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AGRIFresh co-founder, Joseph Ling inspects this year’s mango crop Tamieka Preston

Fresh fruit giant AGRIFresh is poised to produce more than 45% of the mango market share in WA when it hits commercial production next year, but Western Australia’s largest citrus company co-founder, Joseph Ling, explains that they got into mangoes by default. With extensive citrus orchards already stretching as far as the eye can see over the Dandaragan plains just south of Badgingarra, Joseph couldn’t resist the opportunity to purchase the nearby 700 hectare property from Rewards Group when the managed investment scheme failed. In what he describes as an exciting new project, the company has salvaged the abandoned orchards and totally redeveloped the property they now call ‘Summergold’ enabling them to diversify into large-scale

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mango production as well as seedless lemons and mandarins. “When the Rewards Group folded, they just turned off the water,” says Joseph. “The trees were completely defoliated when we took over, just sticks,” he recalls. It has taken the company four years and a staggering quantity of water to literally bring the 33,000 mango trees back to life. AGRIFresh brought in the experts to advise them on their new venture, also drawing on experience from Southern Mango Growers Group, SMango to help recover and manage the trees, which produced their first commercial crop last year. The production they anticipate picking this year is barely a drop in the ocean in comparison to the estimated 50,000 trays the orchard is capable of producing. “This year, the main reason we don’t have

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fruit is the prolonged winter and mild summer,” explains Joseph. It’s a terrible season for many growers in the southern region who are saying they have almost no fruit at all. With his sights firmly on the future Joseph is positive, “This year the trees will rest, and come back stronger. Next year will be a bumper crop – everybody better be prepared!” he says.

seen as green, clean and safe – we are able to command a premium price for our quality fruit,” says Joseph. “Mango is a high-value fruit, and we will export them by air direct to Asia, starting with Hong Kong.” With short flight times, the coveted produce, often referred to as ‘king of the fruits’ will reach their destination within 2-3 days of being picked.

The mango season in the ‘southern region’ is very short, typically lasting only 6 weeks. This year the fruit is also ripening later, and local mangoes grown here in Bindoon, Gingin and Dandaragan won’t be available until midMarch – almost a month ‘late’.

“We’re proud to market our Kensington Pride mangoes locally and overseas under the brand name ‘Beauti TM’ – as in the Aussie ‘You little Bewdi!” smiles Joseph. A fitting name for another fantastic, locally grown product from the company whose premium citrus brand Zestie TM is already well-known.

While they want to ensure their local market is well-supplied, as a company the familyowned AGRIFresh has always focussed on export, where returns are higher and more consistent. “In Asia, Australian produce is

On April 1 you’ll be able to join Bindoon Primary School in celebrating our fabulous local mangoes as they launch their inaugural Mango Festival combined with the school fete. See more on page 3.

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March is also mango madness month, as the growers in our local (southern from a mango growers perspective) region are starting to pick their fruit. I hope you enjoyed reading the cover story on AGRIFresh, our local fresh fruit giant in Dandaragan, whose rescued mango trees are just revving up to full production. You can support local mango growers, and stock up on delicious fruit by coming along to the Bindoon Primary School Fete and Mango festival on April 1 – see more pages 3 and 4.

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The all-consuming election is at the forefront of this issue and I hope everyone gets a chance to read the articles and newsletters printed in this issue as well as the questionnaire on pages 22 -23 to help inform their choices on Election Day, 11 March.

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Celebrate the mango season with Bindoon Primary School on April 1!

Bindoon Primary School has teamed up with local mango growers to celebrate the (late) start to the 2017 southern mango season! The school will hold their inaugural fete at the school grounds on April 1 with a fun and fruity mango theme. There’ll be loads of yummy mango produce on offer including homemade jams and chutneys, as well as trays of fruit for purchase and a yummy mango menu prepared by the P&C which features mango chicken curry, mango sausages and handcrafted mango icey poles.

Magic of bush medicine workshop

Join Moore Catchment Council and Viv Hansen of Binyaarns Bush Medicine for a hands-on and info packed day. Make ointments, moisturisers and potpourri using local native plants including Banksias, soap bush, Eucalyptus and Wattles. Get ideas of which native plants you can use from your property for food and medicine, and what you can have a go at growing. Take away recipes to try at home. When: Friday 10 March 2017 Where: Guilderton Community Hall, Wedge St, Guilderton Time: 9:30am until 3pm. Morning tea and lunch provided Cost: $10 per head (contribution towards catering and materials) RSVP: Rachel 9653 1355 / 0409 296 264 or mcc. nrmo@bigpond.com

Jenny and Tony Maddern from Avalon orchard in Mooliabeenee will be supplying the trays of mangoes for the school to sell as well as handing over heaps of tasty seconds for cooking up the scrumptious mango delights available on the day. Local Chittering growers Yaldon have also made a generous donation of frozen mango pulp for yummy mango delights.

Friday 3 March - Monday 6 March

Live! Circus Royale under the Big Top tent Australia’s famous circus is coming to the Northern Valleys with an all-new, sensational, two-hour programme, featuring 14 incredible acts representing the best of international circus stars. Circus Royale opens on Friday March 3rd at 7.30pm at Sandown Park, Muchea before moving to Moora - dates and ventue to be advised. The current critically acclaimed West Australian tour includes young circus stars plus daredevils from Mexico as well as Europe’s top young circus artists, all handpicked by West Australia born circus owner, Damian Syred. Book: www.circusroyale.com.au or at onsite ticket office. Telephone 0410 669 253

Joseph Ling of AGRIFresh in Dandaragan (see cover story) has donated trays of his premium export quality fruit for raffle prizes and Michael Liddleow of Gingin Nursery will have mango trees for sale.

Beats in the Park

DJ Aarom Wilson and the Chittering Youth Krew are proud to present BEATS IN THE PARK on Saturday 18 March. DJ Live Music – Chill Out Zone – Water Zorb Balls – Aqua Slide – Lil Slide for Shorties Muddy Challenge – Airbrush Tattoos – Food Vendors – Market & Info Stalls • All ages event • Free admission • Drug and alcohol free event From 2pm @ Edmonds Place Reserve, Bindoon. Call Lisa 95764600.

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12pm Long table lunch for International Women’s Day at Chittering Landcare Centre

Friday 10th March 9.30am-3pm Magic of Bush Medicine Workshop Guilderton Community Hall. RSVP to Rachel 9653 1355 10.30am International Women’s Day Lunch at Chequers Golf Club 5pm Bindoon Netball Club registration day, Chinkabee Courts

Saturday 11 March STATE ELECTION DAY - don’t forget to vote! The Dimensions of Women’s Wellness at Kalannie. See more this page

Sunday 12th March 7am Gingin Triathlon, Gingin Aquatic Centre. Contact Cher Groves 9575 2211 10am-1pm Chittering Broncos Junior/Youth Open Day

Learn about quinoa at WMG Seasonal updates on 14 March Three Farmers founding director Garren Knell will share with local growers the story of how he and fellow collaborators, Ashley Wiese and Megan Gooding, chose a path less trodden to set up a quinoa production and distribution company, at West Midlands Group’s Seasonal Updates on 14 March in Badgingarra. Garren’s speech will be among a raft of topical presentations on mixed farming and cropping planned for the grower group event and will include V&V Walsh supply chain manager Dale Miles, who will discuss market opportunities and challenges in developing a chilled lamb export supply chain to China, and DAFWA research officer Stephen Davies, who will host a nutrition on ameliorated sandplain soils panel. See ad page 12 for more info.

Free Sahaja Meditation workshop A free Sahaja Meditation Workshop will be held at Moora Performing Arts Centre from 1pm – 4pm Saturday 1 April. The health benefits of Sahaja meditation have been widely recognised by medical practitioners. It relieves stress, anxiety and depression and improves general health and well being. Read more about the benefits on page 27. Everyone is welcome, no need to book! Can’t come to Moora? Like a session in your town? Contact: sahajayoga.wa@gmail.com

Photography exhibition at Gingin Railway Station Come and enjoy a stunning photographic display by Graham Chapman at the Gingin Railway Station from the 3 March to 23 April.

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Wednesday 8th March

4-7pm Chittering Valley Markets, Immaculate Heart College, 34 Santa Gertrudis Drive, Lower Chittering

It will be a fabulous way to enjoy tasty local fruit, support local growers and give kids and adults alike a chance to get in touch with seasonality and learn about local agriculture. As well as mangoes, there’ll be all the fun of the fair with a community tug-o-war, rides, bouncy castles, face-painting, market stalls and more.

Circus Royale. See more this page!

Graham has used his love of photography to capture native flora and fauna of the WA countryside for the last 8 years and showcases his work for all to enjoy in this exhibition.

Tuesday 14 March West Midlands Group Seasonal Updates, Badgingarra. See more this page

We are inviting all women living in WA’s Wheatbelt region to join us at the hugely popular Women’s Wellness event. Research shows that if women do not look after their own wellbeing, this is reflected in their community. We have attracted well-known presenters some of whom include: Debbie Bushell on teen parenting, Anthea Comerford on mind wellness, Casey Terry on talking trauma, St John Ambulance providing critical first aid responding skills, plus you can explore Tai Chi, indulge on sensational world class food and more. The Dimensions of Women’s Wellness event offers a wonderful, safe, social environment for women to indulge, be nurtured, inspired and to connect with each other. Find out more at http://www.kalannie.crc.net. au/events, book at www.trybooking.com/ or call 9666 2194

Hopes ‘n Dreams Pink Lady Barrel Classic Sharron McCarthy together with Tenika McCarthy present the Hopes ‘n’ Dreams – Pink Lady Barrel Classic which will be held on Sunday 26 March 2017 and forms part of the Denim and Lace Barrel Racing Series to be held at the Gingin Campdraft Arena, Gingin Western Australia. The riders competing in the Hopes ‘n’ Dreams – Pink Lady Barrel Classic are all long-time Barrel Racing professionals. They are now over 40 years of age and continue to compete and improve their craft; each and every one is a supreme athlete with decades of knowledge and experience in horsemanship. The action will be on all day Sunday at the arena, but the Pink Lady Barrel Classic will take place at 12 noon. Come along for some fun, fast entertainment and don’t forget to donate to support a rider at: https:// hopesndreamsginginwa.gofundraise.com.au/ cms/home – read more on page 31.

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5.30-9pm Bushfire and Your Bushland workshop. Bookings via phone (08) 9571 0400

Wednesday 15th March 12.30pm Information session - New Law for Clubs and Associations. Moora Community Resource Centre 9653 1053

Saturday 18 March 2-6pm Beats in the Park, Edmonds Reserve, Bindoon. Free all ages gig - se more this page. 7-10pm Bindoon Open Mic Night, Bindoon Town Hall

Sunday 19 March 7am Moora Triathlon, Moora Swimming Pool. Contact Courtney Keeris 9651 0000

Wednesday 22 March 3-8pm Invasive Species Forum RSVP 95710400

Saturday 25 March 4-10pm Arts in the Park, Granville Park, Gingin

Sunday 26 March 8.30am-12.30pm Bindoon Farmers Market 12 PM - 1 PM Hopes ‘n Dreams Pink Lady Barrel Classic will be held at the Gingin Campdraft Arena in support of Breast Cancer Network Australia. See more page 31.

Saturday 1 April 8.30am-2.30pm Bindoon Primary School Fete and Mango Festival at the Bindoon Primary School, Learners Way, Bindoon. 1-4pm Free Sahaja Meditation Workshop. See more this page and on health.

Thursday 6 April 10am until 12:30pm. Native vegetation clearing laws information workshop Moora Bowling Club, Gardiner Street, Moora. RSVP: Rachel 9653 1355 / 0409 296 264 or mcc.nrmo@bigpond.com

Out and About...

Gingin Railway Markets

On the campaign trail...

At last! The weather gods finally smiled on Gingin and all tracks led to the inaugural Gingin Railway Community Markets. A whopping 25 stalls positioned themselves throughout the beautiful grounds of the station, whilst local talent set up to delight the folks who came to enjoy the very first market of 2017. Visitors enjoyed fresh coffee, scrumptious cakes, fresh fruit juices and frozen fruit popsicles as well as the chance to browse and shop for unique local handmade gifts as well as fresh produce and a range of plants.

The Nationals WA launched their Moore campaign at the Bindoon Hall on Wednesday 8 February with Hon Mia Davies, Shane Love MLA, Brendan Gryls , Martin Aldridge and Terry Redman in attendance. Brendon Grylls explained his proposed new mining tax to a full house and Shane Love shared his many plans for the region if reelected, and reflected on the positive outcomes for the region during his tenure in the seat of Moore. Hot topics included the Bindoon bypass route, 53.5m road trains and transport issues in the region. An informal breakfast at CU@Park enabled residents from Gingin and surrounds to chat with the Minister for Agriculture and Food, Hon Mark Lewis MLC and meet Darren Slyns, the Jurien Bay ex-police officer who is running as the Liberal partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s candidate for Moore. Questions centered around fracking, minning leases and property rights.

Jessica Shaw, WA Labor candidate for Swan Hills and Barni Norton, WA Labor candidate for Moore in Bullsbrook.

Mia Davies MLA, Shane Love MLA, Brendon Grylls, Leader of the Nationals WA and Martin Aldridge MLC at the The Nationals WA launch in Bindoon.

James Joubert and Pheonix Liddlelow

The organisers of the markets would like to sincerely thank the Lions Club of Gingin for kindly allowing the markets to be held on the grounds of the Gingin Railway Station. If you would like to be a part of the next market on 30 April community event contact Teresa on teresabrowne@aol.com.au.

Daryl du Plessis and Kareen Love at the National Party Launch.

WA Labor candidate for Moore Barni Norton teamed up with Labor candidate for Swan Hills Jessica Shaw for a community forum held at Picket Hall in Bullsbrook on Tuesday 21 February. Questions centered around transport and infrastructure needed to accommodate new growth in the region as well as community concerns about the Lot 1201 Chittering Rd Landfill development application and the threat of fracking.

Mark Lewis MLC and Darren Slyns, Liberal candidate for Moore at the Liberal Party breakfast in Gingin.

Ruth Louden and Gloria Glover at the Liberal Party breakfast.

Tenisha and Hannah Baxter cooling down with a healthy Gingin Juice.

Lizzie and Alannah Rzemek enjoying a spot of shopping at Kokedema.

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Michelle Cocking from Chittering tasting the wonderful flavours of Garlic Affair with Elizma Joubert.

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Out & About...

Dandaragan Ball On the 11 of February just under 200 glamorous Dandaragan locals and their far-flung friends attended the second biennial FUNdraisers Dandaragan Charity ball at the Dandaragan Hall.

Dandaragan. Once again our local towns prove capable of producing spectacular events and we look forward to more in the future. Photos: Erin Marie Photography

With the aim to raise muchneeded funds for local children’s charity Camp Kulin guests were treated to a spectacular dinner, cocktail bar, live music as well as a late-night DJ.

Cassie O’Connell and Sam Robert

Former local resident Elle Campbell donated her time and talent to a live art installation which was later auctioned off raising $1,800, on top of over $5,000 going directly to CK. All the hall decorations were designed and created by the talented ladies (and a few doting husbands) behind FUNdraisers

Sandra Grljusich, Lynne Leask, Jo and Pete Connor and Di Brown

Cocktail bar - Shae Butler and Jane Roberts Mark Birkle and Brice Maddock

Kaye and Murray McGlew

Jess Roper, Elle Raynor, Belinda Aberle, Georgina Farrimond, Dana Thornton and Emma Hancock

Oxfam team; Bronwyn Fox, Allie Gledhill, Helen Viola and Tracey Cook

Raelene hurst, Leigh Milligan & Sue Bennett

Mat and Kelly Helms

Shane Love is fighting for you in Moore The Nationals WA have a plan for WA’s future. Together, with your support we can:

3 Make the miners pay their fair share 3 Secure a debt-free future for our children 3 Save Royalties for Regions

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Back our team so we can keep fighting for you. To find out more about our plan visit www.shanelove.com.au Shane LOVE

Member for Moore

Brendon GRYLLS

Leader of The Nationals WA

www.shanelove.com.au Authorised by J Hayward, 3 Ord St West Perth 6005.

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Chatter Latest News Would you like more information? Visit the Shire website or give us a call on 9576 4600 so we can put a copy in the post. Bindoon Library Temporary closure for minor renovations from 2 March, reopening on 8 March.

March 2017 Bush Fire Ready

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Currently Open For Comment; Proposed Local Planning Policy No 5 Signage: closes 28 March. Review, By-laws relating to Signs, Hoardings & Bill Posting: closes 21 April.

Dates to Remember 1 Dec to 31 Mar: burning is PROHIBITED (note, the end date cannot be reviewed before 17 March). 16 Oct to 31 May: firebreaks must be cleared, and kept clear. 28 February was Red Balloon Day... did you thank a firey? Be #bushfireready

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The Circus is Coming to Town From 3 to 6 March, at Sandown Park in Muchea. See “Events This Month” for more info’.

Events This Month

Council Agenda Forums Will be open to the public on the Tuesday a week prior to each Ordinary Council Meeting. Septic Tank Effluent Disposal Scheme “STED” Water Corporation have released a proposed map, you can visit the Shire website or call into the Shire Administration to view it.

Public comment items are online at www.chittering.wa.gov.au/council/have-your-say

REuse REduce REcycle It was fantastic to receive a ‘pat on the back’ for our ‘Tip Shop’ staff at our Landfill & Recycling Centre. Do you REcycle?

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Do you have a favourite local science site? Nominate it now for your chance to win, there are over $450 worth of prizes on offer. Head to www.wheatbeltscience.org.au/trail.html.

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Ellenbrook Skate Comp (8 April) Register your interest NOW for a seat on the FREE bus from Bindoon. To register, contact Jenna at the City of Swan on 0427 163 317 or via email jenna.whistler@swan.wa.gov.au.

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Recent News 2017 State Heritage Awards Congratulations to Diane Pope on being shortlisted for her work towards cultural heritage undertaken at Enderslea Farm in Chittering.

Blizzard Road – culvert design complete, out to tender Chittering Road – (near Chittering Valley Road) larger culvert to be installed Chittering and Chittering Valley Roads – final seal to be laid by mid-March Great Northern Highway (LK Martin Place) – works to construct the turning lane and pedestrian access are scheduled for completion by mid-March, due to unforeseen delays Hay Flat Road – final seal to be laid by midMarch Humphreys Street – seal to be laid same time as the Carl Street works Julimar Road – improve road geometry, survey complete, land resumption required Learners Way – reconstruct, drainage pipe and kerbing laid, waiting for asphalt contractor Muchea East / Wandena Roads – Black Spot works, survey underway, land resumption required Owen Road – gravel sheeting commenced, completion delayed until early May 2017 Spice Road – reconstruct (1.5km two-coat bitumen), completion due by mid-March www.chittering.wa.gov.au/discover/projects.aspx

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Chittering Youth Krew News The Krew welcomed 5 new members and celebrated member, Mitch Lunardi, winning Chittering’s Young Community Citizen of the Year Award. They are currently gearing up for Beats in the Park. Vale Bob Blizard Flags were flown at half-mast in remembrance of a most prominent local. It was heartwarming to see the community line the highway to say goodbye.

Friday 3 to Monday 6 Circus Royale, Sandown Park 0410 669 253 / www.circusroyale.com.au Saturday 4, 10am Edible Gardens Workshop, Stringybark Laura 0408 157 301 Saturday 4 $8 CWA Curry Dinner (6pm) Winter Wilson, Folk Duet (7.30pm) Bindoon Town Hall ~ Barni 0419 964 909 Wednesday 8, 10am Community Grants W/s, Chambers Alison 9576 4600 Wednesday 8, 12pm Women’s Day Lunch, Landcare Centre Chittering Landcare 9571 0400 Wednesday 8 March, 5.30pm International Women’s Day Sundowner Chit. Chamber of Commerce 0438 860 022 Saturday 11, 4pm Chittering Valley Markets ihcmarkets.swapmeet@ihc.wa.edu.au Sunday 12, 10am Chittering Broncos Open Day, Muchea Oval chitteringjfc@hotmail.com Monday 13, 7.30pm Bindoon Progress AssociationAGM Ag Society Office Tuesday 14, 5.30pm Bushfire & Your Bushland, Landcare Centre Chittering Landcare 9571 0400 Saturday 18, 2pm Beats in the Park, Edmonds Reserve Lisa 9576 4600 Saturday 18, 7pm Bindoon Open Mic Night, Bindoon Town Hall Barni 0419 964 909 Wednesday 15, 10.15am CWA General Meeting, Bindoon Hall Chittering-Bindoon CWA 0428 952 640 Wednesday 22, 5.30pm Invasive Species Forum, Landcare Centre Chittering Landcare 9571 0400 Sunday 26, 8.30am Bindoon Farmers Market, Clune Park Bindoon Farmers Market 0408 124 404 Sunday 26 is Neighbour Day View our online events calendar at www.chittering.wa.gov.au/calendar

Mosquito & Biting Insect Warning The Department of Health advises that precautions should be taken against biting insects following the recent widespread rainfall across WA.

Keep in Touch Collen Osbourne, Shire President Gordon Houston and Cathy Fisher cut the commemoratve cake at the Australia Day awards

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THE MOORE Shane Love MLA

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I have been a strong advocate for the people of Moore and have brought community concerns to Parliament.

cleaner Jurien Bay Marina with ongoing scientific studies to help direct long term improvements to the Marina.

following my work with the former Deputy Prime Minister, Warren Truss.

I’ve been an outspoken opponent of forced Local Government amalgamations and supported landholder rights to veto oil and gas exploration and production.

Strong advocacy has also led to the construction of a seawall in Seabird and saved houses, the AvonLink train service continues and a revamped Geraldton Residential College has extended boarding options for students from Moore. Australia’s only monastic town, New Norcia will be preserved with a bypass

I was disgusted by the standard of housing in Mullewa and took two Housing Ministers to see the conditions first hand. Now, the housing on offer is greatly improved and construction of aged care units in the town is set to begin soon.

Other local issues lodged by me in the Parliament have led to the Kalbarri Micro-grid, normalising the Bindoon water supply and a

What has $240 million Royalties for Regions funding meant for Moore?

The Nationals have secured more than $240 million Royalties for Regions funding for local projects across Moore.

That includes $74 million in funding for Health and Aged Care in Moore, respite facilities in Jurien Bay, a developing Centre of Excellence in Aged Care in Moora and the construction of age appropriate units in Northampton, Mingenew, Mullewa, Morawa, Perenjori, Dalwallinu, Dongara, Moora, Toodyay, Yerecoin and Calingiri. Also funded by Royalties for Regions, the $22.46 million Turquoise

Coast Coast Health Initiative project will greatly improve health services to the CentralCoast including Lancelin and Jurien Bay and inland communities to Chittering. A further $28 million has been devoted to upgrading health facilities in Mullewa, Dongara, Jurien Bay, Moora and Dalwallinu. Over 3,870 pensioners in Moore appreciate the $575 Country Age Pension Fuel Card. The Nationals introduced this Royalties for Regions funded program to help pensioners meet some of the additional cost of living in the country.

Some 344 mobile phone towers and small cells are being provided across WA thanks to $105 million of Royalties for Regions. More than 70 mobile phone towers are operational or planned in Moore, making a huge difference to communications. I believe that our children face educational disadvantage in the regions. I think the small country primary schools generally provide a good start but the local High Schools are under-resourced. Innovative thinking is needed to improve course selection and education results. I will fight to have this addressed.

THE NATIONALS WA POLICY SNAPSHOT ROYALTIES FOR REGIONS The Nationals created

Royalties for Regions and we fight every day to preserve it. Don’t listen to city-based parties that tell you they will continue Royalties for Regions. They will spend the money where the vast majority of their members are - in the city, NOT in your community. Only the Nationals can be trusted to preserve Royalties for Regions.

FRACKING // Our farmers are concerned that they can’t stop

LOCAL GOVERNMENT // As the Party spokesperson on Local

COUNTRY AGE PENSION FUEL CARD //

Government, I led The Nationals’ opposition to the Liberal plan to forcibly amalgamate local government. The Nationals used our numbers in the Parliament to prevent forced amalgamation of Local Government.

The Nationals initiated the Country Age Pension Fuel Card and now it’s worth $575 per year. Only The Nationals will continue to fight for it to be funded.

FREMANTLE PORT // The Nationals prevented the sale of

allocated more than $350 million to agricultural projects. If re-elected, we plan to add an additional $277 million to help one of WA’s most important industries grow.

Fremantle Port. We support continued state ownership and control of this strategic asset.

oil and gas companies coming on to their properties. The Nationals RURAL FIRE SERVICE // The Nationals WA support understand their concern. That’s why we have moved to support the establishing a Rural Fire Service that respects local knowledge, right of a landowner to veto oil and gas operations, including fracking experience and expertise and puts these values at the forefront of on their private property. bushfire preparation and response.

MOORE TO COME I am proud of what the Nationals have achieved in Moore and across the state As Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Regional Development, I have helped develop Ageing in the Bush to address the needs of the elderly in the regions. I will continue to work hard to secure more Royalties for Regions funding for facilities and programs needed by our elderly right across the electorate of Moore. Rapid growth in the Chittering Shire requires planning for the future to ensure services and infrastructure are adequate. With funding of $120,000, the North of Perth Growth Plan will prove a vital document for future planning for the area and take into account projects such as NorthLink and the Muchea Employment Node. A new RfR funded Doppler radar near Watheroo expected to be operational in April 2017 - will give farmers more precise weather information which will better assist them in making decisions. Programs such as the $4.7 million Water for Food Midlands project and the $449,000 Northern Valleys Agribusiness project will investigate the potential for diversification in horticulture locally. Improving road safety is a huge priority for me. I have worked hard to address the funding of ag lime routes, the result being a $15 million Royalties for Regions allocation to Lime Route 2

running from Lancelin via KW road to the Brand Hwy as well as improving priority sections of road to Goomalling. Power supplies across the electorate of Moore need to improve The Nationals support the establishment of a fund that would encourage innovation in power generation and storage solutions closer to community.

Royalties for Regions in the local area

AGRICULTURE // IIn the past four years we have

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Moora Aged Living Units ($2.87 million) Moora Aged Lodge ($2.2 million) Caravan Park ($428,755) Housing ($367,037) Industrial development ($518,672)

Chittering

Speedway ($220,002)

Chittering Health Centre ($842,412) Sussex Bend Recreation ($254,883) Ridgetop Ramble drainage ($226,548) Chinkabee Complex ($213,741) Roadworks ($418,655) Bindoon Hall ($174,818) Lower Chittering Hall ($162,457) Binda Place ($142,000) Chittering Growth Plan ($120,000) John Glenn Park ($111,172)

Recycling Shed ($157,090)

Chittering Landcare ($117,730) Muchea Hall ($63,520)

Roadworks ($164,000)

Moora

Yerecoin footpaths ($85,994)

Moora Residential College ($8.7 million) Moora Hospital ($6.25 million)

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Moore Catchment Council ($110,000 Recreation Centre ($94,249) Lifestyle Village ($78,045) Mens Shed ($58,500)

Victoria Plains Aged Living Units – ($1.42 million) Calingiri sporting complex ($422,654) New Norcia ($276,500) Gillingarra Hall ($32,107) Playground upgrades ($47,000) * Information sourced from the RfR Investment Map, January 2017 - https://rfrmap.drd.wa.gov.au/

COUNCIL TO COMMUNITY What’s on in… March The Shire is once again pleased to be hosting the Gingin Triathlon on Sunday 12 March. Kicking off at the Gingin Aquatic Centre, competitors have a choice to compete in a Long or Short Course. Registrations close Wednesday 8 March. For full details and to register please visit the ‘Events’ area of the Shire’s website www.gingin.wa.gov.au or contact Cher Groves on 9575 5138.

Arts in the Park Saturday 25 March 2017 – Granville Park, Gingin – 4:00pm to 10:00pm. Join us at beautiful Granville Park for an evening of live music, dancing, art exhibitions and great food. Overnight camping will be available and hampers can be pre-ordered. For more information contact Gingin CRC on 9575 1253.

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$15 Million for Aglime Routes Upgrade

Ledge Point Boat Launching Facility Update

Important agricultural lime sand transport networks in the Shire of Gingin will be upgraded thanks to a $15 million commitment by the Liberal National Government announced last month. The Royalties for Regions investment will facilitate the safe and efficient cartage of Aglime from coastal areas, where it is sourced, to inland agricultural areas of the Wheatbelt.

The Nationals WA announced that if returned to government it will commit $20 million towards a safe boat launching facility at Ledge Point and a boat ramp at Lancelin. Member for Moore Shane Love and Leader of The Nationals WA Brendan Grylls announced that the Ledge Point Boat Harbour and Lancelin ramp will be funded by Royalties for Regions and deliver a welcome boost for tourism, local businesses and recreational fishing in Lancelin, Ledge Point and surrounding communities.

Regional Development Minister Terry Redman said that Aglime was a critical component in the WA agricultural sector to help farmers counteract the effects of soil acidification.

In addition, The Nationals will commit $2 million to upgrade Old Ledge Point Road which links that town with Lancelin.

Transport Minister Bill Marmion confirmed the upgrade would improve priority sections of roads and related intersections between Lancelin and Goomalling. These will include Indian Ocean Drive, Brand Highway and Great Northern Highway to be delivered by Main Roads WA, as well as local road improvements to be delivered by relevant local authorities.

Biting insect and mosquito-borne disease risk increase across Western Australia The Department of Health is warning residents and travellers to take precautions against biting insects following the widespread rainfall and recent flooding events across WA which has created ideal conditions for breeding of mosquitoes and other biting insects.

Our Community News Infrastructure Improvements Over the next few months the Shire will commence work on the following projects: • Hawcroft Place (Lancelin) – installation of cul-de-sac head and drainage • Sovereign Hill Bus Shelter – replacement of bus shelter and minor earthworks • Mooliabeenee Road and Wowra Drive – installation of turning pocket (including asphalting of intersection) • Lancelin Plaza – installation of new shade shelter and seating • Roe Street (Gingin) – installation of a retention basin • Dewar Road, Weld Street and Brockman Street (Gingin) – intersectional works (Black Spot funded project) • Brockman Street and Cheriton Road – intersectional upgrade works. • Drainage works across the Shire

Above: Shire of Gingin’s Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Edwards (left), Executive Manager Operations Allister Butcher and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport and Agricultural Region MLC Jim Chown inspecting damage to edging on Sappers Road from lime haulage back in December 2015.

Australia Day Community Citizen of the Year Awards The Shire of Gingin, in partnership with the Neergabby Community Association, was delighted to present a number of well-deserved Community Citizen of the Year Awards as part of its Australia Day celebrations on 26 January. Winners of each category included: • • • •

Community Group Award - Treasure Trove Senior Award – Bob James Youth Award – Brayden Rule Community Citizen Award - Katrina Jacques

The Shire congratulates all the nominees and winners for their outstanding contribution to our region.

Small Pets to be Trialled at Lancelin Caravan Park At its February Ordinary Meeting, Council amended its conditions of entry to Lancelin Caravan Park to allow visitors with small pets to stay, as a trial until 30 June 2017. The caravan park currently has a ‘no pets’ policy , however on account of significant numbers of ‘grey nomads’ visiting Lancelin who travel with a small companion dog or cat, Council decided to trial the concept before making a final decision.

You can download the Draft Strategic Community Plan and informing documents from the Shire’s website – go to ‘Latest News’ on the homepage and follow the links to the Strategic Community Plan Review page.

Symptoms of infection may include painful or swollen joints, sore muscles, skin rashes, fever, fatigue and headaches. However, in rare cases these viruses, especially MVEV, can lead to a serious inflammation of the brain and result in long term disability or even death. “There are no specific cures or vaccines for mosquitoborne diseases in Western Australia, so it is very important that people take care to prevent being bitten,” he said. For more information on mosquito borne disease visit healthywa.wa.gov.au\fightthebite.

Discover Easter Art Competition 2017 The Uniting Church is pleased to invite the community to create and display works of art – including art installations – at Granville Park, Gingin for four days over Easter 14 – 17 April. The theme is the life, death and resurrection of Christ. There are a number of categories to enter and cash prizes will be awarded. For more information contact Kim Mouritz on 0408 904 074 or kimmouritz@bigpond.com.

Message from Shire President David Roe Sara Roe’s family sincerely thank the Gingin Shire community for their condolences and support following the loss of our beautiful wife, mother and daughter-in-law.

Strategic Community Plan 2017-2027 - Draft for Public Comment The Shire is inviting any interested community members or stakeholders to comment on the Draft Strategic Community Plan 2017-2027. The new Plan was informed by the valuable input provided by community - we were really pleased to see so many people participate in the consultation activities in the second half of 2016.

“Increased mosquito activity is likely to result in an increased risk of the mosquito-borne diseases Ross River virus (RRV), Barmah Forest virus (BFV), Murray Valley encephalitis virus (MVEV) and Kunjin virus (KUNV) in some parts of WA,” said Dr Michael Lindsay, Managing Scientist Environmental Health Hazards.

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Shire Notices Updates to Vehicle and Dog Restricted Areas Information on new dog exercise areas and vehicle prohibited areas has recently been updated on the Shire’s website. Follow the links to Ranger Services from the ‘Services’ menu on the homepage.

March Council Meeting – Change of Venue The Shire wishes to advise the community that it will hold its March Council Meeting at Lancelin Angling and Aquatic Club, Hopkins Street, Lancelin on Tuesday 21 March 2017 at 3pm. All residents are welcome to attend.

Further Council information is available on gingin.wa.gov.au or at Shire of Gingin, 7 Brockman Street, Gingin WA 6503 Telephone: 08 9575 2211 Facsimile: 08 9575 2121 Email: mail@gingin.wa.gov.au

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Funds for Lancelin Lime Route 2 Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has welcomed $15 million Royalties for Regions funding for the upgrade of Agricultural Lime Route 2 from Lancelin. The funds will allow for the upgrade of roads to support the safe and efficient travel of lime-sand trucks from pits in Lancelin via KW Road, Sappers Road and Orange Springs Road to the Brand Highway and improve priority sections of roads to Goomalling. “I have lobbied hard for this funding having seen the financial strain on local governments such as Gingin and nearby shires with about 1 million tonnes of agricultural lime coming out of Lancelin annually,” Mr Love said. “Lime is essential for addressing soil acidity and maintaining productivity in the agricultural region but we want to ensure that it can be transported safely.” Darren Manning (GM Retail & Trade Operations, Independent Hardware Group), Len Choules (Owner, Gingin Trading), Moyra Choules (Owner, Gingin Trading), Mark Laidlaw (CEO, Independent Hardware Group), Lance Collins (State Sales Manager WA, Independent Hardware Group).

Local business takes out state award Local family-run business Gingin Trading has been awarded the prestigious 2016 Thrifty-Link WA Store of the Year Award for customer service and retail excellence. Business owners, Len and Moyra Choules were presented the hotly-contested award at the Independent Hardware Group National Awards Dinner on Wednesday 8 February on the Gold Coast. The win follows a significant twelve months of growth for the business, driven by an expanded offer to cater to the growing home improvement needs of the community. Moyra said she was honoured to receive such an industry accolade and attributed it to the efforts of the passionate and dedicated team at the store. “Winning this award was a team effort. We work hard to be known as the friendly, local hardware store with customer service, excellent knowledge and the passion to always put the customer first. Aside from the team in-store, I’d also like to thank the local community for giving us a go. It’s the customers who drive us to do better and be better.” This is not the first national recognition for the store, having previously set the benchmark for service and store merchandising with the National title in 2013 and a finalist in 2015. Aside from its renowned customer service, product know-how and overall store presentation, Gingin Trading also puts back into the community by

Mr Love said soil acidity could cost the Western Australian agricultural sector in excess of $1.6 billion per annum, but these losses can be dramatically lessened by the application of highly alkaline limesand to neutralise the acidity.

“Farmers need to be sure that they can source lime into the future, the road infrastructure needs to be able to support the tonnages of lime required, the general public using these roads need to be safe and the amenity of our coastal environment needs protecting to allow for multiple uses such as recreation and tourism,” Mr Love added. In regard to transport routes, Mr Love said the ultimate aim must be to get the huge numbers of road trains off Indian Ocean Drive, south of KW Road and also off Gingin Brook Road, for safety reasons. “Having these large trucks in such numbers on these busy commuter and tourism routes is untenable,” he added. “The residents feel unsafe and the many tourists are unused to dealing with road trains on what are fairly narrow roads.” Mr Love said the $15 million funding for Lime route 2 is in addition to the $48 million Ag Roads Fund which will allow Local Governments to source funds to improve key sections of the road network.

sponsoring local groups and donating to charities including the Fire Brigade, Lions Club, Gingin Camp Draft and other local sporting clubs. The Independent Hardware Group (IHG) awards recognise the high calibre of retail and trade expertise across its hardware retail banners, acknowledging top performers over the past 12 months at a state and national level. Nominees are judged on performance in core business areas including store standards, customer service, innovation and business strategy.

Draft Strategic Community Plan for Public Comment The Shire of Gingin is pleased to invite any interested community members or stakeholders to comment on its Draft Strategic Community Plan 2017-2027.

In the WA Store of the Year category there were three Thrifty-Link stores competing for the title. IHG State Sales Manager Lance Collins congratulated the store on their win, adding that the team set the benchmark for others in the network.

The new Plan was informed by the valuable input provided by community during the numerous consultation activities in the second half of 2016.

“The team from Gingin Trading should be extremely proud of their achievements. Their passion and drive clearly shows their focus to be the best store in town and a thriving and valuable part of their community. They demonstrate the true spirit of what we believe at the Independent Hardware Group – that Independence is Worth Fighting For,” said Lance.

The Draft Strategic Community Plan and informing documents can be downloaded from the Shire’s website www.gingin.wa.gov.au. The Shire’s contact details for Public Comment are:

Visit the team from Gingin Trading at 10 Brockman Street Gingin. Conveniently located and locally owned, Thrifty Link has all your everyday hardware needs covered.

• Email: scp@gingin.wa.gov.au • Phone: 9575 5161 Mail: PO Box 510, Gingin, WA 6503 The closing date for Public Comment is 5.00pm on Friday 31 March 2017.

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Public Notices Council Meeting Wednesday 15 March 2017 ~ Miling Pavilion, 6.30pm

Delivery of New Grader Council have now taken delivery of a new Caterpillar 12M motor grader from Westrac Equipment.

The Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday 15 March 2017 is to commence at 6.30pm and will be held at the Miling Pavilion, Miling.

This is a very impressive grader being quite unique in not having a steering wheel as all controls are joysticks.

This meeting is open to members of the public who are encouraged to attend. Please come along to discuss issues that are affecting your community with your elected representatives and see how a Council meeting operates.

This machine will be used extensively in the construction area of road works.

You are also invited to join Councillors and staff for a light supper at the conclusion of the meeting at approximately 8.00pm. AJ Leeson Chief Executive Officer

Storm damage to Council roads On Sunday 19th February an isolated storm hit the Round Hill area of the Shire causing damage to several council roads. A number of trees were brought down and roads scoured due to the intensity of the deluge. Approximately 135mm of rain fell in a very short period of time which impacted significantly on farmers fences some of which ended up across roads making it difficult for vehicles to pass. A lot of water shed rapidly off the local undulating countryside with considerable damage resulting to the road surface. Repairs are currently being undertaken, however motorists are urged to travel with caution when confronted with damaged roads in the Round Hill area.

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Sunday 19th March 2017 6.00am – 12.00noon Dandaragan Street, Moora – Roberts Street to Moore Street Long Street, Moora – Dandaragan Street to Brown Street Brown Street, Moora – Long Street to Bindoon- Moora Road The above mentioned streets will be closed to all traffic on Sunday 19 th March 2017 from 6.00am - 12.00noon for the running of the 12th Moora Triathlon, with exception only to emergency vehicles and those needing access to Moora Hospital. Motorists are asked to avoid these areas until the road closure is lifted at 12.00noon. The left hand (pool side) footpath along Roberts Street will also be used by runners between MEETING SCHEDULE 2016 Dandaragan Street and theCOUNCIL Moore River Bridge. Please direct any queries to Month the Shire of Moora on 9651 Meeting 0000. Date

Moora Triathlon It’s back again! Preparations are well underway for the 2017 Moora Triathlon on Sunday 19th March. It may be an opportunity to challenge yourself to achieve your personal health and fitness goals or it might be your very first triathlon. Children and adults alike can take part in the event either as a team or individually. The event categories are broken into 12 & under, 16 & under & open divisions. Adults: $40 each Children: $25 each

Team: $120 per team Team: $75 per team With 3 course lengths available there are options for all ages and abilities! This is our 12th year and we are looking to go BIGGER and BETTER, so get ready to make a splash! Registrations can be made at the Shire of Moora Office, Moora Swimming Pool or Shire Website; www.moora.wa.gov.au All registrations close 4.00pm Friday 17th March 2017. For more information please contact Courtney Keeris, Be-Active Sport & Recreation Coordinator on 9651 0000 or email ao@moora.wa.gov.au

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Community MayBudget Submissions 18th 2017/2018 Juneformulating its budget for the 15th2017/2018 Financial Year. As The Shire of Moora is currently part of this process Council is seeking submissions from community groups, clubs and July 20th associations relating to items that may be funded in the 2017/2018 Budget. August 17thinclude: Items that may be considered in making a submission to Council     

21st in Watheroo commencing at 6.30pm Capital projects September Community loans October 19th Grant opportunities November 16th Repairs & maintenance to public buildings Improvements to community Decemberfacilities 7th

Submission application forms can be obtained from the Shire of Moora office, website: Council Meetings e-mailed are held or in the Council Chambers,groups cnr Padbury & Clinch Streets Moora www.moora.wa.gov.au, posted to community upon request. at 5.30pm unless stated otherwise. Council meetings are open to the public who are welThis form must be completed addressed David Trevaskis, Deputy Chief Executive come to attend. Agendasand for the CounciltoMeetings are available for inspection 48 hours th May 2017 Late submissions will not be accepted. Officer.prior Submissions close Friday, 5 to the meeting, at the Shire Administration Centre, 34 Padbury Street Moora, or on the Shire website www.moora.wa.gov.au AJ Leeson Chief Executive Officer Please Note: Committee meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month and are closed to the public, however presentations may be arranged for individuals, groups or organisations if the council meeting dates are not convenient.

Proposed Temporary Road Closure Golf Club Road, Miling

Council has received application from CPB Contractors, who are working on the Great Northern Highway – north of Miling townsite regarding a temporary road closure.

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The impacted road is Golf Club Road, Miling. Detours will be in place for a period not exceeding four months. Thank you to the members of the community that completed a nomination form for the Road closures are depicted onthe plans CPB-TCD-16-MS-001-37, & 201508-1113 Australia Day Awards, nominations have now closed 201508-1149-1 for 2016. -1 and are available for viewing at Councils Administration Centre, 34 Padbury Street Moora during office hours. is extended to all community members to attend Apex Park from 8.00 am An invitation on Tuesday, 26th January to celebrate the announcements of the Australia Day Awards Submissions are to be made in writing to the Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Moora, PO Box recipients. 211 Moora 6510 by close of business Friday 10 March 2017. AJ Leeson Chief Executive Officer

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their true potential. We’re passionate about WA, to making a difference and using our influence for good, now and for generations to come.” Guest speaker at the event was Katrina Sasse who was recently awarded a 2017 Nuffield Australia Farming Scholarship. Katrina is researching “The way forward for daughters” and investigating strategies to encourage young women, particularly farmers’ daughters, to play an integral role in the continuity of family farm businesses, enabling them to survive and help rural communities thrive.

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Katrina said the inaugural event was a great initiative. “This seminar, in the middle of WA’s agricultural heartland, is exactly what’s needed to impart knowledge and expertise throughout regional communities. There are so many issues facing the farming community in the 21st century and so any initiative where these issues can be discussed is a good thing.” Richard Bator, Katrina Sasse, Millie Milligan and Adam Howard

Farmers from across the Wheatbelt and further afield converged on Moora on Thursday 23 February for a day-long seminar on the future of farming in WA.

The other keynote speaker was Alan Langford, Bankwest’s Chief Economist, who provided an update on the current economic environment, industry and outlook for rural areas.

Hosted and arranged by Bankwest, 2040 Farming – The Next Generation, was a chance to hear from a range of speakers about how farming is changing throughout WA.

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Hon Martin Aldridge MLC and Julian Gardiner

Guest speakers at the event looked at topics that are important to future generations of farming, including succession planning, mental health, agronomy, technology and more. The seminar was the brainchild of Bankwest’s Senior Relationship Manager, Rural and Regional Millie Milligan, who said the day was intended to share expertise and knowledge between the worlds of banking and agriculture. “Bankwest was founded as an agricultural bank and we have been supporting WA’s farmers for over 120 years. “We know many regional farming communities in WA face significant barriers to growth which prevent them from realising

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It’s YOUR news... The Thai kitchen team are cooking up a storm in Muchea and Bullsbrook

Thai to go! Kyra Burns

The popularity of American-style food trucks has well and truly infiltrated Perth, and the Northern Valleys is no exception! The Mobile Thai Kitchen run by Lawrence and Judy Delphin has been enjoying great success operating in Bullsbrook, and is looking to extend their operations into Muchea and Gingin. Lawrence and Judy, together with long term employee Courtney-J Ellyard, successfully ran the Pink Orchid Thai Restaurant in the township of Bullsbrook until the building was damaged when neighbouring restaurant, Uncle Tony’s Pizza and Pasta, was involved in a fire. They took the opportunity to re-invent their business into a mobile food van and were welcomed back by locals.

adventurous palates!) by offering fish and chips, chicken nuggets, and a hamburger on the menu. The Mobile Thai Kitchen currently operates in the cul de sac behind Wally Jones Park in Bullsbrook, adjacent to the newsagency. They serve their delicious cuisine from 5pm-8.30pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Visits to Muchea are currently in the trial stage, with the van in place Thursday nights from 5pm8.30pm at the John Glenn Park (Skateboard Park) in Muchea. The Mobile Thai Kitchen is also available for private events. For more information please contact Lawrence on 0488 322 900.

Tuesday 14 March

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Join the West Midlands Group to be informed about the latest research and innovations happening in cropping and mixed farming sectors. WMG Research Annual 2017 is available on the day. Presentatations include: Nutrition on ameliorated sandplain soils panel Steve Davies, DAFWA Pasture and residual nitrogen Angelo Loi, DAFWA Canola diseases Rick Horbury, Bayer Fertiliser and N application on pastures Brett Beard, Summit Dispelling myths around animal health products Gina Micke, WMG Internal parasite control advances Brown Besier, DAFWA Wool market update Tim Edwards, Landmark

CBH Local Update CBH Group Farm Safety Maree Gooch, Farmsafe WA 2016 Farm Labour Survey Rob Grima, Planfarm Long term fertility on WMG sands Bill Bowden & Chris Wilkins, WMG BVD management for cattle Johanna Dups, DAFWA Vet Meat market update Dale Miles, V&V Walsh Nutritional updates Summit and CSBP Canola NVT variety updates Wheat, barley, oats NVT variety updates

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The Ethel Warren Bullsbrook Community Centre was officially named on 17 February at a small ceremony attended by four generations of Mrs Warren’s family and her friends. City of Swan Mayor Mick Wainwright said Mrs Warren had spent most of her 93 years in and around Bullsbrook and was still highly involved in the local community.

“Not only has she made a significant contribution to the local area, but continues to contribute to the cultural vibrancy of the Bullsbrook community and the City is very pleased to be able to commemorate that today.”

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The City of Swan has named its newest community centre after one of its longest serving residents.

“Mrs Warren was a founding member of the Bullsbrook Historical Society, instrumental in setting up the Bullsbrook Museum and a long-term staff member at the Bullsbrook Community Kindergarten,” he said.

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Ethel May Warren, who was born in 1923, started her working life helping her parents on the family farm in Muchea before moving to Cottesloe with her family in 1941. There Mrs Warren took a job at the Claremont Can Factory with the Army before joining the Women’s Australian Naval Service (WRANS) where she

City of Swan North Ward Councillor Kevin Bailey, Ethel Warren and City of Swan Deputy Mayor David Lucas.

worked as a cook.

Not long after, in 1943, Ethel met her husband Colin who was stationed locally with the army. The couple had two daughters and moved back to Colin’s family property in Bullsbrook where she became immersed in the local community and worked for a number of well-known local businesses and leased the Iconic Ginger’s Roadhouse Café. Ethel then took a position at the Bullsbrook Community Kindergarten before moving to the new Pre-Primary, where she remained for ten years until her retirement. North Ward Councillor Kevin Bailey said Mrs Warren’s contribution to and effect on the community has been profound. “Since retirement, Ethel has spent her time passing her well-honed skills in painting, sewing, patch-working and gardening onto the community,” he said. “She has always been a highly valued community member and has worked diligently in the background to help individuals and families in need,” “To be able to honour her commitment and dedication in this way today is not only a joy, it’s an honour.” The Ethel Warren Bullsbrook Community Centre is expected to be complete by August 2017.

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The Northern Valleys classifieds and public notices page is the ideal place to post ads for household items, local produce, pets and livestock. You can also post public notices.

Are you ready? Scheme water cannot be guaranteed during a bushfire Water Corporation is prepared for bushfire season. However, we cannot guarantee that water pressure or water supply will be maintained in the event of a bushfire. Extreme demand, fire damage and power cuts can all result in a total loss of water. If you plan to stay and defend your property during a bushfire, you must have your own independent water supply and pumping capability, and must not rely on scheme water. Full details about how to prepare for the bushfire season can be found at emergency.wa.gov.au

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A community planning initiative would turn a wasteland into an eco-village “I am extremely supportive of any proposal to address the critical shortage we will face into the future. Swan Hills has a good balance of amenity plus health and service provisions. The consideration of this issue is well overdue.” he said.

A place where rubbish dumping and hooning is a constant, where vehicles are left and set alight in the middle of intersections, where arson and property damage is a yearly occurrence, where residents are stressed and and where endangered tortoises are dying by their hundreds? A local community of landowners in Upper Swan/ South Bullsbrook seem to be making progress towards improving their “unique area” through consultation and planning efforts which, if successful, will improve not only the area’s liveability for existing residents, but will also provide for a number of affordable agefriendly eco-villages for the greater community.

Frank Alban MLA – State Member for Swan Hills was

“With a state election just weeks away we are calling on the city to cast their votes for a Gasfield Free WA. We are asking that people think about the threat the Mid West is currently facing from invasive gas mining and exploration.

supportive of the concept, “It has been recognised that aged housing is a serious issue both in Swan Hills but also broadly within W.A.

What do you do with 1,300 Ha of land that has a range of antisocial, health, safety and environmental issues which is not on any authority’s radar to improve?

With an ever-ageing population, the City of Swan has acknowledged in its Ageing Population Strategy 2016 that there is a critical shortage of aged housing and has highlighted Ellenbrook and Bullsbrook as having the highest need.

we need their help.

The problem with the state planning approach to aged housing is that it is considering Microhousing in urban settings as an affordable option, which would not provide a high level of amenity, let alone a sense of community, whereas an eco-village would provide both. Situating the village in a semi-rural setting is also particularly attractive for people in the regions wanting to leave the family farm or large block and be nearer essential health services. To provide your support to this very worthwhile cause, please contact your local state member and request they contact the landowners_actiongroup@outlook. com and support the necessary provisions with the WAPC’s

Perth Peel 3.5Million Strategic Plan, when submitted before parliament in the coming months.

“Fracking is risky, unnecessary and unwanted. Across the Mid West farmers and other residents have locked their gates to the gas miners and whole communities have declared their areas off limits, but still the industry persists in gaining access to our land, into our communities and wants to frack through our aquifers.”

David Cook and John Fenton in Dandaragan

Farmers’ ute convoy to take frack free message to the city

Bullsbrook farmer Anne Gething said farmers and vignerons from Bullsbrook and the Swan Valley joined the Ute Muster as the gas industry is moving to start exploration and possibly mining in the region. “We are at risk and we have a chance to put the brakes on this industry at this election. We urge all people in WA to think about where your food comes from and listen to the message of those who grow it. We need your help.”

Farmers from across the Mid-West brought a frack free message to the city on Saturday 16 February, when a convoy of farm utes and tractors converged on Perth. The convoy included farmers from Geraldton to the Swan Valley. Some had kelpies, others hay bales and still others signs and banners spelling out their urgent message. Dandaragan farmer David Cook said the convoy was designed to let the city know about the threats to land and water from fracking in the Mid West. “We know that many people are concerned about fracking and the potential it has to wreak havoc on our precious water supplies, yet few know it is happening in the Mid West. “We are coming in convoy to tell our city cousins that

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as Innovation and Entrepreneurship. I understand small businesses and I want to help them grow. I am also the current Deputy President of the Shire of Dandaragan so I understand what local government needs to do to support your local community and what the state government needs to do to support your local government. I truly feel that my whole life has culminated to this very point and that this is what I was meant to do. I will be a hardworking, professional and financially responsible Member of Parliament.

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Livestock

From the Livestock Manager Dean Hubbard– Elders Rural Services - Midland

Muchea Sheep 28/2/17

10-20c/kg. Better weight heifers to feed

Agents yarded 13,719 Sheep and Lambs at Muchea Livestock centre on Tuesday 28th February.

averaged close to 350c/kg. Yearling steer

Heavy lambs realised $120-$153 with estimated in the pen costings of 580c/ kg. Trade weight lambs sold from $110$120 per head while air freight lambs sold within the $70-$105 price range dependent on weight and frame size. Heavy trade ewes in the 25kg dressed weight range sold between $95-$111 including some short skins and returned in the pen costings of 380c/kg dressed weight. Trade ewes sold between $85-$95 with good boning ewes selling between $70-$84 dependent on weight and condition.

quality was plainer but prices firmed overall with most local drafts to feed making 304-360c and plain and pastoral drafts from 248-306c, both more than 3c/kg dearer. Yearling heifer numbers were solid with good numbers of pastoral origin. Local heifers to restockers and feed made 290-355c and were mostly dearer. Plainer drafts including pastoral yearling heifers made 200-280c with some very plain light muscled heifers from 170c/kg.

Wethers suitable for live export sold within the $100-$130 price range with processor support strong.

Trade sales were at similar prices to

Ewe hoggets suitable to process realised between $95-$110 with numbers again in short supply. Store drafts sold between $70-$80.

280-355c/kg. Well finished pastoral heifer

Merino wether lambs sold from $90-$140 including skins while Merino ewe lambs sold between $85-$130 again dependent on finish and skins.

drafts making 260-318c and plainer

Rams suitable for live export sold between $80-$94.50 whilst processing rams sold between $50-$73.

last week with young steers to the trade making 320-326c and trade heifers from drafts made 245-290c/kg. Grown steers found strong support with the better drafts from 230-265c both from firm to 7c/kg dearer. Grown heifer prices were mixed with the better drafts moving higher by up to 10c to make 250-276c and plainer drafts easier by a similar amount

Muchea Cattle 27/2/17

making 180-260c/kg. Cow sales were

Numbers were equal to last week with local cattle making up the majority of the supply. Locally finished pastoral drafts continued to be well presented and sold well to solid processor demand. Heifer and cow numbers continue to be strong with bulls and steers moderately supplied. Quality remained reasonable with some good drafts offered across the categories but more secondary drafts are now being presented. Competition was strong with all sectors active and prices were firm to dearer across most categories.

driven by lack of supply with most drafts

Vealer steers made 342-410c with the heavier drafts averaging close to 370c to be 9- 25c/kg dearer. Vealer heifers made from 330-372c and were also dearer by

markets made 250-320c with the lighter

up more than 5c/kg. Light weight cows made 175-228c with the 2 score processor cows 202-264c and 9c/kg dearer. Better conditioned and heavy weight cows sold from 220-268c to be 5-8c dearer with some PTIC cows to restockers from 268302c/kg. Bull prices were mixed with the heavy weight and processor bulls moving up by close to 8c/kg making between 200c and 258c/kg. Heavier bulls to export export drafts from 290-380c/kg and similar week on week.

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The annual Narrogin Bull Sale was held on 21 February at the WA College of Agriculture in Narrogin. The sales are by invitation and this year the Catholic Agricultural College entered 4 Shorthorn stud bulls from their Statue Hill Shorthorn Stud into the auction. Cattle Club students attended the sales to present the bulls to the public in the ring and to help out with flow of bulls in and out of the ring and yards. All stock must be penned by 9am for a 12.30 Auction start. This means either travel the night before or for CAC college students a leaving time of 4.30 for a 3 hour drive! Despite the early start, it is a fantastic opportunity for the Cattle Club students to meet other cattle breeders in the industry. Some of the students mentioned how much knowledge the breeders wanted to share with them – knowledge which they will take to the junior judging competitions that they will compete in throughout the upcoming year. Vendors from all over the state attend the sales, but the majority breed was the Poll Hereford, with at least three of the breed’s bulls reaching prices between $8,000 and $12,000. Murray Grey was another breed that featured with a good

amount of entries. Besides the Statue Hill Shorthorns, this breed also had entries from another local Stud – Talgarth – owned by Mr Colin Price of Bindoon. There were entries for Lincoln Reds and Speckled Park, including Tungamah Speckled Park, owned by Mr Gary Thomas from Gingin. The average prices for bulls sold on the day hovered between the $4000 to $6000 mark. Overall, the college was very happy to sell 3 out of 4 bulls to repeat buyers. The bulls that the college enters in the sale are usually from our show team from the year before and have been halter-trained and cared for by Cattle Club students. Normally the CAC Cattle Club would be competing at Wagin Woolarama, but due to circumstances beyond our control we will not be able to attend. Competing at shows such as Wagin gives the students a chance to qualify personally in the Junior Judging, Student and State Paraders for the 2017 Perth Royal Show events. Meanwhile the cattle club have selected a team of “M” (this being the letter for 2016 drop) heifers, bulls and steers to continue breaking to halter and lead for the 2017 show season.

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Are we building a sustainable future for West Australia? As West Australians head to the polls on Saturday 11 March, the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) urges people to consider the long-term plan for the state’s sustainable future as they cast their vote. “While WA has some of the fastest growing areas in Australia, there is an urgent need for a clear long-term plan to manage this growth,” says the GBCA’s Senior Manager – Government & Industry, Jonathan Cartledge. “Perth’s population is expected to double in size over the next 15 years, but without a fully-funded plan, people can expect the same traffic gridlock and diminishing quality of life already experienced by citizens in cities along the east coast. “The cost of housing continues to be a challenge in WA, in spite of recent price falls.

• Delivering a low-carbon, highperforming built environment;

“WA is changing – and it is undeniably experiencing some growing pains. Perth’s CBD currently has its highest office vacancy rate since 1992, for example.

“The West Coast has nearly 140 Green Star-rated projects – including public buildings, shopping and distribution centres, apartments, offices, universities and large-scale communities.

“We are working with all political parties to encourage policies that support longterm integrated planning and sustainable development across WA,” Cartledge says. The GBCA has five policy priorities for government action. These are: • Achieving more productive, liveable sustainable and healthy cities; • Securing more resilient communities;

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• Raising minimum standards through the National Construction Code; and • Facilitating sustainable utility infrastructure.

“The Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority requires Green Star certification as a condition of development approval, and 5 Star Green Star minimums have been mandated for all buildings at the Elizabeth Quay development on the Perth waterfront. This will help future-proof development at Elizabeth Quay.

“But we need more than a building-bybuilding or project-by-project approach. We know WA is going to continue to grow. We need a comprehensive plan for this growth – one which protects the natural environment, which supports liveable communities and which drives economic growth. “The question voters should ask themselves is clear: What are our political parties doing to plan for a sustainable future?” Mr Cartledge concludes.

“West Australia’s Landcorp was a sponsor

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Visit the Karri Creek Traditional at 24 Wanju Drive, Wundowie. Open Mon & Wed 2-5pm, Sat & Sun 1-5pm. Please note this display home will be closed from the 19th December and will be reopening on 7 th January 2017. Visit ruralbuilding.com.au/display-homes to find out more about our Christmas closures. For more information call 1800 643 800 or visit ruralbuilding.com.au/views to view the full range.

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Nationals unveil $61m Regional Road Safety Strategy The Nationals WA will invest $61 million to improve regional road safety across regional WA if returned to Government at the State election. Member for Agricultural Region Martin Aldridge said the announcement reaffirmed The Nationals strong commitment to improve regional road safety and reduce fatalities on country roads.

“It’s a stark reality that regional WA has a significantly higher rate of road deaths when compared to the metropolitan area, especially across the Wheatbelt,” Mr Aldridge said. State Government initiatives such as the Towards Zero campaign and Road Trauma Trust Account (RTTA) have steadily improved fatality rates but Mr Aldridge said it was clear the Wheatbelt required greater focus and a clear strategy. “A collaborative and concerted effort from Government, industry and all road users is needed to reduce the number of fatalities on our roads,” Mr Aldridge said.

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Landmark Harcourts are pleased to announce the appointment of Mitch Clarke as the Real Estate Representative, servicing the Pinjarra to Bullsbrook area. After spending most of his years in the Agricultural Industry and growing up on a wheat and sheep farm in Bolgart, Mitch has always had a passion for the land. After recently working in sales through the Central Wheatbelt area as a Livestock Territory Sales Manager, Mitch has decided to build upon his sales experience to pursue a career in Real Estate and he is very excited about this opportunity.

to Perth from Mukinbudin and are loving being apart of the city lifestyle. Outside of work Mitch enjoys his fitness, spending time with friends and is a keen traveller. Mitch has had the privilege of working in many countries around the world, shearing. This experience has allowed him to meet many people from different walks of life, which is why you will enjoy dealing with Mitchell and his friendly, approachable manner. Mitch will be based in the Midvale office and can be contacted on 0427 565 402 or mitch.clarke@landmark.com.au

“It is a fantastic opportunity to be associated with Landmark Harcourts. They have Real Estate coverage in every State working to find a buyer for your property along with extensive contacts in the corporate and international arena. So if you are looking to buy or sell property, you can be rest assured of receiving a high quality, professional and confidential Real Estate service.” Mitch said. Mitch along with his wife, Rebecca and daughter, Millah have made the big move

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Northern Valleys Property and Land...

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Nature Notes The Landcare Crew

Recent rain has provided good conditions for abundant growth of weeds as well as providing a boost to desirable plants. Narrow-leaf Cottonbush has been reported flourishing in Bullsbrook. It is flowering and ripe seed is being dispersed, with current conditions being ideal for further seedling germination. No doubt this is also occurring in other areas where it is present. Please watch for this in your area and take measures to control it. Removing flowers and seed pods and disposing of them appropriately (deep burial in a council landfill site or similar) will help to reduce the spread. The Chittering Landcare Centre has three events coming up in March. All events will be held at the Chittering Landcare Centre, 175 Old Gingin Rd Muchea. RSVP is required to chitteringlandcare@ iinet.net.au or by phoning 95710400. On 8 March we have the International Women’s Day luncheon. It will be a two course meal and the speaker will be Mrs Barbara Morrell who has many years involvement in the landcare movement at all levels. On March 14 we will be holding our Bushfire and Bushland workshop. If you have a bush block come along to hear how to protect the biodiversity of bushland while complying with the Bushfire Act from Consultant Ecologist Dr Dave Deely. Also hear from Dr Ben Miller about aspects of bushfire and biodiversity interaction and the research being undertaken in Kings Park and Bold Park into the effects of fire frequency on biodiversity. There will be an outline of how bushfire risk assessments are carried out and landholder responsibilities to reduce the risk. A case study on bushfire risk reduction on a small bush block will also be presented. The workshop will commence at 5.30pm and a meal will be provided. Cost is $5 and RSVP is required by 7 March. The Annual Feral Forum will be held on Wednesday 22 March. This forum promises to bring new information to enhance the knowledge of field operators, researchers and the general public in the field of vertebrate pest control. With speakers of the calibre of Richard McLellan who is a member of the Feral Cat Taskforce, Peter Adams who has insights into

feral pig behaviour, Jim Miller, Malcolm Kennedy and Meja Aldrich who specialise in wild dogs, as well as respected speakers from other disciplines the afternoon/ evening meeting will encourage your efforts in this demanding field.

Tawny Frogmouth rescue!

An evening meal will be provided. Come along to hear the latest information and to discuss with colleagues new methods of management of these animals which cause so much damage to the Australian environment. The forum will commence at 3.00 pm and continue until 8 pm. Please RSVP early to avoid disappointment as numbers are limited. A reminder the Great Cocky Count will be held on Sunday 9 April. Registrations are now open and close 19 March so register now to be involved in this important citizen science project. For more information or to register go to http:// birdlife.org.au/projects/southwest-blackcockatoo-recovery/great-cocky-count-swbc.

Kade Elkington (8 years) is already an experienced wildlife carer with the family’s first “rescue”

What native species are flowering? Platysace juncea with its lacy white flower heads is flowering. It is a member of the Apiaceae family which includes a number of food plants such as parsnip, carrot and celery and herbs and spices such as fennel, parsley, caraway, coriander and cumin. Also flowering is Angled Lobelia (Lobelia anceps), which is a perennial herb with small blue flowers often found around wetlands and along watercourses. A related species also flowering is Tall Lobelia (Lobelia gibbosa). It also has blue flowers but is an annual herb. Broom Ballart (Exocarpos sparteus) is a leafless weeping shrub or small tree related to sandalwood. It, like sandalwood, is a hemiparasite on the roots of other plants. It occurs in all mainland states of Australia. Its tiny yellow flowers are formed in short spikes from February to October and are followed by small fleshy fruits which become red when mature giving rise to another common name of Native Cherry. Being a hemi-parasite itself doesn’t exclude it from being parasitised. It is one of the host species for Lysiana casuarinae, which is a stem hemiparasite with long tubular red, yellow or green flowers also flowering now. We would love to meet you at one (or more) of our events.

Ateeka Elkington

Tawny Frogmouths (Podargus strigoides) are often thought of as a type of owl due partly because of their appearance and nocturnal habits. They are however not connected to the owl family at all. Owls have strong legs and feet with opposing talons for capturing and tearing their prey apart. Frogmouths prefer to rely on their beaks to catch their food. If the food is too large they will beat it on a branch to tenderise it. Their large eyes are set further apart than an owl’s and are bright orange. Tawnys are often considered a terrific pest control bird. Their diet consists mainly of species largely regarded as vermin or pests around our homes or farms. They chomp away on large nocturnal insects and arachnids such as moths, wasps and spiders while also filling their bellies with worms, slugs, ants, centipedes and scorpions. They supplement this diet with other small invertebrates and mammals including mice, reptiles and frogs. Heath Elkington’s family have been members of Chittering Wildlife Carers for many years, assisting at events and fundraising. Recently the family felt they had learned enough to take on the responsibility of rehabilitating wildlife themselves. Their first charge was to look after a very young frogmouth who had fallen from its nest. This little ball of fluff, with an angry appearance, proved

to be anything but angry, though he tried to look fierce as he opened his enormous beak while making a soft growling noise. He was raised on a diet of mince mixed with insectivore along with mice and freshly caught insects. Eight-year-old Kade willingly supplied the live insects that gathered round the porch light each night. This is essential for young birds to have a natural diet. Now – feeling confident with their new skills the family are now caring for six more frogmouths – supplied from other carers as they come into care. An aviary has been purpose built where the birds can learn to fly before they are eventually released back into the wild. This is only one story of many about Chittering Wildlife Carers Inc. As a group we embrace the importance of our native wildlife and our opportunity to help animals in need. What is wonderful though, is how many members of the public are carers in their own right – even if it is only to pick up an injured animal and call for help from a registered carer. Thank you to all those people who do stop long enough to check when an animal may be in need of help. Contact Ann on 9576 1010 if you need help with an injured animal. New members are always welcomed contact our Secsretary : chitteringwildlifecarers@gmail.com

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WMG prepares tomato potato psyllid action plan for growers The West Midlands Group is working with agronomists to assist local growers prepare for the potential threat of tomato potato psyllid, which is a serious pest of potato, tomato, eggplant, capsicum, chilli, tamarillo and sweet potato plants.

WMG potato committee coordinator Bronwyn Fox said the grower group was working on an effective spraying program to help mitigate damage caused

by the pest.

“In consultation with local agronomists, we will provide an action plan for chemical treatments and effective biosecurity, which will be vital if the tomato potato psyllid breaches the Quarantine Area in the Perth metropolitan area,” she said. DAFWA implemented a Quarantine Area Notice for Perth metropolitan area on

Tuesday 21 February following confirmation of the exotic pest in several locations across the area including one commercial property. To date, there have been no detections in regional areas, however, surveillance remains underway.

his home country of New Zealand when the insect first arrived in 2006. Last year costs to control the insect in NZ were estimated to range from $28 - $62 million.

The notice prohibits movement of potato, tomato, pepper, paprika, capsicum, chilli, eggplant, tamarillo, sweet potato and the weeds nightshade, ground cherry, matrimony vine and field bindweed, related machinery and equipment from the Quarantine Area by commercial producers unless it is treated, or certified, as specified in the Notice. Host produce grown and packed outside the Quarantine Area may ‘transit’ through the Quarantine Area provided it remains secure in original packaging. The tomato potato psyllid can carry the bacterium “Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum”, which causes the ‘zebra chip’ disease in potatoes turning the inside of the tuber black or brown.

Tomato potato psyllid nymph and adults on a leaf. Nymph cases also pictured. Photo Pia Scanlon, DAFWA Entomology 2017

At an emergency meeting with local growers in Dandaragan earlier in February, AUSVEG biosecurity coordinator Callum Fletcher explained the potential impact of the tomato potato psyllid, which devastated parts of the horticultural industry in

C-Wise has been working with farmers and graziers in the wheatbelt using OSC. WNRM Soil Champion Rob Grylls describes some of the main benefits OSC provides him. “The OSC compost is one way we can go to help

“Using OSC with lupins in the crop rotation stimulates

conserve moisture… I put OSC out at 2T/ha before

greater N fixation resulting in a better wheat crop the

seeding and put oats in there and it’s looking really

following season. Combined with Dolomite and Gypsum

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to balance Carbon and Calcium, OSC has managed to

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Moora’s Essential Personnel team achieves five star rating

Essential Personnel’s Moora site was named the best team working together for positive outcomes at the disability employment provider’s annual awards luncheon at the Northam Recreation Centre recently. Site manager Jenny Rodan together with colleague Andrea Cockman accepted the award from Essential Personnel chief executive officer Tony Marwick. More than 50 staff attended the function which recognises staff achievements.

The Moora site achieved a five-star rating – the highest possible – from the Department of Social Services in each quarter of 2016. Essential Personnel operations manager

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Wendy Hoare said the Moora site faced issues. “We all know that these are logistical and fundamentally geographic,” she said.

Scammers are actively targeting people in our region. Beware of cold callers saying they are from Telstra or Microsoft and want to fix a problem with your computer. These companies will not call you directly to fix a problem.

“Jenny has a service area greater than Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg put together, but not the population. “With all the challenges they face they have maintained their five-star rating all year.” Along with all other Essential Personnel Wheatbelt sites, Moora will face more challenges this year. Its caseload will virtually double as the Department of Social Services has now contracted Essential Personnel to be the sole provider of disability employment services in the Wheatbelt.

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Essential Personnel chief executive officer Tony Marwick presenting the award to Moora site manager Jenny Rodan and Andrea Cockman with board member Lyn Blasgund.

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SHIRE OF DANDARAGAN

APPLICATION FOR PLANNING APPROVAL

DRAFT LOCAL PLANNING STRATEGY

PROPOSED PIGGERY – LOT 3616 AGATON ROAD, DANDARAGAN

The Shire invites submissions on the Draft Local Planning Strategy (‘the Strategy”).

The Shire of Dandaragan is in receipt of an application for planning approval to develop a piggery at Lot 3616 Agaton Road, Dandaragan. The application will be determined by the Midwest/ Wheatbelt Joint Development Assessment Panel. It is proposed to construct two piggery modules with capacity to house 68,0000 pigs for this application. A summary of the project is available upon request by contacting the Manager Planning on email to mp@dandaragan.wa.gov.au or full copies of the applications are available for reading (but not removal) at the Shire Office in Jurien Bay and the Community Resource Centre in Dandaragan during office hours. Submissions are invited on this proposal. In forwarding your comments it is requested that your submission be lodged by 4.00pm, Wednesday 22 March 2017 addressed to: Chief Executive Officer Shire of Dandaragan

The Strategy sets out the long-term (25 years-plus) broad planning direction for the whole of the Shire of Dandaragan and will provide a strategic rationale for decisions related to the planning and development of the Shire, especially decisions related to the progressive review and amendment of the local planning scheme over the next 10 -15 years A summary of the Strategy is available upon request by contacting the Manager Planning on email to mp@dandaragan.wa.gov.au or full copies of the Strategy are available for reading (but not removal) at the Shire Office in Jurien Bay and the Community Resource Centres in Dandaragan and Cervantes during office hours. The Strategy may also be viewed on the Shire’s website www.dandaragan.wa.gov.au The Shire also invites expressions of interest from community members in attending a community information session on the Strategy. The session will be held between 5.30 – 7.00pm on Thursday 16 March 2017 at the Jurien Bay Council Chambers and if there is sufficient interest, similar sessions will be scheduled at other townsites. Attendance at a session will be through registration only. If you wish to register your attendance at a session then you should either email mp@dandaragan.wa.gov.au or phone directly on 9652 0800. In forwarding your comments it is requested that your submission be lodged by 4.00pm Friday 28 April 2017 addressed to: Chief Executive Officer Shire of Dandaragan PO Box 676

PO Box 676

JURIEN BAY WA 6516

Or by email to council@dandaragan.wa.gov.au For further information regarding the Strategy you may contact David Chidlow, Manager Planning on (08) 9652 0800 during office hours.

Or by email to: council@dandaragan.wa.gov.au

THIS STRATEGY IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN ORDER TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT AND IT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED THAT FINAL APPROVAL WILL BE GRANTED.

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N N Wheatbelt to take part in RAC

It’s YOUR community...

#givemetime election campaign with Daryl du Plessis from Chittering IT • Ph 0417 300 701 • blog.chitteringit.com

Square Up POS app I have previously written about mobile payment options for merchants provided by the major banks and PayPal. In this edition I am going to discuss another point of sale (POS) solution which provides a lot of functionality for a shopfront. Square Up is an online provider for payments and point of sale. They started with an Apple only app but have now expanded that to Android devices. The Square app can accept payments through these devices using a card reader which you can purchase from them ($59 for the contactless card reader or $19 for the chip reader). Credit card payments processed through Square attract a flat rate 1.9% fee. The benefit of Square though is not just in the card processing. In fact, you don’t even need to use the payment gateway to access the extensive features of the point of sale app. The app provides extensive ability for creating shop items and can track insights on purchases and repeat customers (if the details are added). Customer feedback is

incorporated into the receipts provided via sms or email. If you already have a payment gateway then you can record the transaction as a paid item and this is tracked against your sales. Logging into the Square Up web portal provides details on sales history and sales items. This is a very useful resource for small businesses as it provides insight intotop sales items and sales times as well as a number of other metrics. It is also possible to expand the solution to multiple locations (if you have a number of shopfronts). Square Up also provide an employee management function for $3 per month per employee. Employees can log their time into the app and it also allows restriction of access to certain functions per employee. This may be useful for more complex businesses that have multiple employees. So for a free app it provides a lot of functionality and can either be used as your payment gateway provider or with an existing provider if you have one. For more information go to the Square Up site at squareup.com.

RAC is encouraging its members in the Wheatbelt to get involved in the 2017 State Election campaign and help guarantee issues such as road trauma and the cost of motoring are on the political agenda for the next State Government. RAC’s Give Me Time election campaign, launched in February, gives Western Australians the chance to email their local candidates and encourage them to prioritise the important issues of road trauma, congestion and the cost of motoring. RAC General Manager Corporate Affairs, Will Golsby, said the March State Election is critical because road trauma, congestion and the cost of motoring impact RAC’s 850,000 members, and the community, every day. “Western Australia has the worst road fatality rate of any State; the devastating impacts of which are particularly felt in our regional communities,” he said.

“We want candidates to commit to projects in the Wheatbelt, such as implementing a coordinated and transparent road safety plan for regional WA, funded by the Road Trauma Trust Account and Royalties for Regions, covering enforcement, road maintenance and education. “Priority should be given to the Wheatbelt as it is consistently the worst performing region in WA. Last year, the region suffered its worst road toll in two years with 28 people dying on local roads. “We would also like to see an increase in the number of random breath and drug tests across the State, more traffic hours performed by WA Police, as well as accelerated funding for roadside barriers, audible edge lines, sealed shoulders and intersection upgrades.” To email your local candidate, and see the full list of RAC State Election priorities, visit rac.com.au/givemetime and use the hashtag #givemetime

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Election update...

Meet your candidates for Moore Seven candidates have put themselves forward for the agricultural Lower House seat, which stretches from Kalbarri in the north to Toodyay in the south and includes all of the Northern Valleys region except Bullsbrook. With plenty of coverage in other publications for Swan Hills, the Northern Valleys News will focus on the seven candidates standing for the electorate of Moore. Incumbent Nationals MLA Shane Love will re-contest against Liberals’ Darren Slyns, Labor’s Barni Norton, The Greens’ Peter Leam, Shooters, Fishers and Farmers’ Ross Williamson, One Nation’s James Kelly and Australian Christians’ Wes Porter. Each candidate was sent eight

Each candidate’s answers reveals plenty about their ideology, knowledge of local concerns and plans if elected. I do hope this helps our readers make an informed decision on Election Day, March 11. Whether you love or hate their policies, these candidates are all passionate people who have courageously put themselves forward to stand up for what they believe in – and now the choice is yours. 12 months. I am absolutely against it. I think it is all about power and money. We have enough info to know it’s too unsafe, and yet many people still haven’t been properly informed about it. 5. What do you think of Brendon Grylls’ mining tax? How do you think Western Australia can get out of debt?

Wes Porter For Australian Christians 1. W hy are you standing for election? I want to make a stand and fight for what is right. We need some balance to come back into the political conversation. 2. W hat do you perceive as the main issues facing the Northern Valleys region? Long term unemployment and drug usage/crime – often goes hand in hand. Employment needs to be addressed in regional areas. There is work available, but limited profit margins reduce the ability for smaller farmers to employ more people. Smaller subsidies or assistance to help farms run more efficiently can assist farmers. Instead of placing people on welfare, perhaps they can be placed in employment in regional areas. A lot of these issues are happening because people are idle. We need to look at the root causes of WHY these issues occur – more cops and jails aren’t the answer.

· At AC, our focus is on people not projects. If you hit miners too hard – they will go elsewhere, but we really need a more equitable taxation system across the board. Instead of governments buckling to corporate pressure, we need to ensure tax breaks are equitable and fair – to both the community and the companies. I’ve been a business man for a long time – I’m usually against selling assets as it often reduces the standard of service, but we need to be better stewards of our resources; and that means being more proactive with how we plan post ‘ mining booms’. 6. Do you think events like the Mogumber NYE rodeo are important to grow regional towns? Don’t clear beautiful bushland that will affect our fauna and flora long term. I’m involved in the Kirkoff Carnaby group, and I feel we have far more to offer long term, rather than looking at one off events. There are many ways to grow and increase tourism, whilst one off-events are good, it is only a small part of the picture. Over the whole 6-8 months when you have wild flowers etc – it makes more sense to encourage people to view the natural beauty of what we have. Let’s encourage tourism that fits well within our environment too.

3. W hat can we do to improve regional education?

7. Do you condone 53.5m road trains in peri-urban areas?

Give young people opportunities to remain and study regionally. That means improving the range of subjects that are taught such as music or arts or alike. We need to give young people reasons to stay and reinvest in their community. Younger children are now moving away from families and this isn’t ideal – we need to give our kids the best options wherever possible.

If it’s dangerous to smaller cars – then we need to look some other options. Safety is the main issue.

4. Do you support fracking? Against fracking. They’ve shown 1 in 10 wells often fail within the first

‘Sale of Assets’. Additional ‘issues’ are listed on my facebook page https:// www.facebook.com/moore.phon and official policies at http://www. onenation.com.au/policies.

questions by the Northern Valleys News and given a 400 word limit to respond. Some are general questions and some are more specific questions sent in by readers. Their photo and responses are presented here in order of their ballot draw.

8. What is your view on assisted dying and right to die legislation? I think it’s a very dangerous piece of legislation. There are stories from Netherlands where people are too scared to go to hospital; not knowing if they will come out. Let’s improve palliative care and the options available to people. Life is too important – and too precious.

3. What can we do to improve regional education?

Jim Kelly for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation 1. W hy are you standing for election? I was born in Gillingarra and have lived in the Moore region all my life, working in the farming industry. I understand country values and the increasing challenges of small business and regional living. I am a current serving Councillor for the Shire of Victoria Plains (2016 – Long and Loyal Service Honour Award for 17 Years of Service to Local Government). I have a passion for educational, environmental and social issues, serving as a volunteer and valuable community member. I am well known for my tenacity and perseverance to achieve outcomes. I am passionate about giving my community a voice and wish to extend this to a regional and state interest through politics. 2. W hat do you perceive as the main issues facing the Northern Valleys region? Amongst other things, fracking, cracking down on crime and drugs, decentralisation of services to regional areas, increasing tourism and public amenity, preserving Wedge and Grey, better road networks for agriculture and the transport industry and improved education in Moore are important. Supporting farmers... I have previous involvement with RAM – Rural Action Movement (supporting farming families retain farms and providing support when in financial or other difficult circumstance). I actively support anti-fracking and am anti

Continue to highlight our concerns and needs with central agencies. Being active in lobbying roles are important. I have been Director of the New Norcia Catholic College (when it was open). I previously lobbied for years to try and keep Gillingarra Primary School open and was an integral player in gaining the School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE) a transportable building for high school students (as President/ Vice President of Gillingarra P&C). 4. Do you support fracking? I’m not afraid to stand up for controversial issues and possess strength and persistence in ‘battling’ for communities to ensure strong valid points are voiced and heard in their support. I have enjoyed ‘healthy debate’ on: • Supporting anti-fracking groups • Supporting better solutions for increased recreation in the region including supporting Mogumber Rodeo

5. What do you think of Brendon Grylls’ mining tax? How do you think Western Australia can get out of debt? Mining tax is one solution, and I am open minded to exploring options. Big corporations send money through Ireland and Singapore to avoid tax (paying only 10%). If they paid appropriate tax our debt should be resolved. 6. Do you think events like the Mogumber NYE rodeo are important to grow regional towns? As above in Q4. 7. D o you condone 53.5m road trains in peri-urban areas? This is more often seen as a local government, case by case issue. I have strength in exploring options as I currently sit on the Regional Road Group. What is your view on assisted dying and right to die legislation? Medicinal Cannibis policy is relevant and can be found at http://www. onenation.com.au/policies.

3. What can we do to improve regional education? Aside from the obvious which is to inject more funding into regional education to make it more attractive for teachers and staff, in 2017 it is beyond me why we have not harnessed the uses of technology to deliver more off-site education. 4. Do you support fracking?

Ross Williamson for Shooters, Fishers and Farmers

1. Why are you standing for election? To give people a chance to vote for the return of a freer life, one not burdened by the fads of the last 30 years that have metastasized into laws . 2. What do you perceive as the main issues facing the Northern Valleys region? Red tape, green tape.

I rely totally on science to tell me where it is a problem. However, our strict party policy is that where mining and any infringement affects private property rights, there needs to be protections and fair/reasonable compensation for private property owners. 5. What do you think of Brendon Grylls’ mining tax? Repugnant. You don’t tax a business just because it makes a profit. Once that was called stealing. Now it is called socialism. It is wrong.

Peter Leam for The Greens

1. Why are you standing for election? I’m appalled by the current direction and style of political debate. It’s divisive and toxic. Like, the ‘boo’ at sporting events, there appears no middle ground to appreciate an opponent’s good performance, ideas or concerns. scientists are referred to as ‘precious petals’, or the best advice to people struggling to buy a home is ‘get a well-paid job’. 2. What do you perceive as the main issues facing the Northern Valleys region? Many of the issues are the same as those faced in the rest of the state. Buying a home, servicing the mortgage and keeping food on the table. Economic uncertainties rippling through our state. Providing a safe social environment for raising your kids free from bullying, negative lifestyle choices from drugs and peer pressure. The opportunity to remain within your community, and stay connected as you age and retire. Issues, ‘One size fits all’ policies which open general development not suited to the life style, land use or even geology of a region, such as noxious industries, experimental crops, prospect leases for bauxite or gas. 3. What can we do to improve regional education? Regional education is suffering collateral damage from State and Federal policies designed to funnel the education budget to private colleges and training organisations. The education system should equip our kids for a satisfying and productive career, not be motivated by profit. Billions squandered in mismanagement of the VET Fee Help Scheme. A saying I recall from the 70’s, ‘If you think education’s expensive, try ignorance’. A quality, Continued next page

that teaches children that Leftist ideology is the truth, nearly all so-called environmental programs (like buying up and closing up pastoral land), sack many middlelevel bureaucrats, repeal many bureaucracy creating laws (such as the Equal Opportunity Act), repeal laws that violate property rights (most so-called environmental laws), remove all funding from the RSPCA. Drain the swamp of the green slime. 6. Do you think events like the Mogumber NYE rodeo are important to grow regional towns? Absolutely. So is the gutting of the RSPCA. I am a keen horseman myself. 7. D o you condone 53.5m road trains in peri-urban areas?

How do you think Western Australia can get out of debt?

Triple road trains in built up areas are always going to be an issue and it is disturbing that whenever an initiative such as Roe 8 is proposed, the environmentalists and lefties do their utmost to prevent progress.

Reduce spending on silly and destructive things like Leftist propaganda, that part of education

8. What is your view on assisted dying and right to die legislation? Free vote.

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It’s YOUR community... Peter Leam continued... affordable education should be everyone’s right through all stages of life, particularly when industries, jobs and careers change. 4. Do you support fracking? Short answer, personally, NO. Greens’ WA policy is same answer, more detail at www.greens.org.au/policies/wa 5. What do you think of Brendon Grylls’ minning tax? Can’t mount an argument against it with any enthusiasm, but there needs to be a more sophisticated formula applied, royalties/taxes should more accurately reflect their value. Extractive industries have had a dream run from Australian governments to date in regard to what they pay and their commitment to rehabilitation. Proceeds of mineral resources should be invested to provide for the future as it is reasonable to share the benefits with future generations who they won’t be available to when exhausted. How do you think Western Australia can get out of debt? My advice would have been ‘stop before the bank accounts empty’, a realistic response requires a detailed analysis of current commitments, contracts and revenue. Public assets are being built to be handed over to private sector managers protected by ‘Commercial in Confidence’ disclaimers.

government the true state of affairs will ever come to light without endless Freedom Of Information applications. 6. Do you think events like the Mogumber NYE rodeo are important to grow regional towns? All events that bring the community together, provide community networking and generate income for the local economy are important and should be supported. The only qualification I would add is that animals used in sport and entertainment shouldn’t suffer and animal welfare issues addressed. 7. Do you condone 53.5m road trains in peri-urban areas? No, WA’s road and rail transport policy seems to have been overly simplistic and lack any degree of community consultation. There doesn’t appear to have been the type of 10, 20, 50 year planning and adjustment for some time, it appears that decisions are still based on the 4 year electoral cycle. 8. What is your view on assisted dying and right to die legislation? My opinion around assisted dying is complex and based on personal experiences. Rather than go into too much detail I’ll leave it at, I support the policies outlined at www.greens. org.au/policies/wa

It’s unlikely without a change of

to be appropriate schools on offer locally. This will require additional resources. 4. Do you support fracking? Personally I don’t think there is justification for the risk to farming and residential areas posed by fracking especially given the huge gas resources being exported from our North with little return to our country. The Nationals will fight to give farmers the right to say no to gas by supporting a veto right for freehold landowners.

Shane Love for the National Party

5. What do you think of Brendon Grylls’ mining tax? How do you think Western Australia can get out of debt?

1. W hy are you standing for election?

Nationals leader Brendon Grylls has a plan to help balance the WA budget. Increasing the 50 year old Special Lease Rental paid by Rio Tinto and BHP, from 25c to $5/ton will create a new income source for WA, raising more than $7.2 billion which will stay in this state. This will allow WA to address state debt, protect Royalties for Regions and fund new job-creating projects like major cuts to payroll tax.

Twelve years as a Dandaragan Shire Councillor – eight of those as Shire President – convinced me that our region needed improved health and aged care, transport, education, power and communications. The Nationals through Royalties for Regions can make a difference. I am proud of our achievements in this term but there is more left to do. 2. W hat do you perceive as the main issues facing the Northern Valleys region? It is a careful balancing act – planning adequately for a region experiencing high growth, and taking advantage of economic opportunities, without destroying the character of an area that people have chosen to make their home. Educational options, jobs, transport networks, adequate aged and health care all need addressing. 3. W hat can we do to improve regional education? We need better options for local students. The education on offer is not fit for purpose and this is clear from the high proportion of students who take a bus daily to a school in the City. There needs

6. Do you think events like the Mogumber NYE rodeo are important to grow regional towns? The Mogumber NYE Rodeo is an important event for locals and a great way to promote the district. For the last two years I have intervened with the Environment Minister to allow the event to proceed and I have sponsored this event for a number of years now. I facilitated a planning meeting with the Minister for Sport and Recreation regarding the future use of the Mogumber site which is both a recreation area and a very important habitat for native wildlife. 7. Do you condone 53.5m road trains in peri-urban areas? Safety for road users is paramount

Darren Slynns for the Liberal Party 1. W hy are you standing for election? As a police officer, regional small business owner, Deputy Shire President, community volunteer, husband and father, my whole life has led me to this point. I am prepared to listen, prepared to learn and I will be a hard-working, professional and financially responsible Member of Parliament. 2. W hat do you perceive as the main issues facing the Northern Valleys region? Drugs, community safety, education, roads and regional health services have all been raised with me during my campaign where I have covered more than 17,000km across our large and diverse electorate. My strong sense of community and broad range of experiences assist me to put practical, innovative and strong policies in place for my electorate.

in my view. I would need to be convinced that the road in question is purpose built and safe for 53.5m road trains and that the safety of the public would not be compromised in any way. 8. What is your view on assisted dying and right to die legislation? The Nationals do not have a party position on assisted dying, it is a matter for a conscious vote. I back the right of a patient and a family to refuse treatment and I also respect the right of a patient to choose medication as necessary for pain relief. These are decisions best left to families and medical professionals.

3. W hat can we do to improve regional education? Secure employment attracts more families to regional areas and stabilises school numbers. I support a review of the district high school model to ensure schools are appropriately resourced with capital infrastructure, human resources and a mix of online and in-class courses to ensure regional students have the same opportunities and course availability as those in the metropolitan area. 4. Do you support fracking? To avoid misinformation the research we have has to be relevant to the type of fracking specific to the geological structure of our lands and waterways. I have advised the Premier that my personal stance is that I do not support fracking in food bowl areas. We need to protect the water table, water quality and land access issues. 5. W hat do you think of Brendon Grylls’ mining tax? How do you think Western Australia can get out of debt? This tax will have a negative impact on jobs, not only from the two companies being targeted, but from the flow-on effect to smaller businesses that leverage from larger organisations. As a regional small business owner for over 17 years, and considering small business employs over 50% of the State’s workforce, this policy has far-reaching implications that inhibit growth and employment and I do not support it. We need to strengthen employment and industries so we reduce debt through the growth of the State

economy. Also securing a fair share of GST revenue is something our State government has been advocating for many years. Growing the economy will ensure Government-funded public services are well resourced into the future. 6. Do you think events like the Mogumber NYE rodeo are important to grow regional towns? Events have a direct positive economic impact on the regions, and they also provide important social benefits in bringing people together in regional areas. We need to ensure the environmental footprint for events is managed so the preparation of event space, accommodation, waste and insurance for volunteers is sufficient. 7. Do you condone 53.5m road trains in peri-urban areas? Heavy vehicles being kept away from residential areas protect the condition of local roads and pedestrian and road user safety. However, bypass roads can divert economic benefits away from regional communities and I am happy to hear from local residents, local governments and industry members that would have direct experience on this issue in their own local area. 8. What is your view on assisted dying and right to die legislation? I believe a person should be able to die with dignity. Any proactive step taken to assist families and individuals that are faced with this decision must consider all legalities, with the priority being to protect the families and medical personnel from ensuing legal complications.

After 50 years of Liberal and National representation, I see no vision for our community. That simply has to change.

5. W hat do you think of Brendon Grylls’ mining tax? How do you think Western Australia can get out of debt?

2. What do you perceive as the main issues facing the Northern Valleys region?

Brendon Grylls has shown his financial irresponsibility with his mining tax proposal.

• Fracking

Our State’s debt is so huge that disciplined government spending is required. Only a McGowan Labor Government will provide that discipline.

• Safe and Adequate Roads • Public Transport • Agricultural Resource Protection • Water • Police Resources 3. What can we do to improve regional education? Regional educators play one of the most important roles in our community. Labor will boost Education Assistants employed in regional schools, appoint Independent Learning Coordinators in 10 regional schools, and roll out science programs and equipment in selected regional primary schools. 4. Do you support fracking? WA Labor acknowledges that communities have expressed strong opposition to gas fracking.

Barni Norton for the Australian Labor Party 1. Why are you standing for election? I understand the people of Moore and the opportunities available for an even better way of life. I see agricultural and environmental issues overlooked and a decline in sustainable communities. Royalties for Regions is a legislated fund supported by WA Labor to build capacity and infrastructure. I believe a WA Labor Government would do this smarter.

We support a scientific approach to the regulation of fracking, and will conduct a public inquiry to examine environment, health, agriculture, heritage and community impacts prior to any fracking activity (including future exploration). WA Labor will place a moratorium on the use of fracking until an inquiry can demonstrate that the process will not compromise the environment, groundwater, public health or contribute adversely to climate change. WA Labor will target renewable energies in order to combat climate change and diversify regional economies to create employment opportunities.

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Selling off Western Power is a reckless idea that would deny the State an annual dividend. I applaud WA Labor for standing firm on ownership of this resource, and others such as Fremantle Port. Do you think events like the Mogumber NYE rodeo are important to grow regional towns? Events in rural towns such as the Rodeo are incredibly important to building community fabric and resilience which creates stronger community in adverse times. These types of events also provide opportunities for the community to expand incomes and to improve or build community infrastructure. 7. Do you condone 53.5m road trains in peri-urban areas? I support safe roads for all road users and have concerns about bringing 53.5m road trains into the peri-urban area of the Moore electorate. Our highways remain unsafe and are inadequate for the current user loads. 8. What is your view on assisted dying and right to die legislation? Any debate in Parliament on assisted suicide for terminally ill people should be part of a wider community debate. WA Labor allows Members to exercise a conscience vote on euthanasia. While I am sympathetic to freedom of choice, I will carefully review the detail in any Legislation.

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PONDERINGS By Alex Douglas

I read somewhere recently that Australia is particularly well supplied with counselling services. If fact, someone has calculated that there are more “counsellors” than there are members of the armed forces! Wow! Every service-man or -woman can have their personal counsellor! I’m not sure how much use that would be, however, since they must vary a lot in the service they can provide. They range from well-meaning volunteers from assorted church groups and secular helpline services to fully qualified psychiatrists and psychologists, who are definitely not in the voluntary category. There are counsellors for all sorts of problems. Marriage and sex counsellors; financial counsellors; fitness and health counsellors; the list seems endless. In fact, I can’t think of any aspect of our lives that is not covered by some guru’s expertise. You can even get counselling on how to deal with the problems created by winning ten million dollars on Lotto! Though I doubt that you’d be short of advice in that particular situation! It should be very comforting to know that so much help is at hand, but we sceptics have our doubts. Apart from the genuinely well- intentioned unpaid do-gooders that we can always walk away from, we are all subjected to the attentions of assorted highly paid professionals that are not so easy to evade. Psychologists are employed in so many ways, by so many agencies, that we tend to take them for granted. The wide and, to most of us, mysterious, field labelled “psychology” is peopled by folk whose expertise is potentially both a blessing and a curse. Defence departments may employ them to

WORDLINESS by Alex Douglas

Sometimes words that seem to mean the same thing don’t! Take “coast” and “shore”; they describe the same general area but from a different perspective. The shore is the end of the sea (or lake) while the coast is the end of the land. Easy! But of course, nothing is ever that simple. The coast describes the area in general proximity to the sea which may be many miles wide, depending on the geography of the area. Whereas the point nearest the sea, where the land is always high and dry is the ‘coastline’. A ‘shoreline’ is very

treat traumatised personnel; or to conduct psychological warfare against enemies. Police departments can employ them to help track down serial killers and train officers to deal with complex criminal behaviour; or to advise on how to best control the activities of their citizens. Government departments of all types use the services of these folk; some of them even to our benefit in health, education, sport etc. But there also the “spin doctors” whose sole task is to persuade us to believe whatever guff the pollies serve up and still vote for them at the next election. We can’t be trusted to do that without their input, so a vast amount of money is spent to ensure that we get the message. However, the highest paid psychologists are those employed in the marketing industry. Their major task is to ensure that we feel suitably deprived. We are told that advertising is beneficial because it offers us information about the products, but the information is censored to ensure that the consumer is not given any knowledge that will cause them to doubt their need for whatever they’re being asked to buy. Experts know that explaining the good points of a product doesn’t sell as much as persuading us that not buying their wares makes us inadequate in some way. We buy their stuff and we’re better parents; kinder to our pets; more attractive to the opposite sex; financially smarter; or just plain better than we were before and more worthy of the envy of others. Without their goodies we’re doomed to remain incomplete, unfulfilled and generally inferior. Aren’t we lucky that they’re there to save us in our hour of need and we should be grateful to have someone to ‘counsel’ us on what really ails us and how to fix it. Let us all give thanks! Thanks for your time. different proposition. A combination of tidal action and low-lying land makes the shoreline move about. The shoreline moves back and forth across the ‘foreshore’, which is the area periodically submerged by the action of the tide. Above the foreshore is the ‘backshore’. This is the area that is only subjected to occasional immersion by exceptionally high tides or waves caused by storms. Only when these events occur are the coastline and the shoreline actually in the same place! Rivers don’t have either coasts or shores, they have banks. I believe that ponds have banks too, until they grow up and become lakes.

SEVENTH 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

Bindoon community celebrates the life of Bob Blizard Nahrel Dallywater and Gordon Houston

property and then on his own farm with wife Dawn and their children, Tanya and Allan.

The community gathered to form a guard of honour along the Bindoon section of Great Northern Highway on Friday 17 February as Bob Blizard, one of our best known, recognised and loved local identities made his final passing through town on the way to his resting place at the cemetery.

Bob immersed himself in the community, was the Founder and President/Chair of many groups and remained an active member and leader of many until his passing. As just one example, Bob was the residing President of the Bindoon and Districts Agricultural Society and had been involved in every annual Show since 1953.

Later, hundreds filled the Bindoon Town Hall to share and hear stories of Bob at his Memorial followed by a release of balloons with attached everlasting flower seeds.

In 2010, Bob received the Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Award in 2005 for his commitment and dedication to the community for over 30 years. He was also instrumental in the inaugural Chittering Farmers Market which received the Community Group/ Event Award in 2014.

Born on 11 March 1935, Bob was a local resident all of his life, working on both his family

Bob was a role model and a very approachable and highly respected member of our community and his memory will be one of the essential threads that continues to bind us together. While his passing will be felt greatly by many and he will mourned by all of us, his life and time amongst us will be appreciated and rejoiced and he will be fondly remembered.

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.

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138.9

54.4

23.6

195.1

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261.8

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97.2

56.8

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359

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113.6

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115.8

87.4

591.7

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41.9

27.0

61.1

633.6

417.4

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32.2

7.4

30.6

665.8

424.8

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9.8

16.7

19.1

675.6

441.5

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9.3

6.4

11.0

684.9

447.9

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121.5

59.9

18.8

121.5

59.9

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59.7

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14.5

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5.6

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71.8

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It’s YOUR community... Local pharmacy to take part in national diabetes screening trial

Public Notices

Moora Men’s Shed update

Moora YouthCARE Council AGM Date: Thursday 4 May, 2017 Time: 7pm. Venue: Central Midland Senior High School Library, Ranfurly Street, Moora. All interested persons welcome. General Meeting to follow.

CWA MOORA BRANCH AGM Date: 8 March 2017 Time: 2.00pm Venue: Moora Museum, Clinch St Moora Followed by General Meeting New Members Welcome

There has been plenty going on in the Moora men’s shed lately. First the benches that allow wheelchair access are nearing completion. Bob Broad cut and welded tubing to make the frame that will enable a tall wheelchair to fit underneath. Then with minimal help from an elderly apprentice he overcame his distaste for working with wood to come up with a top that fitted. There are a few special adjustments to be made and the finished product should be on show before too long. Mark Selover has spent most of his visits to the shed making the most solid, good looking bench imaginable. He has missed countless morning teas and interesting discussions on how Australia might be saved and now the finished product is there for all to see. Colin Skipworth joined

Bob Broad ,Brett Wyatt , Duncan Peter

recently and discovered an old table in need of refurbishing. Making use of a couple more elderly apprentices he has nearly completed the table transformation. Trevor Blowers has discovered he has a talent for spray painting. At present he is working on a stool that had been restored earlier in the year. We have been granted a considerable amount of money from various sources for the erection of a new shed and the final plans have been approved. Work should start in the next couple of months. However we have on going costs that must be met. The raffle for the rocking horse was very successful and was drawn just before Christmas. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone who supported us.

MOORA HSTORICAL SOCIETY AGM DATE: 15 March 2017 Time: 3.00pm Venue: Moora Museum, Clinch St Moora. General Meeting 2.00pm All members please attend. New members welcome MOORA ARTS & CRAFTS SOCIETY INC. AGM

Bindoon Pharmacy is involved in a new trial program to screen asymptomatic, previously undiagnosed individuals for type 2 diabetes. In Australia, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes is in excess of 1.1 million people, and growing. It is estimated that for every five diagnosed cases there are approximately two undiagnosed cases. This means that many people are unaware that they have type 2 diabetes or that they are at significant risk of developing diabetes. In this so called prediabetic state, where people have either impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) or impaired fasting glucose (IFG), damage to blood vessels and nerves may already be underway. Earlier diagnosis of type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes is the KEY to early management of risk factors and prevention or delay of common adverse outcomes such as kidney disease, cardiovascular disease,

glaucoma, and amputation. The provision of the pharmacybased diabetes screening service aims to identify individuals at elevated risk of type 2 diabetes and refer them to a GP for further assessment. The current trial program is being managed by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, in partnership with the University of Sydney and Deakin University, with support and funding from the Australian Government Department of Health. To be eligible for the free diabetes screening, patients need to meet the following criteria: • Aged between 35-74 years •H ave not been diagnosed with diabetes •H ave not been screened for diabetes by their GP in the last 12 months As this is a trial program, there are a limited number of spaces for participants, however, Bindoon Pharmacy can make other arrangements for those people who may not be eligible or whomiss out. For more information contact Craig at Bindoon Pharmacy. The outstandingly outfitted Koorunga members escorting the Clarice Rudduck Shield to Dunsborough! The shield is presented annually to CWA branches who demonstrate outstanding community service. Koorunga and Dunsborough were joint winners in 2016.

Tuesday March 21 2017 45 ROBERTS STREET, MOORA ( opposite police station) ALL WELCOME BINDOON PRIMARY SCHOOL P&C AGM Tuesday 14 March at 9am. In the P&C room at Bindoon Primary All parents are most welcome to attend.

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Bindoon Farmers’ Market in February The first Bindoon Farmers Market of the year was a great success on Sunday 26 February. The weather was perfect and couples, families and furry friends all came to sample some local tasty products, relax with some jazz in the shade and buy some great local produce. The markets are looking to be bigger and better each month. Producers of fruit and vegetables are welcome to get in touch. Even if you cannot attend the market yourself, the committee is trialling a “Dropbox” stall where locals can drop off a box of fresh produce and it will be sold on your behalf on the day. Providers of children’s or dogthemed products and services are welcome to enquire about a stall at the markets too. All stall enquiries can get in touch by calling Molly on 0404 655 360 or at bindoonfarmersmarket@gmail. com.

In season in March

Fruit... apples, pears, melons, grapes,figs, mangoes, olives limes and nectarines Vegetables... Beans, capsicums, tomatoes, squash, pumpkins, zucchinis, cucumbers and eggplant

French Almond and Custard Cake

Ingredients

Custard 500 ml milk 140 g sugar 100 g plain flour 1 egg 2 egg yolks 1 tblsp almond extract Dough 100 g softened butter 100 g almond meal 500 g plain flour 190 g sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 eggs 3 egg yolks Egg wash

1 egg, mixed with pinch of salt and 1 tsp cold water Method

Milk mixture Combine 370 mls milk with sugar in saucepan and cook over medium heat till bubbles just begin to form on the edges, stirring often as this will take about 7 minutes. Set aside. Egg mixture In a bowl, place 1 egg, 2 egg yolks and remaining milk, whisk to combine, then stir in the plain flour and stir vigorously till smooth. Slowly add half of a cup full of the hot milk mixture

into the egg mixture and whisk well.

Stirring constantly, pour the egg mixture into the milk mixture and cook for about 5 minutes on a low heat, being careful not to allow this mixture to boil. Remove from heat and stir in the almond essence. Set aside to cool a little, then place a layer of plastic wrap onto the surface of the custard mixture and place in the fridge for 1 or 2 hours.

sugar in a bowl and beat till creamy. Add eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, and beat well after each addition. Add the flour mixture until well combined. Put one third of the dough into a plastic bag, the larger piece of dough into another bag, flatten them a bit, and place them into the fridge for about 2 hours. Heat oven to 180 degrees. Grease a 22 cm spring form cake tin and set aside.

Dough Sift together the almond meal, flour, salt and baking powder, then set aside.Combine butter and

Roll the larger piece of dough on a well- floured surface so that it fits into the spring form tin. Place the dough carefully into

the cake tin and up the sides. Spread the cooled custard onto the dough. Roll the smaller dough disc to fit the top of the cake tin, covering the layer of custard, then press the two doughs together. Brush the top with egg wash, sprinkle with a tblsp of sugar, cover lightly with foil and bake in the oven for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes or until the top is a golden colour. Cool for 5-10 minutes and carefully remove the form from the cake. This cake freezes well.

The creative crew at Jeanne d’Moore cafe in Moora bring you these sensational looking recipes each month in the Northern Valleys News. For more fabulously french inspiration check out their blog http:// jeannedmoore.com.au/blog/french-friday/

Tree-ripened Mangoes

Avalon Farm mango harvest expected to start in mid March. Opening times daily 9am-6pm 1289 MOOLIABEENIE Rd GINGIN $25.00 per carton (approx 20 mangoes) Orders welcome Phone 9575 3595 Find us on Facebook

Jeanne d’Moore shop and cafe serves delicious fresh-inspired food in a delightful casual setting on the east side of town at 97 Gardiner St, Moora. A beautiful range of gifts is also available.

Open from 7am to 5pm all week long and from 9am to 2pm on Saturdays.

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