Collie River Valley Bulletin August 18, 2022

COLLIE RIVER VALLEY EDITION No. 96

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Clearing angers resident

A LOCAL man is angry land in Wilson Park is being cleared, claiming beautiful bushland is being destroy ed.

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UNDERMINED TWO days after Pia Ramsing moved to her new property, in Cardiff, a massive sinkhole appeared, raising concerns that there may be others and derailing her retirement plans.

Story on page 4.

Students at Roy Hill

ELEVEN Collie Senior High School students visited the Pilbara’s Roy Hill iron ore mine recently, as part of the school’s “Career Taster Camp”.

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Expansion gets nod SOUTH32’S environmental review document for revised Worsley mine expansions will get a favourable submission from Collie Shire, in spite of a passionate plea from the one councillor who opposed the motion at last week’s council meeting.

The proposal is the subject of an environmental review by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA), and submissions from interested parties - including

Collie Shire Council - are open until August 29.

Council resolved to note in its submission that there are significant economic benefits from the alumina refinery, the importance of ensuring sufficient longterm supply of bauxite, and the range of environmental commitments associated with the operations, including progressive land rehabilitation.

Councillor Leonie Scoffern challenged

her fellow councillors to answer whether they could make an informed decision about a favourable submission when neither staff, nor any councillor except herself, had attended the community presentation.

Chief executive officer Stuart Devenish said he had attended a breakfast with South32 where they spoke about the proposal.

Cr Scoffern also challenged councillors

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on whether they had read the 1500-page South32 proposal.

Cr Scoffern said as it was a big document she would not be entirely surprised if no one read it, but she had read part of it.

“I learned there are 11 priority flora species in the proposed area to be mined, two of which will be cleared in their known entirety,” she said.

Story continued page 11.

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AAAAAA What's on, When and Where Donnybrook race Collie to Donnybrook and return cycle race, Saturday, August 20.

The associated roads will be closed for most of the day.

Raise a cup Cancer research morning tea, Collie Bowling Club, Thursday, August 25, 10am. Bring a plate to share.

Art gallery Seven Forms, Collie ’22, open until September 4.

Gallery opening hours are Thursday to Monday, 10am to 4pm.

Museum hours Thursdays to Mondays from 9am to 3pm.

Parkrun Soldiers’ Park, every Saturdays at 8am.

Bingo Collie Eagles bingo, Thursdays at the clubrooms.

Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down at 7.30pm.

Riff raff dancing PCYC on Mondays at 7.30pm.

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

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

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

Thursdays from 1.30pm to 3pm.

Quiz night 125th birthday gala quiz night, Collie Eagles Football Club, Saturday, September 17.

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

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

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HERITAGE: Painter Martin Coulter at work on the Goods Shed wall.

Paint work begins on Goods Shed

EXTERIOR painting at Goods Shed has resumed after bad weather delayed the job for two weeks.

The work is being carried out to help restore and preserve the building.

TR Anderson Painting owner Troy Anderson said the job would normally take two weeks to complete.

“We currently do not have a timeframe for when we will be finished,” Mr

Anderson said. The company, which was responsible for the paint work in the Throssell Street rehabilitation project last year, was given the specifications for the original paint colour by the Heritage Skills Association WA. “As locals, we are happy to have a hand in the upkeep of the building,” Mr Anderson said.

Heritage Skills Association WA facil-

itator Yolanda Cool said the aim was to come up with a heritage group of colours for Western Australia.

The colours were matched by Dulux and consulting architect in conservation Dr Ingrid van Breman in March.

The information will be stored by the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage so the building can be maintained.

Local conservation group is reformed THE Collie Conservation Group was reformed by a small but enthusiastic group at a recent general meeting.

Newly-elected president Kathryn Melbourne said the group’s revival was timely, given the proposed expansion of South32 operations.

“I was horrified at how councillors voted at the council meeting.

“I couldn’t get over it,” Mrs Melbourne said this week.

“I got so angry I could hardly speak.

This is a huge area of forest we are talking about, and South32 has a bad

track record of not doing the rehabilitation they are supposed to do.

“They admit there is a 45 percent deficit in their rehabilitation work.

“You can never duplicate the original forest anyway, and whole ecosystems are destroyed.

“One of our first actions will be to put in a submission to the Environmental Protection Authority on this proposal.”

Mrs Melbourne said she admired the stand taken by Cr Leonie Scoffern at the meeting.

“She was the only one to vote against

it,” she said. “I am very disappointed that a request we made to South32 to have a look at the rehabilitation was never allowed.”

The group plans a walk through an area near Mornington Road in early September, and is considering selecting an area of bush for which they can take responsibility, keeping it clear of weeds and rubbish.

“We would like the Collie community to have more awareness of the beautiful forest we have around us, and work to preserve it,” she said.

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Four to join pool group

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COLLIE Shire Council has accepted four community members onto its working group to prepare an evaluation for an indoor heated swimming pool.

The original terms of reference for the group provided for one community member, but four applied for the position.

At last week’s council meeting their individual supporting statements were considered, and led to the move to amend the terms of reference to increase the membership.

The working group consists of shire councillors Michelle Smith and Joe Italiano, the chief executive officer Stuart Devenish or a delegate, Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns, Collie Heated Indoor Pool Supporters representative Beth Peters, Collie Kids in Need representative Ann Briggs, underwater hockey representative Scott Digney and Collie Swimming Club’s Rod Latham.

The four people nominated to represent the community were Silvia Chiera, Maureen Lasisz, Judith Towler and Pamela Anderson.

Ms Chiera said as a person living with a disability, she is able to bring a different view to the issue.

“An indoor heated pool would benefit the community as a whole, it can be used by other groups such as the elderly, children and rehabilitation, not only the disabled,” she said.

“I have previously been a community member of the shire’s Access and Inclusion Committee.”

Mrs Lasisz said she was registering her interest because she runs a swim school at the pool, and also works with the Department of Education swimming lessons.

“I would like to be involved because I bring experience and knowledge for vari-

ous uses for the pool,” she said. Mrs Towler said her passion is to support those with disabilities.

“I have worked with a wide range of abilities within the disability sector, and I want to support their needs regarding the indoor pool project,” she said.

Ms Anderson said she worked for former MLA Mick Murray, and was a member of the Miners’ Welfare board, the Riverview Residence board, the Community Bank Collie board and various community groups.

“I think I would add a balance of life experience to the group, with a good

sound background in administrative and governance issues,” she said.

The group is tasked with identifying the optimal specification for an indoor pool.

It will identify capital cost expectations, review operational revenue and expenditure, and prepare and consider financial models against an objective to improve the shire’s financial health indicator.

After working on these four tasks, it will prepare an evaluation and concluding report to be presented to council for consideration.

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FUNDRAISER: Amaroo Primary School students Ebony-Rose Haven and Chloe Chapman enjoy their cupcakes. Chloe was diagnosed with grade one pilocytic astrocytoma, in June, and was pleased to help raise money for Ronald McDonald House.

Chloe’s $600+ cupcakes AMAROO Primary School’s staff and students raised over $600 for Ronald McDonald House (RMH) on Tuesday.

Cupcakes were sold at recess in support of 12-year-old student Chloe Chapman, who was diagnosed with a grade-one pilocytic astrocytoma in June.

Chloe’s mum, Helena Wiggers, said RMH was “a great service” and that the fundraiser was a “lovely idea”.

“Chloe is recovering well and is back at school part-time while she finishes up her appointments,” Ms Wiggers said.

“She has two weeks left of rehabilitation in Perth and then she will finish her appointments in Bunbury, to get her to 100 percent.”

Ms Wiggers thanked the school for the event.

Education assistants Nicole Fraser and Vicki True and canteen manager Sandra Tanner baked 250 cupcakes for the event.

“The fundraiser is something positive we can all get involved in, raising money for RMH and acknowledge Chloe’s illness,” Ms Fraser said.

Chloe’s pilocytic astrocytoma was discovered when she developed a limp in her left leg earlier this year.

Scans showed a mass on the right side of her brain, and into her spinal cord.

Following a six-hour operation, biopsy results gave a diagnosis of a non-cancerous, grade-one pilocytic astrocytoma. Chloe has lasting effects from the tumour, including limited movement in her left hand and a cast to straighten her left foot.

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Retirement plan undermined

DREAM SUNK: Pia Ramsing views the sinkhole which appeared on her property two days after she moved in.

TWO days after 57-year-old Pia Ramsing moved to her new property in Cardiff, she was dismayed to find a huge sinkhole had appeared overnight in one of the paddocks.

She purchased the property with the aim of making it her retirement home, where she could establish fruit trees and vegetable plots to become more self-sufficient.

Now, she feels her dream may be over before it has begun.

“I moved in on Tuesday, walked around the property on Wednesday, just checking it out and making plans, and Thursday I found this huge sinkhole,” Ms Ramsing said.

“I had no idea there were mine workings under here, but you can see the timber of a supporting beam there,” she commented on the deep, wide hole.

“I wasn’t told about the mine workings, so I contacted the real estate agent, but was fobbed off.

“I contacted the shire, but they told me to contact the mines department.

“I contacted the local mines office,

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DEEP: Ms Ramsing is concerned that this may not be the only sinkhole on her property and they said they only deal with active mines, and to contact the mines department in Perth.

“I contacted them, and they told me to contact the mining companies.

“I contacted them and they said it was nothing to do with them, and to contact the shire.

“So I have been right around the circle and I am back at the start and no further ahead.

“I checked on the internet and found a site with latitude readings – it was an American site, but it showed for this latitude a mine called the Scottish Colliery.

“I searched for that and it said it closed in 1907.”

Ms Ramsing had planned to build a house inside the existing shed, but was advised by the shire council that this would not be permitted, and she should relocate the proposed building.

“Now I am worried there might be more sinkholes, and maybe I might build my house and that would sink,” she said.

“I have two horses here, they could break their legs. I am worried my truck might sink.

“I don’t know where to go next.”

Ms Ramsing has built a chicken run, and had worked out where her vegetable plots would go.

“I love it here, it is beautiful, with the trees and the birds,” she said.

“I was going to build my house in the shed there, and have a beautiful view.

“Now the shire says I have to move the house, and now there is this big hole.

“I have tried to find out what can be done, and got nowhere, so now I think I will just have to fill it in.

“But what if more sinkholes happen?”

Copper thieves still at large THIEVES who stole almost $36,000 of copper from Muja Power Station in May have still not been found.

Police are seeking the public’s help to identify any of the people involved in the theft.

The theft occurred on Monday, May 23, between midnight and 1am.

The occupants of the Nissan utility, which was hooked to a trailer, used a power saw to cut open “gate two” of the

power station on Powerhouse Road and gain entry Police said the driver then hotwired a forklift to load the two spools of copper, which each had a diameter of about one and a half metres, into the trailer.

The incident coincided with record high copper prices.

To report any information, call Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 and use the reference number 230522090015750.

Copper thieves enter Muja Power Station through gate two on Powerhouse Road.

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Transition input sought

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SAVE THE TREES: Wilson Park resident James Ryce stands in the bushland next to Bickerton Street.

Clearing angers resident A LOCAL man is angry land in Wilson Park is being cleared, claiming beautiful bushland is being destroyed.

James Ryce said he and his neighbours believed the area to be state forest, and therefore safe from being cleared.

The area, adjacent to Bickerton and Baird Streets, is zoned for urban development to expand Wellington Heights.

“I have spoken to my neighbours and we all thought it was a state forest already and therefore could not be destroyed,” he said.

“It makes me very angry, depressed and sad to see the beautiful bushland decimated like this.”

Mr Ryce said clearing the land also destroys it for bushwalkers.

“I would like the area rezoned to state forest, as it is right next to the Westralia Conservation Park, and for them to stop clearing the land,” Mr Ryce said.

“Once the bush turns into concrete, it destroys the amenity for all the bushwalkers and bike riders that come through here on a daily basis.”

Mr Ryce said he would like a nursery built in the area to preserve the native plants.

He attended last week’s Collie Shire Council meeting to voice his disappointment.

During public question time, he urged councillors to do what they could to stop the land being cleared to make way for the expansion of Wellington Heights.

Shire president Cr Sarah Stanley said his comments would be taken on board, and the matter would be investigated.

She asked him to provide his details to director of development services Matt Young so a response could be provided.

A RESEARCH project by Edith Cowan University and the Climate Justice Union is seeking input from members of the community about Collie’s transition from coal. The research project is separate and independent from the state government’s Just Transition process.

It is seeking the views, hopes and aspirations of the Collie community.

The first steps in the project were taken in May this year, when a series of workshops with community members from a range of backgrounds was held.

Now the research team is asking the broader community to complete its survey as it is not just those directly employed in the power and mining industries who affected by the transition.

Flyers are being distributed to various industries in Collie, including Synergy and Premier Coal as well as the Collie Family Centre, Collie Child and Parent Centre, Allanson Post Office, Collie Public Library, and the South West Regional Tafe - Collie campus.

Collie Community Liaison Leonie Scoffern said more flyers will be distrib-

uted around town this week.

“If anyone is wanting the link emailed to them, or a hard copy, they can contact me via email or mobile, at jl.scoffern@ bigpond.com or 0428 343 929.

“We would like to reach as many diverse groups in Collie from ages 15 years and up.

“If there are any businesses that would like me to drop off some flyers, I would be happy to pay them a visit.”

The research team continues to explore opportunities for further workshops that are COVID safe and can work around people’s busy lives. People can get in touch with Mrs Scoffern if they want to host or attend a workshop.

“The goal for these workshops will be for community members to identify opportunities and actions which strengthen the Just Transition process in the Collie community,” Mrs Scoffern said.

“We want to thank everyone for participating in these workshops, with particular gratitude to the Wilman Noongar people who have provided advice and attended workshops.”

COLLIE’S 2022 Tidy Towns submission is in the process of being prepared for the due date of August 29.

There are eight sections which can be entered, with towns needing to enter six of these to be judged for the State title.

Tidy Towns chairperson Nola Green said Collie is likely to enter at least seven sections, with many initiatives carried out in the year up to June 30 eligible for judging.

“I think judges will be impressed by the town’s appearance, as there has been such a remarkable upgrade in Throssell Street, and we are always strong in

heritage and culture,” Mrs Green said.

“A new section is the Cash for Cans, so I will be looking for content for that section, with several local clubs using this as a fundraiser, Collie has a respectable total of cans recycled.

“The shire’s department directors have offered their support in preparing entries in a number of the sections where our local government has been very busy.

“Community action is also a strong section for Collie, as we have such a strong element of volunteering in the town.”

Judges will be in town during September.

was rare for women’s Christian names to be published - they were usually referred to by their husband’s names, for example “Mrs Bill Bloggs”.

The following are surnames for which Christian names are sought: Ainsworth, WD Bedlington, Bent, Bilbe, Black, CAF Bond, Briggs (1916), Cocker, Currell, Earl, EW Ferguson, J Ferguson, H Gee, Hume, Hunter, Johns, Johnson, E King,

Mumme, Ogden, Osborne, Patterson, Scott, Stevenson, Street, EW Stuchbury, Sturm, Wardell, S Washer, FH Watt, Webb, Weston, and GD Wilson.

Any information can be passed on to Gayle Hall, Parish Secretary, Anglican Parish of Collie, PO Box 478, Collie.

The group can also be contacted via email collieanglican@gmail.com or telephone 0448 876 882.

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Anglican Ladies Guild set to celebrate 120 years

THE Anglican Parish of Collie is preparing to celebrate 120 years of its Ladies’ Guild on Saturday, November 5.

The event will include bell ringing, organ playing and choir performances, and the archives will be open and displayed in the church.

The Guild was first mentioned in the Collie Miner of May 24, 1902, with a report of a Fancy Fair they held to raise

funds for the parish. Stall holders at that fair were named, but in the years from then up to 1970, records of the Guild are sketchy, with only brief mentions of their fundraising activities in the parish annual reports.

Parish secretary Gayle Hall hopes family members can help with names and any memorabilia, particularly photos.

As was the practice in former days, it

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Soup kitchen returns tonight THE ST Brigid’s meal service will offer food again tonight, after the success of last week’s trial.

The meal service will start at 5pm and finish at 6.30pm at the St Brigid’s Church parish hall.

Organisers Kelly Bucktin and Taylah Sbaglia cooked and provided last week’s dinners with minestrone soup and chicken casserole, mashed potato and vegetables.

Donations of plates, bowls, cutlery and cups were made by the public, along with toiletries, clothes and blankets.

Kelly said planning the soup kitchen had been underway for some time, and the organisers increased meals in winter.

“I think everyone is aware of the lack of housing availability and costs of living,” she said.

“We just wanted to give a little to those people who are struggling - a healthy meal when they otherwise would not have one.”

Kelly said the community support has been overwhelming, including that of St Brigid’s Catholic Church parish priest, Father Gerald Tan. Fr Gerald cooks meals for 30 people on Tuesday nights from the church.

“Father Gerald is truly one of the kindest and giving people I have ever met,” Kelly said.

For more information about the service or to order a meal, call Kelly on 0417 933 478.

PREPARATION: Soup kitchen organisers Taylah Sbaglia and Kelly Bucktin preparing snacks and meals for the hungry diners at St Brigid’s Church parish hall last week.

Collie fuel more expensive

LOCAL fuel prices have decreased by 11 percent in recent weeks, according to FuelWatch manager, Ben Derecki.

However, fuel in Collie is still more expensive than surrounding towns.

Last week, local unleaded (ULP) prices were, on average, 13 cents higher and diesel prices 10 cents higher than the next highest price recorded at Bunbury, Bridgetown and Donnybrook.

Mr Derecki said fuel prices for Collie’s three fuel retailers - Ampol, Gull and Coles Express - are set by the head offices of Ampol, Chevron Australia and Viva Energy.

Ampol Collie’s owner Steve Pitts said while it was currently not the case, local

fuel prices are often cheaper. “At times we are cheaper than Bunbury - this is widely known as we have many workers coming up the hill each day to work who fuel with us when this occurs,” he said.

“It is in our best interest to sell the fuel as quickly as possible once we have had to pay for it and not leave it in the ground.”.

Ampol is the only locally-owned fuel station, and employs 14 local people.

Research by FuelWatch found fuel retailers along South Western Highway, such as Harvey, Brunswick, Waterloo and Picton East compete heavily for passing traffic, which generates considerable fuel sales.

SOUTH WEST FUEL PRICES: Unleaded

Collie: 190.4 Bunbury: 173.6 Bridgetown: 176.03 Donnybrook: 177.4

Diesel

Collie: 211.1 Bunbury: 197.01

SOUTH32 WORSLEY ALUMINA PTY LTD WORSLEY MINE EXPANSION (REVISED PROPOSAL) ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW DOCUMENT (ERD)

Bridgetown: 199.1

REVIEW START DATE: 16 AUGUST 2022 REVIEW FINISH DATE: 29 AUGUST 2022 South32 Worsley Alumina Pty Ltd is proposing to continue operations and expand the existing mining area; develop a bauxite transport corridor at the Boddington Bauxite Mine; as well as develop a contingency mining area, residue storage extension and maintenance activities at the Refinery near Collie.

South32 Worsley Alumina has prepared the Environmental Review Document in accordance with EPA procedures and is released for public review. The Environmental Review Document describes the proposal, the likely environmental impacts and the proposed management measures.

Hard copies of the document may be purchased for $10 (including postage), or a CD version is available free of charge from: South32 Worsley Alumina Pty Ltd PO Box 344, Collie WA 6225 1800 555 958 Copies of the document may also be downloaded from www.epa.wa.gov.au or www.south32.net/worsleyminedevelopment.

Copies of the document will be available for examination at: • Boddington, Collie, Harvey and Australind Public Libraries • Boddington, Collie, Harvey and Australind Shire Council Offices The closing date for public submissions is: 29 AUGUST 2022 The EPA prefers submissions to be made electronically via the EPA’s Consultation Hub at https://consultation.epa.wa.gov.au.

Donnybrook: 201.3

Alternatively submissions can be: posted to: Chair, Environmental Protection Authority, Locked Bag 10, Joondalup DC, WA 6919, or delivered to: the Environmental Protection Authority, Prime House, 8 Davidson Terrace, Joondalup, Western Australia 6027 If you have any questions on how to make a submission, please contact EPA Services, Department of Water and Environmental Regulation on 6364 7000.

Source: FuelWatch; Figures are the average price in each of the four towns between August 11 and 15.

Mr Derecki said high wholesale prices, plete existing stocks and replenish at lack of competition and low sales vol- new wholesale prices - the speed in which umes were to blame for fuel prices, but this occurs is generally equal when pricfurther decreases were expected. es go up or down.”

“Smaller towns generally have higher Benchmarks have experienced a confuel prices than larger regional centres,” siderable decrease over the past eight he said. weeks, falling 30 percent in Australian “The intense price competition leads dollars, which has caused rapid decreasto fuel prices in those locations being es in local prices. amongst the lowest in the south west re“However, the speed in which prices gion,” he said. fall in different locations can differ due “It is also important to note that re- to sales volumes,” Mr Derecki said. gional market characteristics are dy“Localised competition also plays a namic and can change over time.” part in the speed of price movements.

“Local wholesale prices are driven by “Where rivalry is fierce in a market, a the relevant international benchmark fuel retailer may choose to lower their price. price before they get their next delivery “The benchmark used to price petrol and diesel in Australia are the Singapore of fuel at lower wholesale prices to comwholesale prices in Australian dollar pete with a competitor who has.”

Australia’s free market economy alterms,” he said.

Mr Derecki said regional areas tend to lows retailers to set prices appropriate lag behind the benchmark by up to six to their business requirements and consumers can choose where and when they weeks.

“This is mainly to do with lower fuel purchase. sales volumes in regional areas leading Fuel prices are not regulated or set by to regional retailers taking longer to de- the government.

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Nail biting finish for tipping competition

CHRISTY Davidson, from Little Blue Door, and Ash Stewart, from Henderson Hardware, are tied for first place in the Collie River Valley Bulletin’s 2022 AFL tipping competition.

They are on 136 points and the winner will be determined in this the last round when Brisbane takes on Melbourne tomorrow (Friday) night. Christy has tipped Brisbane, while Ash has gone with Melbourne.

Chris Black, from Floorworld, and Rusti Pitchers, from LJ Mechanical, are on 135 and 134 respectively.

Jo Crowe and Troy Anderson are both on 131 and too far back to trouble the leaders. Also too far back to share in the ENERGY: Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns and Collie Senior High School principal Dale Miller are looking forward to the installation of solar panels at the school.

Cleaner, greener future for Collie high school COLLIE Senior High School will install solar panels after success in the latest round of the Schools Clean Energy Technology Fund (SCETF).

The solar panels are expected to save the school money on power bills and lower carbon emissions.

Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns said it was fantastic news.

“It provides Collie Senior High school with an opportunity to teach students about renewable technologies.”

“I’m looking forward to visiting Collie Senior High School and seeing their new solar panels in place.”

Wilson Park Primary School received funding for solar panels in the first round of SCETF.

Christy Davidson

Ash Stewart

spoils are Bunny Aramini, Corene King, Redgie Old and Debbie Miller.

The winner of the competition picks up a $2000 voucher to spend at any one of the participating businesses. Second prize is a $1000 voucher and third prize a $500 voucher.

Starting school workshop today PARENTS with children attending school for the first time have been given the opportunity to participate in three free workshops designed to help their children succeed.

The first of the workshops will be held today (Thursday) at the Collie Child and Parent Centre Collie-Valley, 6 Cable Street,.

Today’s workshop, “Starting school successfully”, will give parents ideas on how to help children build independence, manage separation anxiety and establish new routines.

The second workshop, “Raising confident, competent children”, will explore skills to encourage children to become

good problem solvers, have healthy self-esteem and good communication and social skills.

The third workshop, “Raising resilient children”, will provide parents with a toolkit of strategies to teach children about feelings and how to deal with them.

The workshops will be held from 9.30am to 11.30am. The second and third workshops will take place on Thursdays, August 25 and September 1.

A free creche will be available and morning tea will be provided. Bookings are essential.

For more information or to book your place, ring 9734 334.

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

Council’s ‘uninformed’ decision More free RATs are available I RECENTLY attended a Collie Shire Council meeting, mainly because the South32 mine expansion proposal was on the agenda.

What I witnessed was extremely disappointing.

There was only one councillor - Leonie Scoffern - who was opposed to the South32 proposal and voted against it.

I applaud Cr Scoffern for her concern for the forests.

The rest of the councillors voted for it, without even reading the environmental review documents or attending the South32 public meeting.

How is that an informed decision? The CEO attended a South32 breakfast.

This expansion will see the clearing of 4400 hectares of northern jarrah forests, including a 250-hectare contingency plan at the refinery, and use a whopping 900 million litres of groundwater every year for 15 years.

South32, by its own admission, has never met rehabilitation targets and has a shortfall of a whopping 45 percent over the last 10 years.

They have never been signed off as meeting this criteria.

Thanks Collie Shire - another nail in the coffin for our diminishing forests and all its inhabitants.

Kath Melbourne, Allanson.

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The community has its say online

What about Allanson’s roads?

BUDGET money would be better used to fix Allanson’s roads, according to locals on the Collie River Valley Bulletin’s Facebook page.

An allowance of more than $2 million was recently announced as part of the Shire of Collie’s 2022/23 budget.

The funds - which consist of four grants - will be used to upgrade streets, roads and bridges.

This will include widening and sealing Gastaldo Road, and upgrading McAlinden and Powerhouse Roads.

Lefroy Street, Johnston Street to Steere Street and Hoddell Road will also be upgraded.

Road maintenance, gravel resheeting, road shoulders, street lighting, bridges and pathway maintenance are also included in the allocation.

Funding includes a Regional Road Group grant of $1,501,273, a Roads to Re-

covery grant of $302,437, a Main Roads direct grant of $128,490 and a South32 road contribution of $125,637.

The below comments were made in response to the Bulletin’s budget coverage, and have been edited for readability.

Brad Bowden: Not sure Powerhouse Road is money well spent. So, the Collie Shire gets a grant for roadworks and we spend it on the main access road to an alumina refinery? Seems South32 should be funding that for my mind at least.

Pam Grazier: What about the Wellington Dam bridge?

Michelle Sevier: Be good to see some road works in Allanson happen.

Maria Lynch: Yes, Allanson could do with some love. Bedlington Street has had signs up for months for an uneven surface. All the signs have now been flogged.

THE state government announced that from last Monday all WA households are eligible for another 20 free nasal RAT tests. In Collie, they are available from the hospital from 10am to noon every day. I also have a supply at my office, so please feel free to collect some. If you are involved with a community group or sporting organisation, I can provide bulk tests for your volunteers.

This year, Collie is celebrating 125 years since it was gazetted as a town. A calendar of events has been launched to help celebrate. One of these is a once-ina-lifetime event at the Wellington Dam quarry.

A gala dinner will be held on October 15, featuring food by one of Australia’s most respected chefs, Fervor. Dining under the stars in such a unique setting is one thing, but the musical entertainment will be provided by the Australian Baroque Orchestra. Tickets are on sale.

The Kaya Collie Facebook page has all the details of all the events, including the gala dinner. Also, keep Saturday, December 3, free for the South32 family concert!

Collie Senior High School was one of 96 schools that was successful in the second round of the McGowan government’s $44.6 million Schools Clean Energy Fund. The school will install solar panels, which will provide significant savings on electricity bills. The savings will be spent on student programs and resources.

The latest episode of the Just Transition podcast features John Kearney from the Collie Delivery Unit and Kathy Keay from South Regional TAFE. With host Nola Green from Collie Community Radio, they discuss the state government’s investment to create a jobs and skills centre in Collie.

It’s a fantastic initiative to support local transitioning workers and the broader Collie community.

House construction is so much tidier than destruction.

One day a truck pulls up and - hey presto! - a neat little concrete slab appears.

And they always seem alarmingly little don’t they? The MOTH (male of the household) and I had some anxious moments when we were building, wondering if half the concrete hadn’t fallen out on the way.

Or did we make a horrendous miscalculation in the plans?

Fortunately not, it was all just optical illusions.

Then some neat stacks of bricks, timber and iron arrive, various tradespeople weave their magic and a house appears.

Sure, there is the odd offcut or broken tile at the end, but nothing that a skip bin won’t fix.

But, here we are back in the destruction game. Demolition permits have a finite life, and so does the patience of the neighbours.

Time to get rid of the old house once and for all.

An all-purpose digger/dozer/pusherover-of-walls type of machine is deposited on top of the retaining wall down at street level.

The retaining wall teeters somewhat alarmingly at the added burden it is expected to support, but then decides it’s not worth the effort to fall over at this point.

Meanwhile, the machine busily cuts a swathe up to the house, chewing up and spitting out concrete steps and long grass with equal ease as it goes.

It continues on to a high point above the house and admires the view, before deciding which part of the house to attack first.

The back bedroom, it turns out.

But surely there are now twice as many bricks scattered about as were on the walls? And where on earth did all that wood come from?

There are lumps of plaster, an old bath, a laundry trough, some rusty taps and two rather startled bobtail lizards.

A previous owner had used a couple of old fridges as sweet potato planters. The fridges would have been heavy enough on their own, without being filled with dirt.

The sweet potato has thrived on neglect and is now running amok down the side of the house.

There is still so much stuff!

Time to call in a truck to haul it all away. Actually, better make that several trucks. I’m sure the bricks are multiplying overnight just to spite us.

I don’t care any more, I just want it over with.

There are a couple of walls still standing, but one day very soon it will all be gone and hopefully the MOTH and I can look back and laugh.

Or perhaps before that one of us will have arranged to have the other one buried under a pile of rubble.

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CCCCCCCCC PPPPPPP People, places and contributions to Collie life

A holiday led to Kathy’s new home PEOPLE Amy Dorozenko

KATHY Miller has dedicated her life to science.

As an industrial chemist, Kathy has a food science degree and has worked in a range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, water, food and power.

Kathy grew up in Somerset in the United Kingdom (UK) and came to Australia on a backpacking holiday with her brother in 1995. When Kathy found a job, the holiday turned into a new home.

She also has an interest in cooking, which stemmed from her grandmother, Eileen, who was a Women’s Institute cooking instructor in England.

Kathy was such a good cook that when she entered the Somerset show as a 14-year-old, she won.

Kathy said she loves the science behind cooking, and it inspired her to work in food product development.

“I wanted to work in new food production, but I never ended up doing that beyond working in quality control at the Kailis and France Factory,” she said.

Kathy uses her passion to drive her keto diet lifestyle. She has written cookbooks on the subject and encourages others on social media.

She also uses her knowledge and experience in chemistry to consult for local organisations.

“At the moment, I edit peer-reviewed articles, and make suggestions based on chemistry to the author,” she said.

Kathy said she rewrites scientific information into “plain english” for a company in order to attract investors.

One of Kathy’s most memorable jobs as a chemist was working for pharmaceutical company Solbec Pharmaceuticals in Perth, where she helped develop a cancer treatment drug.

She said it was made from plant materials and was used in chemotherapy.

Patients reported limited side effects.

As laboratory supervisor, she managed the team of technicians who extracted the compounds from the plant.

“We grew, harvested (the plant) and processed it to make the experimental drug, which worked really well in the

laboratory, and on animals and humans,” she said.

“Unfortunately, it did not work to cure cancer and the company ran out of money before the drug was developed.”

Among her many career paths, Kathy worked at Muja Power Station, where she helped maintain water quality.

“Steam that turns the turbine needs to be super pure, and the water that goes through the cooling towers, is in absolutely massive volumes,” she said.

“It has to be clean enough that it does not scale up the system, and does not make anyone sick.”

BUSH AND FIRES: Kathy Miller loves getting out into nature with her dog and carrying out her duties as captain of ther Cardiff Bushfire Brigade.

Kathy’s job was to understand the quality of water coming in, and use chemicals to treat it.

Her time in the tourist town of Somerset, fuelled Kathy’s belief that Collie has a future as a tourist town. She said every summer, people from around the UK would flock to Somerset.

“There were holiday camps and everything was put on for the tourists, including amusement rides for the children - a bit like Disneyland but on a very small scale,” Kathy said.

Kathy began working at a Butlin’s seaside resort when she was 13. She spent her summer working in the hotel or restaurant and calling bingo.

She said she could see something similar being established in Collie.

“I have this vision of a big drawcard - like a mini Disneyworld or a theme

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I have this recurring dream where I think I’m a horse - that’s five nights on the trot…

“Once you get the bug to get out there in nature, it can be very addictive.”

NATURE: Kathy Miller is passionate about the rivers and the environment in Collie. park - where we can have artificial ski morning. But by the time we got there runs on the overburden dumps at Muja the town was gone,” she said.

Power Station,” she said.

“We drove through plantations which When Kathy moved to Collie, she had were literally vaporised and pine trees no idea what bushfires were, and they which were just sticks in the ground.” scared her.

She said Collie was lucky local bushSo, she joined the bushfire brigade. fires had been extinguished.

“It has become a huge part of my life,” “With the drying climate and the Kathy said. She is captain of the Coldrop in volunteers, unfortunately it is a lieburn-Cardiff volunteer brigade, a matter of when rather than if for Collie position she has held for the last few now,” she said. years. She is also a training officer.”

Last year, Kathy set herself the goal Kathy said she attends approximately of hiking 2021 kilometres. She met her 20 fires each year, but Yarloop was the goal at the end of December. most memorable.

“Once you get the bug to get out in “I went to Yarloop in the Cardiff truck nature, it can be very addictive. I have with lights and sirens, very early in the walked 800 kilometres so far this year.”

BYSTANDER LOOKS AROUND

Boronia day This Saturday was known to old Collie-ites as Boronia Day – because the annual Collie to Donnybrook and return cycle race will be held.

They noticed that by Donnybrook Day each year, the boronia would be coming into bloom, and its splendid fragrance would fill the air.

Children would go into the bush and pick boronia to sell in bunches to the many visitors who would come for the bike race.

The boronia-flowering period will last three to four weeks from now.

You’ve got mail When it was announced at the last council meeting that councillors were to be given email addresses for all their communications in an official capacity, one was a bit worried. Known for his sense of humour, he was a bit concerned he would forget it was an official message and he might overstep the mark.

Where there’s smoke When smoke billowed in the air near Lefroy Street last Thursday morning, there was some concern generated.

Was the skate park on fire? Was Soldiers’ Park on fire? Would it make a news

photo for the paper? Well, there was smoke, but not much fire, just council workers trying to burn off green leaves.

Chill(i) out A Collie man was pleased when his work provided a meal of Indian biryani for lunch, complete with sides of yoghurt and curry paste.

“Are you sure that’s a good idea?” someone asked, watching him pile spoonfuls of curry onto his rice.

“It’ll be fine!” came the confident reply.

After just one small bite the very red faced and sweaty man was seen carefully scraping off all the paste.

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Expansion gets nod

Continued from front page “Also in the area are critically endangered woylies, quokkas, three species of black cockatoos and more vulnerable species that are at risk – are you ok with that?

“Who around this table is going to be able to look their children and/or grandchildren in the eye and say ‘I did everything I could to protect the environment’?

Because this is ecological destruction.”

Cr Scoffern then quoted a Canadian Indian proverb: “Only when the last tree has been cut, the last fish been caught, and the last stream poisoned, will we realise we cannot eat money”.

“In the 2022 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, the United Nations recognised the northern jarrah forests as one of a handful of ecosystems in Australia most at risk of climate collapse.

“Are you ok with that? Are you?” she asked.

Cr Scoffern said South32 has more emissions than a coal-fired power station, and that in blue collar towns like Collie, the scare tactic of “jobs versus the environment” are used.

She said the community consultation was poorly advertised.

TASTE FOR MINING: Collie Senior High School year nine students Tilly Fraser, Ada Gooch and Jaycee Coverley at Roy Hill Career Taster Camp.

Students camp at Roy Hill ELEVEN Collie Senior High School students visited the Pilbara’s Roy Hill iron ore mine recently, as part of the school’s “Career Taster Camp”.

The year nine students spent three nights at the mine, experiencing the fly-in fly-out lifestyle and learning the skills and education pathways for a mining career.

Participation in the camp was an application process. Students filled out job application forms and were considered based on their answers.

SOLE OBJECTOR: Cr Leonie Scoffern was the only councillor to oppose South32’s mine expansion proposal.

While only 250 hectares of affected land is in the Collie shire, the proposed 4400ha area near Boddington would affect a big proportion of the northern jarrah forest, and use 900 million litres of groundwater every year for 15 years.

Deputy shire president Cr Ian Miffling said that as a community representative on the Worsley Consultation Group, he was satisfied the company was acting in a responsible way.

A spokesperson for South32 said nothing new is being developed in Collie as a result of the proposal.

“Worsley Alumina will undergo a whole of operations, consolidated environmental assessment which, if approved, will enable our safe and sustainable management of the operation to continue,” the spokesperson said.

“Approval of this proposal means we can continue safe operations while supporting ongoing employment opportunities for local communities, including Collie.

“The proposal includes 249ha of contingency mining area within the existing Worsley Alumina Refinery lease area.

This area would only be developed if preferred access to ore is interrupted for an extended period.

Collie High’s career practitioner Rebecca Stewart said the experience was positive.

“Roy Hill staff were amazing and everyone went above and beyond,” she said.

The students started their work days at 6.30am, and were given tours of the workshops and laboratories where they gained insight from Roy Hill employees.

“The students were exposed to a lot of facets and learnt that there was more to mining than just the electrical side of

things,” Mrs Stewart said. The program is designed to spark students’ career curiosity, and to take them through a diverse range of industries and occupations.

The next program will include a visit to the Edith Cowan University and South Regional TAFE campuses in Bunbury.

“It will get the students who want to complete further education thinking about their futures, according to their likes and dislikes,” Mrs Stewart said.

Forest Alliance protests Worsley mine expansion THE WA Forest Alliance is protesting the expansion of mining by South32, and is urging people to join in the protest by making a submission to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).

Jess Beckerling said mining giants are seeking approval from the state government to clear huge areas of jarrah forest ecosystems for minerals.

“The northern jarrah forests are incredibly precious,” Ms Beckerling said.

“They are home to an astounding number of plants and animals that exist nowhere else on earth. They provide a critical habitat for endangered species including mainland quokkas and South west black cockatoos.

“They store and draw down huge volumes of carbon from the atmosphere,

regulate rainfall and temperature along the Darling Scarp and are the catchment for major rivers from Perth down to Collie.

“But over the past 150 years, they have been subjected to extensive logging and clearing for timber, agriculture, housing, infrastructure and minerals.

“South32’s plans include using 900 million litres of groundwater every year for 15 years from this already at-risk drought-prone environment.

“The idea of taking nearly a billion litres of water out of this drying ecosystem already threatened by climate collapse, every single year, is completely unconscionable.”

Ms Beckerling urged people to make a submission on the proposal by post,

Business taxation Personal taxation Self-managed super funds GST compliance Business structures

delivering it in person, or uploading it online.

“You can find the addresses, the online form and the South32 environmental review documentation at https://consultation.epa.wa.gov.au/open-for-submissions/worsley-expansion-review-/per Submissions close August 29.

For more information please contact us at the Forrest Business Centre: Unit 10, 13 Forrest Street T 9734 1000 rsm.com.au/collie

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Marc Cartier and Melinda Honey.

Motorbikes at the motorplex

MOTORBIKE enthusiasts gathered at the Collie Motorplex last weekend for the Historic Competition Motorcycle Club of WA event.

The event was spread out over two days, with tuning and tuition on

Saturday and racing on Sunday. A champions ride day on Friday preceded the weekend.

Action shots courtesy of Graeme J Howie for Sport Pixx Sport Photography

Thomas (back), Olivia and Paul Smith.

Yala Brown and Nicola Caddy.

Brooke Gentry and Jodie Brown.

Tony Hynes and Glen Ottley.

Rebecca Howard.

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Dog injured in vicious attack A DOG needed stitches on Monday after it was attacked by two dogs while walking with its owner.

The local woman and her dog were attacked in Steere Street early Monday, and the injured dog was taken to the vets. The dog was bitten on a hind leg.

Witnesses stopped to help and the dog and its owner were driven home by a passerby.

Shire of Collie chief executive officer Stuart Devenish said an investigation was underway.

“There was an incident on Monday which is still under investigation and appropriate action will be taken in due course,” he said.

Mr Devenish said the shire has not euthanised any dogs this year as a result of a “physical dog attack.”

HANDS ON: Art teacher Fran Dorozenko teaches art to Community Home Care attendee Bernice Povee.

Art inspires all the senses

COMMUNITY Home Care (CHC) attendees were treated to two art classes recently.

The classes were run by local art teacher Fran Dorozenko, and it is hoped the classes will be a regular event.

CHC lifestyle and wellness coordinator Fiona Pither said the classes provided the attendees with rewarding and stimulating activities.

“Art makes your brain work, and brings happiness and instant reward as you are creating something,” Ms Pither said.

“People with dementia are impacted by sensory loss, so art allows them to use all their senses to make different things, such as making textiles which involves touch.”

Ms Pither said the activities promoted conversation amongst the members of the group.

Mrs Dorozenko teaches art classes at the CWA hall through the Heart Hub South West support group on Mondays.

She also teaches a children’s art class at the Collie Art Gallery on Thursdays during the school term.

SAVAGE: The dog that was injured in a dog attack on Monday morning needed stitches.

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There is also two toilets, including a unisex with wheelchair access.

The exterior benefits include a spacious sheltered, paved alfresco area at the rear plus a separate storage space.

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The Collie’s first missionary?

MUSEUM MORSELS Contributor: TOM REARDON ON SUNDAY afternoon, October 21, 1900, the members of the Church of England met in the Mission Church to consider the future of the church in Collie.

Topics to be discussed included the formation of a separate parish from Bunbury, the appointment of an ordained clergyman and obtaining a better site for the church.

Mr R Gee chaired the meeting and he read from a letter from the diocesan secretary which stated that the decision to form a separate parish should be left until after the next meeting of the Synod.

Mr Thornton then took to the floor, and his comments dealt with what constituted membership in the Church of England.

He proposed that attending church on Sunday was not sufficient as the reception of Baptism, Confirmation and the

Lord’s Supper were considered as essential if one was to be in communion with the Church of England.

He maintained that members of the church had a right to participate in these privileges of the church.

Members had the expectation that the rites of the church would be administered to them.

This could only be achieved if an ordained minister was appointed.

The meeting moved motion after motion until all the objectives stated earlier had been met.

Because of these decisions, it became clear the services of Mr J C Davis, affectionately called “Patagonia”, the resident non-ordained preacher who conducted prayer services for the Church of England community, would be out of a job.

However, it was up to the nonconformist Mr Davy Jones, with the permission of the chair, who spoke up in Mr Davis’ favour.

Mr Jones said that Mr Davis had stated that he was about to leave for Patagonia and, as a friend of Mr Davis, he would like to point out to the members of the Church of England at the Collie the work which he had done.

Mr Jones said that Mr Davis felt that if the members of the Church of England obtained a clergyman, he would be removed.

Discussion centred on the fact that the Church of England in Collie had no desire to lose Mr Davis, but it was stressed that an ordained minister was needed so that the community could participate fully in the rites of the church.

The bishop of the diocese had stat-

SACRED: The Collie Church of England after being consecrated in 1915. ed that he had no doubt Mr Davis, who was highly respected by the community, could still play a major role in the spiritual life of the district.

However, this was not to be and on December 8, 1900, a valedictory social was held in the Anglican Mission Hall.

Mr Dolley opened the proceedings in the absence of Mr Gee, stating that “He (Mr Davis) had laboured in the cause of his church for several months.”

Speaking in Welsh, the non-conformist Mr Jones wished him well on behalf of the wider community of Collie.

It was then up to Mrs Bedlington who, with much pleasure, handed Mr Davis a purse of sovereigns on behalf of the church and the townspeople of Collie.

In reply, Mr Davis thanked the donors for their kind testimonial. He especially paid tribute to the ladies of the Church of

England community who had taken the time to assist him in his work in Collie.

He concluded by stating that they would be pleased to hear that “he had the honour not only of being the pioneer in Christian work at Collie but also in Patagonia.”

Mr Davidson, representing the temperance organisations at Collie, also spoke of the assistance which had been rendered by Mr Davis in the furtherance of that cause.

A concert, followed by supper, concluded the social.

Mr Davis left shortly after for Patagonia. He was an example of a non-ordained person ministering to the spiritual life of the Collie community.

Could he be considered as the first missionary to visit and work in this fledging mining town?

Date for river meeting pending

A MEETING to discuss the Collie River’s south branch is being organised, Shire of Collie chief executive officer Stuart Devenish said at last week’s Collie Shire Council meeting.

Mr Devenish was answering a question from Councillor Elysia Harverson,

who wanted to know if there had been any progress in the matter. The meeting is expected to address Lake Kepwari and how it relates to the river’s south branch.

Mr Devenish said staff are working with the Minister for Water Dave Kelly’s office to arrange a date for the meeting.

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CHURCH NOTICES

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ALL SAINTS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH: 46 Venn Street.

Church Services: Every Sunday at 9am.

Morning tea after the service.

Holy Communion: First and second Sundays of each month.

Morning prayer: all other Sundays.

Enquiries to warden: Gwen Molnar.

Phone 9734 4020 or 0439 375 598.

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

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

Church Enquiries: Pastor Timothy van Aarde 0450 880 775.

Collie Hospital Chaplain: Timothy van Aarde.

Sunday Service : 9.30am Visitors Welcome.

Sunday School during Service.

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

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST: 165 Prinsep Street.

Elder: Evan Mandry 9734 1354. Secretary Glynis 0403 159 668.

Sundays: 9.30am, Family Service and Kids Church.

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

Weekly Bible studies on various days.

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

COALFIELDS BAPTIST CHURCH: An old fashioned, independent Baptist Church. You are warmly invited to join us for our worship service, Sunday, 2pm, CWA Hall Throssell Street. Enquiries Pastor Chris Manessis 9797 0056, 0439 970 059. pastorcbcaustralind.com FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH: 46 Johnston Street, Collie. All are welcome to join with us in fellowship.

Friday: Food Ministry 10am-12noon, Prayer meeting 7pm Sunday: 10am morning service. Sunday School during service. For enquiries phone Pastor Garry Fisher on 9734 3796.

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20 years ago

Worsley spent $30M on burner Worsley Alumina was set to spend about $30 million to overcome problem emissions from its Collie refinery, which was to clear the way for a second major expansion of the plant.

Heritage listings were in limbo The Collie Shire Council looked likely to put the shire’s municipal heritage inventory on the back burner until the state government determined its position on the Local Heritage Act. Council closed tourism drawcard The risk of public liability forced the

Contributed by Kym Saunders Collie Shire Council to lock up a local tourist attraction.

The static coal shovel display - including locomotives, carts and the coal shovel - at the Collie Visitor Centre was locked up because of its poor condition and the anti-social behaviour that had been occurring at the site.

Green light for station rebuild project After an announcement that week that $50,250 from the Federal Government Regional Solutions program was granted to the project, the Collie railway station reconstruction would soon begin.

Top award went to PCYC The Collie PCYC walked away from the Federation of WA Police and Citizens’ Youth Clubs annual awards night with the AR Bush award for most progressive club.

Pettingill took cycle classic in narrow finish In a closely-contested sprint to the finish of the Collie to Donnybrook and return cycle classic, all three riders to fill placings came from the 16-minute mark.

Jon Pettingill won by the narrowest of margins from Brynt McSwain, and prerace favourite Murray Hall.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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DEATHS DUFF (Neil): Coll, Reg, Bryan, Margaret and Mikey and familes are saddened to announce the sudden passing of our beloved brother Neil Duff. Funeral to be announced.

EMPLOYMENT

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Full Time Electrician IMMEDIATE START

Beaufort River Meats Abattoir Plant is seeking a fully qualified electrician.

Processing/manufacturing experience is essential.

Single shift – 5 day processing operation.

For more information and application please contact s.cruden@brmeats.com.au or phone 0894 693 350

EMPLOYMENT Premier Coal 2023 Apprenticeship Intake

Applications are invited from highly motivated people seeking to start their career in the following trade areas: •Heavy Duty Mechanical Apprentice x 3 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (AUR31220) •Boilermaker Apprentice x 1 Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade (MEM30319) Yancoal Australia is the largest pure-play coal producer in Australia, with mines throughout New South Wales, Western Australia and Queensland.

Managed by Yancoal, Premier Coal is the leading coal producer in Western Australia. Operating an open cut coal mine near Collie in the South West of WA, the operation produces coal for the domestic market with contracts to 2030.

Qualifications: Applicants must have already completed or are due to complete Year 11 in 2022.

Applicants with qualifications higher than secondary school (Year 11 and 12) and who have completed or are currently completing a pre-apprenticeship/prevocational course in the relevant trades are also encouraged to apply.

This is an excellent opportunity to start a career with a company that has a reputation for providing an outstanding apprenticeship program that produces highly sought-after tradespersons.

Applications: Application forms are available from: ■ Reception at the SR TAFE Collie Campus, 43 Wittenoom Street, COLLIE ■ Reception at Premier Coal, Premier Road, COLLIE Completed applications including details of qualifications and experience should be accompanied by a copy of your resume, cover letter, most recent academic transcript (or school report), and two written references.

Conditions of employment will be discussed at the interview stage. Written applications for the above position should be forwarded by email or by post to: Human Resources – Premier Coal PO Box 21 Collie WA 6225 / Email: Premier.HR@yancoal.com.au Applications close 28th August 2022

Tourism and Marketing Coordinator (Fixed Term 2 Years)

With the generous support of South32, the Shire of Collie is seeking an experienced tourism development professional to drive and facilitate tourism destination development and marketing outcomes in the Collie region.

• Fixed term contract of 2 years.

• Full time position, however flexible options may be considered including part time.

• Based at the Collie Visitor Centre.

• Exciting opportunity to shape the future of Collie’s tourism industry.

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

Alternatively, the information is available online at www.collie.wa.gov.au Applications should be emailed to hr@collie.wa.gov.au or sent to “Confidential – Human Resources Officer” Shire of Collie Locked Bag 6225 COLLIE WA 6225 Applications close Wednesday 31 August 2022 at 4.30pm.

Stuart Devenish Chief Executive Officer

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SHEEP MANURE: $12/100L bag, minimum 10 bags per order. Free delivery to Collie. Call 0417 322 007.

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SATURDAY: Air fryer, saucepans and other kitchen goods, plus heaps more. Saturday, August 20, 48 Princep Street, 8.30am.

ASSORTED AND PUPPIES: 2x4 Alloy rims tyres, 265-75-16-265-50R-20 6 stud Toyota Prado, good tyres.

Fire Box, masport flue.

Large pine table and chairs, fridge small sanyo.

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All prices negotiable. 0487 718 346.

TOYOTA COMUTER BUS: 2002 manual, new battery and starter motor, good tyres, low milage. Excellent condition. Has wheelchair hoist. $14,500. Phone 9734 4272.

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

PULLETS POINT OF LAY: Collie August 30, 0417 993 890

PUBLIC NOTICES COLLIE BOWLING CLUB COACHING: Interested in learning to play bowls?

Wednesday 10am for six weeks, commencing on August 24. Kerry Scott 9734 3661.

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 for community youth programs.

FRESH, FREE RANGE EGGS: at The Mumby Shop, $6.50 per dozen.

SOUTH BRANCH MEETING: In the public interest, could the editor find out when the South Branch river public meeting appoved by Council last February will take place? - Ed Riley.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Public Notice Wellington Dam Road Bridge Closure Please be advised the Wellington Dam Road bridge has now been closed to both vehicles and pedestrians in line with recent safety and engineering advice.

Traffic management is in place, and visitors and road users are asked to please follow signage.

All vehicles can still access the main parking areas at the mural and kiosk via Wellington Dam Road. Light vehicles can also continue to access these areas via River Road. There is no change to access to downstream attractions within the Wellington National Park, including Honeymoon Pool.

Visitors can still enjoy an excellent view of the Wellington Dam mural from the elevated viewing platform near the carpark Work to replace the bridge with an improved structure is being progressed as a priority.

For more information and updates on the Wellington Dam Road bridge replacement project, visit: https://www.watercorporation.com.au/Outages-and-works/OngoingWorks/Wellington-Dam-Road-Bridge-upgrade

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Notice of Annual General Meeting Members are notified that the AGM of the Collie Rail Heritage Group Inc. is to be held on Friday 30th September 2022, at 11:00am. in the Goods Shed. In the mailed notifications to members, nominations are sought for the following.

Chairperson Deputy Chairperson Secretary Treasurer Historian Rolling Stock Coordinator Goods Shed Coordinator

These office bearers are required under section 23(3) of the Act and model rules.

A person must not hold 2 or more office bearer positions at the same time.

These are any ordinary members decided and voted for positions on committee at the AGM. The committee forms with at least one ordinary member.

Rule 34(1) At the annual general meeting, the Association must decide by resolution the number of ordinary committee members to hold office for the next year.

Only financial members are entitled to vote. If you haven’t yet paid this year’s fee of $15, please contact Lorraine on (04) 0798-0899 or pay by bank transfer to Bendigo 633 000 account 169 398 427 and reference your name.

Chairperson – Russell Saunders

PUBLIC NOTICES

Notice of Temporary Road Closure

The Shire of Collie advises that the north-bound lane of the Collie-Preston Road from Mumballup to Collie will be closed on Saturday 20 August 2022 between 1:00pm and 4:00pm for the Collie to Donnybrook & Return Cycling Classic.

The section of Steere Street South between Throssell and Wittenoom Streets will also be closed between 7:00am and 5:00pm.

Stuart Devenish Chief Executive Officer

Expression of interest

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

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

This is a fantastic fundraising opportunity. If you believe this could be you, please register your interest or queries via the Club Secretary: secretary@colliespeedway.com.au

PUBLIC NOTICES

Public Notice of Proposed Disposition of Land by Lease

Pursuant to S3.58(3) of the Local Government Act 1995 Notice is hereby given that the Shire of Collie proposes to dispose of the following property by lease: Property: Portion of Reserve 42791, Central Park Collie (lease of approximately 138m2 for kiosk).

Lessee: Emma Spencer and Rachel Harms.

Market Valuation: $5,200 (plus GST) per annum.

Rental: $5,200 (plus GST) per annum increasing by 2% per annum.

Term: Five years, plus option of a further five years.

Written submissions on the proposed disposition are invited. Submissions should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and may be delivered to Shire of Collie, 87 Throssell Street, Collie WA 6225, or emailed to colshire@ collie.wa.gov.au, by 4pm Monday 5 September 2022.

Stuart Devenish Chief Executive Officer

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Information sought on town history

SPOILED FOR CHOICE: The street market proved very popular at the 2021 Labour Day Festival

AS PART of the 125-year celebrations of Collie being gazetted as a townsite, the Coalfields Museum and Historical Research Centre is compiling a snapshot of the town’s early years.

It will go up to 1903 when the first electoral roll was recorded.

The research sub-committee is seeking information - including photos and stories - of the people listed below: Armstrong, Arthur William and Louisa (nee Lockwood). Their son Arthur died on January 28, 1901, aged three months.

Atkins, George Usher and Minnie Frances (nee Smith). Their infant son died on February 21, 1903.

Bastow, William and Mary Isabella (nee Arkell). Their infant son died on August 6, 1902.

Beard, Alfred Austin. He was born in Staffordshire, England in 1862, and died on September 19, 1902.

Beny, Thomas and Mary. Their Infant son died on May 23, 1903.

Blair, Charles Cyril. He died on August 9, 1901.

Blair, John Thomas and Jeanette Beck (nee Lawson). Their son Cyril Charles died on July 12, 1903.

Brown, Josephina. Josephina died on September 8, 1903, and was 37 years old. She was the wife of John, mother of James and Gordon, and the daughter of John Boyce and Jessie (nee Hay). She was born in Elvnft, Scotland.

Bryce, Arthur James and Amy Hannah Early. Their son David Edward, who was born in Southern Cross, died aged seven months.

Bublk, Joseph and Elizabeth. Their daughter Johanna died aged 11 months and was buried on November 30, 1903.

Buchanan, Rachel Ann. Rachel died on October 11, 1903, at the age of 25. She was the daughter of William and Ann (nee Christian). She was born in NSW. Information may be emailed to coalfieldsmuseum@gmail.com.

Bank branch is looking for people to help with its Christmas Tree celebrations in December.

The staff require a local non-profit organisation or charity group to cook sausages and chips.

The chosen organisation will receive payment for their time.

food, drinks, ice creams and rides throughout the day.

Children must also be 12 years of age or under and have a bank account which has been added to in the past year.

For more information, contact Sue on 9734 7411.

needed for Christmas tree Market stalls wanted for festival Cooks COLLIE and Districts Community Families will be able to enjoy free THE 2023 Collie Labour Day Festival has vacancies for food vendors and street market stalls.

The markets will be on Forrest Street on Sunday, March 5, as part of the long weekend festivities.

Each bay will be three-metres by

three-metres and has a booking fee of $25.

Public liability insurance is required.

For more information, contact Jamie on 0408 946 720 or email colliecycleclub@bigpond.com.

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Collie Eagles reserves win at home

SHEPHERD: Robert Chitty sets off after the ball while team mate Reece Pilatti moves in to shepherd in the colts clash at Collie Recreation Ground last Sunday.

BATTLE: Collie Eagles player Kieran Escott (below) battles for the ball in the reserves clash narrowly won by the local side by three points.

FOOTBALL COLLIE Eagles Football Club’s reserves team won a nail-biter against Dunsborough at Collie Recreation Ground last Sunday.

The Eagles beat the visitors by three points, with two goals each to Austin Kent and Sam Salmeri, and one goal to Brett Loxton and Luke Abbott.

The Eagles colts were defeated by Dunsborough by 37 points.

The league side had a bye as Dunsborough does not have a league team.

Results Reserves: Collie Eagles 6.8 (44) d Dunsborough 6.5 (41).

Goals: A Kent (2), S Salmeri (2), B Loxton, L Abbott.

Best players: C Griggs, L Abbott, K Escott, F Hislop, A Kent, L Giblett.

Colts: Dunsborough 11.7 (73) d Collie Eagles 4.2 (36).

Goals: J Pitchers, M Ireland, L Wilson, R Pilatti.

Best players: J Pitchers, M Ireland, R Chitty, R Gooch, Z Pilatti, R Pilatti.

FIXTURES: Busselton v Collie Eagles on Saturday at Sir Stewart Bovell Park, Busselton. Colts 10.15am, reserves 12.10pm, league 2.10pm.

Davies scores four goals in Swans weekend win WOMEN’S HOCKEY

SWANS hockey player Jorja Davies scored four goals in the team’s win against Mustangs at the weekend.

Swans won the game, 8-1.

RESULTS: A grade: Rovers 4 (L Marley, E Williams, L Crowe, C Crowe) d Amaroo 1 (N Michalak). Best: Rovers, L Crowe, P Marley, W Marley; Amaroo, J Crowe, M Pullan, A Michael. Swans 8 (J Davies 4, D MacIntyre 2, N Bury 2), d Mustangs 1 (M Fleay). Best: Swans, J Davies, C Lee, K Tilbrook; Mustangs, M Fleay, J Lee, A Johnson; intermediates: semi final one - Rovers 3 (L Smith, M Bercene, H Ireland) d Amaroo 2 (M Jones, A Michael). Best: Rovers, H Ireland, L Marley, N Bercene. Amaroo, J Coverley, G Skoda, T Orwin. Semi final two: Swans 6 (K Davies 2, B Morton 2, T Emery, C Lee) d Mustangs 1 (B Earl).

Best: Swans, N Emery, B Morton, K Davies; Mustangs, A Pitchers, C Cochrane,

J Cochrane. Primary: Red 2 (P White, I Jones) d. Green 0. Best: Red: team effort; Green: D Mandry, D Cherry, J Spencer.

Black 3 (T Pullan 2, J Vernon) d Blue 0.

Best: Black, J Vernon, J Waters, A Crellin; Blue, Z Ireland, A Crowe, J Cochrane.

FIXTURES: today: Primary, 4pm Green v Black (A Pitchers, T Washer); 5pm Blue v Red (A Boyle, S Crowe).

Windup and presentations to follow games.

Shirts to be worn at presentations and then handed back to team manager; Saturday: A grade: 1.30pm Amaroo v Mustangs (S Dewar, K Crowe; tech bench, Amaroo/Mustangs).

3pm Rovers v Swans (Panel, G Pullan; tech bench, Rovers/Swans); Tuesday: intermediates 5.30pm grand final Rovers v winner of preliminary final (panel/panel; tech bench.

Rovers/winner preliminary final). Presentations to follow the grand final.

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Cubic wins clash against Eaton

BOWLS MAX Cubic won the grand final against Eaton at Collie Bowling Club last week, beating 47 others.

The Eaton versus Collie Shield was won by Eaton, with a score of 381 to Collie’s 360.

There was a draw for teams of four, with six winners on each rink.

Four games of triples were played to determine the four winners to play the grand final.

Cubic beat Ric Daniel and Errol Pulusi from Eaton, who finished equal second.

Gary Giblett, from Eaton, placed fourth.

The King of Scroungers event will be played at Eaton Bowling Club on Sunday, August 28.

TWO games were played at the meat

pack, with all scores carried forward with only three players winning both games.

Ray Colgan came in first with four plus 27.

Jamie Parker was in second place, with four plus 11 and Valdis Brojanowski with four plus eight to place third.

Ladies played cards, but will be back bowling this week if weather permits.

Ladies wanting to play pennants this season are asked to put their names down on the noticeboard.

The season starts Tuesday, October 18.

Anyone wanting to play in the Boyanup fours, sponsored by Archers, on September 3, 10 and 17, needs to place their name on the noticeboard.

Men are also asked to check the notice boards for upcoming events and pennant practice.

SEND US YOUR SPORT! The Collie Bulletin welcomes your sporting contributions.

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Captain Rak rules in the rain GOLF CAPTAIN Dean Rakich made light of the wet weather to win the 18-hole stableford at Collie Golf Club last Saturday.

The event, co-sponsored by the Griffin Fossils and the Collie South West Vets, was played in appalling conditions which kept numbers down and made scoring difficult, with some in the field of 31 simply finding it too difficult and withdrawing mid-round.

Rakich posted 32 points, which included seven points from birdie threes on Nos 2 and 15, to be one ahead of his nearest rival.

Second and fourth places were decided on countbacks, with John Williamson taking second ahead of Clayton Flynn, on 31, and Wayne Waywood picking up fourth ahead of Jake Timms, on 30.

Greg Bell 28, Chris Shea and Colin Giblett 27 were also rewarded with vouchers. Nancy Lynn continued her good form to finish on 33 to be well clear of Rhonda Annandale, on 27, in the ladies’ event.

Novelty winners were Paul Goodwin (No. 2), Hugh Annandale (3), John Wray (4), Nancy Lynn (4), Chris Shea (6), Jake Timms (8), Colin Giblett (9), Dean Rakich (10), Heather Dabrowski (12), Denis Cocker (12), Ross Davidson (13), Ray Cooper (14), Ian Shannon (15 and 18) and Gary Old (17).

JOHN Jackson was a convincing winner in the nine-hole scroungers event played last Thursday.

“Jacko” won the nett section with 21 points and also had the best gross with 40 off-the-stick.

Rick Shea went at an average of two points a hole for second spot, on 18, while

a further stroke back were Joe Italiano, the in-form George Dorozenko and Connor Mumme. Gary Old and Ray Cooper also got a mention for their scores of 16.

Connor Mumme (No. 1), Joe Italiano (4), John Wray (6) and George Dorozenko (9) won the novelties.

THE brave and daring teed up in last week’s Tuesday leisure day event which was won by Ian “Shanks” Shannon, with 36 points.

Paul Moyses was second, while Phil Rabjones 33, Jake Timms and David Laird 32 also did well in the wet conditions.

The novelty winners were Connor Mumme (No. 4), Colin Giblett (7), Paul Moyses (9 and 18) and Cameron Davidson (14).

VETERAN Dorothy Sullivan was the winner of the ladies’ 18-hole stableford

played on Wednesday of last week for the Cara Swan trophy.

Sullivan had 33 points to win from Sue Earnshaw, Heather Dabrowski, Dorothy Lawrence and Angela Ireland who were separated by a countback after all posted 31. Val Riley and Dion Smallwood were best of the rest on 29.

Trophy donor Cara Swan had the day’s best score, 35, and received a $15 voucher for her efforts.

The No. 6 novelty was won by Angela Ireland, with Cara Swan and Rhonda Anandale successful on Nos 13 and 18 respectively.

THIS week’s events Today (Thursday), nine-hole scroungers; Saturday, Pirtek two-person ambrose 18-hole stableford; Tuesday, 18hole leisure day stableford; Wednesday, ladies’ 18-hole event.

Fraser wins McRobbie award SIMONE Fraser has been awarded the Arthur McRobbie award for her services to the Collie Basketball Association (CBA).

Fraser accepted the award last Saturday at the 2022 Basketball WA gala awards night at Perth’s Crown Hotel.

Arthur McRobbie was a Basketball WA founding member in 1946. He was inducted into the Basketball Australia Hall of Fame in 2007.

Fraser, who has been volunteering for CBA since 2013 as the administrator, dedicated the award to the committee.

“Basically, my role is networking and building good relationships with the community,” she said.

“As a committee, we want to give members a good experience and my job

is to pull everything together behind the scenes and make sure that happens.”

Fraser said she also liaises with parents to make them feel involved.

“All the sporting organisations in Collie network together so that children can play the sports they want to play,” she said.

Fraser has volunteered in many roles in different towns since she was 17.

“It is great to be recognised for all of my hard work, but really it is about the team,” she said.

“A good team attracts members and helps an association to run smoothly.”

Fraser is the third Collie person to win the award.

Greg Bell and Fraser’s uncle, Bill Weir, were past recipients.

U10 girls dominated Australind SOCCER COLLIE soccer club’s under-10 girls team played Australind Pumas last weekend, winning eight goals to nil.

Collie came out quickly, showcasing great skills and teamwork. The team scored four goals in the first half.

Collie dominated the second half, scoring four more goals and securing the win.

THE under-10 boys had a great contest against the Australind Pumas.

Australind started well and had Collie on the back foot early, with a one-goal lead at half time.

Collie Power lifted in the second half and had plenty of goal opportunities.

Australind doubled its lead with a longrange shot that could not be stopped.

With six minutes to go in the game, Power scored twice, equalling the scores.

With neither team having the time to score again, the game finished in a draw.

RACING: 2021 Collie to Donnybrook and Return road cycle race winner Michael Freiberg crosses the finish line. (Photo: Patrick Boere)

Collie to Donnybrook hits the road From back page The race is handicapped, which means that the competitors are graded

according to recent form,which creates a winning opportunity for all the entrants.

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97th Collie to Donnybrook on Saturday THE 97th Collie to Donnybrook and return cycle race is on this weekend.

The race will start at noon, outside the Crown Hotel.

The prestigious competition is the oldest continuously-running cycle race in WA, and one of Australia’s oldest races.

It has become the most prestigious road race in the state.

Almost 200 riders have registered for this year’s event, however there will be no local riders.

Limit riders will start the race, followed by several bunches at intervals.

Scratch riders will leave about 35 minutes later.

The winner is expected to cross the finish line between 3pm and 3.30pm, and presentations will be at about 4.30pm in the Crown Hotel.

2021 winner, Michael Freiberg, will be a noticeable absence, as he is competing in Europe.

Several riders who finished in the top 12 in 2021 have registered this year, including Stephen Hall, JP Van Der Merwe and 2020 winner, Shaun O’Neil.

Guy Kalma, who set the course record in 2016 for first and fastest at two hours, 17 minutes and 24 seconds will also compete.

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Fraser’s McRobbie award HONOURED: Volunteer administrator Simone Fraser has received an Arthur McRobbie award for her services to the Collie Basketball Association.

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