Darlington Review August 2018

Vol. 58 No. 7 August 2018

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Editorial

Illustration by Alastair Taylor

A local resident who attended a recent information session held by the Action Group and who has waded (over three days) through 1,000 pages of information contained in the photographed booklets came away both profoundly dissatisfied and confused. Says lawyer David Silk: “There’s a big information gap, no information on aircraft types or noise levels, and a single page on the proposed new flight corridor (three kilometres wide) that passes right over Darlington Hall and three schools.

That proposed new flight corridor As we dodge gusty showers and relish those breaks of blue-sky winter sunshine, there are two important issues demanding our attention this month. And, as always when in need of a compelling graphic, we turned to local artist Alastair Taylor to illustrate the first.

“Once this superhighway is in place there’s no going back, the platform will be ready for who knows how many flights — they mention up to 19 a day, but there’s no cap.”

As you will read in Letters the Stop the New Flight Corridor Action Group is highlighting what it sees as the impending threat of increased overhead aircraft noise should a new flight corridor over Boya, Darlington, Glen Forrest, Mahogany Creek and Mundaring be adopted as part of Perth Airport’s proposed New Runway Project. A Preliminary Draft of this Major Development Plan (MDP) is now up for public comment, and we have until August 24 to “have our say.”

The Stop the New Flight Corridor Action Group suggests you detach the map overlay in the Flight Corridor and Aircraft Noise Summary booklet and place it over the map found at page 21.

“The pink indicates the departure corridor proposed, blue is arrivals which already exists,” explains local environmental engineer Wendy Kozak, one of the key members of

The Action Group challenges the view expressed by Councillor David Lavell in his July Review column that, as far as he could determine, there would be “no traffic passing directly over Darlington and none planned for the future.” The Action Group points out that the Flight Corridors and Aircraft Noise Summary available at information sessions being conducted by Perth Airport paints a different picture. Councillor Lavell writes on this issue again in his Councillors Column.

ABOVE: The information books provided by Perth Airport

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Darlington Review - August 2018 the group. “Arrivals are liveable because they’re at much higher altitude whereas departures are lower and noisier as the aircraft burns more fuel to gain height. In the MDP it states that there has never been an assessment of particulates in Perth previously, but there is a direct correlation to health issues. We have requested that they conduct such as study around Guildford as a base case.”

Wendy stresses what is proposed is very different from the current high-flying flights we experience — the impact of overhead aircraft noise, she suggests, would literally stop conversations and halt classroom teaching and she urges locals to start networking within social or sporting groups to make sure everyone appreciates the need to make submissions by the deadline.

Our sincere thanks to Alastair Taylor whose graphics have illustrated so many important issues in the Review — from the City of Swan amalgamation (remember those cavorting marsupials celebrating the demise of that?) to the loss of the heritage trail as a dog exercise area. “I’ll muster my marsupials,” he said Alastair when he received our request— and we’re sure you’ll enjoy the result. Alastair’s work is currently in shows at the Juniper Gallery and you can see more by visiting: atpaintings.blogspot.com

Local resident David Silk with Action Group members Michelle Jessup, Steve Parish, Bree Donaldson, Wendy Kozak and Francine Bell.

A cautionary tale ABOVE: The Action Group’s Wendy Kozak and Michelle Jessup at an informal information session The group will be lobbying Mundaring Shire MLA Matthew Hughes and Federal MP Ken Wyatt – because community feedback on the proposal will go to the Federal Minister for Transport Michael McCormack.

The Action Group already has a Facebook page Stop the New Flight Corridor where you can view that flight corridor map and see guidelines for making submissions. The Group is calling for help from volunteers, and — because they emphasise this is a race against time — they urge residents to make a Public Comment submission by August 24.

Group member Steve Parish emphasises there are alternatives available for our expanding airport, but suggests they’re not as appealing to the airport authorities as they involve expenditure on noise abatement and the adoption of more efficient systems that fully utilise existing corridors.

So, have your say. You can make an email submission to: newrunway@perthairport.com.au, post your submission to New Runway Project, Perth Airport Pty Ltd, PO Box 6 Cloverdale, WA 6985, or submit your comments online at: www.newrunway.com.au/ The airport aims to complete the approvals process for the new runway by next year so that the construction can begin.

As with any major development, there is, of course, a counter viewpoint that will no doubt be rigorously put by Perth Airport and those unconvinced that the new flight path will hugely impact Darlington (see David Lavell’s Column).

The Review certainly hasn’t been able to wade through those 1,000 pages and we suspect we’re not alone, so our best advice is to do your own research AND take the opportunity to put questions to a Perth Airport representative at the Public Meeting on this topic organised by the Darlington Ratepayers and Residents Association (DRRA) on Tuesday August 7 at 7.30pm at the Darlington Community Pavilion.

For the second important issue turn to OUR PLACE (following the editorial) for a cautionary tale relevant to all who thought Darlington blocks couldn’t be subdivided below half-an-acre - so that we can live surrounded by greenery. Our story tells of a subdivision opposed by residents in which two original blocks will be divided into five lots (four being undersized) and a cul-de-sac will be turned into a through road. The Shire recommended this subdivision be approved for bushfire safety reasons and the WA Planning Commission (WAPC) gave it the green light without consulting residents.

Mark Luzi, Director of Statutory Services, tells us: “The WAPC as the decision maker has no requirement to advise anyone but the applicant of their determinations. There is a current planning reform green paper out for public comment, and more transparency may be an outcome for this process which residents may request.”

We’d like to suggest that, if you felt so inclined, you could jump online and give feedback to the WAPC about the degree to which the current lack of community consultation disempowers — and angers — residents, however public submissions ended on July 20: https://www.planning.wa.gov.au/Planning-reform.aspx Unfortunately, as a community, we didn’t know about this reform green paper and that’s not surprising. Despite the high level of anxiety that planning issues generate, there were no government public notices in local papers about this reform green paper, and only a couple of small articles in The West Australian, on p79 and p112.

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Darlington Review - August 2018 You may recall that on becoming chair of DCRAG, the former councillor set in motion a string of initiatives including producing a master plan for this area that has huge recreational potential. Local Gerry Healey, a landscape architect, offered his expertise in mapping out a concept plan that will, when completed, be presented to the community.

Mark Luzi says: “The Shire will be making a submission on the planning reform reiterating the Shire’s position that state standardisation should not compromise local governments creating a sense of community and place. Successful places are created by community input and engagement. Bushfire access and the preservation of life remain paramount, however a balanced approach considering the environment is required from the State Government.”

We’ve written about the very active skate park group that went to Mundaring Council to get support for their half pipe. With skateboard teacher Will Kitely at the helm, the group now has its own Facebook page and Will is closely involved with planning for additional youth facilities including, down the track, a pump track.

A more vigilant Darlington?

The Shire insists that the above subdivision won’t set a precedent, but that hasn’t convinced sceptical residents. How do we keep informed about subdivisions like this? The Lawson Way subdivision only came to our attention through aggrieved residents attending a Darlington Ratepayers and Residents Association meeting.

You can read DCRAG notes for details about what is planned in the group’s notes, but to summarise: the skate and bike riding facilities will now be joined by a Community Garden. That decision came in response to an enthusiastic turnout to a July meeting.

Local Candice Cahill is heading the group and is admirably qualified to do so, with a background in design, studies in Horticulture and Land Management and plans to study Landscape Design next year. She’ll be joined by Kell Barnes, known to many for her buoyant spirit and can-do attitude as a key former committee member of the Darlington Arts Festival. So, get excited and read the concept plan that local landscape architect Gerry Healey and Trish have come up with. This group also has its own Darlington Community Garden Facebook page and received a welcome $1,000 donation from Pip Windsor’s running group (see next item).

DRRA Committee members: Grant Butler, Pip Windsor, Mike Jones and Chris Pemberton

Put on your running shoes!

One way forward could be to increase the number of committee members on our ‘watchdog organisation’ DRRA and for the association to revive a previous practice of going through planning committee minutes for developments of significance to Darlington and liaising more closely with councillors. Our councillors try to attend DRRA meetings and have regular columns in the Review, so they become another source of information. And importantly, DRRA would benefit from new members with a range of skills and expertise. Two current DRRA members are planning to step down and President Allan McAuliffe is currently making the call for new recruits. If you’d like to know more, contact DRRA Secretary Chris Pemberton (email: chris. pemberton@bigpond.com)

Community Garden grows Now for some good news, and for that one needs to look no further than the Darlington Community Recreation Advisory Group (DCRAG) that is promising to transform what Trish Cook has dubbed “the mine site” — that treeless stretch around the dirt jumps and skate park.

If you live close to the oval and become aware of strange happenings in the predawn darkness in the next few weeks — dark, swift-moving figures, the sudden appearance of a circle of lights and an occasional shrill whistle — the gathering light will reveal all: the launch of the Darlington Running Club.

In fact, the runners at the core of the new group have been gathering on the oval at 6am for a while, having graduated from training at a “secret location.” However, with the City to Surf, and several fun and mud runs behind them, they’re now confident enough to train in the open! And running coach Pip Windsor has decided to open their training sessions to EVERYONE. The local physiotherapist initially formed the group when Lu Oliver expressed an interest in early morning runs and her sceptical mates thought: “We’d like to see that!” While initially it may have been a

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Darlington Review - August 2018 struggle, the groups early morning sorties proved beneficial to all. Says Kate Hewitson: “We all accept each other quirks and it’s great hanging out with a group who are fun to be with.” And, while they hint that their running coach is overly fond of that whistle, they’re clearly relishing the mental and physical benefits they can already see.

Pip, whose expert advice on the proper way to breathe has helped many an asthma sufferer, began running back in Britain in her 20s. “I have to run and I have to live somewhere where there are places to run right outside my front door – so Darlington was perfect for my family,” she says. “As soon as we settled here I began running on tracks big enough for emergency vehicles, going a little further each time. Apart from the fitness benefits, running is great to help clear the head. But the social aspects of being part of a running group are also important.

“What the Darlington Running Club offers is Interval Training for any level runner from beginner to experienced. We’ll meet 6 – 7am starting Friday 10th August. The cost will be $10 with all proceeds going to a Darlington Community group, with recipients to be decided at the end of each term.”

Sounds like a win-win on multiple fronts, and children are also welcome ($5). Phone 0488 069 764 (after 4 August) for queries.

BELOW: Sculptor Tom de Munk-Kerkmeer who is already working on a sculpture for the DAF exhibition by the massive trees,” says Stacey.

“He speaks with simplicity and from a deep earth connection and always builds from recycled and found materials.”

Stacey is keen to promote the exhibition to local sculptors. “The closing date is 25th August and yet we are open to discussing any time frame. The work does not need to be newly formed but simply must not previously have been exhibited in Mundaring Shire. Having a Curator like Denise, with extensive exhibition history and credibility in the sculptural world, adds to the sense of professionalism and quality that we wish to create.”

Sculptures on the Scarp is in the process of speaking with some regional entities about corporate sponsorship which they believe will take the exhibition to another level of prize giving (see Community Notice).

Local rider off on a new adventure Local rider Rosie Tooby is undaunted galloping at 500 metres a minute and sailing over solid metre high and wide jumps — so you suspect she’s relishing the heady mix of anxiety and exhilaration as she prepares to explore new study horizons.

ABOVE: Kate Bird, Anna McDonald, Pip Windsor, Kate Hewitson, Lu Oliver and Kim Moran

DAF’s sculpture initiative takes shape The initiative to add Sculpture on the Scarp to this year’s Darlington Arts Festival is generating wide interest, with coordinator Stacey August announcing that a well-known WA artist has agreed to curate the exhibition planned for the Darlington Station Reserve.

“Denise Pepper, who works in glass and aluminium, has joined the DAF subgroup for Sculptures on the Scarp and when she saw the site last week she was excited by its the potential,” says Stacey. “There aren’t many opportunities for sculptors to exhibit around Perth and the reserve will provide a wonderful space for showing sculptures to great advantage.”

Denise has won multiple awards for her work including last year’s WA Sculptural Scholarship at Sculptures by the Sea and she brings to the role a practical and creative mind which will advance the aim to create a magical experience for the viewers.

Rosie Tooby admits to an obsession with everything to do with horses from the first time she sat on her first pony at Foxwood Farm Equestrian Centre, aged six, having convinced her parents she must learn to ride.

She also admits that, despite her size (she was always dwarfed by her ponies and the string of horses) she was fearless. “I was pretty gung-ho right from the start, and that’s a good thing because horses sense your fear and it makes them nervous.”

Being gung-ho has meant picking herself up after being thrown off, juggling jobs and study to keep riding, and adopting a steely determination that has seen her win a place in high performance State training squads, along with qualifying to compete for WA at the national interschool equestrian championships every year since she was 10 years old.

No doubt, along the way, her decidedly unhorsy — but very musical parents, Penny and Jon Tooby — mused that the passion for horses would be a passing phase, but that never happened, and Rosie pays tribute to their unstinting support that’s involved not only some heavy expenses but also testing early morning and weekend ferrying of horse floats to events.

The site in the heart of Darlington also had a visit from Tom de Munk-Kerkmeer, who is widely known in the sculpting community in WA and has exhibited in both Cottesloe and Bondi with the Sculptures by the Sea. In 2012, he won the $30,000 Helen Lempiere Award for Luchtkasteel.

“Tom visited Darlington to gain inspiration for a piece he is making for the DAF exhibition, and he was so impressed

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ABOVE: Rosie with Kat and riding Ollie (aged 12) her first pony

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Can you help?

We all know that anything to do with horses comes with a big price tag – from buying a mount, agistment, training and vet fees, and travel to show-jumping, cross country, dressage of other events. Not for nothing is it dubbed the “sport of kings” and if you don’t have endless dollars for all of the above, and don’t live on a large property that offers the possibility of several different mounts, it can be a struggle. And that is a reality Rosie faced when she put riding on hold to focus on Year 12 studies, enrolled in science and business at university and began seriously considering her future.

RIGHT: Pauline Sawyer and Barbara Allison doing good things in Mandoon Park A plea for help from a small group of reserve restorers that needs help in the area of Mandoon Park. If you live close by or simply appreciate Darlington’s bushland setting, please know that Pauline Sawyer and Barbara Allison would appreciate an extra pair of hands. The Friends of Mandoon Park have a Facebook page and have had some help from students of Helena College (“borrowed by FODS,” says a grateful Pauline).

She knew there were limited job opportunities in Australia. She figured that studying for a profession might give her the salary to fund her riding, but after completing first semester she reached a firm realisation.

“I knew I wanted to work with horses and that I just had to make it work. I simply didn’t have time to work, study and have a horse, and I couldn’t do what I wanted here.” She sold her horse, got a couple of jobs, trained and exercised other people’s horses, and when her mum Penny found Hartpury College in Gloucestershire on the internet, it seemed an irresistible opportunity.

“Hartpury is a way of doing what I want and coming away with a relevant degree. I know it is going to be hard and I just have to try and not listen to negative people and to be grateful for the amazing support I have had to get me to this point.”

“We’re working in a reserve managed by the Shire and we’re tackling weeds, having eliminated most of the eastern states wattles, figs and olives and reduced onion and veldt grass, but of course annual grasses keep coming up,” explains Pauline. “The reserve is quite large and while most is in fairly good condition, one section requires major work. Being so close to houses — plus the creek for transport — new weeds are always cropping up so weeding and maintenance is ongoing. However, working to restore areas like this are very rewarding!”

The College offers her everything from study and research at an equine academy along with the opportunity to compete in events, be coached by some of the world’s best, and be involved with the industry in England which, as Rosie says approvingly, is a very horsy country. “There’s nothing like this in Australia and there will be far more job opportunities there.”

Pauline would love to hear from you. Email: paulines191@gmail.com

What’s up…

Rosie will be studying a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Equestrian Sport Science and could be away for between three and six years and potentially longer. “I will find a way to pay for it…” she says with a bright smile and that steely determination that has got her to this point.

Plenty to fill the calendar — and benefit the community — in September with that Colossal Quiz Night already attracting table bookings and DAF’s Glitter and Glamour Night sending the movers and shakers to seriously consider their wardrobes (see details for both in this issue).

Also, have a read of the Mundaring Scholarship Trust notes because there’s an especially important deadline coming up on September 30 for talented young residents in Mundaring Shire. We wrote recently about last year’s winners of the Robert Juniper Award for the Arts, a guitarist from Helena Valley whose band benefitted from this $9,000 career-booster. If you know an artist in any field – from music to visual arts — make sure they know about this fabulous opportunity.

She’s cleared many a hurdle in her riding career to date, and we suspect will continue to do so — and we wish her well.

I’ll be heading off to Boston to play Granny in the US next month, so Guest Editor Chris Durrant will be keeping you informed and entertained over the next three issues. And they promise to be busy!

Trea Wiltshire Editor

Community Notice Sculptures on the Scarp is calling for financial backing for a magical inaugural event to be held in November as an extension of the Darlington Arts Festival. The outdoor exhibition is creating widespread interest in the West Australian sculptural community and has already attracted several artists of note. The event will be Curated by Denise Pepper.

The prize pool is currently $1000. Opportunities exist for your family, company or institution to become linked to this display of curated works in an unusual and inspiring setting and take that award to another level.

To offer your financial support or an introduction to possible benefactors please contact Amy Pepper at sculptureex@ darlingtonartsfestival.com

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Their Place: The Residents of Lawson Way, Darlington “Due to an original application lapsing, and the adoption of the Shire’s current town planning scheme that avoids battle axe subdivisions for fire safety reasons, the owner resubmitted for four blocks plus an emergency access road linking Lawson Way to Darlington Road,” explain the Camerons. “Believing the road was an emergency access only, our neighbours say they had no issue with it. This application also lapsed and a subsequent application for five lots was lodged, with the developer suggesting the fifth was created to help pay for the road.

“Neighbours were also concerned that the Department of Health had recommended refusal of the application because the undersized lots didn’t meet the requirements of the government sewerage policy, although it acknowledged the lots could accommodate onsite effluent disposal.

We’re rightly protective of our corner of Darlington and the residents pictured above once upon a time felt truly blessed they lived in a quiet cul-de-sac where — come weekends and school holidays — a tribe of kids, dogs, bikes and go carts, play in the street. And because of the towering eucalypts screening Lawson Way from Darlington Road, you’re unaware of the busyness of the latter.

“There was no community consultation for this final submission because according to the WAPC there was no significant change to the previous plans. The developer has said he’d consider putting in an amended plan — but at a cost to us, and we can’t afford this and neither can the neighbours.

LEFT: The existing Lawson Way emergency exit and BELOW: Brian Cameron’s sketch of the subdivision layout

While they smiled for the camera, it’s clear this neighbourly group is deeply concerned about the future of their enclave because of decisions made by Mundaring Shire and the WA Planning Commission.

They’ll tell you they’ve reached out to all the appropriate people and bodies: Shire Officers, the Minister for Planning, the WA Planning Commission, our local MPs and Councillors — all to no avail.

The response of just about everyone who hears their story – related at the July Darlington Residents and Ratepayers Association (DRRA) meeting — tends to be: How could this happen in Darlington where we thought: R5 = block subdivision no smaller than half acre.

That’s why you must read Nikky Brock’s Letter this month, because while the Lawson Way folk appear to have been defeated — and feel deeply disempowered by the saga — they want to warn Darlington as a whole. They’re convinced that if a five-block development can be approved (in which four are smaller than R5) and a leafy cul-de-sac can be turned into a through road (despite overwhelming neighbourhood opposition) then, as Nikky puts it, we need to be worried by the dangerous precedent this sets for Darlington.

Gathering in front of the green backdrops we take for granted in Darlington, residents lamented the fact that slicing through this development will be a 10-metre-wide road reserve paid for by the developer and later maintained by our rates. The road will have street lighting and will connect with busy, speedy Darlington Road, that some argue doesn’t need additional feeder roads. The road, plus the BAL six-metre vegetation margin, will obliterate much of the tree cover and radically alter their corner of Darlington.

Kathy and Brian Cameron have many years of experience working within local government (Kathy is still employed in the sector) so they know how planning should work. They’ve been battling this development since moving into the area, finding out about the subdivision and speaking to neighbours who were unaware the subdivision had morphed from four to five lots with a 10-metre road reserve. The application was lodged by the landowner who works overseas in the resources industry. Neighbouring properties had not opposed the previous applications (the first back in 2006) that had lapsed.

“We’ve pointed out to authorities that Lawson Way already has an emergency access that could be upgraded and we’ve offered to sign a Section 70A to further allow vehicle access through our property in an emergency.

“The worrying thing for Darlington is that this will undoubtedly set a precedent. We work in local government and we know that these days if you want to do something you go above council to the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) or WAPC. Our message to Darlington is that if this can happen to us, it could happen next door to any of us, and there is a significant risk that it will happen again.”

In response to questions put by the Review, a Mundaring Shire spokesperson says that Lawson Way is a dead-end not a cul-de-sac and the Shire has an obligation to uphold the broader community safety of Darlington residents as a whole.

The officer noted that Shire officers recommended approval of the subdivision concept but the Shire as an entity does not have the power to issue approval.

“The Western Australian Planning Commission approves both structure plans and subdivisions,” said the officer. “Consultation was undertaken

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Darlington Review - August 2018 in relation to the lodged Structure Plan which foreshadowed some form of emergency access. The Structure Plan was subsequently assessed by officers under delegation in accordance with Council’s adopted planning scheme and strategy. The decision was made to link Lawson Way to Darlington Rd when WAPC endorsed the Structure Plan.

precedence over these considerations. This is a principle embedded within the Shires adopted LPS4 and Strategy and is also reflected in the State bushfire planning framework.”

We asked whether this would set a precedent?

“No. The provisions within the adopted LPS4 were widely advertised and can only be exercised where current access safety issues are acute and changes will enhance the safety for the broader community.

“Residential subdivision will result in considerable loss of trees and vegetation – regardless of a road connection or battle axe driveway configuration. The final design of the road will be subject to review once the applicant prepares a proposal. A 10 metre road would be the minimum road reserve width and the Shire’s intention would be to seek to retain trees within the road reserve wherever possible.

“The provisions for lots under the zone requirement can only be exercised where current access safety issues are acute and changes will enhance the safety for the broader community.”

While the Shire takes preserving environmental assets and amenity very seriously, the preservation of life is of primary importance and takes

Letters to the Review Letter from Veronica Hearn, Tasmania

The introduction of a new through road from Darlington Road to Lawson Way is also a negative consequence of this development. The road will increase traffic to Lawson Way and street lighting will be introduced and affect neighbouring properties.

Many decades ago I attended Darlington Primary School. It felt like I knew every local creek and cottage. After moving to Tasmania nine years ago, returning to the hills is both nostalgic and curious. You are returning to something familiar yet you know there will be changes.

Lawson Way is a quiet cul de sac where children can venture out safely and neighbours enjoy the quiet amenity of their homes which will now see an increase in traffic.

Friends took me to lunch at Perellas. I walked in looking for the old rambling shop and found an upbeat, welcoming room alive with colour and good food smells. The new owners took time to explain their plans and how much they enjoyed being part of Darlington. John and Julie listened patiently to my ramblings about ‘back then’ when The Pines was at the hub of Darlington life. But why the name change? It was a relief to know it was a condition of purchase which they respected.

Like their wonderful food, the name Perellas will grow on us but we will never forget The Pines.

In assessing the application to create the subdivision, the WA Planning Commission and Shire undertook consultation with several state government agencies but not with local residents.

The Department of Health did not support the subdivision due to health grounds around the management of effluent associated with on-site waste water treatment. Residents are concerned that their vegetable gardens will be affected with treated waste water causing contamination and resultant health problems.

I am not going to start talking about the food which I loved, but wanted to wish Julie and John all the best and thank them for bringing new life and hospitality into Darlington. A place we all love.

Residents are angry that their local and state governments have made decisions that will negatively affect the value of their properties and detract from the hills lifestyle that makes living in Darlington so special.

Nikky Brock on behalf of Lawson Way residents writes: It could happen to you next.

Residents are calling on the Shire to commit to direct consultation with affected landowners to ensure the development of the land is done to address health, environmental and amenity concerns of residents.

The subdivision at Lot 5 and 500 Darlington Road creates a dangerous precedent which should worry all landowners in Darlington because it was done by the Shire and State Government behind closed doors.

From Wendy Kozak on behalf of Stop the New Flight Corridor Action Group.

And while you may not be overly concerned about this particular development you should be, because next time it could happen to you.

We refer to the previous edition of the Darlington Review where Councillor Lavell stated that there will be no flight corridor introduced by the New Runway Project to Darlington. We found that the information he was provided was prior to the May 2018 Major Development Plan. We were given the most current information at the Perth Airport Community Engagement forum. What is really troubling our group is the confusion of information and downplay of the issue around introducing a new flight corridor. Instead of being transparent to the community of explaining modelling and potential impacts, there is verbal and misguided information that changes daily. Perth airport says we already have an existing flight corridor. This is incorrect for departure flights being introduced in the future over darlington and surrounds. This is proven in the information provided by Perth Airport in the Flight Corridor and Aircraft noise summary (May 2018).

The Major Development plan also states that there is 3 years of Flight Corridor modelling to come which allows us to make a statement that we are not happy to accept environmental impacts in our area and this is a real opportunity to change the flight corridor! The three years of modelling is to be finalised by Airservices Management Plan by year 2022. So have your say and make comment as we only have till 24 August 2018 to let the Federal Government and the New Runway Project know we aren’t happy to just sit back and accept change to our lifestyle and its amenity.

The decision to approve the higher density subdivision was made by the Shire and State government without any consultation with the community or the neighbouring landowners who will have their own properties and amenity negatively impacted.

The development approves subdividing two neighbouring blocks to create five individual lots and a new10 metre wide through road. The subdivision does not comply with the local town planning scheme for lot sizes or Department of Health recommendations for waste water management.

The neighbours have a raft of significant concerns which have not been considered by the Shire and State Government in making this decision.

Four of the five lots approved will be approximately 1500sqm which is up to 22.5% smaller than allowed by current land zoning. The introduction of higher density housing will require massive vegetation clearing and affect the amenity of local residents who feel the peace and hills lifestyle they moved to Darlington to enjoy will be severely affected.

Local residents say that black cockatoos are present in the area and a number of significant roosting trees and foraging habitats will be need to be removed to allow the higher density.

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exhaust, carbon monoxide and other leaked chemicals which will be released in large amounts as planes expend energy on lift off. These chemicals have been linked to cancer, asthma, liver damage, lung disease, lymphoma, myeloid leukemia and even depression. Chronic exposure to loud and intermittent noise levels has been linked to poor academic outcomes and raised stress levels in children, cardiovascular disease and impaired cognitive performance in adults.

For the residents of Darlington and its neighbouring suburbs, the hills are an ecologically rch environment in which we have chosen to create our homes and raise children in a haven of peace, beauty and serenity. Unfortunately, life as we know it is under threat due to the imminent creation of a new flight path which has the potential to impact on the physical, mental and emotional health of the community and to alter our beautiful natural environment for generations to come.

The impact to the environment in its entirety is also to be considered.

These chemicals as well as the increase in noise levels, have been found to have a profound influence on diminishing wildlife species in many countries leading to environmental changes which have irrevocably changed the ecological make-up and beauty of the surroundings. Please read the guidelines on Facebook page “stop the new flight corridor” and send in your submission

Whether we are supportive of this new venture or opposed to it on the grounds of its possible negative impact on our own lives, the impact to our health and the well being of our community will be the same if the proposed changers are allowed to go through. Living within a 10 kilometer radius of the aiport we are all likely to be affected by diesel

Councillor’s Column Councillor David Lavell writes

51 (Volume C) with new runway 2025, indicate departures over Darlington will typically be 0-19 aircraft movements in a 24 hour period with an average of 7; with zero aircraft movements during the evening and night, and, zero arrivals. Staff at Perth Airport agree that depicting all departure corridors in the same colour purple may have been a mistake, as it can be mistaken for carrying similar aircraft traffic intensity.

New Runway Project Firstly I must say that I am not a spokesman for Perth Airport Corporation. The main reason for placing an article in the July edition of the Review on the subject was to alert residents to the fact that the proposed new parallel runway was out for public comment.

The public forum held after the Perth Airports Municipalities Group quarterly meeting is always poorly attended and generally there is apathy in regard to Perth Airport operations. My Review article was apparently successful with much comment on social media, at DRRA and the formation of an action group against a “proposed new flight corridor over Darlington”.

To better explain the situation, it is worth comparing the proposed corridor over Darlington with the corridor to the proposed 03R departure corridor immediately north. In 2025 this corridor has an average of 70 in a 24 hour period, typically between 10 and 157 jet aircraft, and crosses over Hazelmere, Bellevue, Greenmount, Swan View and John Forrest National Park. In addition arrivals via this corridor average 19 in a 24 hour period. It must be borne in mind that under the proposed main 03R departure corridor there are also many schools; Greenmount Primary, St Anthony’s Primary, Swan View Primary and Swan View Senior High School. Darlington residents may wish to spare a thought for our fellow residents in the West Ward who have to live with constant aircraft noise.

All I was hoping for from my Review column was that if people do their investigations and have a genuine concern, that they raise them during the public comment period with the appropriate Perth Airport managers. Public comment period closes on August 24th.

Since my Review column, along with a senior executive from the Shire I have met with airport staff at the Airport Experience Centre.

In short, they agree with my conclusions that the proposed flight corridors that have been published in the Preliminary Draft Major Development Plan for the New Runway Project are similar to those that were published in the Master Plan 2014 and what is being discussed comes down to semantics.

As my boys went to Guildford Grammar School, we know too well the Guildford pause. Figures 22-50 and 51 are self-explanatory with huge numbers of arrivals and departures now and forecast to grow over Guildford, Swan Valley and adjoining areas.

In conclusion, evidence suggests that little change will occur within the departure corridor over Darlington after the construction of the new runway, and the only reason it is called a New Corridor is that it will come off the end of a New Runway. The greater issue for hills residents I feel is the proposed closure of Grogan Road.

Perth Airport has designed the flight corridors so that where possible existing flight paths are followed. With the proposed north south runway, the Flight corridor on Fig 21-7 (New Runway Project Volume C Preliminary Draft) over Darlington and surrounding suburbs will take a hard right from the new runway. I understand aircraft type using this flight corridor will not change, and it will principally be for smaller, slower aircraft not large jets. Figures 22-50 and 22-

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Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers’ Centre KSP Presents … August Events Workshop: So You Want to …

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have sold out in the past so be sure to get in quick.

Suitable for ages 6 and up.

Tickets from $10.

In this session, Westerly editor and UWA writing lecturer Kate Noske will be looking at editing as an active creative practice and an important skill set. We will discuss and practice exercises in several different forms of editing, thinking about how the process of paying attention to the text shifts with each new set of editing concerns. And we will look at the details necessary to polishing a piece for submission to a publication. Bring a sample of your own work to consider and discuss in this session, around 1,000 words prose or 20 lines of poetry. Tickets from $35.

KSP Sundowner Session featuring Open Mic, Friday 31 August, 6.308.00pm At KSP’s bi-monthly Sundowner Sessions guests can take the mic and perform a short piece of poetry or fiction at the Balcony Bar, or sit back with friends and enjoy the readings. Glass of complimentary wine on arrival thanks to our friends at Lion Mill Winery. Tickets only $5 for members or $10 for guests.

Spooky Stories Night, Saturday 25 August 2018, 6.00-9.00pm The KSP Writers’ Centre in Greenmount is the perfect place for a winter Spooky Stories Night. The heritage-listed property is rumoured to be haunted by the ghosts of its former owners, Katharine Susannah Prichard, author, and Hugo Throssell VC, Gallipoli hero, who both passed away here at 11 Old York Road.

This popular annual event puts the ‘fun’ in fundraiser with Halloween activities, marshmallow-roasting and face-painting, as well as the announcement of KSP’s 2018 Ghost Story Competition winners and readings of the winning stories. Due to space limitations, advance bookings are essential. Tickets

For more details please visit the KSP website www.kspwriterscentre.com or phone the office 08 9294 1872.

Mundaring Bahá’í Community "May you be the well-wishers of all humanity. May you be assistants of every poor one ... May you be a source of courage to the affrighted one." — Abdu'l Baha A local Baha'i family spent the July school holidays visiting Baha'i communities in Cambodia. In busy and touristy Siem Reap they were able to assist local teachers to run Baha'i Children's Classes. The children were studying the virtue of courage using storytelling, songs and games. It was inspiring to see Khmer children studying the same curriculum that is used in our Children's Classes in Darlington and to hear examples of how they have shown courage in their everyday lives.

We warmly invite you to join us at our upcoming events: Saturday 13 October 'Bridges to Peace', multifaith gathering co-hosted with St Cuthbert's Anglican Church, Darlington, 2pm, afternoon tea provided, all welcome.

In Battambang the family visited the new Cambodian Baha'i House of Worship that is attracting locals of all faiths who enjoy the peaceful space to pray, and many international visitors who are awestruck by the temple's beauty. It was a profoundly moving and humbling trip that highlighted the importance of a world embracing vision.

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A new children's class for Term 3 is starting on Friday afternoons at Brook Road. The class is suitable for 6-10 year olds and helps children build kindness, inner strength and a deeply-rooted moral compass through story-telling, craft, music and games.

Please contact Misako on 9299 8090 for more information.

Monthly inter-faith gatherings to share food, friendship, music and uplifting readings. Darlington, Mahogany Creek, Glen Forrest

For more details please contact Susheel: 9295 2839 or Sue: 9252 1010 or email: mundaring@wa.bahai.org.au. Further information on what Bahá'ís believe can be found at www.bahai.org.au.

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Mundaring Bicentennial Scholarship Trust DEADLINE FOR 2018 ARTS AWARD APPLICATIONS Alert! Alert! Calling young artists in the Shire of Mundaring. Do you need financial assistance for a particular arts project? If so, this is a reminder that the deadline for applications for the 2018 Robert Juniper Award for the Arts is September 30.

To download application forms, visit the Trust website: www.mundaringarts.org, or contact the Trust Secretary Chris Durrant (9299 6093). Forms and explanatory booklets are also available at the Greenmount and Mundaring Libraries, the Mundaring Shire Offices and local schools.

Money for the award is raised through fund-raising events supplemented by a generous contribution from the Shire of Mundaring.

Your project can be in any branch of the arts – music, film, performing or visual arts, literature, etc. The annual award, of up to $9,000, is presented by the Mundaring Bicentennial Scholarship Trust and the winner is announced in December each year.

Last year’s winner Michael Bono, and his band The Faim, not only signed a record deal earlier this year but have a tour schedule encompassing Europe, the UK and Australia.

Lastly, a reminder that previous scholarship winners will be showcasing their musical talents at a Schools Concert at Eastern Hills Senior High School on Thursday, August 9 at 7pm; tickets $15, concessions $10. Book at Trybooking: www.trybooking.com/WIOT, or just come along and pay at the door.

The age limit for applicants is 35, and you need to have a strong connection with the Shire of Mundaring, through residence, work or education.

Darlington Arts Festival Stalls

A date for your diary - Saturday 15th September

Expressions of Interest are coming in fast. We welcome stall holders who are interested in selling hand-made Western Australian art/ craft, art/craft materials, produce, and books. Hands-on activities are especially encouraged. There are also a number of spaces available for food and drink vendors. For more information go to the DAF website www.darlingtonartsfestival.com

The annual DAF Dance is on again.

Check out the poster and thanks to Glen Whisson for another wonderful design. This fundraiser is great fun and very popular so get a party together and either contact Gabrielle on 0433 777 735 for more information or purchase tickets at www.trybooking.com/WMBD

And the Grounds Team is working on new activities making the weekend an even more inclusive event - watch this space.

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Continuous entertainment on stages, in the Wine Tent and from strolling performers are a feature of the festival and the Performing Arts team are working on a programme to bring new and exciting entertainment along with our regular key performers to the festival.

As always local performers and entertainers from our schools, colleges and community groups will feature plus dance, band and song groups.

Applications are open the Open Art Exhibition, the DAF Reserve Art Prize, Youth and Junior Art Exhibitions and Performing Arts - plus DAF’s exciting new exhibition venture Sculptures on the Scarp. Stacey August would be delighted to hear from interested sculptors - call her on 0400 247 526. Denise Pepper will curate the exhibition and note that the closing date for entries is 25th August.

The ever popular short videos produced by talented local youth, Quick Flicks, will be showing again this year and DAF is very grateful to the Shire of Mundaring for its financial support enabling us to continue this.

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Darlington Family Playgroup The new term at Playgroup got off to a flying start as we welcomed our new theme – Flight. Each term we choose a new theme as a basis to explore different craft activities, games, food and outdoor play. The children had so much creating their beautiful boggle-eyed butterflies. Watch this space next month to see what other flying activities we get up to.

Our Veggie patch is loving the rain and already starting to grow rapidly. The kids love to watch and check each week to see how the progress is going. Hopefully we can see some great produce in the upcoming months.

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Darlington Retirement Accommodation Assoc. (Inc) “The Glen” service obligations. This is a requirement of their year 10 curriculum to introduce them to the concept of community service. They did this with relish. All the year 10 students, FODS volunteers and year 70 student Tony all worked hard and completed the task in less than 2 hours. Thank you to all students, volunteers and parents who helped us tidy up the large pile of tree loppings.

We are fortunate to live in Darlington where community spirit is well and truly alive and well. Our group of five retirement accommodation units in Darlington Glen is professionally managed by a team of volunteers, our gardens are well managed by a working party from the Wooroloo Prison Farm and local volunteers can be called upon to assist when required.

An occasion arose recently when we needed to dispose of the remaining tree loppings accumulated during the recent solar panel project. We didn’t need to look very far. Mike Tooby and his FODS (Friends of Darlington Station) team came to the party. Gill Scott, one of the FODS leaders agreed to co-ordinate a group of Helena College year 10 students to assist in moving the tree loppings to a central location ready for disposal at the annual village bonfire.

The date for the Darlington Retirement Accommodation Association (Inc) AGM is Wednesday September 26th, 2018 in the Church Hall. Any local residents wishing to join the DRAA (Inc.) management committee or become a $10 member of the association please contact Carolyn at grandi@wn.com.au Colin Merritt

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Mundaring and Hills Historical Society Inc The Watheroo Magnetic Observatory

‘Image courtesy Carnegie Institution, Washington, USA’.

The Society’s AGM takes place at 3pm on Saturday 18 August in the Mundaring District Museum.

Please come along if you would like to find out more about the historical society and its role in our community. Following the meeting, Dr Fiona Bush will give a brief talk about a unique terrestrial observatory established in Watheroo.

This privately-funded observatory was the precursor to the Mundaring Geophysical Observatory, which features in our current Museum display.

The Watheroo Observatory was set up by the Washington-based Carnegie Institution. Messrs Wallis and Parkinson arrived in Western Australia in August 1916 to look for a suitable site. By March 1917 they chose a site that was approximately 45 km to the north-west of Moora and the WA Government granted the Institution 72.8 ha of land. The site was chosen as it was remote (but still had rail access), was flat and lightly forested, and free of magnetic anomalies.

Building work commenced in 1918 and by 1 January 1919 sufficient buildings had been erected so that observation work could commence.

The buildings included: a variation observatory with office, the absolute observatory, the observers’ quarters, a storehouse, workshop, and a number of smaller ancillary buildings. All of the buildings were timberframed and contained no magnetic materials. The two observatory buildings were insulated to ensure stable temperatures during summer and winter.

The first instruments installed were variometers, a magnetometer, and a Plath galvanometer. By 1922 a central atmospheric electric and earth-current instrument house had been completed and equipped

with specially designed instruments. To keep these specialist pieces of equipment operating, and to provide electricity to living quarters, a 1,250 watt generator, with storage batteries, was also installed.

The Observatory was also equipped with meteorological instruments enabling monthly reports to be sent to the Commonwealth Meteorologist in Perth. At this time, the Carnegie Institution considered Watheroo to be the best-equipped observatory in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Institution gifted the Observatory and its equipment to the Federal Government in 1947. Watheroo closed in 1959.

Next Meeting: 3pm, 18 August 2018. Mundaring District Museum.

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Soroptimist International of Helena Following from last month’s notes, Robyn is at present attending S I Americas Conference being held in Yokahama, Japan and Berenice is visiting members and some clubs in the North West to support and extend friendship to our sister clubs

Consequently on 13th September 2007 the General Assembly adopted the UN Declaration on the Right of Indigenous Peoples, a major milestone between indigenous peoples and Member States. The Declaration is a very comprehensive international instrument on the rights of indigenous peoples and although some significant successes have been achieved at all levels, there is still a gap between formal recognition and implementation of policies on the ground,

The next main event for fundraising is a Fashion Parade being held at the Boronia Room, Lesmurdie Club on September 16th. Doors open from 10.00am A pleasant morning entertainment with lovely fashions

by Kimbo’s, Midland, followed by a two course delicious lunch, Tea and bar facilities available from 10.30am. Lucky Door and Raffles prizes.

Cost $45.00. Proceeds to go to the Esther Foundation and the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

International Youth Day – UN celebrated 12th August.

Table bookings and tickets are available from myself on 92996230 or rosalie.gordon@bigpond.com or Robyn 0417179761. RSVP before 6th September.

The world Programme of Action for Youth, provides a policy framework and practical guidelines to improve the situation of young people, and also encourages “promoting the active involvement of youth in maintaining peace and security” UN.

Two special dated to be observed - 9th August being the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. According to the UN there are an estimated 370 million indigenous people across the world living in 90 countries, but even through only 5 per cent of the world’s population, they account for fifteen per cent of the poorest populations., speaking many different languages and represent 5,000 different cultures.

There is a growing recognition that young people can become agents of change particularly in the peace and security agenda. It has become obvious that young women are taking their place in society and attending and participating at Commission for the Status of Women are ever increasing numbers such that a youth forum has become part of CSW.

Please remember the Fashion Parade on 16th September , we hope to see you there.

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Darlington Review - August 2018

Darlington Volunteer Bushfire Brigade •

Remember, 000 is the ONLY number to ring for all fire & smoke sightings. The ComCen will page our members who are on duty.

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For general Brigade enquiries please ring 9299 7217. Station hours: Saturday 9am-10:30am. Facebook Page: Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade

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Next Brigade meeting: Tuesday, August 14th 2018, at the Darlington Fire Station.

The court proceedings surrounding the 2014 Parkerville/Stoneville/ Mt Helena fire are currently underway in the Supreme Court of Western Australia, and in a first for WA the trial is being live streamed to the public. If you are interested in watching, you can log on to the Supreme Court website at www.supremecourt.wa.gov.au to view the trial, from 10am each day. The trial is scheduled to run until August 31st.

Recently, members of the Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade were lucky to have two visits with some delightful youngsters from the community. We had lots of interest and lots of good questions from some wideeyed kids, along with delivering some fire safety messages and practicing their “get down low and go, go, go” skills. This all led to the most popular part of any Brigade visit... hose work!

Thank you to all the staff and children at Mulberry Tree OSHC in Ascot, and A Step Ahead Early Learning in Helena Valley.

Seeing this list (see photos) from the kids at Mulberry Tree after our visit really warmed our hearts. Volunteer firefighters “are”, “have” and “can” do so much in the eyes, minds and hearts of our children, and proudly doing what we can, when we can, and to the best of our abilities is often what drives us in the volunteer emergency services.

Despite another long and dry fire season, we again had fewer large fires than in previous years. This meant a quieter season for fire fighters and less impact on the community, but we must not get complacent about playing a part in bushfire mitigation. Tragic bushfire events over recent years, such as the Parkerville/Stoneville/ Mt Helena bushfire 4 years ago, must serve as a reminder that everyone should play a part in bushfire mitigation. Incident reviews of major fires over the past decade have reinforced that; a) “Local residents must take a degree of shared responsibility to prepare their properties by reducing the risk of bushfire around their properties and planning for a bushfire emergency” and b) “…the Bush Fires Act 1954 highlights land owner responsibility under Sections 28 and 33, and together with common law obligations, all landholders are required to prepare for, prevent and manage bushfires on their land”. Please make time to plan, and carry out, what can be done around your home and property BEFORE the next fire season starts; to minimise the bushfire risk for you, your neighbours and the Darlington community. Contact the Station, your local Bushfire Ready Group coordinator or the Shire of Mundaring’s Fire Hazard Inspection Officers for more information.

Unfortunately, every year people needlessly die in property fires, as more than 1,200 fires start in homes. Lighters, matches and candles are a common cause of fires in homes, and these fires can cause hundreds of thousands of dollars damage, and injure or kill many people; including children. Most of these fires are preventable and everyone can improve their safety by doing a few simple things.

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Candles should NEVER be left unattended, or burning overnight

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Candles and heaters should be kept clear of any combustible materials such as curtains and clothing

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Keep lighters and matches out of the reach of children, preferably up high and locked away

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Never leave children unattended with lighters or matches

Work has now started on the next redevelopment of the Darlington Fire Station. We are extending, and adding another truck/trailer bay, which will also give us more work and storage space. Stage 1 is to modify and reduce the retaining wall in our “lower bay” (see photos) to accommodate longer vehicles. Over coming months, as we move in to further stages, you will see some construction work happening on the north west corner of the Station. This area is next to the driveway to the Pavilion, so please bear with us during the construction stages and be mindful of brigade members, tradies & workers, construction vehicles and building materials over the coming months. If you would like to volunteer or donate any goods or services you believe we may need, please contact the Brigade.

Accidental fires can occur in any home and can be devastating for those involved, but the good news is; you can prevent it from happening to you. For more information about preventing accidental home fires visit www.dfes.wa.gov.au/wintersafe/Pages/default.htm.

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Darlington Community Pavilion Update STAGE 2 - WORK CONTINUES With the completion of the Paving in front of the old Changerooms, DaSRA is now planning for the next range of jobs.

Firstly, the roof at the front section of the Change-rooms needs to be replaced. The Shire of Mundaring has agreed for DaSRA to manage this job and we are in the process of proceeding with the work which involves the following : •

Drawings - Architect Paul McDonald, Matthews McDonald Architects, is in the process of preparing a set of drawings.

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Seek Expressions of Interest to engage a local Builder.

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Submit Plans for the issue of a Building License.

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Engage a builder to manage the contract using local trades to implement the work.

FUND RAISING Thank you to Alison Atkinson for her perseverance and assistance in grant writing especially related to the proposed Art Installation on the end wall of the Pavilion which will be a community inspired and Youth actioned work.

Secondly, construction of 4 new Store rooms at the rear of the existing change-rooms.

Please contact Chairman Geoff Barker on 0418 953 176 if you can assist with any of the above work.

Cash Donations this month totalled $6,300. Thanks to Veeco Laundry Systems, Sheppard’s Hut Wines and a private donation.

Thanks also to Gabby & Joe Houldsworth and Advance Architectural Products for sponsoring the new temporary fencing for use at future Pavilion events.

LANDSCAPING Gerry Healy has produced a draft Landscaping Master plan for the area behind the Pavilion. Gerry, DaSRA, DCRAG, Darlington Community Garden and Mundaring Shire representatives met recently. The draft will be submitted to all community organisations for endorsement after which it will be formally presented to the Shire for approval to proceed to a detailed design.

QUIZ NIGHT - September 1st at the Boya Community Hub. Bookings are going well with half the tables already booked so if you are planning to attend it’s a good idea to book asap to avoid disappointment. There will be an active and a silent auction plus other prizes. Dinner for 8 at Parliament House (donated by Matthew Hughes MLA) is the winning table’s prize.

This is our major fundraising event for the year and prizes and donations are gratefully received. If you can help in any way contact Lindsay Earnshaw on 0405 146 251.

FIRST 100 GOLD NAME PLAQUES ON THE FOUNDATION MEMBERS WALL! DaSRA is very pleased to announce that the first 100 gold name plaques have been placed on the Foundation Members Wall (thanks to Cambell Giles and Stuart Aldred).

PAVILION SECURITY - USERS GUIDE : Security of the Pavilion is paramount. There have been a few issues regarding lockup and lighting control so an ‘Instructions to Users’ guide will be located just inside the Pavilion to ensure the facility is locked securely and lighting is turned off.

Once complete, the wall will serve as an enduring reminder of the community’s generous support of the Darlington Community Pavilion. There are a limited number of bricks left so if you are planning to Buy A Brick see the website at www.darlingtonpavilion.com.au or contact Cambell Giles on 0418 936 544.

ASSISTANT BAR MANAGER NEEDED URGENTLY 3-4TH NOVEMBER. We are still seeking a Bar Manager to take on a share of rostered time slots in the Wine Tent at the Darlington Arts Festival. DaSRA is willing to pay for you to complete a Bar Manager’s course if you already have a Responsible Servers of Alcohol (RSA) certificate.

Contact Mick O’Reilly 0418 629 311 if you are interested.

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The thing about knowing God is that it is the foundation of all we are. Knowing God is relational. It is far more than knowing about God. As a Maths teacher for 46 years I eventually saw that knowing how to solve an equation was not relational knowledge. I realized that to enjoy my classes, my students had to respond to my jokes, my songs, my banter. Many seemed to leave enjoying Maths – but really it was the fun we had in class.

God tells His prophet Jeremiah that the only ground for any boasting is to know Him. That is the difference between flesh and spirit. But until a person humbles themselves and admits there is a God that door is shut. It would have been so easy for someone as brilliant as Kepler to deny the existence of God – but he didn’t.

The evidence for the existence of God is too great to ignore. In his biography on Kepler, John Hudson Tiner quotes the humble genius as saying “Let also my name perish if only the name of God the Father is thereby elevated.” The second step after realising that there is a creator God is admitting we are sinners.

We all make mistakes – and some are deliberate. But then comes the conundrum. If there is a God and I am a sinner – why doesn’t He just wipe me out?

Johannes Kepler was born at the end of 1571 and faced incredible hardships in his remarkable life. His father went against his own father’s wishes and left him with his grandparents to fight against the Lutherans. At the age of 3 he contracted small pox for which only 50% survived. Those who did survive were often crippled and blind as a result. His mother left him with his grandparents while he was still sick to find his father in the battlefields and returned after 2 years when he was 6.

Kepler’s country was torn apart with war and he travelled hundreds of kilometres to be at peace. He was promised high wages but the nobility rarely kept their promises. In the ensuing years his wife and 3 of his children died, and to make family issues even more difficult his mother was tried as a witch. She was one of seven women who were accused of witchcraft in the town, six were burnt at the stake and only she survived.

And that is the gospel – the good news. God loves us and wants a personal relationship with each of us. To achieve this, He sent His Son Jesus to die for us so that the penalty for our sin was paid in full. A Christian is not primarily what people think he or she is, nor the product of his or her errors, or education, or heritage. A believer is primarily a child of God. To know God is our only valid boast whether you have changed the course of Science and Mathematics for mankind or you are just a humble citizen living in Darlington in 2018.

His three laws of planetary motion provided the basis for Isaac Newton to discover the laws of gravity. His rejection of the teachings of great men like Ptolemy, Aristotle and Copernicus on the earth’s orbit threatened his life but he stood strong on the ground that scientific theory must be aligned to observation and not the other way around.

Jer 9:23,24 (NASV) 23 Thus says the LORD, “Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; 24 but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.

Kepler began his academic studies on the rock of the Bible.

This was God’s Truth and all observations and decisions of life needed to begin there.

He modified Galileo’s telescope and discovered shortcuts in Mathematics to solve practical problems. His astronomical charts were used for hundreds of years as his discovery that the earth and planets had an elliptical orbit around the sun aided navigation with accurate predictions of the position of heavenly bodies. He filled the position of Imperial Mathematician to Emperor Rudolph II of Bohemia. However, he was never prepared to deny his faith stating that “The whole of astronomy is not important enough to offend any of Christ’s little ones – I

If we can help you in any way discover salvation through Jesus, contact me on 61530364 or mob 0414 400 253 or email robmerrells@optusnet.com.au. You are always welcome at our service every Sunday morning at 9:30 am on the corner of Darlington and Allestree Roads.

GARAGE SALE - THANK YOU. The Darlington United Church would like to THANK all the people who donated goods or attended our recent Garage Sale at the Allestree Street church hall.

We are pleased to announce that we are able to donate $550 to the Darlington Community Pavilion, Stage 2.

We will be having a SPRING PLANT SALE, so keep your eyes peeled for further information!

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Kalamunda Bridge Club Last month we commenced a new beginners program with lessons given

by Fiske Warren. We currently have 14 people which is very pleasing. The early morning bridge games at the Farmers Market in Kalamunda on 2 cold but dry Sunday mornings worked a treat.

Apart from being a lot of fun we harnessed quite a bit of interest from passing shoppers.

On the first Friday of the month the Management offer drinks and nibbles to players at the end of the days session. This is always a good time to catch up with people and is thoroughly enjoyed by our members. The other regular social event is our Sausage sizzle where on the second Saturday of the month everyone can enjoy a delicious sausage in a roll with a glass of wine before the afternoon session of bridge.

ABOVE: Seen enjoying the subsequent afternoon tea are the players consisting of from left to right. Simon Williams, Denise Borger, Elizabeth Bazen, Margaret McRobbie, Jane Pike, Vanessa Starcevich and Jill Williams.

On Saturday 13th July Kalamunda bridge club hosted another inter club teams match which was closely defeated by our guests from The West Australian Bridge club in Swanbourne.

Darlington Tennis Club Darlington Tennis Club Court Weekly Bookings August 2018 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Time From Ct1 Ct2 Ct3 Ct4 Ct1 Ct2 Ct3 Ct4 Ct1 Ct2 Ct3 Ct4 Ct1 Ct2 Ct3 Ct4 Ct1 Ct2 Ct3 Ct4 Ct1 Ct2 Ct3 Ct4 Ct1 Ct2 Ct3 Ct4 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 school 20:00 terms 21:00 only

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Faye Jackson

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Thurs morning social tennis from 9am.

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Darlington Community Recreation Advisory Group into the concept plan to accommodate both beginners and experts.

This concept DSP Masterplan was put to the Shire Infrastructure team onsite one early cold morning recently.

They have given their principle support of the plan, noting that further community consultation will be undertaken by DCRAG (a town meeting will be held in coming months).

The concept plan will also need to be approved by other Shire departments e.g. Safety, Bushfire, Recreation etc.

The purpose of the community developing our own (Shire approved) Masterplan is that when grant money becomes available through the Shire or from State/ Federal governments, our plan is ready to go. It is likely that this plan will be achieved in stages as there are no Shire budget provision for funding this redevelopment as yet. Further, the drainage of the whole area will need to be attended to as a priority before other installations (including the half pipe) are considered.

MASTERPLAN FOR SKATEPARK There has been a significant amount of liaison, discussion and cooperation with Shire of Mundaring (SOM) officers over the past months. The concept Masterplan for the Skatepark/dirt jump area at the lower oval area is moving forward. A concept, designed by volunteer, local landscape architect Gerry Healy, has come together primarily from discussions with Skatepark users, resident suggestions from the Town Meeting and DCRAG meetings, and Darlington Hub Facebook page input. Residents of The Glen (DRRA) have given their blessing and we are working with nearby residents to ensure appropriate considerations regarding noise, lightening, security etc. are included in the plan.

OTHER SHIRE BUDGET REQURESTS With the Shire annual budget now handed down we have received notification to DCRAG’s annual letter of requests for 2018/2019 funding matters. The Shire have advised that the oval astro turf replacement is based on yearly inspection of and advice; additional sleeper seats around the oval for 2020/21 year along with a lower oval barbeque in 2022/23 have been incorporated into future budgets. It was very pleasing to note that DAsRA have been granted $60k to continue stage 2 of the Community pavilion building.

The suggestion by Gerry to incorporate an organic permaculture type Community Garden in the south west part of this area has meet with widespread interest and approval. A specific Facebook page called Darlington Community Garden has over 140 members already. The group has kindly received an offer of donation of $1000 from Pip Windsors’ local running group to kick off the project. The inaugural meeting attracted 30 people, and a subgroup of talented locals will be meeting to look at design options. The DCG group head organiser is Candice Cahill, with Kell Barnes providing administration support. Youth of the Skatepark are happy to share this area, so long as they have their space and new half pipe, as they don’t want this area over-developed. The dirt jumps will be remoulded to provide smart, landscaping divisions of main areas. Some restoration of existing bushland to the northeast area to provide residents on Darlington Road with buffering is included. This will occur after Shire weeding and Stage Two of the Pavilion build is completed. A pump track for bikes has also been incorporated

The proposed fifth tennis court requires a business case for Shire consideration. Additionally, there is no allocation in the Shire’s forward budgeting for continuation of the southern part of the stone wall along the oval as DCRAG had requested.

NEXT MEETING DCRAG Association delegates are reminded that our next meeting will be held on MONDAY, 27th AUGUST at 7.30pm in the Community pavilion. A current update on the skate park addition; area master plan; community bon fire,community garden will be given.

Colin James Secretary DCRAG

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Minister for Aged Care, Minister for Indigenous Health - Federal Member for Hasluck The votes in Parliament mentioned in the CFMMEU flyer related to either non-binding motions or were for the establishment of a Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry – which has different powers from a Royal Commission. I did not support those for a number of reasons, including that they were political stunts with no impact whatsoever, and had poorly drafted terms of reference. It was a political stunt for the Labor Party rather than any desire to seriously address the issues at stake.

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In contrast, the Government’s “take action now” approach has resulted in a legislated Banking Executive Accountability Regime to ensure senior bank executives take responsibility for misconduct that occurs under their watch, increased funding to ASIC for enforcement and investigation of misconduct and reforms to deliver greater competition and choice for consumers in financial services.

I was disappointed and concerned to see the CFMMEU up to their same old tricks, fear-mongering again, in their flyer about the Banking Royal Commission circulated recently in Hasluck.

The courts have fined the CFMMEU and its officials over $15 million for breaching industrial laws.

I will continue to deliver for the people of Hasluck and ensure you are well represented.

There are currently around 80 representatives of the CFMMEU before the courts. One judge recently called them the ‘most recidivist corporate offender in Australian History’.

Meanwhile Bill Shorten and Labor are beholden to their militant union mates in the CFMMEU for power and money.

At a time when union membership is at record lows – with less than 9 per cent of the private sector members of a union, Labor and Bill Shorten have now publically committed to supporting their union mates at the expense of all other Australians.

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Royal Commissions can only be established by the Executive Government and are put in to existence by the signing of Letters Patent by the Governor-General. Parliament has no ability to establish a Royal Commission.

Donna Faragher JP MLC Member for East Metropolitan Region Shadow Minister for Education; Training; Women’s Interests

Petitions call for reversal of remaining education cuts Community organisations directly impacted by the McGowan Labor Government’s remaining education cuts came together on the steps of Parliament recently to deliver two important petitions which have called for their complete reversal.

The petitions, which I have now presented to the Legislative Council, were received from community kindergarten representatives and the WA Gould League. They were joined by community members supportive of camp schools, Landsdale Farm School and Moora Residential College.

Collectively, the petitions contain 3,285 signatures demonstrating the continued strong community opposition to these cuts to our State’s education system. They have also served to reinforce the importance of these critical education services to students and their families, teachers and local communities in both regional and metropolitan Western Australia.

The first petition calls for the complete reversal of all remaining education cuts including those impacting community kindergartens; Moora Residential College; Landsdale Farm School; Herdsman Lake Wildlife Centre and camp schools.

The second petition specifically requests government funding of $165,000 be reinstated to the Herdsman Lake Wildlife Centre which provides invaluable environmental education experiences to more than 6000 students each year along with professional development opportunities for teachers.

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Darlington Ratepayers & Residents Association PUBLIC MEETING Tuesday 7th August 7.30 pm at The Community Pavilion A report on the meeting outcomes will be sent to the new runway project.

The proposed parallel runway and its impact on Darlington (and surrounding suburbs) is generating a lot of comment. If you would like more information and want to discuss the issues, DRRA is hosting a public meeting on this topic and a representative from the Perth Airport new runway project will be present.

The project also wants your individual comment and submissions.

These can be done online via the project website newrunway.com.au or email your submission to newrunway@perthairport.com.au Public comment closes on 24th August.

Through community consultation a number of set questions will be dealt with in the first part of the public meeting followed by an open Q & A session.

A public meeting on the draft new Darlington Locality Plan (this is intended to supersede the Precinct Plan) had been planned for September but has been deferred to early next year to allow time for people to see it and bring their comments to the meeting. The plan will be available later this year online - more details later.

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Shire of Mundaring Library Service July School Holidays at the Libraries Dr Cathy Levett and Westy Children and adults alike learnt some fascinating things about the endangered Western Swamp Tortoise and its lifecycle through the Noongar six seasons Dr Levett read her children’s book, Westy the Western Swamp Tortoise, a beautifully photographed volume detailing the journey of a Western Swamp Tortoise from birth at the Perth Zoo to his release into wetlands at Ellenbrook. The Friends of the Western Swamp Tortoise site has a rich store of stories, photographs and information at www.westernswamptortoise. com.au if you would like to know more.

Dot Painting with Bianca Wilder - NAIDOC Week Children created bookmarks inspired by a story written by Bianca about Emu in the Sky which is the story about how the emu at this time of the year can be seen in the Milky Way, how Father Emu looks after the eggs, and the right time to look for emu eggs. The story shows the holistic way Aboriginal culture integrates understanding of the stars, the land and the seasons. It was fun to use woolly bush sprigs, sticks, and brushes to create a design.

Borrow a Living Book on Dying2Know Day Do you have questions around death, dying and grief you have wanted to discuss? Shane Bailey is a local resident and End of Life Doula who will be available for loan as a “living book” on Dying2Know Day on Wednesday, 8 August. Shane will be available at Boya Library from 9.30am to 11.30am, and at Mundaring Library from 1.30pm to 3pm for you to ask whatever you want about death and dying. Shane is passionate about helping people to become literate about death, and supporting people to face their fears and initiate those difficult conversations around end of life stages. Dying2Know Day is a day devoted to helping the community to become death literate.

Additional Baby Rhyme Time and Story Time Sessions at Boya Library Story Time is on at 9.30am and Baby Rhyme Time at 11am on Wednesdays at Boya Library. Friday sessions remain the same, with Baby Rhyme Time on at 9.30am and Story Time at 10.30am. Mundaring Library has Story Time on Mondays at 10.30am and Baby Rhyme Time at 10am on Tuesdays.

Upcoming Events in National Family History Week Wundowie to Weir Film Screening 13 August 5.30pm Shire of Mundaring Libraries in collaboration with City of Swan Local History Centre and Mundaring & Hills Historical Society is pleased to present a screening of Wundowie to Weir, a collection of fascinating vintage film footage connected to the Mundaring Weir Forestry Settlement and other local places, events and people. This is a free event but bookings are essential at https://weirboya.eventbrite.com.au. The film will begin screening at 6pm.

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Darlington History Group The Darlington History Group wishes to write and publish the history of the Darlington Arts Festival from its early beginnings in the 1950’s. As the home of some of the State’s leading artists, it is a story that is continuing to bring a wide range of arts to our community that excites and enriches us all as well as a wider audience from Perth and beyond.

Darlington has a number of artists but it was the enclave of artists in the post war era who were the drivers for the development of the arts in all its forms, theatre and music, the accompanying innovation, the gathering of minds, dissemination of ideas and ideals that helped to create the underlying foundations of Darlington. The continuous connection and influence through the Darlington Arts Festival has help to create a community that reflects a “can do” culture a community that celebrates a shared sense of place with the original stone cellar – the Darlington Hall – exhibiting artists works annually. It is a story that needs to be told.

As we have talked to people and organizations about this proposed publication we have been received enthusiastically with donations of money or in-kind support. As they succeed in doing with many initiatives in our community the Darlington Club has been generous in providing $500.00 towards the publication. It is this support, which comes from the community that indicate to us that this publication is of value to the community. George Grayston and Edwina Carter have recovered some of the Arts Festival Archives having had a search and rescue mission of the material at Mundaring and Hills Historical Society and Richard Woldendorp providing

images of the early artists in their studios. We are so appreciative of all the people who have contributed to this project and hope desperately to get it to print as we await the outcome of another grant application with fingers crossed.

Left: Sue Lavell of the Darlington Club handing the cheque to Val. In these winter months and with Cliff and Val returning home we have had a chance to look over the Darlington History Group’s updated web site that Lyn Myles and Rob Borsje have been working on. Some of the information stored in our archives has now been published on our website under the History Resources heading.

Here you can read the past history of Darlington Residents that have related their stories and allowed the use of their old photographs.

Lyn has recently received information on the decade of alterations to the Darlington Hall in the 1980’s and 90’s from Gail Gregson.

These will be useful to help create a timeline of the history of the Darlington hall/s that can be put onto the website into readable and interesting formats. There is a gap of knowledge in the Hall’s redevelopment that occurred in the 1960’s when the new hall was built and Lyn Myles would love to hear from anyone with any records, stories or photos of that era. In fact we would welcome any information that you may have tucked away about Darlington, its clubs and organizations and most importantly its people, you can contact Val Shiell on 9299 6868 or Lyn Myles on 9298 8604

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Darlington Bushwalking Series Contact Details Phone: 9299 6696 Email: cliffburns@iprimus.com.au Wonderful start to the Walking Season The first 3 walks attracted huge numbers of like-minded and fun-loving people. We enjoyed the bushlands and a very interesting walk around Herdsman Lake, enjoying the wildlife but avoiding the many snakes that live there. Of course we all enjoyed our customary halfway break for a cup of tea or coffee with a snack or two.

“Cape to Cape” Track Adventure Due to 2 cancellations there are vacancies for one male for the August weekend and one male for the September weekend (see programme below).

“Bushwalk News” “Bushwalk News” email list now has a very large following. It is the best way to keep inform about our local walking programme. If you wish to be included on the mail-out simply drop Cliff an email with your request.

Darlington Walk Trails Book (Second edition) Since the launch of the second edition requests for copies during this new walk season has proved its popularity. The booklet includes almost every trail or track in the Darlington District. All the maps/trails/tracks have been revised using GPS technology. Copies ($10) can be obtained from authors Cliff and Sharron.

You will receive a complimentary copy of the “Local Flora and Bushlands” with each purchase.

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” th So said Chinese philosopher Laozi in the 6 Century. Referring to life’s aspirations and personal dreams, Lao’s famous statement can also be true for all those “bucket list” ambitions that we dream of. If your “bucket list” includes walking in and experiencing remote and wonderful places on Earth, have a chat with Cliff and Sharron. Maybe they can assist with your first step. It costs nothing. Meanwhile join us on the local Walks Programme.

See you on the track.

Cliff Burns (Organizer and Guide) 9299 6696

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Matthew Hughes MLA JP - Member for Kalamunda Since my last update, WA has had a significant win in terms of its prospective share of GST and the delivery of a fairer outcome for West Australian families.

The McGowan Labor Government’s call for the establishment of a Productivity Commission inquiry into the GST distribution has been vindicated. As you will be aware, the GST system as it stands is fundamentally broken, reducing incentives for the States to develop their economies, and this needs to change.

The Federal Government has accepted the WA Labor Government’s position that the broken GST system unfairly penalises WA and needs fundamental reform. Under recently announced measures, WA will receive untied top-up payments from 2019-2022, effectively establishing a 70 percent floor, a reform which was promised by Federal Labor and Bill Shorten.

The reforms will establish an ‘in system’ 70 percent floor in 202223, rising to 75 percent in 2024-25. The McGowan government will continue to work with the other States to achieve these reforms.

is the first year that the College has participated in the event due to the hard work of teacher Mr David Elsing. It was a pleasure to be able to award the perpetual trophy for the winning team, and to invite the winners to be my guests at Parliament House. Congratulations to all who took part, and to Team Tester, the overall winner of the week-long competition. I am looking forward to seeing what the future holds for these business-minded students!

On quite a different topic, friends of “Mankie”and his crew at John Forrest National Park Tavern will be happy to know that I have successfully advocated to ensure that human engagement with the kangaroos can continue as has long been the practice at the Wildflower Tavern, on the condition that this contact is properly managed in accordance with the agreement between the licensee and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. This is a good outcome for regular frequenters at the Wildflower Tavern, for tourism and for kangaroos which have intergenerational connection with the people frequenting the Tavern.

I have been very pleased to see a number of successful grant applications to Lotterywest for groups within my electorate. Recently, I was delighted to be able to present a Lotterywest grant certificate Hills Outside School Care Association (HOSCA) as part of the associations 25th anniversary celebrations. HOSCA succeeded in obtaining a grant of just under $49, 000 for the refurbishment of the kitchen and outside enclosure area. What a fortunate place for Darlington children to attend before and after school in such a beautiful bush setting with a child-focused philosophy! It encourages and captures nature play at its very best.

The McGowan Labor Government is committed to job creation and increasing tourism and food production opportunities within the Perth Hills. Hills residents understand that the Perth Hills are particularly beautiful. A sensitive and sensible strategic development and tourism plan is needed for the Hills communities and environs. The Premier acknowledges and recognises that there are opportunities for us to share this beautiful place more fully with interstate and global visitors.

The intention of the McGowan Labor Government is to make Perth our Asian neighbours’ gateway to the rest of Australia. Last month the Premier, the Minister for Planning and Minister for Tourism jointly announced the intended establishment of a WA Government task force and associated working group to develop a comprehensive approach to re-invigorating the economic potential of the Hills, creating local jobs and revitalising those town-sites that are struggling.

Did you know, that since its establishment in 1933 Lotterywest has returned over $4 billion to the WA community, and that in the 2016/17 financial year, Lotterywest raised $265 million to support the WA community? Throughout that financial year, Lotterywest made 887 grants to 764 separate community organisations. Lotterywest is the only lottery in Australia where proceeds benefit the community directly.

On a final note, our enviro bags have arrived! They may be collected from the Kalamunda office or our pop-up office at the Treehouse in Mundaring on Friday mornings. Please do all you can to get behind what is rapidly becoming a global move to dispense with single use plastic items.

According to a recent National Australia Bank (NAB) report, small and medium business contribute 57 percent of Australia’s gross domestic product (GDP) and are responsible for creating 7 million jobs! I attended Mundaring Christian College recently to help judge the five team entries in the College’s Australian Business week competition. It

Darlington Chamber Music The 2018 season of Winter Chamber

The 2018 season of Winter MusicChamber continues atMusic 3pm, 10 June, withAugust the Darlington continues at 3pm, Sunday 26th, Quartet with theplaying Ledger, Schumann and Beethoven in Darlington Quartet playing Grieg, Beethoven the Boya Community Centre and Brahms in the newly refurbished Darlington James Ledger has established an impressive reputation as a symphonic composer, and his foray Hall featuring Graeme Gilling: Piano, Semra into the rarefied world of the string quartet is a triumph. – The Australian Lee-Smith: Violin, Sally Boud: Viola, Jon Tooby: When the Darlington Quartet presents the June concert in the Boya Community Centre, 119-135 CelloScott Street, Boya, you’ll be reminded that not all great chamber music was written

in the 18th and 19th centuries. James Ledger is an Australian composer of contemporary classical music and a lecturer in composition at the UWA School of Music. The Darlington Quartet is thrilled to be presenting a new work by James Ledger alongside the lofty company of Schumann and Beethoven.

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Grieg:(violin 1), Zak RowntreeAndante con in C On Sunday 10 June, Semra Lee-Smith (violin 2), Sally Boudmoto (viola), and Jon Tooby (cello) will play Schumann’s sparkling and light-hearted String Quartet No 2 in F Major, Op.41 No 2.

This will be followed by Beethoven’s String Quartet No 15 in A minor, Op.

Beethoven: Piano Quartet No.1 in E 132 inspired by the composer’s suffering of a lengthy illness, his recovery and feelings of joy and thankfulness to God.

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Piano Quartet No.2 in A major Op.26

After the concert you are invited to a slightly decadent (and quite famous) afternoon tea Afteryouthe concert youmeet areold invited tomake a slightly where can talk to the artists, friends and new ones.decadent (and

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Darlington Girl Guides Second term saw the Dibbler Girl Guides go to camp. The girls all voted on a theme of ‘Animals’ and a fantastic weekend was planned around this.

The camp was held at Landsdale Farm School where the girls visited the farm animals and experienced the fun and hard work of farm life. A visit to Caversham Wildlife Park was a highlight and everyone was able to pat, cuddle and be close to all the native and domestic animals there.

The girls also enjoyed taking part in a traditional Girl Guide widegame based on saving escaped zoo animals. Huge thank you to Vanesa and Lisa for coming along to camp to help. And of course without the amazing Koala, camp just wouldn’t have happened, thank you!

The guides also had a special night for Mother’s Day and pampered their mums and nannas. They gave their mums a pedicure or manicure, made them a lovely cheese platter with a refreshing beverage

(which may have been a bit bubbly) and then finished the night with chocolates. Girls also ‘interviewed’ their mums to find out a little more about them and what they did when they were a girl.

We also had a potter come into visit the girls and instruct them on pottery techniques and the girls then made their own sculpture. The girls all showed an amazing level of creativity and their creatures have been taken away to be fired and will return in term 3.

The Unit visited the new Boya Library and were made very welcome.

The librarian explained all the things the library does in today’s busy world and the girls had fun completing a Library Scavenger hunt.

The Darlington Unit is still looking for new Leaders so if anyone is interested or would like to know more, please contact us. Dibbler Girl Guides meet on Tuesdays from 6.00 -7.30pm in the Kathleen Skipsey Guide/Scout Hall in Glen Rd Darlington. If you would like any further information, you can call Tracey on 9299 6636 or 0424 466 462.

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Silver Tree Steiner School The Silver Tree Winter Festival involves the whole school.

We create an atmosphere in which together, we can experience an inner warmth and sharing, overcoming the coldness of Winter.

In the lead-up to the Winter Festival, children create a variety of beautiful hand-made lanterns. Some are inspired by complex geometric forms and the younger children focus on colours through which the light of the lantern can shine.

It was a perfectly still night for the children to walk the mid-winter spiral. Each child carried a candle through a spiralling pathway of greenery, to be lit at a central flame. On the outward journey, the child transferred the light to another candle, until the shape of the full spiral was revealed. Every year the experience of walking the spiral is one of contemplation, concentration and wonder.

The much anticipated lantern walk winds through parts of the 25 acres of bushland at Silver Tree, culminating in a coming together to sing winter songs around the bonfire.

It is a testament to the school that Alumni join us at these events. How lovely to see our children come back for the festivals they still place such value on, even in the teenage years.

Steiner Education is currently the fastest growing established alternative to mainstream education. There are now nearly 1000 Steiner Waldorf Schools in 55 countries in the world.

Children continue their Steiner Education into High School with a direct bus service to Perth Waldorf School.

Learn how a Steiner Education brings the curriculum to children in wondrous ways, inspiring life-long learners by joining us on our next tour on the 7th September. To find out more contact Hayley on 9295 4787 or community@silvertree.wa.edu.au

Friends of Darlington Station Reserve (FODS) Winter on the Station Reserve We are starting to see the first of this season’s wildflowers come into bloom on the reserve with the Prickly Hovea, Hovea Pungens, leading the charge; this is an excellent addition to any native garden and it will often self-seed. Many others will be in flower during August again this year and we can already see many, many orchids shooting on the reserve; Spring will be a feast of blue when they all flower. The reserve is a good place to see which plants enjoy Darlington soils if you are looking to add to your own garden and some of us know their names if you catch us on a FODS Sunday morning.

We are working on weeding, pruning and clearing debris during our working sessions in August and that means we will never be short of work! Good growth of trees and shrubs is always matched by greater weed growth, but keeping on top of the weeds is important. I have heard it said that weeding is meditative. Hmmm?

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The reserve ‘bonfire’ heap has fortunately been removed a couple of times so far this winter by the Shire of Mundaring and that was much appreciated as always; the damp conditions have not been good for bonfires.

Apart from weeding, one of the great joys of being a Friend of Darlington Station is the opportunity to socialise with such a great bunch of people after work; a recent example was when we were invited to share in celebrating a special birthday with Mike T. May you enjoy many more, Mike.

If you would like to find out more please contact one of the followingPhil on 0424 703 200 or philvile@iinet.net.au Stacey on 9299 8986 or Stacey.august64@gmail.com (for the Thursday group) and Pauline (who cares single handed for the Mandoon Reserve) on 9299 7039 or paulines191@gmail.com I hope to see you soon somewhere on the reserve.

Diane

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The Darlington Club RIGHT: Val Shields and Sue Lavell.

Sue presenting a $500 cheque to History Group as contribution towards the production of History of Darlington Arts Festival book

According to the Shire the renovations will now be completed in early August, so we will resume normal Friday night activities on 17th August. All welcome.

Kind regards Susan, President TDC

Renewal of membership $20 per person and $40 per family Coming events

Friday 24th August. Sundowner

Friday 17th August.

BYO drinks and nibbles

*Club opening and membership renewal night at renovated hall.

Friday 31th August. Games night Friday 7th Sept. Sundowner

Hot beef, chicken rolls, salad & gravy provided, BYO drinks

Community connect | the hub of the hills Look what’s on at The Hub of the Hills in August Speakers Circle, first Thursday of the month, 2pm-4pm This month’s Speakers Circle will be on Thurday 2nd August. Refreshments provided and entry is free. This is an Active Ageing Project proudly sponsored by Shire of Mundaring and hosted by Mundaring Community Men’s Shed.

Soup & Bun at The Hub, Tuesday 14 August, 11am The Active Ageing Network will be serving homemade soup with a bun for a gold coin donation, directly after the weekly coffee morning. Soup will be served between 11am and 12 noon. All welcome.

Coffee Morning, every Tuesday, 9.30am-11am Come and enjoy catching up with friends or meeting new friends. Free tea and coffee, homemade goodies for only $2.

Active Ageing Network The Active Ageing Network is a group of volunteers at The Hub of the Hills who help plan events and activities for seniors in the local community, such as the Coffee Morning and Book Cafe’s. The Network are currently looking for new volunteer members; please phone 9290 6683 if you are interested in joining.

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Mundaring Christian College Australian Business Week turns Year 10 Students from Mundaring Christian College into Entrepreneurs.

Mundaring Christian College’s Secondary campus in Parkerville was a hive of activity in the last week of the second term as the students participated in an enterprise education program, Australian Business Week.

“One of the most important lessons in life is deciding what you are good at, where you will enjoy working and understanding how to interact with other people to reach your goals,” said Mr. Giles Creelman, SCEA Community Engagement Manager and Australian Business Week mentor.

To help unpack their progress, students took part in surveys before and after the program, and feedback from students demonstrated an immense increase in their understanding of the business world.

The program offered an exciting learning opportunity for Year 10 students, who participated in a reallife business simulation, running a multi-million dollar sporting goods manufacturing business. Students competed in company groups against each other, learning a lot about what it takes to be enterprising.

To a question about an understanding of career choices, a student responded that “ABW has helped me understand more about my strengths and weaknesses in pursuing a certain career.” Many students commented that they really enjoyed the challenge and professional setting.”

“Australian Business Week at MCC was a resounding success,” said Mr. David Elsing, Director of Teaching and Learning at Mundaring Christian College.

The sporting good manufacturers were told that they had been in operation for two years when participants took over; they owned three factories and had the opportunity to acquire two more during the simulation. Each factory commenced with one employee team on single shifts, working under standard management systems. The objective was for the business to operate at a profit, and the students were in charge of all decision making and taking on roles such as operations, finance, marketing and general management.

“Students were challenged and rose to the occasion, showing character and resilience in their decision making and business practices.”

“The survey results speak for themselves, the students thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and a significant number of students now feel that they have an understanding of what it takes to run a successful business, and came away feeling more engaged in school,” He said.

The overall winners of the 2018 Mundaring Christian College Australian Business Week were a bicycle manufacturing company, Tester. They were awarded a trophy gifted by Mr. Matthew Hughes, MLA Kalamunda.

“The quality of work they produced in teams was exceptional,” said Mundaring Christian College Principal, Mr. Rod McNeill.

Students were mentored by experienced business people from the local community, who provided advice in the running of their businesses and guided them through various processes involved in managing a successful company. The role played by the mentors was vital in ensuring that the students are acutely aware of the intricacies involved in every facet of business.

“I have really had to step up, I’ve had to,” said Ms. Amber B, CEO of Tester.

“It’s been great to have this type of learning experience. I never saw myself as being a CEO, but I’ve learnt that I am good at managing a team and maybe I could be a CEO one day,” she said.

Mentors and speakers included Mr Rob and Mrs Karen Dybeck owners of Mundaring Subway, Mr Geoff Francis, President of the Mundaring Chamber of Commerce, Mr Craig Anderson of doTERRA and Mr Lyle Stewart from Deloitte, Australia. Mr Matthew Hughes MLA Kalamunda and Mrs Dani Tamati from The Resources Hub, Midland kindly judged and offered prizes.

Australian Business Week will be back at Mundaring Christian College in 2019 and students are already excited about the programs return.

Limited places are available at Mundaring Christian College in 2019.

Families are encouraged to book a personal tour of the school by calling (08) 9295 2688.

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25 KSPWC Spooky Nights workshop—6-9

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1st Darlington Scout Group Term three of Scouting is well underway with over 55,000 Scouts returning to their programs across Australia. Most will return to their regular activities, award scheme completion, camps etc. But, for the youth members and leaders at Darlington Scout Group our Scouting program is about to change and take on a new, experimental journey. There’s been four years of research, consultation and discussion to develop the new program, designed to take us into the 21st century.

also have a Venturer Scout section for 15 to 18 year olds. Our Venturers are now meeting on a Friday night and meet in conjunction with Mundaring & Eastern Hills Venturers. We offer a 3-week free trial for hall activities and provide an excellent training program for adults to train as leaders so you can all have great fun Scouting. Please email scoutingindarlington@gmail.com

The program refocuses on core Scouting skills, provides more flexibility to meet the needs of youth in a rapidly changing world and also considers the diverse lives of adults who support the delivery of the program. The new program has been designed to be ADVENTUROUS, FUN, CHALLENGING AND INCLUSIVE

We have many camps, training days and outdoor activities planned this term. For the first time in many years we have a team of Scouts entering Night Hawk, an overnight orienteering activity, this year in Collie. Our Joeys will have a sleepover at the hall with another Joey Scout group, there will be a District leadership course for our Cubs, along with an overnight camp and our Scouts will join a district camp at Dwellingup. Our Cub District Leadership course is possible thanks to a $500 Shire of Mundaring Community Quick Grant. Thank you also to Matthew Hughes, Member for Kalamunda, and Mundaring CWA for supporting some of our Scouts attend the next Australian Jamboree.

The whole community is invited to attend a free community event to celebrate 100 years of Scouting in the Perth Hills. To be held at Mundaring Sculpture Park, Jacoby Street Mundaring on Sunday 19th of August from 10am to 3pm. There will be food, Scouting history display, inflatable commando course, scouting demonstrations, craft activities and Darlington Scouts will be running Billy cart races and building catapults for the public to use. This event has been made possible thanks to the financial support from The Shire of Mundaring and Bendigo Bank – Mundaring Community Bank.

It will be an experience that is all about: • Connecting with the outdoors • Building new and existing friendships

Running low on Firewood?

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We have been generously offered to sell firewood, in bags, to help raise funds for Jamboree and the Scout Group. We have 15kg Bags for $10 and Bulka bags (approx. 500kg) for $100. (Recycled timber). Payment is via EFT to Darlington Scout Group BSB: 036073 AC 376214; Please send remittance and delivery address to darlingtonscouttroop@gmail.com.

Orders of Bulka Bags or 10x 15kg bags will be home delivered straight to the customer. Others to be collected from hall on Thursday nights.

Orders are to be in by Thursday at the scout hall each week (Between 6:30 & 8:00pm) This will continue every week until the end of winter.

Delivery will be the following week.

• Helping to create a better world This will further the proven Scout method of Youth Leading, Adult Supporting and will provide young people with the tools to design, develop, participate in and review programs, activities, outings, camps and personal challenges. In this new model there will be an increased focus on personal progression within a framework that will grow and develop young people across a variety of challenge areas. For the first time ever Joey Scouts will be able to earn badges from the same award system as Cubs, Scouts & Venturers. Naturally the requirements will become more challenging for the higher-level age groups.

Now is the perfect time to try out Scouting - we are currently welcoming new members to our Joey Scout (for 6 to 8 year olds) and Cub Scout sections (for 8 to 11 year olds), with our Scouts (for 11 to 15 year olds) close to capacity (with additional leaders needed). We

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Helena Helena College College

International InternationalBaccalaureate BaccalaureateSchool School We are often asked, what are the benefits of moving my child for Year 6 at Helena College?

It’s a question we don’t shy away from - in fact, we are pleased to be asked. We know that families wonder if their child is ready to make the move. They worry about whether they will miss out if they don’t do the final year at their current school.

We understand it is a difficult decision. But we are now into our third year of offering Year 6 at our senior campus in Glen Forrest and we can say from experience that students reap many benefits.

Ready for new challenges By the time students finish Year 5, many are ready for new challenges and excited to embrace a broader range of experiences. Moving schools helps re-engage them, opening up greater opportunities for teaching and learning. Our Year 6s have specialist subject teachers for Physical and Health Education, Music, Visual Arts, Languages, Media and Food Science. They also have a comprehensive introduction to the use of laptops and other digital technologies.

Year 6 is the first year of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, a framework for teaching and learning. The WA curriculum determines WHAT the students learn and the MYP determines HOW they learn. In the first year of the MYP, Year 6 students begin to develop the skills and concepts needed to become independent and reflective learners, as well as creative and critical thinkers.

By Year 6, students are also ready for new faces and new places, ready to establish the new routines and friendship groups that will help them to make a success of their high school journey.

Getting ready for high school Year 6 at Helena College has much in common with the primary school experience everywhere. Each class has a dedicated classroom teacher who is from a primary school background. The students spend around 65 per cent of their day with their teacher, developing positive relationships that set them up well for a successful high school experience. The classroom teacher takes the students for their core subjects and the rest of the day is spent with specialist teachers.

In this way, students become familiar with the high school experience in a safe environment. The transition to Year 7 is so much easier for our Year 6 students who have had a scaffolded introduction with the support of their classroom and other teachers.

The Year 6s have their own self-contained section of the Glen Forrest Campus, which is off limits to the other students unless invited. Yet the Year 6s are free to explore the rest of the school and they enjoy spending recess or lunch in the gym or on the oval, in the library or at the canteen. Everywhere they are treated with the respect and kindness that is a hallmark of the Helena community.

See for yourself We invite you to see Year 6 in action, from 9.30am on Thursday 6 September. Families will be able to spend time in the Year 6 classrooms, and have the chance to speak with the teachers and students to find out for themselves what Year 6 is like at Helena College.

To book for this special tour, email registrar@helena. wa.edu.au, or visit our website to learn more about Year 6 at Helena. If you would prefer to give me a call on 9298 9100 to find out more, I would love to hear from you.

Sherene Strahan, Community Relations Manager

Darlington (K-5) 9299 6626

Glen Forrest (6-12) 9298 9100

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Mundaring Arts Centre WHAT’S ON - MUNDARING ARTS CENTRE (MAC)

Join us this August at Mundaring Art Centre (MAC) and Midland Junction Arts Centre (MJAC), as we celebrate the sharing of cultures, our community of members, and the environment. At MJAC Antipodean Encounters features the work of local artists as they respond to personal objects shared with them by members of the Perth Taiwanese community, and at MAC, Don’t Jettison Everything celebrates the ingenuity of our members with an exhibition of works created from the discarded, the broken and the abandoned. The Mundaring Environmental Art Project is also on display at MAC, with colourful designs by local school students exploring the impact of plastic pollution on the environment.

Don’t Jettison Everything | Gallery 1 The current trend towards fixing or reinventing, as a reaction to our throw away culture, acknowledges something that artists have always done, seeing the beauty in unexpected places. MAC celebrates the ingenuity of our members with an exhibition of works created from the discarded, the broken or the abandoned.

Don’t Jettison Everything, curated by local hills based artist Mikaela Castedine, explores the way in which artists are able to make something new out of the old, something valuable out of the discarded, something extraordinary out of the mundane, and celebrates the art of transformation.

WHAT’S ON - MIDLAND JUNCTION ARTS CENTRE (MJAC) Antipodean Encounters: Western Australian Artists and Taiwanese Culture |East & West Gallery

Mundaring Environmental Art Project | Gallery 2

Personal objects have been the catalyst for conversation between 20 local artists and members of the Perth Taiwanese community who immigrated to Western Australia. The artists have translated and contextualized these dialogues, creating new works to help navigate the increasingly complex issues embedded in the hybrid cultural society in which we live.

The theme for this year’s annual Mundaring Environmental Art Project is ‘Plastic Pollution: Reducing our footprint and caring for our planet’.

Local primary school students have been asked to investigate the impact of plastic pollution and how we can each make changes to help shape a more positive future for a healthier Earth. Colourful artwork by the students are on display at MAC for August and September, during which a selection of winning designs are translated into painted banners for display in the heart of Mundaring for the following year.

Antipodean Encounters, curated by Ashley Yihsin Chang is the result of Guanyin in the South West: A Portrait of Taiwan in Perth, a year-long program of workshops, meetings, studio visits and cultural tours between the Perth Taiwanese community and Western Australian artists. The resulting exhibition features a wide variety of mediums including painting, photography, ceramics, textiles and installation.

Don’t Jettison Everything and the Mundaring Environmental Art Project both open Friday 3 August, and continue until Sunday 26 September.

Entry to both venues is free.

Visit www.mundaringartscentre.com.au for more information, or call MAC (9295 3991) or MJAC (9250 8062).

Tea Ware |The Store In conjunction with Antipodean Encounters, MJAC is celebrating tea ware and the art of ceramics. Tea and the sharing of tea are celebrated by many cultures in diverse and often ritualistic ways. A pop up shop will be held at MJAC’s The Store, featuring the work of local artists, as well as Taiwanese and Chinese tea sets and implements from private collections, including many from the renowned ceramic studios in Yingge, Taiwan.

Find MAC at 7190 Great Eastern Hwy (corner Nichol St). The Gallery and shop are open Tue – Fri 10am-5pm, Sat and Sun 11am – 3pm (closed Mon & Public Holidays).

MJAC is in the heart of Midland at 276 Great Eastern Hwy (corner Cale St). Open 10am - 5pm Wed – Fri.

Antipodean Encounters and Tea Ware both open Saturday 11 August, with celebrations including a tea ceremony, family activities, and a curator talk. The exhibitions continue until Friday 28 September.

Above left to right: Neil Elliott, Stapler Dog, found objects and carved wood, Melanie Dare - Red and Me: Shirley Yoru Tsao, photograph, Lee Woodcock, Liddle Bowles, woodfired glazed stoneware

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Treetops

A Montessori and International Baccalaureate School MUD, MUD, GLORIOUS MUD!

Why do we encourage it? Research has shown that:

It is the season of rain, the Noongar season of Makaru. In the Hills this is the season of warm fires, hot soup and long bush walks. At Treetops it is the season of MUD; oozy, sticky, fun to play in, mud.

MUD play stimulates the immune system, causing the brain to release serotonin, the endorphin used to regulate mood.

MUD play increases brain activity because when children play in it they use all their senses.

MUD play increases physical activity and fine and gross motor skill development.

MUD play builds creativity as an unstructured outdoor activity that builds children’s ability to form ideas, problem solve and be inventive.

And plain and simple, mud is just fun!

As part of our multiple Nature Play areas we are grateful to have some ditches, puddles, and our outdoor ‘kitchen’ with sink and tap, that enable all the creativity, sensorial delight and physical skills of playing in mud. Students bring in gum boots, have slippers or indoor shoes for the classroom, and at least one change of clothes in their bags. Channels are made, deep wading is practised, mud balls and mud characters are sculpted and children learn how to pull their leg, and preferably also their gum boot, out of a deep suction hold!

“There is an eagle in me that wants to soar, and there is a hippopotamus in me that wants to wallow in the mud.” - Pulitzer Prize-winner Carl Sandburg Treetops is an innovative and deeply caring centre of educational excellence. Rooted in Montessori pedagogical principles of child centred educational approaches and the notion of ‘help me to do it myself’, learning at Treetops is tailored to meet the diverse individual needs of our students.

Treetops uniquely blends Montessori learning approaches from the Children’s House (3 to 5 year olds) through to the International Baccalaureate Diploma and International Baccalaureate Careerrelated Programmes in years 11 and 12. Treetops is one of only two schools in Australia to be accredited to deliver the Careerrelated Programme. These excellent academic opportunities occur within a small educational community, characterised by its peaceful and very positive outlook.

For individual tours, contact office@treetops.wa.edu.au or phone 9299 6725.

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KEN WYATT MP

Your Federal Member for Hasluck Dear Resident, I am writing to update you on changes to how the GST is distributed which will make you, your family and all Western Australians better off.

As a result of the hard work of myself and my Liberal colleagues, the Turnbull Government has announced a plan to introduce a GST floor, which means a gradual rise in payments over the next eight years, so no State will receive less than 75 cents in the dollar.

Importantly this will deliver an additional $4.7 billion in GST payments to Western Australia – money that can be spent on schools, hospitals and roads which are so important in Hasluck.

This will be the first time real changes have been made to fix the problem with the GST. Previous Labor Governments put the problem in the too hard basket, or promised to fix it, but never did.

I am delighted we have been able to achieve this outcome and will continue working hard to ensure Hasluck gets its fair share.

Of course none of these changes would be possible without our plan for a stronger economy.

Ken Wyatt MP Federal Member for Hasluck P.S To find out more on how WA’s share of the GST is increasing visit www.kenwyatt.com.au

Hawaiian’s Forrestfield, 80 Hale Road, Forrestfield WA 6058 Ken.Wyatt.MP@aph.gov.au

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Authorised by Ken Wyatt MP, Liberal Party Australia, Hawaiian’s Forrestfield, 80 Hale Road, Forrestfield WA 6058

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Playgroup at Silver Tree Spend quality time with your two or three year old at Silver Tree Playgroup.

Sing songs together, listen to a story told with felted puppets and share in a nourishing morning tea.

Children love the activity of bread making, where they knead and shape the dough ready to bake in the oven and share with their friends.

695 Roland Road, Parkerville

community@silvertree.wa.edu.au

Playgroup runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:00am For more information, visit www.silvertree.wa.edu.au or call Hayley on 9295 4787