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Roleystone Community Youth Workers Joyce Arnott Mob: 0408 956 559 or Stuart Hight Email: youth@roleycommunitychurch.org Roleystone Badminton Trudie 9397 6920 Roley Hall Tue 9.15-11am Wed 7.30-9.30pm Roleystone Girls’ Brigade Yvonne Waddell 9397 5153 Roleystone Girl Guides 4.30pm For girls 7-up Roxy Devlin 0412 657 166 RK Snr Cricket Club Graham Fuller (Pres) 0400 195 061, email: info@ roleystonekarragullencc.com.au, web: roleystonekarragullencc.com.au RK Jnr Cricket Club Tim Clarke (Pres & Sec) 9397 7313, Mike Cirillo (Treas & Reg) 9397 7604, 0448 878 257, Alan Smit 0410 924 502 (in2CRICKET co-ordinator) www.rkjcc.org Roleystone Jnr Football Club Adam Hancock (Pres) 0429 353 019, Connie Saffioti (Reg) 9397 5191 www.rjfc.org.au Roleystone Snr Football Club Matthew Walkley (Pres) 0430 509 441, Lisa Casotti (Sec) 0400 980 116 www.roleystonessfc.org.au Roleystone Gymnastics Nicole Smith (Admin) 9496 1484 Email: roleystonegymnastics@hotmail.com, www.roleystonegymnastics.myclub.org.au Roleystone Womens Hockey Sue 9398 7426 Helen 9397 5939, 0438 923 477 Roleystone Tee-Ball & Baseball Club Inc. Sandy Johnson (Pres) 0419 875 277, Tanya Taylor (Reg) 0409 112 373 Organic Growers Assoc. meets 2nd Wednesday of the month Lisa 9399 2312 Roleystone Redback’s Little Athletics Club Boys & Girls U5-U17’s Train Mon & Wed 4.30pm - 5.30pm at RCC, Julie Jackson (Sec) 9496 0559 Roleystone Community Church 1 Croyden Rd Roleystone Minister David Bardsley Wk: 9397 5955 Hm: 9397 9303 Roleystone Schools P&C Amy Boughton (Sec) 9397 5559 1st Roleystone Scout Grp Karragullen Hall, Neil Munslow-Davies 9496 1998, Mark Thompson 9397 9185 St Christopher’s Anglican Church 9293 8273 Vishrant Buddhist Society weekly buddhist teaching meetings, for more info contact Dakini Williams 0438 831 883, email: dakini@vishrant.org or visit www.vishrant.org Community Garden Forum & Men’s Shed For more info call Chris Johnston 6396 0756 Child Health Nurse Thurs & Fri by appointment 9397 5813 Kalamunda District Bridge Club Weekly Day & Evening Sessions, Garth Scotford 9296 1497, kdbclub@bigpond.com Alcoholics Anonymous Meet every Sat at 7pm 9325 3566 Australian Sewing Guild Southern Hills Neighbourhood Grp meet 2nd Sun of the mth, Karen Anderson 9354 7806 Patchwork Quilting Friendship Days Lyn 9397 5207 The Rivercare Group Pat Hart 9496 1634 Armadale-Kelmscott Swimming Club info@akswimclub.org.au, Patty Blackwell (Pres) 9497 8197 (8am - 8pm) The House of Bamboo Carol 9397 7679 City of Armadale - Roleystone Ward Councillors Caroline Wielinga 0488 900 307, Cr.CWielinga@armadale.wa.gov.au, Grant Nixon 0418 449 611, grandem@iinet.net.au Roleystone Netball Club Vanessa Mason (President) 0437 779 927, Diane Bunten (Secretary) 0404 012 462 and Sharlene Warnes (Registrar) 9496 0452 Roleystone & Districts Basketball Registration open for all ages from 5.7.13. For Enquiries please contact Chris Webb 0414 166 401, Kirk Allnutt 0423 433 449 Darling Range Wildlife Shelter Hayward Rd Martin 9394 0885 Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre 9291 3900 Kanyana provides advice & assistance 24hrs a day, 7 days a week DEC’s Department of Environment and Conservation WildCare Hotline 9474 9055. WildCare hotline operates 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, diverting to after hrs numbers at nights & weekends, to provide immediate assistance Art Classes RNFC Mon-Tues & Thur 9496 1115 www.roleyfamilycentre.com.au Landscape Painting Tues 6.30-9.30pm Ian 9496 0034 Roleystone Lawn Bowls Gerry Chapman (Pres) 9397 5730 ISADD Intervention Services for Autism & Dev Delay Darryl Cooper 9397 5970 Kelm History Grp Congregational Church Rundle St Kelm Colleen 9495 4963 National Seniors Armadale Branch meet on the 1st Thurs of the mth RSL Hall Commerce Ave Armadale 10-12noon. Lots of interesting speakers all old & new members welcome.Ph: 9397 5880, 9390 2230 Hants & Dorset Social Club Iris Milton 9397 5449 Cat Sterilisation Society 9397 5062 9-4pm Mon-Wed Parents Without Partners Foothills Branch, Weekly Activities organised, Greg 0402 252 230, Marylena 0422 108 711 Bushfire Ready Groups Bedfordale-Ian Thompson 9399 3006, Kelmscott Hills-Peter Jago 0439 997 373, Roleystone-Chris Cairns 0417 983 019, Robert Littmann 0427 977 190, Craig Popperwell 0438 904 485 Black Cockatoo Preservation Society Wildlife Assistance call Louise Hopper 9390 2288 or email: louise@kaarakin.com Armadale Reptile Centre 308 South Western Hwy Wungong Ph: 9399 6927 Unplugged Acoustic Folk Roots & Blues Mel Young 9399 8493 Roleystone Child Health Centre 19 Wygonda Rd Thurs 11.30-12.30pm Ph: 9397 5813

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YOUR Region. YOUR Magazine. YOUR Valley Reporter. On Sunday 18 May, walkers and pooches from across the metro area will join forces and Walk to Fight Animal Cruelty at 10am. Gates open at 8.30am and participants are welcome to attend earlier to grab a spot of breakfast before checking out all the interesting exhibitions. Turn to page 4 for more information. As a first, The Valley Reporter is proud to support the ArmadaleByford Veterinary Hospital in finding homes for a range of foster cats and kittens. The cats have all been fully vet checked, vaccinated, micro-chipped and sterilised. Turn to page 6 for this month’s featured feline. Time for Fun! Time to get Fit! Why not give badminton a try? You can join the small and friendly Roleystone group on Tuesday mornings or

Wednesday evenings. Racquets are available if you don’t have your own. See which local resident is about to embark on a lifechanging journey to the beautiful and fascinating country of Germany. Go to page 9 for the full story. The Roleystone Recreation Centre has now got The Establishment Dance Studio on board. Instructor Bramley Haran is running a range of classes for TinyTots, Mini’s and Juniors. Check out page 17 for all the class times. Please mark the next date on your calendars for the Roleystone Winter Markets, 15th June 10am to 3pm Cross Park - Jarrah Road. There will be kids activities, stalls galore, food and drinks. Roleystone Theatre is making it easy for you to find unique presents. How about the gift of

entertainment? You can purchase gift vouchers for Roleystone Theatre, valid for any show. Call Gerry and Bobbie on 9397 5730 to order yours now! Please show your support by shopping smart and shopping local with this month’s new advertisers Jus’ Dance, Sarpen Electrical, Jeannette Dyson - Artist, Allwest Bores & Reticulation and Hillside Tree Works. Fiona Newland, Editor and Publisher.

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To the Editor: The proposed introduction of a toll system for heavy vehicles on Roe Highway by the State and Federal Liberal Governments is an attack on the hard working men and women in WA’s transport industry. Colin Barnett said before the last state election that there would be no toll system introduced to roads in WA. Now we see that Mr Barnett has been offered Federal Government funding by Mr Abbott

to build the Roe Highway extension under the proviso that a toll system be introduced and enforced on commercial heavy vehicles. As a former truckie, I have fought long and hard to see the introduction of safer pay and working conditions for truck drivers through the road safety remuneration tribunal and I am not going to sit around and watch liberal governments hit drivers with another blow to their hip pocket without a fight. We all know that if you don’t pay truck drivers a safe wage and they are forced to take risks on our roads, it can end in tragedy for all road users. With the Abbott government already flagging that they want to strip truck drivers of their wages and conditions, the added expense of a toll to pay for a road extension nobody wants is beyond the pale. While Mr Abbott likes to call himself the Infrastructure Prime Minister, it is clear that he is only happy to approve construction if someone else is paying for it. In this case, with WA Liberals like Finance Minister Cormann and Foreign Minister Bishop not having the guts to stick up for transport workers in this state, I will be a fierce advocate for opposing any toll charges for any of WA’s road users. Once again we see Western Australia being used as a cash cow so that the Liberals can pander to the interests of eastern states inner city luvvies from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Yours sincerely, GLENN STERLE LABOR SENATOR FOR WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

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The Perth Million Paws Walk will be held once again at Sir James Mitchell Park. Walkers and pooches from across the metro area will join forces and Walk to Fight Animals Cruelty at 10am on Sunday 18 May 2014. Gates open at 8.30am so come down for a spot of breakfast to get you ready for your walk and check out all the interesting exhibitions from all of RSPCA WA

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Abbott’s Commission of Audit: A BLUEPRINT FOR BROKEN PROMISES Labor Duty Senator for Hasluck Glenn Sterle said that Tony Abbott’s Commission of Audit is nothing more than a blueprint for the Government’s broken promises in the upcoming federal Budget. “This is Tony Abbott’s plan to put up the taxes of families in Hasluck,” Senator Sterle said. “It’s his plan for cuts, instead of growth.” “It’s his plan to increase the cost of living, and cut the services that local families rely on,” Senator Sterle said. “It’s his plan to make sure your family gets less, while millionaires get more.” “Tony Abbott will turn the most basic things in life - education, health care, support for older Australians, into a massive every day struggle for

working families.” “Taking just one measure from Mr Abbott’s blueprint, a $15 GP Tax will cost the people of Hasluck, including those who live in Midland, Kalamunda, High Wycombe, Maddington, Gosnells and Thornlie nearly $11million every year,” Senator Sterle said. “This report shows that hard-working families in Hasluck will be hurt by Tony Abbott’s broken promises.” “It shows how out of touch this Prime Minister is and how twisted his priorities are,” said Senator Sterle. “Tough choices need to be made in all Budgets.” “But Tony Abbott is making the wrong choices for our future.”

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For local Roleystone resident Emily Holland, swimming is more than just a sport. Swimming is life. A member of the Southside Penrhos Wesley Swimming Club, Emily recently competed in the 2014 State Long Course Championships and represented Australia in the 2014 Indian Ocean All Stars Challenge. She was successful in her endeavours at the State Championships, coming away with two gold medals in 50 metres Breaststroke (45:26) and 100 metres Breaststroke (1:41:03). Along with these outstanding achievements, Emily also received a silver medal in the 200 metres Individual Medley (3:10:40) and bronze medal in the 100 metres Backstroke (1:30:79). Finally, Emily was presented the trophy for the highest-scoring nine-year old girl with points being awarded for each race in the Indian Ocean Challenge. These incredible results are a true reflection of her tenacious and hardworking attitude. Emily is dedicated to her passion and wakes up at 4.30am in the morning three times a week to train in South Perth, and completes a total of five training sessions a week. At such a young age, Emily’s success is inspiring to those around her. The Valley Reporter would like to congratulate Emily on her fantastic achievements and wish her every success for the future.

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LOCAL RESIDENT SOPHIE SALLUR RECEIVES FULLY PAID SCHOLARSHIP TO GERMANY My name is Sophie Sallur and I am currently attending Kelmscott Senior High School as a year 11 student. Recently, I applied for an 11-week fully paid scholarship to Germany through Scholarships for Australian-German Student Exchange (SAGSE). To my surprise and delight, I and my fellow German student and friend, Shannai, were awarded the only two Steve’s Unique scholarships in WA. From June to September, we will both host a German exchange Eco Handmade student for approximately 10 weeks. Then in November of this Art & Handycrafts year, we will embark on a life-changing journey to the beautiful and fascinating country of Germany. We will spend 3 months living with a German host family, attending school, and travelling around the country with 30 0418 916 366 other students from around Australia, learning about the culture, 2/2 Soldiers Rd Roleystone language and people of this amazing nation. Email:stevemelville7@bigpond.com Open Wed-Sat 10-4, Sun 12-4 Although both I and Shannai have worked extremely hard to www.steveswroughtironarts.com.au achieve this incredible opportunity, it wouldn’t have been possible REpaiR WORk specialising in wrought without the support and effort of the Kelmscott LOTE teaching iron, wood, mosaics, sml steel fabrication, staff, who work tirelessly to ensure their students have the best sculpture, fences, gates, balustrading, handrails, lighting & security doors tools and knowledge to achieve their goals. Their amazing work has paid off, as it is now the second year in a row that both scholarships have been won by Kelmscott students, with the school already being extremely successful in the program. I’d like to thank those teachers who have given me the skills I have used to succeed, as well as the generous sponsors who fund the exchange and SAGSE for providing this exciting and wonderful opportunity. Shannai and I couldn’t be more excited to meet our exchange partners and fly to Germany in just over 7 months – it’s not long until we’ll be saying Auf Wiedersehen!

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All seniors are invited to a free information seminar to find out what steps they can take to reduce the likelihood of crime and make their life more safe and secure. The Shire of Kalamunda is hosting a “Personal Safety and Scams” seminar on Friday 13 June 2014 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm with guest speakers from WA Police and Consumer Protection WA. Some key areas that will be discussed include safety at home, using security devices, safety precautions at night, internet safety and scams. CEO Rhonda Hardy said, “Research has shown that those who appear confident and take security precautions are less likely to become victims of crime. By introducing a few common sense practices into their daily routine seniors can give themselves, their family, friends and neighbours a much greater peace of mind.” “Guest speakers at the seminar will provide seniors with essential tips to help improve their security and help them feel more confident about their safety at home and in the community.”

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Council proposes new ward boundaries in preparation for LG Reform The City of Armadale Council adopted a proposed new ward and Councillor representation structure, ahead of a Local Government Reform decision, at a Special Council Meeting on Monday 5 May 2014. The proposed ward and Councillor structure responds to the request from the Local Government Advisory Board (LGAB) to provide details of how the proposed boundary realignment would be implemented should the change be recommended by them as part of the metropolitan reform process. City of Armadale Mayor Henry Zelones said, “If the LGAB supports the Minister’s proposed boundary realignment, for Armadale to take in the northern part of Serpentine Jarrahdale, the proposed ward and Councillor representation model will come into play. “The proposed ward layout involves all wards in Armadale and Serpentine Jarrahdale being abolished and seven new wards being created across the new larger local government area. The seven new wards would each have two Councillors elected to represent them, totalling 14

Councillors. The Councillors would then elect the Mayor from within the Council. “Every elector will have equal representation in the new proposal. There will be one Councillor for every 3700 electors, up from the 2700 represented by each Councillor today, or a total of 7400 electors per ward. “Some allowance has also been made for those communities expecting rapid growth. “The alignment of the proposed ward boundaries considers communities of interest, physical and topographical features, demographic trends and economic factors. “The City and Council prepared the proposed ward boundary structure to ensure that we are prepared in advance of a decision being announced by the Minister for Local Government,” said Mayor Zelones. The adopted proposed ward boundaries and Councillor representation model will be forwarded to the LGAB for consideration as part of their deliberations on amalgamations and boundary realignments in the metropolitan area.

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Allegri String Quartet When: 11:00am, Wednesday 18 June Morning Melodies The Allegri String Quartet is a group of players from the Allegri Chamber Orchestra whose enthusiasm for musical exploration has led them to a more intimate string quartet repertoire. This performance will include familiar tunes but will also introduce the audience to some less familiar musical styles. The audience may be surprised by the variety of sounds, rich harmonies and rhythms that a string quartet can produce. Enjoy all this without any modern technology - just four wooden instruments, horse hair bows and 16 strings. The quartet comprises two violinists (Ronniet Orlando and Helen Milner), one violist (Amy Thompson) and a cellist (Rachel Clark). Morning tea starts from 10.15am, with performance commencing at 11am. Related links Fees: Admission $12.50 Standard; $11.50 Group (10 or more); $3 Registered Carers.

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Next Field Day June 8th, 2014. The next field day is a continuation of the Hall Road Bushland revegetation, between Michael and Norman Roads, Roleystone (signs will indicate location of the trailer). Planting will commence at 9.00am and finish at 12.00pm. New volunteers will be welcome. Please bring gloves and a trowel if you have them, although there may be some available for your use. If you require any further information, please visit our website: www.roleybushcare.com.au. This and other information is shown on the notice board at the Roleystone Shopping Centre. Morning tea will, as usual, be provided. Hope to see you there. Horst Seecamp.

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Ten months ago, I was contacted by a very distressed lady who was seeking help for her 10-year-old Alaskan Malamute affected by osteoarthritis. Her dog, Demon, weighed approximately 80kg and was weak and wobbly in his hind legs. This is a common and serious problem for elderly dogs, as mobility is the key to quality of life. In this situation, it is imperative to provide effective treatment to overcome the pain and inflammation, which is the root of the stiffness and weakness. A key problem is the difficulty for owners to get their very large dogs into the car to travel to the vets. This was certainly an obstacle for Demon, and his owner was very relieved to hear that I could treat Demon at their home. Many dogs with osteoarthritis respond to the use of anti-inflammatory drugs given by injection or tablet. However, a large number are also affected by weakness in their hind legs, which is not so readily treated by western veterinary medicine. My studies in Traditional Chinese Veterinary medicine have provided an additional range of options for dogs, as the Chinese medicine diagnosis is more

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Be part of Streamcare and watch the benefits flow on and on! Since its inception in 2002, the City of Armadale Streamcare Project has helped hundreds of landowners take care of their local riverside environment. The aim of the program is to revitalise local streams and improve the habitat for native fish and wildlife through the planting of native flora and careful use of weed control, fertilisers and pesticides by landowners. Mayor Henry Zelones said some landowners are unaware that there is even a stream running through their property, as some streams only flow for a few months a year. “The best way of caring for these waterways is by educating the residents, to ensure local natural habitats are protected and also improving the quality of waterways for everyone. “The success of the program means the waterways in the area are protected for future generations. “Improving the water quality here means we are contributing towards a significant difference to the waterways of the metropolitan area as these streams flow into the Wungong, Southern, Canning and ultimately the Swan River. “The City’s Streamcare Promoter provides landowners with technical advice on the management of their land and waterways, and provides technical advice on weed control, pesticides, property planning and revegetation. “Some landowners may also be eligible for free native plants through the program, to revegetate their waterway and create a healthier environment,” said Mayor Zelones. Landowners who have a stream or creek on their property are invited to participate in the program, and can contact the City’s Streamcare Promoter on 0409 116 985 or via email on Streamcare@bigpond.com.

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Roleystone Gumnut Playgroup Have you thought about enrolling your children at the local Roleystone Gumnut Playgroup? It’s a fantastic place for them to have fun, with arts and crafts, indoor and outside play equipment and morning tea all provided. Whilst your children play in our safe environment, you can enjoy some time to catch up with friends or meet new people. Also, if you

are a member and hire a room at the Roleystone Family Centre, the playgroup can hire out play equipment for a small fee. So come down to the Family Centre and enquire today. For more information about toy hire, please contact Claire at claire_spry@yahoo.com (0404 309 218), Kerry at kerry.s.davis@gmail.com (0439 914 011) or Marie at rpgregistrar@ gmail.com (0404 996 670).

BLUE WHEELERS WINTER UPDATE Over the past month or so, I have noticed an increase in the number of dogs with ticks and fleas. It is strange to see this with the weather cooling, so I thought I would share my thoughts on some useful products available to combat ticks and fleas. Whilst Frontline and like-products are good, they can sometimes become ineffective. Some of the more effective products include Sentinel, Comfortis and Advantix. Sentinel is particularly effective and can also give you a cost saving, as it also includes wormers. There is a lot of information regarding these products on the Internet. Another area for concern during winter is the mobility of older dogs. They tend to get a bit slower and sore. You can help them by either adding fish oil to their food or a product called Rose-Hip Vital, which is a rosehip powder sprinkled on the food. A lot of my customers use this and swear by it. If you want any of the products mentioned, the best place to buy is either online or through myself as it is much cheaper than the big chain stores. Please email perthhills@bluewheelers.com.au, visit www.bluewheelers.com.au or call

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The lovely people from SERCUL introduced students to the Nyoongar seasons and explained that Nyoongar people have the ability to take from the land in a sustainable way. All students had a wonderful time learning about the history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, their culture and their relationship with the land and plants!

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On Wednesday 7 May, mothers, grandmothers and significant women in the Good Shepherd Catholic School community were treated to a celebratory morning tea at the school. The guests gathered in Ward House and were served tea and coffee by the school’s Principal, Mr David Tunchon and Assisitant Principal, Mr Chris Burns. The Year Six students were the hosts for

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the Department of Child Protection and Family Support ($20,000 per year for the next three years), Public Transport Authority ($10,000) and the Local Drug Action Group ($5,000). “The City is committed to joining with other agencies to provide a suite of youth intervention programs and we will continue to advocate for additional funding to ensure the program continues into 2015 and beyond. “This will be a great opportunity for the Minister and Director Generals to see firsthand the great results this program has been achieving,” said Mayor Zelones. Ignite now consists of three teams that participate in the Perth Redbacks league on Saturday mornings, two U16s (Ignite Diamonds and Tigers) and an U14s team (Ignite Warriors). Through a partnership with the Perth Redbacks, four Ignite Basketball participants were scouted and invited to try out at a USA college scholarship camp. The program also provides individual recognition through achievement certificates and the opportunity for young people to gain Level 1 basketball qualifications in coaching, refereeing and administration. A total of 44 coaches and referees have been qualified since the program started and three are now members of staff, providing essential mentoring and acting as role models for the younger participants. For more information regarding the Ignite Basketball program visit www.facebook. com/ignitebasketball.

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The City of Armadale has successfully secured funding to ensure the Drug Aware Ignite Basketball program will continue for the remainder of 2014. This Saturday the Ignite participants will host the Minister for Sport and Recreation, Terry Waldron; Director General of the Department of Sport and Rec, Ron Alexander; and Acting Director General of Department for Child Protection and Family Support at a showcase to see where the funding goes. Drug Aware Ignite Basketball is a full time, sport based intervention that uses basketball to engage vulnerable young people through physical activity, leadership development, education/training and community involvement. Mayor Henry Zelones said now that the Ignite program is well established and recognised within the community, the City was not only successful in securing funding, but additional volunteers to provide essential support. The City has increased its own contribution in order to keep this valuable program afloat. “We are very pleased to have 325 young people already registered with Ignite this year, showing the need for this type of intervention program within the community. “Of course the success of the program would not have been possible without the support of our funding partners; Department of Sport and Recreation ($150,000 over three years), WA Police Strategic Crime Prevention Division ($25,000), Healthway ($30,000 per year for the next two years),

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that you must be 13 years old – no upper limits. Among many, some of the advantages of playing with Roleystone Women’s Hockey Club include: • Our fees are very much lower than Metro clubs • All games played at same venue on Sunday afternoon • Only 3 venues used all within reasonable driving distance of Roleystone • High standard of hockey • Good family and social atmosphere with a free cuppa after the game. If this appeals to you and you would like more information, please call: Rachel on 0424 472 282 or Yvonne on 9397 5153.

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Canning MHR Don Randall is encouraging individuals in the Canning electorate to share 0409 900 667 their experiences of the Child Support Program Services, Repairs and Breakdowns as part of a new Parliamentary Inquiry. • ALL NEw ANd OLd CArs • 4wd spECIALIst The Inquiry will focus on how the Child Support system works, including issues such • trAILErs, MOwErs, MACHINErY as dealing with over or underpayments, flexibility for families, options for children in • ALL ELECtrICAL ANd ACCEssOrIEs • COst EFFECtIVE ANd CONVENIENt conflict situation, how the program works with Family Assistance frameworks, and links between the program and the Family Court. “The Child Support Program is there to address the needs and costs of children, often at times of great stress for a family”, Mr Randall said. WE DESPERATELY NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE TO RECTIFY AN INJUSTICE “The House of Representatives THAT HAS RESULTED FROM THIS Standing Committee that is conducting the Inquiry want to look This accident happened at the way the Program operates to about 9.40am on Friday see if it is fair and flexible. 11 January 2011 at the “Everyone who has a personal experience with the Program is intersection of Denny encouraged to complete the online Avenue and Albany questionnaire and tell their own Highway, Kelmscott story.” Mr Randall said feedback from - at the corner of the people using the Child Support Woollies, Caltex Garage Program is crucial to understanding in front of the Denny how the program operates in reality. Avenue left turn only He commended the Minister for Social Services, the Hon Kevin lane. If you were a Andrews MP, for initiating the witness to this or can Inquiry. tell us anything about The online questionnaire and terms this accident. of reference for the inquiry can be accessed by visiting www.aph.gov. Contact Mark on 0407 081 074 au/childsupport.

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My name is Tobiyaez Haynes. From the 14th to 17th of April, fellow Film & Television Specialist student Jasmine Smith and I went to work experience at the ABC Perth studios in East Perth. Despite being in Year 10, we were chosen following a rigorous selection process that involved Year 11 and 12 students from many schools across WA. The work experience course was designed and structured by Mark Yates, the state director of the ABC. Over four days, the course outlined day-to-day life working in the ABC television and radio broadcasts. We were mentored by working industry professionals in the detailed process of television and radio journalism, and each and every department that contributes to it. We talked with a range of core ABC members and received insight into work ethic, technical skill and opportunities involved in this career pathway. In one of the activities, we created our own piece of radio journalism to be broadcasted on air. We chose a current topic, talked to locals on the street and created a production promo. Throughout the course, we were given extensive tours and hands on assessments around the ABC building as well as various excursions to branches of the ABC, such as the Perth Concert Hall with a rehearsing orchestra and the Joondalup Arena setting up for the WAFL. Overall, being one-on-one with passionate professionals interested in our career choices and gaining more knowledge of possible career opportunities was an insightful and memorable experience. This opportunity was made possible thanks to the dedicated work of Mr Holliday, Mr Springett and Mrs Bullock who deliver the Specialist Film and TV Media Course at Roleystone Community College.

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NEW NETWORK ORGANISATION TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS IN WA With encouragement from the National Landcare Network, a WA Landcare Network organisation has now become a reality. This will meet the need identified over many years for a strong community voice at State and Federal levels representing all of us who undertake many forms of landcare in WA. It includes bush care, coast care, wetlands landcare and any community organisation that participate in all forms of restoration in our natural environment. All other States, apart from WA and the Northern Territory, have formal peak landcare network organisations with representatives sitting on the National Landcare Network. The main objectives of the organisation are to: • Provide a forum to advocate for community landcare groups on key issues such as the need for sustained financial administrative support; • Provide a forum for coordinated discussion and sharing of information on landcare matters; • Promote the value of

partnerships; • Provide representation for landcare at State and Federal levels; and • Celebrate and promote landcare. All States have two representatives on the National Network. There are many benefits associated with having true environmental community representation at a national level. These benefits include networking and sharing information and ideas, which provides an opportunity to learn about the challenges that rural and urban environmental communities are facing as well as gain a deeper understanding and respect for the urban - rural interface. Membership forms with details including the Constitution of the new WA Landcare Network will soon go out to community environmental groups seeking their membership. A forum will then be held in August for all members to come together and identify priorities and future directions. Anyone seeking further information can contact me on 0407 477 254. Pat Hart, Chair SERCUL.

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on Melville at home in perfect football conditions. From the first bounce, the Tigers set the standard of hardball gets and good clean disposal, helping the team to a 6 goal first quarter lead. This set the Tigers up to dominate all over the ground. With a little more accuracy at kicking goals, the Tigers would have blown Melville out of the park, nonetheless running 82-point winners. This takes the Tigers to 3 straight wins to start the season. Melville: 4 goals, 8 points = 32 points. Roleystone: 16 goals, 18 points = 114 points. The next home game is on Saturday 17th May against Quinns District. Jake Lewis, Vice President.

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