Collie River Valley Bulletin, April 27, 2023

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COLLIE RIVER VALLEY Published by LOCALS for LOCALS EDITION No. 130

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Restrictions on the agenda

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Timed parking

SHOPPERS in Collie’s central business area could face timed parking in the future.

Collie Shire Council staff have been instructed to investigate timed parking in Throssell, Forrest, Steere Street (north), Johnston and Harvey streets.

The council, which is developing a town centre parking strategy, conducted a public survey in June and July last year.

Responses suggested issues ranged from the location, size and type of the parking provided, including disability bays, maintenance of car parks and lines.

A need to enforce parking restrictions was also highlighted, however some respondents did not think Collie has a parking problem.

“The survey outcomes suggest that a more detailed study should be undertaken to fully identify, discuss and resolve the issues raised by Collie residents and businesses,” director of development services Matt Young said in his report.

Mr Young included a recommendation that an amount of $30,000 be considered in the 2023/2024 budget for the investigation.

Cr Elysia Harverson questioned the need for the proposed $30,000 allocation, saying a study had just been carried out.

Cr Harverson moved the officer’s recommendation after this item was removed.

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LAST POST Collie Senior High School student Thomas Whitney played the Last Post and Rouse for Tuesday's ANZAC Day service in Soldiers' Park.

He is pictured warming up next to the cenotaph before the service.

More photos on page 11.

Funding key to saving river

Plenty of ideas were voiced about how to revitalise the Collie River at a community forum last week, all of which rely on funding.

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Rental squeeze not ending

Recent data reveals regional areas like Collie will continue to experience extremely low rental vacancy rates.

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Minningup plan 'in infancy'

The shire has responded to Minningup Pool development opponents, stating planning for an eco-development will take several years to finalise.

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Funding key for river

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AAAAAA What's on, When and Where Friday night meal Collie Italian Club, chicken parmi, $20, bar open 5.30pm, meal 6pm, group and individual bookings essential - Colleen De Angelis, 0409 379 022 or cmdeangelis@hotmail.com Trash and Treasure Lions Club Trash and Treasure, Saturday, April 29, 9am to noon Old Ewington School.

Sunday markets Old Goods Shed Markets Sunday, April 30, 8am to noon, wide variety of stalls, tea and coffee available.

Library activities Singalong story time, weekly, Mondays, 9am. Junior board game fortnightly Thursdays, 3.30pm. Lego Club weekly Mondays, 3.30pm.

Parkrun Parkrun at 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 free when accompanied by an adult. See how Collie people lived, worked and played.

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 Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm, now opening Saturday 9am-1pm. Donation bins at St Brigid’s church and primary school.

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 from 12.30pm.

Baby Business (for parents and carers with children birth to 2 years) Fridays at 9.00am.

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Family's Exmouth eclipse experience A LOCAL family that witnessed the total solar eclipse in Exmouth last Thursday described the phenomenon as a “once-in-a-lifetime experience”.

Mitch and Kara Davidson made the journey with their four sons and a convoy of other local families as part of a school holiday trip.

“The kids were excited to use their eclipse glasses before the eclipse and when it went dark,” Mr Davidson said.

“We kept the baby and our toddler in the car. It was very surreal for our group.

“The temperature dropped and it went dark and very quiet and still.

“Once it passed, we all said how unreal the experience was. We were all so glad we made the trek to see it.”

Kara Davidson with husband Mitch and two of their four children, Alby and Archie, watch the eclipse in Exmouth.

Library eclipse excitement

KEEN observers both young and old gathered at the Collie Public Library last Thursday for a viewing of the solar eclipse.

While the eclipse was partial in Collie, the library broadcast a live-stream of the total eclipse from Exmouth on the big screen.

At just after 10am, the moon began passing in front of the sun, with totality occurring at around 11:30am.

In total, the full eclipse lasted a little under a minute, and the moon exited the sun’s edge around two hours later.

Manager of information services Sara Cole said the eclipse had generated interest among the community.

Ms Cole noted that for children in particular it presented an opportunity to learn about the sun and the moon.

“We had some kids do crafts,” she said. “They were quite interested because we’ve got a board up as well with some fun facts about solar eclipses.”

Logan and Kiara Elks enjoy crafts at the library’s broadcast of last Thursday’s eclipse.

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THERE were plenty of ideas voiced about how to revitalise the Collie River at a community forum at the Collie Ridge last week, all of which rely on funding.

Without external funding, it was felt efforts are doomed to failure, as the Shire of Collie and its ratepayers do not have the resources to call on to fix the river.

The forum was held to review the revitalisation strategy of the past five years for the 12km section of river which flows through the town, and to plan a strategy for the next five years.

Around 50 people attended, contributing ideas and suggestions on ways to revive the river.

They heard from consultant Mark Taylor about the work done over the past five years, which included some level of control of nardoo, and building new river stops at Venn Street and Roberts Rocks.

Mr Taylor reminded the forum that the level of the river had been boosted in recent years by water pumped from the Premier Coal mining operations, and that this was winding down.

Recommendations from the consultant included seeking another irrigation source for the Collie Golf Club and the shire parks and reserves, which use water from the river to keep the grass green.

The formation of a technical group, including staff from the shire, Water Corporation and the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, to oversee the management of river issues and the river stops at Venn Street and Roberts Rocks was suggested.

The consultants felt there should be a plan to progressively revegetate river banks in areas of the highest amenity, such as Soldiers’ Park.

This should be done with expert advice so that species used have the highest chance of success and the capability of being managed by the shire.

Costing revegetation plans could lead to obtaining external funding, as the burden of improving the health of the river should not fall solely on the shire and the people of Collie.

Concerns about the low level of water in the face of climate change, and the rising level of salinity were evident during time set aside for questions.

The value of the river to Collie people for amenity, recreation and its importance to tourism was highlighted.

Ideas from the workshop part of the forum will be collated and circulated to those who attended.

No end in sight for rentals squeeze

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THE rental market shows no signs of easing, with recent data revealing regional areas like Collie continue to experience extremely low vacancy rates.

Rentals in the broader Bunbury re-

gion, of which Collie is a part, are being snapped up the fastest regionally, according to real estate analyst PropTrack.

Bunbury region rentals lasted an average of 19 days before leasing in March.

By comparison, all regional rentals lasted 23 days across the month.

Perth rentals ranked as the equal fasted in the country at 16 days.

“Across regional Western Australia, the south west of the state is seeing rentals snapped up fastest,” PropTrack economist Anne Flaherty said.

“The greater Bunbury region has a low supply of rental properties available, with the vacancy rate sitting at just 0.7% in March.”

Ms Flaherty said strong competition continues to drive prices upward.

“Low vacancy rates are the key factor driving rents in Collie,” she said.

“With fewer options available, tenants face a competitive environment.”

Ms Flaherty noted the regional market

has been further crowded by an increasing amount of remote workers choosing to move away from Perth and other city areas.

LJ Hooker property manager Angie Maxwell said rentals continue to be “snapped up quickly”.

Mrs Maxwell said one recently advertised property had 40 people registered to view it, with multiple applications typically being received for all rental properties.

“There’s definitely no shortage of people looking,” she said. “Obviously it depends on what we’ve got advertised and what people are looking for.”

Mrs Maxwell said she is hopeful more rental properties will become available in the coming months.

WORKSAFE Mines Safety has confirmed there was an incident at the Griffin Coal Collie site last Thursday.

Details of the incident have not been released. WorkSafe has advised that its inspectors are making enquiries into the matter.

WorkSafe looking into Griffin incident

SPORTS FOCUS: The Stephen Michael Foundation’s Ijah Coyle and Max Bilcich will be running programs over the coming months.

Program promotes positivity THE Stephen Michael Foundation will be getting a number of programs underway in Collie in the next few weeks, including its NightFields sports program.

The NightFields program spans a range of sports activities, with an underlying goal of encouraging positive community behaviour.

Ijah Coyle, South West Program Coordinator, said the foundation is very much focused on building strong community ties in creating access for young people to participate in its programs.

“With our NightFields program we can liaise with the sporting community and be the middleman,” Mr Coyle said.

“With our 10-week program, we do half at the start of term two and the other half at the end of term three, try-

ing to get lucky a bit with the weather. In Collie we’re quite fortunate to be partnered with a high school, where we have access to their basketball gym, which is quite helpful on those rainy days.”

The NightFields program is typically paired with the foundation’s high school-based Rising Leaders program, which utilises sport to engage students in activities.

The Rising Leaders program seeks to strengthen mental wellbeing, improve engagement, confidence and develop leadership skills.

“It’s really exciting to be kicking the programs off soon,” Mr Coyle said.

“Over the week, we’ll start promoting through the primary schools and the high school.”

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THANK YOU: Georgia is donating funds to local charity Heart Hub.

Georgia's paying it forward COLLIE woman Georgia Moloney is paying it forward through a fundraiser at the Collie Italian Club tomorrow night.

She was offered a fundraiser to help with ongoing expenses resulting from severe injuries after she was struck down by a vehicle outside the Crown Hotel in 2020.

Police said the efforts of two 19-yearold bystanders helped save her life before emergency services including police and ambulance officers worked together to deal with the scene.

Georgia was airlifted to Perth and admitted to the Royal Perth Hospital intensive care ward in a critical condition.

The Collie community rallied to support Georgia and her family, with a fundraising appeal which raised a considerable sum.

When offered a fundraiser by the Italian Club recently, Georgia decid-

ed to donate the funds to local charity Heart Hub as a thank you to the Collie community for all the support she has received over the past couple of years.

“Heart Hub benefits people who have suffered from road trauma, that’s why I chose that group,” she said “They are already doing great work in our community.”

The event will be the first of this year’s Friday night meals at the Italian Club.

Georgia has chosen chicken parmigiana with chips and salad as the menu, with a sweet to follow.

The cost is $20, with profits to Heart Hub, plus $1 from each can of Emu Export sold.

Group and individual bookings are essential, and can be made through Colleen De Angelis on 0409 370 022, or at cmdeangelis@hotmail.com The bar opens at 5.30pm, with the meal starting at 6pm.

DRIVERS have been urged to exercise caution with wet weather having impacted road conditions in recent weeks.

Collie Senior Sergeant Michelle Cornwall said the message is “to drive safe to the conditions at the time”.

“If it’s heavy rain, the visibility is poor,

drop your speed or pull over for a little bit,” Sgt Cornwall advised.

Sgt Cornwall said tyre wear is another factor that can contribute to accidents, with it important to be proactive when it comes to car maintenance.

“Check your tyres,” she said. “Make sure that there’s actually some grip on them, as there have been some accidents where the tyres have been really low.”

Sgt Cornwall additionally pointed to the importance of being courteous on the roads.

“Don’t be in a hurry,” she said. “Maybe plan your journey better, leave a little bit earlier, so that you’re not in a rush.”

There have also been a number of RBTs set up around town recently as part of continued efforts to ensure road safety.

Sgt Cornwall said police are aiming to test 80 drivers per day, and have been further increasing this number on long weekends.

“We’re very happy that most of them, probably a good 95 or more percent, are negative,” she said.

“We’ve only had a few that we’ve charged with drink driving. Most days we don’t get any drink drivers.”

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COLLIE-Cardiff RSL president Gary Benton used his ANZAC Day address to urge Australians not to take democracy for granted.

He said those Australians who died in war did so to preserve democracy and world peace.

“We have had to deal with restrictions placed upon us by COVID, and deal with those saying it was a hoax and peddling mistruths with untested and unproven technology,” he said.

“We should not allow those with extreme views to gain a foothold which would undermine our democracy. There are countries in the world which have completely dismantled any trace of democracy, where people are trying to set themselves up to be permanent heads of state, like in Ukraine and Southeast Asia.

“The USA is still grappling with the results of a presidential election from three years ago.

“We recently changed our government without so much as throwing a punch.

This is something we should never take for granted.”

Timed parking on the agenda Continued from front page Cr Michelle Smith, who seconded the motion, said business owners should be consulted as they had firsthand knowledge of parking problems.

“As the owner of a Forrest Street business for 20 years, I would like to have been consulted,” she said.

“Like other business owners, I know about the problems, I would see them on a daily basis, and even those owners who only call in once a week to check up on their business know as well, as it is often impossible to get a parking spot.”

Cr Smith said she had complained in the past about parking problems, but noone had listened to her.

“I have ideas about parking, but no-one asked me,” she said.

“There are opportunities to provide more parking if some of the small gardens, islands and footpaths are removed from around the Margaretta Wilson Centre, for instance.

“There is too much cement and attempts to make things look pretty, and they don’t work.”

Included in the successful motion were proposals to designate a taxi-only parking bay on Forrest Street, close to the front of the Boulevard Shopping Centre, and to liaise with private landowners to provide taxi-only parking bays close to the entrances to the town’s two supermarkets.

Other proposals included a review of alternative locations, and for Australian Standard-compliant disabled bays to be located close to the entrance to the two local pharmacies.

Minningup planning 'in its infancy' THE Collie Shire Council has responded to a range of questions put to it by Minningup Pool development opponents, stating planning for an eco-development “is still in its infancy” and will take several years to finalise.

The council distinguishes between the eco-development and planning for dayuse upgrades, which it states are approximately 90 percent complete.

It notes concept plans for the eco-accommodation are not yet prepared, nor the supporting business case.

The council states that it “is in the process of land tenure arrangements to enable it to lease a portion of the reserve to an eco-tourism accommodation provider”.

Responding to questions about dissatisfaction with the community consultation process, the council states “extensive community and stakeholder engagement has been conducted”.

It notes “feedback continues to differ”, with some community members wanting no work undertaken, while others have indicated they’d like to see upgrades made to the day-use areas.

“Further community input for the eco-accommodation will be sought once concept plans have been produced by that proponent,” the council states.

It adds that shire officers will meet with members of the public to provide advice about the plans or aspects of the planning they don’t understand.

A CHAPLAINCY dedication ceremony will take place at the Collie Baptist Church on Wednesday.

YouthCare Collie support team secretary Raewyn Jones said the yearly celebration is a confirmation of the iwork chaplains do within local schools.

“The chaplains will make it known that they are willing to take the role of chaplain seriously and do their best for the students,” she said.

The event, which includes snacks, will start at 4.30pm and is expected to end at about 6pm. All are welcome.

Celebrating local chaplains

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FUN AND GAMES: Val Garner (front left), Anne Sloan and Margaret Coulson competed in the games, while Ray Bennett (back left), Lorraine Nunn, Fiona Pither and Narelle Johnson were volunteers.

Miners scoop aged care silver THE Collie Miners team, representing Community Home Care Collie, last week took home the silver medal at the LiveLighter Games in Bunbury.

It was a closely fought contest, with not much separating first and second place at the final whistle. Teams including Bunbury, Harvey, Bridgetown and Busselton competed.

The games, conducted by the Seniors Recreation Council of WA, offer seniors the opportunity to be part of a team and enjoy social interaction.

They are held annually in metropolitan and regional areas around the state.

“Our team won silver, ending with a very narrow gap on the scoreboard between gold and silver,” Fiona Pither, Collie lifestyle and wellness coordinator, said.

“It was a great day out, with happy competitors all interacting between one another and other competing teams.

“Lots of fun and laughs were had by all.”

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Focus on federal transition efforts

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CALLS have been renewed for the development of a National Energy Transition Authority ahead of the Federal Government’s May budget.

However, former Collie-Preston MLA Mick Murray has again stressed the Collie Shire Council needs to be proactive in seeking Federal Government funding.

Mr Murray, who has been critical of the council’s efforts in pursuing funding, again stressed that the council must make its voice heard at a federal level.

He pointed to the Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen’s recent visit to Collie, stating it is his understanding the council never asked for a meeting with the minister.

“We can have all the authorities in the world,” Mr Murray said. “What I’m trying to put across is that the council needs to shake themselves up and be a major leader within this community.”

Mr Murray noted that while any additional federal transition initiatives will be helpful, there is the inherent potential for an east coast focus.

Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) president Michele O’Neil has pointed to the key role an authority would play in delivering “good jobs and economic opportunity”.

The ACTU has highlighted the centralised role it would take in co-ordinating across governments, departments,

industry and communities, along with supporting workers via a range of tailored packages.

It also envisages the authority funding and co-ordinating regional economic diversification programs focused on securing jobs in new and emerging industries.

Other planning would span infrastructure and training as the transition continues around the country.

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Guideline: Spring exemptions The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has published the Guideline: Spring exemptions under Part III section 5(1)(a) of the Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914 following a five-month public consultation period.

We thank all respondents who provided feedback on the draft guideline during the public consultation period. All feedback was considered in finalising the spring exemptions guideline.

This guideline and associated field guide provide information for landowners or occupiers of land on the requirements for determining whether a spring rising on a property is exempt from regulation under the Act. There is no change to existing legislation on the spring exemption.

It clarifies interpretation of section 5(1)(a) of the Act by establishing a voluntary self-assessment process and is available for implementation by landowners or occupiers of land to guide self-assessment of the sometimes-complex hydrological considerations to determine a spring exemption.

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Keep Australia Beautiful WA Tidy Towns representatives Les and Shirley Brindley at the litter pick-up.

Roadside litter halved FORTY kilometres of roads in Collie are cleaner thanks to some 40 people participating in a litter pick-up on Saturday.

They collected approximately two tonnes of litter – that’s the bad news.

The good news is that this is about half the amount collected at the last pick-up two years ago, and a fifth of the amount collected in the biggest clean-up to date, some 12 years ago.

On hand to audit the litter was State Tidy Towns co-ordinator Shirley Brindley and her righthand man, husband Les. They sampled five bags from each of four vehicles involved in collecting the roadside bags.

The most littered item was takeaway food containers, about half of which were plastic and half paper.

“Even with businesses switching to paper instead of plastic, people are still throwing the container out the window rather than taking it home,” Ms Brindley said.

Teams from Rotary, Friends of the River, the Veteran Car Club and individuals picked up the litter.

Organiser Harry Wiggers said other teams such as South32 were doing their pick-up on another day.

“We still collected a good number of

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cans and bottles, approximately 260 10-cent deposit containers,” he said.

“A big thanks to all who participated for doing another great job.”

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IT’S been a busy month both settling into life in Collie and learning the ropes at the Bulletin.

Fortunately, the two have often been complementary, with my work-related peregrinations providing a good platform to learn more about the town, its people, history and the issues that matter at a local level.

Along the way, I’ve met many locals both in the office and while out and about, and have appreciated the welcoming atmosphere that greets a recent arrival.

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SOMETHING I have noticed and experienced is bike riders going to school dominating the footpath.

Could we have some signs on the footpaths stating whether they are for walkers/joggers and/or bike riders?

I have a small dog on a lead and sometimes we have to jump off the footpath, because if we don’t we would get cleaned

up by fast-travelling bikes. There are often more than one at a time.

Also, many thanks to all the people who cleaned up Collie’s roads at the weekend.

Thanks to the Friends of the River environmental group who cleaned along Palmer Road, and Harry Wiggers for all the overtime he put in.

Geoff Wilkes, Regent Street

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

HAVING been a teacher for nearly 30 years in various schools across the state, the one thing that broke my heart was kids coming to school hungry.

Any teacher will be able to tell you about the link between adequate nutrition and student learning.

Schools have run breakfast clubs for students over many decades, a sad reminder that this is not a new problem.

Last year, I visited Foodbank in Perth to meet with Kate O’Hara, CEO of Foodbank WA, which is funded by the state and federal governments, and corporate sponsors.

I asked Kate about their plans for a mobile service in the South West, and was pleased to hear they were looking at this.

During the visit I advocated very strongly to ensure Collie was included in any mobile service.

That’s why I was so pleased when Foodbank recently announced they would be coming to Collie on the first and third Tuesday of the month.

There are some requirements to be able to access the service – the first of which is to be referred to Foodbank after meeting the criteria for eligibility.

For more information contact the Emergency Relief and Food Access service on 1800 979 777.

I’d like to thank Gael Varian from Harvest Life Ministries for her work to support the service coming here, and for providing the location at 120 Prinsep Street.

I’d like to take the opportunity to thank those people and community groups who already provide support for people in our community who are doing it tough.

FINALLY, I’d also like to thank the Collie Cardiff RSL for coordinating ANZAC Day services again this year.

I had my staff representing me this year, as I was in other parts of my electorate for the dawn and 11am commemoration services.

There’s been a lot to absorb in a short period of time – Collie certainly has its own unique story to tell – and my overriding impression is that I’ve arrived at an important juncture in the town’s history.

In short, I’m steadily getting the hang of things.

Meanwhile, furniture has begun to manifest itself around our house (which no longer resembles a campsite), and it now feels as if we’re beginning to put some roots down.

Of course, getting into a routine helps, and I’m looking forward to building more momentum – and learning more about what makes Collie tick – in the coming months.

Speaking of the coming months, one thing I am approaching with trepidation is the upcoming winter.

Having found my way here via warmer climes, I’m already feeling the full force of the colder weather.

But, not only that, I’m told that this is nothing yet!

We have been heaterless until recently, and were sorely unprepared for the mercury dropping over the last few weeks.

I’ve been fortifying myself with layers of jumpers first thing in the morning, but the cold still bites.

Perhaps it takes a while to acclimatise.

I’ve noticed many locals getting around in short sleeves first thing in the crisp mornings!

Still, now that we actually have heating it’s nice to retreat to the warmth of the indoors when the weather gets a bit chilly.

There’s been a few days recently with the mist rising in the early morning, and it is certainly makes for very scenic views in the valley.

Another thing that has become immediately apparent is the substantially shortened degrees of separation in Collie. It’s by no means “six degrees of separation”.

It’s certainly been interesting connecting the social dots in the short time that I’ve been here!

Of course, this ultimately helps to create a strong sense of community, and as many people have told me this is one of the key attractions of Collie.

With that said, I look forward to meeting more people and making more connections in the coming months.

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Brad builds bonds with martial arts ECLIPSE Martial Arts instructor Brad Emmett points to both the self defence benefits and important character-building skills martial arts such as Taekwondo, Jiu-Jitsu and Judo provide his students.

In fact, Brad strongly stresses the “character ethic”, is deeply entwined in martial arts.

“People want to develop character, and parents want their children to develop self discipline.”

Brad noted that this in turn transfers over into many other aspects of life, assisting with the development of skills that students can harness to achieve their goals.

“I think parents and people are coming for that, as much as to learn how to kick and punch,” he said.

Brad moved to Collie as a student in 1981. His father had been appointed the deputy principal of Collie Senior High School, and his mother, a nurse, worked in the mines in occupational health and safety.

As he notes, after four decades, “I’m almost a local!”

While he’s spent a good deal of time out of Collie, including for university studies in Perth, he has always been drawn back.

He points to the strong sense of community that pervades the town as being

a key attraction. “I love it,” he said. “We travelled a lot before we came here, but this is where I want to stay.”

Brad became involved in martial arts in the mid-80s, training in styles including Kung Fu and Taekwondo, and has since been actively involved in the Collie club.

“It’s always been a successful, strong club, with lots of good fighters and competitive souls,” he said.

“I’ve been lucky that while I was running the club, a lot of other people have come to town with other martial arts to teach.”

This saw him train in Judo, becoming ranked and competing, and also in Muay Thai.

With the growth of mixed martial arts (MMA) in the ‘90s, a lot of his students became involved in the hybrid sport.

“We’ve produced a lot of really good fighters over the years,” he said.

“I’ve been blessed. It’s brought a lot of amazing people into my life.

“I’ve spent a lot of time with them, travelling the country and the world.

“I’ve got friends all over the place now.

So, I can travel pretty much anywhere, and we’ve got good friends wherever we go.”

In line with this, Brad points to both the people he’s met and the opportunity to compete overseas as having been the

Brad with students Jett Jones, Logan Gregory and Ace Jones. highlights of his martial arts career.

“The guys I’ve fought against, usually we’ll exchange belts,” he said. “Now we see each other, 20 years later you’re

Brad teaches his students, like Xavier Stone, skills they can harness to achieve their goals.

JJJ’’ JJJJJ My friend couldn’t pay his own water bill, so I sent him a “get well soon card”.

■■■ I was struggling to figure out how lightning works, but then it struck me.

■■■ One hundred hares have escaped the zoo, so police are combing the area.

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at a competition, and my students are competing against their students.

“I competed in Thailand against a guy from Bhutan in a Muay Thai final, and I’ve stayed in touch with him.”

Brad said he still goes back to Thailand, taking students in Muay Thai in Koh Samui.

He said he’s been lucky enough to train many “amazing” students, including MMA fighter Shaun Spooner, who now runs a gym in Dunsborough.

“The highlight for me has been the quality of the people I’ve met and the family we create,” he said.

“Everyone’s so supportive of everyone else. It’s just a positive vibe.”

Brad said that the Eclipse Martial Arts studio runs classes for three-year olds, the “Little Dragons” program, and up, with some students in their 60s.

Most days he is kept busy with classes and competitions, and when he isn’t teaching he is typically thinking about and planning his next steps.

“It continues to evolve and develop,” he said. “It’s just trying to find the time to fit it all in.”

BYSTANDER LOOKS AROUND

Catch-22 A local business person was having problems with Telstra and wanted to talk to the telco.

But wait – how do you talk to someone/ something about a problem if the problem is that you can’t talk to them?

She considered a scribbled note, hiring a sky-writer to send a message via the clouds, or even a Ouija board. Someone

suggested an email. She had two email accounts and had just stopped one.

But wait there was another she hadn’t used for a while, like several years.

Never mind, just try it. Then it asked for the password. Ah, passwords, the bane of our modern lives.

Not a problem, just change to a new one. You just log on to your email, using your password …

Problems not new Problems with communication are not new.

Reminiscing about the days of the Apex Club in Collie, a former Apexian recalled that when John Atherton was the club's secretary, he kept all of the minutes in braille.

Only to be expected really, as John was blind.

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SOLDIERS’ Park was packed for the ANZAC Day dawn service, and a good number braved the cold and wet weather for the main community commemoration service later in the morning.

Roadblocks were set up for the march, which featured three military vehicles, including a recently restored Mark II Ferret driven by Alan Bowers.

Parking was at a premium as people arrived for the 11am service.

The march was led by Stirling-based Lt Paul Apelt, RAN. His fellow officer, Lt Dwayne Davies, gave an address.

Collie Senior High School ANZAC tour students formed a guard of honour.

Thomas Whitney played the Last Post and Rouse, and his sister, Ruby, sang “I Am Australian” and the national anthem, accompanied by Paul Petriw.

Students gave readings, Pastor Shayne Goldfinch led prayers, and shire president Sarah Stanley gave an address, with 27 wreaths laid at the cenotaph and the Noongar memorial.

With many children involved in the service, it was a family affair, and people young and old sheltered under trees or large umbrellas.

Two marquees were set up for added shelter, with veterans under one, and the general public under the other.

Collie Community Radio broadcast and streamed the service live on radio and Facebook.

Collie-Cardiff RSL hosted a lunch following the service, however the wet weather put a dampener on planned twoup activities, as punters huddled under a veranda out of the rain, rather than gathering around the traditional circle.

Alan Bowers in the Mark II Ferret.

Jason Sanford braved the rain to toss the pennies for the two-up at the RSL.

Harry Wood, Colin Simmonds and Kim Roney reminisced after lunch.

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Despite the weather hundreds attended the dawn service.

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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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Police seized cannabis and unlicensed ammunition More than five kilograms of cannabis and unlicensed ammunition were seized

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Travis Craig Orwin, of Allanson, was charged with possession of cannabis with intent to sell and supply, and possessing unlicensed ammunition following the seizure.

Mine noise rising Wesfarmers Premier Coal wanted to exceed its allowable noise level in 2003.

The company applied to the Minister for the Environment to have its allowable noise level raised because it was struggling to meet the then-prescribed standards.

Contributed by Kym Saunders Mine nominated for award Rehabilitation programs at Wesfarmers Premier Coal's Collie operations were nominated for a prestigious Golden Gecko Award for Environmental Excellence in 2003. The nomination was in recognition of the company's success in converting former mine sites into valuable community assets.

Plan included name change The Shire of Collie joined a state-wide initiative to give more identity to areas around town by introducing former localities. The localities were intended to make finding addresses for emergency services easier. The proposed locality names were Yourdamung Lake, Palmer, Harris River, Worsley, Allanson, Mungalup, Lyalls Mill, Cardiff, Collie Burn,

Shotts, Muja, Buckingham, Preston Settlement and Collie.

Salinity scheme launched A new groundwater pumping trial to help the Collie River recover from salinity was launched in 2003 by then-Environment and Heritage Minister Judy Edwards. The trial was recommended as part of the Collie Situation Statement to evaluate the usefulness of engineering options in combating salinity.

Sport Eagles won tough game The Collie Eagles league team won a tight and tough game against the Eaton Boomers in Eaton, coming from behind at quarter time to win 16-14 (110) to 1311 (89).

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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Are you ready for winter?

SMOKE ALARMS

Only working smoke alarms save lives.

Ensure your alarms are in good working order, and if they are not, change the batteries or replace the alarm.

Check the smoke alarm is in date.

Smoke alarms have a lifespan of ten years.

If you haven’t done so in the last six months give your alarms a vaccuum to remove dust and any insects.

FIREPLACES

Have your chimney serviced by a qualified tradesperson prior to using it.

Purchase a fire screen if you do not own one. Fire screens should always be placed in front of fireplaces when in use.

Ensure your wood pile sits at least a metre away from the fireplace.

Choose a safe place to store matches and lighters where children cannot reach and that is at least a metre away from the fireplace.

HEATERS

Check your electric and gas heaters before you use them. If you suspect a fault have the item checked by a qualified repairer or replaced.

Check all cords for fraying and damage and plug heaters directly into wall sockets only.

Remember to keep everything in the house a metre from the heater, including clothing, curtains, tablecloths and bedding.

ELECTRIC BLANKETS

Test your electric blanket before use by laying it on top of your bed, feeling the internal wires for any abnormalities and inspecting cords/controls for damage.

Turn it on for 5 minutes and then feel for any uneven hot spots. If you notice any of the above the electric blanket should be replaced.

Ready to pack your electric blanket away? Roll it for storage, folding can cause damage.

CARS

Place a 20c coin into one of the central circumferential grooves of your tyres.

If the tread doesn’t reach the bill of the platypus, your tyre has less than 3mm of tread remaining and needs to be replaced.

Check that your battery and exterior lights are in order. Winter brings shorter days and foggy mornings, especially in Collie, which makes working lights more important than ever.

CLOTHES

The start of winter is a good time to go through all your jumpers and jeans to see what no longer fits or needs replacing.

This will help stop you from impulse buying clothes you don't really need.

Before the weather gets too wet thick and heavy coats should be cleaned and dried to get rid of any dust that may have settled in them over summer.

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Don't miss this whopper with the lot HHHH with Mitch Davidson STOP what you're doing and check out this neat and tidy, impressive family home up for grabs.

This beautiful property offers everything you could possibly need, from a rear yard, ideal to entertain, to an alluring interior with countless unique features.

An immaculate home, built to last the entire family for years to come, with little-to-no work to be done, simply move on in and soak it up.

WHY BUY ME: ►Sunken living area featuring cathedral ceiling; ►Polished wood flooring; ►RCAC and cosy log fire; ►Modern-style kitchen with double fridge recess and endless storage options; ►Formal dining area;

►Master bedroom with carpet underfoot, curtains and ceiling fan; ►Three minor bedrooms featuring carpet underfoot, ceiling fan and roller blind; ►Bathroom featuring shower, bath and vanity; ►Walk-in linen cupboard; ►Impressive patio entertaining area featuring gabled roof and aggregate concrete underfoot; ►Gazebo; ►Below-ground saltwater pool; ►Fully enclosed rear yard; ►Powered workshop; ►Double garage; ►Automatic reticulation to gardens and lawns; ►Side access.

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Land rates: approx. $2,167.90 PA Water rates: approx. $1,488.73 PA Land size: 2,145m2 Build year: 1977

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Character, charm, and convenience wall-mounted reverse cycle air conditioning, and a modern kitchen with sleek stainless steel appliances.

HHHH with Matthew Blackford Welcome to 117 Prinsep Street North, a beautiful character home with all the charm that comes with this generation of well-built homes, including polished floorboards, high ceilings, spacious rooms and jarrah trimmings.

This beautiful home offers three generous bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large dining area with wood fireplace and

HOME FACT FILE Location: 117 Prinsep St North Price: offers over $359,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Cars: 2 Contact: Matt Blackford 0405 919 121

WHY BUY ME: ►The high ceilings throughout feature stunning ceiling roses and ceiling fans in many of the rooms; ►Ducted RCAC ensures year-round comfort; ►The home sits on a 725m2 block, with a large outdoor entertaining area and a front wrap-around porch to relax and watch life cruise by; ►The second bathroom is the perfect place to retreat and relax, with it being a complete standalone area at the rear of the property; ►The property also includes a solar

panel system, making it an eco-friendly and cost-efficient choice; ►It is only steps away from the heart of town, making it easy and convenient for any situation without having to hop into your car; ►It features a powered workshop.

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FOR SALE FRESH, FREE RANGE EGGS: at The Mumby Shop, $6.50 per doz.

LIME and FERTILISER: Bulk ag lime and fertiliser delivered bulk to Collie and surrounds, call Mumballup Organics. 0417 322 007.

PLANTS: Well-established healthy pot plants. From $2 to $7 and more. Saturday April 29, 9am-2pm. Unit 7/28 North Atkinson Street (corner of Park Street) E-BULLETIN: Subscribe to the E-Bulletin at colliebulletin.com.au or contact Megan on 9734 1024. Only $100 per year, a saving of $25. Subscription included access to many back issues.

GARAGE SALES FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: Rubber boat with electric motor, rotary hoe, mower, floaters, paint, tiles, shed gear and more.

Household furniture, linen, garden, other things galore. 2 Swanstone Street. 7am to 2pm Friday and Saturday.

SATURDAY: Combined garage sales.

Saturday April 29, 9am to 1pm. No early birds. 47 McKinley Street. Tools, Electrical, DVDs, crafts.

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IN MEMORIAM

PUBLIC NOTICES

HEIL (Les): Les left us on 24.04.13. We miss our big brother and uncle and wish you were still here. Always in our hearts and memories. Love, Marg, Margaret, Kath and families.

BOWLING CLUB AGM: Change of date, AGM will now be held Saturday May 20, 2023.

HEIL (Uncle Les): Impossible that it's already been a decade since I've heard you say my name, tell me you love me or give me a hug. Miss and love you forever. Leanne xx.

NOTICE OF MEETING Please be advised that the

COLLIE ROTARY CLUB: Drop your cans at Collie Mowers and More or cite the account number C10397872 at the Cash for Cans depot to help raise funds.

at the Margaretta Wilson Centre 105 Forrest Street, Collie Commencing at 5.30pm The purpose of the meeting is to consider the Annual Report 2021-22 and any other general business.

Notice is also given that the Shire of Collie Annual Report 2021-22 is available for inspection at the Shire of Collie administration office during normal office hours and on the Shire’s website www.collie.wa.gov.au.

Stuart Devenish Chief Executive Officer

PUBLIC NOTICES PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE A TELSTRA MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT COLLIE PRESTON ROAD, PRESTON SETTLEMENT WA 6225, SITE ID: COLLIE R/T, WWW.RFNSA.COM.AU/ 6225008 1. The proposed facility comprises the swap out of six (6) redundant panel antennas (3 x 2533mm L, 3 x 2090mm L,) with six (6) new panel antennas (2533mm L) on the existing headframe; ancillary equipment to be upgraded including remote radio units, tower mounted amplifiers, mounts, cables, feeders, and internal works within the equipment shelter, to improve Telstra’s mobile phone network (Including 4G/5G).

2. Telstra regards the proposed installation as Maintenance in accordance with the Telecommunications Act 1997, based on the description above. The proposed infrastructure will comply with the ACMA EME regulatory arrangements.

3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: Planning Consultant on behalf of Telstra (Telstra Ltd A.C.N. 086 174 781), via email to planning.wa@servicestream.com.au, phone: 0487 949 301, via post to Planning Consultant, Servicestream, PO Box 14570, Melbourne, VIC 8001 by 5pm 12th May 2023.

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Eagles outgunned by Dogs FOOTBALL

ABOVE: Jesse Ramshaw and Rory Bebbington lock the ball in during the league match.

LEFT: Eagles colts players Kadyn Atherton and Judd Rinder are ready to pounce.

BELOW, LEFT: Logan Giblett and Christian Mears track the ball in the reserves clash.

BELOW, RIGHT: Trenaya Hartley and Ada Gooch apply pressure to their Bunbury opponent in the women's game.

PHOTOS: FAYE GOLDING

THE Collie Eagles played a twilight home game against Bunbury under lights at the Collie Recreation Ground last Saturday night.

On what was a beautiful night for football, a good crowd was present for the contest.

The game was closely fought in the first quarter before the Bunbury forwards took control, with Collie down 19 points at the first break.

Adam Bignell worked tirelessly through the centre, with Teale DeAngelis winning in the ruck.

Bunbury continued to put scoreboard pressure on in the second quarter, leading by 32 at half time. Zac Pilatti was gathering plenty of the ball and Talan Michael was working hard through the centre.

Collie came out fighting in the second half, holding Bunbury to a solitary goal in the third quarter. Cameron Davidson was playing an inspired game in defence, with Luke Abbott continuing on with his good form.

The Bunbury defenders were working overtime to keep the Collie forwards at bay. However, Collie only managed two points for the term and were down by 38 at three quarter time.

Collie kept their best for the last quarter, matching Bunbury goal for goal.

Cameron Davidson repelled a number of forward thrusts and Teale DeAngelis continued to dominate the ruck. However, at the final siren Collie had fallen 39 short, 8.5 (53) to 14.8 (92).

Ben Higgs top scored for Collie with three goals, and was well assisted by Robert Chitty with two goals, with singles to Jace Fontana, Adam Bignell and Jack Davidson.

Congratulations to Odinn Hetherington Kirk, who in his first league game showed plenty of promise.

Best players for Collie were Cameron Davidson, Teale DeAngelis, Adam Bignell, Talan Michael, Robert Chitty and Ben Higgs.

In other results, the Collie reserves couldn’t match it with Bunbury, going down 2.3 (15) to 20.14 (134), the colts went down 4.1 (25) to 26.12 (168), and the women’s team lost 0.1 (1) to 4.6 (30).

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Serra shines in stableford GOLF

LOW marker Luke Serra was the winner of last Saturday’s all-in 18-hole stableford, sponsored by the Freo Crane Group, at the Collie Golf Club.

Serra posted a fantastic score of 41 points to win the event from a field of 51 men and 12 ladies.

In second place was Angela Ireland on 39 and third was Danny Clayton 38.

Rounding out the vouchers were George Newlands 37, Kim Metcalfe, Alan Kent, Alan Dean 36, Rance Dorrington, Clayton Flynn, Paul Goodwin, Ken Tate, Naomi Dorrington 35, Jay Robinson and Doug Crowe 34.

Novelties were won by Clayton Flynn (No. 1) and Danny Clayton (17) for closest third shots; Alan Dean (3), Peter Coombs (6), Ron Annandale (9), Neil Motion (16) and Jake Timms (18) for longest first putts;

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“It was a really tough competition,” said Buckle, “and just to make it onto the podium was really good.”

Buckle has previously thrown a personal best of 46.11m.

She said there had been a lot of preparation and travel involved in ensuring she was ready for the event.

“I do lots of training at home, and I also go to Perth a lot because that’s where my coach lives,” she said. “I throw twice a week and go to the gym once or twice a week, and then a sprinting session probably four-to-five times a week, and competitions on the weekends.”

Buckle said that while she had previously competed in a number of different events, this year she started training only for the javelin.

She said she’d probably take a bit of a break following the event and may then take to the football field for the Collie Eagles.

Ken Tate and Naomi Dorrington (4), Luke Serra (7) and Mike Hymus (14) for nearest to the pins; Corey Gulvin (5), Sarah Smith (10) and Luke Serra (15) for longest drives; Rodney Simmonds (2) and Kalev Kutt (13) for nearest to the marker; Alan Dean (8) and Angela Ireland (11) for nearest second shot.

LAST week’s Tuesdays leisure day stableford carton event, sponsored by Terry Ellery, was won by Jake Timms with 37 points in a field of 36 players.

John Brown finished in second on a countback from Mathew Reuben, both finishing with 36.

Rounding out the vouchers were Alan Kent, Baxter Miller 35, Ricky Colombera, Mick Pokrywka 34, Terri Old, Zak Reuben and Gary Old 33.

Novelties were won by John Brown (No. 4), Terri Old (4), Trevor McCormick (6), Colin Giblett (14) and David Broadbent (18).

THE Wednesdays ladies’ 18-hole stableford, sponsored by Dorothy Lawrence, was won by Annette Atherton.

Atherton had 40 points, with Terri Old next on 36, followed by Patti Law 34, Jodie Allison, Lynette Simmonds, Bev Moyses 33, Rhonda Annandale and Pauline Lockhart 31.

Novelties were won by Bev Moyses (Nos. 1 and 12), Donna Smith (8), and Annette Atherton (17).

Sarah Smith had a birdie on the 11th in the event, which attracted a field of 25 players.

LAST Thursday’s nine-hole scroungers was won by Ross (the boss) Davidson with a great score of 20 points in a field of 31 players.

Ron Annandale finished second, with John Wray and Ed Riley on 18 and David Broadbent, Graham Williams and Jim Larsen on 17.

THIS Saturday’s event is an 18-hole stableford, with men’s and ladies’ trophies sponsored by the Collie River Medical Centre. Scroungers will be played today, with leisure day on Tuesday and ladies’ day 18-hole stableford next Wednesday.

Mixed results at league titles BOWLS

THE South West Bowling League men’s championship was held in Bunbury last weekend, with Collie represented in the singles, veteran singles, pairs, triples and fours.

Results were varied, with some teams unable to win a game and others qualifying for the final.

Notable results included the pairs team of Tom Edwards and Ray Colgan finishing runners-up.

The fours team of Hans Wiggers, Tom Gale, Neil Roberts and Jamie Godfrey were knocked out of the final on aggregate, while the triples team of John Waywood, Kevan McKenzie and Wayne Simmonds won two games, which was not enough to get them into the final.

Rod Garner and Phil Warburton had a tougher time of it in the veterans and singles, playing good bowls without any luck.

THERE was a great turnout for last week’s meat pack.

There were two games, with a change of partners for the second, and there were only seven winners of both games.

The overall winner was Trevor Welsh with 4 plus 17. Tom Edwards was second with 4 plus 10, and in third was Tom Gale with 4 plus 8.

THERE was a Sunday scoungers game played, with the three rink winners playing in the final.

Max Cubic won and was also the highest scorer. Rod Cordery was second, with Glenice Kaurin in third. Alan Bowers was the consolation winner.

THE Karina Snow game is on today, with players required to be at the club by 8:45am for the draw. The games will start at 9am, with this to be the final game of our summer season.

THE annual general meeting is on May 6. Nomination forms are on the club noticeboards.

Winter scroungers have now started.

Social events are on with the pennant season now over. Please check notice boards for future events.

Reserves fall short in thriller NETBALL

THE Collie Eagles MLC netball teams met the Bunbury Football Netball Club at Roche Park on Sunday, winning three out of four games.

In the reserves, Bunbury started the game on fire, playing a very clinical game. The shooters were sinking shot after shot, every loose ball was picked up swiftly and Collie had no answers.

A shuffle of the line-up enabled Collie to pick up the tempo, with Carly O’Brien beginning to get on top of the strong Bunbury defence line. However, Bunbury had still done enough to be ahead by seven goals at three-quarter time.

Among a number of positional changes at the break, Sally Sharpe was moved into the goal attack position, with Emily Hayhurst at wing and Sheridan King in centre. This created plenty of opportunities for Carly O’Brien to keep the scoreboard ticking over.

The Collie defence of Kaylee Cleggett, Elle Clazie and Steph Musitano were getting on top, stopping many forward attacks, resulting in a draw with only minutes remaining on the clock. Unfortunately, Bunbury was able to score two late goals to run out winners 37 to 35.

Carly O’Brien was named MVP for her outstanding game.

THE Masters team started strongly, with the defence line bolstered by the introduction of Kaliesha Gardiner, who combined well with Mandy Rummage to keep the Bunbury shooters in check.

The game was in the balance at halftime, with the score see-sawing. However, the Collie team dominated in the third quarter to take a lead of nine into the last break.

Collie continued on their merry way in the last quarter to emerge 60-44 winners.

Kristy Bronickis and Colleen DeAngelis delivered at the shooting end, with Angela Repacholi feeding her teammates strongly from the wing.

The whole team worked well to get the win, with Kaliesha Gardiner taking MVP for her dominant display in defence.

THE under-18s won 34-23, with Mia Repacholi MVP. THE under-16s won 40-22, with Mia Repacholi winning MVP once again in what was a good day out for the youngster.

The Masters, under-18s and under-16s will play Dunsborough on Sunday, with the reserves having a bye.

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Gemma scores javelin silver

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GEMMA Buckle took home the girls’ under-16 javelin silver medal at the recent Australian Junior Athletics Championships in Brisbane in a closely fought contest.

Buckle’s throw of 45.70m was just short of the gold medal throw of 46.47m.

“My throw was close to my personal best, so I was happy with that,” she said.

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