he made another visit to the locality, accompanied by Messrs Sloan, Heppingstone, Crampton and Gibbs.
“I know where there is better coal than that.” They camped at the Hamilton for the night and made camp about 150 yards from the then present workings. That afternoon, they picked up some rectangular pieces of coal but could not find where they originated. The next day they went across to the “H” tree and found a lot more small pieces. It was suggested that they explore the river, and so Hay,
Sloan and Heppingstone stripped off and went into the bitterly cold water. On the bottom of the river they found some good-sized pieces of coal. They took about 100-weight of coal from the river bed and thought they might have found a seam. However a government bore had been put down on the river bed to a depth of 150 feet and nothing was found. Sloan and Hay suggested to the party that they should explore the river on the way back down the range, Hay went ahead to get the camp organised and at about 11am he heard the men shout, “we have found it.” The men arrived at the camp and produced three beautiful pieces of black coal. Hay arrived back in Bunbury with his find on the evening of Saturday, November 16 - wellpleased with their trip. It was decided that Hay should go to Perth the following Monday and take up the land in joint names. Hay went to the lands office and secured about 2000 acres. Hay recalled that he did not see Perrin at all on that trip and
it was also discovered that Perrin did not take up any lands in the locality where the coal was found. That December, the group decided to sink a shaft on the site where they found the coal. By the fifth day, they lifted a full tonne of Collie coal and had taken it to Hay’s yard in Bunbury. Hay includes the following information towards the end of his account: “A good part of this (the tonne of coal) was sent all over the colony, and to the eastern colonies, by me, but not by Mr. Perrin— in fact that gentleman had not spent a sixpence in trying to find where the coal deposit was, neither had he, up to this time, a piece of coal from the locality of the present workings as big as an egg, for the simple reason that it had not been found there then.” So, there you have it – one person’s account (Hay) as published in the Bunbury Herald in April, 1885, to rebut a story written by Perrin. Next week another version of the events will be presented by Jas. H Dixon, the legal manager of Collie Commercial Coal Company, Bunbury.
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From the Collie Mail, June 6, 2002 Power plan threat The coal industry, a key union and a major business group did warn that the State Government's $850 million new power generation plan could have had hard-hitting negative impacts on Collie.
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.
Last minute reprieve for Pony Club Collie's Wellington District Pony Club (WDPC) enthusiasts were breathing a sigh of relief, following a last minute rescue from ruin. The club was to be shut down due to a lack of liability insurance. Luckily, the association found a new insurer.
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.
Baby Jako goes back long way Then Collie resident Christine Wood and her family were in Perth over the Foundation Day long weekend in June, 2002, to celebrate their pioneer heritage. Mrs Wood's then little eight-monthold grandson, Jake Fred Wood, was presented with a total of five certificates acknowledging his direct descendancy from the original Swan River pioneers.
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. 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 1pm, Monday to Friday.
Growers keen on ‘super marron’ South West marron growers stood to reap major future benefits from then new genetic research aimed at developing a superior breed of the prized crustacean. More government work for regional business The State Government announced its revised "Buy Local" policy. "The 'Buy Local' policy focuses on maximising local and regional business opportunities and also with providing all small businesses the opportunity and skills to compete on equal terms when it comes to winning Government contracts," then Housing and Works Minister Tom Stephens said.
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Country markets This month’s Country Markets include an art display and DIY craft sessions, which will be interesting for kids and adults alike. Call in to see what is happening, and browse the many stalls at the same time. The cooler weather could draw you to the canteen, where hot drinks and food will be available. The markets are from 8am to 2pm on Saturday. Art gallery The Collie Art Gallery’s next exhibition, A Glimpse of the Blackwood River Valley, will open on Saturday. This exhibition features works by regional artists who participate in the Blackwood River Valley Arts Trail. It will run for six weeks from June 4 to July 17. The art gallery’s hours are 10am to 4pm, Thursdays to Mondays. Board games Collie Public Library is changing the dates of its board games night, held every four weeks. The next session will be on June
10. Future dates are July 8 and August 5. The library supplies a selection of games each month, but you are welcome to bring in your favourite and share with other gamers. BYO snacks and drinks, and BYO sense of fun and humour. Things to note With the advent of winter, daylight arrives a bit later and leaves a bit earlier, so if you are walking, jogging or riding a bike when it is darker, wear light coloured or hi-viz clothing so that you can be seen. Cyclists, use your lights and bell when you are on dual use paths. Motorists, turn your lights on when visibility is restricted – be seen and be safe. Check your chimney It is time to clean your flue on your wood heater to help reduce smoke. It also makes your heater work more efficiently and burns less fuel. Parkrun Collie River Trail parkrun is held every Saturday at 8am at Soldiers’ Park. You can run,
walk, stroll, bring your kids, your dog on a leash, or push a pram. This is for fun and exercise, not a competition. Winter hours Coalfields Museum has moved to winter hours, changing from seven days a week to five days a week for the colder months. It is open from Thursdays to Mondays, 9am to 3pm. However, it will be open seven days a week for the July school holidays. Riff Raff dancing Riff Raff Dancing is on at the PCYC on Mondays at 7.30pm. If you are interested in learning to do ballroom dancing, this is the perfect opportunity. Arrive at 7pm and they will help you brush up your moves. Call Wendy on 0427 343 828 for more information. Visitors’ Centre The Visitors’ Centre has a wide range of local souvenirs and crafts, with woodwork a feature. If you haven’t been there recently, pop in and have a browse.
Bingo Collie Eagles bingo is held each Thursday at the clubrooms. Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down at 7.30pm. All welcome, but masks must be worn when entering the clubrooms. Jo’s Bargain Bazaar Located at the Showground Pavilion, Jo’s Bargain Bazaar is open Mondays and Thursdays from 9am till noon. A huge range of secondhand items is on offer, and almost everything is “make an offer”. All proceeds go towards the 2022 Collie Show. Donations are welcome and can be dropped off during the opening hours. John’s Book Exchange operates during the Monday opening hours, so you can browse the wide variety or bring in your books to exchange for a new selection. Masks must be worn. Police Rangers Police Rangers nights have returned to the PCYC on Mondays, 4.30pm to 6.30pm for 11 years old and up. This is a costfree activity, and enquiries are
welcome. Signing centre If you have documents that need witnessing, Collie Justices of the Peace offer a signing centre on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, from 9.30am till noon, and on Thursdays from 1.30pm to 3pm, at the Collie Courthouse. Op shops The Anglican Op Shop at Noyes Hall is open from Tuesday to Friday each week, from 9am to 3pm. Vinnies operate out of the former Bargain Barn building - enter by the side lane. It is open Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 3pm. Send it in This column offers free publication of events for not-forprofit 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 by 5pm on Fridays, or pop a note in my letter box at 87 Jones Street.
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COLLIE RIVER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE has a vacancy for a Part-time Medical Receptionist position (0.5). We are looking for a person with good communication skills, excellent customer relations and an ability to multi-task in a busy medical surgery. This person must be friendly, team orientated and reliable. The successful candidate will also be required to cover staff leave (Holidays & Personal). Medical Receptionist experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided. Applications close on Friday 10th June 2022. Please apply by email only by sending your CV and cover letter to Belinda Dent: belinda@crvmc.com.au.
FUNERALS FUNERAL NOTICE MANDRY, Rae
The Funeral Service for Mrs Rae Patricia Mandry of Collie will be held in the Church of Christ, 165 Prinsep Street COLLIE commencing at 2pm on FRIDAY (3.6.22) At the conclusion of the Service the Cortege will proceed to the Collie Cemetery for Burial.
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FOR SALE FIREWOOD: Chopped jarrah firewood delivered to Collie. Phone Mumballup Organics 0417 322 007 LIME and FERTILISER: Bulk ag lime and fertiliser delivered bulk to Collie and surrounds, call Mumballup Organics 0417 322 007.
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The Shire of Collie is seeking a motivated individual to join our team. The finance administrators duties include, but are not limited to: • Responding to telephone and counter enquires • Assisting with processing and receipting monies • Debtor invoicing • Preparing correspondence • Promoting a positive and professional image of the Shire of Collie The successful applicant will be offered the opportunity for a traineeship in Certificate III in Business Administration following successful completion of probation if desired. Applicants will need to complete an application form which can be found on our website www.collie.wa.gov.au or call into the Administration Office to collect a hard copy. Applications should be addressed to Vicky Carter - Human Resources Officer at hr@collie.wa.gov.au Please include the job title of the position you are applying for in the email subject line. Alternatively, you can send your application in writing to: “Confidential – Human Resources Officer” Shire of Collie Locked Bag 6225, Collie WA 6225 Applications close on 20 June 2022 at 4:30pm Stuart Devenish Chief Executive Officer
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PUBLIC NOTICES MEN’S SHED AGM: The Collie Men’s Shed Inc. will hold its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 10.00am in the Collie Men’s Shed, Lot 2890 Forrest Street Collie. All current financial members are invited to attend. Nominations for election to the Committee for Committee Positions: Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and 2 other Ordinary Committee positions to be forwarded in writing to the Secretary 28 days before the Annual General Meeting. RAFFLE WINNER: The Fairview Primary Schools P&C held a wood raffle in town Thursday May 26 and Friday May 27, kindly donated by Malatesta and Sons Sawmill and Firewood. A huge thank you to the communuty for supporting our school, and the winner from our raffle is Peggy, congratulations!
Inspector of Mines – Mechanical Permanent - Full time If you have experience in mechanical inspections on mine sites, we are looking for you! We have a permanent appointment available in our Regional team based in the beautiful South West town of Collie. Inspector of Mines – Mechanical - Level 6 – MIS170236 - Collie This position attracts a salary of $103,966 - $114,590 pa (PSCSAA 2021) For further details and to apply, please visit www.jobs.wa.gov.au and enter MIS17026 in the search box or contact Aaron Graham, Team Leader - Inspector of Mines on (08) 9734 2164. APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm on Monday 27 June 2022 (WST). DMIRS_8399
PUBLIC NOTICES IMPOSITION OF FEES & CHARGES
Sport and recreation ground annual maintenance fees for 2021/22 The Shire of Collie intends to impose the following Sport and Recreation Ground Annual Maintenance Fees (1 July 2021 – 30 June 2022) not set at the budget adoption: • Collie River Valley Little Athletics – $400 per annum • Collie Eagles Football Club – $3,055 per annum • Collie Fossils – $470 per annum • Collie Motorcycle Club – $910 per annum • Collie Cricket Association – $2,655 per annum • Collie Lawn Tennis – $1,740 per annum • Collie Soccer Club – $2,655 per annum • Collie Swimming Club – $1,180 per annum (including lighting) • Collie Underwater Hockey Club – $1,180 per annum (including lighting) • Western Riding Association- $955 per annum • Collie Harness Racing – $955 per annum Further details can be obtained by phone (9734 9000) or email to colshire@collie.wa.gov.au. Stuart Devenish, Chief Executive Officer
TENDER 03/2022 FOR THE CLEANING OF PUBLIC TOILETS, BARBEQUES AND COUNCIL FACILITIES (3-YEAR CONTRACT) Tenders are invited and will be received until 2pm, Friday 24th June 2022 for the cleaning of public toilets, barbecues and council facilities. Tender documents available for download via Tenderlink: https://www.tenderlink.com/collie Alternatively, tender packages are available by contacting Scott Geere at the Shire of Collie on 9734 9017, or emailing him at scott.geere@collie.wa.gov.au . Tenders are to be submitted via one of the following means: • By Tenderlink: https://www.tenderlink.com/collie • By Hand: 87 Throssell Street, COLLIE WA 6225 • By Mail: Locked Bag 6225, COLLIE WA 6225 Hardcopy submissions must be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked “Tender – 03/2022” and be addressed to the CEO, Shire of Collie, 87 Throssell Street, Collie WA 6225. The Shire of Collie may decline to accept any tender. Canvassing of councillors will disqualify the tenderer. Stuart Devenish Chief Executive Officer
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Please be advised of the following date for the Annual General Meeting of the Worsley Bush Fire Brigade, Friday 17 June 2022, commencing at 5.00pm. To be held at the Worsley Bush Fire Brigade, Gastaldo Road, Worsley WA 6225. All existing and potential new members are welcome. For any information, please contact the Shire office on 9734 9000 Stuart Devenish Chief Executive Officer
COLLIE BASKETBALL ASSOC. AGM MONDAY 25th JULY 2022, 7pm MEETING ROOM - ROCHE PARK All position are declared vacant Nominations, any motion of which notice has been given & questions Email- colliebasketball@gmail.com
THANK YOU THANK YOU: I would like to take this opportunity to thank my lovely family, rellies and friends for making my 90th birthday such a wonderful occasion. I am so blessed to have such lovely people in my life. Lots of love and God bless, Betty Bass.
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BIG David Broadbent continued his recent top form to win the HB Financial Services 18-hole stableford at Collie Golf Club last Saturday. Broadbent had 43 points to win from Peter Coombs who scored heavily on 13 holes - and wiped five others - for a score of 40. Better scores -
David Broadbent 43, Peter Coombs 40, Ron Annandale, Beau Wright, Kyle Hulls 38, Colin Giblett, Trevor McCormick, Greg Barrodeen, Greg Bell 36, Trevor Graham, Ian Stewart, Eric Annandale 35, Len Hennigan, Jim Larsen, Wayne Waywood, Carl Carulli 34. Ladies - Heather Dabrowski 36, Bev Moyses 31, Dot Lawrence 30. Last week’s Thursday scroungers was won by David Laird in a three-
way countback, while leisure day was won by James Connell, also on a countback. The ladies four-ball event was won by Sue Earnshaw and Lynne Simmonds. Results Leisure day: James Connell, Terry Reeves 39, Chris Stewart 37, Phil Warburton, Paul Moyses 36. Scroungers: David Laird, John Jackson, Ron Annandale 18, Dean Rakich, George Newlands 16. Ladies: Sue Earnshaw-Lynne Simmonds 45, Bev Moyses-Lorraine Annandale 41, Nancy Lynn-Rhonda Annandale 41. THIS week’s events Today (Thursday), nine-hole scroungers; Saturday, 18-hole par for the Tom Price and Sons trophies; Tuesday, 18-hole leisure day stableford; Wednesday, ladies’18-hole event.
Two for state bowls team BOWLS
of last Wednesday’s meat pack match.
LOCAL bowlers Kevan McKenzie and Jamie Parker have been selected to represent WA in the State Bowling Arm team.
Rod Garner and Len Flynn won, with John Waywood and Barry Lowe second.
The National Bowling Arm competition will be held at Warnbro Bowling Club from Friday, September 5 to 9, with practice matches held on June 13, July 11 and August 8. THERE was a great turnout for the scroungers on May 29. Six rink winners were Ray Colgan, Ric Daniel, George Saggers, Vicki Daniel, Chris Sanford and Jamie Parker. Vicki Daniel won the event, with Jamie Parker in second place and George Saggers third. The highest scorer was Ric Daniel, and Neil Roberts was the consolation winner. TWO games were played as part
Bowls will be played each Wednesday - if the weather permits. MOST women found placing the jack down last - instead of first troublesome (as well as rather comical) when playing the backto-front game of Irish Bowls last Thursday. Vicki Daniel, however, won with 28 points. Cheryle Brown was second with 17 points, then Kath McElroy on 15 points. INTEGRATIONS and Empowerment Services brought 20 bowlers from Ellenbrook to Collie. They viewed the murals, had lunch and played a game of bowls at Collie Bowling Club.
Bunbury Junior carnival this weekend
HOCKEY
THE association wishes all participants, coaches, managers and umpires all the best for this weekend’s Bunbury Junior Carnival. Junior 9-10: girls and boys coach Keith Old, manager Whitney Marley. Team: Layne Marley, Charlie Cochrane, Kaitlin Davies, Ngawini Emery, Amber Michael, Brandy Morton, Lilly Smith, Cooper Earl, Dylan Rees, Joshua Hall, Ty Sloan, Kurtis Hunter, Callum Eatts and Reid Becker; junior 7-8: girls and boys coach Brendon Crowe, manager Julie Davidson. Team: Macqui Jones, Gabrielle Tilbrook, Bella Earl, Mereana Emery, Heidi Ireland, Alexis Pitchers, Ava Williams Xavier Crowe, Reid Marley, Thomas Whitney, Levi Crowe, Cael Emmett, Regan Moloney and Samuel Newton; junior 4-6: girls and boys coach Mel Pullan, manager Casey Jones.
Team: Isabella Crowe, Zoe Ireland, Indi Jones, Phoebe White, Keith Ambrose, Devon Larkworthy-Darke, Jimmy Cochrane, Blake Digney, Brax O’Brien, Tyler Pullan, Oliver Wheeler, Ryan Wood, Mitchell Shepherd and Jagger Vernon; junior 4-6: girls and boys combining with Wolves players, coach Dannii Macintyre, manager Courtney Bishop. Team: Lily Macintyre, Ella Burek, Hayden Read, Dylan Cherry, Bridget Irving, Shane Digney, Tripp Miller, Elijah Sprigg and Jaidyn Miles.
Digney). Best: Blue, R Wood, K Del Fante, Z Ireland; Red, B Digney, P White, M Lemon. Black 2 (K Davies, M Shepherd) drew Green 2 (B O’Brien 2). Best: Black, M Shepherd, K Davies, G Golding; Green, I Low, E Sprigg, D Cherry. Fixtures - today (Thursday): Primary, 4pm, Blue v Green (T Sloan, J Davies); 5pm, Red v Black (T Sloan, F Worrell). This weekend is a general bye due to Bunbury Junior Carnival.
RESULTS of women’s hockey matches played last week: A-grade: Rovers 2 (L Crowe, M Williams) d Swans 1 (R Fraser). Best: Rovers, P Marley, H Swan, L Crowe; Swans, team effort. Amaroo won on a forfeit from Mustangs; Intermediates: Swans 1 (C Lee) drew Rovers 1 (L Smith). Best: Swans, T Emery, P Ellison, C Lee; Rovers, L Marley, N Bercene, M Bercene; Primary: Blue 1 (J Miles) drew Red 1 (B
Tuesday: mini hockey, 3.45pm sessions runs 4pm to 5pm (N Bercene, A Michael, K Collier); intermediates, 5.15pm, Rovers v Mustangs (M Pullan, S Morton; tech bench Rovers/Mustangs); 6.30pm, Swans v Amaroo (W Marley, G Sheppard; tech bench Swans/ Amaroo).
It was a fast-paced game, with Bunbury delivering an early goal.
board with six goals, winning 6-0.
Thursday, June 9: Primary, 4pm, Black v Blue (B Earl, B Bentley); 5pm, Green v Red (M White, E Williams).
Power dominate Magpies in under 12s SOCCER
COLLIE Power under-12s got off to a slow start against the Hay Park Magpies recently. They started the game off well by kicking their first goal. Some good team play and great saves had the power 3-1 up at half time. In a more composed effort in the second half, the excellent defence continued. After some good ball movement, three more goals were scored. Power won its second game of the season, 6-1. The Collie Powerettes under-10s team hosted Bunbury United Tricies at Roche Park.
After settling, Collie put the pressure on and managed to level the score. Bunbury quickly hit back, before Collie scored another goal to draw the game, 2-2. The under-11s team had great weather for their game in Balingup against Blackwood, allowing them some opportunities at goals. Unfortunately, no one capitalised on them. Power worked hard through the second half, but as no subs were available, they tired quickly. This worked in Blackwood’s favour, as they hit the score-
The under-8s team - who are learning how to play the game - lost to Dalyellup Red, 4-1. The Power under-10s team won comfortably against the Dynamos, winning 7-0. Fixtures - Saturday, June 11: 8.45am, Collie Power u12s v Australind Jaguars u12s, Australind pitch three; 9.15am, Collie Power u10s girls v Australind Snow Leopards, Australind pitch five; 12.30pm, Collie Power u11s v Hay Park Magpies, Hay Park u10 and 11 pitch 1; 1pm, Collie Power u8s v Hay Park Wagtails, Haypark u8 and u9; 2.30pm, Collie Power u10s v Australind Pumas u12s, Australind pitch three.
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COLLIE Eagles shared the points with Dunsborough in theier reserves football match at Dunsborough last Sunday. The game was drawn, with both teams on 6.10 (46). Levi Rohan kicked two goals, with Jack Rinder, Billy Bebbington, Sam Salmeri and Ash Seeber scoring the other goals. The better players were Jack Rinder, Kieran Escott, Billy Bebbington, Peter Gidgup, Axel Vernon and Jak Mounsey. The Eagles colts team was beaten by 37 points, losing 6.5 (41) to 11.12 (78). Robert Chitty, Odinn Hetherington Kirk, Bevan Stone, Jake Pitchers, Zak Reuben and Judd Rinder all kicked one goal each. The better players were Jye Smith, Joshua Elliott, Judd Rinder, Robert Chitty, Reeve Gooch and Bevan Stone. The league side had a bye at the weekend. This Sunday, June 5, Collie Eagles will play Harvey Brunswick Leschenault at Brunswick Oval. Reserves begin at 10.15am, with League at 12.10pm, and Colts at 2.50pm.
DISPOSAL: Kieran Escott defends as his Eagles team mate, Ash Seeber, kicks the ball in the drawn reserves match.