Esperance Tide June 2021

ISSUE 74

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Bang on a beanie, whack on the wellies and break out the brolly because winter has arrived... And we love it! The land around us shifts from brown to green, a sense of calm sweeps over the main street of town, and as we wave farewell to our visitors, we say hello to the whales passing through.

We might boast about how fabulous our region is in the warmer months, but deep down, we all know this time of year is just as good.

We’ve been here, there and everywhere over the last month, sourcing the very best of what’s happening in and around town to deliver it straight to you. First up are our good mates at Freight Lines Group [p. 4]. The team at FLG ensure the Tide makes it from Mandurah to Esperance safe and sound every month.

Without them, we’d probably be hitchhiking! FLG have grown a lot in recent years, so we took a ride with them and along the way, we got the lowdown on the company and how they’re giving back to the community.

We also caught up with Jennene Riggs to hear all about her new documentary, Rewilding the West [p. 12]. Jennene is a local filmmaker who is just as passionate about nature as she is about making movies. Rewilding the West combines this love, telling the story of the scientists and volunteers working tirelessly to save critically endangered species throughout WA. While filming is just about complete, Jennene now needs a hand to fund the editing and postproduction process, so if you’d like to see this documentary fulfilled like we would, please consider making a donation.

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HO MEGROWN The Walker Twins

There’s plenty of content for our foodies this month, too. We met with the new owner of Break Away Café to chat about what she has planned for the menu [p.

20] and, in honour of our town’s beloved food vans, we based this month’s Five Minute History on Esperance’s food truck past [p. 22]. If this piece doesn’t have you craving a Mars Boat, you’re not a true local... #bringbackberyls. There’s also a divine roast vegetable and saltbush pesto salad recipe hiding down the back.

The perfect winter salad! Let us know if you try it.

Whatever you’re getting up to this long weekend, stay warm and enjoy!

Until next time...

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Freight Lines Group Keep On Trucking On the road for 44 years and counting!

WORDS HANNAH SIEMER P H O TO G R A P H Y R O S I E H E N D E R S O N

Freight Lines Group (FLG) was established out of necessity; it began as a fruit and vegetable run from Perth to Esperance in the late 1970s with one driver and a single truck and trailer. The company – formerly known as Harding Transport and later Esperance Freight Lines – has experienced exponential change since those early days.

Most notably, the fruit and veg trailers are now refrigerated!

FLG has more or less always been in the hands of the Harding family. Established by Ian Campbell in 1977, John Harding bought the company from Ian in 1979, while managing the local Shell depot. It was still just one truck and one trailer when John’s daughter Deb and her husband Pete took over in the late 1980s. However, it wasn’t long before it began to grow. They picked up the Woolworths contract and bought out several local freight companies, including its namesake, Esperance Freight Lines. Soon, that one truck and trailer were six trucks and 20 trailers. Fast forward to today and FLG now operates over 140 prime movers with more than 350 trailers.

John’s son Michael took over FLG in the early 2000s and remains the company’s director today. The construction of the Ravensthorpe Nickel Mine was the catalyst for FLG’s substantial growth. “It took off when the mine opened,” Michael says. “We were lucky, in a way. We were flying by the seat of our pants, but we had some people give us good advice and it just shot off from there.” Today, FLG continues to cart sulphur between the Esperance Port and the mine around the clock, every day of the week. ⟶

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FLG is a force to be reckoned with not just within the local region, but across Western Australia. Now with depots in Albany, Perth, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie and Ravensthorpe, as well as Esperance, the company has a turnover in excess of $60 million. They strike an even balance between general freight and bulk transport, and haven’t strayed too far from their roots, with fruit and veg runs still very much a part of their operations.

But while FLG has become a big player in the industry, they haven’t forgotten the little guy. At the core of the company is community, with almost a quarter of a million dollars of FLG’s profit put back into the areas they service every year. It’s a “massively important” part of the company, according to Michael, who says they sponsor a variety of clubs and causes. Most recently, FLG have

donated transportation and manpower to Before Dawn, a World War I feature film currently in production on a farm 45-kilometres west of Esperance. FLG have carted approximately 20 trailer loads of goods from Perth to the film set, including a WWI ambulance, costumes, generators, toilets, and pallets for building trenches. FLG is also a major sponsor of Esperance Tide, transporting the magazine from the printers in Mandurah to Esperance every month. “We even sponsored the Jerramungup Orchid Society recently,” Michael says with a smile. “We sponsor all sorts of things.” The community-mindedness comes naturally to Michael, who says his dad was the same when he owned the company. “That’s just the way I am, that’s the way I was brought up,” he says. “You’ve got to put back in.”

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Expansion opportunities continue to arise for the Esperance-based company, however FLG has found itself impacted by a labour shortage in recent years.

“It’s a waste of time being a freight company if you can’t move the freight,” Michael says, adding that FLG is just one of many companies in the industry struggling to find drivers. Michael says that the mining industry has proven too lucrative for young people and as a result, there isn’t enough young blood to replace the older drivers who are now retiring. Michael, who was once a driver himself, describes truck driving as a great job, with attractive remuneration and a variety of work to suit different lifestyles. “You’re pretty much your own boss,” Michael says. “You just cruise along and do your own thing.” The trucks are a pleasure to drive, too, according to Michael, who says they’re just like driving a car. He’s not yet sure of the answer to attracting new people to the industry but believes selling the lifestyle may help. “We won’t stop trying to find a solution,” he says.

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Walker Twins Running for Gold WORDS HANNAH SIEMER

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Dalyup twins Monique and Sophie Walker were always faster runners than their classmates in primary school, cruising across the finish line in first and second place at their faction and interschool carnivals. Running came naturally to the girls but for an extra boost, they began training with the Esperance Little Athletics Club at the age of eight. Before long, it wasn’t just their classmates they were winning against, but kids from all across Western Australia. Now in their first year of high school, Monique and Sophie are state athletics champions, with a host of medals to prove it.

Monique and Sophie have represented Esperance in the 100-metre, 200-metre, 400-metre and 800-metre events at the WA Little Athletics States Championships for the last four years. Neither sister is a faster runner than the other. They are equally matched in their times, even requiring a photo finish at the Country Championships in Bunbury earlier in the year, when Sophie beat Monique in the 200-metre race by 3/100ths of a second. At that competition, the sisters collectively medalled four golds and three silvers. Unfortunately for Monique, she injured her hip in the final race, so although she qualified for the State Championships in Perth, she was unable to compete. Sophie went on to win gold in the 800-metre and 400-metre events at the state competition.

Monique and Sophie are incredibly disciplined, training up to six times a week in the lead up to a competition.

They don’t have a coach, confessing that they’ve winged it to get to this point. According to dad Nigel, they’re learning as they go. “It’s quite funny when we get UWA or Kingsway or any of those metropolitan clubs come up to us [at the State Championships] and say, ‘Hey, so what’s your strategy?’” he laughs. Unlike their city peers, Monique and Sophie train at home on the family farm, running around the paddock or up and down the driveway. “When we run, we just run. We don’t have straight arms or legs, or any style,” Monique admits, saying that they are working on it. “We have been getting better!” Sophie adds. ⟶

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The local Little Athletics club is only small, made up of just four families. As such, Monique and Sophie are often the only competitors representing Esperance at the Country and State Championships.

The sisters are hugely supportive of one another and there are no hard feelings when one wins and the other comes second. Instead, Monique and Sophie consistently push each other to succeed by training hard alongside one another for six months of the year. At each of their one-and-a-half hour training sessions, they’re kept motivated by knowing there’s a competition ahead of them. And while they rarely need a push from their parents, post-training chocolate from mum Catherine makes the hard work all the more worth it.

Moving up into the Under-13s category next season means the Australian Little Athletics Championships are a possibility for Monique and Sophie in 2022.

Despite the likelihood of competing at a national level, the girls are relatively relaxed about their future in the sport. “When I’m an adult, I plan to stay fit but I’m not sure we’ll be Olympians or anything like that,” Sophie says. Instead, she would like to pursue a career in medicine, while Monique would like to undertake a study on guinea pigs; something, she says, there hasn’t been enough of. But for now, the training continues in between school, caring for their four guinea pigs, and their other hobbies, which include horse riding and water skiing. While they understand why most kids take up team sports over athletics (“You have no one else to rely on in running,” according to Monique), they encourage others to give it a go. “You can only benefit from it,” Sophie says. “If you don’t win, it doesn’t matter because the fitness you gain when you’re training makes it worthwhile.”

Sophie (L) and Monique Walker.

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Rewilding the West

BY KARLI FLORISSON

Gilbert’s Potoroo, the Noisy Scrub Bird and the Dibbler are some of the most rare and endangered animals in Australia. Once common in the South West of Western Australia, each of these animals have been thought to be extinct over the years. While many people haven’t even heard of these unique and fascinating creatures, Jennene Riggs is lucky enough to have seen them all up close while working on her latest documentary series. In Rewilding the West , Jennene tells the story of the scientists and volunteers who are working tirelessly to save the critically endangered species throughout our state.

The idea for Rewilding the West came about while Jennene was filming Secrets at Sunrise, a documentary about the conservation efforts with the Western Ground Parrot. Through that project, she met many amazing volunteers who were working with the Department of Parks and Wildlife to track and protect the Ground Parrots in Cape Arid National Park. One of those volunteers was George Shevtsov, who has been involved with numerous projects over the years, working in remote areas of Western Australia to help protect our most vulnerable wildlife.

George’s career as an actor comes second to his passion for conservation, and he now spends most of his time in wild parts of our country. Jennene wanted to capture George’s passion, humour and optimism, as well as the stories of the team’s conservation efforts. The result is the planned documentary series, Rewilding the West, which is currently in production.

A Gilbert’s Potoroo.

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Rewilding the West filmmaker Jennene Riggs. Credit: Dan Paris.

Rewilding the West follows the translocation of a number of Gilbert’s Potoroos to Middle Island, where they have been released and tracked. Middle Island was chosen for the Potoroos’ new home as it fit all the right criteria – it has the right habitat, is big enough, and is accessible for the team of scientists.

As the world’s rarest marsupial, there are thought to be less than 100 of the cuddly looking creatures left. A previous program, releasing the Potoroos onto Bald Island near Albany, has been a success.

Noisy Scrub Birds, another very rare and critically endangered species, have also been successfully translocated to Bald Island. These birds, who live up to their name with an ear-splitting call, are closely related to lyrebirds. Rewilding the West also follows other conservation efforts around the state, such as the rehabilitation and reintroduction of several species to Dirk Hartog Island, including the very rare and very cute Dibblers.

Jennene Riggs with actor and wildlife champion George Shevtsov and volunteer George Peters. Credit: Sarah Comer.

Jennene and husband Dave both grew up in Esperance and have always loved the unique wilderness in this area. Their introduction to filmmaking came when they were travelling around Australia in 1998. While visiting Ningaloo Reef, Jennene and Dave met a National Geographic film crew who were working on a documentary about tiger sharks.

As keen scuba divers, Jennene and Dave took the film crew out diving for the day and captured some great footage.

The film crew offered the pair a job and they spent 18 months working with the documentary filmmakers. After this introduction, the couple began making films of their own, which has developed into both a business and a passion. Their focus has always been the wild areas of Western Australia, and the incredible animals found here, both in and out of the ocean. Rewilding the West is a continuation of this passion for the couple, who hope that the documentary series will spark an interest in some of our state’s little-known animals.

“It’s an incredible privilege to film these animals that might not be around for much longer,” Jennene says. “There is a possibility that we could be documenting the last of the species.” This is a sobering thought, but Jennene also points out that the documentary is positive and a lot of fun. “We wanted to show how much you can get out of volunteering to help with this kind of project,” she says. “Getting out in nature, it’s good for the soul.” Jennene’s hope is that the animals and birds featured in Rewilding the West will increase in population enough to come off the critically endangered list. An important part of the survival of these species is raising awareness.

“If you don’t know about something, you’ve got no chance of saving it,” Jennene says. As to why saving these tiny animals is so important, volunteer George says, “We need the natural world for our own benefit.

We need it like we need the air we breathe. Without it, we are diminished.”

With most of the filming for Rewilding the West complete, Jennene and Dave now hope to raise the funds needed for the editing and postproduction process. “We were very grateful to receive seed funding from the Gilbert’s Potoroo Action Group to start filming back in 2018, but we’ve self-funded since then, which is fine as we’re so passionate about telling this story,” Jennene says.

For the next stage, though, they are hoping to raise money through crowdfunding. “If people want to see this documentary, we hope that they’ll chip in, to enable it to see the light of day,” Jennene says. “Otherwise all this incredible footage will just sit there, which would be such a waste.”

Jennene hopes that the documentary series will be released in the first half of 2022.

H o w yo u c a n he lp To find out more about Rewilding the West, contribute to the crowdfunding campaign, or watch the trailer, visit the Riggs Australia website, www.riggsaustralia.com.

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Ash Grunwald, live at the Cannery Arts Centre on May 22. Credit: Jonty Scoble.

THE BRIDGE We held our first official wintery open mic at the Cannery Arts Centre in late May. I tossed up whether to roll outside, though I ended up damn thankful for the gorgeous indoor section of our lil art space. Honestly, I thought it would be cool but I’d never have predicted the level of cool. We had 15 acts perform over a casual five hours, with a crazy mix of musos thrown into the fray.

Hopetoun Brian and Curtis spiced up the night with a drum-off for the ages. Absolute highlight. Open mics are essential to a functioning regional music scene, providing the platform for new performers to cut their teeth, and for seasoned hands to trial new compositions. Beyond all that, they are just so damn fun and super inclusive.

Our next one falls on Friday 11 June at 5.30pm at the Cannery Arts Centre. BYO beverages and nibbles. $5 entry (kids free). Get amongst it.

Club 75 returns to the Cannery Arts Centre this month following a season off due to COVID. I’ve truly missed these events; nights that deliver a balance between socialising, sound and super cool visuals. I’m going to have to hunt down a wide array of plants to bring the required greenery into the already fun space that is the Cannery’s Arts Room. Our first event falls on June 26 featuring Chip Hazard, Dan Seinor, Josiah Bloor, Mary Leske and Olivia Pokella. Tickets are live and available from www.canneryartscentre.com.au.

WAM (West Australian Music) are heading to Esperance as part of their next regional recording project, Demos from the Goldfields-Esperance Region. This is a fantastic opportunity for regional based artists to work in a professional recording environment. For further details, check out Arts & Culture on page 18 in this issue of the Tide.

And now just for a quick round up of other various irons in the fire. Esperance local Pete McMahon is fast approaching the release of his debut EP Memory and Myth; Red Moon Rising has been rescheduled and is set for round two on October 16 (www.canneryartscentre.com.au for tix); Grand Casual have been writing and are fast approaching a new single and accompanying tour; and Lucky Bay Brewing continues to bring the goods with an epic lineup of live music on Fridays and Sundays throughout June. Keen for more? Hit www.kyzapresents.com.

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Esperance Pottery Club’s Exhibition of Ceramic Works continues at the Cannery Arts Centre. Open 10am - 4pm daily until June 21.

Australia’s favourite comedy convoy is heading to the Esperance Civic Centre with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow. Expect an all killer, no filler line-up of Australian stars and talented newcomers. Tickets from $43.90, available via the Shire website.

Have fun while raising much needed funds for needy animals at the annual SAFE Quiz Night at the Senior Citizens Centre. Tickets are just $10, available from the Senior Citz or by calling 9071 2268. Doors open at 6pm for a 7pm start.

Head down to the Museum Village from 8.30am to 12.30pm for the fortnightly Sunday Markets. The Village shops and cafe will be open, as well as a range of market stalls for your perusal. The next market for the month is on June 20. Weather permitting.

Take flight with your imagination with Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s production of The Little Prince at the Esperance Civic Centre.

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Head to the Esperance Civic Centre for An Evening with John Butler. Australia’s highest selling independent artist of all time, Butler will be sharing stories from the road and from his heart, and playing songs from his vast catalogue spanning almost 25 years. Tickets $79.50, available via the Shire website.

Get along to the Esperance Civic Centre for an evening of thought provoking theatre. One Punch Wonder is a play performed by men, about men, for men, which puts the culture of toxic masculinity under a microscope, and looks into the coward’s punch from all angles. Tickets from $14, available via the Shire website.

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Singer songwriter Alexis Naylor is on a 25,000km tour around Australia and she’s stopping in at Lucky Bay Brewing for our listening pleasure. Alexis will be showcasing her recent album ‘Pages From A Past Life’, accompanied by a mesmerising visual projection display. Sit back, relax, and let the experience wash over you. Starts at 5:30pm.

The Misérable(s) Exhibition, a collection of 31 paintings inspired by Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel Les Misérables, opens in the Art Room at the Cannery Arts Centre at 6pm. Painted by local artist Caitlyn Edwards, all works in the exhibition were created in just one month.

Runs until July 3.

If you like gin, have a go at making your own during a full-day Distilling Masterclass with Dr Graham Jones at Esperance Distillery Co. Dr Jones is a leading gin expert who will provide participants with a deep understanding of the spirit production process. Pressed for time? That’s cool. Head to the distillery on the evening of Monday 21 June for a spirit blending workshop instead.

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Liven up your Tuesday evening with In The Zone at the Esperance Civic Centre, a groundbreaking new piece of dance theatre where hip hop meets gaming technology.

Not only does this 60 minute show promise to be fun and exciting, but empowering too, urging young people to consider themes such as global warming, personal choice and resilience. Tickets start at $14.50, available via the Shire website.

Club 75 is back at the Cannery Arts Centre for 2021, with a stellar lineup of local and not-so-local musicians. Tickets are limited to just 75 for this intimate event, so don’t delay in grabbing yours from www.kyzapresents. com. Food by Esperance Sri Lankan Taste, drinks by the Cannery bar.

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Ho w did T he Mise ra b le (s) Mo nth come a b o u t?

There’s an internet-based art event that happens every October called ‘Inktober’, where participants create an ink drawing and post it online every day for the month.

The idea is to build a daily drawing habit. I asked online if anyone would be interested if I put together a Les Misérables themed prompt list and received an overwhelming response. By the end of the project there were 450+ Les Mis themed art pieces. My finished illustrations are now collated together into an art zine, which is essentially a self-published booklet. It’s a great way to dip my toes into the world of publishing without having to commit too strongly.

Dig ita l a r t is yo u r ma in ja m. How did yo u le a r n this sk il l?

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Caitlyn Edwards Caitlyn Edwards is a self-confessed Les Misérables nerd.

Her love for Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel, and its adaptations on stage and screen, is so great that last October, Caitlyn painted an illustration from the novel every day of the month. Those 31 paintings have since been collated into a zine called The Misérable(s) Month, now available to purchase from The Book Box. Wha t is it a bout L e s M i s é ra b l e s t h a t yo u ’ re s o d ra wn t o?

In the prologue of the novel Victor Hugo wrote, “So long as ignorance and misery remain on earth, books like this cannot be useless,” and he was right. There’s something captivating about watching this diverse cast of characters grapple with their own moralities, backlit by a society slowly struggling towards its own greater good.

Aside from the story itself, I really adore the small corner of the internet I’ve found that is filled with other Les Mis nerds. Nothing brings me more joy than seeing someone’s fresh hot take on this 150+ year old novel.

I’m self-taught! It’s amazing what you can figure out with a bit of time on YouTube.

I had a baby in 2016 and given that most art supplies aren’t very kid friendly, digital art seemed the safest way to indulge in my love of drawing. I love the freedom you have when working digitally. I can try things that are way outside of my comfort zone and if they don’t work then I can just delete that particular layer and still have the foundation of the piece to continue working from, as opposed to having to scrap an entire canvas to start from scratch.

Are the re p la ns to e xhib it yo u r wo r k ?

I am turning 30 this month and as an utterly indulgent act am treating myself to my debut solo exhibition!

The Misérable(s) Exhibition will be on display in the Art Room at the Cannery Arts Centre from June 19 until July 3, and will have all 31 illustrations from the month, plus the cover on display!

W he n yo u ’re no t c re a ting , wha t c a n we find you do ing ?

I work at the Volunteer Resource Centre, but outside of that you will likely catch me op shopping, cooking, tending to my tiny verandah garden, and almost definitely re-enacting musical numbers with my nearlyfive year old.

L a stly, te l l u s whe re we c a n find yo u r work!

On Instagram I’m @Pieces_Of_Cait and I have an Etsy store, also Pieces of Cait.

Read our full Q&A with Caitlyn at www.esperancetide.com.

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WAM Pop-Up in Esperance

Since commencing the state-wide regional recording series in 2006, WAM have showcased 140 original artists, with songs garnering airplay and rotation on national ABC networks, including ABC Local, Double J, Triple J and across community radio in all states and territories.

Many compilation tracks have featured in local television, film and tourism campaigns, and multiple artists have been selected for festival and showcase opportunities including Bigsound, Perth International Arts Festival and Nannup Music Festival.

West Australian Music (WAM) launched the fifteenth instalment of its acclaimed regional recording project series recently, with artists’ applications now open for Demos from the Goldfields/ Esperance Region. Following on from projects Sounds of the Goldfields in 2016 and Demos from the Northern Goldfields in 2018, WAM will be visiting Esperance to showcase the artists, songs and stories not featured on previous compilations.

Demos from the Goldfields/Esperance Region will provide regional and remote artists the opportunity to professionally record an original song with some of the state’s best producers at a pop-up studio in Esperance, as well as in Warburton, in August. The final compilation will be released in 2022 on digital streaming platforms, a limited-edition CD package, and distributed by WAM to local and national radio, industry and the public. WAM Regional Officer Nigel Bird describes the project as enormous. “It will take us on a 4,000 kilometre journey, recording artists that live between the Great Victoria and Gibson Deserts, and others who are between Esperance and the Great Australian Bight,” he says. “All in the one region!”

APPLY N O W Applications to take part in the project are now open to original songwriters, artists and bands based in the Goldfields/Esperance region. WAM are calling on applicants of any experience level, age and musical genre.

Online applications can be submitted via the WAM website, or a hard copy form can be provided by contacting the WAM office on (08) 6156 1234. Applications close on June 14.

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Break Away Café New Owner Michelle Hits the Ground Running WORDS HANNAH SIEMER

If you’d asked Michelle Stokes at the beginning of April whether taking over a café was on the cards for 2021, she would have laughed. But, by the end of April, Michelle had done just that.

“The café wasn’t a plan,” she says. “It happened very quickly. Within the space of two weeks, boom! I owned a café. It was crazy.” That café is local favourite Break Away, located next to Fenwick 3 Cinemas. While Michelle promises not to stray too far from the hearty Aussie menu the establishment is known for, her passion for experimenting in the kitchen means diners can expect to taste a few new things, too.

Michelle, a mum of three and Esperance local for the last 15 years, is perhaps best known in town for her weddings and events business, Amore Events. Her background is in food, having worked in bakeries and roadhouse kitchens from the age of 14, before discovering her flair for cakes and desserts. In 2012, Michelle was planning her wedding when she realised there was a gap in the Esperance market. “I did my own wedding from start to finish and I just loved it, but I realised there was nothing here,” she says. “I thought, ‘I might give this a go.’” Amore Events grew organically over the following years, and Michelle eventually opened a shopfront in Dutton Arcade to sell giftware and operate her business out of.

While she loves styling weddings, particularly seeing the excitement of the brides and making people happy, when Michelle was offered the opportunity to buy Break Away, she jumped at it. “I thought, ‘Why not?’ I’ll give it a shot!’” she says. “My love has always been with food.”

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Michelle credits her Maltese grandmother with her love of food, saying “it’s in the blood.” According to Michelle, it was also her grandmother who encouraged her trial and error methods in the kitchen. Michelle doesn’t care much for measuring ingredients or following a recipe and keeps her own recipes, like her muchloved chocolate mud cake, under wraps. “It’s a bit of a made up recipe but I won’t share it,” she laughs, adding that even though she hasn’t owned Break Away for long, she has already had return customers requesting it.

Break Away is the first café Michelle has owned.

The doors to the café were shut for just three days between owners and since reopening, the response has been great. “It was a little daunting getting it to the opening stage,” Michelle says.

“I was a bit nervous, but it was more of a happy nervous energy.” She has grand plans for the business, which include further freshening up the space and introducing themed nights with live music. In regard to the menu, Michelle and chef Lisa are excited to “mix it up a bit,” with revolving specials, lots of fresh produce and maybe even some Italian, Michelle’s favourite cuisine. Open six days a week for breakfast and lunch, and with catering orders already coming in, Michelle has hit the ground running. It’s tiresome work but Michelle is unwaveringly enthusiastic, saying she’s keen to get stuck into it and get creative.

“We bake all our own bread so I’m up at 4:30am every day,” she says. “They’re long days but it’s worth it.”

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5 MINUT E H I ST ORY

Esperance’s Food Van Culture

BY KARLI FLORISSON

Food vans have long been a part of our town’s culture, and we have been lucky enough to have some great offerings when it comes to food.

From the very early days of Esperance, when a man named ‘Bottlo’ Smith used to sell ice and milk from the back of his horse and cart around town, Esperance locals have always enjoyed food ‘on the go’.

One of the first food vans in town was Ted Date’s railway carriage, which sold burgers down on the foreshore in the 1950s. Complete with a jukebox and fairy lights, this was always a popular spot for young people on the weekends.

In the late 1960s, the Twilight Snack Bar bus also sold burgers and ice creams on the beach at Twilight. The ‘Snack Bus’ was owned and operated by Norm Allen, who opened the bus on the weekends, as during the week he was the country mailman who went to Munglinup and Condingup to deliver the mail.

In 1987, the Twilight Beach Ice Cream Van was started

by Brian Pierce, who initially sold ice cream by driving around the streets. Brian eventually realised that most people were at the beach in the afternoons, and so he began to take the van out to Twilight Beach every day. The Twilight Beach Ice Cream Van sold soft serve and other ice creams, including a sundae called ‘Frenchman’s Peak,’ named after the local landmark.

Brian’s original Ford Transit, painted canary yellow, is now under new ownership, and is back out at Twilight selling ice cream and coffee regularly.

Of course, the most iconic food van in Esperance was Beryl’s Eats. Opening in 1964, the food van was originally called Charlie’s Eats, after owner Charlie Seymour. The food van had a number of owners, including the original ‘Beryl’. It operated for 45 years in total, down at the Tanker Jetty. Many locals and visitors have memories of buying burgers and cups full of chips to eat while walking down the jetty, as well as thick shakes so thick you couldn’t get them out of the straw, and the iconic ‘Mars Boat’ ice cream sundaes. Many locals remember first dates, wedding photos, and taking the kids down to get dinner and a milkshake from Beryl’s. Sadly, Beryl’s Eats closed down in 2011.

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The food van culture of Esperance has continued to grow in the 21st century. In more recent times, Coffee Cat and S’Juice have been local favourites. Coffee Cat, started in 2004

by Lara McIntyre and Shane Gillen, has become an Esperance icon and a ‘must visit’ place for coffee. S’Juice, operated by Mario and Claire Abram, has been serving up healthy juices, paninis and soups since 2010. Bean Break has joined the Esperance mobile food community, serving coffee in front of the RAC Esperance Holiday Park, and The Lucky Bean, started

by Doc and Robyn Reynolds, operates on the beach at Lucky Bay, serving coffee, Aussiethemed snacks, and ‘Kangachinos’. Spudlicious sells delicious stuffed potatoes down at the Esperance Jetty, and Kool Cones sells ice creams and other snacks at local markets and events. These are just the tip of the iceberg, too, with numerous other vans and mobile food options popping up around town throughout the year. For fast food with a view, there’s no denying that Esperance is unbeatable.

Twilight Snack Bar at Twilight Beach, Esperance in early 1970's

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James Street Cultural Precinct The Shire has been engaging with the community on the proposed James Street Cultural Precinct, which aims to position the area as a hub for local culture, tourism and history. The Precinct builds upon the Esperance Town Centre Revitalisation Master Plan 2015-2035, which identifies a cohesive vision for James Street that incorporates the existing history and current culture of the area, whilst also looking towards the future. The consultation process involved gathering feedback from the community and stakeholders. Three ‘scenarios’, outlining potential layouts of the Precinct, were created using feedback received and were then used as inspiration for the community to create their own ideal precinct using elements from each. The feedback will be used to develop a final concept before being decided upon by Council.

Community Perception Scorecard Results Positive The results from the Shire’s 2021 MARKYT Community Scorecard, released in March, were received last month and indicated a significant improvement in community opinion on most operational services and facilities provided by the Shire compared to previous years. The Scorecard received 900 submissions from community members, which rated Shire services on a scale from ‘excellent’ to ‘terrible’, resulting in Esperance receiving a score of 81/100 as a place to live, five index points above the Shire’s previous score. The results indicate which services are being met, exceeding or underperforming and will be used by Council to set the direction of the organisation.

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Shire Employee Wins WA Volunteer Award Esperance Home Care Volunteer & Client Service Coordinator, Marion Mitchell, has been awarded the 2021 WA Excellence in Volunteer Management Award. The award is presented in acknowledgment of an individual who has demonstrated outstanding practice in the management of volunteers and the delivery of volunteer programs, by those volunteers.

We are incredibly proud of Marion for this exceptional accomplishment, and we thank her for her years of dedication helping others through her role at Home Care.

Shire Decides on Waste Last month Council resolved to enter into an agreement with the Shire of Coolgardie to deliver Esperance’s waste to the Coolgardie Waste Facility. The 30-year agreement, commencing December 2022, will see Esperance’s waste transported to Coolgardie’s landfill. A high-level cost analysis showed that this option was more cost-effective than purchasing land and developing a landfill within the Shire. Council also identified the current Myrup truck wash and liquid waste facility as the preferred site for a future Community Drop-Off and Waste Management Facility, where sorting and processing will take place, significantly minimising the amount of waste transported to Coolgardie. The facility will incorporate collecting, sorting, processing, and transportation of residual materials en route to Coolgardie. The site also has capacity to host the Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) program, if undertaken in the future. The Wylie Bay Waste Facility will be operating as normal until further notice.

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Esperance Civic Centre Celebrates 40th Birthday The Esperance Civic Centre celebrated its 40th birthday with live music, food and drink, and of course, birthday cake. We were thrilled to be joined by Freeman of the Shire and long-time Civic Centre Manager Neville Mulgat, who regaled attendants with stories, reminiscing about past concerts and events. Thank you to all who contributed to making the event a night to remember.

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HIDDEN HEROES Brett Thorp Most people in town will be familiar with the name Brett Thorp. Aside from running a busy real estate business, Brett is a member of the Esperance Bay Rotary Club. He is also involved in the Deep Sea Angling Club and is on the Esperance Port Consultative Committee. He’s been a Justice of the Peace for the last 20 years. He has been involved with many other clubs and causes in town as well, such as the Apex Club, Volunteer Fire Brigade, and more.

Brett grew up here in Esperance, before moving away after finishing high school. After getting married and having children, Brett and his wife decided to come back to Esperance to raise their family. They’ve been back in town since 1993. After moving back to town, Brett joined the family business that was started by his father and sister.

Thorp Realty is a longstanding Esperance business, started in 1989. Brett is now the Principal of Thorp Realty.

Brett Thorp is presented his award by Cr Jennifer Obourne

Brett says he enjoys giving back to the community. “You meet some amazing people by getting out there and helping to assist the community,” he says. “We’ve done some great things together, such as raising money for the nursing home, and for plenty of different causes around town.” Brett has been nominated for his many years of dedicated service to the community and he is our Hidden Hero for the month of June.

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BUSH BANTER Sa lt ma rs h by t he Se a In science, there are always big words or new acronyms to learn. Just today I sat through an entire meeting wondering what the heck ‘ECD’ was. Turns out it’s Ecological Character Description, which is a perfect starting point for introducing Coastal Saltmarshes. ECD essentially is a concept that not all bush is the same and we can describe and characterise different types of bush, which sounds like common sense right? But the depth at which this can be applied is simply astounding.

For example, I would wager a fair bit on a Thursday night at the Pier that when locals hear ‘Saltmarsh’ they immediately think of inland Scaddan salt lakes. And yes, that is certainly true. But diving a little deeper into the world of ecology and the ECD of saltmarshes, there are many, many different flavours of saltmarsh.

Coastal Saltmarshes are specifically saltmarshes that are affected by tidal influence, that have evolved to rely on the ebbs and flow of the tide in the system. They are recognised under federal legislation as ‘Threatened Ecological Communities’ or TECs (yep, another scary acronym!). This is often due to their prime location for development (hello, Bandy Creek), and sensitivity to pollutants and climate change. They’re also incredibly complex, filled with tiny invertebrates to support migratory birds, are very important in removing carbon from the atmosphere (that means they’re a winner for climate change), are the nursery grounds for fish and prawns, and stabilise the coastline. Despite the focus our amazing inland wetlands receive, Esperance also has a few special spots where Coastal Saltmarsh is present, such as Bandy Creek and Cape Arid.

Recently, South Coast NRM and Esperance Bird Observers Group joined up with local expert, Tilo Massenbauer from Mass Environmental Services, to teach us how amazing and intricate Coastal Saltmarshes are. What amazed me most was how the entire system can go to sleep and then suddenly become alive with rain! The workshop was proudly supported by South Coast NRM, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.

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It is normal to doubt your ability from time to time, however constantly second-guessing yourself needs to stop.

Now. If there is something you’ve been longing to do, quit making excuses and just do it. Perhaps part of the problem is the people you’ve surrounded yourself with. Are they excuse-makers or go-getters? Try branching out and mixing with people who inspire you and encourage you to become the person you really want to be.

A tech obsession might be creating a wedge between you and your loved ones.

Monitor the time you’re spending on your phone this month. If you’re looking at more faces on Insta Reels than you are in real life, reassess your priorities.

Pursue a reconnection with a human being without digital distraction. Make a Downtown date with a friend or your significant other and leave your phone at home to rediscover how great life is in the real (not the reel) world.

Things are generally going well for you now but there’s a vague feeling that there is still something missing from your life. It’s difficult to put your finger on. Give more attention to yourself and to try to understand the underlying motivations within you.

Work backwards. What’s not making you happy? Write a list of your life’s pros and cons if need be. Eliminate those things that don’t spark joy with a view to focus on those things that do.

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Spend as much time as you can outdoors this month. It might be the first month of winter, but the time is ripe for disconnecting from the rat race and reconnecting with nature. You probably need it more than you realise. Skip the gym in favour of a run or a hike outside, and have a coldie with your friends overlooking the ocean, instead of at the pub. Feel the sand between your toes and the wind in your hair at every opportunity.

Love is on your mind this month. If you’re in a relationship, expect to be brought closer to your partner. Milk it!

Plan a romantic activity, like a sunset walk along West Beach on a still June afternoon, or a glass of red on the porch accompanied by a playlist you both enjoy. If you’re single, be open to new opportunities. Don’t be hell-bent on finding your soul mate but rather, having fun and socialising. Let things flow naturally.

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NOV 22 - DEC 21

You like to see things done in the most efficient way possible, so dealing with people who hate change is particularly difficult for you. If you have a better way of doing things, it’s time to speak up. If you don’t, who knows when this torment will end? Put your case to the right people and show them how sticking to the same old format is extremely inefficient. Your way will not only save time but get the creative juices flowing, too.

You might find yourself surrounded by strangers this month. Their company is fun and exciting, but before you get too ahead of yourself, be sure they’re the sort of people you want to be mixing with. Do they resonate with your higher self? Your intuition will let you know, so listen to your gut if you’re unsure.

A close friend may also have intel of interest. Get the lowdown before committing yourself to new friends to avoid being burnt.

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If you’re in need of self-imposed selfisolation, go for it this month. Make time to be alone and work through your issues or work on a personal project.

You don’t need to give anyone a reason as to why you’re not up to socialising; this is your business and your business alone. Spending this time with yourself will allow you to reflect on where you are and where you want to be. Use your time wisely and you’ll find yourself ahead of the pack.

DEC 22 - J AN 20

Don’t be surprised if you temporarily lose your enthusiasm and determination this month. You’ve pushed yourself so hard that you’ve now reached the end of your tether. Be gentle with yourself and less demanding of your performance, in order to reignite your passions. Take a well-earned break and spend the time off doing something you enjoy that you haven’t done in a long time. It doesn’t matter if it’s active or passive, so long as it’s giving your mind a break.

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FEB 1 8 - M AR 19

With the end of the financial year looming, money is on your mind more than usual this month. You’re reflecting on the last 12 months and questioning what you could have done to manage your finances more effectively. Whether you’re in the red or you’ve come out on top, it is not a bad idea to critique your money skills. More often than not, there is something that could be done better. Watch your spending until you’ve thoroughly analysed your income and expenditure.

A RIES

MAR 20 - AP R IL 19

Be wary of sharing too much good news with close friends or risk putting a struggling loved one offside. This might be hard because life is being generous to you right now but share your excitement with your significant other or your mum, instead of the pal that’s just been dumped or is grieving the loss of their bunny rabbit. Soon enough their turn will come and you will be able to revel in your successes together.

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APR 20 - M AY 20

It’s no secret you’re a hard worker.

However, your efforts, whether they be as a paid employee, volunteer, parent or carer, are not often recognised.

While this doesn’t make you any less motivated, it would be nice to receive a pat on the back once in a while. This month, tell your boss about your recent overtime or be honest with a friend when they ask how you are. There is nothing wrong with seeking praise once in a blue moon.

T ID E K IT CH E N

Roast Vegetable Salad with Saltbush Pesto Ingredients

Method

6 parsnips, cut into wedges 1 bunch dutch carrots, trimmed 3 cups brussels sprouts, halved Olive oil 400g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed Handful of rocket leaves 1 cup flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped Salt & pepper 1 lemon

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C. Line two large oven trays with baking paper.

4. Meanwhile, lightly toast the pumpkin seeds in a frying pan and allow to cool.

2. In a large mixing bowl, add the parsnips and a good dose of olive oil. Make sure to evenly coat each piece and then add to one of the baking trays. Repeat with both the brussel sprouts and carrots, keeping them separated. This is to allow you to easily remove each vegetable from the oven at different intervals, depending on when they are cooked.

5. To make the pesto, add the parmesan, saltbush leaves, pumpkin seeds, garlic, olive oil and white wine vinegar to a blender and blend until it forms a smooth paste. Season with salt and pepper to taste. We love a good pinch or two of salt here.

Saltbush Pesto 60g parmesan, finely grated 80g saltbush leaves ½ cup pumpkin seeds 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 120ml olive oil 1tbsp white wine vinegar Salt & pepper

3. Roast for about 30-50 minutes or until all vegetables are tender and beginning to brown. Remove vegetables from the tray as they are done. Allow to cool.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

SPORTS SHORTS

Former local Shire Councillor Shelley Payne stepped into her

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of rain falling throughout the month, 35.1mm more than

Esperance Seadragons held their first time trials of the term on May 6. Our swimmers are continually improving their times due to their hard work under the watchful eye of dedicated coaches, Kim and Blair. There were some awesome results on the night. Jeremiah Fox achieved a personal best in all five swims, including taking nearly 55 seconds off his individual medley time! In the same event, his sister Maddie took over 30 seconds off her PB and Ollie Rose took 40 seconds off his. Other good results included Indi Cleghorn achieving four PBs from four swims, with nearly 15 seconds off her 100 backstroke, and Ingrid Greene swimming three PBs with a 13 second improvement on her 100 backstroke. The Seadragons train on a Monday afternoon and Wednesday and Friday mornings. New members welcome.

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inaugural speech in State Parliament on May 25. Ms Payne touched on numerous issues important to the electorate, including the environment, road safety and tourism.

It was decided a new bike trail will be constructed near the Esperance Skate Park, with the Shire of Esperance putting $400,000 of a $1.6 million community infrastructure grant towards the project. The trail will be a ‘pump track’, a circuit of rollers, banked turns and features designed to be ridden completely by riders generating momentum with up and down body movements, instead of pedalling.

Esperance had a much wetter May than usual, with 105.4mm

hours. As is typical with Esperance, temperatures were all over the place, with highs ranging from a balmy 27.2C to a chilly 14.0C just three days later.

A representative team from the Goldfields Football League’s women’s program visited town to go head-to-head with a representative team from Esperance at Gibson Oval on May 16. Despite beating the Goldfields by seven points last year, the home team were unable to secure a victory this time around, losing by 33 points, 8.10 (58) to 4.1 (25).

The 2021 season has kicked off with great success with an emphasis on fun and fair play. Games are on Sundays with a voluntary group training session on Wednesdays.

Everyone is welcome to come and have a look or join a trial training session. Registrations will be open until mid-June. The club is working on a regular games review with Triple M, so watch this space. There is also a Senior’s League sponsorship opportunity for local businesses via a novel raffle system. Please contact the club at espsoccerasoc@outlook.com or head to https://espsoccer.tidyhq.com for further information.

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