Quairading’s monthly publication since 1991. Proudly produced and printed by the Quairading CRC.
TINY TOES!
It’s such great news that dance is back in Quairading, and thriving! This is where the love of dance begins the beautiful Tiny Toes class on Monday afternoons in Quairading is full of giggles, growth, and gorgeous little movers. For more info see “Quairading Dance - Rural Dance Schools WA” on Facebook.
PUB UPDATE
Things are moving along.
GARRETT’S GARAGE
HOCKEY NEWS
Read about the man behind the business. DOG ON A FARM A delightful read.
An update from the Bullettes!
Regular happenings and contacts
Please contact the Quairading CRC to make updates: admin@quairadingcrc.com.au
GROUP
Every Tuesday, 10am 3pm @ CRC Art Space
CANTO CHOIR On hold
’S OP SHOP Thursdays @ Old Drive In
for transport to medical appointments
second Friday of each month.
Friday of the month 9:30am @ CRC
Tuesdays, 9:30am-3:30pm @ CRC
CLUB
SecondTuesdayofeachmonth,7pm@CRC.
9:00am - 10:30am @ Day Care Centre
& 4th Mondays @ Community Building @ the Oval
JOHN AMBULANCE SUB CENTRE 1st & last Thursday - Training 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Once a month on Mondays at 10am @ CRC
TIDY TOWNS COMMITTEE
meeting 3rd Monday 9:30am @ Railway Station
2nd Saturday 10am
VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE
First Tuesday of the month, 4:30pm at the Station Saskia Korzonek qfiresecretary@gmail.com YOUTH CENTRE
Monday & Wednesday, 3pm 4:30pm
From the Editor
I’ve had a very good birthday month thank you all! Never will I get sick of excessively celebrating a birthday, because how lucky am I to get another one every year.
This August 2025 edition of the Banksia Bulletin is packed full of good news and great reads, thank you so much to everyone who has taken the time to contribute content for the community.
I’m absolutely the most excited about the update re our beloved pub, direct from new Licensee Mal Browne! We all know that good things take time (and paperwork often takes even longer!). Not that I want to wish away the rest of the footy season, but bring on AFL Grand Final day! If you’re not lucky enough to win the QFNC raffle and be at the MCG in person (see page 35 and grab a ticket before they’re all gone), our local pub is absolutely the next best place to be! Read more on page 7.
Curtain Raisers rehearsals for the 2025 production are about to kick off, with what feels like a record number of new performers. The role of Director became vacant and I’ve stuck my hand up to jump in the hot seat once again unsure if I’ve done so because I love calling the shots, or because I know I peaked with my onstage role of Jan in Grease two years ago and nothing will compare. Either way, we’ll get stuck in, we’ll regret doing so in a couple of months and then we’ll celebrate hard when we pull of another great performance over the last two weekends of October. I'm realising as I’m writing, that the pub will open mid-theatre season. Uh oh.
On the day-job front we held a successful Forklift course last week and are looking forward to hosting a Heavy Vehicle Pilots Licence course and refresher next week. AusChem accreditation is also on the horizon, let us know if you’re in need of that one.
We’re in the middle of recruiting and inducting for two job vacancies, our Accounts & Finance Officer and a Staying in Place Care Coordinator—all things going well we’ll introduce some new team members next edition!
Happy birthday to the horses for Friday.
Jill Hayes Editor | Banksia Bulletin Coordinator | Quairading CRC
1 Parker Street
Quairading WA 6383
Phone: 08 9645 0096
Email: admin@quairadingcrc.com.au
Website: www.quairadingcrc.com.au
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THE PASSION SHEET
COMMUNITY
QUAIRADING MEDICAL PRACTICE
Dr. Jack will be away on Friday 15th and Monday 18th August. While there will be no medical appointments available on these days, the practice will remain open for Administration purposes. Practice Nurse Wendy will be available on Monday 18th August to provide Nursing care.
FOUND
A set of keys (maybe house keys) outside in front of the Co-op early last week. Please pick up from the Co-op office if they are yours. A description of the keys will be needed prior to them being given back.
HARRISONWOODCOCK
Harrison Woodcock and the Graduate College of Dance are holding a fundraising raffle to help with the costs of 2 weeks in Sydney for the The Australian Youth Grand Prix in September. Tickets are $20 each. Prizes $1500, $500, $150. Limited tickets. Please contact Me (Don) on 0429 455 210 for your tickets.
QUAIRADINGGARAGE SALETRAIL
Saturday 15th November, 2025 If you would like to have your own garage sale, start now, by decluttering and putting your items aside. On the 15th, If you are going to have a sale, paste a sign to your bin and wheel your bin out on the verge. Let’s have lots of garage sales around Quairading. For more ideas check out, https:// www.garagesaletrail.com.au/
AFLGRANDFINAL PACKAGERAFFLE
Win a trip for two to Melbourne including flights, accommodation, Crown Grand Final Breakfast and
tickets to the big dance! Valued at nearly $10k! Second prize $500 cash and third prize $250. All great return on investment of the $70 ticket! Just 400 tickets available, purchase online via RaffleLink: https://rafflelink.com.au/qfnc2025 or contact Jill Hayes 0459 220 053 to arrange cash purchase. Permit No: LS223443425. Drawn 6pm, Saturday 23rd August via RaffleLink and announced in person at the Quairading Oval.
EVENTS
JULY ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING
Thursday 31st July 2025. Curious about how Council decisions are made or how you can get involved in your community?
Here’s your chance!
The Shire of Quairading's July Ordinary Council Meeting will be held at the special time of 5.00pm (instead of the usual 2.00pm) to make it easier for more community members to attend. Join us for afternoon tea from 4.00pm before the meeting come along, have a chat with Councillors, and see your local government in action. We’d love to see you there! RSVPS appreciated to shire@quairading.wa.gov.au or 9645 2400.
QUAIRADINGCLUBAGM
Sunday 3rd August, 11am at the Club, includes announcement of new committee members. Members please submit agenda items or apologies to info@quairadingclub.com.au\
QUAIRADINGHOSPITAL AUXILIARYAGM
Please be advised the Hospital Auxiliary AGM is to be held on Monday 11th August at
2pm in the Hospital. Hope to see you there. If you have an hour to spare please come along and join in, new ideas and members are always welcome.
THEKODAKSTORY PRESENTATIONANDEXHIBITION
The Quairading Photo Club is hosting a special public event on Tuesday 12 August from 6pm at the Quairading CRC. The Kodak Photography Company was founded by a school dropout, George Eastman, who converted photography from a stuffy studio experience into a worldwide kids hobby, and in the process became a billionaire, and created the world’s largest and most successful photography business. Many of us will remember the “Box Brownie”, but there was so much more to the Kodak story including 100’s of different cameras and accessories. Come and enjoy an evening being entertained by the story as well as viewing part of the largest Kodak collection in WA. This Presentation and Exhibition will be provided by Peter Kenyon who is currently coordinating the “Imagine Quairading - conversations about our future“ Initiative in Quairading, and an avid Kodak collector. Bring along any Kodak camera you may have to be get dated and valued. A fun learning and interactive experience is guaranteed and supper will be served thanks to the Shire of Quairading. Please contact Quairading CRC to let us know if you are coming: admin@quairadingcrc.com.au / 9645 0096
This webinar is a must. Candidate Information Briefing Webinar - 6pm Monday 18 August | Quairading CRC WALGA, together with the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) and the WA Electoral Commission, will be hosting an Election Candidate Information Briefing webinar on Monday 18 August commencing at 6.00pm. Presenters will cover a range of topics, with the aim of preparing successful candidates for life as an Elected Member. RSVPS are essential to shire@quairading.wa.gov.au
FIRSTAID&CPRTRAINING–QUAIRADING
The Sub Centre will be holding a full -day First Aid course (HLTAID011 –Provide First Aid) and a half-day CPR course (HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) in Quairading on Saturday 23 August 2025, from 8:30am to 4:30pm. For further information or to enrol, visit https://stjohnwa.com.au/firstaid-training/first-aid-courses As St John is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO: 0392), this fully accredited course is ideal for those currently in the workplace wanting to upgrade their skills, those seeking employment, or anyone wanting to learn how to save a life.
FRFDSSPRINGLUNCH
Friday 5th September, Nedlands Yacht Club. Special Guest: Heather Ewart, ABC Backroads. Tickets $180pp, https:/ www.trybooking.com/events/ landing/1427427. Through a generous local donor, the first 6 respon dents to book tickets and contact the Quairading CRC will have 50% of their ticket price reimbursed.
BUSINESS
PROFESSIONALBARBER
In town for a couple of weeks. Regular haircuts, fades, and shaves. 0448 341 168. Text, don’t call. Instagram @tony.salleo
TASH’SHAIRSALON
Will be open on the 11th and 12th of August.
ELITESHEARING
Professional shearing by Ethan Harder, world record holder. Reliable teams, flexible bookings, happy to travel. Wheatbelt regions, 0439 042 094, Facebook: Eliteshearing
AUSSIEHOMESGARAGEDOORS
If anyone needs any garage door repairs while we are in town please don't hesitate to call us to book an appointment our office number is 9297 412 or email aussiehomes@westnet.com.au.
PINKLAKESQUAIRADING
House on Airbnb, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6, air conditioned from $120 per night. STRA6383RVKQ7EVP
REDGUMCOTTAGE
House on Airbnb, 3 bedrooms , sleeps 6 , from $90 night. STRA6383G6S95XMO
FOR SALE
FORSALE
A choice of 3 x 200 bag Silos. $500 each, ONO. Discount for multiple purchases. All in good order. Contact Alex 0439914990 or Jake 0427207762.
FORSALE - PLANTSSPINLESSYUKKA'S - VARIEGATED - Healthy Drought Tolerate Plants. $15ea. AGAVE'S - Mature, Healthy Drought Tolerant Plants - Large $20 and Medium size $15 or buy both for $30. Enquiries to Christine 0429 466222.
FORSALE
Wardrobe double doors with two bottom drawers. H1800mm x W1200mm x D600mm. In spotless and very good condition. $120. Single bedhead with side drawer, spring base and mattress. In immaculate condition. $125 the lot. Dressing table with top drawer and two large deep drawers below. W1200mm. Reluctant sale. $150. Enquiries to Christine 0429 466 222.
FORSALE
Household furniture, gopher, and escooter. Items include a leather lounge with chairs, TV cabinet, dining table and chairs, desks, filing cabinet, queen mattress, French door fridge, and washing machine. Visit the rear shed at 8 Dall Street
on the 31st July and 1st August. Call Mitch on 0487 000 406 for more details.
FORSALE
Orleans modular lounge suite, 6seater, pastel grey, measures 3 metres x 2.5 meters depending how you set it up, $1,100 ONO. 6-seater dining suite, $200 ONO. Selling due to kitchen renovations. Both are in great condition and need to go due to renovations
Contact Tracey 0438 857 147 or Graeme 0409 098 300.
SPORTS
ELDERSQUAIRADINGGOLFDAY
Thursday 21st of August, Two Person Ambrose, Course Opens 11am. $60 entry fee per pair. Lunch available to purchase. Lots of fun and prizes to be won.
MEN’SGOLF
Our annual Dolin Cup is being held on the 2nd August 2025. We host two competitions on one day, and you are welcome to join both or just one of them. Why not be brave and give 27 holes a crack? If you want more information, then please give Cam Fraser (0427 882 662) a call.
CHURCH
CATHOLICCHURCH
Saturday 2nd August 6pm, J. O’Hare
UNITING CHURCH
Sunday 3rd August 10:30 am led by Mark Beadle
STFAITH’SANGLICANCHURCH
Sunday, 3rd August 10am St Priscilla & Aquila – Eucharist
STFAITH’SCHURCH
This Sunday, 3rd August, at the later time of 10 AM, the Feast of Ss Priscilla and Aquila, who are the patron saints of marriage, will be celebrated. All married couples are invited to attend the service giving thanks for their married life
"Imagine Quairading: conversations about our future”
Over the last 6 weeks, many conversations happened with community members, local groups, businesses and school students. Already over 400 people have shared their opinions and ideas, and over 350 written responses- Big Idea Cards and surveys have been contributed. The month of August will see the culmination of the consultation part of “Imagine Quairading” with a range of interesting community events including-
• Fire Shed Chats at each of our rural fire sheds to hear the views of our farmers (18-21 August)
• Kodak Fun Night hosted by the Photo Club (12 August)- see more details in this edition of the Banksia Bulletin
• Community Opportunity Workshop (C.O.W.) event on Tuesday 26 August when we hope as many community members will gather at the Town Hall from 5.30-9pm (light meal from 5.30pm) for an interactive time to share and prioritise ideas and initiatives fir the future- please put that night in your diary and participate. It will definitely be a fun night.
Also anyone or group, keen to have a coffee catch up with Peter K to elaborate their ideas and opinions, please contact Peter directly on 0417183719. All these ideas and opinions will help to create the Community Plans and Youth Plan due by early September. Many thanks to the 400+ people who have already contributed!
“One of the things we need to learn is that every great change starts from very small conversations held among people who care!” - Margaret Wheatley
August Birthdays
Got a new addition or an edit? Let us know!
1st Laurel Henry, Cameron Johnston, Marilyn Nundle
2nd Linda Kevill, Drew Powell, 3rd Maxwell Williams
4th Jenny Bartlett
5th Gracie Hall
6th Steven Wilton
7th Carl Allsop, Bill Wallwork, Kylie Squiers
8th Aliesha Hayes
9th Chris Dall, Lawerance Cowcill, Norm Pickett
11th Byron Jnr Pickett, Dustin Pickett
13th Andrew Caporn, Brody Simpson
14th Grant Stone, John Anderson, Bella Reidy
15th Damien Shenton, Cameron Hathaway
16th Lynley Carter, Damon White, Harrison Woodcock
17th Tammy Gors, Julia Emmert
19th Jasmine Longford, Emilie Tompsett
20th Danny Poultney
21st Alexis Stone, Kelvin Collard
22nd Kirsten Clemens, Amber Kevill, Raymond Johnston, Tyler Wishart
23rd Jessica Keast
24th Di Wallwork, Jacqui Sandercock
25th Adam Shenton, Sue Shenton, Connor Bloom, Jeff Moloney
If you would like to have your own garage sale, start now, by decluttering and putting your items aside. On the 15th, if you are going to have a sale, stick a sign to your bin and wheel your bin out on the verge.
Let’s have lots of garage sales around Quairading!
For more ideas check out, https:// www.garagesaletrail.com.au/
Dr Sing Jack Yap MBBS, FRACGP, DIP DERM DCH
PRACTICE HOURS
MONDAY - THURSDAY
8:30am—12:30pm 1:30pm 5:00pm
FRIDAY
8:30am 12:00pm
VISITING HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Female GP
Dr Irene Dolan 26th & 27th August
OTHER SERVICES OFFERED
• Health Assessments
• Skin Checks
• Flu Clinics
• Immunisations/Vaccinations
• Diabetes Management
• Pathology
• Preventative Medicine
• Chronic Illness Care Plans
• Antenatal Care
• Health Checks/Medical Reports
• PATS Patient Assisted Travel Scheme Applications
• Iron infusions
• Skin cancer removal procedures
• Heart Health Clinic
In the event of a medical emergency, call 000
Quairading Medical Practice
19 Harris Street
PO Box 125 Quairading WA 6383
PHONE: 9645 1210
Dr. Jack will be away Friday 15th and Monday 18th August. While there will be no medical appointments available on these days, the practice will remain open to accept telephone calls, answer emails etc.
Practice Nurse Wendy will be available on Monday 18th August to provide Nursing care.
Dr. Min Ding will be away from the practice from Monday 11th August until Monday 18th August (inclusive). She will return to the practice on Tuesday 19th August.
When arriving at the practice for your appointment, please inform our Admin team that you are here. There are times where we may be busy and might not notice that you have arrived. We are not able to advise the Dr you are waiting if we are not aware that you are here.
If you are unable to attend your scheduled appointment please contact the practice to cancel or reschedule. This will enable our Admin team to offer the appointment time to those patients on our appointment waitlist.
Cold and Flu season has well and truly arrived. If experiencing any Cold or Flu symptoms (sore throat, runny nose, fevers etc) please advise our Admin team prior to arriving for your appointment. Patients experiencing Cold and Flu symptoms will not be denied a medical consult, however, our Admin team will advise you to present to our external waiting area as a precaution. This is to minimise the potential risk of spreading virus to other patients in the clinic, or to our team members.
A few friendly reminders:
• Please bring your Medicare card to appointments.
• If hearing impaired, please wear your hearing aid device when attending appointments.
• Please bring Drivers Licence renewal paperwork, and your Drivers Licence with you when attending an appointment for a Drivers Licence Medical.
• We are continuing to register patients for SMS reminders. If you would like to receive clinical and appointment reminders, please bring your mobile phone to your appointment so our Admin team can process the set up for you.
• A Pathology request form is required for all Pathology appts. We are unable to perform Pathology testing without a request form. Patients who arrive without a form will be rescheduled and advised to book an appt. with the Dr to obtain the required pathology request form.
QuairadingMoorditjNoongarPlaygroup
75Coralingstreet,Quairading
5th Augustat10am-Free
Join the team from Energy Ahead for this hands-on, interactive workshop designed to help you save energy, lower your bills, and embrace a more sustainable future.
Through personal stories, expert coaching and engaging demonstrations, you’ll discover practical tips and strategies to reduce your energy use. Enjoy personalised advice tailored to your needs, connect with likeminded individuals, and relax over a light morning tea.
This friendly and informative workshop is your chance to take control of your energy costs while making a positive impact on the planet. Don’t miss it!
What You’ll Learn:
- Energy-saving tips to reduce your bills.
- How to read your Synergy bill and check your eligibility for rebates or concessions.
- Customised advice with 1:1 Synergy bill coaching.
The Energy Ahead program is available to Synergy residential customers who are experiencing financial hardship. Our team will help you with an assessment of how you’re using your energy, then create a plan to help you achieve your energy savings goals.
The sub centre will be holding a full day first aid course and half day CPR course in Quairading on Saturday 23rd August 2025, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Further information or enrolment may be found at: https://stjohnwa.com.au/ first-aid-training/first-aid-courses
As St John is a Registered Training Organisation, this fully accredited course is ideal for those currently in the workplace wishing to upgrade their skills, those seeking employment or for anyone who wishes to learn how to save a life.
RTO: 0392
QDHS News...
Term 3 has excitedly started with students and staff transitioning perfectly back to QDHS’s welcoming, safe, and supportive learning environment to engage in high quality learning and teaching.
We welcome newest staff members Mr Jamie Senbergs and Mrs Renee Anderson. I am pleased to be continuing in the principal role for Term 3.
School Improvement Planning
Integral to the ongoing success of a school is a planned, explicit, coherent and context appropriate school improvement agenda. At QDHS, this agenda reflects the school's mission, vision, values, priority, focus areas, and aspirations, needs and perspectives of students, families, teachers and the wider community. In 2025, the school improvement process involves the following 4 step approach:
In semester 2, we will continue to focus on school improvement; staff actively engage in the analysis of student data, with staff united in their commitment to improve the quality of teaching and learning and a relentless focus on continuously improving student outcomes. The benefits for students include:
Enhanced Learning:
School improvement initiatives, such as MultiLit literacy programs, focused on identifying the learning needs of all students, with all staff (teachers and Education Assistants) working collaboratively to differentiate instructional practices, to plan, implement and review teaching and learning programs that meet the needs of students.
Increased Achievement:
Ongoing assessment of student achievement and progress involving the rigorous analysis of a broad range of data leading to improvements for students. At QDHS staff regularly collect data and work together evaluate performance and importantly inform the next teaching and learning focus.
Positive School Culture:
School improvement fosters a more positive and engaging learning environment, positively impacting students' social and emotional well-being. At QDHS our staff embrace a strong collegial culture of mutual trust and support, with a shared responsibility for successful student learning, and collaboration in the pursuit of high-quality teaching and learning.
In essence, school improvement is not just about academics; it's about building a stronger, more vibrant, and more prosperous community for everyone.
As always, our focus is firmly on our vision: “Creating learners for life, Kaadadjiny Kalyakoorl.”
If you have a child who is turning 4 years of age by 30 June 2026, please see the office staff for an enrolment pack and information about orientation events happening later this year.
Term 3 Events
Assembly Year 7/8 Friday 1st August at 2.15pm
Faction Cross Country Friday 8th August from 11.30am at the Quairading Golf Club
Assembly Year 4/5 Friday 15th August 2.15pm
Interschool Cross Country Friday 22nd August at Meckering
Assembly Year 1 Friday 29th August at 2.15pm
Faction Athletics Carnival Friday 5th September at the Town Oval
Assembly French/Art/Music Friday 12th September at 2.15pm
Interschool Athletics Carnival Friday 19th September at Kellerberrin
Assembly Student Council Friday 26th September at 2.15pm
Year 2—Future Careers Day
The year 2 class started the term off with a Future Careers Day. Students were able to dress up in their chosen professions clothing and spent the day doing activities around different careers. We saw some great ballerinas, ice cream sellers, gamers and farmers!
We send out a big thanks to Mrs Jess Richards (nurse), Mrs Carol Dall (St Johns Ambulance), Mr Ben Wilson (farmer) and Mrs Kym Benson (principal) for coming in to share their experiences of their own careers.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
THE VIETNAM WAR
The first Australian killed in action in the Vietnam War was WO Class 2 Kevin Conway, an advisor with the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam. He died on July 6th 1964 during a Viet Cong attack on the Nam Dong Special Forces Camp.
Private Errol Noacks (aged 21) from Adelaide was the first National Serviceman to die in Vietnam. He was 10 days into his service. Errols’ death became a symbol of the anti-war movement for the Australian public The Errol Noack House was opened in 1969 and provided emergency accommodation for veterans and their families. This house has since been demolished but alternative veteran accommodation is now provided by the RSL South Australia.
The Long Tan Cross was erected to commemorate the Battle of Long Tan is approximately three metres high and weighs over 100 kilograms. It was constructed from concrete and bears the names of the 18 Australians soldiers who died in the Battle. The cross was initially erected on the third anniversary of the Battle by 6RAR. The idea for the cross came from Lieutenant Colonel David Butler and WO James Cruickshank. It was built by New Zealand Army Corporal Barry McAvinue.
The Long Tan Cross is a significant symbol of the sacrifices made by Australian and New Zealand soldiers during the Vietnam War. The battle itself, fought in a rubber plantation near Long Tan, resulted in 18 Australian deaths and 24 wounded soldiers, with the majority of casualties from D Company. The victory at Long Tan is credited with establishing Australian dominance in Phuoc Tuy Province.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
Richard A. Aldersea Aged 20 from Perth (6RAR)
Peter E. Clements Aged 21 from Cunderdin
Dennis J. McCormack Aged 21 from South Australia ( National Serviceman) A.F. McCormack Aged 21 from Tasmania (National Serviceman)
Glenn A. Drabble Aged 21 from Brisbane (National Serviceman 6RAR)
Kenneth H. Gant Aged 21 from Brisbane (National Serviceman 6 RAR)
Warren D. Mitchell Aged 21 from (Queensland (National Serviceman)
Douglas J. Salverton Aged 20 from Queensland (National Serviceman)
Maxwell R. Wales Aged 22 from Queensland (Regular Army)
Francis B. Tapp Aged 19 from Queensland (Regular Army)
Victor R. Grice Aged 21 from Victoria (National Serviceman)
David J. Thomas Aged 21 from Victoria (National Serviceman)
Ernest F. Grant Aged 20 from N.S.W. (Regular Army 6RAR)
James M. Houston Aged 22 from N.S.W. (Regular Army)
Jack Jewry Aged 21 from N.S.W. (National Serviceman)
Paul A. Large Aged 22 from N.S.W. (National Serviceman)
Gordon C. Sharp Aged 21 from N.S.W. ( National Serviceman)
Colin J. Whiston Aged 21 from N.S.W. (National Serviceman)
LEST WE FORGET
Garrett’s Garage—one year in!
Jaime and I are the proud owners of Garrett’s Garage. I grew up on a sheep farm in the North Island of New Zealand, where I spent countless hours in the shed tinkering with my Grandad. After school, I had no idea what to do so it was suggested I take up an apprenticeship in Automotive Mechanics. I learned my craft in a small family run garage in my home town of Waihi – I still remember the name of my first boss and teacher –Barry Armstrong at Armstrong Motors. When I wasn’t at the garage, you could find me down the beach catching waves or up the mountains riding slopes. After completing my apprenticeship, I spent a few years travelling the world – following the surf, snow, and adventure. I have always had a love for water and after returning from my travels I became a SCUBA Master Instructor to help find my way into the Marine Industry. I eventually ended up in Airlie Beach, North Queensland where I gained more certifications in becoming a Master Class V skipper and MED II Engineer. Here I spent 10 years working in Marine Tourism where I got to drive ferries, barges, plus work on the reef with people from all over the world.
After I met Jaime (who was also working in the Marine Tourism Industry in Airlie Beach), the GFC hit the community hard and the tourism industry was struggling. We decided to make the move back to WA where I was able to jump straight into a Seeder and help out on the family farm. From there we set up in Perth and I went back to working as a mechanic for the City of Swan. After the birth of our first child, we moved back to Quairading where Jaime had secured parttime work teaching, and I got offered a fulltime gig working on a farm.
Opportunity finally presented itself in 2023 where we managed to purchase the Quairading and Lake Grace school bus runs from Colin and Donna – we were so grateful for this opportunity to finally own our own business. I was still working on the farm at that time juggling the business and work life. Later that year we negotiated with Daryl for
the purchase of his Smash Repairs building where we saw opportunity to dive back into mechanics, keep my buses onsite and be my own boss. The Shire of Quairading provided us with invaluable grant funding to finally paint the exterior and put up new signage –which turned out better than expected – we get so many beautiful comments from the community about the signage.
We have been busy as ever since we opened our doors with only 1 day in the past 12 months where we haven’t had a booking and we have even employed a second mechanic to keep up with the work. I never thought I would return back to my original trade, but it has opened doors for us and the community of Quairading. We love giving back to the community, sponsoring local clubs and assisting the school. We love our beautiful community who have supported the business and enjoy listening to all the stories when people just come in for a chat.
There is still much we would like to do with the amazing space at Garrett’s Garage. I have recently completed my air-conditioning certification and hope to have purchased the equipment to provide this service soon. We are looking forward to where this venture will take us in the future.
Garrett’s Garage provides the diagnostics, repair, and service of:
• Cars
• Trucks
• Boats
• Caravans
• Trailers
• Motorbikes
• Small Engines
• Trucks
• Machinery
We are open Monday-Friday 7.30am –5pm (or when the shed door is open!) Corner of McLennan and Parker Street, Quairading.
The York Agricultural Society warmly welcomes Quairading residents to exhibit and attend the 178th York Show on Saturday 6th September 2025 at Forrest Oval, York.
More information including the Show Book and Exhibition Hall and Poultry Entry Forms can be found on the website https:// yorkagriculturalsociety.org.au/
Important Dates
Saturday 30th August – All entries close at 5pm
Thursday 4th September – Exhibition Pavilion open to receive Exhibits
Friday 5th September – Exhibition Pavilion judging (closed to public)
Saturday 6th September – Show Day!
8.30am – all poultry to be penned at Forrest Oval
9.00am – Exhibition Pavilion open to the public
9am – 5pm – Prize money can be collected from the Ag Shed
5.00pm – Exhibition Pavilion closes – awards & exhibits can be collected
Show Entries – Joanne Allen – 0407 477 947 – showentry.yas.au@gmail.com
The winter footy and netball season is absolutely flying by! With just two games left in the home and away season for the Bulls and Belles, finals are in sight but no one is guaranteed a shot!
Our last home game will be Sunday 10th August vs Federals, get on down and cheer us on. Our last fixtured game is the week following on Saturday 17th August in Beverley vs the Redbacks plus Matthew Pavlich!! Sorry to his fans but how iconic will that make one last win for the Bulls :)
We’re hosting the second semi final on Saturday 23rd August. Whether we’ve got teams playing or not, we’d always love some extra hands with all the game day jobs. Let us know if you’re available to help out on the gate, canteen, bar or BBQ!
Post-finals, our last activity for the year will be our evening wind up on Saturday 13th September at the Quairading Town Hall. Red carpet formal is the dress code, more details and ticket info coming soon—all members and supporters are very welcome to attend.
LAST BULL IN THE PEN
The first 9 drawn on each occasion are out and the 10th gets their money back! Everyone else is still in it with a chance at being the very last bull in the pen.
4th draw: Saturday 21st
June
61 Teddy Richards
55 Dale & Rob
22 Les Anderson
17 Kelli and Tucky
05 Scott and Sharon
06 Melanie Mills
12 Mark and Kelly
07 Lucas Pereira
18 Gwen Powell
$100 winner: #9 Colonel & Jo
5th draw: Saturday 28th
June
33 Renee Newbey
87 Shirley Stacey
100 Shondelle Stone
52 Rod Simpson
32 Maddi Shotter
48 Tet and Mad
62 Bounce & Robyn
75 Liz & Mert
27 Ryan Powell
$100 winner: #68 Oscar Stone
6th draw: Sunday 27th July
56 Tracey Ellis
02 Bec can der Wacht
79 Kaila and Ethan
25 Alana Shanhun
94 Yick Hadlow
36 Kelli and Tucky
8 Connor Anderson
43 Tom Karrlson
4 Darryl and Cath
Winner $100: #53 Dec & Kiz
7th draw: Sunday 27th July
64 Graeme Ellis
97 Ryan Jarman
89 Bounce & Robyn
11 Sean & Lisa
58 Brayden Andrews
71 Andy Murray
31 Brad Chatfield
3 Candace Stone
81 Trevor & Mary
Winner $100: #46 Dec & Bowser
RESERVES
LEAGUE
Beet that!
Garden club member Lyn Whyte grew this enormous beetroot. 41cm around its girth. Wow. Just goes to show some of the information has sunk in.
CWA Quairading 100 Years Celebration
The Quairading Country Women’s Association recently held their 100th birthday by a celebration of CWA members from eight branches. Beverley and York branches will also be celebrating their 100th birthday this year. We were fortunate to have five representatives from State Office which included the State President Felicity Edwards and State Treasurer Carolyn Cover (who was able to share some words of wisdom to branch treasurers). Accompanying Felicity was the CEO Trish Langdon, Board members Sue Meredith and Delyse Ward who were all able to engage in conversation with branch members over a very enjoyable meal.
We also had the company of Shire President Trevor Stacey and his wife Mary. Trevor spoke about the fact that for a small community like Quairading, two clubs had reached the milestone of operating for a century – the RSL and CWA. Not many towns can say that.
Guests and members, (with some husbands in tow) enjoyed a wonderful meal supplied by Flavour Town catering. I don’t believe anyone could have left feeling disappointed with the meal. Thank you, Wendy. During the course of the day our guests were subjected to three quizzes and many raffle draws. I know some of the quiz questions were a bit tricky but at least you all gave them a go. Thanks must go to members who donated raffle prizes.
During the year we advertised for nominations for the CWA Young Volunteer Award. Connor Atkins was nominated and he was a joint winner with Skye Smith from Bindoon. Proud Mum, Anita and Step Father Daniel Marzocchi looked on as Felicity Edwards presented the Certificate and cheque to Connor.
Now down to the business of cutting the birthday cake. Two former long-time members, Mrs Winnie Heal and Mrs Pam Cole were invited up to have the honour of cutting the birthday cake. As you can see this cake was truly an amazing sight. Leanne & Min Hayes made and decorated the cake. Have you ever had a four tiered chocolate and red velvet cake. It was delicious. Thank you, Leanne for all the work that went into cooking and decorating the cake. After all that, Leanne and Min then donated the cake in appreciation of the work the CWA do.
For this occasion we had a very special guest speaker. We were lucky to get Mr Kingsley Dixon who happened to visit the CWA Op Shop one day. Little did we know that Kingsley is the Professor of Botany and Restoration at The University of Western Australia? With a passion for many plants, but orchids in particular, he discovered smoke germination of Australian plants which revolutionised native plant propagation, especially rare species such as the Corrigin Grevillea. He was the 2016 WA Scientist of the Year and was made an AO for services to education and science in 2023. His love of the Australian bush won him a Gold Medal in May (2025) at the Chelsea Flower Show. He would love to speak and to engage with the Quairading community on the work that they are doing down the road on rare orchids. One thing Kingsley is keen to do is get the natives of note back into prominence starting with the Matchstick Banksia. Apparently, within an hour radius of Quairading you can find upwards of 600 threatened species and the Banksia Cuneate (the floral emblem of the Quairading Shire is one of them). There are almost 80 species of orchids calling Quairading home. Quairading is truly a worthy member of the ‘wildflower State of W.A’ and our challenge now is to protect what we have and restore what is degraded which is no small undertaking.
Without a doubt, Kinsley’s’ talk on “What it means to live in a Biodiversity Hotspot – a 100 year journey for Quairading; a 65 million year journey for the bush‘’ was so well received that we are now liaising with Kingsley to come back to Quairading so that more of the community can hear this fascinating journey of discovery.
Dog on a farm
Written by Stella Squiers for ATR English
When I first came to the farm, I had curled up in the backseat snuggling against the scratchy leather. The door swung open when we reached our destination and there were the sweetest eyes staring wide eyed at her surprise, me. That was the first time I had been hugged so tight, and I knew I was at the place I belonged. Close. Safe.
The farm was my first and only kingdom. I learned the rhythm of the land as I grew. The whistle of the wind as it passed through the wheat, the calls a mother called to her lamb, the crow of the rooster welcoming a new day. My paws grew strong on gravel, learning the contours of the land.
I wanted to be the best working dog for my new family. I wasn’t sure how, but I followed my instincts and learned quickly. Every morning, I raced the quad bike down the paddock, chasing the sheep into motion, barking as loud as thunder. I wasn’t big, but I was fast. I lived on the pulse of the soil and sky.
The girl – barefoot, gap-toothed – was my companion. We grew together, wordless but inseparable. She hugged me when she cried. I jumped on her as I begged for food. We chased chickens, climbed haybales and slept side by side every night, though it wasn’t allowed.
The seasons turned, passing in colours. Spring smelled like wet grass and the perfume of flowers. Summer brought the gold of fields and was buzzing with flies. Autumn was followed by the sweet scent of new soil. And Winter? Winter was beautiful. In the early mornings the world stood still. The morning frost dusting the green land as the chimney spewed smoke.
The years changed me. I learned the weight of silence when lambs came too early in the frost. Speckles of white had started to gather around my muzzle. I stopped chasing the quad bikes and the young pup, Luke, took over the paddock runs. They called me a good dog but I know they were grasping at time, something none of us can hold.
Now the girl is a woman with the same boots her father once wore. Her hand now full of callouses as she stares out across the fields at the end of a long day. She doesn’t call me to run anymore, knowing my legs now ache with my weight. Still I rise when the quad bike roars to life. Old habits.
Luke runs now. He’s quick, his spirit strong, a good dog. He still needs to figure out how to direct the sheep instead of just chasing them, but he’ll learn. I watch from the porch, remembering that feeling: wind in my face, purpose behind every step.
I am no longer needed in the way I once was. But I am still loved. In that, I will never disappear. My memory is stitched into the land- my scent that will linger in the woman’s clothes, my fur will cling to my pillow, my claw marks will remain on the barn doors.
One day, I will not rise. And that will be alright.
Because I have belonged here. I will be remembered.
And in that, I remain.
Gardening in the Wheatbelt
Written by Carmela Kriszyk of Eaglewood Farm
July has been a little more generous in giving us rain on a consistent basis and hence the gardens are looking happier than they have done for a long time. Many of the native shrubs are covered in blossom and early spring bulbs are already flowering. Winter in the Wheatbelt is a cold but colourful time of the year.
The August meeting of the QGLG is on Friday the 29th at the CRC starting at 9:30 am. We’re looking for new residents to Quairading who are interested in learning some gardening skills. Please come along to our meetings you will be welcomed, informed and entertained.
Propagating by division is the last of the propagation articles. This method of propagating is perhaps the easiest way to increase the number of the exact plants that are already in the garden. Cuttings can take a season or two to produce a sizable plant and there is a lot of care sometimes involved in getting strong growing plant. With seeds, it often means the plants are not exactly like the parent plant. Therefore, division becomes a very attractive alternative to the other methods. So which plants can be divided to make new plants?
Daylilies every few years, most ornamental grasses, most ferns, sedums in spring, iris in autumn, bulbs, canna lilies in early spring, agapanthus, chives, asparagus, rhubarb, ginger in spring, potatoes, sweet potatoes (use the green shoots, to start new plants), spider plants, peace lilies, aspidistra (cast iron plant), bromeliads, and orchids. Now while this is not a complete list, these are the common plants found in our gardens. Minimizing the injury to the roots when dividing and applying a seaweed solution will help in establishing the plant in its new home.
August in the Garden
It’s time to – plant a hedge, remember the closer together the plants the faster the hedge will form, trim the plants to encourage side shoots to form; feed citrus plants after their
winter break; towards the end of August prune and thin out passionfruit that has become crowded; finish planting any bare-rooted trees you have purchased; spray citrus affected by scale during these cool sunny days, feed shrubs and perennials with organic pellets which will start working when the spring growth emerges; look out for and treat snails attacking new shoots; tree dahlias can be pruned and pieces can be used to start new plants; when the early bulbs such as jonquils have finished flowering give them a feed of blood and bone and allow them to die back in their own time allowing next year’s flowers to develop well; remove and discard dried flowers from camellias and azaleas to avoid a build-up of disease; check indoor plants and remove any with mealy bug before it has a chance to spread to other plants; take stock of the summer seeds for the veggie garden; towards the end of August start to sow the seeds into small pots and keep in a warm sunny spot; prepare garden beds for the hungry summer crops like tomatoes, capsicum, eggplant, the vines and the pumpkins.
Sow – veggie seeds for summer crops; summer flower seeds in pots to be planted out later when the garden soil is warmer.
Plant – August is often our coldest month so it may be best to wait till September to plant out potted plants.
Harvest – At Eaglewood farm we are harvesting mandarins, oranges, lemons, apples, lettuce, radish, broccoli, kale, silver beet, English spinach, coriander, rocket, turnips and carrots.
The last word – A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; and above all it teaches trust. Gertrude Jekyll
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found naturally in the cells and bloodstream of our body. It is mainly produced by the liver, but a small amount also comes from certain foods we eat. Cholesterol has developed a bit of a sinister reputation over the years, but the truth is that it plays an important role in our overall health and is involved in a number of vital functions including the growth and activity of cells. The body needs cholesterol, however according to a lot of medical research, an excess of it floating around our blood can have potential negative implications for our health. It is vital for us older blokes to develop an understanding of cholesterol and especially its relationship to cardiovascular disease.
Finding out the level of cholesterol in our blood is as easy as your Doctor organising a simple blood test. Among other things the blood test will identify the two types of proteins that are responsible for transporting this fatty substance in the body:
LDL (low density lipoprotein) takes cholesterol away from the liver into the blood stream and out to the cells of our body.
HDL (high density lipoprotein) plays the role of returning cholesterol to our liver where it is broken down.
LDL makes up the bulk of cholesterol in our body and has been labelled as bad cholesterol mainly due to its involvement in the formation of plaque in our blood vessels. It is believed that when the lining of our blood vessels gets damaged in places due to things like high blood pressure, smoking or diabetes, LDL can start to enter the walls of the blood vessels and eventually build up to restrict or even block blood flow to parts of our heart and brain causing a heart attack or stroke.
There are a lot of factors that influence the levels of cholesterol in a person’s blood such as our genes, age and ethnicity which we don’t have a great deal of control over, and our diet and lifestyle which we do have control over. This is especially important to consider if we are already at risk of developing heart and circulatory disease due to factors such as smoking, being overweight and having high blood pressure.
Your GP may discuss medication as an option to address high cholesterol levels but will most definitely suggest exercise and changes to your diet and lifestyle. Exercise is a no brainer when it comes to keeping your pump and pipes healthy and reducing your risk for all sorts of health issues. Dietary wise, it will involve being mindful of foods that contain high cholesterol such as meat, milk, cheese, eggs and butter.
There is a lot of evidence to limit our intake of saturated and trans fats which are found in foods such as fatty meat, dairy products and most take away food. Both these fats can raise the levels of LDL and trans fats are even thought to lower the levels of HDL. We still need to eat fat as part of a balanced diet, but this should generally be unsaturated fat found in foods such as fish, avocado and olive oil.
Remember, get your GP to check your cholesterol on your next visit and discuss any associated risks that are relevant to you.
Anglican Church (St Faith’s)
Harris Street
August in the Parish of St Faith’s, Quairading
Services
Sunday, 3rd August
Sunday, 10th August
10.00 a.m. St Priscilla & Aquila – Eucharist
9.00 a.m.
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost – Morning Prayer Thursday, 14th August
Saturday, 16th August
Sunday, 24th August
6.00 p.m.
5.30 p.m.
Mary, Mother of our Lord - Eucharist
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost – Eucharist
9.00 a.m. Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost – Morning Prayer Sunday, 31st August
10.00 a.m.Combined Service - St Johns’ Church, Northam
Ss Priscilla and Aquila: Ss Priscilla and Aquila are the patron saints of marriage. All couples are invited to attend the service on the 3rd August, giving thanks for their married life. Please note the slightly later time!
The Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Church, York, on Wednesday, 6th August at 6.00 p.m.
St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School: The School’s Patronal Festival, The Feast of Mary, Mother of our Lord, will be celebrated at 6.00 p.m. at St Faith’s Church, Quairading on Thursday, 14th August and & 6.00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church, York on Monday, 18th August.
Fifth Sunday Service in the Month: The Combined Anglican Churches’ Service will take place at St John’s Church, Northam on Sunday 31st August at 10 a.m. with a “bring and share” lunch to follow. The Service will commemorate “The Martyrs of New Guinea’ with the Rev’d Thomas Pote, Chaplain, Guildford Grammar School as preacher. Clergy School and Annual Retreat: The Rev’d Canon Philip Raymont will be attending the Diocesan Clergy School “Hope in Christ” in Busselton from Monday, 25th August until Thursday, 28th August. Life in the Fast Lane as a Christian CEO: Sam Walsh, AO, onetime CEO of Rio Tinto, Patron of the Arts and committed Christian will deliver an occasional address entitled “Life in the Fast Lane as a Christian CEO” at Holy Trinity Church, York, on Saturday, 13th September at 2 p.m. following which refreshments will be served in the grounds of the Rectory. OPEN HOUSE – The annual OPEN HOUSE event is an invitation to all members of our local community to enjoy each other’s company over refreshments: (Date to be confirmed) - Saturday, 27th September at St Faith’s Church, Quairading –5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
NAIDOC Week 2025: The Combined Churches of Quairading will conduct a service to honour the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week at St Faith’s Church at a time and date to be arranged. All members of the community will be encouraged to attend.
Please contact Father at any time regarding Confession / Reconciliation.
Uniting Church Coraling Street
In September our 50th Anniversary is coming up! Please let people know.
We have been in Quairading for over 100 years as the Methodist Church and now the Uniting Church but our present building, in Coraling Street, turns 50 in September and we are planning a special service on 21st September, to celebrate.
Many who were active in the church in 1975 have moved out of the district so we are trying to let people know, please pass the message on!
If you have a connection with the Methodist or Uniting Church or would just like to join us, please come along. We especially welcome people from the other churches in Quairading who would like to celebrate with us.
Time and Date: 21st September 2025 at 10:30 am. (Please plan to arrive by 10:15)
Preacher: Rev John Steed (The first minister in the new building) Please stay for a cuppa and a light lunch following the service. It would help with catering if you can RSVP to Quairading.UC@Gmail.com
It is good to share these milestones together as we reflect on where we have come from and the path ahead of us.
Uniting Church services for August:
Sunday 3rd August 10:30 am led by Mark Beadle
Sunday 10th August 10:30 am Café Church led by Arthur West
Sunday 17th August 10:30 am led by Wayne Laird
Sunday 24th August 10:30 am led by Peter West.
Sunday 31st August – TBA (Proposed combined service at Cunderdin Uniting Church 9:00 AM)
Enquiries: Mark Beadle 0435 698 655 or Arthur West 9645 0081 or Quairading.UC@Gmail.com
If you would like a visit please contact Mark Beadle. Check out our FaceBook page: Quairading Church
Rural Aid Article
As a counsellor I’m required to be registered with what is known as a peak body which in my case is the Australian Counsellors association or the ACA. The ACA provides information, training and very importantly a code of ethics or code of conduct for counsellors. A long list that includes always be professional, have no bias or be discriminatory, do not use your position or perceived power inappropriately, ensure that strict confidentiality of those you work with is maintained. All assist to ensure people are receiving professional un biassed guidance.
Another part of being counsellor is that I have to undertake a minimum of 15 hours relevant recognised training every year as well as undertake a minimum of 10 hours of professional supervision. That is receive counselling by a registered supervisory counsellor. All of these requirements are in place to ensure that the counselling people receive is professional and ethical. As with all industries there are some who do not comply, but this is what I have to do and is a requirement to be employed by Rural Aid as a counsellor. If I breach the code of ethics I could lose both my registration and my job.
Recently I went to the ACA annual conference in Adelaide over two days. Great networking and great learning in areas I have an interest in. These entailed presenters talking about their counselling and the modality or therapeutic model they use.
One of my take aways, was that in each of the talks there was a consistent message that the focus has to be on the individuality of the person sitting with you as a counsellor. The person who has come to counselling has the knowledge of what they want to change or to achieve by engaging a counsellor. Through a collaborative approach, that is working together, the person can begin to have more clarity of their situation. Through discussion and suggestion then being enabled to begin to see an alternative story or pathway forward. That everyone has inner strength was also a common theme. Strengths that can usually be bought back where diminished. This is achieved by valuing the person, respecting the person and accepting that what the person sees as their desired goal is the goal to worked towards. This personal journey is taken with the person side by side, not the person being led by the counsellor.
This reinforced for me that the expert on the person seeking counselling in the counselling room, is that person themselves. This requires that person to receive advice on the process required to get back on track in a safe confidential trusting environment. The counsellor holds the expertise on the process, but the direction and path taken belongs and is driven by the individual sitting with the counsellor.
So, if you aren’t feeling yourself, listen to yourself and use your strength to ask for help. Counselling is a journey taken side by side and in my case will follow the path you require. Its about you not me.
Roger Hitchcock
Counsellor & Community Representative West Australia based in Narrogin Rural Aid Australia
M: 0460 310 661 |P: 07 3153 4656 |E: roger.hitchcock@ruralaid.org.au Head Office : 1300 327 624 / Mental Health and Counselling Line 1300 175 594
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