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Farmgate figsTamieka Preston

Biting into a ripe fresh fig is one of the great joys of the late summer – the dense jammy taste a rewarding product of long, hot January days. If you’re a fan of this fantastic fruit you’re in luck – they are in season this month in the Northern Valleys and several local orchardists and hobby farmers are offering them for sale at farm gates around the region.

High supermarket prices inspired Bindoon citrus grower Dennis Boyanich to sell the fruit from his 3 and a half year old black Genoa fig trees at his farm gate.

“I had a few trees, and they were doing that well, I was just giving the fruit away,” he recalls. “Then I was in the shop one day and they were asking $19 a kilo for figs and I thought I may as well sell a few.” At $11 a kilo they’re a tasty bargain.

Dennis and wife Heather took on the orchard farm as a ‘hobby’ after Dennis’s father, who owned the property for 30 years, passed away. Dennis has been busy tidying-up since selling up their mixed farming enterprise and contracting business in Bruce Rock three years ago and moving permanently to Bindoon.

He has replaced the 12 acres of old currant vines with 2000 mandarin and orange trees to supplement the existing 900 tree orchard and has irrigated the lot. Last year they sold approximately 2000 cases of mandarins and 7000 cases of oranges primarily via Canning Vale markets. However Dennis is somewhat disillusioned with the industry.

“Coles and Woollies have a list this long about the quality of fruit they require, but most of it is tasteless. If it’s got a blemish on it it’s not good enough! They should be testing for sugar and acid levels not just looking at appearance.” He places his own quality control on all the fruit he sells and won’t sell it if it’s not sweet.

So if you are driving past Dennis and Heather’s orchard on the corner of the Great Northern Hwy and Settlement Rd north of the Bindoon townsite, you’ll be assured of a fresh, tasty bounty – this month it’s generous tree-ripened figs. They were probably picked that morning by Dennis, perhaps with the help of granddaughters Alysha and Talia.

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Northern Valleys News is a community newspaper available FREE at local newstands. Print run: 4500

NNeditors’ note

Now that feruary has begun and children back at school, it really feels like 2015 is underway and the holidays are well and truly over.

During these last days, while working on this issue, we’ve experienced some cracking storms across the region, with most areas hit by pretty wild weather and many of us have lost power. While the rain has been a welcome relief from the heat, the lightning is always a worry, but thankfully we seem to have escaped any more large bushfires.

It’s an exciting time for our region, as more and more people are becoming aware of the wonderful produce and attractions we have. We were thrilled to be a part of the ‘Roaming the Northern Valleys’ issue of Ripe magazine (part of farm Weekly) this month – it’s bound to help put us on the map.

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. We do our best to deliver a “true” community paper and your assistance and financial support makes it all worthwhile.

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BINDOON IGA - OPeN 7 DAyS A WeeK 8AM - 7PM fruit & Veg, Meat, Deli, Dairy, freezer, Grocery & Variety.

Now available at Bindoon IGA!Bindoon IGA is proud to announce that we have partnered with Craig, Rita and team at Bindoon Fresh Meats to have their Gourmet Meats available at Bindoon IGA.

This will include a range of their premium cuts and some cheaper budget lines exclusive to IGA as well as their gourmet range of beef lamb pork and chicken.

A select range of their gourmet sausages will also be available on weekends.

We look forward to the great range of meats available and we hope you will too having the convenience of being able to buy local product instore when the butcher shop is closed.

The ‘Northern Valleys’ region has been created to describe the very unique valleys that lie north of Swan Valley. This region offers a richly-diverse landscape of valleys, rivers and farmlands. It covers 4 shires – Chittering, Gingin, City of Swan and Victoria Plains.

Just one hour north of Perth, the Northern Valleys is a veritable food basket growing just about everything you can imagine from beef, chicken and

lamb to horticultural and grain crops. Not only is there an abundance of food produced in the region, but vast areas also remain untouched and are blessed with wildflowers and native wildlife begging to be discovered.

Within the Northern Valleys are well known areas such as the Chittering Valley, famous for its picturesque valleys and wine trail; and Gingin, a powerhouse of food production with estimates from ABS suggesting the area

contributed appoximately $158 million to the food industry in 2012/13.

Further north is the historical town of New Norcia, the only monastic town in Australia, where olive groves were planted by the monks as early as 1850.

We hope you will be inspired to explore this amazing region and enjoy discovering some of its hidden treasures.

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NNFriday 6 February

Unplugged music & poetry night. 7-9pm, 1st Friday of each month starting Feb 6th. No amplification. For details ring Graham Donaldson 9576 1470

Saturday 13 February

Craft day organised by GROW Bullsbrook. See more left.

Gingin Beef Innovation Day at Gingin - see page 10

Valentines Day, Saturday 14 February

Market at IHC Lower Chittering

Sunday 15 February

Bullsbrook Fire Station Open Day 10.20am to 1pm

Wednesday 18th February

Chittering Bindoon CWA meeting at 10am in Bindoon Town Hall followed by the AGM.

Saturday, 21 February

The Lego Movie with SILENT DISCO!

City of Swan Hyper Miniseries DJs spinning your favourite indie beats, from 5:30pm Bullsbrook College, Chittering Rd, Bullsbrook - entry through library car park gates

Virtual Rottnest Swim, Gingin Aquatic Centre, Gingin

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Sunday, 22 February

Chittering Inter-town Challenge & Chittering Farmers Market . Edmonds Reserve, Bindoon

Bronocs Registration Day, Muchea Hall or Edmonds Reserve (see page 22)

28 February - 2 March (LONG WEEKEND)

Kinetic Dreaming Music Arts Lifestyle Festival for the environment. See page 7

Red Balloon Day see page 22

Wednesday 4th March

Maggie Dent in Gingin - see ad this page

Friday 6th March

IWD Luncheon at Gingin - see ad this page

Saturday 7 March

Chinese lantern festival and movie night, Bullsbrook. See more left

Monday 9th March

International Women’s Day Luncheon. $25. 10 am at The Pavilion, Pickett Park Maroubra Ave., Bullsbrook.

Saturday, 21st March 2015

Bingo night at Lower Chittering Hall to raise funds for Leukaemia foundation. 7.00pm. $15 per person. Contact Deb on 0408 920 505 to book your tickets

Calling young musiciansDo you know any local youth musicians? Barni Norton and Daryl du Plessis are hoping to give local youth (aged 13 to 30) an opportunity to perform locally at the Muchea youth festival at the end of March. If you are keen, you will need to audition, preferably at one of the open mic nights held in Bindoon Hall. for details contact Barni on 0419 964 909 or come along to the next open mic night.

Grow Bullsbrook is holding a Craft Day on the february 13 at the Lowery Park Hall, eden Drive, Bullsbrook from midday to 2pm This event is open to all; please bring your own lunch and if you don’t have your own craft activity Grow will provide one. Refreshments provided, all for the cost of $2. Please RSVP your attendance on 9228 1411 or texting 0448 320 126.

International Women’s Day Lunch - Make It happenMake It Happen is the 2015 theme for this year’s international women’s day, encouraging effective action for advancing and recognising women.

Rather than host a Northern Valleys News lunch this year we have decided to lend our support to others in the region who are hosting an event. Sometimes the best way to make things happen – is collaborate with others.

On friday 6 March, Gingin CRC will host a woman who has certainly “made it happen” breaking all the stereotypes. from being the only girl in the locker room to the only Gen y in the Boardroom, Michelle Cowan has always defied convention. An engaging, compelling and energetic speaker, Michelle talks about the issues surrounding women in business, women in sport and breaking down traditional barriers. See the ad below for details.

you can also celebrate the event in Bullsbrook on the Monday at the Pavilion,Pickett Park, Maroubra Ave, Bullsbrook. Monday 9 March,10 am for $25. The day consists of a Guest Speaker, door prize, on-going raffles, profiles on local ladies plus a parade of novelty aprons. RSVP by 1 March. Bookings and enquiries to Kathy on 9571 1593.

Celebrate the Chinese new yearfollowing the success of last year’s event the Shire are hosting another fRee Chinese Lantern Movie Night this year! And this year is the International year of light, so very apt !

from 6pm to 9pm at the Lower Chittering Hall and Oval on Saturday, 7 March, marvel at the Lion Dance before enjoying dinner under the stars. The movie will start about 7.30pm with drinks and popcorn available (thanks to the Chittering Scout Group).

Meditation classes Meditation classes will be held at the Buddha Mandala Monastery on the following Saturdays: 7, 14 and 21 feb. Start at 9.30 am and end at 11 am. No registration is needed. Those interested please come and continue for the meditation. 8 Lewis Road Chittering WA

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Chittering Bindoon CWA - AGMOur branch will be holding our first meeting for the year at the CWA rooms, in the Bindoon Town Hall, starting at 10am on Wednesday 18th february 2015. We welcome new members and mothers’ with children to our meetings and you are most welcome to come a little earlier to meet the members and join us for a cuppa before the meeting starts.

following the ordinary meeting we will be holding our AGM which will commence at approximately 11.30 am, then join us for lunch.

This year our Branch will be celebrating its 70th Birthday and we are looking forward to a year of fun, friendship and continued support to our community. for more information, please phone the Branch President, Carolyn Cover on 9571 0263 or the Secretary, Pat Beard on 9576 1325.

A resolution to bus service issues affecting students who attend La Salle College and Bullsbrook College from the Chittering area has been welcomed by Member for Moore Shane Love MLA.

Parents were devastated to learn late in December that their children would not be eligible to travel from Bullsbrook to La Salle College via one of the Public Transport Authorities (PTA) orange buses.

La Salle parents were advised at a meeting at the college on february 23 that students will instead travel from Bullsbrook to La Salle College on a Transperth bus.

Mr Love thanked the many parents who raised their concerns with his electoral Office and that of Mr Frank Alban MLA, Member for Swan Hills late last year.

“This has been a great outcome indicative of the teamwork between two electorates, a strong school community and support from the office of Transport Minister, Dean Nalder,” Mr Alban said.

“I would like to thank the parents, and in particular Ms Danni Schultze, who has been especially helpful in articulating the concerns of the community.”

The Transperth 311 service has been timed to allow students to catch a School Bus Services bus to Bullsbrook, before transferring to the 311 service which will drop students directly at both La Salle College and Swan Christian College as part of the route.

“I commend the Transport Minister’s office and the staff at School Bus Services within the PTA for finding a resolution before the 2015 school year commenced,” Mr Love said.

Above: Danni Schultze, Frank Alban MLA, Lisa Fowler, Shane Love MLA, Carol Mazalevskis, David White, Deputy Principal, La Salle College

“The provision of this Transperth service from Bullsbrook gives parents security, knowing in the long term, their children have a seat on a bus to attend their school of choice.

“Lower Chittering and Gingin are high growth areas and demand for a range of schools will continue to grow.”

Mr Love conceded that there had been some teething problems around timing and ticketing with the 311 service from Bullsbrook on the first two days of term.

“I urge parents to contact La Salle regarding the issue of bus timetables and remind parents that if their queries are about the Transperth bus they should telephone Transperth Information on 136213 and if it is a concern with an PTA orange bus, they should ring School Bus Services on 9 3262693.

In a related matter, Mr Love said the School Bus Services division of PTA had also recently advised that there had been a resolution on bus access to Bullsbrook College for Bindoon students.

School Bus Services last week advised that all those students from the Bindoon area who had sought a seat on the bus to Bullsbrook College had been granted one.

“I understand some parents drove their children to Bullsbrook College throughout last year,” Mr Love said.

“The Public Transport Authority has been able to offer this Bindoon to Bullsbrook College service by altering some school bus routes, but parents need to understand whether their children are complimentary or eligible passengers and fully comprehend the correspondence they receive from School Bus Services.”

Fundraiser for Bonnie fundraising efforts began in June 2014 to help Bindoon resident Bonnie Stevenson fly overseas for treatment to help her battle severe Multiple sclerosis.

Bonnie had to act fast as the drugs she was on stopped working and new drugs were making her very ill.

Given the urgency, Bonnie researched and fortunately discovered an alternative – available in Singapore.

Bindoon local Neil Griffiths, who has been gathering support for Bonnie’s treatment said “She was no.1 patient for the treatment in Singapore and they went out and brought the machine for the cleaning of the stem cells.”

Bonnie was back from Singapore within a month and the first round of harvesting the stem cells and chemo was just before Christmas. She returned for round 2 in January, which was a week of hard-core chemo and then putting back the clean stem cells.”

Among the many fundraising efforts, Neil Griffiths from the Bindoon IGA together with Bindoon farm fresh Meats and Bindoon Bakehaus put on a two day sausage sizzle held over the Australia Day long weekend. The sizzle raised a gratefully received $1341.05 for Bonnie.

Now that Bonnie is back in Bindoon she faces months of isolation at home to allow her immune system to repair. Together we wish Bonnie all the best in her recovery.

New bus services for Chittering and Bindoon students

Check out Midlandia!Midlandia is back by popular demand after being deemed a huge community highlight when it debuted last year.

In 2015, Midlandia will be condensed to the one intimate venue; the beautiful grounds of the historic Midland Junction Arts Centre.

As an official FRINGE WORLD venue the iconic heritage listed building will play host to a diverse spectacle of entertainment, offering world class comedy, compelling cabaret and enthralling theatre.

Midlandia is open from 5.30pm every Thursday, friday and Saturday evening from January 29 to february 21.

entry to the pop up bar bar is free, so come on in for a drink and a bite to eat while chilling out to some fresh beats.

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NNKinetic dreaming is coming to Mooliabeenie!Kinetic Dreaming Festival for art, music and lifestyle grew out ofcreator Simon Peterffy’s experiences at Rainbow Serpent and other “Eco-festivals” that have been springing up along the east coast of Australia over the past few years.

Simon is a well known environmental activist. Fronting an organisation called Forest Rescue, he has been instrumental in saving old growth jarrah forests and archaeological sites of significance around Western Australia.

Simon is best known for the daring exploit when he climbed from the Sea Shepherd in the Antarctic onto a Japanese whaling boat, in a bid to prevent the slaughter of whales illegally occurring in Australian waters. This feat, accomplished in freezing temperatures catapulted him into the media and public’s consciousness and has made him a household identity.

He chose the Bindoon Rock Festival Site to stage Kinetic Dreaming as it is one of the few sites in the nation which provides for camping and is a legend in its own right. By acquiring a ten year lease he hopes to stage the festival and grow it over that period to become one of the true eco-festivals in the nation. Thus although it is on the Bindoon Rock festival site it is an entirely new event with quite a different intent.

Many people labour under the misrepresentation that as an environmental activist group Forest Rescue is against farmers and

pastoralists who work the land: this is not true. The group recognise that many of the mistakes made in early clearing of land and the damage done by erosion etc is no fault of the farming community, the result of bad information and done in the early years of our state, when many ideas were transposed from England. He recognises that modern generations of farmers, as with his expected crowd, have an affinity with Mother Earth and are actually leaders on many fronts in developing land reclamation and environmentally friendly energy and conservation projects. He welcomes any local or person from these backgrounds to look at displaying their products or inventions at this festival.

The festival is built around two different types of music.

In the Lifestyle Village, where activists, exhibitors – everyone for political organisations such as Sea Shepherd to Tarot Card readers and Yoga workshops will be situated – there will be a city of tents and stalls including 30 varieties of food and local produce. Again, locals are eccouraged to participate by contacting Forest Rescue on [email protected]. This area will host a “live music stage” playing a variety of music types from flutes, through to brass and saxophone, drum workshops, to operatic singers (see www.samantharay.com.au) blues bands, fold bands with protest songs, to guitar duels with Santana style guitar battles, a live microphone bracket for local Bindoon artists and musicians,

along with many other eclectic types of music.

Down in the valley will be Disc Jockey music where from three (3) stages – the Sun and Moon Stage, the Tower of babel Stage (3 levels) and the Water World Stage – with its unique 10 metre yacht used as a DJ platform – will feature the best local and international DJs (see https://soundcloud.com/electrypnose) non-stop over the long weekend.

Camping is at the heart of this festival and people are encouraged to bring their friends and build little community campsites, with exotic marques, cushions, Persian mats, and unique themes as has become the practise along the east coast.

Alcohol is not on sale and the festival does not want people bringing it onto the property. Random vehicle searches will be

carried out. All Terms and Conditions of Entry along with all information relating to Ticket Sales is posted on the festival website. Visit www.kineticdreaming.com.au.

There is an additional fee for all vehicles to shift the weight of the cost to each individual by encouraging car-pooling, as well as reducing the carbon imprint on the festival.

All Patrons will be issued with a festival map upon entry which will include a list of the entertainment, signposting to where all facilities are, terms and conditions and even a child identification and campsite location tag for youths/kids under 17 years of age.

Gates open 7.30am Saturday 28th Feb and music finishes midday Monday 2nd March.

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Livestock

From the AuctioneerJim Sangalli

Muchea Sheep 27/1/15

Cross bred Lambs to a Top of $121

Elders reports a total yarding of 10,733 Sheep and Lambs at the Muchea Livestock Centre on Tuesday 27 January.

Lambs both cross bred and Merino made up approximately 50% of the yarding. Being a short week, numbers were down by 3000 head.

Good trade and heavy weight lambs were equal to last sale with best cross bred lambs to $121. With good competition for store and light trade lambs this market was equal to last sale.

Ewe mutton numbers were down to approximately 3000 this week with good competition on all grades with prices equal to last sale.

Good killing ewe hoggets were again dearer with best September shorn ewe hoggets to $92.50.

Muchea Cattle 27/1/15

Numbers dropped following the long weekend holiday, with pastoral cattle making up a solid percentage of the yarding. Cow, bull and pastoral heifer supplies were strong, with very limited numbers of well finished trade cattle available. There were 184 calves sold in the open auction section. Quality overall was plainer, with well-bred local drafts in limited supply. All buyers were active, live exporters purchasing bulls, steers and suitable heifers. Processors were keen to secure adequate supplies, as were feeders and restockers. Prices were very strong with most categories firm or dearer.

Local steer drafts to feed and restockers were firm to 10c dearer, with prices between 220c and 270c/kg. Heifer sales were between 190c and 249c, with better drafts up 10c, although the majority were of plain quality and made 145- 208c/kg.

Pastoral steers made 170-223c, with pastoral heifers dearer and making 130-205c/kg. Trade cattle were limited in number, with most selling at dearer prices. Steers averaged close to 245c, with heifers close to 240c/kg. Grown steer prices were mostly firm, as the better drafts averaged close to 240c, with the extra heavy bullocks also making in excess of 230c/kg.

Grown heifers made to a top of 244c, with most between 170 and 230c/kg.

Cow prices continued to lift, most categories up between 4c and 10c/kg. Light cow drafts made 100-161c, with 2 score cow prices from 146-214c, up close to 6c/kg. Heavy and better conditioned cows averaged close to 222c to be from firm to 10c/kg dearer. Heavy bulls lifted again this week, with the heaviest bull selling for more than $2,000/head and most ranged from 185c and 30c/kg. Lighter weight drafts made between 200c and 250c to live export, with those to restockers and processors mostly from 155-195c/kg.

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THE Midlands Cattle Breeders Association (MCBA), in association with the Gingin Beef Producers Group and Evergreen Farming, are proud to present The Beef Innovation Day at the Gingin Recreational Centre on Friday, February 13, 2015.

With speakers from throughout Australia including Richard Norton, Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) managing director, Alex Ball, MLA Livestock Productivity general manager and Alex McDonald, manager of Southern Beef Technology Services, Armidale NSW (the group that facilitates EBV information for all breeds), the day ensures all attendees will be better equipped with the skills and knowledge to help capitalise on the current beef boom.

The innovation day kicks off with registrations from 8am for an 8.30am start, and straight into the yards with local producer David Roe who will be giving an insight into his beef operation.

Complimenting this will be Zoetis Australia demonstrating how producers can use DNA technology to enhance traditional phenotypic methods of selecting replacement heifers.

After a short morning tea break and while everybody is in the mindset of breeding better stock, 10:30am will see Alex McDonald explain some of the EBV traits producers should be targeting when selecting breeding stock, as well as explaining some of the new additions to EBV data.

Richard Norton will take to the stage at 11.30am outlining the future of MLA, followed by the MLA beef lunch break.

During this time participants will have the opportunity to browse numerous trade displays from an array of companies and manufactures.

Following the MLA beef lunch local veterinarian Dr Matt Carrick will speak on getting live calves on the ground, including such topics as herd fertility and outlining a few key

messages for how to manage this.

Dr Alex Ball will be presenting at 1.30pm on how Meat Standards Australia (MSA) helps the breeder, reminding producers what management techniques influence the carcase quality and how to ensure to make the best grade possible and increase returns.

Following Dr Ball and while it’s still fresh in the mind, the local Gingin abattoir will talk about their operation and requirements to suit their markets.

After a short tea break at 2.30pm, leading South West producer Victor Rodwell will teach the audience some innovative pasture management solutions, particularly relevant to the day after learning how to breed them, it’s time to feed them.

Rounding out the day will be Wayne Shaw, Harvey beef CEO, on why the Minderoo Group invested in Harvey Beef, and his outlook on the beef industry: a topic that has had the rural press and farmers alike speculating, since its recent acquisition.

The day will close at 4.30pm with a Harvey Beef steak barbeque and a social side to the day to discuss what has been learned.

There will also be an understanding EBV day for anybody interested on Thursday 12 Feb at the Jurien Bay bowls club, with Alex McDonald from SBTS, to develop the knowledge and beef genetic management skills for producers, as well as the MCBA Gingin bullsale Thursday 5 March at Gingin rec centre.

For further information please contact Tony Sudlow on 0428 362 032 or Brad Kupsch on 0428 276 054.

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The board of WA Meat Industry Authority (WAMIA) has appointed a new chief executive officer this month in line with their decision to change the direction of Muchea Livestock Center.

Chairman David Locke expressed his concern about failing operations at the centre last October, and since Renata Paliskis tendered her resignation in November 2014, the hunt has been on to find a new CEO who can ameliorate the day to day issues experienced by users of the venue as well as increase revenue by securing leases for surrounding land at the property.

Mr Andrew Williams has now officially taken on the role, leaving his previous position as Western Power real estate manager. Before his tenue at Western Power, Mr Williams spent 15 years with the Wesfarmers Group and its subsidiaries, including CSBP and Bunnings.

Mr Williams has also worked for many years as the livestock manager at the Royal Show.

Announcement of Mr Williams’s appointment has already been in the news. Mr Williams told Farm Weekly he has a diverse background, and is keen to start in his new position. He has been responsible for a number of different committees (as part of the

RAS), including the cattle committee, showgrounds redevelopment and strategic planning.

“I have been around cattle people, I understand the industry, but I’m sure I will get to learn a lot more about it very quickly.”

“At the end of the day it’s about getting people together and trying to solve problems and get the best outcomes for all the different stakeholders - and there are many,” Mr Williams said.

Andrew’s prior real estate experience will be invaluable to Muchea’s intended future. WAMIA chairman David Lock said “Mr William’s real estate knowledge will help with one of our primary tasks — to utilise the land more effectively at Muchea,” he said.

Mr Williams expects to be on the ground at the center, getting a handle on the operations and gaining an understanding of primary stakeholders.

Big changes are already in the wind as the center announced last week that the four major livestock companies had agreed to shift the Muchea trade cattle sale day to Tuesdays. Whilst the proposed change has elicited a wide range of opinions, many negative, the decision is tangible evidence of WAMIA’s intent to improve operations by thinking stategically.

Muchea heads in a new direction

Mr Andrew Williams new CEO of WA Meat Industry Authority

Australia Day around the Northern Valleys...NN


Sun bleached grasses, a well manicured concrete cricket pitch, gum leaves barely moving and the sounds of welcoming kookaburras set the scene for a great Australia Day celebration. An opportunity to enjoy a long table dinner on the Wannamal Oval was embraced by the large crowd from near and far. Barni Norton led a rousing rendition of the national anthem; Shire President, Robert Hawes announced and acknowledged recipients of the Chittering Shire’s Australia Day Awards.

As the pinks and oranges dripped from the sky to form a glorious sunset, pre-dinner nibbles were enjoyed amongst much laughter, chatter, fellowship and children running around. As it darkened, a canopy of twinkling stars and sparkling fairy lights added to the ambience. A delicious meal, cooked in the Wannamal Hall, of roasted meats, roasted potatoes, mouth watering salads, homemade damper, pavlova and fresh fruit was served. Local banksias, yellow verticordia, Australian flags and brown paper embellished the long table.

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Community celebrations, new citizens

Organised by Ruth Loudon and Annette Howard, the many positive comments received will go a long way towards making this an annual event. A huge thank you to the Chittering Shire for providing the finance for this dazzling event.

Australia Day Wannamal Style

The Bindoon Community Progress Association organised their traditional Australia Day breakfast in Clune Park, acknowledging the recipients of Australia Day Awards, and presenting certificates of thanks to many of our wonderful volunteer groups. The slippery slide manned by the Fire Brigade provided hours of fun for the kids and a few adventurous kids-at -heart.

Jan Stegbouer, Joan Rutherford, Rin Rutherford (BCPA President) and Lance Stegbouer

Above: Fire services volunteers; and below: St John Ambulance services volunteers received thanks

A special thankyou was awarded to representatives of the groups and businesses who donated ther time and services to the construction of the new Cenotaph outside the Chinkabee centre

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The Chittering Valley Progress & Sporting Association held their annual aussie breakfast at Lower Chittering hall on Australia Day. The Lower Chittering Fire Brigade members took charge of the BBQ cooking up a full breakfast. Beautiful fresh fruit and delicious orange juice was donated by local grower Rocco from Golden Grove.

There was a kids inflatable slam dunk, poetry read by Wendy from Peace be Still and a quiz prepared by Margo Salmon. An estimated 250 people attended – a great turn out which has increased substantially over the past 3 years. We look forward to seeing everybody again next year.

Chittering Valley Progress would also like to take the opportunity to thank Golden Grove, Swan Valley Eggs, Swan Valley Fresh for all donating their produce and Bullsbrook Butcher for selling the bacon and sausages at cost price. 50% of the profit from the morning went to the Lower Chittering Fire Brigade.

Lower Chittering shares fruity bounty

and a big thankyou to all our volunteersShire of Gingin Australia Day Celebrations 2015Over 150 people enjoyed the spirit of 2015 Australia Day celebrations at Neergabby which kicked off with a free ‘Aussie’ barbeque breakfast.

After the Welcome to Country by local Yued elder Charlie Shaw and opening address by Shire President Michael Aspinall, the celebrations included a Citizenship Ceremony with one new community member becoming an Australian citizen, an Australian Affirmation Ceremony where everyone in attendance confirmed their loyalty and commitment to Australia, and the Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Award presentations.

Gingin local and volunteer fire fighter Murray Hyne was the recipient of the Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Award for an Outstanding Community Contribution by a Local Citizen, and the Outstanding Community Contribution by a Local Group or Community Event award was presented to the Gingin Red Cross unit.

The Shire of Gingin gratefully

Above: Murray Hyne, winner of the Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Award with Shire President Michael Aspinall. Below: Nominee Lynley Fewster with Shire President Michael Aspinall.

New citizens Jessica Jones (pictured left at the Shire of Chittering Awards with Shane Love MLA) and Catherine (pictured below left at the Shire of Gingin breakfast with Shire president Michael Aspinall) took their pledges and were joined by the crowd in reciting the Australian Citizenship Affirmation.

New citizens

acknowledges the following people and organisations for their contribution to the success of the day:• Neergabby Community

Association• Mr Charlie Shaw• Vicki Colyer for floral

arrangements• Shades of Silver music band• Shire Freeman Gavin Drew

Shire of Chittering Australia Day awardsThe Shire of Chittering held their Australia Day Awards Ceremony on the evening of Wednesday, 22 January in the newly renovated Bindoon Town Hall with approximately 80 people in attendance. This annual ceremony is an opportunity to thank those members of the Chittering community who voluntarily invest their time.

The full program of nominees, winners and their achievements is part of Chatter on page 9.

Above: pictured from left to right, Madeline Cram and Ellise Donaldson joint recipients of the year 6/7 award, Kate Passmore - recipient of the Year 10 award, and Rachel Glass, one of the recipients of the School Citizenship Awards all being presented their awards by Cr Sandra Clarke.

Right: winner of the Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Award for an Outstanding Contribution by a Local Citizen, Alan Barnes takes the podium after receiving his award for his work with The Bindoon Mens Shed.

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BEERMULLAH/GINGIN741 Bootine Road 334ha (825 acres). 2 titlesA chance to secure some of the most sought after grazing land available, with a potential stocking rate of 150-200 cows with calves. Boasting excellent infrastructure with 3 hay sheds; 2 x 72ft x 30ft and 1 x 60ft x 25ft shed. Machinery shed 72ft x 30ft which includes basic accommo-dation; 2 bedroom, kitchen, lounge,

office and bathroom. Power, water and telephone connected. Excellent fencing. Cattle yards with covered working area, water and power. Horticulture potential with a 78,000 kl water licence. Quality mixed soil types - medium to heavy sandy loam suitable for horticulture. This is wonderful country that always seems to get more than its share of local rainfall.For sale EOI

Feature ProPerty 19 Fraser Street, Gingin0.57ha (1.41 acres)For Sale - Low $500sJackie ShervingtonVNW Independent 0419 045 783

Buying a rural property in high summer might seem like a draft idea to some but for the wise buyer it is in fact the best time to buy.

The key reason is the property will never look as bad as it does late summer. You have the best chance of asssessing water from dams or bore as well as how well the property survives the toughest time of the year.

There is also the possibility that you can secure a good price before all the window shoppers arrive in Autumn and the seller becomes reluctant to sell.

There is also the bonus that if you buy late summer you have the promise of moving into your property in Autumn which is by far my favourite time of the year.

Jackie Shervington

Located on the Gingin Brook this property includes a comfortable house with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom plus enclosed verandah sleepout/storeroom.

Built circa 1900s the entry to the home oozes character and charm of a bygone era. Inside one is greeted with a welcome lounge and fireplace, typical of an old cottage.

Two large bedrooms within the traditional cottage have high ceilings and large windows and to the west the main bedroom includes access to the enclosed verandah.

Stepping through to the rear is a light and modern renovated kitchen and dining area offering slate floors and a quality finished kitchen.

Adjoining this room is a neat and tidy bathroom (unrenovated) and a third bedroom. Outside under the verandah is an open laundry and toilet room.

The home is surrounded by lush gardens with a bonus mixed fruit orchard; fig, pear, citrus, mulberry,

mango stonefruit and table grape vines.

The property boasts strong infrastructure: large garage/shed with 3 roller doors (power connected) connection to scheme water, new electrics throughout. The land is fenced into 2 paddocks.

Located within walking distance to the local school and townsite.

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• Sheds – 30’x20’ fully enclosed workshop/ga-rage. Concrete floor and power.

• 75’x40’ fully enclosed with power and concrete floor.

• Divided into three paddocks with excellent soil type. The property is presently running cattle and cropping.

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set on 36 acres.• Bonus 2 bedroom cottage. Rent it out or just

enjoy the benefit of this bonus cottage.

• 9 paddocks including productive 7 acre hay paddock.

• Bonus small income-producing citrus grove, 500 mixed citrus trees.

• Abundant water from 2 bores and 2 dams.

• Excellent horse facilities: double stables, yards & large round pen.

• Good infrastructure including: 2 rain water tanks, large shed, small feed shed and 2 small tool sheds, workshop lean-to.

LOWER chittering 36ac (14.5 ha) For Sale low $1mil

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5283 Great Northern Highway• This mud brick home has been lovingly reno-

vated to create a charming 4 bedroom and 2

bathroom character home. • Views of the Chittering Valley. • Bonus renovated 1 bedroom cottage - granny

flat or guest house. • Paddocks to the west could be home to a flock

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99 Hart Drive Enjoy spectacular views over the Chittering Valley and Lake Chittering.

4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with extensive ve-randas. 12m x 8m enclosed shed.

The land is fenced into 5 paddocks and would be ideal for horses plus has a bonus mixed fruit orchard and numerous water tanks.

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NNNorthern Valleys Property...Public comment sought on draft motorbike guidelinesThe City of Swan is seeking public comment on new draft guidelines on the use of motorbikes and other vehicles on private property.

City of Swan Mayor, Charlie Zannino, said the guidelines had been developed to assist staff when responding to complaints related to noise from bikes on neighbouring properties.

“The guidelines aim to provide a balance between the recreational interests of individual property owners and the nuisance caused to surrounding neighbours,” he said.

“Often people create noise without realising it is affecting neighbouring properties and this then leads to the City receiving complaints.

“The guidelines are not a new level of control.

“Authority to regulate noise already exists under the State Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 but the guidelines provide clarification on how the City will interpret the existing legislation.”

Swan Valley/Gidgegannup Ward Councillor, Darryl Trease, said riding activities which comply with the permitted noise levels will not be affected.

“There are multiple factors that affect this, including the noise output of the motorcycle and the distance to neighbouring properties,” he said.

“The guidelines provide additional clarity around the discretion the City has under the regulations when assessing situations.

“These proposed guidelines will only apply to situations of motorbikes being ridden on private property, not to bikes ridden in state forest or other areas covered by different legislation.

“Quad bikes/farm bikes and similar being used on rural properties to attend to horses and other animals, and for general farming activities, would not be affected by these guidelines as they would be considered a farming vehicle and exempt.”

The guidelines can viewed by clicking on the hyperlink at www.swan.wa.gov.au/Residents/Public_Health/Noise or in person at the City’s Administration Centre in Midland or the Shire of Mundaring’s Administration Centre.

The City encourages anyone who would like to be heard on this issue to comment before February 27 by: Mail: PO Box 196, Midland WA 6936; Email: [email protected]; Fax: 9267 9444.

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• Extensive home built in 2008, overlooking Bindoon and surrounding valleys.

• Five stylishly presented bedrooms, three bath-rooms, an enormous living space, separate games and play areas, a home theatre room and an elegant study.

• Bindoon loam, four fully fenced paddocks, cattle yards and horse shelters offer the opportunity to run livestock or pursue an equestrian dream.

• Enjoy effecient water management with a solar powered bore and 500,000L dam plus a 19,800kL water tank + 2 x 7571L water tanks

• Hot water - two solar, one gas boosted, one elec-tric boosted• Three phase power, two power box connections.

Sewerage: Bio system 2000 ATV.• The entertainment extends through to a large

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5462 Great Northern Highway• A grand outlook is offered from this property,

which rises from Great Northern Highway to the ridge of Castle Hill offering magnificent views across Bindoon and Chittering Lakes.

• 18 x 12metres - horse shed with round. • A 22x9m shed provides bonus basic accommoda-

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• The block offers excellent acreage for hay crop-ping with good fences.

• The property also boasts abundant water with two historically permanent soaks and 2 massive dams.

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The State and Federal Governments have committed $384.8million to upgrading the 218km stretch of Great Northern Highway, between Muchea and Wubin.

Main Roads WA has already started work on the greatest area of priority, which is the 21km section from Batty Bog to Walebing due for completion in early 2016.

A further $40million has also been allocated for improvements to 11km through the Bindi Bindi curves, which is underway and due for completion in mid-2015.

Other works also funded as part of this project include Muchea to Chittering (8km), Bindoon South (2km), Lyons to Pithara (46km, including Miling) and the Wubin realignment (2km). These packages will be carried out over the four-year period from 2015-2016 to 2018-2019.

One of the key drivers for the Great Northern Highway – Muchea to Wubin Upgrade Stage 2 is the continued increase in traffic and freight volumes on this major route between Perth and the state’s North-West.

To ensure this project meets future requirements for the movement of people and freight, Main Roads WA has established an Integrated Project Team with industry partners Jacobs and Arup to complete a comprehensive planning review of the whole corridor.

Among the improvements to be considered are road widening, more passing lanes, flattening crests and easing curves, safer roadsides, more rest stops and additional heavy vehicle facilities to improve road safety and

driving conditions.

Consultation with local communities is a critical component of this planning review and in November 2014 the team held a series of drop-in consultation sessions in Bindoon, Miling and Wubin.

These sessions gave locals the opportunity to talk to members of the project team, raise their individual concerns and provide formal feedback to be considered as part of the review. About 120 local residents and business owners attended these three sessions, providing valuable feedback that will help the project team identify and prioritise improvements for this busy stretch of highway.

This team is also examining the previous upgrade strategy developed in the 1990s and consulting extensively with other stakeholders, such as local government and heavy vehicle operators who are participating in a dedicated liaison group.

Over the next six months, the team expects to hold another two rounds of local community meetings to present and discuss potential improvements along the highway. It will also continue to work closely with local government, the freight industry and other stakeholders such as the Benedictine community of New Norcia.

This important planning review is due to be finalised by mid-2015. It will deliver a revised upgrade strategy for the corridor, prioritise construction packages for delivery and identify any additional improvements to be considered for future funding.

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112 McHavloe Drive Set high on Marchmont Estate this home offers spectacular views across the region.Built in 2008, this is a neat and tidy 4 bedroom,

2-bathroom home with large open plan living kitchen, dining and lounge. Excellent infrastructure with a two car carport plus 10x6m shed /garage with power connected.

The roof boasts 8 solar panels and a Solarhart 300 litre hot water system with booster.The home is on scheme water plus has two rain-water tanks totaling 50,000 litres.




34 Lefroy StreetOverlooking the magnificent Cheriton Estate - you really do get the sense that you are living on a large farm.The view from this 6.25 acres property is rolling

hills and rich pastures, situated north facing on the Gingin Brook.If you have yearned for a quiet spot to retire with ample water and a garden of abundance, this is it. A comfortable brick and iron 4 x 2.

Impressive infrastructure: a large workshop with 3 phase power/GP shed, double carport, water license. 2.4 Amorphous Solar Panel Generation and smart power connected to Synergy grid, air con and slow combustion wood heater.

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Lot 501 Whakea Rd Pioneer future pastures or landbank for progress.Less than 10ks to Gingin townsite this 2,500 acres offers everything you can expect from Gingin

country. About 2/3 Jarrah, Redgum country with patchy light sandy soils from red to white sands. Everything you need: gravel, yellow sand, water, views and more. At only $400/acre those with

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538 Cockram StreetAffordable cottage - a delightful neat and tidy 3 bedroom fibro and steel cottage.Recently renovated - fresh paint, polished wooden floor boards and window treatments. Gas stove and HWS, reverse cycle air-con-ditioning, lockable one vehicle garage, bore water and open space on this one acre block.



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2 Range Rd, 124.6 HALandbank - sub division approved.Approved for subdivision into 9 lots with some of the work already done. Entry Statements con-structed, lot surveys and pegging done, full ex-terior fencing, some roadworks started and both electricity and telephone available.

Low $700s

Head office: (08) 9380 6191 24-26 Coghlan Road SUBIACO WA Jackie Shervington 0419 045 783

Court affirms owners’ rights to claim compensation over reserved landLavan Legal has won a landmark case for landowners in a recent decision of the Supreme Court which has clarified the rights of owners of reserved land to claim compensation for injurious affection pursuant to s 178 of the Planning and Development Act 2005 (WA) (PD Act), by affirming that it is not only the original owner at the time the reservation was made that can make a claim but also can extend to a subsequent owner who purchased the land after the reservation was made.

On 23 December 2014, His Honour Justice Beech delivered his decision in Leith v Western Australian Planning Commission [2014] WASC 499 (Leith case) upholding the arguments made by Lavan Legal on behalf of the Plaintiffs in conjoined proceedings (Trevor Leith, Southregal Pty Ltd and David Wee) that the PD Act allowed a subsequent owner of reserved land to claim compensation in certain circumstances.

In particular, Beech J held that the compensation provisions set out at s 178(1) of the PD Act gave rise to two independent alternative rights to compensation for injurious affection being in favour of:

• the owner of the land at the date of reservation after the land is first sold; or

• the owner of the land at a date a development application is made and refused (or granted subject to unacceptable conditions) who may be either the original owner or the subsequent owner of the land.

Beech J affirmed the Plaintiffs’ rights to make a claim for compensation in circumstances where the properties concerned had been sold following the date of reservation (for Regional Open Space under the Peel Region Scheme), and where no compensation had previously been paid.

There had been considerable uncertainty over the years as to the nature of the compensation rights of owners, and in particular whether a subsequent owner purchasing reserved land after the reservation was made, could make a claim for injurious affection. The High Court was divided over the issue in Western Australian Planning Commission v Temwood Holdings Pty Ltd (2004) 221 CLR 30 (Temwood case). In the Temwood case two High Court Judges (Gummow J and Hayne J) concluded that a purchaser who required the land after reservation under the relevant planning scheme in that case (the Metropolitan Region Scheme) had no entitlement to compensation for injurious affection.

Two other High Court Judges (McHugh J and Callinan J) delivered separate reasons in which they both came to a contrary conclusion. The fifth Judge of the High Court, Heydon J, expressed no view on the question. For over 10 years since the Temwood case, the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) has consistently rejected claims for injurious affection made by subsequent owners of reserved land, in line with the views of Gummow J and Hayne J in theTemwood case.

The decision in the Leith case, however, has rejected the WAPC’s position, and affirms that there are two alternate rights to claim compensation, both by the original owner and (if compensation has not

previously been paid) a subsequent owner of the reserved land.

The Leith case now squarely raises the issue as to whether the position taken by the WAPC over the last 10 years to reject all claims by subsequent owners of reserved land has been justified. All owners of land affected by public purpose reservations under a region planning scheme (the Metropolitan Region Scheme, the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme and Peel Region Scheme) or other planning schemes should review their potential rights in light of the decision in the Leith case.

In the discussion paper for the Review of the Planning and Development Act 2005 (WA), dated September 2013, the Department of Planning indicated an intent to limit the entitlement to claim compensation to only the original owner of the land at the time the land was reserved. The WAPC may possibly proceed to amend the legislation, notwithstanding the findings of His Honour Justice Beech in the Leith case.

In view of the possibility that the State Government may initiate legislative amendments in the near future all owners of land which are affected by public purpose reservations, or have previously sought to deal with the WAPC over their potential compensation rights, should carefully review their potential entitlements and seek legal advice.Lavan Legal is a leader in the area of land compensation law and has one of the largest legal teams focussing on this area in WA. If you wish to get legal advice on your potential compensation rights arising as a consequence of this judgement please contact Paul McQueen on 9288 6943 or Brian McMurdo on 9288 6893 to discuss.


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Magnificent rammed earth home.300+ acres cleared light country.The home is grand by any measure; 1200sqm un-der roof • Extensive outdoor entertaining areas • Commercial size 120 ft size shed and tool shed • Abundant water; solar bore, tanks, satellite and more.For sale Low $2mil

Michele WattersCountry Values Real Estate has appointed Bindoon local, Michele Watters to manage its growing property management portfolio.

Michele comes from a mining background and has lived and worked locally for many years.

Her interest in property investment started in 2001 when Michele and her husband Chris bought and renovated their first property. They have since owned investment properties in various locations around WA. This experience as an investor has given Michele a tremendous insight into property management from an owner’s perspective. In 2014 she decided to take her interest one step further and obtained her real estate registration. Michele is responsible for managing properties in the Chittering to Moora Shires and will strive to manage your properties as though they were her own.

For more information please contact Michele on 0488 220 413 or contact our Bindoon office on 9576 0626.

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Commercial & Industrial Properties

Profitable businessRewards for a family run business. Enjoy year round tradeRegular tourism customers and corporate worker accommodation. Services nearby mining and infrastructure projects.

Significant infrastructure & Plant & EquipmentThe business includes a caravan park with 24 powered bays, 12 campsites, 11 motel rooms, 6 park cabins, 11 single units and ablution block for 72 people.

Strategic location 5kms out of the town of Gingin on the Brand Highway. The only accommodation on this stretch to Geraldton. Only 1 hour north of Perth on a major transport artery to the north.

Growth PotentialThere is the capacity to grow the existing business on existing land. The shire has previously provided approval for up to 11 more motel rooms.

Business Opportunity FOR SALE Gingin Tourist Park 3.605 hectares (8.91 acres)


Information memorandum and full financials are available to qualified buyers. Jackie Shervington on 0419 045 783 or email [email protected]

80 Warren Rd, Bullsbrook For Sale EOISituated on Warren Road, the property is in a highly strategic location in the re-zoned Bullsbrook South Industrial Zone and ideally suited to trucks. It is located in close proximity to Stock Rd, which will be the road train access into Northlink WA, scheduled to commence in 2016 and finish in 2019.The property has a large street frontage of 150m with a 3 bedroom, 2 bath-room fibro house, large 8 car shed and is connected to Western Power. As an an added bonus there is a 1150kl water licence with bore and good quality water.

168 Great Northern Hwy, Bindoon For Sale EOIZoned townsite the 4743sqm corner block offers extensive commercial opportunities. High traffic location with sub-division potential.The site is strategically positioned on the Great Northern Highway which will continue to be the main link to the north.

Bindoon Commercial opportunity

Zoned Townsite. Large corner lot 4743m2.

Existing commercial single storey shop/retail store

Bullsbrook Industrial

Zoned Industrial 6.1843ha

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Crumbed cheese with redcurrant and port wine

Summer is here, and it’s getting hotter and hotterWith the hot days and balmy nights we are having this summer, now is a great time to rediscover the abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables that are plentiful this time of year.

A platter of fresh cut fruit is a great way to finish a meal. I like to serve with a fruit sorbet, for that refreshing taste.

Grab yourself a kebab skewer, thread all your favourite veggies onto it, marinade in garlic, ginger, and some olive oil, BBQ with your meat and you will have an instant hit of veggies which taste yum.

One of my favourite simple dishes for a summer lunch or dinner entrée is crumbed cheese with redcurrant and port wine sauce, salad leaves and citrus segments.

Sit back enjoy this wonderful time of year with friends and family, have a chilled glass of white wine and enjoy my crumbed cheese recipe.

Recipe for 2

1. 2 x individual brie cheeses (supermarkets have them)

2. 150g redcurrant jelly

3. ¼ wine glass of port wine

4. ¼ glass orange juice

5. 2 x oranges, rind removed, and segmented

6. Salad leaves

7. Balsamic glaze (readily available in supermarkets)

8. Olive oil

9. 6 x cherry tomato’s cut in half

10. 1 x beaten egg

11. Dash of milk

12. 1 x cup of flour

13. 4 x cups of breadcrumbs (fresh is best)

14. Temperature controlled deep fat fryer

Method

1. In three separate bowls place your flour, beaten egg and breadcrumbs

2. Place one individual brie cheese in flour and cover evenly.

3. Place floured brie into beaten egg and coat evenly

4. Place egg-coated brie into breadcrumbs and coat evenly.

5. Place crumbed brie back into beaten egg and then back into breadcrumbs, to get a

nice thick coating of breadcrumbs.

6. Place in fridge until needed.

7. In a saucepan melt your redcurrant jelly with the port and orange juice, cook until jelly is completely melted then set aside to cool.

8. Turn on and set your deep fat fryer to 170 degrees.

9. Remove cheese from fridge and set aside

10. Take two serving plates and pour redcurrant sauce to cover base of plates.

11. Place a decent handful of salad leaves in centre of plate.

12. Deep fry brie cheese until golden brown, drain off any excess oil, place on top of salad leaves.

13. Drizzle around brie the balsamic glaze and olive oil.

14. Garnish with orange segments and cherry tomato’s.

15. Add a twist of black pepper.

16. Sit back and enjoy.

17. Remember to turn off deep fat fryer.

Chef’s cooking tips

This month I would like to hear from you with your cooking tips, send them to my email address [email protected] and we can share them with all the readers in next month’s paper.

I hope you are all having a wonderful summer and are taking advantage of all the fresh seasonal produce that is out there to be eaten and enjoyed.

This is Chef David signing off for now.

Happy Cooking.

Farmgate update

DoN’t MiSS out!!

available mid February until early March

on farm at 1289 Mooliabeenie rd,

Gingin

$25.00 / tray of 20

For the first time other products will be offered made from Avalon

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In season in FebruaryFruit... Melons, grapes, figs, mangoes and olives (end of the month). Peaches, nectarines and plums. Vegetables... Beans, capsicums, sweetcorn, cherry tomatoes, gem squash, pumpkins, zucchinis, cucumbers and egg plant. * Information kindly provided by Maggie

Edmonds

Betty’s roadside stall at the corner of Settlement Rd and Great Northern Hwy has some great produce at the moment – including big boxes of cooking tomatoes (almost all of them salad quality) for $4 a box and amazing

fresh corn grown by the Reids for just 80¢ each – yum. Across Settlement Road you can pick up a tray or gorgeous fresh figs as featured in our cover story, for $11 a kilo.

The Northern Valleys region in RipeIf you haven’t seen it already, make sure you pick up a copy of the Farm Weekly – their fabulous monthy liftout ‘Ripe’ is all about the Northern Valleys region!

With the Northern Valleys Locavore Map (from the Feast of Northern Valleys Flavours calendar) as their guide, journalists Caitlyn Burling and Wendy Gould roamed the region and have featured some of our favourite producers and attractions, including Bindoon Estate’s beef and wine, Grove Grove Citrus, West Coast Honey, Bindoon Fresh Meats, Beermullah Shearing Shed and Avalon Farm mangoes. Even the Northern Valleys News editors crack a mention!

It’s a fantastic showcase of the delights of the Northern Valleys and with a huge state-wide circulation is bound to encourage more visitors to the area, bringing their valuable tourist $$$. Many thanks to Wendy and Caitlyn and The Farm Weekly for helping to promote our wonderful region.

If you haven’t picked up your copy of the ‘Feast of Northern Valleys Flavours calendar’. They are still available at Bindoon and Gingin IGA’s and Post offices, CU@Park reastaurant and the Bindoon Bakehaus. It’s the best way to find out what’s in season locally and it’s your opportunity to get hold of the Northern Valleys Locavore map – a very handy reference for foodies.

We are looking forward to getting even more entries in our recipe competition next year, so we can continue to promote our local producers.


Small landholder newsWith Jodie Whitfield, Manager Small Landholder Information Service, Department of Agriculture and Food, W.A.

Summer is definitely here and so is the New Year! Have you been considering all the things that need doing, or that you would like to do, around your property? Make a list and decide what is achievable for 2015.

By making a list, and setting a deadline, you can start to tick off the items you complete as you go. This can be great motivation to keep the ball rolling and achieve what you set out to at the beginning of the year.

Now is a good time to undertake any maintenance on your earthworks (contour banks, dams, etc.) before the first winter rains.

Monitor pasture quantity and quality if you have stock grazing. Supplementary feeding may be required in many areas.

It is important to monitor ground cover, if it falls below 50% coverage then there is an increased risk of soil erosion by wind and heavy rain. Options for reducing wind erosion for this season are limited, stock should be moved out of paddocks which have eroded areas to prevent the problem from getting worse.

Sheep owners will need to make sure they have supplies of sky blue ear tags for lambs born in 2015.

The dusty conditions, flies and bright sunlight that come

with the summer months and physical irritation can cause pinkeye in sheep and cattle. Pinkeye is a bacterial infection that can cause blindness. If you are concerned and think your stock may have pinkeye contact your local vet.

For those irrigating crops, ensure irrigation is adequate to reduce plant stress.

In the south-west, now is the time to pick figs, beans, capsicums, cucumbers, eggplant, grapes, melons, passionfruit, pumpkins, stone fruit, tomatoes and avocados.

Maturing crops of cucumbers, melons, pumpkins, squash and zucchini may be affected by powdery mildew disease, which is seen as a white deposit under the leaves. Preventative sprays are available, contact your local rural supply store.

If you have declared weeds on your property now is a good time to plan for controlling winter growing weeds. One method of being able to monitor the success of your weed control is to map infested areas or take regular photographs.

until next time, keep yourselves, livestock and crops cool in the summer heat! Jodie

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Nature Notes What native species are flowering?If you live in or visit sandplain country you may have seen a shrub or small tree to 7m high with large woody fruits. This is the Sandplain Woody Pear (Xylomelum angustifolium). It is coming the end of its flowering period now but if you look around you may find plants with both the cream brush like spikes of flowers and the pear shape fruit. It is a member of the same family as the banksias and dryandras. Also flowering now is the Quandong (Santalum acuminatum). It is also a shrub or small tree more often noticed for its bright red fruit than its green-white flowers. It occurs over a large area in southern Australia including in the desert areas. It was used by Aboriginal people as bush tucker and medicine. Plants are now commercially grown and the fruit sold as bush food. Both the flesh and the kernel of the fruit can be eaten. It is a hemiparasitic plant meaning it parasitises the roots of other plants to obtain water and minerals from the soil but is able to use photosynthesis to produce sugars in its own leaves. It is related to the Australian Sandalwood (Santalum spicatum) but does not have the aromatic wood for which that species is known.

WeedsKeep on top of those summer weeds particularly Narrow-leaf Cottonbush. Watch for new seedlings emerging should we get any welcome summer rains. Removing seed pods before they open and disperse seeds will greatly help in reduction of the spread of these plants.

The Chittering Landcare Centre is organising a weeds forum to be held in June this year and would welcome

your input as to what information about weeds and their control you would find useful. Let us know by contacting Chittering Landcare Centre by email [email protected] or phone on 9571 4351 and we will try to include it in the workshop.

For bird enthusiasts a reminder registrations for volunteer counters for the Great Cocky Count are now open. The count will be held on Sunday April 12th at sunset. This year Red-tail as well as Carnaby’s Cockatoos will be counted. If you know where Black Cockatoos roost or would like more information about the count or to register to be a counter go to the Great Cocky Count website http://www.birdlife.org.au/projects/carnabys-black-cockatoo-recovery/great-cocky-count.

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Protect Moore River biodiversity assetsSince clearing began, the Moore River Catchment now only retains a quarter of its original vegetation. Much of the native vegetation in the upper catchment is now highly fragmented and degraded which threatens native flora and fauna biodiversity and habitat, including the endangered Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo and Malleefowl species.

Why protect and revegetate?

- improve riparian and bush ecological habitat by fencing out stock

- improve salinity issues and stock water

- create and connect up ecological habitat for native flora and fauna

- create improved landscape aesthetics

Do you farm in the area between Moora, Coorow, Dalwallinu and

Walebing??

Would you like financial help to fence off creeks and remnant bush? ($3,500/km for ringlock fencing)

Would you like financial help to revegetate using native plants? ($1,000/ha is available)

If yes - then contact Rachel at the Moore Catchment Council to get more info and register your interest: 9653 1355 or 0409 296 264 or [email protected]

Limited funds so get in quick !

Christmas gifts for LandcareJust before Christmas the Chittering Landcare Centre received some early presents. Well, not presents really, but the result of grant applications lodged several months earlier! The Ellen Brockman Integrated Catchment Group received notification that grants will be provided to bring Colin Seis, who has been very successful in incorporating native pastures with cropping programs, to Western Australia to conduct a workshop for farmers in our area. This funding was from the Australian Government 25th Anniversary of Landcare Grants.

The Chittering Landcare Group was most pleased to receive funding to continue the feral pig eradication program in the Chittering Valley. Further to this program, funding was also provided for tracking collars to assess the movement of the pigs within the Valley and the nearby State Forests. This project is supported by funding from the Western Australian Government’s State NRM Program.

The impact of feral pigs in Western Australia is often underestimated. These animals can have major health impacts by polluting waterways and water catchment areas as well as uprooting orchards. The impact on natural areas is immense with areas uprooted by pigs not regrowing for up to four years.

A further grant from the Australian Government’s 25th Anniversary funding for the Ellen Brockman Group will provide fencing for two properties in the north of the Chittering Shire to protect natural vegetation. These patches of remnant vegetation will connect a corridor of vegetation from the Bindoon Army Base to eventually meet the Boonanarring Nature Reserve on the Swan Coastal Plain. This corridor of vegetation is very important to the protection of the endangered Carnabys Cockatoo. An ongoing project, these efforts will continue for many years and the landholders involved are congratulated on their successful applications.

A third grant from the Anniversary of Landcare will assist restoration efforts for the red and green kangaroo paws which for many years were a feature of the Gingin Cemetery. The expected return of these colourful flowers will be a welcome sight for Gingin residents who remember the area with fondness.


Headlice heroIt’s about this time school-age children will be meeting old friends and making some new friends too. Almost certainly in the mix of new acquaintances – the uninvited ones - will be head lice. Statistics indicate that more than 20% of primary school students are likely to have head lice.

However, the fact is anyone with a head can catch head lice – regardless of age, sex, background or how clean your hair is. Head lice spread anywhere that people work, play and live together. Indeed, it takes only one infested head to infest a whole classroom full of heads; then our children so unselfishly pass the infestation on to the rest of the family. Interestingly, they can’t jump or fly but they sure can crawl and climb, and they live their entire life (about a month or so) on the head of their host.

Their favourite hiding places are behind the ears and at the back of the neck. Female lice lay their eggs (known as nits) close to the scalp, where they remain

firmly stuck to the base of the hair shaft until they hatch a week or so later.

Head lice feed exclusively on human blood, but unlike body lice and mosquitoes, two other groups of little blood suckers, it appears that head lice do not carry disease. They can, however, cause severe itching and this can lead to scratching and skin infections.

The good news is that if you or your children have head lice, there are simple, safe and effective strategies to send them on their way. Various shampoos, lotions, cream rinses and conditioners are available. Many chemical treatments are based on the pyrethrin insecticides, some contain

malathion, and there are several remedies available based on essential oils such as anise, lavender, rosemary and the Australian favourite melaleuca (tea tree) oil. When used as indicated these natural treatments have been shown in some studies to be more effective even than the chemical treatments.

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Back to school healthMany school children in Australia carry backpacks overloaded with textbooks, sports equipment and more, to and from school. But the weight of the backpack and how it is worn could lead to back problems.

Dr Keith Brown is a chiropractor at Proactive Health Chiropractic who frequently deals with backpack-related health problems in school children. “If a backpack weighs more than 10 per cent of a child’s body weight, it could induce back pain”, says Dr Brown. “Backpacks should weigh much less. Additionally, they should be worn on both shoulders for equal weight distribution with the height falling no lower than the hollow of the lower back and sitting at waist level.”

What problems could potentially be caused by heavy backpacks?

Dr Brown explains: “With a heavy backpack, many children end up leaning too far forward, rolling their shoulders and giving themselves a more rounded upper-back posture. They then tilt their head up so as to be able to see properly. This posture strains the back and neck muscles, and can possibly cause nerve damage in the neck. The child might also lean backward from the weight, which can alter the sway of the back and cause stress fractures in the spine. If they wear their bag only on one shoulder, they might walk tilted to one side and experience neck pain. In addition, if the straps on the bag are too small, they can dig into the neck and shoulder muscles and potentially cause nerve damage in that area.”

How will I know if my child is experiencing back problems?

“The biggest warning sign is if they are complaining of back pain”, says Dr Brown. He continues, “Another is if their posture changes once the backpack is on. For instance, if the child leans forward, backward or to the side, that means something is wrong. In addition, excessive redness on pressure points, such as shoulders, means the bag is too heavy.”

Can these back problems be corrected?

During adolescence, kids are going through growth spurts and so their bones and posture are susceptible to many things, from sports injury to lugging overly heavy backpacks. This is why Proactive Health Chiropractic has set out guidelines that should be used with backpacks to reduce the risks associated with them.

What should my child do to avoid backpack-induced back pain?

Dr Brown explains what you should look out for in a good backpack. “Start by making sure your child has the right kind of backpack. It should have padded shoulder straps, which distribute the weight in the bag evenly over shoulders, as opposed to having small straps digging into the shoulders. Also, a bag with a waist belt helps distribute the weight through hips as well. The straps should be adjusted so that the bag rests at the middle of the back. If they are too tight, it will be difficult to get the bag off, and if they are too loose, it will result in your child leaning back too far. A bag with a padded back can also be beneficial in removing some of the pressure.”

Carrying heavy loads may cause bigger problems down the road if not corrected. If caught early enough and habits are changed, back pain may be reduced or eliminated. If your child has had a previous back injury and lightens his backpack load, pain from his previous injury can be reduced as well.

If you suspect your child is having back problems, speak to your healthcare practitioner to see what therapies or changes are needed to ease any pain.

Proactive Health Chiropractic invites all children in the community to a FREE Posture Assessment and School Bag Check during the month of January – or simply go to www.proactivehealthchiropractic.com.au to learn about Back to School Health.49 Kimberly St, Bullsbrooks WA 6084Phone 08 9571 147821 Binda Pic, Bindoon WA 6502Phone 0418 409 475

What would happen if your Mum, Dad or Grandparent developed Alzheimers? Where would you go for help?

Concerned about limited resources in our country towns a group from the uniting Church have organised a free information session with Alzheimers Australia to help locals deal with this issue which may affect many of us. For more info ph Sylvia Kelly on 9575 2541


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Some handy appsBy Daryl du Plessis - [email protected]

With the fire season upon us I thought I would take a look at an app that can help identify emergencies in your area. The app is called Emergency Aus and is free to download to your mobile device from the Google play and Apple App store. The purpose of the app is to advise you of any emergencies in your area. This is achieved by crowd sourced observations and official sources such as DFES and BOM alerts. Firstly you set your home area in which alerts will be notified, you can choose how large the radius for this is. Making an observation is relatively easy, you can choose from preset options such as storm is coming, smoke plume, heavy rain etc. or you can make your own detailed observation. This observation uses your current location and then alerts others in

the area. The more observations made, the more likely there is an issue in the area. Official warnings are still present from DFES and BOM but this is a quick way of seeing what is happening in your area based on crowd sourced information.

If you have more than one computer near each other and are constantly juggling keyboards and mice then you’ll like Mouse without Borders. This is a free program from Microsoft which allows you to use your keyboard and mouse on multiple computers. Once installed, you can freely move your mouse between screens as if they were all connected to the same computer. This does require the computers to be on the same network. I have found this to be very useful and eliminates confusion about which mouse is connected to which computer. You can even drag and drop files between computers. More information on these apps can be found here:

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Growing a local family business

Peter and Leanne Crowe are very pleased to see their family business expand. They purchased the Gingin tyre and auto business on Weld Street many years ago, purely for investment reasons. As farmers they had no intention of running the business.

Eighteen months ago there was an opportunity to take over the management of the business. They did so knowing they had a son in law and son who would have the perfect skills to take on the business.

Son in law Chris Brown, who was working for Toyota in Midland, took up the opportunity to take over the management of the mechanical workshop, which he has been running as the separate business Brown Automotive Components for the last 18 months.

Recently Peter’s son Luke has given up

his FIFO occupation and is now running the Gingin Fuel and Tyres. One of the main focuses of the business since new ownership 18 months ago is their supply and repair of tyres ranging from wheelbarrow to tractor tyres including Truck tyres with an efficient turn around time – all at the price to suit most budgets.

Their aim is to provide a quality service and where possible prices competitive with the metro area and more importantly offer a service that understands farmers.

Staff have a wide range of knowledge in the automotive and agricultural industries. With a vast rapport with major automotive suppliers they are able to source special orders on parts and accessories that are not stock items in a prompt time frame with deliveries 3 times per week.

Luke and Melissa Crowe, Gingin Fuel and Tyres.

Japan FTA delivers benefits across PearceThe benefits stemming from Australia’s Free Trade Agreement with Japan will be felt right across Pearce, with local businesses and consumers set to reap the rewards of the deal.

Federal Member for Pearce, Christian Porter, said the landmark Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA), which comes into force today (15 January, 2015), means more than 97 per cent of Australia’s goods exports to Japan will receive preferential access, or enter duty-free, once it’s fully implemented.

“From today, exporters in Pearce will benefit from an immediate round of tariff cuts by Japan,” Mr Porter said.

“This will be followed by another round of cuts in less than three months on 1 April.

“Given that Japan is Australia’s second-largest export destination, the JAEPA paves the way for a significant boost in opportunities for businesses in a range of industries. Importantly, the elimination of wheat and wine tariffs will provide a significant boost to our local Swan Valley wine producers and Wheatbelt farmers.

“Local Pearce vegetable and fruit growers, broad-acre farmers, seafood exporters, cattle, pork and sheep farmers, will also benefit with an enhanced competitive position in the Japanese market, placing them ahead of other international exporters.”

JAEPA is the most ambitious Free Trade Agreement Japan has concluded with a trading partner and Mr Porter said it was not only exporters who stand to benefit.

Consumers in Pearce are also expected to gain from the Agreement, particularly those in the market for a new car with the price of a typical Japanese ‘family’ car expected to decrease between $260 and $2600.

JAEPA is the second of three historic trade agreements concluded by the Coalition Government since coming to office. The Agreement with Korea entered into force late last year, while it is hoped the Free Trade Agreement with China will enter into force in the second half of this year.

“These agreements will benefit the residents of Pearce by enhancing economic growth and creating jobs, leading to greater prosperity and higher living standards for the entire community,” Mr Porter said.

Further information on the Agreement can be found at: http://www.dfat.gov.au/fta/jaepa/

Australian businesses are encouraged to use a step-by-step guide to accessing preferential tariffs on exports to Japan. The guide is available at:www.dfat.gov.au/fta/jaepa/fact-sheets/guide-to-using-jaepa-to-export-and-import-goods.html


CHurCH NoTICESAnglicAn church

(Marion Bird 9576 2054, John Broad 9576 0311)

Bindoon 2nd and 4th Sundays of month at 9.30am

Gingin 1st Sunday of month 8 am 3rd Sunday of month 9.30 am

uniting church (Marian Crew, 9575 1357)

Worship 2nd and 4th Sunday 10amSeventh dAy AdventiSt

(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 Weekend Mass times: Sunday 9am

cAtholic church (Fr Paul Fox ph 9571 8068)

Sat Vigil: St Catherine’s Gingin 6pm Sunday: St Anne’s Bindoon 7.30am Bullsbrook Shrine-Church 9.30am

Immaculate Heart College, 34 Santa Gertrudis Drive, Lower Chittering

Sunday 5pm Mass.MucheA – BullSBrook chriStiAn FellowShip

Lowery Park Hall,End of Parklands Rd., Bullsbrook. 9576 1326

Worship Service every Sunday 10amgAtewAy church

(0437 411 227 or 9571 8610) Pickett Park Hall, Sundays 10amchriStiAn FellowShip non-denoMinAtionAl worShip.

(Jac 0412873447)GINGIN CHRIStIAN FELLOWSHIP

Cnr. Brockman & Robinson Streets, Gingin.

Meeting: Every Sunday - 10 am Sunday School available

Ph: Barry & Alison - 9575 3089 or Judy - 9577 2938ANGLICAN PARISH

WONGAN HILLSKathy Barrett-Lennard [email protected]

St Peters Anglican Church Wongan Hills weekly Sun and tuesdays 9am

BuDDHA MANDALA MONAStERy

8 Lewis Road ChitteringFor enquiries, Ph: 9571 8286

between 12.00 noon to 1pm, or email: [email protected]

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PoNDErINGS By Alex Douglas

using quotations to illustrate a point, lend weight to an argument, or simply add spice to a conversation is not exactly new. In fact, in ancient times, both Plato and Cicero used quotations freely in their scribbling. Whole volumes have been devoted to the art of “quotemanship”; and whole libraries of volumes have been filled with collected quotations from all manner of people on every conceivable subject. “Quotemanship” is an entertaining form of one-upmanship and a source of humour for many people who have never even heard the word. It can be educational as well as funny, but it is also best employed when we are sure of the accuracy our quotations. Some well known quotes simply never happened. A few good examples: in over seventy films, James Cagney never once said, ”You dirty rat!”; in sixty different adventures written by Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes never once said “Elementary, my dear Watson!”; and Humphrey Bogart never said “Play it again, Sam,” in the film “Casablanca”, or at any other time! Yet these are commonly used quotations

In other cases, the gist of the words remain after the quote itself has been mangled. Winston Churchill never coined the phrase “Blood, sweat and tears.” What he actually said was, “I have nothing to offer but blood and toil, tears and sweat.” Not quite so catchy, but definitely more Churchillian! using the words of the great and the good to prove your point is common, but Churchill has a long way to go before he is misquoted as frequently as Abraham Lincoln or Lenin. The Bible is not immune. “Cleanliness is next to Godliness; fools rush in where angels fear to tread; God helps him who helps himself; pride goeth before a fall; there’s safety in numbers; spare the rod and spoil the child; who hath seen the wind?” I have heard all of the above called biblical quotes, but they are not – although some may be corruptions of ideas expressed therein. Old Bill Shakespeare

suffers the same kind of abuse!

Sadly, some misquotes are deliberate. Richard Nixon using the words “This is a great wall!” while visiting China is a prime example. The words are a very small part of a longer speech, deliberately taken out of context by the media in an attempt to make an unpopular President appear stupid. unlike the case of George W. Bush who needed no such help!

Worse still is the concocting of false quotations, which are then put into the mouths of relevant high profile but innocent people to promote a particular cause. Charles Darwin’s last words are a classic example. He has been quoted as saying, “How I wish that I had not expressed my theory of evolution as I have done.” These words were first reported by a certain Lady Hope, an avid creationist, who claimed to have been present when he spoke them on his death bed. They were repeated as “gospel truth” by TV evangelist Jimmy Swaggart in 1985 at the height of the debate about creationists/evolution theorists. However, Darwin family records show that Lady Hope was not in the scientist’s presence at that time, or probably ever. Outside of creationist circles, there’s no record that he ever recanted any of his scientific views or opinions; or that he called for a Bible so that he could “know Jesus”, as Mr Swaggart would have us believe. His son was with him in his last hours and reported his father’s final words as “I am not the least afraid to die.”

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH Tony Webb, former editor Chittering Times

Passing the batonScripture Peter 1 verse 13Therefore, prepare your minds for action, be self controlled, set your hopes, on the grace given to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.

One of the most important aspects in a relay race is the passing of the baton. No matter how fast the holder has run, vital seconds can be lost if the next runner fails to grasp the baton firmly and maintain the momentum. That simple analogy can be compared to the race of life. It may be taking up the baton in government, Church, local organisations or even within the family. It is often said, “Oh I have done my bit, let someone else take up the baton.” As it is important in a race to be ready to receive the baton, it is also true in our own lives that we may be called upon to carry on the work and endeavors of someone else. If we are not prepared, then years

of dedicated work can be lost in a short time.

I recall a mentor, who I respect highly, would often say, “I am not going to always be here, I am working myself out of this job and my role is to prepare you young blokes to pick up the baton.” Therefore it is not only the person on the receiving end that has to be prepared and ready. There is a duty for the previous holder to have prepared his successor to be up to the task. How often do we hear of someone who has passed away suddenly leaving a turmoil of affairs for the unfortunate successor to cope with. Or someone in public office suddenly decides to resign without mentoring or equipping anyone to carry on the role.

When the Lord said “Prepare yourself for action” I think it is within the context of taking up the baton, making sure when you become a front runner in the race you take over firmly as the baton and the knowledge is in your grip.

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Nowadays Australians use the word “grog” more than most other nationalities; even the Brits, who were the inventors of the term. We use it to describe alcoholic drinks generally and we even refer to someone who is dizzy or staggering as being “groggy”, but, back in the mists of history, it had a far more specific origin. In the Royal Navy, in the eighteenth century, there was an Admiral Edward Vernon, whom the sailors nicknamed “Old Grog” because he wore a boat-cloak made of grogram, a coarse material reputedly both warm and water

proof. He ordered that the sailor’s daily ration of rum be diluted with an equal measure of water, to reduce drunkenness, and that lime juice be added, to help stave off the effects of scurvy. The sailors, however, were none too enthusiastic about this tampering with a sacred and, naturally, popular tradition, and so they labelled the offending rum and water mixture “grog”, after its creator. Admiral Vernon was a successful fighting sailor involved in many victorious campaigns. In fact Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, was named after him. And yet, today his main claim to fame is a slang word, a name for booze!

RAINFALL DATA Recorded at 150 Bindoon-Moora Road, Bindoon

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February 1 1 0.5 0.7 12.9 3 6 1.4 25.4

March 1 4 3.5 60.5 15.4 4 10 4.9 85.9

April 5 6 49.2 17.7 22.1 9 16 54.1 103.6

May 16 12 107.4 74.1 77.4 25 28 161.5 177.7

June 8 7 97.6 12.4 93.3 33 35 259.1 190.1

July 18 11 128.9 93.2 113.5 51 46 388.0 283.3

August 9 15 56.0 139.7 87.2 60 61 444.0 423.0

September 12 19 65.0 136.9 62.9 72 80 509.0 559.9

October 8 8 39.3 16.7 31.3 80 88 548.3 576.6

November 5 2 15.8 3.2 19.5 85 90 564.1 579.8

December 1 1 0.2 2.5 11.2 86 91 564.3 582.3

January 0 2 0.0 0.9 14.3 0 2 0 0.9

BINDOON RETIREES NEWSHappy New Year 2015 to all our Members and Friends.

We are now into another year with lots of interesting trips out and about and lots going on. Make a note in your diary for May 4th when we have our next Fashion Show.

We hope you will be able to join us once a month for our monthly meeting on the 1st Monday of the month at The Chinkabee Complex at 1.30pm, then you will be able to find out what we have in store for the coming year.

We still have our indoor bowls every other Monday afternoon at 1.30pm at Chinkabee or just come for a cuppa, we would love to see you.

On a very sad note we have to say that we lost a dear Life Member, Hazel Glover, towards the end of last year, she was here at the start of the Bindoon Retirees and lived not far from the Complex for many years, she will be sadly missed.

We look forward to welcoming Anyone who would like to join us for a year of outings and fun, and joining with our friends for indoor bowls.

For any information please contact The President: Lois Jones on 9576 0451 or The Secretary: Jane Righton on 9576 1532


It’s your community... NNADRA Bindoon Op Shop Open each morning Sunday-Friday

(Closed Sat) Market last Sunday each month Dawn & Bob Blizard

9576 0085 or 0429 209 264

Bindoon Arts and Crafts Pat Beard email: [email protected]

9576 1325 0427 682 296

Bindoon Basketball teena Leuba 0429942032

Bindoon Bowling Club Sandra Clarke 9576 1444

Bindoon and District Ag Society Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 7.30pm in the Society Office, northern end of oval.

[email protected]

0457103 033

Bindoon Community Progress Association

7.30pm 3rd tues of month in Ag Society Rm. Rin Rutherford (Pres) Lance Stagbouer (Secretary) 9576 2001

Bindoon Districts Historical Society

Meets 2nd tuesday of each month 2pm in the Museum- Don Gibson 9576 1090

Bindoon Men’s Shed Inc. First and third tuesday at the Museum 10.00am to 1.00pmRex thorpe John Williams

0448 793 513 0439 937 829

Bindoon Sporting and Rec Assn Meets 2nd Monday of each month at 8pm at Chinkabee. Gail Smith 9655 9046

Bindoon P and C Assn Meets every 3rd tuesday of each month in the Bindoon Primary School Staff room, trish Shemeld 042 729 0048

Bindoon Play Group Meets every Friday at Chinkabee 9.30am-12pm Belinda Martin 0429 180 245

Bindoon Range Pony Club Ros Maindock 95760285

Bindoon RSL George Ferguson 9576 1046

Bindoon Retirees Lois Jones (President) Joy Askew (Secretary)

9576 0451 9576 0262

Bindoon Rifle Club Colin Clarkson (Captain) Dave Mann (Secretary)

9576 0772 9296 0103

Bindoon Sing Australia Meets Mon nights in the town Hall from 7-9pm yvonne Press 9576 1409

BIndoon tennis Club thursday evenings at 6:30pm, Chinkabee courts. Ph Vivienne du Plessis 0420 352 958

Bindoon theatre Group Alex Douglas 9576 1154

Bindoon Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade

Meets 1st Wed every second month at 7pm in the Fire StationCaptain Fred Hoogland. 0422 228 415

Bullsbrook Football Club (Seniors) Rory Bennett 0432 872 931

Bullsbrook Senior Citizens John thompson (President) 9571 3129

Chequers Golf Club Open 7 days a week. Visitors welcome. [email protected] 9571 1277

Chittering Visitors Centre Open 7 days a week. Volunteers welcome 9576 1100

Chittering Scout Group Meets thursdays at the Lower Chittering Hall. Scouter in Charge is Sue Budd 0403 852 333

Chittering Junior Football Club Kevin Smith 0428 929 120

Chittering Junior Cricket ClubIan Claxon 0409 087 917

Chittering Wildlife Carers Inc Ann Graham (injured wildlife) Secretary - Karen Derrick

9576 1010 0417 518 958

Country Women’s Association Meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at the CWA rooms at 10.00am Carolyn Cover (President) 9571 0263

Chamber of Commerce Jackie Shervington Pres Angela Anspach Secretary

0419045783 0419 043 960

Gingin Arts and Crafts Group Irene Dewar email: [email protected]. 0427 752 348

Gingin/Chittering Lions 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 9575 2316

Gingin Freemasons Lodge Bob Blizard 9576 0085

Gingin Bowling club tom Cabassi 9575 2342

Gingin tennis Club Nicole Hendry 9575 3043

Gingin Football Club Rodney Hannagan 9575 2339

Gingin Pensioners Social Club 9575 2245

Gingin P & C Assoc 9575 2249

Muchea Senior Cricket Club Shane Angel 0408 674 643

Muchea Netball Fran Bryant 9571 4168

Muchea Judo Club Inc Meets every tues at Muchea Hall Ann 9576 1497

Muchea Vol Bushfire Brigade Secretary Christine PantonEmail: [email protected] 0439 624 623

Pearce Community toy Library Open Fridays 9.30am – 11.30am 9571 7491

South Midlands Polocrosse Club Jenny Hall 9571 4362

South Midlands Pony Club Julie Drummond 0418 714 107

Wannamal Community Centre Julie taylor 9655 7013

Wannamal Indoor Bowls Keith Cunningham 9655 7070

Wannamal tennis Club Donelle Martin 9655 7013

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if not please let us know so we can update this list asap! email [email protected] or call 0419 045 783

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Warriors Wellbeing

Returning to work - getting ourselves back on track!The Regional Men’s Health Initiative

As we enter the month of February, for most of us, we have returned to work, the kids are heading back to school and the holiday season is well and truly behind us.

So, let’s ask ourselves the question, “How am I feeling”? Am I happy to be back, energised and ready to tackle another year?” Or maybe feeling a little “out of sorts”.

Often referred to as the “back to work blues” or “beating the holiday hangover”, returning to work can be an overwhelming and challenging time for us. Whether we are back in the office, on the farm, in the truck, back on site or responsible for the never-ending household chores and important caring duties (children, elderly parents or family), the circumstances are different for all of us, however being self-aware of how we are feeling is an important part of self-care.

So what is our state of mind after returning to work?

Feelings one could expect to experience upon returning to work may be:

• Regret – I should have taken more time off.

• Overwhelmed – Where do I start? There is so much to do!

• Worry/anxious – What will this season/year bring?

• Jealous/resentment – I’m back at work, the other party (wife/husband/colleagues) is still on holidays.

• Lack of motivation – “After being off work for so long I forgot what it is that I pretend to do around here.” (hahaha)

Here are some useful tips that may help with the return to work experience:

• Be realistic: Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. Don’t expect everything to be done in the first week. Set achievable goals. Give yourself some space to ease back into the swing of things.

• Prioritise: Looking at everything that needs to be done as a whole can cause us to become overwhelmed. Make a list, break things down into manageable tasks. Recognise your achievements.

• Don’t feel guilty: If you overindulged, enjoyed a bit too much Christmas cheer, or just did nothing. Accept the break for what it was, it’s been and gone. It’s time to look forward.

• Get back into your routine: One reason we may be feeling worse for wear, is because we have been out of our regular routine. Try to start working on this as soon as possible. Three important areas: Diet, sleep and exercise. It’s amazing how much better we can feel if we get some balance back in these areas.

• Communicate how you feel: Talk to your kids, partner, wife and/or work colleagues. Everyone is probably feeling similar in their experience. Don’t feel isolated and alone.

• Normalise your reaction: Remember feeling a little flat can be a normal experience after holidays.

Holidays are an important part of managing our well-being, now it’s time to get back on track for another big year, don’t forget it’s important to take time out to check in on how we are travelling.

Cheers

Owen & the Team

The Shire of Gingin has commenced re-instatement works to the Gingin town’s historic Jim Gordon VC Trail boardwalk which was destroyed by fire last year.

The trail was originally constructed in the 1980s in honour of the late James Heather Gordon VC, a local serviceman who received the military’s highest honour for an act of bravery during the Syria-Lebanon campaign during WWII. It is a monument of great significance to the Gingin community and provides an attractive thoroughfare for visitors wishing to explore the natural environment of Gingin Brook.

The re-instatement works are being carried out by Devco Contracting Wangara and the timber has been supplied by Bunnings Neerabup.

The new 133m section of boardwalk will be constructed using a combination of jarrah and treated pine timber and is expected to be

completed by mid-February.

The Shire of Gingin would like to thank the community for its patience as the works progress.

Repairs Commence on Jim Gordon VC Trail

Shire of Gingin Operations Manager Brett Hayman (left) and Devco Contracting carpenter Ross Lilley (right) inspecting timber uprights for the new boardwalk.

The trail after the fire damage

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agricultural Society (inc)

aGM the meeting will be held on

Monday 16th of February 2015 at 7.30pm at the Bindoon

agricultural Society Hall opposite the Bindoon oval.

all positions will be open and any members of the

community are eligible to attend and nominate for the President ,vice President, Secretary and treasurer.

the Bindoon Show has been going for 64, approaching 65 yrs, and the time has come

for new and younger blood to revitalize ideas and vigour

into continuing the Bindoon Show for the future.

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From FriENDS oF BELL HiLL rESErvE

PrESErvE our rESErvES.. Re. proposed national broadband network fixed wireless facility

At Bell Hill Reserve no. 44213, Bindoon W.A.

Corner forrest hills parade & ridgetop ramble

We THE FRIENDS OF BELL HILL RESERVE would very much appreciate your help and understanding regarding our concerns about the proposal by Daly International (on behalf of NBN Co) to install a 40 metre tower

plus 96 square metre support structure for a Fixed Wireless Facility on Bell Hill Reserve , Bindoon W.A. on Crown Land .

This proposal is of extreme concern to all local residents in the area surrounding the Bell Hill Reserve.

1. The proposed tower ‘ s impact on the surrounding area would be hugely negative, especially on the adjacent property owners”, both in amenity of lifestyle and in devaluation of their properties.

2. The visual pollution created by the facility would dominate every aspect of their visual awareness 24 hours per day.

3. The reserves were set aside on the creation of the Bindoon Country Club Estate for the “Recreation” of the property Owners. The reserves were to be a haven for native flora and fauna. All these reserves - Evergreen Reserve , Bell Hill Reserve and Hidden Gully Reserve were not created as areas to be exploited whenever required by commercial interests of any kind. These areas are precious recreational and natural assets to the community.

There is an issue of DuTY OF CARE here to protect our “Reserves” at all costs, for once our reserves are commercialized , their integrity will be violated and their real purpose crushed!

4. It must be noted that a facility of such magnitude on Bell Hill Reserve, a 40 metre tower and 96 square metre support structure would totally dominate the most significant part of a small Reserve. The top of the Reserve is its “Jewel in the Crown”, a lovely LITTLE area of ancient remnant plateau, an area from the past, where you can meditate and be at peace with the world below.

5. ·Also in this area is a small pager tower created from an old windmill for use by the local Bush Fire Brigade. It is a rather quaint rural structure and is not officially recognized or authorized by the Department of Planning and Infrastructure.

This structure is VERY DIFFERENT from the proposed NBN Tower which is far from quaint and it will dominate the Reserve day and night like the Optus tower to the east of the Bindoon townsite.

If this development can happen on Bell Hill Reserve, no other reserve in the Bindoon Country Club Estate is safe from exploitation, which is the opposite o f why the reserves were originally created.

6. Facilities such as proposed, should not be in residential areas,they should be in open country areas. THERE MuST BE MANY OTHER SuITABLE SITES! If Bell Hill wasn’t there, they would soon find one! Alternatively they could use Fibre, Copper or Satellite!

REFER TO:

1. WESTERN AuSTRALIAN PLANNING COMMISSION STATEMENT OF PLANNING POLICY NO. 5.2 TELECOMMuNICATIONS INFRASTRuCTuRE (See Website)

2. SHIRE OF CHITTERING TOWN PLANNING SCHEME NO. 6 DISTRICT ZONING SCHEME

THE INTENT OF THESE REGuLATIONS SHOuLD -NOT BE -IGNORED OR

CONTRAVENED THEY SHOuLD BE COMPLIED WITH.

7. There is a precedence set for the relocation of the present proposed NBN tower on Bell Hill Reserve. Six years ago a similar proposal for a somewhat larger tower was proposed for Bell Hill Reserve (it is the present Optus tower to the east of the township - the big red lights that you see at night!) Optus listened to the community concerns and relocated it.

8. The final issues to address are Electromagnetic Radiation and the 24 x 7 threat it exposes all life forms in its path, from egg to sperm, to embryo, infants and the elderly. Who will give an absolute guarantee it does not have a hazard? Will anyone give such a written guarantee to smoking and asbestos? Why put towers in any residential areas?

9. One more hazard of a tower located on top of a hill in a residential area, is the hazard to low flying aircraft. Fire fighting helicopters and planes have enough hazards with smoke and flames to also worry about a lurking tower hazard. This region could be classified as a high fire risk area. The firefighters just don’t need this extra risk when they are trying to protect life and property.

10. There could well be Aboriginal Heritage issues that need to be investigated under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 and the Aboriginal Heritage Regulations 1974.

WE ARE IN NO WAY OPPOSED TO TELECOMMuNICATIONS FACILITIES, they are a necessity of present day life. In the right locations they will be applauded, in the wrong place they will be considered a blight on the landscape of the very people that they are supposed to serve.

Please help us to preserve the integrity and the life style of our “reserves”. They are the heart of the Country Club Estate! Perhaps there should be a complete and detailed impact assessment made of this proposal - especially on the properties most affected by the tower’s presence. This assessment should be done by a professional “independent” body, that is approved by all parties concerned. This would be “natural justice in action” and fair to all. Please note that this problem could happen in any subdivision - our reserves are precious and we must PRESERVE THEM!

REFER TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT 2005 - SECTION 152.

Building, Grounds & Maintenance

PersonNew Norcia Services is seeking to offer employment on a full time basis to a Building Maintenance and Grounds person.

You will be a team player and share with the rest of the team the responsibilities for the care and maintenance of the buildings and grounds at New Norcia including:

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This is a permanent salaried position with onsite accommodation provided for the successful applicant if required.

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fun fitnessBindoon BootcampClasses held in Muchea , Lower Chittering and Bullsbrook Craig, Gener8 Fitness 0417960724

Bindoon over 50’s Exercise GroupMeets every Friday at 9am at the Bindoon Hall. Laz Rabin 0412 911 193

Bindoon exercise class with LazFridays 10.30- 11:30, Bindoon Hall. Laz Rabin 0412 911 193

Bindoon Tai chi thursdays 8:30am at Clune Park, Bindoon Ph Barni Norton 0419 964 909

Bullsbrook ‘Be Active Together’ Fitness classesMondays and thursdays, Pickett Park Hall, at 9am, $6.50 per class. this also includes tea and coffee afterwards. Janet Alexander 0405039833

Bullsbrook Group Exercise ClassMondays 6:30pm-7:30pm at Chequers Golf Club, Bullsbrook Ph: Rachael 0428 720 005

Bullsbrook - Zumba tuesday 7.30pm, Lower Chittering Hall Contact: Roberto 0418 640 840

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Locals shine at ABCRA National Rodeo Finals

New committee for the Broncos Chittering Junior Football ClubA new era begins for the Broncos Chittering football club as the previous committee retires and a new team of volunteers steps up to ensure this wonderful club continues.

At the AGM on the 8th December 2014 a new committee was elected with Kevin Smith elected as President supported by Vice President Austin Bailey.

Teeny Lane and Tresa White are Co-Secretaries with Lisa Fretwell as the Treasurer.

Belynda Coles as Registrar and Debbie Bailey as Canteen Manager.

Tarsh Day and Charmian Tonkovich have taken on Sponsorship and Fundraising and Debbie Smith the role of Merchandise.

The process for Junior and Youth registrations can now all be done via a new national online registration system. Registering now will assist us in planning for team numbers. Auskick

participants register at www.aflauskick.com.au and Junior and Youth players register at www.chitteringjfc.sportingpulse.net

On 22 February 2015 there will also be an official Registration Day. You can register at Muchea Hall from 10am to 2pm where you will be able to pay fees, purchase merchandise or get assistance with registering. You can also register at the Chittering Markets/Intertown Challenge, Edmonds Reserve Bindoon, 9am to 2pm.

The club offers football for all youth including: Auskick, Pre-primary to Year 3, Junior , Years 4 – 6 and Youth, Years 7 –Year 10

Get your mates together and join up to have some fun, learn footy skills and support your local junior football club. Members can join us on Facebook. For further information contact Belynda Coles email : [email protected] or Kevin Smith email: [email protected]

Several local riders were in the limelight at the recent ABCRA National Rodeo finals held in Tamworth.

Local Gingin Bull Rider Wade McCarthy secured a championship title. He came in to the competition with fellow competitor Carl Green hot on his heels. Following a first round no score, Wade came out strong in rounds 2 and 3 taking out the National Champion Bull Rider title for 2014 with Carl Green from NSW, a close runner-up.

Jessica Norton who spent her teenage years in Bindoon has also won a buckle

for 2014 – ABCRA Australian Champion Breakaway Roper held in Tamworth during Country Music Week.

Proud mum and Bindoon local Barni Norton, watched the finals online with a live streaming telecast. As the winning result came in Barni shared her excitement of Jessica’s win across facebook and also announced to all that Jessica is an expectant mother due in April this year. A well deserved win for Jessica, even sweeter as she is unlikely to be back chasing the title in 2015.

Eagles set to fly in 2015The Gingin Eagles Football Club have commenced pre-season training under new coach Brendan Wattleworth.

Brendan is a young coach who has had good success at amateur level in a short space of time and is excited at the challenge of taking the playing group to the next level. “I’ve always wanted to test myself in a country league and this is a great opportunity,” he said.

He will be assisted by his father Martin,who’s has some 30 years of coaching experience and Aaron Crofts returns as reserves coach.

The playing group is aware that the hard yards need to be done over the tough summer period in order to get the desired results once the season commences. “The attitude of the boys has been great so far and they’ve trained with really good intensity,” Brendan said. “Our team will look pretty different from last year with plenty of opportunity for younger lads and guys from the ressies to step up”.

The first game on 19th April will see the Eagles get to test themselves against reigning premiers in Toodyay, the team that eliminated them last year.

Training is at Gingin Oval on Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm and the club invites anyone interested in being a part of the club in any way to head on down.

For further information contact:

President-Wayne Fewster 0428754017

League Coach-Brendan Wattleworth 0433878438

Photo: Keith French

Aaron Crofts (left)


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Abbie needs a helping handRising star of the Show Ring, 7 year old Abbie Moore, had the win she dreamt and trained so hard for…. Winning SHCWA lead Rein Pony of the year 2013 on her best friend Wendamar Bertie Beatle.

This win qualified her to represent WA and compete at the Grand Nationals in Sydney, a dream come true for any young rider.

Sadly it wasn’t to be, due to her mother Kellie’s failing health, at the time for unknown reasons, but later diagnosed as relapsing-readmitting multiple sclerosis. This was devastating to everyone around Kellie, but most of all to Abbie and her two sisters.

Abbie kept riding and competing, but it was a struggle for the family with the upheaval of changing schools, moving house and having her mum in hospital for weeks on end, yet she still managed to show immense dedication for such a young child and compete and win at such a high level.

In 2014 Abbie was partnered with the newly gelded Woranora Mozart (Russell) owned by Shushee Kingham. After only two months of starting out under saddle Russell, Abbie and Shushee competed and won the Combined Leading Rein at

the Perth Royal Show, but better yet two months after this they took out Lead Rein Pony of the Year at the SHCWA HOTY.

Abbie is only the second child in a 19-year history to ride two separate ponies and to win this prestigious event back to back!!

Once again Abbie qualified for the Grand National that she missed out on last time, and with this being Abbie’s last chance to compete in Leading Rein at the Grand Nationals and The National Pony Show, her family is looking for much needed support to get them there.

Due to Kellie’s failing health the family are unable to afford to get Abbie and Russell to the Nationals. They need to raise an amount of $8500.00 for all the associated costs to get them there and would be so grateful if you can help this very talented little girl reach her goal by supporting.

You can help Abbie by contacting Kellie Moore on 0400229473 or emailing [email protected] or donate to directly at Bendigo Bank BullsbrookS. Kingham & K. MooreACC: 633-000BSB: 153574876

Grants help build inclusive communitiesMTI Golf Academy of The Vines is just one of seventeen new projects provided by $450,000 in Disability Services Commission Community Inclusion and Participation grants which were announced today.

MTI Golf Academy’s First Swing Golf Program provides a positive learning experience for children with disability, provided in a supportive environment. Both clinics and workshops will be held throughout the year on weekends and during each school holidays to assist children to learn golfing skills both in practice and on the golf course.

Swan Hills MLA Frank Alban congratulated MTI Golf Academy as one of the successful applicants for the grants program.

“This grant is part of the $450,000 the State Government has recently awarded

which will support 17 fantastic projects that extend opportunities for people with disability to take part in arts, recreation and business activities,” Mr Alban said.

“The grants aim to improve access and inclusion across our community, and are another way the State’s Count Me In strategy is being implemented across Western Australia.

“The commitment from MTI Golf Academy to their First Swing program is commendable, and a great example of the excellent work that members of our community do. I’m extremely proud of our State Government’s commitment help build inclusive communities.”

For more information on MTI Golf Academy’s First Swing program, visit https://www.vines.com.au/Golf/MTI-Golf-Academy/Disability-special-needs-golf

Abbie Moore receives a winning sash

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Jenny Hall. South Midlands Polocrosse Club

Christie Martin of South Midlands Polocrosse club (based in Muchea) was one of only 2 West Australian Intermediate Polocrosse players to be selected in an Australian Squad to compete in 2 tournaments in New Zealand on 24 and 25 January and 31 January and 1 February 2015.

In results just received, we are thrilled to announce that the Aussies were victorious by a goal count after some very

close games. See full results right.

This was a huge achievement for the 17 year old to be one of the 8 players ( 4 female and 4 Male) representing Australia and her home-town club. Christie was a key player in the WA Intermediate side at the Australian Nationals held in Darwin in July last year and has also represented WA as a Junior at the Australian Nationals in Warwick in 2012 and the Albury Junior Classic in 2013.

Christie began her polocrosse career at around the age 6. Her family are founding members of South Midlands Polocrosse & Pony Club who also have competed or are still competing at Australian Level. Christie and her family’s dedication to the sport is certainly paying off.

On another note, at the recent Polocrosse Association of WA Awards Luncheon, South Midlands took home the trophy for 2014 Champion A and C Grade Club of the year, as well as South Midlands

Polocrosse Club member BJ Thomas’s horse “ Stuart Little” winning Champion A Grade Horse and Ben Thomas being awarded Coach of the Year.

RESulTS1st game Aust def NZ 21 – 182nd game NZ def Aus 20 – 193rd game drew – 19 all4th game drew – 22 all

Muchea player in victorious Aussie team

Christie Martin

Many thanks to Karinda’s Flash photography for the fabulous photos of the Collins family on last

months back cover!

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