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Brendon Fewster (aka Buzz) and Brad Gresele (aka Bear) are Gingin beekeepers who you may spot on a hot February day, tucked away in the bush, dressed like astronauts, “robbing” honey. That’s the life of a beekeeper. It’s a sticky business and with around 200 plus stings on your hands a day, not for the faint hearted. Brendon Fewster, a fourth generation beekeeper was born into this life from a long line of beekeepers. Whilst he had a short break to kick some goals for the West Coast Eagles he has returned to beekeeping. When Brendon’s mate, Brad completed his apprenticeship as a mechanic he jumped at the chance to work with Brendon’s father, Max, to learn the beekeeping trade. Buzz and Bear now work together like a well oiled machine robbing their 1100 hives, music blaring and good aussie humour flowing while their employees, the bees are busy making honey. You have to wonder why this is a dying trade, as they make it look like so much fun. It typically takes them a day to harvest about 100 hives and each hive produces honey about 2-3 times per ‘honey flow’. Their hives are scattered across local farms and properties, with landowners offering them right of way, often in return for a tub of honey. The best locations for hives are those with redgum, jarrah, whitegum or banksia trees or fields of canola. Over the summer months they harvest the honey and every year sell some of their worker bees to Canada, who seek the disease free, W.A. bees for pollination. Along with around 14 other beekeepers, Buzz and Bear sell their honey to Wescobee, a WA beekeepers cooperative. Recently, the current Wescobee board accepted a $5 million offer from Capilano subject to approval by shareholders in the 89-year-old WA company.
Brad Gresele (aka Bear) and Brendon Fewster (aka Buzz)
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bindoon $445,000 3.9 acres 72 Ridgetop Ramble With commanding views over Bindoon and surrounds this 3x2 brick home is great value for money. Dble bedrooms, ducted a/c, wood fireplace, large living, alfresco, 9x7 shed and small paddock. Viewing is a must!
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This brick and iron home in a quiet cul-desac offers a peaceful retreat from the busy world. 2 huge bedrooms/ 2 bathrooms and another 3rd large room, large kitchen/ living, wood heater, solar HWS, outdoor entertaining, carports and workshop.
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Chittering Bruce Rowley
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Lower Chittering Eric Schmidt
Editors note Welcome to our March issue of Northern Valleys News. Thankfully the equinox is on its way and the relief from long hot summer days is near. The February Dragon has made appearances across the Northern Valleys. Thanks to the efforts of the firefighters, the fires were brought under control and didn’t claim any homes or lives. To our new readers we hope you like this semi rural local paper that is a blend of lifestyle and rural interests. It is a feel good paper which is designed to uncover our community’s great secrets and treasures. Thank you to all our advertisers and to our editorial contributors. Tamieka and I do our best to deliver a “true” community paper and your assistance and financial support makes it all worthwhile. Jackie Shervington Northern Valleys News helping to grow our regional community.
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I refer to the letter recently published by Mr Mike Newton.
Mr Newton refers to the current discussion surrounding the development of a gas industry based on the practice known as fracking. He suggests that voters concerned about the possible effects of fracking should not vote for either The National or Liberal candidate. There are in fact only five candidates in the electorate of Moore. Presumably Mr Newton is suggesting a vote for the Greens, Australian Christians or Labor candidates. A vote for Shane Love and the Nationals WA in this election is a vote for a balanced position that recognises the economic opportunity that the gas resource presents, but fully acknowledges the value of our land and water. Shane supports a cautious approach to unconventional gas that reflects the community concern about environmental consequences particularly the safety of our water resources and which protects the rights of land owners to operate their businesses, and allows farming enterprises to fairly negotiate access with much larger gas companies. Along with a full public review Firstly great edition as always. I would just like to point out to you that the Chittering Incident Support is not a new Brigade. We have been established since 2005 and have attended many incidents.
carried out by the EPA of the environmental issues, it is vital that a review process on the impacts on agriculture be introduced to allow a thorough examination of the issues around the industry. As the current Member for Moore, I chaired a number of public information sessions in the Moore electorate concerning exploration, production, associated risks and risk management of shale and tight gas. The Nationals WA have been the only party to do this. If you are concerned about fracking and want to follow Mr Newton’s advice be very careful; the Greens and Australian Christians have preferenced the Liberal candidate over The Nationals WA candidate Shane Love. The Liberal candidate has stated that he would be “delighted to see an onshore gas industry in Moore” and believes current protections are adequate. The best way to see a balanced cautious approach to the development of fracking is to support the Nationals WA candidate Shane Love. Yours Sincerely Hon Grant Woodhams MLA Member for Moore; Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Bindoon Station to accommodate us. This may be where you are getting new from. Thank you once again for your great paper
We have just moved into Bindoon as we have had an extension built on
Kind regards, Sarah Lee President - Incident Support Brigade
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On the 27th February the Chittering Bindoon Country Women’s Association held their first meeting for the year, followed by their AGM. Mrs Carolyn Gomersall chaired the AGM, and presented a short address telling us about the times she attended CWA meetings as a young girl with her mother, who was a longtime member of the Chittering Bindoon Branch. Elections then took place and the following are the office bearers for 2013; Mrs Carolyn Cover (President); Mrs Eleanor Junk (Secretary); Mrs
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A very special thank you to Mrs Lois Jones (Outgoing Secretary) and Mrs Myrna Turner (Outgoing Treasurer) for all their hard work over the past year. We finshed with a luncheon put on by the members. The next meeting will be on Wednesday 27th March at 10am in our rooms in the Bindoon Hall. New members are most welcome and we also welcome mothers with children. For any queries please contact Mrs Carolyn Cover on 9571 0263.
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Wed 6 March Inaugural Gingin Water Group AGM. 7pm Granville Centre
Friday 8 March BULLSBROOK International Womens Day Luncheon 10.30 a.m. The Pavilion, Maroubra Ave. Ph Kathy 9571 1593
Bull riding at Mogumber A top night of bull riding is to be held at the licensed beer garden of the Mogumber Tavern on Saturday 16th March, kicking off at 6pm. Rank mongrel Brahman stock from stations as far away as Halls Creek have been gathered for the contest and riders from the Kimberley to the South Australian border will be doing their best to go 8 seconds and make it out of the arena in one piece.
A novice bull ride, local steer ride, poddy calf ride and of course the mighty mutton busters are all to be part of the action, followed by one of Perth’s top country bands Hideaway. Food stalls from the Moora Lions and the Mogumber Outback Club will be there and the bar closes at midnight. Entries and enquires ph 96519044
Country Music Show at the Bullsbrook RSL Club commencing at 7pm
Saturday, 9th March Election Day Heavenly Hectares workshop, Chittering Landcare. See ad page 14
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Open Day at the Gingin Railway station
Bull riding at Mogumber Tavern. See more this page. Entries & enquires ph 96519044
The Lions Club of Gingin-Chittering have been granted the lease of the Gingin Railway Station at Jones Street, Gingin by the National Trust.
Fencing Workshop, Landcare. See ad page 14
The Club intends to restore the building back to its former glory. To do this we are applying for various grants, funding and donations to carry out the extensive works. We are having an ‘OPEN DAY’ at the Railway Station on Sunday 28th April 2013, and are requesting the community to help us either by participation of exhibitions, displays and stalls (items can be for sale) or entrusting the use of heritage photos, memorabilia, clothing pertaining to the era, every-day items and furniture (turn of the century onwards), agricultural and farm equipment. Artists paintings to be in relation to landscapes – flora –fauna- farm animals etc.
Do You Access Aged Care Services? The Shire of Chittering has committed to participate in a Regional Aged Care Planning process to develop an Integrated Wheatbelt Aged Care Plan. All community members who access Aged Care services or have experienced the delivery of Aged Care services in our community (either directly or via a family member) are invited to attend this independent community consultation session.
If you would like to be involved, call Michael Miller on 0427 702323 or Dianne Miller on 0427 702324. Home ph/fax 9575 2343 Email: diannemiller@live.com.au
Autumn Fair & Car Boot Sale There is still time for Community Groups and anyone interested to participate in the Autumn Fair and Car Boot Sale, organised by Gingin Uniting Church. This will be held on Saturday 23 March from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm in their grounds in Weld Street, Gingin. As well as Car Boot items, there will be a variety of stalls such as cakes, craft, plants, books, raffles etc as well as morning teas, and a sausage sizzle. There will also be activities for children and musical entertainment.Funds raised go to the local school and community, and to help set up a counselling service based at the Church. The cost of a stall is $10. For bookings and enquiries, please contact Marian Crew Tel: 9575 1357, email: crewcm@bigpond.com
Gingin Chittering Lions Club Auction, 10am. See ad this page
Sunday 17th March Moora Triathalon
Friday 22nd March International Womens Day Lunch, Bindoon 12 noon - 2.30pm, Bindoon Bakehaus. Bookings text or email Jackie Shervington on 0419 045 783 * note date change - due to a clash with interschool swimming carnival
Saturday 23rd March Gingin Uniting Church Autumn Fair and Car Boot Sale. 9.00 am to 1.00 pm, Weld Street, Gingin. See ad this page
Sunday 24th March SOVP Community Bike Hike, see page 20
Wednesday 27th March Chittering Chamber of Commerce Sundowner, see page 21
Sunday 7th April Great Cocky Count – Join up for WA’s biggest survey for Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoo! contact Tamara Kabat on 9287 2204 or 0457 333177 or greatcockycount@birdlife.org.au. More on page 14
Wednesday 17th April 2013, 7pm Chinkabee Complex
Please RSVP by Monday 15th April, 2013 Natasha Mossman, Executive Support Officer Email: eso@chittering.wa.gov.au Phone: 9576 4600 Office………………………. Phone……………………… Fax…………………………… Online..……………………. Mail…………………………. Email..………………………
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Robert Hindmarsh rest area
Bindoon retirees news The BINDOON RETIREES are back in action and opened up with our meeting on the 4th February.
This area was the site of the Wannamal School 1967-1984. Since the closure of the school it has been managed by the Shire of Chittering as a short stay rest area. A request was made to the Chittering Shire by the Wannamal Community Centre, to have this area renamed, from the Wannamal Rest Area to the Robert Hindmarsh Rest Area.
We had lots to talk about and arrange for the rest of the year, so please come along and join with us. Our monthly meetings are the first Monday in the month at the Bindoon Hall at 1.30pm, but the March meeting will be on the 11th March.
Robert was the school gardener when the school closed and continued to care for this area and became the caretaker/ cleaner. He served in this position for 27 years until mid2012 when he had to retire due to ill health. The name change acknowledges the years of service given by Robert to this rest area.
We were able to welcome 3 new members and we look forward to them coming along and enjoying what we have in store for everyone. We all had a lovely day out on the 19th February and went down to Midland to the Town Hall cinema (which is on once a month) to see the film “Pillow Talk” with Rock Hudson and Doris Day, which was hilarious., we all had a jolly good laugh. We were entertained by two lovely youngsters before the film who sang and played the piano for us.
The highlight of the Wannamal Australia Day event this year was the presentation made to Robert to officially announce the name change. The Shire has provided new signage reflecting this change and a small mosaic bench seat has been placed near the signage. The rest area is a well-used spot and Robert is missed by the regular users of the area facilities, who frequently enquire about his welfare and ask that their regards be passed on to him.
Then we all went down to Midland Gate for some retail therapy and our lunch, which was most enjoyable, then our wonderful driver Tom brought us home on the community bus. A great day was had by all. We are back with our indoor bowls on Monday afternoons at 1.30 at Chinkabee if you would like to join us or just have a cuppa. In March we have a trip to Mandurah, where we leave on the community bus to the nearest station and take the train down to Mandurah, which is a lovely ride and day out.
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If you would like more details on what we are up to – please contact - The President; Lois Jones on 95760451 or Secretary; Joy Askew on 95760262.
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Kylie, Cody, Clayton and Terry
Shirley and Bruce Rowley and Cathy and Tuarn Brown
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Lucy, Amanda, Russel, Megan, Gibb, Emily, Alyssa and Abby
Wine tasting and cellar door sales by appointment. Phone : 9576 1041
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Wheatbelt gourmet hampers go nation-wide Wheatbelt produce is being enjoyed nationally thanks to a partnership between Marketing group Heartlands WA and the Gingin District Community Resource Centre (CRC) to produce Heartlands Hampers. Heartlands Hampers are an online initiative that promote and sell Wheatbelt produce and the area’s diverse luxury products. Sold through the Heartlands WA website, Heartlands Hampers are sourced, assembled and distributed by volunteers at the Gingin District CRC. The hampers contain high quality Wheatbelt
produce such as olive oil, coffee, honey, tapenades, dukkah, candles, essential oils and more. Heartlands WA Chair Suzanne Woods said, “The partnership between Heartlands WA and the Gingin CRC builds the capacity of volunteers, teaches new skills and provides a new online commercial opportunity for the CRC utilising Heartlands WA’s technology, branding, marketing and networks.” The Heartlands Hampers initiative was a product of the Better Connections Project, which the Gingin District CRC is involved in. The Better Connections Project is a partnership
Council to the Community MARCH 2013 REVIEW OF SYSTEM OF WARDS AND COUNCILLOR REPRESENTATION Schedule 2.2 Local Government Act 1995 The Shire of Gingin will be conducting a review of its Wards System and Elected Member Representation and invites public participation in the review. The number of Members of Council and the current Ward Structure will be thoroughly assessed to ensure the most effective governance model for residents and ratepayers. The Review will be determined against the views of the Community and current Government preferences for local government representation in Western Australia. Notwithstanding, this does not limit the matters that members of the Community can raise in relation to the current and possible future structures for Elected Member representation within the Shire of Gingin. A Discussion Paper is available outlining the current Ward Structure, present Council representation and potential alternative structures identified by Council for consideration. Public submissions are invited closing 4.00pm on Monday, 11 March 2013, and can be submitted in person or by post to the Administration Centre at 7 Brockman Street, Gingin. Submissions can also be made via email to mail@gingin.wa.gov.au or
by following the links on Council’s website at www.gingin.wa.gov.au. For further information and a copy of the Discussion Paper, please contact Cher on 08 9575 2211.
TEN YEAR COMMUNITY PLAN SURVEY A series of workshops were recently held providing the opportunity for ratepayers and electors to “have your say” to help shape the future of the Shire of Gingin. If you were unable to attend one of these workshops you can still participate by completing the online survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ gingincommunityplan.
SHIRE OF GINGIN ADMINISTRATION OFFICE CLOSURE Please note that the Shire of Gingin Administration Offices in Gingin and Lancelin will be closed for the following upcoming Public Holidays. Monday, 4 March - Labour Day Friday, 29 March - Good Friday Monday, 1 April - Easter Monday Thursday, 25 April - ANZAC Day
GINGIN ILUKA AQUATIC CENTRE The Pool is open Friday to Wednesday from 12pm to 7pm. Please note that the Pool will be closing for the season on Monday 1 April 2013.
INTEGRATED AGED SUPPORT The Shire has committed to participate in a Regional Aged Care Planning process to develop and assist in the implementation of an Integrated Wheatbelt Aged Care Plan.
between the Wheatbelt Development Commission and Volunteering WA and aims to increase the capacity of CRC’s within the region, while lifting and promoting the image of volunteering within communities. Gingin District CRC Manager Carrie Edwards said, “Sourcing, packing and the promotion of these hampers offer our local volunteers a new and exciting challenge.” Priced from $33.50 the hamper range provides an excellent birthday, thank you, get well or corporate gift. Online orders can now be made at www. heartlandshampers.com.au.
The Plan will build on our existing services and infrastructure while finding methods in which our residents can age in their homes and communities for longer. Funded through a partnership between the Wheatbelt Development Commission, the WA Country Health Service’s Southern Inland Health Initiative (SIHI), and Local Government, the Wheatbelt Integrated Aged Support and Care Solution/s (WIASCS) is a proactive process which will produce Shire Specific Needs Studies and an overall Wheatbelt Integrated Regional Aged Care Plan. The Plan will look at all facets of Aged Care from Aged Friendly Communities, Aged Persons Housing, Community Care and Residential Care. This is an invitation to all community members who access Aged Care services or have experienced the delivery of Aged Care services in our community to attend. The community consultation will be held at 9.30am on 17 April 2013, at the Granville Civic Centre in Gingin. Please register your attendance with Cher at 9575 2211 or via email at mail@gingin.wa.gov.au.
Further Council information is available on www.gingin.wa.gov.au or at: Shire of Gingin, 7 Brockman Street, Gingin WA 6503 Telephone: 08 9575 2211 Facsimile: 08 9575 2121 Email: mail@gingin.wa.gov.au
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Great Northern bypass – a social priority. by Jackie Shervington
With both State and Federal elections this year the timing is perfect to make noises about the Great Northern Highway bypass. Shane Love, Candidate for Moore, invited Warren Truss, Leader of the National Party and Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, to take a drive through the valleys and see first hand. In particular his attention was drawn to the issues for Bindoon and New Norcia and the need for a truck bypass solution. Mr Truss offered reassurances, “I appreciate the value of the bypass to the amenity of the town but also the passage of heavy transport, a very worthwhile project with social benefits”. Despite these reassurances, we are faced with a chicken and egg dilemma. According to Mr Truss, the money will not flow to the project until it is on the WA Main Roads “priority list”. The problem is it can’t get on that list until the land has been acquired. Which can’t be done without federal funding.
Without the money to fund the land acquisition we are not “shovel ready”. The benefit of being shovel ready is that if money becomes available it can happen quickly. So bottom line is, yes, this really could take forever, unless we make our plight heard and capitalize on any opportunity, election or otherwise. According to Mr Truss, “What should happen is that as soon as the road is identified, from that very point the value of the land is impacted and there should be steps to acquire the land.” He shared a practical example of this in his own electorate, where there is a very large deviation. As soon as the line was put on the map, the state government started to resume the land at fair market rate, as it became available, with the aim to recoup later off the federal government.
meantime we need to secure funds to address the powerlines issue so that town doesn’t need to be shut down on weekends as the wide loads require all the lines to be propped up. Effectively the town is blocked for much of the weekend as these loads are going through.
Further south of the region promises are being made – the State Liberals have vowed to build the 37km Swan Valley bypass road known as the Perth to Darwin Highway if they win the Cynthia McMorran, RDA Wheatbelt Chairperson, Candidate for Moore, March 9 election. But work will not Shane Love and Warren Truss MP begin until 2016 and the pledge relies on the Federal Government stumping up most of the $830 million cost. Mr Buswell said the Great Northern Highway through the Swan Valley was the “artery” through which much of the wealth of the resources industries in WA’s BEEF GOAT LAMB north flowed and the project would open up new industrial land north Yeeda of Ellenbrook.
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Last year when I reported the opening of the Wannamal Fire Station I remarked on how pleased Council was to have completed the “full hand” and provided permanent bases for all five of our volunteer bush fire brigades. Shortly afterwards most Councillors were able to attend the 60th anniversary of the Muchea Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade; and I look forward to attending a similar milestone celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Upper Chittering Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade soon also. It is a vast improvement on the ad-hoc way the Shire coped with fires when I first came to Bindoon [some 30yrs ago!]. The fire which entered our Shire from Gingin on Thursday, 21 February brought home once again how much we depend on our local volunteer brigades as our first line of defence. True – a massive effort was mobilised by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (once they took over) but that does not detract from the efforts of the local brigades. It was a large fire and was enough of a threat to cause the evacuation of Bindoon. Fortunately, the fire was contained before it entered the subdivisions south of the town, but it was undoubtedly a frightening experience for residents in the area of Tea Tree Road. The evacuation of the town was successful with Muchea Hall being the evacuation centre.
The Chief Executive Officer and I spent time at the Incident Control Centre in Gingin on Thursday evening, and again on Friday morning; also attending the Incident Management Group (IMG) meetings/briefings. The response was impressive to say the least, with as many as 200 fire fighters and 38 appliances attending; and supported by 9 aircraft. I suspect that there will be those who voice the usual complaints about overkill, but I believe that it is better that way than being underequipped. It would have been appalling to have lost the town because we were half a dozen units short!!! The IMG included representatives from the local police, Water Corp, SES, Western Power, St John Ambulance, Main Roads WA, Department of Child Protection, the Australian Defence Forces, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services, local brigades and local government. I am sure that we will have lessons to learn as we debrief and assess the various responses. I mentioned in my last column that we were in the throes of setting up a Local Recovery Committee, and this incident has brought home to us the need for such a body to prepare for whatever may befall us. This time we were incredibly lucky but we need to be better prepared to deal with the aftermath if ever we are less fortunate! Finally, I would like to thank not only all the State bodies and those from our neighbouring Shires that came so rapidly to our aid, but especially our own volunteers who led the charge; and all the local groups and individuals who rallied round to help. I would also like to thank the Shire staff and Councillors who made themselves available to help in whatever way they could. On behalf of our community I thank you all!! Thanks again for your time.
Alex Douglas
PO Box 70 Bindoon WA 6502 T: 08 9576 4600 F: 08 9576 1250
Office hours:
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Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm
Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Chittering, PO Box 70, Bindoon WA 6502; or via email to chatter@ chittering.wa.gov.au.
Proposed Extractive Industry Local Law 2013 Council at its meeting held on the 20 February 2013 resolved to make the Shire of Chittering Extractive Industries Local Law 2013. The purpose of the local law is to establish requirements and conditions with which extractive industries, within the district, must comply. The effect of the local law is to provide for the regulation, control and management of extractive industries. A copy of the local law may be inspected or obtained during opening hours at the Shire of Chittering, 6177 Great Northern Highway, Bindoon and the Bindoon Library, or at www.chittering. wa.gov.au. Submissions are to be received by no later than 4pm on Friday, 12 April 2013, and addressed to the
Multi-Purpose Health Facility for Chittering Chittering’s proposed MultiPurpose Health Facility Project is one of five projects selected by Regional Development Australia Wheatbelt Inc. to have the opportunity to submit an application for Regional Development Australia funding. The Shire intends to construct a multi-purpose community health centre, near Ferguson House on Great Northern Highway, which will collocate the current community medical services and accommodate additional services in
All enquiries should be directed to Azhar Awang, Executive Manager Development Services on 9576 4600 or email chatter@chittering.wa.gov.au.
2013/14 Budget Requests Residents and ratepayers within the Shire of Chittering are hereby invited to notify the Shire of any items (i.e. road repairs, etc) to be considered in the Shire of Chittering’s 2013/14 Annual Budget. If you have any questions about an item that you think should be included in the budget please contact the Executive Manager Corporate Services on 9576 4600 or via chatter@chittering.wa.gov.au for clarification. Deadline for items to be considered is 4pm Friday, 22 March 2013 and can be either emailed via chatter@ chittering.wa.gov.au; posted to PO Box 70, Bindoon 6502; or faxed to 9576 1250. the future. The proposed facility will feature five consulting rooms and two treatment rooms and a reception/ waiting area. The practice administration will have a confidential records area along with a patient privacy area and staff meeting/lunch room. Additional rooms will be available for groups, a dietician, a child health nurse, Silver Chain and a physiotherapist. The project has already secured the financial backing of Council and $842,411 funding through the Country Local Government Fund. It is anticipated that the facility will open by late 2014.
Upcoming Council Committee meeting dates Wednesday, 13 March
Audit Committee – 4pm
Thursday, 14 March
Chittering Community Planning Advisory Committee – 1pm
Wednesday, 20 March
Ordinary Council – 7pm
All Council and Advisory Committee meetings are held in Council Chambers, 6177 Great Northern Highway, Bindoon unless otherwise stated. All meetings are open to the public, unless otherwise stated.
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Keeping your home safe from fire
Adoption of Bush Fire Brigades Local Law 2012 The Shire of Chittering has resolved to adopt the abovementioned local law at is Ordinary Meeting on 19 December 2012. The purpose of the proposed Shire of Chittering Bush Fire Brigades Local Law 2012 is to make provisions about the organisation, establishment, maintenance and equipment of bush fire brigades. The effect of the local law is to align existing local laws with changes in the law and operational practice. A copy of the law may be inspected or obtained from the Administration office, Great Northern Highway, Bindoon between 8.30am and 4pm Monday – Friday or on the Shire’s website www.chittering.wa.gov.au. This local law was published in the Government Gazette on 21 January 2013 and came into operation on 4 February 2013.
Works Updates Muchea Hall Internal painting and fencing on the Oval near northern goalposts
Lower Chittering Hall External painting and commencement of internal painting
Old Road Boards Building External and internal painting
Sussex Bend Public Open Space Concrete works, shelters and electrical works
Chittering Road Road works continuing Reconstruction of 1 kilometre section of Muchea South Road in scheduled to start in the first week of March. Construction works should take six to eight weeks. Chittering Road shoulder widening is near complete. Seal works will be done end of March or start of April.
As summer heats up so does the risk of fire! All burning off on any land is prohibited between 1 December and 31 March and fire permits for burning are required all year round. Keep smart this hot season by following some simple steps to keep your home safe. Ensure you have installed smoke detectors in your home and they are in working order. Clear all vegetation, rubbish and flammable material away from the walls of your home as they may fuel a fire. A simple tip to remember is to create a 20 metre circle of safety around your home free from all these items. All firewood, timber, petrol and kerosene will also need to be stored well away from your home. Remember to clean your gutters out, trim branches away from the house and ensure trees are not growing near buildings. Things to remember: • Water supply is not guaranteed during a bushfire • Power supply is not guaranteed during a bushfire • Saving life will be a priority over saving property so expect to be evacuated • Once evacuated, access to affected areas may not be possible for several days • Water bombing by aircraft cannot be guaranteed in a bushfire • SMS warnings are advice only and may not be timely During bushfires listen to ABC Radio 720 for advice or visit www. dfes.wa.gov.au or www.abc.net.au for emergency updates. In a declared emergency the Shire’s website will carry links to updates where possible. Always rely on advice from credible sources such as the Department for Fire and Emergency Services and not unsourced social media rumours, no matter how well intentioned these can sometimes be inaccurate.
Thank you Muchea We wish to extend our sincere thanks to the residents who generously offered assistance to the people who had to leave their homes due to the serious fire in Upper Chittering and Bindoon and needed to stay at the Welfare Centre (Muchea Hall) on Thursday 17 March 2013. Although not many offers were taken up the kindness exhibited during such a distressing time for those affected is very much appreciated and demonstrated once again what wonderful community spirit Chittering residents have.
Wannamal School Bell This hand bell is, at present, the most northern exhibit of the Chittering Sculpture Trail. The Shire of Chittering wishes to extend the sculpture trail that commences in the Chittering Valley throughout the entire Shire. It was decided that a bell be placed on school sites as a starting point. This is the first of two bells that will feature in Wannamal. The second bell, is still a work in progress, and will be made from scrap farm equipment and be placed, 2.5kms north, on the original Wannamal School Site 1904-1967. The shape of this bell is constructed from ironstone rock cemented together and then rendered and decorated with mosaic tile pieces. The blue and red tiles represent the Wannamal School colours and the colours of the leaf shape insets represent the Wannamal district.
Community Grant Scheme 2013/14 Does your Organisation or Community Group require funding assistance to conduct a project, event or activity? The Shire of Chittering’s Community Grant Scheme aims to assist ‘notfor-profit’ community groups in developing and enhancing the Chittering community.
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The dark blue is the lakes and waterways. The Wannamal Lake is the headwaters of the Brockman River which flows through the Chittering Shire and joins the Avon River north of Walyunga National Park. The orange represents the abundant wildflowers, two of these being Hibbertia Miniata (Orange Hibbertia) found within the Udumung Reserve and the Verticordia Nitens (Orange Morrison) which can be seen along the Wannamal West Road. Yellow reflects the variety of crops that are grown and green is the pastures and trees. This project was co-ordinated by Ruth Loudon with the help of community members.
Being a mosaic it has some rough edges. Please exercise caution when walking around it and do not climb on the bell.
With up to $5,000 available, this initiative is available for all ‘not-forprofit’ organisations within the Shire of Chittering. The application form and guidelines are available online (www.chittering. wa.gov.au); visiting the Bindoon administration centre; or telephone 9576 4600. Applications close 4pm on Friday, 15 March 2013.
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Livestock
From The Team in the Pink Shirts
Gingin Bull Sale
Elders Midland
Jim Sangalli: Branch Manager 0417 706 996 Livestock 92735888 Don Morgan: Muchea/Stud Stock 0429 721 156 Preston Clarke: Sales Gingin South 0429 111 797 Nigel Hunt: Sales Bindoon North 0437 970 006
Farm Supplies 9273 7999 Brad Thompson: Manager 0429 116 033 Bryan Burrell: Sales Representative 0428 591 208 Mathew Hunt: Sales Representative According to Auctioneer Don Morgan, the quality of bulls at the 2013 Gingin Bull sale was very good.
Wylie Woolcock, from Raymond Park Murray Grey Stud, Chittering
Fertiliser Jeff Bruce: Sales Specialist 0429 900 187
“It was a good sale overall with black Angus selling extremely well. Whilst there was not as many people as last year there were a few new buyers.”
Rural Bank 9273 5861
Local breeder Wylie Woolcock from Raymond Park was very happy with the days outcome.
John Dingle: District Banking Manager 0419 792 620
“Averages were down on last year but happy with the clearance with what sold, especially given the uncertainty with the cattle market”.
Vince Monterosso: District Banking Manger Lisa Mann: Sales Support Deposits
Wylie sold five Murray Grey bulls averaging $3,600. Selling all bar one of his bulls on the day, he was more than happy to take the handsome young May calf home.
Financial Planning
Gingin heifer competition
Simon McGrath: 0413 566 699
Call for entries
Krystal Hayward: Sales Support
Insurance 9294 6666 Jon Nelson: 0417 913 121 Andrew Rowley: Sales Support
or visit elders.com.au Haydn Wilkinson who purchased 3 bulls at the sale. Haydn has been buying bulls from Kapari Angus for 20 years. Tony Sudlow, Kapari Angus Stud, Northampton and local man Peter Barrett-Lennard who purchased two bulls.
In its 29th year the Gingin heifer competition is calling for entries from across the region. 21st March 2013. A pen of four matching heifers, to be judged on farm. There are two classes this year one for stud cattle and one for commercial cattle. The heifers are judged and allocated points on structure, temperament, evenness, femininity and carcase criteria.
CLEARING SALE – BULLSBROOK SATURDAY 23rd MARCH, 2013 Commencing at 11:00am
• Machinery • Antiques • Furniture • Sundries Terms: Strictly cash on the day unless prior arrangements are made with the Auctioneer. Photo ID required. Light Refreshments Available.
To enter please contact George Gifford on 9575 2504 or email georgegifford@bipond.com Michael Collard, Warringah Angus stud.
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Enquires please contact: Nigel Hunt: 0437 970 006 or Elders Midland: 08 9273 5888 Northern Valleys News MARCH 2013
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Food Foraging & Locavore News
The Gingin region is the most southerly area which grows mangoes commercially at present – no doubt new varieties will soon come on stream, as mangoes are so popular. The Kensington Pride variety is a favourite. The mango season is about 3 weeks early this year, starting in the 3rd week of February and generally only lasts about 5 weeks. At Maggie’s Place in the Swan Valley, Mango Madness really happens!
with Maggie Edmonds
Beware – soon we won’t have any Australian fruit and veg! The view from the top paddock regarding Australian fruit and vegies gets more dire each month. Do you realise there is a real chance we won’t have any local fruit and veg – or very few – in a few years’ time. Maybe only 5-l0 years. Growers are hurting and no one is doing anything about it, partly because no one wants to stand up to Coles and Woolworths. What a lot of sooks we are ! Not only are the big supermarkets controlling the prices (i.e. LOW) that fruit and vegie farmers are receiving but also they are controlling the taste (i.e. POOR) by making the farmers pick before the produce is mature/ripe. And the produce is often old by the time the customer gets to have the privilege of buying it. So, it is a lose/lose situation. I receive a weekly update from Perth central market, Market City. At the beginning of February, as an example of how things are in the market, their Pick of the Week was Californian Navel Oranges. Can’t we have a Pick of the Week that’s local? Also at that time, the report says that “The local supply of Apricots is still very heavy...” . Then it says: : “Apricots from New Zealand … are attractive in appearance but the local fruit is better eating quality”. Why are we getting
Broome mangoes are good, and Carnarvon mangoes better – but Gingin region mangoes are The Best!
Apricots from New Zealand then? So we can eat imported Apricots that taste like cardboard and depress the prices of the heavy local supply ? Oh joy ! From Richard Mulcahy, CEO of AUSVEG: “Of more concern is the alarming AUD$122 million rise in vegetable imports to a total value of AUD$908 million. Given we possess an industry capable of growing produce for the entire country and far beyond, this is a situation that simply cannot be allowed to continue unchecked.”. But it is continuing unchecked. Personally, I am not sure how to galvanise people’s awareness of the situation. People rarely react to anything until it is too late, or almost too late, and a lot of damage has been done.
Make sure you buy tree-matured mangoes, not ones that have been picked unripe and then gassed to give them that sickly pale yellow colour and no flavour.
National Water Day - 22nd March 2013 Perth rain harvesting expert Elizabeth Joubert said while federal and state governments spent millions on advertising campaigns to get people to save water, it really wasn’t on most people’s radar. “West Australians have become blasé about the need to save water, even when we’ve just had one of the driest summer months on record,” said Ms Joubert. “With the cost of water increasing and the demand increasing due to the extreme population growth in Perth, we all really need to make an effort.”
“Focussing on ways to be more sustainable needs to become a critical part of households.”
· Using water efficient devices such as showerheads, washing machines and dishwashers
Ms Joubert said sustainable water saving habits includes
“Water efficient products and rainwater tanks do not carry a high price tag anymore and there is a huge number of designs.”
· W ater wise gardening - choosing plants and landscaping that suits the hot summers · I nstalling a rain harvesting tank - saving thousands of litres of water each year · L inking your rainwater to the reticulation, laundry or toilets saves over 20 000 litres of water per year
“I call on the people of WA to truly celebrate national water day this year.” “It’s a day to focus on ways you can make your home more water savvy.” More water savings tips and information is available at www.jojotanks.com.au
In Season- March/April Fruit: mangoes, pluots, peaches, apples, limes, melons of all sorts, grapes, passionfruit, yellow nectarines. Veg: pumpkins, beans, sweetcorn, capsicums, cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini, radishes, yellow squash. To come: Quinces, persimmons, pears, golden plums. Olive picking season starts in the Northern Valley News region.
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Weed Alert
Chittering Landcare
Do you have this plant on or near your property?
Narrow Leaf Cottonbush (Gomphocarpus fruticosus) is native to Africa but has now become a significant weed in SW Western Australia. It displaces useful pasture species such as clover, invades riparian areas and displaces native species. It is also toxic to stock and humans. What does it look like? It is a perennial shrub up to 2m tall with long narrow leaves which are opposite each other on the stem. The flowers are cream to white in drooping sprays and are usually produced in October to April. Fruits are swollen pods with a tapering point and are covered with soft spines. The pods turn from green to brown as they age and when ripe they split to release numerous flat seeds each with a tuft of white silky hairs on its end. How does it spread? The hairs on the seeds allow the seeds to be carried long distances on the wind. Seeds may also be spread by water, on animals, people and machinery and in contaminated fodder. The plant also sends up suckers from the lateral roots and can form dense thickets. Seeds usually germinate
in spring or autumn but can germinate whenever it is warm and moist. How can I control it? Small plants and /or small infestations can be controlled by hand pulling, taking care to avoid contact with the milky sap which may cause a rash or other symptoms. If hand pulling ensure all the roots are removed to prevent suckering and take care to prevent spreading seeds if pods are present. Seedlings can be sprayed with glyphosate before they produce seed. Larger infestations can be treated by a combination of spraying, slashing and burning, again taking care to prevent the spread of the seeds if present. Mature plants can be slashed and burnt in winter. Burning will damage seed on or close to the soil surface and reduce the soil seed bank. If mature plants have seed pods they should be disposed of at the infested site if possible by burning or deep burial. If slashing and burning is used there should be a follow up herbicide spray to control seedlings and regrowth.
help to reduce the spread of seed until full control measures can be undertaken. Bagged seeds and pods should be disposed of by deep burial (take to your local landfill site if you are unable to deeply bury on your own property) or burning (if safe to do so). Farmnote 498 Narrow-leaf cottonbush and its control available from the Department of Agriculture and Food website www.agric.wa.gov. au or by contacting Chittering Landcare Centre (95710400 or chitteringlandcare@iinet.net.au) has more detailed information on the control measures suitable for cottonbush in various situations.
If you have plants with flowers or pods at the moment, removing flowers and removing and bagging as many pods as possible will
Open invitation to all Cattlemen and other interested parties
To a Speckle Park field day, cattle auction & meat tasting. Program; 12:30 pm Presentation by Steve Andrews – founder and first rider, BLACK DOG RIDE. 1:00 pm Charity Auction 1:30 pm
See our stud cattle, x-bred and Brahckle (Speckle Park x Brahman) cattle on display Auction sponsors displays of products & services. Meat tasting (Speckle X heifer bought at Wagin Woolarama).
Cattle Auction
• 12 Speckled Park X-bred steers 9mo • 14 MG heifers PTIC Speckled Park bull, B/up Blonde bull
Refreshments available.
• 5 lots 10 Speckle Park semen straws When: Friday May 3rd; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Where: Bushy Brook, 194 Gingin Brook Road, Gingin. Follow signs from Brand Hwy.
Charity Auction items Proceeds to Black Dog Ride – Raising awareness of depression and suicide prevention. • Anitone – 20 l of mineral supplement • Bindoon Tractors – whipper snipper • C-Wise and Anspach Contracting – 50m3 Carbon Fertiliser. • Elders Merchandise • Gallagher • Midland Honda • Pfizer • Universal Initiatives – Chook feeder & tie down straps • Tungamah Speckle Park Cattle – MG/ Speckle X steer
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Birds and flowers to look for this month
Cover story continued... It was reported in the West Australian on the 28th Feb, that a group of dissident shareholders is trying to oust board members to prevent the sale of Wescobee’s brand name, honey stocks and plant and equipment to Queenslandbased Capilano. The row will come to a head on March 22 when Wescobee’s 120 or so shareholders,
almost all of them beekeepers or former beekeepers, vote on the board changes and the sale proposal. Whatever the business outcome, Buzz and Bear will continue to provide fabulous role models for future beekeepers and their busy bees will create that amazing product “honey”.
How bees make honey Generally speaking, beekeepers harvest their honey at the conclusion of a substantial nectar flow and when the beehive is filled with cured and capped honey. Cured honey essentially means that the water has been taken out of it, in fact honey is just nectar with the moisture taken out of it.
Whilst the bees do most of the work, Buzz and Bear need to extract the honey from the hives. To do this they first remove and inspect a frame from within the hive, checking to determine if around 80 percent or more is sealed, capped honey. As the guys open the hive to remove the frames, they puff smoke using a small smoke machine; this helps to settle the bees. The frames are then taken to the on-site extraction van. A machine cuts off the wax capping and the honey extractor turns with enough speed to force the honey out of the comb. This is then sent to Perth to be cleaned with fine sieves, packed and shipped to a supermarket near you.
The honeybee is truly a remarkable insect. Every hive has a queen bee, which busily makes bees that feed on the pollen and nectar. Our West Australian Red gums are renown for their pollen, which provides valuable feed over the winter months.
The marris (Corymbia calophylla) are flowering now and attracting many nectar feeding birds such as honeyeaters. Tawny crowned, New Holland and White cheeked honeyeaters have been seen in the Neaves Road area. Also watch for Red capped parrots. Mistletoes such as Stalked Mistletoe (Amyema miquelii), which occurs mostly
on eucalypts and Wireleaf Mistletoe (Amyema preissii), which occurs mainly on wattles are now fruiting and attracting mistletoe birds. Also flowering is Painted Marianthus (Marianthus bicolor) an attractive shrub or climber which has white flowers with red-purple stripes and is often found on gravelly soils.
The hive is typically made of three boxes. The bees enter from a tiny hole at the bottom of the hive. The bottom box is sealed by an excluder (metal plate), which retains the larger queen bee in the bottom box. The amazing part is the bees go back to their hive, no matter how much you move the hives, they always return to their home. There is alarming evidence to suggest that one of the risks of pesticides is that it impacts this homing skill and the bee’s ability to navigate home, causing substantial loss of bees. This is a significant problem in parts of US where bee populations are disappearing, especially where surrounded by highdensity farming and pesticide sprays. We can learn a lot from other people’s mistakes, as long as we don’t ignore the evidence.
Presents
Chittering Landcare Centre is hosting the ever popular ‘Heavenly Hectares” workshop presented by media personality Chris Ferreira and the Great Gardens team. Come and learn how you can get the most out of your block, whether you want to improve pasture, worried about fire hazard, or wanting to bring back the wildlife onto your block.
FREE Saturday 9th March , 9am - 1pm @ Chittering Landcare Centre, MUCHEA RSVP: 9571 0400 chitteringlandcare@iinet.net.au Morning Tea & Lunch Provided -with gold coin donation
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February Dragon
Fire emergency offers a glimpse into humanity
stepped up to offer a hand and prepare meals for all.
by Jackie Shervington
For young and old, a nearby fire sparks fear and pushes adrenalin to emotional highs. Such an emergency offers a transparent glimpse into our humanity. On the whole, I think we can be pretty pleased with the way the community stepped up to help each other across the Northern Valleys from Bullsbrook to Bindoon and Lennards Brook. The generosity of many was evident on the roads as trails of horse floats headed in the direction of the fire, only too willing to lend a hand and take the horses away for safety. There were offers of beds on Facebook as everyone tried to provide those who had been evacuated for the night. The phone and Facebook offered a wonderful bush telegraph as news was relayed across the community, often much quicker than the official FESA websites could do. Then there were those who actively posted updates from the FESA website to assist others. Some offered their businesses to assist. Bindoon Inn was reportedly almost ready to close shop to head home, when dozens of evacuees arrived seeking dinner and a place to gather and wait for news of the fire.
View south on Great Northern Highway, Chittering (Photo by Peta Bizzill, Chittering resident)
With only limited staff everyone
There were also a few almost comical stories, of how the fire brought out the dragon in some. I’m not sure if it’s true, but I heard on the grapevine that a mother tried to punch a policemen who wouldn’t let her get home to her children. It’s amazing what a parent will do to protect children. I also heard a father call ABC 720, who showed amazing courage. After being turned away from a roadblock himself, he urged parents who couldn’t get to their children, to relax and return home. Suggesting the children were safer at school and traffic on the roads will only hamper the fire fighters efforts. It was a calm voice that made a lot of sense and I know if I were in the car stressing to get to my children it would have offered me some peace of mind. Finally to the heroes of the community. The firefighters. We hear it all the time but it is true on those sweltering hot days when most people are looking after their own patch, our volunteer firefighters are out protecting other people’s homes. Yes, it is true there is plenty of debate of the best way to manage these fires, but the common cry across the community is that these volunteers do an amazing job and those whose homes were saved can’t thank them enough.
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Dousing the February Dragon Lennard Brook/Bindoon Fire The Lennards Brook fire was first reported at 11am on Thursday 21st February, having been started by a lightning strike early that morning. The initial fire began south east of the Gingin townsite and travelled rapidly through bushland towards Bindoon and Upper Chittering. Additional resources were called in to assist with aerial water bombing and ground fire fighting. It became evident that houses and lives were at risk so evacuations and road closures were put in place around Bindoon and Upper Chittering. Over 250 fire fighters and related personnel were called in from around the state and 2300 hectares of bushland was burnt. Fortunately no lives or houses were lost. Local brigade members took over the management of the fire once it was under control to ensure no further outbreaks occurred.
Muchea fire The fires started mid February when a small fire in Muchea got out of control. This didn’t have quite the ferocity of what was to come but nonetheless offered a close call for locals and with the help of the local fire brigade and quick action of a helitanker it was quickly contained.
Photo by Daryl du Plessis, Bindoon fire brigade
Photos above by Sue Forbes
Helitanker gathering water at Spoonbill lake, Photo by Donna Wilcox.
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Bullsbrook fire The Bullsbrook bushfire which had threatened homes in Bullsbrook burnt through almost 1500 hectares.
More than 150 firefighters saved 30 houses from the blaze, which threatened property and lives in the area yesterday. Shady Hills residents were evacuated.
While the official cause remains unknown, sparks from a Kalgoorlie-bound freight train were suspected to have sparked a string of fires 2 kilometres apart which were first reported just before noon on Thursday.
Were you ready for the recent bush fires in Chittering? Was your property bush fire ready? No? Then we can help you! Do you have:
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An Emergency Evacuation Plan? No? Then we can help you!
Anne Sibbel On behalf of the Bullsbrook Residents and Ratepayers a huge thank you to everyone who helped with the fires at Bullsbrook last week. We truly appreciate your time and efforts protecting our community. Thanks to the army of volunteer and career firefighters from near and far; to private individuals, neighbours and community members who helped each other out; to the agencies and others who provided logistical and practical support; and to the families of all of those personnel who put their lives on the line protecting our community. Image; Kate Goh
FIREFIGHTERS WANTED
A Bushfire Emergency Kit? No? Then we can help you! Contact with your neighbours? No? Then we can help you! For assistance, you can contact: • Doreen Mackie, a Bushfire Ready Coordinator (95710201) • Jamie O’Neill, the Community Emergency Services Manager at the Shire of Chittering (9576 4600) • any of the local bushfire control officers for your area (see the Shire Fire Break Notice for contact numbers) Better still come along to the first Chittering Rise Bushfire Ready Group meeting - see below
The Inaugural Meeting of the CHITTERING RISE BUSHFIRE READY GROUP Will be held 17th March 2013
Objectives:
Venue: 105 Ghost Gum Ridge ( Dewy’s Place)
• Introduction
Time: 10am for registration kick off meeting by 10:30am. We will be joined by: Jamie O’Neil: Community Emergency Services Manager Doreen Mackie: Bush Fire Ready Group Facilitator
There has been overwhelming support from the public for the fire fighters involved in the fires. The Bindoon and Upper Chittering brigades in particular appreciate the support shown during this emotional time. It is worth noting that these brigades are always open to new recruits and are in need of additional volunteers. If you have been considering joining up or are just curious about what is involved feel free to contact the fire brigades. Paul Groves is the Bindoon Brigade captain and is available on 0400 172 560.
• Describe the purpose of the Bushfire ready Group. • Seek, describe the role of, and appoint Street Representatives. • Appoint Secretary
Chittering Shire Councillor Dennis Badcock: Chief Chittering Fire Services
• Discuss where the group wants to go from here: ie how often to meet, what needs to be achieved.
Fesa Community Engagement officer
• Describe the role of and establish telephone trees.
And most importantly members of the Chittering Rise Community.
• Questions: Please forward questions before meeting date, to allow the invited guests a chance to prepare, to ensure accurate and prompt answers.
The meeting will be followed by a sausage sizzle.
We look forward to seeing you all there;
A prepared community is a safe community
Will Lee is the Upper Chittering brigade captain and is contactable on 0415 154 715.
If you require any further information please don’t hesitate to contact me on Mobile: 0468 384 722 Home: 9571 4724 Email: dewy5@westnet.com.au or call in. Andrew Dewhurst Photo by Daryl du Plessis, Bindoon fire brigade
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Barnaby comes to town Jackie Shervington
Locals gathered at the Chinkabee complex on the 18th February to hear from Nationals’ Senate Leader, Barnaby Joyce, who was in Bindoon to hear some of the issues that effect our region. The Great Northern Highway was acknowledged as a key issue. In Mr Barnaby’s maverick fashion he shared “There is a road out here that connects up to 1/2 of our export income - you can see how the nation has its priorities wrong, when we are out there today discussing how we can raise the power poles so trucks can get through.” Mr Barnaby also invited questions from the floor. Regional issues raised by the audience included live export, local government consolidation and regional education. One attendee suggested that perhaps in changing its name from the Country Party to the National Party that they had lost their way and forgotten the person on the land. Mr Barnaby stressed that whilst many of the elected members are from the land, for the party to survive it must acknowledge that the vast majority of national party voters are not actually on the land but the regional street centres. “If we only had voters who live on the land we wouldn’t have the numbers to exist as a party”.
“I often say to my national party peers, go to the local bowling club. Whilst they don’t live on the land what you can see in this person is an absolute connection to country issues. They associate with the culture of the land.” Mr Joyce summed up the feelings of the State election for people in regional WA saying the recent debate between the two major party leaders - Colin Barnett and Mark McGowan showed there was no discussion on regional issues. I was pleased to later discover that Barnaby addressed the Great Northern Highway issue in his regular opinion column in the Canberra Times. I have provided a snapshot of the piece below. ‘At Bindoon they have to basically shut down the main street, and all the shops, as heavy machinery is hauled through the town at snails’ pace because the overhead power lines have to be lifted. The people on this road see the wealth of their state and the nation go past their door, but they have run out of water. To be honest, they are not bubbling over with excitement when my side of the political fence promises to put two overhead power lines underground, but leave another 13 where they were. They wistfully show plans for bypasses amid the eternal
rumble of trucks. If you travel north of Melbourne, you do not get off a dual carriageway until you get to, well, Sydney, about 900 kilometres away. North of Brisbane, you can now basically travel to Gympie before you descend back to the previous century. But on the road that connects Western Australia’s biggest service centre to our nation’s biggest export earner, you travel merely kilometres and you are back to two lanes. Wealth comes from the fluid movement of those items directly connected to export dollars, and this reality is reinforced when our debt is overwhelmingly borrowed from overseas. Wealth comes from investment in infrastructure, such as rail moving heavy haulage off roads, moving raw product to bankable outcomes quicker, providing services to the areas that put export dollars on the table.’ Barnaby Joyce is the Nationals’ Senate leader and the opposition spokesman for regional development, local government and water.
The Blueprint, collated from the input from almost 4,000 people across the agricultural sector, sets out steps to ensure a strong future for the agricultural sector. WAFarmers President, Dale Park, said the Blueprint process had been extremely thorough and the Federation looked forward to working with the NFF on the next stage of the plan. “Having been involved in the process, personally, it is an interesting time to finally see the results,” Mr Park said. “The NFF need to be congratulated on the initiative and their support of Australian farmers and the agricultural sector. “WAFarmers agrees with the seven critical areas identified for immediate action: Innovation, Research, Development and Extension; Competitiveness; Trade and Market Access;
Maureen Dobra, Barnaby Joyce, Anne Elliot and Shane Love
You can read Barnaby’s article http://www.canberratimes.com. au/opinion/the-road-to-richesmay-not-take-you-to-pick-up-thekids
Wafarmers welcomes release of blueprint The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) (WAFarmers) today welcomes the release of the Blueprint for Australian Agriculture by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF).
Joe Kennedy, Bob Blizzard and Ian Watson
Ernie Males, Phillip Lefroy, Robert Taylor, Derek Tabor, Gwyneth Jones, Patricia Tabor
People; Agriculture in Society; Natural Resources and Transformational Issues.” Mr Park highlighted Trade and Market Access and Agriculture in Society as two key points for WAFarmers. “Western Australian agriculture is heavily reliant on exports across all commodities, so access to markets will be vital for the future sustainability of farming in this state,” he said. “WAFarmers has also been active in recent times to identify strategies to educate people outside of agriculture and farming about the origins of their food. It would be our hope that the next stage of the Blueprint can assist with enhancing the public’s understanding of the importance of agriculture,” Mr Park concluded.
Dave Kelly and Monty Driessen
The Blueprint for Australian Agriculture is available to download at www.nff.org.au/blueprint. The Blueprint is an initiative of the NFF. In 2013, the NFF will conduct a series of forums, designed to bring the agricultural sector together to drive the Blueprint forward.
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Ag assessment needed for development in farm regions
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The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) (WAFarmers) seeks the introduction of an ‘agricultural impact assessment’ process in the evaluation of potential mining or industrial development in farming areas, as part of its 2013 Western Australia State Election Policy. WAFarmers President, Dale Park, said there was a real and immediate need for greater protection of agricultural land against the obvious difference between the activities conducted on agricultural, mining, industrial, peri-urban and residential land. “Much like exists for environmental impact assessment, WAFarmers is seeking support for the development of a legislated ‘agricultural impact assessment’ to review the economic, environmental and social considerations of change of land use applications, in rurally zoned areas,” Mr Park said. “WAFarmers is also seeking legislative amendments which deliver ‘the power of veto’ to at least the State’s Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources Act 1967, Petroleum Pipelines Act 1969 and Mining Act 1978. “This legislative change will prevent farmers being adversely affected by drilling activities as it has been our experience these could have been avoided if proper consultation and access negotiations had taken place from the outset.” WAFarmers is aware of increased interest in the extraction of Western Australia’s considerable reserves of unconventional gas deposits, some of which is situated under prime agricultural lands and that considerable Royalties for Regions funds into the search for gas deposits on these agricultural lands has been invested. Mr Park said in an environment where the mining for unconventional gas deposits was increasing; WAFarmers was seeking greater legal protection for farm businesses. “The State’s farmers have a very powerful tool at their disposal in terms of Section 29 of the Mining Act 1978 which states that mining tenements cannot be granted without the consent in writing of the owner and occupier of private land where agricultural pursuits are being carried out,” he said. “WAFarmers strongly supports the farmers’ right of veto and it has been our experience that the failure of land planning to take into account agricultural management practices frequently leads to conflict,” Mr Park concluded.
Jasmine Deanna Moohen 8/8/99 – 13/2/13 by Anne-Maree Hagge
Born in Kalgoorlie in 1999 and the daughter of Mick Moohen and Alison Moore, Jasmine moved to Bindoon in 2004 where she attended the Bindoon Primary School and met her best friend Sophie. Jasmine was clearly a daddy’s girl. The pair shared the same infectious humour and love of camping and fishing trips. After the loss of her beloved father in 2009 Jasmine was heartbroken. Not long after she was diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer. Not one to complain about her illness or situation Jasmine and Alison drew strength from one another and took each day as another step forward.
National Broadband Network ‘Innovation in the Region’ Competition reopened
WIN an IPad 3
RDA Wheatbelt has reopened the competition to get your ideas for innovative on-line applications that will present a social, economic or environmental opportunity for the Wheatbelt. The competition is open to Wheatbelt residents of all ages. The winning entry in each category will receive an iPad3 with Wi-Fi and 3G capabilities Entries close 5.00pm, 5 April 2013. For a copy of the entry form and a sample application please contact the office on Tel: 08 9575 1888 or Email: admin@rdawheatbelt.com.au “This activity is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts and Sport.”
Some of the Jasmine’s high points included meeting the Western force, learning the bagpipes from Cam McAzie , travelling to Houston with her mum, her year 7 graduation from Bindoon primary and her make a wish trip to visit the wolves at the U.K Wolf Haven. Jasmine’s had a significant love for wolves,
Goodbye to Jasmine There was not a dry eye in the house as hundreds attended the funeral of Jasmine Moohen to say goodbye and show their support to her mother Alison and family. We watched a moving photographic story of Jasmine’s life. Her love of animals both the cuddly and the slithering offered a hint of the ‘spunk’ that Jasmine brought to the world. Precious moments captured so perfectly, reminded us all how important it is to live every second and clearly you just can’t love enough.
learning as much about them as she could. Walking with the wolves and the Wolf Haven, recognising her passion by making her a Wolf Keeper was a very proud moment and she wore the wolf necklace that she received from that day on. Visiting Animals of Prey in England on the same trip was truly awesome creating such beautiful memories by handling Falcons, Eagles, Tarantulas and snakes. Very Jasmine style. Jas’s love of fish began in 2011. Her collection escalating very quickly to six fish tanks in her bedroom alone who lived in fabulously designed and cared for fish tanks. Jasmine also had a creative flare with both arts and computers which was demonstrated in her website that she had developed and designed and worked on perfecting over her last few months. Christmas was a laugh as she masterminded a practical joke with her mum tricking someone into believing they got a horse only to inform them after hours it was a big trick! New Year’s Day she mustered up the energy to make her mum breakfast in bed and decorated a four layer mud cake for her birthday. Jas was always thinking of others. Jasmine will be remembered for her vivacious personality, natural beauty, intelligent understanding of the world, spunky attitude and her inspiring courage. We will all have a special memory of such an amazing young
Anne Maree and Jodie shared some wonderful insights into Jasmine’s recent years and her unending sense of humour and among many insights her passion for aquarium and fish. Even Anne Marie’s coloured mohawk was a gift to Jasmine who had made her promise to wear it that way for a week. The ceremony concluded with a joyful flight of coloured doves.
I can’t say I knew Jasmine well but even from a distance her sense of fun and bravery touched my heart and many others. People from across the community came to show their respects, young school friends clung to each other coming to terms with the loss of their friend, parents, family and the collective community who no doubt have all hoped that a different outcome might be possible.
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education
Northern Valleys News acknowledges TRONOX as an active supporter of schools in the region. The financial donations to local schools; Bullsbrook, Bindoon and Gingin play a key role in the schools being able to fund new projects and initiatives.
in the Northern Valleys IMMACULATE HEART COLLEGE
Pre-primary Students – A Shining Example! Pre-primary students at Immaculate Heart College are setting the pace where no tolerance of bullying tactics is concerned!
bindoon Playgroup
Together with their teacher, Miss Mary Clark, and Principal, Dr Angela Evangelinou-Yiannakis, they are working towards stamping out bullying for good! Strategies employed towards this end include a Buddy System that has students buddied up with a partner for one week, during which they aim to demonstrate kind, caring and protective behaviour. This includes eating and playing with their buddy, looking out for him/her in various situations, and working together in the classroom. The efforts to make every day special for one another are spilling over into the playground where, as a united group, the students can be seen helping each other dig tunnels in the sandpit, filling them with water carried ingeniously to the site by students on bikes. Surrounding efforts include creating mountains from the sand. Fun, laughter, collective chatter and sheer joy can be seen on every child’s face as they combat bullying without even knowing they are doing it! (Immaculate Heart College is a registered ‘Bullying – No Way!’ school).
Bindoon Playgroup is looking forward to an exciting year with their renovations nearing completion. Mums and kids aged 0-5 are welcome - come along for a chat and a play at 9:30 am Fridays at the end of the Chinkabee centre. Starting soon! Contact Belinda 0429 180 245 for more information.
bindoon primary School
Bindoon Primary School Swimming carnival.
Swimming was the winner on the day but Mooliabeenee took home the house trophy. Second place was Cullalla. Congratulations to all the trophy winners.
Gingin DHS Ms Tracy Pickering - Deputy Principal
The Year 8’s attended their Orientation camp, “Survivor Guilderton” at Tuppin House . On arrival they embarked on some ‘Getting to know you games’. Later that morning the students were divided into 6 Tribes. The activities in the morning included the Lawn Water Challenge which included lots of water balloon and water based games. The
students had a great time trying to hit the staff with water balloons in the Bullseye Challenge. The overall Survivor Guilderton winners were the Dragons. There was only 4 points separating the runners up (Falcons). The camp allowed staff and students to get to know each other a little better and see each other in a different light. It was a fun way to spend 2 days.
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Tech Talk
Email security By Daryl du Plessis - daryl@chitteringit.com
A recent large scale hack of Yahoo! email users compromised thousands of accounts in January of this year. The hackers then used these accounts to send spam, using the addresses found in the accounts. I know of a few people who had this occur to them and the only way they knew about it was when they received emails that had bounced back, due to incorrect addresses in their address book.
management for more details). If your password is changed by a hacker, or you can’t remember it, then you can use the password reset option. This comes back to the second thing that needs to be done, setting up a security question and answer.
Yahoo! is not the only email provider to be hacked, only the most recent on this scale. Hotmail accounts have often been targeted, but really, any email provider is just as likely to be hacked. As a result the email providers have increased security measures to prevent accounts being hacked, but this is only effective if the measures are enabled by the end user.
Typically you will be given a choice of questions that you can use to provide an answer that only you are likely to know e.g. Who was your favourite teacher, What was your first pet name etc. This will be used when you reset your password. It is a good idea to make this a fairly obscure answer, otherwise it could be used to hack your account in the first place!
The first thing that should be done if an email account is compromised is to reset the password. With the recent Yahoo! hack, passwords weren’t changed by the hackers as they were only interested in sending spam using the account. The accounts that were hacked had weak passwords (this is called a dictionary attack, where a database of commonly used passwords is used to try and login to your account). As a result it is worth making your password more complex by substituting numbers and symbols, or just using made up words. There are plenty of password generators you can use to create complex passwords, just do a search and you will find them. Better yet, use lastpass to manage your passwords (this has a built in password generator, see previous article I wrote on password
Another security option is to provide an alternate email address. This is useful if you need a password or password reset link sent to another address.
You can also add your mobile phone number to your account details. This can be used as another means of resetting your password or for multi factor authentication. E.g. When you login with your password, you also need to use a pin sent to your mobile via SMS. Facebook also use this to verify logins made from a new device or PC.
In short, make sure you have a strong password in place, check your account settings for additional security settings that can be enabled and keep your passwords secure. If you have these measures in place you are less likely to have the inconvenience of having to change your email address. Happy emailing.
Sundowner 27th March 6pm - 8pm Connecting our Business Community
Started in 2010, the Chamber brings Chittering business owners together through regular communications and at informative networking events. The Chamber also provides support and development opportunities such as the E-workout and member facilitated activities. New Members Welcome!
Phone: 0419 043 960 Email: chitteringcc@gmail.com Address: P O Box 292, Bindoon WA 6502
Connecting our Business community Facebook: Chittering Chamber of Commerce New Members Welcome Secretary: Angela Anspach Ph: 9655 7074 / 0419 043 960 Email: chitteringcc@gmail.com Address: P O Box 292, Bindoon 6502
Next Chamber of Commerce Sundowner- 27th March
amounts over that, the upper deeming rate will decrease from 4.5 per cent to 4 per cent. If you consider the position of a retiree couple who own their own home and have $300,000 in financial assets, these investments were deemed to earn $12,366 before the change and will be deemed to earn $11,319 there after. This will see a slight rise in age pension entitlements. The rules are designed to stop people putting cash into low yielding investments (such as cheque accounts or passbook savings accounts) to increase age pension entitlements.”
At Stringybark Winery & Restaurant, 2060 Chittering Road, Chittering WA Speakers: Mr Shane Love, Candidate for Moore He may be Hon Shane Love MLA, depending on the results of the election this month. Whatever the outcome it will be interesting to hear Shane’s experience as an election Candidate and his assessment of economic issues in the area.
Phil Perkins, President, Chamber of Commerce, Toodyay As we look beyond our region to other economic success stories we welcome Phil Perkins who will share experiences from our neighbouring Chamber.
Pension Deeming Rates to be reduced Simon McGrath, Financial Planner and Accredited Self Managed Super Fund Adviser
For the first time in four years the pension deeming rates are being reduced. Financial Planner Simon McGrath reports the impact on reduced interest rates and the change in Deeming rates “When the RBA started cutting interest rates last year we were aware that the news reports that this is such a “welcome relief” for mortgage holders (assuming the bank actually passes it on). Mortgage holders did enjoy some relief” “But one place where interest rate cuts definitely get passed on where it is NOT welcome is to interest bearing investments such as at call cash management accounts and term deposits, which often form the bedrock of a retiree’s fixed interest investments”. “When a pensioner receives interest from say a term deposit held in their own name, Centrelink don’t care how much they are actually getting. It is “deemed” to earn a certain rate by Centrelink to work out how much age pension they are entitled to under the income test. Normally these deeming rates fluctuate with where interest rates move.” “From March 20, the deeming rate will decrease from 3 per cent to 2.5 per cent for investments up to $45,400 for single pensioners or $75,600 for a couple. For
Thinking about retirement and wondering where the money is going to come from to live comfortably?
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Banks have been artificially keeping interest rates up (up to 1.5% above) the standard cash rates of 3.00% for some time, I would expect the banks to set interest rates for term deposits more in line with the market cash rate. The change in deeming rate will see all pensioners Age Pension entitlement adjusted. The change is estimated to affect up to 1 million retirees.” “I am seeing more investors enquire about how to get better returns from Term Deposits investments now that interest rates have been lowered, the reduction in the deeming rate really drives home that rates are heading lower again.” “The other area I am seeing enquiry from is the Trustees of Self Managed Super Funds looking for higher returns now that the share market seems to have bottomed and investors are ready to take on a bit more risk. Demand for investments that pay income particularly franked income, is gaining momentum”. Either way, the cut to the deeming rate is welcome relief for pensioners. Simon McGrath: 0413 566 699 simon@wbsfp.com.au General Advice Warning: This website contains general (including taxation) information only. It is not intended to constitute financial product advice. Any information provided or conclusions made, whether express or implied, do not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs of an investor. It should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional advice. You should obtain a Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before making any decision to acquire a product. Simon McGrath and Westbridge Securities Pty Ltd are Authorised Representatives of Elders Financial Planning Pty Ltd AFSL 224645 ABN 48 007 997 186
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140 acres Prime grazing land
Best value blocks in Bindoon Premium lifestyle blocks at low prices.
GINGIN (COONABIDGEE) $750,000
• Power, telephone, scheme water • Prime location, only 2kms to Bindoon townsite • Fenced with Gates and crossovers in place • Simply organise plans and build your dream home
This 56 hectare (140 acre) parcel within 5 kms to Gingin town is worthy of inspection, as a lifestyle or off farm investment.
Prime Grazing/Landbank with subdivision potential subject to approval.
• 2 paddocks; 1 large and 1 small. • 2 soaks; man made soaks/groundwater • 1 set of cattle yards • Fencing good condition • Potential for 25 cows and calves
SOLD
You can pick up a beautiful 5.72 acre block, fully serviced for $189,000. (Power, phone, water, fencing, gates and crossover in place.)
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waxflower farm
Solid investment
Australia’s largest waxflower farm
GINGIN (Lennard Brook) 148 Honeycomb Rd, Investment Opportunity land bank with income This 16 hectare property within the heart of Gingin Town offers a rare chance to secure a land bank investment. There is potential to subdivide into smaller blocks, subject to approval. With combined rental yield of around 4% based on $700+ per week. All offers to be presented by 31st May to Jackie Shervington 0419045783
Approx. 150 acres of quality wildflowers, primarily Australian waxflower. Over 150,000 plants, including new and exclusive varieties. Fully reticulated, commercial water license of 504 kilo litres. Complete processing, packing & cooling facilities currently capable of handling around 400 tonnes of flowers p.a.
FOR SALE BY EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
FOR SALE BY EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
a unique opportunity
Macadamia Nut Farm 3 x 1 hardiplank cottage freshly painted, a/c house. Abundant water from 4 bores, 3 equipped and commercial water licence. Plus mature fruit trees, ride on mower, trailer, dome sprayer and much more. Bonus 1000 nut trees. Harvest the rewards from the mature fully reticulated ORGANIC Macadamia trees. The hard work is done; reticulation, tanks, sheds and established markets.
Gingin Post Office & Freehold Attached to 3 bedroom B&T circa 1886. Reliable income with growth opportunities. Large block 1,365 sqm
For sale by Expressions of Interest – All offers to be presented by 29 March 2013 to Jackie Shervington 0419 045 783
If you are looking for a business venture or exploring semiretirement options this offers a very unique opportunity. Extremely family and lifestyle friendly, you can run the Post office from your home.
low price $645,000 This unique 10 acre property is nestled in the hills overlooking the beautiful Chittering Valley, and walking distance to Spoonbill Lake.
If you enjoy the outdoors, opportunities like these don’t come up often.
Contact Jackie Shervington 0419 045 783 jackie@vnw.com.au VNW independent 24-26 Coghlan Road, SUBIACO WA 6008
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Feature Property 148 Honeycomb Rd,
GINGIN (Lennard Brook)
New to market
Solid Investment Opportunity - land bank with income This 16 hectare property within the heart of Gingin Town offers a rare chance to secure a land bank investment. With combined rental yield of around 4% based on $700+ per week, the property starts to look like an attractive investment for any portfolio. Even the bank manager could be interested in this one.
On the corner of Honeycomb and Cockram Road, the property is adjacent to small rural living blocks. There is potential to subdivide into 1ha - 2ha blocks, subject to approval. The Cockram Rd house is a solid handsome 4 x 2 brick and tile home with lounge, family and office area with two
patios front and back. The Honeycomb Rd house is a 3 bedroom hardy board home with new tin roof. There are three sheds 12x11m, 10x 10m and 10 x 2.5m. There is a bore on the property as well as scheme water on the North East Corner of the block.
The town of Gingin offers an attractive option for those seeking a country lifestyle with excellent amenities and sporting facilities close by and only 40 minutes drive to Joondalup. It is not often you find a land bank property that also offers attractive rental yields while you hold. This would suit farmers looking for an off-farm investment or those looking to build their Self Managed Super Fund. To receive an information pack call Jackie Shervington on 0419 045 783 or email jackie@vnw.com.au Expression of interest – All offers to be presented by 31st May to Jackie Shervington
AUCTION ON SITE Kangaroo Gully Rd, WANNAMAL $899,000 171 HA (422 ACRES) Attractive productive block 2 kms from Bindoon-Moora Rd close to Wannamal Club & townsite. Power, cottage & shed provide for weekend comfort or caretaker accommodation.
John Butler 0429 964 060
BINDOON, $549,000
Fully established farmlet. Grapes, cropping, sheep you name it, you can do it on this 50 acres. 70s brick and tile 3 bedroom home with B/G pool & outstanding views.
1pm Sat 9 March 32 Pipe Lily Way, Lower Chittering Open Each Sat @ 4pm Executive residence of extravagant proportions (approx. 50 squares) 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, office, theatre, polished ballroom dance floor, giant open living area, jarrah polished floors, r/c air conditioning, double lockup garage. Set on natural forest block of 2.6HA approx. in prestige culdesac.
Exceptional water supply from dam and bores with irrigated vineyard.
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Quick Crossword
Church Notices Anglican Church (Marion Bird 9576 2054, John Broad 9576 0311)
Good Friday 29th March 10am Bindoon Easter Day 31st March, 8am Gingin Bindoon 2nd & 4th Sunday 9.30am Gingin 1st & 3rd Sunday 9.30am The Seventhday Adventists (9576 0085) Bible Study 9.30am to 10.30am, Divine Service 11am to 12 noon every Saturday, Bindoon Benedictine Monastery, New Norcia 9654 8018 Parish Priest: Abbot John Herbert OSB, Parish Secretary: Carmel Ross Weekend Mass times: Sunday 9am ACROSS
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1. Found 4. Tremor 7. Sultan’s wife 8. Theatrical piece 9. C oncede defeat (4,2) 12. Idle 15. Straw-roofed (cottage) 17. US Arctic state 18. Expanded (of dough) 21. Lobe decoration 22. Pried (into) 23. Not any place
1. Party to lawsuit 2. Entertains 3. College head 4. Rectangular courtyard 5. Stomach settler 6. Mediterranean volcano 10. Nocturnal hours 11. Bamboo-eating mammal 13. Hollow out 14. Dried grapes 16. Bulging midriff 18. Spoil 19. Social misfit 20. Small songbird
Solutions to last month’s crossword
PONDERINGS By Alex Douglas
Nuances! My dear old Aunt Naomi was big on nuances. In fact, in the unlikely event of her actually qualifying for a halo, she would be a strong contender for the job of Patron Saint of Nuances! She liked to point out that dictionaries didn’t usually recognize nuances. Nuances can change the meaning of a word without actually changing the definition. Confused yet? Well I was until she explained – in simple words. Take the words “bravery” and “courage”. A dictionary will tell you that they are interchangeable. Aunt Naomi, however insisted that, if one was sensitive to the nuances, “bravery” implied a complete lack of fear, while “courage” was what was needed to overcome fear. I was never brave or courageous enough to argue with her. Yet another of her favourites was the word “obtuse”. The dictionary gives various meanings including “stupid”. She insisted that there was another element to consider. If a person was being stupid because they knew no better, they were simply that – stupid! On the other hand, if they were behaving stupidly for some other reason, to prove a point perhaps, or some other undefined reason,
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Catholic Church (Fr Paul Fox ph 9571 8068 fax 9571 8124) Sat Vigil: St Catherine’s Gingin 6pm (Constable Street) Sunday: St Anne’s Bindoon 7.30am (6549 Great Northern Hwy) Bullsbrook Shrine-Church 9.30am (9am Rosary) Immaculate Heart College, 34 Santa Gertrudis Drive, Lower Chittering Sunday 5pm Mass. Christian Fellowship (9576 1326)
they were being “obtuse”. Old servicemen will be familiar with the term “dumb insolence”. This was a military term for pretending to be unable to reply to questions or respond to orders; or being obtuse, as Aunt N. would have described it. Over time I have developed a couple of similar references of my own. A number of times recently, I have explained to people the need to distinguish between “impatient” and “intolerant”. I tend to define them differently, especially when applied to middle-aged gentry like myself! It is fairly easy to be really patient and still be intolerant. It is quite possible to be really painstaking, persevering and diligent in the pursuit of one’s goals and, at the same time, be quite unwilling to “suffer fools gladly”, as the saying goes! The mention of fools reminds me of yet another prime example; being foolish and being a fool. There is a vast difference. It is my belief that real live fulltime fools are a pretty uncommon breed. True, there are one or two examples running loose in most communities, but they are few and far between, and should be cherished for their rarity. On the other hand, at any given moment, there is no such shortage of people being foolish. We all do it. Some more often than others! Some, indeed, with frightening regularity - while
CWA Hall, Turner Road, Bullsbrook Worship Service every Sunday 10am The Uniting Church (Marian Crew, 9575 1357) Worship 2nd and 4th Sunday 10am Gateway Church (0437 411 227 or 9571 8238) Pickett Park Hall, Sundays 10am Christian Fellowship nondenominational worship. (Jac 0412873447)
Gingin Christian Fellowship, Cnr. Brockman & Robinson Streets, Gingin. Meeting: Every Sunday - 10 am Sunday School available All welcome Ph: Barry & Alison - 9575 3089 or Judy - 9577 2938 with others it is a much less frequent occurrence – or perhaps they just do it when no-one’s looking. Anyway, we’d all undoubtedly prefer to see ourselves in the latter category. Naturally! Which brings to mind the words of Robbie Burns: “O wad some power the giftie gie us to see ourselves as others see us! It wad frae mony a blunder free us, and foolish notion.” Thanks for your time.
Rainfall Data
Recorded at 150 Bindoon-Moora Road, Bindoon 2011/2012 This month Rain days
29 years Ave Rainfall
mm This month
Last year
Progressive total Rain days
Month
This mth
Last year
This year
March
0
0
0.0
0.0
14.2
April
6
7
19.9
18.9
21.4
May
8
7
21.2
45.2
76.5
21
June
17
13
81.9
88.0
95.9
July
8
19
25.6
125.5
113.7
August
14
12
63.4
108.8
86.5
September
14
16
70.7
74.7
October
5
11
4.6
November
9
8
December
7
January February
mm
Last year
This year
Last year
0
3
52.7
13.1
13
10
72.6
32.0
17
93.8
77.2
38
30
175.7
165.2
46
49
201.3
290.7
60
61
264.7
399.5
60.2
74
77
335.4
474.2
57.7
31.6
79
88
340.0
531.9
59.5
25.6
20.2
88
96
399.5
557.5
5
14.4
68.7
11.9
95
101
413.9
626.2
4
5
24.7
7.1
15.3
5
4
24.7
7.1
1
3
0.7
45.6
13.3
6
7
25.4
52.7
Source: Provided by John Williams Rainfall at 150 Bindoon-Moora Road Bindoon
A view from the shed
Who We Are and What We Do The Regional Men’s Health program has been operating now for nearly four years, and although it is reasonably well known I am often asked “What is this program about”? Primarily we do three things: 1. Community education presentations; 2. Fast Track Pit Stops; and 3. Advocacy Work. It is about holistic wellbeing, which means the whole person. When we consider the complexity of the individual we are more than physical and mental, the often neglected element, the important requirement to know and understand, is our inner self, or as we say our “social and spiritual” needs. Sadly most people connect spiritual with religion, but the truth is we all need to understand our “spirit.” To be happy and healthy there is also a need to consider a range of social determinants or issues that contribute to our wellbeing. If we worry excessively about world events, or have to deal with economic or other issues beyond our control, this can lead to conflict in our domestic life, all these things contribute to developing symptoms of illnesses, both physical and mental. We try to help individuals and communities to understand some of the consequences of these “social determinants” on their lives and take steps to protect themselves from the consequences of the things they are going through. Men in
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particular struggle because they think they are failing, rather than realising they are battling issues beyond their making or control. Men like to be in control of their situation, and when they are not they are vulnerable to making bad decisions. Because we believe local people know what works best in their area, we do not organise events but we do go to community events when we are invited. We can provide community education sessions on a wide variety of topics which include general men’s health and wellbeing tips (both physical and mental), communication styles and farm progression. We try to connect people to appropriate services that can assist people deal with their underlying concerns. Often services are available but men in particular resist seeking help. Our underlying motto is “… before it all gets too much … Talk To A Mate”. Our mates can be in all sorts of places so seek them out as a problem shared is usually a problem halved. If you require more information we can be contacted on the numbers below. Regards, Julian PO Box 768 Northam WA 6401 Tel: 96 902 277 Email: menshealth@agric.wa.gov.au Web: www.regionalmenshealth.com.au
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Bindoon Play Group Bindoon Range Pony Club Bindoon RSL Bindoon Retirees Bindoon Rifle Club Bindoon Sing Australia Bindoon Theatre Group Bindoon Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Bullsbrook Neighbourhood Centre Bullsbrook Football Club (Seniors) Chequers Golf Club Chittering Visitors Centre.... Chittering Scout Group Lower Chittering Valley Progress and Sporting Assn Chittering Junior Football Club Chittering Junior Cricket Club Chittering Wildlife Carers Inc Country Women’s Association Chamber of Commerce Gingin Arts and Crafts Group Gingin/Chittering Lions
Open each morning Sunday-Friday (Closed Saturday) Market last Sunday each month Jenny Brown Carolyn Chadwick Sandra Clarke Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 7.30pm in the Society Office, northern end of oval. 7.30pm 3rd Tues of month in Ag Society Rm. Rin Rutherford (Pres) Lance Stagbouer (Secretary) Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month 2pm in The Museum- Don Gibson
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Meets 2nd Monday of each month at 8pm at Chinkabee. Gail Smith Meets every 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Bindoon Primary School Staff room, Gordon Houston Meets every Friday at Chinkabee 9.30am-12pm Belinda Martin Ros Maindock George Ferguson Lois Jones (President) Joy Askew (Secretary) Colin Clarkson (Captain) Dave Mann (Secretary) Meets Mon nights in the Town Hall from 7-9pm Yvonne Press Alex Douglas Meets 1st Wed every second month at 7pm in the Fire Station Catherine Choules Shaley Rory Bennett Open 7 days a week. Visitors welcome. info@chequersgolf.org Meets the 2nd Tues of every month at 7.30pm at the Brockman Centre Meets Thursdays at the Lower Chittering Hall. Scouter in Charge is Sue Budd
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Ian Claxon Ann Graham (injured wildlife) Louise Bewick ( Sec) Meets every 4th Wednesday of the month at the CWA rooms at 10.00am
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Carolyn Cover (President) Jackie Shervington Pres Angela Anspach Secretary Irene Dewar email: irenedewar@me.com. 2nd Mon of month at 6.30pm, Bowling club, Gingin. 4th Mon of month at 6.30pm at St John Ambulance Rooms, Bindoon. Pat Elliot
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Shane Angel Fran Bryant Meets every Tues at Muchea Hall Ann Peter Hall, Secretary autoelec@iinet.net.au
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The Great Cocky Count is funded by Perth Region NRM through the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country program.
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Roosts are places where black-cockatoos rest at night. Important information on the location of critical roosting habitat for cockatoos is collected through the GCC, and is increasing with every survey completed. The 2012 GCC found there has been a 40% decline since 2010
We need to find more night roosts for both white-tailed and red-tailed cockies. For more information about the GCC or to tell us about a roost site, contact Tamara Kabat on 9287 2204 or 0457 333177 or greatcockycount@birdlife. org.au.
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Join up for WA’s biggest survey for Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoo! The fifth Great Cocky Count (GCC) will take place for one hour at sunset on Sunday 7 April. This community-driven annual survey aims to count as many Carnaby’s as possible at their night-time roost sites on a single night each April.
Survey sites are located all over south-west WA, so there’s a good chance there’s a spot nearby that needs you! Get more information and register as a volunteer at www.birdlife.org. au/carnabys/great-cocky-count.
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in the number of Carnaby’s in the Perth region, where we have three continuous years of robust survey data.
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“If it is encouraging let him encourage, if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously. A Pastor told the story of the first sermon he preached. It was in a Church where the legendary John Wesley had spoken many times. Before going up to the pulpit, a Deacon, instead of encouraging him, intimidated him by whispering you are on hallowed ground. The young preacher angry that he had been intimidated, he told the congregation what had taken place. He then delivered a fiery message, he said, he respected all those that had gone before him, but he was here today, Wesley was dead, gone, but not forgotten, history is made today. If our words are strong enough to encourage they will be remembered in years to come. How many times are we discouraged because of the legends of others, relatives, writers, sports people, ministers etc. we feel inadequate and in awe. We are the history makers now, if our contribution to others is significant, we too will be remembered. Tony Webb former Editor Chittering Times.
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Hay Australia Hay. Hay Australia is our main supplier of hay at Chittering Stockfeed. Steve Woods the Director of Hay Australia has been one of my suppliers of hay for my horses for the last 4 years. Steve and his wife Suzanne are the 3rd generation Woods to be farming on their 1800ac Property in Calingiri and have been growing hay for exporting companies since the industry started in 1988. All of the hay produced by Hay Australia is of Feed Value and tested for ARGT (Australian Rye Grass Toxicity). This is determined using the latest commercially available technology from the Department of Agriculture WA.
Gerard Oversby takes out National Bareback title Tamieka Preston
Twenty four year old Gerard Oversby battled it out with the best in Australia at the ABCRA Finals Rodeo held in Tamworth in January. Gerard had a successful finals, which is held over four nights. He placed highly in three rounds of the Bareback and won the final night in the
Open Bull Ride. He was crowned the Australian ABCRA Open Bareback Champion for 2012. This was a huge achievement after chasing rodeos throughout Australia over the whole of last year, to win the most prize money. Originally from Bindoon, Gerard has moved to Walcha,
near Tamworth a few years ago to compete in more rodeos and to work as a farrier. In this time he has also spent two summer seasons competing and training in Canada, where he got the opportunity to ride in the mighty Calgary Stampede Rodeo in the Bareback event. Dad, Chris Oversby, says
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Gerard Oversby winning Round Two of the Open Bareback, at the ABCRA Finals Rodeo Photo courtesy of www. ricephotography.com.au
Gerard, the ninth of ten children, has always a bit of a daredevil, and attributes his competative sprit to always trying to keep up with his older siblings. Elder brother, Laurance, also competed at Tamworth this year, representing WA as one of the top 15 to qualify in the Rope and Tie event.
Chittering Riding Club update Chittering Riding Club held our AGM on the 28th of February. The 2012 committee stepped down and the new committee was voted inPresident – Alissa Hanks Vice President – Tammie Barnes Treasurer – Paula Devine Secretary – Janet Barlow
Owners Brad and Alissa Hanks, with staff Donna Wiltshire, Paula Devine and John Bishop (back) The new Chittering Stockfeed Pet and Farm supplies welcomed customers to check out the new store with a special Open day held on the 16th of February. Customers enjoyed a free sausage sizzle, bouncy castle, slushies and prizes and stocked up on produce at a 10% discount
Kids enjoyed the day
Arnold and Yvonne
The CRC is having a joining day on Sunday the 17th of March at Clune Park, Gray Road, Bindoon. 10am till 2pm. We will be having a sausage sizzle and we encourage people to come and meet our committee and club Members. We will also be accepting Membership Applications and Fees on the day. For more information please visit our website www.chitteringridingclub.webs. com or find us on Facebook. Our First Rally will be a trail Ride through Julimar Forrest on Sunday the 24th of March, starting at 9am. For further enquires people can contact Janet Barlow on (08) 9576 0505 or Alissa Hanks on (08) 9576 0033 or email the CRC at chitteringridingclub@gmail.com.
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My other hay supplier is Cameron Yates from Yates Contracting. Cameron is a local to Bindoon and started growing hay for sale in 2007 at the young age of 21. He is a 3rd generation farmer and is well known in our small community as ‘Yatesy’. I have been buying hay from Yatesy since he started growing it. It has always been of excellent quality and my horses love it! So you can see why it was so easy for us to ask Steve and Cameron to become a supplier when we decided to open the Stockfeed store in December last year. Our customers and their animals are very important to us so only the best quality is available. Our hay comes in 3’6” and 4’ round rolls perfect for those of us that like to have hay in the paddock all the time. We also have small squares. It makes it easy for people with only a couple of four-legged friends that don’t need a lot of hay. Then there is our Export Quality Compressed Bales. I know they look smaller, but they go a long way and they are of the best quality available on today’s market. Come in and check it out for yourselves. Mention Northern Valley News Horse Talk Page and receive a 10% discount on hay. We look forward to seeing you. Keep an eye on this page for our product of the month.
Whats on Locally South Midlands Pony Club Next Rally- 17th March Weekend camp coming up in May. For enquiries call Kay Kavanagh 0407509509 Bindoon Range Pony Club Next Rally - 10th March Ph Ros Maindock 9576 0285 Mogumber Rodeo Saturday 16th March - see page 3 for more info Northern Valleys News MARCH 2013
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A can of worms According to the Australian Museum, there are about 6000 species of earthworms grouped into 20 families, eight of which exist in Australia. Overall, earthworms are useful chaps; they act as decomposers. That is: they assist in breaking down animal and plant refuse by munching through organic material to replenish the soil with nutrients.
haemorrhoids, and candida, fungal and thrush infections.) And sometimes there are no symptoms. So, diagnosis can be tricky. Stickiness is what’s used to overcome the trickiness. The process involves pressing a piece of sticky tape over the anus in the morning before a bath or shower; and asking the doctor to examine the tape under a microscope.
But worms which inhabit our insides are altogether a different kettle of fish – or should that be: a different can of worms? They come in all sizes and shapes, usually quite clearly described by their names; hook, round, tape and so on. However, far and away, the most common parasites that live in our intestines are threadworms.
Of the available treatments, mebendazole (Vermox) and pyrantel (Combantrin) are both available without prescription.
Threadworm infections are found worldwide and can affect anyone and everyone regardless of age, sex or socioeconomic group. Nevertheless, threadworm infections more commonly occur in children (the parents of infected children can also be at risk) - almost certainly because of the way the infestation is transmitted. Clare, Lauren, Brodie, Holly and Terry Priddle
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Jackie Shervington Clare Priddle faces a daily struggle that most mothers can’t imagine. Her two young girls are diagnosed with unclassified Leukodystrophy, a neurodengenerative disease that affects the white matter of the brain. Because of their condition they spend a lot of time at Princess Margaret Hospital. Being a parent for these young children is a full time job and their only source of income is the pension from centrelink. The emotional strains are burden enough, so it frustrating to hear of their plight with seeking financial assistance for their transport. “Had we been 100km from Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH), our fuel and accommodation costs would be subsidised by the Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS). But because Bindoon is 94.5km (5.5km short of the cut off), we get nothing. However, Northam (which is only two minutes further from PMH distance wise) qualifies.” says Clare. Of course there always has to be a cut off for these policies but since Bindoon and Gingin have no access
to public transport, the costs for the sick and the elderly on low incomes can be significant. Costs can escalate quickly, especially if overnight accommodation is required. Clare faced a situation last year where her child had an operation and her only choice was to pay $180 per night to stay at Murray Street Lodge, as well as costs for meals. In short it cost them over $600 in total for one of their daughter’s surgery. Sadly this won’t be the last need for surgery.
Threadworms (they’re also called pinworms) only inhabit humans. They have no desire to become acquainted with any other animal. Initial infestation is usually by oral ingestion; and the female worm moves to the anus where she deposits her eggs – held together by an irritating mucus (irritating to us that is; the eggs find it quite comfortable). If the eggs are scratched beneath the fingernails they can be transferred to the mouth and re-infect the host. They can also be transmitted to someone else by direct contact or indirectly via clothing, bedding, towels or toys where the eggs can survive for up to three weeks. As well as the itch and irritation, symptoms of threadworm infestation can include fatigue, disturbed sleep and decreased appetite; but all of these symptoms can be indicative of other conditions, too. (They include
If they lived 5.5km further out they would have qualified for assistance.
‘Thank you for your e-mail of 25 September 2012 . The decision to include Northam (97kms) and York (96km) into the Scheme was based on a Government commitment in 2009 “Liberal Plan for a Stronger Patient Assisted Travel Scheme ‘ where a number of enhancements to the scheme
Threadworm infestation is easily spread amongst family members; so if infestation is confirmed or highly likely, the whole family should be treated; and as re-infestation is common, re-treatment may be necessary for complete eradication. Effective treatment and prevention of threadworm infestation requires attention to personal hygiene as well as routine measures to clean bedding, towels and the house generally to remove threadworm eggs. Fingernails should be kept short and clean. Children should be urged to stop nail biting, finger sucking or bottom scratching. For everyone in the family the advice should be to wash the hands thoroughly with soap and water, especially after going to the toilet, after changing nappies and before preparing food. More details about treatment and prevention strategies can be found on the Threadworm fact card, which is available from Bindoon Pharmacy.
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Clare pleaded with the Government to try to come to some arrangement so families like hers are not caught up in financial hardship all for a measly 5.5km. This is an extract of the response she received from the Minister for Health;
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were made. As part of the enhancements made, people who need to travel to access specialist service for cancer or renal dialysis treatment and who need to travel between 70 and 100 kilometres (such as Bindoon ) are eligible to receive a subsidy of $20 per return trip, irrespective of the mode of travel , the need for an escort or accommodation. Expanding the PATS eligibility criteria to include Bindoon (84kms one way)’ would have a negative impact on several similar towns whose boundaries are within this kilometre distance of the Perth CBD. This would not be
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sustainable within current PATS funding parameters. The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) also continues to improve access to a range of health care services through Telehealth interventions and enhancing local service delivery as an alternative to people having to travel.’ As a community, are we happy with this response? Or should we push for change to the policy to support people like Clare who live in towns like Bindoon and Gingin on the outskirts of Perth?
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John & Gail Milner Mobile 0427 875 447 Tel 9655 0020
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Couriers & Transport
Bullsbrook, Chittering, Muchea, Gingin & Bindoon. Daily parcel pickup & delivery service to and from anywhere, to the Metro area. Taxi Truck service also available.
Ph: 9571 4166 or Mob: 0409 990 446
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ALLLAN GEORGE MANNING 6/10/1923 - 23/1/2013 The Manning family would like to thank family and friends who attended Allan’s funeral and alse to those who helped celebrate Allan’s life afterwards at the complex. We would like to thank all those lovely local people who helped in any way{from helping with chairs,picking citrus leaves and rose petals,working in the kitchen or baking a cake or two}
Operator / Maintainer Full-time position Oceaneering Services Australia currently requires an Operator/ Maintainer based in the Gingin Area. The Operator/ Maintainer role will be involved in the development of two wells producing gas and condensate which will require processing. To be considered for this role you must have previous gas and condensate facility experience.
Many thanks to the Sport and Rec Association for the use of the complex.Due to the hot weather it was very pleasant relaxing in air conditioning comfort.
Skills and role requirements:
Thanks to the many friends and relations who sent us sympathy cards. We have lived in Bindoon for almost 47 years{so we consider ourselves locals now} and always knew we lived in a wonderful community but this year that opinion has increased tenfold.
• Extensive gas/condensate plant operations including load-outs.
Helen is expecting there to be heaps of entries in the cooking section at this year’s Bindoon show after seeing what all the local cooks are capable of baking.
• Experience operating a plan utilising Distributed Control System.
Manning family, Bindoon BRRA 2013 AGM 7.30pm 25 March The Sports Pavilion Pickett Park Bullsbrook
• Mechanical or electrical/ instrument trade qualifications essential.
• Generous exposure to Heat Exchangers, Separators, Coalescer Filters, Heaters, Pumps, Walkinshaw gas engines and Power Generation.
• Worked as a Permit Authority within the Permit to work regume
Bullsbrook Water Carriers
Drinking Water Only Professional, Prompt, Reliable Approved Carrier for Water Corp Health Dept Compliant
Kevin Bailey 9571 2726 (All Hours)
Bullsbrook Water Services Water Tank Supply & Installation Tank roofs & Liners Tank Refurbishments Storm water piping Irrigated Fire Prevention systems
Phone: 95714600 or 0417958804
Don’t miss out!
Advertising deadline for the trade section of the next issue is Friday 22nd March
Welder / 2nd Class Welder - Monday to Friday - $27 p/h - Long term opportunity - MIG welding - ASAP start Call Belinda on 9221 7477 or 0409 624 495
Stud Wiltshire Horn rams
2011 drop $300 includes GST Call John Williams on 9576 1038 or 0439 937 829 for obligation-free inspection. FRUIT GRADING LINE consisting of Arlington grader, QP oven & waxer, washer & polisher, hopper, creeper feeder & hydraulic bin tipper. $19,500 ono. Ph 9296 4112.
IS YOUR business here? The trade section of YOUR local paper is the best way to reach people in YOUR area. Our trade ads are excellent value @ $60 for 3 issues. To book please email your logo, contact details and SHORT message about what you do to; tamieka@nvnews.com.au or post to PO Box 206, Bindoon, 6502
• Ability to work in a small team Please email your resume to Recruitment-AUS@oceaneering. com or call (08) 94801328
House Cleaner Wanted, Bindoon Must be reliable and fastidious. 4-6hrs per fortnight
Ph 041 9902 904
Secure your ad space for 2013 The Northern Valleys News is nearly two years old now, and has an established local following.
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With a distribution of 3700, The Northern Valleys News has an estimated readership of over 7000 people, and covers the areas of Bindoon, Bullsbrook, Calingiri, Chittering, Gingin, Muchea, Mooliabeenie, New Norcia, Regans Ford and Wannamal. Our focus is on local people and local events, and we can help you reach your target marget.
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Welcome to Classic Last Cruise Classic Last Cruise was formed after frustration with the funeral market in Perth. When Ian’s brother was tragically killed at home in Muchea, Ian and Treasure wanted to give him a special send-off. With no success in finding a classic hearse that would give a personal touch for his funeral, Ian decided to form a business supplying classic hearse to the funeral directors. Hence Classic Last Cruise was formed. This small family business has been going for 3 years now. We are based in Muchea but we travel to we’re we are needed. We have three classic hearses at the moment 1970 Buick Estate which
Full Page - $960 Half Page - $480 1/4 Page - $240 1/8 Page - $120
Ph Jackie Shervington 0419 045 783
All the hearses that we have brought have come in from the Eastern States apart for the HQ Holden, she came all the way from Hobart. Please have a look at our website www.classiclastcruise.com. Or you can contact us on 0407 773 095 or 0400 080 687. Just remember to tell your family if you would like a classic hearse for you farewell. We pride ourself with that personal touch when it come to your funeral.
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Our rates are competitive Bulk rates for 3 issues or more;
Trade Ads $120 for 6 months or $200 for 12 months
is stranded apart from airbag suspension and mag wheels, 1974 Mercedes is for the people who are looking for something different. She has a lot of air brushing and a 1971 VH Valiant which is all original as well. We also have at the moment a HQ Holden hearse but it is having a full rebuild.
2013 edition coming soon Contact Barni at; chittering.directory@bigpond.com Ph. 9576 1978 / 0419 879 454
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Bindoon Netball Association 2013 Season Bindoon Netball Association is now accepting registrations for the 2013 season
Ages: 5 yrs and up (5-7yrs depends on numbers and available coach). Netball is available from this age through to Seniors. Games are played on Saturday’s on a semi-rotational basis at Bindoon, Bullsbrook, Muchea and Gingin.
Justin and Christie Martin
South Midlands polocrosse players represent W.A. Jenny Hall, South Midlands Polocrosse Club.
Sixteen year old cousins Christie and Justin Martin from South Midlands Polocrosse club (based in Muchea), have both been selected to play polocrosse for a WA Junior side travelling to Albury, Victoria in April, to compete in an Australian Junior Competition. Christie and Justin have been playing Polocrosse since they were around 6 years old, their families are founding members of the South Midlands Polocrosse and Pony Club. Bindoon Primary school students had the exciting opportunity to meet Nicholas Suban and Clancy Pearce from Fremantle Dockers when they recently visited Bindoon School. They took the time to answer a wide range of questions posed, including whether or not they liked tattoos!
We welcome your local community events. Please email to Jackie@nvnews.com.au or Phone: 0419 045 783
Another South Midlands Polocrosse Member, Kerryn Parsons is one of three West Australians to be selected to represent Australia in a Quadrangular series in New Zealand at the end of March. The Open Mixed Australian Polocrosse side will play on borrowed horses against New Zealand, Zambia and Ireland. The Australian team consists of 4 male and 4 female players. Kerryn and her team mates have just returned from a successful five day training camp in Ballarat, Victoria. Kerryn has been playing Polocrosse for approximately 18 years, and has
represented Western Australia numerous times at National Championships from Junior, Intermediate to Open competition. She was part of the Western Australian winning Open Womens side at Ballarat, Victoria in 2008, and part of the Western Australian Open Womens Runner-Up side at Warwick, Queensland in 2012. It is a huge achievement for these 3 South Midlands members to have been selected to represent WA at an Australian and International level, their hard work and dedication has paid off and we wish them all the best! Please note that as a non-professional sport the majority of the cost of representation falls upon the individual player. Thus these three players would greatly appreciate financial sponsorship to assist with their cost of representing Western Australia and Australia through business’s in their local community. If you are willing to assist with sponsorship, please contact these players through Jenny Hall, President of the South Midlands Polocrosse Club - ph 9571 4362
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Selection trials/tryouts are being held at Chinkabee Sporting Complex, Bindoon on Tues 12th and 19th March at the following times: 6pm : 11yrs – 99 (you are never too old to play) 5yrs-10yrs. Date and time to be advised but if you have a child interested in playing please register as soon as possible by obtaining a registration form from Bindoon General Store or contacting the undersigned. (Ages are based on age as at 31st Dec) If you are unable to attend the first trial date on the 12th March but interested in playing/coaching/umpiring or helping in any other manner please contact Raelene Kay (President) on 0427006436 or 95761025 immediately to register your interest. Teams must be finalised as soon as practicable after the 19th March so act ‘NOW’.
Gingin Netball Club - 2013 Registration Day is Tuesday 5th March from 3.30pm onwards for all players from Net Set Go to Seniors at the Regional Hardcourts, New Street, Gingin. We will also be having our AGM, followed by a committee meeting, starting at 7.30pm. All welcome.
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Aquarobics @ Gingin Pool Tuesdays 5.30pm (weather permitting and please call before attending to confirm summer start date) Roxanne 041 919 2511 or Fran @ Pool 9575 1344
Buddhist meditation • What is Buddhist Meditation? • How can it help you in daily life?
Come and join us for the course (8 lessons) Date: 2 March to 20 April 2013 Time: Every Saturday, 9.30am to 11am Venue: Buddha Mandala Monastery, 8 Lewis Road Chittering (Cnr of Lewis Rd & Chittering Rd) WA Fee: By donation For enquiries, Ph: 9571 8286 between 12.15pm to 1pm, or drop us an email at: bmmoffice8@gmail.com
Bindoon over 50’s Exercise Group Meets every Friday at 9am at the Bindoon Hall. Contact 042 719 8278
Calingiri Community Gym Open 24/7, contact 96287004
Bindoon Tennis Club
Shane Love, Candidate for Moore and Terry Waldron, Minister for Sport and Recreation visit the South Midlands Polocrosse Club (Muchea) with Martin Aldridge, Candidate for Agricultural Region.
Play on Thursday nights from 7pm at Chinkabee sports centre. For enquiries contact Sue Rogers on 9576 0884.
More funding for local sports clubs and athletes Nationals WA candidate for Moore, Shane Love today said The Nationals’ would provide funding to support talented athletes and help sporting clubs in regional WA access equipment.
Travel Assistance Program and the Community Sports Equipment Grants recognized the importance of sports in regional communities and would encourage participation.
Mr Love said the Junior Representative
He said if The Nationals WA won the
Gingin Tennis Club
balance of power at the State election each program would receive a $1 million over four years from Royalties for Regions. “Sporting clubs are an essential part of life in regional WA, they bring together people from all parts of the community and provide significant health and social benefits,” Mr Love said. “We have been working to ensure all kids can enjoy the benefits of being part of a sporting club through Programs such as Kidsport, which have resulted in a dramatic increase in the number of children participating in sport “This, combined with a population growth in regional WA, has applied pressure to resources in sporting clubs.” Mr Love said The Nationals’ Community Sports Equipment Grants program would ease the pressure on sporting clubs with access to a one-off $500 grant for shared equipment. Mr Love said sporting clubs in regional WA have produced a number of champions. “Talented athletes in regional areas, who are required to travel for regional, state or national representation, face a range of expenses. “For some families these costs are prohibitive, which means some of our most capable young people are excluded from these opportunities.” The Nationals WA believe these athletes should not be disadvantaged and will make grants of up to $1000 available through the Travel Assistance Program.
Social Tennis. Thursdays 6.30pm Regional Hardcourt Facility, Gingin
Heartmoves Thursdays 8.00am to 9.00am Bullsbrook Bowling Club & Monday, 6.30pm Chequers Golf Club. Gentle physical program. Ph Rachael Steen Mobile: 0428 720 005
Gingin Netball Club Registration Day is Tuesday 5th March from 3.30pm onwards for all players from Net Set Go to Seniors at the Regional Hardcourts, New Street, Gingin. We will also be having our AGM, followed by a committee meeting, starting at 7.30pm. All welcome.
Tai chi Thurs 9am at Clune Park, Bindoon Ph Barni Norton 0419 964 909
Yoga in Bullsbrook
Tuesday evening 6.00 to 7.30pm & Saturday morning 8.00 to 9.30 am at the Community Sports Club, Pickett Park. Enquiries to Helen on 0423 122 433
Zumba - Bullsbrook
Tuesday 7.30pm, Lower Chittering Hall Contact: Roberto 0418640840
Coming up in Sport... 3rd Annual Be Active Chittering Triathlon – April 2013. Sponsors needed!
Chiropractic for the Chittering Valley Dr Keith Brown provides Chiropractic care to all ages & tailors his approach to each person’s particular need. He applies both traditional Chiropractic adjustments and muscle/soft tissue techniques in order to give you the best of both worlds. Consultations are available at Bindoon Medical Centre on Tuesdays, and Bullsbrook Medical Centre on Tuesday AM/Thurs PM
For appointments call Dr Keith Brown on 0418 409 475
“This will help promising regional athletes aged 13-21 who have been selected for regional, state or national representation, by assisting with travel costs,” he said.
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Moore District Ladies victorious
The Moore District Ladies Bowling League had a very successful weekend playing at Denison in the Northern Bowling Zone Inter League Round Robin Pairs competition run over two days under very hot conditions. Starting play at 7:30am and coming off at
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10am. Then back on the green at 3pm to miss the midday heat.
A very close competition between Moore District, Batavia, Central West Coast, Central Midlands and North Midlands. Moore District were able to secure their win by two rink wins
from Batavia in the last match of the day.
Photo; NBZ ILRR Pairs 2013 Winning Team Moore District Bowling League L-R - Back Row: Jenny Treasure,(Bindoon), Michelle Greene(Gingin) Sylvia Fragall(Lancelin). Noeleen Keeffe (Gingin), Di
Rubery (Ledge Point), Terese Leete (Bindoon), Kerry Fewster (Gingin) Front Row: Prue Pearce (Lancelin), Kathy Gobbart (Gingin), Lynn Donato (Lancelin), Chris Moyle (Ledge Point), Pat Williams (Lancelin), Julie Watson (Gingin)
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