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COLLIE RIVER VALLEY Published by LOCALS for LOCALS EDITION No. 126
Thursday, March 30, 2023
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EXTENDING existing trading hours could force small businesses to close their doors. This is the view of Steere Street Deli owner Darcy Buckle who this week urged the Collie Chamber of Commerce and Industry not to seek any extension to existing trading hours. His plea comes as the chamber is about to launch a survey on the subject. Mr Buckle has been a vocal critic of the chamber and moves to extend weekend trading hours. He said the last trading hours extension had reduced the number of delis in Collie, with Coles and Woolworths the only real beneficiaries. “What they’re really saying is the supermarkets, Coles and Woolworths, can extend their hours, not businesses as businesses can already extend their hours,” Mr Buckle said. “They’re pushing it again because that’s what they want. That’s what the chamber in Perth stands for, so they follow suit.” Mr Buckle said tourists prefer small businesses with character over larger retailers. “It’s not good for smaller businesses and it’s not good for smaller communities,” he said. “The only winners out of it are supermarkets, and the chamber, because the chamber thinks big businesses should go about crushing smaller businesses. “That’s what they stand for. “They don’t listen to their members.” Story continued on page 2.
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AAAAAA What's on, When and Where Country markets Saturday April 1, Show pavilion 8am1pm, Bridge Street, stalls, food & drink. Cyber Safety Session Monday, April 3, 11am at the Collie Library, free information session about identity theft, scams and cybercrime. Rsvp 9734 9042. Collie Art Prize Collie Art Gallery, open 10am to 4pm, seven-days-a week for the duration of CAP exhibition. Entry $5. Bingo Collie Eagles Football Club, Thursdays, doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7pm. Library activities Sing along story time, weekly, Mondays, 9am; Junior board game fortnightly Thursdays 3.30pm; Lego Club weekly Mondays, 3.30pm. Parkrun Soldiers’ Park, every Saturday 8am, walk or run at your own pace, fun and fitness is the focus. Coalfields Museum Open every day, 9am to 3pm. Children under 16 are free when accompanied by an adult. Riff Raff dancing Every Monday from 7pm at Collie PCYC. Beginners welcome, no partner necessary. Supper provided. Cost $5 per person. Signing centre Monday 10am to 12-noon; Thursday 2pm-3.30pm; Friday 10am to 12-noon at the courthouse. Op shops The Anglican Op Shop, Tuesday to Friday, from 9am to 3pm; Vinnies open Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 3pm; Jo’s Bazaar, Monday and Thursday, 9am to 12pm. Collie Child and Parent Centre Playgroup Mondays at 9am (for parents and carers with children birth to 5 years old); MyTime support group (for parents and carers with children with additional needs) Tuesdays February 7 from 12.30pm; Baby Business (for parents and carers with children birth to 2 years) Fridays at 9am; For more information call 9734 3364 or drop in at 6 Cable Street Collie. Send it in This column offers free publication of events for not for profit clubs and organisations, or for items of social news. Send copy to nola.crvbulletin@gmail. com or classies@crvbulletin.com. Deadline 5pm on Fridays.
Auditor backs coal info. block THE WA Auditor General has backed ministerial decisions not to provide State Parliament with triennial reports for Collie’s coal mining companies. However, transparency concerns continue to be raised by the opposition. Last year’s requests were denied by the Minister for State Development, Jobs and Trade, Roger Cook, due to the
reports containing “commercially sensitive” information. The Auditor General found disclosing the information could be detrimental to Griffin Coal and Premier Coal. He also found it could impact the state’s ability to negotiate future agreements. The decision follows the recent revelations that the bulk of eastern states coal purchased in the last three months remains unused. The coal has been stockpiled and is waiting to be blended with Collie coal for
New editor at the Bulletin
THE Collie River Valley Bulletin has a new managing-editor. Martin Kovacs took up the role last week and is looking forward to getting into the role and learning more about the community. He comes to the Bulletin after holding down a variety of positions, both in Perth and in the Eastern States, having worked for having worked for Resolutions Publishing, Mahlab and Mayne Media. “The last few weeks have very much been a whirlwind of searching for a rental and familiarising myself with the local area,” said Mr Kovacs, who previously resided in Perth. “In between establishing ourselves here, my wife, son and I have been discovering the many attractions Collie boasts. “An initial favourite has been Minningup Pool, while the Soldiers’ Park playground has in particular proven a hit with my three-year-old." Mr Kovacs said it has already been apparent how passionate Collie people are about their town. He said the transition to renewable energy will bring about significant changes for the town.
Rotary boat raffle draw
NEW MANAGING-EDITOR: Martin Kovacs is the Collie River Valley Bulletin’s new managing-editor. “I’ve arrived at an important point in Collie’s history. “Now, more than ever, Collie needs a local publication that reports on this and other issues, and to provide a forum for community discussion. “I look forward to learning more about Collie and its community as I settle into the managing-editor role and meet more of the locals.”
Extended hours business killer Continued from front page. Chamber executive officer Tara Van Beunengin said the chamber provides annual feedback to the Shire of Collie on extended shopping hours after it has surveyed members. While the survey has traditionally been aimed at its members, this year, the chamber intends to survey community members as well. Ms Van Beuningen said the chamber is working with members to gauge their interest in extending hours, and intends
future burning. Shadow Energy Minister Steve Thomas said greater transparency is required amid the ongoing transition away from coal. “I’m trying to find out what is happening with Griffin Coal, in particular in relation to the State Agreement Act, but also the bailout,” he said. “I am deeply concerned for the Collie community because I think the whole situation is murky and information is being deliberately withheld.” Mr Thomas described the situation as “a significant threat to the welfare of Collie”. “If they don’t come up with a solution, coal will probably still be mined, but it means the industry has no idea what’s going on,” he said. “It adds to the uncertainty of this entire industry.”
to specifically ask about weekend shopping hours.She said the chamber is open to including feedback from locals or visitors about the adequacy or otherwise of existing shopping hours at weekends. Previously, shopping hours were extended to allow late night shopping in the lead up to Christmas, and to allow supermarkets to stay open later to cater for the many shift workers in Collie. When shopping hours are extended, shops can stay open during the extended hours but are not forced to do so.
COLLIE Rotary Club’s boat raffle is to be drawn tomorrow (Friday) at noon. The draw will be held outside Reubens Newsagency, in Forrest Street, using a digitally random process and winners will be notified by phone. Rotary invested about $14,000 into a prize pool for the raffle, buying a 3.7-metre boat and other assorted camping accessories. It had been hoped to raise $10,000, with another $6,500 provided by the club to be distributed directly to youth mental health providers in the Collie area. A hold-up with the permit, and initially slow sales meant a Christmas draw date was extended to March 31 to allow tickets to sell. There are now only 200 tickets left. An innovation with the raffle was the introduction of a digital ticket sales system. This allowed the purchase of tickets using a QR code. Digital sales will close at 11am tomorrow if there are still tickets available. Cash sales have already closed. After the draw, submissions will be accepted for the dispersal of the funds to providers of youth mental health initiatives in Collie. Expressions of interest for grants can be sent to: collierotary.treasurer@live.com.au.
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Aboriginal leaders critical of tourist plan LOCAL Aboriginal leaders are opposed to redevelopment of Minningup Pool. They claim concept plans to redevelop it into a tourism hub are neither in their’s or the public’s interest. The plans include short term eco-tourist accommodation at the site known as the “old hockey ground” which recently received a $100,000 grant from the Collie Futures Fund for concept designs. Phillip Ugle jnr said the redevelopment plans will not benefit indigenous people. “Not one cent benefits the aboriginal community,” he said. “There will be no jobs and no signage so people know our story and respect it. “They (the shire) should be focussing on the health of our river,” he said. “Why aren’t we getting our river system healthy?” His father, Phillip snr, said Minningup is of special significance for his people as it is the resting place of the “hairy-faced snake”. “He (the hairy-faced snake) rests there,” Mr Ugle snr said. “He is our God, our creator, and we believe we belong to him.” Mr Ugle snr said Minningup is the indigenous people’s version of a cemetery. He and his son had been at the site earlier that day following a death in their family. “We come here to feel closer to our family and to be with our creator,” he said. “We do birth and death ceremonies here, we don’t believe in going to the cemetery.” Mr Ugle jnr said he has met with Collie shire president Sarah Stanley but that
indigenous people’s views have not been considered. “There were meetings with traditional people when this idea first came up, and we put our ideas forward and said we were interested in joint management,” he said. “They came to us with plans for a caravan park. “The plan for a jointly managed glamping or eco set-up was my idea, but they ran with it without the joint management of the traditional owners. “Now it's on their plans - they left out the part of aboriginal people being involved.” Mr Ugle jnr said it was an opportunity for indigenous people to tell their stories, with signage detailing the area’s cultural significance. “Our voice got lost, so we stepped away from the table. We said we didn’t agree.” Mr Ugle snr said he wanted to know why another site couldn’t be used instead of Minningup. “They want to take it (Minningup) from the black fellas.” Collie Shire’s chief executive officer, Stuart Devenish, said last week that the shire got $500,000 in mid-2018 for planning and environmental assessments for nature-based tourism facilities, which would include low key overnight accommodation. Mr Ugle snr said he had no objections to basic maintenance at the site, including installing barbecues and a new ablution block but he did not see a need for an eco park or shops. “We want the community to enjoy it but we don’t need a glorified caravan park.”
Mungalup Rd speed signs sought WILSON Park resident Gael Varian believes speed limit signs are needed in Mungalup Road. She told the last Collie Shire Council meeting that the signs were required in the high speed traffic areas of the road. Mrs Varian was told that the
Main Roads Department is responsible for speed signs. Council agreed to pass on her request to the department. Council will also look into a request, for the installation of speed bumps at the southern end of Atkinson Street and Telfer Crescent.
Security roadshow to visit on Monday
A CYBERSECURITY roadshow aimed at blocking scammers and identity theft will visit Collie on Monday. Cyber resilience outreach clinics are currently being staged in remote and regional areas around the state to draw attention to the threats of cybercrimes. The State Government has teamed up with cyber support service IDCARE to deliver the clinics, with a “cyber truck” set to arrive in Collie next week. According to IDCARE, Australians living in remote and regional communities are three times more likely to be impacted by cybercrime and scams than their city counterparts, experiencing higher financial losses. IDCARE team leader Rob Blackmore will be at the Collie Public Library on Monday, from 11am to 12 noon.
OPPOSED: Phillip (jnr) and Phillip Ugle (snr) are against the development of Minningup Pool.
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AVA Roney smashed a 36-year-old record at the Collie Senior High School’s swimming carnival last week. Roney, who is in year eight, swam the 50-metre freestyle event in 32.17 seconds, beating the 1987 time set by Chantelle Fearn. “My mindset was to get in and get close to the record, or break it,” she said. “While I was swimming the race, I was using that thought as my motivation.” Roney also broke the year seven 50-metre freestyle record last year, and said she has big goals for next year’s carnival.
“I am hoping for the backstroke record and freestyle again next year,” she said. Roney was less than a second off breaking the backstroke record last week. If she had swum at her personal best, she would have broken it, she said. Roney trains for an hour and a half three nights a week with the Collie Swimming Club. She said she enjoys the sport and it helps with fitness and muscle development during the off season of her main passion, netball. “I do it for myself,” she said. “I enjoy
getting in the water and trying my best. “Netball is my favourite sport, but swimming helps with cardio and core work.” Roney started competing at age eight and said swimming takes her mind “off school and everything else that is going on”. Roney’s younger brother, Chaz, broke the 50-metre breaststroke record last week. The siblings are the only students to break records at the carnival in the past two years.
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FORMER Collie girl Georgia Holman has reached the state final of the Miss Universe Australia modelling competition. Georgia, who grew up in Collie and attended St Brigid’s School before moving to Perth in 2014, said she was approached by the program organisers. “I work in marketing, I don’t do modelling. I’m five-foot-one,” she laughed. “But they approached me before I went away on holidays and I initially said it’s not for me. “Then I looked into what the program is about and you get to do workshops and build communication skills, plus do charity work and advocacy, so I decided to do it.” Georgia said she wants to build her confidence through the modelling side of the competition. “I’m a shy person, but this will help me build confidence and my communication skills,” she said. As part of the competition, Georgia will raise money for Camp Quality via
ToyBox Australia. All money raised will go to helping sick and disadvantaged children, particularly those with cancer, and their families. “We started a month and a half ago and we have about $121,000 so far, but the target is $400,000 nationally,” Georgia said. “Each finalist has her individual goals and I would like to raise $5000 because it's close to my heart. “I have friends and family that work in health care and who have experience in helping sick children and their families.” Georgia will find out if she has progressed to the national stage of the competition in May, following a pageant and interview process. Georgia said she often returns to Collie to visit her grandmother, Jean Grassie. Readers can help Georgia reach her fundraising goal, by donating via www.toyboxaustralia.grassrootz.com/ miss-universe-australia-2023/georgia-holman. MODEL: former Collie girl Georgia Holman will compete in the state final of the Miss Universe Australia modelling competition in May.
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A MOBILE app was used in place of a light switch, but the end result was the same. The new lights at the Collie Recreation Ground were officially switched on by Minister for Sport and Recreation, David Templeman, last Friday. The $400,000 upgrade consists of four light poles and energy efficient LED lighting, designed to lower operating costs. Mr Templeman pointed to the greater flexibility the upgraded lighting will provide. “While lights practically allow activities to go on later into the night, the wider implications are really positive for the community – more people are able to be active and clubs might be able to field more teams,” he said.
Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns said delivery of the election commitment paves the way for ongoing health and social benefits. “These new lights will mean more local sporting groups will be able to train and play in the evenings, as well as providing a well-lit outdoor space for community events,” Mrs Hanns said. “Having sporting and recreation facilities with suitable amenities encourages people to be more active, leading to healthier and more connected communities.” The Collie Eagles officially kicked off their SWFL season under lights at the ground on Saturday, taking on last year’s grand finalists, South Bunbury, with South Bunbury recording a comfortable win. - See story back page.
LIGHTS ON: Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns, Minister for Sport and Recreation David Templeman and former Collie-Preston MLA Mick Murray look up to the lights after the minister had hit the lights-on app on his phone.
ENGINEERS engaged by the Department of Mines Industry Regulation (DMIRS) and Safety are to inspect Bacon Street in the vicinity of the sinkhole at Collie Burn. The sinkhole is on property belonging to Pia Ramsing, who raised concerns about it and others located on the other side of Bacon Street.
The inspection is scheduled to take place on Monday. Ms Ramsing has been seeking help to deal with the eight-metre-wide, 10-metre deep sinkhole which appeared three days after she moved in last August. DMIRS officers have been offering advice and Ms Ramsing has also been in contact with Shire of Collie officers.
Shire building services manager Scott Geere advised Ms Ramsing she should meet with the engineers. Sinkholes were the subject of a motion at the 2022 WA Local Government Association annual general meeting, as the problem is widespread in WA, with more than 190,000 abandoned mine features identified on the Abandoned Mine
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Inventory. The Shire of Dundas called for a review of the Mining Act to require companies to develop more sustainable practices. The motion also called for priority action to rehabilitate abandoned mines. The Scottish Colliery, which lies under Ms Ramsing’s property, was abandoned in 1907.
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Football, soccer clubs targeted
HOME TIME: Hazel Miles with dad Jason and her mode of after school transport.
Hazel’s special school pick-up
ALL eyes were on Amaroo Primary School student Hazel Miles on Monday when her dad, Jason, rode in on horseback to pick her up, with a second horse in tow. It is the first time Mr Miles has performed the afternoon pick-up via horse, however, rides home are set to become a more regular occurrence for four-year-old Hazel. “I said to her the other day I’d pick
her up from school on horseback,” Mr Miles said. “We’ll probably do it more often. “I tried to sneak in quietly, . From our place it’s quite easy to ride into the school from the back section, but there were kids everywhere.” Mr Miles, a machinery operator at Premier Coal, rode in with his younger daughter, two-year-old Coda. Hazel then took the reins of the second horse for the 25-minute ride home.
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DAMAGE described as “senseless” was caused by vandals at two local sporting venues last weekend. The Collie Power Soccer Club and the Collie Fossils Football Club premises were broken into on Saturday, causing considerable damage, however nothing appears to have been stolen. Soccer club president Shane Cole said the club, which is located at Roche Park, will need to find about $500 to repair its fridge. Mr Cole said he believes vandals managed to forcibly open the club’s roller door, and threw a large rock through the fridge’s glass doors. “It’s the first time in 15 years that we’ve been broken into,” he said.
“We’re out of the way where we are, so it hasn’t happened before. It’s just teenagers - there’s no reasoning behind it.” Fossils president Ian Sutcliffe said vandals damaged the change room door to gain access. “We had a wooden cupboard with chains and padlock, and they ripped that apart,” he said. “There was almost $1000-worth of footballs in there and none of it was stolen. It’s odd.” Mr Sutcliffe said the Fossils shares the changeroom building with the South West Football League and its umpires use the opposite rooms. “They broke into both sides, but nothing was taken. The biggest problem was that it is a shire-owned building, so we weren’t able to get anyone to secure it for us at the weekend,” Mr Sutcliffe said. Two new padlocks and latches, plus bolts, were fixed to the door by the club until it could be repaired fully, he said.
New Lions’ Park toilet block THE Lions’ Park public toilets are being upgraded following demolition of the previous facilities. The new toilet block will comprise two new unisex toilets. One of the toilets will be wheelchair accessible and the other ambulant acces-
sible, with the lightweight steel-framed construction to be built on concrete slab, similar to the Soldiers’ Park toilet block. Federal Government funding has been sourced for the new facilities which are anticipated to be completed by the end of June.
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Music, food and friends for Harmony Day WHAT better way to celebrate Harmony Day than with music, food, chat, laughter and friends? This was the Italian Club last Friday night. Homemade lasagne, sizzling Italian sausages and pizza attracted a good crowd. The cooks were kept busy satisfying those who were dining-in and those who were picking up take-away containers, with many who dined-in also loading up with lasagne, cannoli and crostini to take home for later. Children took the opportunity to get
their hands into piles of flour and eggs to make their own pasta, before threading it through the pasta machine. It was then taken away and cooked for them. Some ventured on to the bocce lanes, while the younger crowd took over the beach volleyball court, as John Battista and Rikki added atmosphere with guitar and piano accordion. It took a well-organised team of helpers to run the event, and this they did with smiles and a few flushed faces from the heat in the kitchen.
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Kindness and giving grace to others WE WERE in dad’s Falcon when my friend let off the handbrake and we rolled down into a tree, denting the fender, but we were fine. My friend got off scot free, I got a red backside and six months hard labour in the form of a grounding. I didn’t even get any time off for good behaviour. Fast forward to another time when I was reversing dad’s 80s series Landcruiser and it slid when I hit the brakes on a slippery driveway, wrecking the gate and scrapping the back bumper this time. Being sorrowful and awaiting the judge’s harsh ruling, I was shocked when he hugged me and asked if I was alright. He fixed the gate and car on his own dime with no punishment. I even got takeaway for lunch. The first scenar-
io was justice, the second is the essence of grace. It’s a gift given freely, without any expectation of repayment or deservingness, when justice and punishment is appropriate. It’s an act of kindness and love not based on our own merit or worthiness, but on the giver’s own goodness and generosity. We have all in someway wronged God, and others and deserve justice. However, in Christ, God’s grace is freely given to us, even though we don’t deserve it. We may stumble and fall, but God’s love and kindness are always there to pick us up and carry us forward. May we all experience the beauty and power of grace in our lives, and freely give grace to others.
Shade sails sought for playground SHADE sails are being sought for the playground in Moore Street. Resident Gael Varian asked Collie Shire Council at its last meeting to give consideration to the provision of sails and maintenance work at the park.
The shire’s director of corporate services, Nicole Wassman, advised Mrs Varian that her request would be put forward to Council for budget consideration for the 2023/24 financial year.
COLLIE Lions Club is collecting items for a trash and treasure day to be held at the end of April. The club is seeking donations of goods, pre-owned, pre-loved and ready to go to a new home, with all money raised going into Lions projects in Collie. “We can’t accept large furniture, clothes or shoes.
“We simply don’t have the available space to store them,” organiser Greg Bates said. However, the club was keen to get any other items, such as household goods, tools and gardening equipment. Mr Bates can arrange for goods to be collected. He can be contacted on 0498 481 138.
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Switching on the lights
LAST Friday night I was thrilled to “switch on the lights” at the Collie Recreation Ground with Minister Templeman and members of the Shire of Collie and the Collie Eagles Football Club. I am proud to be delivering on the McGowan Government’s $400,000 election commitment to upgrade the lighting. These important upgrades deliver on our commitment to local sporting and community infrastructure. Excitingly, on the weekend this meant that the Eagles could host a night game for the first time in 10 years in the first round of the 2023 South West Football League season. HAVE YOU heard of the Wheels of Wellbeing Mountain Bike Program? This incredible mountain bike skills development program for Collie residents was funded by the McGowan Government’s Outdoor Active Program Participation Grant. The program will be conducted by Kym and Bec from Adventure Connections. People will learn mountain bike skills and trail building and maintenance on our local Wambenger Trail Network. Some participants may choose to undertake a level one coaching course or the introduction to trails maintenance training course – what an amazing opportunity! THIS WEEK the McGowan Labor Government officially launched the rollout of free period products in public high schools across WA. Period products are a basic health necessity, and many students miss school time because of their period. I am so proud that my government is doing everything it can to remove barriers from students attending school. Schools across WA will receive an initial supply of products by the end of term one, with the full implementation of products and dispenser installation taking place during term two.
I RECENTLY ran out of cinnamon. Not a huge dilemma, I don’t use that much of it. So one day when I was in the supermarket, the stars aligned and I remembered that I needed more cinnamon while I was in a place that sold it. I returned home triumphant and reached into my perfect alphabetically arranged spice drawer (okay, I may be stretching the truth here slightly) to put it away, only to find a jar of cinnamon already in residence. Oh bother, I must have already had a cinnamon epiphany on a prior shopping expedition. Sometime later, when I was fossicking about in the spice drawer again, my attention was drawn to the cinnamon twins. Except they weren’t twins. One of them was cinnamon sugar! Who knew there was such a thing? And which evil genius decided to put them in identical jars? This is not a new game. Food packaging companies and supermarket shelf stackers have been playing “confuse the customer” for years. The powers that be put their collective foot down when bottles of dishwashing detergent started to look alarmingly like bottles of cordial. Non-food items that look like food items now come with strict controls, but it is open slather on like-for-like food items. I don’t know how many times I’ve come home with a can of creamed corn when I meant to get corn kernels, or plain flour when I needed SR (self-raising). At least these mistakes can be dealt with using some of grandma’s tried-andtrue food hacks, but the truly heinous crime in our household is bringing home milk chocolate instead of dark. There is no punishment strong enough for the perpetrator of that particular faux pas. If I could wade into the murky waters of the self-service versus full-service checkout debate for a minute. I have friends and family who refuse point blank to use a self-service checkout. They don’t work there so they shouldn't have to scan their own items, they huff. To which I self-righteously reply that they seem to be quite happy to pick their own items off the shelves. Back in the day that was all part of the service too. Furthermore, I know the difference between a zucchini and a cucumber, a peach and a nectarine; I’m therefore going to scan them as such and not over or under-price myself. Which begs the question: why do I not notice the creamed corn or cinnamon sugar while I’m scanning stuff at the self-service checkout? I don’t know, but perhaps the MOTH (male of the household) won’t notice his coffee tasting strange if I mix the cinnamon sugar in with the normal sugar.
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Cool change as old looks new People: NOLA GREEN
YOLANDA Cool was delighted to have found an old weatherboard house in Collie when she was house-hunting. She was even more delighted when she found out it was once owned by early Collie residents Ellen and Davy Jones. “It is one of the things that attracted me to Collie, the number of older buildings which can still be found here,” she said. “There are so many that people are restoring but keeping the feel and look of the original building. “To find out it was Davy Jones’ house was so special.” It is no surprise that Yolanda was delighted by the historical aspect of her new home as she is the chief executive officer of the Heritage Skills Association of WA, and it was this role which brought her to Collie. She came to oversee restoration work on the goods shed, in Forrest Street. The work that was part of a pilot scheme to see if it is possible to pass on skills from the generation of artisans who worked on the older buildings, to a younger generation. The benefits are twofold - historic buildings receive essential care, and young people acquire valuable skills. “With old buildings, labour was local, and 80 percent of the cost of a building was labour, and just 20 per cent was material,” Yolanda said. “Nowadays the ratio is reversed, with
Yolana Cool is delighted to be living in the Ogden Street property which was originally owned by Collie pioneers Ellen and Davy Jones. only 20 percent of the cost being labour, and materials 80 percent. It is not regulated and with unskilled people doing work, we lose the skilled people.” The goods shed was a Department of Heritage Skills project, something Yolanda hopes will develop into an ongoing industry, preferably centred in Collie. “On the whole, people in Collie didn’t demolish old buildings and build new ones, they adapted the old buildings, renovating but preserving the good bits. As a result, not only are there examples of techniques here, but also people who
Yolanda has two books of photographs from her trip to Sweden where she addressed an international conference.
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have the skills which are disappearing all too quickly.” There are 75,000 buildings on the state’s heritage register and it is going to take a lot of skilled people to ensure as many as possible are preserved. “We need carpenters, painters, stonemasons, woodworkers, plasterers, roofers, tilers and the list goes on.” Yolanda points to the experience of the Mainstreet movement in America, which is similar in many ways to the recent restoration work undertaken in Throssell Street. “The towns that undertook a mainstreet project found that for every $1 they spent on their project, they got $30 to $36 back,” Yolanda commented. “That’s a pretty impressive return. If you do the work, the tourists will come.” A heritage facilitator trained in fine arts, Yolanda has an interesting work background. She has worked in musicology in schools, high schools and the alternative education system. “I have done a lot of travelling and had a number of jobs. I reached a high level in education, becoming a principal at the age of 28,” she said. “I worked for the City of Melville, and was involved in the redevelopment of Kadijini Community Centre, a $10million project. I went to Sweden to an international conference and gave a paper there. It was a wonderful experience.” Yolanda visited Collie a lot over a period of 50 years, coming here with her father when his work brought him here. “I have always wanted to live in the
country, a rural town where you can get to know people. I find Collie people to be very friendly and helpful,” she said. “It is exciting because it is in transition, and I want to help with that. Living here is my way of saying thank you. “I would love to see a heritage skills hub established here as it makes sense. It is close to Perth, Bunbury and Albany, so you get the best of those places.” She believes a working model of training people across the TAFE system is the way to go. “Dr Ingrid Van Bremen runs a graduate certificate in heritage skills. It is the only professional course in Australia, and to obtain formal accreditation, you have to pass certain standards.” She can see the heritage skills movement growing with the need to restore and maintain buildings, but the traditional skills need to be restored and maintained too. In 2020, there was a report done on the Fremantle Prison, resulting in a suggestion for a central hub in Fremantle, and she can see a lot of merit in having a hub here. “Working with TAFE, there would be opportunities to learn lost skills. “I couldn’t do this on my own. Key stakeholders need to do it together. “The model we developed for the pilot scheme could help solve the skill shortage. “If we do it well, we can take it across Australia, with integrated project-based training, academics and government. “This could get really big.”
Game, set, match A golfer leaving home for a round last Saturday received a phone call as he hopped into his car. “I see you’re not playing today,” said the caller. “What?” “I see you’re not playing today,” repeated the caller. Said golfer put that to rest by responding: “You need to check the draw, you’ll see I am hitting off at 12.35pm,” before adding “by the way, I am playing with you!.”
Tales out of school There are many people In Collie who tell a certain Bulletineer: “Your husband taught me photography.” One such person this week added, “We had so much fun, so many laughs.” Bulletineer thinks that’s nice, he made it fun. Then the former student adds: “Then Mr Green would come into the dark room and we would have to do work.”
BYSTANDER LOOKS AROUND
Almost satisfactory At the end of a long working day last Friday, a dutiful wife was despatched to the Italian Club to pick up some lasagne for dinner – very tasty, more than enough to satisfy hubby? No way – not when he found out they also had cannoli, that crunchy tube of custardy delight. Back you go woman, he said, or words to that effect, and do not return until you bring me cannoli.
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WARM UP TEAM: David Lantzke, Rosie Shipside, May Coleman, Darryl Tyack, Jaine Koharik and Bobby Myles get riders motivated in a daily warm up session.
Hawaiaan bikes visit local shools
THE annual Hawaiaan Bike Ride for Youth came through Collie last Thursday, as part of their journey from Albany to Perth. As well as raising funds to aid youth mental health causes, the group visits schools along the route, talking to high school students about the issues facing them. Trent Davey was the speaker in Collie and spoke on a subject which is dear to him. When he was a teenager, two of his classmates committed suicide. Mr Davey said the Collie students were receptive and informed, and asked really good questions. “Some of them I wasn’t expecting and they threw me for a while,” he said. “It was really difficult dealing with the
deaths of my friends. One showed a few signs that something was wrong, but the other showed no signs at all. It seemed everything was going well for him. “The only thing I would recommend is to encourage your friends to talk to you, and for you to keep checking that they are okay.” The cyclists are supported by escort vehicles and organisers who ensure they are fed and watered and that they do not get lost. There is a strong camaraderie among the group, and many return to the ride year-after-year. The 50-strong contingent stayed overnight in Collie before riding on to Mandurah, and finishing their ride at the University of WA on Saturday.
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Parkies raise funds for autism WILSON Park students swapped or added to their usual uniforms last Friday, giving a donation for the privilege of wearing green to school. Some chose to wear green shirts, some had green hair, some added scarves or touches of colour, and one little lad was a green dinosaur for the day.
Staff added to the colourful occasion wearing tutus, capes and bows. Leading the way were acting principal Jennifer McCarthy and deputy principal William Hammond. The fun was all for a good cause as the money raised will go to help a local family with autistic children.
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Back Row Left to Right: Year 12 group, from back, left, Oren Ugle, Jayden Galbraith, Austin Bates, Baxter Miller, Zak Reuben, Montana-Cody White, Jamie Barreto, Hannah Benson, Wade Pulleine & Hannah Winfield. Middle Row Left to Right: Megan Roney, Olivia Earnshaw, Emilea Shepherd, Skye Washer, Mollie Szathmary-Rimmer, Isabella Peden, Ebony Whitney, Elizabeth Mortimer, Loralee Macfarlane & Aubrey Exon. Front Row Left to Right: Cody Irvine, Rohen Watson, Brandon Fleay, Shannon Werner, Judd Rinder, Kyle Gliddon & Odinn Kirk
Masquerading at the ball COLLIE Senior High School year 11 and 12 students walked the red carpet last Saturday night at the annual school ball. Students got into the spirit of this year’s masquerade ball theme, with the Harris River Estate amply adorned with feather and ribbon masks.
With names drawn at random, year 12 student Isabella Peden was awarded Ball Queen and fellow year 12 student Jamie Barreto was Ball King. PHOTOS BY HENDERSON PHOTOGRAPHICS
Alex Blurton, Jordan Quadrio and Noah Carter.
Anna Lucas, Mollie Szathmary-Rimmer and Phoenix Ranginui-Kerr.
Christine Ugle.
Kya Digney and Heather Goltz.
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Lily Ford and Hollie Blanchard.
Queen and King of the Ball, Isabella Peden and Jamie Barreto.
Michael Heil, Freyah Booth, Sam Cahill and Griffin Bailey.
Indiana Young and Grace Cheng.
Montana-Cody White and Hannah Benson.
Noah Richards and Kayla Richards.
Ty Sloan, Troy Bolderson and Iago Sloan.
Clay Gasperi.
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Cannabis bill ‘not soft’ Collie MLA Mick Murray said the Cannabis Control Act, which was set for its second reading in the lower house, was not going soft on drug users. Mr Murray said the proposal was tough but fair. The bill was not a sign that drugs were acceptable, he said. Challenge not supported Collie Shire did not support a challenge to the one-vote, one-value legislation proposed by the Gallop Government. The council reaffirmed its view that the controversial issue was not for the local government to get involved in. Demerit points warning Police issued a warning to Collie drivers that double demerit points would
Contributed by Kym Saunders apply for 10 days during the Easter and Anzac Day long weekends. The message was simple: Obey the law or risk losing your licence. Drivers also needed to be mindful of driving tired and taking breaks during long drives. Funding for river stop Repair and restoration work at the river stop received a $1,500 boost from the Community Conservation Grants Scheme. The $5,500 project was to reinforce one end of the river stop which had become undermined. Carer received grant A local wildlife carer received a $500 grant from the State Government Community Conservation Grants Scheme.
She used the grant to stock up on milk formula, teats and a carry basket for baby joeys. She said the money was greatly appreciated. Sport Sights set on national championships Collie was going to field four individual competitors at the Australian National Smallbore Rifle Shooting Championships in Adelaide. The four would have their skills tested against both national and international competitors over twelve days of competition.
ALL SAINTS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH: 46 Venn Street. Church Services: Every Sunday at 9am. Morning tea after the service. Holy Communion - Second Sunday only Morning prayer: all other Sundays. Contact Warden Marie Woodward, 0478 640 379 Office: by appointment Website: www.allsaintschurchcollie.org BAPTIST CHURCH: Cnr Prinsep and Elouera Streets, North Collie. Church Enquiries: snr Elder Bob Greig 0418 903 693 Elder Stephen Sopolinski 0457 896 365 Sunday Service : 9.30am Visitors Welcome. Kid's church: during Service. Morning tea after service. Ladies Bible Study Group: Tuesday 9.30am at the Church. CHURCH OF CHRIST: 165 Prinsep St. Pastor: Shayne Goldfinch 0422 515 257. Elder: Evan Mandry 0407 445 788. Secretary: Glynis 0403 159 668. Sundays: 9.30am, Family Service and Kids Church. Thursdays: 9.30am, Craft & Friendship – Phone Heather 9734 4066 Saturdays: 7.30am, Periodically, Breakfast – Phone Evan 9734 1354. Weekly Bible studies on various days. All enquiries welcomed. Vision Radio (87.6FM) is a Ministry of our Church. COALFIELDS BAPTIST CHURCH: 43 Venn Street, Independent Baptist Church, Simple Bible Preaching, Psalms, Classic Hymns and Spiritual Songs, KJV, Friendly Congregation. Main Service Sun 10am Bible Study Sun 4pm. All Welcome! Tea and Coffee Refreshments after Services. Enquiries: Pastor Josh Denford 0403 300 802 coalfieldsbaptist@gmail.com facebook.com/cbccollie FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH: 46 Johnston Street, Collie. All are welcome to join with us in fellowship. Friday: Food Ministry 10am-12noon, Prayer meeting 7pm Sunday: 10am morning service. Sunday School during service. For enquiries phone Pastor Garry Fisher on 9734 3796. ST BRIGID’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Cnr Prinsep and Medic Streets. Parish Priest: Fr. Gerald Tan Office: 9793 2011. email:stbrigidscollie@ optusnet.com.au Weekend Masses: St. Brigid’s: 6.00pm Saturday, 10.00am Sunday. St. Mary’s, Darkan: 8.00am, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month. HOLY WEEK: April 2, Palm Sunday, 10am. April 6, Last Supper Mass, 7.30pm. April 7, Good Friday Liturgy- Stations of the Cross 2.30pm, Communion Service 3.00pm. April 8, Easter Vigil, 6pm to 7.30pm. April 9, Easter Sunday Mass, 10am. Brunch to follow please bring a plate to share. Baptisms and weddings by request. Vinnie’s shop: 9734 5664. Shopping hours: 9am to 1pm, Monday to Friday. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH: Cnr Wittenoom & Steere Streets. You are welcome to fellowship with us, we meet every second and fourth Saturday. Bible Study 9.30am, Service 11am. 88.0 faithFM WEST ARTHUR: The Uniting Church meets on the first and third Sunday of the month at 9am. KYB is held on Tuesday at 9.30am at the Old Duranillin School. The Catholic Church meets on the first and third Sunday of the month at 8am. The Anglican Church meets on: Second Sunday of the month at 8am at Darkan Fourth Sunday of the month at 8am at Darkan. Third Sunday of the month at 8am at Arthur River.
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BADMINTON
Collie Badminton Association
Monday morning: Ladies club 9am Tuesday morning: Ladies club 9am Wednesday night: Social play 7pm Thursday morning: Club 9am
Enquiries: Sara 0439 795 323 or Find us on Facebook
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Offers affordable membership with several categories catered for. The club boasts a fully reticulated 18 hole golf course and has modern club house facilities including a licensed bar.
THE CLUB IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE FUNCTIONS. Contact Tanya on 0405 743 433 For information call now on 9734 1655 or call into the club
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Club can supply guns and ammunition for beginners, as well as safety instruction and coaching. CONTACT: Laurie Paterson 0427 343 847 or John Dyas 0419 934 357
FOOTBALL REGISTRATIONS OPEN Fully licensed bar Friday from 5:30pm Daniel Graham Football Director EVERYONE WELCOMED 0457 022 978 Clubroom is available Juniors, Kindy to Yr 5 to hire for functions. play on Fridays Contact Jason Mumme from 4 – 6pm. Bar Manager NEW PLAYERS 0407 120 432 WELCOME
COLLIE HOCKEY The Collie Hockey Association caters for a range of ages to teach them the game of hockey.
• Mini Hockey is for girls and boys in Pre-Primary, Year 1, and 2. Your child will be guided through a range of skills and techniques required to play a safe and fun game of hockey. •Primary Grade Hockey is for girls and boys in Year 3 through to Year 6. Structured team games are played. •Carnivals are held throughout the season in Perth, Bunbury and Narrogin, where teams from Collie play against teams from all over WA. Equipment is available for use so why not give hockey a go, it is a great way to meet new people and have some fun. All competitions are registered for Kidsport. For queries, please call Casey 0439 919 341 or Melissa 0408 381 823. •Intermediates Hockey is for girls and boys in high school up to year 11. These games are run by the Men’s & Women’s Association. •Seniors Hockey Both Women’s & Men’s Associations cater for teenagers through to veterans with a variety of clubs and teams always looking for players. Pick up a stick and have a hit, join for the social experience or the fitness. For Women’s contact Jo 0409 374 676 or Whitney 0422 883984 For Men’s contact Greg 0415 416 161 or Brendon 0438 942 021
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SERVICE AND COMMUNITY GROUPS
Freemasonry in Collie
Collie Pioneer Lodge – Venn St.
Contact T Wood 9734 7181 R Saunders 9734 1857
Come and join the adventure Joeys aged 5-7 Cubs aged 8-10 Scouts Aged 11-14 Venturers aged 15-18 Thursdays 5.30pm – 7.30pm ► NEW MEMBERS WELCOME◄ ►ADULT HELPERS REQUIRED◄ ►ALL TRAINING PROVIDED◄ Contact: Jenelle 048 177 6313 gl.collie@scoutswa.com.au
If interested please contact President Greg Biffin - 0429 344 963 Secretary Jeff Needham - 9734 2001 Director Greg Bates - 0498 481 138
Aligning the Past to the Present for the Future
Bill Weir Rolling Stock Shed Mondays; Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am up until 1pm Fun group of people Work or idle, as a team, or on your own. Rail, Community, Heritage and other Projects. No railway experience necessary, training provided.
Free 1/2hr Smoko at 10:30 over in the Goods Shed. BBQ, first Monday 12pm each month in Goods Shed. Come along anytime, have a brew with the crew,
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At the Goods Shed, there are plenty of activities and events to keep some members busy all of the time, and all of our members as busy as they want to be some of the time. Tours, Sunday Markets and Pop-up Markets, Coach Cafe, Special Events, Presentations and Bookings all year.
tour the sheds, check-out the museum and workshop.
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BBQ, first Monday 12pm each month in Goods Shed.
Want to join Collie Rail Heritage? simple application; $15/year on acceptance.
More information? Contact Max on 0419 702 559 https://collierailheritage.org.au
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Complete package and low maintenance HHHH with Mitch Davidson SITUATED just a short drive from the Collie town centre is 23 Bevan Way, a modern, low-maintenance home with all the hard work already done. It is the perfect choice for a first home buyer looking to enter the market, with favourable price, size and location. This property will not disappoint and is ready to move in and enjoy all the perks this well-loved home has to offer. WHY BUY ME: ►Front patio area ideal for your morning coffee; ►Living area with new wood-look vinyl planking underfoot and reverse cycle air conditioning; ►Renovated kitchen with tiles underfoot, new appliances with ample bench and cupboard space; ►Master bedroom with curtains, easycare vinyl planking underfoot and reverse cycle air conditioning; ►Two minor bedrooms with curtains, easy-care vinyl planking underfoot; ►Bathroom boasting shower, W/C and vanity; ►Paved patio entertaining area overlooking backyard; ►Fully enclosed blank canvas backyard; ►Garden shed; ►Double carport; ►New LED lighting throughout; ►Recently resorted tile roof; ►New gutters and downpipes; ►Security screens and doors; ►Rear lane access. Contact Mitch 0408 910 337 or Tocoda 0447 340 344 for your private inspection today! Land Rates: approx. $1,579.83 PA Water Rates: approx. $1,488.73 PA Block Size: 1012m2 Year Built: 1979
HOME FACT FILE Location: 23 Bevan Way, Collie Price: $319,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Contact: Mitch Davidson 0408 910 337
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A rare opportunity in Bucktin Street HHHH with Matthew Blackford FEW and far between are large properties on large blocks. This four-by-two home comes with 274 square metres of living space, resting on a 2145 square metre block. With a below-ground pool, large games room attached to the home and a massive entertaining area it is indeed a rare opportunity.
WHY BUY ME: ►Four-bedroom, two-bathroom home; ►Robes to all bedrooms; ►Formal sunken lounge room with cathedral ceiling; ►Piano polish finish flooring in living areas; ►Daiken reverse cycle air conditioning; ►Log fire; ►Freshly painted throughout; ►Modern kitchen with 900mm gas cooktop and electric oven; ►Separate dining; ►Walk-in linen and four-door linen/ storage; ►Large split-level garage with direct
access from the house, bar and sink; ►Double garage; ►Gable roofed patio with aggregate concrete floor; ►Gazebo; ►Below-ground saltwater pool; ►Six metre by six metre powered shed; ►Auto reticulation to gardens and lawns; ►Side access to rear yard; ►Circular front driveway. Shire rates: $2,168 p.a. (approx.) Water rates: $1,489 p.a. (approx.)
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Garry keeps bowls club title BOWLS
GARRY Keep last Sunday won the Collie Bowling Club’s singles title. He defeated Max Cubic 25-13 in the final to take the Collie River Valley Medical championship trophy. The plate final was won by Tom Edwards who had a convincing 21-1 win over Paul Bebbington. THE ladies will contest the Cheeky
Squirrel event next Tuesday and Wednesday. A nomination sheet is on the notice board. After Easter Karina Snow is sponsoring an event on April 11 and 13 and the format will be determined by the nominations. On April 18 a social game will be played, while on April 20 a selection meeting will take place followed by lunch. Names are to be submitted to Judy Saunders.
THERE was a great attendance for last week’s meat pack event. Two games were played, with a change of partners after the first game. There were only four players who won both games with Len Flynn winning overall with 4 plus 13 from Wayne Simmonds and Max Cubic both on 4 plus 12 and Trevor Welsh on 4 plus 10. The club’s new green was tried for this event and although a little slow, it ran true. THE last round of community bowls was played last week when the spider winner again was Rachel from Ball Breakers. Ladies' “touchers” went to Linda from Senior Cits, Jody from Incredibowls and Amy from Ball Breakers. Men’s “touchers” went to Glen from DerbyRoad, Kevin from Retired Miners and Wayne from Senior Cits. The week eight winners were Numnuts and the overall winners for 2023 were DerbyRoad, with BallBangers second and Dockers third. Bendigo Bank won the bananas award for the second consecutive year. THE fourth division men’s pennant team played two games last week, losing the first and winning the second to advance to the grand final. In the first game, Ian Bushell’s team lost 17 to 22 and Tom Gale’s team lost 19 to 20. In the second game, against Dunsborough, George Saggers, Peter
Singles champion Garry Keep. Kaurin, Jim McElroy and Tom Gale lost 18 to 20, while Neil Roberts, Barry Lowe, Jamie Godfrey and Ian Bushell won 27 to 12. The final, between Eaton and Collie, was played yesterday (Wednesday) - results next week. THERE was a small field for Sunday scroungers due to the singles championship event also being played last weekend. The three rink winners, in final order, were Yannick Peltier, Rod Cordery and Jeff Crowe. The highest scorer was Ken Richards and the consolation winner was Kevan McKenzie.
New member Dean prevails GOLF NEW LIFE MEMBER: Collie Lawn Tennis Club’s newest life member, Ian Miffling, received his award from fellow life member Helen Moran.
Miffling’s service is recognised COLLIE Lawn Tennis Club stalwart Ian Miffling was acknowledged at the club’s senior wind-up last Saturday. Ian, who has been actively involved in the club since playing ju-
niors, was awarded life membership. He was presented with his award by fellow life member Helen Moran. Ian has participated as a player and on the committee since he was just 19 years old.
COLLIE Lawn Tennis Club’s junior presentation of trophies was held at the clubhouse last Saturday. Players completed their championship events during March and winners were recognised at a well-attended function where the season was celebrated and awards presented. Award winners 16 and under boys’ champion, Jonathan Davis; runner-up, Dustin Barton. 16 and under mixed doubles champions, Dustin Barton, Indi Jones; runners-up, Jonathan Davis and Soraya Bertolini-Wolfe. 12 and under boys champion, Alexander Davis; runner-up: Austin Cole. 12 and under girls champion, April Rabjones; runner-up, Quinn Roney. 12 and under doubles, Alexander Davis, Jacob Whittaker; runners-up, Austin Cole, Quinn Roney. Novice winner, Amelia Beauglehole; runner-up: Liam Smith. Coach's awards, Makenzie Irving, Axel Crowe, Gaije Clifton.
Jonathan Davis.
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April Rabjones.
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NEW club member Alan Dean was victorious in last Saturday’s 18 hole stableford at Collie Golf Club. Dean played a consistent round of golf, finishing with 39 points, one better than playing partner and runner-up, Greg Bell to take the Collie River Valley Bulletin trophy. David Blurton and Colin Giblett both returned a 37, while David Broadbent’s morning round yielded him a score of 35. Jim Larsen and Kyle Hulls each scored 34, followed by Terry Ellery, Bill Rybarczyk, Eric Annandale and Jake Timms on 33. The vice-captain generously rounded out the vouchers to those players scoring 32. They were Kevin Ireland, Hugh Annandale, Frank Battista, Paul Goodwin, Ken Tate and Alan Kent. Novelty winners were Nearest to pins: Steve Edwards (No. 1), Terry Ellery (4 and 14), Sarah Smith (4); Longest first putts: Colin Giblett (6), Danny Clayton (9), Hugh Annandale (18); Long drive on No.15: Jackson Broadbent. LAST Thursday’s nine-hole scroungers competition resulted in two great score achievements at the top of the leaderboard. Jay Robinson and John Jackson both finished on 23 stableford points with “Robbo” taking first place, on a spin-ofthe-wheel. Darren O’Brien and Ron Annandale played well for 21, with Bruce Miller a further shot behind, on 20. Terry Ellery, Dean Rakich, Eric Annandale and Mick Pokrywka also received vouchers for their returns of 19.
Jay Robinson also won the day’s best gross score with 38 off the stick. Novelties went to Simon Croft (No. 1), Ian Stewart (4), Terry Ellery (6) and Eric Annandale (9). THE ladies’ Wednesday nine-hole ladies stableford played last week was won by Beth Chappell, on a count back from Dot Lawrence, with both ladies scoring 19 points. Peta Ellery took third place with 18. Shelley Barker-May and Lee Massara were next on 15, while Rhonda Annandale, Heather Dabrowski and Blanche Faries each received a golf ball for their returns of 14. Heather Dabrowski received two golf balls for her nearest the pin and subsequent birdie on hole 14, while Anthea Dyson won the novelty for her long putt on No.11. CONNOR Mumme played a superb round of golf in last week’s Shep’s super March leisure day 18-hole stableford. His two over 74 off-the-stick resulted in a terrific 44 point score, earning him the first place carton on offer. Playing another quality round, Fred Bronickis was runner-up with 37. Colin Giblett, Graham Williams and Max Thomas were next on 35, followed by Peta Ellery, Brad Swan, Gary Old and Ken Tate, each on 34. Novelties went to Peta Ellery (No. 4), Max Thomas (7), Shanks Shannon (9 and 18) and Colin Giblett (14). THIS week’s events Today (Thursday), nine-hole scroungers (make sure cards are numbered and dated); Saturday, 18-hole par, all-in event, for a club trophy; Tuesday, Shep’s super March leisure day; Wednesday, ladies’ stableford.
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WOMEN AWAY: The Eagles new women's team played its first game against South Bunbury. Rebecca Clemons, Trenya Hartley, Natasha Bower and Ada Gooch got into the thick of the action. Photos: FAYE GOLDING
Footy season lights up The Collie midfielders, led by Liam Reuben, Sam Russell, Kaleb Michalak and Adam Bignell, were under constant siege and battled for crumbing opportunities amidst the hungry Tigers. Talented Tigers Jayce Cormack, Ben Horsman, Blake Piggott and Cole Sawyer were all in blistering form. Entry into the Collie forward line was negligible in the first quarter as South Bunbury intercepted forward forays from defence into attack. Collie forwards Jack Davidson, Jayce Fontana and Sam Salmeri were all starved of opportunities with limited access to the ball in their half of the ground. Luke Abbott showed he is in for another good season as he was outstanding in defence, repeatedly winning the contested ball with his strength and determination, while new Eagle Ben Higgs worked hard to find his niche in the backline with Trent Tanner and Matt Blackford. The young Eagles intensity did not wane despite the early baptism of fire. They gradually worked their way into the game with some inspirational tackles to Ben Higgs and Jack Davidson, who had been given licence to hunt in the second quarter, in order to impose himself on the game. With nothing to lose in the second half, the Eagles displayed fabulous intent, throwing everything at South Bunbury. Sam Salmeri ignited Collie in the third quarter with a brilliant running snap
on goal that was quickly followed by a fabulous Zac Pilatti kick that bounced through for a penetrating goal that lifted the Collie players. Declan Hoy-Maroney took a fabulous mark and goaled to provide the Collie Eagles with further reward for effort. Jayce Fontana and Sam Salmeri created good targets with their long leads up the ground, providing feeding opportunities for the smaller brigade of Robbie Chitty and Hayden Mears who were busy around the contest. Momentum had swung toward Collie as they narrowed the gap to 18 points. The final quarter was a wintery affair as rain swept across the oval. Teale DeAngelis was incredibly resilient and battled tenaciously. Adam Bignell seized a fabulous handball receive to slot through a long 50 metre goal and captain Talan Michael created some bold attacking moves through the centre of the ground. However, South Bunbury had too much depth and class, eventually running out 38 point winners in a clinical display, 10.7(67) to 4.5 (29). Best Players for Collie: Luke Abbott, Kye Barker, Teale DeAngelis, Sam Russell. The Eagles were gallant with some key personnel out due to work commitments, and they have the potential to improve under the guidance of coach Kade East and Aaron Marley as the season progresses.
RUCK: Christian Mears gets up high in the reserves match. Jak Mounsey awaits the outcome.
PRESSURE: Judd Rinder puts the pressure on his Tigers opponent in the reserves clash. In other results, the Collie reserves could not match it with South Bunbury, 4.2 (26) to 13.9 (87), the colts went down 1.6 (12) to 10.13 (73), and the women's team also started the season with a loss 0.0 (0) to 2.7 (19). This Sunday the Eagles travel to Harvey in what should be a fabulous contest.
Wellington makes splash at carnival
WELLINGTON won the Collie Senior High School swimming carnival on Wednesday of last week. With 1081 points, it narrowly defeated Phoenix 1067, followed by Muja 1047 and Griffin 538. Principal Dale Miller said this year’s carnival was a huge success. “There was improved attendance and improved participation with all lanes full,” she said. “There were also lots of spectators, and perfect weather. “Last year, we had to move the event because of COVID-19 and poor weather.” Champions Year 7: boys’ champion, Chaz Roney, runner-up, Kobi Wiese; girls’ champion, Chloe McIllree, runner-up, Maya Gallegos. Year 8: boys’ champion, Mitchell Cheng, runner-up, Brayden Hughes; girls’ champion, Ava Roney, runner-up, Harper Roney. Year 9: boys’ champion, Samuel Newton, runner-up, Bryden Jones; girls’ champion, Heidi Ireland, runner-up, Journey TeKapa. Year 10: boys’ champion, Lyric Anania, runner-up, Rhivah Cleave; girls’ champion, Gemma O’Brien, runner-up, Darci Newton. Upper school: boys champion, Tyson Washer, runner-up, Ty Sloan; girls’ champion, Katy O’Brien, runner-up Skye Washer.
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Footy lights up as Tigers tame Eagles ALL THE GOOD SPORTS ARE IN THE BULLETIN
FOOTBALL: LADY WHISTLEDOWN
ROUND one of the 2023 South West Football League season kicked off on Saturday with Collie playing South Bunbury. Under a backdrop of stormy skies, the Eagles league team met last year’s grand finalists in front of a good crowd of spectators who saw the visitors prevail 10.7 (67) to 4.5 (29). The new lights created an amazing visual as the sun set and lightning threatened. South Bunbury set up a comfortable win with a dominant display in the first
half. The Tigers dominated the ruck with the formidable physical presence of Jeremy Goddard who towered over the athletic Teale DeAngelis in every sense of the word. Leigh Kohlman asserted his authority in the forward line with some strong marks and accurate conversion that ensured the Collie defenders were under early pressure. New Collie recruit Kye Barker impressed with his speed and willingness to run and carry out of the defensive zone, while young Hayden Mears was ferocious early with his attack on the ball.
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FEND OFF: Eagles captain Talan Michael fends off his South Bunbury opponents during the league clash. PHOTO: Mima Cristy