Collie River Valley Bulletin, October 6, 2022

COLLIE RIVER VALLEY

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CHURCH CHAOS EDITION No. 103

Thursday, October 6, 2022

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Priest says bishop must go THE Bishop of the Diocese of Bunbury, Gerald Holohan, has broken the seal of confession and should be removed from his post, according to a Collie priest.

Parish priest Fr Gerald Tan has written to the Canberra based Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Charles Balvo, calling for an investigation into the bishop’s behaviour. Archbishop Balvo is the Pope’s representative in Australia.

In a stinging attack on Bishop Holohan, Fr Gerald alleged he committed an excommunicable act by advising the church’s consultors (senior priests) of what had been said in the confessional.

The Collie priest also claims Bishop Holohan, who is the longest serving Latin Rite bishop in Australia, took no action over an incident in which bullying was alleged to have happened.

Fr Gerald said the incident was reported to the Bishop in June 2019. It followed an incident at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Bunbury, in which Fr Gerald said he was bullied by another priest.

“I tried to report the incident to him five times, from when it happened in May, before finally speaking to him faceto-face in June, crying,” Fr Gerald said.

“Bishop Holohan told me that it was between me and the priest which shocked me. I could not get any help from my father in faith.”

Fr Gerald alleges the bishop was dis-

missive of his feelings. “I believe he failed in his duty of care to me.”

Continued page 12.

FUTURE CLOUD: Parish priest Fr Gerald Tan ponders his future after making serious allegations against Bishop Gerard Holohan.

Bishop: I’ve not broken the seal of confession BISHOP Gerald Holohan has rejected allegations that he has broken the seal of confession.

Responding to questions from the Bulletin, Bishop Holohan said he had not and “will never break the

seal of confession”. Bishop Holohan also said he was unaware of “the source nor their bias” of questions put to him.

“It is totally inappropriate for me to comment upon people’s or

priests’ personal and private issues in a public forum. There are no circumstances in which I will do so.

“Nor do I think it appropriate for the media to try and exploit such issues.”

Camera captures man leaving house fire - page 2

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AAAAAA What's on, When and Where Western Riding Penultimate Jackpot and Ribbon Show, Saturday and Sunday, 8am Collie Western Riding Association under the pines.

Motorplex Riding Days WA/Tuning, Saturday and Sunday, 8am.

Art Gallery FestivArty art on display at the Art Gallery. Opening hours Thursday to Monday, 10am to 4pm.

Wildflower display At Visitors’ Centre until October 23.

Opening hours 10am to 4pm, Thursday to Monday.

All Saints Church Open Saturdays for viewing, Condolence book open. 10am-1pm.

Coalfields Museum Open seven days a week, 9am to 3pm.

Parkrun Soldiers’ Park every Saturday, 8am.

Seniors’ Toasties Toasties at Senior Citizens every Friday, 10am to 3pm.

Rhyme time Rhymes and songs with Mrs Potts, Collie Library, Mondays 9am.

Baby business Fridays 9am – 10.30am for parents and babies up to two years, Child and Parent Centre.

Bingo Thursdays at clubrooms. Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7.30pm.

Riff Raff dancing PCYC Mondays 7.30pm.

Jo’s Bargain Bazaar Showground Pavilion, Mondays and Thursdays from 9am to 12 noon.

Police rangers PCYC on Mondays, 4.30pm to 6.30pm for 11 years old and up.

Signing centre Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, from 9.30am to 12 noon, and on Thursdays from 1.30pm to 3pm, at the Courthouse.

Op shops The Anglican Op Shop, at Noyes Hall, is open from Tuesday to Friday each week, from 9am to 3pm.

Vinnies at former Bargain Barn open Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 3pm.

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$429 mil. write off is just the start WRITING $429 million off Synergy’s value this year is just the tip of the iceberg as the State transitions away from coalfired power generation.

This is the opinion of South West MLC Steve Thomas who believes there will be many more major adjustments for Synergy as it writes off and then closes its entire coal-generating capacity.

Mr Thomas said the next step is to spend billions more in building renewable generation around the state.

“The problem is that the plan to replace coal with renewables won’t work without solving the issues of storage,” said Mr Thomas.

He said that if the government failed to get it right the lights would “go out when the sun goes down and the wind isn’t blowing hard”.

Mr Thomas said the government’s plans for storing electricity during such times is still just a “pipe dream”.

“They have no plan in place.

“They are simply hoping that future technology will advance to fix the problem.”

He said building enough battery storage to keep the state powered will cost tens of billions of dollars.

“Other storage options being put for-

Free Venn St bike event

MOUNTAIN biking is being celebrated in Collie via a State Government funded initiative encouraging people of all ages and abilities to give bike riding a go.

The event will take place at Dropped Pye Mountain Bike Park, located near Venn Street East, from 10am to 4pm, on October 22, as part of WA Bike Month.

New, novice, experienced and rusty riders are invited to the park to try out a range of trails and bike rides with skilled guides.

Free bike hire and transport to the park is available from Collie PCYC, with more details to come closer to the date.

A sausage sizzle, water and free bike repairs will also be available.

The State Government has allocated $50,000 to fund events happening across WA in October.

BIKE WEEK: Local mountain bike enthusiast Greg Pye at the Dropped Pye Zone, which was named in his honour, looks forward to the WA Bike Month event.

ward right now are untested thought bubbles.

“All this means that the government plan to end public coal generation by 2030 is unlikely to be achieved.

“Let’s just hope they can keep the lights on as they write down billions more in the coming years.”

The phasing out of coal-fired power stations started last week when the first of the Muja Power Station units to be retired was shut down.

Blackouts on cards following unscheduled shut down at Collie Power Station - page 7.

Public forums

TWO public forums will be held this week by the Collie Shire Council.

The shire’s Strategic Community Plan will be the focus at tonight’s (Thursday) public meeting at the Margaretta Wilson Centre, at 6pm.

Next Wednesday, at 10am, the Collie River’s south branch and Lake Kepwari will be discussed at council chambers.

Gardeners sought

OUR Community Garden is inviting people to join the group.

It has a couple of garden beds available at its Prinsep Street site.

The garden beds can be taken up by new members, and there are lots of ways people can contribute as well as garden work, such as committee work.

There are some useful machines to help, and members range in age from very young to mature years.

Anyone interested will be made welcome at the garden on Friday, from 10am to 12pm, for a cuppa and chat.

Bank donation

COMMUNITY Bank Collie has donated $1500 towards the free meals provided by Father Gerald Tan of St Brigid’s Catholic church.

Free hot meals can be collected from the church on Tuesdays from 5pm to 5.30pm.

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Going off with a bang

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CCTV camera captures man leaving Bucktin St house fire

POWERLESS: Volunteer fire fighters were powerless to stop the fire which had already spread into the roof cavity when they arrived at the scene in the early hours of yesterday morning (left) but succeeded in preventing it spreading.

A MAN appeared to set fire to a North Collie home and walk away from the property just after 12.30am yesterday (Wednesday).

The fire, at 50 Bucktin Street, and events leading up to it were captured by a closed circuit television camera in the area.

In the footage the man, wearing what appears to be shorts and a hoodie and holding a mobile phone or torch, walks away from the property as flames start to billow from the front porch.

Neighbours were alerted to the fire by a loud bang. By the time they got to the road in front of the property, the porch was already engulfed in flames.

Collie Volunteer Fire Brigade was called and volunteers were soon on the scene but could do little more than douse the flames.

Although the occupants of the house were not at home at the time, there were three or four dogs, including a puppy, on the property. They appeared to be unharmed.

Police arson squad detectives have been provided with the footage and are investigating.

Suspicious bushfire - page 5.

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NEED FUNDING TO HELP IMPROVE OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY? Yancoal Community Support Program call for applications Premier Coal is a proud and active member of the local community. Yancoal’s 2023 Community Support Program offers community groups the opportunity to apply for funding to support projects, events and initiatives that help make a genuine positive difference to the Collie area.

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Jodie Hanns MLA Delivering for Collie Frontline Fire & Rescue Equipment Frontline received funding from the McGowan Government’s Collie Futures Fund to build a new manufacturing hub in Collie. Frontline supply firefighting appliances to DFES. Operations Manager, Adrian Richards commented “We would like to thank the McGowan Government for granting us this opportunity and the local community for their support in helping us expand and strengthen our manufacturing capabilities.”

They currently employ twelve staff with Collie local Jaemyn Steiner being the first fabrication apprentice in the Collie operations. Local employee Fraser Hislop stated “It’s really good to see another company in town employing local people.”

New Collie Trails and Bridge Opening Minister Reece Whitby recently opened two new trails as part of the McGowan Government’s $10 million Collie Adventure Trails investment. A 56km section of the Wiilman Bilya hiking trail has opened including a fantastic 94 metre suspension pedestrian bridge which offers stunning views of the Collie River.

The 10km Kylie Trail was also opened and locals and visitors alike are excited about the new additions to the trail network. The Collie Visitors Centre has all the information on these new trails, or you can search the website: trailswa.com.au

Get Onboard the Collie to Bunbury Bus Service The McGowan Government will introduce a 12-month bus trial for Collie residents following the incredibly disappointing cancellation of privately operated services earlier this year.

The trial, starting 24 October, will offer early morning departures from Collie to Bunbury, returning in the late afternoon on weekdays.

With your support, I was able to secure a commitment from Government for this trial. I encourage the Collie community to use the service to demonstrate that it’s needed and viable. Tickets can be purchased at the Collie Visitors Centre or online at the Transwa booking website: transwa.wa.gov.au

WesTrac Technology Training Centre Expansion The McGowan Government continues to set Collie up for a strong future, with a $1 million investment towards the expansion of the WesTrac Technology Training Centre (WTTC).

The expansion will deliver new building and training rooms, plant & machinery and communication structure.

Ongoing partnerships have been developed between WesTrac, Collie Senior High School, South Regional TAFE and not-for profit Motivation Foundation to support training for students and transitioning workers.

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Pool opens this Monday THE Collie pool will open on Monday, at 10am, for the 2022/23 summer season.

It will be open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm, and on Sunday from 12noon to 6pm, until November 6.

Due to the warmer weather expected as summer approaches, the pool will, from November 7, open from 6.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, 10am to 6.30pm on Saturdays and 12 noon to 6.30pm on Sundays.

General admission is $6, with discounts for concession card holders.

Season tickets are available from

the Shire of Collie office.

Pool manager Peter Pesci said the popular “Swim around Australia” challenge was completed last summer.

“We are now looking for ideas for our next challenge,” Mr Pesci said.

Aqua Aerobics will start on November 15, every Tuesday and Thursday at 9.30am and 5.30pm, with instructor Dani Pesci.

Collie underwater hockey teams play on Monday and Wednesday nights.

Collie Senior High School will hold its annual swimming carnival on Wednesday, October 12.

TEST: Pool manager Peter Pesci tests the water in readiness for the pool opening on Monday.

‘No’ to dogs on paths AN off-lead dog area along the Collie River, from Coombes Street to Cameron Road, is to be removed.

The area is used by members of the community for general recreation activities, including the Collie River Trail Parkrun and the Collie Rail to River Heritage Trail.

The footpath, which follows the river, is also part of the Collie River Trail route from Soldiers’ Park to Minningup Pool.

There were concerns expressed at the last council meeting that dogs which were not on a lead would interfere with bike riders and walkers, and there had been some community complaints.

There was spirited debate about whether dogs off-lead posed a problem for people using the paths.

Some councillors spoke about dogs jumping at cyclists and posing a risk to children. However, Cr Elysia Harverson said that unruly children were “just as hazardous to cyclists as dogs”.

Councillors agreed there should be an area where dogs can be exercised, as long as the dogs do not get out of control.

The former dog exercise area, alongside the river, has been changed to one which allows dogs, but only when on a lead.

The reserve incorporating the Wagyl

Biddi Trails and newly opened drop and skills park are prohibited to dogs.

A recommendation from Director of Development Services Matt Young that a new dog exercise area along the Collie River, from Cameron Street to Burt Street, be a dog exercise area was rejected.

Before the change becomes effective, amendments to the dog exercise area must be published for a period of 28 days, and new signs will be erected to indicate where dogs should be kept on leads.

Council staff have been instructed to investigate alternative off-lead exercise areas and report back to council.

Suspicion surrounds bushfire

A BUSHFIRE, which is suspected to have been deliberately lit, was brought under control by firefighters last Thursday.

The fire was reported to the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) by a mountain bike rider on the Pet Cemetery trail, in Arklow Forest, about 2.15pm.

DBCA’s Parks and Wildlife Service with assistance from volunteer brigade trucks from Allanson, Harris River and Collie-Burn/Cardiff had the fire under control by 7.30pm.

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Helpers and volunteers still needed THIS year’s Collie Show will go ahead in spite of a disappointing clash of dates with two metropolitan shows.

President Robert Ingram said the Collie Agricultural Society was doing all it could to overcome the situation, having no choice but to deal with the clash.

The society has been in consultation with show ride operators, the Royal Agricultural Society of WA, the Axemen’s Association and other interested parties to overcome difficulties brought about by the COVID 19 lockdowns and an increase in insurance.

“Last year the Wanneroo Show Committee changed their date to coincide with ours, and the showmen naturally elected to go to the larger city show instead of to Collie,” Mr Ingram said.

“At substantial cost, the committee did manage to hire one ride. Then the day

before our show, the axemen advised us that so many of their members had switched to the city show, they were unable to put together a team for Collie, so they cancelled the event.

“This left us no time to advise the public.

“This year, Wanneroo has decided to run again on our date, and Osborne Park has changed their date to also clash with ours.

“Faced with competition from two city shows, our committee has to deal with even heavier competition, but we have done our best to overcome this.

“We reduced our adult gate entry fee to $10 last year, and the committee had agreed to maintain that reduced fee this year.

“We want to assure the public that we are doing everything possible to resolve

the issues, with the result that we have obtained one ride, and an increased number of sideshow events.

“Also, with increased prize money, we have assured the return of the log chops this year.”

The poultry auction returned to the Country Markets on Saturday, and Mr Ingram said it stimulated a lot of interest. “There are plans to bring back the poultry to next year’s show,” he said.

“At this stage, it appears we have a commitment from an interstate ride operator to bring multiple rides to Collie next year.”

The date allocated to the Collie Show is decided by the Royal Agricultural Society of WA, entirely out of the control of the local committee.

“This puts us at the mercy of the city societies,” Mr Ingram said.

MLA’s card design competition

COLLIE-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns has launched a Christmas design competition.

The winning design will be featured on the Christmas cards Mrs Hanns sends out to local community members and organisations.

“My staff did not like the artwork I came up with for my Christmas cards this year,” said Mrs Hanns.

She added that she would welcome entries from any children “at a loose end these school holidays”.

“I would love to hear from them,” she added.

Entry is open to school-aged children who live in the Collie-Preston electorate.

The winner will receive a $50 voucher to a local business of their choice.

Designs should be in landscape format inside a 21 centimetre by 10 centimetre frame.

Designs should be submitted by email to jodie.hanns@mp.wa.gov.au by 4pm on October 10.

WARNING: Snake handler Phil Schenberg, holding an olive python, has warned residents to be aware of snakes as they wake from brumation at this time of year.

Snakes spotted on trails SNAKES have been spotted along the Collie River walking trail and near the swinging bridge in recent weeks.

Local snake handler Phil Schenberg said tiger snakes and dugites are coming out of brumation, a type of dormancy which slows the snake down but is not hibernating.

“Males are seeking females for breeding and actively hunting for food after winter,” he said.

Mr Schenberg said snakes are around at this time of year and they should be left alone.

“If you see a snake do not interact with it, back away, keep an eye on it if you can and call us to relocate it.”

Mr Schenberg said it is illegal to kill

reptiles in Australia. “Around your home, keep debris clear, trim and clear bushes and grasses, and keep things up off the ground.

“If you live on a bush block, have water in a dish away from the home so the snake goes there instead of near your home.

“Any tin should lean up against a fence, not be left on the ground, and wood piles should be kept tidy and not provide hiding places.”

Snakes hunt mice so anything in the garden that attracts mice will also attract snakes.

For more information, or to relocate a snake, contact Mr Schenberg on 0416 933 822.

Honey: Blackouts on cards

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Station shutdown puts State at risk

THE shutting down of Collie Power Station due to a shortage of coal could lead to blackouts this summer, according to the Opposition’s energy spokesman David Honey.

Synergy has shut down the station for three months as it battles coal-supply problems with its supplier, Premier Coal.

The forced outage took effect in mid-September and will extend until January 1, 2023.

The station generates less than 10 percent of the State’s electricity.

However, Mr Honey said it will be a significant loss if there is a hot spell leading into Christmas.

“If we have an early hot spell like we did last year, the unavailability of Collie Power Station will put us at risk of having blackouts,” he said.

Mr Honey said 107,000 homes were left without power for five days last year during a heatwave over the Christmas-New Year period.

The 318-megawatt station is listed as a “forced outage” by the Australian Energy Market Operator, which co-ordinates power generation in the South West grid.

It will be maintained on a “care and maintenance” basis during the shutdown.

Interestingly, the shutdown co-incided with the closure of a 200 megawatt unit at Muja Power Station last month.

The State Government has plans for

the permanent closure of Muja, with the last unit being scheduled for shut down in 2029.

A Synergy spokeswoman said the shutdown was due to an “unavoidable shortterm interruption in coal supply.”

“Synergy is unable to disclose its current overall coal stockpile levels or speak to its contractual arrangements as this information is commercially sensitive.”

She added that Synergy remained confident it would meet generation demand over the shutdown period, adding that the power station could be bought back online quickly if needed.

Synergy had “strategically and temporarily” taken the station offline to assist in further building its coal stockpiles.

South West MLC Steve Thomas said the station closing in spring was not a disaster in itself as this is when there is less demand for power.

“However, it is another symptom of the crisis facing the coal and energy industries,” said Mr Thomas. “It reflects the outcome of some safety issues in Premier Coal’s operations.

“The outcome of this, combined with the undersupply of coal from Griffin this year, means users of coal have been eating into their stockpile reserves.”

He said the “financial disaster unfolding at Griffin” shows how coal companies are struggling under the current model.

The government’s transition plan, away from coal, was also a concern. “It (the government) cannot explain how storage of renewably generated electricity will be adequately managed.

“You can see why this industry is on its knees.”

HEALTHY: Mikayla and Kye Lasisz love the healthy options available to them when they are at Collie River Valley Little Athletics club at Collie Recreation Ground for training.

Athletes to promote healthy habits COLLIE River Valley Little Athletics (CRVLA) has received $2000 in funding from Healthway’s Healthy Sports Program.

Club president Melanie Lasisz said the grant will provide new water bottles for athletes.

“The club will get larger water coolers which will encourage the athletes to keep up their fluids while competing, especially during the hot summer months,” she said.

“We will also be supplying healthy fruit for coaching clinics and our presentation nights as well as encouraging healthy eating from our canteen.”

Volunteer Alyce Earl has been appointed as healthy clubs co-ordinator to ensure the strict regulations attached to the grant are met.

“Alyce has undergone training and will liaison with Healthway and CRVLA for the duration of the season,” Mrs Lasisz said.

We need to protect WA Western Australia’s animals and agricultural industry is at risk from devastating diseases like foot-and-mouth.

Biosecurity border measures are in place, but we can all do our part to keep WA free from pests and diseases.

On arriving from overseas, you should...

Clean all shoes, clothing or equipment you bring in, removing soil or manure.

Avoid farms and livestock for 7 days.

Check what you can bring into WA and declare listed items.

And tell your overseas family and friends not to send meat or dairy in the post.

To learn more, visit WA.gov.au/FMD

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JUST a thought: Back in the good old days (for us baby boomers and beyond) when you expected over the counter service at most institutions or when you opened a bank account, all you needed was to deposit some cash.

When you needed a mortgage, all you needed was documentary evidence of your income over a period of six months.

Mortgages were only granted on onethird of your salary.

When you wanted a phone connection, all you needed was proof you could pay (that is, a salary income document statement).

When you went to the doctor, your date of birth and address was all that was required.

When you applied for a passport, a birth certificate was all that was required together with the form filling. You posted it off, registered post, and it came back registered post.

Application for a learner’s permit to drive was a simple form filling and the L permit was posted to you.

Note these are all documents, nothing online as it was not invented then. No one was hacked.

Nowadays, you have to have proof of identity for almost anything.

One hundred points, either passport or driving licence, to open any new bank account, phone account, MyGov account, etc.

Online access to almost anything is open to hackers.

Perhaps modern data information technology and its implications has gone too far.

Perhaps reverting back to past systems would not be a bad idea.

Open more service centres in town CBDs instead of closing them down.

It would be terrific to call in and get personal attention from a human who could verify your documents and you get almost immediate answers to your queries.

Not waiting an eternity after pressing numerous menu digits to talk to a computer.

It might be cheaper in the long run than paying out millions in compensation and replacement passports, drivers licences, etc.

Clive Lancaster, 55 Rose Road, Allanson

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JODIE HANNS, Member for Collie-Preston, reports...

FOR those who are following the series (and are tech savvy!) the latest edition of the Collie Just Transition Podcast has launched.

Episode eight features Greg Busson, Secretary from WA Mining and Energy Union and Stephen Smyth from the Queensland branch of the Mining and Energy Union. You can listen wherever you get your podcasts or online at: https://colliejusttransition.podbean. com AS OF October 1, the sale and supply of single-use plastic cold beverage cups has been banned. It completes the first stage of WA’s nation leading Plan for Plastics scheme and includes the ban of single-use plastics including plates, cutlery, drink stirrers, drinking straws, thick plastic bags, expanded polystyrene food containers, helium balloon releases and unlidded containers.

These bans will save 430 million single-use plastics from landfill or litter in WA each year, with cold cups alone accounting for more than 40 percent.

People that require single-use plastic items to maintain their quality of life, such as those in disability, aged care and health sectors will be able to get a continued supply.

IT WAS very disturbing to hear about the recent Optus data breach. The McGowan Government is taking immediate steps to safeguard the identities of Western Australians impacted by this breach.

Any resident who is contacted by Optus and advised that their driver’s licence details have been compromised can attend a Department of Transport centre or regional agent to apply for a new licence card and number, free of charge.

Please contact my office if you require any further information.

DID you know there are 80 days until Christmas? This year I’m running a competition to design my Christmas cards which will be sent to community members and organisations. You can see the full details on my Facebook page.

NUMBER 923 of things I thought I would never do at my age - spend a night in a backpackers’ hostel.

Well, it wasn’t called that of course, or I wouldn’t have gone near the place.

It was called a “gite communale”, that is, a stopover cottage run by a local council rather than a private enterprise.

We’d shared a room a couple of times before this, but only on a small scale.

The first time was with a friendly French Canadian fellow by the name of Daniel.

When Daniel stood in the middle of the room and offered us ear plugs, we tittered politely and said it wouldn’t be a problem.

Pro Tip: if somebody tells you they snore, believe them.

He climbed on to his top bunk and promptly fell asleep.

Almost immediately the room was reverberating with his snoring.

Best described as a cross between a hacksaw blade with a particularly tough task and a wounded elephant, it made the MOTH (male of the household) look like a rank amateur in the snoring stakes.

The second time was with a genial young Belgian man who spoke quite good English and whom we had encountered several times along the trail.

That night passed without incident, unless it was me snoring and keeping everyone else awake.

But back to the gites communale. We were lulled into a false sense of security by the first one we stayed at.

We were given a fabulously warm welcome by community volunteers Christine and Jean Paul.

We had a room to ourselves and enjoyed a glorious home cooked four course meal, washed down with a very nice red, in the boisterous company of 15 other hikers.

Still basking in a warm glow of conviviality, the next morning, we set off for another gite communale the following night.

There was a spare bed in our (small) room until a man burst in, accompanied by a rather distressing odour.

He’d hiked 34km that day, he said, and couldn’t remember when he’d last had a shower.

Be thankful for small mercies - at least he didn’t snore.

Although the rooms were small, we had to share the facilities with several other rooms.

There was a symphony of toilet flushing that started around midnight and continued unabated until dawn.

The dining room had all the ambience of a school cafeteria.

We sat down with about 30 other people to lumpy mince of questionable origin, frozen bread and tubs of yogurt for dessert.

But I wouldn’t change any of it, it’s been an absolutely brilliant adventure.

And with only a few days left I’m frantic - I’ve still got hundreds of cheeses I need to try.

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CCCCCCCCC PPPPPPP People, places and contributions to Collie life

Ben lives life to

THE FULL People: ELYSIA HARVERSON

LIKE many people, Ben Watts is crazy about football.

He’s an avid West Coast Eagles supporter and his favourite player is Nic Naitanui.

He loves his family with a passion. He loves music, dancing and The Wiggles.

But, Ben is not like most people. Ben has Down Syndrome.

However, if you think being born with an extra chromosome will hold Ben back from living a wonderful and fulfilling life, you are mistaken.

Ben loves living life to the full.

He goes to the gym twice a week with his support worker, Jodie, and is always on a mission to beat his personal best efforts. The leg and chest press are his go-to machines.

“They really push him,” said mum Terri.

Dancing is another of his favourite pastimes. The PCYC holds dancing on Thursday nights and Ben is a regular.

“I love it,” Ben said.

Terri said Ben is quite independent on a day-to-day basis, apart from a few barriers.

“He is quite high functioning,” she said.

“He can be very vulnerable and naive, but being in Collie really helps because people really look out for him.

“We’ve never had any incidents with bullying and we’ve had some really good support workers who help him.”

Ben enjoys his job with Activ Bunbury, where he makes “visy boards” in a production workshop.

“He loves his job and wants to work like everyone else in the family,” Terri said.

It can be tough as parents to have to “say no” when Ben gets a bit too enthusiastic, she said.

“Such as driving a car, or when he was young he wanted to walk to school,” Terri said.

“He just did it once when he was only 13. We got up and he had gone and walked to school.”

Terri explains that there are three ranges of Down Syndrome, from low, to average, to high functioning.

Ben is in the middle range and sees a speech therapist and counsellor who talks to him about relationships.

“It can be frustrating for Ben when people don’t understand him.”

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Until recently he struggled with hearing, but that has improved since getting a hearing implant. He no longer has to wear a hearing aid.

“It has made his life a lot easier,” Terri said.

Ben also has a habit of going off on a different tangent or talking about things that are interesting to him.

During our interview, he became sidetracked and showed houses on Google maps which are homes his family or family members have lived in.

Terri said there is a misconception that people with Down Syndrome are “always happy”.

“He has his moods,” she laughs. “People should have patience and just be accepting.

“In saying that, Collie has been nothing but supportive. I couldn’t imagine

Ben was rewarded for five years of service to Activ Bunbury.

Ben is very close to brothers Connor, left, and Luke.

bringing a child up with special needs anywhere but in Collie.”

Dad Craig says Ben is well-known.

“He knows more people in town than we do,” he said.

A few years ago, Ben was home alone when a fire started in his room. It destroyed most of the house.

“That was a bit scary and daunting,” Terri said.

The Watts hope that Ben may one day be able to live independently with support from a carer, but they take each day as it comes.

Like most people his age, Ben loves social media and playing on his iPad. He also loves swimming and animals.

He already has two tattoos, one that

says “family” and one that is the West Coast Eagles emblem. He hopes to get another one of a tree.

Terri recalls clearly when the doctor told her that Ben, who is the eldest of her three children, had Down Syndrome.

“They had their suspicions when he was born,” Terri said.

Staff did not say anything of their suspicions, and being a first time mother, she did not realise the tests they performed were more than what babies without Down Syndrome would get.

Dr Keith Meadows visited their home a week later.

“He sat us down and said he had his suspicions, and that he could do a blood test then and there or we could wait.”

They did the blood test and we had a nervous two-day wait for the results.

“Dr Meadows came back and told us.”

It was tough news for Terri and Craig, and they also had to break the news to their families.

“We had everyone around and told them, and then carried on life as normal,” Terri said.

“We had so much support, and they put me in touch with another mum who had a child with Down Syndrome.”

When Terri and Craig welcomed two more sons, Connor and Luke, Ben loved being a big brother.

“He’s always had a close relationship with Connor and Luke,” Terri said.

“They look out for him.”

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Phoned a friend. Friend said try all remotes again. No success. Friend arrived.

Where is other door? No other door.

Could cut open wall with angle grinder.

Or try roof access. Have a ladder? Where

is it? Inside garage. Oh. Teenager sent up on roof to report on method of sealing.

Took phone photo. Studs - could work.

Friend goes to get ladder, gets on roof, removes roof panel, climbs inside, opens door manually.

Try remotes now.

Yep, both work now.

Long term solution, get pedestrian door installed.

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BYSTANDER LOOKS AROUND

Speed limit upped There won’t be any fines reimbursed, but the many local motorists “pinched” for exceeding the 70 kilometre an hour speed limit on the back road to Harvey will be interested to learn that the limit has now been raised to 90kmh.

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Premier Coal’s grants open LOCAL organisations have been encouraged to apply for Premier Coal’ s Community Support Program (CSP).

The program provides financial assistance to local groups in the areas of health, social and community, environment, education and training.

Operations manager Braedon Gaske said the program allows the company to assist locally-focused programs and initiatives capable of “making a real contribution to the continued growth and sustainability of the region.”

Collie Horsepower purchased new helmets with funding received from the program earlier this year.

“This is just one example of the fantastic work that has been supported by the program and it is great to see the positive impact it makes to our community,” said Mr Gaske.

The 2023 CSP is open for applications until November 4.

Applications can be made at the company’s web site - www.premiercoal.com. au.

COLLIE residents have until November 2 to reduce fire hazards around their properties before the restricted burning period comes into force.

From that date until December 14, a burning permit is needed to reduce hazards, and after December 14, no burning is allowed.

Fires last Friday at Cardiff and Har-

ris River indicate the fire season is imminent and prescribed burns were being conducted at two spots, seven and nine kilometres south-east of Collie on Tuesday.

The good winter rains have resulted in prolific growth of grasses such as wild oats around town, and residents should act now to remove hazards.

Long grass poses high fire risks

Dean Jendrzejak tried out a bike for size, with expert advice from Alf Mason.

Poultry auction returns to the country markets THE return of the poultry auction to the monthly country markets attracted a good crowd last Saturday.

Collie Agricultural Society officials believe the auction will prove an asset to this year’s Collie Show.

Inside the pavilion, potential customers browsed a wide range of stalls.

There was a good response to this month’s edition of the year-long mining photography competition.

The winner will be announced at the show on November 19.

Hot food and drinks provided a welcome break from checking out the contents of the stalls.

Cindy and Phil Pidgeon, with Apryl, baby Eevee and Jeffrey Standish.

The bonsai stall caught the eye of Maurice Dhue and Sue Devenish.

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WILDFLOWER SEASON

Best season ahead says snapper THIS wildflower season will be the best Collie has had for some time, according to local wildflower photographer Helen Davis.

“The colours are really starting to pop after the winter rains,”said Mrs Davis.

She said Collie’s soil and weather conditions were ideal for producing the

best wildflowers. Mrs Davis is drawn to the beauty of the flowers and likes seeing the different varieties.

“Every time I go out I see one I have not seen before.”

She started taking photos in 2007, after the passing of her late husband, Don. “I started using a really good camera but I prefer the editing techniques my phone provides.

“I can zoom in and capture the level of detail each flower has.”

Mrs Davis believes plants are in her blood, with several family members working in the gardening industry.

However, much of her plant knowledge came from living in the Mid West of WA as a teenager.

“When I was 18, I lived on a sheep station at the Murchison with local Aboriginals who taught me about the bush, including what you could eat,” Mrs Davis said.

Artwork ready to be picked up

ARTISTS who entered Festiv Arty are being asked to collect their artwork.

Artwork can be collected from the Collie Art Gallery on Sunday, from 2pm to 4pm, or Monday, from 10am to 12 noon.

Festiv Arty is Collie’s biggest art and culture festival and is held annually.

COLOUR: Wildflower photographer Helen Davis takes a photo of wildflowers next to North Collie Hall in Prinsep Street.

DISPLAY: Jenny Sewell with specimens of blue leschenaultia and wattle currently on display at the Collie Visitor Centre

Visitor centre’s colourful display TWENTY-FIVE different wildflowers are on display at the Collie Visitor Centre.

The centre also has detailed leaflets with instructions of the best locations for tourists to find various specimens, along with expert information and daily guided tours.

“We are getting a lot of people wanting to see the wildflowers,” centre manager Janine Page said.

“It is good to be able to provide the tours in addition to the display, and tour guide Alison Melvin has a wealth of knowledge about our native flora and fauna.

“We find the wildflowers offer a different view of Collie, and with the development of walk trails, they are easier to spot.

“It is another attraction to Collie which we are happy to promote.”

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Priest sought psychiatric help

HURT: A pensive Fr Gerald Tan says the greatest scandal is to tolerate evil that is happening inside the church.

AS PART of his conditions for re-entry into the church after a period of suspension, Fr Gerald sought psychiatric help.

“I saw a psychiatrist once a month for five months, between July and December, 2020,” said Fr Gerald.

It was during this time, that he brought a charge against Bishop Holohan to the church’s professional standards unit but it was thrown out “because there was no bullying”.

Fr Gerald said the complaint was about the bishop’s failure in his duty of care, not bullying, but admits he was heavily medicated at the time so his perceptions of events could possibly have been compromised.

A letter from his psychiatrist on December 2, 2020, signed Fr Gerald off as being fit for work.

However, he was not reinstated until June, 2021.

“To this day, I still do not know why I was not allowed to return for seven months.”

Soon after, Fr Gerald requested he be allowed to attend an anniversary celebration for a friend who had helped him through his ordeal, but Bishop Holohan denied permission, citing “canonical censure”.

Two weeks later, Bishop Holohan asked Fr Gerald to come to Collie to work as the parish priest at St Brigid’s.

Fr Gerald alleges Bishop Holohan spoke to the consultors because he wanted support in order to “punish” him. One of the consultors advised Fr Gerald of

what Bishop Holohan had said. Fr Gerald wrote to the Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Balvo, on August 1, 2022, to tell him of the situation.

When no response was forthcoming, he sent another letter advising he would seek “other means” if he did not get a response. Fr Gerald got a reply on Wednesday of last week.

Archbishop Balvo said it was a complicated process and, technically, he could not get involved.

“He reports to the Vatican and then the Vatican has the final say on what happens next,” Fr Gerald said.

Last Friday, Bishop Holohan is believed to have contacted Fr Gerald’s psychiatrist.

He is also alleged to have stated in a text message to Fr Gerald that he had done so as he was concerned about his (Fr Gerald’s) mental well being.

“The text message said there will be consequences for my actions, which I have taken as a threat,” he said.

Fr Gerald has been in the diocese for 17 years. He has been the parish priest at St Brigid’s Catholic Church for just over a year.

Church chaos

Continued from front page Fr Gerald alleges that Bishop Holohan labelled the pain he felt as “melodramatic”, which caused him to have a mental breakdown.

On December 21, 2019, Fr Gerald took an overdose of prescribed medication, intending to end his life.

He messaged a priest friend to tell him what happened. The priest called an ambulance, before telling the bishop what had occurred.

Fr Gerald had left a suicide note and alleges Bishop Holohan requisitioned it “as it would incriminate him”. In the Catholic church, suicide is a sin.

“After I was discharged from hospital, I received a text message from him saying ‘we can now move on as if nothing happened, we can draw a line under this incident’,” Fr Gerald said.

Four days later, on Christmas Day, Fr Gerald received another text message from Bishop Holohan in which he advised him to “see how you feel about being out the front for any of the masses.

“It would help kill off any stories in the light of the weekend.”

“He also forbade me to speak to any of the parish staff, including the cook, which meant I could not eat as that would require me to speak to them,” Fr Gerald said.

Bishop Holohan allegedly suspended Fr Gerald from performing his role as a priest in February, 2020, citing Canon Law. “Instead of helping me to get better, he left me alone to fend for myself.”

During the period from April to June, 2020, Fr Gerald worked at a nursing home in Donnybrook for some time before doing work as a cleaner.

Free pet program

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Family cooks in memory of Babcia

THE Shire of Collie is offering a free lifetime registration for pets.

To be eligible, the pet must be registered for the RSPCA’s pet sterilisation program.

By law, all cats must be sterilised once they reach six months of age and registered with the local government.

Dogs are required to be sterilised by the age of two.

According to the RSPCA, pets should be sterilised to promote a range of health and social benefits.

Sterilisation reduces unwanted and abandoned litters of kittens and puppies.

It can also reduce the desire for dogs and cats to roam.

Sterilising dogs can reduce aggressive behaviour and reduce spraying in male cats.

Registrations can be made by visiting www.rspcawa.org.au/bewise.

Probus seeks new members

THE Collie Probus Club is seeking new members.

Probus is a social group for active retired or semi-retired seniors and meets at the RSL clubrooms on the second Tuesday of each month at 1pm.

There is a guest speaker each month, and the group also goes on trips and excursions.

For more information, phone 9734 2003 or 9734 1150.

TRADITION: The late Wanda Dorozenko’s great-granddaughter Amelia was proud of the work she put into making her Babcia’s pierogi, with her great-aunties Alice and Anne and father Josh.

THREE generations of the Dorozenko family gathered last Saturday to cook in honour of their matriarch, the late Wanda Dorozenko.

Mrs Dorozenko’s children, grandchildren and great grandchildren made Polish favourites, such as four flavours of pierogi dumplings, kielbasa sausage, golabki cabbage rolls, chrusciki pastries and paczki donuts.

The family tradition started some years ago so that Mrs Dorozenko’s recipes could be passed down to the younger generations.

It was the first time the family had gathered for the cooking day since Mrs Dorozenko died on February 2, 2020.

Granddaughter, Amy Dorozenko, said that cooking was Mrs Dorozenko’s favourite passtime.

“We all have memories of going to Babcia’s (graandmother’s) house for Christmas, Easter or on a Wednesday, and being loaded up with all this food she had cooked,” Miss Dorozenko said.

“She would always encourage us to eat and tell us that we were all too skinny.

“She is dearly missed.”

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Arboretum’s centenary celebrated

Sponsors plant advanced trees COLLIE arboretum’s centenary was celebrated as part of the Kaya Collie festivities last Saturday.

Some 40 people were on site at the arboretum, located opposite Soldiers’ Park on the riverbank, to mark the occasion.

Alison Melvin gave an explanation of what an arboretum is, before deputy shire president Cr Ian Miffling spoke about the history of the Collie arboretum.

Friends of the River’s Donna Davies explained the work of her group.

Then Collie-born arboriculturalist John Banks spoke about the pleasure he gets from returning to his former home town.

“There are two places in WA which are perfect for growing most species of trees,” said Mr Banks, who is now an Albany resident.

“Bridgetown is one, Collie is the other; we can grow trees in Albany, but not as well as they grow here.

“The change of season with a cold snap

is perfect for turning the colour of deciduous trees, and I would like to see Collie become the home of colour.”

After the brief proceedings, attention turned to the planting of five advanced trees, sponsored by the various groups represented.

South32 community officer Dee O’Brien was assisted by Shire of Collie chief executive officer Stuart Devenish to plant the first tree.

Cr Miffling and community events officer Tamsin Emmett planted a tree on behalf of the shire council, while Ed Riley was assisted by Mr Banks to plant a tree to honour his pioneer family.

Brad McPherson was assisted by Mr Banks to plant a tree for Ozarb, who assisted in the project, and the children who were present - Arli and Liam Smith, Nate Thompson, Tyron Clifton and Riley Cashmore - assisted by Cameron Cashmore planted a tree in honour of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Queen Elizabeth II tree planted by Arli and Liam Smith, Nate Thompson, Tyron Clifton and Cameron and Riley Cashmore.

Ozarb tree planted by John Banks and Brad McPherson.

Riley family tree planted by Ed Riley.

Shire of Collie tree planted by deputy president Cr Ian Miffling and Tamsin Emmett.

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Pioneer Davies built church Contributor: TOM REARDON

Part 2 of life in Collie at the turn of the last century, as seen through the eyes of Jonathan Ceredig Davies.

WHEN Rev Jonathan Davies arrived in Collie, there was only one mine working, which had just started and was only employing a few men. The prospects of gaining employment were not very promising.

But as the Wallsend mine improved production, so did the prospect for work.

By 1900, it appears that everyone was able to find work at the rate of ten shillings ($1.00) a day.

According to Davies this meant that a man “living a steady life” could possibly save £100 a year, as rent was only 18 shillings ($1.80) a week. Many men even lived cheaper than this by living in their own tents and cooking their meals.

Davies laments that most did not take advantage of the situation and were drawn into the temptations of the town.

Large crowds used to gather in a spot among the trees to play a game called “Pitch and Toss”.

This was a gambling game in which the player who managed to throw a coin closest to a mark got to toss all the coins, winning those that land with the head up.

Davies admits that the people of Collie were not “bad fellows” as they rarely quarrelled or used violence towards each other as men in England did under similar circumstances.

However, he observed that drinking and gambling habits were causing their ruin.

On arriving in Collie, in late 1898, the only place that Davies could find to hold his first Sunday service was in the goods shed at the railway station, with a wagon serving as the reading desk and pulpit.

Unfortunately, this service did not turn out as expected.

Although a crowd of about 40 people assembled and the singing was good, very few people were able to follow the readings because, as Davies noted, “they were mostly ‘nonconformists’’, while those who professed to be Christian had not had the opportunity to attend services for a number of years.

Two events occurred which disrupted the flow of the service. In the first instance a strong wind rushed through the partly open building and put out all the lanterns and candles. Consequently, Davies preached in the dark.

Things then went smoothly until someone released the brake on the truck and set the truck in motion, much to Davies’ horror.

After that, the service was held in the lobby of the railway station in front of the ticket window, with the railing in front of it acting as a desk.

Long planks were placed on kerosene cases, one at each end which the congregation used for seating.

On one occasion, local identity Sam Buckle and his mates worked their way to the middle of the seat and the plank crashed to the floor to the consternation of Davies and the more devout worshippers.

Besides conducting services on Sundays and visiting people on weekdays it was also his duty to visit the timber mills and hold services there on a Sunday.

Davies used to walk each Sunday to

CHURCH: St. David’s, built by Rev. Jonathon Davies in the early 1900’s.

the Worsley Mill, some 12 miles, and after conducting the service, walk back to Collie for the evening service.

At first only four or five people turned up to the service, which he found very disappointing after walking so far.

He attributed this to the fact that every Saturday the community gathered in the local hall and danced until sunrise on Sunday before going home to sleep for the rest of the day.

By 1900, the congregation had grown to 40 and he recalls that the singing was sometimes excellent. He writes: “ I was very fortunate to come across a superior and intelligent man (Mr Rosener by name) who proved a great help to me, especially as an organist.”

However, his main task was to serve the people of Collie. The population was increasing rapidly and so did his congregation.

With the help of friends both in WA and in England and also the proceeds from local concerts, he was able to build a church he called St David’s, which was opened by the Anglican bishop of Perth and the south- west.

Davies survived solely on the Sunday collections.

He writes that what he found really discouraging in Collie was the need for “real good Christian men to help and sympathise with me, and lead others to a better life by their example and piety.”

The nearest fully ordained clergyman was 40 miles away in Bunbury and only visited every three of four months.

Because he walked 24 miles each Sunday, he became very familiar with the bush around Collie.

He found the country a lonely place to be, as he rarely encountered another human being between Collie and Worsley.

Davies felt that the jarrah forest was immense and monotonous and there were no views to witness. He comments on the “perfect silence” of the countryside, as bird calls were seldom heard in this land.

However, he does write about that certain time of the year when the country was covered with beautiful wild flowers, which led him to declare that the floral beauty of WA was superior to anywhere else he had visited.

Only once did Davies get lost. He had heard of another mill south west of Worsley and wanted to visit it.

However, his search was fruitless and after spending a night in the bush he ended up in Donnybrook from where he made his way back, by train, to Collie.

Rev Davies left Collie after the Anglican Church community asked the bishop to send an ordained clergyman to Collie

so that the rites of the church could be administered.

One should not forget the impact this man, from Patagonia, had on early life on the coal fields.

Although his time in Collie was short, it can be argued that he was as much a pioneer as Deakin and Atkinson, both of whom had a short physical association with Collie.

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SITUATED at the top of town is a wellloved four-bedroom by two-bathroom brick and iron home.

It has an open plan living area, water tank, powered workshop and an impressive patio entertaining area. There is not much this property does not offer.

The queen size master suite comes equipped with bay window curtains, roller blinds, an ensuite bathroom and a walk-in robe.

The smaller bedrooms are double sized and come with built-in robes.

A carpeted formal lounge area, with French doors, and a kitchen with breakfast bar, corner pantry and two drawer dishwasher is in the main living needs.

The laundry has ample storage, including overhead and a broom cupboard.

This gorgeous family home overlooks the expanding town of Collie, and is just a short walk to parks, restaurants and the town centre.

Convenience does not even begin to describe it.

WHY BUY ME ►Formal lounge area with carpet and French doors; ►Kitchen with breakfast bar, corner pantry and two drawer dishwasher; ►Open plan living with cassette air conditioning; ►Laundry with broom cupboard and ample overhead storage; ►Queen size master suite with bay window curtains, roller blinds and walkin robe; ►Ensuite with shower, vanity and toilet; ►Three double size minor bedrooms with carpet, roller blinds and built-in robes; ►Main bathroom with shower, bath and vanity; ►Paved patio entertaining area; ►Various fruit trees; ►Powered workshop with automatic roller door; ►Multiple security screens; ►Full reticulation to lawns and gardens; ►Water tank; ►Solar panels; ►Brick and iron home.

HOME FACT FILE Location: 20 Wellington Boulevard, Collie Price: $449,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Cars: 2 Contact: Mitch Davidson, 0408 910 337 or Tocoda, 0447 340 344

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Rare opportunity awaits

THIS three-bedroom, one-bathroom home on a 916 metre square block is a rare opportunity.

The home is in East Bunbury, The kitchen/dining room has split-system air conditioning and jarrah floorboards.

The large front lounge room has a gas bayonet and is carpeted.

A neat bathroom features both a shower and bath, and a single vanity.

The backyard has a six by seven metre games room or studio space with a split system air conditioner.

There is ample room for a large shed, and patio area for entertaining.

The property is located across the road from Cooinda Primary School and near Payne Park.

PROPERTY FEATURES ►Three spacious bedrooms; ►Split system air conditioning in kitchen/dining area; ►Large front lounge room with gas bayonet; ►Jarrah floorboards; ►Neat bathroom with shower, bath and single vanity; ►Large patio area; ►Separate six by seven metre games/ studio with a split system air conditioner; ►Large shed; ►Side access through carport; ►916 metre square block; ►R20/30 Zoning; ►Built in 1969.

HOME FACT FILE Location: 8 Skewes Street, East Bunbury Price: Offers over $359,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Cars: 1 Contact: Ben Wood 9780 0540 or 0418 880 338

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Truck-out rubbish proposal Collie Shire Council investigated the possibility of trucking the town’s rubbish to Dardanup, as an alternative to proceeding with a controversial plan to establish a new landfill site off Harris River Road.

Fire levy concerns Shire councillors and officers expressed concerns about the State Government’s planned new Fire and Emergency Services Levy to the then Emergency Services Minister, Michelle Roberts.

Under the proposal, the minister would have had to sign-off on all funding alloca-

Contributed by Kym Saunders tions, examined by committee, effectively making funding decisions political.

Murray’s Medicare blank Collie MLA Mick Murray said his inquiries about Collie’s lack of Medicare facilities drew a blank from the Health Insurance Commission (HIC).

He had contacted HIC regarding the possibility of opening a Medicare facility in Collie.

Wellington water ‘shandy’ plan Shire president and Wellington Forest Advisory Committee chairperson Rosanne Pimm said a State Government

FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH: 46 Johnston Street, Collie. All are welcome to join with us in fellowship.

Friday: Food Ministry 10am-12noon, Prayer meeting 7pm Sunday: 10am morning service. Sunday School during service. For enquiries phone Pastor Garry Fisher on 9734 3796.

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BAPTIST CHURCH: Cnr Prinsep and Elouera Streets, North Collie.

Church Enquiries: Pastor Timothy van Aarde 0450 880 775.

Collie Hospital Chaplain: Timothy van Aarde.

Sunday Service : 9.30am Visitors Welcome.

Sunday School during Service.

Ladies Bible Study Group: Tuesday 10am at the Church.

Prayer Meeting: Monday 5pm-6pm at the Church.

CHURCH OF CHRIST: 165 Prinsep St. Pastor: Shayne Goldfinch 0422 515 257.

Elder: Evan Mandry 0407 445 788.

Secretary: Glynis 0403 159 668.

Sundays: 9.30am, Family Service and Kids Church.

Thursdays: 9.30am, Craft & Friendship – Phone Heather 9734 4066 Saturdays: 7.30am, Periodically, Breakfast – Phone Evan 9734 1354.

Weekly Bible studies on various days.

All enquiries welcomed. Vision Radio (87.6FM) is a Ministry of our Church.

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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 Tuesdays to Friays 9am - 3pm Church office: Tuesdays only.

Secretary email: collieanglican@gmail. com Website: www.allsaintschurchcollie.org

plan to “shandy” salty water from the Wellington Dam with fresh water from Stirling Dam for Perth drinking water was “nothing new.”

Sport Eagles keep glory guernseys Collie’s history-making reserves football team members were still wearing their guernseys long after the final siren sounded at the 2002 SWFL grand final at Hands Oval, Bunbury.

The Eagles downed South Bunbury 10.14 (74) to 5.5 (35) to give the club its first premiership in its inaugural season.

ST BRIGID’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Cnr Prinsep and Medic Streets.

Parish Priest: Fr. Gerald Tan Secretary: Marie Hicks. ON LEAVE 0414 755 054. Office: 9734 2183. email:collieparish@westnet.com.au Weekend Masses: St. Brigid’s: 6.00pm Saturday, 10.00am Sunday.

St. Mary’s, Darkan: 8.00am, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month.

Baptisms and weddings by request. Reconciliation cancelled, at present, due to social distancing.

Vinnie’s shop: 9734 5664. Shopping hours: 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH: Cnr Wittenoom & Steere Streets You are welcome to fellowship with us, we meet every second and fourth Saturday. Bible Study 9.30am, Service 11am.

88.0 faithFM WEST ARTHUR: The Uniting Church meets on the first and third Sunday of the month at 9am.

KYB is held on Tuesday at 9.30am at the Old Duranillin School.

The Catholic Church meets on the first and third Sunday of the month at 8am.

The Anglican Church meets on: Second Sunday of the month at 8am at Darkan Fourth Sunday of the month at 8am at Darkan Third Sunday of the month at 8am at Arthur River.

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Lecturer Electrical

PROJECT MANAGER

Location Collie however may need to work at Harvey Campus Level/Salary: Grade 1-9, $76,204 – $102,211 pa (pro rata), LGA

Web Search No: DPCT3731

Part time permanent lecturing position (between 0.30 – 0.50 FTE) The lecturer’s primary role is to teach, facilitate learning, assess and mentor students in accordance with relevant curriculum and/or training package requirements. To be eligible for employment applicants must hold you will have an electrical trade qualification and must hold a current workers electrical licence (or equivalent) and have a minimum of 5 years working in the area of expertise. It is preferred that candidates already possess a current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) at the time of application or can demonstrate progression towards the additional units of competency under Schedule 1, Item 2 of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015.

To Access Detailed Information: Go to jobs.wa.gov.au and key in the Web Search No. 50000439. Applicants are required to apply online.

Salary: $120,725 - $129,033 pa Location: WEST PERTH The Department of the Premier and Cabinet are seeking a Project Manager 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.

The Project Manager is responsible for the delivery of projects supporting the objectives of the Collie Delivery Unit and the Collie Transition Package, including the $200 million Collie Industrial Transition Fund.

For Specific Inquiries: Please contact Jacqui Shiosaki, a/Regional Campus Manager on (08) 6371 3029 or email jacqui.shiosaki@srtafe.wa.edu.au

Visit: jobs.wa.gov.au and key in the Web Search No. DPCT3731 to access detailed information.

Closing Date: Monday 17 October 2022 at 4:00pm (WST).

Closing Date: 4pm, Friday 21 October 2022

For Specific Job Related Information: Please contact Annelies de Ruiter on (08) 6552 6867.

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DEATHS MARSHALL (Duncan): Sympathies to Vivienne and family on the passing of Duncan. Long serving and founding member of the Worsley Bush Fire Brigade. He will be sadly missed by the Shire of Collie Bush Fire Brigade Group.

McCAMISH (Shirley): 24.12.1931 02.10.2022. Passed away peacefully at ValleyView Collie on Sunday. Loving wife of Bob (dec) Mother to Neil, Ian, Karen and Ray, Robyn and George. Loved Grandmother and Great Grand Mother. Reunited with Bob.

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FUNERALS FUNERAL NOTICE

McCAMISH The Funeral service for Mrs Shirley McCamish of Collie will be held in the Collie Bowling Club, 1 Medic Street Collie commencing at 1:00pm on MONDAY (10/10/2022)

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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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Worsley Alumina Community Liaison Committee Expressions of Interest

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Phone 9703 2814 A1 FIREWOOD: Any size loads. Pensioner discounts. 0404 186 871.

BOOKS: John’s Book Exchange. Open every Monday 9.00am to 12.00pm in Collie Agricultural Society building. Great selection of books. Phone: 0428 341 470.

CLIVIAS: Orange Clivias in 30cm pots, $20ea. Phone John Vlasich, 0428 341 470 LIME and FERTILISER: Bulk ag lime and fertiliser delivered bulk to Collie and surrounds, call Mumballup Organics. 0417 322 007.

Collie Cardiff RSL AGM

Friday October 7, 2pm COLLIE ITALIAN AND SPORTING CLUB INC: AGM, Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 4.30pm in the members’ bar. All welcome.

COLLIE ROTARY CLUB: Drop your cans at Collie Mowers and More or cite the account number C10397872 at the Cash for Cans depot Funds raised go towards supporting community youth programs.

Representatives from the local community, business and industry are invited to join Worsley Alumina’s Community Liaison Committee. The Community Liaison Committee (CLC) is a group established to ensure that, through regular discussion, Worsley Alumina and the Community are responsive to each other’s needs and expectations. The CLC meets on a quarterly basis.

If you are a resident of the Collie, Harvey, Bunbury or Dardanup Shires, have had experience working on a committee before, have a strong interest in the local community and are interested in joining the Worsley Alumina CLC, please apply in writing to worsleycommunity@south32.net Expressions of interest close 28 October 2022. For further information phone 9734 9621.

Please note this is a voluntary position and sitting fees are not paid.

PUBLIC NOTICES FRESH, FREE RANGE EGGS: at The Mumby Shop, $6.50 per dozen.

PUBLIC MEETING: The important public meeting to discuss Collie River issues will be held at Collie Council Chambers, next Wednesday October 12, at 10am. The wait is over.

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Riders in jumps event

Who’s celebrating

Surprise for Norma’s 90th birthday

NORMA Wallis turned 90 on Monday and celebrated the special occasion with a morning tea held at the Ridge Restaurant.

A luncheon at the Federal Hotel on Sunday was attended by her family, so Monday’s morning tea came as a big surprise.

Both events were enjoyed by family and friends.

LOCAL horse riders competed for ribbons and prizes in a two-day encouragement showjumping event last weekend.

The event was held at Horsepower’s Gardiner Road centre and gave riders of all abilities the opportunity to try a range of jumps.

Riders chose to enter on one of the days, with 12 riders competing on each day.

Jumps were set at different heights, using jumps as small as poles to 60 centimetres high.

Horses and riders with limited jumping experience were also welcomed in the supportive competition.

JUMPER: Juliet Ager-Spaven rides Bill over a jump at Horsepower during an encouragement showjumping event last Saturday.

Photo: Kita Ashleigh Photography.

Do you know anyone who is celebrating?

BIRTHDAY GIRL: Norma Wallis cuts into her 90th birthday cake.

To have photos included in Who’s Celebrating, simply email them to editorial @crvbulletin.com

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Annandale and Stewart win but Playle shines bright

BMX MUM: Local BMX rider Stephanie Slapp won the State Title at the State Championships held at Westside BMX Club in Perth on Sunday.

Stephanie’s state title STEPHANIE Slapp won the cruiser BMX title for 30 to 34-year-old women at the State Championships last Sunday.

The event was held at Westside BMX Club in Perth where the mother of two boys was the most successful of the 39-strong Collie contingent.

Neisha Cherry came second in the race and another local, Steven Perry, finished second for cruiser bikes in the men’s 30 to 34-year-old class.

Two riders finished second for their age groups - Chloe McIlree in the 11-year-old girls and Mya Nelson in the nine-year-old girls.

RON Annandale and Ian Stewart were victorious in last Saturday’s combined stableford event at Collie Golf Club, but it was new member Nathan Playle who provided the highlight.

Young Playle posted the best individual score of 47 points from a total of 72 posted by him and partner James Connell. Playle’s effort resulted in an unprecedented handicap reduction of 15.1 shots, going down from 30 to 15.

Annandale and Stewart won the combined event with 77 to take the SW Vets/ club trophies. They combined well to be one clear of Greg Moyle and David Carter on 76. Rounding out the vouchers, in order, were: Brett Smith-Paul Goodwin 74, Mick Pokrywka-George Newlands 73, James Connell-Nathan Playle 72, Jim Larsen-Tony Barker- May, Rhonda Annandale-Nancy Lynn, Vicki Graham-Bev Moyses 71, Alan Kent-Len Hennigan 70, Kim Metcalfe-Rob Cavanagh, Rod Simmonds-Jim Tyler 69.

Novelties were won by Colin Giblett (No. 1), Kevin Ireland and Vicki Graham (4), Phil Warburton (6), Greg Barrodeen (7), Vicki Graham (9), Pauline Lockhart (12), Jim Larsen (14), James Abbott (15) and Michelle Tate (18).

BEAU Wright was victorious in a field of 41 players in last week’s Tuesday leisure day stableford sponsored by Freed Up Accounting and Bookkeeping Solutions.

Wright had the fantastic score of 44 points to win from low marker Colin Giblett who parred the course for another fantastic score of 43. John Williamson

finished third with 40, followed by Graham Williams, Kevin Ireland and David Carter 38, Luke Serra and Tony BarkerMay 36, Jake Timms, Alan Kent, Max Thomas, Paul Moyses and William Hammond 35.

Novelties were won by John Brown (4), Kim Metcalfe (7), Michelle Tate (9), John Williamson (14) and Gary Old (18).

THE ladies Wednesday 18 hole stroke event for the Peta Ellery trophy was won

by Pat Booth with a nett score of 71. Second was Rhonda Annandale on 72.

Rounding out the vouchers were Vicki Graham 72, Nancy Lynn, Jodie Allison, Donna Smith 74, Lynne Simmonds, Bev Moyses and Shelly Barker-May 75.

Birdies were recorded by Donna Smith and Shelly Barker -May, while novelties were claimed by Margaret Whipp (4), Jodie Allison (6), Cara Swan (14) and Dot Lawrence (18).

LAST Thursday’s nine-hole scroungers event was won by George Dorozenko with 24 points in a field of 38. Just behind him was Ian Stewart, on 23, followed by Peter Ellery 20, Tony Barker-May and Peter Coombs 19, Jim Larsen, Darren O’Brien and Graham Williams 18.

Novelties were won by Rodney Simmonds (1), Tony Barker-May (4), Eric Annandale (6) and George Dorozenko (9).

This week’s events – Today (Thursday), Scroungers is on today starting from 1pm due to the Drummond golf junior event being held in the morning; Saturday, all-in 18-hole stableford sponsored by Margaret Whipp and Wayne Waywood; Tuesday, leisure day stableford; Wednesday, ladies’ day.

Collie Cup race tickets on sale TICKETS are available for the Elders Collie Cup, which will be held on October 22, at the Collie Race Club.

The six-event race meeting, which is sponsored by Matt Blackford, will also feature the AETS Collie Sprint and Tab Touch supporting races.

The race meeting is part of Kaya Collie, marking Collie’s 125th birthday.

Fashion on the Field will include a new

category this year - 1900s period dress as well as the popular ladies, gents and kids categories.

Full TAB, bookmakers and Sky Racing will operate and Band 6220 will provide entertainment. Gates open at 11.30am, with the bar open from 12 noon.

Tickets are available at the gate or online at www.collierivervalley.com.au/ shop.

SEND US YOUR SPORT! The Bulletin welcomes contributions from local sporting clubs.

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Big spring for trot meetings

AFTER last year’s successful move to spring racing, Collie Harness Racing Club will again take advantage of warm weather and racing at the start of the season in October and November.

The first of four trot meetings is on Sunday, October 16, with the feature event being the running of the Spry’s Meat Market King Coal Cup, a level four and better standing start handicap over the new distance of 2670 metres.

All the usual on-course activities will again occur, including a free bike giveaway as well as chocolate wheel prizes and the pick four competition.

The second meeting is on Saturday, October 30, with the running of the John Martin Memorial.

The Suvaljko Memorial will be the feature of the meeting on Saturday, November 13.

Highlight of the Sunday, November 27, meeting will be the running of Collie

TOP SHOT: Western Australian Clay Target Association’s newly inducted hall of fame member Max Cubic prepares to shoot at Collie Clay Target Club.

Cubic inducted into the hall of fame

COLLIE Clay Target Club (CCTC) member Max Cubic has become the fourth person to be inducted into the Western Australian Clay Target Association’s Hall of Fame.

Cubic has won numerous events and his induction was this week applauded by club president Laurie Paterson.

“He is one of the best shots in WA,” Paterson said.

“Collie has been one of the strongest clubs in the state and he made us better, as we had to rise to be in the same calibre as him.”

Paterson said 73-year-old Cubic is still competitive at local level, despite

his other sporting interests and age.

For entry into the hall of fame, he had to reach 100 points by winning state and national titles.

Cubic won the state titles in downthe-line (DTL) in 1982, double rise 1985, 86, 87 and 96.

He also won the 1987 state title for skeet shooting, as well as two more in 1991 and 1992.

In 1997, Cubic won the Oceania and National titles. Cubic also won numerous club championships in Collie.

He began shooting in 1972 after completing National Service and became a member of the clay target club in 1984.

Harness Racing Club’s premier races of the season - the Bendigo Bank Collie Cup and the George Ashcroft Memorial.

This should be a culmination of an outstanding season of spring racing.

Several Collie trainers have been racing over the winter period with some notable successes.

Errol and Bianca Ashcroft’s charges have been racing competitively, as well as those of Brian Wheeler, Wayne Justins, David Hunter and Dennis Morton.

Karen and Leo Wallrodt have teams ready to race at their local track.

At tomorrow afternoon’s Bunbury meeting, Dennis Morton has Tahi and Mister Ridgewell nominated and the Wallrodts have Girl in Clover and Rocky Affair scheduled to compete.

Ashcroft’s talented pacer Henwood Bay is programed to go around at Gloucester Parklater in the evening.

Good attendance at stick event BOWLS THERE was a good attendance of players at the Collie Bowling Club’s stick event last Saturday.

The event was well supported by local and Perth club bowlers.

Shirley Tuckerman, with 6 plus 19, won the event from Kerry Ward on 6 plus 13 and Jim Rae on 6 plus 4.

THE ladies played scroungers last week, with Glenice Kaurin winning on 14 points from Estelle Johnson on 13.

The ladies open day, sponsored by the Boulevard Café, was held last Thursday.

The winners were Heather Gibbs and Penny Valli, from Rose Godfrey and Estelle Johnson.

The Collie River Valley Medical Centre sponsored championship triples start today (Thursday).

Pennants will start on Tuesday, October 18. Please check the notice board for teams and fixtures.

LAST week’s Wednesday meat pack event comprised two games played with the same partner. Only one team won

both games, with all other teams winning one and losing one.

The winners were Steve Mathews and Les McCamish with 4 plus 26. Second were Vicki Daniel and Barry Lowe with 2 plus 14, closely followed by Tom Edwards and Glenice Kaurin on 2 plus 13.

THERE was a smaller attendance than normal for Sunday scroungers, due no doubt to the unpredictable weather.

There were three rink winners in the final which was won by Max Cubic from Cheryle Brown and Neil Roberts. Cubic was also the highest scorer, while consolation winner was Peter Virgin.

THE club has entered an extra team in third division men’s pennants on Saturdays. Please put your names on the notice board if you are looking for a game.

This Sunday is opening day for the club. Please put your names in on the notice board for breakfast and a game. The men’s championship drawn fours will be played on Saturday and Sunday, October 15 and 16. Nominations close at 3pm on Thursday, October 13.

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Broadbent’s Whinnen win SEVENTEEN year-old Jackson Broadbent was awarded the Mel Whinnen Medal for best-on-ground in the WAFL colts grand final last Saturday.

Broadbent played a key role for Peel Thunder in its two point win over West Perth.

“It was an honour to be named amongst all the past winners of the medal,” said Broadbent.

“I am very grateful to my teammates as it is not just an individual award.”

The 201 centimetre ruckman amassed a game-high 23 hit outs, 17 disposals and four marks.

Broadbent was dropped midway through the national under-18s carnival, which would not have helped

his aspirations of being drafted by an AFL team.

“I am a realist so it will be great if I do get drafted but there is still a lot of work to be done before that happens,” he said.

Broadbent has spoken to several clubs, including the West Coast Eagles, and is looking forward to the national and rookie drafts which take place in November.

MEDALLIST: Jackson Broadbent, who is eyeing a career in the AFL, was awarded the Mel Whinnen Medal for his best-on-ground performance for Peel Thunder in their two-point win over West Perth in the WAFL colts grand final at Leederville Oval last Saturday.

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King Coal Cup this Saturday

BMX THE 2022 King Coal Cup will host more than 180 BMX riders in Collie on Saturday.

Male and female riders will ride in a range of categories including mini wheelers, sprockets, challenge 20 inch, cruisers and superclass.

The 6-superclass men will be the category to watch, with the winner to get the $600 prize pool.

Riders are travelling from Port Hedland, Geraldton and the Goldfields to compete.

The event is held at Collie BMX Club at the corner of Wallsend and Robb Streets.

Gates open at 7.30am for practice at 8am. Racing will begin at 10.30am.

Presentations will be held 30 minutes after the conclusion of finals.

Spectators can watch the event for free and are encouraged to bring a chair.

Prizes will be given out throughout the day, including the major prize of a BMX or street bike. The canteen will be open from 7.30am for breakfast, and lunch will be served from 10.30am.