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Rates claw back Thursday, July 28, 2022
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Shire takes action over $300,000 of arrears Reporter: NOLA GREEN COLLIE Shire Council is acting to claw back close to $300,000 in rates owing on local properties, with debts going back several years. Some 15 properties are involved in court action after attempts at debt collection were unsuccessful. “The properties are at different stages of retrieval,” chief executive officer Stuart Devenish said. “We make every endeavour to recover rates, in fairness to all. It is not fair to those who pay their rates when some do not do so. “These (actions to retrieve rates) are legal matters and costs are incurred.” Mr Devenish said property owners are contacted to see if they can make arrangements to pay off their rates. Instalment payments are routinely offered with each rate notice, and pensioners can defer rates if they are having difficulty paying. Deferred rates are paid out of deceased
estates. When rates are not paid on time, they begin to attract interest, which increases the debt. Involving debt collectors and then court action increases the debt further still. Council is then legally able to seize properties and auction them off. The debt is recovered after such a sale, and any balance left is returned to the former owner. Council moved in September last year to seize five properties, adding a further four properties to the action in October, and five more in December. Another property was seized in February. A vacant block also became subject to the recovery process in February after non-payment of rates and services after a period of three years or more. Mr Devenish stressed that all of these actions were strictly within the letter of the law, through the Magistrates’ Court of Western Australia. l Council’s 2022/23 budget - pages 6 and 7.
Ladies raise thousands
Road trauma golf event
$13,276 was raised to support women with breast cancer at the Collie Eagles Football Club’s ladies’ day event. Page 12
THE HEART Hub South West committee will host a golfing tournament to raise funds this weekend. Page 10
PROTESTORS: Vicki True and Colleen Ireland at a protest meeting outside Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns’ office last Thursday. The protest was part of industrial action being taken by the United Workers Union. Story on page 2.
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Students get an ‘illustrative’ visit
AAAAAA What's on, When and Where Art gallery “Seven Forms, Collie ’22” now open till September 4. Gallery opening hours, Thursday to Monday, 10am to 4pm. Collie Eagles monster auction Saturday August 6, 2022, 10am. Goods Sheds, Forrest Street. Collie Motorplex “Trans Am” racing and time challenge, Nascar series truck on display, July 30 Long Track TestnTune, Sunday July 31, 9am-3pm Goods Shed markets Sunday from 8am to 1pm. Museum hours Thursdays to Mondays from 9am to 3pm. 125th anniversary quiz night Gala quiz night, Collie Eagles Football Club, Saturday, September 17. Board games Collie Public Library, Friday, 6.30pm. BYO snacks and drinks. Parkrun Collie River Trail parkrun, Saturdays at 8am, at Soldiers’ Park. Riff Raff Dancing Riff Raff Dancing, Mondays at 7.30pm at Collie PCYC. Bingo Collie Eagles bingo, Thursdays at the clubrooms. Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down at 7.30pm. Jo’s Bargain Bazaar Wallsend Ground pavilion, Mondays and Thursdays, 9am to noon. Police rangers Police rangers, Mondays 4.30pm to 6.30pm at Collie PCYC. JP signing centre Collie Justices of the Peace signing centre, Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, 9.30am to 12 noon, and Thursdays, 1.30pm to 3pm, at the Collie Courthouse. Op shops Anglican Op Shop, Tuesday to Friday each week, from 9am to 3pm. At Noyes Hall, Vinnies Op Shop, Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 1pm, out of the former Bargain Barn building, enter by the side lane. Send it in This column offers free publication of events for not for profit clubs and organisations. Send copy (event name, when it is on and venue) to nola.crvbulletin@ gmail.com or classies@crvbulletin.com by 5pm on Fridays.
POPULAR author and illustrator, Martin Chatterton, visited Collie Senior High School last week. Mr Chatterton is best known for the “Mort” series, and his young adult novel, “The Tell”. His latest picture book, “Winter of the White Bear”, was shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards. He was also one of the co-writers for James Patterson’s “Middle School” series, the first book of which was made into a movie in 2016. Mr Chatterton spoke to students from years seven and 11, and discussed the writing and illustrating process. He also chose students from the audience and performed an on-the-spot illustration. Students were turned into Frankenstein’s monster and a chicken in the caricatures. The drawings were then autographed, and given to the student. During his show, Mr Chatterton told the students that he wanted to teach them how to laugh in the face of tragedy through his books. “To gain inspiration for my writing, I Googled funny ways to die - for example, a dance teacher who danced out of their
window on their sixth floor studio, or the peanut farmer who was killed in an avalanche of peanuts,” he said. Students were also treated to a trailer for his new young adult thriller, “Scorpion Falls”, which is due out next month. The book centres around an isolated mining town in Queensland, similar to Collie. “I was really excited when I found out Collie was a mining town because I knew the story should resonate with these children,” Mr Chatterton said. He will be visiting local primary schools next week as part of his tour.
DRAW: Collie Senior High School student Thomas Howson was turned into a caricature by author and illustrator Martin Chatterton during a school visit last week.
Protest over public sector pay rates EDUCATION assistants, gardeners and nurses held a protest meeting in Collie last Thursday. The protest was part of a United Workers’ Union (UWU) campaign for a five percent wage rise. A 2.75 percent rise has been agreed to by the government as part of enterprise bargaining but the union believes this is inadequate. Protest organiser and Amaroo Primary School education assistant Vicki True said five percent was in line with the increased cost of living. UWU represents a range of workers including those employed in aged care, education, home care, hospitals, ambu-
lance services, supermarkets, logistics and manufacturing. Wages for these workers have been capped since 2017. The group walked off the job at 12.30pm and met at Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns’ office for a 30-minute stopwork meeting. However, Mrs True said the meeting did not produce the desired outcome. “We are very disappointed that Jodie did not address us,” Mrs True said. “However, we did not let her know prior to the meeting, but presumed she would come out if she was there.” Mrs Hanns said she was not in Collie at the time and the office was closed due to staff training.
Mrs True addressed the protesters before they marched down Forrest Street chanting “five to survive”. Motorists tooted their horns in support, while onlookers cheered. Amaroo education assistant Colleen Ireland said politicians do not see public sector workers as important enough for a pay rise. “Cleaners, kitchen and laundry staff, administration staff, enrolled nurses, physiotherapists and education assistants are the lowest paid public sector workers,” she said. Mrs True said data obtained from the union indicated Western Australia has the lowest wage growth in Australia, at 2.2 percent for the past year.
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River should come first CONCERNS about the South branch of the Collie River since the opening of Lake Kepwari came to the fore at the last meeting of Collie Shire Council. “Is Lake Kepwari more important than the environment?” Collieburn resident Joe Hetherington asked. He said both he and river advocate Ed Riley had been calling for a public meeting with the Minister for Water, Dave Kelly, to get answers on river flow from the lake. “This was raised in February - that’s a long way back - why hasn’t a meeting with the Minister been arranged to dis-
cuss this?” he asked. Council decided in February to host a public meeting attended by the minister. The minister has since advised he will not attend a public meeting. Mr Hetherington said when Lake Kepwari was being planned, an environmental report stated that the health of the river had to come first. “In 2015, the river dried right up, and things died, and I can see the same thing happening again unless action is taken. “If the river doesn’t flow downstream, it takes a toll on the environment.
“Council should have some say in what is going on. It is beautiful out there (at the lake) but the environment is beautiful too. “It should come back to you as council to have a say.” Mr Hetherington said he was speaking on behalf of Mr Riley, who was unable to attend the council meeting because of health reasons. “He is a passionate person who has the river at heart,” Mr Hetherington said. Mr Riley was concerned because he had been told there would be a morning
tea instead of a public forum. Chief executive officer Stuart Devenish said the morning tea proposal was made after receiving the minister’s response. Mr Devenish has liaised with the Member for Collie-Preston, Jodie Hanns, and advised that departmental staff would attend a morning tea to which all members of the public would be invited. Deputy shire president Ian Miffling, who was chairing the meeting, said that departmental officers will answer questions at the proposed morning tea for which a date is yet to be set.
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SURVIVOR: Deborah Strike, pictured with her grandchildren August and Violet Loxton, is alive today thanks to the early detection of breast cancer at the Breastscreen WA van.
Scan saved Deborah’s life DEBORAH Strike owes her life to the Breastscreen WA van. In 2008, Deborah - then aged 51 - visited the van for her two-yearly mammogram, as she had done since age 45. Two weeks later, her world turned upside down. “I was notified, by letter, that there was an abnormality, and I would need another screen at the van, which had moved on to Harvey,” Deborah said. After the second mammogram, she was sent to Royal Perth Hospital for a biopsy. Deborah was then diagnosed with a non-invasive form of breast cancer, known as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). “The scan showed what looked like little sparkles on the side of my right breast,” she said. “After the biopsy, it was confirmed that I had the early stages of breast cancer.” Within two weeks, Deborah underwent a lumpectomy at St John of God Bunbury. “Fortunately, all was clear afterwards, and no chemotherapy or radiation was needed. But that was all due to early detection,” she said. “I started early mammograms because I have a family history. My paternal aunt had breast cancer, so I was told to keep an eye on it.” Deborah said that without her own vigilance in all areas of her health, she
would likely not be alive to enjoy her two grandchildren, Violet and August. In 2013, Deborah had a hysterectomy following the discovery of abnormal cervical cells, and she is also in remission from stage two bowel cancer, which was diagnosed in 2015. “If you want to live a long life and be there for your grandkids, then you do it, don’t you?” she said. “Early detection for all cancers is very important - it saves lives.” The Breastscreen WA van is in the Collie PCYC car park until September 8. Women aged 40 to 74 can get a free mammogram at the van. Breast cancer is the most common life threatening cancer for women. One in seven Australian women will develop breast cancer. BreastScreen WA’s Medical Director, Dr Elizabeth Wylie, said screening mammography was the most effective method for early detection. “Screening every two years is vitally important to increase the chance of breast cancer being detected when it is too small to feel or be noticed. Finding cancer at this early stage often means that the breast cancer is small and more treatable,” she said. For more information or to book an appointment, visit BreastScreen WA’s website at www.breastscreen.health. wa.gov.au or call 13 20 50.
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Big battery sessions:
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Locals given the chance to comment NEOEN conducted two community information drop-in sessions in Collie last weekend. The community was given the opportunity to learn about and share feedback on the proposed battery project. Neoen’s proposed 1GW battery is likely to be completed in multiple stages, with stage one expected to be operational by 2025, the company’s Western Australia head Nathan Ling, said this week. Stage one consists of a 200MW/400MWh battery to be located approximately 13 kilometres north-east of Collie – four kilometres north-east of the Collie Power Station. The Collie Battery will support system security in WA, and continue WA’s renewable energy transition following the retirement of the Muja D and Collie power stations by 2030. “Collie has been at the heart of power generation in WA for 50 years and we are excited to be investing in the region and
supporting the state’s energy transition via the 1GW Collie Battery,” Mr Ling said. “The battery will be able to provide up to four hours of continuous power, supporting system security and Western Australia’s transition to renewable energy. Collie is an ideal location for battery storage technology. “This project is also aligned with the Collie Just Transition Plan and is expected to bring significant investment to the region and to support local jobs and businesses.” Neoen will also establish a Community Benefit Sharing Program. This fund will be delivered in collaboration with the Collie Shire council to distribute benefits to local communities in the region. Community members who could not attend the sessions can visit the Neoen website at www.colliebattery.com.au for more information, or contact: neoen@redhavas.com.
GOOD CAUSE: Allanson Primary School students Tyson Casey, Evelyn Saunders and Claire O’Connor spent the day feeling snuggly in their pyjamas as part of the school’s fundraising efforts.
Fundraising for foster kids ALLANSON Primary School staff and students went to school in their pyjamas last Friday as part of National Pyjama Day. All funds raised went to The Pyjama Foundation, a national organisation that helps children in foster care. Education assistant Aimee Davidson said the staff and students were proud to raise $377 for the foundation. “We want to help children who are less fortunate,” she said. “Children in care often bounce from home to home, and to different schools, which affects their ability to learn and thrive.
“Without support, poor educational outcomes can lead to disengagement in school, mental health issues, unemployment in the future and poor life choices.” Money raised will also be used by the foundation to recruit community mentors for their Love of Learning program. These mentors are known as “Pyjama Angels” and they read books, play educational games and do homework with children in care. The program aims to support disadvantaged children and to create nurturing relationships. Visit www.thepyjamafoundation.com. for more info.
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General rates set
tribunal. Councillors also receive an annual telecommunication allowance of $600. The shire president receives an extra allowance of $4000, and the deputy shire president recieves an allowance of $1000, to reflect their extra duties.
THE general rate for the 2022/23 financial year has been set at 10.2447 cents in the dollar for properties assessed at gross rental value (GRV). Unimproved value (UV) properties will attract a rate of 0.6121 cents in the dollar. The minimum GRV rate on developed properties is $1,044, and for GRV vacant properties $884, the same minimum rate as UV properties. Those paying their rates in full should be sure they do so before the cut-off. This is before 4.30pm, on Monday, September 12, 2022. Ratepayers can choose to pay in four equal installments at intervals set every two months. The first would be due on September 12, the second on November 14, the third on January 23 and the fourth on March 27. A three percent interest rate will be charged on each instalment after the first payment, as well as an administration fee of $6 per instalment. Waste charges for 2022/23 are $365 per annum for a three-bin collection service; pensioner three-bin charge of $348; and also a rural waste levy of $169 per annum. Those failing to pay their rates will incur a penalty interest rate of seven percent for rates. In addition they will also be required to cover the cost of proceedings to recover such charges that remain unpaid after becoming due and payable.
COUNCIL’S capital expenditure program for 2022/23 is focused on renewal works and minor upgrades to existing assets. The budget does not incorporate allowance for Renergi, which proposes a waste disposal facility onsite at the waste transfer station. Budget amendments to incorporate the Renergi process into shire operations are intended once further details are defined, chief executive officer Stuart Devenish said. “It is expected that the amendments will be at least cost neutral to the shire,” he added. The total expenditure program is $5,962,218 of which $4,755,636 is funded from grants and $114,045 from shire reserve funds. The capital expenditure on infrastructure, including roads, parks and gardens
is $3,698,144 of which $2,819,855 is grant funded. The building capital program includes expenditure of $1,845,074. This will be funded from grants of $1.662,291 and reserve funds of $114,045. The increase in rates for the 2022/23 financial year is five percent, with a predicted surplus of $13,700. No new loan borrowings have been proposed. Existing borrowings will require principal and interest repayments of $222,559 and $38,241 respectively. Loan principal outstanding amounts are expected to decrease from $1,534,855 to $1,312,296. Actual and income and expenditure for the 2021/22 financial year may change once annual financial statements are finalised.
RENEWAL: Lefroy Street (pictured) and Johnston Streets to Steere Street will be renewed at a cost of $152,000.
Major roadworks planned STREETS, roads and bridges in Collie will receive a budget allowance of more than $2 million. Collie is set to receive a Regional Road Group grant of $1,501,273, a Roads to Recovery Grant of $302,437, a Main Roads Direct Grant of $128,490 and a South32 Road contribution of $125,637. Widening and sealing the shoulders of Gastaldo Road, plus full width reseals and installing edgelines, is bud-
geted for at $751,910. McAlinden Road and Powerhouse Road will have upgrades costing $750,000 each. Lefroy Street and Johnston Streets to Steere Street will be renewed at a cost of $152,000. Hoddell Road will have 200 metres reconstructed and realigned at a cost of $125,600. Gravel resheeting will cost $133,837, and road shoulders $40,000. Expenditure on road maintenance is
budgeted at $442,245, street lighting at $197,894, bridges $70,207, and pathway maintenance at $39,869. To ensure local bridges are maintained, there is a cost of $47,760 set aside. Verge maintenance is costly, budgeted at $270,571 and street trees, $157,948. Laneway maintenance is budgeted at $28,406 and street sweeping at $67,787.
Fees for elected members ELECTED members’ fees are set by the Salary and Allowances Tribunal, which determines the minimum and maximum amount of fees which can be paid. The attendance fee of $7,880 set in the budget, is the minimum determined for the Shire of Collie by the
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Focus is put on upgrades
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Notable projects
CONSERVATIVE: Funds have been allocated for a renewal of the Swinging Bridge, in what Shire president Sarah Stanley has described as an ‘extremely conservative’ budget.
Bridge renewal in ‘careful’ budget SHIRE president Sarah Stanley said councillors and staff took a responsible approach to developing this financial year’s budget, consolidating finances and planning for the long-term. With Collie in transition from a coal mining and power production town, diversifying the town’s economy and finding industries to provide new jobs has been foremost in the minds of councillors and staff. “This year’s budget is extremely conservative, with a focus on maintaining our services in the community with careful cost control, allowing for a modest increase to wages, and a sensible approach to improving the shire’s long-
term financial sustainability,” Cr Stanley said. “Economic development remains our highest strategic priority, continuing to work closely with state government, industry and unions to attract investment and new employment opportunities for our community. “Capital works will focus on renewal of existing assets, including Jack Mears Springs walkway and the Swinging Bridge. “We are extremely grateful for grant funding to enable the exciting Kaya Collie events, an expansion of the Visitor Centre and a new Collie-based marketing co-ordinator.”
Fees and charges decided AS PART of the lead-up to the annual Budget, councillors decided on the schedule of fees and charges to be applied during the 2022/23 financial year. These were adopted ahead of the presentation of the budget and were applied from July 1. The fees and charges apply to all services supplied by council. These include development applications, miscellaneous planning fees, building permits, camping fees, trading in public places, Food Act assessments, offensive trade fees, treatment and disposal of effluent and liquid waste, ranger
charges, and dog and cat registrations. Entry fees for the swimming pool and charges for activities within the pool are also in this section. Library charges cover hire of the meeting room, internet browsing, printing and disc cleaning. Roche Park fees for usage, hire, classes and programs come under this schedule, as does use of the sport and recreation ground. Fees for sporting bodies using council facilities are set here. Cemetery and niche wall fees are included.
MORE than $430,000 was allocated to local projects in the 2022/23 budget. These notable projects include South32 tourism partnership of $207,500, pathway renewal of $40,000 and $30,000 for the Collie community radio building. A budget allocation of $155,000 has been made for “Kaya Collie”, which will celebrate Collie’s 125-year history. It is made up of $80,000 from the Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development, $70,000 from South32, $5,000 from Premier Coal and $5,000 from Worley Power Services, with $5000 spent in the past year. Renewal of the Swinging Bridge is budgeted for $195,000, and renewal of the Jack Mears Spring Boardwalk at $200,000. The continuation of Collie River rehabilitation comes from a South32 $30,000 grant, and the Collie River Revitalisation Strategy funding comes from a transfer from the river revitalisation reserve. Completion of the Minningup Pool feasibility study - using a $56,000 grant and completion of heritage trails with a $86,734 Lotterywest grant are also provided for.
Expansion of the Collie Visitor Centre is provided for with a grant of $537,000 from Royalties for Regions. Plant replacement, budgeted at $230,000, will come from a plant reserve transfer. Upgrades to the CCTV system is budgeted at $85,000, paid for by the Department of Industry and adds to works carried out during 2021/22. An upgrade of the audio and communication system will cost $55,000 and improve the public address system and screen used in the council chamber. Bushfire mitigation work will be carried out, with a grant of $56,673 from the Department of Fire & Emergency Services. Toilets at Lions Park will be renewed, at a cost of $120,000. Electronic scoreboards for Roche Park will cost $30,000, and new chairs and trolleys, $12,000. An amount of $29,603 is provided for the Visitor Centre Mine, with $20,000 of to pay for a mechanical ventilation design. A master plan for the Collie Aerodrome will be covered by a Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development grant of $35,000.
TEN local organisations will be granted a 100 percent concession on their rates. The largest concession is for Riverview Residences in Steere and Pendleton Streets, with a concession of $46,134. The Collie Italian Club’s concession is $10,065, and the Energy West Hall’s rate is $2,451. The Ngalang Boodja Corporation’s concession is $2,934, and Alliance
Housing has a concession of $4,499. The Red Cross Shop, which is in the central business district, has a concession of $1,811. The Collie RSL, CWA, North Collie Hall Management Group and Collie Pioneer Day Lodge have each been granted concessions on their minimum rates of $1,044. All of the concessions have been granted because of the organisations’ benefits to the community.
Rating concessions
SOUTH32 WORSLEY ALUMINA PTY LTD WORSLEY MINE EXPANSION (REVISED PROPOSAL) ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW DOCUMENT (ERD) REVIEW START DATE: 20 JUNE 2022 AMENDED 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. 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.
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The community has its say online
Is transition ‘hype’ or real? LOCALS have voiced their opinions about finance specialist Alan Kohler’s article in The New Daily. The article uses Collie as an example for coal mining towns in the eastern states that may be preparing to transition. Comments on the Collie River Valley Bulletin’s Facebook page - shown below - suggest a “wait and see” approach, once the transition from coal to green energy is complete. Mr Kohler said few transitions around the world had been “just” or “smooth”, but Collie was the exception. It was announced in June that Muja Power Station and Collie Power Station would close by 2029 to make way for green energy solutions. Responses have been edited for readability.
Kathleen Hay: There is going to be a huge need for power if electric cars become the norm. Here in the eastern states (I live on the Gold Coast but grew up in Collie and taught at Amaroo for a while), there is no way states will be able to produce enough power. I think there will be a second thought about closing coal-fired power stations when crunch time approaches. Josh Davies: It might pay to wait 10 or so years. It is all go whilst everyone is blowing Collie’s whistle. Wait til all the hype dies down, and then we can brag, or not, as to how great it is, or was. Marc Bernardi: We did give seven industries and unique tourism for Collie, but it was all voted down by intelligent people.
Flood resilience community training COLLIE has been chosen by Disaster Relief Australia (DRA) to form a flood action plan. A community meeting aimed at identifying local risks will be held at Roche Park Recreation Centre on August 5 from 9.30am to 2.30pm. Company spokesperson Whitney Boyd said the exercise will prepare the community for a natural disaster. “We deal with bushfires and flooding, and prepare communities for both,” Ms Boyd said. “We identified Collie as a high-risk area after looking into the history of bushfires.” She said Collie is vulnerable due to a range of factors. “Many of the residents are 65 and over, newer residents to the area, indigenous, and surrounded by mine sites which affect the flow of the water when it rains,” Ms Boyd said.
The event will be focussed on flood protection. “We would really like to meet with the residents of Collie and give them the resources and health and safety tools for future resilience. We’d also like to hear of their experiences and how our disaster relief teams can be of assistance to them,” Ms Boyd said. DRA is a not-for-profit, veteran-led organisation specialising in assisting communities in clean-up efforts after a natural disaster. It is part of the Project Resilience initiative (PRI), in partnership with Minderoo Foundation. Collie was one of eight communities selected for the flood-wise program. For more information or to book your place for free, email resilience@disasterreliefaus.org or call Shari Bent on 0421 935 929.
JODIE HANNS, Member for Collie-Preston, reports...
Rebate available to local seniors I HAVE hard copies of the WA Seniors Discount Directory, which lots of residents have been picking up from my office. A number of seniors card holders have not been aware that there is a cost of living rebate that they may be eligible for. The rebate is $143.50 for a couple, and $95.69 for singles, and is paid by the state government once per year. If you have not applied, please let my staff know and they can assist you with this. You will need to bring some identification with you such as a drivers licence or photo identification card. Last week, I visited the Collie Child and Family Centre to give them some free RATs issued by the state government. I managed to catch them at the end of one of their “Baby Business” sessions, and it was lovely to see some of the parents with their young children and babies. The staff at the centre run some fabulous programs, like the “1000 books before Kindy” program which aims to encourage parents to read to their children every day to help develop strong early literacy skills. Children can collect prizes for every 100 books that they read. If you have a child in that preschool age range, I would encourage you to contact the centre and have a chat with their lovely staff. I also visited the Collie Allanson Bush Fire Brigade to drop off some RATs for their volunteers before they held their AGM last Friday night. If you are involved with a community or sporting group and would like some free RATs, please contact my office. Households are also able to collect an additional five RAT tests as well. Congratulations to the Victoria Hotel who received a state government’s Activating Alfresco Grant, which assisted them to replace the roof and gutters on the beer garden patio.
RATES went up five percent this year – well, that’s no surprise because it’s what those councillors do, isn’t it, they exist just to put the rates up. I know this, not because I have been covering council meetings since 1979, but because I read it on Facebook - a totally reliable source. They know what they’re talking about, those Facebook keyboard warriors. Give them just a whiff of a story about council doing anything and, quick as a flash, they hit the keyboard and let us know that, ITHO (in their humble opinion) councillors are a blight on society. Well, IMHO (in my humble opinion), councillors are community-minded people trying to do a tough job. I once read that people about to become parents for the first time should undertake some tasks to prepare them for what was to come. Included in the list was practising for changing nappies by trying to get an octopus out of a string bag, extracting it without actually ripping off any of the tentacles, then re-inserting it. For our younger readers, a string bag was what people used to take to the grocery store (no supermarkets then) to bring home their purchases – hopefully, I don’t have to explain what an octopus is. To get an idea of what preparing a council budget is like, go online to the Shire of Collie website and click into agenda and minutes, until you reach the 219-page agenda for Tuesday, July 19. This will give you an idea of the range of matters which councillors have to consider; you will discover that it now far exceeds the traditional road, rubbish and rates. It will not reflect the multiple briefings which went into preparing the draft budget, briefings where information was provided on where money needed to be spent, where the money to be spent might come from, what needed to be put into reserves as a hedge against future needs, and how to juggle the conflicting demands and expectations of statutory requirements, ratepayer demands and what was best for the community. Of course, to prepare for this, councillors must now undergo compulsory training, unlike their state and federal counterparts – all this, to earn the princely sum of their annual allowance. Prices continue to rise for all, including councils, and in the past couple of years thanks to COVID-19 and the war in the Ukraine, the increases have sky-rocketed. Back in 1979, the rewards for councillors were a packet of cigarettes each meeting, a drink or two from the three percents, and complaints from the ratepayers. After smoking became a no-no, this moved on to a packet of lollies, a drink or two from the three percents, and complaints from the ratepayers. Nowadays, there is that princely annual allowance, a drink or two at the bar, and complaints from the ratepayers. Councillors are ratepayers too, so they will also cop a rate rise, but let’s not mention that.
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CCCCCCCCC PPPPPPP People, places and contributions to Collie life
Caitlin goes the distance People: AMY DOROZENKO OUTSIDE her role as a teacher at Wilson Park Primary School, Caitlin Graham has an interesting hobby - running marathons. Most days of the week, she can be seen running the many trails around Collie, riding her bike or playing social netball for the Collie Eagles. Recently, Caitlin began entering marathons, with one of her best friends, Terresa Briggs. Caitlin said a weekly exercise class kick started her passion for running. “Back in 2014, I did my first ever fun run at the 10-kilometre Bunbury Women’s Fun Run, with a group of people from Tracy Mizzi’s exercise class,” she said. “We did little training sessions and three kilometre runs in preparation for it, rocked up and had a great time. “After the run, I looked at my time and thought it was not too bad, so I decided to give running a go. “It lasted about three weeks before I stopped, but every year I would sign up to the women’s fun run.” She said her times fluctuated due to her lack of preparation. “I used to just rock up and run it,” Caitlin said. “I would attempt training a couple of weeks out, and thought I would be back on the running bandwagon but it never lasted.” In 2018, Caitlin’s Tuesday night exercise class stopped. She needed something to keep fit, so she replaced the class with running. She started slowly, running from Collie Visitor Centre to the cemetery and back. She soon became motivated to run to Allanson and back to see if she could make the distance, which was double her starting route. “I did a 14-kilometre run at Optus Stadium and made the distance okay, so I signed up for a half marathon,” Caitlin said. “It absolutely killed me and I finished in the second half of the group - I was not happy. “However, I became determined to sign up for a marathon.” Marathons are 42.2 kilometres long and require rigorous training programs. Seasoned local runners Peter Pesci, Peter Fergie and Harry Wiggers offered Caitlin their advice and expertise along the way.
“Peter Fergie and Peter Pesci are pretty much my unemployed running coaches,” Caitlin said. Her first marathon was at the Rottnest Running Festival in June, and Caitlin quickly followed that up three weeks later with the Bibra Lakes RunningWorks Festival.
PUDDLES: Caitlin Graham runs through a large puddle during her first marathon. “My theory was that I would do another one while I still had the fitness as I pulled up okay after Rottnest,” she said. Caitlin said building endurance is one of the important aspects to marathon training. “Over summer, I was running 70 or 80 kilometres per week, either in the morning or at night (Peter) Pesci would say you have to do interval training, changing the speeds every kilometre, and even the distances I would run in one hit.” Caitlin runs Tuesdays and Sundays, plays netball on Thursdays and the weekend, runs Parkrun on Saturday mornings and does active recovery on the other days. She also attends morning classes at Roche Park Recreation Centre, which Terresa teaches. “I try to do at least a 21-kilometre run once a week,” she said. “(Peter) Fergie said if I wanted to get serious about running, I would have to cut back on my other fitness commitments.” Caitlin said she tries to eat a healthy diet, but admits to being a fussy eater so does not change her diet too much in preparation for events. Her next goal is an ultra marathon. “It is 50 kilometres, so I have to get an extra eight kilometres out of my little legs,” she said.
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Sliced figs A woman enjoyed tasty dried, sliced figs on a cheese board at a party recently. She enquired where they had been purchased, and was told they came from the local supermarket. A few days later the woman ventured to the supermarket but could only find whole dried figs. She went back to the host to find out what brand they were, only to be told they were just the whole figs which she sliced up herself. No ‘cut’ but ‘Kutt’ The current golf club captain is a pret-
ty tech savvy operator. He likes phones and puts Siri voice options to good use. Last week, during a round with mates, he was heard to call for his tee shot to “cut, cut” towards the green. The ball didn’t respond but Siri did. Siri’s voice emerged from the phone he had in his golf bag, advising that “Mr Kutt’s phone number is …” Collie’s $4 billion exports You would not be too concerned about Collie’s transition away from power generation after reading a recently pub-
lished government document. According to “Western Australia - It’s Like No Other”, Collie is an “economic hub”for WA’s south west. “Collie’s exports are valued at $4.165 billion, contributing 33.9 percent of the South West region’s total exports of $12.279 billion”. Bystander is on the case but, to date, has been unable to find the source of the over $4 billion of exports. Have a bystander? Send it in! editorial@crvbulletin.com
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GOLF: Good friends Fraser Hislop, Liam Reuben (back), Caleb Fogarty and Flynn Cocker will raise money for Heart Hub South West when a four-ball-best-ball stableford golf event is held on Saturday.
Road trauma behind golf event HEART Hub South West committee member Flynn Cocker will host a golf tournament at the Collie Golf Club on Saturday in honour of his deceased cousin, Jack Barton. Jack passed away in a car crash in 2017 and, subsequently, Heart Hub South West was formed by his parents, Tarryn and Scott Sanford. It is a non-profit organisation for families and friends who have suffered road trauma. Mr Cocker enlisted the help of his friends, including Fraser Hislop, Liam Reuben and Caleb Fogarty, to sponsor the four-ball-best-ball stableford event.
All funds raised will go to Heart Hub South West. “I wanted to do my bit and raise awareness, to put Heart Hub’s name out there in the community,” Mr Cocker said. “A few of my good mates are wanting to also show their support.” The event will tee off at 8am, and is open to the public. The club’s kitchen will be open after the tournament, with meals cooked by local Jasmine Anderson. To book a tee-off time, contact Tanya Fogarty Wood at the club on 9734 1655, or book online at www. colliegolfclub.com.au.
Free meals prove popular FREE meals handed out by Father Gerald Tan at St Brigid’s Catholic Church ran out within just 10 minutes on Tuesday of last week. To keep up with demand, the parish priest has increased the number of meals from 20 to 30. Fr Gerald said support from the community was overwhelming. “We are not asking for donations but if people would like to donate, we will take it,” Fr Gerald said. Local businesses and individuals have made monetary and food donations. Meals are distributed from the church
hall on a first come, first served basis, on Tuesdays from 5pm to 5.30pm. Fr Gerald said it was great to have the support of Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns. “It is the beauty of a country town and the Australian spirit of we are all in this together,” Fr Tan said. The church is at the corner of Medic and Prinsep Streets. Fr Gerald is a qualified chef, and gained certification for the culinary arts in 2012. The meals will be available throughout winter, and will continue while needed.
THE 40-kilometre an hour speed zone along Throssell Street will not be changed, according to a Main Roads Department (MRD) spokesperson. “Main Roads is not considering a review of the speed zone in this area, nor the installation of traffic signals,” the spokesperson said. A traffic counter was placed at the junction of Patterson and Throssell streets this week to collect traffic volume data. The traffic counter will also monitor traffic types and vehicle speeds. The spokesperson said that as of July
18, no data had been retrieved from the counters. Traffic data is regularly collected across the state road network to monitor road use. In February, a traffic light proposal at the intersection of Throssell and Prinsep Streets was discarded for the immediate future. MRD said the 40km speed limit had made the street safer and it was not considered “dangerous”. The intersection ranks 2525th on MRD’s priority list for traffic lights.
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Do the wise thing; sterilise your pet THE Shire of Collie is offering free lifetime registration for any pets participating in the RSPCA’s pet sterilisation program. By law, all cats aged over six months must be sterilised, microchipped and registered with the local government. All dog owners are required to sterilise their dog by the time they are two. The RSPCA said pet owners should get their dogs and cats sterilised to pro-
mote a range of health and social benefits. Sterilisation reduces unwanted and abandoned litters of kittens and puppies. It can also reduce the desire for dogs and cats to roam. Sterilising dogs can reduce aggression, or reduce spraying in cats. To be eligible for the program, pets will need to be registered with RSPCA WA. You can register your pet by visiting https://www.rspcawa.org.au/bewise.
IT IS easy to assume because they come equipped with their own fur coats, that dogs don’t need protection against the cold. But the truth is, your canine friend might appreciate a winter coat just as much as you. South-west resident, and outdoor dog supplies business “Huskimo” founder Danielle Hall was inspired to design dog coats when she couldn’t find a coat suitable for her Golden Retriever “Biggles”. After many prototypes, and investigation of odour resistance technologies, she designed a range inspired by the vivid colours of Australia’s natural landscape. Huskimo dog coats and jackets can be purchased in Collie, from Chappell’s Landscaping Supplies and Collie Electrical and Hardware. Chappell Landscaping Supplies is at Lot 2786 Collins Street in the light industrial area, and also carries a range of stock and pet food, pharmaceuticals and accessories. They cater for horses, cattle, sheep,
poultry, dogs, cats, rabbits and even guinea pigs. Collie Electrical Services is located at 24 Forrest Street and stocks chicken feed, dog and cat food, horse feed and bird seeds. Rabbits, guinea pigs and pigs are also well-looked after.
COZY: The Cardrona Coat is made of a subzero microfleece inner layer that is lighter, warmer and more breathable when compared to standard fleece.
IF YOU’RE wondering whether your best friend needs a coat, consider the following factors. Canines that may need a little extra warmth include puppies and elderly dogs, underweight dogs, dogs under seven kilograms, and dogs of all sizes with single coats - which is most breeds. The best temperature for a coat will depend on the dog, and the situation. For cold-sensitive breeds, coats are a
must below 14 degrees which, in Collie, is most winter nights. If a dog is out in the wind or rain, that number should be around 18 degrees, whereas if the dog can bask in the sun, it could be down to 10. As the temperature drops further, even breeds considered to be cold-tolerant may need a coat. It’s important to look for signs of discomfort in your dog’s body language.
THERE are many benefits to a mobile vet, but perhaps the best one of all is seeing your pet relaxing in their own environment. There’s no strange sounds, smells or the worry of germs. A trip to the veterinarian can be very stressful, particularly for cats. In fact, it can lead to anxiety around car rides and travel in general. Collie is fortunate to have the services of River Valley Vets. The business has received positive feedback from the community since Dr Kalina Hill opened her
mobile vet business in May. “I am really enjoying helping people and their animals in the comfort of their own homes,” she said. New services including cattle pregnancy testing, annual horse vaccinations, and brucellosis testing for rams, will be available mid-September. Extended operating hours of Monday to Thursday, 9am to 6pm, will also begin in September. For more information or to book an appointment, call Dr Kalina Hill on 0418 546 564 or email admin@rvvets.net.
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Thousands raised at the ladies’ day A TOTAL of $13,276 was raised at the Collie Eagles Football Club’s ladies’ day event last Saturday. All funds went to Breast Cancer Care WA to support those diagnosed with the disease. The Collie Recreation Ground clubroom was at full capacity, as women dressed up for afternoon tea and a full schedule of events. There was a fashion parade, with clothing and accessories from Taree Fashions and Cheeky Squirrel, and guests also had
the opportunity to win numerous raffles. Prizes came from local and non-local businesses. Event co-organiser and breast cancer survivor Nicole Fraser was a guest speaker, and told her story of beating the disease. She described how she experienced some of the worst days of her life during treatment, and how she became so unwell she was forced to miss some of her son’s 18th birthday celebrations. It is expected that Ladies Day will become an annual event.
Paige Annandale and Melissa Annandale.
Elysia Harverson and Bronwyn Kippin.
Sasacha Shepherd (back, left), Bronwyn Cooper, Stacey Henderson, Sasha Marley (front, left) and Kaitlin Kammann.
Robyn Sheppard, Kirsty Davidson and Wendy Old.
Pauline Rakich and Lynda Allen.
Jess Tilbrook, Ellena Lincoln and Teagan Kent.
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Cervical screening easier:
Self collection now available for cancer test WOMEN, aged 25 to 74, can now choose to have a cervical screening test either by taking their own sample or having a healthcare provider collect the sample. Collie River Valley Medical Centre registered nurse Sharon Varis said it was important to get tested every five years. “Cancer does not show changes in the body until it is quite significant,” she said. Under the National Cervical Screening Program, both options are free for Medicare card holders. They are accessible through a healthcare provider. Women wanting to self-collect will be provided with a swab by their healthcare
YULETIDE: Marie Kemsley sits on Santa Claus’s (Ron Saunders) lap during the ‘Christmas in July’ event at the Senior Citizens’ Centre last Tuesday.
Record number of seniors attend Christmas in July A RECORD 88 seniors attended a threecourse meal for ‘Christmas in July’ last Tuesday at the Senior Citizens’ Centre. The previous record was 83 guests. Life members Myrtle Golding, Claire Jones, Kathleen Spencer, Val Leadbitter and Ainslie Smith were present-
ed with a plaque in honour of their achievements. Santa Claus (Ron Saunders) paid the guests a visit, delivering chocolates to everyone. The event was catered by the Senior Citizens’ Centre.
Artists’ eyes land on Collie
SEVEN artists cast their eyes on Collie and each developed a different and new way to depict what is familiar to Collie residents. The artists used ceramics, digital photography, drawing and printmaking to create their masterpieces. Camping in forests, photographing and sketching by rivers and pools, and visiting sites around Collie, they produced the current exhibition at the Collie Art Gallery, Seven Forms (Collie ’22). Their textiles, ceramics, silk prints, coal sketches, steel etching and photo-
graphs show a range of impressions and responses to Collie, its history and landscapes. They have produced these works as Collie enters an important phase of transition. Curator Janice Baker wrote that the artists “offer the reality that there are various layers of observing a town and its environs”. The exhibition will be at the Collie Art Gallery until September 4, and Sarah Robinson will run an etching workshop on that day. To enrol, contact the gallery.
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provider and instructions on how to do the test. The sample can be taken in a private space, such as behind a curtain or in the bathroom. Self-collection is available any time a human papilloma virus (HPV) test is needed. This includes a follow-up HPV test after an intermediate risk result, and cervical screening during pregnancy. Both options remain accurate and safe ways to collect a sample for a cervical screening test. Cervical screening tests are available at Collie River Valley Medical Centre (CRVMC), Collie Medical Group and South West Aboriginal Medical Services.
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►Ensuite with generous size shower and vanity unit with ample storage ►Open-plan kitchen, featuring plenty of bench and cupboard space, two-drawer dishwasher and breakfast bar ►Living area, with wood-look flooring and reverse-cycle air-conditioning ►Main bathroom with shower, vanity unit and bath ►Laundry with walk-in linen closet ►Paved patio/entertaining area ►Low-maintenance backyard ►Solar panels ►Double garage with automatic door.
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HOME FACT FILE Location: 134 Wittenoom Street, Collie Price: $169,000 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Cars: 1 Contact: Charles Pinto, 0419 389 455
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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 Tuesday to Friay 9am 3pm Church office: Tuesdays only. Secretary email: collieanglican@gmail. com Website: www.allsaintschurchcollie.org BAPTIST CHURCH: Cnr Prinsep and Elouera Streets, North Collie. Church Enquiries: Pastor Timothy van Aarde 0450 880 775. Collie Hospital Chaplain: Timothy van Aarde. Sunday Service : 9.30am Visitors Welcome. Sunday School during Service. Ladies Bible Study Group: Tuesday 10am at the Church. Prayer Meeting: Monday 5pm-6pm at the Church. CHURCH OF CHRIST: 165 Prinsep Street. Elder: Evan Mandry 9734 1354. Secretary Glynis 0403 159 668. Sundays: 9.30am, Family Service and Kids Church. Thursdays: 9.30am, Craft & Friendship – Phone Heather 9734 4066 Saturdays: 7.30am, Periodically, Breakfast – Phone Evan 9734 1354. Weekly Bible studies on various days. All enquiries welcomed. Vision Radio (87.6FM) is a Ministry of our Church. COALFIELDS BAPTIST CHURCH: An old fashioned, independent Baptist Church. You are warmly invited to join us for our worship service, Sunday, 2pm, CWA Hall Throssell Street. Enquiries Pastor Chris Manessis 9797 0056, 0439 970 059. pastorcbcaustralind.com FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH: 46 Johnston Street, Collie. All are welcome to join with us in fellowship. Friday: Food Ministry 10am-12noon, Prayer meeting 7pm Sunday: 10am morning service. Sunday School during service. For enquiries phone Pastor Garry Fisher on 9734 3796.
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Rescue heroes on the South Coast Seven Collie fishermen braved a lurking white pointer shark to rescue six whales beached on WA’s south coast. The Collie residents were on a camping and fishing trip when they discovered 58 false killer whales (a species of dolphin) beached on Trigelow Beach, 15 kilometres east of Bremer Bay. Collie accepts ‘host’ role for Royal Show The Collie Shire Council officially agreed for Collie to be the host town at the 2003 Royal Show.
Contributed by Kym Saunders The council formally accepted the Royal Agricultural Society’s offer at its July 30, 2002 council meeting. 2003 marron season closure considered The State Government was considering a marron season closure in the south west for 2003. Then Fisheries Minister Kim Chance announced a review of arrangements for the 2004 recreational marroning season. Collie women made port history Then Collie shire president, Rosanne Pimm, and Collie Power Station engineer Neema Premji were appointed to the Bunbury Port Authority’s board of
directors. They were the first female directors in the authority’s history. ‘New land tax would be blow to Collie’ Moves to tax wineries, farmstays and other value-added operations would be disastrous for Collie, said then Collie Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Glyn Yates. The comments came as then State Opposition Leader Colin Barnett released a letter in which then State Treasurer Eric Ripper said the Office of State Revenue would apply a land tax to all value-added rural land.
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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Two Collie prisoners of war SALUTING THEIR SERVICE Contributor: GRAHAME OLD ON SEPTEMBER 3, 1939, Prime Minister Menzies announced that Australia was at war. Almost one million Australians - both men and women - served during WWII. They fought in campaigns against Germany and Italy in Europe, the Mediterranean and North Africa, as well as against Japan in south-east Asia and other parts of the Pacific. The Australian mainland came under direct air attack for the first time, and midget submarines attacked Sydney harbour. Collie miners were exempt from military service and encouraged to continue in the mining industry, however “Collie Boys” ignored that call and many quit their jobs and enlisted for active service. With the exception of some minor campaigns, the history of Australian service during WWII is well documented. This article is about two “Collie Boys” who served in a not so well-known campaign, Blackforce in Java. The 7th Division was formed in February, 1940, as part of the Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF). The main body of the division sailed for the Middle East in October, 1940, and participated in the successful allied invasion of Syria, defeating the Vichy French in June and July, 1941. Elements of the division remained in Syria as an occupation force until December, 1941. Part of the 7th Div, the 2/3rd Machine Gun Battalion (MGB) was formed in June, 1940, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Blackburn VC (Arthur Blackburn had been awarded a Victoria Cross during WW1 for actions at Pozieres, July, 1916, France). Although raised in South Australia, B Company came from Victoria, C Compa-
ny came from Tasmania and D Company came from Western Australia. William James Stephens of Collie served with the 2/3rd MGB - his father, Willie Stephens, had served as a cook at Blackboy Hill training camp during WWI. The 2/2nd Pioneer Battalion was one of four pioneer battalions raised for service during WWII. After completing its initial training at Puckapunyal in Victoria, the battalion joined the 2/3rd MGB and, in April 1941, sailed aboard the Queen Mary for the Middle East to join the 7th Division. Both battalions were involved in heavy fighting against the Vichy French in Syria. Arthur Bernard Buckland of Collie served with the 2/2nd battalion. Japan entered the war in December, 1941, and by the end of March, 1942, had achieved a series of victories, resulting in the occupation of most of south-east Asia and large areas of the Pacific. British forces in Singapore surrendered on February 15, 1942, with the loss of the entire 8th Australian division, and Darwin came under attack just two weeks later. With the Japanese invasion of Australia imminent, the 7th Division was recalled from the Middle East to defend Australia. In January and February, units from the Division began the return journey. The troopship “Orcades” carried three companies of the 2/3rd MGB, the 2/2nd Pioneer Battalion, and elements of minor units. The “Orcades” reached Sumatra two days after the fall of Singapore, before going on to Batavia in Java. The Japanese were already moving through the Netherlands and East Indies, and it was decided - in what was more a political decision than a strategic one - to assist the Dutch forces. The Australians would make a stand on Java - it was a futile gesture which turned into a disaster. The small Allied force that was supposed to defend Java was built around the 2/3rd MGB the 2/2nd Pioneer Battalion, and elements of minor units aboard “Orcades” in addition to a battery of American Artillery already on Java, and a British squadron (B Sqn) from the 3rd King’s Own Hussars Armoured Regiment. Blackburn was promoted to brigadier and was placed in command of the force which became known as “Blackforce”. The Japanese landed on Java on Febru-
COMMEMORATED: The 2/3 Australian Machine Gun Battalion plaque.
ary 28, 1942. Blackforce went into action on March 4. For two days they fought a defensive campaign against overwhelming Japanese odds and were only forced to surrender after an early capitulation by the Dutch forces. The Dutch forces surrendered on March 8, leaving Brigadier Blackburn no option but to follow suit. The next day Blackforce was ordered to lay down its arms. Those who had survived the fighting spent the rest of the war as prisoners of the Japanese. Over 30,000 Australian servicemen were taken prisoner during WWII. Twothirds of these were captured by the Japanese during their advance through south-east Asia in the first weeks of 1942. The second largest concentration of Australians captured by the Japanese was in Java, where around 3000 Australians were taken prisoner - the majority from Blackforce. Others were survivors of the sinking of HMAS Perth, and there were others who had escaped during the fall of Singapore only to be captured on Java. The prisoners of war (POWs) were held in two major camps - number 12 PW Camp Bandung and at the Bicycle Camp in Batavia (Jakarta). Many of the prisoners were eventually transferred to Singapore to work as slave labour on the infamous Thai-Burma Railway. No matter where the prisoners were, the treatment was harsh. Thirty six percent of prisoners of the Japanese died in captivity - among them were 258 men from the 2/2nd Pioneer Bn and 139 men from the 2/3rd MGB. Two Collie Boys were taken POW after Java fell to the Japanese. William James Stephens was born in Bayswater in 1917 to parents William and Catherine Stephens. He enlisted for WWII service in June, 1940, listing his next of kin as his father William Harold Stephens, of Wittenoom Street, Collie. After training, William found himself with the newly-formed 2/3rd MGB en route for the Middle East. He did not have to wait long before action against the Vichy French in Syria and in February, 1942 - when the 7th Div was returning to aid in the defence of Australia - William became caught up in the ill-fated decision to aid the Dutch forces in Java. His unit as part of Blackforce again saw heavy fighting, this time against the Japanese. When Blackforce was forced to surrender, he became a POW of the Japanese. In October, 1942, William sailed for Singapore with Java POW party four. From Singapore, the party sailed to Burma to commence work on the Thai-Burma railway. In early 1944, the fittest of POWs working on the railway were selected to be transported to Japan to work as slave labour in the coal mines and labour camps. The POWs were returned to Singapore and, in September, 1944, William boarded the cargo ship Rakuyo Maru and left with a convoy of ships for Japan. On September 12, 1944, the convoy was attacked by four US submarines (the submarine commanders were not aware the cargo ships were carrying allied POWs). The Rakuyo Maru was badly damaged and sank. POWs and crew abandoned
LOCAL LAD: William Stephens died at sea after being taken prisoner.
ship into the South China Sea - many drowned immediately and many more died of thirst as they floated in the ocean. Sadly, William Stephens was among those that died at sea. With no known grave, Sergeant William James Stephens is remembered on the Labuan Memorial, Labuan, Malaysia, on panel 75 in the commemorative area at the Australian War Memorial and on the Collie War Monument in Soldiers Park. William’s brother, WX20501 Mathew Bernard Stephens, also served during WWII. William “Arthur” Buckland was born in Victoria Park in 1910. He was working in Collie when he enlisted for WWII service in May, 1941. He listed his next of kin as his mother, Mrs May Swallow, of Wittenoom Street, Collie. After training, Arthur was posted as a reinforcement to the 2/2 Pioneer Battalion. He joined the Battalion in Syria and in February, 1942, when the 7th Div was returning to aid in the defence of Australia, he became caught up in the decision to aid the Dutch forces in Java. His unit, as part of Blackforce, again saw heavy fighting, this time against the Japanese. When Blackforce was forced to surrender he, like William Stephens, became a POW of the Japanese. Arthur Buckland’s mother made continual enquiries to the military authorities as to the fate of her son. Records show initially he was reported as missing - later this was amended to missing, believed POW. In March, 1944, records show he was working on the Thai-Burma railway, and in August, 1945, he was reported as alive in Siam, Thailand. He was repatriated to Australia and discharged from service in December, 1945. Around 22,000 Australian servicemen and 40 nurses were held POW by the Japanese during WWII. One in three died in captivity. Thirty Collie boys were POWs of the Japanese, and sadly 13 died. A reminder of these harsh statistics is displayed on the POW Memorial in Ballarat, Victoria. The sign boldly displays: “When you go home, tell them of us, and say ‘For your tomorrow we gave our today’.”
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PCYC receives $60,000 upgrade COLLIE Police and Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) received $60,000 worth of upgrades recently. The upgrades included a new kitchen and an industrial fan installed in the main centre. PCYC chief executive officer David van Ooran said the support from the State Government will improve the services for the children who need them most. The PCYC provides services and outreach to young people in Collie and the wider community.The activities cater for all ages in the community, and provide a safe and controlled environment. Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns said she was delighted to support the centre’s work into the future. “I’m proud to deliver on this commitment and providing them with $60,000 for the fan and a kitchen refurbishment is a great way to support their work
into the future,” she said. The industrial-sized fan will enable PCYC programs and activities to be held in summer. Mrs Hanns said the fan makes the centre more comfortable to play sports while it is hot. New kitchen facilities will help the PCYC to provide meals and snacks to young people attending safeSPACE sessions. Mrs Hanns said the kitchen will also allow full use of the facility. “Collie PCYC does incredibly important work with children and young people,” Mrs Hanns said. “The staff and volunteers play a vital role in supporting local kids and families.” The upgrades were part of an election commitment made by Mrs Hanns in 2021.
Snapshot of Collie’s formative years THE Coalfields Museum and Historical Research Centre (CMHRC) is developing a snapshot of Collie in its formative years, from 1883 to 1903. A meeting next Sunday afternoon will be held for people interested in forming part of the project’s working group. CMHRC is taking a two-pronged approach, looking at the events that shaped Collie, but also at the people who were part of the community in those years. This research will cover people who lived “up the Collie” any time between
1893 and 1903. It is hoped to include the children of the settlers, as well as those who were buried in the Collie General Cemetery up to and including 1903. It will include people who lived in Collie for a brief time, but still contributed to the social fabric of the town. A full explanation of this ambitious project will be outlined at the meeting at the museum next Sunday at 2.30pm. CMHRC members and other interested people are invited to attend Sunday’s meeting.
DINOSAURS: Elijah Gillard enjoyed the morning playing with the tub of dinosaurs at St Brigid’s School Family Playgroup on Tuesday.
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ST BRIGID’S School Family Playgroup returned on Tuesday morning, at the school on Prinsep Street. The classroom was full of youngsters enjoying painting, colouring, cutting and singing. There were even a few who braved the rain and preferred to
jump in the puddles in the playground. St Brigid’s Family Playgroup is a free event held every Tuesday of the school term, from 9am till 10.30am in the kindy room. All children to the age of five are welcome, and need to take morning tea, water and a hat.
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FINNIN (Nevil): My dear brother Nevil. I will miss you so much. Reunited with Mum and Dad, sleep peacefully. Love you heaps. Dawn Briggs. GARDNER (Shaz): Passed away suddenly, loving mother of Teegan (Teegz) (dec), and Dave. Nanny to Scarlett, Skylar, and Ava. Sister to AJ (dec), Kaye, Ddee, Scott and Kell. Forever in our hearts. GARDNER (Sharon): Loved niece and cousin of Marj, Frank (dec.), Darren, Susan, Brad and family. Love and sympathy to all her loving family.
EMPLOYMENT YOUTHCARE CHAPLAINS NEEDED: YouthCARE is seeking chaplains for schools in the Collie region. As WA’s largest provider of chaplaincy services, they have a collaborative network of over 400 YouthCARE Chaplains in more than 600 state schools. YouthCARE Chaplains promote positive school communities by caring for the social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of students, staff and families. Every YouthCARE Chaplain receives a comprehensive training program prior to starting. This includes an induction program, ongoing professional development, support, and supervision by Area Chaplains and self-care professionals. For more information contact Dave Cunniffe on 0427 492 922, or visit youthcare. org.au
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Public Notice Wellington Dam Road Bridge Closure Please be advised the Wellington Dam Road bridge has now been closed to both vehicles and pedestrians in line with recent safety and engineering advice. Traffic management is in place, and visitors and road users are asked to please follow signage. All vehicles can still access the main parking areas at the mural and kiosk via Wellington Dam Road. Light vehicles can also continue to access these areas via River Road. There is no change to access to downstream attractions within the Wellington National Park, including Honeymoon Pool. Visitors can still enjoy an excellent view of the Wellington Dam mural from the elevated viewing platform near the carpark Work to replace the bridge with an improved structure is being progressed as a priority. For more information and updates on the Wellington Dam Road bridge replacement project, visit: https://www.watercorporation.com.au/Outages-and-works/OngoingWorks/Wellington-Dam-Road-Bridge-upgrade
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Saggers and Kaurin win meat pack IN A close finish, George Saggers and Glenice Kaurin won the Collie Bowling Club’s meat pack event on Wednesday, July 20. Two games of four pairs were played, with Saggers and Kaurin winning with four plus 13. Len Flynn and Kevan McKenzie scored four plus 12. Peter Kaurin and Vicki Daniel scored four plus 11. Jamie Parker and Max Cubic scored four plus seven. TRIPLES was played last Sunday. Ric
Daniel won the competition, followed by George Saggers in second place. Brian Bass and Max Cubic drew for third place. Neil Roberts was fifth. The highest scorer was Cubic. Yannick Peltier was the consolation winner. PENNANTS season, at the club, will begin on October 18. Female members are asked to put their names on the club notice board. Any ladies wishing to play at Boyanup in the Archer’s Fours on September 3, 10 and 17 are encouraged to add their names to the list on the notice board.
WOMEN’S HOCKEY COLLIE’s junior hockey team finished third in the Narrogin Carnival on July 16 and 17. The weekend started with fine weather and a well-played first game. The team beat Exies one to nil in the second game of the competition. The third game was by far the team’s best game, beating the eventual competition winner, Central Great Southern, one to nil in a great team effort. Game four was a draw, as Collie was unlucky not to score after it dominated in the second half. Sunday was colder but had no sign of rain. Collie won both games with team effort and play, winning one to nil against Mods, and a big two to nil win against Esperance on the turf. Unfortunately, the wins were not enough to give Collie a place in the final. Many thanks to the coaching and support staff, including Mel Pullan (coach), Gerard Pullan (umpire), Emily Wheeler and Peter Daniels. The boys and girls gained a lot out of the weekend, and are all looking forward to next year. RESULTS of Narrogin Carnival: 7/8 mixed playing in boys comp - Mods Blue 2 d Collie 0. Best: Heidi Ireland, Samuel Newton, Regan Moloney. Lower Great Southern 2 drew Collie 2. Goals: Jye Shepherdson, Samuel Newton. Best: Samuel Newton, Heidi Ireland, Bella Earl. Collie 4 d Upper Great Southern 2. Goals: Jye Shepherdson, Ava Williams. Best: Heidi Ireland, Jye Shepherdson, Reid Marley. Collie 2 d Esperance 1. Goals: Ava Williams, Alexis Pitchers. Best: Alexis Pitchers, Mereana Emery, Ava Williams. YMCC 4 d Collie 0. Best: Levi Crowe, Heidi Ireland, Bella Earl. Collie 2 d Mods Yellow 1. Goals: Samuel Newton (2). Best: Mereana Emery, Ava Williams, Alexis Pitchers; 4/5/6 mixed: Collie 1 d Exies 0. Goals: R Wood. Best: D Larkworthy Darke, P White, Z Ireland. Upper Great Southern Black 1 d Collie 0.
Best: J Cochrane, D Larkworthy Darke, T Pullan. Collie 1 d Lower Great Southern 0. Goals: D Larkworthy Darke. Best: T Pullan, P White, R Wood. Collie 0 drew Central Great Southern 0. Best: Z Ireland, B Irving, B Crowe. Colli 1 d Mods 0. Goals: B Irving. Best: J Cochrane, P White, O Wheeler. Collie 2 d Esperance 0. Goals: D Larkworthy Darke. Best: D Larkworthy Darke, T Pullan, J Cochrane. RESULTS of women’s hockey matches played last week - A grade: Swans 4 (D Macintyre, C Lee, K Davies, M Emery) d Mustangs 1 (M Fleay). Best, Swans: R Fraser, C Lee, S Morton; Mustangs: A Johnson, A Cain, J Lee. Rovers 2 (P Old, L Marley) d Amaroo 0. Best: Rovers, W Marley, C Genev, E Dewar; Amaroo, E Wheeler, F Tomasini, M White. Intermediates: Rovers 2 (L Marley, A Williams) d Swans 1 (B Morton). Best, Rovers: L Marley, N Bercene, H Ireland; Swans, M Emery, N Emery, T Emery. Amaroo 5 (A Michael 2, J Coverley 2, M White) d Mustangs 1 (B Earl). Best, Amaroo: A Michael, J Coverley, G Skoda; Mustangs, team effort. Primary: Black 2 (L Butcher, M Shepherd) d Blue 0. Best, Black: L Butcher, J Vernon, M Shepherd; Blue, K Del Fante, B Crowe, R Wood. Red 3 (D Larkworthy Darke 2, B Digney) d Green 0. Best, Red: B Digney, M Smith, J Slapp; Green, D Cherry, E Sprigg, D Mandry. FIXTURES - today (Thursday): Primary, 4pm, Blue v Red (B Earl, T Emery); 5pm, Green v Black (A Boyle, A White). Saturday: A grade, 1.30pm, Swans v Rovers (J Crowe, S Michalak; Tech Bench, Swans/Rovers); 6pm, Mustangs v Amaroo (S Dewar, B Latham; Tech Bench, Mustangs/Amaroo). Tuesday: Mini, 3.45pm to 5pm (A Williams, S Gronet, M Ingram); Intermediates, 5.15pm, Swans v Amaroo (W Marley, H Swan; Tech Bench, Swans/Amaroo); 6.30pm, Rovers v Mustangs (S Michalak, M Becker; Tech Bench, Rovers/Mustangs). Thursday: Primary, 4pm, Green v Blue (T Sloan, P Marley); 5pm, Red v Black (T Sloan, C Wright).
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STATE CHAMP: Former Collie local and WA hockey player Belle Ramshaw was one of two goal scorers for the state team in its semi final win against Queensland at the 2022 Hockey Australia Under-21 Championships on Tuesday.
Ramshaw scores in state game HOCKEY
FORMER local hockey player, Belle Ramshaw, was one of two goal scorers for Western Australia in the semi final against Queensland at the 2022 Australia Under-21 Hockey Championships on Tuesday morning. Ramshaw scored in the third quarter after a short-corner penalty at Curtin University’s Perth Hockey Stadium. WA won, 2-1. Western Australia was placed second in pool “B”, after defeating New South Wales 3-2, and South Australia, 3-2. WA drew against Tasmania on Saturday with a nil-all score, and lost its game against Victoria, 0-2. By the time the Collie River Valley Bulletin went to print, WA had secured a place in the grand final. It had not been confirmed who it would play. The team was one of 17 men’s and women’s teams to compete for the tro-
phy from July 20 to 27. Ramshaw has a scholarship with the Western Australian Institute of Sport, and played at the Under-21 Women’s Australian Hockey Championship in Moorebank Liverpool District last year. She began playing hockey at age seven for Rovers Hockey Club in the Collie C-grade competition. She then worked her way through intermediates to A-grade. Ramshaw played in defence for WA at the championships. The championships are part of a series of hockey events in Perth over the next three years. The Australian Masters men’s and women’s championships are scheduled for 2023, followed by the International Hockey Federation Pro League and the Australian Under-13 Carnival in 2024. The Australian Under-18 Championships will take place in 2025.
Second title for Collie juniors
From back page. Unfortunately, due to percentage, this was not enough to get them a place in the grand final. This was the first carnival the team had played together, with some players entering the U14s team, making way for new players to join the side. Collie Netball Association coach Teagan Roney said “hats off to every kid” for battling through the torrential rain with a smile on their face. The championship ended the 2022 competition season.
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Eagles competitive effort against Bulldogs
FOOTBALL
DEFENSIVE structures dominated the first half of the Collie Eagles game against Bunbury Bulldogs, at Collie Recreation Ground on Saturday. Both teams were strong in defence, with only two goals scored in the first half - one in each quarter. The wet weather conditions suited the younger, smaller Eagles players’ style of play, and it gave them a handy two-point lead at half time. Both sides kicked two goals in the third quarter, however, Bunbury took a two-point lead going into the final quarter. In clearing conditions, the Bulldogs pulled away to eventually record a hard-fought, 20-point win. THE Eagles reserves team was in the game at half time, trailing by 16 points. After the main break, the Bulldogs pulled away to record a 45-point win. IN THE colts game, it did not take long for the second-placed Bulldogs to outskill the young Eagles side. At quarter time, Bunbury led by 16 points. The Bulldogs gradually extended the lead to a final margin of 79 points. Fixtures: Sunday at Collie Recreation Ground - Collie Eagles v Augusta Margaret River. Colts 10.15am, Reserves 12.10pm, League 2.10pm. RESULTS: League: Bunbury Bulldogs 5.12 (42) d Collie Eagles 3.4 (22). Goals: K Pola
INTERCEPT: Collie Eagles Football Club league player Sam Russell tackles a Bunbury Bulldog, while Luke Abbott gets ready to receive the ball.
J Fontana. Best: L Abbott, K Pola, T Tanner, H Massara, A Bignell, J Pilatti. Reserves: Bunbury Bulldogs 10.13 (73) d Collie Eagles 4.4 (28) Goals: F Hislop
(3), J Depiazzi. Best: F Hislop, M Cain, J Rinder, B Broomhead, F Cocker, R Brown; Colts: Bunbury Bulldogs 14.15 (99) d
Collie Eagles 3.2 (20). Goals: R Pilatti, O Hetherington Kirk, B Stone. Best: K Ryder, H Mears, H Smith, O Hetherington Kirk, L Watts, Z Reuben.
Mumme the master on wet course GOLF
CONNOR Mumme won the Collie Golf Club’s 18-hole stableford sweepstakes event with 34 points last Saturday. Jake Timms scored 34 points to finish second on a countback. Colin Giblett and Jake Avins finished on 31 points. Ten players braved the weather for the event which was held instead of the sponsored stableford which is being rescheduled. Five players teed off in the early morning, with the other five playing in the afternoon.
Novelties were won by Colin Giblett, Jake Timms and Connor Mumme. The advertised Saturday competition sponsored by Michael Jack, David Farr and Phil Eldridge - was postponed due to heavy rain. The competition will be held at a later date. PAUL Moyses won the 18-hole stableford leisure day event on Tuesday of last week with 38 points, from a field of 31 players. George Dorozenko came in second place with 36. Terry Reeves and Colin Giblett finished with 35, and Phil Rabjones and Ken Tate had 34. Novelties were won by John Wray,
Shanks Shannon, Phil Rabjones, Ray Cooper and Brett Smith. DION Smallwood and Dorothy Lawrence finished the ladies’ 18-hole yankee foursomes stableford event played on Wednesday of last week on 35 points. It was sponsored by Kerry Dye and Heather Dabrowski. Cara Swan and Michelle Tate finished in second place on 31. Nancy Lynn and Rhonda Annandale also scored 31, while Dorothy Sullivan and Lorraine Annandale had 30. Novelties were won by Michelle Tate, Cara Swan and Dorothy Lawrence. LAST Thursday’s nine-hole scroungers
event was won by Mark Malatesta on 18 points, from Phillip Warburton on 17. Continuing his hot form, George Dorozenko finished on 16, along with John Wray, Jim Larsen and John Williamson. Novelties were won by Danny Cheng, John Wray, Ray Cooper and Peter Coombs. THIS week’s events Today (Thursday) - scroungers; Saturday, 18-hole 4BBB, separate men’s and ladies’ event, sponsored by Heart Hub South West; Tuesday, leisure day 18hole stableford; Wednesday, ladies’ 27hole stroke Val Booth competition.
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NETBALL
A LOCAL team of 13 and under players has won its second netball championship in two months. The team was undefeated at the South West and Peel Regional Championships in Bunbury on July 23 and 24. It comes after it won the Fuel 2 Go and Play Association Championships at Matthews Stadium, Perth, in June. The final score in the grand final match against Bunbury was 31 to 17. The team’s win was the second time in 19 years that Collie has won a trophy at the event. Three other teams went to the competition, including 12s and under, 14s and under and 16s and under. It was the first time the 14s played at a championship event. The team was coached by Vanessa Stone. The 12s was coached by Vanessa Stanley and Meagan Clegg, and they showed great improvement. The 16s and under lost one game. Continued page 22.
VICTORY IS OURS: Collie Netball Association 13 and under team was thrilled after winning the South West and Peel Regional Championships in Bunbury last weekend. Pictured are Abbie Loxton (back, left), Evalyn Howson, Ava Roney, Piper Harker, Kate Davidson (front, left), Aleeyah Graves, coach Teagan Roney and Layla Burek.