Swan Magazine June 18

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IN THIS ISSUE PAGE

FEATURES Books and Writing

Ethel Webb Bundell June at KSP Just Out The Idler The Ute Writing a Novel

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Business Card Board

Finance with Steve Networking

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Biofouling Solutions Dream For Sale Eat. Drink. Share.

Federal Notes If You Want to Get Ahead ...

Letters to the Editor Notes from Parliament Out and About with Sharron SAFE Standing Up for Swan Hills SVRN

The Compassionate Friends Watch Out for Galahs What’s On

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Business

Community

Front Page Photograph: Autumn in Hyde Park.

Photograph courtesy 123RF

PAGE Corridors College

Who Are Corridors Welfare?

Food

Chef-Explorer Carilley Estate Douglas Wineries & Dineries Help Save Slate Cafe Sweet Temptations Tour Perth Craft Beer Festival

Entertainment Adventure Travel Film Festival Footnote People in History Gutenberg! the Musical It’s a Wonderful Life at Stirling Film Reviews Theatre Review Theatre with Gordon The Decadent and Depraved Villain School at Holy Cross TV with Chris

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Armouring Up Down Under Art and Artists House and Garden Alternatives to Grass Home and Away

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Leisure

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DISCLAIMER The information in this publication is of a general nature. The articles contained herein are not intended to provide a complete discussion on each subject and or issues canvassed. Swan Magazine does not accept any liability for any statements or any opinion, or for any errors or omissions contained herein.

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BOOKS JUST OUT

of the tortoise and all proceeds go towards helping the Friends of Western Swamp Tortoise with educational tools and programs.

“It is critical that we protect the tortoise habitat and support the Friends of Western Swamp Tortoise who do such a fantastic job helping these remarkable animals.”

Westy the Western Swamp Tortoise can be purchased from www.westernswamptortoise.com.au.

Title: Finding Granny Author: Kate Simpson & Gwynneth Jones Publisher: Exisle Publishing ISBN: 9781 5043 1166 3 very two seconds, someone in the world suffers a stroke.

In Finding Granny , that someone is Edie’s beloved grandmother.

When Edie comes to the hospital, she is confronted by the physical changes in her grandmother: muddled words, a crooked face, a woman confined to bed.

This isn’t the ‘playtime, bedtime, story-time pantomime Granny’ that Edie knows.

‘That’s not my Granny,’ she says, as she waits outside in the corridor during her mother’s visits. But when her mother takes Edie to watch one of Granny’s art therapy sessions, Edie starts to understand that the Granny she loves is still there.

Finding Granny is a heart-warming story of changing relationships and the bond between children and grandparents.

It’s also a sensitive exploration of coping with illness and disability that will offer children much-needed comfort.

Ms Shaw, Minister Dawson and author Cathy Levette

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Title: A Taste of the World Cup 2018 Author: Brendan Murphy Publisher: Chef Explorer ISBN: 9780 9954 0601 8

About The Author Kate Simpson always thought writing was something ‘other’ people did, until she gave it a try! She got her break in publishing when she won the Pitch Your Manuscript competition run by the NSW Writer’s Centre at their Kids and YA Festival in 2016. Kate also publishes a Kid’s Lit PODcast called One More Page – more info at Page www.facebook.com/onemorepageau. This is her first picture book.

ood, Football and Travel. What a combination! Brendan Murphy, The Chef Explorer, has spent the last thirty years cooking, traveling, teaching and writing about food and culture from around the world.

He has also been teaching Commercial Cookery at Technical Colleges in WA and the UK as well as his own ‘Taste of the World’ Cooking Classes for Adults and Kids at School.

He has been writing a regular Cookery Column for the Swan Magazine for the last ten years and published his first book A Taste of the World in 2010. That book was a successful ‘recipe‘ of true Chef and Travel short stories, set in twelve countries where he has worked or travelled, including info on their culture and cuisine and an authentic recipe.

This book is the same format but with the extra ingredient of the ‘World Game’ = football! It profiles all thirty-two countries including travel and food highlights and a tasty recipe to prepare and enjoy during the tournament.

Plus, of course the extra ingredient of each countries World Cup history thrown in the pot to deliver a truly Tasty World Cup & Cuisine Experience!

About The Illustrator Gwynneth Jones drew all through her maths book at school, so left to study art. Since then, Gwynneth has been imagining and drawing madly, exhibiting, and creating picture books, among them the highly acclaimed Don’t Think About Purple Elephants. ~oOo~ Title: Westy the Western Swamp Tortoise Author: Cathy Levett Publisher: Friends of the Western Swamp Tortoise Inc ISBN: 9780 9954 0601 8 esty the Western Swamp Tortoise, a book which educates children on the critically endangered Western Swamp Tortoise, was launched by the Hon. Stephen Dawson MLC, Minister for Environment and Jessica Shaw MLA, Member for Swan Hills at Ellenbrook Library.

Ms Shaw: “This book is incredibly important as there are fewer than fifty adult Western Swamp Tortoises estimated in the wild. We are very lucky to have them in our backyard at both Ellen Brook and Twin Swamps Nature Reserves. This makes Ellenbrook very special, as it is the only place in the world where the Western Swamp Tortoise live.

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BOOKS AND WRITING ETHEL WEBB BUNDELL WRITING A NOVEL DEBORAH MURTHWAITE SHORT LIST 2018

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hey say everyone has at least one good book in them. Are you attempting to write that great novel? Have you written a first draft, but need help? The Society of Women Writers WA is conducting a Novel Writing Workshop on Saturday 7 July 2018 from 9am to 4pm at Citiplace Community Centre.

This workshop will be run by Helen Iles, author of Bitter Comes the Storm, Fire in the Heartland, and The Horse Keepers, who will take you on a step-by-step journey through the novel writing process using sound writing techniques.

Helen, the Chairperson of The Society of Women Writers WA, says “This workshop will help writers set a solid foundation to their story by focusing on theme, plot, conflict, the development of unique characters and the use of dialogue, hooks and cliffhangers. By setting the building blocks in place the novel will start to write itself."

The workshop is open to men and women. Cost is $150 for members; $160 for non-members of the Society.

Bookings are essential as places are limited. Email swwwabookingofficer@ gmail.com or call 0429 116 395.

For more information, visit the website: www. swwofwa.com.au.

MARIA BONAR

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oets and authors of all ages and experience have entered the annual Ethel Webb Bundell Literary and the Society of Women Writers has announced .

Named after Ethel Webb Bundell, Western Australian writer, poet and educator, these literary awards seek excellent poetry and short stories.

The competition awards prizes of $400 for the winner, $200 for second prize and $100 for third in each category. Highly commended and commended certificates will also be awarded.

The Judges this year were Glen Phillips for poetry and Dennis Haskell for short stories.

POETRY SHORTLIST Shane McCauley, Bayswater WA for Moon Village Shane McCauley, Bayswater WA for The Joystick Book Enis Pearce, Attadale WA for Unknown Woman Enis Pearce, Attadale WA for Lost Kevin Gillam, Beaconsfield WA for Bird Dressed as Bark Jason Wenman, Hamilton Hill WA for Nightshift Alison Lesley, Ardross WA for Insomnia Kathleen Knight, Melville WA for Ten Reasons I don’t Remember Margaret Ferrell, Claremont WA for Otherwhere Damen O’Brien, Wynnum QLD for Post Truth Damen O’Brien, Wynnum QLD for Yucatan Jeff Guess, Gawler SA for Vanishing Speck Jeff Guess, Gawler SA for The Battler Jeff Guess, Gawler SA for When I Was Young Anna Jacobson, Brisbane QLD for Worry Dolls: Memory Detection Elana Herbert, Conjolia Park NSW for Flying WA SHORT STORIES SHORTLIST DP Fairborn, Bassendean WA for Trust Beverley Lello, Yackandandah Vic for Visiting Andy Beverley Lello, Yackandandah Vic for Tethered Fran Collings, Ringwood North VIC for Threads Fran Collings, Ringwood North VIC for Quinn Wendy Riley, Frankston VIC for Aihe’s Story Judy Tait, Kenmore Hills QLD for Thicker Skin Lesley Boland, Evatt ACT for To Have and to Hold Melanie Napthine, Frankston VIC for End of the Line

Winners will be announced and prizes presented at 12 noon on 19 June 2018 at Citiplace, and the results will be posted on the Society’s website: www.swwofwa.com.au.

Writing a Novel?

Venue: Citiplace Community Centre Perth Railway Station Concourse, opposite top of Platform 9

ETHEL WEBB BUNDELL

Ethel Webb Bundell arrived in Australia as a baby when her parents migrated in 1927; the family eventually settled in Western Australia.

Educated at Perth Modern School and the University of Western Australia, Bundell began publishing poetry and short stories at the age of seventeen. Since these early beginnings her work was consistently published both in Australia and overseas.

A contributor to numerous journals and magazines such as Australian Women’s Weekly, Westerly, Artlook and the Bulletin, Bundell’s writing has also been anthologised in various publications including Sandgropers (1973), The Blindfold Horse and Other Stories (1975), Summerland (1979), Breakaway (1980) and A Spin of Gold Wattle (1982).

From 1984 to 1986 Bundell was Federal President of the Society of Women Writers (Australia) and the competition honours her work and efforts.

Helen Iles Saturday 7 July 2018 9am to 4pm Are you attempting to write that great novel? Have you completed a first draft, but need help?

This workshop will be conducted by Helen Iles, author of Bitter Comes the Storm, Fire in the Heartland, and The Horse Keepers. Helen will help you set a solid foundation for your novel by focusing on theme, plot, conflict, the development of unique characters and the use of dialogue, hooks and cliffhangers.

Men and women are encouraged to attend.

Cost is $150 for Society members or $160 for non-members. Bookings essential.

Email: swwwabookingofficer@gmail.com or call 0429 116 395 For further information visit www.swwofwa.com.au

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BOOKS AND WRITING JUNE AT KSP SHANNON COYLE

WRITERS AND READERS EVENTS Workshop: So You Want to … Publish Online Saturday 14 June (1.00pm-4.00pm) DO YOU have a book that is bursting to be published? Find out how to do-it-yourself at this workshop. Learn how to use platforms such as Amazon and Smashwords, and get tips on other online tools such as setting up an author website and social media channels.

Facilitated by the good folk at Wild Weeds Press, this workshop will also offer take-home information and discounts on traditional print publishing services.

Tickets from $35.

KSP Sundowner Session featuring Open Mic Friday 29 June (6.30pm-8.00pm) AT KSP’S bi-monthly Sundowner Sessions guests can take the mike 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 $5 for members ($10 for guests.)

Poetry Launch Saturday 7 July (2.00pm-5.00pm) KSP’s Patron, Professor Glen Phillips, has published poetry for seventy years but finally, his collected poems 1968-2018 are being released in two volumes by Wild Weeds Press.

The books, In the Hollow of the Land, will be launched by John Kinsella and Tracy Ryan at an event including signings, a buffet reflecting the Italian and Chinese influences of the collection and unique Australiana art prints of select illustrations taken from the books.

Each volume will be available for sale at a cost of $30 each or $40 for both.

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POET GLEN PHILLIPS RELEASES COLLECTION

The Patron of the KSP Writers’ Centre in Greenmount and founding member of the Peter Cowan Writers Centre in Joondalup, Professor Glen Phillips together with Wild Weeds Press will be releasing a collection of poems spanning fifty years, In the Hollow of the Land 1968-2018, on 7 July.

One of the ‘Southern Cross’ poets, having been born in the region in 1936, Glen has since had his poetry, essays and prose published in several languages.

Glen is Director of the International Centre for Landscape and Language at Edith Cowan University, and his lifelong interest in landscape features heavily in these two volumes.

In the afterword, Peter Jeffery OAM says: ‘As he responds as a poet to his everyday life that constantly throws up the predictable, the unusual and even the bizarre, Glen’s companions are his pen and his pencil. With them he creates both poems and sketches continuously. Sometimes these are respectively redrafted into polished poems or watercolours as part of a never-ending creativity.’

The collection takes the reader on a lyrical journey from regional Western Australia to a residency in Tuscany, and finishes in mainland China. The poems are interspersed with nostalgic sketches that commemorate the beauty of each landscape. Sonnets abound amongst free verse and ‘shape’ poems but also lesser-known villanelles, sestinas, aubades, ballads, elegies and englynion are found, contrasting with Asianderived forms such as the tanka, senyru, haiku and cinquain.

In the Hollow of the Land will be launched by WA poets John Kinsella and Tracy Ryan at the KSP Writers’ Centre on Saturday 7 July from 2.00pm. The event will include readings, book signings and a buffet reflecting the Italian and Chinese influences of the collection.

Each volume will be available for sale at the launch at a cost of $30 each or $40 for both. Unique Australiana art prints will also be available to purchase.

Guests can register for free through Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/glen-phillips-collected-poetry-booklaunch-tickets-45707914603

Spooky School Holiday Press Club Thursday 12 and Friday 13 July 2018 (9.30am-3.30pm each day) This spooky junior edition of the KSP Press Club will have young writers – KSP cadets – aged between 8-13 years unleashing their creative minds.

Friday the 13th is one of the spookiest dates of the year; it is also the deadline for KSP’s 2018 Ghost Story competition. With the guidance of the facilitator, participants can create, polish and submit a story to this competition.

The program also includes an interview with awardwinning author and KSP Ghost Story judge, Carolyn Wren, who will provide tips into what it takes to win a competition. Not to mention there will be games and exercises, personalised Press Pass on lanyard plus lunch and snacks both days.

Tickets from $110, advance bookings essential

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

DISCLAIMER The information in this publication is of a general nature.

The articles contained herein are not intended to provide a complete discussion on each subject and/or issues canvassed.

Swan Magazine does not accept any liability for any statements or any opinion, or for any errors or omissions contained herein.

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CORRIDORS COLLEGE WHO ARE CORRIDORS WELFARE? SARAH HICKEY

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s a CARE School, Corridors College has to explore multiple avenues of engaging, building and maintaining relationships with the young people who attend the Midland campus.

With this in mind Corridors Group was established and is now made up of three interlinked entities: College, Welfare and Training.

The Corridors Welfare team play a vital role in the positive on-boarding and settling of new students to the College campus however their role is a continuous one and stays focussed until a student has graduated from Corridors. The Welfare team is comprised of one Counsellor, two Medics and five Youth Workers and the first question usually asked about this team is “What does a youth worker on campus do?”.

It is a very good question and the Youth Worker role is one that is commonly misunderstood. If you visited the College campus you would observe a Youth Worker playing games whether it be video or card orientated or something more physical like basketball, you would see them standing and observing, engaging in conversation and drinking lots of coffee. In general terms you would witness them just “hanging around”. By this point you might be thinking “they actually pay people to do this!?”

The answer is yes. Do you want to know why? Because what the Youth Workers are actually doing is building relationships. A key part of a Youth Workers role is to establish reliable and trusting relationships, so that the young people in their groups have someone they can confide in when they find themselves confronted with a situation they don’t understand, can not tackle alone or one that negatively impacts their social and emotional state.

At Corridors, the team of five full time Youth Workers deal with a broad range of issues on a daily basis. These issues may include financial distress, homelessness, abusive relationships, trauma and that is just the beginning.

Behind the scenes the Youth Workers are working hard to ensure they are knowledgeable about a broad range of issues and can support young people in times of need. It is essential they are keeping up to date by reading, understanding current agencies and services, attending professional development days and networking with others within the same field.

Corridors College students have additional Welfare Services readily accessible that stretch beyond the Youth Workers, they include a Medical Team and a School Counsellor. The Medical Team provides healthcare and an immediate response if needed on campus while providing links to GP’s and specialist support if required.

The School Counsellor is available to work with those who are reluctant to

access outside services but would benefit from talking to someone in more depth about their experiences and struggles. You will witness the Medical staff, Counsellor and Youth Workers all working seamlessly together to set each young person up with a strong and united support network.

The Corridors Welfare team use an individualised case management model to work with students – this model firstly engages them at whichever stage or state they are in and through genuine support assists to develop plans and links to the community to discover and achieve their education, career and life aspirations. Each Youth Worker throughout the day will mentor, support, counsel, provide options, strategies & information as well as offer proactive support. So next time you visit Corridors College and you see a Welfare team member standing around having a coffee – they are doing more than it seems.

In October 2018, Corridors will be hosting a student free Open Day where members of the community can come to campus to take a tour, meet the staff and ask questions. If you want to register your interest you can reach out to Sarah by way of email – sarah.hickey@ corridors.wa.edu.au - or you can simply follow the Group on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram.

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DINING OUT

The Thoughts of an Ageing, Balding Foodie

CARILLEY ESTATE

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DOUGLAS SUTHERLAND-BRUCE

arilley Estate in the Swan Valley opened in 2002 and has been serving the diners very happily since then.

It’s primarily a busy wedding venue for small to medium sized weddings, and also a winery, but, fortunately for us lovers of good food, the restaurant is open to the public for lunch and wine tasting every Thursday to Sunday and dinner Friday nights.

We dropped in on a wild and blustery Friday night for dinner en famile and were shown to a table in the brilliantly glittery main dining hall, festooned with fairy lights and shown to our table.

Because of the weather few diners had braved the elements and we had the undivided attention of the Frenchaccented server, Jonas as we dithered over our choices.

The menu is not large, but surprisingly varied for a limited range, broken into Starters, Entrees, Mains, Sides, Kids and the goal of all meals - the Dessert.

Starters or appetisers included Toasted Turkish bread with EVOO and dukkha ($10), Duck Liver Parfait with onion jam and grilled bread ($10), Three cheese arancini with tomato sugo ($12), Pulled beef and Jalapeno tostadas ($12) and our eventual selection of a shared ‘Grape Pickers Plate’ ($29)

This was served on a wooden platter and I can honestly say one of the best, most crowded, delicious platters I have seen or eaten in a very long time.

You get a very great deal for your $29 - duck liver pate (parfait, really, as it was so smooth) of great charm and delicate deliciousness, several slices of garlicky Turkish bread with a blue cheese pannacotta - a most remarkable dish I have not previously had. The richness of the blue cheese blending and contrasting with the subtle smooth texture of the pannacotta.

There were also what were modestly described as ‘home made pickles’, but which turned out to be the most delicious pickled carrot, caramelised onion, and pickled red cabbage and beetroot with little gherkins and bush tomatoes, plus dear little picked onions scooped out and filled with sweet mustard.

If you go to Carilley’s for luncheon, and I’d recommend it, this would be a great tasting plate for two.

Not really being aware of the generosity of the portions before we ordered we chose entrees as well as the starter.

We ordered three of the four entrees on offer, so I can give you a good overview. James and my pork belly with pear puree and home-made slaw ($15) was, again, a goodly portion and tasty, with a shatteringly crispy triangle of crackling. Both tender and sipid.

Angela had the Beer-battered prawns in chilli dressing with a herb salad ($17). These were perfectly cooked and I was glad they were Angela’s because the chilli was a teensy bit too chilli for me, although she loved them.

Jess had the Chicken salad ($18) - really a sort of Caesar with cos lettuce, cherry tomatoes, croutons and ranch dressing.

The only one we didn’t sample was the Forest mushroom bruschetta ($15) - perhaps next time.

Mains was a choice of six - beef, fish, chicken, pasta, vegetarian and risotto. Some simple, some complicated, all good.

As it was cold and wet I went for something comforting, warming and familiar - a nice beef fillet ($35) served perfectly medium-rare with parsnip puree, potato gnocci, roasted Brussels sprouts and a red wine jus and a side order of chat potatoes ($9), roasted in duck fat and served with a buttermilk mayonnaise - an odd, but delicious, choice.

The steak was sublime, tender, delicious and the jus just magnificent. The chat potatoes were beyond reproach.

I just love those little delicious gourmet potatoes and although I ate far too much, I don’t regret a thing.

Angela’s risotto of buckwheat, almonds and winter vegetables was a bit too healthy for me, and after richness of the previous dishes a trifle under-seasoned.

James and Jess selected the Parmesan crusted chicken breast ($27) served with roasted potato, kale and a mustard sauce.

Chicken beast is notoriously difficult to cook and keep moist and tender, but chef managed it - the crumbed Parmesan coating helps, of course, but even so it’s tricky, but here it was both succulent and delicious.

I loved the steak, but next time I’m definitely choosing the beef cheeks with sweet potato mash, pickled red cabbage and crispy onions ($31).

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(Lime/strawberry) and Jonas’ suggestion of Picasso (chilled Merlot) - an unusual choice, but very pleasant in an odd sort of way. Like a beer milkshake.

The wine list includes a serviceable range of white and red wines, sparkling and fortified, beers (including Carilley Craft Pilsner and Hefeweizen), ciders and soft drinks as well as hot drinks.

All the wines are available as either by the glass or bottle at not very much above bottleshop prices.

Despite being stuffed to repletion we decided on desserts anyway, (all $12) of Sticky date pudding with butterscotch sauce and ice cream - rich, satisfying and delicious, and also what is described as ‘Chef’s take on apple pie’, which was absolutely superb. ‘Chef’s take’ proved to be a version of mille-feuille with apple filling instead of vanilla custard.

The filling was delicious (a word I’ve used a lot already, but there’s really no other adjective) not too sweet, not too much cinnamon or nutmeg.

James choice was the Chocolate and orange parfait with orange gel and chocolate ganache. It was so good that I didn’t get a taste to try.

We rounded off an outstanding meal with coffees, chai latte with soy and cappuccino.

In daylight Carilleys is set in beautiful gardens with a kids playground and rambling paths set with roses and herbaceous borders and a fine prospect.

At night there’s just the atmosphere, the comfortable seats, good sized tables, linen napkins, and really, really good food.

Great food, good service, excellent prices and value for money - what are you waiting for?

Very Highly Recommended Indeed.

Winery - Restaurant - Wine Tasting - Kids Playground Thursday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm - Friday 10.30am till late Ph: 08 9296 6190 45 Hyem Rd, Herne Hill WA 6056 www.carilleyestate.com.au 9

DOUGLAS’ WINERIES AND DINERIES

These are the restaurants and eateries, casual and formal, and wineries that I personally reccommend and eat at for pleasure.

The hidden gem of a bar in Bassendean 77 Old Perth Road

OPEN Wednesday - Thursday 5-10ish Friday 5 - 10:30ish Saturday - Sunday 12 - 10:30ish HAVING A FUNCTION? - FULLY CATERED & NO HIRE FEE

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FOOD SWEET TEMPTATIONS TOUR DOUGLAS SUTHERLAND-BRUCE

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he next stop in our delicious tour of the Swan Valley was Mondo Nougat on Great Northern Highway. Set in a large Federation-style building it shares with Moorish Nuts, Mondo Nougat (‘World of Nougat’) offers a full range of the delicious sweetmeat.

Nougat is a very ancient confection, with legendary roots. The earliest recipes of white nougat were found in a Middle Eastern book in Baghdad the 10th century. It may even be much older than that since it is believed that those recipes came originally from Central Asia.

Nougat is made with sugar or honey, roasted nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios, hazelnuts, and macadamia nuts are common), whipped egg whites, and sometimes chopped candied fruit.

The consistency of nougat is chewy, and it is used in a variety of candy bars and chocolates. The word nougat comes from Occitan - pan nogat, seemingly from the original Latin panis nucatus (‘nut bread’).

There are three basic kinds of nougat. The first, and most common, is white nougat (mandorlato or torrone in Italy, turrón in Spain), made with beaten egg whites and honey; it appeared in Italy in the early 15th century, in Alicante, in Spain in the 16th century and in Montélimar, France, in the 18th century.

The second is brown nougat, which is made without egg whites and has a firmer, often crunchy texture. The third is the Viennese or German nougat which is essentially a chocolate and nut (usually hazelnut) praline.

Mondo Nougat has all of these and more, plus you can watch nougat being made in the immaculate kitchens behind glass. Mondo’s also offer tastings of the various kinds, flavours and have a huge range on sale at gift lines as well as large bags for the serious fan.

Mondo Nougat is open six days a week (closed Mondays) from 8:00am to 5:00pm weekdays and 9:30am to 5:00pm weekends.

Check their website for public holiday hours as well as being able to buy their goods on line at www.mondonougat.com.au.

But if you visit, there’s lots of parking and really great sweeties. Very Highly Recommended.

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FOOD - CHEF EXPLORER BEEF STROGANOFF (6 Portions) Ingredients 1 kg Beef tenderloin, tail end 30 ml Oil Salt & Black Pepper (Peppermill) 50g Butter 150g Shallots or onion finely chopped 250 ml Cream Juice of 1 Lemon 10g Parsley, chopped 250ml demi glace (or gravy) 1 gherkin 50ml sour cream

A TASTE OF THE 2018 WORLD CUP COUNTRY 1: THE HOSTS, RUSSIA

Method 1. Cut meat into strips approximately 5 cm long and 1 cm square.

2. Heat oil in a sauté pan, season the Beef and add to the oil.

Fry quickly to colour leaving slightly underdone. Remove

the Beef and keep on one side.

3. Melt Butter in the same sauté pan. Add shallots and cook

without colour.

4. Add the Cream and reduce by half.

5. Correct the seasoning and finish with lemon juice and the

Demi glaze 6. Add beef and reheat without boiling.

7. Garnish with julienne of gherkin and chopped parsley 8. Serve with Rice Pilaff, and sour cream

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elcome to the biggest country in the World: Russia! As a matter of fact it expands across eleven time zones and has the biggest forest and the deepest lake! I am sure that if you visit and get invited to somebody’s home, they will confirm all those statistics over many glasses of vodka!

There are also lots of castles, palaces and the like after a long history, and for the cultured amongst you, many a classic symphony or opera to attend and listen too, or one could also check out one of the world’s best art collection at the Hermitage museum in St Petersburg.

You can also head north to see snow topped volcanoes and many a herd of reindeer in the land of ‘Fire & Ice’.

And of course, there is Russia’s most recognizable landmark in St Basils Cathedral in Moscow’s famous Red Square, what a beauty of architecture!

I would just love to get to Moscow on the ‘Trans-Siberian Express’ a 9289km journey from Vladivostok!

As for food, there is no caviar in this books recipe or a borsch, but a good old tasty favourite dish of mine called Stroganoff, which is ALWAYS welcome at the Murphy Dinner table!

A TASTE OF THE WORLD CUP

Brendan Murphy the Chef Explorer and long time writer for the Swan Magazine is about to publish his second book titled A Taste of the World Cup, in preparation for this years upcoming World Cup 2018 in June.

His first book in a ‘Chef Explorer Series’; A Taste of the World was published in 2010, and it is just that, a Taste of great food and true Chef-and Travel stories, plucked from Brendan’s thirty years of Travel Diaries! His aim is to entice families and especially children to join him and explore great food and culture themselves and get back around the table as a family should do, and discuss their findings.

This next book is an extension of that theme. With an added extra multi-dimensional ‘ingredient’ thrown in the pot: Football!

In celebration of the greatest sporting event the world has ever seen, Brendan profiles all the thirty-two countries that have qualified to the 2018 competition, mainly as a Chef, then as a mad Football fan. His aim is to give you great authentic recipes each countries football history and a few travel stories to consume as you enjoy the beautiful game at its highest level.

The rest is up to you!

So come along and join him on this great culinary, cultural and football journey on www.chefexplorer.com.au

FOOTBALL FACTS

Russia has qualified ten times including the last one in 2014. Their first time was in 1958 as the then Soviet Union. Under the name of Russia they have only qualified three times.

They qualified as the Soviet Union for the next three cups, and were a strong side, always topping their group and getting to the Quarter finals in 62 and 1970, and the semi final in 1966.

They did not qualify again until 1982, but then successfully qualified for four in a row. They got to the second round in the 80’s, but were out in the first in 1990.

By 1994 they became Russia as the old Soviet Union collapsed and were a shadow of their former self, only getting to the first round and again in 2002

Since they are going to be World Cup hosts in 2018, they must perform much better than they did in 2014, when they exited after the first round yet again.

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FOOD PERTH CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL DOUGLAS SUTHERLAND-BRUCE

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erth Craft Beer Festival returns this August, making itself a brand new home at Ice Cream Factory, Northbridge.

This year Perth Craft Beer Festival will play host to over fifty craft breweries and cideries, with more than 350 beers on offer, complimented by a selection of fresh food options.

The sensationally frothy lineup includes New Zealand rockstars Garage Project, east coast favourites Balter, Stone & Wood and Kaiju, alongside West Aussies legends Nail Brewing, Feral Brewing and Gage Roads, plus limited edition festival beers from Cheeky Monkey Brewing and Rocky Ridge Brewing Co released exclusively at the Festival.

Special attractions in 2018 include the Alby Pub Songs Karaoke pumping out all your favourite Aussie classics, a Silent Disco presented by Campus Perth, and the Battle of the Cattle featuring a set of twin bucking bulls.

Also new this year, get set for the launch of the Perth Craft Beer Festival Awards, Perth's own beer awards recognising the best of the fest with a range of categories including 'Crowd Favourite' which punters can vote on along with embracing the HAZE CRAZE; a contest for the juiciest, cloudiest New England IPA.

The Young Henry’s DJ Tower will be driving the beats throughout the festival featuring DJ sets from the likes of local legends Elise Keddie, NDORSE, Genga and Darcy Créme.

Held over four unique sessions, Perth Craft Beer Festival caters to all tastes, topped off with cosy fire pits, and a dedicated wine and cocktail bar.

The weekend will kick off with 'Friday Frothies', then a double session Saturday with a 'Family Fun Day' in the day hours, a 'Super Saturday' session Saturday night, all wrapped up by a relaxed 'Sunday Session' Sunday afternoon.

Perth Craft Beer Festival runs August 17, 18 and 19 at Ice Cream Factory, Northbridge with tickets on sale May 28th 6PM available via www.perthbeerfest.com.

Each ticket purchased receives a limited, craft beer IPA glass, the best beer glass in the world!

HELP SAVE SLATE CAFE DOUGLAS SUTHERLAND-BRUCE

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portion of Marshall Road in Bennett Springs and Dayton Boulevard in Dayton has been temporarily closed from May 1, for a period of sixteen weeks, as part of the New Lord Street project.

The temporary road closures will allow for the construction of a new intersection, a significant upgrade which will eventually remove the highly congested roundabout at St Leonards Boulevard.

In addition, Marshall Road will be widened and realigned to join Dayton Boulevard and a new roundabout will be constructed to connect Dayton Boulevard, Lord Street, Marshall Road and Isoodon Street.

Altone Ward Councillor Peter Lyndon-James said

nearby local businesses will remain open and accessible at all times during the temporary road closure.

“Slate Café, Sikh Gurdwara and Shree Swaminarayan Temple are all open over the next sixteen weeks, and will be accessible via Marshall Road from Altone Road,” he said.

Which is all well and good, of course, but Cafés rely heavily on passing trade and the livelihood of the owners and staff hang in the balance over the next four months.

They need you to keep going with your family, kids and pets to this charming café - do yourself and them a favour and keep going.

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STANDING UP FOR SWAN HILLS STATE BUDGET DELIVERS FOR SWAN HILLS JESSICA SHAW MLA – MEMBER FOR SWAN HILLS

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ay is always a busy year for governments – Local, State and Federal – as it’s when the budgets are handed down.

Treasurer Ben Wyatt’s State budget demonstrates that we’re getting on with job and delivering on election commitments throughout Swan Hills.

Our number one focus is on creating jobs for Western Australians and delivering quality health care, education and community services.

The State budget sets WA on a pathway back to surplus by 2020-21. This has largely been achieved by putting a brake on government expenditure.

Whereas over the past decade, government expense growth averaged 6.7% per annum, Treasurer Wyatt’s budget caps expense growth next year at just 0.9% - a considerable difference! With a sensible, disciplined financial strategy now in place, we will finally be in a position to tackle the State’s record debt.

The budget contained a number of measures that are going to have a positive impact here in Swan Hills. $70 million will be invested to ease congestion on Reid Highway, by widening the road between Altone Road and West Swan Road. There’s also another $2.4 million for safety upgrades to Toodyay Road; I know that we’ve been living with road works for a while now, but they are fixing some of that State’s most dangerous intersections and congested routes!

For the Hills and rural areas of the Valley, we have committed $80.3 million to establish a dedicated Rural Fire Division.

We all know how big a threat bush fires can be to our properties and businesses. Many of us up in the hills have had to evacuate or stay and fight for our homes at some point.

This funding means that we will have a DFES division devoted to bushfire management and rural firefighting. It also means that our local volunteer brigades will have a greater involvement in bushfire management. We also committed another $34.6 million to undertake bushfire mitigation efforts, and $18 million for a Bushfire Centre of Excellence that will help train volunteer fire fighters.

$850,000 will assist local industry by identifying food precincts in the outer metropolitan, with part of the funding dedicated to developing businesses in the Swan Valley. There’s also another $135 million to upgrade cycling infrastructure, which will make the Valley an even more attractive destination for tourists.

The biggest announcement for our community was additional funding for the Morley-Ellenbrook METRONET Line.

The train is definitely coming!

As many of you know, the earthworks for the rail line started last year as part of the New Lord Street project, and we recently awarded the tender for detailed design and engineering. In this budget, we’ve committed an additional $50 million for planning and $750 million for construction between now and 2022. The planning phase is well underway, with route alignments between the Bayswater Station and Main St in Ellenbrook being considered. We’re also busy planning the new Midland Station and extension to Bellevue.

It’s vital that METRONET projects like Ellenbrook rail deliver local jobs for local workers. At least 50% of our new fleet of 246 rail cars will be built or assembled here in WA; that represents at least $800 million dollars for local businesses and employees.

As part of our ongoing commitment to jobs and training, we’ve also launched five new Jobs and Skills Centres. These centres are a one-stop-shop for anyone looking to improve their skills or job prospects. Employees and businesses will have a single point of contact for all their training, career and recruitment needs. These centres will offer free career, training and employment assistance for students, jobseekers, career changers, mature aged workers, and migrants.

The McGowan Government is putting patients first. We’ve opened the Perth Children’s Hospital after years of delays and patients will transfer from Princess Margaret Hospital over the next few weeks, while outpatient and imaging facilities have already opened. Premier McGowan and Health Minister Roger Cook are also implementing our Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) policy; the first toxicology UCC has opened at Royal Perth, to specifically deliver care to people affected by drugs and alcohol.

As they roll out across Perth, UCCs will provide an interim level of care between your local GP and a hospital emergency department. They’ll relieve the pressure on emergency departments, by providing quality healthcare to patients close to where they live.

The introduction of Urgent Care Clinics in hospitals and in the community will ensure patients don't have to sit in emergency rooms for hours waiting for treatment.

The State Budget was described by some commentators as being ‘boring’. However, overly ‘exciting’ budgets delivered WA the worst set of books in history. We have now charted a course back to financial stability – we will tackle expense growth and debt, while continuing to prioritise local jobs, improve health care outcomes and provide the services our community needs.

Jessica Shaw MLA LOCAL MEMBER FOR SWAN HILLS

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NOTES FROM PARLIAMENT SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY KINDERGARTENS

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Hon Donna Faragher JP MLC Member for East Metropolitan Region

cross the East Metropolitan Region there are many not-for-profit organisations and volunteer-based community groups making a real and positive difference every day.

Over the years, I have been a strong supporter of Parkerville Children and Youth Care. This wonderful organisation has long provided invaluable support and care to children, young people and their families who have experienced trauma through child abuse.

I was delighted to recently attend the Turning-of-the-Sod Ceremony for their latest project, the Stan and Jean Perron Child Advocacy Centre.

Based at the old Midland Railway Workshops, it will be Parkerville’s second child advocacy centre. The first, based in Armadale, has seen agencies and individuals including police, child protection workers, child and family advocates and doctors, come together as a multi-disciplinary team to provide care and services to a child or young person who has been abused and their family in a child-friendly environment.

The Stan and Jean Perron Child Advocacy Centre is expected to open in the second half of 2019 and will form part of the growing health and education precinct developing around the Midland Public Hospital and the old workshops site.

Thank you to CEO Basil Hanna and everyone at Parkerville for the care and compassion they provide to some of our most vulnerable Western Australians.

Last month, I also caught up with the Bus Preservation Society, a volunteer-based organisation passionate about the restoration and preservation of buses and the history of bus transport in Western Australia.

The Society operates from their workshop at Whiteman Park and members work on restoring and maintaining their fleet which includes an amazing collection of over

thirty-five heritage buses. The Society also offers an important shuttle service on weekends transporting visitors to and from the Lord Street entrance of Whiteman Park into the village using their heritage bus collection. It also offers a ‘Whiteman Explorer’ service on Mondays which includes a guide pointing out all the activities and history of the park.

The Society is always on the look-out for new members and volunteers. Members meet every Tuesday and more information can be found at http://www.bpswa.org

A big thank you to Tom and Malcolm for showing me around their workshop and their fabulous collection of heritage buses.

If you would like assistance on any State related issue, please do not hesitate to contact my office on 9379 0840.

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FEDERAL NOTES HON KEN WYATT AM, MP Member for Hasluck , Minister for Aged Care and Minister for Indigenous Health

FEDERAL BUDGET FOR HASLUCK

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want to update you on the recently announced 2018 Federal Budget, which will build a stronger economy, to create more jobs and guarantee essential services local Hasluck residents rely on.

Our plan includes: • Tax relief to

encourage and reward

working Australians.

• Backing businesses

to invest and create

more jobs, with lower

taxes for small

business, supporting

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competiveness and

exports, investing in

vital road and rail

infrastructure, and

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smarter economy.

• Guaranteeing essential

services like hospitals,

schools and care for older Australians.

• Keeping Australians safe.

• Ensuring the Government lives within its means.

Locally, we are also delivering record infrastructure funding, including $10 million to the business case for the Eastlink WA Orange Route project and $144 million package.

This includes the Roe Highway-Great Eastern Highway Bypass Interchange improving travel times by reducing congestion and upgrading safety.

Contact my office for further details on what I have secured in funding for Hasluck.

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ECONOMY

Australia’s economy is pulling out of a tough period but is making real progress. According to the ABS, 2017 saw the strongest year of jobs growth on record, with 415,000 more jobs created, three quarters of which were full time.

The Budget deficit is less than half what it was two years ago. We are on track for a modest balance in 2019-20, increasing to a projected surplus of $11 billion in 2020-21.

A stronger economy is enabling us to deliver record support for services – including $24.5 billion of extra schools funding over a decade (on average, 50% more per student) and $30 billion in additional hospitals funding over five years (a 30% increase).

KEN WYATT MP Federal Member for Hasluck 9359 0322

AGED CARE

Aged Care funding includes $1.6 billion for more High Level Home Care Packages and $14.8 million for Streamlined Consumer Assessment for Aged Care.

Better quality of care includes $50.0 million to support Residential Care Providers transition to the New Quality Standards; $32.6 million to improve Regulation of Aged Care Quality and $82.5 million for improved access to Psychological Services (mental health) for older Australians in residential care.

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COMMUNITY BIOFOULING SOLUTIONS EMMA CHADWICK

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eading science and technology experts from the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) and the Australian Department of Defence Science and Technology (DST) division are working together to find answers to a problem affecting all marine industries.

AIMS and the DST’s maritime division have signed a five year agreement to help solve mutual marine-based challenges.

Biofouling is not only a growing problem for large ocean-going vessels, it renders scientific marine instruments and underwater cameras useless, until the accumulation of micro-organisms, plants, algae, or animals on the wet host surface, can be cleaned off.

AIMS lead technology researcher Melanie Olsen said one of the methods being trialled at their facility near Townsville involved UV technology, which she said could be used as an antifoul for marine vessels.

“Biofouling is a major problem impacting the marine industry in tropical waters, and we aim to establish definitive results of a variety of new technologies to manage the problem,” Miss Olsen said.

“Many antifouling techniques can have a strong chemical base but there is a worldwide movement which is looking for alternatives to ingredients which could be potentially harmful to marine environments.

“Reducing biofouling also reduces the risk of introducing marine pests to Australian waters on the hulls of ships, so it is also an opportunity to enhance biosecurity. Chief Defence Scientist Dr Alex Zelinsky said he welcomed the partnership between DST and AIMS on biofouling.

“This research could have far reaching benefits for Defence,” Dr Zelinsky said.

“Biofouling is a major problem for the Royal Australian Navy. “It accumulates on the hull of ships, increases drag, can block water inlets and adds significantly to Navy’s operational costs.”

“Traditional anti-fouling approaches, such as paints and coatings, have limited application in tropical waters and so we are looking at new approaches, such as the application of UV

light, to solve a common problem.”

AIMS will conduct side-by-side experiments with DST scientists at its facility near Townsville, to test how the technology works over time.

Chief Defence Scientist Dr Alex Zelinsky

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WHAT’S ON IF YOU WOULD LIKE AN EVENT LISTED IN THIS COLUMN RING our office on 0418 934 850 Entries for non-profit entities are free.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Glen Forrest Group Every Monday evening We meet at 7.00pm at the Glen Forrest Uniting Church, Mc Glew Rd, Glen Forrest. Call Dermot 0488 905 211 or John 0448 074 536 or the Perth Office (all hours) 9325 3566.

A demonstration and cuppa are the norm. Men and Women are welcome. Enquiries to Ted 9295 4438.

SWAN VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE

Monday Mornings The Art Group meets at Baskerville Hall from 9am – 12pm for just $5.00 per session.

Group leader Gilly can help and advise with most media. Feel free to come and have a look and meet our local artists – they are a very friendly lot, new members welcome!

For more information call 9296 1976 or enquiries@swanvalleycommunitycentre.com www.swanvalleycommunitycentre.com

AUSTRALIAN BREASTFEEDING ASSOC. Discussion groups, guest speakers, morning tea. Free breastfeeding counselling. Expectant mothers, mothers, babies and children welcome. National Breastfeeding Helpline 1800 686 2686 is a 24 hour 7 days a week service.

Swan/Mundaring Group meets every Monday, 9:30-11:30am at the Gumnuts Family Centre, 8 Mudalla Way, Koongamia. A qualified ABA counsellor is present at each meeting to give confidential information and support on breastfeeding issues.

Contact Natalie 9572 4971.

Kalamunda Group meets fortnighly on a Thursday, 9:30-11:30am at the Maida Vale Baptist Church, Edney Road, High Wycombe.

Contact Jenny 9252 1996.

Northam Group meets each second Tuesday of the month at the Bridgeley Community Centre, Wellington Street, Northam 10am to Noon.

Fourth Tuesday each month at Toodyay Playgroup, Stirling Terrace, Toodyay. Noon to 2pm. Please phone Louisa 9574 0229.

SWAN HARMONY SINGERS

Wednesdays Come and sing with us! Swan Harmony Singers is a community choir that meets, 7-9pm, to sing music ranging from jazz to pop, plus the occasional classic. No auditions. Join us at the Salvation Army Church Hall, 371 Morrison Rd, (opposite Swan View Primary School), Swan View. Enquiries: call Anna on 9299 7249, or Chris on 9298 9529 or 0435 062 728.

COMBINED MIDLAND PROBUS CLUB

3rd Wednesday of the month Are you 55 or over and wish to join a non-fundraising club and meet new friends, explore new places and discover new interests in the company of fellow retirees then Midland Probus is the club

THE HILLS CHOIR

Monday Evenings Do you enjoy singing and joining with others to make beautiful music? Come and join the Hills Choir. We meet from 7.30 to 9.30pm at the Uniting Church on Stoneville Road, Mundaring.

Contact Margie on 9295 6103 for further information.

ELLENBROOK COMMUNITY WEIGHT LOSS CLUB

Every Tuesday evening We meet from 6.45pm to 8.00pm at the Woodlake Community Hall, Meeting room 1 Highpoint Blvd, Ellenbrook.

Friendly support group at low cost. Male and females of all ages welcome. Contact Shirley 9276 7938 shirleysardelich@ aapt.net.au.

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HILLS CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP

1st Wednesday of each month Hilltop Grove Estate, 1645 Jacoby Street, Mahogany Creek. Morning tea provided, between 10.30 - 12.00 noon.

Enquiries Terina 9572 1655.

LY CART FESTIVAL THE INAUGURAL HILLS BIL

MORRIS DANCING

All welcome. It’s like bush dancing, with sticks and bells. It’s aerobic exercise and great fun!

Tuesdays 7-9pm practice, Guildford Town Hall, cnr James St and Meadow St, Guildford. And drinks later at the Woodbridge Hotel with live Irish music For more information please contact: Christine Hogan: 9279 8778 Email: madtattersmorris@iinet.Net.Au Website: madtattersmorris.myclub.org.au

Sunday 28th October

Keane Street East, Mount Helena

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visit our website to become a competitor, register your interest or become a sponsor.

SWAN WOODTURNERS GROUP

The group meets in the rear hall of The Senior Citizens’ Centre, The Avenue, Midland, at 1-00pm. on 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Tuesday, and at 7-00pm. on 2nd Tuesday of each month.

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WHAT’S ON for you.

Meetings are held at: Bellevue RSL Club, 2 Purton Way Bellevue from 12:30pm -to 3:00pm. Interesting Guest Speaker every month.

Our basic purpose is to advance intellectual and cultural interests among adult persons. Probus offers many member benefits and a chance to enjoy your retirement with likeminded people For Fun, Friendship and Fellowship contact John on: 9297 2219, 0419 962 872 or Email: jayveegee@iinet.net.au

please contact Kevin Buckland on 0417 961 971 or by email to kebinsv@tpg.com.au.

EASTERN DISTRICTS MACHINE KNITTERS

Friday - second and fourth We meet from 9:00am to noon at 10 Brockman Road, Midland.

Feel welcome to join us for morning tea and see how easy it is to make your own garments.

For more information contact Pat 9309 3260; Liz 9572 7074 or Pat 9295 2793.

ELLENBROOK AND DISTRICT MENS SHED INC.

TALKING HORSES

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday We are open at 4 Transit Way Ellenbrook from 10.00am to 3.00pm. Potential members can turn up on those days and there will be someone to explain what we do and give membership details.

Annual fees are low and members can do their own thing, participate in projects for the community or simply just come in for a chat and a cuppa.

We are considering extending our days to include Saturdays or evenings if there is enough interest.

Wednesday evenings 6:00pm The WA Horse Council equestrian radio program is now in its seventh year. The programme is broadcast on the Community Radio Station 91.3 SportFM. To ensure that your club, event, breed or business gets coverage, call Diane Bennit 0409 083 617.

TRANSITION TOWN GUILDFORD Movie Night - Albatross Thursday June 14 Albatross is a powerful visual journey into the heart of a gut-wrenching environmental tragedy. On Midway island, in the remote North Pacific Ocean, tens of thousands of Laysan albatross chicks lie dead on the ground, their bodies filled with plastic.

Albatross takes us on a journey, as we face this tragedy we must also confront our own complicity head on.

Due to the generosity of the film-maker Chris Jordan this screening is free and any donations received will be gratefully accepted Please RSVP via Eventbrite to help the kitchen know how many to expect.

Future film nights will be on the second Thursday of the month - Thursday 14th June at The Stirling Arms Hotel, 117 James street, Guildford Join us for food and drinks from 6pm onwards, movie starts at 7pm. Entry by donation

MUSTARD SEED - DISCOVERING COMPUTERS

Mustard Seed is a fifteen year old non-profit organisation and teaches all aspects of everyday computing. Ability levels from beginners onwards. Want help with Windows 10? In need of instruction with your Mac computer? Have an iPad or Android tablet and don’t know what it will do? We can help. Cost is $3 per session. Classes are heldat 56 McGlew Road, Glen Forrest. To gain a place enrol now.

Phone 9299 7236 or 0478 604 163 or E: mustardcomputers@gmail.com W: noodlebytes.com

SWAN VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE MUSIC CLASSES

Tuesday mornings Learn to play tunes on piano or keyboard immediately – the SIMPLY MUSIC method. Play songs, chords, blues and classical in small groups at a reasonable price. Call Heather 9296 4181 for more details.

MIDLAND MEN’S SHED

Every Tuesday morning We meet socially every Tuesday morning from 9.30am to 11.30am in the Bellevue Baptist Church Hall and our usual attendance is around fiftyfive. At least once a month we have a guest speaker on a range of topics.

We also go on excursions to various places of interest (e.g. HMAS Stirling, Aviation Museum, Fremantle Ports, ALCOA, etc.).

Our workshop with wood working and metal working is in Midvale and for the opening hours and further details please contact Rob Cutter on 0419 967 873.

Also in operation is our music group – the Rockin’ Shedders which is going from strength to strength and their repertoire of songs increases each week.

For more information on the Shed

Click on the link below to register

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ENTERTAINMENT THE ADVENTURE TRAVEL FILM FESTIVAL IN REVIEW HELEN OSLER

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here’s nothing quite like an adventure film to kick you out of your comfort zone and have you planning an epic journey and the Adventure Travel Film Festival WA in Guildford this month hit that nail perfectly on the head.

The festival featured thirty-two films guaranteed to inspire and eleven speakers, myself included, who’s personalised accounts made the possibility of undertaking your own adventure journey somewhat achievable.

I found myself so enthralled and inspired by the other speakers I only managed to see two films: Paddle for the North (at St Matthews Parish Church), the story of six mates and two dogs paddling three canoes 1500km through remote North American rivers and Man with a Pram by Mikael Strandberg, a Swedish film maker, who set off with his two year old daughter in a pram, walking 750 km from Moss Side, Manchester, one of the most deprived areas of England, to one of the richest; Buckingham Palace in London.

Paddle for the North held a strong environmental message regarding the need to protect our planet’s wild places and had me sitting on the edge of my seat as the friends battled a number of unexpected dramas.

Man with a Pram (shown to a packed out Mechanics Institute), a story from our own back yards was entirely thought provoking and showed us that adventures and interesting characters can be found very close to home.

For me, the speakers were the main event, a chance to hear first-hand the trials and tribulations of adventure travel from such a diverse array of experiences.

Tim Cope, Australian Geographic Australian Adventurer of the Year 2006, has long been an idol of mine since watching on television his traverse from Mongolia to Hungary by horse on the trail of Genghis Khan and in the spirit of the nomads of the steppe.

Tim presented a pictorial account of his experiences to a crowd at Guilford Town Hall, most notable for the fact that before he began this odyssey he’d never even ridden a horse before.

Closer to home Anna Mitchell, author of the multi-awardwinning travel memoir Fat Chick Goes AWOL, presented on her experiences of her 4,000-kilometre, solo, self-supported cycle tours in Western Australia and the Northern Territory on a recumbent trike, and her 968-kilometre solo through-hike of the Bibbulmun Track in Western Australia.

As a 130-kilo, thirty-something desk-bound accountant who had never done any kind of adventure travel before in her life, Anna is testament to the fact that nothing should get in the way of starting your chosen adventure. You’ll never have enough money, be thin enough, happy enough or ready enough.

The festival had a theme close to my own heart promoting the stories of adventurous women including:

Sandy Robson, Australia Geographic Adventurer of the Year 2017, who travelled an epic 23000kms through twenty countries over five years on a solo kayak voyage from Germany to Australia inspired by German Oskar Speck; Heather Ellis, author of Ubuntu: One Woman’s Motorcycle Odyssey Across Africa, a memoir about a life-changing adventure into the soul of Africa that is filled with ‘survival-against-the-odds’ adventures.

Linda Bootherstone and Jacqui Kennedy who have been riding motorbikes and postie bikes for over thirty years, covering most of the world including Russia, Africa and South America.

And myself, discussing my manuscript A Lady 4WDer’s Guide to the Outback, aimed at inspiring more ladies to get behind the wheel and explore outback Australia in their own 4WDs.

Also presenting were Michael Smith, Australian Geographic Adventurer of the Year 2016, who completed his record breaking

Ben Carlin entering Paris in Half-Safe

first solo circumnavigation of the world in his Amphibian Flying Boat, Southern Sun and Gordon Bass author of the recently published book The Last Great Australian Adventurer, the true tale of Guildford local Ben Carlin and his astonishing journey around the world in an amphibious army jeep ‘Half-Safe’ in the 1950s.

Perhaps the most inspirational and moving story was from Paul Pritchard, a cutting-edge rock climber and mountaineer, who suffered a terrible accident climbing the Totem Pole in Tasmania inflicting such severe head injuries that doctors thought he might never walk or speak again.

Despite his catastrophic injury Paul has since climbed Kilimanjaro, ridden a recumbent bike through Tibet and Mount Everest and rock climbed again.

In 2017 Paul, and four other people with disabilities travelled ‘Lowest to Highest’, the first ever journey under human power (cycling) from Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre (-15m) to Kosciuszko -Targangil (2228m), a distance of 2152km. Paul talked with inspiration and humour about his misdemeanours, and that of his three disabled travelling companions. The film for Lowest to Highest was beautifully shot showing the vast expanses of Australia’s outback traversed by these determined men and again the theme of ‘nothing is stopping you getting out there’ reared its head.

On Sunday morning there was a discussion panel on Demystifying Adventure Travel hosted by Michael Smith and including Tim Cope, Sandy Robson, Paul Pritchard, Anna Mitchell, Heather Ellis and myself. Despite the diversity of travel experiences sitting on the panel all demonstrated that adventure travel is within the reaches of all of us no matter what age, gender, size, shape or what that dream is.

Alex Marshall Events, organisers of the film festival, must be commended for sourcing such diversity of talent with the aim inspiring Perth audiences.

Hopefully this is an event to be repeated.

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FICTION

CHAPTER 14 – THE RETURN

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asten your seatbelts, ladies and gentlemen, Billy thought.

Wonder how this next bit will unfold, while shuffling papers from his battered briefcase onto the lid, trying to make sensible dialogue of his meanderings; nodding off as distance dropped away, destination imminent in many ways.

Walking to city lights fuzzy in the distance; possibly coming in over Hillview now, craning his head round too late for a landmark light. Gentle bump as landing wheels connect and, “We’re home! Seems like it’s where you find it. S’pose we’ll soon see”, Billy reckoned, hailing a taxi and chucking his gear in the back seat, settling in, avoiding conversation with the cabbie.

Comments on his weather-beaten appearance and “Been up bush, mate?” enquiry obtained little more than a grunt from Billy, kicking back, wishing he had a drink, hanging onto the moment, they turned into his street, hoping lights would be on and a car parked in the drive.

Nothing! Not a light, no vehicle in the drive. Fumbling money for the cabbie, fumbling a door key from its hidden place; reminiscing of so many times he’d been through this procedure, perhaps too many. Inside it was as lonely an abode as he’d seen. Nothing in the fridge; too late at night to go out and there’s nothing!

“Dammed if I’m going to ring Pat’s”, he mumbled half under his breath. “Off for a shower, rinse away problems, start again tomorrow. It’ll be right.”

It was a long night for Billy, problems crept in during the early hours, urban quiet dwelt heavy. No birdcalls, no nightlife, silence, long, long silences. At least bush silence lives a little, roars in its silence. Bloody eerie down here, Billy reckoned.

Won’t be here long. Office tomorrow and phone Janey at work.

Out of town day after that up Glen Dolan way; must be cattle everywhere!

Dawn finally arrived. Billy found some tidy town gear, polished his boots, slicked back his hair and, locating an early breakfast bar, hooked into a big brekkie, coffee; the works.

A chat with Gill found everything to be in order up there; tailing out cattle, still mustering. He had a team on the road for Ramona Downs, had set up camp and would be into it on the boundary in conjunction with Ramona’s crew tomorrow.

“Fred’ll be there; he’ll be keen to get down to Whellana, straight through onto Black Rock and that’s it, then.” Gill had said quite matter of fact.

“Mount Barndon for lunch! Reckon about a month should wrap it up, weather permitting. It’s starting to build up here.

Crab Rock got a spit the other day, but they’re still tipping the drought to stay.

“Soon as they’d got out of Mount Howard’s tiger country transport had become relatively easy. An average day would be to load twelve decks, sometimes more. The road was chopping up, badly corrugated. Bulldust stretches, stretching longer. Another few weeks we’ll be close enough to damn near walk ‘em in; well, if there was feed we could. Out for now”, Gill added, “unless there’s something else? Nothing your end?”

Billy thought pensively. “No. Got a bit on down here, though!” checking the time again, knowing full well Janey wouldn’t be at work till nine. The office wasn’t open yet so he milled around a bit, window shopping, watching people scurrying about; thinking of Lawson and Paterson’s yarns, the accuracy with which they described the mob of lemming like commuters.

I haven’t been gone for very long but it’s like stepping onto another planet; a parallel universe. He tried a couple of g’days,

receiving blank looks or averted eyes. 9:00am finally arrived, the office opened and Billy was welcomed in returningcrusader style, especially by Minnie.

“Mr Jones is out of hospital recuperating and it won’t be long before he’s back”, she quickly updated him while fetching him a cup of tea.

“There’s a huge pile of paperwork, Billy! We’ve been sorting it out but you’ve shifted an enormous number of cattle and it looks as though there’s still more to come. The wet, Billy”, she enquired, “What about the wet? Isnt’ that coming soon?

Billy picked up a phone to ring Janey. “Never rains up there”, he replied absently. “That’s why we’re shifting the bloody cattle.”

Minnie started to say something but tailed off, tidying up files and papers, excusing herself. Billy rang the office number Janey had left, ringing out a few times until it was finally picked up. “There’s no-one here, mate!” Billy was told. “Just us carpenters renovating.”

Billy was floored. Now he’d have to ring Pat’s! He thanked the bloke and started searching around for the number, finally finding it amongst his letter writing attempts and jamming the whole lot back in his briefcase, papers and brain all the more frazzled for the experience.

Minnie was calling him to pick up a line; cutting through all his pre-reorganisation he’d had on how to handle the situation with jj he now had to drop that tack and answer line four.

Probably a bloody truckie, he griped to himself, savagely stabbing thank you button and being promptly snatched back into reality as Harry’s smooth tones enquired of his health, wellbeing and general state of events, apologising for his extended stay overseas and promising that he’d be back soon, perhaps a week at most.

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Adding that, apart from Mr Jones’ illness, things seemed to be well in order. He started again, politely asking Minnie to hold calls awhile; Minnie immediately asking how long was awhile, whereupon Billy closed his office door, leaving her standing nonplussed outside.

He dialled again, Auntie Pat answer, a little standoffish, bolstering herself, experiencing that “Janey wasn’t here right now” and “could I take a number to call back later. The kids are out as well.”

Billy was floored. Doing it hard this morning, he thought, walking out through the kitchen to the smoko courtyard.

Morning dragged by, transport accounts piled up, fuel and stores, mail run deliveries; Billy signing off as he tallied them against his diary and livestock transport book.

Late morning came and still no word from Janey. Minnie knocked tentatively at Billy’s door, slowly opening it part way.

“Someone to see you, Billy”, she said. “Hope you don’t mind me interrupting,”, glancing at piles of invoices and cart notes. “I did say you were very busy, but they have waited awhile.” The telephone ringing at the front desk sent Minnie scuttling, swinging the door wide.

None other than Janey and the kids were standing there.

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Billy, Janey and the kids all bundled out of the office, bubbling over with bonhomie. Tensions over the past few months released in a flash.

Minnie was left in a boisterous wake; aware by feminine intuition that something wonderful had occurred, but looking puzzled out of the office door for an answer. “What to say if Mr Drummmond phoned or Mr Jones appeared for that matter?”

Reception burred and Minnie quickly reverted back to her professional role as receptionist at Drummonds Pastoral.

They stopped for lunch and bought some stores. They didn’t actually stop much more: Jake and Billie nodding off in the back seat, basking in warm sunlight; Janey, risking a seatbelt fine, burrowing hard into Billy’s body with a comforting massage as Billy drove home, remembering other drives, other places, same wonderful woman.

That same woman organised the kids snack food and TV; then massage oil and strong hands, working kinks from muscle and mind, layers peeled back, as callouses softened.

Relaxing back on a silken ride, sleep and wakefulness blending in a finale at dawn, drawn out till scratch and bumping at their bedroom door could no longer be ignored.

Janey rose, attending family responsibilities, planning to settle the pair and try the TV game again.

“Play School’s such a wonderful program!”

Billy, Janey and the kids set up homestead at Wilgie Bore.

A new air-conditioned transportable homestead arrived, straight off the brochure; complete with shed, hangar and

“So pleased you could see me”, Janey facetiously smiled. “It’s been some time since you called. A little busy were we, dear?

What if we all get some fresh air?”

Little Billie broke the ice, running straight around the

desk, jumping on Billy’s lap and bouncing happily. Billy stood, carrying Billie, Jake calmly watching, all eyes. Janey moved fast; maybe Billy was simply too tense, not expecting her to do much at all. Janey moved in hugging Billy.

“You stupid bastard! Holding your hand out like I’m a flighty horse?” And in the hugging manoeuvre Billy jumped back startled and tripped over backwards, little Billie lapping up the wonderful cuddles as they all lay for a moment recovering, Jake giving a whimper at having all parties disappear from view, Minnie peering cautiously round the door.

They extracted themselves from positions wedged between desk, wall and rubbish bin, dusting down. Minnie once again attended reception’s incessant beep, apologising for there being no-one available to take a call right now and “may I have someone phone back later?”

water tanks, pumped full from the solar powered bore backed up by a silenced automatic generator, which amongst its many features could be stared or shut down from the office computer if necessary.

“No windmill clanking away for this young lady!” Janey exclaimed happily. She had though drawn the line at roll on lawn, insisting upon personally handling the garden development and with good soil and plenty of water her imaginative plans were already expanding. Wilgie Bore Homestead was midway in the ever expanding Drummond pastoral empire; being on one of the main gravel roads north, with east and west intersecting tracks often used by road trains from the top end and a few tourists four-wheel driving about, seasonal caravanning becoming popular.

School of the Air was a daily task with Janey; aware of the day the twins would be required to shape up in a normal 22

classroom situation, insisting on managing most of the lessons until she was happy with the new governess’s ability.

Although that was some time off, she was aware that early days were very important. Billy was spending a great deal of his time in the air or on the phone. He had found time to return to flying school and was now quite proficient with a helicopter which he preferred for mustering, but still chose his plane to travel between the various stations.

After successfully orchestrating the gulf cattle lift, that was now legendary, and subsequent livestock projects, he was virtually running the show; apart from Harry’s property purchase. Billy’s stockmen had taken over from Harry’s pensioner brigade and with Harry Drummond maintaining overseas visits and bank rolling the business Billy began moving further afield as land acquisition placed increasing demands on livestock management.

His core group of employees from Gulf pastoral days was still basically intact but spread very thin on the ground and to date it had not rained in the gulf.

“Luck’s as you find it,” and, “You have to make your own luck,” and, “The harder you work the luckier you get,” were comments Harry included at one of the their toolbox meetings that Billy attended in the scrub.

“Keeping my finger on the pulse, my boy,” was his sage comment. He was often found enjoying a drink with the old boys, acquiring quite a taste for their rum.

“We can’t miss out both ways! The northern gulf drought drives prices up down in the south.” Harry explained. “We’ll weather it my boy! Pun intended. I’ll be back at the end of the month; a good time to do a re-evaluation” he said, then climbing into his plane and proceeding to the far end of the strip for take-off.

As Harry’s little plane rose in the air, disappearing slowly into the easterly distance, Billy slipped back in his mind to a little yellow plane on the flat; cattle yards on the fringe of timbered country, tents and bull buggies pitched and parked as they were.

“Lot of water under the bridge”, Billy remarked to himself as there was no-one else around and wouldn’t be until this evening, when a contract mustering chopper would arrive and then the rest of the team would arrive later tonight.

“Meantime”, Billy thought, “What’ll I do? Don’t feel like cleaning troughs!” The little yellow plane and cattle yard flicked again in Billy’s mind and as if drawn magnetically, he walked to his plane, flipped switches and powered off into the mid-morning sun. Two hours later he started picking up familiar landmarks. He was moving slowly across Clyde’s western boundary, picking out the road to town, reminiscing about the drives. Billy thought briefly that Janey would enjoy this.

Then, squinting out past the engine cowl, he couldn’t believe his eyes. The only structure standing was a tank stand that Bob had attempted to bulldoze. Mungatwany homestead, sheds, hangar and gen set shed, were scattered about like a deck of cards; loose tin flapping in a light breeze. Billy circled once and decided to check out the stockyard patch.

“Maybe Clyde and the family are camped out here.”

In a short while Billy was lining up at the bottom end of the flat, coming around a few degrees on the stockyard strip, observing the camp and carefully tilled rows, the plot being noticeably bigger than when he’d left.

Wonder how many Euros in the team now, Billy wondered, thinking of Sienna. Billy had reservations on meeting with Johnny Montellini again; a bit concerned about the dollars and whatever else he may be expected to know about or what he may be suspected of saying to whomever from their past association.

But he pressed on, levelling out to land, realising that the last moment, that a plane, partly obscured by a fringe of scrub, was none other than Harry’s! Well, well, the plot does thicken!

Billy thought, a shiver tingling up his spine.

A motorcar appeared on the flat driving alongside as

Billy slowed the aircraft, his hands suddenly quite clammy on the controls, his right hand twitching at the throttle, poised to push full power and spray the vehicle with dust and rocks and hopefully take off across, if the situation arose. Billy spotted Harry amongst the passengers.

Harry, with the biggest smile he’d seen, indicating from the vehicle for Billy to stop the plane, which, with a little chuffing, flap waggling and dust, he did. Extricating himself from the little place Billy’s thought were everywhere, until Harry strode over, hand extended.

“What a pleasant surprise! I was going to mention this morning about the possibility of you coning over as, of course, I am aware of your association in the past, but due to the rundown condition of the property, including the total demise of the homestead and sheds, I thought perhaps otherwise; didn’t want you adding to your already full book!” Harry explained.

“Of course, Clyde and his family have moved on. The loss of the homestead and the sheds was just too much for Clyde and his wife, even though the buildings were well insured. Lovely bloke but found I could never help him, he always insisted on going it alone. Mr Jones considered him a wonderful manager, never spent a dollar over cattle sold off the place. I think actually there’s been a tax advantage in the way the property’s been run.

“Mind you, I think Clyde would be the only one who could operate in this manner.” Harry rambled. “Not having the cattle yards insured before that terrible accident with the bull runner’s plane was a slip up, but, oh, well”, he half shrugged.

“Clyde had more angles than a barbed wire fence.

Perhaps he needed to retire, who knows in this wonderful world. Look at the right side, Billy, out of the bull running and into market gardening and, of course, the insurance money on the Mungatwawny homestead and out buildings helped tremendously in establishing Wilgie Bore; Wilgie being considerably more suit geographically.

“Mind you, Billy”, Harry said, changing the tone order his voice, “A little later in the season, not long mind, we are going to have to focus our attention on this place. Had no stock down the south end, in fact, it’s looking good for the spell. Mills and fences are terrible but we’ll get onto that in due course.”

Johnny Montellini sat back very noncommittal as Harry spoke, Billy likewise, with a little grin now and then. Fancy Clyde being one of Harry’s old brigade? How the plot thickens, he thought.

The half dozen Euros and a couple of Asians drifted off to work or camp, obviously a slow day on the vegie patch. Harry tapered off the Mungatawny story and apologised profusely for not having introduced Johnny, “With whom, Billy, I believe, you have had some past connection; a gentleman I have been associated with for some time now, when, of course, he ventures onto my runs. Most welcome, most welcome!” Harry chuffed.

“Well, I’m very sorry but without further ado, gentlemen, I must be off. Margaret expects me tomorrow night for a dinner or the like and I’ll be hard-pressed to make it. Always remember, there are more ways to earn a living than straight out work!” he advised sagely. “Bob the bull runner, very interesting chap, had a great attitude to life. Think he may have passed on! Goodbye!” Harry called, slamming the Cessna door, fitting earphones and giving a jaunty thumbs up as his little plane powered off.

The End We thank John Taylor for allowing us to serialise The Ute.

If you would like to read the whole novel as an eBook, it can be purchased from John’s website - www.poetdownunder. com or www.lulu.com/shop/john-taylor/the-ute/ebook/ product-22566720.html or on the Apple store www.itunes.apple.com/au/book/the-ute/id1086709294?mt=11 23

OUT AND ABOUT WITH SHARRON CHAMBER LADIES LUNCHEON AT LAMONTS S wan ChamberSWAN of Commerce Ladies Luncheon hosted by Lamonts and featuring a wonderful after lunch

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erth Playback Theatre was founded in 1982 and continues to perform in Perth and tour regional WA.

Perth PlayBack Theatre Company is an proponent of interactive theatre which brings to life the personal stories within our workplace or community. Interactive theatre is a dynamic inspiring way of engaging with people to bring them closer together with heart, humour and honesty.

Playback is theatre with a heart and soul. A unique way of sharing real experiences and seeing them brought to life.

Stories can be small and simple or complex and challenging. The actors and musician play back the heart of each journey with integrity, insight and humour.

If you can recognise yourself in others, “others” disappear.

Playback Theatre has combined with Ambrook Wines in Caversham to create a special evening entitled Eat. Drink. Share.

Food Memories Seasoning the Narrative of Our Lives.

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ith this sudden change of weather please keep in mind the impact this will have on wildlife.

One concern relates to already immuno-compromised galahs and corellas who may be easily gathered up and thought to be pets. But they can very well be suffering from a digestive disease such as Avian Gastric Yeast.

Rescuers might notice the birds sitting 'fluffed up' in the same spot before deciding to collect them. The birds will be very thin. Often when seed is offered they will present as ravenous but they are actually not successfully eating or digesting what they appear to be cracking or grinding.

Should you find such a galah, corella or other bird please do not keep them.

Contact Wildcare on 9474 9055 and seek your nearest wildlife centre, rehabilitator or vet clinic.

The sooner a sick bird can be assessed and treatment started the better the chances of their survival.

Please also note that this disease, as with many others, is highly contagious. If you feed or provide water for your wild cockatoos, and should you identify one in this condition, you may find several birds suffering over a period of time.

Cleanliness and hygiene is extremely important whatever your choices and thoughts are on providing food and water for your urban wildlife.

Courtesy of the Darling Range Wildlife Shelter

Bring your friends, and enjoy wine by the fire at this gorgeous family run vineyard. Your hosts will be winemaker Mickele and manager, Kaz. They will ensure your palate is satisfied with the pleasures of a Sangiovese or perhaps Vermentino.... while dining on rustic fare, celebrating the flavours of their Italian culture.

Meanwhile, the performers of Perth Playback Theatre will socialise with you, serve and share stories with you before you are seated for an interactive, unique theatre experience.

With wine in hand, you will share or hear stories that will then be transformed to the stage in an instant improvised performance, honouring the teller’s tale.

This event is not to be missed ... you might arrive with a couple of friends, but you will leave having made many more.

Eat. Drink, Share. runs from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm on the Sat. 23 June 2018 at Ambrook Wines, 2810 West Swan Road, Caversham.

Tickets cost $50 per person (includes meal and show - wine can be purchased by glass or bottle) and may be obtained online at www.eventbrite.com.au.

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ENTERTAINMENT GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL CAMERON GOODMAN

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like nothing you’ve ever seen before – but you’ll want to see it again,” says Baker. “We’ve already had people buy tickets who saw it last time”.

The madcap musical comedy written by New Yorkers Anthony King and Scott Brown, ran Off-Broadway and has been seen by audiences around the world. Its appeal reaches to lovers of musicals and comedy fans.

Gutenberg! The Musical! runs from the 27th June at Subiaco Arts Centre, Hammersley Rd, Subiaco at 7.30pm until the 30th.

Tickets cost $28 for adults and bookings may be made on the web at www.ptt.wa.gov.au/venues/subiaco-arts-centre/ whats-on/gutenberg-the-musical/.

Courtesy of Western Sky Theatre

ver the years we have seen some odd choices for the subjects of musicals - one thinks of Springtime for Hitler, Charles Darwin: Live and in Concert, Ben Franklin in Paris or Jerry Springer.

Johannes Gensfleisch zur Laden zum Gutenberg ( 1400CE – 1468CE) was a German blacksmith, goldsmith, printer, and publisher who introduced printing to Europe with the printing press. His introduction of mechanical movable type printing to Europe started the Printing Revolution and is regarded as a milestone of the second millennium, ushering in the modern period of human history - which makes him the ideal subject for a musical, right?

After a critically acclaimed season in 2016, Gutenberg! The Musical is bringing back the laughs, this time to the Subiaco Arts Centre in June.

The play is performed as a backer’s audition by Bud Davenport and Doug Simon, the authors of a musical about Johannes Gutenberg, which they are pitching to producers who might put their show up on Broadway.

Because the minimally-talented and starry-eyed authors don’t have a cast or an orchestra, Bud and Doug play all of the roles themselves, wearing hats with the characters’ names on them and frequently switching said hats to indicate different characters. Minimal props, such as a cardboard box, pencils, and a chair, are used as well.

Since Bud and Doug’s research into the life of Gutenberg (aka a quick Google search) revealed that information on his life is “scant”, they take a historical fiction approach, by which they mean that they just made stuff up.

Featuring Andrew Baker and Fringe World favourite Tyler Jacob Jones, the show had audiences and critics raving and gasping for breath in its original season.

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illain School is a story of good versus evil with a twist.

Holy Cross College’s new performing arts studio is being transformed into a magical evil world as they take to the stage for their annual College Production.

This year, all the storybook villains undergo a modern twist as the College takes on the colourful tale Villain School by Brian D. Taylor. Focusing on the character of Frank Stein played by John Paul Botha, Year 11 ATAR Drama student, Villain School takes place at VILE (The Villain's Institute for Learning Evil). Frank is the new kid at school and seeks to make friends and fit in.

Unfortunately, making friends is strictly forbidden at VILE and students are separated into the Orders ,depending on their particular evil talents: Marvels (Evil Geniuses), Anarchy (Convicts), Mayhem (Monsters) and Enchantment (Witches).

There are also the Misfits who don't fit into any of the orders, along with the Headmistress and Professors who attempt to keep some form of control at VI LE.

"Witches and monsters don't get along. Monsters are bullies. We are best friends in real life, but we have to act like we hate each other," said Year 11 student Makayla Pugliese, a monster character in the play.

Love is also frowned upon at VILE, but Frank falls head over heels for popular Evil Genius Heidi Jekyll played by Year 11 student Breannah Rigoli, who is the Queen Bee and top of the Food Chain.

When a science fair potion goes wrong, Frank must fight to reveal his true feelings without being expelled or causing the school to fall into total chaos.

Villain School is the College's eighth annual Drama production and is the most ambitious. Students from Year 6 to Year 12 have been challenged to create a theatrical spectacle including digitally designed backdrops, impressive lighting and sensational sound effects.

"This production has been a lot of fun for the students and staff and I think the community are going to enjoy it too. It really showcases our new Performing Arts studios," said Vice Principal, Peter Collins.

Villain School is being performed in the New Norcia Building at Holy Cross College in Ellenbrook for three nights (21, 22 and 23 June) at 6:30pm. Tickets can be purchased from www. trybooking.com/346290.

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ENTERTAINMENT IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE AT STIRLING JANET BRANDWOOD

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or their third season of the year, Stirling Players relives the golden years of radio plays by presenting Joe Landry’s radio play adaptation of Frank Capra’s classic film It’s A Wonderful Life which starred James Stewart and Donna Reed.

The movie was based on a story The Greatest Gift written by Philip Van Doren Stern in November 1939.

After unsuccessfully trying to get the story published, he decided to make it into a Christmas card, and mailed 200 copies to family and friends in December.

Joe Landry has written a fair number of ‘Radio plays for the stage’ including Vintage Hitchcock, 39 Steps, A Christmas Carol, Meet Me in St Louis and more.

The version written by 2017 Robert Finley Award Best Director, Carryn McLean has gathered together an experienced cast to present to audiences at Stirling Theatre this well-loved story in a radio play format; complete with foley artist (sound effects performed live), pianist, lighting and sound techs on stage with the cast.

A Foley artist at work - named after famous sound-effects man Jack Foley

Carryn is well known to Stirling Players having directed such classics as Anne of Green Gables (2005), Little Women (2010) and Two Weeks With The Queen (2013).

She also directed, for Wanneroo Repertory, The Darling Buds of May (2015) and Moonlight and Magnolias (2017) which was runner up best play at the 2017 Robert Finley Awards.

George Bailey has spent his entire life putting aside his own dreams in order to protect his family business and the people of Bedford Falls from rich skinflint Mr. Potter.

On Christmas Eve, George’s Uncle Billy loses the business’ $8,000 while intending to deposit it in the bank. Facing the prospect of going to jail, and that the family business will be ruined, finally allowing Potter to take over the town, George, in desperation decides to end his life.

However, a gentle angel second class named Clarence intervenes by coming to earth to help George and show him what life would have been like for the people of Bedford Falls had he not been born.

It’s a Wonderful Life opens on July 6th at 8:00pm and runs until the 21st at Morris at the Stirling Theatre, Morris Place Innaloo.

Tickets cost $22 full, ($20 concession) and may be booked through Morris Newsagency on 9446 9120 or online at: www. trybooking.com/VDXF.

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ieutenant-Colonel John Malcolm Thorpe Fleming Churchill, DSO & Bar, MC & Bar (16 September 1906 – 8 March 1996), was a British Army officer who fought throughout the Second World War armed with a longbow, bagpipes, and a baskethilted Scottish broadsword.

He was known for his dictum: "Any officer who goes into action without his sword is improperly dressed."

Churchill was born in Hong Kong to Alec Fleming "Alex" Churchill (1876–1961) of the Ceylon Civil Service. He was educated at King William's College on the Isle of Man. From there he went to the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. He graduated in 1926 and served in Burma with the Manchester Regiment.

Churchill left the army in 1936 and worked in various jobs - a newspaper editor, male model and film actor ( The Thief of Bagdad[1924], A Yank at Oxford.[1938])

He was a proficient bagpiper, taking second place in the 1938 militar y piping competition at the Aldershot Tattoo and archer with an English longbow representing Great Britain at the World Archery Championships in Oslo in 1939.

Churchill resumed his commission after war was declared in September 1939. As part of the British Expeditionary Force to France, in May 1940, Churchill and his unit ambushed a German patrol near L'Épinette.

Churchill gave the signal to attack by cutting down the enemy Feldwebel (Staff Sergeant) with a barbed arrow, becoming the only British soldier known to have felled an enemy with a longbow in the war.

After fighting and being evacuated at Dunkirk, he volunteered for the Commandos.

Churchill was second in command of No. 3 Commando in Operation Archery, a raid on the German garrison at Vågsøy, Norway, in December 1941.[18] As the ramps fell on the first landing craft, he leapt forward from his position playing March of the Cameron Men on his bagpipes, before throwing a grenade and charging into battle. For his actions at Dunkirk and Vågsøy, Churchill received the Military Cross and Bar.

In July 1943, as commanding officer, he led 2 Commando from their landing sites in Sicily with his trademark Scottish broadsword slung around his waist, a longbow and arrows around his neck and his bagpipes under his arm.

He received the Distinguished Service Order for leading this action at Salerno.

As part of Maclean Mission, in 1944, he led the Commandos in Yugoslavia, where they supported Josip Broz Tito's Partisans.

In May he was ordered to raid the German held island of Brač.

He organised a "motley army" of 1,500 Partisans, 43 Commando and one troop from 40 Commando for the raid. Only Churchill and six others managed to reach the objective. A mortar shell killed or wounded everyone but Churchill, who was playing Will Ye No Come Back Again? on his pipes as the Germans advanced.

He was knocked unconscious by grenades and captured. He was later flown to Berlin for interrogation and then transferred to Sachsenhausen concentration camp

In September 1944, Churchill and a Royal Air Force officer, Bertram James, crawled under the wire, through an abandoned drain and attempted to walk to the Baltic coast. They were captured near the German coastal city of Rostock, a few kilometres from the sea.

In late April 1945, Churchill and about 140 other prominent concentration camp inmates were transferred to Tyrol, guarded

by SS troops. A delegation of prisoners told senior German army officers they feared they would be executed. A German army unit moved in to protect the prisoners. Outnumbered, the SS guards moved out, leaving the prisoners behind. The prisoners were released and Churchill walked 150 kilometres to Verona, Italy,

Colonel Churchill in later life

where he met an American armoured unit.

As the Pacific War was still on, Churchill was sent to Burma, where some of the largest land battles against Japan were being fought. By the time Churchill reached India the war ended.

Churchill was said to be unhappy with the sudden end of the war, saying: "If it wasn't for those damn Yanks, we could have kept the war going another ten years!"

After the Second World War ended, Churchill qualified as a parachutist and transferred to the Seaforth Highlanders. He was soon posted to Mandatory Palestine as executive officer of the 1st Battalion, the Highland Light Infantry.

In later years, Churchill served as an instructor at the landair warfare school in Australia, where he became a passionate devotee of the surfboard. Back in Britain, he was the first man to ride the River Severn's five-foot tidal bore and designed his own board.

He retired from the army in 1959 and died on 8 March 1996 at 89 years old, in Surrey.

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ll up and down the valley of the Swan River are tiny boutique wineries offering sublime wines in jewel-like settings.

One such is Entopia Wines owned and run by married couple Brian and Heather Hunt. Entopia is just off the Great Northern Highway, but once there you might be in Provence, for all the noise you can hear is the faint hush of a breeze and the occasional chirp of a bird.

Brian is a retired town planner, which explains the name Entopia, town planning-speak for ‘an achievable good thing’. It’s both inspirational and actual.

When Brian and Heather bought the property in 1998 it was, to be polite, a ‘fixer-upper’. The house was dilapidated, the ten acres filled with broken down fences, sheds, used tyres, corrugated iron past its best and so on.

Not a single vine, although there was, and is, an aged apricot tree, gnarled with age into a perfect corkscrew. This is now the vineyards’ proud mascot – an example of what perseverance can achieve in survival to changing conditions.

After cleaning up the Hunts first task was to plant the basis of the fruit stock that would form the backbone of the coming winery. This was, in 2000, some 1800 Shiraz vines, the following year 500 chardonnay and 1200 Cabernet Sauvignon.

The soil is rich and loamy, with a heavy yield of excellent fruit – some fifteen tonnes from the now roughly 3,500 vines.

The first vintage was Shiraz in 2003, followed in quick succession by the others. After some experimentation with various styles and blends the Hunts settled on some Swan Valley classics – Chardonnay, Verdelho, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Port – red and white.

The wines are all very reasonably priced at roughly $18 – $22 a bottle (barring the presentation boxed Dynamic Dylan at $35). Dylan is a much-loved grand child, as is Georgia, for whom the Golden Georgia Verdelho Chardonnay is named.

They also produce some rather pleasant rosés which are currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity.

For me, one of the chief joys of touring cellars is that you get to meet and talk with the grape growers and wine makers and can learn the thinking behind the choices they make and discuss the wines with these, who know the wine so intimately and so passionately.

Brian and Heather are perfect examples of this, charming, knowledgeable, old-worlde polite and superb hosts.

The cellar door at Entopia is an octagonal building of considerable charm overlooking the rulerstraight lines of vines extending down towards the Swan River at the bottom of the property.

In addition there is a vast balcony on the house itself where Entopia hosts fine wine tastings, long table lunches, Easels@Entopia

art classes, poetry, philosophy discussions and many informal events.

And now the time has come for the Hunts (in their mid-70’s) to retire from the winery and enjoy our leisure pursuits.

This decision has not been taken lightly, but they recognise that it is time to realistically change and downsize. Therefore they have placed their home and vineyard for sale and look forward to new owners, with new dreams to be expressed here, where they can also make their mark in the Swan Valley.

Brian Hunt: “Making a decision like this causes all the wonderful times over the years to come to the fore, and there are many. We are deeply grateful for all who came to Entopia as a visitor and left as a friend.

“Many people have worked with us over the years, in clearing land, planting vines, establishing trellis and reticulation, pruning, picking, bottling, marketing and most importantly enjoying the Entopia wine and the occasions that we have been able to provide.

“Over the years we have made many friends who now call Entopia their winery.”

During this transition and sale of the property, Entopia’s wine is being discounted to clear supply and it’s a welcome opportunity for you to stock up on your favourites.

Entopia will continue with the weekend cellar door sales until the end of August, or stock is exhausted, whichever comes first.

Brian and Heather would enjoy seeing you before they close.

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FILM REVIEWS TEA WITH THE DAMES Less Tea, More Champagne Reviewer: James Forte

could tell.

About the thunderclap of a revolution in the arts in Britain in the 1960s. Put four men in a pub and each story reminds someone of something even wilder and less probable. Perhaps each of the ladies should have been asked to prepare their five best personal anecdotes before the afternoon tea.

I enjoyed this film very much. Would everyone? To me it is a document of the life and times of contemporary theatre. Three stars.

Tea with the Dames opened at The Windsor cinema on June 7th.

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his is not a film for everyone. Perhaps for the followers of film stars. Maybe for those who are interested in the thoughts of celebrities - what makes them tick. Definitely for those who revel in the history of British theatre and cinema over the last sixty years.

The plan was simple. Bring four of the world’s leading and senior actresses together around a table in a garden setting for a chat.

Provide them with tea and switch on the cameras. After around three to four hours of recording their wit and wisdom, edit it down to eighty-nine minutes and release it to the cinemas.

The British weather being what it is, they soon have to move indoors. And the tea is replaced by champagne. And the stories really start flowing. Not so much concerning them, more about the directors and leading men with whom they have sparred.

The four (all made Dames by the Queen) are Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright and Maggie Smith. Eileen is best known for Cranford and more recently Doc Martin.

Judi has been in just about everything, even as James Bond’s boss M. Joan (the quietest of the four and actually a baroness) is the widow of Laurence Olivier – she married him after he divorced Vivien Leigh in 1961.

Her best-known films are Enchanted April and Tea with Mussolini. As for Maggie, I remember first seeing her in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (gaining her a best-actress Academy Award) in 1969 and fifty films since. She is best known to younger audiences for Downton Abbey and as Professor McGonagall in Harry Potter.

Good as it is, I thought it never quite achieved its potential. When you are a Dame, do you have to behave in a ladylike manner at all times?

I suppose you do. And yet, what stories these ladies

~oOo~ THE BOOKSHOP Philistines Rule OK? Reviewer: James Forte

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t is 1959 and the small English seaside town of Hardborough does not have a bookshop. Florence Green sets out to rectify the situation and expose the town folk to some modern literature.

Sadly, not everyone appreciates strangers breezing in and doing new things.

The bookshop is to be set up in an old decrepit building which ‘those-up-in-the-big-house’ decide should be earmarked for an arts centre. Battle lines between the readers and the philistines are soon drawn and combat erupts.

With practically all the advantages being with the establishment and some dirty tactics on their part the situation for the literature lovers is soon dire.

There is a theory that a disproportionate number of films are being made to appeal to the baby-boomers. There is a significant market pandering to the nostalgia of those growing up in the 1950s with stories like Jasper Jones.

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FILM REVIEWS DEADPOOL 2 A second slice of mercenary pie Reviewer: Chris McRae

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L to R: Dames Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Eileen Atkins and Joan Plowright things, following wartime austerity and before the advent of TV, personal computers and mobile phones.

Here is a chance to remember your first encounter with Nabokov’s Lolita or Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451.

However, this film is not just for the ‘Ten-pound Poms’.

It has universal appeal with its themes of modernity versus tradition, culture versus ignorance.

It is a well-constructed adaptation of the novel The Bookshop by Penelope Fitzgerald directed at an easy pace by Isabel Coixet. All the acting is first class.

Florence is played by Emily Mortimer (daughter of Sir John Mortimer who wrote Rumpole of the Bailey). Her allies are the reclusive booklover Edmund Brundish (Bill Nighy) and schoolgirl shop assistant Christine (Honor Kneafsey). Narration is by Julie Christie - who starred in the film of Fahrenheit 451 back in 1966!

However, for me, acting honours go to Patricia Clarkson as the aristocratic enemy Violet Gamart. With heavy make-up, just a few gestures and minimal dialogue, Clarkson convinces us that here we have an enemy worthy of our hate.

Overall this is a bitter-sweet film to immerse oneself in.

Four stars.

The Bookshop opened at Luna Cinemas on May 24th. ~oOo~

he foul mouthed, sword wielding mutant mercenary is back and this time he’s bigger and cruder than ever in the sequel to the 2016 runaway hit Deadpool. In the amplified sequel, the immortal Wade Wilson (or Deadpool) finds himself in unchartered territory as he assembles a team of fellow mutants with equally terrifying abilities in order to control and protect a young mutant who calls himself Firefist (Julian Dennison) from the time hopping cyborg soldier Cable (Josh Brolin).

The marketing campaign for this second slice of mercenary pie hinged itself on the innuendo infused tagline ‘everything is bigger the second time around’ and boy does it

deliver on that front.

With a plethora of colourful new characters including breakout New Zealand star Julian Dennison (of Hunt for the Wilderpeople fame) as the ferocious and likeable Firefirst along with Zazie Beetz as the lucky Domino, the film’s ensemble cast (along with some stellar and often ‘blink and you’ll miss them’ cameos) drive the thick and fast comedy.

The jokes are rude, lewd and very, very, funny with the film not shying away from hot topics and every superhero movie stereotype under the sun being flung around in a ferocious and hilarious manner.

Ryan Reynolds is once again stellar as the wise-cracking titular characters and pitches his comedic timing with precision.

A sequence when he attempts to grow back his own legs after having them lopped off in a face off is particularly cringeworthy and utterly hilarious at the same time.

It’s loud, it’s brash and not for the faint hearted with Director David Leitch taking a ‘no holds barred’ approach to this super funny superhero (or should we say antihero) flick.

The sequence in which Deadpool and his newly formed inept X-Force (how derivative) skydive into strong winds in an attempt to launch a stealthy attack on their enemy is a highlight of the comedic moments with the film never taking itself too seriously.

With a third outing already hinted at, there could be more in store for everyone’s favourite foul mouthed merc. For now, enjoy the chimichanga’s and remember, hugs, not drugs! ~oOo~ TEA WITH THE DAMES There really is nothing like a Dame Reviewer: Douglas Sutherland-Bruce

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ea With the Dames is a documentary like no other. The recipe is very simple - take four old friends with a collective experience of over a quarter of a millennium, add a lovely setting, champagne and film the chat.

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THE DECADENT AND DEPRAVED

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ABOUT JORDON PRINCE-WRIGHT Director, Producer, Writer, Executive Producer At only 21, Jordon already has an abundance of recognition for his talent and a wealth of experience that belies his age. Selected as the Young Australian Filmmaker of the Year in 2014, is only one of the many awards he has received over the past few years. He has taken on roles as a director, writer, producer and executive producer – beginning his adventures in the industry whilst he was still a high school student.

Having completed a Certificate III in Media and gaining 100% in his year 12 Media Production and Analysis WACE exams, Jordon has sought further training as a director at both the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and Edith Cowan University in part at the Western Australian Screen Academy.

These tertiary institutions are recognised internationally for their role in shaping some of the countries most talented artists. Aside from his impressive educational background, Jordon has amassed an inspiring résumé on which has formed the foundation for WA’s largest independent film company, Prince-Wright Productions.

It is clear from the tremendous feedback from various veteran film production companies, crew and actors with whom he has worked, that Jordon will undoubtedly be held in equally high regard in the very near future.

onsidered as Western Australia’s largest independant feature film, The Decadent and Depraved is set in the late 1880s in a remote and dark place in the outback of Western Australia telling the story of Leon Murphy who leaves his wife and child in a bid to ensure their safety.

He is a wanted man but plans to surrender himself into the hands of Her Majesty’s army to be hanged. Unbeknownst to Leon, shortly after his departure his wife is murdered in cold blood. Moreover, their daughter Lillian is captured by a bunch of evil bounty hunters, led by the cruel and gruesome priest, Maitland.

A tale of cat and mouse begins shortly thereafter as Leon is transported by Police Captain, Dalton, on route to be hanged in the local town.

Dalton’s hopes for a trouble-free journey are quickly dashed as he is faced with a series of difficult obstacles – all consequences of transporting such a high value target.

Within the ever-changing terrain of Western Australia, the truth about Leon’s crime and his motives for seeking punishment is revealed, leading everyone through a chaotic tumble of revenge and murder.

The Decadent and Depraved had a preview release in December 2017 and now, after popular demand and an immense amount of interest on the waiting list for it’s WA premier, The Decadent and Depraved will be having a very special, WA only, encore screening before it’s over seas release.

June 17th Event Cinemas, corner Marmion & Whitfords Ave, Hillarys. (Selected cast and crew will be in attendance for attendees wishing to stay behind after the screening to meet, greet and answer any questions you may have.)

July 7th Fenwick Cinema, 105-107 Dempster St, Esperance. (Selected cast and crew will be in attendance for attendees wishing to stay behind after the screening to meet, greet and answer any questions you may have.).

There will also be screenings at Yalgoo, Cue, Sandstone and Leonora but these are already sold out.

Adult tickets cost $15 and are available on-line at Trybooking - please note there are only 19 seats left for the Perth viewing also, please note these are one-off Encore Screenings.

Film Contains: mild adult themes, violence and some coarse language.

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THEATRE REVIEW SUMMER OF THE SEVENTEENTH DOLL Australian Icon Reviewer: James Forte

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each of the seven roles. Instead I will highlight two.

Kelton Pell shows a great depth of experience in his portrayal of Roo, a man whose strength and power and lifestyle is under attack. At the other end of the spectrum is MacKenzie Dunn.

Fresh out of WAAPA, this is her first commercial production.

She takes Bubba, the sweet innocent young girl-next-door all the way through to a woman who will now look out for herself. We will be seeing much more of her in future Black Swan seasons.

In his programme notes, Adam reveals that Ray Lawler, at 97, is still looking at ways in which the play can be made more contemporary.

In this production, set designer Bruce McKinven has departed from Lawler’s explicit description of the living room of a Carlton house with easy access to front and back verandahs.

Here we have a large cube of a room.

One side is open to the hall/staircase and another to the audience. There are no doors, windows, verandahs, greenery. Instead the structure is integrated with Trent Suidgeest’s lighting so that the walls change from the rosy glow of optimism at the start to the cold, stark feeling of reality at the end.

This works well on one level but imposes some unhappy constraints on the movements of the actors.

For example, entries and exits are extended as they have to move across the full width of the stage.

Black Swan is to be congratulated on this exceptional and memorable production.

Summer of the Seventeenth Doll was at the State Theatre Centre.

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s there any other drama so quintessentially Australian than Summer of the Seventeenth Doll by Ray Lawler?

Not even The One Day of the Year by Alan Seymour or Don’s Party by David Williamson?

It is iconic. If one had to choose a play that immigrants ought to watch for an understanding of Australians, this would be on the list. It captures two aspects of the nation’s ethos in the ‘fair-go’ and the ‘quiet-achiever’ – qualities which many would suggest are disappearing.

Are we too readily acquiring the American model were victory goes to those who blow their trumpets loudest?

Everyone should see ‘the doll’ at least once.

Written in 1955, this tragedy in three acts was an immediate success and presented something uniquely Australian in its London and New York productions.

The story is simple. Roo and Barney spend seven months each year in the Queensland cane fields. It is extremely hard physical work but it pays well. Flush with money, they have spent the five-month lay-off for each of the last seventeen years in Melbourne with Olive and Nancy. Each year Roo has presented Olive with a fairground kewpie doll.

But all good things come to an end. The last year has seen changes. Nancy has gone off and married a local. Olive has recruited another barmaid, Pearl, to replace the irreplaceable. Roo has broken down competing in cane-cutting with a much younger man. And his partnership with Barney has gone adrift.

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direction that the socialist governments are endeavouring to do, as they will have complete control over the un-thinking man.

Hitler banned books and had millions destroyed, much to the disgust of the learned universities and institutions throughout the educated world.

Further, I believe we, meaning myself , the schools and you the fourth estate must do all within our influence to consolidate the continued use of the privilege of reading from a book.

It is not about the paper that books are printed upon, it also of the smells that come from within an old book that inflames the mind to want to read and cause the imagination and of rhyme.

English Literature is a must for the direction of all the worlds currency of education to be able to communicate together, for without it, it is only another Tower of Babel.

The electronic age will have its day and depart when the world energy has disappeared but books and the understanding of Literature will continue forever.

Please think of my words and the power of an educated mind through the use of literature as the first level of instruction.

Terrance Weston JP Secret Harbour

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Sir,

Good grief! Is this federal government as thick as two short planks?

Michael Keenan is proposing that the government “releases” government data to “trusted third parties”.

“Releases” of course, means “sell” for a squillion dollars.

After the banking royal commission revelations and Cambridge Analytica, what exactly is a trusted third party?

Perhaps we should have a royal commission into the government’s focus on putting profits ahead of the welfare of it’s customers.

Tony Jackson Rockingham

Sir:

John Donne wrote in the 16th century “Never send to know for whom the bell tolls, It tolls for thee.”

With his announcement that a move towards a republic should be progressed alongside a treaty with Australia’s indigenous people, the bell could now be tolling for Bill Shorten.

Not only do we believe this to be a huge blunder because support for a treaty and support for a republic derive from two entirely different sectors of the community. Besides, a referendum is not required for a treaty whereas it is for constitutional change.

Moreover, previous Labor leaders have recognised that approximately one third of Labor voters are monarchist and conservative traditionalists. We saw this in the 1999 referendum with traditional Labor vote against a republic and more recently with the high no vote in Labor electorates in the same-sex marriage postal survey.

Many members of the Australian Monarchist League are Labor voters. They are in despair at the republican stance of their members of Parliament, both State and federal. They may be silent in any campaign but once in the secrecy of the polling booth they will make their vote count. With Mr Shorten linking a republic to the next Labor campaign, traditional Labor voters could well opt not to vote Labor on this occasion. Mr Shorten could be facing the same sort of devastating defeat that Paul Keating faced in 1996 due entirely to pushing a republican wheelbarrow.

The Australian Monarchist League has moved much of its operations online and we will be targeting Labor voters with a strategic online campaign not to vote Labor at the next election and send a message to Labor politicians that their support for a republic is ill founded. If the Coalition was led by a monarchist, then it could well gain from Labor’s loss, but it is not. It is led by a republican, for whom a republic is unfinished business. Even though Malcolm Turnbull claims now to be an ‘Elizabethan’ and a ‘Queen lover’, he has never ever approach the Australian Monarchist League to help in honouring Her Majesty on the 65th year since her Coronation or on any other occasion.

Mr Shorten has said “I think it’s remarkable that over two centuries after first European settlement we are still borrowing a very worthy person but a monarch from another country.”

(AAP 10/6/18) He forgets, that in Australia the Queen is Queen of Australia and subject only to the Australian Constitution and to the advice of her Australian ministers. Moreover, we do not pay one cent to the Queen personally for being our sovereign head of state.

Philip Benwell National Chair Australian Monarchist League

Dear Editor,

The current debate over the lack of English Literature being taught in schools leaves me very worried.

Due to the lack of English Literature being offered as a subject has me very concerned for several reasons, that if the education curriculum does not include such subjects, then students will not learn nor understand the basic skills of writing and pronunciation.

The many authors of our past, Shakespeare, Tennyson, Milton, Thoreau, Owen, Coleridge, Twain, Steinbeck, Patterson, Lawson and thousands more, not to mention modern authors , have all provided me the enjoyment of the poet and storyteller, that has assisted my understanding of writing and correct pronunciation.

Without these skills I probably would not even be able to pen this edit, I have written articles of my own and have penned poetry that have also been published.

Yes, the computer age has given us spell-check for the less educated, but unless the student has a basic understanding of phrasing words together, even the computer will not understand these hieroglyphs. I am not a mathematician, nor science enthusiast, but I do not ignore their needs to me as I go about my life.

Churchill wrote of books; ‘Read them, Peer into them, Let them fall open where they will, Read from the very first line that arrests the eye, Make a voyage of discovery, Arrange them in your hands, If they cannot be your friends let them be your acquaintance and If they cannot enter your circle of life , do not deny them at least a nod of recognition.’

My own library is of over 1000 volumes of many authors, topics and instruction.

As a Justice of the Peace I meet many people every day at a number of signing centres, home and other locations, I it behoves me to see the lack of literary knowledge of the general public in their own quest to write a simple document as a Statutory Declaration or Affidavit.

It is not just their lack understanding of piecing words together but also the atrocious spelling and lack of pronunciation. One may think that it is the general public that are afflicted by this simple lack of understanding of basic English, but unfortunately it can be found amongst the many documents produced from many businesses, corporations and government departments.

If the Education curriculum reduces its course of study by excluding English Literature, then it will pay heavily in the future of ignorant and uneducated masses, which is of course the 36

SPORT AND LEISURE HOME AND AWAY LISA SKRYPICHAYKO

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wan Hills Karate Club Sensei Bob Allen’s students continue to shine down south and further afield, bringing home awards from Margaret River and New Zealand.

Drew Ridley represented Australia in the Veteran’s Kata event at the Oceania Karate Championships in Auckland last month.

The tournament attracts athletes from all over the geographically vast region, and NZ as the host nation fielded the most competitors this year. Ridley had to re-strategise after the late addition of a new competitor to his event. Despite this unexpected change, he won his first round by a unanimous score of 5 flags to 0, missing out by only one flag for a 2-3 score in the final for a silver medal.

“The standard is pretty high”, Ridley observed.

“The New Zealanders are a force - so many good people. The divisions are small but the athletes are quality.” He added, “It was a great trip - nice people, and a good experience competing at this level”. The WA component of the team brought home a total of seventeen medals, and are currently in training for the Australian Karate Federation National Championships this August.

Last weekend, Ridley competed again at the Margaret River Karate Championships, joined by other students from Sensei Bob’s Swan Hills dojo and sister dojo in Bridgetown. A total of ten junior and senior students from the Swan Hills and Bridgetown dojos competed, many of whom returned with medals or trophies for their efforts.

The Mixed Veteran’s Kata event proved to be Drew Ridley competing (Photograph by Melinda Brezmen) a Swan Hills Goju Ryu trifecta, with Drew Ridley, Damien Bell (Sensei at Swan Hills’ Bridgetown dojo), and Beau Ruthofer taking first, second and third place, respectively. Ridley also placed third in the Men’s Open Kata. Two of Sensei Bell’s Bridgetown students won silver medals and in his karate debut, Ridley’s seven-year-old son Elijah got a bronze medal.

Interviewed by his father, Elijah reported that he was excited to be in the tournament. He went to the venue a day early to walk on the mats with his dad, so he wouldn’t be too nervous on the day.

Elijah wanted his kiai (fighting cry) to be loud enough for everyone to hear him, and attendees confirm that he could be heard from three mats away. Elijah said he loved meeting the other kids. He was very happy he got a medal, but said it didn’t matter if he won or lost - he was just having fun.

He said that Sensei Bob looked after him and said nice things to him, which made him feel good. Elijah can’t wait until the next tournament, and plans to compete again later this month.

Sensei Bob Allen is a senior kata coach for the Karate Federation of WA and a former national karate referee. He teaches students of all ages at his Midland and Mount Helena dojos.

For more information, please ring Bob on 0419 922 609 or email bob@ swanhillsgojuryu.com.au

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SPORT AND LEISURE ARMOURING UP DOWN UNDER CHRIS MCRAE

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n 1942, the historic National Hockey League, now made up of thirty-one teams, consisted of what became known as the ‘Original Six’ (Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs).

For twenty-five years, the league remained a six team competition.

However, progress and geographical influence was soon stamped on the league and it underwent twelve expansions, seeing teams in areas which were not traditionally seen as hockey states or towns.

States such as California, Florida and Arizona landed NHL franchises and the league remains one of the biggest and most successful professional sports leagues in the world.

In 2016, the NHL announced a historic 13th expansion which would take place for the 2017-18 season.

Rumours flew left right and centre with names such as Quebec and Seattle bounced around. However, it was with much fanfare that the announcement was made. The NHL would be landing in sin city itself … Las Vegas Nevada.

The original response to the expansion to Vegas was met with trepidation from many across the league. Many said “Hockey in the desert just won’t work” and stated that it would be a “test of the sport’s appeal”.

But for Vegas locals, it was a breath of fresh air. With the Golden Knights being the city’s first professional sports team, locals have embraced the boys in gold, with the fandom reaching fever pitch in recent months.

The Golden Knights defied all expectations in mid May by making it all the way to the NHL’s big show, the Stanley Cup final. They are just the second expansion team to make it to the Cup Final in their inaugural season in the 100 year history of the league.

Since the Golden Knights arrived on the strip, they have defied the odds, being labelled the ‘Golden Misfits’ and NHL familiar faces such as goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (originally from the Stanley Cup winning Pittsburgh Penguins) and gun forward William ‘Wild Bill’ Karlsson (drafted by the Anaheim Ducks before playing with the Columbus Blue Jackets) becoming household names.

In their eighty-two game inaugural season, the Knights powered their way to fifty-one wins, twentyfour losses and seven Overtimes, thus exceeding the expectations of many fans, league personnel and across the NHL.

Meanwhile, just over 15,000 km away in the most isolated capital city in the world, the Golden Knights’ fever and reputation has reached a growing base of fans here in Perth.

Led by Perth local and Vegas enthusiast Dee Dravo, the Perth fan based has kicked things off Down

Under for the Golden Knights with a Facebook group labelled ‘Knights Down Under’ being established.

A whirlwind trip to Vegas in April saw Dravo attend playoff games and given the royal treatment by the Golden Knights.

The new hockey fan managed to get up close to the glass for Vegas games, had a chance encounter with team president Kerry Bubolz as well as receiving a video shout out from favourite player Nate Schmidt.

An early morning watch party was organised by Dravo for the Knights’ second round playoffs match up with the San Jose Sharks at Cockburn Ice Arena’s Cabin 401 restaurant with the enthusiastic group meeting early for a golden breakfast.

The party was not only the start of something special for Golden Knights fans in Australia, but made headlines on an international scale with the story and photos from the event making it to the NHL website!

For many Australians, the concept of Ice Hockey is a foreign one, with many only familiar with the sport perhaps through the Winter Olympics every four years or the popular Mighty Ducks

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film series (which is where my own love of the sport was born).

However, Ice Hockey down under is bigger than ever with an eight team national competition (The Australian Ice Hockey League) growing in popularity every year, each state possessing their own Ice Hockey organisation and clubs, the National Teams representing the Green and Gold at the IIHF World Championships and the Facebook group ‘Australian NHL Fans’ recently ticking over the 4,100 member mark.

For many, the allure of the sport lies in the fast paced, physical nature of the game. Australian Golden Knights fans were surveyed and one stated that “the games are exciting up to the final seconds! Fans are incredibly committed and cities rally behind their teams”.

For many Australians, cities they have visited on holidays give them a connection to their chosen NHL team. For a growing number of fans familiar or even new to the sport, that city is Vegas. Golden Knights fan from Melbourne Victoria Hines stated that “Las Vegas is an amazing city which I have visited a couple

of times and had a great time. It’s only fitting they brought NHL to town to equal the exciting and intense nature of the city” she said.

Victorian based fan Andrew Howse loved the injection of fast paced hockey into the gambling capital of the world. “I began following them due to my love of Vegas as a town” he said “As an avid poker player and fan I began hearing more and more about the founding of the franchise. I was hooked as soon as the season started” he continued.

The Golden Knights have owned the slogan ‘Welcome To Impossible’ throughout their remarkable run to the 2018 Stanley Cup Final. They have defied the odds and done what many deemed ‘impossible’. To not only win, but to develop strength, resilience and a fan base, not only lighting up the Las Vegas strip but inspiring legions of new and established hockey fans on the other side of the world in Australia.

So are you thinking about following hockey and perhaps need a nudge in the direction of the Vegas Golden Knights? Gold Coast based fan Kym Panzram was another Aussie who got to experience Golden Knights hockey first hand. “We booked our first trip to Vegas just before they got their franchise” she said.

“My husband has played field hockey for forty years and, being mad sports fans, of course we booked tickets to a game while we would be there” she continued. “We have watched every Golden Knights game since.

Everyone who had been to a live NHL game told us we'd be hooked and boy were they right!” she concluded.

The National Hockey League can be accessed through www.nhl.com and via NHL Game Centre, available on various streaming and entertainment platforms.

Special Thanks to the Following Vegas Golden Knights Australian Fans for their inspiration and for contributing to this article: Dee Dravo, Kym Panzram, Andrew Howse, Ryan Hines, Shelly Clarkson, Victoria Hines and Terry Jones.

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TV WITH CHRIS TV REVIEWS: JUNE 2018

THE ALIENIST Starring: Daniel Bruhl, Luke Evans, Dakota Fanning and Brian Geraghty Network: Netflix

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YOUNG SHELDON Starring: Iain Armitage, Zoe Perry, Lance Barber, Montana Jordan, Raegan Revord and Jim Parsons Network: Channel 9/NBC

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his gorgeously shot and beautiful looking drama is not only aesthetically striking, but possesses a ripping good storyline, splashed against the backdrop of a bleak 1890’s New York City.

Daniel Bruhl stars as Dr Lazlo Kreitzler, a criminal psychologist or alienist. The name comes from the 19th century concept that “persons suffering from mental illness were thought to be alienated from their true natures. Experts who studied them were therefore known as alienists”

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ince premiering in 2007, The Big Bang Theory, a sitcom about a group of loveable nerds and their interactions with daily life, work and relationships, has gone on to air 280 episodes across eleven seasons (and counting).

It has made stars out of Johnny Galecki (Leonard), Kayley Cuoco (Penny), Simon Helberg (Howard), Kunal Nayyar (Raj), Melissa Rauch (Bernadette) and Mayim Balik (Amy).

However, much of the show’s praise has gone the way of Jim Parsons, who plays the neurotic, frustratingly loveable Sheldon Cooper.

Parsons has been nominated for seven Primetime Emmy’s (winning four) and three Golden Globe Awards (winning one) for the role which has become one of the most recognisable in modern sitcoms.

The character was such a success that Parsons had the idea to create a spinoff, exploring the childhood of Sheldon, referred to so often throughout the series.

Thus we have the brilliant concept that is Young Sheldon. Iain Armitage is cast perfectly as nine year old Sheldon who lives in a world of frustration, dealing with his high intelligence and altered take on everyday experiences amidst life in Texas.

Living with his Baptist Mother (Zoe Perry) and slightly clueless but loving Father (Lance Barber) coupled with having to deal with the ‘lack of intelligence’ displayed in spades by his older brother Georgie (Montana Jordan) and sharing a room with twin sister Missy (Raegan Revord) has its challenges for Sheldon as he navigates a world of chaos with a mind of logic and order.

The series pitches itself perfectly as an intelligently crafted and very funny comedy with excellent performances all round.

What the show does so well is links and pays homage to The Big Bang Theory in smart and subtle ways. Small details referred to in ‘Big Bang’ are lovingly expanded in Young Sheldon, in particularly Sheldon’s relationship with his Mee Maw (Annie Potts). The fact also that Sheldon’s young mother is played by Zoe Perry - the daughter of Laurie Metcalf (who plays the same character in The Big Bang Theory) is a wonderful touch bringing a real believability to the character.

A terrific expansion of Sheldon’s logical world with a lot of laughs and a big heart!

Highly recommended

Kreitzler is called upon along with newspaper illustrator John Moore (Luke Evans) by police commissioner Theodore Roosevelt (Brian Geraghty) to solve a series of murders targeting boy prostitutes in the back alleys of the city. Driven secretary Sara Howard (Dakota Fanning) joins the case as they explore psychology and what would become the early foundations of forensic science to solve the murders.

Right from the outset, The Alienist grabs hold of you and does not let go. It is confronting as Kreitzler and Moore explore the seedy and often disturbing underbelly of New York City.

Streets littered with prostitutes, including children sets the scene for a very dark toned thriller.

Bruhl and Evans match each other perfectly as the crime solving duo. In a very ‘Sherlock and Watson’ type manner, Kreitzler is the brooding mysterious one and Moore is often more logical and empathetic.

Dakota Fanning is also at her best as the strong willed Sara, in a time where strong willed females were not seen as highly integral to the workforce.

The Alienist is dark and often confronting through its imagery and content. However this dark edge paired with the exquisite visual aesthetic make it a real treat. With top notch performances and a gripping storyline, this is well worth your time.

Just ensure you watch it with the lights on.

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THE IDLER The Idle Thoughts of an Idle Mind

sides for ventilation do invite glances. Glances which I often wonder are more solicited than unsolicited, but I digress.

The word as we know it didn’t take prominence until the 1960’s or 70’s when New Zealand coach Arthur Lydiard replaced GLENNYS MARSDON the word “roadwork” with “jogging”.

The coach has often been credited for popularising jogging and introducing it to the US. After one session with Lydiard, Oregon track coach Bill Bowerman started a joggers club.

Around this time in 1962, the New Zealand Herald coined the noun ‘jogger’ when referring to the ‘Auckland Joggers’ Club’ for a group of retired athletes who went out on weekly fitness runs. And the rest as they say is history.

Cut to images of Presidents Carter, Clinton, Bush, and our own Prime Minster Howard gleefully pounding the pavement, in sweat pants not satin shorts thankfully.

But wait. Another man, James F. Fixx has been cited as the his month saw the running of the annual HBF Run For A inventor of jogging, since his best selling books The Complete Reason. Nearly 36,000 people braved grey skies to take on a Book of Running helped bolster the jogging craze. Sadly Fixx twenty-one kilometre half marathon, twelve kilometre run or died of a heart attack in 1984, aged fifty-two while on a solitary four kilometre walk. jog in Vermont. I kid you not.

As I watched the last few people cross the line it got me

Whichever variation you choose to believe somehow I can’t thinking, where did the idea of jogging come from? Since my imagine its origins dating back to Neanderthal Man, although … own past experiences would be considered more lackadaisical

“What you doing Zug?” Clydesdale than agitated greyhound you may understand my

“I’m just going to go down that dirt track a bit Jont.” curiosity.

“Why, what’s down there, what are you tracking, is it a

A quick internet search advised that in 776 BCE, a cook mammoth? Fantastic I’ll tell the girls to start preparing for a named Koroibos won the first stadium race at the ancient feast.”

Olympic Games. The distance, a mere 600 feet or 0.2 kilometres.

“I’m not tracking anything I just got up this morning and Perhaps he was simply exiting the stadium having remembered thought I’d go down there a bit.” a goat stew simmering on the fire at home. Still his efforts were

“Why?” more dash than jog.

“Dunno mate, just feel like

Meanwhile the Merriam-Webster Dictionary states that the it.” word “jog” originated in the mid-16th century in England. First

“Did you see the women go used to describe quick, sharp movements rather than a Giselle/ down there? Are they on heat Gazelle like traverse, can this really be deemed the genesis of again?” jogging?

“No that was last week.”

Enter good old verbose William Shakespeare who used the “Oh yeah. Well are the word in his 1590 scribbling, The Taming of the Shrew. lions on their way, should we be

“The door is open sir; there lies your way; You may be packing up camp? I’ll tell the jogging whiles your boots are green; For me, I’ll not be gone till I girls, it’ll take them a couple of please myself.” hours to pack up all their stuff.”

Sure, he uses the word “jogging” but it’s in reference to a

“No nothing like that, no man taking his leave and we have no idea if said leave was a lions.” rapid exit stage left (pursued by a bear), or a meandering stroll.

“We’ll why are you doing Either way it’s unlikely to resemble an action that would later it, what’s down there?” become associated with middle aged men in tiny satin shorts.

“I won’t know until I get No, it wasn’t until 1884 when Australian author Rolf Boldrewood there will I.” wrote …

“Oh, I get you it now, you want to see how quickly you can

“Your bedroom curtains were still drawn as I passed on my get over there, a practice run for when the lions do come, that’s morning jog.” very clever Zug.”

Well thank goodness the curtains were still closed,

“No, I don’t care how long it takes I’ll just go at a casual, otherwise the notion of “jogging” could’ve taken on peeping Tom leisurely pace.” connotations. Mind you those satin shorts with their flapping

“Leisurely you say, what’s leisure?”

“No idea, it’s just a word that came to mind, sounds good though doesn’t it, lei-sure.”

“You’ve always been a bit weird Zug, you and your words. What was it you said before, hypo-thala-mus. I still think it sounds like something we’d spread on crackers.”

“No that’s hummus, Jont and no crackers we’re paleo remember.”

“Whatever, well off you go, you and your hypothalamus. Have a good life and I hope we meet up again sometime.”

“I’m coming right back.”

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JOG ON

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COMMUNITY THEATRE THEATRE WITH GORDON

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.

- Helen K eller

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100 LUNCHES

00 Lunches – A Gourmet Comedy is a fun little

comedy suitable for all ages. Written in 1989

by Jack Sharkey, this play was delivered partly in the style of Fawlty Towers.

His first novel in 1941 was at the age of ten, and then he sold his first short story at age eighteen. His writing skills have progressed a little since then. In writing this play, he joined forces with Leo W. Sears.

The play’s official running time of 90-minutes stretched to 120-minutes – after allowing for the twenty minute interval.

This light-hearted ‘chewing gum for the mind’ can be seen at The Garrick Theatre, Meadow Street, Guildford every Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 9th June. There are matinées at 2.00 pm on Sunday 27th May and 3rd June.

Starr (Jennifer McGrath) has always given Chuck a vicious slating.

Seconds later, immaculately dressed, beautiful Charity arrives at their front door. Shamelessly, she wants Chuck to help her in writing her own play. Surprisingly Chuck agrees, but only if he can give her advice over a series of lunches, with Charity paying the bill!! Chuck’s idea is to have his revenge on this malicious writer, by draining her purse whilst giving her terrible advice and to leave her with a literary disaster.

Chuck chooses a series of New York’s finest restaurants that seem to all be staffed by the same family of harebrained waiters (Andrew Lee).

When the brassy Bronx chick next door, Yolanda (Colleen Bradford) hears of these meals, she fears that the man of her dreams – Chuck – is escaping her grip.

Will Chuck’s revenge on Charity work?

The scenes: It is present day, in the Long Island of home of the Reynolds family; along with a series of ethnic New York restaurants.

The quality set was designed and built by Les Lee. The main set is a comfortable, smart living room in a wealthy home. The walls are pale grey, waist-high wood panelling, with dark grey and white, French styled ‘flock’ wallpaper above. There are grey chairs and a two-seater settee.

The stage revolved several times, to reveal a collection of both classy and grubby Manhattan restaurants. The pale restaurant wall, with inventive and colourful lighting styles ensured a convincing change of eating establishments. A few well-chosen pictures, table cloths and dining furniture quickly established the nationality and star rating.

Well done props suppliers, Rob Vincent and Grannie Friel.

Grannie also supplied the numerous cuisines from prawn cocktails to hot dogs – I advise you take an airline sick bag for one establishment.

Stage manager, Tom Goode, and the scene changers, Morgan Hyde and Terry Brown, worked silently on the ‘other side’ of the revolve. The amount of props changing for the several restaurants shown was considerable, but they had it all well planned.

The clever lighting and good sound effects were the work of Edi Boross and Carlise Kearney.

A director has certain responsibilities to his audience. First chose a quality play; sadly the first Act of this one was poorly written and quite un-funny. Select a cast that is suitable for the genre and a successful comedy requires special skills, but here sadly only two or three of the cast managed to deliver the thin humour.

Don’t be kind hearted and take someone into the team simply because they are friends, or you want to give them a chance – even if the audition was not as good as it should have been.

Chuck enumerates and describes throughout the play what skills Charity should be concentrating on in her writing, and yet this play’s script fails to act on many of these techniques itself.

Subtle humour usually works best, and Jennifer and Andrew were naturals, and top notch.

The costumes were amazing. Charity looked beautiful with her designer clothes and bling. Yolanda was perfect with her bright orange Christmas tree outfit.The series of waiters costumes were well thought out and certainly a highlight.

The motivation and chemistry between many of the actors was lacking, but in the second Act the script improved, and especially the restaurant scenes brought quite a few laughs.

I have seen many satisfying productions from director Les Lee and several of these actors, but I left a little disappointed.

Perhaps as the season progresses the flow, pace and interaction will improve. Chookas to all concerned. ~oOo~

Celebrated playwright Charlton ‘Chuck’ Reynolds (Alan Shaw) last night celebrated the launch of his latest thriller novel. Chuck’s housekeeper (Vee McGuire) is busy cleaning up the strewn clothing in the sitting room, when into the house staggers Chuck’s son, Terry (Matthew Roberts) carrying an armful of neighbours’ newspapers.

He has removed them from their lawns, before they see the brutal reviews. In the past, theatre reviewer Charity 42

SPRING STORM

up seated on their verandas, lonely.

When Heavenly mentions Dick, her mother is furious that her fine daughter should even consider such a lowly person, especially when a handsome, rich young man, Arthur Shannon (Matthew Jones) is available to marry for his family status. Arthur is shy and totally lacking in

Spring Storm is a play written by Tennessee Williams in 1937, when he was twenty-six years old. The play’s original title was April is the Cruellest Month from the opening line of T. S. Eliot’s poem The Waste Land.

Due to poor reviews, both in his university writing class and the Press, the play did not premiere in America until 1995 and in Europe until 2009.

This fresh and unusual character study was presented by the Performing Arts Association of Notre Dame Australia (PAANDA) each Thursday, Friday and Saturday night at 7:00 pm until 2nd June.

There were three venues listed for the performances and the warm welcome from Ana Ferreira Manhoso’s front of house team, Troy Coelho and the innumerate Tessa Harris (in joke) was a pleasure.

The scene: It is spring 1937 in Port Tyler, a small town in the ‘deep South’, on the Mississippi River during the Great Depression.

The sets: Faced with a tight budget Edward Blake (the production finance officer), and the production supervisor, Justine Ralph wanted a memorable production. Carmel Mohen created an inventive set design that is truly inspired. Lover’s leap was a park bench on a grassy knoll, with two adjacent trees (two wooden stepladders painted brown with vegetation attached) – most effective.

The Critchfield’s sitting room had a beautiful cream, Italian-styled, chaise longue sofa, a standard lamp and a whatnot. On the other side of the fireplace were tall bookshelves, two leather armchairs and a drinks trolley with an old radio on top. Above the fireplace was a large oil painting of Colonel Wayne in his Civil War uniform staring down at everyone.

This set creation was managed by Isabel Browne and Ana Ferreira Manhoso. The props manager, and there were many tricky to source items, supplied by Mary Dunne and her assistant, Jake Fitzpatrick.

Catherine Acres’ was aided in her sensitive lighting design, by Toni Maree Olton. There were some great slow fades and realistic storm effects.

The subtle sound design was the skilled work of ‘Monte’fiore Nathan and associate Thomas Desmond. The preshow request to turn off mobiles was presented as though from a scratchy phonograph – good idea. The sound effects were at a perfect low level, and were crisp and precise.

Stage manager, Carmel Mohen and her assistant Jessica Dening, along with their stage hands Zakaria Hourani, James Boucaut and John Ogilvie were highly efficient. Each person knew in advance the item to be removed or installed. The team moved in (a touch slowly – move in as soon as the lights dim) silently and with good teamwork.

The play opens on Lover’s Leap, a windy bluff over the Mississippi River. The weather is calm, but the amber sunset slowly changes as a storm approaches. The storm intensifies with the strained relationship of the key characters, Heavenly and Hertha.

Heavenly Critchfield (Ella Gorringe) is an attractive young woman, whose father Oliver (Michael Allan) once was wealthy, but is now almost broke. Heavenly is not shy to use her sensuous charms to attract a man, but her boyfriend Dick Miles (Tennessee Buti) tries hard to get her and is rejected.

Back at home, Heavenly’s snobbish, hypochondriacal mother, Mrs. Esmerelda Critchfield (Abbey Morris) and Heavenly’s caring aunt Lila (Alannah Pennefather) are in the living room recalling old friends who, when they were young women, chose not to marry. Later in life they ended

confidence; he went to school in England and was badly bullied. On hearing her mother’s drama queen ranting, sweet Heavenly becomes fiery, and challenges her. After all, being in your early twenties, when your mother orders you to do something, you do the opposite.

Next day at a family gathering, Heavenly and Dick are arguing. Dick wants to live on a river barge and work on the river, the most menial of jobs. Also there are the town gossips, Mrs Lamphrey (Harriet Lobegeiger) and a local newspaper reporter, Agnes Peabody (Kirralee Coulter), who are having the times of their lives digging up the dirt on the townsfolk. Henry (Thomas Bloffwitch), the son of Mrs Asbury (Virginia Cole), and Mrs Lamphrey’s daughter Susan (Georgia Varris) are showing interest in each other, but could it be Heavenly that Henry really lusts after?

Arthur calls at the Critchfields’ home, hoping to date Heavenly, but he lacks confidence. The couple do not seem to have any common interests, and so she runs away to find Dick Miles. Depressed by Heavenly’s rejection, Arthur become drunk and seeks passion from a neurotic, ‘dried up old maid’, Hertha (Astrid Dainton) who works in the local library with Miss Schlagmann (Rachel Porter) who has never married.

Who will marry? And to whom?

The stunning costumes were obtained or made by costumes’ manger Lowri Cox, and her assistants Natasha Guest and Savannah Seth.

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FINANCE GOVERNMENT SUPER REPORT STEVE BLIZARD

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There are also a million-odd workers who are covered by enterprise agreements that nominate just one superannuation fund in which all the workers must be enrolled.

Enacting competition policy would put end to these monopoly arrangements.

ver the past month there have been an unusually large number of articles about superannuation.

So what is going on?

On the 29 May, the Productivity Commission released a report that documents various flaws in the current $2.6 trillion compulsory superannuation system.

Since 1991, the design of default-based employer compulsory super has created systemic problems — poorly performing funds (including some low return Industry funds), unaccountable boards, ineffective regulatory oversight and unavailable data in a system that fails to prioritise member interest.

The commission concludes that millions of workers are being financially damaged by sub-par returns at serious cost to their income and retirement well-being.

However, the real story is the major showdown between Industry funds and their competitors.

In a recent article in the Australian Financial Review, Melinda Howes, general manager of superannuation at BT Financial said: “Union super and professional retail funds agree on one thing: legislation currently stifles competition in the default superannuation market.

“It has been rare for union funds to acknowledge this fact, but credit must go to Australian Super for owning up to the reality of this design flaw.

“Union funds understand that they benefit from about $10 billion in guaranteed default contributions that flow through modern awards each year, along with enterprise agreements that earn them an "illiquidity premium" that other funds cannot access” Ms Howes said.

The Productivity Commission Report throws into question sweeping claims made by the union super sector that are not supported by firm data.

Concern has been raised that the growth of Industry funds like Australian Super is built out of a government-guaranteed distribution model, administered by the Fair Work Commission, which allocates employees' retirement savings based on union affiliation, rather than competitive forces.

SUPER FUND FEE DISCLOSURES REMAIN OPAQUE

The Productivity Commission's draft report into super found "yawning gaps" in the data in the super system, inhibiting accountability to members and regulators.

"The result is poor transparency, which leaves members in the dark as to what they are really paying for and makes it harder for engaged members to compare products and identify the best performing funds," the report says.

A recent investigation into Industry Funds Management (IFM) indicates an incredible expense level per employee of approximately $580,000 per employee.

Questions have also been raised about why a business such as IFM, set up for the benefit of not-for-profit Industry super fund members, would charge internal performance fees?

CONFUSING DEFAULT WITH CHOICE FUNDS

BT’s Melinda Howes acknowledges that not all professional default retail funds are strong performers, but to suggest that no reforms are needed within union super funds defies recent evidence to the contrary.

Industry funds are also well represented among the twenty-six worst performing default funds, accounting for ten over the past decade, compared to the for-profit sector’s twelve.

In order to protect their privileged status, Industry Fund lobbyists and friendly journalists regularly attack financial advisers, who are simply doing their job.

However the fact remains that if you don’t want an adviser, you don’t have to have one.

This confusion of fund options is further exacerbated by the Government itself.

The problem that arises when comparing super options is the lack of clarity provided between "default" super and "choice" super funds.

It is interesting to note that the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) and the Productivity Commission’s remit, is to investigate both Health Insurance as well as Superannuation.

Default super, with no advice provision, is the equivalent of Medicare, where you get what you are given.

This can include default super fund exposure to high levels of illiquid infrastructure funds and private equity investments that can be highly volatile and tendency to blow up during GFC events.

Whereas Choice of Fund Super, which provides access to many high performing investment managers (that choose to remain outside of the default system), with the added cost of an advice service, is the equivalent of Private Health Insurance.

You pay more and it’s likely that your fund may earn more, after fees.

In the choice environment where you have a SMSF, or invest in the range of new low-fee super platforms, it is possible to find over ten investment funds that have systematically beaten the returns of Industry Funds over the past decade.

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SELECTIVE AVERAGES

The performance of a few large funds hides the chronic under-performance of a multitude of sub-scale Industry funds –which explains why every "compare the pair" union fund campaign uses selective averages which may not compare apples with apples.

Analysis prepared for the Productivity Commission demonstrated as many as 1.7 million consumer accounts are marooned in thirty-three sub-scale union super funds.

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BUSINESS - NETWORKING IS SPEED NETWORKING THE SPEED DATING OF BUSINESS? SHARRON ATTWOOD

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tried them both in the name of research – and you are welcome!

In a noisy room filled with people – filled with opportunity – everyone here has an agenda. A need to be met – an itch to scratch – a lead to find – an ideal match to discover.

As he sits in front of me I’m already forming an opinion of him. I extend my hand to greet him and our eyes meet. Well hello there! We chat uncomfortably for the allocated time – with a wave of relief overcoming him as the bell rings.

I try not to take it personally – small talk is not for everyone. Sure – I love it and am the self-appointed Queen of chit chat – but some do find it a challenge. It’s hard then to avoid the routine of – “so what do you do?” type of questions. ‘How do you know the host?” or even ‘So what brings you here?”

At this point the next step is remarkably similar in business and dating – deciding if this is someone I would like to see again. Is there a mutual benefit to us catching up?

I am a big fan of Speed Networking – and always advise my workshop clients to seek out these events as a time efficient way to practice their introduction and hone their networking skills. You get feedback every 90 seconds on how well your intro works – or doesn’t. You can then adjust it – refine it and try again.

You also get to meet more people that you would if randomly working the room.

But this always left me wondering if the same rules can apply to Speed Dating. I am often asked if the events are similar and so I accepted the challenge during one of my workshops to find out.

Upon arriving however - the Queen of chit chat suddenly doubted her ability to chat. I also discovered that Personal Brand played a big role in Speed Networking as so many people had heard of each other or met briefly before. As such, the face to face became just another touchpoint in building a business relationship.

But with Speed Dating – no one really knows of each other.

The only thing we all had in common was being single (you hope) and a desire to perhaps change that designation. I had incorrectly assumed that by putting oneself out there that I’d be in a room of similarly outgoing people, which was not the case.

My first attempt (yes, I have tried it twice – this is quality research!) I failed. In later analysis – which felt much like I’d imagine investigating a plane crash to feel – I realised I had indeed treated the experience like regular business networking. I was too confident – too eager to fill the awkward silences. You also don’t get enough information at this stage to make a well-informed decision as to the value of a future meeting. An exchange of details also relies on you both agreeing to it.

In a business networking scenario however, it’s much easier. You may well discover colleagues in common and know if your industries overlap. You are also a lot more forthcoming with contact details and the ability to connect on LinkedIn offers much more information in next to no time.

Speed Dating though offers so little in the way of detail – it’s more of a true first impression which is rare in the Perth business community. You do get those with a list of questions – deal breakers up front – kids, job, North or South of the river?

I also get a few ‘So how long has your hair been purple?’ then ‘Will it be staying that colour?’

I have also come to realise that in building our business networks – it’s never ending. You don’t look for ‘The One’ client and then jump out of the pool. You will also have things in common with those you meet – from the hustle of running a business to the grind of finding new clients. You are building a relationship from a touchpoint that is often much further along the relationship path.

I was a little more successful the second time around – adjusted my approach and even what I wore. Still being me, just more in keeping with the situation. A situation where my personal and business brand – which I take great pride in – was of no help! I allowed myself to feel the vulnerability of making a true first impression.

I can barely recall what it feels like to be new in business, new to Perth or new to networking. However – I think it would feel like speed dating.

To answer, ‘Is Speed Networking the Speed Dating of Business?’ – I’d have to say yes in that the system is similar.

However, the skillsets are different, the expectations are often higher and whilst one will surely end, the need for the other will go on forever.

I’ll leave you to decide which is which and wish well as our time is up – off you go……..

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SWAN VALLEY AND REGIONAL NETWORK SCHOOL CROSSING DELAY

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arents of students at Ellenbrook’s Ellen Stirling Primary School and the adjacent Holy Cross College, are concerned that delays in the provisioning of the school crossing will continue putting children’s lives at risk.

After a four year battle to have the City of Swan address the issues associated with increased vehicular traffic around both schools, with the schools numbers expanding to over 1,800 students, from Pre-primary to Year Twelve, the offer to install a crosswalk was most welcomed.

On a daily basis students are witnessed taking risks crossing Strathmore Parkway, due to the high traffic volume in the area during school start and finish times. Whilst approval for the provision of a guarded crossing was granted in Oct 2017, the crossing on Strathmore Parkway is still not in service some eight months later.

The City of Swan have completed modifications to the footpath to provide access to the crossing, however the remaining components are yet to be installed before the crossing is functional, and not likely to be in service before the commencement of the school third term.

Safe Routes to School Co-ordinator, Rob Howes is critical of the multi-tier approached to school crossings with four separate government agencies involved in the process, with no apparent identifiable group responsible to co-ordinate a timely response.

Construction on a second school crossing on Cardowan Drive, is yet to commence as it is provisional on Ellen Stirling Primary School’s ability to co-contribute to the project funding.

Minister for Road Safety, Michelle Roberts, is yet to accept Mr. Howes offer to meet and review the school crossing assessment and implementation policy.

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ave you the plant species attached known as Myrtus communis on your property or know where there are plants in your locality or suburb?

Myrtus communis, the common myrtle, is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae. It is an evergreen shrub native to southern Europe, north Africa, western Asia, Macaronesia, and the Indian Subcontinent, and also cultivated.

It is one of the four species used by Jews in their religious rituals on the festival of Sukkot.

The plant is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing to 5 metres (16 ft) tall. The leaves are 2–5 centimetres (0.79–1.97 in) long, with a fragrant essential oil.

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He is looking for plants of Myrtus communis because he would like to include this species in a small project of plant samples collection and consequent diseases characterization that he is going to realize in the next two months across the South West of Western Australia.

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SWAN VALLEY AND REGIONAL NETWORK CHECK FOR RYEGRASS TOXICITY

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he Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is reminding livestock producers, including horse owners, of the importance of testing hay for annual ryegrass toxicity (ARGT).

Department veterinary officer Anna Erickson said because annual ryegrass was often present in oaten and meadow hay, there was also a risk that ARGT could be present.

“ARGT is a serious and usually fatal disease that occurs when livestock eat annual ryegrass seedheads that are infected with a toxin-producing bacterium.

“ARGT is most often seen in spring when livestock graze pastures containing infected ryegrass seedheads, but the risk for ARGT remains when that pasture is turned into hay.

Drying the grasses for hay does not eliminate the toxin.

“It is recommended that stock owners and feed sellers have hay containing annual ryegrass tested for the presence of the bacterium that causes ARGT before they feed it to stock.

“Whenever producers buy hay, they should obtain a commodity vendor declaration (available on the Meat and Livestock Australia website) that states that the feed has been tested for ARGT and is classified as ‘low risk’.

Horse owners buying hay from feed stores or a private supplier should ask to see a copy of a testing certificate.

“Owners should also note that while feed testing reduces the risk of ARGT poisoning, it does not eliminate it, as ARGT could be present in other untested parts of the bales.”

Dr Erickson said that signs of ARGT in livestock included trembling, clumsy gait, jaw champing, difficulty swallowing and drinking, and dullness, followed by lying down and convulsions.

“The toxin accumulates slowly, so stock may not start to show signs of the disease until they have had several weeks on the same hay source,” she said.

“Signs are made worse by stress or movement, and apparently normal animals may suddenly show severe signs (collapse, seizures, and death) when disturbed. Animals showing these signs should be slowly moved to a quiet area and disturbed as little as possible until veterinary advice has been sought.”

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BRABHAM TO YIELD 3,000 HOMES

ousing Minister Peter Tinley today announced a once-ina-generation partnership between the Department of Communities and Peet Brabham Pty Ltd that is set to change the face of Perth's urban development.

Located on the planned Metronet Morley-Ellenbrook rail line, the Brabham project will nestle on the doorstep of the Swan Valley.

The development is expected to yield 3,000 homes, as well as schools, shops and recreational areas close to the proposed Whiteman Park train station, create and support 1,900 direct and 5,900 indirect jobs, and generate an estimated $2.32 billion in economic activity.

The creation of a world-class community at Brabham will incorporate innovative urban design, best practice water and environmental sustainability principles, and help ensure the continuity of affordable and social housing supply in Perth's north-eastern corridor.

Dr Erickson said the signs of ARGT were similar to some reportable diseases not present in Australia.

“Producers are encouraged to have a private or department vet take samples to submit for laboratory testing for animals with these signs so that we can rule out any reportable diseases,” she said.

“Data from this testing helps to protect WA’s livestock industries, as trading partners ask us to provide proof that Australia is free of these diseases. Where a number of animals are affected with these clinical signs, producers may qualify for the Significant Disease Investigation Program. Ask your private vet or department vet for details.”

More information on ARGT and hay testing can be found on the department website: www.agric.wa.gov.au/livestockbiosecurity/testing-hay-annual-ryegrass-toxicity-argt-risk

SAMPLE

A 1kg (approximately) sample of hay is required for testing.

If you have multiple bales, collect a sub-sample from up to ten bales to make up a total of 1kg. For example, if there are ten bales, collect approximately 100g hay from each bale to make up 1kg.

To sample the hay bale, take representative ‘grab’ samples from within the bale. Only ryegrass seeds can contain the toxin, however to assess the risk of feeding the hay, include a similar percentage of ryegrass in the sample as present in the hay.

The hay sample/s should be put into a clean plastic bag.

Label the sample with your name and, if multiple samples are submitted, label with an identifier such as ‘Bales 1 to 10’.

Submit the bagged hay sample to DPIRD Diagnostic Laboratory Services:

DDLS – Specimen Reception C Block

Department of Primary Industries and Regional

Development, WA

3 Baron-Hay Court, South Perth, WA 6151 Email: DDLS@dpird.wa.gov.au

The cost of conducting testing for a 1kg hay sample (from up to ten hay bales) for ARGT risk is $48.00 per sample (GST inclusive) plus a $17.10 (GST inclusive) handling fee per submission. (Note: prices are subject to change at end of financial year.).

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the chorus.

The four meet regularly at Dame Joan’s home, The Malt House in Ashurst, Sussex which Lord Olivier and Joan bought in 1973 and in which he died in 1989.

The film begins with the four taking tea in The Malt House’s lush and lovely garden, rapidly moves inside when it starts to rain and the ladies move to champagne.

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I have to say at the outset that the four dames in question Dame Judi Dench, Dame Maggie Smith, Dame Eileen Atkins and Dame Joan Plowright are all in their eighties (Dame Joan is 88, the other three 83) and are the cream of acting royalty in Britain.

On film and stage they have acted in every great role, worked with every great actor since 1948 and collectively won every possible acting award.

It helps to know their personal histories and careers to get the very most out of this movie. When Maggie says to Joan ‘He could be tricky, your husband’, you might miss the inference unless you know her husband was the late Lord Laurence Olivier, founder of Brotains National Theatre and arguably the greatest actor ever produced by Britain.

As a avid reader of actors’ biographies and a student of acting I know the ladies careers well both from watching and reading.

So names dropped casually into the conversation ‘Johnny said “If you had done that for me I’d be very happy”’ mean little unless you know the Johnny is Sir John Gilgud, for example - footnotes would be useful.

Of the four Eileen is probably the least known until her recent long-term appearance as Martin’s aunt in Doc Martin and Joan retired in 2014 due to deteriorating sight, but the others are still very active.

The movie is roughly directed by Roger Michell who tosses in the occasional off-camera prompt. ‘tell us about your husband’, to which Maggie responded ‘I’m trying to think which one you mean.’ Or Judi’s response to Roger’s ‘Tell us about growing old’ - a succinct ‘F@@k off, Roger’.

The four have, over their 342 years of life, accumulated a vast fund of stories, anecdotes and gossip which they remind each other about and we happily eavesdrop. This is interspersed with film clips extracts for TV interviews and film of stage performances from the last seventy years, including incredible archive footage of a York Mystery Play in 1951 with Judi Dench in

As a movie it has a niche viewership. If you only know Maggie Smith from the Harry Potter movies and Judi Dench from the Bond movies, this perhaps is not for you.

As we were leaving, wreathed in smiles, I overheard someone say ‘Well, not much happened, did it?’ And if you’re expecting car chases, it didn’t.

But if you want to get a glimpse into the history of British acting through the slightly ascerbic, mildly sardonic, often very funny ramble through nostalgia seen through of the minds of four of the most talented actors we are ever likely to see, then this is for you.

Very Highly Recommended Indeed.

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The dresses were perfect for the period, beautifully tailored and precisely chosen for the characters wearing them. The outfits were not solely ‘the garments’, but consideration had been given to their hats, shoes, makeup and hair (artists were Savannah Seth and Natasha Guest supervised by Emily Paskov).

The colours selected immediately confirmed the wearers’ personalities, such as bright, pastel shades for Heavenly and drab beige for Hertha. Everyone’s garments were amazing, and I am sure were a real pleasure to wear – except perhaps Hertha’s pointed tan shoes, ouch.

The director, Courtney McManus, must have been mad to take on a play that is so rarely produced, and that demands cast interaction at so many levels. The work and skills required are mind-numbing. The tortured mind of Hertha, the sensuous Heavenly and her stormy relationship with her mother were superbly demonstrated.

Arthur’s frustration at knowing precisely what he wants, but not having the courage to go for it. The small community bitchiness and jealousy were clearly established. The accents – and often the Deep South is overacted and far too strong – but here almost all of the actors voices matched and the accents not too jarring. Well done Courtney.

This is a powerful play, presented impeccably by a talented team. Many congratulations.

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“What you’re going to leisurely go over there, turn around and come right back?”

“Yep, straight down there, left at that cave, past the Mammoth graveyard then back here.”

“I think you’ve been eating too many of those purple dung beetles mate but off you go Jug. Just remember to keep it below 10 kilometres, Brian defined that as “running” last week.”

“Oh yeah, thanks. Hey what did you call me, Jug?”

“What?”

“Did you call me Jug?”

‘Yeah sorry, had my mouth half full of left over goats ribs won’t happen again.”

“No I like it. A “Jug” that’s what I’ll call it. I’m going for a “Jug”.”

“Hey not fair Zug I came up with this one.”

“Okay, Okay Jont, how about a “jog”, I’m off for a “jog”?”

“Nice one. Jog on Zug, jog on.”

Seems unlikely I know but then so does jogging 21 kilometres on a Sunday morning, although the HBF Run for a Reason did raise a considerable amount for charity. Jog on readers, jog on.

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COMMUNITY IF YOU WANT TO GET AHEAD, GET A CAP

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CHRIS MCRAE

he US Sports apparel market is a multi million dollar empire not just in the United States but the world over. Whether it is caps, jerseys, shoes or fan gear, the market for team merchandise from the big five (Major League Baseball, National Hockey League, National Basketball Association and National Football League).

In 2017 alone in the United States wholesale figures for the sale of athletic apparel ticked over $36.1 billion. The same year, the top selling jerseys for each major league belonged to: Aaron Judge (New York Yankees- MLB), Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins- NHL), Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles- NFL) and Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors- NBA).

These teams and players are idolised and put on a pedestal by young and old. What better way to show team pride near and far by donning the jersey of your favourite player or sporting a team cap with pride.

In Australia, we are a sporting nation. Having pride in your team and riding their waves of success as well as being in it for the long haul through losses and tough times is part of the life of a fan. Here in Perth, we are as far as it is possible to be from the roaring, pulsating stadiums of the US major leagues.

However this does not dampen the spirits of passionate sports fans donning their team’s colours and yelling at the screen at all hours of the morning and night (a real struggle for Australian based US sports the mammoth time difference).

For Perth based Fancaps manager and founder Shaun Jones, it took a look into Australian consumer availability market for caps, fan gear and team apparel to commence a business venture which was one of the first of its kind for Perth and Australia.

“Fancaps was created by identifying a large gap in the Australian market for sports headwear from United States” Jones said”. After market research, we learned that there was no provider in Australia providing a diversified variety of headwear, so we decided to fill that gap” he continued.

Thus began the journey of Fancaps in 2016, an online company dedicated to all things caps and sporting culture.

Fancaps has been established as “an Australian retailer of officially licensed caps, hats and apparel”. From MLB and NHL to the NBA, Golf and Streetwear, Fancaps has all the big brands, teams and labels, and it’s right here on our doorstep in WA.

Fancaps stocks all the big brands from the big name North American sporting leagues as well as branching into Surf, Skate

and NRL gear as well. Well known brands such as New Era, 47Brand and Zephyr give Fancaps the opportunity to provide high quality gear to Australian consumers.

It is this approach that makes the company unique and sets it apart from its competitive. It is the only Australian based dedicated headwear company that provides products from such a variety of sports.

So why the fascination with US Sports in Australia and around the world? After extensive research and being an American sports fan himself, Jones feels that the “atmosphere of televised US sports games really drives the sales of Fancaps”.

“The passionate commentators make the game and bring a sense of realism to the crowd” he said. “People want a slice of America and for some the purchases are simply nostalgic” he concluded.

With US sports in their prime at the moment with the NBA Playoffs, NHL Stanley Cup Final and MLB regular season underway, there has never been a better time to show your colours and for Australian fans, Fancaps provides a way to do that that also supports local business.

For Jones, it is a passion for a business that he enjoys that drives the success of Fancaps.”To succeed in business you must have passion” he said. Jones has loved bringing his love of American sport and eye for business together “The old saying "enjoy your work and you will never work again" is such a powerful message” he said. “If you dont enjoy working in your business, your mental health can suffer and so can your business performance” he concluded.

Fancaps is a growing business, one that relies on word of mouth, the power of social and digital media and a keen eye for the evolving world of American sporting culture and interest.

“We are working with some big brands at the moment and intend to increase our product line up, also incorporating more sports by public demand” he said. “Constantly researching the market to deliver products that customers want and ensuring our service to both customers and consumers is of a superior standard is a priority” he continued.

Fancaps is continuing to grow and is aiming to be Australia’s largest provider for everything caps! “We have some exciting developments coming soon” Jones promised.

If you are a fan of American sports and wish to support a local and up and coming business based right here in Perth, check out Fancaps at www.fancaps.com.au.

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ART AND ARTISTS WEARABLE ART MANDURAH WINNERS MEGAN KNOX

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earable Art Mandurah began in 2011 as the ‘Common Threads Wearable Art’ competition as part of the annual Stretch Arts Festival. In 2017 the project was separated into a stand-alone event now known as ‘Wearable Art Mandurah’.

The premiere event of its kind in Australia, Wearable Art Mandurah now attracts entrants from across the world.

The 2018 competition has seen the largest amount of entrants, with 132 participants from Australia and abroad, including Singapore, China, the UK, India, New Zealand, Switzerland and Romania.

Wearable Art Mandurah is multi-layered, offering designers and creatives many opportunities to further their craft. As well as the design competition, the program also includes skill deployment workshops, two theatrical showcases, exhibitions and the progressive design project.

Encouraging people of all walks of life to enter the competition and express their creativity, the event showcases artistic statements of individual, hand-made garments employing a variety of design media including fashion, textiles, industrial, fine art, jewellery, millinery, craft, sculpture and more.

Every year, as part of the Wearable Art Mandurah competition, the best garments are selected for the showcase, which includes a creative and innovative production with garments showcased alongside music, dancing and theatre performances.

The competition is inclusive to all skill levels and ages in five categories: 1.Avant-Garde 2.Transformation 3.Metallic

4.Tertiary Student

5.Youth (Under 18)

Sky and Water III by Jacq Chorlton

Black Corflute, printers’ plate, inner tubes and black paper create birds and fish. The aluminium is cut and embossed by hand. The birds on the hat are created from papier-mâché.

The feathers have been cut from inner tubes. Fish eyes are cut from DVD’s. All wired together onto a pipe cage

The major award for the night, the Wearable Art Mandurah Artist of the Year, was awarded to Jacq Chorlton for her garment Sky and Water III, which featured black corflute birds, inner tube feathers and a handmade embossed aluminium fish.

The piece was created as an homage to Sky and Water I, a woodcut print by Dutch painter M.C Escher, created in 1938, which reflects the inseparability of life from the elements that it needs to survive and the symbiotic nature of the Earth's ecosystems.

“Jacq’s work was a wonderful take on Eschers illustrations – and an innovative and creative use of recyclable materials,” said Judge, Paul O’Connor.

Other major award winners for the night were Rochell Peries for Wild Swans, winner in the Tertiary Student Category.

Rochell Peries : My inspiration is from the character Odette from Swan Lake, and the intersection of her humanity and swan-form throughout the play.

Rothbart decides to ambush and kidnap Princess Odette.

He casts a dark spell in which Odette is a swan during daylight and only returns to her human form when night falls and the moonlight hits the water.

Using bonding and heat treatment to create a crinkled vein-like effect from discarded plastic bags, I examine the interaction between the moonlight human and the sensibility, shape and form of the daytime swan.

The swan-head is worn as a ring to celebrate the movement of the ballet dancer in bringing Odette’s character to life.

Materials and Method of Assembly: The feather-like veined texture in my design was created using heat treatment from a heat gun to shrink and crinkle the plastic to form a lace effect.

Polymer moulding clay was used to sculpt the head and features of the swan. I paid close attention to texture, as the main element manipulated during my design process.

The extravagant structure is supported by chicken wire, old garden reticulation tubes and metal wire.

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Unfortunately the media and government focus on the poor performing default funds, and totally ignore the high performing choice funds, conveniently lumping them all into the same basket.

NO CLEAR PATH FORWARD

The solution recommended by the Productivity Commission is for young workers to enrol in a top-ranking fund when they first apply for a tax file number.

Then, under the Superstream system, they would then be able to stay the course with this fund unless they make a deliberate choice to switch.

A flexible “set-and-forget” strategy.

Will all of this get off the ground given dynamics in the Senate?

Not likely, so the default super disaster will continue.

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is formed and the suffering is transformed into a lustrous gem. In life, we choose our particular nacre to protect us from pain and distress, determination is needed to add those layers, it “takes grit� to keep on trying.

Materials and Method of Assembly: Coral gardens from peach stones, dehydrated corncobs, watermelon peel, vegetable slices and stalks (capsicum, zucchini, aubergine, garlic) sealed with Powertex turn potential landfill into Art.

Painted, dyed and manipulated embroideries upcycled from previous artworks provide all the fibre textures, skirt and bra. Expanding foam, cane, wire and plastic create form.

Wild Swans by Rochell Peries

Larissa Murdoch for 'Gaiascope', winner in the Avante Garde Category; Elizabeth Morley for 'Takes Grit', winner in the Transformation Category;

Metal Maiden by Deb Hiller

Deb Hiller for Metal Maiden, winner in the Metallic Category.

Deb Hiller: My goal is to use a soft pliable material and make the viewer believe it is metal and also to be light and comfortable to wear. Repurposed materials are used where possible.

My artwork represents the strength, courage and compassion of women throughout history by using armour to convey strength and the use of an ornate design shows femininity and fragility that is hidden behind our armour.

The umbrella represents the protection and shelter that women provide to our loved ones.

The mirrored sphere reflects the inner self hidden away from view.

Takes Grit by Elizabeth Morley

Elizabeth Morley: The magical transformation from rock to pearl begins when rocks break down to grit and sand by the constant motion of waves, a grain of which can lodge in an oyster causing great discomfort.

As its defense, layer upon layer of nacre, or mother of pearl, is secreted to encase the irritant. In time a pearl

Materials and Method of Assembly: I hand cut foam matting into intricate panels pieced together with contact cement and split pins to form the armoured bodice and headpiece.

I used a variety of paints and a soldering iron to add texture. The skirt is two old umbrellas covered and restructured when centre supports were removed.

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Oceana Piccone for Morphett'e, winner of the Youth Award.

Oceana Piccone : Morphett’e is constructed out of plastic bags. It revolves around the concept of gender discrimination, my costume is nether male nor female, its simply a creature rebelling against conformity.

A being pulled from my idealistic imagination, where boundaries don’t exist, where animals and humans are one.

The roses are a reference to marriage equality, the cross has reference to the church and crucifixion of the old ways.

My design is made out of hundreds of plastic bags rebelling against their conventional use, I’m morphing them into a mystical creature.

Materials and Method of Assembly: My costume is based on a tight body suit, covered in sculpted plastic which has been cut, sewn and glued. I used polystyrene balls and twisted the plastic around them to create rose buds. The head piece is constructed from foam cut and covered with velvet, the horns are tin foal covered with fabric then plastic.

The full house at the award ceremony and show was treated to a spectacular visual arts display. With work from local and international artists, the night featured singing, dancing, acting and a cinematic audio visual backdrop that enhanced the

COMMUNITY CONFESSIONS OF AN ADDICT DAN GRANT

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his is not an easy item to write. Let this be a cautionary tale of what happens when you let an addiction go unchecked.

"The first one is always free" they say. It's how I got started too.

One weekend, my designer friend introduced me. We were bored and had nothing better to do. He asked if I wanted "to have some fun". "Sure", I said. He took out a small, elegant sans-serif he recently bought and let me have my first hit.

This was my first time with a font that was not system default.

My palms were sweaty...

My heart was racing...

As soon as I opened a Photoshop project and started using -- the sweet wave of euphoria hit me.

Ahhh.. how nice it felt. How sensual it looked! From that moment on, I was hooked.

No experience was too bold, no adventure too italic.

It wasn't long before I started using fonts by the packs.

It got so bad at one point that one night -- while I was out of fresh ones -- the thought of using Comic Sans crossed my mind.

Dirty, raw, unfiltered Comic Sans. That episode still sends chills down my spine.

Luckily, I found help in time.

Morphett’e’ by Oceana Picone

Wearable Art garments on display.

Creative Director, Bernie Bernard: “This was the first time I have worked in this space and MPAC is fantastic, as are the local technical crew. More importantly the vast majority of the cast for this performance – the singers, the dancers, the actors, were local Mandurah talent.”

City of Mandurah Mayor, Rhys Williams, who presented the night’s big award – the Wearable Art Mandurah Artist of the Year, said the event was more than a competition, it was also about building community capacity through workshops, events, and school arts projects.

“This is a great example of how we are now working at the City of Mandurah. Everything we do is about community pride, belief and our story – and being a cultural leader is an important element of Mandurah’s new story. This was a showcase of what we can do and it was made more special by the local talent’s contribution", said Mr Williams.

My friends are giving away a pack of 427 premium fonts.

Usually one of these cost anywhere from 500 to $5000. For the next fourteen days though, it's free here: https://mochideals. com/deal/huge-collection-427-is-the-number-of-this-freebiemake-it-yours-if-you-can-handle-it/?doing_wp_cron=15282638 47.3558089733123779296875

Use it to add that extra magic to your own designs, ads, docs and so on.

If you're suffering from "font withdrawal" like I was, this pack will get you through....

Take care,

Dan "Recovering-Font-Addict" Grant.

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ART AND ARTISTS JUNE AT MAC

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e are turning things around quickly in our galleries at MJAC and MAC this month with five new exhibitions opening in the coming weeks.

There is a swathe of exciting workshops and events taking place as we slide into winter. Our kiln is up and running in the Ceramics Studio; be inspired by the great Richard Woldendorp AM; and meet exhibiting artists Harrison See and Tim Maley.

EXHIBITIONS

These rarely seen black and white images - printed by Woldendorp through the 1950’s, 60’S and 70’s – include his first experimental images from 1956, his Award winning portraiture from 1961, and photographs for one of his earliest books, Indonesia, taken in 1971.

SILENT SYNCHRONICITY Mundaring Arts Centre - Gallery 2 Working in residence, Artist in Residence Stephanie Reisch explores ways of expanding awareness by taking cues from random curios and natural phenomena occurring in bushland sites around the Mundaring area.

Exhibition runs until the 15th July, Tue - Fri 10am - 5pm, Sat & Sun 11am - 3pm Ms Reisch will be in residence from 19th June to 15th July, Tue Thu 10am - 4pm & Sun 11am - 3pm WORKSHOPS & EVENTS WIRU - CURATOR TOUR Thursday14 June from 5.30pm – 6pm Midland Junction Arts Centre

Join Curator Greg Sikich for an exhibition tour that will delve deep into the themes imbued in Julie Dowling’s suite of miniature portraits highlighting the revival of First Nations languages within local and global contexts. Suitable for all ages.

Cost: $5.00

WIRU Presented in partnership with Yamaji Art at Midland Junction Arts Centre - West Gallery Exhibition runs until the 29th June, Wed - Fri 10am - 5pm

Julie Dowling presents a series of new miniatures.

Called Wiru, which means ‘Spirit’ in Badimaya language. The works represent a community of individuals all related to one language and spirit in the mid-west of WA.

Each miniature portrait represents the individuals that make up families who are all decolonising by learning and speaking the Badimaya language.

SPECIMENS Presented in Partnership with Dadaa at Midland Junction Arts Centre - East Gallery Exhibition runs until the 29th June, Wed - Fri 10am - 5pm

Specimens is a series of works on paper in which Tim Maley represents the intricate bodies of beetles, moths, butterflies and caterpillars.

With delicate marks made in watercolour and pencil, Maley captures the fragility of the insects and imbues the pictures with a sense of wonder and reverence.​ WOLDENDORP: A BLACK AND WHITE RETROSPECTIVE Mundaring Arts Centre - Gallery 1 Exhibition runs until 15th July, Tue - Fri 10am - 5pm, Sat & Sun 11am - 3pm

Curated by Clare Stroud and Lisa Hegarty, spanning three continents and almost twenty years, Woldendorp: A Black and White Retrospective is a celebration of the early photographic life and career of State Living Treasure, Richard Woldendorp AM.

RICHARD WOLDENDORP - MEET THE ARTIST Sunday 15th July from 1:00pm to 2.30pm Mundaring Arts Centre

Having spent 62 of his 91 years behind the lens, this is an opportunity to hear about Richard’s early photographic career from the man himself – from his first experimental images in 1956, his Award winning portraiture from 1961, and photographs for one of his earliest books, Indonesia, taken in 1971.

Suitable for all ages. Afternoon tea provided.

Cost: $5 SPECIMENS - MEET THE ARTIST Wednesday 20th June from 11am – 12pm Midland Junction Arts Centre

Join us to celebrate Fremantle artist Tim Maley’s works that explore the natural world in his latest exhibition, Specimens.

With an acute focus on the intricate physical details and behaviours of natural phenomena, Maley will share his love and appreciation for animals and insects in the wild.

Suitable for all ages. Afternoon tea provided.

Cost: $5

BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY TODAY Saturday 23rd June from 10am - 1pm Mundaring Arts Centre

Composing an image looking at form rather than subject is no better illustrated than through black and white photography.

Nick Melidonis discusses tonality and composition in black and white photography and how using today's digital tools, such as Lightroom and Photoshop, can open the scope of creativity within an image compared to the ‘dodge and burn’ of the dark room.

Suitable for 16+ years. Morning tea MUND provided.

Cost: $40 Come in

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THE SAFE MENAGERIE

AFE is well known for rehoming kittens, cats, puppies and dogs but not many people know we foster and adopt any companion animal that needs our help.

Recently our volunteer photographer and foster carer Emilie Cowell fostered a diverse menagerie: Nibbles the Guinea Pig, April the Rabbit and Remy the Rat, on top of caring for her three-year-old daughter and her own dog.

We’re particularly in awe of the fact talented Emilie managed to line the three amigos up for a photo without any of them running away or pulling a face!

April and Remy were abandoned in a back yard when their owners left April, Nibbles and Remy Photograph by Emile Cowell town and they were so well behaved they never even though of running away. They were rescued by a CAN WE CRASH AT YOUR PLACE FOR A WHILE? neighbour and eventually came to the SAFE program. #FosteringSavesLives

In their new foster home they met Nibbles and April and

Becoming a foster carer is a great way to help an animal in Nibbles formed such a strong bond they were adopted together need by opening your home to a cat, rabbit, dog or even a rat or a to their new home. Foster care provided a unique opportunity guinea pig on a temporary basis. It is a very fulfilling experience for this guinea pig and rabbit to thrive in new surroundings to be involved in enabling an animal who had little hope for the including living with and being very patient with a toddler. future to be placed in a permanent loving home.

Remy is still in foster care. He is an enthusiastic one-year

Foster care enables our animals to learn good house old boy who enjoys getting out of his cage and getting cuddles manners, interact with other people and other animals and from his foster people. He loves running free but also adores generally build skills to make their transition into permanent company so doesn’t run away. homes a smooth one. And all the while, they feel loved and SAFE.

Remy sits on his carers’ shoulders and buries himself in It allows them to relax so we can see their true personalities and their hair. When he’s not getting cuddles he lies in his hammock make great matches for them and their adopters. and plays with his ball. And he loves his food: tomato, carrot,

Your time as a foster carer with us can range from a short to apple, celery, banana and cheese, he’ll scoff the lot. long-term foster care or even just on one occasion - your choice.

If you think you can offer Remy the rat a loving home with You will have ongoing support from SAFE whilst you have an lots of cuddles please contact our Karratha branch on 9185 4634. animal in your care. Examples of the support we provide are behavioural SAFE INC. AT A GLANCE SAFE is WA’s largest volunteer-based animal rescue and rehoming service using the advice if needed, supply of food and foster care model. Our goal is to save homeless pets from unnecessary euthanasia by kitty litter, and payment of authorised vet visits. And if a placement isn’t fostering, desexing and rehoming them.

We are a not for profit organisation administered by a skilled board of directors, working out, we’ll find another foster meeting high standards in the charity sector. SAFE Inc. is a proud member of Animal home for the animal.

Your opinions about the placement Welfare League of Australia.

SAFE began in the Pilbara in 2003 and has grown to a network of 12 branches around process for your foster pet will be strongly considered. the state, with an average of over 300 companion animals in care each month.

With more than 20,500 cats and dogs desexed and rehomed since our inception, we Our animals are all vaccinated, desexed when old enough and are making a difference! microchipped.

Click on the link ~ Would you like to join us in saving Join our team of volunteers: safe.org.au/volunteer/ lives by sharing your home with one Be a financial supporter: safe.org.au/donate/ or more of our foster cats, kittens, Look at our animals available for adoption: safe.org.au rabbits or dogs? Call our Perth branch, SAFE Metro on 0475 346 545.

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COMMUNITY he Compassionate Friends of Western Australia Tregardless strives to support families who have lost a child, of that child’s age throughout WA.

We are a non-profit, non-government funded charity that provide peer call support, group meetings, a drop in centre, sending out quarterly newsletters, Anniversary Cards, we hold Walk of remembrance and a candlelight service (non-religious) at Christmas.

We are run by volunteers and bereaved parents that are further along in their grief and wish to help others who have suffered this tragedy.

Although everybody’s grief is different it helps to talk to someone who has actually had this tragedy happen to them.

They WON”T say “I know how you feel” as no one can, but they will say “I don’t know exactly what you are feeling but this is how I felt when my child died”.

We raise funds by holding events, charity drives and donation from our members and outside bodies.

Although this is fantastic, we still struggle with the cost of keeping our doors open so any suggestion on fundraising or donations are gratefully accepted.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are always looking for volunteers to help man Sausage Sizzles, Charity Shopping Centre Drives and other events along with peer support volunteers (bereaved parents) for telephone support and group meeting facilitation.

WALK OF REMEMBRANCE HELD IN MARCH EACH YEAR Events like these above give the bereaved some hope of a life after the death of their child. They connect with others that have been through the same tragic experience.

In doing so its helps them to feel that they are not alone in their grief, that there is a worldwide connection to other suffering the same.

DONATIONS Donations allow us to purchase stamps so we can send our booklets and other information to the newly bereaved, community groups, doctors surgeries and hospital throughout Western Australia.

They help us cover advertising cost in newspapers throughout Western Australia, pay for our office and utilities allowing us to have Peer Support Workers come in and contact to bereaved that wish to have contact.

T h e Compa ssionate Friends of WA Inc. receives no Government funding in any way.

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HOUSE AND GARDEN ALTERNATIVES TO GRASS

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MARION LOGIE

t the end of summer we look at our water bills, the brownish, patchy lawn that probably needs mowing and some of us may well think ‘There has to be a better way, another alternative.’

A lush, healthy lawn is visually appealing, welcoming, and can add to the value of a home or business. But while grass is the most common choice, it’s not necessarily the best and certainly not the only.

Light Traffic: Light traffic plants are those which will tolerate and bounce back from small amounts of disturbance. Generally, the plants utilised in these styles of plantings are low lying, and somewhat flexible, allowing them to bounce back when trodden on.

If the traffic through these areas is going to be a little heavier, try utilising stepping stones through the planting.

This will not only look great, but allow for significant movement through the landscape Suggestion: Kidney Weed (Dichondra repens) Dense, spreading herb with dark green, kidney-shaped leaves, rooting at nodes to form mats. Prefers moist but well draining soils. A vigorous groundcover which will act as a weed suppressent. Tiny, greenish-cream, insignificant flowers.

Good alternative to lawn in shady areas.

Great between pavers to soften edges.

Meadow “Lawn” areas: A planting for the brave, these meadow lawn areas contain a mixture of lilies, grasses, wildflowers and ground covers. To encourage flowering, these types of areas can be mown twice a year, generally utilising a brush cutter.

These areas look amazing, and create such a beautiful, natural-looking landscape that will be the envy of your neighbours.

Plant species should be grouped together in drifts, as mass plantings in these spaces work best. Don’t forget to throw in some pavers to allow traffic through the area.

adaptable grass.

Lawn: If you really want a lawn, then these plants are for you. The can be planted in the same way your old fashioned lawns can be, but, guess what… they’re native.

They can be mowed, but not too short, and use far less water then the more common alternatives. They look great, and are suitable for medium level traffic.

More next month ...

Common Tussock Grass Poa labillardieri Forms large, dense tufts with rough, bright-green to grey-green leaves. Many forms. Colour changes with season/age. Cut back hard after flowering to encourage new growth.

Propagate by seed or division.

Green to purplish flattened spikelets along the branches from October to February. Grow in open areas and around low shrubs.

Guaranteed to attract wildlife. Can also be grown under Eucalypts. Highly

Suggestion: Wallaby Grass (Austrodanthonia sp.)

Erect tufted perennial grass with flattish leaves. Native to the eastern states of Australia. Highly tolerant of harsh soils and growing conditions. Provides textural interest and colour. Loose spikes of fluffy, purple flowerheads throughout the year.

Guaranteed to attract wildlife. Should be considered as a lawn alternative as it tolerates mowing and traffic.

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