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Trea Wiltshire | August Editor
Trea Wiltshire has been a journalist in Africa, the UK, Asia and Australia and is the author of many illustrated history and travel books. She is the Review’s Editorial Manager and a long-time contributor.
The fight for our forests
These are challenging times for our trees.
There’s the voracious borer, so tiny, so deadly, in trees as diverse as marris and Moreton Bay Figs; there’s the threat of US mining giant Alcoa expanding its industrial-scale clearfelling across 11,500 hectares of North Jarrah Forest water catchment; and in Stoneville, there’s the potential loss of 60,000 healthy trees – some more than 200 years old, some that are nesting sites for endangered cockatoos.
Dr Paul Barber, President of Trillion Trees, says that in a city where summer temperatures soar, trees aren’t a luxury, they’re essential infrastructure. He was captivated by Perth’s natural beauty on arrival 20 years ago – its beauty, liveability and unique urban forest. Today he laments the rate of canopy loss and warns: “We must stop pretending that planting a sapling today offsets the removal of a 40-year-old tree. It doesn’t. Mature canopy provides exponentially greater cooling, carbon capture and habitat – all of which takes decades to replace.”
Trees weave a bit of a thread through this editorial because –despite the challenges – there are so many groups committed to restoring our canopy. Trillion Trees volunteers have planted more than 15 million native trees and understory, all propagated in the group’s Hazelmere nursery. Their mission? To reverse damage caused by land clearing and habitat loss. Local members (like mid-year editor Chris Durrant) get involved in ambitious plantings like the recent 9,000 seedlings on degraded land at Caversham – in pouring rain!
Local volunteers have also been busy planting in the heart of Darlington. They’ve turned a treeless dustbowl into an
attractive recreation area, lining the skatepark with an arc of natives and exotics. Recently 25 trees – flowering mallees, weeping paperbarks, bottlebrushes and hakeas – were planted, promising year-round flowers.
We’re also thinking ahead. A forgotten creek running between the Garden and The Glen will, in future, be transformed into a nature corridor for birds and frogs, with stormwater slowed by ponds on its way to the wetland below – where the Friends of Darlington Wetland are at work.
And, having watched the decline of ageing pines on Pine Terrace, the Darlington Ratepayers and Residents Association (DRRA) is leading discussion about succession pines that will be an important link with the past – for pines once marked the perimeter of Darlington Vineyard that brought a small hamlet called Darlington into being in the 1880s. “The vineyard was an area of rare beauty,” wrote Leith Maslin whose sketch of the wine cellar, vineyard gate and sentinel pines is on signage for the recently installed vineyard gate (part of Darlington History Group’s impressive Heritage Walk Trail).
As Spring ushers in blue skies, it’s prime time for planting. So, let’s acknowledge the challenge that trees face and rally in their defence, rolling up our sleeves and getting involved!
Red-tailed black cockatoo. Photo credit: Trillion Trees website
Darlington Vineyard between 1895 and 1900 from The Historical story of the Original Darlington Vineyard by Cliff Burns and Arlene Collings with research assistance by Lyn Myles (Darlington History Group)
Got talent in the Arts?
The winner could be you!
If you’re under 35, have a strong association with the Shire, and a talent in any branch of the arts (painting, sculpture, music, dance, acting, craft, whatever!) that needs some financial help to develop, applications for the Robert Juniper Award for the Arts close at the end of September. Named after the renowned artist, the late Bob Juniper, the Award is now worth up to $10,000 a year and has lent a helping hand to some of WA’s finest artists and performers. This year’s good news is that Mundaring Shire, originally the Award’s main sponsor, has agreed to join Juniper Galleries as major funders for at least the next three years. You’ll find more information about the Award, and the Trust that administers it at www.robertjuniperawardforthearts.org. If you need assistance with your application, one of the Trustees will be happy to give you a hand. After the Award’s deadline for applications (September 30), an independent panel of experts will decide who the winning applicant will be. Perhaps it could be you?
A final chapter in North Stoneville saga?
September will see the next chapter in Save Perth Hills’ battle to protect 60,000 trees from an urban township that the Satterley Property Group wants to build in rural Stoneville.
Having been twice rejected by the WA Planning Commission, Satterley’s appeal will be heard in the State Administrative Tribunal and much is at stake (see My Place: Stoneville). WA politicians across major parties oppose the Satterley proposal and MLA Adam Hort sums up the views of many when he tells the Review:
The Bonfire is back!
“The people of the Perth Hills have been clear for decades. North Stoneville is not the place for large scale urban development. I stand with the Shire of Mundaring and Save Perth Hills in calling for the land to be returned to rural residential zoning, in line with surrounding properties.
“Independent bushfire assessments have consistently found the site faces extreme bushfire risk. Existing roads cannot safely manage the extra traffic a project of this scale would generate, particularly in an emergency.
“For the Perth Hills, a specific planning policy is needed to give our community certainty.
A Perth Hills Planning Policy would ensure future proposals are assessed against criteria that respect the region’s character, environment and safety challenges. I grew up here and now raise my family here. Protecting this landscape is about more than heritage and identity. It is about safety, sustainability, and responsible planning for the future.”
There’s a State Planning Policy for the coast, why not for the Perth Hills with its forests, water catchment, vineyards and hiking/biking trails? It’s something we’ve been dreaming about for a long time. See Adam’s Notes and also DRRA Notes.
Member for Kalamunda Adam Hort with Save Perth Hills Acting Chair Deb Bishop
When we casually mentioned to local legend Colin James (Brigade/Bushfire Ready) that locals were mourning the loss of the annual Community Bonfire, in his quiet way, Colin said: “leave it with me…”
True to form, the long-time members of the Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade got busy and not long after reported the good news: the Brigade was happy to organise the big burn in October, the Shire had agreed to help with the chain-sawing, Helena College students will load trailers, The Darlington Club will offer a sausage sizzle and, for the first time, the Forrest Darlings CWA will be serving soup!
Thanks to all of the above, and to artist/designer Antoinette Boyd who kindly offered to produce the eye-catching poster on the inside back cover. Light-up is at 6.30pm on Saturday October 25. Please spread the word and, if you want, bring a picnic. Colin adds that volunteer help on the day will be much appreciated for the event (you can ring him on 0419 969 223 email: cwj101@my.nlv.com.au)
Award patron Trish Juniper of Juniper Galleries and 2021 winner Haylee Whisson who recently joined the Board of Trustees.
A plea for speed…
It’s a rare event – but we love it – when young locals are so moved by an issue, they decide to front up to a DRRA meeting to share their concerns. So, when a piece of infrastructure that plays a vital role in their lives was suddenly barred from use, Blaise (19) and Wesley (12) Thomson did just that.
“I ride over the Mofflin Bridge to work every day and my siblings use it to get to school and ride their bikes,” says Blaise, “so we’d really like to see it fixed as soon as possible.” During recent wild weather, a tree fell across the bridge so Mundaring Shire had to restrict use of it to check its safety, and the good news is that it should be fixed around about the time that the Review lands in your letterbox.
The Review had a speedy response on this from both Councillor Luke Ellery and the Shire’s Director of Infrastructure Shane Purdy: “A company has been engaged to replace the affected railing and plank on the footbridge, and they will have this work done
Recharging the landscape
If Community Garden volunteer Erin Grey has a mantra it would be ‘Don’t hope, Act!’ and it has served her well recently.
Intrigued by the phenomenal success of the regenerative farming methods pioneered by Peter Andrews, when Erin heard of the first WA four-day course on Natural Sequence Farming being delivered by Peter’s son Stuart, she knew it would upskill her for future work on restoring the stormwater drain between the Fire Station and The Glen.
“Without knowing how to pay for it, I booked a spot,” recalls Erin “and thankfully Mundaring Shire Grants agreed that principles of Peter’s land management methods would benefit our area restoration and agreed to pay half!”
within a fortnight. Until then we must maintain public safety.”
Mr Purdy added that the footbridge does have splits in one of the major load stringers. “We’ve committed to do a structural assessment and develop options to discuss with residents and DRRA before any major structural works which would likely encompass redecking it. Assessments of this and other timber structures are planned over the next 12 months. Funding for any major works on the footbridge has been delayed for several years to enable structural assessment and community engagement to occur.”
Fortunately, there are alternatives for the very active Thomsons –and it’s great to see so many school kids using what is a safe way of getting to school and sporting activities. The Mofflin Bridge is such a well-loved landmark, we’ll be closely following future work on it.
Fans of ABC’s weekly Australian Story will know of the Andrews approach to restoring degraded land. “Since seeing the program, the lasting impression for me was of clear, productive water flowing out of the Andrews property when it had ceased to flow into it,” says Erin. “The natural sequence cycle can be manually triggered through water-slowing structures such as level contours or leaky weirs, however, the plants are the real hero of the story. Their long list of functions is so extensive you can appreciate that taking them out of the landscape has negative consequences which can’t be easily reversed. The goal would be for our creeks, streams and rivers to function less like drains to the ocean and more like water recharging zones – giving local trees more protection against the longer, hotter summers we’re currently experiencing.”
If you are getting as intrigued as Erin was, you can contact her at erin@darlingtoncommunitygarden.org.au. She is also working with Tarwyn Park Training and Trillion Trees to run shorter, more accessible education opportunities in the future. There’s more in Community Garden Notes.
Balise, Wesley and Lucy at the bridge they use daily
Erin Grey
Darlington gets a role in crime drama!
When a convoy of outsized vans, followed by an entourage of smaller vehicles rolled into town recently, there was much speculation among morning dog walkers about the flurry of activity.
One of the busy people moving between the vans, Darlington Hall and an Owen Road house revealed that Darlington had become the base – just for a day – for a film crew making a TV series on the notorious bank robber Brenden Abbott. You may recall that the so-called ‘Postcard Bandit’ became a household name during the 1980/90s as the canny bank robber who eluded police while sending them postcards, managed to escape from prison twice (once dressed as a prison guard) gathering notoriety on the way. Abbott remains in prison.
Why Darlington? Well, as a spokesperson for the Foxtel TV Series said, Abbott traversed Australia while on the run, spending time in Tasmania – and those scouting locations for what will be a “propulsive, high-octane 1980/90s crime drama” decided that Darlington with its hillside forests looked just a bit like Tassie. We’re not sure whether local cafés benefitted from the visit because one of those vans was for catering, however according to Screenwest the series is expected to attract a spend of more than $7m, will employ at least 80 West Australian crew, 80 actors and 400 extras.
And Darlington played a role – just because it’s beautiful!
From miner to jewellery-maker
Last month we welcomed a new member, the Kalamunda Lapidary Club, a group that holds its annual exhibition in September.
With our one-third of the island continent being famous for its precious and semi-precious gemstones, the Club’s wellequipped club rooms and jewellery workshop are a hub for collectors wanting to turn their finds into wearable jewellery, including well-known local Joe Houldsworth.
Joe spent fifty years prospecting and mining in Australia and developed a keen interest in minerals and minerology. “Over the years, I collected a modest mineral specimen collection which occasionally included specimens of precious and semiprecious gemstones,” recalls Joe. “So, it was a logical progression to explore the art of cutting and polishing gemstones and subsequently silverwork, a hobby that has become a passion during retirement since joining the Kalamunda Lapidary Club.
“I now find I am a Personal Jeweller to my wife, daughters and granddaughters, where fashion dictates most of what I create, including pendants, necklaces, earrings etc. although my artistic side has encouraged me to think outside the box, and create exhibition pieces such as the ‘Eye of Sauron’ fashioned using semiprecious gemstones as a tribute to J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings.”
The Club will hold its annual exhibition over the second weekend in September and there’s more info in their Notes.
L - R: George Mason, Robyn Malcolm, Ashleigh Cummings and Keiynam Lonsdale all have role in the film about so called ‘Post Card Bandit’ Brenden Abbott.
Top: Joe Houldsworth at work. L-R: Joe’s creations: Mundrabilla meteorite with green sapphire and WA gold; exhibition piece Eye of Sauron a tribute to J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings using semiprecious gemstones; earrings fashioned from silver with peridot gemstones.
When one is more than three!
The Review has written extensively about the streamlining of Darlington’s three community groups – DRRA, DaSRA and the now disbanded DCRAG – (see March/June 2024, August 2025). At the request of DRRA, this community conversation has been guided by Chris Arnold and Geoff Barker and their recommendation is that DRRA retain its central ‘umbrella’ role as the key representative organisation in Darlington but with a ‘permanent sub-committee’ that focussed on planning/projects.
Housekeeping
The Review is looking for a back-up delivery person/team for the monthly magazine. While Geoff Frost and his son Daniel currently handle deliveries, if they need a break, we need someone to take over deliveries. This is a paid job. If you’re interested, contact Gabby Houldsworth, Review Manager, on 0408 944 737 or email manager@darlingtonreview.com.au
We leave you with an image that will be an excellent antidote to recent grey and rainy days!
Locals taking an evening stroll were delighted to see a celebratory gathering at the Hive as guests arrived for the Hindu festival of Hartalike teej. The gorgeous colours of graceful saris seemed like a harbinger of Spring – just as the first of Hoveas and Gravilleas colour the Station Reserve. Ranjana Basnet of the Hive said the festival that honours the god Shiva involves both fasting and feasting. Thank you Ranjana for this beautiful picture.
Enjoy the colours of Spring.
Trea Wiltshire | September Editor
“Those attending were in favour of this and while DRRA has not yet formally passed a motion to proceed with the new structure, calls for expressions of interest in becoming a member of the Sub-Committee have been circulated. To date four people have made contact and we’ll have further discussions with them,” explained Geoff. There is more on this in DRRA Notes and in Chris Arnold’s Letter in this issue.
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Grevillea
Hovea
Hindu Festival
WHAT'S ON
The Men’s Table, Mount Helena Tavern, September 16, 6pm – 8.30 Mundaring has a Men’s Shed, now the launch of The Men’s Table, a registered charity focussed on men’s mental health and social connection. Contact Jethro at email: hello@themenstable.org:
UN International PEACE DAY, Darlington Hall, September 21 from 3 – 4.30pm
This annual event organised by Darlington legend Sally Herzfeld offers many attractions; a choir,
Letters to the Review
Have you ever wondered about the impact for your household or business if the electricity grid has a five-day outage? How will you manage, what are your household energy needs –what can’t you live without? How much does it matter if you can’t access the pharmacy, or food supplies, or fuel?
Convened by myself, COOHLAH Hills Lifestyle & Housing and Tom Johns of Mundaring Ratepayers and Residents Association, a group of Mundaring residents recently met to discuss ideas and possible solutions to these scenarios. A visitor from Victoria, Jo Oddie, provided much information on how her town (that lost power for a week) is looking at energy resilience solutions
Our Darlington ratepayers association (DRRA) is seeking to recruit enthusiastic and capable community-minded individuals to take leading roles in what will be a newly-created structure attached to DRRA, specifically one that is focused on project-related activities.
My question to the community is: Are you a practical, can-do individual who would enjoy the challenge of evaluating and helping to guide future community project proposals of varying size?
We currently envisage three key positions, ideally with varied but complementary skills, who will need to work closely and collaboratively as a team, as well as with the main DRRA committee.
Darlington has a wonderful history of just such individuals who have led the establishment of so many facilities that we see around our village. Recent examples are the products of vibrant community groups such as DCRAG, DaSRA, and the history group.
maypole dance, folk dancing, frisbee throwing, a tug of peace and an official welcome from UN representative. Well-known local Chris Durrant will be MC and copies of Our Kids Care booklet on sale.
Robert Juniper Award for the Arts… Application deadline September 30. You’ll find more information about the Award, and the Trust that administers it at robertjuniperawardforthearts.org
Darlington Ratepayers and Residents Association Meeting – at Darlington Hall, September 11 at 7.30
including a low-voltage microgrid (big battery, more PV solar and a generator).
These are important considerations for Mundaring where we are increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events. After October’s local government elections, we plan to have consultations with the Shire. In Victoria, community group members have driven this initiative so we welcome you joining this group. If you’d like more information, please contact me at: francess@broadeninghorizons.com.au
Frankie Barbour, Darlington
What we are looking for is the next generation of doers, preferably who can express their organisational and/or technical skills comfortably in a digital and modern operational environment. Previous experience in applying your capabilities within a local community setting is desirable but not a requirement – we still have many sage individuals who can mentor and pass on their community project management knowledge.
Another great benefit of stepping up now is that you will be joining at the foundational stage of development and will be able to actively contribute to how the group will be structured and will operate.
Intrigued? Please feel free to contact me so that I can expand on what we have in mind.
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Chris Arnold
Committee member: Darlington Ratepayers and Residents Association (DRRA)
My Place - Stoneville
September will be a critical month in the battle to halt a plan to bulldoze 60,000 healthy trees for an urban development in an extreme bushfire zone. It’s the State’s longest community v developer saga and this month a judge in the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) will open an appeal hearing that will determine the fate of the land Save Perth Hills has campaigned to save for more than three decades.
The battleground is a 535-hectare swathe of land given by Queen Victoria to the fledgling Anglican Church in colonial Perth. Surrounded by a picturesque patchwork of forest and bushland, hobby farms and horse paddocks, it’s close to the forested expanse of John Forrest National Park. This bitterly contested land is still owned by the Anglican Church that is partnering with Australia’s biggest privately-owned developer, the Satterley Property Group, in the ‘North Stoneville’ development.
National Park, nor radiant heat and smoke inhalation. It also heightens the risk of people panicking and attempting to flee at the last moment…”
Little wonder former fire chief Wayne Gregson has warned: “Populating hazardous regions to this scale is venturing into uncharted territory and I implore decision-makers to listen to the experts … “
Opponents say that, in best practice planning in a changing climate, building a township for 3,000 in an extreme bushfire zone – far from jobs, infrastructure and public transport – should have been halted at the start given the now acknowledged costs (to taxpayers and ratepayers) of developing such sites, plus the negatives of urban sprawl and daily emissions of 11,000 additional car movements.
Essentially, this community battle is being fought on two fronts: to avoid putting 3,000 residents in harm’s way because of woefully inadequate bushfire evacuation options, and to prevent an unconscionable level of environmental destruction in jarrah and marri forest known for its endangered cockatoo nesting sites. Non-compliance with four State Planning policies, including Bushfire Evacuation and Environment, has seen the plan twice rejected by the WA Planning Commission, Mundaring Shire, the City of Swan and the Department of Fire and Emergency Services.
In the vanguard of this David and Goliath battle is Save Perth Hills, a community group that has gathered support, strength and respect over decades that have witnessed an unprecedented increase in the scale and destruction of bushfires. The lifechanging impacts of escaping catastrophic fires have fuelled the community group’s fierce opposition to the Satterley plan and their astonishment that the developer’s amended bushfire plan suggests residents of its township could ‘shelter in place’.
“We’re appalled that after eight years of Satterley’s bushfire plans focussing on ‘early evacuation’, this amended plan now considers that ‘sheltering in place’ – staying home as a fire approaches – is an option,” says Acting SPH Chair, Deb Bishop. “This approach clearly doesn’t consider ember attack risks from John Forrest
Those at the helm of SPH juggle jobs and family with campaign work that, for some, has almost become a full-time commitment. They’ve appealed to the Anglican Archbishop, held rallies, fundraised to pay lawyers (and funds are urgently needed now). They’ve lived through triumphs – the string of rejections, record public submissions and politicians across major parties speaking out against the proposal. And they’ve endured setbacks, like the Federal Minister for the Environment rubber stamping Satterley’s plan to offset its environmental destruction of 60,000 Stoneville trees by plantings in the Wheatbelt. The World Wildlife Fund says in areas of the Wheatbelt, the endangered Carnaby cockatoo is already extinct; and Trillion Trees warns that when housing estates go in, old trees with nesting hollows that have taken 150 to 200 years to form are often lost.
While State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) hearings usually last a few days, Satterley’s appeal could run into November but the decision may not be known until next year. The Satterley Property Group’s lawyers, Lavan, will mount the appeal, the WA Planning Commission will be represented by State Solicitor’s Office lawyers and SPH will be represented by its community lawyer Merinda Logie of Logie Legal and barrister Ben Tomasi.
What is particularly notable about the hearing is that, for the first time in the history of WA’s Development and Planning Act, a community group (SPH) is being permitted to be an official ‘intervenor’ (with full rights of a party) to the SAT proceedings, its participation limited to the bushfire issues. The group will present witnesses who have endured bushfire evacuations and will call on Dr Ken Strahan, an acknowledged expert in human behaviour in bushfire evacuation.
Rally at Parliament House in 2023
“The Deputy President of SAT, Judge Henry Jackson’s decision to allow intervention by SPH is important,” says Merinda Logie. “It acknowledged that this plan is extraordinary in its scale and that SPH has an especially close relationship to the subject of the hearing. And it notes that bushfire policy in WA remains relatively unexamined.
“SAT’s job is to arrive at the correct and preferable decision, taking into account all of the relevant planning considerations. We think that SPH and its witnesses are making an important contribution, to assist the Tribunal in its determination and, at the end of the day, it is the existing and proposed residents who will be most affected by the outcome.”
There are solutions that would put an end to this protracted saga.
Much of the Anglican Church’s Stoneville land has been subdivided and sold as ‘farmlets’ – five acre lots and larger. “Had the Anglican Church continued in its long-established practice of dividing its Stoneville land into rural residential lots, it's likely that development would now be built, with acceptance of the local community,” says Deb Bishop.
“The Anglican Church could easily follow the example of ‘North Parkerville’ opposite proposed ‘North Stoneville’. Its developers listened to community concerns and radically reduced the proposed density from 730 lots to 62 lots – from almost 2000 to around 200 people.”
Save Perth Hills says the WA Planning Commission is sitting on applications by both SPH and the Shire of Mundaring to rezone ‘North Stoneville’ from Urban to Rural, to reflect the semi-rural nature of Stoneville. “These applications have received feedback from all relevant State Government departments and agencies (Water, Education, Health, Environment etc) and none has objected to the Rural rezoning. The Anglican Archbishop herself
Lawyer Merinda Logie says this case connects a number of dots for her. “My great grandparents bought a block in Darlington, so we grew up loving the hills. Of course we need to house people, but Perth also needs to grapple with its urban sprawl, its loss of native trees and the impacts of climate change”.
could give the green light to progress the rezone and end this unprecedented community campaign that’s run for 34 years,” says Deb Bishop.
Check the timeline on the SPH website that highlights the innumerable requests for delays and behind-closed-door mediation with government planners/lawyers made by the Satterley Property Group since the WAPC’s first rejection in 2020 – delays and costs to taxpayers that SAT itself has queried.
So, the question must be asked, how many chances does Australia’s biggest developer get to tweak a plan so relentlessly opposed by the community and so consistently and comprehensively rejected by government bodies?
It has long been acknowledged that those who battle inappropriate developments in WA face an uphill battle in a State that has no third-party appeal in planning matters and that makes it difficult for communities and local governments to have input into local planning matters.
Despite Satterley’s lawyers objecting to SPH’s formal presence at SAT, Judge Henry Jackson, acknowledged the group as a “longstanding organisation with members who have taken significant and sustained action over many years regarding the strategic planning of North Stoneville … I am satisfied that those actions …have been motivated by its members’ experience of several significant bushfires in the vicinity of the subject land which have threatened their lives and property and their fear that the development will exacerbate the risk of bushfires.”
A glimmer of hope perhaps? Judge Jackson will preside over the SAT hearing that opens on September 15.
On the SPH website you’ll find details of how to donate to cover legal fees and to sign a petition to the Anglican Archbishop to save those 60,000 trees.
Former DFES Commissioner Wayne Gregson has warned: “Populating hazardous regions to this scale is venturing into uncharted territory and I implore decision-makers to listen to the experts … The risk of bushfire catastrophe must be considered highly likely…”
In permitting Save Perth Hills to a party to the SAT appeal, Judge Henry Jackson acknowledged the community group as a “long-standing organisation with members who have taken significant and sustained action over many years regarding the strategic planning of North Stoneville …”
Council was abuzz with community members as the Shire determined its position on Alcoa’s planned expansion and drilling operations around the Mundaring Weir. Council unanimously opposed Alcoa’s proposed operations relevant to our Shire and our environmental team will be lodging a submission to the EPA. President McNeil will also write to Alcoa recommending they excise the Weir catchment from their lease. Council’s position was based on several factors including:
• The preservation of the last jarrah forest in the world and its associated fauna
• The Shire’s strategic intent to use these areas for tourism to showcase our natural environment
• The protection of the Weir water catchment and safety of our drinking water. Council noted the hypocrisy that the proposed land included areas where one couldn’t ride a bike, pitch a tent or use a petrol engine was now being proposed to allow drill rigs
In short, while the need for aluminium in modern life is recognised, it should also be recognised that access to safe drinking water has been the single biggest contributor to increased human flourishing health in history.
The Shire is launching its tourism campaign to ‘Escape the Everyday’ encouraging day trippers to enjoy our trails, reserves and support local businesses while doing so. I’ve taken feedback that the shire should work with online groups to direct people where parking and facilities are plentiful.
Council also passed its budget which included a rate rise of 3.5% in line with the wage price index and lower than our neighbouring LGs. Council acknowledges that many families had been doing it tough and tries to reduce increases where possible whilst managing our own cost pressures such as inflation in insurance, construction and a duty to give our staff fair wage increases. It has been my consistent personal philosophy that rates should never exceed the WPI or else families go backwards.
In adopting fees and charges Council also opted to include an additional general waste collection at Christmas as a trial. While some may question why an additional recycling collection was not used, it is a sad truth that much of our Christmas waste (including most wrapping paper), is not recyclable. Residents do also have unlimited recycling capacity through our transfer stations. This initiative should support environmental sustainability by ensuring our low FOGO contamination rate is maintained.
Lastly, it is currently local government election time. Noting I am a candidate I can only urge the following: vote and ask questions of all your candidates. Typically, only a third of people vote in LG elections but local government plays a huge role in shaping the character of our home.
It has been an honour to serve our community; thank you and I am incredibly grateful for the four years I have had.
Federal Member for Bullwinkel |
Hello Darlington!
On 22 July, I walked into Parliament House for the official opening of the 48th Parliament. It was a proud moment to be the 10th nurse and the 4th midwife in Parliament and the first Federal Member for Bullwinkel. The seat is named after nurse Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel, World War II hero, and the sole survivor of the 1942 Bangka Island massacre.
The 48th Parliament has a record number of women
elected, and I am honoured to be one of them. At my first Labor Caucus meeting, I was invited to sign the ALP caucus book, a tradition dating back to 1901. Every Labor member since then has added their name to that book, and it was a privilege to add mine.
In my first weeks as MP, I have been proud to deliver on key commitments to ease cost-of-living pressures by voting YES to:
✔️ Cutting student debt by 20%
✔️ Protecting penalty rates
✔️ Making cheaper medicines even cheaper
While out in the Bullwinkel electorate, a topic that comes up frequently is the North Stoneville development and Alcoa’s (Aluminium Company of America) proposed expansion plans.
On North Stoneville, I have consistently opposed this proposal, both as a Mundaring Shire Councillor and now as MP, because of its impact on our wildlife, community safety, and the environment. The proposed Alcoa refinery extension in Pinjarra and exploratory drilling in the Perth Hills is also a concern. This proposal is currently under an independent environmental assessment by the WA Environment Protection Authority (EPA). I am monitoring this closely. The Alcoa proposal has also been referred to the Federal EPBC Act.
This is a two-step process: 1) the referral may or may not be deemed a “controlled action” and 2) if it is deemed a “controlled action” it will be assessed by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). This assessment will include community consultation. If you wish to be notified if/when community consultation opens, please email my office.
Ultimately, it comes down to current legislation. The EPBC Act, from 1999, does not reflect today’s environmental challenges. We need new laws that put the environment and community well-being first and give businesses certainty.
That is why last year, Labor put forward the Nature Positive Bill to replace this outdated Act, but unfortunately, it was blocked in the Senate by both Conservatives and the Greens. I hope to be able to support Minister for the Environment and Water, Murray Watt, with new environmental legislation in this 48th Parliament.
The $75,000 committed to the Darlington Wetlands Action Plan, part of the Lower Area Master Plan I championed, has been delivered by the State Government, and we will see real local environmental improvements.
Please contact my team and me at trish.cook.mp@aph.gov.au or call 9260 5130.
Member for Kalamunda | Adam Hort
Protecting Our Perth Hills: Why I Cannot Support Alcoa’s Drilling Proposal
The proposal by Alcoa to conduct exploratory drilling in the Perth Hills is one that I cannot support. The State Forest areas surrounding Pickering Brook and Sawyers Valley are simply too valuable to our local community to risk jeopardising. The overwhelming feedback I have received from residents is clear, this proposal is a serious concern for the future of our region.
These forests are far more than just green space on a map. They play a vital role in supporting local tourism, protecting biodiversity, and defining the unique identity and lifestyle of the Perth Hills. They are a living part of who we are as a community. What makes this proposal even more frustrating is the stark contradiction it presents. In these very forests, locals are often told they cannot camp, ride a bike, walk their dog, or fish. Yet now, the government is considering approval to allow drilling and potentially mining in these same areas.
As I speak with residents, one question continues to come up: How could this proposal be approved, yet we are still locked out?
Having grown up in the Hills, with my first job and family still living here, and now raising my own children in this beautiful environment, these forests are as much a part of me as my fingers and toes. I know many others share this deep connection to the land.
While I fully support mining as an essential part of WA’s economy, I strongly believe the government must carefully consider whether this is the right location for such activities. This proposal should not come at the expense of the communities who live in and around these forests.
Darlington Ratepayers and Residents Association (DRRA)
“Preserving the character of Darlington and safeguarding the interests of its ratepayers and residents - Since 1909”
The public meeting this month was well attended with a good crowd turning out on a cold night. The proposed exploration with intent to possibly mine bauxite into native Jarrah forests behind Mundaring Weir and extend the current lease areas in the South West by ALCOA was a hot topic. Strong discussion took place around the EPA’s call for public submissions on the proposal, with a closing date of 21 August 2025. Due to time restraints, DRRA submitted comment in agreement with the WA Forest Alliance submission, in total opposition to the proposed mining extension for reasons, among others, of water contamination and usage, flora and fauna loss, top soil degradation, air quality deterioration and greenhouse gas emissions.
Mofflin Rd bridge is temporarily closed until a company appointed by the Shire can attend to the minor works needing repair. DRRA has been assured this will be completed within 2 weeks and so by the time you are reading this, it should be reopened and back in use. Apparently, the bridge is in need of some long needed structural work and funds have been set aside for this, with Shane Purdey from the Shire indicating that the work will potentially take place later in the year. It was very clear from the community representation at the meeting that there is a strong desire to keep the charm of the simple wooden bridge and DRRA will continue to discuss this with the Shire.
Geoff Barker spoke to the progress around the new project arm of DRRA, which in effect takes the place of DCRAG/DaSRA which were responsible for community projects such as building the pavilion. The project team will sit alongside DRRA and manage any projects that the community takes on and this team will need to call on people with a varied set of skills depending on the project. Geoff Barker and Chris Arnold are looking for talented and skilled locals in the community who are interested in getting involved. The plan is to have everyone who expresses an interest on a data base, so that when particular skills are needed for a project, you will be contacted. No boring regular meetings, just action and satisfaction!
For those interested in learning more, please send an email to drra@darlingtonvillage.org with Project team in the subject heading and this will be forwarded to Geoff and Chris.
Reports from the Shire ‘Roundtable evening’ were discussed before MLA Adam Hort who had been invited to the meeting gave an update on all things political, before answering questions from the floor.
Adam had a particular focus on the Liberal Party Shadow Minister for Planning, Neil Thomson, calling for a parliamentary committee to shine a light on how planning decisions are being made across WA. The proposed inquiry would examine major developments made under the Significant Development Pathway and by the WA Planning Commission, looking at controversial land deals and whether councils and communities have been sidelined in favour of vested interests. Adam noted that this is not about stopping progress, but it is about making sure progress happens in the right way, with proper respect for the people affected.
‘For too long, decisions have been made behind closed doors with regard for local planning schemes, so decisions go ahead which are at odds with the character of the neighbourhood and
We feel fortunate that the Member for Kalamunda Adam Hort and the Federal Member for Bullwinkel Trish Cook were able to join us at the August DRRA meeting.
wishes of the community’. The legislative Council will be voting in August on whether to establish the committee, so keep a look out for news of that. Remembering how the decisions of the WAPC affected us recently over the proposed development in Amherst Avenue, perhaps this is a time to pick up the phone or fire off an email and actively petition for change.
Adam welcomed contact from the community and if you would like to sign up for the newly printed Hills Herald for an electronic update on what it being done, where and how in the electorate, or just to ask a question of the opposition, contact Adam.Hort@mp.wa.au
SAVE the DATE
The next DRRA community meeting is 11 Sept. 7.30pm. Darlington Hall.
We look forward to seeing you there. DRRA can be contacted for all matters community related via email on draa@darlingtoncillage.org or PO Box 196 Darlington.
REMEMBER
000 is the ONLY number to ring for all fire and smoke sightings.
Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade
The ComCen will page our members who are on duty. For general Brigade enquiries please ring 9299 7217. Station hours: Saturday 9am-10:30am.
Web: darlingtonfire.org.au • Facebook: Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade • Instagram: dvbfb_ Next Brigade meeting: Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 at the Darlington Fire Station.
The first Restricted Burning period of the coming fire season is only weeks away, so now is the time to start preparing your property ahead of the warmer, drier weather.
Begin creating your “asset protection zone” around your home, the Shire recommends a 20m protection zone. You should also begin clearing and maintaining your firebreaks, as correctly prepared and well-maintained firebreaks, 3m wide and 4m high, assist with access to, and the control of bush fires that occur. Failure to comply with firebreak regulations may result in a fine of up to $5000 and could ultimately lead to the loss of property and life. Requirements for firebreaks are contained in the Shire of Mundaring’s Firebreak and Fuel Load Notice (on the Shire’s website). The Shire also provides this information, along with property inspections, through a FREE service provided by their Fire Hazard Inspection Officers, contactable on 9290 6696.
Another thing to do before the fire season arrives is prepare and plan for potential bush fire threats and risks. Talk with your family, neighbours, friends, and tenants; and start discussing things such as:
• Preparing & packing your emergency/evacuation kits (don’t forget your pets/ animals)
• Preparing an emergency/ evacuation plan for your home (practice it with your children)
• Backing up, copying, and/or storing your important documents (not just the family photos!)
• Creating or reviewing your bushfire plan by going to mybushfireplan.wa.gov.au or downloading the app (ensuring it is adaptable for the different levels of fire danger)
• Learning the four levels of Fire Danger Ratings and the actions to take at each level (Moderate: Plan and prepare, High: Be ready to act, Extreme: Take action now to protect your life and property, Catastrophic: For your survival, leave bushfire risk areas)
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• Checking the Fire Danger Rating each day at emergency. wa.gov.au, and monitor the site for bushfire warnings.
• Please, don’t leave your personal protection and property preparation until it’s too late.
An often-overlooked element of large lot living is the property owner’s responsibility for power infrastructure on their property. Poorly maintained power poles and wires on private land have been the cause of fires in the past, yet they can be entirely preventable. Western Power can advise if you are responsible for any power poles and wires on your property and can provide information on the safe maintenance of these assets. If you do have power infrastructure on your property, please have it inspected regularly by authorised contractors, and always use a licensed electrician.
If you are conducting your own fuel reduction burns during the Restricted Period, please be aware of weather conditions (especially winds), permit requirements, Fire Danger Ratings and any local bans, and register your burn with DFES on 9395 9209. The Darlington Brigade may also be able to help if you have concerns about high fuel loads on your property. A property owner can request the Brigade to undertake a Hazard Reduction Burn by calling 9299 7217 or visiting the Station between 9-10.30 am on a Saturday morning. An authorised officer will visit your property to discuss your requirements and provide a quote. (HRBs are subject to weather and environmental considerations) These burns also provide valuable opportunities for training, skills refreshing and development of Brigade members.
Whilst the colder and damper weather over recent months has meant no callouts, our volunteer members have still been hard at work preparing, planning, and training for the coming fire season. Over the past several weeks our leadership team have been conducting a variety of theory and practical skillsbased activities including off road driving, pump operations and hose work, skills refreshers, equipment maintenance, and functional fitness assessments. Over the winter months our members contribute many volunteer hours preparing to provide an emergency service to the community.
“Better a thousand times careful, than once dead”” ~ Proverb
Darlington Bushfire Ready Group
I’m not going to guess what the weather will be like as you read these notes, but hopefully continual rain will have a rest for a while and those sunny, enjoyable days will give us all time to get into the garden and bush surrounding our blocks, to maintain lower fuel levels around the house.
Doing this now reduces the more dramatic actions required as summer approaches and allows us to be selective in what to remove or leave to ensure a 20-meter circle of safety.
Removing tree canopy is also easier while it’s cooler. Many houses are lost to ember attack during a bushfire, particularly when no one is home. Embers carried by the wind get into gaps and crevices in the house and may ignite fuel that can land on plants close to the building. The more a house and surrounding vegetation is prepared, the better chance it will have to survive a bushfire, even when you can’t be there to defend it.
It’s also a good idea to check if plants located close to the house pose a fire threat and remove or replace them with less fire prone varieties. DFES has excellent publications on its web site at www.dfes.wa.gov.au to guide you. The Plant Guide within the Building Protection Zone for the Swan Coastal Plain of Western Australia is an excellent resource if looking to replace plants. It has a lot of current data including a very comprehensive list showing scientific classifications, genus, species, and family and information on canopy density, flowering season, flower colour and the expected average height of the plant.
If you want to know more about how to prepare for the next fire season and need help, go to www.dfes.wa.gov.au/ safetyinformation/fire/bushfire or come down to the Fire Station Saturday mornings between 9.00am and 10.00am.
It’s never too early to start preparing your property for the year ahead.
Darlington Retirement Accommodation Association (DRAA)
The August committee meeting of the Darlington Re-tirement Accommodation Association was very much about getting things done, and planning the next round of improvements for The Glen.
A major package of roof and gutter works is now set to go ahead. This will include cleaning out all gutters and valleys, clearing downpipes, fitting gutter guards, replac-ing worn screws, and adding mesh around solar panels to prevent birds from nesting underneath. Doing it all at once means the roofs will be in top shape heading into summer, with less disruption for everyone.
Routine pest control has been completed across all units, and unwelcome visitors dealt with promptly. Atten-tion is also
turning to the lawns, and we are reviewing the best ways to rejuvenate them, as well as checking the existing reticulation, and looking at the possibility of irrigating the verge.
Repainting the interiors of units was discussed, following recent cornice repairs, but the decision has been left un-til the AGM so residents can have their say. Both the next committee meeting and the AGM are set for 22 Oc-tober. We all look forward to sharing a plate together.
All in all, a productive meeting and a clear plan for keep-ing The Glen well-maintained, comfortable, and looking its best.
Darlington Social Cricket Club
Ever find yourself lying awake at night thinking about cricket statistics? Well unless you’re Cliff Burns the answer to that is “probably not” but here’s some food for thought next time you’re at a loss of what to Google at 3am when you can’t get back to sleep.
Who has the best ever bowling figures on debut for Australia in a one-day international match (ODI)? The answer to that is Tony Dodemaide, but did you know there is a local connection? He took 5/21 in his first ever ODI for Australia right here in Perth at the WACA against Sri Lanka in 1988.
That’s pretty impressive but what about the same statistic for all countries? Well that’s even better figures of 7/21 and even has a more impressive local connection. This record haul of 7/21
was achieved by Charlie Cassell last year when he made his ODI debut for Scotland playing against Oman.
If you haven’t figured out yet what the more impressive local connection is, Charlie was raised right here in Darlington and his father Andy was a playing member of Darlington Social Cricket Club (cap #206) between 2007-2012. From Darlington junior to the world stage, quite the impressive career arc.
If you’d like to possibly play alongside (or just share a beverage with) some village cricketers seeking out or perhaps reliving their glory days who just might one day be parents to the next generation of superstar cricketers, come down to Darlington Pavilion on any of our DSCC playing days where new members and visitors are always welcome. You never know who you might meet.
Charlie Cassell: Somerset sign Scotland bowler for One-Day Cup - BBC Sport
What a fabulous Long Table Dinner we all had. Delicious food, and so much of it. Thanks to all those that helped. Lots of hard work went into making the night fun. Those that won prizes were very happy. The hall looked amazing with all the tables lit up.
A few Sundowners coming up while a few of us are away trying to catch some sun. So come along & enjoy or even grab a pizza. A night off cooking is always good.
Fees are due on the 1st September 2025 Fees to join are $25 per person or $50 for two or family. Payee The Darlington Club Inc. BSB 633 000, Account 124527748. Reference Surname and Subs.
The Club opens at 6.30pm every second Friday at Darlington Lesser Hall. BYO drinks and nibbles.
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Mundaring | Midland Junction Arts Centre
Mundaring Arts Centre | 7190 Great Eastern Hwy (corner Nichol Street) 9295 3991 | mundaringartscentre.com.au
Tues - Fri 10am - 5pm, Sat and Sun 11am - 3pm | closed Mon and Public Holidays
Mundaring Arts Centre presents two new exhibitions that celebrate place, material and ceramic practice, curated to complement Wedge 2025: The Australian Ceramics Triennale. Visitors are invited to visit the Arts Centre to enjoy the show and take part in the Perth Hills Wanderfest events, with free drop-in workshops held across the September long weekend.
EXHIBITIONS
24 Aug - 26 Oct
The Clay Path | Alison Brown, Greg Crowe, Pippin Drysdale, Bernard Kerr, Warrick Palmateer and Garry Zeck
A selection of works from local Collections are presented alongside new artistic responses from established WA ceramists, celebrating the journey of their practice and response to the land.
Picnic Terrain | Jen Kerr
For her first solo exhibition, Kerr displays a collection of ceramic plates, platters and vessels that continue her exploration of the in between - the spaces and places, where one way of being meets another- where the land meets the sea, the forest meets the river, the salt meets the lake, and the track meets her feet.
EVENTS
WanderFest Drop-in sessions from 10am – 2pm Sat 27 Sep | Pinch-Pot workshop at Lake Leschenaultia | Mary Ann Dawson
Sun 28 Sep | Boorongur Weaving workshop at Lake Leschenaultia | Sharyn Egan
Top right: Bernard Kerr, Kangaroo Paw Vases, 2004, stoneware ceramic, 80 x 16 x 16 cm each, Shire of Mundaring Art Collection.
Visit our website or scan the QR code for workshop and public program details and to book. mundaringartscentre.com.au
Midland Junction Arts Centre | 276 Great Eastern Hwy (corner Cale St) 9250 8062 | midlandjunctionartscentre.com.au
Tues - Fri10am - 5pm, Sat11am - 3pm | closed Mon and Public Holidays
This September at MJAC, discover three new exhibitions exploring place, memory and community, plus artist talks, workshops, a film festival and new hand-crafted wares ‘in Store’.
EXHIBITIONS
7 Sep – 9 Nov
Vessels | Sakshi Agarwal, Tanija & Graham Carr, Carmela Corvaia, Madoda Fani, Fiona Gavino and Solomon Hunter, Victoria Martínez Zurbano, Claire Ng, Philip Noakes and Martien Van Zuilen
In complement to the offerings of Wedge: the Australian Ceramics Triennale, Vessels presents the works of 11 accomplished artists as they investigate the tension between function and form, contemporary techniques and traditional craft.
Where Do We Truly Belong? | Nazerul Ben-Dzulkefli and Kasia Kolikow
Shaped by experiences, relationships and the ever-evolving landscapes of our lives, Nazerul Ben-Dzulkefli and Kasia Kolikow explore the intricate nuances surrounding home and belonging.
Ripairian | Vahri Mckenzie & Gemma Ben-Ary
Riparian explores the fragility and resilience of Mandoon Bilya (Helena River) with an installation and a livestreamed from the river to MJAC’s auditorium on Sun 28 Sep & Sun 5 Oct. Bookings essential.
EVENTS
WHO’S COMING TO DINNER?
Sat 20 Sep | 6-8:30pm | Suitable for ages 18+ $55 | $50 MAC Inc. Members | Bookings essential
Join guest speakers, exhibiting artists and our International Artist-in-Residence for a feast of food, conversation and ideas at Who’s Coming to Dinner?. The event celebrates four major exhibitions curated alongside the Australian Ceramics Triennale.
Only six walks still left for 2025 season - See the balance of the 2025 programme below.
See the balance of the 2025 programme below.
Phone: 9299 6696 Email: cliffburns@iprimus.com.au
Dryandra woodlands adventure weekends were a “cracker” 54 people attended the 2 Weekend Adventures in August.
ONLY SIX WALKS STILL LEFT FOR 2025 SEASON
DRYANDRA WOODLANDS ADVENTURE WEEKENDS WERE A “CRACKER”
See the balance of the 2025 programme below.
54 people attended the 2 Weekend Adventures in August.
Despite a little rain on the Saturdays, the walks through the Drya ndra Woodlands were very special. Walks in these woodlands ar e totally different to any walks in the local Darling Scarp. Well worth a trip, only 170km from Perth. Saturday and Sunday evenings were enjoyed with the usual Pub Night Meal and the outrageous “Wildlife” Theme Party. So much fun and side-splitting laughter when people “let their hair down”.
DRYANDRA WOODLANDS ADVENTURE WEEKENDS WERE A “CRACKER”
54 people attended the 2 Weekend Adventures in August.
Despite a little rain on the Saturdays, the walks through the Dryandra Woodlands were very special. Walks in these woodlands are totally different to any walks in the local Darling Scarp. Well worth a trip, only 170km from Perth. Saturday and Sunday evenings were enjoyed with the usual Pub Night Meal and the outrageous “Wildlife” Theme Party. So much fun and side-splitting laughter when people “let their hair down”.
Despite a little rain on the Saturdays, the walks through the Drya ndra Woodlands were very special. Walks in these woodlands ar e totally different to any walks in the local Darling Scarp. Well worth a trip, only 170km from Perth. ht Meal and the outrageous “Wildlife” Theme Party. So much
Some thoughts about Walking….
Some thoughts about Walking….
• Walking fast or slow…..it doesn’t matter.
Walking fast or slow…..it doesn’t matter.
Some thoughts about Walking….
I didn’t know that Beethoven, Goethe, Dickens, Darwin and even Steve Jobs all took/take long walks. According to them it was/is of great benefit, so who am I to argue with their opinions.
Walking fast or slow…..it doesn’t matter.
• I didn’t know that Beethoven, Goethe, Dickens, Darwin and even Steve Jobs all took/take long walks. According to them it was/ is of great benefit, so who am I to argue with their opinions.
I didn’t know that Beethoven, Goethe, Dickens, Darwin and even Steve Jobs all took/take long walks. According to them it was/is of great benefit, so who am I to argue with their opinions.
Older people do it, middle aged people do it, (not sure about teenagers with their electronic devices), tall people do it, shorter people do it (that’s me), even politicians do it, but most importantly smart people do it…walking… It could take over the world. It’s good for us !!!!!
“Bushwalk News”
Older people do it, middle aged people do it, (not sure about teenagers with their electronic devices), tall people do it, shorter people do it (that’s me), even politicians do it, but most importantly smart people do it…walking… It could take over the world. It’s good for us !!!!!
• Older people do it, middle aged people do it, (not sure about teenagers with their electronic devices), tall people do it, shorter people do it (that’s me), even politicians do it, but most importantly smart people do it…walking… It could take over the world. It’s good for us !!!!!
“Bushwalk News”
“Bushwalk News”
Ask to be placed on the “Bushwalk News” email list, and you will automatically receive all the new information hot off the pres s. Darlington “Walk Trails & Circuits”–2nd Edition
Ask to be placed on the “Bushwalk News” email list, and you will automatically receive all the new information hot off the pres s.
Ask to be placed on the “Bushwalk News” email list, and you will automatically receive all the new information hot off the press.
Darlington “Walk Trails & Circuits”–2nd Edition
Darlington “Walk Trails and Circuits”–2nd Edition
This 26 page book includes almost every trail or track in the Darlington surrounds. For your $10 copy contact Cliff and Sharron. See you on the track.
This 26 page book includes almost every trail or track in the Darlington surrounds. For your $10 copy contact Cliff and Sharron
Cliff Burns (Organizer and Guide) 9299 6696
This 26 page book includes almost every trail or track in the Darlington surrounds. For your $10 copy contact Cliff and Sharron. See you on the track. Cliff Burns (Organiser and Guide) 9299 6696
Book Cafe | Tuesday 9 September | 9.30am to 11am | $2
Good quality pre-loved books will be available for purchase, along with home made morning tea for $2 and a raffle. All money raised from book sales, morning tea and the raffle will be donated to Australian Red Cross towards the community programs they provide in WA.
Coffee Morning Conversation - Changes to Aged Care Funding | Tuesday 23 September | 10am to 11.30am Find out about the new changes coming to aged care funding. A representative from Dovida will be delivering a presentation on the changes happening to at home support and how it will affect you. Great for those currently receiving a Home Care package, or for those looking for funding/support in the future.
SPECIAL OCTOBER EVENT:
Sprintime in the Hills | Thursday 9 October | 1pm to 4pm More details in the October Darlington Review.
The Hub of the Hills, 8 Craig Street, Mundaring 9290 6683 cso4@mundaring.wa.gov.au | Officer present on: Tuesday 8.30am to 11.30am | Wednesday 9am to 12pm | Thursday 10am to 2pm
Kalamunda Lapidary Club Inc
The Kalamunda Lapidary Club holds its ‘Annual Exhibition’ over the second weekend of September each year. The public is most welcome to attend to view club members’ work, purchase various polished rocks and handmade jewellery items that are on sale, also get to vote on best ‘Members Showcase’.
The club also has an open day on the first Saturday of each month, where the club has polished slabs, rocks and handmade jewellery for sale.
Explore your hidden artistic talents in an art form available for anyone at any age and learn how to turn your cut and polished stone into a piece of wearable jewellery. Our members are only too willing to show you how to use the equipment, in a safe and competent manner. You don’t need any special skills to learn how to make that special piece.
CLUB OPENING HOURS
Saturday 10am to 2pm
Tuesday Silversmithing for club members - 12.00 to 4pm
Wednesday 12.00 to 4pm
Thursday 7pm to 10pm
For further information, contact our Club Secretary Richard Marshall 0422 181 200, and Public Relations Officer, Eric Morey 0427 772 601.
Mundaring Probus Club
Mundaring Probus provides for the social and intellectual needs of retirees and part-retirees. There are over 110,000 Probus Club members in Australia.
We meet at the Glen Forrest Sports Club, McGlew Road, Glen Forrest, on the second Monday of each month at 10:00am. Our monthly meetings generally have a guest speaker.
Recent talks have included Kay McIntyre from Guide Dogs Australia accompanied by Eva the ambassador dog. John Rando, well known as a defence lawyer, spoke of his early days as a young Italian migrant. Former ABC political reporter Peter Kennedy speaking about WA premiers he has known.
After the speaker we enjoy morning tea and socialising.
We also have an informal coffee morning at the Hive Café, in Darlington, on the last Saturday of each month at 10:00am.
From time to time, we have outings where we hire a bus or car pool. Recent outings have been to Wheelchairs for Kids in Wangara, a bus trip and dolphin cruise followed by one of the giants at Mandurah and a visit to Drome Dairy Camel Farm in Morangup.
We celebrate our Club’s birthday each June and Christmas at local restaurants.
Members also receive a monthly club bulletin and an electronic monthly newsletter Active Retiree.
Our annual subscription is $45.00 and there is a $5.00 entry fee for each monthly meeting.
Type Mundaring Probus into your browser to visit our website www.probussouthpacific.org/microsites/mundaring/. We are also on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mundaringprobus
Our motto is: FUN FRIENDSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP
Next meeting Monday 8th September 10.00am. Ron Banks, formerly Arts editor at the West Australian newspaper. He will be reflecting on his memoirs " Fragments of a 50’s childhood" Ron will then lead a discussion for our members to recount their own stories.
Coffee morning Saturday 30th August: Ask for the Probus table at the counter or find the long table of happy faces wearing Probus badges.
Future outing: We will be visiting a local Open Garden (Romancing the Stone) when the flowers and shrubs are in full bloom, this Spring. Details later.
For further details contact:
Pat Moxon (membership officer) T: 0410 651 271
E: moxon@iinet.net.au or Mary-Helen Smith T: 0412 427 533
Community Funding
Eligible community groups and individuals are invited to apply for grants through Shire of Mundaring’s refreshed Community Funding Program.
Applications are open year-round and are assessed on a rolling basis until the annual budget allocated is fully expended.
Whether you’re new to the process or have applied before, we encourage you to contact the Community Grants Officer on 9290 6628 to discuss your ideas and check eligibility.
Visit the Shire’s website and search “community funding” for the Funding Guidelines, or scan the QR code.
Last month members Heather and Trish visited the CWA of WA head office open day. Based in Hay St, a visit to the head office open day is a great way to learn more about the work of other branches and the statewide organisation.
The open day also marked the unveiling of the new CWA grevillea, ‘Eleanor’. Eleanor is a collaboration between Kings Park and Botanic Garden and the Country Women’s Association of WA.
This beautiful small shrub (1m x a1m) boasts lovely pink flowers that bloom all year round.
Forrest Darlings CWA
Named in honour of Eleanor Junk (1941–2001), a beloved member of the Beacon Branch of the CWA, Eleanor was a farmer, mother of four, exceptional cook, and talented craftswoman. Passionate about the Australian bush, she created natural dyes from native leaves for wool, sharing her creations locally and internationally. Grevilleas were her favourite – and now one bears her name. Order yours from a local nursery like Zanthorrea, with each sale including a donation to CWA.
Did you know?
Forrest Darlings CWA has a large library of beautiful vintage crockery available to loan for your Spring events? 70 sets of cup,
saucer and tea plates, plus tiered displays, milk jugs, teapots, platters, tablecloths, and bunting. Please get in touch with treasurer Jen for more info.
SAVE THE DATE DarlingtonBonfireCommunity
Saturday 25 October
Forrest Darlings will be serving soup and roll – choose from pumpkin or mixed vegetable.
About your CWA Forrest Darlings Branch
Forrest Darlings is a friendly branch of the Country Womens Association which meets monthly at Darlington Pavilion. Guests and non members always welcome. Our focus is shared between crafts, community and catering.
Next meeting: Wednesday 17 September 7pm, Darlington Pavilion
For more information follow Forrest Darlings CWA on Facebook or call Treasurer Jen Woods 0417 173 478.
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Coming up at the KSP Writers’ Centre
KSP 2026 Fellowship Applications Now Open
The KSP Writers' Centre is excited to announce that applications for our 2026 Fellowship Program are now open. Proudly supporting Australian writers for over 30 years, KSP has become a cornerstone of the national literary landscape. Our annual fellowships provide aspiring, emerging, and established writers the invaluable opportunity to dedicate focused time to their craft in a serene and historic setting. Writers may apply for a 1-week or 2-week residency at our charming heritage cottages in the Perth Hills, surrounded by bushland and a creative community. The program includes accommodation, writing time, and opportunities to connect with peers, making it a deeply enriching experience. Many of our past fellows have gone on to publish award-winning work across a variety of genres. If you have a writing project ready to develop, visit kspwriterscentre.com/fellowship-program for full details and apply today. Applications close Friday, 26 September 2025. Writefree – 27th Book Launch: Where Tides Take Us
Join us on Sunday, 21 September 2025 at the KSP Writers’ Centre for a heartwarming literary celebration as we launch the 27th anthology from Writefree, one of our most enduring and supportive writing groups. With more than 27 years of shared stories, encouragement, and creative exploration behind them,
Writefree continues to produce outstanding work that reflects the diverse voices and experiences of its members. Their latest collection, Where Tides Take Us, promises to be another rich and moving contribution to the local literary landscape. The launch event will begin at 1.45 pm for a 2.00 pm start and will feature a special address by acclaimed author Amanda Bridgeman. This is more than just a book launch – it’s a tribute to the power of community, creativity, and persistence. The afternoon will conclude with a sumptuous afternoon tea, shared among friends, readers, and fellow writers at KSP Writers’ Centre, 11 Old York Road, Greenmount. All are welcome, come and be inspired.
For more information on our residencies, competitions or other activities please visit the KSP website www.kspwriterscentre.com or phone 9294 1872. KSP Writers’ Centre is proudly sponsored by the Shire of Mundaring.
Darlington
September 2025
GOT SOMETHING TO SELL?
A service like babysitting, handyman jobs, walking a dog or watering plants for someone travelling? Or that much-loved guitar that’s not seeing any action? Or last year’s school ballgown?
COST? Only $10 for four lines (40 words max). Special $5 rate for students.
It’s easy: Email your classified by the 20th of the month to: business@darlingtonreview.com.au AND deposit $10 (BSB 633 000 Acc No: 158788273). Use your name and date of email as reference.
Classifieds with $$$ can also be placed in the Review box at Darlington Post Office.
GARDENING, pruning, weeding, mulching, whipper snipping, gutters cleaned, yard tidy up etc. Phone Geoff 0409 088 936.
• Crowns, veneers, bridges, implants, full and partial dentures
• Crowns, veneers, bridges, implants, full & partial dentures
• Providing dental care for the whole family in a leafy, relaxed setting
• Providing dental care for the whole family in a leafy, relaxed setting
Darlington History Group
Guest Speaker Evenings Return
Part 3: ‘Courageous Decisions’ - Between the Two World Wars - Wednesday 10th September at 7.30pm
This month join us for the third instalment in our popular series presented by Cliff Burns, following on from the first two engaging sessions. Seats are 75% booked, so secure your place now to avoid disappointment! https://www.trybooking.com/DDXJX
Part 4: ‘Growth and Character’Today’s DarlingtonWednesday 8th October at 7.30pm
The Darlington History Group is delighted to invite the community to the final presentation in our Darlington History Series: Growth and Character, presented by long-time resident and author Cliff Burns.
The evening will be presented in two parts:
Part One – “Who are we today?”
Exploring the life and identity of Darlington as it exists in the present, Cliff will highlight how our current activities are tomorrow’s history in the making. This section will offer reflections and observations on the village as it appears today –its community, culture, and evolving character.
Part Two – “The Growth Years”
Turning to the past, Cliff will then step back through the last 80 years to look at the historical activities and developments that have shaped Darlington into the place we know now. While there are far too many stories to cover in one evening, Cliff has chosen some of the most important and engaging examples that capture the essence of Darlington’s journey.
This promises to be a fascinating presentation – one that ties together past and present, and reminds us that what we do today will become the heritage of tomorrow.
Date: Wednesday, 8th October
Time: 7:30 PM (after AGM)
Venue: Lesser Hall, Darlington
Refreshments: Wine and a light supper provided
Entry: Gold coin donation appreciated
Due to limited seating, bookings are essential.
Book now to avoid disappointment: https://www.trybooking.com/DEWWI
For booking assistance, please contact Ursula on 0408 956 692.
Geomythology of the Noongar Landscape
Saturday 4th October 10am - 4pm.
Explore how Noongar myths and legends connect with geological events in this fascinating presentation on geomythology – the blending of traditional knowledge and science.
Presented by the Darlington History Group at the Boya Community Centre, 119 Scott St, Boya.
DAF Fundraising: Bric-A-Brac Donations
We are getting closer to the Darlington Arts Festival and would appreciate donations of any quality Bric-a-Brac items, including picture frames larger than A4 size to be put to good use towards our fundraising efforts. Unfortunately we can no longer accept books or electrical appliances.
We are happy to collect from your door-please give either Liz 0427 952 491 or Christine 0490 793 015 a call to arrange pick up.
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 8th October at 6.30pm
The Darlington History Group Inc gives notice that the Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 8th 2025 in the Darlington Lesser Hall, starting at 6.30pm.
We welcome nomination from members who wish to join us in our endeavour to “Share our Heritage.”
Nomination forms are available from the secretary, Rob Borsje on secretary@dhg.org.au or can be downloaded from the DHG website.
Nominations can be sent to the above mentioned office bearers one week prior to the Annual General Meeting or submitted in person at the Meeting. Nominations for a position of Office Holder or an Ordinary Committee Member will be accepted and tabled for the meeting.
Should you be unable to attend, a Proxy Voting form is on the website or sent to you by contacting either Rob Borsje through the email listed above.
Darlington Theatre Players at Marloo Theatre
Marloo Theatre One Acts ‘Four Real’
It’s One Act Season at Marloo Theatre and after the huge success of our first three seasons of 2025, this one is set to be no different. Featuring four distinctly contrasting shows from four different directors, it’s four for the price of one and will be a season not to be missed.
Queens
happen. Although she has kept it quiet all this time, she has finally decides to seek help. But does she have an ulterior motive in visiting him? Director Dean Michael says “Believe explores a young woman’s disturbing visions, finding someone who can help her and more importantly believe her”. But the question is, will you?
Sure Thing
Written by Australian playwright and directed by Rebecca McRae, ‘Queens’ is based on historical letters and documents and chronicles the lives and tribulations of the wives and lovers of Henry VIII. Told through their eyes and in their own voices, the show sees Henry bound to a throne in purgatory with a sadistic Fool forcing him to endure his wrongs over and over for an eternity. His Queens are put in control and hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Director Rebecca McRae promises “a haunting historical tale which puts revenge firmly in focus”.
Believe
A sharp and cleverly written drama, ‘Believe’ is written by American playwright and author Jean Blasiar and explores the visit of troubled young woman Milly to the office of Dr Preston. For many years Milly has held a closely guarded secret - she sees terrible events before they
Sure Thing is directed by AJ Giltrow and written by David Ives. This fast paced comedy sees a chance meeting of two characters, Betty and Bill, whose conversation is continually reset by the use of a ringing bell, starting over when one of them responds negatively to the other. A fascinating exploration of optimism vs pessimism. Director AJ Giltrow promises “a laugh or two whilst posing questions about the contemporary world”
21 Chump Street
21 Chump Street is a one-act hip hop infused musical written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Directed by Breanne Lucas with Musical Direction by Chris McRae, it is based on a true story, originally reported by This American Life. It tells the gripping tale of a high school honour student, Justin Laboy, who falls hard for a new girl in school-only to discover she's an undercover cop, Naomi Rodriguez, sent to expose drug use in his school. Director Breanne Lucas says that “audiences can expect a sharp, funny and thought-provoking ride that blends hip hop, heartbreak and true events in a fastpaced musical experience that will leave you questioning just how far someone will go for love”.
Don’t miss these incredible one act shows which all promise high level production values, stellar performances and thought provoking audience experiences.
Real’ One Act Season
‘Four
Mundaring and Hills Historical Society
St Francis’ Church in Wooroloo
The townsite for the town was surveyed in 1841 by the Gregory brothers. In 1878 the Byfield family settled near Wooroloo Brook. The railway arrived in the site in 1885 and in 1893 Lacey’s No 3 Mill station was built. The name Wooroloo was given in 1897.
Money for a church building was set aside in the 1929 Diocesan Year Book. The dedication took place in 1940 on land gifted by EB Stephens in 1937. A foundation stone was laid in 1940 and was consecrated in 1941. The architect was FGB Hawkins and the builder was RJ Davies.
The building is in ironstone which was hauled to the site by parishioners. Internally the church is decorated in cut and struck ironstone. Well placed furniture in this setting inspired an atmosphere of restfulness and worship. The lighting, church furniture and furnishings, except for the font and two pews, had been given as gifts or memorials. It was a difficult build. The local stone shattered during construction and the masonry walls cracked despite many attempts to patch the cracks.
Since completion the Church grounds have been planted with trees and a cement path laid.
The church was within the parish of Mundaring except for a short time from 1952 to 1961 when it was within Northam and West Northam.
Services had been conducted during the 1980’s but the building looked neglected and there were safety concerns.
In 1991 an architectural report was obtained and restoration work was undertaken. This was completed in 1992. Slabs were
Welcome to Glen Forrest Bridge Club
Spring is in the air, a time for renewal and growth. Have you thought about what spring could mean for you, perhaps a new activity, or refreshing an interest in bridge that started long ago. If you have toyed with the idea of learning or refreshing bridge, Spring could be a great time to start to enjoy the many benefits of playing the great game of bridge. Bridge is quite a challenging game to learn but well worth the trouble as regular players will tell you. The thing is, you don’t have to learn it all at once and can learn in many different ways, including online.
People who play bridge regularly report how they enjoy the mental stimulation of challenging hands of cards and also the great social stimulation of meeting new people and catching up with bridge friends. Many people even played bridge all through the COVID lockdown with friends online or just against the computer and say bridge saved them from going potty. Perhaps the many benefits of playing bridge appeal to you.
We are lucky here in the hills as we have the Glen Forrest bridge club so close by. Glen Forrest Bridge Club is a friendly and supportive club that caters to beginners and experienced players. The club is part of the Sports Club and Membership of the bridge club also includes membership of the Sports Club where bowls, darts and pool are played. There is also a bar and various well attended social activities takes place.
also placed around the church to prevent moisture reaching the foundations. The community paid for the slabs.
In 2010 further repairs were carried out to modernise the electrical system. The roof tiles and wooden beams were also replaced.
The Church celebrated the 70th anniversary of the laying of the Foundation Stone on December 12th 2010. 112 people celebrated the occasion with a luncheon and sharing of photos and memories of past weddings and baptisms and other memories.
Services are still held regularly in the Church as well as weddings, Harvest Festivals and Christmas Services.
St Francis continues to be cherished and maintained by the Wooroloo community.
Glen Forrest Bridge Club (GFBC)
A beginners/improvers session is held on Wednesday mornings 9.30 to 11.30. People can learn to play from scratch, refresh skills, or just play socially without the pressure of competition. No need to feel shy, everyone is made very welcome.
Regular sessions are held on Monday 1.00pm to 5.00pm, Wednesday 12.30pm to 4.30pm for those people who enjoy the more competitive playing.
Fees are very modest and include membership of the Sports Club. After the Monday & Wednesday afternoon sessions, refreshments are available from the Sports Club bar to discuss hands play with whoever wishes to stay for a drink.
Darlington Dibbler Girl Guides
Fun, Friendship and Adventure. Join today>>>www.girlguideswa.org.au
Celebrating 110 years of Girl Guides in Western Australia: Empowering girls and women though leadership, community service and personal development.
The Darlington Dibbler Girl Guides are getting ready for a day of outdoor fun and adventure at the Manjedal Activity Centre on Sept 13-14th. They will be trying abseiling, climbing wall, high ropes and frisbee golf among many other activities.
The girl guides enjoyed baking afternoon tea (lemon slice!) for the Darlington Community Gardeners to say a little thankyou for their hard work and dedication. The guides have a small bed there that we planted in April.
The Guides brushed up on their archery skills during a morning session at Whiteman’s park. This month we will be finishing screen printing bags and starting a candle badge. We are also looking forward to the Our Barn Open Day and State Campfire at the Girl Guide campsite in York. We welcome new girls aged from 7-12 years. We meet at Kathleen Skipsey Hall – on Glen Road, Darlington on Tuesdays from 6pm to 7.30pm during the school term. If you have any queries regarding Darlington Dibbler Girl Guides please contact Michelle on 0451 492 315 or enquire at Girl Guides WA.
Activities
From our youngest Joeys, through to our older Venturers, this past month has been about bushcraft skills at all levels - knot tying, constructing, fire lighting, campfires, outdoor cooking, and climbing.
There were two challenging winter weather camps, for Scouts at Nighthawk overnight orienteering, and Venturers at an adventure camp. Youth testing their resilience, and enjoying friendship and the outdoors.
Leader Recognition
One of our Scout Leaders, Randall Elkins (Scout name Oso) was recognised for his contribution on World Scout Day, 1 August. Randall received a Meritorious Service Award , for service to Scouts Australia.
Darlington locals may recognise Randall in his other volunteering capacity with the Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade. A worthy recipient for his service.
BRAVO Oso!
The sections usually meet at the Kathleen Skipsey Hall on Glen Road, Darlington, in a lovely bush setting on the creek line, with a fire pit and ample opportunity for getting amongst nature.
We meet weekly during school terms, and there are often extended weekend and school holidays camps, hikes and other activities on offer. If you have a child that may be interested in coming along, you can have a trial few visits before making a commitment. We do ask parents to take turns in helping with activities, and this may be at their weekly session, or it may be helping with a camp or other weekend activity.
Contact membership@darlingtonscouts.com, or www.darlingtonscouts.com, or find our Facebook page.
Darlington Venturers also have their own Instagram page, so if you are interested in what they do, please look them up: @darlingtonventurers
Joey Scouts
5-8
Cub Scouts
8-11
Scouts ages 11-14
Venturer Scouts ages 14-18
Rover Scouts ages 18-25
Adult Volunteers ages 18+
Darlington Scouts are open to boys and girls, comprising four sections:
Joey Scouts (age 5-8) Monday
Cub Scouts (age 8-11) Wednesday
Scouts (age 11-14) Thursday
Venturer Scouts (age 14-18) Friday
Free ATO Tax Help at Boya Library
Shire of Mundaring Library Service
The ATO’s free community Tax Help program can help you lodge your return. If you earn $70,000 or less and have simple tax affairs, you may be eligible for this free service. Contact Boya Library on 9290 6755 or email gills@mundaring.wa.gov.au to check your eligibility and to book an appointment.
Would You Like to Join a Library Book Club?
Library book clubs meet monthly, with days and times varying for each club. There is an annual fee of just $30 per member which covers the books and book notes for the year. Light refreshments are provided. If you are interested in joining, or would like further details, contact Boya Library on 9290 6755 or email gills@mundaring.wa.gov.au, or Mundaring Library on 9290 6780 or email mills@mundaring.wa.gov.au.
Did you know about LOTE4Kids?
It’s a great online resource of digital books in world languages allowing kids to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English). LOTE4Kids has over 4,500 picture books in more than 70 languages, with new books and languages released each month. LOTE4Kids is available as an app. You can also visit the LOTE4Kids website at https://bit.ly/ LOTE4kidsMUN and type "Shire of Mundaring" in the "Find your library or school" search field, then log in using your library card number.
eReader Kits Available to Borrow
Have you ever wanted to try out digital resources such as eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines or video streaming, but don’t have a mobile device? The libraries have eReader Kits which adult library members can borrow! Kits include a Lenovo tablet pre-loaded with four of our major digital resources: BorrowBox, Libby, Kanopy and Hoopla. If you have limited WiFi where you live, items can be downloaded using the libraries’ free public WiFi to enjoy at leisure at home.
Did you know about the fresh produce swap stands at the libraries?
If you have excess fresh, homegrown produce - fruit, vegetables, herbs, or seeds - you can bring them to the libraries to share with the community. The idea is to leave what you can, take
what you need. Just leave any produce or seeds with library staff who will sort produce for the trolleys, and any seeds for processing by Mundaring Seed Savers for the Seed Library.
Seed Donations Wanted
We would love your donations of seeds for the Seed Library. Mundaring Seed Savers sort, clean and prepare the seeds so they can be added to the Mundaring Seed Library. Library members "borrow" seeds, plant and grow them, and hopefully harvest more seeds to "return" to the library - a lovely cycle of giving and receiving and sustainability. Seeds can be brought to Boya or Mundaring Libraries. Add a note of the seed variety, where harvested, and any tips on growing with your seed donation. The libraries have donation envelopes, or you can just use your own bag or container.
Upcoming Events
Engaging Adolescents 3-Session Program
Boya Library, Thursdays, 5pm-7pm from 4 September
This 3-week program presented by Midvale Hub Parenting Service is for parents/carers of young people aged 10 to 18 years. Learn how to build positive relationships with your young people, set realistic boundaries, how to respond in tricky emotional situations and how to have difficult conversations. Bookings essential at https://events.humanitix.com/040925b.
Job Interview Preparation
Boya Community Centre, Wednesday 3 September, 10am-11.30am (For adults)
Join career coach extraordinaire Aly Bannister as she presents a workshop on how to best prepare for a job interview. Bookings essential at https://events.humanitix.com/030925b.
Communication and Dementia
Boya Community Centre, Friday 5 September, 10am-12.30pm (For adults)
Presented by Dementia Australia, this session provides information on dementia, the way we communicate and how changes in communication can occur because of dementia. Bookings essential at https://events.humanitix.com/050925b
Tame Your Email
Boya Community Centre, Monday 15 September, 10.30am11.30am (For adults)
Learn strategies to master your email overload with professional organiser Sara Hall in this interactive workshop. Bookings essential at https://events.humanitix.com/150925b
Hiking in Japan
Boya Community Centre, Monday 22 September, 6pm-7.15pm (For adults)
Join Amanda Kendle for an overview on how to arrange a hike in Japan including her experience walking the Basho Trail in northern Japan. Bookings essential at https://events.humanitix. com/220925b.
The Darlington Arts Festival is fast approaching and we’re busy making plans for what promises to be another fabulous weekend in our village!
Calling all artists
Show your work! All our art exhibitions are now open for entry via the website: www. darlingtonartsfestival.com/participate/artist/
Open Art
Open to all artists aged 18+. All styles and mediums welcome. Entries close midnight, 17 October.
Youth Art
Darlington Arts Festival
Open to high school students aged 12 –18 years. Artists are invited to submit their work in one of the following categories: Painting; Printmaking and Drawing; Photography and Digital; 3D. Entries close midnight, 22 October.
Junior Art
For our Junior Artists aged 4 – 12 years. This year our theme is ‘Dream’ and the categories are Paint, Sketch, 3D artwork and Collage. Prizes for each category in each age group: 4-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12. Entries close 5pm, 18 October.
The Darlington tennis club welcomes new players of all levels to come and join in our sessions. We have three nighttime sessions each week, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, all from 7.00 pm and a day session on Friday mornings 9.00 am to 11.00 am.
Monday evening: Paula Wood 0430 022 047
Tuesday evening: Nat Welsh 0478 842 918
Wednesday evening: Brendon Thompson 0427 250 566
Friday morning: Janis Balodis 0400 916 667
The club also has adult and junior pennants teams if you wish to play at that level and the teams are managed by Lee Oliver, lolivers@live.com.au
Cardio-tennis is run on Thursday evenings 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm by Lily Oliver. Just rock up or call Lily for more information. 0450 520 664
Coaching:
We’d love your support
Darlington Arts Festival is run entirely by a team of big-hearted volunteers, and we’d love you to be part of it too. Besides volunteering over the festival weekend, there are also opportunities to help during art delivery (from 4pm, Friday 24 Oct) or help packing away at the end of the festival (from 4pm, 3 Nov).
All vols get invited to our thank you pizza night, plus the warm fuzzy that comes from being part of a great community event.
If you can spare an hour or two to help out, the easiest way to get in touch is via our website: www.darlingtonartsfestival.com/ participate/volunteer/
To bring this event to life each year, we rely on grants, sponsorships, donations and fundraising events. Donations of any amount are very welcome at any time in the year, and you can even throw us a monthly or annual donation to set and forget! Help us keep this fabulous festival free and thriving by donating today www.darlingtonartsfestival.com/support/ donate/
Lily also runs private coaching sessions if you want to brush up on your skills, as dose our other coach for private coaching sessions: Milly Pachota 0417 040 413 Eric Rasmussen’s Tennis Coaching: Classes for term 3 are unchanged from the previous term, and will be as follows: Save the date: Saturday 1 and 2 November | See you at the 2025
Darlington Tennis Club
Tuesdays at Darlington Preschoolers class for 3-5s 4.15pm - 4.45pm
Thursdays at Darlington Classes for 5-18s 5.00pm6.00pm
Fridays at Darlington Squad training (for competitive players who are wanting to take their tennis to the next level). 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Bookings are now available online - first in, first served. To maintain small classes and maximum attention, places are limited.
Please enrol by accessing link below: www.darlingtontennisclub.org.au/coaching
Did you know that Eric's Tennis accepts Kidsport Vouchers? If your child is eligible, then just get your voucher code via the Kidsport website and search for “Darlington Tennis Club”, then book in online via our website.
Information can also be found on the Darlington Tennis Club website: darlingtontennisclub.org.au
BEATING THE BOUNDS!
Saturday afternoon, 13 September and Sunday afternoon, 14 September, Everyone is welcome to join us as we continue the age-old tradition of walking the parish boundaries, known as Beating the Bounds! We welcome anyone from the local community and people with past connections to St Cuthbert’s.
‘Beating the Bounds’ originated in the desire to teach young folk the boundaries of their local parish. Over one or several days people would walk the boundaries, ‘beating’ the land (and occasionally the kids!) with sticks to mark the boundaries into memory. Today it is a great community building exercise out in nature. Everyone can participate as we will be stopping along the way to rest, pray and connect with people from other parishes. So, everyone is welcome to come and join with us at these points or walk the entire boundary!
https://www.hillsanglicans.com/beating-the-bounds
Celebrating ancient traditions at St Cuthbert’s
Friday 12 September, 6.30pm Agapes are relaxed, informal gatherings where we break bread and share life over a simple liturgy. There is always a different set of folk, several from outside the parish, which is great. We share life, connection to the Divine and of course, amazing food. They are a great way of getting to know each other. Every second Friday of the Month in the Parish Centre, 6.30pm, the next one is Friday 12 September. THIS IS OPEN TO EVERYONE. Please rsvp if possible to info@hillsanglicans.com
The Reverend Peregrin Campbell-Osgood Priest-in-charge, Parish of Darlington-Bellevue
Email: priest@hillsanglicans.com
Website: www.hillsanglicans.com
Find us on Facebook at Hills Anglicans
T HE N I c ENE c r EED AND ATONE m ENT. 11A m, S UNDAy 7 S E p TE m BE r
Every month we have been sharing our recent Professional Development. This month is a special session and open to anyone interested – the Nicene Creed and Atonement theory. Even if you are not a regular church goer, chances are you have intersected with these two planks of the Christian faith. Come along and hear modern reflections on these topics. Open to everyone from any church or none.
Following the success of our August Community Conversations gathering—which welcomed 30 enthusiastic participants eager to connect and share ideas—we’re excited to invite you to a special workshop at our next event.
Join us on Saturday, 11 October from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM for an inspiring and interactive session focused on the vital role families play in building strong, united communities. Through group discussions and creative activities, we’ll explore how nurturing family bonds can contribute to a more peaceful and harmonious world. The workshop draws on the latest insights into social development and offers practical ways to strengthen relationships at home and beyond.
Children are warmly encouraged to attend, with dedicated activities planned just for them. Morning tea and lunch will be provided for all.
We look forward to welcoming you—come be part of the conversation and the change!
Mundaring Baha’i Community
mundaring@wa.bahai.org.au
www.bahai.org.au
Darlington Christian Fellowship | cnr Darlington
Some weeks ago a newly placed plaque appeared on the edge of the DCF property - location 15 of the Darlington Heritage Walk Trail. We thank the Darlington History Group for this beautiful plaque of our humble older building, the ‘Presbyterian Church 1927’, and for its detailed inscription and photo.
The plaque photo has generated considerable discussion - whose cars are they? Maybe Mr Vickers’ (tennis coach for so many years), ‘Pa’ Lindsay’s’ (retired sea captain, author, painter)? Stan and Jean Williams’? Mr and Mrs Kilmaster’s, Bill and Joy Morgan’s? Who is the girl at the tree?… and some guesses by my parents Ron and Dorothy Mitchell who started attending in the late 1950s.
It has also generated memories - the long-gone weatherboard building visible in the top LHS with a toilet either end and Sunday school room in the middle where several of us still attending taught or learnt at Sunday School. My memories begin in the mid-1960s when for one or two early summers sweet pea perfume wafted in through windows from a massive patch someone had planted nearby.
These were the days of ladies’ hats and gloves, and the bare gravel carpark area where Little Nook Café now stands was the parent-free zone where kids horsed around (allegedly a broken
and Allestree Rds, Darlington
arm or two) and climbed those trees with pods containing itchy powder. A vivid memory from maybe 45 years ago was a remarkable non-sermon one Easter by then Darlington resident Dr Noel Vose. There was no reading but he told the story: the 4 gospel accounts of Christ’s death and resurrection synthesised into a compelling, nail-biting narrative.
So many years, so much change … but we still have the mainstream interdenominational, Christ- centred culture of the 1927 Presbyterian combined congregation (Presbyterian, Methodist, Congregational, Baptist and others) that became Darlington United Church and then Darlington Christian Fellowship. Held together all these years by those things we regard as of first importance (1 Corinthians 15) and where people from a range of Christian ‘flavours’ have found a church home to worship and fellowship together.
Find us on Facebook at Darlington Christian Fellowship Website: https://www.darlingtonchristianfellowship.com.au
Darlington Primary School
Darlington Primary leading the way in reading excellence
At Darlington Primary School, we know that reading is the foundation for success in every area of learning – and we take it seriously. That’s why we’ve embraced the Science of Reading, a powerful body of research that explains exactly how children learn to read and how teachers can best support them.
This research has shaped our whole-school approach to literacy, ensuring every child is given the tools to become a confident, capable reader. From the very first years of schooling through to Year 6, our teaching is built around six key building blocks for reading success: oral language, phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.
A whole-school commitment
Darlington Primary is rolling out a structured Literacy block across K-2 and years 3-6, guided by evidence-based practices. Our teachers are working alongside expert Literacy Impact consultant Julie Scali to refine teaching routines, strengthen assessment, and ensure every classroom delivers consistent, high-quality literacy instruction.
We’re also investing in the very best resources and programs:
• UFLI Synthetic Phonics (K–2): A proven, systematic program that builds strong foundations in phonics, decoding, and spelling.
• Word Origins Morphology Program: Helping students unpack word structure, expand vocabulary, and deepen comprehension.
• High-quality decodable texts and a rich reading spine: Giving students both the practice and the joy of exploring great literature at every stage.
Making reading come alive
In every classroom, students are building fluency and confidence through strategies like Choral Reading, Teacher Reading, and Fluency Pairs. These approaches not only strengthen comprehension and word recognition but also foster a shared love of reading.
Explicit vocabulary instruction is an essential component of developing the language and literacy skills necessary to succeed in school. A child's vocabulary growth is directly linked to their overall school achievement. The more words a child knows, the more information the child has access to.
We’re proud that our literacy strategy:
• Builds strong oral language and listening skills.
• Provides extra support for those who need it while extending advanced readers.
• Creates a culture where reading success is celebrated across the school.
At Darlington Primary, we believe every child deserves to leave primary school as a skilled, enthusiastic reader. By embedding the Science of Reading into everything we do, we’re setting our students up with the skills and confidence to thrive – in school and beyond.
Newburn Accounting & Tax
We are an accountancy firm based in Darlington, Western Australia. Located not far off Gt Eastern Hwy, We provide accountancy and tax management services to a range of businesses and individuals.
While we are proudly Hills based, our clientele ranges from the Swan Valley to the wheatbelt.
Our highly effective team of business specialists and service providers work with best practices and state-of-the-art solutions.
To thrive and excel in today's business environment, you have to be able to focus on your core business.
Contact Us. We will be glad to help you!
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Parkerville Steiner College
Shaping Futures Through Work Experience at Parkerville Steiner College
At Parkerville Steiner College, education extends beyond the classroom, preparing young people to step confidently into the wider world with purpose, skill and compassion. A distinctive part of our High School program is the Industrial Work Experience offered to Class 10 students - a valuable twoweek immersion that aligns beautifully with this stage of their development.
At sixteen, adolescents naturally begin to look outward - to society, to the technological age they inhabit and to the role they may play within it. Work experience provides a meaningful bridge, helping students discover both their own capacities and the contribution they can make to the future.
This year, our Class 10 students stepped into diverse workplaces across the community. More than simply trialling career options, they experienced the scale of work achieved through many hands working together - work no single person could accomplish alone. Through cooperation, they came to see how every effort contributes to a greater whole.
Employer feedback was overwhelmingly positive, consistently praising the maturity, initiative, and diligence of our students. One employer described a student as having a “positive work ethic and consistently showing initiative.” Another shared that their student “only needed to be told once how to complete tasks,” while others highlighted their “attention to detail and care in their work.” Perhaps most impressively, one business owner remarked that he already trusted his student to work independently and would even consider offering them a part-time position.
The Work Experience process concluded with student presentations, giving them the opportunity to reflect on their experiences and share their learning journey. This serves as a vital stepping stone on the path towards their Class 12 Project Presentations.
For Class 10, the program was both practical and inspiring - a real-world experience at a pivotal stage of their journey. For Parkerville Steiner College, it is also a reflection of the dedication of our teachers and staff, who have guided and supported these students throughout their high school years.
HELENA COLLEGE
THE CAMP CLASSROOM | CHALLENGE AND GROW
At Helena College, we believe that some of the most powerful learning happens beyond the classroom. School camps and tours offer a unique prospect for learning, giving students the chance to experience a wide range of activities outside of the usual school setting. In these environments, students interact with their teachers and peers in ways that are vastly different from the classroom, fostering new perspectives, stronger relationships, and personal growth.
That’s why all students, from Pre-primary to Year 12, take part in our annual camps program. These experiences offer opportunities for growth, not just academically, but socially, emotionally, and individually.
Stepping Into the World with Confidence
Our camps help students develop independence in a supportive environment. From packing their own bags to setting up tents or preparing meals, students take on age-appropriate responsibilities that build confidence and resilience.
The journey begins in Pre-primary with a one-night sleepover in Helena House Hall at our Darlington Campus. Each year, the challenge grows, from short overnight adventures in the early years, to multi-day camps in stunning WA locations such as Albany, Margaret River and Rottnest Island, including the picturesque but demanding Cape to Cape hike in Year 10. By Year 12, students are seasoned explorers, with their last school camp - a Study and Wellbeing Retreat at the start of Term One - is designed prepare them their final year.
This gradual progression ensures that skills and resilience are built year on year, helping students step confidently into new environments.
Building Friendships and Trust
Shared experiences – whether hiking a coastal trail, cooking together, or singing around a campfire – forge strong bonds between students. These connections foster trust, empathy and teamwork, enriching the classroom culture long after the camp ends.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Each camp is designed to encourage curiosity, problem-solving and critical thinking. Students apply what they’ve learned in new and practical contexts, discovering how academic skills connect with real-world situations.
Part of a Bigger Journey
Our camps are more than just memorable trips – they are an integral part of our whole-child approach. By sequencing experiences from early childhood through to the senior years, we equip students with the confidence, adaptability and interpersonal skills they’ll draw on for life.
Ready learn more?
Book a tour and learn more about Helena College’s camps program. Applications for enrolment in 2027 and beyond are now invited. A very limited number of places are available for 2026 enrolment in selected year groups.
Treetops 2025 Science Fair
Treetops | A Montessori and International Baccalaureate School
Last week, as part of National Science Week, Treetops held our annual Science Fair. We congratulate our budding scientists in Karri class (Years 5 & 6) and the Secondary school, who spent many weeks preparing amazing projects to showcase their curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
Treetops 2025 Science Fair
Last week, as part of National Science Week, Treetops held our annual Science Fair. We congratulate our budding scientists in Karri class (Years 5 & 6) and the Secondary school, who spent many weeks preparing amazing projects to showcase their curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
We were invited to adventure through the ‘Hybrid Haven’ in the Karri classroom, where our Year 5 and 6 students had created weird and wonderful ‘hybrid animals’. Their displays, which included photos, models, and profiles of the hybrid species, were outstanding!
We were invited to adventure through the ‘Hybrid Haven’ in the Karri classroom, where our Year 5 and 6 students had created weird and wonderful ‘hybrid animals’. Their displays, which included photos, models, and profiles of the hybrid species, were outstanding!
Secondary students had prepared impressive displays to showcase their experiments and investigations. There was everything from DNA Extraction to Paper Plane Aerodynamics, Bread Fermentation, Gravitational Lensing and more! The hands-on Primary activities prepared by our Year 11 & 12 International Baccalaureate students, were also a great hit!
Secondary students had prepared impressive displays to showcase their experiments and investigations. There was everything from DNA Extraction to Paper Plane Aerodynamics, Bread Fermentation, Gravitational Lensing and more! The hands-on Primary activities prepared by our Year 11 & 12 International Baccalaureate students, were also a great hit!
Book Week Parade 2025
Book Week Parade 2025
On Monday 18th August, the school was all smiles, for the annual Book Week Parade! We hope you enjoy the photos from the day here, and on our Social Media pages (Facebook & Instagram).
On Monday 18 th August, the school was all smiles, for the annual Book Week Parade! We hope you enjoy the photos from the day here, and on our Social Media pages (Facebook & Instagram).
Friends of Darlington Station Reserve (FODS)
Slowly The Bush (and our Reserve) is starting to Flower
We, FODS were out on Sunday , weeding, mulching and clearing a some of the debris that has come down in recent storms. And didn’t it blow on a couple of occasions there!
Although we gardeners tend to focus on weed growth at this time, I am reminded that many other plants are on the move and will be in full flower by the time you read this. The photos I’ve chosen reflect the diversity of plants we see in early spring.
Busy time of the year for us so please , anyone who can spare us 2 hours on a Sunday morning twice a month( or even once or twice) until November, come on down. We will meet 8 -10 am, followed always by delicious morning tea, on 14th and 28th September.
We enjoy talking to you all, our neighbours, as we work and you move through the reserve. So nice.
The Hardenbergia climbing over a Calothamnos near the Post Office
Look at the sun shining through the stained glass on our newly installed art on the old station platform- this photo was taken by a friend of our Friends Group!
Pauline's beautiful Grevillea (September was her birthday month) near the picnic table. Planted to celebrate her 100th birthday 11years ago
Our favourite Grevillea Bipinatafida at various locations across the reserve. They lift my spirit
Greetings from the Darlington Community Garden in the season of Djilba, the time to appreci-ate the spectacular blooms our amazing land has to offer. August was a bonanza month for big rain events, and we hope you ventured out afterwards to enjoy the puddles, creeks, waterfalls and rapids observing how the water is shaping our landscape.
Speaking of puddles, we are currently considering our riparian project for 2026, a plan that has been in the wings for a few years. The vision is to transform the muddy puddle we refer to as ‘Lake Darlington’, located between the DCG driveway and the skate park, into a functional and beautiful feature incorporating sedges, rushes, native grasses and tree canopy. The intention is for it to hydrate the production area of the garden whilst cleverly managing the influx of water each year. Together with the DCG creek, the Pine Terrace Garden, Native Triangle dry creek bed and Darlington Wetlands, the lower area multi-purpose recreation zone is on track to be-come a landmark that might even attract Gardening Australia’s Costa to visit!
Although the big working bee for Sunday 27th July was cancelled, supporters braved the chilly, wet weather to hear Erin’s talk on Natural Sequence Farming, with supper in Sue Lennard’s pop-up soup kitchen afterwards. There is more planting to be done in the Pine Terrace Garden thanks to all our tree adopters enabling the purchase of extra sedges and rushes. Please get in touch with Erin if you can assist with planting, mulching or building rock riffles and weirs. If you are keen to learn about Peter Andrew’s Natural Sequence Farming approach from an expert, contact Erin at erin@darlingtoncommunitygarden. org.au as she is working with Tarwyn Park Training to provide introductory field day events.
We were delighted for Darlington Primary School to join in with the community bush tucker movement in the Goanna Garden, with the donation and planting of a second Pomegranate tree. Ongoing supporters, HOSCA, also donated a dwarf Lilly Pilly tree to add to the food forest. How wonderful it is to have all our school groups connecting via the garden!
Members of Forrest Darlings branch of the CWA recently supported the DCG and Mundaring Chamber with their June sundowner event held in the Darlington Pavilion. During the event, a ceremonial unveiling was conducted for the new Forrest Darlings bench which sits proudly within the DCG Goanna Garden. The beautiful piece was crafted by local artisan
Nick Bains from Mundaring Men's Shed. Representatives of Bendigo Community Bank Mundaring were also pre-sent to recognise their ongoing support which funded the bench and base. The bench displays a plaque recognising 100 years of CWA and five years of the Forrest Darlings branch. Built to last, the install required a team of people to secure it in place, positioned in a perfect spot to take in the winter sun, the bench is there for all to enjoy!
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Friends of Glen Park Reserve
Survival by design
Following our first planting in Glen Park, late May 2022, we lost most of our 126 newly planted finger rushes: Juncus subsecundus, due to Nyaania creek flooding. A week after our planting day, Nyaania flooded spectacularly, as it can, taking most of the rushes downstream. We have always hoped the plants settled somewhere along the lower banks of Nyaania, and that they are flourishing. In 2023, we undertook a trial, and ‘staked’ the rushes into the ground, hoping they would survive any potential flooding (see pictures). This strategy worked brilliantly, and saved the rushes planted this year when Nyaania flooded on August 16. We have infilled subsequent plantings of rushes to create habitat for frogs such as the Rattling/Clicking Froglet (Crinia glauerti), and the Quacking Froglet (Crinia georgiana).
Rushes provide protection, and also filter the water, keeping it clean, which frogs like. These froglets are tiny, but have loud calls, and both are ground dwelling frogs. The Rattling/Clicking Froglet, rarely exceeds 2cm long, and the Quacking Froglet, is slightly larger at around 4cm long. At about halfway on the bridal path between Darlington and Glen Forrest, you can hear these tiny creatures calling from the sides of the path. Stop, and listen on your next walk.
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