Premium Minni plan EDITION No. 63
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Design work underway Reporter: NOLA GREEN
also the presence of an alternate means of escape.
DETAILED design work is being done to make the Minningup Pool project ready for funding.
“The first step is to work with the golf club, which adjoins the site, to provide a long cul-de-sac as an emergency only route,” Mr Young said.
The project will create day use areas and separate tourism resort facilities. Shire director of planning services Matt Young said the project had the potential to be a premium experience for visitors. Testing the market for tourism sites has been undertaken, and two submissions have been received for accommodation projects (see story page 6). Economic benefits from the developments are expected to be in the vicinity of $6 million, with 16 full time jobs, plus four direct full time jobs during construction. Detailed work is being undertaken on infrastructure such as roads, water, sewers and power, which will be needed for the site. There was a concern that environmental impacts and dieback could affect progress, but there is a report that it is already present, so this will not hold the project back. As the whole area is in a bushfire risk area, State planning requirements call for emergency access, and
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SLIME FUN: St Brigid’s students Jasper Lawrence and Hadley Lang celebrated the end of school year with the slime fun run. More on page 20
Christmas lights TODAY is the last day to register your house in the Collie Community Bank and Collie River Valley Bulletin Christmas lights competition. Page 2.
“Then we need to firm up secondary access to Mungalup Road but there is a solution there.” Three day-use precincts have been identified, and consultation is ongoing to ensure development there is culturally respectful to the indigenous community. Mr Young said the project is a great chance for the local indigenous community to tell the story of the Collie River and the Wagyl.
Life membership TWO stalwarts of the Collie Senior Citizens’ Centre were honoured with life membership last week. Page 4.
“We had discussions last week with representatives of the Lotteries Commission, and this aligns with the direction they are taking with some of their grants,” Mr Young said. Following good winter rains, the level of the river rose at Minningup, approaching what used to be considered a normal winter level, consequently some features have been moved further back than was originally planned. Continued on page 4.
Christmas trees THREE local companies held Christmas tree events last weekend. Page 12.
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New lights to go up at footy ground NEW LED lighting for the Collie Recreation Ground has been funded by the State Government. Four new light towers and LED lighting to 100 lux will be erected using a $400,000 grant announced on Tuesday by Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns. “I’m proud to be delivering on our Plan for Collie-Preston,” said Ms Hanns. “It is great that we have a government that is dedicated
to investing in local sporting and recreation grounds.” She said the much needed upgrade will provide more opportunities for this multi-use facility. “It will allow local sporting groups to train and play at night, as well as providing a well-lit outdoor space for other community events,” Ms Hanns said. LED lighting uses less energy than traditional flood-
lighting, lowering the cost impact of operating the grounds. Sport and Recreation Minister Tony Buti said grassroots sport and recreation is vital in bringing communities together. “It builds a sense of community as well as ensuring people stay fit and active.” Collie Shire president Sarah Stanley said the investment in vital community infrastructure was much appreciated.
Men’s Shed spreads some Christmas cheer
LIGHT UP: Shirley Crowe, of Venn Street, hides an elf in her Christmas display every night, giving her lights an interactive flair.
Lights nominations close today TODAY is the last day to register your house in the Collie Community Bank and Collie River Valley Bulletin Christmas lights competition. Entries must be received by 5pm today (Thursday). Entries should be lodged at the Bendigo Bank branch in Forrest Street or by phone to 9734 7411. There are prizes in three cat-
egories - $500 for first prize, $250 for most original, and $250 for best first time entry. The lights will be judged tomorrow (December 17), so entrants are reminded to leave their lights on. The winners will be announced next Thursday, in the Bulletin’s final edition of the year.
Where to see the lights this year 17 Clifton St. 19 Venn Street. 3 Elder Court. 5 Hawthorne Ave. 191 Atkinson Street.
19 Coverley Drive. 3 Fawdon Way. 43 Bucktin Street. 44 Ogden Street. 207 Steere Street.
10 Walsh Street. 307 Prinsep Street. Corner of Boyson Street and Steere Street.
CHRISTMAS is almost here and the town has been given a decorative flair by the Collie Men’s Shed with artisan wooden ornaments adorning various parts of the town, including the shire building and Forrest Street. Collie Men’s Shed co-ordinator Peter McCarthy and members built the trees and stars from recycled material from the Collie transfer station. The decorations were built from some 80 recycled pallets and took about a month to make. GOOD TIDINGS: Men’s Shed co-ordinator Peter McCarthy and chairperson Ian Bushell with the decorations at Forrest Street foot bridge.
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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS COMPETITION FIRST PRIZE $500 MOST ORIGINAL $250 BEST 1st TIME ENTRY $250 Visit your local Bendigo Bank Branch to register your entry in the competition OR call 9734 7411 by close of business on Thursday, December 16, 2021. LIGHTS WILL BE JUDGED ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17 SO PLEASE ENSURE YOU LEAVE YOUR LIGHTS ON!! Winners will be announced in the Collie River Valley Bulletin on Thursday, December 23.
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Futures group’s first meeting
NEW GROUP: Collie Futures Economic Advisory Group held its first meeting with members Dee O’Brien, Jodie Hanns, Michelle Smith (back), Phil Rabjones, Paul Sweeney and Ijah Coyle (front) in attendance.
COLLIE Futures Economic Advisory Group held its first meeting last Friday, December 10, at the Collie Ridge Motel. The small grants program to be administered by the group was reinstated last month.
South32 union set to bargain Electrical Trades Union returns to South 32 THE Electrical Trades Union (ETU) is back operating at Worsley South32 after a 25 year absence. It is one of the unions covering tradespeople now back on site and has already set its agenda. It will be seeking: •The same pay for the same job; •Reduced hours of work; •More family friendly rosters; •Yearly pay increases and job security. Union organiser Adam Woodage said employees had been seeking union coverage for the past two years. He said the union will be ne-
gotiating an enterprise bargaining agreement (EBA) with the company. South32 has twice rejected the union’s proposal. Mr Woodage understands South32 spent over $150,000 on legal fees opposing a petition addressed to the Fair Work Commission for an electrical only agreement to cover the refinery and mine site. The ETU, with The Australian Workers’ Union and the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU), held a barbecue in Bunbury 18 months ago with Worsley workers to discuss how to respond to cuts imposed by the company including the loss of private health care, extra
superannuation and subsidised home loans. The union claims the cuts are in the vicinity of up to $30,000 for new employees. “Worsley looked at COVID19 as an opportunity to substantially lower the blue collar workers wage, but unfortunately for management the doom and gloom narrative of uncertain times and lower commodity prices did not play out the way they hoped,” said Mr Woodage. “They stubbornly pressed on with attacking workers’ pay and conditions and with other alumina producing nations letting COVID run rampant, refineries had to close, driving the price of alumina up, and with that profits.” Mr Woodage said alumina and copper will be in high demand for many years to come, as these metals are used extensively in renewable technology.
New group members are South32’s Dee O’Brien, shire councillor Michelle Smith, businessmen Phil Rabjones and Paul Sweeney and athlete Ijah Coyle.
Double-dose rate nears 80 percent COLLIE was nearing the double-dose 80 percent COVID19 vaccination rate on Monday. As of that day the double dose rate was at 77.6 percent, with the single dose at 91.2 percent for eligible people aged 15 and over. The vaccine is available at Collie River Valley Medical Centre, Collie Medical Group, TerryWhite Chemmart and the Italian Club hub on Tuesdays.
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The number of vaccinated residents is expected to continue climbing with 75 percent of the workforce now mandated. It was announced on Monday that Western Australia will reopen its borders on February 5 but that regions with less than 80 percent double dose vaccine rates will be required to have additional public health and social measures introduced.
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HONOURED: Val Leadbitter and Ainslee Smith were honoured to be awarded life membership of the Collie Senior Citizens Centre.
Life membership for centre’s doyennes TWO stalwarts of the Collie Senior Citizens’ Centre were honoured with life membership last week. Val Leadbitter and Ainslee Smith have racked up a combined 58 years as members of the centre. Mrs Smith has been a member for 30 years, spending 17 years on the
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centre committee and many years on the bowls committee. She still plays carpet bowls regularly because she loves to keep active and social. “I never miss a day, I love it and look forward to going,” she said. Mrs Leadbitter has been a member
for 28 years and spent 15 years on the centre committee, as well as helping with catering. Although she no longer plays bowls, she still visits the centre. “I love the people that come, I always have a wonderful time,” she said.
Two Minningup plans received
Staged accommodation project mooted PLANS for two proposed accommodation sites at Minningup have been received by Collie Shire Council. The plans are effectively “funding-ready”, director of planning services Matt Young said. The proponent for the old hockey ground site, Desen Pty Ltd, has plans for 30 to 40 luxury rammed earth and wood villas to be built over two stages. The villas would have one to three bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen and outdoor area. The second stage would include a wellness and function
centre. The bushfire management plan proposes an alternate escape route through the Sandy track. Walia Resorts, the proponent for the “Kings Park” area, is planning a low-impact small sized tent glamping development, also to take place over two stages. The first stage would have
14 tents that woul be capable of housing 60 people when fully occupied. Stage two would involve a wellness centre, restaurant and more tents. The proposed bushfire management plan alternate escape route for this development would be through the golf course.
SITE ONE: An artist’s rendition of the luxury villas.
Premium Minningup plan Continued from front page Mr Young said it was a good thing this rise in water levels happened before building started. He added that as the project is subject to obtaining funding, it may be necessary to stage the day-use precincts.
The proposed development area is part of an existing reserve which stretches from the old caravan park, through the golf club to Minningup Pool. “Amendments to all the reserves will be required, and we are calling for ex-
pressions of interest for someone to undertake the lease amendments so we can proceed with commercial proprietors,” Mr Young said. “We want a detailed plan for the tourism site so we know what aspects they need to develop.”
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Toy run rumbles around the town MORE than 100 motorbikes rumbled around town last Saturday, in the 25th annual toy run. They were joined by some vintage cars and two utes collecting toys and hamper items to be distributed in the Combined Churches Christmas appeal. Organiser Evan Mandry said that while numbers were down a little, he was pleased with the turn-out given there were five bike runs on in the South West. The two utes were crammed with donations, and the sausage sizzle run by the Church of Christ to boost donations was a roaring success. While all the bikes and riders garnered attention, perhaps the sight of Bella, Shane Lindner’s German shepherd, geared up in goggles to ride in his sidecar, had more fans than most. Although visibly excited by all the action, the three-year old behaved impeccably, and was rewarded with one TOY RIDE: Maurice Dhue with his toy doof the sausages. nations.
Church’s $13,000 solar grant COLLIE Church of Christ has received $13,000 towards solar panels and volunteer work from two Federal Government grants programs. The Federal Member for O’Connor, Rick Wilson, said the church would get $5000 under the government’s Volunteer Grants Program to install a new computer system and buy a new refrigerator, vacuum cleaner and mobile whiteboard. “I understand that limitations with current equipment have made it difficult for the church’s volunteers to be effective in their roles,” Mr Wilson said. “This new equipment will modernise the area where the volunteers work, and help them deliver even better services to the Collie
community. When you consider that 95 per cent of the church’s staff are volunteers, I think this funding is a fantastic investment in Collie’s future.” Mr Wilson said the church would also get $8002 under the Powering Communities Program to install solar power systems on both its church building and manse. “The systems will help the church operate in a sustainable manner into the future, and the money the systems will save will help the church fund more community projects,” he said. Also to benefit from the latest round of the program is the Collie Race Club, which will get $9305 toward installing two hy-
brid heat pump hot water units. “The new equipment will replace an antiquated electric hot water system that is expensive to run,” Mr Wilson said. “It will also reduce the race club’s energy consumption at its multi-purpose venue that attracts visitors from all over Australia.” Coalfields Museum and Historical Research Centre also got $4843 under the program to buy equipment to help volunteers record and document oral histories of Collie identities. The funds will also be used to photograph and record digital copies of the museum’s photographic collection and restore and conserve major artefacts in the museum’s collection.
MLC questions return on investment:
Show us the jobs SOUTH West MLC Steve Thomas has questioned the number of jobs being created through the State Government’s Collie job creation funds. Dr Thomas asked questions to WA Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan in Parliament about money spent and jobs created through the Collie Industry Attraction Development Fund (CIADF) and Collie Futures Fund (CFF). So far $40.74 million has been allocated to projects under the CIADF and a further $13.27 million through CFF. Ms MacTiernan said the job estimates reported were based on information contained in the project business cases and funding agreements. This includes an anticipated 39 jobs for the Lake Kepwari redevelopment, 142 for the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) facility, 69 for the Collie Trails and 56 for the Collie Ridge expansion. Dr Thomas said he was concerned almost all the jobs “are theoretical jobs in the future or construction jobs”. He said the whole point of the two funds was to create more jobs for Collie and he is concerned that in the end the govern-
Collie Futures Fund Ongoing/full time jobs: 28 Construction jobs: 97 Anticipated jobs: 337 Collie Industry Attraction Development Fund Ongoing/full time jobs: 32.6 Construction jobs: 155 Anticipated jobs: 333
ment will have spent $100 million and created less than 100 ongoing jobs. “Collie needs fulltime permanent positions to replace jobs in coal mining and power generation,” he said. “There’s hundreds of jobs leaving Collie in the not too distant future. “I suspect the business cases have been highly optimistic about the jobs created. “I question where the big money has gone and where the jobs are meant to come from,” he said. “Such as the DFES centre, the answer was 142 jobs but 130 of those are construction jobs. Now that it's open, there's only nine long term jobs. “I'm concerned we are not getting the long term permanent jobs that $100 million of funding should be delivering. “We’ve created construction jobs but when the construction is over those jobs disappear, the DFES centre is a good example of that,” he said. Dr Thomas said the creation of 148 jobs through the Wellington Dam National
Park Infrastructure project is “immensely optimistic”. “I support the project and have been saying for years that we need to upgrade the infrastructure at places like Glen Mervyn Dam and Stockton Lake,” he said. “But to suggest that suddenly just on Wellington Dam there will be 150 jobs is questionable.” Dr Thomas also questioned where the anticipated 69 jobs from the Collie Trails project would come from. He said the creation of that many jobs from the trails would require tourism to continue long term and for riders to drive
into Collie after riding trails and spend money in town. The point of the two funds was to create jobs to replace those set to be lost in power and coal industries, said Mr Thomas. “The first of the closures in the power industry are next year which will have flow on effects to the coal industry so we need jobs now to replace those jobs,” he said. “The assumption that cafe jobs will replace the coal industry will come as cold comfort to coal or power workers.” In her response to Dr Thomas, Ms MacTiernan urged him to visit Collie to see the results of the investments himself. “I would strongly suggest that one weekend he (Dr Thomas) actually goes down to Collie and he absolutely has a look at how that town is booming,” she said.
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COLLIE Shire Council approval for proposed Wambenger Trail signs was granted at Tuesday night’s meeting. Three locations have been chosen and approved for the installation of signs which provide information about the various trails in and around Collie. The three sites chosen are Collie Visitor Centre, Central Park and Throssell Street. The initial suggestion from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) to locate a trail head in Central Park was in a position where it would not have been visible to many, as it was tucked away from the areas of heavy pedestrian traffic flow, so a review was undertaken to select new sites. The chosen sites are in prominent positions.
The visitor centre was chosen as it is the first port of call for most visitors, and a sign there is a good opportunity to promote the trails, and other attractions. The sign will be located on a grassed area in the parking zone, making it easily accessible to visitors. This location was suggested by visitor centre staff and has approval from DBCA. The Central Park sign will be placed on the side nearest Forrest Street, near the wagon, where people are often observed waiting for coffee. The sign will showcase the trails and other tourist attractions, and will provide shelter in the case of wet weather. Some seating may also be provided. The third sign will be slightly smaller, due to its lo-
cation on the verge in Throssell Street, but it will be visible to traffic, and may encourage people to stop and look rather than just drive through the town. It will be located between the existing shelters adjacent to the footpath. The owners of the Ampol Service Station and the proposed KFC building owners have been consulted about the placement of this sign, and preliminary discussions have been positive. A trail head is suggested to be located at the back of the lawns in Central Park, where it does not intrude on activities. The signs will be funded by the DBCA, and the only cost to council will be some “in kind” contributions, such as moving sprinklers.
No ramping reported at local hospital AMBULANCE ramping has increased at regional and metropolitan hospitals statewide this year. However, local patients have not experienced ramping at Collie Hospital, but at Bunbury Regional Hospital, in November, patients had to wait a total of 67.6 hours in the back of ambulances before getting into the emergency depart-
ment. A St John Ambulance spokesman said the Collie hospital is much smaller and therefore can cope with the number of patients it sees daily. Hospitals aim to receive all patients within 30 minutes of arrival at the emergency department. If it takes longer than 30 minutes, this is referred to as ramping.
Increased hours of ramping can have a significant impact on response times for that day. Measuring ramping does not address the challenges the healthcare system faces but assists in understanding the contributing factors. St John Ambulance uses this data to decide on strategies to improve outcomes for the community.
LUNCHING: Phyllis Jendrzejak and Bob Sloan.
Seniors celebrate Christmas LOCALS flocked to the Collie Senior Citizens Centre on Tuesday of last week for the centre’s annual Christmas lunch. Live music kept attendees en-
tertained while they ate a delicious Christmas feast. A visit by Santa and a massive raffle draw ensured the day was extra special.
Christmas pageant on Saturday THE Lions Collie Christmas Pageant is on Saturday. The parade begins at 6pm from the veteran car club in Medic Street. It will complete two laps of the circuit around Forrest, Steere, Medic and Harvey streets. Ladybird fairie, Big Ted, Top of the Stairs puppetry, Kite Kinetics and jugglers Bizircus Entertainers will also be in attendance. Any group wishing to enter a float can still do so by contacting
the Lions Club of Collie. The annual night markets will open at 2pm, and close at 9pm. Gourmet food, drink, knick-knacks, beauty products, artisan and unique products and services will be on offer. Photos, with Santa in his Grotto, can be taken at the street markets. from 4pm to 5.30pm at Central Park. “Locked and Loaded'' will play from 6.30pm to 9.30pm.
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Teenager in court for stabbing
CLEARING: South Regional TAFE Collie students Sharna-Lee Simmonds, Maddie Rowlands and Stephanie Gelissen working on the Wagyl Biddi Trail.
Students clear trails for tourist season COLLIE TAFE students have done maintenance and improvement work on mountain bike trails ahead of the tourist season. Dylan King, Ben Chapman, Stephanie Gelissen, Sharna Simmonds and Maddi Rowlands completed four days of maintenance on all four of the Wagyl Biddi trails as part of their “Gaining Access to Training and Employment” (GATE) course. The students pruned, weeded, raked and used the leaf
blower as part of the unit, which helps them build confidence so they can apply for work or go on to further training. “It is clear the students benefit from playing an important role in maintaining the trails and they feel empowered supporting the wider community,” said South Regional TAFE Collie campus manager Roche Angon. The trails attract thousands of tourists each year wanting to test their skills, riding through
the idyllic Collie River Valley bushland. “The students worked incredibly well and managed to achieve our objective,” said TAFE lecturer Crosbie Vickers. “I am extremely proud of the students’ efforts and the job they have done.” “Trails such as Sprockets Rocket, Marri Meander, Rocky Horror and Drop Dead Fred have had serious work on them to make the riding experience far more enjoyable,” added Mr Vickers.
A SIXTEEN year old Collie boy will appear in Perth Children’s Court today charged with stabbing his father. The boy is charged with stabbing his 60 year old father during a domestic altercation in Regent Street on Tuesday, December 7. Police were called to the incident at 9pm, and Bunbury detectives and forensics were also
called in to assist. The knife, allegedly used in the attack, was located at the scene. The boy appeared in court on the following day and was remanded in custody and has been held at a juvenile detention centre in Perth. The victim is in hospital but is reported to be in “a stable condition” with internal damage to his abdomen.
THE annual Christmas hamper drive has been well supported by local businesses and volunteers. Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns, who coordinates the drive, said that many are in a fortunate position to help others who are less fortunate. “The spirit of Christmas is one of giving, not receiving. We are so lucky to live in a community that supports others who are doing it tough,” she said. “Personally I like to support this worthy initiative because I feel that a community who looks after each other is one we should all be proud of.” Mrs Hanns said over 70 concession card holders registered their details to receive hampers. “We do have a number of people that need support around the Christmas period.
This is an expensive time for families, as they are planning for Christmas which is often followed by back to school expenses, such as fees, uniforms and books.” Mrs Hanns said there had been a great deal of support from the local community members, especially at collection points, such as Woolworths, Synergy, Bendigo Bank, the Collie Family Centre and St Vincent de Paul Society. Donations were taken to the Collie Family Centre, where a team of volunteers from Synergy, South32 and community members sorted, packed, and purchased additional items from donated vouchers. The hampers can be collected from the family centre today (Thursday) after midday.
Good support for Christmas hampers
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Goods Shed markets The Goods Shed markets will be operating on Sunday, December 19, from 8am to 1pm. Lots of goodies available at a variety of stalls. Bingo Collie Eagles bingo is on tonight, and the final night on December 23 will feature lots of raffles, prizes and supper. Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7.30pm. See you there. Bingo then goes into recess over the holiday period. Starting date for 2022 will be advised. CWA in recess CWA will be in recess from December 20 until February 8, 2022. We thank you for your support this year, and look forward to seeing you in the new year. Merry Christmas to all. Riff Raff dances The Riff Raff dance group will be recess from December 20 to February 14, 2022. We wish you a happy and safe festive season. St Vinnies is open St Vinnies is open Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm with loads of bricbrac on offer. They will be closed for Christmas from December 25 to 28, but open from December 29 to 31. The store will reopen with regular trading from January 4. Movies The summer movie season in Central Park starts at 7.30pm on Wednesday, December 22, with “Arthur Christmas”. Bring your chairs, blankets, snacks and drinks and settle in to enjoy the free movie night. Movies continue through January, with the Goonies on January 5, and Penguin Bloom on January 8. Art exhibition Showing at the Collie Art Gallery until January 23 is “Legacy- What
do we hope to leave behind”. Works by painters, photographers, textile artists and sculptors from the Great Southern of WA, and the North West of the USA. Gallery hours are 10am to 4pm, Thursdays to Mondays. Library events Book club at the library is held on Thursday evenings. On Thursdays after school, STEM activities and gaming is offered for the 10 to 14 year olds. Bingo Saturday bingo will be back at the Goods Shed, with doors open at 12.noon, eyes down at 1pm, jackpots, food and drinks. Recycling Batteries can be handed in to the Collie Shire Council office to be recycled. The Shire of Collie operates a recycling shop at the Waste Transfer Station. A variety of goods are available at reasonable prices, so this is well worth a visit. Items are saved from going to landfill, so while you are grabbing a bargain, you are helping to save the planet. Cheerio club Christmas party The annual Cheerio Club Christmas Party will be held at the Miners’ Institute on Thursday, December 16. All pensioners are welcome. There will be a Christmas lunch served, entertainment, afternoon tea, Father Christmas and fabulous decorations. This is one not to be missed. And it is free. Christmas Pageant The Lions Christmas Pageant and Night Markets will be held on Saturday, December 18, in Forrest Street, from 2pm to 10.30pm . The parade will start at 6pm, if you would like to enter a float or be part of the parade, or have a stall at the night markets, contact the Lions Club.
Premier announces WA’s transition date THIS week, our Premier announced February 5 as the transition date for WA to ease hard border restrictions for vaccinated travellers. This will be a major step forward for our State in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. As the domestic and international border controls are safely eased, there will be a range of public health measures needed and we know that we can count on the people of Collie and the rest of WA to do the right thing – follow the public health measures, make sure people are vaccinated, check in using the Safe WA app, staying at home when unwell and getting tested when required. Doing all of these things means we are in the best possible position to reconnect with the world. LAST Friday was the first meeting of the Collie Futures Economic Advisory Group, of which I am the Chair. I am very pleased to welcome new members Paul Sweeney, Michelle Smith, Phil Rabjones, Narelle Michalak, Ijah Coyle and Dee O’Brien. Our group looks forward to considering many future exciting projects. DECEMBER is the season of primary school graduations! I have attended several school assemblies already to send off the students moving from primary to high school. I ATTENDED the opening of the new exhibition “Legacy” at the Collie Art Gallery. I was honoured to open the exhibition on behalf of Hon. Alannah MacTiernan, Minister for Regional Development. The exhibition runs until January. THIS week the volunteers from Vinnies, Synergy, South32 and other organisations are in overdrive getting the Christmas hampers ready. People who registered can collect their hampers from the Collie Family Centre (opposite the old Collie Toyota building) from lunch time today (Thursday). Thanks again for the generosity of people donating items to the hampers. FINALLY, my office will be closed from December 24 to January 4 when my staff and I will take a well-earned rest! We wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.
SHE’S ba-ack! Yes, she of the long legs and silent demeanour, the stealthy movements and preference for lofty perches. I’m talking of course about Harriet the huntsman/woman/person. I’m not surprised at all. In fact I had been expecting her for several weeks but it was only that short burst of hot weather last week that drew her to the cooler climes of the house. As is the way with huntsmen/women/people, she arrived with little fanfare, all the more to startle me when I first saw her. To backtrack a little bit, the MOTH (male of the household) and I had decided to clean out the spare room. Having practically needed a machete to hack our way through the cobwebs, we surveyed the mess of discarded furniture, old books, bits of drum kit and assorted obsolete electrical items that lay within. As is the way, one thing led to another and next thing the entire house was being rearranged. It was on one of my many trips in and out of the room that I happened to glance up and spot Harriet arranged artfully above the window. The same window that I had passed a hundred times in the last few days. “Oh yes,” said the MOTH nonchalantly, “she’s been there since Tuesday.” And he didn’t think to tell me??!! Perhaps she didn’t approve of the changes because shortly thereafter she vanished and hasn’t been seen since. Meanwhile I’ve had other wildlife to contend with. Often hiking in the bush, my reptile radar is dialled up to full blast this time of year. Recently when hiking with a friend, we heard a violent rustling in the undergrowth beside us and a racehorse goanna appeared and shot up a nearby tree. Phew, I’m glad the tree was there as opposed to it feeling the need to run up one of us instead. Then there are the snakes. Three in one hike is not bad going I think. The first one was tiny and looked exactly like those fake rubber ones you can buy. So cannily disguised as one of those was it that I was almost tempted to pick it up - until it moved. The next one was bigger, but hurried off into the bush when we came by. Finally there was the long stick glinting in the sun that slithered off, very unsticklike, as we approached. Rounding a bend on this weekend’s hike we surprised a couple of boxing kangaroos mid-biff. They were much larger than us, so we beat a hasty retreat lest they think we might want to be included in the bout. So, Harriet, I don’t have time for your little games, I have bigger fish to fry, so to speak.
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Two Park streets An eagle-eyed local has pointed out that some local streets are hard to find due to a lack of signage, but this doesn’t apply to Park Street. It has not one, but two signs pointing towards it from Prinsep Street. One, mounted on a steel post, carries the shire’s new logo, while the other, which is affixed to a power pole, has the old Collie River Valley logo. No ball, no play! The golf course throws up many “Bystander-able” tales, but not many quite as odd as this one. A member of a party of four had difficulty finding his ball on the No. 17 fairway last Saturday. After a thorough search of the fairway, and surroundings, the said golfer suddenly realised why the ball couldn’t be found. “Sorry, I must have forgotten to tee off’,” he sheepishly admitted, ball in hand and hand in pocket. Size matters A local gardener has a lot of kangaroo paws – good sturdy healthy plants, so how do they get flattened overnight? Aliens making crop circles? No, its wattlers dive bombing them. The wattlers are at least twice as large as the honey eaters which feast off the nectar, and their sheer weight is enough to bring the kangaroo paws down. Tripping up An ex-teacher who spent her career telling students to lift their feet when walking, fell in a heap in front of the entire school community when she turned up to a primary school to do her new job as journalist at an endof-year celebration.
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Money isn’t everything, but it sure keeps the kids in touch. ❏❏❏ I read today that Viagra is to become a nonprescription drug. I asked my pharmacist if I could get it over the counter. He replied: If you take two of them you might.
4C served Gloria well People: ALISON KIDMAN
ANY woman over a certain age will know instantly what 4C stands for. While many boys left school at the end of third year (now year 10) and entered apprenticeships, the girls stayed on at school and did the fourth-year commercial course – 4C. They learned shorthand and typing and other office skills. Having grown up in Collie, Gloria Matthews did 4C and embarked on her first job, in the office at Station Motors. After marrying and while her children were still quite young, Gloria started work half a day a week at Amaroo Primary School as a clerk/typist. “I worked at Amaroo for 27 years. In that time the job changed completely, and I saw off a few principals,” she laughs. “I worked with Jeff Needham for 20 of those 27 years, and my role changed from clerk/typist to school officer to registrar. “I remember being excited when electric typewriters came in, then we had to learn how to use computers and software and take on more responsibilities as the education department gradually devolved more tasks to schools.” Caravans had always been a part of Gloria’s life as she and husband Edgar had an onsite van in Busselton and enjoyed family holidays there for many years. “When we retired, we bought a caravan, rented out our house and set off to live in Karratha for a couple of years. “Edgar did ‘Mr Fixit’ type things and I started working with a Brazilian radiologist.
HAPPY COUPLE: Edgar and Gloria Matthews were happily married for 50 years. “She was a bit eccentric to say office skills were noticed, and “I have so many happy memthe least, and there was never a she was asked to run the office ories of all the events we had up dull moment, but we still keep for the station stays. there, it was very social. We in touch to this day.” “It was pretty full-on, as there had a Barn Hill Country Music Eventually Gloria and Edgar were always lots of people makFestival that was huge, people returned to their house in Coling bookings and coming and came from miles around and we lie, but then started travelling going. had some really good acts. further north in their caravan “One day I got a bit more than “A couple of years ago I knew for holidays. I bargained for though,” she reit was time to come home and “We found Barn Hill Station called. spend more time with my family and just loved the place,” she “The office building was acand friends though. Collie is my says. “It’s right on a beautiful tually a tin shed, although quite home.” stretch of coast, so Edgar could comfortable and I was concengo fishing and I used to love trating on work when I became going for walks along the aware of a bit of a commotion beach.” outside and realised that people It wasn’t long before Gloria’s were shouting ‘Snake!’ “I looked up in time to see a massive King Brown come slithering under the door. I immediately leapt up on to the reception desk and then some fellows came running in to catch it, but it took them about 15 minutes to find it!” Gloria said the women at Barn Hill were nicknamed the “Baywatch Babes” as they would go down on the beach and keep the boats steady while the men were launching them to go out fishing. “I drew the line at red bathers though,” she laughs. Sadly, Edgar died prematurely in 2015 but it is testament to Gloria’s skills and work ethic that the team at Barn Hill wanted her to return. “I had no desire to tow our caravan around by myself, but the Barn Hill people offered to buy me a caravan and take it up there for me. I picked out a nice little caravan and spent another SCHOOL DAYS: Gloria during five years going up to Barn Hill CHRISTMAS WISH: Gloria having a photo taken with Santa Claus. for the winter. her high school days.
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Ariella Sprigg having her face painted.
Jimmy and Poppie Oliver.
A weekend of Christmas trees THREE local companies held Christmas tree events last weekend. Premier Coal and Collie Community Bank held events at Energy West Hall on Saturday and Sun-
day, respectively. Children were treated to food, drinks and rides, with plenty to do for all ages. As always, the face-painting stand proved very popular. Santa Claus also made an ap-
pearance, with plenty of lollies to go round for everyone, even the grown-ups. Worsley South32 held its annual Christmas Tree at Brunswick on Sunday.
Brody and big sister Leah Mandry.
Leila and Luka Sutherland.
Casey and Zoey Uren making short work of some fairy floss.
Byron and Adam Bignell.
Lilli and Tyler Pullan.
Zara Roney showing off her Christmas tree.
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Rain mars town’s first sports day
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MUSEUM MORSELS Contributor: TOM REARDON ON DECEMBER 2, 1897, the settlement of Colliefields was gazetted as a township and given the name of Collie. In celebration, the people of Colliefields decided to hold a sports day on March 17. A Bunbury Herald correspondent suggested there could be swimming, and because of its proximity to the river, earmarked the Colliefields Cricket Club as a venue. Unfortunately, the date passed without any sporting event being arranged. However, there was the hope that something could be organised for Easter Monday, when visitors from Bunbury often visited Collie. Atkins and Law, the railway contractors, were approached about running a special train from Brunswick to the fields for the occasion. A special train was agreed to, and several events were programmed, such as running, jumping, tilting at the ring and tug of war. The day dawned and 450 people assembled at Brunswick to board the train. The correspondent claimed more would have been present had it not been for the ominous weather. Sure enough, half an hour before departing, the rain started, and would continue to shower throughout the day.
ACCIDENT: Harry King, who was allegedly the worse for drink, fell out of a railway truck.
ALL ABOARD!: An early pic of the railway station. Not all the passengers could travel in luxury, some travelled in the trucks, which were not covered and therefore would have been uncomfortable in the rain. Fortunately, the ladies were able to use the covered carriages. The train left Brunswick at 9.30am and stopped a few times to pick up more passengers. A stop was made at the West Collie Co. site, where people could disembark and stretch their legs. For a hundred yards either side of the rails, buildings and sheds had been constructed and the visitors could wander around the impressive work site. The whistle blew 20 minutes later, and the passengers boarded the train again to continue the journey to Collie. As soon as the visitors arrived at the Collie station, there was a scramble to get out of the wet and enjoy luncheon in a hotel. Many brought their own food and so gathered near the newly erected government building to make fires in order to cook
undercover. After luncheon, the weather looked promising, and all ventured out to the sporting venue a quarter of a mile from the station; but the rain came once more, and many chose to return to the hotels of Mr Cox or Carrigg in order to keep dry. Women with children sheltered in the government buildings until after 4 o’clock, when they boarded the carriages and waited for the journey home. The few who stayed witnessed an exciting log chop in the wet conditions, albeit between only two choppers. Mr Black took a ten second lead early on and held it to beat the fancied Mr Moore. Mr Draper won the maiden race ahead of seven and went on to win the Collie handicap (130 yard dash) from a field of nine. There was also hop step and jump, three-legged race, sack race, quoits and a separate running race for the boys and girls. No doubt, mud played a big part in all these events.
At five o’clock the whistle was sounded for the return journey. The three carriages were reserved for the ladies, while the men were crammed in the remaining open trucks. On the journey home, Harry King, a plumber by trade, was sitting on the edge of the end truck. After reportedly a day of heavy drinking, King dozed off and fell out of the truck. Witnesses only managed to see King’s legs in the air before they disappeared. Loud shouts to halt the train were sounded and the guard held out the red flag, but the driver did not notice them until half a mile from the incident. The train took a further half a mile to stop. Once the passengers got wind of the incident, they all predicted King would be found in the worst of states. Inspector Vaughan doubled back on foot with a few guards and lanterns. A mile later they were greeted with a now sobered up Harry King smoking a pipe.
Cheerio Club party turns 67 today THE Cheerio Club Christmas Party turns 67 today (Thursday). The free event will be held at the Miners’ Institute and all Collie seniors and pensioners are welcome to attend at no cost. A meal and refreshments will be provided, along with lots of local entertainment, and lucky guests will receive free giveaways from Santa. Doors open at 12 noon, and the party will finish with afternoon tea. It will be the club’s first party in two years after SANTA’S LITTLE HELPERS: Collie Senior High School students Baxter Miller, Max Ireland, Lola last year’s event had to be can- Henderson, Charlie Cochrane, Katy O’Brien, Milla Harker, Brandy Morton and Kate Abbott helped to set up the Cheerio Club Christmas party on Monday. celled due to COVID-19.
Although there were no visible scars, Mr King was not able to walk too far, and the train was called back. This concluded an eventful day at Collie’s first sports day .
Lions Xmas cakes are finally here AFTER an anxious wait, the Lions Club of Collie has received its Christmas cakes in time for the festive season. Lions will be in Collie Central selling the cakes today, tomorrow and Saturday this week, and on Thursday and Friday of next week. A club spokesperson thanked those who have been kept waiting, and apologised for the delay, which was out of their control.
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All ready to move into WHAT is there not to like about a home on which the majority of the work has already been done? This is the case for this home in Swanstone Street. The property is very much ready to move in. All you need to do is move your furniture in. The home has a powered workshop and a fully functioning granny flat and is guaranteed to appeal to a wide range of buyers. WHY BUY ME: ►Kitchen with breakfast bar, dishwasher and ample cupboard and bench space; ►Living area featuring ceiling fan, cosy log fire and reverse cycle air-conditioning; ►Master bedroom with new carpet underfoot, large window and built in robe; ►Queen size minor bedroom with carpet underfoot and curtains; ►Double size minor bedroom with vertical blinds, air-conditioning and ceiling fan; ►Single size minor bedroom with carpet underfoot and vertical blinds; ►New bathroom featuring walkin shower, vanity with modern fixtures and toilet; ►Jarrah floorboards and LED downlights throughout; ►New window treatments;
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Solid home is close to town THIS solid brick and tile home is well located, close to quality primary schools and only a short drive to the central business district. Collie is on the cusp of a mini boom with families from so many different places choosing it for its quiet family living and selecting quality wellpriced homes to make the tree change. WHY BUY ME ►Three large bed-
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►Wood log fire, reverse cycle air conditioning and polished jarrah floorboards; ►Extra large laundry with cupboards; ►Fully fenced and grassed 1012 metre square block, with rear lane access; ►Added benefits include a four metre by three metre general purpose shed, single lock up garage and a huge nine metre by six metre outdoor patio barbecue area.
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Looking back...
20 years ago ... Contributor: KYM SAUNDERS From the Collie Mail, December 20, 2001 What future for CRV group? The Collie River Valley Marketing Group asked the Collie Shire and its other stakeholders to consider its future. CRV chairman David Pover told the Shire Council that a meeting between the stakeholders would determine what role – if any – the group would have in the future. Council split on TV cash A plan to promote Collie in a Channel Seven television program caused a split among Collie Shire Councillors. A proposal for the shire to contribute $1000 to the funding of an “Our WA” program sparked heated debate. The controversy centred on how much of the show would focus on Bunbury, as opposed to inland areas. Scaled down workshop meets council worries The Collie Shire Council approved the building of a workshop at the Collie PCYC’s Forrest Street site – subject to several conditions. The approval followed a number of changes to the original proposal after concerns were raised over the concept. White ribbons to be launched as life-savers Collie Roadwise launched its white ribbon road-safety initiative. The white ribbons, designed to remind motorists to pay particular attention to staying safe on the road, were part of the group’s 2001 Christmas safety campaign. Trio selected in state team Three Collie teenagers celebrated Christmas on a plane after they were selected for the WA underwater hockey team and competed in the national championships at the end of December, 2001.
CHURCH NOTICES 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. Revd. Lynda Myres at Church Office (Noyes Hall) on Wednesday and Thursday each week. Phone: 0488 199 616 Bible study: Noyes Hall, 4pm on Wednesday Op shop: Open Tuesday to Thursday 9am - 3pm Warden and op shop manager: Gwen Molnar. Phone 9734 4020 or mobile 0429 375 598. 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. Sunday Service : 9.30am Visitors Welcome. Sunday School during Service. Ladies Bible Study Group: Tuesday 9.45am in school terms at the Church. Prayer Meeting: Monday 5pm-6pm at the Church. CHURCH OF CHRIST: 165 Prinsep Street. Minister: Dave Carr, 9734 1361; 0416 784 146. Elder: Evan Mandry 9734 1354. 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. Please direct enquiries or outages to Dave Carr. 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 Parish Priest: Fr. Gerald Tan Secretary: Marie Hicks. 0414755054 Office 97342183 email: collieparish@westnet.com.au Weekend Masses: Collie: 6.00pm, Saturday, 10.00am, Sunday Darkan: 8.00am, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month. Confession/Reconciliation and Baptisms by request. CHRISTMAS timetable: Christmas Eve, Friday 24th, MASS at St. Mary’s, Darkan 6.00pm. CAROLS at St. Brigid’s Collie, 8.30pm, MASS at 9.00pm. Christmas Day: Saturday, 25th, MASS at 9.00am. Please note: No 6.00pm Mass. Boxing Day: Sunday 26th MASS at 10.00am. New Year’s Day, 1st Jan 2022 Mass at 6.00pm. Sunday 2nd Jan, MASS AT St. Mary’s Darkan, 8.00am St. Brigid’s MASS 10.00am St. Vincent De Paul shop: 97345664. Shopping hours 9am to 1pm, 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. 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 the following days: 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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SLIMED: Matilda Roney enjoying the slime fun run.
A slimy end to the year ST BRIGID’S students farewelled 2021 and graduating year six students, in style with a massive slime fun run on the school oval last Friday afternoon. The oval had various obstacles set up, with parents using water pistols filled with slime to shoot students. Obstacles to navigate in-
cluded a hay fortress which students had to climb over, a paddling pool filled with slime for the students to bathe in, and a large scale slip and slide. Principal Daniel Graves also farewelled the school, after being appointed principal of Leschenault Catholic Primary School for next year.
WITNESSING his members grow spiritually has been one of the highlights for Collie Church of Christ Pastor Dave Carr over the past six years. Pastor Carr will finish up in his role at the end of the year, having taken on a job at South West Baptist Church in Dalyellup. The role was his first solo ministry position and he feels he has learnt a lot about himself and grown as a person. Pastor Carr has also enjoyed seeing his church membership grow and seeing the members also grow spiritually. “I’ve enjoyed shepherding people to know God better and help in their lives,” he said. Some of the high-
FOND FAREWELL: Collie Church of Christ Pastor Dave Carr, pictured with wife Steph and children, from left, Toby, Eli and Ashlyn, will be leaving after six years in town. lights of his tenure Christmas carols able to raise aware- grow over the past include setting up event played ness about the ef- six years and see all the broadcast for through Collie fects of drug the great changes 87.6 Vision Radio in Community Radio addiction. taking place,” he Collie, officiating at and was also part of Pastor Carr has said. funerals and local a group trying to enjoyed his time in Pastor Carr and community events, bring a branch of Collie and getting to wife Steph have such as Remem- Shalom House to know the commu- also become keen brance Day, and Collie. nity as part of his mountain biking overseeing four bapHe said while role and through enthusiasts. tisms. they had not yet personal pursuits, The couple, along As a talented been successful in such as basketball, with children Toby, singer and musi- bringing the strict where he has made Eli and Ashlyn, will cian, Pastor Carr drug rehab program many friends. be moving to Dahas also been in- to Collie, he was “It’s been really lyellup at the end of volved in the glad to have been nice to see Collie the year.
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DEATHS WHITEAKER (Murray): Son-in-law of Fred and Wendy. Our thoughts are with Karren and family. A kind, tender man, gone way too soon. Fred and Wendy Giles and family. WHITEAKER (Murray): To Karren, Ben, Rachel and family. Our deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of Murray. Many happyytimes shared with him over the Years. RIP. Rod and Corinne WHITEAKER (Murray): Deepest sympathy to Karren and family on the sudden passing of Murray. A great friend, rest in peace. John Sheppard and family. WHITEAKER (Murray): You were an important part of our life. Gone but not forgotten. Thoughts are with Karren, Ben, Rachel, Steve and Zara. Love Noelene, James, Shannon, Liam and Ellie Hughes.
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Children’s Crossings Unit
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Children’s Crossings The WA Police Force are looking to establish a pool of applicants to fill current and future vacancies in the Collie area. Duties: The position of Traffic Warden is to ensure safe pedestrian access of essentially primary age children across carriageways at children’s crossings. Working Conditions: • School Days, Monday to Friday. • Contract: casual contract opportunities are available. (Terms and conditions of employment are those provided by the Western Australia Police School Traffic Wardens Agreement 2011). • Standard Children’s Crossing Hours: 1 hour in morning and 1 hour in afternoon • Hourly Rate: $25.58 per hour, which includes 20% loading in lieu of payment for public holidays, annual leave and sick leave. • Laundry Allowance: $0.70 per week. • Motor Vehicle Allowance payable under certain conditions. • Full training and uniform provided. For Further Information and Application Package Telephone: Traffic Warden State Management Unit on (08) 6274 8731 or email Traffic.Warden.State.Management.Unit@police.wa.gov.au PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must have a current WA driver’s licence and use of a motorised vehicle. Applicants will also be required to complete a health assessment, integrity and criminal check and if successful, will be required to apply for a ‘Working with Children’ card. The cost of the Working with Children Card and up to $70 towards a health assessment will be reimbursed after working one month. WAP_5652
Government of Western Australia South Regional TAFE
Full-time position (Monday-Friday) About the role: We are seeking an experienced sandblaster/painter to join our team at Collie Machine Shop for a full-time position available for an immediate start. The appropriate candidate will hold the following: Skills and key features to be considered: • Current C class drivers licence (HR advantageous). • Hold working at heights and confined space certificates. • Be able to pass all pre-employment medical requirements, including drug/alcohol screens. • Police clearance. • Have an exceptionally high standard for safety. • Time and self-management skills. • Ability to work in a team environment. • Work unsupervised. • Good work ethic. • Positive attitude. How to apply: If you believe you have the skills to successfully meet the requirements of this position, please apply by sending your current CV to accounts@colliemachineshop.com.au Closes: December 23, 2021.
Lecturer Remote Operations (Automation) Collie, 12 months Fixed Term Appointment (1.00 FTE) with possible further term and/or permanency Grade 1-9, $76,204 – $102,211 pa, LGA
PART TIME JUNIOR RECEPTIONIST COLLIE This position is based in Collie and would suit a candidate that is wanting to supplement their income with one or two days a week. Key duties include: • First point of contact • Data Entry • Answering phone, directing calls and answering simple questions • Good computer skills • Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to help • Office upkeep Training and support will be provided for the right candidate. To apply: Please email a cover letter and resume to mail@southwestpersonnel.com.au. South West Personnel is committed to achieving a diverse workforce, and we strongly encourage applications from those of diverse backgrounds including Indigenous Australians and females. If you are already registered with South West Personnel, please contact the office on 9721 8155 to update us with your current availability.
The successful applicant will have relevant industrial experience and be able to demonstrate how the various systems, processes and procedures are interfaced together to form a fully functioning Autonomous workplace. A comprehensive understanding of process control systems, safety systems, sensors and instrumentation is essential as is an appreciation of IoT and its growing emergence within industry, along with the various programming techniques and language employed.
The Collie River Valley Bulletin seeks the services of an Advertising/Administration Clerk. The successful applicant will be required to work 15 hours a week. Sales tasks will include selling local display advertising. Administration tasks will include taking National and Classified advertising bookings and tracking them through production and printing. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills. Have the ability to work to deadlines and possess an eye for detail. Previous experience is an advantage but not essential. More details are available by ringing Joe Italiano on 0419 926 297. Applications should be in writing and emailed to: joe.copy1@gmail.com or handed in to 1B Collie Park Shopping Centre.
Full-time position (Monday-Friday) About the role: We are seeking an experienced boilermaker/welder to join our team at Collie Machine Shop for a full-time position available for an immediate start. The appropriate candidate will hold the following: Skills and key features to be considered: • Hold a relevent Australian ‘Boilermaker /Welder’ recognised trade certificate. • Have a manual C class drivers licence (essential). • Hold working at heights and confined space certificates. • Be able to pass all pre-employment medical requirements, including drug/alcohol screens. • Police clearance. • Have an exceptionally high standard for safety. • Time and self-management skills. • Ability to work in a team environment. • Work unsupervised. • Good work ethic. • Positive attitude. How to apply: If you believe you have the skills to successfully meet the requirements of this position, please apply by sending your current CV to accounts@colliemachineshop.com.au Closes: December 23, 2021.
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FIREWOOD: Chopped jarrah firewood delivered to Collie. Phone Mumballup Organics 0417 322 007.
SHEEP MANURE: $12/100L bag, minimum 10 bags per order. Free delivery to Collie. Call 0417 322 007.
LIME and FERTILISER: Bulk ag lime and fertiliser delivered bulk to Collie and surrounds, call Mumballup Organics 0417322007.
E-BULLETIN: An electronic version of the Collie River Valley Bulletin is available. Subscribe at www.colliebulletin.com.au.
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. 50000931. Applicants are required to apply online. For Specific Inquiries: Please contact Mark Combes, Director Strategic Partnerships on 08 6371 3784 or email Mark.Combes@srtafe.wa.edu.au Closing Date: Tuesday 21 December 2021 at 4:00pm (WST). DTWD_5689
Contract Bookkeeper The Collie River Valley Bulletin is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified people for the above position. The successful applicant will be contracted to supply a basic bookkeeping service, which will include weekly and monthly invoicing, bank reconciliations and managing the company’s creditors and debtors. Interested persons should forward their particulars, including experience, to: joe.copy1@gmail.com. Expressions of Interest will close on Friday, December 24. Further details on the role can be obtained by ringing 0419 926 297.
Vacant Position Experienced Boilermaker/Welder
Advertising/Administration Clerk
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PEA STRAW Delivery $12 per bale (min. 5 bales)
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SHIRE OF COLLIE COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE – 2022 Council resolved at its mee ng held on 12 October 2021 that mee ngs of full Council for 2022 will occur every second Tuesday of the month and commencing at 7.00pm. The mee ng dates for the 2022 year are listed below: Council Mee ng Dates 2022
FUNERAL NOTICE WHITEAKER: The Funeral Service for Mr Murray Owen Whiteaker of Collie will be held in the Collie Golf Club, 147 Mungalup Road Collie on Monday (20/12/21), commencing at 1:00pm.
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GARAGE SALES SATURDAY: Dec 18, 7am, 31 Hutton St. Access back lane-way. Plants, garden, tools, household items, camping and much more. SUNDAY: 19.12.21, 35 McVee Road. 8am start. Something for everyone. SUNDAY: Garage Sale, 19 Dec. 8.30am1.00pm. Several sellers. Dining furniture, no junk. Side entrance. 31 Raymond Street.
IN MEMORIAM MILLIGAN (Bill): 17.12.2002. 19 years unseen, unheard. Still loved, still missed, but always near. Love Shirleyann, Greg and family. MILLIGAN (Bill): 17.12.2002. Another year has slipped by. Miss you Dad, but our special memories are forever. Love you, xx. Charlene, Steve and families. HEIL (Kath): 06/09/1940 – 19/12/2020. In loving memory of our darling Mum. May the winds of Heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear
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NEWSPAPER HOME DELIVERY SERVICE Expressions of Interest The Collie River Valley Bulletin is considering the re-introduction of a home delivery service. The service would need to be economically viable so we would need to sign up subscribers before making a final decision. Currently we are simply seeking Expressions of Interest from people who would be interested in having the Bulletin home delivered each week. The cost of home delivery would be $3 a week, which includes the cost of the newspaper and delivery. Subscribers would have to sign up and pay for a minimum of six months (25 editions) – a total of $75 inclusive of GST. You can express your interest in subscribing to the service by: 1.Emailing your FULL NAME and ADDRESS to joe.copy1@gmail.com 2. Registering your FULL NAME and ADDRESS by calling into our office; 3. Ringing 9734 1024 and lodging your FULL NAME and ADDRESS.
How much we love and miss you and wish that you were here. Mum, you are the light that shines in our hearts forever. All our love always, Adrian, Stephen and Natalie xxx HEIL (Kathleen): Although you are no longer with us you’re in our hearts and in our thoughts. You’re never far away, we love and miss you dearly. Kath, Graham, Kristy and Kate. HEIL (Kathy): One sad year has gone by but precious memories will always remain of our lovely sister-in-law and aunty. Forever in our hearts, we love and miss you always. Margaret and Leanne. XX HEIL (Kathleen): We miss your smiling face and loving ways. Always remembered. Marj, Frank (dec), Darren, Susan, Brad and family.
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The Collie River Valley Bulletin advises that its office will be closed for the Christmas-New Year period as of 1pm next Wednesday, December 22. It will reopen on Thursday, January 6, 2022.
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HORSING AROUND: HorsePower Collie Vaulters (back) Cara Darling, Grace Cheng, Cara Mai Tully and (front) Saoirse Tully with coach Olivia Tully and Malachi the horse at the vaulting championships.
Cheng wins state vaulting title for Collie From back page. SIX girls from the Horsepower Collie vaulting team participated in a State competition in Perth last Saturday and Sunday. The competition was the first vaulting event held in the new Riding for the Disabled Association
of Australia Carine indoor arena with eight teams attending from around the state. The Collie team was one of three teams composed of able and disabled vaulters. Grace Cheng performed on the team’s horse Malachi, and was successful in
all three classes she entered with a first, third and fourth placings. HorsePower Collie is interested in hearing from young people who would like to try vaulting in 2022. Enquiries can be made to:collie@horsepower.org. au.
Sublime Edwards wins stableford From back page. Trophy donor Dot Lawrence was next best on 33 which was also returned by Peta Ellery. The novelties winners were Colin Giblett (Nos. 1 and 15), Kim Metcalfe (4), Vicki Graham (4, 9 and 12), Angela Ireland (6), Terry Reeves (7), Brett Smith (14) and Doug Crowe (18). TUESDAY leisure day was well-attended, with 39 players competing and a tight leaderboard ensuing. Chris Shea came out on top, winning a countback from Graham Williams with both players on 39. Paul Moyses and Danny
Clayton both had 36, followed by Chris Shannon and Alan Kent 35. Brett Smith, Rob Cavanagh, Dean Rakich, Gary Old and Roger Hunter all returned 34. Phil Warburton was the best vet on the day, firing in a 37. JOHN Jackson got the double in Thursday scroungers, shooting a one over par 37 for the gross and a massive 24 points for the win. Ric Shea scored an impressive 23, followed by Chris Shannon and John Shepherd on 20. Jim Tyler, Wayne Waywood and George Doro-
zenko all had 19, with Dean Rakich and Bruce Jackson rounding the vouchers with 18 apiece. A NINE-HOLE stableford was played for the ladies on Wednesday, with Rhonda McGill the leading lady with 23 points. Angela Ireland returned 19, while Peta Ellery, Olna Turner and Shelley Barker-May had 18, and Heather Dabrowski 17. THIS week’s events Today (Thursday), ninehole scroungers; Saturday, 18 hole stableford for Quadcaps trophy; Tuesday, 18-hole leisure day stableford; Wednesday, ladies’ nine-hole event.
Christmas Cup to be contested Saturday SPEEDWAY THE Christmas Cup will be contested this Saturday at the Collie Speedway. Cup and teams challenge will be on with modified se-
dans, productions, street stocks, juniors and V8 super sedans all racing. The family entry fee is $30, adults $15, pensioners and children (ages 12 to
16) $10. Children under 12 receive free entry but must be accompanied by an adult. Santa Claus will make an appearance as well.
SPORT CONTRIBUTIONS ARE WELCOME VAL LEADBITTER AND FAMILY: wish all friends and family a Merry Christmas and happy New Year.
Send your copy to: editorial@crvbulletin.com Deadline for Sport is 5pm Monday
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Ashcrofts win at Narrogin HARNESS RACING ON A night when Collie connections finished in the placings in every race, it was the Ashcroft family which took the prize for best performance at Narrogin last Friday. Both Errol and Bianca engaged Kyle Symington to drive their pacers for the night. Errol opened the card with an all the way performance by two year old filly Captain’s Cote for a neck win over the Trent Wheeler driven Billie Joe Star. Both were good value with the Ashcroft horse returning $14.50 for the win and $1.40 the place, and Billie Joe Star $2.90 after winning at her last start. Errol continued in the next when his three year old filly, Sats Maloo, came from four back on the pegs for a good third at a healthy $4.80 the place. Bianca’s evergreen filly, Fleur Du Maquis, sat behind the leader before running on into second place for a return of $1.40. Favourite Krafty ran third for Trent Wheeler ($1.20). The Wayne and Jack Justins’ team brought Desiderio home into
second place for a $1.70 return for connections. Wheeler had his third placing of the night when the Hayden Reeves trained Tubbs Farquhar ran on into third place for a very handsome return of $8 and then followed with a second behind Matt Scott’s $1.90 favourite, Belonero, for a nice place dividend of $1.80. Driving his fifth placing for the night with Hayden Reeves’ Swanbourne Spunk, Wheeler completed the sweep for Collie connections as a $2.25 favourite. He returned a place dividend of $1.40. At the last meeting of the year at Pinjarra, on Monday afternoon, Trent drove Graham Cox’s Gov Starzzz into third place from three back on the pegs for a place return of $2. Racing for Community Class horses moves to Albany from next week and Busselton over the summer holiday period for standing start specialists. Trainers Wayne Justins, Brian Wheeler and Errol and Bianca Ashcroft all have multiple runners engaged for the opening meeting of the Albany season at the Harold Reid Paceway tomorrow night.
Rinder to again coach colts side CRAIG Rinder has been appointed coach of the Collie Eagles colts team for the second year. Rinder brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, winning a WAFL Colts premiership in 1990 when playing at West Perth. He made his SWFL league debut in the early 1990s and was a part of
the Mines Rovers premiership in 1997. “With a healthy number of players graduating from the colts system this year, we have the opportunity to bolster the club with numbers and introduce more players to the senior system,” said Rinder. Good inroads have been made
over the last few years and Collie will again field a competitive team, and a successful environment for introducing young talent to senior football, said Mr Rinder. “I’m really looking forward to seeing the development in our group and being part of an exciting new club game plan.”
WINNERS: Collie Bowling Club’s pairs winners Lyn Mitchell and Bev Old with Hayley Wheeler from Global Auto Electrical.
Mitchell and Old take out the title BOWLS IT WENT down to the wire in the round robin to determine the winners of the Global Auto Electrical sponsored Collie Bowling Club ladies’ championship pairs last Thursday. Lyn Mitchell and Bev Old won from Kath McElroy and Penny Valli. Coming events are social days with short competitions. The ladies had a competition bye in pennants last week. Pennants resume on January 11 with the Cheeky Squirrel sponsored singles on January 10 and 27. The Harrison Singles Championship will be held January 3, 10 and February 17. LAST Wednesday had a tight competition for the positions in the meat pack. Three players tied on four plus seven with a spin of the wheel finalising the placings. First was Garry Keep, followed by Max Cubic with Penny Valli taking third.
LAST Tuesday, the first division pennants team travelled to Busselton. Jeff Crowe, Hans Wiggers, Les McCamish and Valdis Brojanowski lost 12 to 23. Brian Bass, Rob Ferris, Kevan McKenzie and Len Flynn lost 18 to 24. The final result was Collie nil to Busselton four points. The fourth division played Binningup at home. Jim Tyler, Wayne Simmonds, Peter Kaurin and Jamie Godfrey won 25 to 12. Ian Bushell, Tom Gale, Barry Lowe and Neil Reynolds won 22 to 14. The final result was Collie four points to Binningup nil. LAST Saturday, the first division played at home against Busselton Black. Garry Keep, Tom Edwards, Rob Ferris and Jeff Crowe lost 17 to 21. Ash Collins, Jamie Parker, Ray Colgan and Rod Garner won 21 to 19. Ross White, Ron White, Gordon Clifford and Wayne
Stocks lost 18 to 23. The final result was Collie one point to Busselton Black five points. The third division played at Brunswick. Hans Wiggers, Kevan McKenzie, Ian Corley and Peter Kaurin won 25 to 14. Tom Gale, Jamie Godfrey, Les McCamish and Paul Bebbington lost 17 to 18. Collie three points to Brunswick one point. THERE was a great turnout for scroungers on Sunday. Three rinks of triples and two rinks of fours were played. The rink winners were Vicki Daniel, Stan Wasielewski, Jillian McKenzie, Jamie Godfrey and Barry Lowe. The winner of the final was Jamie Godfrey. Vicki Daniel was second and Stan Wasielewski third. The highest scorer was Max Cubic and the consolation winner was Cheryle Brown.
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Cheng wins vault title
BEAUTY: Vaulter Grace Cheng’s winning performance on the back of Malachi at the Horsepower state competition in Perth last weekend. Story page 22.
Sublime Edwards a winner GOLF DOT Lawrence and Nancy Lynn sponsored last Saturday’s stableford event, with 53 men and 12 ladies competing. A sublime performance by Stephen Edwards enabled him to score 40 points and win the event. Edwards held his nerve with three birdies in the round to make up for the occasional hiccup. Kalev Kutt was a further point behind on 39, claim-
ing second spot on countback from visitor Bruce Clayton. Graham Williams was alone on 37, followed by Kevin Ireland and Trevor Graham on 36. Peter Ellery, Trevor McCormick, Phil Warburton, Brett Smith, Terry Ellery and Alan Kent all received vouchers for 35. In the ladies’ event, Naomi Dorrington was the runaway winner with 39 points. Continued page 22.