Collie River Valley Bulletin, September 15, 2022

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COAL CRISIS EDITION No. 100

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Alumina refinery set to import 260,000 tonnes SOUTH32 Worsley Alumina is set to import up to 260,000 tonnes of coal to keep its refinery going.

The company confirmed yesterday that it was running short of supplies from Collie’s coal mines and was taking steps to safeguard its operation.

“This is a last resort alternative necessary after a range of other options had been exhausted,” a company spokesperson said.

“We will revert to local supply as soon as possible.”

The company expects to import 15 to 20 percent of its total coal requirements, with the remainder coming from local suppliers.

“We are maximising alternative energy sources, which includes gas and biomass, to keep coal import volumes as low as possible,” the spokesperson said.

“We will continue to work closely with all stakeholders, including the Western Australian Government, to identify a solution.”

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Receivers: Business as usual at Griffin EMBATTLED miner Griffin Coal is in receivership.

Insolvency experts Deloitte was appointed by Griffin’s bankers late on Tuesday to avert a threatened move on the company by the owners of Bluewaters Power Station.

The WA Government has been notified of the appointment and Griffin staff in Collie have been told it is “business as usual”.

Deloitte partner Matthew Donnelly

said the next phase is moving through negotiations with key commercial stakeholders. “We are continuing operations and will continue with coal supply.

“There are no changes to personnel and the management team will be left in place. To that extent we hope employees find this as unobtrusive as possible.”

He said Deoitte had addressed as many workers as they could and the reaction had been positive.

Continued page 2.

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AAAAAA What's on, When and Where Business After Hours Tonight (Thursday), 5.30 at Mystical Presents.

Markets Goods Shed markets, Forrest Street, Sunday, 8am-1pm Trails pickup Trash pickup on walk trails Saturday, meet 10am at Minningup.

All Saints Church Open Saturdays for viewing, Condolence book open. 10am-1pm.

Monday, 5pm-6pm Queen’s funeral: church open Condolence book open, bells tolling.

Coalfields Museum Open seven days a week, 9am to 3pm.

Parkrun Soldiers’ Park every Saturday, 8am.

Seniors’Toasties Toasties at Senior Citizens every Friday, 10am to 3pm.

Rhyme time Rhymes and songs with Mrs Potts, Collie Library, Mondays 9am.

Baby business Fridays 9am – 10.30am for parents and babies up to two years, Child and Parent Centre.

Bingo Collie Eagles bingo Thursdays at clubrooms. Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7.30pm.

Riff Raff dancing PCYC Mondays 7.30pm.

Jo’s Bargain Bazaar Showground Pavilion, Mondays and Thursdays from 9am to 12 noon.

Police rangers PCYC on Mondays, 4.30pm to 6.30pm for 11 years old and up.

Signing centre Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, from 9.30am to 12 noon, and on Thursdays from 1.30pm to 3pm, at the Collie Courthouse.

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

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

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THE Collie River Valley Bulletin will be published as normal next Thursday.

The Bulletin office, in the Collie Park Shopping Centre, will be closed due to the Queen Elizabeth II public holiday next Thursday.

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Lake Kepwari meeting on October 12

A DATE has been set for a public meeting to discuss environmental water flows to the South Branch of the Collie River from Lake Kepwari.

The meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 12, at 10am.

Early this year the Collie Shire Council was urged by river activists to seek the attendance of Water Resources Minister Dave Kelly at a public meeting.

The council has been advised that Mr Kelly is not prepared to attend such a meeting but that officers from the Department of Water would attend to answer questions on water quality and the health of the Collie River.

The council was this week advised of the department’s availability for a public meeting on October 12.

The meeting will be held in the Collie Shire Council chambers.

HANDS ON: Mosaic workshop participant Riley Shiel making a bird feeder for his garden at home.

Kids get creative with mosaics FIFTEEN children took part in Festiv Arty’s mosaic workshop in the old Target store on Monday.

Using pre-cut tiles and special glue which required no grouting, no tools and no mess, children used their imaginations to create bird feeders or mini bee baths for their gardens.

The creations were then put in an oven for 10 minutes to secure the tiles

to the saucer. The workshop was hosted by Ali Smith, who owns Mosaics by Ali. Ali’s studio is part of the festival’s “Art Trail”, which is a new feature where people can visit 16 local artisans to speak about and purchase their artwork.

Children took their art home at the end of the workshop.

Business as usual at Griffin Continued from page 1 “The reaction is that it’s nice to have the uncertainty removed and that there is a step forward to solve the problems,.

As reported by the Bulletin earlier this month, Griffin had managed to delay a control bid by Bluewaters.

Bluewaters had sought to appoint receivers Kordamentha’s Richard Tucker to take control of the Collie miner following major disruptions to coal supply.

Griffin launched an 11th-hour Supreme Court bid to temporarily stop

the appointment of a controller. The move now renders redundant a Supreme Court hearing scheduled for yesterday (Wednesday) that was to have decided on whether Bluewaters had the right to appoint its receivers.

Cor Cordis has been appointed as liquidator of Griffin Coal, joining receivers Deloitte, with the power to potentially cancel a supply deal with Bluewaters.

Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns said the situation was “concerning” but it should not impact the Griffin operation.

“We all want to see the mine continue to produce and the workforce be supported.”

South West MLC Dr Steve Thomas said changing the management does not change the significant issues with the company’s business model.

“I see this as an interim step where someone will look at the same set of issues and try to come up with a solution,” he said.

“I am not sure if they will be successful.”

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Short-stay tourism opening up THERE are big opportunities for shortstay accommodation in Collie.

This is the opinion of property owners who have turned away from traditional rentals to short-stay tourist accommodation.

They say bad tenants are turning local landlords away from traditional rentals.

In the midst of a rental crisis, Collie has six houses listed for short-stay rent with Airbnb.

Landlord Natalie Winslow said she has had up to six rental properties over 10 years and has made one a short stay.

“The lack of respect for housing by the majority of our tenant population is astonishing,” she said.

“It has cost us thousands in damages annually. Then there’s the unpaid rent.

None of it is recoverable.

“If it wasn’t for the short stay option, we would simply sell up.

“The house is then not there for any kind of rental.”

Mrs Winslow said there were limited budget-friendly options for tourists to stay in Collie, particularly for families.

“Our short term rental works out way cheaper than any hotel accommodation,” she said. “Our most common bookings are for four adults, so two couples. The next most common is families with kids and their dog.

“I’m hoping more owners try short-stay because so many people want to visit. We are nearly booked out for the next school holidays.

“In three years we had only two guests who caused damage (in the Airbnb) and that cost under $100 to fix,” she said.

“The house is immaculate all the time.

The neighbours are overjoyed too.”

Landlord Louisa Jaarola supported Mrs Winslow’s comments about bad tenants.

“We have three rental properties in Collie and have owned them since 2006,” she said.

“In that time they have been tenanted numerous times through agents and privately.

“Unfortunately, renting them to local people has caused nothing but misery and expenses.”

She said the homes have been damaged many times, including 14 holes in doors and walls on one occasion.

“Tenants would fall behind in rent, leave a huge mess when vacating or would not leave and insurance would rarely cover the costs,” she said.

“We know there is a rental and housing crisis though we would never again rent our homes out to long term tenants.

“If the government decides to put harsh restrictions on short stay accommodation then we would sell up.”

She and her husband wanted to keep the cottages long term as investments for their children.

“We had the idea of trying out the short stays about five years ago,” she said.

“We didn’t think it would be viable but were very pleasantly surprised.

“We are booked every weekend and it is working well for us.”

Mrs Jaarola said Collie has become a popular tourism destination, and her properties have hosted many tourists.

They host people from all walks of life, including families, international tourists and often workers on short term contracts.

“They appreciate the cottages and leave them clean and tidy,” she said.

“We have very few issues with Airbnb and any issues that arise with guests can be easily resolved.”

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OK: Jessica Roseveare and Audrey Sopolinski wore yellow for R U OK day?

Students ask ‘R U OK?’ STUDENTS at Fairview Primary School learnt about the importance of mental health last Thursday.

R U OK? Day is a yearly reminder to reach out to people who may be struggling in tough times.

Students were encouraged to be a good friend and a great listener by using four key steps - ask, listen, encour-

age and check in. Students and staff wore yellow to acknowledge the day.

Collie Suicide Prevention Network and PCYC also acknowledged the day’s significance by handing out R U OK? ducks made from card, with “I give a duck about you” written on the back.

The cards were designed to encourage mental health conversation.

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Community questions renewables agenda MAINTAINING high wages, the future of Collie Airstrip and the lifespan of renewables were some of the concerns raised by locals at the community energy forum last Thursday night.

Former Collie MLA Mick Murray, who is the director and chairman of an emerging hydro energy venture, asked about private businesses being able to sell power directly to customers in the future.

He also asked what percentage of power would be sourced through private or government enterprise.

State government co-ordinator of energy Jai Thomas confirmed the Water Corporation was looking at pumped hydro as a potential power generator.

He said pumped hydro was just one entity being considered.

“Synergy will need to find a mix, so if there is a good proposal from the private sector they will look at those,” he said.

He added that “Synergy as a Monopoly energy provider won’t change anytime soon”.

Collie Electrical Services owner Paul Sweeney questioned why millions of tonnes of coal was being exported overseas when the government was trying to “go green”.

Mr Thomas said no coal from the South West was being exported and that the Ukraine crisis had increased global demand for coal.

He said Australia was lagging behind other developed nations when it came to having a net zero emissions target.

“We cannot transition in one go, it will take time,” he said.

Retired power station worker Kim Vankey asked if the local airstrip could be upgraded so people could fly in, fly out from Collie.

“There are a lot of people here with all the skills needed,” he said.

But Collie MLA Jodie Hanns said her focus was on attracting industry so peo-

ple could remain in the community to work.

“When people work FIFO the local groups are impacted,” she said.

Brian Fearn raised concerns about wages, saying a lot of work had been done over the years to bring wages up to an average $120,000 per year.

“If we finish up with jobs paying only $50,000 or $60,000 then we are going backwards,” he said.

He said only big industry would provide big wages.

Mrs Hanns confirmed the focus was on attracting major industry with high-paying wages.

One attendee asked what the state government was doing to improve electrical storage and attract medium to large-sized businesses.

Mr Thomas said the government would have a massive spend on storage but did not know where those storage locations would be.

Mrs Hanns said $200 million had been set aside by the government to attract major industry to Collie, particularly in the manufacturing sector.

She said businesses such as the new Frontline Fire and Rescue facility were already employing people.

Mr Murray asked what the government was doing to create more land that was industry ready and accessible.

Collie Delivery Unit principal regional development officer Pip Kirby said a lot of work was being done on land capability.

Jo Sanford asked what kind of lifespan renewables have, but Mr Thomas said they were recyclable and could be used more than once.

Stephen Davies reiterated Mrs Sanford’s concerns and questioned whether or not the waste of renewables was factored into the cost.

“I dispute that it is low cost,” he said.

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ADVICE: South Regional TAFE Collie campus administrator Vicky Eisenhuth and career advisor Jessica Ashcroft are ready to help locals looking for a new career.

New skills centre A NEW jobs and skills centre to support the community as it transitions from coal power will soon open in the centre of town.

South Regional TAFE south west director of training services Kathy Keay was at the community energy forum Thursday night and said the new cenCollie Shire deputy president Ian Miffling also asked questions around the cost of renewables’ waste and who would pay for it.

“The government is very good at cost shifting,” he said.

Mrs Hanns said there was a “huge area for growth” in recycling renewable materials, as there is only one solar panel recycler in the country, which is based in South Australia.

Cr Michelle Smith added that she was concerned about battery disposal.

“There are currently only two places in the world that can dispose of batteries,” she said.

Cr Gary Faries asked, with the power stations set to close in six to seven years, what was the contingency if renewable power did not work?

Mr Thomas said the situation would

tre would open when it was available.

Until a location is finalised, a room has been set aside at the Collie TAFE. The centre will provide career advice, resume support and assistance to apply for jobs, she said.

Outreach to local schools would also provide wrap-around support.

be monitored year on year. An attendee asked what support there was for businesses that wanted to use coal.

Mrs Hanns confirmed there were people interested in setting up businesses using coal and urged businesses to put an application into the Collie Industry Attraction Fund.

Donna Davies raised concerns about the transition process for Griffin Coal workers.

“We have a son at Griffin and he is not hearing anything,” she said.

“The workers feel they are being left out of things, it’s not fair on workers if the management won’t engage, those workers deserve a plan for them.”

Mrs Hanns confirmed it had been a challenge with privately-owned companies but urged workers to engage with the Just Transition Working Group.

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Govt. pushes renewables RENEWABLE energy was hot on the agenda at a community energy forum last Thursday night.

The forum was hosted by Collie MLA Jodie Hanns and the state government’s co-ordinator of energy Jai Thomas.

Mr Thomas spoke at length about energy and Collie’s role in its future. He said people want to know if coal is not the base, what will support the energy system and the technicalities around it.

The meeting comes as the first of the Muja units is set for closure next month.

“We want to create more opportunities for the people of Collie,” he said.

Mr Thomas said power in Western Australia was now decentralised, with users becoming power generators through rooftop solar.

There was a two-way flow of power between consumers and generators, he said.

“Wind and solar produce energy for free, which has enticed consumers to install roof-top solar,” he said.

“Each year we are seeing record numbers of roof-top solar.”

Figures showed renewables in the South West Interconnected System (SWIS) had increased by 50 percent in two years, and 80 percent in three years.

In contrast, gas has not increased capacity since 2013 and coal since 2014.

Overall, renewables make up 32 percent of the SWIS. Mr Thomas said renewables were the cheapest form of new energy, and pointed out that major companies, including South32 which owns Worsley Alumina, had committed to a 50 percent reduction in emissions by 2035 and net zero by 2050.

Some of the challenges of renewables were the fact it is intermittent, storage and changes in demand.

Mr Thomas said a control mechanism had now been put in place for new rooftop solar. He said the government was moving away from baseload to renewables, with a $3.8 billion capital works program in the works.

“Pumped hydro could play a role in time to come,” he said.

He said Collie is at the heart of the network, with a skilled workforce, and said the South West had some of the best wind in the world.

Mr Thomas said more community forums were planned for people to ask questions on the Just Transition and to understand what the future for Collie would look like.

Mrs Hanns said she had a direct line to Premier Mark McGowan, who wanted to know “what the feeling on the ground is”.

COAL-FIRED PLANT RETIREMENT SCHEDULE

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Regional discrimination

COLLIE Electrical Services owner Paul Sweeney questioned why regional areas were being discriminated against with a 32 amp limit on power.

State government co-ordinator of energy Jai Thomas confirmed a control mechanism had now been put in place for new roof-top solar.

Western Power introduced new circuit-breaker rules in February that apply to all new and existing homes undergoing major electrical alterations.

A circuit breaker must be installed as the main switch with maximum demand limits imposed. It is not retrospective but has huge implications for homeowners wanting to install solar panels, batteries and electric vehicle chargers.

Under the new mandate, the standard connection services for properties outside of metropolitan and major regional centres, which is about one-third of the

state, the limit is just 32 amps for single-phase connections. This means as soon as a household’s load exceeds this limit, the main switch will trip.

This compares to a 63 amp limit for Perth and five other regional cities in Western Australia, including Bunbury.

For properties with a multi-phase rural connection, the limit is only 16 amps.

People living in rural locations will need to ration household appliance usage to avoid losing power until electrical items are switched off and the circuit breaker can be reset.

The new rule also has significant ramifications for the solar industry because the restrictions are limiting some residents’ ability to adopt rooftop PV systems, especially in country areas.

Collie MLA Jodie Hanns said she had raised the issue with the Energy Minister and there would be a review.

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Top bloke dies Obituary: Donald James Jackson 1932-2022

CHAMPION cricketer, champion footballer, champion sheep breeder and judge – but a quiet, humble devoted family man with integrity and a strong work ethic – that was Donald James Jackson of Sunny Valley farm.

Don was perhaps best known in Collie for his sporting ability, but in the wider world, his achievements in breeding superfine merinoes were well known and appreciated.

His father, Syd Jackson, started Sunny Valley farm at McAlinden in 1923, with

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the sheep stud set up in 1954. The childhood of Don and his brother Bob was a tough, hard slog.

As well as helping out around the farm, the brothers would go out into the bush and tend rabbit traps.

They were homeschooled until the age of 11 and 13 respectively.

Don had a couple of months at high school in Bunbury when he was called home for the shearing.

He never returned to school.

Life wasn’t all work on the farm.

He was a fine natural sportsman, and he and Bob would ride their bikes 25 kilometres to play football and cricket.

Don would try any ball sport, playing tennis, football, cricket, baseball, touch football, rugby, swimming, and long and high jump in athletics.

He played football for Centrals in Collie, and later when Centrals and Railways amalgamated, for Saints.

He was scouted for Subiaco, and played 12 games for them, polling 15 votes in the Sandover Medal, then his football career was cut short when he was called home as he was needed on the farm.

In the South West National Football League, he won five fairest and best awards, and when playing centre half back for a combined team against South Fremantle, he gave the great John Gerovich “an absolute bath” according to reports.

Collie had a baseball competition for a time, and Don of course played. He took an outstanding outfield catch which won Collie the grand final and earned him the nickname of “Octopus Jackson”.

He was an excellent all-rounder at cricket, and played in 21 Country Week carnivals, scoring 1875 runs, including one century, and took 277 wickets.

He was described in a book about Country Week cricket as a standout player for Collie. One of his best cricket moments came when he took the wicket of John Inverarity while playing for a Country 11 against the University A-grade team.

It was while he was at cricket Country Week that he met his future wife, Audrey, who was nursing. They married in 1956 and their marriage lasted 66 years.

Although Don excelled at many sports, golf was not one of them, perhaps because he always addressed the ball with a cricketing stance.

He was not a bad golfer, just never had the same success with it, but he enjoyed playing around the South West.

Back at the farm, he and Bob were learning the finer points of sheep breeding and producing superfine merino wool from their father, Syd. From 1954 onwards, Sunny Valley won more than 30 ribbons at the Perth Royal Show, WA’s premier fleece event.

They also showed at Wagin Woolarama, Kojonup Expo, Darkan and Collie.

Their fleeces were shown at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, considered the national championship, and they won the Supreme Championship for superfine merino wool.

Don was determined to demonstrate that not only could he produce top-quality fleeces, but he could do so in quantity, so he went into the objective measurement class at the Perth Royal Show.

This was the only competition of the time which assessed the commercial value of fleeces.

Don won in 1982, 83, 84, 85, 87, 89 and 90. He believed he had proved he could do it, so he retired. The next year’s competition was won by his brother, Bob.

SHOW TIME: Don and his wife Audrey at the 1990 Perth Royal Show.

In 1956, the Olympic Games were being held in Melbourne. In conjunction with the Games, the World Fleece Olympics were held, attracting entries from all the leading wool producing countries in the world.

Don and Bob, with their father Syd, escorted their fleeces to Melbourne – and won.

In 2003 and 2004, Don was invited to show his ribbons at the National Museum in Canberra.

He was contacted by quite a number of his acquaintances who saw this exhibition. They told him they had no idea he was such an outstanding wool producer.

In a 1988 ram sale, his sheep fetched a record $2000 a head for 50 rams.

He was a judge as well as a producer, serving on the national judging panel, judging at the Adelaide and Perth Royal Shows, the Wagin Woolarama and the Kojonup Expo.

He judged his last event at the age of 84. His sons were impressed that even at this age, his advice was sought by leading breeders.

At his home, he had a cabinet three metres long and two shelves high, which was chock-a-block full of sporting and sheep trophies.

His sons say he was an exceptional role model, and was very supportive of their sporting activities and those of his grandchildren.

He would accompany them to sports events, and went missing at one.

He was found having signed up for the mature age pole vault and high jump events.

On reflection, he did cancel the pole jump entry.

Don died at the age of 90.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Audrey, his children Linda, Anne, Bruce and Neil, 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, with two more on the way.

At his well-attended funeral in Bunbury, his coffin was covered in a pall made from the many show ribbons he won, and mourners were invited to take a piece of a Sunny Valley superfine merino fleece to place on his coffin.

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Bell tolls for Queen SOME 50 people took the opportunity to toll the bell at All Saints’ Church last Sunday to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. They also signed the condolence book near the sanctuary of the church.

They ranged from senior citizens to children, patiently waiting their turn.

Some went back for a second turn, and one - Lori Hart - had more than 15 turns.

“I have lost count,” Lori said. Lori was dressed in mourning black from head to toe. “It is a special occasion, so I dressed up for it,” she said.

Lori hails from America and set up a tribute and posted it on Facebook, as well as laying a wreath at the cenotaph in Soldiers’ Park. She was in London at the time of the platinum jubilee, so felt a close connection.

Many of those who signed the condolence book wrote of the Queen’s lifetime of devoted service, and expressed their thanks.

The bell was tolled at 30-second intervals, with Julie Hull counting down the time and her husband, Steve, keeping count.

It was tolled 96 times, once for every year of the Queen’s life.

Queen’s visit delayed Tom’s discharge QUEEN Elizabeth’s 1954 visit to Western Australia delayed Tom Sugget’s discharge from National Service.

The then 20-year old was asked to stay on in the army and be part of a 21gun salute for the late monarch when she visited Kings Park.

“I stayed on for another year, attending training once a week,” he recalled this week.

Tom said he was thrilled to have taken part in the salute and also to get a handshake from the Queen.

“It was a pretty big deal, soldiers stood at attention, an arm’s length apart to form a guard of honour.

“There were a lot of soldiers on the side of the road from Government House to King’s Park,” said Tom. Soon after discharge, Tom married his late wife, Veda, and when the couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary, in 2015, they received a congratulatory letter from the Queen.

Queen Elizabeth’s 1954 visit included trips to Northam and Busselton - see Museum Morsels, page 15.

SALUTE: Chris Collie gave the late Queen Elizabeth II a salute as he rang the All Saints’ Church bells.

Condolence book still open

REFLECTIVE MOMENT: Eighty-eight year old Tom Sugget this week reflected on the late Queen Elizabeth’s visit to WA in 1954.

THE condolence book for the late Queen Elizabeth II will remain open for signing at the Anglican Parish of Collie opportunity shop in Venn Street tomorrow, between 9am and 3pm.

It will also be open for signing between 10am and 2pm at the church on Saturday.

Lambeth Palace, the peak body for the Church of England and Anglican Churches in Australia, has requested on behalf of the Royal Family that bells in all Anglican Parishes across the world be rung one hour before the Queen’s funeral begins on Monday, September 19, at 6pm.

We need to protect WA Western Australia’s animals and agricultural industry is at risk from devastating diseases like foot-and-mouth.

Biosecurity border measures are in place, but we can all do our part to keep WA free from pests and diseases.

On arriving from overseas, you should...

Clean all shoes, clothing or equipment you bring in, removing soil or manure.

Avoid farms and livestock for 7 days.

Check what you can bring into WA and declare listed items.

And tell your overseas family and friends not to send meat or dairy in the post.

To learn more, visit WA.gov.au/FMD

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PERHAPS the most important issue identified at the Jobs and Skills Summit in Canberra last week was the decline in real wages, used as an economic tool, in the past decade.

The overwhelming opinion of economists and neutral commentators is that enterprise bargaining has not served the country well.

The introduction of the WorkChoices legislation by the Howard/Costello coalition government in 2005 heralded a major shift in bargaining power on wages and conditions from the employee to the employer.

This has resulted in a massive increase in the casualisation and underemployment of the workforce.

In addition to this, the Abbott-led coalition government initiated the union-busting royal commission in 2014 which continued the demise of union membership from approximately 50 percent of the workforce to the current level of approximately 15 percent today.

Collective bargaining was effectively quashed for the majority of workers and it is no coincidence that the LNP has been in power for 20 of the past 26 years (since the election of the Howard government in 1996) as the graph tracking business and corporate profits continued a rapid northward trajectory, and the graph of workers’ wages and conditions have gone rapidly southward.

And sadly, that is overwhelmingly reflected in female employment. We have also witnessed the gradual erosion or

stalling of many of the social and environmental policies (Medicare, free education, superannuation, indigenous reconciliation, NDIS, the pollution tax) as the conservatives follow the lead of the likes of Donald Trump down the path of dilution of democratic values.

Comments like those of the opposition leader, Peter Dutton, that the Albanese government should have increased annual immigration levels from 160,000 to 195,000 on day one in the job and not waited till the 100th day is an indication of the level of debate to expect for the next three years.

He gave no explanation for the failure of the government he was a prominent member of that did not make the increase in the previous term.

Also, odious comments about the ‘junkets’ by the PM and other ministers in the first 100 days ignore the fact that our international reputation has suffered serious damage with friendly nations, near and far, and it will require even more hammers and bags of nails to mend the many broken fences.

Our only hope is that the rejection in the May poll of divisive, secretive, heartless governance may herald a return to a more harmonious, inclusive, honest parliament dominated by the ALP, Greens and Teals with a spirit of cooperation and progressive thinking.

Watch this space...

Rob Walton Yallingup Siding, WA 6282

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I HAD the pleasure of attending the WA Fire and Emergency Services awards last Friday night. I was so happy the two winners were based in Collie-Preston.

Gelorup Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade took out the top honours in the Firefighting Team Achievement award.

But Collie’s own, the late Colin Nicholson, from Collie State Emergency Service Unit, posthumously received the Peter Keilor Award for his work in upskilling and empowering volunteers at our local SES. Colin was a member of the unit for 30 years until he sadly passed away in November 2021. It was lovely to see Colin’s wife Monika and daughter Chantal in attendance. Even more exceptional was that Monika received the Peter Keilor award exactly 20 years earlier.

We have some amazing volunteers in our community, and Colin was certainly amongst the best.

I have had so much positive feedback from the community since announcing the 12-month trial of a government-funded Collie to Bunbury bus service.

In last week’s Collie River Valley Bulletin, I was interested to read Dr Steve Thomas’s comments on the bus service.

I have fought hard to get a service for the people of Collie, and although I do not expect Dr Thomas to give the government any credit for the decision, I did not expect him to criticise the move.

The opposition had called for a service to be reinstated, which we have done.

Might I remind Dr Thomas that the Barnett Liberal-National government was the one who actually terminated the government service in 2013. Troy Buswell was minister for transport at the time.

The state government has moved to offer a service as a result of the private bus company cancelling the service in February this year. I would love to see the service become a permanent one, and the best way to do this is to make sure people use it regularly.

I’VE lost track of what number I was up to with things I didn’t expect to be doing at my age. Was it 732, or 856?

Anyway, 857 is backpacking around Europe, yet here I am.

How did it come to this?

I’m not really sure, but about 10 years ago I became aware of a hiking trail in the north of Spain called the Camino de Santiago.

Tradition holds that the remains of the apostle Saint James (Saint Iago in Spanish) are buried at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in north western Spain and for centuries pilgrims have been making their way to the church in homage to the saint.

These pilgrim routes crisscross Europe and converge at the village of St Jean Pied de Port near the French/Spanish border, where the way is known as the Camino de Santiago or Camino Frances.

A bit confusing really, since it’s actually in Spain.

So my interest was piqued in the Camino Frances - how nice, a hike across the Pyrenees, possibly with a few friends thrown in for good measure.

I set about reading books and watching movies and heck, I even bought a guidebook for the Camino Frances.

Yet the more I read, the less I wanted to do it. Tradition is that the “Camino provides”. You don’t book accommodation as such, you stay in albergues (rather like youth hostels) and upon showing your pilgrim credential (rather like a passport that is stamped at each village you pass through) you can partake of an inexpensive pilgrim meal (rather like cheap slop).

Then I discovered all the other pilgrim routes, and in particular the Way of St James through south western France.

Here you stay in gites (with no more than about 20 other guests, in three or four bed rooms) and have a delightful evening meal cooked by your host, featuring local produce and accompanied by wine and cheese.

Sign me up!

After COVID-19 interrupted plans, there are three of us walking the 750km pilgrim route from Le Puy en Velay to St Jean Pied de Port. My sister, the MOTH (male of the household) and me.

Well the MOTH wonders why any sane person would choose to walk when there are perfectly good vehicles going the same way, so he is cherry picking and only walking the shorter and/or most interesting sections.

In an effort to keep things simple, we’ve opted to carry our gear in backpacks.

So far it’s liberating. There might be any number of melodramas happening at home but we’ll worry about that when we get home.

Right now I’m communing with the resident cat while the delicious aroma of someone else cooking dinner wafts up to my room.

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Ann’s Vinnies dream People, places and contributions to Collie life

PEOPLE: Amy Dorozenko

MANAGING the local “Vinnies” op shop is a dream job for Ann Gadenne.

The St Vincent de Paul society secondhand shop was originally operated by volunteers. Ann - who is an avid op-shopper herself - is the Collie store’s first paid manager.

“I was brought up as an op shopper. I love markets and garage sales. I volunteered for more than 20 years in op shops, and have been here for six or seven years.

“To take on the job as manager - it’s great, I love it,” she said.

“You never know what is going to come in or what is going to happen from hour to hour, it is like Christmas and unwrapping the presents.

“I originally was a volunteer for a number of years and then my name was put forward for the job. I did the interview and won the position,” Ann said.

Collie’s Vinnies store has 20 volunteers - and always needs more.

Volunteers work a range of hours during the week.

“This could be part time, full time, or a couple of hours each week,” Ann said.

“They all go on a roster and we try to work with people’s commitments.”

Three Collie Senior High School students are completing their workplace learning at the shop.

“I have an amazing team that seems to bring out the best in the students,” Ann said.

“We love having the young ones here to share their knowledge with us about what has come back in fashion.”

The shop has been open for more than 20 years, in at least three different locations.

“It means items donated by Collie people are staying in Collie instead of going to landfill.”

The most popular items for sale are women’s clothes.

Recently, a $995 Alex Perry designed

dress made its way to the donations bin.

“To sell it here we might not get the true value of it, so we will send it down to Bunbury to sell in their boutique.

“It is quite an unusual yellow colour so it will probably sell better down there too.”

Each event coming up, whether a school ball or races, the op shop tries to save up any ball gowns they get so they have something in stock when the time comes.

“We collect our Christmas stuff all year round , so at the start of December, we start decorating as well.”

Items which are suitable for Halloween, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, New Years Eve and Easter are also collected.

Ann said furniture, camping gear, clothes, underwear, books, toys and brica-brac “fly off the shelves as quickly as they come in”.

“We try to cater for as many people as we can,” Ann said.

“That way people don’t have to go to Bunbury or elsewhere. Anybody would know just by doing your shopping how much prices have jumped.”

Ann said the store attracts a range of customers.

“Having the mural so close to us and in such a unique location, where they (customers) have to come down the alleyway to see it, has been great,” Ann said.

“Their GPS system tells them they have arrived at their destination whether you park at the front or come from the back, and so they stop in here asking where the mural is.”

Vinnies has also helped local organisations with items that come in.

“A few months ago, we had a canoe donated.

“Obviously we couldn’t sell it so I called the scouts and asked if they would like it as a project.

“It had apparently been in the Avon Descent and had a bit of a history.”

When the Collie Public Library had its big book sale, the op shop received a large donation of books.

“We then passed them off to other op shops and gave books to the Little Libraries which are around town,” Ann said.

Since Ann started managing the shop, there has been a focus on presentation.

It resembles a retail clothing store, with mannequins displaying the current fashions.

“Women are more fashion conscious than men so we tend to update our wardrobe more often,” Ann said.

Vinnies is open Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 3pm.

Timely A local watching an old QI program in the Q series was struck by the irony of a question which asked “what entire country was quarantined during a pandemic?” It was Australia during the Spanish flu pandemic which followed World War I. The program went to air in the first week of December, 2019 – just before the COVID-19 pandemic emerged.

Slow money A mum was telling her children all about why Queen Elizabeth was such a big deal. She had them fetch their money boxes. “See,” she said. “She’s on all the coins. Soon King Charles will be on there instead.” “When?” asked her son. ‘Next week?” His opinion on the speed of royal beauracy was clear on his face when told it might take a touch longer than that.

It first opened in a shed at St Edmund’s College - which is now St Brigid’s School - before moving to St Brigid’s Church in Prinsep Street, and now at the old Bargain Barn in Steere Street.

There are three donation bins in Collie, including one at St Brigid’s School carpark and two at St Brigid’s Church.

“People can even pull up at the doors here and if it is a couple of bags, there is a small basket by the door, or if they have a full load, we all come out and help,” Ann said.

“If there is furniture or big stuff they want to donate, we do pick up and deliveries on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.”

Three months ago, the store had a shortage of winter stock and made its first order from Bunbury.

“It was only a few bags, to keep us topped up,” Ann said.

Usually, the shop operates on donations from the community.

“We are lucky we have a great community and without their donations, we would not have this store,” Ann said.

The team of volunteers sorts, cleans and collects donations.

“Due to the tag and test rules, we can’t sell electrical items so we outsource them to other op shops in Collie if they come in,” Ann said.

LEFT: St Vincent de Paul Society op shop manager Ann Gadenne with a $995 Alex Perry dress which was kindly donated with its tag still on.

ABOVE: Op shop volunteers Mervyn MacPherson and Kathy Cox sort donated items before they go onto the shelves of the shop.

GGGGGG’’ GGGG To all the tree trimmers who clean up after they’re finished, take a bough ... n n n My mate came second in a Winston Churchill lookalike competition. He was close, but no cigar.

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Tough gig at Festiv Arty The face painters at Festiv Arty had a tough gig, keeping up with the queue of kids waiting last Sunday. Among them was a five year old who waited over an hour. He wanted a triceratops but ended up with a t-rex. “That’s not a triceratops,” he said. “Bit of a problem when they know the difference,” commented his grandmother to the face painter.

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Worsley to import coal Continued from page 1 The Bulletin understands the coal supply issues stem from Griffin Coal, which this week went into receivership.

It is understood Premier Coal has in the past topped up their supply when Griffin has been unable to meet its commitments, but this is not possible due to coal strip ratios almost doubling in recent times.

It is understood Worsley uses about 1.3 million tonnes of coal a year, with 900,000 tonnes sourced from Griffin and a further 400,000 tonnes sourced from Premier.

Graphite deposits found INTERNATIONAL Graphite has released drilling results from nine holes which have shown new high-grade deposits of graphite at its Springdale site.

The new location, near Hopetoun, in Western Australia, has been named Springdale Far West.

The drilling program has intersected multiple zones of shallow graphite mineralisation over a strike length of more than 700 metres, and is open in all directions.

Springdale Far West is located within

500 metres of the existing Springdale mineral resource.

Assay results from further drilling at the site will be released when received, a spokesperson said.

International Graphite intends to transport graphite from the Springdale site to its Collie facility for processing.

The company initially operated from premises in Harris River Road before moving to larger premises in Marshall Street in the light industrial area.

Last month it started dry commission-

ing work at its Collie site and is now looking towards wet commissioning of the plant. The company’s managing-director, Phil Hearse, said the Collie plant was one of the first in Australia.

“It is a pilot scale facility, mostly for research and development, and will play a vital role in helping to establish downstream graphite processing technologies.” He added that once the processes had been refined the company would rapidly scale up to full commercial production.

Well known folk music man dies

South32: Nothing further to add

SOUTH32 has declined to answer a number of questions put to it regarding its coal supplies. The Bulletin has been told the company has “nothing further to add” when asked: When will you commence importing?

Where will you import from?

What does 15 to 20 percent of your requirements equate to?

What is your total yearly consumption of coal?

Has Griffin failed to meet its contract requirements?

Have you asked Premier Coal to supply coal?

The Bulletin endeavours to provide readers with information important to them and the community. We cannot force companies, governments or other decision makers to co-operate. Regardless, we will keep trying.

- Editor.

attended bush dances, as well as the Collie Repertory Club’s production celebrating the state’s sesquicentennial, “Way Back Then”.

He was a member of the Worsley Folk Club, and was also a constant presence at the Collie Community Garden’s open days.

Duncan had expertise at restoring old clocks, and was responsible for restoring one of the mantle clocks at the Coalfields Museum.

He also played the lagerphone.

He is survived by his wife, Vivienne.

JAMMER: Duncan Marshall jamming at a music session.

THE South West traditional music scene is mourning the recent passing of musician and dance caller, Duncan Marshall.

Duncan lived at Worsley, where he was a respected and well-loved member of the community.

He took his steady beat and call-dancing skills to bush dances and functions all around the South West for many years.

A member of the folk group “Caddam Wood” for nearly 50 years, Duncan will be remembered by Collie people who

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Peter Edwards holds Severus the snake.

Katala Ruane, Erik Ruane, Marlia Hennighan, Leah Naysmith and Michael and Samara Ruane.

Santino Scolari pets a goat.

Big crowds for street festival

HUGE crowds turned out to Central Park on Sunday to enjoy the Festiv Arty street festival.

Free attractions including a bungee bouncer, rock climbing and bouncy castle kept children entertained, while bubbles, the animal farm and the reptile display were popular.

There was also a performing arts competition and live entertainment on the main stage.

Eclipse Martial Arts won the competition and Matilda Roney was second.

Ava Wraight and Jamilyah Dawes.

Savannah Golding pets a chicken in the animal farm.

Asha and Tristan Crellin enjoy the bubbles.

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Possible jobs in the pipeline BUSINESS IN FOCUS

WHEN Ian Dorrington heard on ABC news about a stock exchange launch for Colliecrete, what he learned about Collie’s transition from coal fired power alerted him to a possible pool of talent for his fledgling company, PPS Limited.

Dorrington is setting up a revolutionary process to produce high density polypropylene pipes on site at mines or large agricultural concerns.

The process is mobile and can be moved from job to job, so he is looking for a workforce that can also be mobile – in current terminology, FIFO. “When I heard there would be a pool of workers with an electrical or mechanical background looking for a career change, I could see this would be a good fit,” Dorrington said.

“Labour is at a premium at present, and these workers have a good skill set.

“They would need little training, and they would not have to relocate from their homes in Collie.

“Airports are close at hand, so workers could fly in to wherever the units are located.

“Their families would not be uprooted, and Collie would retain residents.

“I am recruiting, and these workers will be looking for jobs.”

Dorrington’s new mobile pipe system is game changing.

“No-one else in the world has this technology,” he said.

Instead of trucking multiple 12-20mm HDPE pipe lengths many kilometres from an urban manufacturing hub to

SET UP: The production containers set up on site. a remote mine site, the pipes are produced on site.

The mobile extruder unit fits within four shipping containers which sit on customised trailers.

The containers are separately driven to the pipeline site, set up to the customer’s requirements, then linked together, enabling installation and production to begin immediately.

The unit’s mobility and flexibility allows it to be located in numerous spots along the pipeline route, providing significant logistical advantages.

The system produces high density polypropylene pipes in significant

lengths. It is highly advanced, producing continuous lengths of HDPE pipe, with diameters from 250mm to 630mm.

Further extruder production will increase the production scope towards 1000mm diameter.

The final product is compliant with all the AS/NZS 4130 requirements and is manufactured on site to customers’ specific specifications.

There is a reduction in transport, pipe welding and logistical costs and the technology allows the pipes to be delivered in a far more financially and environmentally efficient manner than the conventional method.

The extruder has a low carbon footprint and the potential to recycle unused HDPE pipe.

The workforce would be accommodated on site as is the case now for many mine sites.

Dorrington said he is at the early stage of the business, with the company set to list on the stock exchange next year.

He is looking for people who will grow with the company.

Any workers interested in the process, and possible employment, should visit the company’s web site at www. ppsltd.com.au

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Bridgette Irving, Indi Jones and Chentelle Madridenos.

Putting the fun in fundraising ST BRIGID’S School students celebrated Book Week and raised funds for worthy causes at Social Justice Day last week.

Principal Rob La Roche said the students chose the causes themselves, organized what they would sell, made the goods and manned the stalls.

Among causes chosen were Father Gerald’s soup kitchen, Beyond Blue,

Grace Fellows as Anna.

Aleisha Corradetti, Rahmi Lang, and Matilda Roney.

Starlight Foundation, the RSPCA and a number of cancer charities.

Sales were brisk as students and their families descended on the stalls which ranged from burgers, sausage sizzle, hot donuts, savouries and an amazing variety of sweets and desserts.

Goods such as earrings, scrunchies and bookmarks were also on sale.

Jett Jones, Noah Tilbrook and Axton Souter-Robertson.

Cat in the Hat Amelia Beauglehole and Lachlan Butcher.

Green Sheep Tilda Rabjones and Lucy Rabjones.

Not your normal dollar.

It’s a Donation Dollar.

If everyone gave them as they found them, every year $300 million would go to those who need it most.

When you find one.

Give one.

Fairy Imogen Butcher and her baby sister Mollie Hunter.

Brandon Gellison with dog lord Clint Gillard.

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Local children see the Queen

MUSEUM MORSELS Contributor: TOM REARDON IN THIS week when we reflect on the life of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II, it is worth looking back in the history of Collie to investigate the role played by Collie people in the royal tour of 1954.

In 1953, it was reported at the Annual General Meeting of the Collie Scout Group that numbers had increased from 24 members to 60 members, with several scouts hoping to qualify for the Queen’s medal which she was to present during the tour.

Editorials were also ablaze with criticism of the tour, with one editor writing, “apart from a flying visit to Busselton, where they will remain for an hour, the royal couple will not be given the opportunity of seeing this important part of the state.”

The editor of the Collie Mail in May, 1953, commented that since the tour of Western Australia had a duration of six and a half days, it was generally expected that the royal couple would at least visit Collie and Bunbury.

The argument put forward was that since the couple were visiting York, Northam and Albany, the towns of Collie and Bunbury should be included as these towns were just as important as the other three mentioned. But this was not to be the case.

In October, 1953, members of the Chamber of Commerce objected to the granting of a public holiday in Collie for the royal couple’s visit to Busselton on March 30, favouring instead to hold the public holiday to coincide with the one declared to celebrate the visit in Perth.

Of course, mementos of the visit were not forgotten and the Road Board (which later became the Collie Shire Council), on the suggestion of vice chairman Mr C Stark, that each of the 1400 school children should be given a blue silk souvenir pennant as a memento.

The cost of these pennants would be £80. However it was decided to search for a more suitable souvenir.

As well, the Coalfields Road Board was asked to financially support a gift for the royal couple. Again this was not an easy decision to make.

One of the contentious issues debated over was where the money raised should be spent, with many suggesting the gift

ROYAL VISIT: Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh driving past a highland pipe band at the Busselton Showgrounds, Western Australia, during the 1954 Royal Tour. should be bought in Western Australia.

On January 21,1954, the Collie Mail stated that 1300 Collie children would travel to Busselton to see the queen.

Of those, 1200 would travel by train and about 100 by car. Although there were 2000 school children in Collie at the time, it was felt that about 600 were too young to make the trip.

It was also announced that the holiday for the tour would be the day that the queen visited Busselton, which was March 30.

A meeting was held on Wednesday, January 27 to discuss the Queen’s Coronation Gift Fund and the Collie Mail reports that only 12 people attended.

It was also announced in January that Collie’s two Queen’s Guides, Delores McGeachie and Norma Nunn, would be among the girl guides who would perform ceremonial roles over the royal couple’s stay in Perth, including the garden party at Government House. They would also take part in the youth display.

It was announced in late February, that the Collie Citizens’ Band would participate in the welcome ceremony for the royal couple before competing in a quick step competition against the bands from Busselton, Bunbury and Manjimup.

The trophy would be known as the Royal Visit Cup. The band finished second in this competition behind the band from Bunbury.

In an editorial on March 4, the Collie Mail asked the question “Is it worth the risk?”

There had been a serious outbreak in the preceding two weeks of poliomyelitis in Western Australia and health authorities stressed that it was advisable for children to avoid large crowds during this polio epidemic.

However, the editor noted that no cases of polio had occurred in Collie during the current outbreak.

Although arrangements had been made to convey the children by special train to Busselton and the children would be disappointed if they could not see the queen, it was stated that a distant glimpse was all they could hope for. “Was it worth the danger?” was the question asked.

It was decided that the children would SOUVENIR: This booklet was issued to all Australian school children in 1954 aa a memento of the Royal Visit. It contained pictures of the Queen and her family as well as a complete itinerary of her tour.

travel by train to Busselton but instead of congregating in a main assembly area, they were to be kept in separate groups and would view the procession from Marine Terrace.

And so, the tour proceeded.

Several notable citizens of Collie were fortunate to meet the queen.

Mr Jack Close received an invitation via the South Africans War Veterans Association to meet Queen Elizabeth. He had enlisted from Collie over 50 years before to fight with other Australians in the Boer War. After the war, Jack returned to Collie and at the time of the royal visit, he was the only person in Collie who had fought in the Boer War. The year before he had been invited by the Miners’ Union to take part in a ceremony held to mark the laying of the foundation stone of the Mineworkers’ Institute. At that time, he was the oldest miner in Collie.

Collie was officially represented by Mr F D N MacNish and Mrs MacNish.

Mr MacNish was the chairman of the Coalfields Road Board. The couple attended a Garden Party at Government

House on the Monday and then travelled to Busselton on the Tuesday to attend a civic reception.

A few notable Collie people travelled to Busselton to see the royal couple.

It has been reported that one threeyear-old was very disappointed when he saw the queen in Busselton because she was not wearing a tiara.

The Augusta correspondent summed up the moods after the visit with these words: “This year of 1954 will always stand as the most wonderful in the history of Australia. What perfect memories the children and young people of today will carry with them through the years to come, and when they grow old, look back to this year of excitement and marvellous pageantry and the vision of their Queen, more beautiful than any other sight, and still thrill with the remembrance.”

As a seven-year-old able to catch two glimpses of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip in Mackay on March 15, 1954, my own memories are still as vivid today as they were then.

She was truly a remarkable woman.

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Bates selected for state student council body

VOICE: Collie Senior High School student Austin Bates is thrilled to have been selected for the WA Student Council.

COLLIE’S Austin Bates has been selected onto the WA Student Council.

The Collie Senior High School student is one of four south west students on the 38-student body in its inaugural year, 2022-23.

The year 11 student said it was a great opportunity.

“It is an absolute honour to be a voice, and it is a great stepping stone for my future goals,” he said.

Austin was the captain of the winning debating team at country week recently.

“I want to be a film director and own my own studio so I see this as a great lesson in how to network with people,” he said.

“I want to express my voice and communicate what my peers want. I want to be that bridge between students and the education system.”

Austin is confident that with a bit of effort, the pressure of his role on the student council will not be too imposing.

“I am looking forward to the collective experience and I think it will be enlightening to listen to what other students from other schools have to say,” he said.

The main role of the council is to provide feedback to the Department of Education on school-based activities.

The students will provide a perspective on policy and reform.

They will attend ministerial meetings, liaise with schools and students in their regions, and participate in student leadership activities.

Weekly meetings will be held online, before coming together once a term for a face-to-face meetings.

Walk trail opens AN ADDITIONAL 56 kilometres of the Wiilman Bilya walk trail was officially opened for public use last Friday.

The new section includes the 94-metre long Kaneang Wiilman suspended pedestrian bridge and links with the Bibbulmun Track.

The Wiilman Bilya trail leaves from Soldiers’ Park, loops the Wellington Reservoir and finishes at the Collie Visitor Centre.

There is 31 kilometres of the trail left to be built and, once complete, the 87-kilometre trail will give hikers a five-day, four-night experience.

The eastern part of the trail winds through jarrah, marri and yarri forests, and provides spectacular views of Wellington Dam. Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns said the trail is the latest in Collie’s series of adventure attractions.

“The addition of the suspension bridge to the trail gives Collie locals and visitors alike the opportunity to truly experience and enjoy the beautiful surroundings we have to offer in the region,” Mrs Hanns said.

The trail is named after the traditional owners of the land, the Wiilman Noongar people. “Bilya” means river in the Noongar language.

The concrete base of the bridge displays artwork by local artist Natalie Veal, which highlights the connection between nature and culture of the region.

The bridge and trail form part of the $10 million Collie Adventure Trails initiative by the state government.

Nett zero for Worsley

SOUTH32 has set a goal to achieve nett zero scope three emissions by 2050 as part of its first climate change action plan.

The company, which owns Worsley Alumina, released its Sustainable Development Report on Friday.

The new goal follows the company’s target set last year to halve its operational greenhouse gases by 2035 on a previously stated path to net zero operational emissions by 2050.

Scope three emissions are those produced by the company’s customers and suppliers.

It also coincides with the company’s strategy of reshaping its portfolio towards the base metals that are highly critical in the transition to a low-carbon world.

As part of its climate action plan, the company has committed not to develop or invest in any new greenfield metallurgical coal projects.

South32 said its climate action plan would be put to a non-binding advisory resolution at its 2022 annual general meeting later this year.

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UNDERWATER HOCKEY

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►Parent involvement is required and includes setup, recording, measuring and pack away. ►Available for children U6 (born in 2017) to U17 (born in 2006)

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Collie Golf Club inc

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

$99/3 month TRIAL MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE

Collie Cup 2021

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JUNIOR GOLF CLINIC

22nd October

Run on Tuesdays Contact club for information

CART HIRE AVAILABLE! $20/9 HOLES | $35/18 HOLES PER CART

New members welcome Email rosannepimm@gmail.com Or collieracing@gmail.com Or phone 042 817 6817 McVee Road Race Course

SWIMMING

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SERVICE AND COMMUNITY GROUPS

We are a not for profit organization, meeting twice each month. Our aim is to provide funds or provide services for the local or wider community. We support youth activities, medical research and state, national and international disaster relief.

Our major projects are the annual Christmas Pageant, our ”biggest” BBQ and wood raffle which raise funds for Childhood Cancer Research, and the maintenance of the old Ewington School, now 100 years old.

We invite you to come to one of our meetings to see what we are all about.

If interested please contact Membership Chair Anne Battista on 9734 2359 or 0458 408 416, President Ron Saunders on 9734 1904 or Secretary Jeff Needham on 9734 2001 or 0418 910 192.

Freemasonry in Collie

Collie Pioneer Lodge – Venn St.

Contact T Wood 9734 7181 R Saunders 9734 1857

Scouts do it all!

Thursdays 4.30pm - 6pm Joeys aged 5-7 & Cub Scouts aged 8-10 Thursdays 6pm-8pm Scouts aged 11-14 & Venturer Scouts aged 15-18 NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME Contact: 0417 165 274 robstonegl@gmail.com

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.

Collie Goods Shed

New and Current Members Always Welcome

Rail, Community, Heritage and other Projects.

At the Goods Shed, there are plenty of activities and events to

No railway experience necessary, training provided.

keep some members busy all of the time, and all of our members

Free 1/2hr Smoko at 10:30 over in the Goods Shed.

as busy as they want to be some of the time.

BBQ, first Monday 12pm each month in Goods Shed.

Come along anytime, have a brew with the crew, tour the sheds, check-out the museum and workshop.

No obligation.

Want to join Collie Rail Heritage? simple application; $15/year on acceptance.

More information?

Contact Max on 0419 702 559 https://collierailheritage.org.au

Tours, Sunday Markets and Pop-up Markets, Coach Cafe, Special Events, Presentations and Bookings all year.

Always something to do.

BBQ, first Monday 12pm each month in Goods Shed.

Want to join Collie Rail Heritage? simple application; $15/year on acceptance.

More information?

Contact Lorraine on 0407 980 899 https://www.facebook.com/CollieGoodsShed https://collierailheritage.org.au

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Convenient living is the aim of the property, with a small low-maintenance yard, which is fully-enclosed with secure fencing and a patio area to enjoy your morning coffee.

The kitchen has ample bench and cupboard space, with an open plan living area which connects to a living and dining room.

The master bedroom has reverse-cycle air-conditioning with a semi ensuite including bath, shower and vanity unit.

The two minor bedrooms have built-in robes, which can be turned into a study.

Timber look floating floorboards are throughout the property.

This unit is only a short walk from the Collie town centre as well as local parks.

The property is currently tenanted until February 2, 2023 at $300 per week.

WHY BUY ME ►Kitchen with endless bench and cupboard space ►Master bedroom with reverse-cycle air-conditioning with semi ensuite ►Semi ensuite, featuring bath, shower and vanity unit with ample cupboard space ►Minor bedroom with built-in robe ►Study room or third bedroom option with built-in robe ►Reverse-cycle air-conditioning to living area ►Timber look floating floor ►Paved patio entertaining area ►Single lock-up garage with roller door ►Back unit located away from the main street.

HOME FACT FILE Location: 4/71 Johnston Street Price: $ 229,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Cars: 1 Contact: Mitch Davidson, 0408 910 337 or Tocoda, 0447 340 344

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North Collie refuge awaits THIS family home is located in a peaceful area of North Collie, surrounded by gumtrees and small hobby farms.

It is four kilometres from Collie’s central business district and has lots of room for the family.

There is also ample room for cars, caravans and boats. The home has plenty on offer, both inside and out.

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

There is a well-designed modern kitchen, including an abundance of bench and cupboard space.

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

Additional features:

►Ducted reverse-cycle air-conditioning. ►Double brick and Colorbond home on a 3.263-metre square block. ►Two large bathrooms. The second bathroom has a hobless shower recess for wheelchair access. ►Three toilets, including a vanity unit in the third toilet off the laundry. ►Spacious undercover, paved outdoor patio/BBQ entertaining area. ►Shire-approved 9x9-metre powered workshop and five-by-three metre Colorbond shed. ►Shire-approved nine-by-three metre extension off the workshop. ►New 6.6 kilowatt inverter and 18-panel solar system. ►Solar hot water storage system.

HOME FACT FILE Location: 3 Boyson Street, Collie Price: $549,500 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Cars: 3 Contact: Ben Wood 0418 880 338.

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Radar structures take shape Strike at THE first two LeoLabs Australia radar reflector structures were completed last week and the project is expected to be completed and operational by the end of this year.

The remaining two structures will be installed at the site, located west of Collie on a private property, by the end of this month.

Managing director Terry van Haren said the build will move quickly as the radar kit is designed for rapid construction.

“The way to think of this project is like building four grandstands, precisely, and then fitting those structures with electronics to light the sky, although that will be with radar energy,” he said.

Once the structures are completed, electronics will be installed.

“That is mainly the radar transmitters and receivers that go in the top of the A-frame overlooking the reflectors,” he said.

“This is all wired and networked to the operational control centre which will also be set up on site.”

The purpose of the radar reflectors is to help form the precise radar beams that are reflected up into space to detect the objects in low earth orbit.

Mr van Haren said the project is tracking well.

“The final assembly will have local contractors working alongside the LeoLabs crew from Australia, New Zealand and the United States to install the electronics.

“The US team wants to get home for Thanksgiving at the end of November, so there is motivation to get most of the work done by then.

“It will probably take most of December to bring the full radar into operation, as we tune the system remotely and do a number of functional checks before putting it into full operation.

“At this stage I am planning on commissioning the radar in January next year.”

Mr van Haren said the local community has been “great”, with farmers tolerant of the traffic and comings and goings of contractors.

“The only disappointment we have had is some building site security issues.”

Mr van Haren said these issues included petty theft and vandalism.

“We are now increasing security. We are working with both Collie and Bunbury police to identify these individuals and yes we do have video.

“Whilst the responsible parties might not be too worried about prosecution, they should worry about being sued by

the company for delays and losses on the project - and these will be in space terms which means big dollars.”

ORBIT: LeoLabs Australia managing director Terry van Haren at the space radar work site located 10 kilometres west of Collie.

Worsley

FORTY-FIVE Electrical Trade Union (ETU) members employed at South32 Worsley Alumina went on strike for seven hours last Thursday.

The strikers were all ETU members on day shift that day.

The strikers protested at the turn off to Worsley, at the corner of Gastaldo Road and Coalfields Highway.

They walked off the job at 9.30am.

South west union organiser Adam Woodage said an enterprise bargaining agreement will not be signed off unless the company agrees to key claims.

“This includes reinstating key benefits that are still afforded to those employed before 2019,” he said.

“Additionally, the company has not yet agreed to a 36 hour work week.”

Mr Woodage said the company has its “head in the sand”.

“The company is screaming about not being able to employ the talent required to run the plant safely to federal politicians,” he said, “but they don’t shift the wages to where they need to be to acquire the talent.”

Mr Woodage said members are confident of a positive outcome.

“When we fight like this we do not fracture, we stand shoulder to shoulder and we win,” he said.

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CHURCH NOTICES

ACROSS

4. Noongar man who was friend of Alexander Collie (6) 5. steam engine operating in Pinjarra to Dwellingup "_____ Valley" (6) 9. Brazilian plant found in many energy drinks (7) 10. Australia's 16th Prime Minister Ben ______ (7) 12. paved outdoor area (5) 13. heavy fabric curtains (6) 15. to depart in a sudden and secret manner (7) 16. popular crayfish in Collie (6) 18. restaurant attached TO Collie Motel (6) 19. bench seating in a church (3) 20. 1998 hit song by Brisbane's Regurgitator "_______ Girl"(9)

DOWN

1. popular Airbnb location in Collie ______ Lodge (8) 2. goodbye in Japanese (8) 3. name of a baby eel (5) 6. also known as Arabian coffee (7) 7. Collins Dictionary word of the year for 2020 (8) 8. tug; jerk (4) 11. Monte Carlo is the capital of THis country (6) 14. Perth's BBL cricket team (9) 17. Rolling Stock Shed namesake Bill _____ (4)

ACROSS 2. adhere 3. now 8. ride

10. alert 12. rot 13. lyre 15. yap

16. peat 18. begin

DOWN 1. trance 4. pike 5. overt

6. brainy 7. mango 11. tar 14. apt

17. ale

ALL SAINTS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH: 46 Venn Street.

Church Services: Every Sunday at 9am.

Morning tea after the service.

Holy Communion: First and second Sundays of each month.

Morning prayer: all other Sundays.

Enquiries to warden: Gwen Molnar.

Phone 9734 4020 or 0439 375 598.

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

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

Church Enquiries: Pastor Timothy van Aarde 0450 880 775.

Collie Hospital Chaplain: Timothy van Aarde.

Sunday Service : 9.30am Visitors Welcome.

Sunday School during Service.

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

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST: 165 Prinsep 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: An old fashioned, independent Baptist Church. You are warmly invited to join us for our worship service, Sunday, 2pm, CWA Hall Throssell Street. Enquiries Pastor Chris Manessis 9797 0056, 0439 970 059. pastorcbcaustralind.com FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH: 46 Johnston Street, Collie. All are welcome to join with us in fellowship.

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

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20 years ago

Pine move was lost Collie had probably lost its chance of gaining a job-creating new industry through the relocation of a major pine-processing company to the town, then-WA National Party leader Max Trenorden claimed.

He spoke after the state government refused to allow Bassendean-based Pinetec a $4.5 million grant to help it shift its operation to the south-west.

Munda Biddi Trail to be opened A major new mountain bike trail was set to be opened between Perth and Collie between November, 2002 and April, 2003.

Contributed by Kym Saunders Library got big upgrade The state government funded an upgrade to Collie Senior High School’s library, with construction to start March, 2003. The library had not been updated since it was built in 1975 and the news of the funding was welcomed by then-Principal Craig Pettit and then- librarian Elizabeth Souter-Robinson.

Noelle was on top of the world Noelle Emmett was recognised in a worldwide health, safety, environment and community award program after winning a merit certificate in the health category of the BHP-Billiton awards

for her work on Worsley’s “lifestyle program.”

SWFL raised ground concerns The South West Football League raised concerns about the visitor’s change rooms at the Collie Recreation Ground. ThenSWFL manager Hans Van Veen was concerned about the distance from the trainers to the change rooms, the proximity of the rooms to the ground’s main entrance and the proximity of the change rooms to the public toilets.

Eagles crashed out The Collie Eagles league side’s season ended with a loss to the Panthers. Final score 14.8 (92) to the Eagles’ 7.7 (49).

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

Parish Priest: Fr. Gerald Tan Secretary: Marie Hicks. ON LEAVE 0414 755 054. Office: 9734 2183. email:collieparish@westnet.com.au Weekend Masses: St. Brigid’s: 6.00pm Saturday, 10.00am Sunday.

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

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

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

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH: Cnr Wittenoom & Steere Streets You are welcome to fellowship with us, we meet every second and fourth Saturday. Bible Study 9.30am, Service 11am.

88.0 faithFM WEST ARTHUR: The Uniting Church meets on the first and third Sunday of the month at 9am.

KYB is held on Tuesday at 9.30am at the Old Duranillin School.

The Catholic Church meets on the first and third Sunday of the month at 8am.

The Anglican Church meets on: Second Sunday of the month at 8am at Darkan Fourth Sunday of the month at 8am at Darkan Third Sunday of the month at 8am at Arthur River.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

EMPLOYMENT

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Government of Western Australia

Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety

Licensing Officer - PERMANENT POSITION Level 2 – MP090159 - Collie DMIRS is seeking a committed Licensing Officer for the Collie Safety Licensing office to assist with licensing applications, renewals and registrations.

We are looking for an individual with customer focused experience relevant to the provision of a range of licensing tasks.

This permanent position attracts a salary of $63,172 - $68,256 pa PSCSAA 2019

DEATHS

For further details please visit Jobs WA or contact Jane McLean, Principal Licensing Coordintator, on (08) 6251 2640

OLD (Kevin): Peacefully passed away 11.9.2022 aged 88 years. Dearly loved father of Bryan (dec), Murray and Leanne.

Pop to Jason, Courtney, Renae and Heath.

Adored Great-Pop to Ryder, Jett and Ethan. Forever in our hearts XXX

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4:00 pm on Tuesday 20 September 2022 (WST)

OLD (Kevin): Will be dearly missed. Sue xx

Finance and Administration Officer

OLD (Kevin): Good friend of Dorothy (dec) and David Henderson. Loving memories of treasured times together. xxx

Parks and Wildlife Service

OLD (Kevin): Brother of George and Melva. Uncle to Gary and Terri, Trevor (dec), Leanne and Rob and families. Deepest sympathy to Murray, Leanne and family.

OLD (Kevin): Deepest sympathy to Murray, Leanne, Jason, Renae and families. A true gentleman and our great friend over the years. Now it’s our turn Kev to say “thanks a million mate”. Love Phil, Wendy, Matt, Ben and Jess xx OLD (Kevin): Dear friend to the Crawford family. A true gentleman with a caring nature. Our deepest sympathy and love to his family. Sue, Murray and Leanne, Jason and Courtney, Renae and Heath and families. Rest easy Kev. Ernie, Sue and family WILKIE (Robert): 2.10.52-11.9.22. Sympathy to Kay, Lyall and family. Our friend and mate. Good times camping, marroning and crabbing. Rest peacefully ‘Wilk.’ Rod, Di and family.

WILKIE (Robert): Our aquaintance with Rob started when our sons started playing hockey which sent us on a memorable journey with Centaurs Hockey Club.

Rob was an accomplished player, coach and umpire.

He was affectionately knows as ‘Bull,’ and if you camped with him you soon found out why- he snored like one!

He loved the outdoors, there was no better sound for him than a marron or crab flapping in his net.

While umpiring he would blow the whistle so hard no one dared queston the decision and he was legendary for ruining many whistles from blowing the pea out of them.

For us, Wednesday was Wilkie Day. We’d enjoy a morning cuppa while solving all the world’s problems, as well as our many seasonal discussions about footy and cricket.

Rob was very proud of his life membership and many other achievements.

He will be sadly missed.

Best friends forever, the Read family.

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Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions

Web Search No: DBCA3107443 Level/Salary: Level 3, $72,896 - $78,717 p.a. plus Superannuation Under the direction of the District Manager, this position manages and coordinates the administration functions and provides financial management support for the Wellington District. In addition, this position supervises subordinate personnel.

This is a permanent, full-time position.

To Access Detailed Information: Visit https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au and key in the Web Search No. to access detailed information.

Planning and Development Act 2005 Notice of Public Advertisement of Development Proposal The Shire of Collie has received an application to develop Lots 782, 784, 785 and 775 Collie- Williams Road, Palmer for the following purpose and public comments are invited.

Proposal: Use Not Listed - Battery Energy Storage System (Collie Battery) Details of the proposal are available for inspection at the Shire Office or on the Shire’s website at www.collie.wa.gov.au.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to the local government in writing on or before the 5th of October 2022 by close of business.

Submissions should be sent to the Shire of Collie at 87 Throssell Street, Collie WA 6225; mailed to Locked Bag 6225, Collie WA 6225 or via email to colshire@collie. wa.gov.au Stuart Devenish Chief Executive Officer

For Specific Inquiries: Please contact Natasha Oke on 0427 080 715.

Location: Collie Closing Date: Friday, 23 September 2022 at midday DBCA_10592

EMPLOYMENT

GARAGE SALES

CARPENTER: Carpenter wanted. Must be reliable. Nine day fortnight. Good rated, local team. Call Jeff 0428 344 216

SATURDAY: 92 Wittenoom Street, 8am - 1pm, Saturday. Variety of tools (some vintage), household bric-a-brac, jigsaws, CDs, books, costume jewellery and 925 silver rings, small plants.

FOR SALE BOOKS: John’s Book Exchange. Open every Monday 9.00am to 12.00pm in Collie Agricultural Society building. Great selection of books. Phone: 0428 341 470.

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

FUNERALS

PUBLIC NOTICES COLLIE CLUB AGM: To be held on Sunday September 18 at 10.00am at the club.

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

LIONS CLUB COLLIE: Wood Raffle Winner Kerry, Allanson. Thanks to all supporters.

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WANTED TO BUY PROPERTY: Seeking property acreage with or without house, Collie or surrounding areas. 10 acres or more if the price is right. Phone Annie on 0481 177 461.

PUBLIC NOTICES

FUNERAL NOTICE

OLD The Funeral Service for the late Mr Kevin Old will be held in the Collie Golf Club, Mungalup Rd, Collie commencing at 1:30pm on FRIDAY (23.9.2022)

Expression of interest

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Parker and McKenzie snag shields BOWLS

Lilly Smith, Jaycee Coverley, Gemma O’Brien, Ada Gooch and Isobel Kippin.

Records broken at athletics carnival

David Guppy and Shannon Werner.

Leah Robertson and Tonya Michael.

JAMIE Parker and Kevan McKenzie brought home four of five shields from the National Bowling Arm Sides Championships last week.

They were selected as part of the WA Bowling Arm squad, which finished third on a countback from first-placed Victoria and second-placed Queensland.

Parker’s team of fours were undefeated throughout the championship.

ALL winners of games throughout the scroungers season met on “A Green” in a showdown at Collie Bowling Club on Sunday.

Kevan McKenzie won the major from Len Flynn, who placed second.

George Saggers and Chris Sanford finished third and fourth.

“Odds and Sods” bowlers played on “B Green”, with Jim McElroy leading the pack ahead of Brian Bass and Valdis Brojanowski.

Kevan McKenzie was the highest scorer.

Jamie Parker and Yannick Peltier tied for the consolation winner.

THE meat pack held on September 7 had a good turn out. After a change of partners in the second game, only five players were declared winners.

Ian Bushell finished with four plus 25, while Phil Warburton finished second on four plus 19, and Jeff Crowe third on four plus 14.

Ray Colgan and Trevor Welsh rounded out the winners.

With weather improving, the club hopes to see more players attending social bowls.

The meat pack is played every Wednesday.

LADIES travelled to Boyanup for the second week of the fours, but were outplayed by Capel.

A rollup was played on September 6, with a game of pairs played on September 8.

Penny Valli and Kath McElroy won on 10 points with Glenice Kaurin on eight points.

FEES are now due for the coming 2022/2023 season.

Nominations for pennants are also required in both mens and ladies bowls.

Grand final set for Saturday WOMEN’S HOCKEY

Teachers Chris Ireland, Coralie Cole, Kirsten Thomson and Candice Ienco.

AMAROO and Rovers will battle in the A-grade grand final on Saturday.

The game will be played at the Collie Hockey Grounds at 4pm.

All life members and current executive members are invited to attend an afternoon tea at 1.30pm in the clubrooms.

Presentations will be held in the club rooms after the game.

The Coalfields Council’s bar will be open throughout the day. The association wishes both teams the best of luck.

Results for the preliminary final: Rovers 3 (C Crowe 2, H Ireland) d Swans 0.

Best: Rovers, C Crowe, E Dewar, T McDonald. Swans, P Ellison, K Tilbrook, L Massara.

Grand final fixtures: Saturday: 4pm, A grade, Amaroo v Rovers (panel, panel; tech bench, association supplied).

Glitz, glamour and awards at Collie Eagles club presentation night

Zac Pilatti received the Stephen Michael Rising Star trophy.

Reserves player Kieran Escott received the Golding Medal for fairest and best.

Robert Chitty received the Clayton Davidson Memorial Medal for fairest and best in the colts.

Collie Eagles Football Club president Matt Blackford and partner Alicia Snov.

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Pelser into the record books

SHIELD WINNERS: Phoenix captains Jorja Davies and Piper White were presented with the inter-house athletics carnival winners’ shield by principal Dale Miller.

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AN-NE Pelser broke the 1981 javelin record at Collie Senior High School’s athletics carnival last week.

The year 10 Griffin student set the record at 30.30 metres, more than twoand-a-half metres further than the previous record of 27.75m set by J Fillmore in 1981.

Pelser’s record was among 13 broken at the carnival.

Upper school Phoenix student Kane Hindle broke the 1981 high jump record, jumping 1.89m. He added an extra centimetre to the previous record set by N Jackson.

Year nine Wellington student Corbin Marley finished the 100m sprint in 12.76 seconds, beating J Allen’s 1987 record of 12.94 seconds.

Phoenix won the overall house shield, with 1708 points from Wellington on 1576 points.

Muja finished with 1524 points and Griffin came fourth with 1334 points.

Students competed in sprints, relays, high jump and javelin.

Collie Police officers participated in the staff, student and community relay.

Results: Champion boy and girl, and runner-up results: upper school (year 11/12) girls

champion: Ebony Bronickis, Griffin, 95 points, upper school girls runner-up: Skye Washer, Muja, 77 points; upper school boys champion: Odinn Kirk, Wellington, 88 points, upper school boys runner-up: Earl Madridenos, Griffin, 51 points; year 10 girls champion: Emily Davenport, Wellington, 79 points, year 10 girls runner-up: Milla Harker, Muja, 77 points; year 10 boys champion: Max Ireland, Wellington, 79 points, year 10 boys runner-up: Kade Wiggers, Muja, 56 points; year nine girls champion: Layne Marley, Griffin, 96 points, year nine girls runner-up: Ada Gooch, Phoenix, 91 points; year nine boys champion: Nate Wheeler, Griffin, 90 points, year nine boys runner-up: Phoenix Humphreys, Muja, 67 points; year eight girls champion: Heidi Ireland, Wellington, 129 points, year eight girls runner-up: Jean Coyle, Phoenix, 72 points; year eight boys champion: Max Earl, Muja, 115 points, year eight boys runner-up: Noah Shepherd, Phoenix, 92 points; year seven girls champion: Breeah Wilson, Muja, 90 points, year seven girls runner-up: Lily Earl, Muja, 89 points; year seven boys champion: Vince Madridenos, Griffin, 109 points, year seven boys runner-up: Dylan Bradley, Phoenix, 83 points.

was appreciated by the winners.As a prelude to the event, a nine-hole stableford was hosted by the visitors on Friday.

Wayne Waywood prevailed in the 47-person field, scoring 22 points to win the event.

Bruce Jackson was the runner-up on 21 points, beating Neil Motion on a countback.

David Broadbent, Ed Riley, Rhonda Annandale and Ray Cooper scored 20 points each, followed by Angela Ireland and Bruce Miller on 19 points.

Best of the Ledge Point players were Nathan Magner and Al Thompson on 18 points, followed by Mike Gould and Fran Thompson on 17 points.

Novelty winners were Bruce Jackson (4), Ian Shannon (6), Lesley Motion (7) and Nathan Magner (9).

The nine-hole scroungers competition played last Thursday was won by Ron Annandale with 20 points.

On a spin, Peter Coombs finished run-

ner-up from Ray McGill, with both players returning a score of 19 points.

Rounding out the vouchers were Terry Massara, Peter Ellery, Neil Motion and Fred Bronickis with 18 points.

Visitor Fran Thompson received a voucher for her score of 13 points.

Novelties went to Allan Thompson (1), Ian Shannon (4), Ray McGill (6) and Neil Motion (9).

On September 7, Vicki Graham, Lynne Simmonds and Lesley Motion won the trophy in the 18-hole stableford sponsored by Dion Smallwood.

Val Riley, Dot Lawrence and Rhonda Annandale were second, with each player receiving a voucher and golf ball.

Receiving a voucher each for third place was Angela Ireland, Shelley Barker-May and Pat Booth.

Novelty winners were Val Riley (1, 12), Shelley Barker-May (4), Peta Ellery (5), Bev Moyses (7, 9), Blanche Faries (10) and Donna Smith (18).

A mixture of rain, hail and some late sunshine did not stop Connor Mumme from playing a good brand of golf in the leisure day competition on September 6.

His winning score of 36 points was two shots better than Ian Shannon and John Brown, each scoring 34 points.

Shannon secured the runner-up position on a countback.

Vouchers were paid to Tom Waddell and Jake Timms, each on 32 points.

Colin Giblett, Jay Robinson and Paul Goodwin were each rewarded for their return of 31 points.

Novelties went to John Brown (4), Jay Robinson (7), Peter Coombs (9), Ray Cooper (14) and Wayne Waywood (18).

The Club Championships will be played this weekend, over 36 holes on Saturday and Sunday.

Scroungers will be on as usual today (Thursday) with leisure day next Tuesday.

Ladies day is next Wednesday.

Hollins shines on Ledge’s day

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ASH Hollins won the 18-hole stableford event at Collie Golf Club on Saturday.

The event was sponsored by the Ledge Point Golf Club.

In the field of 96 players, Hollins won on a countback from Jason Mumme, after both players returned the good score of 38 points.

Darren O’Brien finished third with 37 points, followed by Paul Goodwin and Stephen Edwards on 36 points.

Greg Barrodeen, Alan Kent, Denis Cocker, Baxter Miller and Ian Stewart finished with 35 points each.

Two visitors from Ledge Point had the best scores on the day, including Ian Arblaster with 40 points and former Collie player Lee Hunter on 39 points.

Terry Watkins, also from Ledge Point, finished on 37 points.

The visiting golf club added to the normal Saturday novelties, a gesture which

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Rinder’s the Eagles best and fairest ALL THE GOOD SPORTS ARE IN THE BULLETIN

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PAUL Rinder won the Earl/Coverley Medal at the Collie Eagles Football Club presentation evening on Saturday.

The medal is awarded to the league team’s fairest and best player.

Adam Bignell was runner-up, and Cameron Davidson placed third.

Kieran Escott won the Golding Medal for fairest and best in reserves, followed

by Matt Blackford and Rory Bebbington.

Robert Chitty won the Clayton Davidson Memorial Medal for the colts fairest and best.

Hayden Mears was runner-up, followed by Jake Pitchers.

Zac Pilatti was awarded the Stephen Michael Rising Star trophy.

The MLC Eagles girls netball teams also attended the event, due to an affiliation with the football club.

Other awards: leading goal kicker: league Jayce Fontana, reserves Rory Bebbington, colts Odinn Hetherington-Kirk; coaches awards: league Liam Reuben, reserves Marc Cain, Geoffrey Cain, Bryce Cain, Colts Joshua Elliott; MLC Eagles netball fairest and best: 16-year-olds and under Megan Phillips, 18-year-olds and under Abbey Sharpe, reserves Tobie Narkle-Watson; best dressed female: Matilda Clarke, best dressed male: Kade East.

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MEDALLIST: Paul Rinder received the Earl/Coverley Medal for fairest and best players in the leauge team. More photos page 26.