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Yourdamung plan gets tick EDITION No. 129
Thursday, April 20, 2023
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Tourist development conditionally approved at the third attempt
EAGER EXPLORER
Indigo Bannister explored in the Wellington Discovery Forrest on Monday. She used her magnifying glass to find an array of invertebrates hidden in the foliage and tree bark. Story on page 6.
AN APPLICATION for a tourist development at Lot 2826 Yourdamung Road was conditionally approved by the Collie Shire Council at a special meeting on Wednesday of last week. The application first came before the council in December 2022. It was twice refused and referred to the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) because of concerns about its location in a high-risk bushfire area and what was felt to be an inadequate bushfire management plan. SAT called for mediation between the applicant, Mr Russell Tierney, and council staff to see if a compromise could be found. Acting on advice from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES), staff recommended - for the third time that the application be refused. Mr Tierney wanted retrospective approval for the development, including the proposed expansion of onsite facili-
No need yet for desal water
Water Corp. is holding off sourcing Collie’s drinking water from the Southern Seawater Desalination Plant. Page 2
ties for guests, retrospective approval for seven free-standing pergolas, a camping ground, and assembly building/shelter/ multi-use space. DFES advised that the location is in a catastrophic fire-risk area, and that the buildings were not compliant with refuge requirements. Speaking for Mr Tierney, Envision Bushfire Protection professional Anthony Rowe addressed council about the requirements for the construction of a compliant bushfire refuge. Councillors asked if an alternative motion had been prepared by staff, allowing for conditional approval. The alternative motion subsequently presented was lengthy and involved, drawing objections from councillors that they could not be expected to vote on it without due consideration. Continued on page 2.
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WA’s proposed steel recycling mill will create over 200 long-term local jobs, sourcing coal industry workers. Page 5
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Yourdamung gets tick
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What's on, When and Where Anzac Day Dawn service 5.40am, silent service, march to form up at 10.30am Coles car park, main service Soldiers’ Park 11am, Fellowship at RSL after service, Two-up starts 1pm. Road cleanup Saturday, April 22, meet at the Visitor Centre at 8am, volunteers welcome. Barbecue in Central Park follows. E-bike n Brunch Tour Arklow E-bike n Brunch Tour Sunday April 23 8.30am, Visitor Centre. Trash and Treasure Lions Club Trash and Treasure, Saturday, April 29 Old Ewington School. Bingo Collie Eagles football clubrooms, Thursdays, doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7pm. Library activities Sing along story time, weekly, Mondays, 9am Junior board game, fortnightly, Thursdays 3.30pm. Lego Club, weekly, Mondays, 3.30pm. Parkrun Soldiers’ Park every Saturday 8am, Walk or run at your own pace, fun and fitness is the focus. Coalfields Museum Open every day, 9am to 3pm. Children under 16 are free when accompanied by an adult. See how Collie people lived, worked and played. JP signing centre Monday 10am to 12-noon; Thursday 2pm-3.30pm; Friday 10am to 12-noon at the courthouse. Op shops The Anglican Op Shop, Tuesday to Friday, from 9am to 3pm; Vinnies open Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 3pm; Jo’s Bazaar, Monday and Thursday, 9am to 12pm. Collie Child and Parent Centre Playgroup Mondays at 9.00am (for parents and carers with children birth to 5 years old); MyTime support group (for parents and carers with children with additional needs) Tuesdays February 7 from 12.30pm; Baby Business (for parents and carers with children birth to 2 years) Fridays at 9.00am. Send it in This column offers free publication of events for not for profit clubs and organisations, or for items of social news. Send copy to nola.crvbulletin@gmail. com or classies@crvbulletin.com. Deadline 5pm on Fridays.
COME ON DOWN: Collie Public Library manager of information services Sara Cole is preparing for today’s solar eclipse by setting up a big screen to livestream the event.
Eclipse on big screen TODAY’S solar eclipse will be livestreamed on a big screen at Collie Public Library. Manager of information services Sara Cole said eclipse-themed craft will be on offer, and the big screen showing the event will be set up in the library’s sitting area. The eclipse will be live-streamed by the Gravity Discovery Centre and Observatory, which will then be streamed at the library. “There’s something about a solar eclipse that gets people excited,” Ms Cole said. “And when we have those events that
have permeated our society, it’s nice to show them at the library.” The eclipse is considered a partial eclipse anywhere outside of the North West Cape area, Timor-Leste and Indonesia. Exmouth is considered the best location to witness the total eclipse, where the moon will completely block the sun. It will begin at 10.04am and totality will occur at 11.29am. Totality will last for 54 seconds and the eclipse will finish at 1.02pm. Viewers are reminded that it is not safe to look directly at the eclipse without specialist “eclipse glasses”.
Exmouth eclipse adventure
A LOCAL family of six is in prime position in Exmouth this morning to witness the total solar eclipse. Mitch and Kara Davidson, and their four sons, Archie, Alby, Axel and Andy, will spend four days in Exmouth as part of a bigger trip with five other Collie families - a group that includes 16 children. Stopping in for the eclipse will be a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience, Mr Davidson said. “The crowds are expected to be massive,” he said. “We have made sure we have sup-
plies, as we stop in other places before reaching Exmouth.” The Davidsons arrived in Exmouth yesterday, but not before getting their “eclipse glasses” from Carnarvon to allow them to watch the spectacle safely. Mr Davidson said the crowds were a slight deterrent, but he and the family had never seen something like a total solar eclipse. “We were hesitant with the amount of people going, but have come this far so decided to go for it,” he said. “The kids are keen but aren’t fully aware of what’s going to happen.”
Continued from front page. Cr Elysia Harverson asked: “Why was this not made available with the agenda? “How can we make a decision on this many conditions tonight? “I can’t in good faith make a decision on this tonight.” The matter was deferred to the special meeting the following day, when staff once again recommended it be refused. “If we support this, we are going against professional advice,” Cr John Kearney said. “In the worst-case scenario, this will fall back on us.” Cr Kearney pointed out that councillors were basing theier decision on Mr Rowe’s qualifications. As the alternative motion was a significant departure from the officer’s recommendation, written reasons were required by the Local Government (Administration) Regulations. The reasons councillors gave were: “That council considered the expert opinion of the applicant’s qualified and accredited professional (Mr Rowe), as opposed to the views of DFES staff, who are qualified to make comments only, and are not accredited bushfire professionals." In considering the qualified opinion of Mr Rowe, the council was satisfied that an appropriate shelter could be adequately constructed to accommodate people in the event of a bushfire. The approval is for planning only, and is not a building permit.
More graphite found at Springdale
INTERNATIONAL Graphite has made another high-grade graphite discovery at its Springdale graphite project. The Mason Bay discovery is its fourth at Springdale since the company started drilling last mid-last year. International Graphite managing director and CEO Andrew Worland said initial sample tests indicate “it is ideal for producing high-grade graphite concentrate”. International Graphite plans to connect its Springdale project with a battery anode materials facility in Collie.
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$10.4 mil. waste plant will employ 12 people CONSTRUCTION of the $10.4 million Collie Resource Recovery Centre has been completed, with the facility to turn household waste and biomass into fuel and a range of products. Renergi, in conjunction with the Shire of Collie, brought the project – which received both state and federal funding, along with attracting private investment – to fruition. The centre’s pyrolysis plant, built using a patented design, using technology developed in Western Australia by Renergi, will convert rubbish and biomass wastes into bio-oil, biochar and wood vinegar. Bio-oil can be used as a fuel, or as a feedstock in a number of industrial processes, while biochar can be used as a
RENEWABLE KNOWHOW: Professor Ross Garnaut at the opening of the Collie Resource Recovery Centre. soil conditioner and in road construction. Wood vinegar can be utilised in horticultural processes. Up to 12 full-time jobs will be created
to support the facility’s operation. Professor Ross Garnaut, a director at Renergi, pointed to the critical role towns like Collie, which already have the infrastructure and industrial skills, will play in building the “new economy”. “The work on the technology has been going on for a long time,” Mr Garnaut said. “The bio-oil can do anything that gas and oil can do.” Mr Garnaut said it will take a few months for the facility to achieve full commissioning, with the next step to be a “big scaling up”. “Renergi is laying the foundations for a new bioenergy industry that will ensure Collie seizes the opportunities of our nation's energy transformation,” Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen commented. "This project demonstrates how all levels of government – federal, state and local – can work collaboratively to create jobs in our regional communities as the world decarbonises."
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THE annual electors meeting of the Collie Shire Council will be held in the Margaretta Wilson Centre at 5.30pm on Thursday, May 4. The Shire of Collie annual report will be received and adopted at the meeting. The auditor’s report and annual financial report will be presented.
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TRAIL RUNNERS: Stuart Cowie, Lynne Allard and Judy Lukas were all smiles after tackling the trails at the Collie Trail Fest on Sunday.
Runners tackle trails RUNNERS from around the state descended on Collie over the weekend for the Collie Trail Fest. Kicking off with a night run on Friday, the event featured 5km, 10km, half-marathon and marathon runs. There were plenty of sore and satisfied runners as the event wrapped up on Sunday, with many having completed multiple runs. Perth Trail Series director Melina Mellino said there had been an “amazing turnout”. “People can walk or run,” Ms Mellino said. “It’s just a really good social atmosphere and vibe.” Ms Mellino said runners from around
the state had attended the event, with plenty of Collie-based runners also taking to the trails this year. “We attract runners from all over, primarily from Perth, but then all the way down to Albany too,” she said. “We’ve also had some Kalgoorlie runners that came out, and some Geraldton runners too.” Ms Mellino said Collie’s scenic trails provide a superb setting for the event. “These trails here are hands down the best running trails in WA,” she said. The Collie Trail Fest will be back next year, with the Collie River Ultra, a 100km running race, slated for September.
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No need yet for desalinated water
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WHAT’S
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WHILE water levels in the Harris and Stirling dams are down year-on-year, Water Corporation has to this point held off sourcing Collie’s drinking water from the Southern Seawater Desalination Plant. Harris Dam water levels currently sit at a touch over 28 percent of capacity, down over 10 percent year-on-year. Stirling Dam levels are at around 55 percent of capacity, down over 25 percent
year-on-year. The dams form part of the broader Great Southern Towns Water Supply Scheme (GSTWSS). “Water levels in Harris Dam are sufficient to secure water supply to Collie and surrounds, however it’s always important people remain waterwise,” Water Corporation regional manager Nicola Waite said. “For context, Harris Dam has the capacity to hold around 71.5 billion litres
of water, making it larger than even Perth’s Mundaring Weir.” She said, if required, water could be sourced from the desalination plant, however “this has not been necessary to date”. “Having the capability to access desalinated water if needed in the future means Collie and the GSTWSS drinking water supply is secure and rainfall resilient for the long term,” she said.
ALLANSON resident Alex Jones says the nominated site for a new 40-metre-high mobile tower is unsuitable for a number of reasons and there is a better option available. Mr Jones is not opposed to the installation of a new tower, with Allanson having an issue with blackspots, but said it would be better moved to a more appropriate location. Mr Jones disputes a development application, submitted by Ventia and Amplitel, which states the site keeps great separation from houses and community sensitive places.
“I’m a hundred metres away from it,” he said. “I do not believe that is great separation. “My alternative site is 80 metres further to the west. That will almost double the distance between me and the tower.” Mr Jones pointed to the dangers of exposure to electromagnetic energy emitted by towers, noting the science continues to evolve about potential health impacts. “The precautionary approach is for it to be shifted a little bit further away from my place,” he said. Mr Jones additionally noted the currently nominated site has issues with
erosion, with water spillage a potential issue. He said his proposed alternative site has no such issues with run-off. At the Collie Shire Council’s April meeting, Mr Jones indicated that his proposed site will provide “much better separation and much better screening to 100 percent of the residents”. “There will be no resident who will be able to see the compound utility tower,” he said. In response to Cr Elysia Harverson’s query about whether nearby property owner Michael Sherwood is happy with the proposed alternative site, Mr Jones said he does not envisage any issues. “I am very confident that my proposed site would be agreeable to Michael Sherwood,” he said. “He’s not disadvantaged by it, and by putting it in a keyhole in the trees, the 10 metre compound will not interfere with the passage of farm traffic.” Mr Jones told councillors that in the future his daughter and her partner plan to move to the farm and start their own family. He emphasised the long-term impact the tower will have on his family. “My concern is that this tower will be there for decades, if not into the next century, and she will be having her children living within close proximity to this tower,” he said. The council has deferred consideration of the matter until further information is gathered about the alternative site.
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MOBILE DISPUTE: Allanson resident Alex Jones points to the nominated site for a new mobile tower.
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COLLIE kids enjoyed a two-hour “bounce session” at the Gravity ETC trampoline centre in Bunbury on Saturday, taking to the trampolines as part of a Collie PCYC safeSPACE excursion. The safeSPACE initiative is a drop-in program for 12 to 17-year-olds, which seeks to create a home away from home for young people. Linda Gallagher, Collie Centre Manager, said the 13 young people who attended the excursion “were great representatives of Collie”. The Beaminator, pitting participants against each other with giant foam sticks, was one of the day’s highlights.
FACING OFF: Travis Pinto and Clay Gasperi on the Beaminator.
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Women set for footy festival
WOMEN’S ROUND: Kristylee Martin and captain Te Kanakana Jack-Tui are looking forward to round 22.
COLLIE is primed to host a festival of women's football in July, having been confirmed as the host of this year’s women’s round. The “gather round”, which will take place in round 22, will see four Saturday matches played in Collie on July 8 ahead of the finals series. While several venues applied to host the event, Collie was named as the South West Football League’s (SWFL) match committee choice. The Collie women’s team rejoined the SWFL competition this year after a two-year absence. Daniel Graham, Collie Eagles Football Club football director, said it is “a massive win” for both the club and the town. Mr Graham described it as an opportunity for the “community to come together and really put on a spectacle and show how supportive we are of girls and women in sport”. He said the club currently has 38 registered girls and women who can play in
the senior team. It has also partnered with the Stephen Michael Foundation, tapping into the talent pool around Narrogin, committing to fielding four players per week “Ultimately, our goal is to ensure that the girls coming through juniors for Collie are given a good pathway into senior football, one which hopefully leads to them playing at a higher level, like WAFLW and AFLW, and showcasing the talent we have in Collie,” he said. The Eagles will take on reigning premiers Busselton in the round 22 match, which Mr Graham said will be a “massive challenge”. “One thing we are learning very quickly about our women’s team is they are resilient and determined to make a big statement in this competition,” he said. “We are well led by coach Matty Stevens and captain Te Kanakana JackTui, who are laying the groundwork for the future of women’s football in Collie.”
enough scrap in Western Australia to quite easily fill the project.” State Government funding of $2.7 million, announced earlier this month, will support a bankable feasibility study ahead of planned ground breaking at the project next year. Mr Aggarwal said, given the established nature of the technology, the feasibility study will primarily be focused on the capacity to sell the rebar in the Australian market.
The mill will primarily supply the domestic market, with any excess product being exported. Mr Aggarwal said total output would be 400,000 tonnes a year. The mill would initially be powered from the grid, with it planned to use green offsets, and then transition to a custom-built solar or wind farm. Construction is expected to start in the first quarter of 2024, with the first rebar produced expected to be in 2025.
Green Steel to create 200 jobs
GREEN Steel of WA’s proposed steel recycling mill, converting scrap steel into rebar, will create over 200 long-term local jobs, with the mill to source skilled coal industry workers. It will additionally create over 2000 indirect jobs and over 600 construction jobs. Green Steel of WA’s Raj Aggarwal said the availability of skilled labour was a strong factor in the decision to base the project in Collie, along with rail access,
enabling the transfer of scrap in and steel out. Mr Aggarwal said the project’s electric arc furnace technology is widely used, having been deployed by project partner Danieli Group alone over 30 times around the world. “The uniqueness of it comes from the fact that it’s a proven technology,” he said. “It’s the standard model for processing of scrap waste, scrap steel, and there’s
Cannaponics commences crowdfunding 6 COLLIE RIVER VALLEY BULLETIN, APRIL 20, 2023
Funds to push renewables
nopics’ investor base ahead of a planned ASX listing in 2024. Cannaponics is seeking to power the construction of its cannabis farm with 100 percent renewable energy, and has committed to building a 1 megawatt solar farm. Along with powering its future operations, the farm could also be harnessed for potential energy offtake to other companies in the area. “It allows us to have our renewables completely paid for,” Mr Zakostelsky said of the decision to push the crowdfunding campaign. “The funding allows us to fast-track that, which doesn’t interfere with the construction of the facility.”
TREE INSPECTORS: Cousins James Waywood and Adam Lancaster inspected a jarrah tree for the bugs that call it home.
Kids catch creepies CHILDREN - and their parents - were on the search for invertebrates in the Wellington Discovery Forrest on Monday. Spiders, ants, beetles, and one particularly cranky centipede, were among the creepy crawlies cornered by curious explorers, as they learnt about nature through the Nearer to Nature program. Project officer Jodie Deeley said the
program will be on throughout the school holidays. “It’s about getting kids back to nature, and about building their love of nature now and into the future,” she said. Families regularly travel for the various nature-based programs offered at the centre, and it has been popular among locals.
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MEDICAL cannabis company Cannaponics has launched a crowdfunding campaign as it seeks to raise funds to complete construction of its Collie biotech production facility. The campaign went live last week, with potential investors having until May 1 to register their interest. Cannaponics managing director Rod Zakostelsky said there was a multipronged rationale behind the decision to launch crowdfunding. “It allows us to have a quicker validation process for the facility, having that extra money in the bank,” Mr Zakostelsky said. Mr Zakostelsky also pointed to the potential for the campaign to widen Can-
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Gary to play in New Zealand LOCAL hockey stalwart Gary Faries will play hockey for Australia next month when he competes in the Oceania Trans-Tasman Masters Hockey Challenge. The competition will be held at the Nga Puna Wai hockey complex in Christchurch, New Zealand, from May 2 to 6. Faries will play in the 60s team, having been selected following his involvement with the Western Australian Country 60s division one side. The team played in the Masters Australian Hockey Championships in Queensland last year, and Faries was selected for next month’s competition after being nominated. He said he is nervous but excited by the challenge ahead of him. “The competition will be tough, but I am expecting us to do well as a team, and on a personal note it is all subject to this old body holding up,” he laughed. Faries represented Australia in the 2013 Trans-Tasman 50s team. He was also selected in 2015, but an injury forced him to give up his spot. “I had to pull out only a few weeks prior as I had a mountain bike accident and snapped a shoulder tendon,” he said. Faries, who plays half-back or as an insside forward, has played hockey for 50 years. He said his greatest achieve-
REPRESENTATIVES of the Stephen Michael Foundation briefed Collie Shire councillors on the work it is doing to boost future job opportunities for young people. Ijah Coyle spoke of the good response the foundation is achieving in mentoring youth, with its first traineeship achieved recently. “We build trust, work on wellbeing, ways of handling stress and coping mechanisms, as many kids come from broken homes,” Mr Coyle said. “The programme is inclusive, regardless of background or gender.” Stephen Michael said the staff make sure kids get fed, and make sure they get to sports activities.
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100 Percent Austalian Beef ments were representing Australia and playing alongside his sons, Zac and Keiron. Faries plays locally for Co-op and also for Associates in the Bunbury vets competition. “I love playing with the young blokes, still being able to play and coaching the talent that Collie has,” he said.
Minningup consultation questioned THE scope and adequacy of the Collie Shire Council’s Minningup Pool eco-tourism development public consultation has again been called into question. Development opponent Rick Silk challenged the thoroughness of the consultation at this month’s council meeting. Mr Silk noted two public meetings about the development had been attended by 20 and 60 people, respectively. Shire president Sarah Stanley said the meeting attendance numbers were not out of the ordinary. “To have that number of people at a community meeting is not unusual,” Cr Stanley commented. “It is not always an indication of how much support there is for a particular project.” Cr Stanley added that the shire actively puts out invitations for community engagement across a variety of forums. In recent weeks the shire has met with traditional owners, with Phil Ugle jnr stating there is uncertainty about where the project currently stands. “Not enough people have been consulted,” Mr Ugle said. “A lot of people are upset about it from the indigenous and non-indigenous community.” Mr Ugle said the shire has told him “nothing is set in stone”.
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In the coming weeks, Mr Ugle said he will be looking to set up a meeting with the shire and residents, providing further opportunity for opinions to be heard. “Hopefully the Minningup Pool project doesn’t go ahead, but hopefully we can get some money for the shire to do up the day-use areas and make it more family friendly,” he said.
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IN A world where strife and chaos have become commonplace, hope is a rare and precious commodity. As we examine the daily news, it becomes ever more essential to distinguish between the temporal worldly hope and the eternal Christian hope. While both can provide comfort, their foundations are vastly different. Ordinarily, hope is grounded in the realities and aspirations of our earthly lives. We long for economic stability, political peace, and material success. However, these ambitions are fleeting, often dashed by unforeseen circumstances, such as the economic crisis or escalating political tensions that dominate our
current headlines. Conversely, Christian hope firmly embeds itself in God's unshakeable promises, surpassing the many uncertainties of the world and anchoring to the divine constant that never wavers. This Christian hope is underpinned by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, an event we remember passionately during the Easter season. Through His sacrifice, our hope becomes a steadfast assurance, immune to the changing winds of world events. We are offered eternal salvation, an unconditional love that outshines even the darkest of days. A place in him that cannot be changed by unforeseen circumstances.
THROUGH an oversight, the name of the late Bob White’s youngest child, Tracy, was left out of the obituary which appeared in last week’s Bulletin. The Bulletin apologises for the distress this has caused to Tracy and the family. The omission was not deliberate, and is most regrettable, as the obituary was intended to pay tribute to Mr White and his contribution to the community.
A LITTER pickup this Saturday will include an audit of what is being discarded. Keep Australia Beautiful will be on hand to do the audit. The information will be used to develop new strategies to combat littering. Volunteers are welcome, and are advised to gather at Central Park at 8am.
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HOW incredible is the latest industry opportunity in Collie announced on Friday? Based at the Collie Waste Transfer Station, the $10.4 million renewable Renergi facility, jointly funded by the Federal Government and the McGowan WA Labor Government, in partnership with the Shire of Collie, will provide up to 12 local jobs in our community. The project also supported local Collie businesses in the set up of the plant. THE Shire of Collie was a recipient of the McGowan Government’s 2023 Youth Week grant scheme and was able to facilitate a great festival for our young people to connect with each other. Youth Week WA provides young people with the opportunity to be active in their communities, express their ideas and raise issues important to them. Thanks to the staff at the shire for the organisation of the youth event. I know the weather wasn’t kind on the day! THE Collie basketball season has wrapped up. Congratulations to the winners and individual awards of all teams. I was pleased to support the women’s team for the 2022/23 season, and would also like to acknowledge Milla Harker, who was chosen to represent Collie and WA with pride in the state under 18s country team. FOR those of you who are watching my office renovations, you will have noticed that the original date of the completion of the works has passed. As often happens with older buildings, our tireless builder Jeff Riley has come across some “interesting challenges”, and my staff and I will continue to operate from our temporary office at the Chamber of Commerce building until the last week of May. The temporary office is open to the public on a Monday and a Thursday from 9am to 4pm, and we remain available by email and phone during normal office hours.
We’ve been invited to a wedding! Yes indeedy, this is cause for celebration. The MOTH (male of the household) and I seem to have reached that stage in life where funerals are far more common than weddings, so we’re pretty chuffed. There’s something about a wedding. The feelgood vibes, the air of excitement and new beginnings, the shimmering glow of the bride and groom, the party atmosphere afterwards. Who are we jaded old cynics on the guest list, married for 30-plus years and more, to burst their bubble and tell them that these feelings don’t last, and that you have to work at marriage every day? This is the wedding of my 40-something niece. She and her husband-to-be have both had a few setbacks in life, but they’ve somehow found each other and fallen in love. I’m thrilled for them. Soon after the MOTH and I were married, we were invited to the wedding of one of his uncles. This particular uncle was in his seventies and had never married. The bride had been widowed some years before. Ho hum, I thought (rather uncharitably, in hindsight) these old wrinklies will be pretty low key. Well, how wrong I was. They were unmistakably in love and having the time of their lives, sweeping everyone else along with their excitement. Fortunately, good sense prevailed and there were minimal PDAs (public displays of affection). Nobody needs that sort of trauma at a wedding, but it was a salutary lesson for me that love is love, and the young, beautiful and unlined certainly don’t have a monopoly on it. The one piece of advice I would offer anyone contemplating nuptials is to hear the voice of the person performing the ceremony before you book them. The MOTH and I picked a name out of the phone book, someone who lived nearby. Her name was Eleni, such a mellifluous-sounding name, calling to mind water bubbling over rocks or early morning birdsong. Imagine our shock upon meeting her to discover that she sounded like a fishmonger’s wife, with a voice that had all the nuance of a foghorn. Lovely person, though. There are surely only a few curmudgeonly old party poopers among us (the MOTH, for instance) who don’t enjoy all the pomp and pageantry of a good royal wedding. It’s fun to be a fly on the wall, not the least of which is enjoying the excruciating discomfort of television presenters as they struggle to fill in agonisingly long gaps with commentary. But I’m sure my niece’s wedding will be delightful. It’s to be in spring at Araluen Botanic Park. She’s rather fond of colour, this particular niece, and not known to hold back in her choice of attire. The only question will be who will be providing the most riotous of colours, the spring bulbs or the blushing bride.
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Shane thrives tackling all the trails People: MARTIN KOVACS HAVING just completed a 21km half marathon, Shane Sewell is a bit stiff and sore, however a broad grin illustrates the satisfaction gained from putting in the hard yards. Shane and runners from around the state turned out for last weekend’s Collie Trail Fest, comprising a number of runs, from 5km though to a full marathon. Crossing the finish line on Sunday, Shane had already accumulated plenty of kilometres over the course of the three days, however still gives the impression he’d be happy to tackle another trail or two at short notice. In fact, Shane noted there is rarely enough free time to fit in running along with life’s many chores.
“Two days is never enough to get stuff done around the house plus running,” he said. “Two days to try and cram it all in is not enough.” Since moving to Collie, Shane and wife Jenny have both been actively involved in the local parkrun community and also help out as volunteers. Shane said he is not from a background in running, however picked it up after participating in an outdoor fitness training camp in Perth. “I thought, I don’t mind this,” he said. “So, we did a couple of the HBF runs in Perth. That started my enjoyment of running. “From that, doing Thursday night trail runs out at Manning Park opened up a totally different world altogether, running on tracks and by torchlight, you’re following the shoes in front of you. It was just great fun.”
Shane tackles the trails at last year’s Collie Trail Fest.
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Shane marking his 100th Collie River parkrun. Shane said he and Jenny had previously spent plenty of time in Collie, with the mountain biking trail network a key attraction. “We thought, we need to get in, to buy something down here before it goes too crazy,” he said. “Workwise, I’d been with the same company for 18 years. I still enjoyed the work, but it wasn’t the same. “A local electrician here advertised for someone. So, I applied and he said, ‘when can you start?’” Shane said there have been no regrets whatsoever since making the move. “When you’re here, you think, ‘why wouldn’t you want to come down here?’” he said. “It’s so peaceful. You can switch off. It’s great.” Shane said he has kept up the tradition of trail running every Thursday, and often looks to fit in another couple of shorter runs during the week. He also does the parkrun at Soldiers’ Park every Saturday morning. “The community from parkrun, the core group of runners and volunteers, is just great,” he said.
“When visitors come down, it’s good to show them our track and what we’ve got. The parkrun community is a wonderful group of people.” Shane said that beyond the obvious physical benefits running provides, it is a great way to unwind after a long day. “If you’ve had a bad day, you can just go out for a run and switch off,” he said. “Listen to the birds, watch kangaroos and wallabies. It’s just so peaceful.” Rain, hail or shine, Shane keeps up his running schedule. As he notes, once on the trails, “you get wet anyway!” While running is very much an enjoyable pastime for Shane, he noted he is competitive to a certain degree. “I’m competitive with myself,” he said. “It’s a mental thing, to say that ‘I can do it.’ I’m always pushing myself.” As for the future, Shane is eyeing the upcoming Collie Ultra, following the Wiilman Bilya Trail, which will be staged in September. “I’ve done something stupid and signed up for the 100km!” he said. “I’ll be able to say, ‘yeah, I’ve done it’, and tick that box.”
Red Bull Rampage A local trail bike enthusiast scored 15,000 views and a lot of smiles in 24 hours for Collie from a very targeted audience of trail riders with a post on April 1. It spruiked Collie as the new centre of the new Red Bull Rampage site, chosen for its sheer mass of elevation drop, rare in Western Australia.
One of the attractions was the bustling nightclub scene and party atmosphere in Collie and Dardanup. It was a clear winner over last year’s effort of a chair lift to the top of the range taking all the hard work out of getting your bike and gear up the mountains of the area. The Bystander looks forward to hearing what will be coming to Collie next year!
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Island A lot of interest has been stimulated about Minningup and the Collie River and its cultural values, but it came as quite a surprise to those working at Western 5 to hear that there is a “sacred island” at Lake Kepwari. The lake was formed when the former mining pit filled with water - the island is spoil.
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Youth festival fun RAIN couldn’t dampen the spirits of the children and parents who turned out for last Thurday’s Collie Youth Week Festival event at Central Park. While the conditions were blustery, there was still a healthy turnout for the event. There were a number of activities on offer, from a pop-up parkour course, to games including frisbee golf, connect four, Jenga and quoits. The Stephen Michael Foundation was among the organisations in attendance, with team members enjoying a kick-tokick with the kids.
A BBQ, attended to by Police and Community Youth Centre staff, amply stocked with sausages and bread rolls, also proved a popular stop-off. “It was wonderful to see our local youth coming together for the Shire of Collie’s Youth Week Festival, especially in less than ideal weather,” Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns said. “This year’s theme, 'Becoming - With Others, We Dream', focuses on how young people can dream themselves a better world in their community, and then use their skills and knowledge to help realise these dreams.”
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Birth of the ANZAC legend
SALUTING THEIR SERVICE Authorised by Dr Steve Thomas, 4B Spencer St, Bunbury WA 6230
Contributor: GRAHAME OLD ANZAC Day, April 25, is one of Australia’s most important national days. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. In the dark hours immediately preceding the landing at Gallipoli, the noted Australian WW 1 historian Charles Bean wrote: “It’s a great gamble, the whole thing really - and a lot of Australians - boys who began their life on the Murray or in a backyard in Wagga or Bourke or Collie, will be left lying in Turkey.” You can almost hear Bean draw breath as he goes on to say: “Some of the positions tomorrow I believe have to be taken, and taken at all costs.” And it cost - nearly 2000 men in the first 24 hours. You can hear the horror of this in the words of a 3rd Brigade soldier who wrote to describe the scene that confronted him at the landing beach: “Oh God, the sight of the dead and wounded absolutely covering the little sandy beach, there is an enormous staff of medical men there but it is absolutely impossible for them to attend to all so that many a life expires on the beach for want of looking after.” And what became known as the “ANZAC legend” was born.
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World War 1 World War 1 was a defining event in world history. In 1914, the nations of Europe tumbled into a war that would ravage their continent for four years. Millions of fit, healthy men were
marched into the killing fields of France, Belgium and the Eastern Front. The human cost of WW 1 was staggering. It is estimated that at least 12 million soldiers were killed on the battlefield, and a further 13 million civilians lost their lives. Up to 20 million soldiers were wounded - disfigured, limbless, crippled or seriously injured. Many more bore the psychological scars of war for the remainder of their lives. These figures do not include deaths after the war. There is no definitive figure on how many military personnel died as a result of war wounds, or how many ended their misery by suicide during the post-war years. We should also be mindful of those waiting at home. This is often the forgotten face of war. The Chaplain of WA’s own 11th Battalion, Father John Fahey, acknowledged the huge contribution made by heroic nurses and women at home during the war years with the fol-
The opening of Soldiers' Park in 1921. lowing words: “They bear the great anguish of the war. Their sons, their husbands, and their sweethearts have left them to go to the field of battle - perhaps forever. It is the women who bear the great burden of sorrow. They have shown wonderful heroism. The women’s anguish is a mental suffering, and knows no relaxation. Go among the sorrow-stricken women folk and you can see the sadness in their glances sometimes it is impossible to bear.” At the outbreak of WW 1, the population of Collie was around 3300. Of this
number, 565 “Collie Boys” embarked for overseas service, and 133, around one in five, were killed in action or died of wounds. The ANZAC tradition When Britain declared war on Germany in August, 1914, Australia and New Zealand automatically followed the home country. In 1915, Australian and New Zealand forces formed part of the expeditionary force that set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula in order to open the Dardanelles to the allied navies. The ultimate objective was to capture Constantinople, the capital of the Ottoman Empire. Known as the ANZACs, the pride they took in that name endures to this day. The Australian and New Zealand forces landed on Gallipoli on April 25, 1915, meeting fierce resistance from the Turkish defenders. What was planned as a bold stroke to knock Turkey out of the war quickly became a stalemate, and the campaign dragged on for eight months. More than 8,000 Australian soldiers were killed in the campaign, (including 21 “Collie Boys”). Although the Gallipoli campaign failed in its military objectives, the actions of the Australian and New Zealand forces during the campaign left a powerful legacy. What became known as the “ANZAC Legend” became an important part of the identity of both nations. Early ANZAC Day commemorations In the 1920s, ANZAC Day became established as a national day of commemoration for the Australians who had died during the war. All over Australia, communities met to honour their dead. In Collie, Soldiers’ Park became the focus of ANZAC Day services from 1921 to the present day. The picturesque park and formal war monument became the spiritual home of the “Collie Boys” who gave their lives for this country. On this ANZAC Day in Soldiers’ Park, Collie, whisper a little prayer for those “Collie Boys” whose names appear on our monument, for they have given their lives for us and now lay in distant graves all over the world. For 130 years, Australians have served in conflict and in peace around the world, protecting the values of freedom and democracy. We must always remember it is the soldier who has given us our freedom. Each year on ANZAC Day, we commemorate this service and the great debt we owe the men and women of our Australian Defence Force for their courage and sacrifice.
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ANZAC Day is a time to remember and respect all Australians who have served our country. We commemorate the true spirit of the ANZACs - the ideals of courage, endurance and mateship that are still relevant today. Lest we forget.
REMEMBRANCE: Veteran Peter Gulvin at the memorial in Soldiers' Park.
2023 ANZAC Day services
ANZAC Day services will be held at Soldiers’ Park this year as there are no restrictions. The Dawn Service starts at 5.40am. This is a silent service, but wreaths may be laid. Those wishing to march to the main community service should form up at the Coles carpark at 10.30am.
The march will then commence at 10.45am. The service begins at 11am. The public may lay wreaths following the usual organisations having laid theirs. Following the service, the public are welcome at the RSL premises for fellowship. Two-up commences at 1pm.
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ALL SAINTS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH: 46 Venn Street. Church Services: Every Sunday at 9am. Morning tea after the service. Holy Communion - Second Sunday only Morning prayer: all other Sundays. Contact Warden Marie Woodward, 0478 640 379 Office: by appointment Website: www.allsaintschurchcollie.org BAPTIST CHURCH: Cnr Prinsep and Elouera Streets, North Collie. Church Enquiries: snr Elder Bob Greig 0418 903 693 Elder Stephen Sopolinski 0457 896 365 Sunday Service : 9.30am Visitors Welcome. Kid's church: during Service. Morning tea after service. Ladies Bible Study Group: Tuesday 9.30am 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: 41 Venn Street, Independent Baptist Church, Simple Bible Preaching, Psalms, Classic Hymns and Spiritual Songs, KJV, Friendly Congregation. Main Service Sun 10am Bible Study Sun 4pm. All Welcome! Tea and Coffee Refreshments after Services. Enquiries: Pastor Josh Denford 0403 300 802 coalfieldsbaptist@gmail.com facebook.com/cbccollie FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH: 46 Johnston Street, Collie. All are welcome to join with us in fellowship. Friday: Food Ministry 10am-12noon, Prayer meeting 7pm Sunday: 10am morning service. Sunday School during service. For enquiries phone Pastor Garry Fisher on 9734 3796.
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Funding was lost but project stayed A submission for $15 million in funding for Wellington Dam was rejected by the Federal Government. However, then-Collie MLA Mick Murray said the project to restore the dam from the effects of salinity would not be trashed. Fatal crash marred Easter festivities A fatal accident on Coalfields Highway occurred over a horror Easter weekend in which eight people died on WA roads. The police said an Australind man was killed about 2.7 kilometres past the Wellington Dam turnoff on Coalfields Highway. Theft showed disrespect for soldiers A mark of disrespect was how Collie man Luke Botica described the theft of
Contributed by Kym Saunders a lavender standard from Soldiers’ Park during the long weekend. The lavender was planted in readiness for Anzac Day and, as far as could be judged by the remaining hole, was dug out with a shovel, which made it not an act of vandalism or destruction, but planned theft. Bell called for boat drivers to be licenced Tony Bell asked then-Collie MLA Mick Murray to help introduce recreational boat driver licences after Mr Bell's friend, diver Leo Guyt, was injured in an accident earlier in 2003. Mr Murray said a lack of licencing requirements required for boat drivers contributed to a number of accidents on the water.
Businesses burdened with credit surcharge Collie small businesses were being burdened with a credit card surcharge because they would not pass the fee onto the consumer for fear of losing customers. Since January 1, 2003, businesses had been able to pass on the fee but chose to absorb the cost themselves. Sport Wallace won by a point Steve Wallace won an 18-hole stableford for a club trophy at the Collie Golf Club by one point. Wallace scored 41 points to win the event from Leigh Bernardi, on 40 points, in the field of 44 players.
ST BRIGID’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Cnr Prinsep and Medic Streets. Parish Priest: Fr. Gerald Tan Office: 9793 2011. email:stbrigidscollie@ optusnet.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. 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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'Croc' Robbo a 'shoe-in' in Auswop event GOLF
JAY Robinson forgot to bring his shoes but still managed to win the Collie Golf Club's 18-hole stableford last Saturday. "Robbo" revealed to members that he was forced to play in his "Crocs" when accepting the Auswop group's trophy. He posted 43 points to win the trophy provided by John Michalak, Ken Tate, Neil Motion and Darren O'Brien. Second in the field of 52 men and two ladies was Mathew Reuben on 42, followed by Brayden Kent on 39. Rounding out the vouchers, in order, were Blair Malatesta 38, Luke Serra, Jamie Serra, Simon King, Logan Giblett, Clayton Flynn 37, Darren O’Brien, Neil Motion, Baxter Miller 36, Naomi Dorrington, Chris Mead, Corey Gulvin, Rob Cavanagh, Ron Annandale and Ken Tate 35. Novelties were won by: Connor Mumme (No. 1) and Chris Mead (17) for closest third shots; Joel Simmonds (3), Baxter Miller (5), Ross Davidson (6), Paul Moyses (9), Mick Pokrywka (11), Gary Old (13), Jay Robinson (16) and Baxter Miller (18) for longest first putts; Jamie Serra (4), Naomi Dorrington (7) and Logan Giblett (14) for nearest to the pins; Chris Shea (15) for longest drive; and Joel Simmonds (13) for nearest to the marker. LAST week’s Tuesdays leisure day stableford carton event, sponsored by Terry
Ellery, was won by Rob Cavanagh with the great score of 37 points from a field of 38 players. Jackson Broadbent finished in second place on a countback from Chris Mead in third place, both finishing with 36. Baxter Miller and Phil Warburton had 35 and Jan Mead, Alan Kent, Trevor McCormick, Alan Storey and James Connell finished on 33 to also receive vouchers. Novelties were won by David Broadbent (No. 4), Trevor McCormick (6), James Connell (7), Jessiah Crowther (14) and Ray Cooper (18). THE Wednesday ladies' 18-hole stableford played last week was sponsored by Sue Earnshaw and won by Terri Old from a field of 24 players. Old had 44 points, with Beth Chappell next on 40, followed by Peta Ellery 37, Kerry Dye 31, Sue Earnshaw, Lee Massara and Pauline Lockhart 30. Novelties were won by Geraldine Davidson (No. 3), Shelly Barker-May (13), Lynne Simmonds (7) and Donna Smith (12). Lynne Simmonds had a birdie on hole No. 9. LAST Thursday’s nine-hole scroungers event was cancelled due to the inclement weather. THIS Saturday’s event is an 18-hole all-in stableford, sponsored by Freo Cranes. Scroungers is on today, and a Diggers' Day stableford will be held next Tuesday, sponsored by John Wray. Ladies’ day 18-hole stableford will be held next Wednesday.
Panthers prevail in Davo's 50th Continued from back page. Teale DeAngelis rucked tirelessly all day, Jack Davidson, Talan Michael and Sam Russell worked hard, and Jayden Bertolini-Wolfe played with poise and confidence in defence in his first league
game. In other results, the Collie reserves fell short against Carey Park, 11.7 (73) to 7.8 (50) in a good contest, the colts were outgunned, 12.14 (86) to 6.3 (39), and the women’s team lost 7.10 (52) to 1.0 (6).
Garner's caravan event win BOWLS
THE Collie Bowling Club provided bowls for the caravan community last Thursday afternoon, with 34 players participating. Prizes were awarded to Rod Garner for first place, Chris Owen second, Trevor Welsh third and Jim Tyler fourth. All enjoyed the format. On Saturday, another caravan club game was held, with 42 bowlers playing on the new green. First place went to Jim Tyler and Glenice Kaurin, second were B. Smith and Paul, while third were S. Matthews and partner, and fourth Jeff Crowe and Demmi. THIS Saturday the boys will be playing in the south west league championships. We wish them well. THE annual general meeting is scheduled for Saturday, May 7, at 1pm.
THE first Sunday Scroungers game for the winter season will be held this weekend. Names are to be in by 9.15am, with play starting at 9.30am. Last Sunday's winners were Stan Wasielewski, Len Flynn, Max Cubic, Yannick Peltier, Jamie Parker and Vicki Daniel. The grand final was played, with Jamie Parker, Vicki Daniel and Len Flynn finishing in that order. The highest score went to Jamie Parker and the consolation to Peter Virgin. THE ladies have been playing for the Cheeky Squirrel prize, which will be presented today (Thursday) before the ladies’ meeting. Good games have been played and enjoyed by all. Following this is the Karina Snow game on Thursday 27, and all players are asked to turn up by 8.45am for the draw. Games will start at 9am as this will be the end of our summer season.
Carey Park too good for Masters NETBALL
THE Collie Eagles MLC netball teams met Carey Park at the South West Sports Centre last Sunday. The Masters team was up against it, playing the four-peat reigning premiers who have not lost a game in over four years. Collie started well, down 15-9 at quarter-time, but could not sustain the intensity in the second and third quarters, with the game well and truly over at three-quarter time. Collie outscored the opposition in the final quarter, but could not match the experience and talent of the Carey Park side, going down 61-32. Kristy Bronickis was named MVP for Collie. THE reserves team started slowly, but soon warmed into the game, winning all four quarters. Sally Sharpe and Kaylee Cleggett played strong games in defence against much bigger opponents, intercepting and rebounding strongly. In the forward line, Carly O’Brien was getting back to her best form after a long absence from netball, combining beautifully with Abbey Sharpe, who shot with
great accuracy. Grace Millichamp made a cameo role for two quarters to give the shooters a rest, and combined well with both shooters to keep the scoreboard ticking over. The centrecourt worked hard throughout the match, with local players Emily Hayhurst, Sheridan Timms and Caitlin Graham providing plenty of drive into the forward line. Jayde Timms and Steph Musitano continued their great form in the centrecourt from previous weeks, with Collie taking the win 61-43. Abbey Sharpe was MVP for the game. OUR young guns in the under-16s had their first game of the season, recording a big win, displaying a beautiful game style to defeat Carey Park 76-17. Georgia Melvin was named MVP for the game. IN THE under-18s, the girls dominated from the first whistle to defeat Carey Park 70-16. Local star Katy O’Brien was named MVP for the game. Katy is playing her best netball this season, starring in defence in both games. Collie will face Bunbury this weekend at Roche Park.
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Panthers prevail in Davo's 50th FOOTBALL THE Collie Eagles met an undefeated Carey Park, at Kelly Park, in Cameron Davidson’s 50th league football match. It was a perfect day to celebrate Davidson’s milestone, with the sun shining throughout. Young Davo started the game with a first-up goal to give Collie an early lead. The Panthers, however, were coming off two narrow victories over Bunbury and Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault and looking for three in a row, and soon had the Collie defence working overtime. Jack Davidson did a mountain of work and Luke Abbott was a tower of strength, time and again stopping the ball in the last line of defence. Carey Park’s persistent forward thrusts created their first goal, then a second from a free kick gave them an eight point quarter-time lead. A beautiful snap from the boundary line by Robert Chitty started the second quarter well for Collie. Carey Park responded with a very lucky bounce, that Shane Warne would
have been proud of, to respond quickly. Abbott’s defensive marking kept Collie in the game, ending many forward thrusts. A crude tackle on Jayce Fontana resulted in a relayed free quick, which resulted in Chitty getting his second for the game, and soon after Fontana added a beautiful long goal to put Collie in front by five points. Carey Park fired back with back-toback goals, then a 50 metre penalty enabled the home team to go into half time leading by 16 points, 42-26. Fontana kicked his second goal early in the third quarter to bring the margin back to nine points, but a soccer off the ground, followed by a set shot, had Carey Park leading by 23 points. A lack of intensity and unforced errors let Collie down, and they headed into the last quarter 30 points down. A soccer off the ground started Carey Park’s last term, then two more majors sealed the deal. A beautiful snap from the boundary by Ben Higgs was a highlight of the quarter for Collie, along with a nice long goal by
IN DISPUTE: Kaleb Michalak, Declan Hoy-Maroney, Sam Russell, Adam Bignell and Cameron Davidson contest the ball in the league match. Photo: FAYE GOLDING new recruit Phil Wilmer late in the quarter, but it was too little too late, with Collie going down 13.13 (91) to 7.6 (48). Abbott was Collie’s best player, and
arguably best on ground, with an outstanding display in defence. Continued page 19.