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Thursday, July 7, 2022
Farewell Dr Van Vollenstee
DOCTOR Jan Van Vollenstee retired his stethoscope last Wednesday, after 16 years at Collie River Valley Medical Centre. Page 7.
NAIDOC Week 2022
NAIDOC Week celebrations were held at the PCYC this week. Hudson Pike, Tyler Mackenzie and Luca Pike had fun dancing on the stage before the ceremony started. More NAIDOC week coverage on pages 10 and 11.
Colliefields’ 125th birthday
THE Colliefields Hotel celebrated its 125th anniversary last Friday, as part of the “Kaya Collie” festivities. Page 12.
As closure approaches, Muja employees say:
‘Yes’ to redundancies
TWENTY-TWO Synergy employees have chosen voluntary redundancies, in wake of the closure of Muja Power Station C’s unit five by October 1. Five employees have chosen to be redeployed to other Synergy sites. A Synergy spokesperson said the company’s transition plan enabled affected workers to choose which pathway to take. “Synergy recognises that every person’s circumstance is unique, so there are many individual transition pathways,” the spokesperson said. “A person
may choose to continue working at Muja Power Station, redeploy within Synergy, choose to leave and pursue a career elsewhere, or transition into retirement.” Each individual transition plan included support for career advice, skills assessment, redeployment opportunities, upskilling, training and development programs, assistance with job search, financial planning and preparation for retirement. Synergy has been in Collie for more than 50 years.
“It will continue to operate locally beyond the retirement of Muja C units,” the spokesperson said. “Our collaborative, people-first approach towards the known closure dates of Muja C units has ensured all affected Synergy employees and contractors have long-term transition plans in place.” The state government announced in 2019 that it would retire Muja C units five and six in 2022 and 2024 respectively due to changing economic conditions of the electricity system.
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RRRRR What's on When and Where Gala quiz night Saturday, September 17. Winter fair Winter Games Fair fundraiser, Saturday, July 9 at Collie Horsepower on Gardiner Road. Art gallery exhibition A Glimpse of the Blackwood River Valley, Collie Art Gallery, Thursday to Mondays, June 4 to July 17, 10am to 4pm. Board games Collie Public Library, Friday, 6.30pm. BYO snacks and drinks. Parkrun Collie River Trail parkrun, Saturdays at 8am, at Soldiers’ Park. Coalfields Museum Open Monday to Friday during the school holidays, 9am to 3pm. (Normal winter hours, 9am to 3pm, Thursdays to Mondays.) Riff Raff Dancing Riff Raff Dancing, Mondays at 7.30pm at Collie PCYC. Wellington Discovery Forest Visit a dedicated room full of animal specimens, tables full of natural artefacts, or take part in craft activities. Trails surround the centre and are an easy walk. Open Thursday and Friday the first week of the holidays and Wednesday to Friday the second. 10.30 am to 2 pm. Police rangers Police rangers, Mondays 4.30pm to 6.30pm at Collie PCYC. JP signing centre Collie Justices of the Peace signing centre, Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, 9.30am to 12 noon, and Thursdays, 1.30pm to 3pm, at the courthouse. Op shops Anglican Op Shop, Tuesday to Friday each week, from 9am to 3pm. at Noyes Vinnies Op Shop, Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 1pm, out of the former Bargain Barn building, enter by the side lane. Send it in This column offers free publication of events for not for profit clubs and organisations. If you would like to have details of your events (event name, when it is on and venue) send copy to classies@crvbulletin.om by 5pm on Fridays.
COLLIE Lions Club has a long and proud history of working for the local community, but incoming president Ron Saunders is worried its future is threatened by the passage of time. Lions has done much for Collie, with efforts such as saving the old Ewington School - which is now its headquarters - and saving the annual Christmas Pageant when insurance became a problem. “We are set to celebrate a milestone for the Ewington School, and also a milestone for Lions, but right now, we desperately need an influx of new members,” Ron Saunders said this week. “Of the 23 members, only four are under 70 years old, and two are over 90, that is why we need help to save the Christmas Pageant - we can’t do the physical stuff any more. “We couldn’t have done the Lions Australia Day breakfast this year without the help of Evan Mandry and his crew.” Lions have been organising the Christmas Pageant since 2001, when they took over from the Collie Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) because of public liability insurance. The pageant was the only event for which CCCI needed public liability insurance, and Lions, as an international organisation, was easily able to step in and save the day.
HELP NEEDED: Incoming president Ron Saunders wants to keep the Collie Lions Club viable.
“We are still talking to CCCI about the pageant and the Retired Miners have said they will help, so I am pretty sure the pageant will go ahead this year, at the usual time,” Mr Saunders said. “Lions is a great organisation, we do a lot locally, but we also work for Save
Sight, Help to Hear, skin cancer, child cancer, heart health, we collect glasses and stamps which raise money for our good causes, and of course, we sell our Christmas cakes and Lions mints. “Lions is an international organisation, and both men and women can join. “I stepped up as president, as we have to have a president to be allowed to continue, and the members have said they will all help and support me, but unless we get more members I don’t know how long we can keep going.” The local club has established the old Ewington School as its clubrooms, preserving the building when it seemed it would be demolished. It is now vested in the Shire of Collie, and leased to the Lions Club. The late Bill Weir worked on the building to turn the two-roomed school into a viable meeting place, and the club has continued to maintain it. Meetings are held there on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. “We enjoy the fellowship which goes with working together, and we will welcome anyone who would like to join,” Mr Saunders said. Anyone interested in finding out more about Lions can contact Ron Saunders on 0477 482 920, or Jeff Needham on 0418 910 192.
Marshmallow science at the library CHILDREN attending the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Club at the Collie Public Library last week learned about the science of marshmallows. Librarian Sara Cole said science you can eat is the members’ favourite kind of science. “We thought we deserved a tasty treat at the end of the term,” Ms Cole said. “With the cold weather now well and truly here, enjoying a hot chocolate with marshmallows seemed perfect.” Attendees learnt about what a solution is, the boiling point of water, boiling point of a water and sugar solution, the different stages of cooking sugar, aeration and volume, how different quantities and types of ingredients affects the outcome of a recipe, and - most importantly - the importance of putting new batteries into equipment before starting demonstrations. STEM Club is held at the library every Thursday during the school term. For more information, call 9734 9042.
YUMMY SCIENCE: STEM Club attendees Tearla Vassell, Jayde Orwin and Tavejana Vassell enjoyed their marshmallows and hot chocolate at the Collie Public Library after the fun science lesson.
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Collie views on the ABC
ON AIR: ABC presenter Andrew Collins interviews Wayne Loxton and Phil Boston.
Bluewaters’ jobs put in jeopardy ALMOST 60 jobs could be in jeopardy after Synergy announced it would not renew its contract with Bluewaters Power Station The contract with the privately-owned power station expires in 2025 and will not be renewed. The news follows the recent announcement by the state government that Collie Power Station will close in late 2027, and Muja D in late 2029. Bluewaters has been owned by Japanese energy giants Sumitomo and Kansai Electric since 2013 and gets its coal from Griffin Coal. The loss of Synergy’s business would leave the coal-fired plant without one of its major customers. “Bluewaters Power’s business model is underpinned by long-term electricity supply agreements with our customers
Synergy, Water Corporation and Boddington Gold Mine,” the company’s website says. Bluewaters remains hopeful of securing new contracts with alternative major energy users or selling its capacity into the state’s electricity grid on an ad-hoc basis as required. South West MLC Dr Steve Thomas said it means more instability and insecurity. “There is a transition in place, but it has to be done in a way that protects the community and keeps the lights on,” he said. “The government’s proposal relies on cost-effective storage that is not yet available.” Dr Thomas said battery storage costs $1 million per megawatt hour. “If you close all coal by 2030 and the
COLLIE identities gave their views on the future of the town on Monday when the ABC’s Regional Drive program was broadcast live from the Coalfields Museum. Presenter Andrew Collins interviewed a range of people, from Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns, shire president Sarah Stanley and former MLA Mick Murray, to multi award-winning local singer-songwriter Kate Hindle. Collins also took questions and comments from the radio audience, and also aired some pre-recorded interviews. A section of the back area of the museum was converted to a temporary studio for the broadcast. A sausage sizzle added a touch of festive Collie hospitality to the proceedings. The museum also extended its opening hours for the occasion.
Lego competition
COLLIE-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns is holding a school holidays Lego building competition for all Collie-Preston residents. Following instructions or building from your own imagination are both allowed. To enter, email a photo of your creation with your name, age, town/suburb and contact number to jodie.hanns@mp.wa. gov.au. Entries close on Monday, July 11.
storage issue is not resolved then it will have to drag out the lifespan of ageing coal power stations further,” he said. A Bluewaters spokesman said the company acknowledges the public statements by relevant ministers around Synergy and Water Corporation not renewing electricity supply contracts with Bluewaters beyond 2025. “While Bluewaters cannot comment on contractual specifics, Bluewaters has long been aware of its customers’ obligations to reduce emissions intensity and has planned accordingly,” he said. “Bluewaters operates in a market designed for the competitive supply of energy and generation capacity, and while we acknowledge the requirements to decarbonise energy supply, demand for Bluewaters’ low-cost dispatchable energy will remain for the foreseeable future.”
New helmets for HorsePower NEW helmets have been provided to Collie HorsePower riders, following a $1400 donation from Premier Coal. The donation funded 12 helmets and will ensure participants are safe while riding their horses. Collie HorsePower secretary Wendy Akkerman said safety was the most important aspect of the sport. “We are all horse-riding enthusiasts and aim to provide an enriching experience to every rider - and safety is a key part of that,” she said. “A number of our riders have disabilities and they come to us to experience the joy of horse riding, challenge themselves and feel a sense of achievement by giving it a go. “Horse riding also assists people with a disability to improve their physical strength, balance, coordination, and so-
cial interactions while learning a new skill. “We are proud to be a part of the community providing this service to people in Collie, Donnybrook, Harvey, and Bunbury.” Premier Coal acting operations manager Chris Knight said the company was pleased to help. “We are always pleased to see projects where a small donation can make a big impact on a community organisation.” The donation was part of the Premier Coal Community Support Program, which is funded by Yancoal and aims to make a positive difference in the community. Collie HorsePower is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit organisation that offers horse riding, carriage driving, and vaulting activities.
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Battery project public meeting
A COMMUNITY meeting will be held later this month for locals to share their thoughts on the proposed Collie Battery and Hydrogen Industrial Hub Project. The sessions will be hosted by renewable energy producer, Neoen, on Friday, July 22 from 4pm to 6pm and Saturday, July 23 from 10am to noon. Anyone interested can attend the meetings to meet members of the project team, view maps and ask questions. The proposed Collie Battery and Hydrogen Industrial Hub Project is a 1000MW/2000MWh battery facility, located 13 kilometres north-east of Collie, and four kilometres north-east of the Collie Power Station. It is expected that the project would be built in stages of 200MW. According to the project website, the aim is to provide short duration energy storage in the peak times to ease pressure on the grid. The battery is expected to provide grid stability and other grid services which will also encourage more integration of more renewable energy into the network. For more information, visit the website www.colliebattery.com.au.
‘Dinosaur’ discovery
PALAEONTOLOGY: Allanson Primary School students Zavier Dawes and Rilee Stewart-Diconza were thrilled with their discoveries during the “dinosaur” bone dig at the bush school.
Community Drop-In Session
Keeping the community informed Neoen, a leading renewable energy producer, will be holding a Community Drop-In Session to share project information and hear your thoughts on the proposed Collie Battery. The proposed project would be a 1000MW/2000MWh battery facility to be located 13km north-east of Collie and 4km north-east of the Collie Power Station. Potentially, the project will be built-in stages of 200MW/400MWh each. Come along to meet members of our project team, view maps and learn more about the project. The Collie Battery is expected to bring significant community benefits and investment to the local and regional economy. If you cannot attend one of the sessions above but would like further information, please contact us on the details below or visit our project website at: https://colliebattery.com.au/
STUDENTS at Allanson Primary School were taken on the archaeological adventure of their lives last week. School gardener Leonie Scoffern discovered “dinosaur” bones while working in the bush school and asked the pre-primary and year one students to investigate further. Teachers were sent directions to find more bones and the class began their journey, armed with plastic shovels and rakes. Teacher Amanda Davidson said the adventure was connected to the writing program, Talk For Writing, which aims to make learning memorable. “We have been learning about the past, present and future in class,” Mrs Davidson said. “By giving the students first-hand experiences like digging for dinosaur bones, they are able to create memories around their learning.” The cross-curricular experience was then used in the students’ writing, maths and art lessons.
2021 Census shows static population COLLIE’S population remained static during the period 2016 to 2021. This was revealed in the 2021 census released last week. During the five-year period the shire’s population went up by 14 people, from 8798 in 2016 to 8812 in 2021. Despite the relatively small change in population over the period, the result reflects a change in the overall structure of the population as people have moved to the area, replacing those who have left as a result of the shire’s changing industry base. The census also showed that total dwelling numbers had increased by 134. There were 3165 “separate homes” (up from 3106) and 212 units, flats or apartments (131). Home ownership was up to 1384 (from 1211), with a further 1226 (1205) buying their homes.
There were 665 people renting, which was down on the 736 listed as renters in 2016. Single occupancy households totalled 1067 (up from 934), with 2253 family households. Average households were comprised of 2.3 people, compared to 2.4 in the previous census. The average number of cars owned per property remained the same at 2.1. Average household income was $1234, up from $1161, while average monthly mortgage repayments had reduced from $1517 in 2016 to $1300. Median weekly rent increased from $225 (2016) to $250. The 2021 Census was held on Tuesday August 10, 2021. By September 28, more than 10 million forms had been completed.
2021 CENSUS SNAPSHOT
7.5%:
At 7.5% the 60-64 age group is the largest in the shire.
1.9%:
At 1.9% the over 85 age group is the smallest in the shire.
50.30%: There are more females than males in the shire, 50.3% to 49.7%. 4.2%:
Indigenous people comprise 4.2% of the total population.
44.2%: There were 42.2% of respondents who were married, with 12.2% in a de facto relationship. 80.9%: 80.9% of Collie’s residents were born in Australia, compared to a WA average of 62%. 4.1%:
Some 4.1% of local residents were born in England with 2.3% born in New Zealand.
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2022 flu season:
‘Worse than COVID’
THERE has been a 50 percent increase in influenza cases this year compared to 2021, according to local doctor, Dr Peter Wutchak. However, only 30 percent of Western Australia’s population is vaccinated against the illness. Dr Wutchak said many patients have described the flu as worse than COVID-19. He said the severity of the flu is the main reason to be vaccinated. “The symptoms are presenting worse, and patients are experiencing the symptoms for longer than in previous years,” “The flu is a nasty infection with significant fatigue and tiredness that can last up to two weeks,” he said. The free flu vaccine will be available until the end of July, after the state government extended its Free Jab June program. Previously, only vulnerable members of the community were offered free influenza vaccinations. “Vulnerable sections of the population are at risk of severe illness which has implications on their existing chronic disease, such as lung disease, heart conditions and diabetes,” Dr Wutchak said. In 2020, 37 percent of Western Australians were vaccinated against the flu - the highest coverage the state has received.
DINNER DONATION: Collie branch of the Veteran Car Club of WA members Tony Edwards (back left), Dennis Wessling, Julie Hull and Hamish Pipe donated $2000 to the Collie PCYC’s safeSPACE program, coordinated by manager Linda Gallagher (middle left) and Sgt Lyn Lee (back right), which ensures young people like Tyrone Uline (front left) and Brooklyn Ugle are well fed.
Old car batteries fund meals program COLLIE kids under the local PCYC’s safeSPACE dinner program won’t go hungry, thanks to a $2000 grant from the Collie branch of the Veteran Car Club of WA. PCYC manager Linda Gallagher said the program ensures at-risk youth receive meals. “It includes a substantial healthy afternoon tea three days a week, as well as a home-cooked meal on Friday nights,” she said. “The donation will be spent directly on purchasing healthy food op-
tions to give to our young people.” The donation was made possible through the dead automotive batteries scheme. People are asked to deliver their dead batteries to Collie Mowers and More on Throssell Street, which the Club collects and exchanges for money. Club member Tony Edwards said he frequently picks up the batteries. “We picked up another 11 on Monday which will then be donated to other community organisations.”
Ms Gallagher said the program helps keep local young people safe. “With a huge range of activities available, from basketball to mountain bike riding, arts and crafts, cooking, as well as a chance to hang out with friends in a safe, supportive environment.” The program is available to young people aged 12 to 17 years old at Collie PCYC on Friday nights. For further information, or to make a donation, please contact Mr Edwards on 0408 858 453.
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HEALTH AND RETIREMENT: Dr Jan Van Vollenstee hangs up his stethoscope on his medical career, after 16 years at Collie River Valley Medical Centre.
Dr Van Vollenstee says a fond farewell DOCTOR Jan Van Vollenstee retired his stethoscope last Wednesday, after 16 years at Collie River Valley Medical Centre. Dr Van Vollenstee said he felt a connection with Collie, after 30 years practising medicine in the coalfields in South Africa. However, once he reached retirement age, he said he knew the time had come. “Now I will have all the time to do the
things I want to do,” Dr Van Vollenstee said. Those “things” include travelling, golf and boating - hobbies he did not have time for while he was working. “We are going to South Africa next week for three weeks because my wife, Debra, wants to visit her family,” he said. Dr Van Vollenstee said he would miss his patients, particularly the older gen-
eration. “I have been working and living with them as a support for 16 years,” he said. “Collie was good for me.” Dr Van Vollenstee said he and Debra have moved to Meadow Springs, to be closer to family. “I want to see them grow and have an influence in their lives - to offer that life experience and wisdom a grandfather brings,” he said.
COLLIE recorded 111mm of rain over 16 days in June, compared to an average of 172mm over 18 days. The monthly total was less than the town’s wettest June day of 121.2mm on June 29, 2009. Rainfall for the first six months of 2022 was below average with 249.2mm recorded; the average from January to June is 396.9mm. Local river expert Ed Riley said the poor rainfall received in June could mean the year will be well below average, and this is not good news for the Collie River. “There is already a comparison to 2015, when the south branch of the Collie River dried up, resulting in the death of thousands of fish, marron and other river dwellers,” Mr Riley said.
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Strategy for car parks THE Shire of Collie is undertaking a survey of car parking in the town centre, with a view to develop a strategy to ensure adequate and suitable parking facilities. Director of Development Services Matt Young said the survey is in response to a number of complaints from the public about parking problems and vehicle conflicts. Feedback on staff and customer parking has also been raised with council, he said. “The shire is also needing to better plan for the increased weekend and event-based demands on carparking,” Mr Young said. “We need to think about long-term
parking, coach parking, caravan parking (and the location of associated facilities such as dump sites and ablutions) and the newer issue of long vehicles associated with large 4DWs with bike racks. “In some cases - such as along Throssell Street - the line-marking and dedication of car parking bays needs to be refreshed, and it is an opportunity to review the appropriateness of how this was laid out at the time.” Mr Young said the survey is likely to identify a range of issues and specific areas around Collie which need attention. “We expect that this could include matters such as the need to dedicate areas for specific types of vehicles, better line-marking so that we can park vehi-
cles more efficiently, identify areas that need additional new parking, and consider timed-restricted parking in high demand areas,” he added. “Some of the simple quick wins will be actioned immediately, and some will require budgeting and further investigation. “Ultimately the shire will consolidate this into a parking strategy. “We have already received quite a number of submissions and are encouraging the Collie community to contribute to the survey.” The survey can be completed online at: https://yoursay.collie.wa.gov.au/ car-parking-survey. Submissions should be in by Friday, July 22.
Funding considered for fire co-ordinator position
THE Shire of Collie has resolved to support a new position of bushfire risk mitigation co-ordinator (BRMC), with funding considered in its budget deliberations. Bushfires are considered the biggest threat to life, properties and businesses in the shire. Shire staff have completed 374 bushfire risk assessments, of which 231 are deemed to be extreme, very high or high. The BRMC is a new position that the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) is seeking to introduce across WA. The shire has received $216,125 from the state government’s Mitigation Activ-
ity Fund Grants Program to undertake 31 treatments, and last received funding in 2020-21. The BRMC grant will be for three years, commencing on July 1, 2022 and ending on June 30, 2025. The BRMC will perform an integral role in regional bushfire mitigation and will be responsible for ensuring local government mitigation programs are effectively planned, implemented, and evaluated. It is proposed that this role will be a shared joint venture between the shires of Capel, Dardanup and Collie. The Shire of Collie’s contribution towards the BRMC’s grant will depend on
the number of local government bodies involved. It is anticipated that Collie will pay 50 percent of the cost in the first year ($25,514) and 70 percent in the following two years. The BRMC is expected to provide significant benefit to local governments and their communities through an increase in the number of mitigation activities, leading to a reduction in bushfire risk and greater protection of lives and assets. This would lead to a more co-ordinated approach to bushfire mitigation and improved consultation between landowners and land managers.
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Collie’s potential is under siege Lego competition COLLIE, you are a town of rich, organic and traditional history, vibrant and proud in the present. You are surrounded by abundant nature and forested pleasures. Gleeful joy awaits the adventurers who seek the waterways and deep ravines cut by timeless river systems, which flow into engineered marvels of nature. Above ground, the town drifts between daytime buzz and sleepy, smoky, chilling nights, characteristic of a thoughtful thinking and creative forest community pausing by the fire over a word, sketch or thought. Emotional and intelligent schoolkids shun idle time and bullying for attentive and collaborative ideas, projects, products, art, science and design. As a youngster, I expected much from the big smoke of Collie, having come from slow farms of Darkan and Williams. And it delivered: haircuts, toys and plentiful exotic foods from Coles New World among the bounty! Collie continues to cause anticipation, with its potential and its people. Alas, Collie’s potential is under siege from self-interest and indifference. The historical resources are not being replaced with the vigour and innovation required to replenish the common wealth. I am the shameless promoter of AstroHotel - a glamping concept which aims
to put tech-ready and luxury stargazing tents under every spellbinding night sky in Western Australia and beyond. With ready access to launch sites, clear heavens and light and creative industry and people, Collie was to be AstroHome. Unfortunately after a static and listless 18 months, the wait for a vital small grants assessment ended with a “no” to the concept, which was restricted from upgrade and new release during the assessment period, and with me now needing to leave Collie as its exclusive home. I will continue to seek competitive input from Collie, but at a distance. What I will say, is the collective characters encountered in Collie - from the civic-minded servants to the preposterous business folk greeting and treating me regularly with partnership, ambition and positivity - give me strong positivity that Collie will continue its technology, training and tourism surge to surpass other great wooded, ex-heavy industrial cities like Seattle/Tacoma and Pittsburgh. Good luck, Collie - ignore the jibes, continue to choose the enlightened path and soar high above a Wittenoom-style doom, ascending to your rightful place with the stars in the sky.
I READ with interest of Cr Leonie Scoffern’s impassioned plea opposing Premier Coal’s application to clear additional native vegetation, a mere stone’s throw from one of the last strongholds of the critically-endangered woylie, the Batalling Forest. In the early days of European settlement, there were 10 species of rat-kangaroo recorded in Australia, numerous enough to sometimes be considered pests by the colonisers. Today, their numbers are much diminished, driven to extinction or critically
endangered. It is a tragedy that very few Australians will ever see a rat-kangaroo in the wild. It is to my chagrin that I quote Alfred Russel Wallace: “We live in a zoologically impoverished world, from which all the largest, fiercest and strangest forms have recently disappeared”. It is in this context I applaud Cr Scoffern’s defence of forests for habitat.
Rob Creswell AstroHotel
Support for plea against clearing
Owen Ash, 65 Ewing Road, Allanson
IT’S officially the first week of the school holidays, and I’m sure everyone is enjoying their time at home on these cold mornings! For the July school holidays, I’m running a Lego competition. There are plenty of prizes to be won and it’s easy to enter. All you need to do is email a photo of your creation with your name, age, town/ suburb and contact number to jodie. hanns@mp.wa.gov.au. Last week I was pleased to drop in to Collie Community Home Care and provide them with some free RATs, issued to me by the state government. If you are involved with a community or sporting groups and would like some free RATs, please contact my office. I also still have RATs available for households to collect. On Friday night, the Colliefields Hotel celebrated its 125th birthday. The newest owner of the Colliefields, Michele Gannaway, was there to welcome us all to her home, and it was a fantastic celebration of this iconic building, which is a significant part of Collie’s rich history. Last year, I took the Minister for Housing, John Carey, to see vacant units in Collie that were no longer being used for Government Regional Officer Housing (GROH). I raised the possibility with the Minister of turning the units into social housing. Minister Carey made this happen, and provided $800,000 in funding to do some renovations. We now have six social housing units in Collie for those in need. If you didn’t get the chance to get your free flu vaccine in June, the government has extended the free flu vaccine program for the month of July. You can get your free flu vaccine by heading to any participating pharmacies or COVID-19 vaccination clinic. It was wonderful to attend the NAIDOC event at the Collie PCYC on Monday. The young people from the safeSPACE program and the staff at PCYC hosted a fabulous ceremony with cultural activities, dance and delicious food.
NUMBER 326 of “things I didn’t think I’d be doing as a reasonably responsible adult of reasonably mature years” sleeping on the floor of an airport. It’s generally not a good idea to watch an air crash disaster type of documentary in the lead up to catching a flight oneself. Or to dwell on mishaps of flights gone by for that matter, but here we are. We didn’t understand rapid fire Spanish and the airline officer didn’t have any time for pesky customers. She was busy and she was adamant that our luggage would be checked through from Rio de Janeiro, via Buenos Aires, to Ushuaia, a town quite literally at the end of the world. We were due to sail out of Ushuaia the next day bound for Antarctica, the highlight of this trip and indeed one of the highlights of our lives. There was a lot riding on this. We duly arrived at Buenos Aires, where we had to shuttle across town from one airport to another. In my experience, airports are an unfortunate confluence of all the design and planning finesse of a drunken ant, and impossibly tight transfer times dreamed up late at night by computer programmers with a grudge against humanity. This airport was an outstanding example of all of these things. Nevertheless we threw ourselves heroically into the task, eventually locating the shuttle bus departure point at the extreme furthest end of the airport from the flight arrival hall. The bus ground excruciatingly slowly across town in peak hour traffic and disgorged us at the other airport just in time to see the boarding gate slamming shut. Flinging ourselves shamelessly at the feet of another airline officer we were told firmly that no, they were not going to reopen the gate for us, yes this was the last flight out for the day and anyway where was our luggage? “But we have to be on a boat tomorrow,” we wailed, chins aquiver. “It’s the highlight of our lives!” She softened a bit, and in a flurry of fingers on keyboards, got us on the 5.30am flight out in the morning. Well fine, we were at the right airport, and we had boarding passes in our hot little hands. There was just the teensy problem of missing luggage. Suffice to say after some pain, and several hours of shuttling between airports we, the luggage (minus one of its wheels) and the rightful airport were all reunited. Sure, we could have found an airport hotel but by that stage the airport floor was more appealing than taking any more chances. And I’d do it all again for another trip to Antarctica!
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A move to prevent suicide
COLLIE Suicide Prevention Network (SPN) started as a single story. President Katherine Reardon said severe weather had caused starfish to wash up on the beach. “A young fellow was very concerned about the starfish, so he picked them up one by one and threw them back into the sea,” she said. “A man came along and asked him what he was doing, and said he would not make any difference because there were starfish everywhere. “So the young fellow picked one up and threw it back into the ocean, and said ‘well, I made a difference to that one’.” The starfish - and the intention of making a difference - has now been integrated into the SPN’s logo. In recent years, mental health has become an important part of society, particularly the awareness and improvement of it, Katherine said. “Every 12 months, one in five people now suffer from mental illness,” Katherine said. “A number of those attempt suicide and for every 30 attempts, one results in a death.” If people are worried about their loved ones, there are a number of things that can be done to help, she said. “Listen to your instincts and ask the question - ‘are you okay?’ - and explain what you have noticed to try and get them to talk to you.” Signs to look out for can include withdrawing from their family, friends and social groups, increased risk taking, and increased drug and alcohol abuse. “There is not just one thing and it can be quite broad,” Katherine said. Katherine said good listening skills and being there for the person, suggesting places to get help and offering a supportive hand are some of the best things you can do to help someone. “Asking someone if they are considering suicide can also offer more support.” Wesley Mission set up SPN’s across Australia, including the one in Collie. First, approaching Allison Fergie, who then got Katherine involved. “They find out the towns and areas with a great need and set up a group there.” The Collie SPN’s main focus is to make a difference to one person - like the starfish - and they will feel like they have done their job. “We can’t save them all, but if we can bring hope to one person then we feel like we are worthwhile.” “Wesley Mission provided funding and information on what to do, and all the support we need,” she said. “In our group now, we have two consultants in Perth who offer us support and guidance, with one attending our
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HOPE: Collie Suicide Prevention Network founders Allison Fergie and Katherine Reardon accept Collie Small Grants Program funding. meetings regularly.” St John of God Health Care suicide prevention coordinator Nicky Smith, PCYC manager Linda Gallagher, and Collie Police Sgt Lyn Lee have also played major roles in the group. The group has received training based on spreading awareness to the community, but are not trained as counsellors. “They are regular members of our group, and then you have volunteers who spread hope, information and resources,” Katherine said. By providing contact information to those who need it, Katherine says the group is able to deliver hope. They also closely work with other mental health organisations such as Headspace and Lifeline. Cards detailing where to find local mental health services can be found at a number of local businesses, including the Shire of Collie, delis and Collie Family Centre. The SPN also regularly attends the Collie Community Expo, the Collie Show and other events to spread its message. “It gives them something to hold onto and strategies for moving forward,” Katherine said. They have also had a hand in re-naming the public unisex toilets to “all Just when I thought I’d seen it all, last night I saw a man trying to siphon a Tesla.
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I was reading a book- The History of Glue – I couldn’t put it down.
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gender” toilets, for inclusion of the LGBTQIA community. Two blue picnic tables have been installed at Central Park, which will be fitted with QR codes connecting to the SPN website. The phrase “talking and listening are powerful” will be printed on them. “People who walk past will see the message, and it is a quiet way of getting that message out,” Katherine said. Beer coasters will also be in local pubs with the same message and contact information, and business cards and wristbands will be available. Volunteer Geoff Wilks said the interest in the organisation has been great. “We have people walk by our stalls who inquire about what we are doing and it is almost like they need to read that card because they know someone who needs the help,” Geoff said. Collie SPN has distributed postvention packs - which is an intervention after suicide for bereaved family and friends - to the Collie Police and ambulance services. Geoff said that if you have noticed something has changed with someone, make the time to go and see them. “That five minutes could be just the five minutes they need to change their mind,” Geoff said.
The group is always on the look out for volunteers, particularly to help with events. Meetings are held every fortnight at the Council Chambers on Tuesdays 10am to 11am. The next one is on July 13. If you would like to volunteer for SPN, find them on social media @CollieSPN.
SUPPORT: Collie Suicide Prevention Network member Leonie Scoffern was thrilled to see Collie’s unisex public toilets renamed as “all gender” toilets.
BYSTANDER LOOKS AROUND
Loud and live Wanting to ensure she would be able to hear the live concert she had waited weeks for, one member of the audience took along spare batteries for her hearing aids. As the
concert started, the sound system blared out – very loud. She wouldn’t need the spare batteries. In fact, she decided she didn’t need the hearing aids either, and removed them.
The music was still loud, but no longer at the actual painful level. The couple seated in front of her left at the interval. Obviously they don’t have hearing aids.
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NAIDOC WEEK 2022
Schools get up for NAIDOC Week LOCAL schools hosted NAIDOC Week activities this week. NAIDOC Week is July 3 to 10 and celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Wilson Park Primary School students tried face painting, making headbands and damper.
Amaroo Primary School students played traditional First Nations games after a whole-school lunch with their families. Staff and students representing Shooting Stars and the Stephen Michael Foundation were also at the events. The theme for NAIDOC Week this year is “Get up! Stand up! Show up!”.
Shalayla Ugle-Hill, Shayla Hart, Caiden Haddrick, Amaroo Primary School.
Cooper Sermnok, Wilson Park Primary School.
Liam Simpson, Wilson Park Primary School.
Conan Ugle-Hill and Michael Williams, Amaroo Primary School.
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Lilly Curteis, Wilson Park Primary School.
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NAIDOC WEEK 2022
Jermaine Ugle and Dianne Hart holding the Aborignal flag before the Flag Raising ceremony at the PCYC last Monday.
Get up, stand up, show up at the PCYC FRESHLY cooked kangaroo stew and damper were highlights of a NAIDOC Week event at Collie PCYC last Monday. Local senior traditional custodian elder, Joe Northover gave a moving “Welcome to Country”, students from Wilson Park Primary School performed the song “Wanju”, and youngsters from the PCYC performed a cultural dance while David Mears played the didgeridoo. A professional photographer was also there to take family photos.
David Mears playing the didgeridoo.
Megan Cooke got artistic.
Lily Hart painting a boomerang.
Lou Boyle playing on the stage.
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Snr Constable Lynn Lee and Layla Underdown holding the Torres Strait Islander flag.
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Robyn Judge, Lou Gregory, and Rosie Rear (nee Carrigg), granddaughter of the Colliefields Hotel’s original owner and architect.
Colliefields celebrates 125 years in style
THE Colliefields Hotel celebrated its 125th anniversary last Friday, as part of the “Kaya Collie” festivities. A highlight of the evening was the attendance of family members of the hotel’s original owner and architect, Tom Carrigg (read more about Tom and his
Lee Granger (nee Brophy) descendant of the Colliefields Hotel’s first licensee, and Peter Carrigg, grandson of the hotel’s original owner and architect.
battle to build the hotel on page 15). Other attendees included prominent Collie identities, and regular customers of the trail hotel. All enjoyed great food and signature drinks, including a cocktail designed specifically for the occasion.
Collie Shire president Sarah Stanley and Sherylin Walkington.
John Kearney, Sean Emmett and Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns.
Kelly Paul and Ali Smith.
Simone Le-Patourel and Collie Shire chief executive Stuart Devenish.
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Read any good books lately?
FAIRVIEW students have been reading good books lately – hundreds of them. Thirty two students have each read at least 100 books this semester, and 29 of them were invited to a Madhatter’s Tea Party last week, to celebrate their achievement. The other three had already left on holiday, so they missed a party flush with food and fun. Most appropriately wore hats, which fitted in well with the party décor of Alice in Wonderland cut-outs and themed food. It is the third year librarian Donna Whitney has run the challenge, offering readers certificates at assembly, and small prizes when they reach the mile-
stones of 20, 50, 75 and 100 books. Collectively, the Fairview students have read 5,135 books, quite an achievement for a school with just 197 children. It is not too late for those children who pressed their noses to the windows and gazed enviously at the fun inside because they hadn’t taken up the challenge. There will be another challenge next semester, with the chance to attend another party, and a ticket in the major prize - an Apple ipod, sponsored by the P & C. Mrs Whitney -who dressed as the Mad Hatter - is encouraging the children to enter the Premier’s reading challenge which opened in May, and continues until September 9.
Olivia Motteram.
Fairview Primary School librarian Donna Whitney, and principal Andrew Whitney.
Lucas Cherry.
Kyah Forrest as the White Rabbit.
Poppy Lincoln.
Arriya Johnson and the Cheshire Cat.
Zara Loxton as the Ace of Spades.
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Carrigg built the Colliefields
MUSEUM MORSELS Contributor: TOM REARDON ON FEBRUARY 26, 1897, the Wellington Licensing Court held its first session dealing with the regulation of the sale of liquor in the fledgling township of Collie. Such a court usually consisted of three members - two appointed members and one licensing magistrate and official member. The licensing magistrate for the Wellington District was William Henry Timperley. In 1890, Timperley was appointed as the resident magistrate and electoral registrar for the Wellington, Blackwood and Sussex districts. Timperley was described by Lady Mary Anne Broome - the wife of the Governor of the day - as a genial man of imposing appearance “six feet (183 cm) high, broad-shouldered and straight as a life guardsman, blue-eyed … with white hair and a beard which looked almost ridiculous on such a young fresh merry face”. Fascinated by his stories, she persuaded him to write “Harry Treverton” - virtually an autobiography - which she edited. So why is this man so important to Collie, as there is no evidence he ever lived in the town? To understand why, one needs to cast one’s mind back to Friday, February 26 over 125 years ago. Timperley, along with Dr Williams and Messrs J Moore and T Haywood sat on the bench for a session of the Wellington Licensing Court. There were two applicants for liquor licences in the town, which was to be gazetted as Collie later that year. Thomas John Carrigg applied for a provisional certificate for a hotel, while Patrick Ryder - a former school friend of Carrigg - also decided to apply for a licence to build a hotel on hearing of Carrigg’s plans. Mr W Smith appeared for Carrigg, while Mr Money from the firm Stanley and Money appeared for Ryder. On the witness stand, Carrigg stated
that he had complied with all the requirements of the Act in regard to the posting of a notice of his intention to build a hotel. The timing of this notice was a major point used by Mr Money in arguing that the licence should not be granted. Carrigg went on to inform the bench that he had a wife and four children. He provided evidence that he had secured a quarter of an acre in the settlement of Collie, and it was within five chains (about 100 metres) of the proposed railway station. He had engaged Mr Allan - the architect - and the estimated cost of the building was £700. He proposed to start building as soon as he had the licence, and the building would have an outside wall of wood while the inside would be finished in matchwood. He was also intending to build a fourstall stable and forage room, as well as four latrines. A windmill would be installed so that he could provide a shower bath. He guaranteed that the building would have some sort of accommodation in three months, and be completed in four months. Carrigg was used to the wine and spirits trade as he had been a blender, but he had not held a liquor licence. Under cross examination dealing with the posting of notices, Carrigg pointed out that he advertised in the newspaper on February 13 and arrived at the coal fields on February 14. He took the train from Bunbury to Mornington on the 13th, and walked to Collie the next day, where he arrived at 4pm. Mr Money insisted that the Act stated that notice had to be posted 14 days exclusive of the date of posting and hearing. However, the Chairman of the Bench, Mr Timperley, said that that was Mr Money’s interpretation. He said that his own interpretation was that since it was 14 days from the 15th to the 28th, he considered Mr Money was wasting the court’s time. Under cross examination, Carrigg stated that he was 32 years of age and had been in the colony for three years. In his application, Ryder proposed to build a premises consisting of 11 rooms which would be built of timber and would be like Carrigg’s plans. However, he made the point in his testimony that 2000 men were expected in the fields, and it would be better to have an 11-room hotel rather than one of just five rooms. In an over-the-top remark, Mr Money said that labour conditions in the fields specified that in six months there would be 4000 men in the fields, in 12 months there would be 5000 men, and after 12 months there would be 6000 men. Mr Haywood suggested that these
PUB OWNER: Licensee Thomas John Carrigg. numbers were pure speculation, and Mr Money had no reliable figures to support these claims. Ryder, under oath, said he lived in Brunswick and his application stated that he would build an 11-room hotel with the building being of jarrah timber, with lath and plaster walls and would cost £400. Ryder said he had a business site in the Collie about two chains (40 metres) from Carrigg’s land in Throssell Street. After retiring for a short time, the bench said they were unanimous in granting the application of Thomas John Carrigg on condition that the building was erected in six months and ready by October 1. The first Colliefields Hotel was opened on July 1, 1897, and has had a colourful history during the last 125 years. This was one of the many applications for liquor licences in Collie that Timperley heard in his role as Resident Magistrate, until he retired in 1905.
PERMISSION GRANTED: Licensing magistrate William Henry Timperley.
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CHURCH NOTICES
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5. protest held in 1938, the Day of ______ (8) 10. held in 1967 to recognise Indigenous Australians as citizens (10) 11. The city of Perth (7) 12. Noongar season during February-March (6) 15. 1993 saw the introduction of the _____ Title Act (6) 16. features on the $50 note (7) 18. first Indigenous Australian of the Year (6, 4) 20. Noongar season between October-November (9)
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20 years ago No hospital downgrade THEN-WA Health Minister Bob Kucera gave an assurance that the Collie public hospital would not be downgraded, despite the shock news that the hospital’s laundry service would be closed down. Closure erodes public trust THEN-Collie Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Glyn Yates slammed the state government for its decision to close Collie hospital’s laundry service, with the news arriving despite top-level commitments to support the local community.
From the Collie Mail, July 11, 2002
Contributed by Kym Saunders
“No wonder politicians collectively aren’t trusted by the broader community,” he said. Flood victim appeals for the shire’s help COLLIE resident Darryl Windle approached the Collie Shire Council for help. His house and property had been flooded twice since he moved in during April, 2002. The house was situated in front of a storm water drain, which overflowed during heavy rainfall and caused the floods.
Glory in big-match coup for Collie ELITE-level soccer came to Collie in August, 2002, when National Soccer League powerhouse Perth Glory met fellow NSL club Parramatta in a pre-season match at the Collie Recreation Ground. Sport Eagles survived late challenge THE Collie Eagles league team showed a lot of character in the last 90 seconds of their game to snatch a two-point victory over South Bunbury in Collie, running out winners 14.12 (96) to the Tigers 13.16 (94).
ALL SAINTS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH: 46 Venn Street. Church Services: Every Sunday at 9am. Morning tea after the service. Holy Communion: First and second Sundays of each month. Morning prayer: all other Sundays. Enquiries to warden: Gwen Molnar. Phone 9734 4020 or 0439 375 598. Op shop: Open Tuesday to Friay 9am 3pm Church office: Tuesdays only. Secretary email: collieanglican@gmail. com Website: www.allsaintschurchcollie.org BAPTIST CHURCH: Cnr Prinsep and Elouera Streets, North Collie. Church Enquiries: Pastor Timothy van Aarde 0450 880 775. Collie Hospital Chaplain: Timothy van Aarde. Sunday Service : 9.30am Visitors Welcome. Sunday School during Service. Ladies Bible Study Group: Tuesday 10am at the Church. Prayer Meeting: Monday 5pm-6pm at the Church. CHURCH OF CHRIST: 165 Prinsep Street. Elder: Evan Mandry 9734 1354. Secretary Glynis 0403 159 668. Sundays: 9.30am, Family Service and Kids Church. Thursdays: 9.30am, Craft & Friendship – Phone Heather 9734 4066 Saturdays: 7.30am, Periodically, Breakfast – Phone Evan 9734 1354. Weekly Bible studies on various days. All enquiries welcomed. Vision Radio (87.6FM) is a Ministry of our Church. COALFIELDS BAPTIST CHURCH: An old fashioned, independent Baptist Church. You are warmly invited to join us for our worship service, Sunday, 2pm, CWA Hall Throssell Street. Enquiries Pastor Chris Manessis 9797 0056, 0439 970 059. pastorcbcaustralind.com FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH: 46 Johnston Street, Collie. All are welcome to join with us in fellowship. Friday: Food Ministry 10am-12noon, Prayer meeting 7pm Sunday: 10am morning service. Sunday School during service. For enquiries phone Pastor Garry Fisher on 9734 3796. ST BRIGID’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Cnr Prinsep and Medic Streets. Parish Priest: Fr. Gerald Tan Secretary: Marie Hicks. 0414 755 054. Office: 9734 2183. email:collieparish@ westnet.com.au Weekend Masses: St. Brigid’s: 6.00pm Saturday, 10.00am Sunday. St. Mary’s, Darkan: 8.00am, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month. Baptisms and weddings by request. Reconciliation cancelled, at present, due to social distancing. Vinnie’s shop: 9734 5664. Shopping hours: 9am to 1pm, Monday to Friday. 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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BBBBBBBB CCCCCCCCCCC DEATHS BERTOLINI (Ray): Farewell to our valued friend, treasurer and bus driver for Collie Safety House.Our loving thoughts are with all Ray’s family. Sleeping peacefully now. Collie Safety House Committee. BISHOP (Phil): sympathy to Carol and families, great neighbour and friend of Hans and Mary. Remember the good times. Gone to join Rugged Ron. RIP. BISHOP (Phil): Our deepest sympathy to Carol, Simone, Tracie, Jayne and families on the sad loss of Phil. We will miss your crazy antics, holidays in Denham, fishing and that laugh!! Mick and Michelle. BISHOP (Phil): Long time friend and neighbour of Ron and Daphne (dec.). Passed away suddenly. So long mate. BISHOP (Philip): Happy memories of a wonderful family man. Deepest sympathy to Carol and family. Mauree Rees family.
TILBROOK (Kyle) 8/12/86-25/6/22 Loving son to Mark and Tracey, brother to Elysia, Rachel, Samantha, Georgia (Dec) and Chase, brother-in-law to Josh, uncle to Noah, Elena and Nava.
Now at peace.
So many if onlys Kyle. Are you happy now? Is your mind at rest? My heart will never stop breaking. My stomach will never stop churning. I could not be the mother you needed in this world. I failed you. I am so sorry my son. God is a loving God and will reunite us in heaven where we will love and laugh together. I love you my son. I miss you my son. Until we meet again, have a good one. Love Mum My beloved son, I will miss you more than you know. I hope you’re at peace now. Love Dad I will remember the good times growing up together. Life won’t be the same without you big bro. I hope you have found peace. Love Elysia Rest easy my brother. My heart is still heavy, but know that I love you and I will talk to you again soon. Love your sissle Rachel Kyle was my big brother and I’m going to miss him every day. He was his most happiest fishing and Marroning and all things outdoors. I love you scrub Yowie, till we meet again. Love your little sis Sammy TILBROOK (Kyle): Management and Staff of the Collie River Valley Bulletin extend their sympathy to Elysia on her sad loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Josh, Nava and the Tilbrook families. TILBROOK (Kyle): Deepest sympathy to Elysia, Josh, Nava and the Tilbrook families on the passing of Kyle. Joe and Judy Italiano.
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•Career Opportunity •Public service holidays •Access to staff benefits •Diverse working environment •3-Year contract position gaining qualifications and experience as a Building Surveyor The Shire of Collie is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a passion for personal development, learning, and teamwork for this traineeship opportunity. In this newly created position, you will be mentored and strongly supported by the Shire of Collie’s Development Services team to develop your skills and experience to become a fully qualified Building Surveyor Technician, with a view to subsequently obtaining your Level 2 Building Surveyor qualification. You will also gain exposure to other local government functions such as Town Planning, and Environmental Health. You don’t necessarily need to have obtained, or currently be progressing towards, a qualification in Building Surveying to be considered for this role. It will be a condition of the contract that you commence studies toward an Advanced Diploma in Building Surveying with the Institute of Building Technology WA in their next available intake if you are not currently undertaking studies. Some of the tasks that you will be carrying out for the Shire of Collie will be: •Providing professional advice on building compliance. •Assisting in the processing of building applications, permits and swimming pool compliance inspections. •Assisting with the management of building asset maintenance for shire owned buildings. •Ensuring all projects meet relevant building standards, including onsite inspections when needed. Applicants will need to complete an application form which can be found on our website www.collie.wa.gov.au or call into the Administration Office to collect a hard copy. Applications should be addressed to Vicky Carter - Human Resources Officer at hr@collie.wa.gov.au Please include the job title of the position you are applying for in the email subject line. Alternatively, you can send your application in writing to: “Confidential – Human Resources Officer” Shire of Collie Locked Bag 6225, Collie WA 6225 Applications close Wednesday 20th July 2022 at 4:30pm. Stuart Devenish Chief Executive Officer
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BISHOP, Philip The Funeral Service for Mr Philip James Bishop of Collie will take place in the Crematorium Chapel, Belcher Street BUNBURY commencing at 12:00 noon on FRIDAY (8.7.22)
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FOR SALE FIREWOOD: Chopped jarrah firewood delivered to Collie. Phone Mumballup Organics 0417 322 007 LIME and FERTILISER: Bulk ag lime and fertiliser delivered bulk to Collie and surrounds, call Mumballup Organics 0417322007 ORIGINAL PAINTINGS: Over forty affordable paintings for sale by artist. Pop in on Saturday July 16. 17 Christie Street, Collie between 11.30am - 4.30pm Some as low as $15.00, most expensive under $200. Love to see you there. Phone Anne 0417962114
FUNERAL NOTICE TILBROOK, Kyle
The Funeral Service for Kyle Mark Tilbrook will take place at the Collie Church of Christ on Friday, July 15 at 3pm with an afternoon tea to follow.
IN MEMORIAM DAVIES (Ena May): 1 year ago tomorrow we farewelled our dearly loved Mum and Nanna. So sadly missed but forever close to our hearts. Love Lynda, Dale and Correy, Taryn, Mark, Grace and Darcy xx
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Public Notice Wellington Dam Road Bridge Closure Please be advised the Wellington Dam Road bridge has now been closed to both vehicles and pedestrians in line with recent safety and engineering advice. Traffic management is in place, and visitors and road users are asked to please follow signage. All vehicles can still access the main parking areas at the mural and kiosk via Wellington Dam Road. Light vehicles can also continue to access these areas via River Road. There is no change to access to downstream attractions within the Wellington National Park, including Honeymoon Pool. 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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COLLIE WOMEN'S HOCKEY ASSOCIATION: The 2022 AGM will be held Monday 1 August at 6pm. All positions are declared open. All nominations and Notice of Motions need to be sent to cwha@live.com.au by Monday July 18, 2002.
COLLIE MEN’S SHED: The Collie Men’s Shed Inc. will hold its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 10.00am in the Collie Men’s Shed, Lot 2890 Forrest Street Collie. All current financial members are invited to attend. All previous members and possible future members are also encouraged to attend. Come and have a look at the new extension. The shed is now a more open and a safer, friendlier work environment.
COLLIE ROTARY CLUB: Drop your cans at Collie Mowers and More to raise funds for community youth programs. FRESH, FREE RANGE EGGS: at The Mumby Shop, $6 per dozen.
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Funds for ‘future leaders’ SCOUTS WA has received a Lotterywest grant of $143,408 to support the group’s ongoing work with Western Australian youth. The organisation has almost 40 million members worldwide, including 6,750 throughout WA - including Collie. Youth Minister Dave Kelly presented the grant recently to assist in the physical, intellectual and social development of young people involved with Scouts WA. Mr Kelly said the McGowan government was committed to supporting Western Australia’s future leaders. “The role of the Scouting movement in youth development in WA stretches back decades and the finest traditions of Scouting continue on to this day,” he said.
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“The McGowan Government is committed to supporting young people to engage with programs and organisations, such as Scouts WA, that develop the skills and experience needed to be the future leaders in WA. “Programs such as Scouts WA support the state government’s ‘Beyond 2020’ Youth Action Plan by assisting young people in reaching their potential and providing a mechanism to support our young people’s mental health and wellbeing.” Scouts WA programs offer volunteering opportunities and personal development through fun, engaging, physically challenging and mentally stimulating activities for young people. There are 29 Scout Groups and 93 units across regional WA.
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Valli wins scroungers BOWLS PENNY Valli won scroungers at Collie Bowling Club last Sunday. Val Brojanowski, Ray Colgan and Max Cubic placed second, third and fourth respectively. Max Cubic was the highest scorer. Peter De Bondi was the consolation winner. VICKI Daniel won the scroungers game on June 30 on 20 points. Eileen Hindle placed second with 13 points. TWO games were played for the meat pack on June 29, with a change of partners for the second game.
ON THE RUN: Eagles colts players Joshua Elliott (right) and Seth Rushton chase the ball, as Jye Smith (back) offers support.
Eagles take on the Tigers
Scores were carried over to the second game. Kevan McKenzie won, beating Len Flynn, with a spin of the wheel. Both had four plus 17 points. Ian Bushell placed third with four plus 14 points. BOWLS and cards continue to be played every Tuesday and Thursday, starting at 10am. Nominations for the coming season are required for the league to assist in how many teams are available and what divisions there are going to be. Members are urged to keep a lookout on the notice boards for upcoming events.
Smith scores two in Rovers win WOMEN’S HOCKEY RESULTS of women’s hockey matches played last week - intermediates: Rovers 4 (L Smith 2, L Marley, M Bercene) d Mustangs 0. Best: Rovers, A Williams, Z Ireland, Z Hitchcock; Mustangs, team effort. Amaroo 3 (A Michael 2, L Hunter) drew Swans 3 (C Lee 2, M Emery). Best: Amaroo, team effort; Swans, C Lee,
K Davies, P Ellison; primary: Red 1 (O Wheeler) d Black 0. Best: Red, P White, O Wheeler, D Larkworthy-Darke; Black, M Head, T Miller, A Crellin. Blue 4 (R Wood 2, J Cochrane, J Miles) d Green 1 (D Mandry). Best: Blue, J Cochrane, R Wood, B Crowe; Green, B Irving, E Sprigg, H Read. There will be no games played during school holidays.
Blackford leads the Collie Eagles From back page. “I want to make it more fun for players on and off the field, and I have always been big on giving back to the community that supports us.” Blackford says the strengths of the club are that it is “local” and “volunteer-run”
because “everyone involved wants to see the club succeed”. To combat the club’s lack of funds, Blackford has the help of a sponsorship coordinator, whose main focus is to create sponsorship opportunities for the club.
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SKILLS: Dylan Cope (right) shrugs off a South Bunbury tackle, as Kieran Escott and Sam Moyses assist in the reserves match.
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Giblett and Serra win 4s title
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COLIN Giblett and Luke Serra were victorious with a great score of 82 in the Collie Golf Club’s Men’s Foursomes championship last Saturday. Stephen Edwards and Dean Rakich were runners up with 86, followed by Jay Robinson and Denis Cocker on 90 in third place. Kyle Hulls and Regan Old placed fourth with 91 gross. Nett winners were Brett Smith and Paul Goodwin on 71.5, followed by Jamie Pitchers and Paul Moyses on 73. Jason Mumme and Ian Annandale shot 75.5 to place third. Fourth-placed John Wray and Phil
Warburton finished with 76 nett, while Gary Old and Peter Coombs placed fifth with 76.5. AN 18-hole ladies stableford event was held on Saturday, with Bev Moyses winning with a score of 34 points. Dorothy Sullivan and Nancy Lynn finished second with 29 points. Novelties were on offer and were won by Dean Rakich, Blair Malatesta, Regan Old, John Wray, Angela Ireland, David Laird, Phil Warburton, Ron Annandale, Peter Coombs, Luke Serra, Jamie Pitchers and Gary Old. JEFF Crowe led the field of 30 with a fantastic score of 36 points, winning last Tuesday’s leisure day 18-hole stableford on a countback from Rob Cavanagh in
second place with 36. Other place getters were Brett Smith and Paul Moyses (34), Colin Giblett, Greg Barrodeen and Phil Warburton (33). Rob Cavanagh, Neil Motion, Liam Reuben and Alan Kent won the novelties. DOROTHY Lawrence, with a score of 37 points, won the Margaret Whipp sponsored 18-hole stableford event for the Ladies Wednesday competition from Heather Dabrowski. Nancy Lynn (34), Bev Moyses, Kerry Dye (33), Dorothy Sullivan and Shelley Barker-May (32) placed third, fourth and fifth respectively. Novelties were won by Annette Atherton, Shelley Barker-May, Michelle Tate, Jodie Allison, Dion Smallwood, Vicki
Graham, Angela Ireland, Heather Dabrowski and Dorothy Lawrence. LAST Thursday’s nine-hole scroungers event was won by in-form club captain Dean Rakich, with 21, followed by John Wray also on 21. Other place getters were Ron Annandale, Jeff Crowe, Neil McDonald (20), Ed Riley and Greg White (19). Novelties were won by Neil McDonald, Dean Rakich, John Jackson and Joe Italiano. THIS week’s events – Thursday scroungers handicaps, Tuesday leisure day 18-hole stableford, Wednesday ladies. The Chris Stewart sponsored 18-hole stableford is held on Saturday.
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KICK: Cameron Davidson kicks the ball, while Luke Abbott shepherds a South Bunbury player in the league match. More pics page 22.
Eagles put up a good fight FOOTBALL THE Collie Eagles travelled to Hands Oval to play South Bunbury on Sunday, resulting in a treble to the South Bunbury Tigers. Despite their respective positions at the top and bottom of the table, some expected the game would be closely contested, but this never eventuated with the Tigers winning 20.10 (130) to 6.3 (39). While Collie has been competitive this season, it has not broken through for a win. The Tigers on the other hand had only lost two games, but had struggled in winning many of their fixtures. The young visiting Collie Eagles kicked away early to hold a good lead, but the
Tigers finished the term strongly, to lead by one goal at the first break. In the second quarter, the Tigers showed why they are premiership favourites. They kicked nine goals to one, effectively ending any hope the Collie Eagles had of an upset win. The third and fourth quarters had the Tigers extend their lead, to win overall by 91 points. THE reserves game was tight early, with the second-placed Tigers finding it hard to shrug off a persistent Collie Eagles outfit. At the first break, neither side had managed a goal and the visitors held a
slender one-point margin. In the second quarter, the finals-bound Tigers kicked the only six goals of the term to go into the long break with a comfortable lead. The Tigers further extended their lead during the third term, while the Eagles kicked their one and only goal. South Bunbury, with the aid of a stiffening breeze in the final quarter, ran on strongly, kicking a further six goals to nil, to record a resounding 92-point victory. The Colts game started well for the Collie Eagles, who were on a high after two consecutive wins. At the half-time break, they were only
17 points adrift of their more fancied rivals. The Eagles outscored the Tigers by a solitary point during the third quarter, to turn at the final break, trailing by a manageable 16 points. Coming home with the aid of the breeze in the final quarter, the hosts South Bunbury ran away from the Eagles, scoring six goals to one, to record a good 48-point win. WITH the Nutrien Ag Country Football Championships being held on July 9 and 10 in Perth and Mandurah, there will be no Collie Eagles fixture until Saturday, July 16, at the Collie Recreation Ground.
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LEADERSHIP: Collie Eagles Football Club president Matt Blackford is prepared for his new role at the club.
FORMER Collie Eagles Football Club league captain, Matt Blackford, has been named as the new president of the club. Blackford, who played 236 games for Collie, said his first job as president is to reclaim the club’s former culture. “I want to get it back to the supportive and happy place it used to be where everyone feels welcome and they come to the club for a drink with their family and friends,” he said. Several committees have been set up in order to assist, including a social and events committee. “Everyone has been given an area to look after,” Blackford said. He has been in touch with former presidents, current coaches and parents of junior players to see what improvements they would like to see. “Having been on the committee for over 10 years, as well as spending seven of my 16 years playing as captain, I have a bit of experience coming into the role,” Blackford said. Continued Page 22.