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Colliecrete progresses
THE development of Colliecrete, a new sustainable form of concrete, took another step forward after a pour in Collie last week. While the mix was too dry to pour into the footpath near the Collie Ridge Motel, it was poured adjacent to the road. Dr Martin Anda, chair of Murdoch University’s environmental engineering program, described it as a “big milestone” for Colliecrete. The Colliecrete geopolymer cement uses fly ash, a byproduct of coal combustion, sourced from Collie power stations.
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MILESTONE: Dr Martin Anda. REWARDING: Mark Dagnall, who has been a volunteer with St John Ambulance for the past eight months, says it has been a rewarding experience.
'A rewarding experience' St John seeking volunteers
THE Collie St John Ambulance sub-centre is seeking volunteers for what assistant station manager Troy French describes as a rewarding experience. Mr French said the local branch is keen to take on additional volunteers to help spread the workload among its existing group. Mr French said volunteers can choose the level of training they’re comfortable with, from driving and assisting with transfers, to taking on a more hands-on role. A commitment of around 60 hours per year is required. “It’s a very supportive learning envi-
ronment here,” he said. “There’s four paid paramedics, plus we’ve got a whole training department that comes down from Perth and does a lot of training.” Mr French said the rewards of volunteering are multifold. “People find confidence that they didn’t know they had, and they find that it is rewarding in terms of helping the community,” he said. “Often volunteers go on to further study, there’s potential for jobs as well, and it also looks very good on a CV. The skills that they have and learn will stay with them for a lifetime.”
Volunteer Dannii’s commendation ST JOHN Ambulance volunteer Dannii Macintyre received a Commander’s Commendation at an award function in Perth. The award is for her service with the Collie St John sub-centre service. Dannii joined as a volunteer in April, 2019, and has shown outstanding courage and determination since that time. She worked meticulously through her training, overcoming personal challenges.
Dannii is a member of the Collie volunteers leadership group, and recently became volunteer development officer. She has formal training in disability care. Recently she planned and co-ordinated a tidy town clean up for the 000 group, and was nominated for the 2023 Australia Day Citizen of the Year Award. Dannii has contributed more than 1200 hours annually to St Johns. She has been required to treat close community and personal friends.
“Portland cement used to make concrete is where you get all your carbon emissions from,” Dr Anda said. “If we can develop a new type of concrete that does not use any Portland cement, it’s a really big thing, because you’ve then eliminated one of the highest carbon-emitting substances on the planet.” Mr Anda said the pour of 4.2 cubic metres is a trial run for a larger demonstration project on the Bunbury Outer Ring Road. The demonstration project, which will take place in the last week of April, will comprise a pour of 84 cubic metres.
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Call for Nominations Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Council Nominations are sought from people interested in taking on the significant role of being a member of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Council. Aboriginal Affairs Minister Tony Buti invites nominations from experienced individuals with knowledge about or experience in matters relating to Aboriginal cultural heritage. Those with additional experience in engineering, land management and natural resource management are particularly encouraged to nominate. A range of other skills and experience are also set out in the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Regulations 2022. As the State’s peak strategic body on Aboriginal cultural heritage matters, the Council will: •
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