Collie River Valley Bulletin, September 1, 2022

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Griffin takeover Wagon war EDITION No. 98

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BLUEWATERS Power is making a bid to take over Griffin Coal. The companies were due in court yesterday afternoon as Bluewaters seeks to invoke its “step-in rights” to takeover the mine. Story page 3.

Rail group oppose lease

THE Collie Rail Heritage Collie Shire Council owns use of refurbished wagon 537 in understanding,” said Mr SaunGroup (CRHG) is opposing the the site, while CRHG owns the 2017. ders. granting of a lease to the opera- wagon.

CRHG president Russell “Then they painted it white tors of the Central Park railway In its objection, the rail group Saunders said the group had without even asking us. It was indicates it would be prepared always been supportive of the Brunswick green which is the wagon cafe.

The wagon is at the centre of to lease the space and run the venture. heritage colour. a loose three-way arrangement wagon.

“We said we wouldn’t ask for “We rang and asked about which is under review.

Cafe operators Peter Harms anything for the first two or this, and were told they could The lease for the land on and Alex Spencer were grant- three years as we didn’t want do what they liked, they didn’t which the wagon is located ex- ed a five-year lease of the land, them to go belly up, so they have to ask us. pired last December and is now and signed a memorandum of gave us a $500 donation, and “Well, we own it.” up for renewal. understanding with CRHG for we signed a memorandum of Continued page 3 OPPONENTS: Collie Railway Heritage Group’s Keith Robinson and Russell Saunders are opposing the granting of a lease to the operators of Central Park’s rail wagon cafe.

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WAGON 537’s owners are keeping their options open.

“We are following due process in order to move forward in a compliant way,” said Peter Harms this week.

Mr Harms said “if all else fails we have options going forward”.

“We want a sustainable, successful, locally owned business employing local people,” said Mr Harms.

“Our vision has been to provide a destination for the town and it remains the case, regardless of what the owners of the rail wagon decide.

“We’ve been providing a service to visitors and local residents alike and we will continue to do this.”

Mr Harms said the business owners had invested significantly into the wagon and would do whatever was needed to protect that investment.

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AAAAAA What's on, When and Where Baby Boomers Social lunch from 11.30am on Tuesday, Sept. 6 at the Federal Hotel.

Country Markets Saturday, 8am to noon, Wallsend Ground.

Business After Hours Thursday, September 15, 5.30pm at Mystical Presents.

Toasties Toasted sandwiches at the Collie Senior Citizens Centre, 10am-3pm every Friday, cost $5 members; $7 non members.

Bushfire brigade sundowner Social pizza night with giant firepit at Cardiff Bushfire Brigade, Tuesday, September 13 at 6.30pm.

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

Baby Business 9am-10.30am Fridays for parents and babies aged up to two years at the Child and Parent Centre.

Roller Disco Friday September 2, PCYC ages 6-11, 4.30-5.30pm, parental supervision required. Ages 12-17, 6-7pm. BYO skates or borrow. BYO socks.

Art gallery Seven Forms, Collie ’22, open until September 4. Gallery opening hours are Thursday to Monday, 10am to 4pm.

Coalfields Museum Open 7-days a week from 9am to 3pm.

Parkrun Soldiers’ Park, every Saturdays at 8am.

Bingo Collie Eagles bingo, Thursdays at the clubrooms. Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down at 7.30pm.

Riff Raff dancing PCYC on Mondays at 7.30pm.

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

Police rangers PCYC on Mondays, 4.30pm to 6.30pm.

Signing centre Collie Courthouse JP signing centre on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, from 9.30am to noon. Thursdays from 1.30pm to 3pm.

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

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

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HAIR DONATION: Kelsey Lemon excitedly waiting for her hair to be cut.

FIVE-year-old Kelsey Lemon cut her hair to raise money, and to make a wig, for children with cancer last week.

Kelsey said she wanted to raise as much money as she could for the charity organisation, Hair with Heart.

Kelsey’s mum, Hayley Smith, said her daughter’s first haircut was inspired by a documentary about wig-making.

“I was watching the documentary with her and she started asking about it and was really interested,” Mrs Smith said.

“She had never had her hair cut before and she decided she wanted to donate her first cut to children with cancer who need wigs.

“Her initial goal was to raise $200, but on the first day she had $450 in donations, and now she has raised over $2000.”

Donations came from as far as Queensland, with many people wanting to chip in.

Kelsey’s hair was cut at Iridescent Studio, and the longest strand of hair was 43cm.

More births in Bunbury THE majority of local women are birthing their babies in Bunbury, with the temporary closure of the Collie Hospital’s operating theatre leading to the high rate.

Of the 27 babies born through the Collie Midwifery Group Practice (CMGP) this year, only six were born at Collie Health Service - formerly Collie District Hospital.

Collie River Valley Medical Centre ‘s Dr Peter Wutchak said there were various reasons women were giving birth in Bunbury.

“One of the things is the operating theatre is closed and unlikely to open until around April next year,” he said.

“When births get to the point where they might need to see the inside of an operating theatre, or if they look like they need that before they even get into labour, they will be sent down (to Bunbury).

“There can be a trickle down effect because women think there’s no point

going here if they have to go down anyway.” Another reason was the way mothers were thinking of their maternity care and wanting more backup.

Dr Wutchak said there was no “perfect system” in place at present, with only himself and one other local doctor, Jeff Kallawk, who specialised in obstetrics.

“But we are still open for business and prepared to do deliveries,” he said.

When Dr Wutchak started in 1999, the Collie Health Service recorded about 120 births a year.

“Now we are battling to get 30 deliveries,” he said.

“It does go through cycles and hopefully with more local deliveries the good word will spread around.

“We hope with a strong theatre and strong midwife base, and hopefully another doctor, we can do more local deliveries.”

Local mother Briony Day was originally advised to give birth in Bunbury after being classified as “high risk”.

She was later cleared to birth locally through the CMGP. However, her daughter Kobee arrived a month early, so Ms Day was rushed to Bunbury with half an hour to spare.

Jo-Ellen Marshall planned to give birth privately at St John of God in Bunbury when she welcomed daughter Elsie-Rose in July last year.

“My obstetrician recommended I go through Bunbury in case of complications,” she said.

Mrs Marshall did have complications and was induced in Bunbury before having an emergency caesarean section.

Caitlin Genev went through the CMGP and planned to give birth in Collie when she welcomed her son Rivah in July last year.

When she went into labour there was only one midwife available and no doctor on call, so she was sent to Bunbury. She had an uncomplicated birth with the assistance of a midwife.

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Bluewaters bid for Griffin

FINISHING TOUCHES: Shakey putting the finishing touches to the 1937 miners’ portraits.

Shift change challenge

JACOB “Shakey” Butler faced quite a challenge when he took on his latest mural at the back of the miners’ memorial in Throssell Street.

The structure is limestone - a porous material - which is not ideal for creating the realistic images which Shakey loves to paint.

He had to prepare the surface with a limestone sealer which would accept the paint without absorbing it.

The Collie Retired Miners’ Association (CRMA) commissioned the mural. A grant from Synergy almost completely funded it, and the group filled the financial gap with a wood raffle.

Shakey took as his subject two photographs of miners meeting at the change of a shift. The photographs, which appeared in the book “100 Years of Collie Coal”, were taken for West Australian newspapers in 1937.

“These men probably still have relatives in the town - grandchildren who will be able to see their grandfathers in this mural,” Shakey said.

Most of the names are known to the CRMA. Another difficulty for Shakey was the sunlight which reflected from the screenshot of the photograph and the newly-painted surface. This made it tricky to complete the fine details.

He also had to apply a small amount of putty to enable him to paint one of the faces, as it happened to be sited at a part of the wall where the limestone was pitted.

After spending a week gazing intently at their faces, Shakey said he felt he had got to know his subjects to an extent.

“You can tell the ones who had just finished their shift and those about to start work,” he said.

CRMA president Ron Guilfoyle said that picnic tables would be set up in the vicinity of the mural.

“There will be some landscaping too, there’s a couple of trees to be planted, and we are looking at ways to ensure people know that after looking at the front of the mural, there is another side to be seen,” he said.

THE owners of Bluewaters Power Station are pursuing legal action in an effort to take over the Griffin Coal mine.

A court hearing between Japanese firm Sumitomo and the Griffin Coal Mining Company was listed for a court hearing in Perth yesterday (Wednesday).

Sumitomo is seeking to trigger step-in rights to take over the mine, which supplies coal to Bluewaters Power.

A spokesperson for Bluewaters confirmed it has given notice to Griffin that it intends to appoint a controller under the terms of its existing coal supply contracts.

“This action follows Griffin defaulting on its contractual obligations to Bluewaters, due to its continuing inability to deliver coal in the quantities set under the supply agreements,” the spokesperson said.

Griffin, which has had a number of issues to deal with in recent times, including failure to lodge annual returns to the taxation department, applied to the court to issue an injunction against the appointment of a controller and the matter is expected to be determined by the court in the next few days.

The spokesperson said the rationale of the controller appointment is “to enable additional capability and funding to reinstate full coal supply to Griffin’s customers”.

“The controller will work closely with Griffin employees and contractors to return operations to a safe, stable, productive mine,” the spokesperson said.

Wagon war

Continued from front page CRHG secretary Steve Smith said the group approached a lawyer and was told it could “lock it up”.

“We don’t want to do that,” said Mr Smith.

“All we wanted was maybe $150 a week, or some sort of contribution even if it was only $80 a week, as they’ve had it for five years, rent free.”

Mr Smith said under CRHG’s constitution, it could not simply sell the wagon.

“We asked the council to couple the wagon with their lease but they couldn’t do that, as their lease just concerns the land.”

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Bus decision in ‘due course’ A DECISION on a Collie to Bunbury transport link is nearing completion and will be announced “in due course”.

This was said by leader of the house, Sue Ellery, representing transport minister Rita Saffioti, in response to questions raised in parliament by south west MLC Steve Thomas.

Dr Thomas asked if the minister would commit to provide a public bus service for the residents of Collie that “will allow them to attend, amongst other areas, TAFE, university, employment and medical appointments in the City of Bunbury”?

“Will the minister commit to the provision of a subsidised public bus service operating daily, from Monday to Friday, between Collie and Bunbury?” he asked.

“When will a decision be made on the service and when will it be communicated to the people of Collie?”

Mrs Ellery responded saying the decision by South West Coach Lines to end its service is “disappointing”.

She said Ms Saffioti and Transwa have been working with Collie–Preston MLA Jodie Hanns and the local community to “discuss their public transport needs and whether any potential improvements can be made to provide better links between Collie and Bunbury”.

“This work is nearing completion and will be announced in due course,” she said.

Dr Thomas told the Collie River Valley Bulletin the service had been closed for five months and a decision was pending.

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First country week since 2019 STUDENTS from Collie Senior High School are at Country Week for the first time since 2019.

Students left Collie on Sunday for the week-long multi-sport event where they will compete against teams from schools in regional Western Australia.

It is held at HBF Stadium in Mount Claremont.

Forty Collie students in years 10, 11 and 12 will compete in volleyball, basketball, netball or debating.

There are two netball teams.

Each team will play a minimum of two games per day, however this is dependent on how many are in a division.

Principal Dale Miller said teams were dependent on student interest.

“This year for the first time, we have two netball teams and in other years we have had none.

“Often students play a sport that they don’t usually play - they want to try something different.”

Ms Miller said students looked forward to Country Week.

“It is about fun and fitness and friendships for life,” Ms Miller said.

“After a break for two years due to COVID-19, it means that the students get away and go to play as a team and to meet students from all over regional WA.” “It is a real positive for all involved.”

Results will be posted daily on the school’s Facebook page.

FUN AND FRIENDSHIP: Collie Senior High School country week team captains Jorja Davis, Piper White (front), Quinlan Croft, Matthew Ager-Spaven, Austin Bates (back), Racheal Quill, Taylah Weighell (front), Baxter Miller and Narsiah Mumme ready to board the bus to take them to Perth.

Electric car hurdle for new homes

NEW standard supply electricity connections mean new home owners do not have adequate power supply to charge renewable resources, such as electric vehicles.

Most residential homes are fitted with 32-amp single-phase (240V) connections which have to be upgraded to threephase to handle the extra load required for renewables such as electric vehicle chargers, battery storage and rooftop solar.

Trying to charge these renewables under a single phase connection would result in the power circuit tripping out.

Western Power’s head of grid transformation Ben Bristow said a review is underway into standard supply connection

allocations. It is expected to be completed by December.

Mr Bristow said supply allocation has not changed.

“Following the update to the Western Australian services and installations requirements, there are new connection requirements if customers wish to alter their connection arrangement or increase their usage,” he said.

“These updates are to ensure the safe management of the network and to align with the evolving renewable energy market and state/national compliance frameworks, as well as Australian standards.”

Mr Bristow said Western Power will continue to engage with electrical contractors and solar installers, with the aim of providing an update by the end of the year.

He said Western Power customers share 1.1 million connections, so managing the grid effectively and efficiently is imperative.

“We need to ensure each connection can individually draw up to their agreed supply allocation,” he said.

New requirements are that the main switch must be a circuit breaker, designed to provide overload protection if connection service capacity is reached.

Electrical contractors must assess demand requirements for households in line with network connection service requirements and apply upgrades if they are likely to be exceeded.

New circuits may include additional load, electric vehicle charging, solar systems, air-conditioning and new electric stoves.

ONLY one person attended a public health workshop at Roche Park Recreation Centre last week.

The workshop was one of three held by the shire to identify local public health issues.

The workshop was advertised on the Shire of Collie’s Facebook page, and there was a notification on its website.

The other two workshops were for shire staff and stakeholders.

Data collected will be used to build a public health plan, under the Public Health Act 2016.

Each local government is required to review its plan every year, and it is to be replaced no later than five years after implementation.

Collie’s is due for renewal this year.

The shire’s director of development services, Matt Young, said results would

help prepare the draft health plan. “Together with the survey, the workshops and one-on-one meetings will assist to identify public health issues.

“The consultants have also compiled a public health profile based on health statistics and data.”

Mr Young said results from the workshop and survey are yet to be examined.

“Once a draft report has been finalised by the consultant, and it will be presented to council for consideration, prior to it being advertised for public comment,” he said.

The public survey is open for comment at: https://www.collie.wa.gov.au/news/ public-health-survey-open/ The survey will close on September 9.

There have been 85 submissions to date.

Attendance of one at health forum

Get toastie at the seniors’ centre TOASTIES will be served at the Senior Citizens’ Centre every Friday.

Patrons are encouraged to have a look around the centre while they eat.

For non-members, toasties and a hot

drink are $7. Members pay $5. The centre is open Monday and Thursday, 10am to 3pm.

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Tandem trike a joint effort IT TOOK a joint effort by a number of generous people to build a tandem tricycle so severely autistic Ryan Croft could enjoy riding.

When his family purchased an electric tricycle for Ryan, it soon became obvious that he needed the guidance of a support worker when he rode.

Two family friends, John Bylund and Crosby Vickers, came up with the idea of designing and converting the tricycle to a tandem. They did this by welding a normal bicycle frame to the front of the tricycle.

Their work is so good it is hard to tell where this “joint effort” exists in the hybrid machine. They insisted on donating their time and expertise.

Enter cycling enthusiast Erik Mellegers, who handled the technical elements of connecting gears, brakes and electrical elements to make the machine work. He also insisted on donating his time and expertise.

Next on the scene was a Bunbury powder-coating firm, Xpress Powder Coaters, who when they learned the purpose of the machine, insisted on donating their time and expertise in painting it blue.

Because of its size and shape, the bike/trike has to be transported in a horse float. Last Saturday, it arrived in Collie accompanied by three support workers - Ludovic Ruban, Simone Styles and Mike Tosa - who will team with Ryan for cycling outings. After fiadjustments, it was time to practise.

TEST RUN: Ed Croft and his son, Ryan, test ride their new tandem tricycle.

Because of the balance of the machine, it should be ridden on a perfectly flat surface, because the slightest lean creates problems.

The ramp of the footpath outside Erik’s shop in Steere Street made for some tricky moments, but after several attempts, Ed, Erik and all three support workers were able to take Ryan for short rides.

With the beachfront paths of Bunbury and Busselton the most likely routes, Ryan will be able to go on beach excursions thanks to the talents, time and generosity of a group of people.

DISCUSSIONS are underway with private investors to establish a sustainable concrete industry in Collie.

Regional development minister Alannah MacTiernan announced last week that a feasibility study had been completed into developing “Colliecrete”.

Colliecrete creates geopolymer concrete from coal fly ash.

It is environmentally friendly, uses up to 90 percent of industrial by-product waste and produces up to 80 percent lower carbon dioxide emissions.

A Murdoch University research team completed the study after working with local industries including Synergy, Bluewaters Power Station and South32.

The university received $600,000 in funding through the Collie Industry Development and Attraction Fund.

The report was completed earlier this year, with ongoing discussions about commercialising the product.

Mrs MacTiernan said the study’s find-

ings gave new purpose to the by-product leftover from 60 years of burning coal in power generation plants.

“A geopolymer concrete manufacturing industry would be the first of its kind in Western Australia,” Mrs MacTiernan said.

Products such as retaining wall blocks, sea walls, sound barrier walls, culverts, kerbing and storm water pipes could all be made by Colliecrete.

There are stockpiles of fly ash to support manufacturing beyond the closure of Muja and Collie Power Stations.

Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns said a new industry would be welcomed.

“Fly ash is not new to Collie, but Murdoch University has found an exciting new use for this by-product,” Mrs Hanns said.

“I congratulate the team and its project partners in developing a new, environmentally sustainable concrete option for WA industry.”

A ROLLER disco will be held at the Collie PCYC on Saturday.

Two sessions will be held. The session for children aged six to 11 will be between 4.30pm and 5.30pm. Older children and teens, aged 12 to 17-years old, will be from 6pm to 7pm.

Food, drinks and lolly bags can be purchase from the canteen.

Those attending should bring their own skates. There will be a limited number of skates available for hire but children will need to bring their own socks.

Entry is a gold coin donation.

Roller disco for children at PCYC

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Local art festival returns

HOOKED: Fisherman Brian Fearn says proposed changes to recreational fishing limits are discriminatory to recreational fishers.

Fishing changes ‘unfair’

PROPOSED changes to recreational fishing limits are unfair on everyday fishers, according to local Brian Fearn.

The State Government recently announced a list of proposed options for recreational fishing, stating the changes will prevent demersal scalefish from being wiped out.

The first option would allow recreational fishing for demersal scalefish during summer and autumn (December 15 to January 15 and March 20 to May 20), while the second would allow it during autumn and spring (April 1 to May 31 and August 15 to October 15) to avoid peak spawning periods.

However, charter and commercial fishers will continue year-round fishing, with the introduction of a tag system and

reduced hours. Mr Fearn said the changes should apply equally.

“It seems by the fisheries department placing a limit on when recreational fishermen can fish, that we are paying for the full cost of the reduction in fish stocks,” he said.

“Recreational fishermen do not make money from fishing, so it is unfair that we wear the full brunt of these changes and not charter or commercial fishing.”

To enable stocks to recover to sustainable levels by 2030, the total catch limit has been reduced to 375 tonnes from 480 tonnes.

Fisheries minister Don Punch said it was important to work together.

“These management measures ensure the recovery of some of our most iconic

species including WA dhufish, pink snapper and baldchin groper,” he said.

“I understand these recovery measures will have an impact on fishing experience.

“We know recovery strategies work and that associated management measures are not permanent.

“I have no doubt we will enjoy the same benefits of fishing for the future with these proposed management changes supporting the successful recovery of sustainable demersal scalefish stocks in coming years.”

Public consultation on the proposed changes is open until September 30.

Fishers can have their input in the public consultation process by visiting https:// yoursay.dpird.wa.gov.au/wcdemersal.

FESTIV Arty is just eight days away.

As Collie’s biggest art and culture festival, Festiv Arty brings 10 days of fun and entertainment for people of all ages.

The event will be at the old Target building, between September 9 to 18, with a further two weeks at the Collie Art Gallery.

Painting, mixed media, scrapbooking, photography, woodwork, ceramics, sculpture, mosaics and textiles will be on display. There will be special categories for youth arts, crafts, emerging artists and visitors.

Artist Giuseppe Rugnetta will paint a mural on the wall of the Green Being Eco Store building during the festival.

Several workshops, including Spanish dance, digital photography and crochet, are open to the public during the festival.

The fair, which will include live music, markets, crafts, buskers corner and entertainment, will be spread across two car parks and Central Park on September 11, from 10am to 3pm.

There will also be farm animals, a reptile display, bouncy castles, a climbing wall, and food vans.

The short film “In The Loop” will premiere at 6pm on September 16 at the Collie Senior High School Performing Arts Centre.

For more information, contact Festiv Arty coordinator Sasacha Shepherd on 0427 937 060. Workshop tickets can be purchased from festivarty.com.

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FUTURISTIC MEDICINE: Terry White Chemmart Collie owners and pharmacists Rachel Carr (left) and Peter Carr, with retail manager Maxine Bentley. They are pictured below CODI, the pharmacy’s new automated dispensary robot.

Robotic worker joins chemist A MEDICINE dispensary robot was installed in Terry White Pharmacy this week.

The automated robot is called CODI, and will dispense all customer medication.

It stores 20,000 packets of medication and is one of the largest in Western Australia, at 3.5 metres tall and six metres long.

Owner and pharmacist Peter Carr said CODI will not replace jobs, and will streamline the dispensary process.

“It allows pharmacists and assistants to better engage with customers and patients as the robot sorts, finds and dis-

penses the correct medication for us,” he said.

“Our robot ensures a 100-percent accurate picking process and time-efficient service for our patients.

“Importantly, it gives our pharmacists more time to spend out on the pharmacy floor. We will maintain all the checking procedures that are part of the dispensing process, and with 100 percent picking accuracy, human error is removed.”

Mr Carr said pharmacists do much more than just provide medication services.

“With vaccinations for flu, whooping

cough and COVID-19, medication reviews, aged care services and new programs on the horizon to provide easier access to medical services, we need to ensure our professional and paraprofessional staff are freed from mundane picking and stocking tasks that take us away from our valued patients,” Mr Carr said.

CODI is part of several updates to the pharmacy, including the replacement of the customer service area with a counselling service for better patient-pharmacist interaction.

The customer service area will be moved to the front of the plarmacy.

Local businesses get $200,000 funding boost

THREE local businesses will share in more than $200,000 to diversify Collie’s economy and create jobs.

The funding was made possible through the Collie Futures Small Grants Program.

Busy Bee Dry Cleaners got $63,814 to expand the business.

Owner Joanne Seaton said she would buy new laundry equipment.

“The funding is great because we can expand and keep servicing the town,” Mrs Seaton said.

“We are looking to employ locals and train them.”

Co-owner Mark Seaton said the funding comes at agood time for the business.

“In July, Busy Bee had a 25-percent increase in business compared to December, 2021,” Mr Seaton said.

They now have 14 local accommodation providers using their services. This number has doubled in the two years the business has been operating.

The expansion will allow the business to keep up with the growing demand for its linen cleaning service.

A recreational flying school, the Collie

CLEAN: Busy Bee Dry Cleaners owners Joanne and Mark Seaton were one of three grant recipients.

Flight Training School, has been provided $100,000 towards relocating aircraft, and acquiring and installing demountable buildings.

The school, to be located at the local airstrip, will be the first of its kind in Collie and provide a structured learning experience.

The school will offer the Recreational Pilot Certificate under Recreational Aviation Australia courses.

It is anticipated that the school will train some 20 pilots a year.

Collabs Scientific Services has been allocated $38,683 to develop a business case into establishing a scientific services operation in Collie, using an abandoned facility in Skipworth Road.

They have obtained Shire of Collie development approval for the proposed use.

Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns said the town is open to business ideas.

“If you have a proposal for a new business, are expanding on your current business or have an initiative that will have a positive impact on Collie, the message is clear - Collie is open to new opportunities and we are here to support,” she said.

The funds are part of the $662 million investment promise made by the state government to support the town’s longterm future as it transitions from the coal industry.

The Collie Futures Fund includes the Collie Futures Small Grants Program and Collie Futures Industry Development Fund which aims to attract new industries to create local jobs.

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THE officers, committee and volunteer helpers, along with the traffic management company personnel, are to be congratulated on the 97th Collie to Donnybrook and Return cycle race last Saturday.

The weather made for excellent cycling.

There was a light breeze and dry roads, with traffic controls to ensure the safety of cyclists, road users and spectators.

Riders fully embraced the event, with some 200 starters facing the challenge that thousands of riders have done since 1925.

Many riders commented after the race that “it never gets any easier”.

Talking to other visitors to the race and town, they were pleasantly sur-

prised when browsing in the Collie Cycle Club’s bike museum, and the way in which the old bikes, memorabilia and cycle club history was organised, presented and displayed.

With the 100th race in 2025, all cyclists, supporters and local businesses are keen for the club to bring road cycling to town.

Through the competitive cycling golden era of the 1950s and 60s, our club was recognised as the leader in event organisation.

Promotion of our club’s organisation experience was on display last Saturday.

Well done.

Evan Strudwick, Eaton

Shire councillors urged to act IN LAST week’s letters, Brian Fearn said he has been waiting since February 2022 to meet with local Member of Parliament Jodie Hanns.

Councillors have also been waiting the same length of time for a public meeting to discuss the south branch of the river and environmental flows from Lake Kepwari.

Shire of Collie chief executive officer Stuart Devenish and shire president Sarah Stanley have expressed concerns about council getting involved in south branch issues, with Cr Stanley wanting to know why council should be taking this on.

It was decided that council staff, plus

Sarah Stanley, local member Jodie Hanns and Minister for Water Dave Kelly, would collaborate and implement public meeting obligations.

Mr Kelly advised he would not attend the meeting, while council and Mrs Hanns have acted with discreet silence.

Councillors, like the rest of us, have no idea what is going on.

From the start, we have been fobbed off with feeble, deflective, go-nowhere excuses as to why there has been no public meeting.

Councillors - please challenge and get something done.

There is much at stake.

Ed Riley, Walter Drive, Collie.

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

LAST week, I clocked up 1000km of driving in seven days!

Our former member, Mick Murray, once told me that he drove more than one million kilometres in 20 years as the local member of parliament - now I can see why!

On Thursday, I joined minister Alannah MacTiernan at Murdoch University to launch “Colliecrete”.

The project, which is backed by funding from the state government, is ready for commercial investors to make WA’s first eco-concrete products.

The investment in “Colliecrete” demonstrates the state government’s commitment to Collie as we forge new industries and support the town’s future as it transitions from coal.

On Thursday night, I co-hosted the Business After Hours event with the Collie Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the South West Development Commission (SWDC).

It was an information session on the state government’s Collie Futures Small Futures Grants funding. More than 70 people attended.

Collie has opened its newest mountain bike trail, the 10km Kylie Trail in Westralia Park. It is part of the state government’s $10 million investment in Collie Adventure Trails.

Minister for Environment and Climate Reece Whitby was in town last week to open the trail.

Lots of people - including my husband - have said it’s the best yet! Mr Whitby was even encouraged to jump on a bike and have a try.

We received more great news during the week. From 2023, the state government will provide free period products to every public secondary school in WA. This fantastic initiative means that every girl in WA will have access to sanitary items, regardless of financial circumstances.

Where once a house reigned supreme over the landscape, is now a patch of dirt.

The little yellow-digger-thing was poetry in motion - it was as graceful as any ballet dancer.

It pirouetted, it stood on tippy toes. It rocked back on its heels, and at one point it even tried to sit in an old plastic chair.

Spoiler alert: things didn’t end well for the chair.

It played elegant games of pick-up sticks with floor boards, and uncovered treasure troves of copper pipes and such that were eagerly snapped up by bargain hunters.

As with ballet, it showed delicacy and strength in equal measure.

The old chimney was no match for it. A couple of firm taps and it was reduced to a pile of rubble.

When an upstart skip bin was delivered to collect scrap metal, it acted like it had a say as to how much went in.

The digger had other ideas, marching down the hill to assert some authority.

The old Hills Hoist was smartly bent in half and tossed in.

The digger worried the potato-growing fridge about a bit, reminiscent of a cat with a mouse. Several elderly potatoes were dislodged and retreated to a corner, while the fridge itself soon resembled a crumpled piece of paper.

A long-suffering bobtail - possibly the same one that had been removed from under some plasterboard down the front and then from under some guttering around the back of the house - was disturbed once again and despatched from under some rusty sheets of tin higher up.

The look on its face was not unlike that of a teenager on a school morning.

The rusty tin, and some even rustier chicken wire, were pressed into the skip along with the old bath, some guttering and the wrought iron railing from the front verandah.

The skip complained that it was full, but the digger was having none of it as it compacted things a number of times.

So now the skip has gone, the remaining timber and bricks are gone and we are able to let our imaginations run free as to what might occupy the block.

I know the MOTH (male of the household) is busily constructing the garage of his dreams in his mind, on the flat ground where the house once stood.

I’m fondly imagining a tent higher up.

You can get fairly upmarket tents these days and it would be a great summer retreat.

All the adventures of the nice view, but far easier to dismantle than bricks and mortar.

I was drinking a beer when the barmaid screamed out,” Does anyone know CPR?” I yelled,” I know the entire alphabet” and we all laughed, except this one guy... n n n I bought an Elvis record called “Wooden Leg” from a market stall. I asked the bloke, “Wasn’t his hit Wooden Heart?”

“Yes,” he says, “ but this is a pirate copy.”

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CCCCCCCCC PPPPPPP People, places and contributions to Collie life

Tim told the doctor to come QUICK, QUICK, QUICK PEOPLE Amy Dorozenko

WHEN Tim Elliott’s mother was pregnant, she believed she was carrying a boy.

So she picked the name, Tim. It was made slightly more difficult when Tim was born and was, in fact, a girl.

She was named Myfanwy, but, with a little help from grandma, Tim stuck.

“The story goes that my grandmother came to the hospital and started calling me Timmy,” she said.

“It stuck - all of my school reports, all my nursing things, everyone has always called me Tim.” Tim has led an interesting life. She is dedicated to Western riding, and worked as a nurse, a celebrant, and is now a “lollipop lady”.

One of her most interesting life stories was when she helped save a footballer’s life as a nurse in Ravensthorpe in 1998.

It was a cold, wet night in “Ravy”. She described the town as quiet, and said the doctor was only available part time.

On this night, a young man was admitted to hospital with a concussion after taking a hit during a game.

Tim said that in true “Ravy” fashion, there was no doctor.

Initially, the patient presented well.

He made conversation and the nurses - including Tim - performed frequent observations.

“The locum was due to start work on Monday, but he had come a day early and was staying at the nurses’ quarters which were on the same grounds.

I had told him we would call if we needed him, but not to worry about coming down.”

Soon, there was a dramatic change.

“The patient’s blood pressure went down, and his pulse went up,” Tim said.

She made the decision to call the doctor.

“As I was introducing the doctor to the patient, the patient turned his head and … (Tim clapped her hands). He was unconscious.”

The patient went into cardiac arrest, with pupils “the size of golf balls”.

Tim said the patient had pressure on his brain, and part of it had been sucked into his spine.

“All hell broke loose at that point.”

Tim said the locum called for further assistance in Perth, and was told not to do anything as the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has been despatched.

“The doctor needed to relieve the pressure and, given the distance we were to

THE

“It looked like a war zone... But that doctor never bought a single beer for himself again after that and was declared a hero.”

a major hospital, we could not get him there fast enough,” Tim said.

The patient’s girlfriend had gone to find a drill and came back with a dentist’s drill, which was too small.

“They found a drill and brace in the gardener’s shed at the school, washed it under the tap with Betadine, and the doctor made a cut in the side of the patient’s head for the drill,” Tim said.

It was at this point that Tim heard raindrops on the hospital roof.

“I knew the rain would mean the RFDS would not be able to land.”

The patient was put into the brace, and the doctor started drilling to relieve pressure.

“As he’s doing this, he’s saying ‘come for a holiday they said’, ‘bring some books to read they said’,” Tim laughs.

“He asked us if we had ever done this before, to which we shook our heads. He then warned us that the blood might spurt out onto the wall.

“The locum - who was originally from England commented as he was drilling that Australians had hard heads.

“As he was saying this, a big clot came gurgling out, followed by more clots and more blood.”

Once the pressure was relieved, the team wrapped the patient’s head and “prayed for the RFDS to hurry up”.

Eventually the RFDS arrived, though it took the help of the locals lighting fires to help the pilot see and land safely.

“It was so primitive down at Ravy - no x-ray, no pathology, nothing,” Tim said.

“That boy survived without a deficit.

Papers all over the world picked the story up, with photos of the boy holding the drill.

“It looked like a war zone, but the night staff cleaned it up for us and sent us home. That doctor never bought a single beer for himself again after that and was declared a hero.”

A few years before, Tim got her first horse when she lived in Esperance.

Tim had spent most of her life in Perth, so had limited horse experience.

“As every little girl does - I always

wanted one, but it was never possible.”

The horse Tim got was free - a fiveyear-old straight off the race track.

Tim said race horses have a reputation as unpredictable, and are not meant for inexperienced riders.

“I was 50 years old and totally inexperienced,” Tim said.

The saddle she used was a jockey pad, which is much smaller than the Western saddle she now uses.

Tim rode with a local trail ride group and learned by watching them.

“Banjo would’ve been a really good horse if I had known what to do.”

When Tim moved to Ravensthorpe, she took Banjo with her.

“I didn’t understand in the beginning that when you have a horse, it’s not like a dog where you have it for life. You need to find the right horse for you.

“A local girl - who was an experienced rider - absolutely loved Banjo, and gave him a good life.”

These days, Tim can be found on Throssell Street before and after school where she volunteers as the “lollipop lady”.

“I love the kids,” she said.

“Every day, people drive past and say hello, wave and smile. When Tim lived in Ravensthorpe in 2002, she decided to become a celebrant.

“Ravensthorpe was declared as an area of need, as they did not have one.

You had to prove you were a good person, and provide character references.”

Tim said the most interesting wedding she officiated was in someone’s lounge room, with the wood fire on.

“They only had a couple of people, and an online stream of the service to their parents in England.

“It was absolutely the most intimate, beautiful wedding.”

Tim also officiated funerals.

“I got to do funerals mainly for people I knew,” she said.

“I think the first funeral I did was for a man I had looked after in hospital, and then I did his funeral.”

Tim said the patient wrote his own eulogy, had his beloved Collingwood Football Club’s theme song played at his funeral and the Collingwood flag draped over his coffin. A year later, Tim officiated the wedding of his daughter.

She retired from celebrancy this year.

Family trees Research your family tree and find lost relatives, those genealogy sites urge. You don’t even have to do it yourself, your relatives can do it for you, as a local woman discovered. Her cousin is right into it, and helpfully began forwarding information to her, which is how she received messages encouraging her to send greetings to various relatives as their birthdays approached, including one advising her

of her sister’s birthday. “Wish your sister a happy birthday”, it said. Catch is, she was the only girl in the family - she had two brothers, but no sisters. This new found “sister” had some interesting personal details it turned out, like exactly the same name as our heroine. But there was one difference – she was a day older.

Then the penny dropped. Her brothers had both been keen researchers, and had forwarded details to the cousin. Not keen

enough to get the birth date of their one and only sister right though.

Can only hope A senior resident was contacted this week by a solar firm offering an assessment of power consumption and needs.

One question gave food for thought: Do you intend to stay in your present home for the next two years? Once you get your OBE (over bloody eighty), the answer to that one is more hope than certainty.

THE BYSTANDER THE BYSTANDER LOOKS AROUND LOOKSLOOKS AROUND AROUND BYSTANDER

Traffic calmer If authorities are looking for an original way to slow traffic, they should go no further than engaging mural painter Shakey.

As the talented artist went about his work at the miners’ memorial, in Throssell Street, workers on their way home at the end of their shifts visibly slowed down to catch a glimpse of the emerging scene.

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Amaroo Primary School students’ messages to ...

Joel Bearman: My dad is the best because he takes me to the park. Love, Mackenzie Bearman (Amaroo, year one).

Darren Burek: My dad is the best because he works hard and gives us money to go on special holidays. Love, Zaiv Burek (Amaroo, year one).

Nick Cain: My dad is the best because he looks after me. Love, William Cain (Amaroo, year one).

Robert Clegg: My dad is the best because we go motorbike riding with each other.

Love, Jake Clegg (Amaroo, year one).

Corey Griggs: My dad is the best because he works hard for us and he did a surprise for us. Love, Kye Griggs (Amaroo, year one).

Dylan Holmes: My dad is the best because he gives me cuddles in bed and when I am scared he protects me. Love, Kaleisha Holmes (Amaroo, year one).

Gordon Hughan: My dad is the best because he gets my tablet down and when the timer has gone I get to watch Youtube. Love, Alyssa Hughan (Amaroo, year one).

Scott Iley: My dad is the best because he takes me motorbike riding. Love, Bodhi Iley (Amaroo, year one).

James Le-Page: My dad is the best because he always cooks something for me.

Love, Nevaeh Le-Page (Amaroo, year one).

Jarrod Martin: My dad is the best because he is nice. Love, Preston Martin (Amaroo, year one).

Stephen Michael: My dad is the best because he gives me cuddles and kisses.

Love, Stevie-Jae Michael (Amaroo, year one).

Matt Pike: My dad is the best because he spins me around upside down. Love, Meila Pike (Amaroo, year one).

Benjamin Ratz: My dad is the best because he lets me watch iPads when we go to meetings. Love, Nina Ratz (Amaroo, year one).

Jason Robinson: My dad is the best because he goes pig hunting with me. Love, Levi Robinson (Amaroo, year one).

Chris Stewart: My dad is the best because he lets me sleep in his bed. Love, Leah Stewart (Amaroo, year one).

Tye Thompson: My dad is the best because I just love him so much. Love, Nate Thompson (Amaroo, year one).

Teke Vernon: My dad is the best because he takes me on the big motorbike rides.

Love, Steele Vernon (Amaroo, year one).

Shannon Waetford: My dad is the best because he gets me ready for school and makes me breakfast. Love, Mahalia Waetford (Amaroo, year one).

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St Brigid’s School students’ messages to ...

Peter Richards: My dad gives me a hug and says “have a good day”, and he is so strong. Love, Ellani Richards (St Brigid’s, kindergarten).

Brenton Wood: I love my dad because he tucks me into bed and he makes me breakfast. He plays with me, and tries to fix stuff. Love, Arlo Wood (St Brigid’s, year one).

Shane Kachinski: I love my dad because he makes the best pizzas in the world.

He is the best and gives the best hugs! Love, Aliveah Kachinski (St Brigid’s, year one).

Nathan Harley: I love my dad because on the weekend he lets me go in the truck.

I love you Dad! Love, Mason Harley (St Brigid’s, year one).

Joel Simmonds: I love my dad because he lets me work with him under his ute so we can fix things. Love, Kaizer Simmonds (St Brigid’s, year two).

Bruce Wolfe: I love my dad because he takes me on camping trips and we chuck some yabby pots in. Love, Alyssa Bertolini-Wolfe (St Brigid’s, year two).

Darren Nelson: I love my dad because he makes me feel special and helps me do things when I really need it. He does anything I want to do like football, bmx and cricket. I love my dad to the moon. Love, Taj Nelson (St Brigid’s, year four).

Ash Collins: I love my dad because he plays basketball with me and cooks the best food. He gives me money and buys me lollies, chips and ice-cream - yummy!

He’s the best dad in the world! Love, Stella Collins (St Brigid’s, year four).

Shannon Cherry: I love Dad because he plays football with me outside and takes me out for lunch. We have lots of fun together. Love, Taylor Cherry (St Brigid’s, year four).

Paul Corradetti: I love my dad because he takes us camping and I couldn’t imagine life without him xx. Love, Aleisha Corradetti (St Brigid’s, year six).

Allanson Primary School students’ messages to ...

Jeff Bradley: I love riding my bike and going to the boulevard with my dad.

Love, Indi Bradley (Allanson, year one).

Chad Hagart: Happy Father’s Day. I just want to say that I love all the things you’ve done with and for me. We’ve had so much fun and I’ve loved all the places that we’ve been. Happy Father’s Day and I love you. Love, Kaiden Hagart, (Allanson, year six) Mark Rice: Thank you for all the things you’ve done for me all these years, Dad. You have always been standing out, just like a star in the midnight sky. Happy Father’s Day. Love, Matthew Rice (Allanson, year five).

Daniel Simpson: My dad takes me camping. He makes me laugh when we go out the bush to get wood together. I love spending time with my dad. Love, Charlie Simpson (Allanson, year five).

Scott Digney: My dad is so nice to me. He helps us fix our motorbikes and every night when we watch rugby, he smells like oil and fuel. I love my Dad. Love, Shane Digney (Allanson, year four).

Rohan Vening: I love my dad because he always plays with me and when he goes somewhere he asks me if I want to go. When he gets home, he always hugs me.

Love, Elizabeth Vening (Allanson, year two).

Bruce Long: To Dad, I like to trick you. I love you. Love, Aubrey Long (Allanson, pre-primary).

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CHURCH NOTICES

ACROSS

CLUES

4. street that leads to BMX track (8) 5. nut found in a Waldorf salad (6) 6. water rat found around Collie (6) 8. battle that ended the war for America's independence (8) 11. white, fleshy taproot (6) 13. female pig (3) 14. Collie's first librarian (11) 16. timber mill built in 1904 (6) 19. breastbone (7) 20. pink balloon creature from Nintendo (5)

DOWN

1. substance that makes the user believes it has medicinal effect (7) 2. Italian grilled sandwich (6) 3. circular tent used by nomads (4) 7. sea guests at Hamelin Bay (9) 9. herbal tea plant from South Africa (7) 10. fight tooth and ______ (4) 12. summer party Greek island (7) 15. former theatre located at current Camping World (5) 17. not quiet (4) 18. Jasper Jones, Honeybee author Craig ______ (6)

ACROSS 2. mungalup 6. kylie 7. caracas

10. liverpool 12. marshalls 14. reubens 15. soapopera

17. trough 18. yoshi 20. moth

DOWN 1. pelican 3. blur 4. jaywalk

5. major 8. discombobulate 9. alsatian 11. tania

13. pressure 16. tibia 19. spry

ALL SAINTS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH: 46 Venn Street.

Church Services: Every Sunday at 9am.

Morning tea after the service.

Holy Communion: First and second Sundays of each month.

Morning prayer: all other Sundays.

Enquiries to warden: Gwen Molnar.

Phone 9734 4020 or 0439 375 598.

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

Secretary email: collieanglican@gmail. com Website: www.allsaintschurchcollie.org BAPTIST CHURCH: Cnr Prinsep and Elouera Streets, North Collie.

Church Enquiries: Pastor Timothy van Aarde 0450 880 775.

Collie Hospital Chaplain: Timothy van Aarde.

Sunday Service : 9.30am Visitors Welcome.

Sunday School during Service.

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

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

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

Elder: Evan Mandry 0407 445 788.

Secretary: Glynis 0403 159 668.

Sundays: 9.30am, Family Service and Kids Church.

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

Weekly Bible studies on various days.

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

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.

20 years ago Rubbish dump concern Shire planned landfill site opposite winery Harris River Estate Winery managing director Karl Hillier said he would examine very closely a proposed landfill site directly opposite his business. The Shire of Collie had been searching for a suitable new landfill site and saw the location as the only suitable one.

Sotico was threatened by forest plan The state government had to decide whether timber giant Sotico’s closure was an acceptable outcome of its Forest

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

Parish Priest: Fr. Gerald Tan Secretary: Marie Hicks. 0414 755 054.

Office: 9734 2183. email:collieparish@ westnet.com.au Weekend Masses: St. Brigid’s: 6.00pm Saturday, 10.00am Sunday.

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

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

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

Contributed by Kym Saunders Management Plan (FMP), a major Collie forum was told.

Concerns addressed at meeting Local concerns about the future of recreational tourism use of Wellington Dam were brought to the forefront at the Collie Water Forum. About 40 people attended the meeting to discuss issues related to the future of WA’s water supply.

Shire launched own communications inquiry The WA government held its own review into the state of telecommunications in WA’s rural, regional and remote areas, because of what it saw as shortcomings

in the federal government’s national inquiry into Telstra’s services.

Virus researcher tried again for funds A medical research foundation that was denied funding from the Collie Shire Council was invited to address the council. Dr Graham Fisher had requested a contribution for research into Ross River virus.

Collie cruised home The Collie Eagles league side bounced back into the winners’ circle with an easy victory over HBL in round 20. The wet and windy conditions didn’t stop the Eagles winning 15.9 to the Lions’ 5.1.

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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Jaxon Knowles, Allanson Primary School.

Fact or fiction?

STUDENTS and staff from Amaroo, Allanson and Fairview primary schools celebrated Book Week last week.

Book Week is an annual event that encourages reading in schools.

A popular part of the event is the costume parade, for which students

and staff dress as their favourite literary characters. “Where’s Wally?”, “Bluey”, “Disney”, “Dr Seuss”, fairytales and comic book characters were popular with all ages.

St Brigid’s School will celebrate Book Week on September 8, as part of its Social Justice Day. Courtney Bowden and Sophie Gordon, Amaroo Primary School.

Connor School.

Wilma,

Allanson

Primary

Spencer School.

Lincoln,

Fairview

Alexis Goltz, Isabel Shaw and Willow Masters, Amaroo Primary School

Primary Ellodi Foster, Fairvew Primary School.

Harley Bissaker, Amaroo Primary School

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SITUATED a short drive from the town centre is this two bedroom, one bathroom home.

It is across the road from Spry’s Meat Market and Amaroo Deli.

The house is on an 1011-metre square block, with no strata fees.

There is floating flooring in the main areas, and dark wood cabinetry in the kitchen and bathroom.

There is ample bench and cupboard space in the kitchen, which opens out to the back verandah.

The two bedrooms are carpeted, and have built-in robes.

The front and rear yards are low maintenance, and an easy upkeep interior makes this the ideal property for someone who cannot commit to the demands of a larger property.

Invest or downsize without compromising on space, and step into this brick and tile beauty.

The yearly land rates are about $1502 and the yearly water rates are about $1488. The home was built in 1982.

The house is tenanted at $260 per week until April 16, 2023.

WHY BUY ME: ►Wood-look floating flooring throughout ►Cosy log fire ►Kitchen, with ample bench and cupboard space ►Master bedroom with carpet and built-in robe ►Double-size minor bedroom, with carpet and built-in robe ►Bathroom with shower and plenty of storage space ►Large patio entertaining area ►Fully-enclosed rear yard ►Shed with roller door ►Rear lane access

HOME FACT FILE Location: 60B Jones Street Boulevard, Collie Price: $229,000 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Cars: 1 Contact: Mitch Davidson, 0408 910 337 or Tocoda, 0447 340 344

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Situated on an 882-metre square block, this three-bedroom, one-bathroom home will tick the boxes of most buyers.

The functional living and dining area has a wood fireplace and split-system air conditioning.

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PROPERTY FEATURES ►Three spacious bedrooms with builtin robes ►Living/dining area ►Wood fireplace ►Split-system air conditioning ►Large patio ►Single carport ►Separate parking bay ►Built in 1990.

HOME FACT FILE Location: 17B Conifer Court Price: $265,00 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Cars: 1 Contact: Ben Wood 0418 880 338.

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HOW TO LODGE A CLASSIFIED

Classified advertisements can be lodged at: 1B Collie Park Shopping Centre (opposite post office), Steere Street, or by email to: classies@crvbulletin.com Minimum charge is $10 including GST for up to 15 words, then 33 cents a word DEADLINES: Tuesday 4pm (lineage) Monday 1pm (display classifieds)

DEATHS HILL (William): 24.08.22. Our sincere sympathy to Phyllis, Kym and Bradley, Allan and Julian, and Keith, on the sad loss of your beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Our love and thoughts are with you all. Alys and Russell.

RIP Hillie, the last train out of Bridge Street.

SCHABORT (James): Loving husband of Phyllis, stepfather of Kym and Bradley, and Keith. Oupa of Allan and Julian. Died peacefully at home, 27-08-22, surrounded by his family. Deepest sympathies to Miles, Shauna, Carinna and Ella. Condolences to Brian, Jackie and Sage. We know you will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

SHARBORT (James): 27.08.22. Sincere sympathy to Phyllis, Kym and Bradley, Allan and Julian, and Keith, on the sad loss of James, your husband, stepfather and opa. Memories of the ones we love don’t go away, they live in our hearts every day.

Alys and Russell.

EMPLOYMENT

Roche Park Recreation Centre Recreation Program Coordinator

Permanent Part Time The Shire of Collie is seeking a coordinator to develop and deliver recreation based programs at Roche Park Recreation Centre.

Duties will include programming and coordinating activities and events. There is an opportunity to also deliver fitness instruction for a person with the relevant qualifications or a willingness to undertake further training.

Contact the Human Resources Officer on 9734 9000 or by email hr@collie.wa.gov. au for position information.

Alternatively the information is available online at www.collie.wa.gov.au.

Applications should be emailed to hr@collie.wa.gov.au or sent to ”Confidential – Human Resources Officer” Shire of Collie Locked Bag 6225, COLLIE WA 6225 Applications close Tuesday 20 September 2022 at 4.30pm.

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CEO PERSONAL ASSISTANT The Shire of Collie is seeking to appoint a dynamic and professional individual to assist the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The duties include, but are not limited to: •Administrative support to the CEO and elected members.

•Preparation of Agendas & Minutes for Ordinary and Special Meetings of Council.

•Coordinate Council Functions and Events.

• Arrange Citizenship Ceremonies.

•Maintain registers in accordance with Council Policy and Procedures.

The successful applicant for this busy role will be required to demonstrate excellent organisational skills including the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines and the ability to work flexible hours where required to meet deadlines and ensure coverage of key meetings.

Applicants will need to complete an application form, provide a cover letter and their resume. The application form can be found on our website www.collie.wa.gov.au or you can call into the Administration Office to collect a hard copy. Applicants should read the related job description found on our website to decide if the position matches their skill set.

Applications should be addressed to 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 Friday 2nd September 2022 at 4.30 pm Stuart Devenish Chief Executive Officer

The Collie Eagles Football Club Invite applications for the following remunerative SENIOR COACHING POSITIONS WOMEN’S, COLTS AND RESERVES Written applications are to be sent to cefc_secretary@hotmail.com

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The Collie Racing Drivers Association is looking for expressions of interest to run our two canteens for the 2022/2023 season.

This can be a meeting to meeting basis or the full season, with the option to run one or both canteens.

This is a fantastic fundraising opportunity. If you believe this could be you, please register your interest or queries via the Club Secretary: secretary@colliespeedway.com.au COLLIE BADMINTON RAFFLE: Winner Laurel Dhu. Yellow B. 052. Thanks everyone.

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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.

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BATTLE: Shane Digney and Jimmy Prater do battle on winter sports day.

Winter sports on display

WILSON Park, Amaroo, Fairview, Allanson and Darkan primary schools competed in the winter carnival at Roche Park Recreation Centre last week.

Students from year three to six nominated which sport they want-

ed to play, including football, soccer, netball and hockey in the allday event.

School teams played against each other in the friendly competition, where there were no scores or winners.

BOWLS THE Collie Bowling Club raised $2270.50 last week at a morning tea for the Daffodil Day Appeal.

The Daffodil Day Appeal is the major fundraiser for the Cancer Council, with proceeds going to cancer research.

Hannah Armstrong won the major prize, which was a daffodil quilt. Coral Avins won second prize - a Coles voucher. There was plenty of food, which was enjoyed by all who attended.

With everyone out and about after COVID-19, it was great to see everyone enjoying themselves. The club appreciated the help of all raffle ticket sellers and donations.

THE meat pack held August 24 was well attended. There were 10 pairs and two triples for the first game. Partners

were then changed for the second game.

Garry Keep won the first game, with Kevan McKenzie in second place and Max Cubic in third.Tom Edwards and Jillian McKenzie also won their games.

With the weather improving, the club hopes to see these numbers most weeks.

Despite losing some players to the King of Scroungers event in Eaton, there was a good turnout at home on Sunday for scroungers. There were 16 players playing fours, with the four rink winners meeting in the final.

Kerry Scott won the final.

George Saggers came in second place, Eileen Hindle placed third and Vicki Daniel placed fourth.

The highest scorers were Kerry Scott and Barry Lowe, with Peter Virgin as the consolation winner.

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Due to work commitments, Rinder is sticking close to home. He has loved the camaraderie with his teammates and the opposition that local footy has brought.

“Next year, the hope is to win more games and get that premiership,” Rinder said.

“It will take a lot of hard work and putting our best foot forward.

Club record for Bignell and Rinder

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Captain ‘Raks’ up another win GOLF CAPTAIN Dean Rakich made it two wins in three weeks when winning the Denton Road boys’ 18-hole stableford at Collie Golf Club last Saturday.

His successes were separated by a four-ball event played on the intervening Saturday.

In last Saturday’s event Rakich finished with 37 points to be one better than Jay Robinson and Stephen Edwards who took second and third place trophies, respectively, on a countback.

Just outside the trophy allocation, on 35, was Joe Italiano while there were five players on 34. They were Liam Reuben, Hugh Annandale, Brian Banks, Brad Swan and Ron Annandale.

The match office also rewarded four players on 33 - Ken Tate, George New-

lands, Bruce Jackson and Tony Barker-May. George Dorozenko, who was one of the five trophy donors, also had a great round of 37 and was the recipient of half a dozen golf balls.

The winner of the ladies’ competition was Cara Swan, on 38, well clear of Angela Ireland 35 and Michelle Tate 33.

Brad Swan won three of the novelties - hole numbers 2, 13 and 14. Other winners were Clayton Flynn (No. 1), Ron Annandale (3), Zac Reuben (4), Phil Warburton (5), Jeff Crowe (6), Jake Timms (7), Paul Moyses (9), Alan Kent (10), Ashley Seeber (11), Cara Swan (12), Ian Annandale (15) and Stephen Edwards (18).

Sixty-two golfers took part in the event.

THIRTY-FIVE players took out cards for last Thursday’s nine-hole scroungers event and 34 of them finished behind

Neil Motion. Big “Mosh” had 21 points to be three ahead of his nearest rivals on 18, with second spot going to his mate Ken Tate on a spin of the wheel from Peter Coombs, Hugh Annandale and Ian Shannon.

Filling the top bracket on 17 were Tony Barker-May and David Broadbent who also received vouchers.

John Jackson (Nos. 1 and 9), Ray Cooper (4), Peter Coombs (6) and Joe Italiano (7) won the novelties.

COREY Gulvin made something of a statement when recording an easy win in last week’s Tuesday leisure day 18-hole stableford event.

Gulvin is one of the new breed of young golfers at the club and has been improving with each outing.

His 42 points was way better than Neil Motion’s good score of 38 and resulted in

a hefty hit to his handicap - down five shots!

Danny Cheng, Jake Timms and Ray Cooper played well for 37, with Doug Crowe one further back on 36.

Vouchers cut out at 35, a score recorded by Connor Mumme, Chris Shea and John Williamson.

Novelties were claimed by John Brown (No. 4), Graham Williams(7), George Newlands (9), Danny Cheng (14) and Steven Ireland (18).

THIS week’s events Today (Thursday), nine-hole scroungers; Saturday, 18-hole fourball-best-ball stableford for the Kalev Kutt, Brett Smith, Mick Finlay and Danny Clayton trophies; Tuesday, 18hole leisure day stableford; Wednesday, ladies’18-hole stableford for the Dion Smallwood trophy.

Crowe soars in grand final WOMEN’S HOCKEY

PREMIERS: Swans intermediates team won the grand final on Saturday. The team comprised coach Kara Tilbrook (back), Porshia Ellison, Charli Lee, Kaitlin Davies, Ngawini Emery, manager Kelly Morton, Mercades Ingram (middle), Gabby Tilbrook, Bella Crowe, Mereana Emery, Brandy Morton and Teaorangi Emery (front).

LAURA Crowe scored three goals in Rovers’ eight-goal win against Mustangs at the Collie Hockey Grounds on Saturday.

The final score was eight goals to nil.

Swans intermediate players Charli Lee and Kaitlin Davies scored a goal each to win their match against Rovers.

Swans player Mereana Emery was named as fairest and best in the grand final.

The association said it appreciated all players, coaches, umpires and parents.

RESULTS: A grade: Amaroo 3 (M Pullan 2, J Pilatti) d Swans 1 (J Davies).

Best: Amaroo, C Rakich, J Pilatti, M Pullan; Swans, L Massara, R Fraser, M Becker. Rovers 8 (L Crowe 3, C Crowe

2, J Marley, P Marley, M Williams) d Mustangs 0. Best: Rovers, P Marley, L Crowe, M Williams; Mustangs, A Pitchers, L Antonovich, G Sheppard; intermediates: Swans 2 (C Lee, K Davies) d Rovers 0.

Best: Swans, team effort; Rovers, team effort.

Association awards: intermediate fairest and best: Layne Marley, Rovers, 25 votes. Intermediate runner-up fairest and best: Kaitlin Davies, Swans, 13 votes. Highest goal scorer: Amber Michael, Amaroo, 10 goals.

FIXTURES: Saturday: A grade, 3pm, semi final two, Swans v Mustangs (panel/panel; tech bench, Swans/Mustangs).

6pm, semi final one, Rovers v Amaroo (panel/panel; tech bench, Rovers/Amaroo).

Eagles league side finishes last and says farewell to 2022 season FOOTBALL THE Collie Eagles Football Club teams lost their final games of the 2022 season on Sunday.

The team has a bye this weekend, which is the last round of the homeand-away South West Football League (SWFL) season.

In the league game, the Eagles team lost by 36 points to Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault (HBL).

HBL kicked three goals in the first quarter, which gave them a handy lead.

HBL kept the Eagles scoreless in the second quarter, and opened the margin to 37 points at half time.

The Eagles fought back in the second

half,but it was not enough to keep them from the bottom of the ladder.

The team finished 10th in reserves and ninth in colts.

RESULTS: League: Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault 9.10 (64) d Collie Eagles 4.4 (28). Goals: S Russell, A Bignell, J Fontana, S Salmeri. Best: P Rinder, S Russell, C Griggs, A Bignell, L Abbott,

L Giblett. Reserves: Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault 7.5 (47) d Collie Eagles 3.7 (25). Goals: D Pike, K Escott, M Cain.

Best: A Seeber, C Fogarty, F Hislop, B Loxton, S Moyses.

Colts: Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault 18.4 (112) d Collie Eagles 0.3 (3). Best: S Rushton, H Smith, H Mears, J Smith, J Elliott, J Pitchers.

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Club record for Bignell ALL THE GOOD SPORTS ARE IN THE BULLETIN

COLLIE Eagles Football Club league player Adam Bignell set a new club record on Sunday, when he played his 250th game for Collie.

League player Paul Rinder also celebrated a milestone game - 150 games for Collie, and a club life membership.

Bignell plays in the inside midfield, and said he has felt honoured to play alongside his teammates.

“I am still enjoying playing,” Bignell said.

“It is the love for the game that keeps me going. I enjoy everything about it, even the losses.”

Bignell said he will see how his body holds up before thinking about his 300th game in three seasons.

Rinder- a ruckman who comes in at sixfeet, six inches - said the experience had been unreal. “It is a great achievement,” he said.

“Like all young boys, I grew up wanting to play AFL and was lucky enough to play some colts games for Peel Thunder.”

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CELEBRATION: Collie Eagles Football Club players Paul Rinder and Adam Bignell get chaired off in their milestone match by team mates Jayce Fontana, Luke Abbott, Matt Blackford and Corey Griggs.