Collie River Valley Bulletin, June 30, 2022

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

MLC calls for equal redundancy packages for power contractors

CONTRACTORS affected by the planned turn-down of the coal power industry will not get the same entitlements as State Government workers, according to South West MLC Dr Steve Thomas.

Dr Thomas said contractors have been told not to expect anything close to what Synergy workers are getting as the coal power industry winds back by 2030.

“The power industry relies very heavily on contractors and always has,” he said.

“In the timber industry, the redundancy packages apply to private and public sector workers equally.

“But it appears in the power industry, the government hasn't bothered.

“If it's good enough for the timber industry it should be good enough for the power industry.

“We should have equal redundancy packages.”

Dr Thomas admitted that while Premier Mark McGowan has not ruled out

equal redundancy packages, it has not been part of the discussions as yet.

“We need to know what they are offering as the energy system could not operate without them,” he said.

Dr Thomas’ comments follow questions raised by Opposition Leader Mia Davies in parliament last week.

Ms Davies asked Mr McGowan to confirm that his promise to transition workers extends to all energy workers in Collie and is not just limited to those employed by government agencies.

“Can the Premier confirm that contractors working for government agencies will receive the same transitional redundancy package as direct government employees as part of the just transition package?”

Ms Davies asked.

Mr McGowan said a range of individuals will be entitled to various forms of redundancy payment.

“As I committed the other day, the (Just) transition

group will continue to talk to the community and individuals about redundancy payments to make sure that people are treated fairly,” he said.

“I look forward to further advice coming forward on that.

“These things are being worked through. We have not worked out the exact arrangements.

“Depending upon whom they work for, their redundancy entitlements are different under their industrial agreements.

“That is the way it currently works.

“Whether they work for Synergy, for Griffin Coal or for Premier Coal, their redundancy entitlements are currently different.”

Mr McGowan said contractors entitlements were also different.

“I have asked the transition group to provide advice to the government on what it thinks should happen here.

“That is something that we will consider.”

Spicy night for a good cause

Former Collie Senior High School Anzac tour students Tara Reid-Wallis and Jackson Rabaud lend a hand in the kitchen at the curry night on Saturday, raising funds for local girl Chloe Chapman.

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EPA review of proposal

JOHNNY B. GOODE: Headphones donated to ValleyView by Rotary revived John Brotton’s days as a drummer in a rock band.

Headsets get John rocking again SETS of headphones donated to ValleyView Residence by the Rotary Club of Collie are reviving memories for residents, especially those with dementia.

Former power station manager John Brotton began “playing” the drums as soon as he donned the headphones and the music started.

His look of concentration and his drumming gestures showed he was immersed in the music, taking him back to his boyhood days in England, when his father would banish him to the shed to practise on his drum kit.

“Dad would stay in the house away from the sound,” John said.

“Get out into the shed, he would say.

“You can hear the bass player trying to come through,” he

commented, as he hit the high hat (so called because it was the cymbal which was placed higher than the rest of the kit).

The headphones have been loaded with music based on the tastes of the residents, and after discussion with families about what music their relatives enjoyed.

Music is one of the last memories to go, and it stimulates the residents to dance and move as well as bringing them the pleasure of the songs themselves.

Staff say the headphones have had an immediate benefit for the residents.

“You can see they are enjoying it, and it gets them moving,” Tia Thomson said.

As well as the headphones, Rotary donated a collection of photographs showing

Collie scenes, some from local photographer and Rotarian John Bylund’s collection and some from the Coalfields Museum and Historical Research Centre.

The photographs line the walls of the corridors and provide talking points for the residents’ visitors, who can point to them and ask their relatives if they recall memories.

Clinical and care manager Matt Elks said the Rotary donation has been well received and enjoyed by residents and families alike.

“We worked closely with John Bylund on this,” Mr Elks said.

“Staff uploaded the music to the headphones, and tailored it to suit the residents.

“It has been very successful.”

Volunteers needed for August bike race

VOLUNTEERS are needed for the Collie River Mountain Bike Marathon, on August 6.

The 80-kilometre XCM series race is designed to showcase the best of Collie’s trails and features an “old school” single track, mod-

ern flow trails and some quick fire trails.

There are also 50 and 35 kilometre tracks for those wanting an easier ride. The 35km course is suitable for adaptive bikes.

Water and some food will be

available on course at the checkpoints, or riders can drop their personal food/drink at the registration station before the race.

Contact rebecca@tourofmargaretriver.com to ask about volunteering positions.

THE environmental review document for a proposed expansion of South32 Worsley Alumina’s mine expansion is out for public review.

The revised proposal for expanding the mining area and developing a bauxite transport corridor at the Boddington Bauxite Mine includes developing a contingency mining area, residue storage extension and maintenance activities at the refinery near Collie.

The contingency mining area consists of 747 hectares within the existing refinery lease and includes additional clearing for maintenance pumps.

It is being created to support additional bauxite supply as required.

The EPA considers there is unlikely to be significant increase in the impact on the environment.

Worsley Alumina says it has produced an Environmental Review Document to support the EPA’s document and to inform the public of proposed management practices to minimise the impact on the environment.

The three changes in the proposal are: • the additional bauxite residue disposal area is placed within the contingency mining area • there is a change to the boundary of the mining area close to the north and west • to change the classification of the residue to be stored from wet to dry.

Annual storage of residue is 18.5 million tonnes.

The proposed change reduces the primary assessment area by 5 hectares from 29,362 ha to 29,357 ha.

The EPA’s document says the proposal represents a change in the purpose of activity within the footprint.

There is a reduction in native clearing in the mining area from 5925ha to 537ha, and in the transport corridor from 940ha to 210ha.

In the contingency mining area, there is a 1ha increase in clearing of native vegetation from 250ha to 251ha.

There were 122 submissions to the original proposal by South32.

These were on the scale of native vegetation clearing; mining and related activities and the impact on tourism.

The changes to the proposal do not involve an increase in the amount of clearing of native vegetation, but rather a change to the extent.

The document is currently out for public comment, with submissions accepted until August 15.

A community consultation will be held on Thursday, July 21, from 1pm to 4pm, at the Collie Senior Citizens’ Centre.

The document can be accessed at www.south32.net/ worsleyminedevelopment.

Hard copies are available at the Shire of Collie office, Collie Public Library and Jodie Hanns MLA’s office.

Tourist mine family pass winners

THE winners of the Collie River Valley Bulletin’s tourist mine double family passes are Bill Shepherdson and Bill Logue.

They have won school holiday family passes for a tour of the Collie Visitor Centre’s tour-

ist mine during the school holidays. The mine will be closed after the holidays so upgrading work can take place.

The passes can be collected from the Bulletin’s office in Collie Park Shopping Centre (opposite the post office).

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Council agrees:

New museum site is focus COLLIE Shire Council should focus its efforts on obtaining a site for a new museum and not on forming a working group or doing a business plan.

Coalfields Museum and Historical Research Group Inc (CMHRC) treasurer Alison Kidman said this during a presentation to the last Collie Shire Council meeting.

She succeeded in convincing councillors to overturn a staff recommendation to form a working group and draw up a master plan before coming to a final determination on the future location of the museum.

Mrs Kidman said the museum was keen to obtain a lease on the former army drill hall site, which is currently occupied by the Forest Products Commission (FPC).

“We would just like to know one way or the other if the site is possible for us,” Mrs Kidman said. “We would like to see a focus on resolving the land issue first and foremost.

“If the answer is no, we will cut our losses and deal with a much lesser museum.

“If the answer is yes, then that would be the time to start looking at working groups and master plans.

“Anything else would be premature and time wasting.”

Councillors voted in

favour of removing parts of a recommendation to establish a working group, preparing a master plan and business case, and only then considering the outcomes of the master plan and the business case.

Mrs Kidman said a proposal to relocate to the FPC site has already been on the table for nearly 12 months.

“And there has been little to no progress,” she said. “The committee has spent nearly five years exploring avenues for better facilities.

“We are all volunteers, we could be doing other things rather than restoring artefacts at the museum on a 36 degree day when it’s more like 42 degrees up the back, or scurrying out in the rain to fill the kettle from the one tap outside, on a wet winter’s day, because there is no running water inside.

“Or trying to hold a conversation with visitors while semi trailers thunder past five metres from the front desk.”

Mrs Kidman said that since 2018, when the CMHRC took over day-to-day managing of the museum, it was evident that either a new or improved building was essential to prevent further damage and deterioration to the collection,

meet occupational health and safety standards and be compliant for accessibility.

“The committee has worked hard and received a number of grants over the years,” she said.

“The Della bus and the Geldert truck are the most obvious examples of the tireless work of our volunteers in very trying conditions.

“Behind the scenes, many thousands of items have been scanned and catalogued.

“We are tired of waiting, unable to progress potentially exciting projects for Collie, and would just like to know one way or the other if the FPC site is possible for us.”

The FPC is not permitted to sell the property on the open market, but can transfer the land to a government entity, such as the shire.

The CMHRC has been offered equipment from the Muja Power Station when it is decommissioned, but lacks the space on its current site to accommodate it.

The Collie Rotary Club is looking for a suitable location for the Munro fire tower it wants to bring into town and restore and the retired coal miners group is seeking a site for a historically significant dragline.

ART enthusiasts will see local places and objects in a different way at the newest Collie Art Gallery exhibition.

Seven Forms (Collie ‘22) will include the work of seven artists, who have transformed the meaning of local sites and artifacts into their artwork.

Gallery coordinator Payam Parishanzadeh said the Perthbased artists reflected on landscapes - including mining sites, and lakes - as moving, not staic, places.

“All the while however, the ghosts of memory and recollection remain as traces, lines and folds in the land mirrored in their art forms,” he said.

The artists mapped the movement of land, water and fauna in their own printmaking, drawing, and clay work.

Mr Parishanzadeh said the works were inspired by Collie, and showed the artists’ abilities to connect industrial culture and the physical world.

“This is done in ways that

resonate with concern at environmental disruption and optimism at opportunity for change,” he said.

The seven artists are Susanna Castleden, Monika Lukowska, Melanie McKee, Alana McVeigh, Layli Rakhsha, Sarah Robinson and Sue Starcken.

The exhibition will run from July 23 to September 4.

The official opening will be on Saturday, July 23 at 2pm.

All are welcome.

Exhibition inspired by local landscapes

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PLANTING DAY: Friends of the River Environmental Group coordinator Donna Davies (front) and volunteer Vivienne Moloney tested their green thumbs on Saturday morning as they helped rehabilitate bushland near the river.

River rehab group not slowing down THREE hundred seedlings were planted along the Collie River last Saturday, as rehabilitation continues in the area.

Volunteers from the Friends of the River Environmental Group planted melaleuca and banksia seedlings between the footpath and the riverbank in bushland near David-Hay Street.

Group coordinator Donna Davies said the seedlings – which were funded by a South32 grant to the Shire of Collie - were propagated from local seeds at community nurseries

in Leschenault and also in Boyanup.

“This area was heavily impacted by watsonia, so over the last few years we’ve been rehabilitating the area,” she said.

Mrs Davies said the group started planting the seedlings at Soldiers' Park and had now covered one and a half kilometres.

The group plants between June and September and will advertise its next planting day.

All are welcome.

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Murray Library offers 'Books on Wheels' joins Aqwest

FORMER Collie MLA Mick Murray has been appointed to the Aqwest board of directors.

Mr Murray said it was an opportunity to contribute his experience, and fulfil his desire to continue to give back to the community.

His goals include ensuring good-quality water supply and water pressure, and making sure future designs for water extraction are well monitored.

He said he also wants to ensure ground water is not overused.

Water Minister Dave Kelly said Mr Murray has been a champion of the South West community as a former MP for two decades and brings a wealth of experience to the board.

Aqwest is a government trading enterprise which provides drinking water to about 35,000 people in the City of Bunbury and surrounding areas.

NOVEL IDEA: Collie Public Library information officers Kristy Sloan and Pamela Peters deliver books to regular client Alan Davies as part of the Books on Wheels program.

LOCALS unable to visit the Collie Library in person are now using the Books on Wheels service.

Librarian Sara Cole said the library has 10 regular clients.

“They include elderly people who can no longer drive or walk to the library, or are temporarily immobile due to illness or injury,” Ms Cole said. “We also deliver to ValleyView.”

During the COVID-19 peak period, the library experienced an upturn in registrations for the program.

“We increased the service to weekly deliveries to help accommodate the higher demand,” Ms Cole said.

A borrower profile is completed for every person who signs up for the service. This profile helps library staff provide a selection of items for each delivery.

“This form tells us who their favourite authors are, what genres they enjoy, and just as importantly any authors or types of stories they do not enjoy.”

All members can borrow up to 20 items at a time, which includes books, DVDs, or anything else the library has to offer.

Books on Wheels has been in operation for decades, and is offered at most Western Australian libraries.

“Every community has members who would love to use their library but are unable to visit the building,” said Ms Cole.

Staff deliver books fortnightly on Tuesday between 2pm and 4pm.

To be involved, ring 9734 9042 for more information.

Radar work underway EQUIPMENT for the LeoLabs Australia space radar site has arrived.

The four radars will be built on private property 10 kilometres west of Collie.

Managing director Terry van Haren said building will begin next week.

“We are very happy with how things are progressing,” he said.

Mr van Haren hopes the radars will be commissioned by either mid-December or by Australia Day (January 26, 2023) but this will depend on how long it takes for the worldwide shortage of electronics equipment to get back to normal.

Engineers from New Zealand, the United States of America and from around Australia will arrive soon to work on the project.

“They will assist with the transfer of knowledge to operate and maintain the radars so that LeoLabs Australia will be able to take ownership of them,” Mr van Haren said.

Two radars will be set up to transmit and receive information, and two will receive information only.

They talk to a cloud-based global system, which all the LeoLabs radars around the world use.

The radars operate on an autonomous system once commissioned and operate remotely, meaning staff are not needed on-site.

The radars will detect, measure and track all types of objects in low earth orbit.

Objects as small as two centimetres in diameter can be detected by the radars.

SPACE VIEW: The LeoLabs Australia space radar, which will be built 10 kilometres west of Collie, will be similar to the company’s Costa Rica units.

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Clearing permit for Premier Coal

Move to delay clearing fails NEW HOME: Member for Collie-Preston Jodie Hanns greets Amanda Mitting at her new refurbished unit in Ogden Street.

Units welcome new residents RESIDENTS have started moving into newly refurbished units in Ogden Street.

Three of the six units are now occupied, with refurbishment of the remaining three set to be complete within weeks.

The six, two-bedrooms units, were previously government regional officer housing (GROH), but had been vacant for three years after being damaged and squatted in by vandals.

Amanda Mitting moved into one of the units two weeks ago, after living in a tent for the past 18 months.

Member for Collie-Preston Jodie Hanns officially welcomed Ms Mitting to her new home last Friday, and said she was pleased to see the units being tenanted.

Mrs Hanns said she saw the units

had been sitting empty and raised the issue with the minister to see them re-purposed for social housing.

Minister for Housing John Carey said one of his top focuses has been to maximise the use of all available housing.

“That is why we took action to bring these vacant GROH properties back online,” he said.

“We invested more than $800,000 to refurbish these six units, and they’re now providing housing to vulnerable members of the Collie and southwest community, which is a great outcome.

“These properties had been vacant for an extended period and were no longer required as part of the GROH portfolio, so using them as public housing makes sense.”

A MOVE to delay an application by Premier Coal Ltd to clear native vegetation in an area of state forest to allow for mineral exploration was lost at Shire of Collie’s last meeting.

Councillor Leonie Scoffern made an impassioned plea to overrule a staff recommendation that council had no objection to the application.

Cr Scoffern moved an alternative motion to ask Premier Coal if it intended to mine the area, and to confirm that the company had consulted with traditional landowners about the heritage significance of the area.

She also wanted evidence of assessment of the presence of threatened or priority fauna and flora in the area.

“Is this clearing really necessary?” Cr Scoffern asked. “Do they have

intentions for mining or otherwise? It is time we started protecting the bush and preserving it for species like the black cockatoo.”

Cr Brett Hansen seconded Cr Scoffern’s motion, saying he was concerned about whether the company needed the land cleared straight away.

Cr John Kearney said the officer’s recommendation covered Cr Scoffern’s concerns about environmental management.

“We don’t know if Premier is considering mining it or not, but I don’t believe as councillors we should be making business decisions,” Cr Kearney said.

“I don’t believe we should be telling them (Premier Coal) how to run their business.”

Cr Scoffern’s motion was lost seven votes to

two, and the officer’s recommendation was moved by Cr Ian Miffling, seconded Cr Italiano, and carried eight votes to one.

Cr Scoffern asked for her name to be recorded as voting against the motion.

The successful motion included clauses that consultation be undertaken with the traditional landowners and the Heritage Branch of the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, and that the requirements for clearing of native vegetation and assessment of threatened or priority fauna and flora be satisfied.

The land in question has historically been used for mining and had previously been cleared, but that was some time ago.

It is also directly adjacent to existing mining activities, and does not impact private land.

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Power stations’ closure to help emissions target THE transition from coal-fired power will help the State Government reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent of 2020 levels by 2030.

The interim target applies to emissions from all government agencies across the state, including transport, health and education, and emissions generated by Government Trading Enterprises.

The commitment builds on the recent announcement that Synergy will transition out of coal-fired power generation by 2030.

Premier Mark McGowan announced earlier this month that Collie Power Station will close in late 2027, and Muja D in late 2029.

Muja C’s unit five is on track to close later this year, with unit six to close in 2024.

The government will invest $3.8 billion in new green power infrastructure in the South West Interconnected System (SWIS), including wind generation and storage, to ensure emissions reduction, continued stability and affordability.

Plans to reduce the net

emissions of the government will include energy efficiency measures, procurement of renewable energy, reduced emissions in the government vehicle fleet and the use of local offsets.

Climate Action Minister Reece Whitby said the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s sixth assessment report found that unless there are rapid reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, limiting climate change impacts in line with the Paris Agreement will be beyond reach.

Fundraiser organiser Ed Croft said it was wonderful to see the Collie community once again rally around a worthy cause.

“The Anzac Tour family really came together to make this happen on behalf of the Collie Senior

High School P and C,” he said.

The curries were cooked by parents and teachers of past Collie Senior High School Anzac tour groups.

Former tour students also came together on the night to serve the meals.

Spicy night fundraiser for a good cause A CURRY night has raised $2130 to support Chloe Chapman and her family.

Twelve-year-old Chloe was recently diagnosed with a brain tumour, and will require extensive rehabilitation to return to normal movement.

Service award for Stephen Davies

COLLIE Lions Club last Saturday night honoured community worker Stephen Davies.

Davies (pictured) received the club’s Community Service Award for his ongoing involvement with the Cheerio Club’s annual Christmas Party over many years, and his long term commitment to the board of Riverview Residence.

The award was presented during the club’s annual changeover night.

Outgoing president Jeff Needham paid tribute to the work of a number of Lions during the year.

Lion Greg Biffin, as chairman of the Christmas pageant and night markets committee, was named Lion of the Year. For her assistance in this project, Yvonne Biffin received the club’s Helping Hand Award.

Three other members were also recognised for their outstanding contribution during the past year, receiving the President’s

Appreciation awards.

They were minute secretary and catering committee chair June Ransome, treasurer Helga Henke, and correspondence secretary Michael Francis, a hard-working contributor during this year.

A number of other members were recognised for their hard work, including Jan Veal, Anne Battista and Terri Shine.

Incoming president Ron Saunders expressed the hope that the club will be able to continue to be involved in the Christmas pageant and night markets project.

The club is currently discussing shared responsibility for the project with the Collie Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Installing officer was longserving Lion John Suckling, a former member of Collie and now of Lions Club Australind.

The Changeover Night marked the end of a successful year for the club.

Nurse suspended after breach A FORMER aged care nurse who worked at ValleyView Residence when she should have been self-isolating has been banned from practising for 11 months.

Patricia Bergin worked a shift at the centre on July 24, 2020, despite being unwell and awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test.

The State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) found Ms Bergin engaged in professional misconduct and issued her with a six-month jail sentence, suspended for eight months. She also lost her job at the centre.

Ms Bergin had cold-like symptoms on July 21, 2020 and was told to take a COVID-19 test and

not attend work. The SAT said Ms Bergin “breached policies and directions”.

She did not get her test results until July 26, and the tribunal did not reveal the result. The tribunal also noted WA police had charged Ms Bergin with failing to comply with quarantine directions.

The SAT said it accepted Ms Bergin had only been working as an enrolled nurse for two to three months when the misconduct occurred, and she had shown remorse.

She had also taken responsibility for her actions by pleading guilty and co-operating with the investigation.

Centre seeks more funding

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Grant increase requested EXTRA funds to cover wage increases and superannuation changes were sought by the Collie Visitors’ Centre at the latest Shire of Collie council meeting.

Centre manager Janine Page told councillors the increase in the annual grant was being sought to cover a slight increase in wages, and the changes to the superannuation system.

The centre now employs five adults and two juniors to cater for the increase in visitors following COVID-19 and the Wander Out Yonder State Government campaign.

“2021 was the busiest year at the centre since records started being kept in 2010,” Ms Page said.

“We had 27,000 through the door in 2021, up from the 15,000 to 17,000 we got before COVID.” The centre is also doing schoolbased training, but that comes out of its own funds.

With a tourism marketing co-ordinator coming on board soon, based at the centre, Ms Page expects that the strategic plan drawn up by the Shire about 18 months ago will be taking shape.

“That will include marketing and branding, that sort of thing,”

she said. Extending opening hours is on the wish list for the centre, with more visitors coming.

“That is a bit of a hard one because of the wage situation, but when the centre extensions are done, we are hoping they will include provision for a café, which would be a source of income,” Ms Page said.

“We will be doing a feasibility plan, and would like to include that for a number of reasons.

“We want visitors to get a really warm welcome, they often want to spend a quiet 10 minutes or so before they book into their hotel.

“Then there are people waiting for tours, it would be good if they could have a space to relax, and there’s also people waiting for buses.

“They are coming in out of the cold to get a bit of warmth and we would like to be able to have them seated comfortably while they are waiting.

“A café would also help when visitors are looking for somewhere for a coffee on the weekends.”

After the meeting, Ms Page said councillors appeared to understand the centre’s needs and gave her a good hearing.

HONOURED: Bruce Miller (middle) accepted a replica of the refinery street sign, named in his honour, from South32 chief operating officer Jason Economidis and vice president, operations, Erwin Schaufler.

Bruce’s a street ahead at Worsley COLLIE resident Bruce Miller has had an alumina refinery street named in his honour.

Mr Miller is one of a number of long serving South32 Worsley Alumina refinery workers to be honoured.

He works as a maintenance technician and has been on the job at the refinery for 41 years, having started there on February 23, 1981.

Millers Meander is one of 26 refinery roads renamed after past and present employees who have amassed more than 35 years of contin-

uous service. The new signs also feature South32 Worsley Alumina’s “Connection to Country” artwork, produced

by WA artist Melissa Riley as part of NAIDOC Week 2021.

Construction of the refinery and Boddington bauxite mine began in 1980 and the first alumina was produced in 1984.

Many of the employees named on the new street signs were part of the refinery construction.

The company’s vice president, operations, Erwin

Schaufler said it was fitting to pay respect to employees who have helped the company become one the world’s leading alumina producers.

“Worsley is one of the largest private sector employers in the region, with some 1,500 permanent employees and more than 500 contractors.

“Many of them are long-serving workers who started their career with us and have encouraged their children to also become part of the Worsley family,” said Mr Schaufler.

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What about Wellington Dam hydro plant?

I WRITE regarding last week’s “Hydro plant touted by Johnston” story regarding hydro/pumped storage systems.

Water is stored in an upper reservoir. When power needs to be generated, water from the reservoir is sent down through pipes to the turbines into a lower reservoir. Water is pumped back from the lower to the higher reservoir during off-peak times.

Although it uses more energy to pump the water up than is generated on the way down, pumping is generally done when electricity is cheaper and generation when it is more expensive.

Also of interest is that the turbine and generator of such an installation becomes a pump and motor when returning the water from the lower dam to the upper.

In the case of Dinorwig Power Station situated in the mountain region of North Wales water is stored at 636 metres above sea level and discharges to the lower approximately 100 metres below.

Dinorwig construction started in 1974 and was completed 10 years later in 1984. It is large - six units of 300 MW each.

It will be interesting to see what the developers come up with to

find the two reservoirs needed in the coal mine open cuts that have sufficient head difference to power the turbines.

The head difference would determine the capacity of generation that will be installed. Not impossible but an interesting challenge.

In the same vein, the disused hydro station (2.5 MW) at Wellington Dam, which was flooded 20 years ago, should be considered with new upgraded and larger state of the art technology for greater capacity.

New pipework from the scour valves at the base of the dam can be directed instead of replacing the old supply pipes halfway up the dam wall then the hydro could run all year round.

I doubt it will be considered now because it would detract from the tourist attraction of the water discharge. Just a thought!

Clive Lancaster Retired electrical engineer.

55 Rose Road, Allanson.

Editor’s note: Mr Lancaster undertook the flooding and possible refurbishment of the Wellington Dam hydro station, 20 years ago, but nothing came of it.

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

Enough is enough

LAST week was Parliament’s final sitting week before winter, and it was incredibly busy.

I am a member of the Community Development and Justice Standing Committee and we were able to table our 11-month inquiry into sexual harassment against women in the FIFO mining industry, titled ‘Enough is Enough.’

The committee heard compelling evidence of sexual harassment and assault from victims, and I hope this report will become the impetus for real change for women working in the FIFO industry.

The outpouring of support for the Collie Courthouse has been amazing. In just a week we have had more than 500 people sign my petition to keep the Courthouse open.

I will keep up the pressure over the school break, but you can still sign the petition either in my office or online. Together we can fight to keep this important service in our town.

Round five of the Regional Economic Development grants has now opened. Those eligible can apply for up to $150,000 for individual applicants. If you want more information, reach out to my office.

On Sunday, I held an open office for the community. Many people came in to discuss their great ideas on growing our town, to pick up free RAT tests and sign the Collie Courthouse petition. I’ve also got some other goodies available, including times tables charts for the kids, shopping lists for the fridge, pens and I still have plenty of RATs available. Please feel free to drop in and stock up at my office.

I’m sure many of the local businesses are busy getting ready for the end of financial year.

It's a busy time for small businesses.

I’m looking forward to the winter recess from parliament – but what that means for me is using the time to meet with the community and travel around the electorate.

I hope all of our hard-working teachers and school staff have a safe and enjoyable school holiday period.

Finally, it was a pleasure to help out at the Collie PCYC for the Friday pizza night. The PCYC is a great local organisation with numerous programs on offer. Their work is incredibly important to the community, and I always enjoy my time there.

MOST mornings, I like to go for a walk.

Achieving this usually involves wrestling my son into the pram, bribing my daughter to get on her bike and sometimes being dragged – pram and all - by my overly-enthusiastic dalmatian.

But walking helps clear my head, so we get it done, nonetheless.

On Sunday morning, it was just my son and me. If I feed him a steady supply of snacks, I can usually get my five kilometres in with little fuss on his end.

As we were nearing the end of the walk, I saw a woman coming towards us with a pram and a little dog. I would guess that the woman was in her mid-60s, and the pram was fitted with a bassinet, so I assumed she was out walking with a brand-new little grandbaby.

As we neared each other, she stopped to ask me a question.

“Do you know if there are any stairs at the end of this path?” she asked. “I’ve got the pram.”

I explained that there wasn’t, but I felt the need to warn her about how far way “the end” was - I remember exactly how volatile newborns can be.

She smiled.

“That’s okay - I’ve got to keep out of the house for an hour and a half so my daughter can have a rest,” she said, nodding her head at the pram.

She seemed so thrilled to have such an important job.

I smiled back her, nodding in full understanding.

“Enjoy your walk,” I said, and she answered with a smile, before walking off into the distance, little dog at her heels.

As I walked in the opposite direction, I couldn’t help but think about how happy she was and compare situations.

Sometimes heading out with the kids is such an effort. It takes forever to get out the door, and then there’s all that goes with the actual “walking” part – snacks, drinks, restlessness, whinging, chucking toys out of the pram, lost dummies. It’s so easy to look at the scenario with the “too hard basket” mentality and take it for granted.

But when I saw that woman pushing the pram with such pride, with the little dog next to her, I couldn’t help but wonder if she was being transported back to those days with her own children.

I bet she could just about feel the softness of her babies’ skin, and the weight of them in her arms. I bet she didn’t even think about the time it took to get there, or if her kids whinged – or if she did remember those times, I bet she couldn’t help but laugh at the triviality of it all.

I bet a part of her heart ached for those little people that used to wrap their squishy arms around her thighs, and who cried out for her in the night. I bet she would’ve given anything to feel little fingers brush her own as she passed them a snack or handed back a toy.

So, when we finished our walk, I made sure to scoop my son out of the pram and soak in his little gap-toothed smile and his big brown eyes.

I mentally recorded his adorable little laugh and held his sticky little fingers tight in my own, so that one day, if I’m lucky enough to be blessed with grandchildren, I can replay my own memories and remember just how lucky I am.

See - told you walking clears my mind.

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Nice pick up A couple of teenagers were noticed walking past litter on the footpath last week. One seemed to have a change of heart as he stopped, backtracked and bent down to pick something up. He straightened up with a beaming smile on his face, and flourished his find - a $10 note.

Health warning Retirees beware: there’s risks associated with some pre-school and year one activities. A local retiree attending a recent “disco dance” at a local primary school, discovered that it could prove to be a “health hazard”. He was sweating profusely after being invited to partner his grandchild in the hokey pokey and other dance classics.

Publican MacTiernan?

Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan is a woman of many talents, but can she pour a good beer? The minister was at the Premier Hotel last week announcing a range of funding for Collie. She proclaimed to the gathered crowd that she remembered seeing the iconic hotel for sale some years ago and considered buying it.

Uphill job A proposal that water stored in the former open cuts could be pumped up to high-ground, then released to generate green power, set a local bloke thinking this could help minimize job losses in the industry.

He suggests issuing plastic buckets to those thrown out of work, to cart the water uphill.

George’s Gems

People, places and contributions to Collie life

Wendy’s got no time for boredom

People: NOLA GREEN

WENDY Hoskins doesn’t have time to get bored - she is always busy working for one of the many organisations she is involved with, all of which work to help other people.

Wendy is a long-serving member of Collie CWA, having filled all executive positions at one time or another at the local level, and has also held office at divisional level.

She represented CWA on the Collie Welfare Council, was manager of the Collie Senior Citizens’ Centre for 21 years, on the Hospital Comforts Fund for more than 40 years, a member of Red Cross, tutors for Read Write Now, is a serving Justice of the Peace, cleans the radio station, drives a bus, and organises trips for people to enable them to see theatrical productions out of town (strictly not for profit!)

Wendy was born in England and emigrated with her family when she was around two years old.

Their early years in Australia had them on the move for employment.

Wendy can’t remember how many schools she attended, as her family kept moving around from place to place, but she estimates a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 30.

“I don’t get to go to school reunions, as I didn’t stay at any one school long enough,” Wendy said.

“I did start school at St Brigid’s in Collie, but left when I was seven.

“We moved from Collie to Perth, to Melbourne, back to Perth, to Adelaide – I never made any friends at school, there was no point as we wouldn’t be there long, but we are a very close family, so I didn’t feel I was missing out.

“I don’t regret any of that as we saw a lot of Australia and learned a lot of life skills. It was always an adventure – we crossed the Nullarbor when it was a dirt road.”

With all the moving around, they would always come back to Collie for holidays,

with an aunt and uncle who lived in Deakin Street, and many English friends who had emigrated at the same time as her family.

When it came time for her parents to retire, it was Collie they chose to settle in.

Wendy, who had left school at 14 to start work, met and married Mick Hoskins, who got a job at Muja Power Station.

“When we settled down in Collie, I joined the CWA and it opened the doors to lots of things,” Wendy said. “It is lots of fun.”

One of the doors it opened up was to the Red Cross. Another was the Hospital Comforts Fund.

Both these organisations work to improve the lives of others - the Red Cross through its welfare activities in the local community, and supporting recovery in times of trouble and disaster, and the Hospital Comforts Fund provides the extra items which make hospital stays less stressful and more comfortable for patients.

Wendy still works for both organisations, although the Comforts Fund’s kiosk has been on hold while the hospital has been on Code Red during COVID-19.

In 1978, she was asked to take a position at the Collie Welfare Council representing CWA. “It was a terrible time for Collie, as there were lots of empty houses following the closure of Amalgamated Collieries, and single mothers were relocated here,” Wendy said.

“They had nothing, and were without any support, so Hilda Turnbull formed the Collie Welfare Council to fill the gap.

“It started as an emergency housekeeper service. I ended up on the steering committee.”

In January, 1989, Wendy started work as the manager of the Senior Citizens’ Centre, a position she held for 21 years.

“The funding changed from the community support service to HACC – Home and Community Care. Wendy Dye took over from me,” she said.

With her experience at the Senior Citizens’ Centre, serving on the board at Riverview

Currently in hospital after accidentally eating a daffodil bulb thinking it was an onion. The doctors say I should be out in the spring.

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I need to re-home a dog.

It’s a small terrier, and barks a lot. If you’re interested, let me know and I’ll jump over next door neighbour’s fence and get it for you.

RETIREMENT: Wendy on the day she retired from her position as manager of the Collie Senior Citizens’ Centre.

DOWN TIME: Wendy Hoskins takes time out to indulge in one of her favourite pastimes, reading.

Residence was a no-brainer. Her mother was cared for there, so Wendy really appreciates the service it offers older residents.

An activity which Wendy finds very satisfying is Read Write Now, which was started

by Lions.

“It is very satisfying dealing with adults who are unable to read and write, people don’t really understand what a handicap that is,” she said.

“It can actually be dangerous if you can’t read signs, or read prescriptions – and of course, it impacts on finding work. It is very gratifying when you see people make progress and begin to read.”

Wendy is also a Justice of the Peace, and ran the weekly bingo at the Collie Football Club for many years until she stood down as organiser early this year – but she still goes and plays.

She does have some spare time, and fills this with reading, listening to music and dancing.

“I don’t do sports,” she explained.

“I love dancing, love music, and mum is responsible for that – she was always singing around the house.”

Her love of theatre and performances of all kinds led to her organising outings to performances for those who can’t drive, or don’t drive at night.

She keeps her eye out for shows, seeks interested people, does block bookings of tickets, organises and drives a bus, and provides snacks as the bus leaves before meal times – all of this on a strictly voluntary, not-for-profit basis.

As if her life is not busy enough, she has always had dogs, with two jack russells who need to be taken for walks.

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Bridgette is the top apprentice BRIDGETTE Milentis, of Synergy, was named the Shire of Collie third year winner in the Collie Rotary Club’s Apprentice of the Year Awards function held at the Collie Ridge last Thursday night.

The Connor Jackson/Jack Barton Award for best second year apprentice went to Layla Mayes, of Iridescent Hair Studio, and

Jhamasyn Hetaraka, of Synergy, won the Walter Geldert First Year award.

Finalists Brodie Pipe and Jack Dye, of South32, and Khodie Scolari, of Premier Coal, were also presented with certificates on the night.

The function was attended by employers, families and Rotarians.

Claire Scolari and Jamie Wood.

Third year winner Bridgette Milentis from Synergy and Sarah Stanley.

Geoff Blackford and Terry Hunter.

Jhamasyn and Ashley Scarlett Stewart.

Doug Gulvin, Janine Bylund and Denise Bailey.

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Shenae Chappell and Layla Mayes second year winner from Iridescent Hair Studio.

The Rotary Club of Collie thanks Rob Geldert of the Geldert family, the Shire of Collie, the Collie Chamber of Commerce, Synergy, Premier Coal, South32, the Ridge Motel & Restaurant, and all the apprentices, family members, company representatives, community members and Rotarians who contributed to the awards.

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Struggle to establish hospital

MUSEUM MORSELS Contributor: EDWARD PAXTON NEARING the turn of the 20th century, Collie was in need of a local hospital.

At the time, the sick or injured would be carried on a stretcher, or horse and dray, before being transported by train to Bunbury.

By October 1899, a site had been secured and the Premier had announced he would grant £200 toward the hospital.

But there was a condition: the township had to raise the outstanding £100. A sum of £80 had already been raised by residents.

It did not mean Collie lacked any health facilities.

An article in the Bunbury Herald specifically states there was no hospital “accommodation”.

This suggests there might

have already been a “clinic” or “surgery”, just not the facilities for overnight and long-term patients.

In fact many articles differentiate between the Collie Hospital and Dr. Rigby’s surgery on Forrest Street.

Perhaps there were others.

Fortunately, a hospital was coming into fruition, and builders were contracted to complete the build.

However, the promised subsidy from the government did not eventuate as quickly as the Collie Health Board imagined, and the project stalled.

The impact of the government not following through with the promised £200 is best summed up by the Southern Times: “The Railway Department have not been paid for some of the transit expenses and are consequently holding some of the timber and bricks which had been dispatched for the purpose in pawn. The contractors are also two progress payments behind. Altogether affairs look anything but promising.”

The situation seemed to quickly unravel. Published balance sheets showed there to be £22 outstanding and, with incoming invoices, rose to “considerably” over £100.

An independent enquiry into the matter of funds was agreed upon by the Health Board Committee, otherwise the Government was sure to perform their own.

To help with the building

funds for the hospital, many events were used to raise money, such as a concert and ball held on February 22, 1900 in the unfinished building.

But once again, on April 19, it was reported that work had come to a standstill.

Fortunately, the government subsidy was paid, and building restarted.

More difficulties were to befall the Collie Health Board.

It was brought to the committee’s attention that between £20 and £30 worth of timber was unaccounted for.

After deliberation, the committee figured the timber had been taken away accidentally because it was left at the railway station.

It may be that timber was part of the materials withheld by the Railway Department. If so, rather than the “lax supervision” stated by the committee, Railways could have sold it on to cover for their unpaid freighting.

With an extra £150 from the government - and extra money raised by the community - the building was completed.

However, a further debt had been accumulated.

Grants from the government - totalling £350, plus £140 collected by the committee - still left a debt of £140.

The next step was furnishing and equipping the building, but the people of Collie were unwilling to in-

vest until the hospital was serviceable.

In April of 1901 the chief medical officer of Western Australia, Dr Lovegrove, visited the hospital, inspected it, and met with the committee.

He recognized that the people of Collie would not be prepared to put their hands into their pockets for this expense.

The committee asked Dr Lovegrove to propose to the government - on behalf of the Collie Health Board - to take control of the hospital.

In the hands of the government, all debts would be liquidated, and the necessary refurbishments made.

Lovegrove agreed to bring the motion to the government.

Although there is little evidence of the result of this motion, the government did agree. In 1909, the government tried to hand the hospital back to local authorities.

In the meantime, Collie had hospital accommodation and by August, five people were recovering from various accidents within the hospital grounds.

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From the Collie Mail, July 4, 2002 Motorplex boost for economy A grant of $750,000 for the Collie Motorplex was announced by then-Premier, Geoff Gallop.

The grant was expected to create 28 jobs, and a $5.8 million boost to Collie’s economy.

Dr Gallop announced the funds were to come from the government's Regional Investment Fund (RIF).

Pulp mill focus for China visit Collie MLA Mick Murray left on a 16day Asian visit, which he hoped would cement Chinese authorities' interest in building a $700 million pulp mill in Collie, or near-by.

Collie set for part in sawlog project The seeds of a new eucalypt sawlog industry could have been sown in the Collie catchment area in 2003, if a pioneering state government plan was successful.

Eagles rally for good win The Collie Eagles won the league game - after a very poor first half - to beat Augusta-Margaret River at the Collie Recreation Ground, 16.16 to AMR 10.5 on June 30, 2002.

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.

Close call for driver A driver - believed to be a young woman - had a lucky escape when her car crashed through a bridge barrier near Skipworth Road, and landed on the bank of the Collie River.

Big-money tourism plans completed It was forecast by then-Minister for the South West, Jim McGinty, that tourism spending in Collie could have been boosted by $3.4 million annually, if the disused Western Five coal mine was developed into a water-based recreation park.

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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.

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.

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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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This property will be sold as it is.

Yearly land rates are approximately $1,473 and water rates are approximately $1,463.

The property is zoned R15, and the home was built in 1955.

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It starts with the double front doors, which feature intricately-designed decorative glass.

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Vinyl timber-look flooring and 2.75-metre high ceilings are key features of this open-plan home.

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ABC coming to town

ABC South West’s regional drive program is coming to Collie next Monday to talk about the future of the Coalfields Museum and Historical Research Centre.

The program, hosted by Andrew Collins, will be broadcast live from the museum from 3.30pm to 6pm.

The future of the museum and the push to get a new building will be the focus of the programme and local identities will be asked for their views on the subject.

While the museum would normally be closed at 3pm, it will stay open until the end of the programme.

Entry to the museum will also be free during this time.

Museum volunteers will hold a sausage sizzle during the broadcast.

Co-ordinator Tom Reardon said local people who support the museum and its quest for a new larger building are welcome to come along and be part of the program.

Design the show schedule

KIDS aged 12 and under have the opportunity to design the cover for this year’s Collie Show schedule.

The theme is “Essential Services”, so entrants can draw a picture of police cars, ambulances, fire engines, SES or the people who volunteer for these services.

The prize is a $50 Collie Chamber of Commerce and Industry voucher, which can

be used at most businesses in town.

Entrants can draw and colour in their picture at home or at the Country Markets, held each month at the Show Pavilion.

The deadline for entries is September 3.

Entrants will need to include their name, age, address and telephone number on the back of their entry, and hand it in to the Collie Agricultural Society.

Health and wellness teachers needed SOUTH West road trauma support group Heart Hub is looking for workshop facilitators.

The workshops are held on Mondays at the Country Women’s Association hall in Throssell Street.

The group is interested in hearing

from anyone who teaches yoga, tai chi, qi gong, breathwork, macrame, essential oils, or anything that would work well in its mindfulness workshops.

For further information, email support@hearthubsw.com.au or call Christine Keep on 0438 588 566.

READY FOR OCCUPANCY 8 Morrison Way, Collie

• Commercial/Industrial lot in LIA • 3939m2 • Cyclone Fenced to boundaries • 5m2 x 3.5m2 shed • 90% of lot compact gravelled and cleared Contact Beth Chappell on 0429 342 613 for further information or inspection

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

BOOKKEEPING BOOKKEEPING: Bookkeeping services available. All enquiries welcome. 0419 463 752.

DEATHS DONOVAN (Beryl (nee Lymbery)): Much loved sister of Marg, fond aunty of Gary, Ian, Leeanne and Rob. Loved you then, loved you now, love you still. xx.

GRZYBOWSKI (Helena): 1922 - 2022 (100 years + 15 days). Much loved Mum and Babcia of Ella, Sue, Danni & families Passed away peacefully at ValleyView Collie. As per her wishes, a private farewell was held for Helena.

“We hold her close within our hearts.”

FOR SALE A1 FIREWOOD: Any size loads.

Pensioner discounts. 0404 186 871.

FIREWOOD: Chopped jarrah firewood delivered to Collie. Phone Mumballup Organics 0417 322 007.

FURNITURE SALE: WA made walnut 7 piece dining suite and dresser. Hall and telephone tables, 4 casual beech timber chairs, small pine dresser and shelf unit, single bedroom furniture, large wooden painted toybox, wooden frame 3 piece lounge suite. Outdoor setting 7 piece.

More details 0407 089 021. View 9am3pm Saturday.

LIME and FERTILISER: Bulk ag lime and fertiliser delivered bulk to Collie and surrounds, call Mumballup Organics 0417322007 SHEEP MANURE: $12/100L bag, minimum 10 bags per order. Free delivery to Collie. Call 0417 322 007.

IN MEMORIAM SIMMONDS (Terry): Marilyn, Kelvin, Sharna-Lee and family would like to thank Dr Saharay, Dr Lee, Dr Shankar, Ellen, Margaret and Sandra, and all the wonderful nursing staff, relatives and many wonderful friends for their kind thoughts, care and cards on the passing of our much loved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather Terry. Our love to all.

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

Public Notice Local Planning Policy – For Public Comment

The Shire of Collie advises that the draft Local Planning Policy LPP 3.1 Ancillary Dwellings has been amended and is out for public comment: LPP 3.1 – Ancillary Dwellings is a review of the current local planning policy. An ancillary dwelling is a self-contained dwelling on the same lot as a single house and may be attached or detached from the single house (often referred to as a granny flat). Ancillary dwellings can be rented or leased out for commercial gain but are different from short term accommodation such as a holiday house.

The policy details how the Shire will consider proposals for the development of an ancillary dwelling in a Rural, Rural Residential or Urban Development Zone. This includes development provisions around the size, facilities, access, servicing and appearance of ancillary dwellings. Ancillary dwellings in the Residential Zone are not considered under this policy as they are incorporated in State Planning Policy 7.3 (the R-Codes).

Copies of the draft policy can be viewed at the Shire Office, 87 Throssell St, Collie or on the Shire’s website.

Submissions on the draft local planning policy close at 5pm on Monday 18 July 2022.

Submissions should be provided in writing and must include your name and address.

Submissions may be posted or delivered to the Shire of Collie at 87 Throssell St, COLLIE WA 6225 or emailed to colshire@collie.wa.gov.au Enquiries can be directed to Katya Tripp, Project Officer on 9734 9005 (Tuesdays and Thursdays) or katya.tripp@collie.wa.gov.au.

Stuart Devenish Chief Executive Officer

Collie Preston Bush Fire Brigade Annual General Meeting

Please be advised of the following date for the Annual General Meeting of the Collie Preston Bush Fire Brigade Thursday 14 July 2022 commencing at 6.00pm to be held at the Collie Preston Bush Fire Brigade, Ealing Road, Preston Settlement WA 6225.

All existing and potential new members are welcome.

For any information, please contact the Shire office on 9734 9000.

Stuart Devenish Chief Executive Officer

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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PUBLIC NOTICES COLLIE WOMEN'S HOCKEY ASSOCIATION: The 2022 AGM will be held Monday 1 August at 6pm. All positions are declared open. All nominations and Notice of Motions need to be sent to cwha@live.com.au by Monday 18th July.

COLLIE MEN’S SHED: The Collie Men’s Shed Inc. will hold its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 10.00am in the Collie Men’s Shed, Lot 2890 Forrest Street Collie. All current financial members are invited to attend.

All previous members and possible future members are also encouraged to attend.

Come and have a look at the new extension. The shed is now a more open and a safer, friendlier work environment.

COLLIE BADMINTON ASSOCIATION WOOF RAFFLE: Winner Sherri Garner.

Black B 98. Thank you everyone.

COLLIE AND DISTRICT ENERGY WEST SOCIAL CLUB: AGM, July 4 at 6pm.

Election of officers, financial report, general businesses. All members please attend.

Where to get your Bulletin:

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SUBSCRIBE AT www.colliebulletin.com.au or call Megan on 9734 1024

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Eagles fail to stop Swans swoop on Amaroo team to claim the victory the Bulls run

MY BALL: Kaelin Ryder emerges with the ball during the Collie Eagles colts clash with the Harvey Bulls.

From back page Better players, Matthew Reuben, Caleb Fogarty, Harry Massara, Brandon Broomhead, Kieran Escott, Bryce Cain.

League: Harvey Bulls 11.14 defeated Collie Eagles 9.7. Goal kickers, Eagles, Cameron Davidson, Adam Bignell 2, Ben Rioli, Jack Davidson, Luke Abbott, Jayce Fontana, Ash Seeber. Better players, Cameron Davidson, Adam Bignell, Zac Pilatti, Sam Russell, Jayce Fontana, Logan Giblett.

Crowe and Bushell win meat pack BOWLS

THERE was a good turnout for the meat pack on Wednesday, June 22.

Two games were played with the same partners, with Jeff Crowe and Ian Bushell winning with 4 plus 8 points from Rob Ferris and Tom Edwards with 3 plus 4 points.

On June 8 the Cash Pair winners were Max Cubic and Len Flynn with 4 plus 20 points.

They won from from Ray Colgan

and Jeff Wright who had 4 plus 5 points.

Due to the inclement weather the ladies played cards on Tuesday and Thursday.

As the weather has a big bearing on what is happening, keep an eye on the club notice boards.

There was a good turnout for Sunday scroungers on June 26.

The rink winners, in winning order, were Jamie Parker, Kevan McKenzie and Max Cubic in equal second, and Ken Richards in third.

The highest scorer was Max Cubic and the consolation winner was Krys Roberts.

Upcoming events: Members, keep up-to-date with the club notice boards.

Men, put your names on the notice board for the coming season.

This is for the league to assist in how many teams are available and what divisions.

Early bird membership fees are due before June 30, otherwise normal fees apply.

WOMEN’S HOCKEY SWANS had a ripper game at the weekend, defeating Amaroo 3-0 in the A-grade hockey competition.

Results A grade: Swans 3 (D Macintyre 2, R Fraser) d Amaroo 0.Best players Swans: D Macintyre, R Fraser, P Thornton; Amaroo: A Michael, F Tomasini, S Burnett.

Rovers 8 (C Crowe 3, L Crowe 2, C Genev, E Dewar, J Marley) d Mustangs 0. Best players Rovers: L Crowe, C Crowe, L Marley; Mustangs: T Mumme, J Lee, A Pitchers.

Intermediates: Amaroo 1 (M Jones) d Rovers 0. Best players Amaroo: A Michael, J Coverley, M Jones; Rovers: L Marley, Z Ireland, L Smith.

Swans 3 (C Lee 2, K Davies) d Mustangs 1 (R Clark).

Best players Swans: P Ellison, K Davies, C Lee; Mustangs: B O’Brien, B Earl, C Cochrane.

Amaroo won on a forfeit from Mustangs – make up game from May 24.

Primary grade: Black 1 (M Shepherd) d Green 0. Best players Black: M Shepherd, T Pullan, T Miller; Green: L Macintyre, D Mandry, J Spencer.

Red 2 (D Larkworthy-Darke, B Digney) d Blue 0. Best players Red: B Digney, M Meldrum, J Gardiner; Blue: J Cochrane, R Wood, J Mills.

Fixtures: Thursday, June 30 4pm Primary Red v Black (L Marley, I Sloan), 5pm Primary Green v Blue (L Marley, K Tilbrook), general bye for A-grade women, mini, intermediates and primary grade over the school holidays.

Grades to restart on the following dates: A-grade women weekend of July 22, mini and intermediates on Tuesday, July 19 and primary grade on Thursday July 21.

Persistence pays off for Irvine

GOLF

JUNIOR member Cody Irvine was rewarded for his persistence and devotion to practice, winning the Solstice Group trophy at the Collie Golf Club last Saturday.

Young Irvine finished at the top of a great field of 58 men, returning 41 Stableford points to record his maiden victory.

A three-stroke improvement in handicap should be the start of a downward trend.

Brett Smith reversed his fortunes within a week, racking up 40 points to win the runner-up trophy.

He bloused out playing partner Kalev Kutt, who finished third with 38 points.

Cameron Davidson continued

his consistent form to be alone on 36 points, followed by Baxter Miller and Phil Warburton on 35.

On a better scoring day Greg Barrodeen, Darren O’Brien and Ash Hollins (best Solstice award) shared the next positions on 34 points. Another trio of golfers tied on 33 points.

That group included Colin Giblett, Stephen Edwards, and Jason Mumme.

Eight ladies tackled the event, which boosted the total field to a healthy 64 players.

Bev Moyses’s score of 35 points was enough to take the major trophy.

Dorothy Lawrence and Krystyna Scoffern made up the top three with 34 points apiece.

Plenty of novelties were on

offer and they were shared by Colin Giblett, Liam Reuben, Kalev Kutt, Ron Annandale, Frank Battista, Darren O’Brien, Doug Crowe, Danny Clayton, Dot Sullivan, Eric Annandale, Jason Mumme, Ken Tate, and Graham Williams.

TWENTY eight players took to the course on Leisure Day for the Paul Goodwin carton.

The bonus prize was won on a countback by Phil Warburton on a commendable score of 38 points.

Country member Ashley Wilkins returned one of his best cards to finish second.

Ian Shannon and Colin Giblett continued their trend of consistent scoring to be next on 35 points each.

David Laird with 34, along

with Greg Barrodeen and Peter Coombs with 33 points, rounded out the vouchers.

Novelties went to Mun Lye, Colin Giblett, Paul Moyses and Phil Warburton.

THE rain came down again on scroungers day, reducing the field to a record low of 10 hearty souls.

Ian Shannon, Eric Annandale, and Peter Coombs returned handicap matching scores of 18 points apiece to be rewarded, without handicap penalty, thanks to a benevolent head scrounger.

David Broadbent and George Newlands took out the novelties on offer.

A FIELD of 18 ladies played in the Angela Ireland-sponsored stroke event last Wednesday.

Dorothy Lawrence was on the right side of a three-way countback to top the field after a score of 77 nett.

Krystyna Scoffern and Rhonda Annandale filled the next trophy positions with the same score. Dion Smallwood and Sue Earnshaw made up the top five with 78, followed by Nancy Lynn on 80.

Novelties went to Dorothy Lawrence and Vicki Graham.

Upcoming events A SCROUNGERS special is on today if there is good weather.

Make sure to check the board.

Saturday will be the men’s foursomes championship and a stableford for ladies.

Leisure day is Tuesday and ladies’ competition day is Wednesday.

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Eagles fail to stop Bull run

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NUMBERS GAME: The numbers favoured the Collie Eagles when Sam Russell and Jakob Pilatti kept their Harvey Bulls opponent away from the ball during the league football match at Collie Recreation Ground last Sunday.

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A COMPETITIVE Collie Eagles went down to Harvey Bulls by 19 points in the league football clash at Collie Recreation Ground last Sunday.

The 11.14 (80) to 9.7 (61) win has kept the Bulls finals chances alive as they improved their win-loss record to five and six and just four premiership points behind fifth placed Donnybrook and eight adrift of fourth placed Busselton.

Collie went into the clash on the back of good displays in their previous three outings and tested the Bulls.

Cameron Davidson again showed his class throughout the game and finished with

two goals to go with strong play around the ground.

Adam Bignell was as reliable as ever and spectators got a look at Ben Rioli who booted a major and showed enough to indicate he will add value as he settles in.

Earlier in the day, the Eagles colts downed the Bulls 11.11 (77) to 5.6 (36) and the reserves went down 7.5 (47) to 13.10 (88).

All three teams will need to be at their best this Sunday when they travel to Hands Oval, Bunbury, to take on South Bunbury, who are on top of the league premiership table and prominent in both the reserves and colts tables

Last Sunday’s results Colts: Collie Eagles 11.11 defeated Harvey Bulls 5.6.

Goal kickers, Eagles, Reeve Gooch 3, Robert Chitty, Kaelin Ryder, Odinn Hetherington-Kirk, Jak Kohler, Bevan Stone, Sheymus Carter, Kane Hindle, Erfan Barbaie.

Better players, Hayden Mears, Kaelin Ryder, Robert Chitty, Joshua Elliott, Reeve Gooch, Odinn Hetherington-Kirk.

Reserves: Harvey Bulls 13.10 defeated Collie Eagles 7.5. Goal kickers, Eagles, Rory Bebbington, Christian Mears 2, Brett Loxton, Matthew Blackford.

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