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Michael and Char at Gingin Nursery

A fantastically fruitful five acres

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It may seem as though it’s been the longest winter ever – but you know for sure the season has changed when you can bite into a deliciously tree-ripened, locally grown peach – and that time is finally here. Normally Gingin Nursery owner Michael Liddelow would have been picking trays of peaches for a few weeks now, but the cool weather and heavy rainfall this year have delayed the season. The good news is – peaches on Michael’s heavily-laden trees are ripening now. Michael will pick almost 3.5 tonnes of stonefruit from the 2500 trees on his block

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in the Gingin industrial estate, just off Brand Hwy in Gingin. He bought the 5 acre property, which has abundant water, 14 years ago, and since then he’s transformed the sandy block into a veritable garden of eden, with a wide variety of fruit trees, as well as poultry, veggies and plans for a marron dam – all part his long-term goal of a self-sufficient life.

Running his plant nursery alongside the orchard provides additional income to the sluggish fruit market. “Prices for trays of fruit haven’t changed much since I bought this place – they were low then, and they’re still low now,” he laments. But good fortune may be peaking over the horizon. “Eastern

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states buyers are already sniffing around looking for produce due to storm damage suffered by the big South Australian and NSW orchards this season.”

Regardless of promised price hike, Michael has another reason to celebrate this month – he’s just asked his girlfriend Char to marry him. They might have only been together for a few months, but the couple have a long history which has finally come to fruition.

Luckily former wool classer Char is not afraid of hard work and has already turned her hand to pruning and thinning all the orchard trees – an arduous task which took the best part of 12 weeks. The couple are now flat out harvesting peaches and soon nectarines and apricots. All will be available directly from the nursery at wholesale equivalent prices.

After only one meeting in the last 30 years high-school sweethearts Michael and Charmaine found each other on facebook last year and have been together ever since.

Be sure to stop at this hidden treasure in the lead up to Christmas! Not only can you stock up on delicious local stonefruit but kids are welcome to pick a free bucket of mulberries from what has to be the most enormous tree ever, while you do a spot of Christmas shopping in the nursery!

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If you’re beginning to think about Christmas shopping, consider trying local first! There are a huge range of options for gifts and food which can be obtained locally – keeping the $$ in the region. Next month’s issue will feature a local gift guide to inspire you. If you’ve read the cover story, you’ll know stone fruit is finally in season, so make the most of it and remember – buy local and support our hard-working producers!

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This issue is packed with local news and events from October including the Bindoon and Districts Agricultural show, The Moora Cup, student visits to Tronox and much more. I was also lucky enough to be invited to the Moora Citrus’s summer feast in the orchard this month – a delightful event which reminded me just how much more we could be doing to promote and savour our local produce.

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Things are certainly hotting up in the Northern Valleys region this month, with many events popping up on the November calendar and late-breaking news that Premier Colin Barnett has announced plans for an open range zoo in Lower Chittering! The mind boggles with the potential tourism opportunities and growth this would bring to the region.

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The Northern Valleys News can be found at local post offices, shire offices and CRC’s and on newsstands outside local shops and businesses in Bullsbrook, Muchea, Bindoon, Gingin, Dandaragan, Jurien Bay, Moora, New Norcia, Calingiri and Yerrecoin. It’s free! If you would like some at your shop or business phone Tamieka on 041 9902 904 or contact your local CRC.

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

A zoo in Chittering? A media statement released just as this issue was going to print outlines Premier Colin Barnett’s plans for an open range zoo that could be built in the Shire of Chittering to compliment Perth Zoo’s international wildlife conservation breeding programs.

The Liberal National Government has chosen a spectacular conservation and recreation reserve on the Avon River near Lower Chittering as the site for an open range zoo to host African savannah animals as well as nature-based tourism, glamping, walking trails and school camps. “This is a truly spectacular site next to the Avon Valley National Park that has all the features needed to make an open range zoo attractive to international visitors,” Mr Barnett said. “The landscape and vistas are striking, exceeding those of other open range zoos in Australia, and even globally. The undulating land and scattered rock outcrops create excellent opportunities for the viewing of animals. This

site could become a world-class attraction. “It’s close to Perth, the Swan Valley and the Avon Valley and offers other recreational opportunities such as naturebased tourism, camping and bush walking.” The conservation and recreation reserve comprises 700 hectares, of which 280 hectares is already cleared. The land is vested in the Department of Parks and Wildlife. Environment Minister Albert Jacob said Perth Zoo’s conservation efforts were constrained by its central city location and an open range zoo offered more breeding options, as well as exciting new tourism opportunities. Mr Barnett said a site investigation would now take place to consider infrastructure requirements such as road access, water and power needs before an initial concept plan was developed. We’ll keep you posted on this one!

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Get festive early at Aggie’s Cottage

Fancy an afternoon of shopping, champagne and socialising in a relaxing lakeside setting? The Christmas Pop-Up Shop at Aggie’s Cottage in Dandaragan is on again this year and will be held on Saturday 26 November from 12pm to 7pm. The Aggie’s Cottage Christmas Pop-Up Shop concept is based on bringing boutique shopping to the bush so locals can avoid crazy Christmas shopping crowds in the city. The event is in its third year and has proved to be a popular with around 300 people attending last year.

Chittering Estate an arty Sunday stop If you’re looking for an activity to while away a summer afternoon make sure you put stop at Chittering Estate Studio on your list! Gallery owner and artist Shabbi (Sharon Phelps) is opening the studio on Sundays and welcomes visitors to bring a picnic and enjoy the beautiful lake view after perusing the gallery – or book lunch at the nearby Stringybark winery and restaurant. At the moment she has her own stunning hand-crafted ceramics and paintings on display as well as work by fellow artist Margaret Somerville – many works are available for sale. The gallery is open from 10am – 4pm and is situated at 1399 Keating Rd, Moondyne (Lower Chittering) Visit www.artbyshabbi.weebly. com or search for Chittering Estate Studio on Facebook for more information.

The volunteer-run day raises much-needed funds for Aggie’s Cottage and goes towards repair and maintenance of the heritage building and future community events. This year’s Pop Up Shop is proving to be bigger and better with a wide range of gorgeous shops participating. Some are much-loved local outlets like Marie Williamson’s Jeanne d‘Moore, talented Coomberdale-based artist Natalie Tonkin and New Norcia Abbey with its quality bakery products and wines.

A licensed bar will run throughout the event and there will be live music from the lovely Georgie Sadler from 4pm to 7pm. And don’t worry mums – Ladybird Entertainment will entrance your kids with fairy fun, bubbles and face painting. Dandaragan cooking guru Jane Roberts is creating dozens of sublime homemade Christmas puddings for the event, and is taking pre-orders now so please contact her on 0434 235 435 to secure your family’s bestever Xmas pudding for $40. For more information and regular updates head to the Aggie’s Cottage Facebook and Instagram page.

Monday 5 December, Bindoon Town Hall 7.30 pm- 9pm Enjoy your favourite Christmas songs new and old. Come and join us, all who are young at heart! Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and fruit mince pies. No Charge

Christmas in the Park

The ever-popular family-friendly event, Christmas in the Park, will be on again this year – thanks to Bindoon Playgroup, community and Shire support. Children of all ages are invited to join in the festivities at Clune Park, Bindoon on Sunday 11 December. Along with a visit from Santa, there will be plenty of fun including bouncy castles, pony rides, Lions train, sumo wrestling arena and more.

Saturday 5 November BULLSBROOK OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT “Zootopia” Pre-event entertainment starts at 5.30pm For information contact Noelene Sharman 9571 1128

Sunday 6 November 8am-6pm, Woodridge Spring Fair, Woodridge Hall

Wednesday 9 November FREE DEFIBRILLATOR INFORMATION/TRAINING 7pm-8.30pm, Chinkabee Complex, Bindoon Phone Gail Smith for more information 9655 9046 Digital Technology Class - Exploring iPads, 2pm3.30pm, Bullsbrook Community Library Bookings Required phone 9207 8989

Friday 11 November Pastures Field Walk and Evergreen AGM to be held on in Gingin. Ph Phil Barrett-Lennard 0429 977042

Saturday 12 November 4pm - 7pm, Chittering Valley Twilight Markets, Immaculate Heart College, 34 Santa Gertrudis Drive, Lower Chittering

Other shops include Well Bookshop, Cin’s Cupcakes, Little Allannah May, Hello Sister, I love wooden toys, Convict, Patty Pearce

Join the Bindoon Singers as they get into the Christmas feeling with an old fashioned Christmas sing-along!

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Pearls, West Coast Honey, Northern Valley Popsicles and so much more. That Greek Food Truck and Rustic Events will be on hand to feed hungry shoppers, and Bettyvan Deluxe Coffee will meet all caffeine and sweet tooth demands.

Ever-popular Guildford shop Panache Living will be onsite with their stunning range of homewares and fashion, well-known Swan Valley art and fabric designer Jude Taylor will display her new range of clothing, textiles and artwork and high tea specialist Val Fowler will showcase Floral & Gold.

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Watercolour exhibition Throughout 2016 Gingin Arts and Craft Group have hosted a series of watercolour lessons with artist Ros Claydon, in addition to our regular Monday Art Group. To conclude this series of lessons, a display of students’ work will be open to the public at the Gingin Railway Station throughout November, with the official opening day being Saturday 12 November at 10am. Light refreshments will be served. Joining the students’ work will be an exhibition of art produced by local artists, many of which will be for sale. Another series of Watercolour lessons is expected to commence in March 2017. If you are interested in joining either Art Group please feel free to contact Naida Foxon on 0409 205 813

Tuesday 15 November Meet local author Linda Bettenay 10am-11.30am, Bullsbrook Community Library. Bookings Required phone 9207 8989 1pm-2.30pm, Bindoon Library. Bookings required phone 9576 4600 or library@chittering.wa.gov.au

Wednesday 16 November Digital Technology Class - Exploring your Androids. 2pm-3.30pm, Bullsbrook Community Library Bookings Required phone 9207 8989

0Friday 18 November 5pm-9pm, Bindoon Christmas Market Extravaganza Bindoon Hall, Shelly Walter 0400 877 880

Sunday 20 November 9am-4pm, Chittering Veteran Car Day, Lower Chittering Oval, 23 Chittering Valley Road. Enquiries to Phil Martin 9576 0818

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Digital Technology Class - Exploring iPads 2pm-3.30pm, Bullsbrook Community Library Bookings Required phone 9207 8989

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Art Exhibition and Sale Featuring Local Artists Gingin Railway Station Each Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout November Official Opening Sat 12th November 10am If you have an event to promote email tamieka@nvnews.com.au

12pm, Aggie’s Cottage Christmas Pop-Up Shop Badginarra Rd, Dandaragan

Sunday 27 November Bindoon Farmers’ Market at Clune park. 8.30am to 12.30pm

Monday 5 December Bindoon Christmas singalong - see more this page

Saturday 10 December 4pm, Chittering Valley Christmas Twilight Markets, Immaculate Heart College, 34 Santa Gertrudis Drive, Lower Chittering

Sunday 11 December Kids’ Christmas Party at Clune Park, Bindoon

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Bullsbrook Community Kindergarten Turns 40

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It was all the fun of the fair at the Bindoon Show on 15 October. Full story page 8. Photos Erica Sandow

Bullsbrook Community Kindergarten commemorated its 40th birthday with a celebration attended by past and present staff and students. Located in Caporn Street, it is an institution that keeps getting better each year it gets older. Past students like Leah Gurney (Class of 1986) and Perry Read (Class of 1979) were there with their own children who have also attended the Kindergarten. Children enjoyed the free event – having a go on the siren and hose of a Bullsbrook fire truck, patting animals, burning off energy on the bouncy castle, bubble blowing, face painting, making arts and crafts and playing with toys from the

Fern Thomas at the little atheletics sausage sizzle stand.

Leah Gurney (1986 Class) with current Teacher Michelle Williams

Bullsbrook Toy Library and eating popcorn and fairy floss. There were also interactive family friendly stalls and a historical display of class photos and memorabilia.

Julie Conway and enthusiastic youngster Adam Brocklehurst working on her latest mosaic. Lyn Whiddicomber was delighted with her prize bear.

Mallee and Gibb Chapman and Aston Local volunteer firey Matt Whelan

Past and present staff members Gillian Ashton, Michelle MacKenzie, Suzanne Summerfield, Cheryl Young with past student Zane Houston (2010 Class)

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Jo Gledhill giving the games a go.

Anne Harper on her L plates learning to spin from the Bindoon Arts and Crafts Centre.

Maggie Dent shares her ‘little black duck’ wisdom in Yerecoin

REDGUM Cafe/Restaurant Country food from the heart at Gaylene’s kitchen in Dandaragan

VP Business Builders was proud to host renowned resilience expert Maggie Dent in Yerecoin on 17 October. Maggie delivered her resilience workshop entitled: ’Improving Life with a Little Black Duck Wisdom: Building Resilience BEFORE Life Knocks You Flat!’ to an enthusiastic crowd.

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Restaurant: Buffet - 14 to 60 or A La Cart’e 8 to 30: Accomm - 1 to 95 Redgum Café for Brunch: Sunday 10am to 3pm Family Restaurant: Weekend evenings please book in advance … BYO Groups, Clubs, Organisations, Gatherings for Restaurant & Functions Make a booking for anytime any day / night. Always open for Accommodation & Conferences Ph (08) 9651 4223 or 0428 550 046, e-mail: rgv@wn.com.au www.redgumvillage.com.au/blog/menu Maggie Dent and Jenny Percy

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Summer feast at Moora Citrus

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The talented team from Fervor, a creative group of travelling foodies specialising in locally sourced and native ingredients, wowed guests at the Moora Citrus Summer feast on Saturday 22 October. The long table dinner amongst the Midknight seedless Valencia trees in the Moora Citrus orchard began with orange mojitos and ended with sandalwood smoke-infused, citrussoaked panna cotta and encompassed an ingenious array of citrus-inspired dishes in between... Amazing!

Chefs Vince Conjaerts and Paul Iskov Jenny Mercer and Elizabeth Brennan

Hayley Jorrissen, Tarlee Lennox, Jess Prowse and Royce Richards

A blustery day didn’t deter Moora locals and racing enthusists from attending the Moora Race Club’s annual highlight, the Moora Cup. Plenty of fine fillies and handsome blokes donned their best, including the winners of Fashions of the Field. Neville and Lyn Hamilton

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Jenny Etherington and Shane Kay

Allen Burtenshaw and Sue Middleton

Bridgette Kay and Grant Etherington

Melbourne Cup celebrations in Dandaragan

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Rosa Lee, Mamie Minty, Margie Johnson and Faye Hewlett

Jake Wilkins winner of the men’s Fashion’s on the Field

Ella King winner of kids Fashions on the Field, with mum Natalie.

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Shannon, Claire and Jade Wylie with mum Angela Wylie

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Would you like more information? Visit the Shire website or give us a call on 9576 4600 so we can put a copy in the post. Australia Day Awards Nominations are open for individuals, community groups and events. Call Natasha Adopt-A-Spot #2 Sun 6 Nov in Lower Chittering. Call Lisa Asbestos Awareness Month Get to kNOw asbestos this NOvember at www.asbestosawareness.com.au Blind Date with a Book Head to the Bindoon Library. Call Annie

Strategic Community Plan (SCP) Review Every Local Government has a Strategic Community Plan (SCP) that clearly links the community’s aspirations with the Council’s vision and strategies. We are calling for your feedback highlighting the areas in this Plan that you feel need to be reviewed. Call Lisa

www.emergency.wa.gov.au New warnings website. Call DFES

Community Courtesy Bus Free service has commenced. Call Lisa December Ordinary Council Meeting Date change, from Wed 21 to Wed 14.

Recent News Are You Bush Fire Ready? Missed the info drop-in session? Call Jamie Chittering Chamber of Commerce Have been busy with a newsletter, Business After Hours event & supporting WA Small Business Day on Sat 29 Oct – SHOP LOCAL! Council Election Results Welcome, our newest Councillor, Mary Angus. Disposal of Impounded 1998 Saab Expressions of Interest to purchase this vehicle close on 7 Dec. Call Natasha Great Northern Highway Upgrade Muchea North stage (Old Gingin Road to Chittering Roadhouse) is scheduled to commence in mid-2017. Call Main Roads >>NEW<< Library Hours 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday, PLUS 9am to Midday on Saturday, (thanks to our volunteers). New Facebook Page LIKE our official page “Shire of Chittering”, rather than friending our profile “Chit Shire”. Rates Update Race in your Rates winners announced, plus a Where Do Your Rates Go factsheet & Spending Snapshot document released. Call Veronica Small Business Friendly Local Government We are the first Shire to sign the charter and be recognised as Small Business Friendly (only towns and cities go before us!). Call Karen

Living in the Regions Survey Contribute to the future development of regional WA online at www.drd.wa.gov.au/ Regions2016. Draft Health Local Law* To provide a statutory means of effectively controlling issues which have the potential to adversely impact on the health and well-being of the community. Call Glenn Draft Waste Local Law* To regulate the storage, collection and disposal of waste and recyclable materials in the Shire of Chittering. Call Glenn *A Local Law is a law made by Council in accordance with the Local Government Act 1995. Council can make local laws in response to particular issues in its local government area, and to ensure the good governance of its area. Public comment items are online at www.chittering.wa.gov.au/council/have-your-say

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Binda Place – works continue, completion due late January 2017 Chittering Road – (near Chittering Valley Road) reconstruct, reseal & Black Spot works commenced, completion due early February Chittering Valley Road – final seal delayed until late November 2016 Hay Flat Road – reseal delayed until late November 2016 Humphrey Street – reseal delayed until late November 2016 Morley Road – commenced, completion due mid-November 2016 Owen Road – gravel sheeting commenced, completion delayed until early March 2017 Perry Road – gravel sheeting commenced, completion delayed until early March 2017

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1 Oct to 30 Nov: burning permits are required 16 Oct to 31 May: firebreaks must be cleared

Events This Month Blind Date with a Book Month! Call Annie 9576 4600 Wannamal Art Exhibition Friday 4 & Saturday 5 Call Pam 9655 7006 Intergenerational Fun Day Wednesday 9 Call Sally 9576 4600 Chittering Valley “Twilight” Markets Saturday 12 Call 9571 8135 Retirees Fashion Parade Monday 14 Call Lois 9576 0451 Linda Bettenay, Aus. Author, Book Signing Tuesday 15 Call Annie 9576 4600 Bindoon Christmas Market Extravaganza Friday 18 Call Shelley 9576 1641 Bindoon Open Mic Night Saturday 19 Call Barni 0419 964 909 Veteran Car Day Sunday 20 Call Phil 9576 0818 Bindoon Farmers Market Sunday 27 Call Carmel 0408 124 404 Ribbons for Road Safety 20 November to 6 January Free ribbons available at local businesses Reminding you of the importance of road safety over Christmas & New Year

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3000 flock to enjoy the 2016 Bindoon Show Nahrel Dallywater

The Bindoon Show had another stellar year with around 3,000 people turning out to experience the highly-anticipated annual event. The commitment of the Bindoon and Districts Agricultural Society’s dedicated group of volunteers, stewards and judges, was evident in the packed show program. Large crowds were wowed at the entertainment tent by DJ Rev, Roxanne’s Dance Workshop, a Talent Show, and the circus trio Natural Wings. Popular attractions were sideshow alley, Circus WA workshops, Lions’ train, climbing wall, petting farm and the RAC Elephant from the Wheatbelt. Around

the oval, there were horse and pony events and judging of stock and poultry. The hall was full of arts, crafts, photography, floral displays, handiwork and cooking entries; while on the oval, there was a variety of stalls and displays. This year, there were 1475 show entries across all classes and categories and while the adult entries increased slightly, the number of children entering the junior categories nearly doubled from last year to 330 entries. The winner of the President’s Prize for Most Points in Show was Myrtle Taylor and the Catholic Agricultural College Principal’s Prize was awarded to Zane Houston as the Junior competitor gaining most points

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Myrtle Taylor, who turns 79 this year, has been entering her creations and home grown produce in the show for the past10 years. Her favourite crafts are knitting and crocheting which were taught to her by her aunties when she was a child. She inherited her father’s love of gardening and also his passion for growing vegetables of all varieties. Myrtle observed that, “The root vegetables weren’t as good this year. I sometimes grow sweet potatoes that weigh around 9 kilograms and have grown a 1 kilogram potato.” When asked the secret to her success, she said she simply “Grows them in sand and sometimes adds a bag

11-year-old Zane Houston has been participating in the Bindoon show for several years. His favourite category is drawing although he loves that, “There are lots of categories you can enter.” He participates every year because “It makes me happy seeing my works on display with all the other kids’ entries and I feel very proud if I win a certificate and prize”. He also enters the Talent Show in which he won the instrumental category this year. The crowds and entertainment continued into the evening with the rodeo and a packed dance floor and the event culminated with spectacular fireworks.

Myrtle Taylor, winner of the President’s Prize for Most Points in Show.

Left: A dazzling performance by Natural Wings kept the crowd entertained.

Right; Doug McGee, local area chaplain, with his son Samuel on the Lions train. The talented kids from Roxanne’s Dance studio.

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Mark McGowan announces Barni Norton as WA Labor’s candidate for Moore WA Labor has announced Barni Norton as its Candidate for the seat of Moore at the 2017 State election. Barni is based in Bindoon and has strong local connections. She has lived in the Moore electorate since 2001. Barni established the Northern Valleys Directory for Business and Community, a “buy local” publication that supports the local community and has spent time as a Councillor on the Chittering Shire. Barni is committed to creating more opportunities for young people as well as those

currently experiencing hardship. She is also committed to delivering better health and education services to the people of Moore. WA Labor’s Plan for Jobs has a strong regional focus and will create new employment opportunities for people across the electorate involved in a diverse range of industries. “I have nominated as WA Labor’s Candidate for Moore as I feel I can represent the diverse range of people living here and be a strong voice for the region. “I understand the people, the social landscape, the challenges and the opportunities and I see many agricultural and environmental issues that are being overlooked. “WA Labor is the only party that will truly represent the people in rural communities. We place the value of education, healthcare, jobs and the environment high on our list of priorities

and this sings true for many regional Western Australians,” said Barni. WA Labor leader Mark McGowan has welcomed Barni as a candidate. “Barni Norton is a fantastic candidate who will represent the people across the Moore electorate very well. “She knows the importance of supporting key services like education and health. She’s been a strong advocate for her community and will represent them well in the Parliament. “I acknowledge the importance of a public vocational, education and training system and know how integral it is to local employment, in regional and remote communities. A skilled workforce is paramount for providing jobs for economic growth and development,” said Mark.

Talent shines at the Bindoon show Nahrel Dallywater

Over a hundred people gathered to watch 20 dancers, pianists, singers and instrumentalists perform in the Kids Talent competition at the 2016 Bindoon Show on Saturday 15 October. Children were given the opportunity to compete in two age groups (12 and under and 12 and over) in the four categories of dance, piano, singing and instrumental. It was an excellent opportunity for children to build self confidence and to showcase their skills. Adjudicator and local piano and vocal teacher Neva Harris, experienced judge Reverend Doctor Brian Ludlow and musician Darryl du Plessis had the challenging task of judging each category to select the winners and up for grabs were trophies, medals, prize money and a surprise for the winner with the most points.

Overall winner, dancer Kaitlyn Baxter

The overall winner, dancer Kaitlyn Baxter, won a Soprano Ukulele valued at $400 donated by Zenith Music, Claremont. All participants received a certificate and ribbon recognising their efforts. Local businesses supporting the event were the Bindoon Newsagency, Bindoon Post Office, BEAT and Neva Harris. It is expected that next year’s event will see even more entries to the same high standard.

Adjudicator Neva Harris and Zane Houston, winner of the instrumental category.

Chittering cars visit Wongan Hills

Barni can be contacted by phone on 0419 964 909 or by email barni.norton@ walabor.org.au

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Chittering Branch members and their cars.

On a lovely sunny Saturday three cars and their owners from the Chittering Branch of the Veteran Car Club of WA took a run to Wongan Hills to attend the Reynoldson Reserve Festival as part of the town’s vintage car display. It was a day to relax and enjoy before their inaugural car day November 20. Members have been working very hard to ensure the event will be a great day out, for both car owners and visitors. Chairman Don Gibson said he is expecting many makes and models of both vintage and

veteran cars to be on display. “Lower Chittering is a very scenic part of the shire and is about an hour’s drive from the city, which is nice and close for a day trip.” “We are looking forward to our inaugural car day being a huge success for everyone,” he said. There will be several stalls to browse and food and coffee will be available. The event will be held at the Lower Chittering Oval – follow signs off Great Northern Highway at Muchea lights – and is open between 10am and 4pm.

Results from the Bindoon Show Open

The Three Awards • Premier’s Australia Day AcƟve CiƟzenship Award • Premier’s Australia Day AcƟve CiƟzenship Award for a person under 25yrs • Premier’s Australia Day AcƟve CiƟzenship Award for a community group or event NominaƟons are now open and close on Friday, 18 November 2016 NominaƟon forms are available from the AdministraƟon Centre (6177 Great Northern Highway, Bindoon), Bindoon Library or you can also download a form from the Shire’s website www.chiƩering.wa.gov.au/community/australia-day-awards 

For more informaƟon speak to Natasha at the Shire chaƩer@chiƩering.wa.gov.au  (08) 9576 4600

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Northern Valleys News November 2016

IN MOORE Shane Love MLA WITH LOVE

SPRING NEWSLETTER

Your State Member for Moore

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Regional Development; Lands

MOORA RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE UPGRADE

REGIONAL CABINET As your Local Member I was greatly honoured to host Regional Cabinet in Moora on August 28 and 29. This presented residents a unique chance to meet and discuss issues with Ministers and I am pleased to report that many constituents took advantage of this opportunity.

The Moora Residential College will be upgraded, thanks to Royalties for Regions funding worth $8.7 million. Dormitories, bathrooms, the laundry, kitchen and administration areas will all be refurbished. The college provides boarding for students of the Central Midlands Senior High School and works are due to be completed by the end of 2018.

Minister Collier and Minister Redman joined staff, students and myself at Moora Residential College for the announcement

HORROCKS COMMUNITY CENTRE

A wonderful gathering of local residents at Horrocks was on hand to enjoy the opening of their brand new $1.54 million Community Centre. The multipurpose facility will fill a big gap - Horrocks was previously without an indoor venue. The project received $695,000 in Royalties for Regions funding. Great support also came from Lotterywest and the Northampton Shire. The local community donated many hours of labour to the project and have been extensively involved with the planning and fit out of the building.

Mid West Development Commission Chair, Hon Murray Criddle, Northampton Shire President, Craig Simkin and Shane Love MLA officially open the new Horrocks Community Centre in September

AVONLINK TRAIN DELAYS

I am acutely aware that AvonLink train services between Perth and Toodyay have been disrupted due to track works. Concerned that patronage numbers may have dropped due to these maintenance works, I have written to the Transport Minister to clarify the situation and I am assured that patronage numbers being

monitored as part of the trial period will not be taken into account whilst these track works are ongoing. The train service is vital for regional development in the Avon Valley and I am committed to keeping the AvonLink service in operation.

BINDOON SUNDOWNER

A sundowner in Bindoon on Aug 29 was a great chance for locals to hear about proposed and funded projects in the area. The Northern Valleys Agribusiness project - hosted by the West Midlands Group - has received Royalties for Regions funding of $449,927 within the Grower Group Research & Development Grants program. The project aims to support the diverse group of growers in the Northern Valleys region and to identify new commercial opportunities.

I attended the Mid West Coast Tourism Forum with the Premier in Jurien Bay and this was a great opportunity for those involved in the tourism industry to discuss ways of energizing tourism along the Moore coast. Funding announcements for the Jurien Bay Boat Harbour, the Coastal Nodes project, Turquoise Coast trail (between Jurien Bay and Cervantes) and Moora Residential College will see significant Royalties for Regions investment in Moore. Statewide, Royalties for Regions has invested almost $7 billion in more than 3,700 projects since 2008 for the economic and community benefit of all Western Australians.

CERVANTES RECREATION CENTRE Great news for the hard working community of Cervantes Royalties for Regions funding of $333,803 has been granted for the upgrade of their Community Centre through the Regional Venue Improvement Fund. Works will include the provision of a foyer, gallery, hospitality area and dressing rooms.

FACILITIES ON INDIAN OCEAN DRIVE Having lobbied for a number of years, I’m happy to report that there are now toilet facilities on the Indian Ocean Drive at the Nilgen lookout, north of Lancelin. I also recently presented a petition to Parliament calling for permanent toilets at the rest bay at the southern end of Indian Ocean Drive in the Shire of Gingin.

NORTH OF PERTH GROWTH PLAN The future infrastructure and service needs of the Chittering and Gingin Shires will be considered as part of the North of Perth Growth Plan with the project recently receiving $120,000 from the State Government. Given that both Shires have a population growth rate in excess of 5 percent and with major projects such as NorthLink and the Muchea Employment Node on the table, the plan will be an important document for the future of both shires.

WILD DOGS Stakeholders of the Northern Valleys Agribusiness project: Chittering Shire Councillor Michelle Rossouw, Trish Murrell, Chittering Chamber of Commerce, Shane Love MLA, Anthony Seymour, Northern Valleys Agribusiness project, Tamieka Preston, Northern Valleys News, Juliet Grist, RDA Wheatbelt and Minister for Regional Development Hon Terry Redman Photo: NV News

I met members of the Central Wheatbelt Biosecurity Association at the State Barrier Fence in Goodlands recently to hear first-hand about the wild dog problem. I have since written to the Minister for Agriculture and the Minister for Lands as well as relevant agencies to see how we can best address gaps in the fence and tackle the growing wild dog menace.

RFR FUNDING BOOST Congratulations to groups who are among those who will receive Royalties for Regions funds under the Regional Grant Scheme: • Turquoise Coast Trail, Jurien Bay ($200,000) • Kalbarri Netball and Tennis courts ($226,680) • Exploring Wildflower Country - Stage 2 ($278,750) • Inland saline aquaculture, Morawa ($79,000)

Some of the groups to receive Community Chest Funds: • Moora Men’s Shed ($50,000) • New Norcia Museum & Art Gallery ($49,950) • Zest Festival, Kalbarri ($23,000) • Guilderton Men’s Shed ($16,150) • Bejoording Volunteer Bushfire Brigade ($13,092)

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Earlier in the year, Minister for Regional Development Terry Redman and I caught up with Gingin potato growers Greg and Roy Humfrey to discuss the impending deregulation of the industry and the Royalties for Regions $14million package available to growers and the sector as they transition to a deregulated market

What’s on in… November Pyp Grass Weed Workshop – Guilderton What is Pyp grass? Why does it need managing? How can we control it? Join members from Moore Catchment Council and Western Botanical to find out the answers and discuss solutions.

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Community Perception Survey Results The results from the Community Perception Survey 2016 undertaken in July are now in. The Shire would like to thank the community for taking the time to complete it - the response rate was fantastic. A snapshot of key results is as follows:

When: Monday 7 November from 10am-12pm Where: Guilderton Country Club, with optional walk to look at Pyp grass in town. Bring suitable shoes and sun-smart gear (hat, sunnies, shirt, water etc) RSVP: Rachel at mcc.nrmo@bigpond.com or on 9653 1355 or 0409 296 264

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Key Performance Indicators • 78% satisfied or very satisfied with the Shire as a Place to Live • 76% satisfied or very satisfied with Customer Service provided by the Shire • 57% rated the Shire’s Overall Performance as good or excellent Top 3 - Source of Community Pride 1. The Shire’s beautiful natural environment & rural setting (28.8%) 2. Laidback lifestyle (27.9%) 3. The Shire’s coast and river (24.2%) Top 3 – Things Council could do to make a difference 1. Improve roads (13.4%) 2. Further encourage tourism (9.1%) 3. Improve footpaths & cycleways (7.8%)

Come and celebrate the opening of the new Ocean Farm fire shed and support your local volunteer firefighters at a community Fête to be held on Sunday 20 November from 11am to 4pm. This family friendly event includes bouncy castle and kids’ zone, raffles and silent auction, as well as food and market stalls, and bar. This event is proudly supported by Bush Fire Service WA, DFES, Ocean Farm and Seaview Community & Recreation Associations, and the Shire of Gingin. For more information contact Mike Duxbury on 0448 805 446.

Our Community News Congratulations to our Survey Winners!

Service Satisfaction Since the 2014 survey, the level of satisfaction with the Shire’s services has improved across 15 of the 23 services measured in both years. These include Customer Service, Libraries, Parks & Reserves, and Shire Events. Research Solutions, who conducted the Survey for the Shire, have prepared a report detailing the results. The Executive Summary is available for download on the Shire’s website www.gingin.wa.gov.au.

New drumMUSTER Sites for Gingin Shire New drumMUSTER sites have been established at the Lancelin and Seabird Waste Management Facilities to help service the agriculture and pest industries in the Gingin Shire. Both sites are open for acceptance of containers during normal opening hours. These sites compliment the current Gingin Waste Management Facility site which has seen over 17,000 containers accepted for recycling. The program has very good coverage across Western Australia with over 120 locations available for chemical users to recycle their containers. For any further information on the drumMUSTER program, call 1800 008 707 or log on to www.drummuster.com.au. You can also find them on Facebook and Twitter.

Community Grants Mid-Year Funding Scheme The Shire of Gingin would like to congratulate E. Lovett from Lancelin and K. Rzemek from Gingin on being the winners of the Community Perception Survey draw. They have each won $250 shopping vouchers.

The Shire of Gingin Community Grants Mid-Year Funding Scheme is now open and will close on 14 November 2016. Funding of up to $3,000 is available to support small scale projects with a completion date of 31 May 2017 or event initiatives with a completion date of 6 June 2017. It is expected that all applicants will make a financial contribution to their project/event. If you have any questions please contact Cher Groves on 9575 5138.

Lancelin branch 10th Birthday Family Movie Night We’ve just turned 10 and want the whole town to help us celebrate! Bring your family and friends down to enjoy two Outdoor Movies; Zootopia and Blended! There will be food and soft drink available for purchase and community group stalls to browse. Please BYO picnic blankets and camp chairs. Parking is available at the Lancelin branch, 442 Lancelin Plaza. When: Time: Where: RSVP:

Friday 4 November 2016 5.30 PM Wangaree Park, Lancelin No need to RSVP, just turn up! For more information please phone 9655 2973

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Shire Notices November Council Meeting The Shire advises the November Council meeting will be held in Gingin, details as follows: Date: Tuesday 15 November 2016 Venue: Council Chambers Gingin Administration Centre 7 Brockman St, Gingin Time: 3.00pm Members of the public are welcome to attend.

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newly retiled pool and solar heating The Gingin Aquatic Centre was officially re-opened on Saturday 15 October for the 2016-17 summer season. The opening day also celebrated the completion of the pool’s retiling and solar heating project.

The Department of Sport and Recreation(DSR), who originally contributed to the construction of the pool in 2004, once again provided funding for tiling of the pool bowl – which was needed due to failure of its painted vinyl lining. Many resurfacing options were considered by the Shire, however the tiling method provided the most cost effective, long term solution (approximately 25 years). The cost to tile the pool was $470,000 of which $156,000 was DSR funded. Solar heating has also been installed at a cost of $50,000 with contributions from the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program ($20,000) and the Gingin Aquatic Club Inc ($14,000). The solar heating will keep the pool heated to a comfortable ambient outside temperature.

Sid the seagull from the Cancer Council WA congratulates Gingin DHS kids on their new bucket hats

Gingin DHS has got it covered Gingin District High School students are looking smart and now being SunSmart with their new generation hybrid surf bucket hats. The school’s P&C and local community have worked hard to raise funds to purchase a hat for all primary school students to minimize UV exposure and increase protection from the sun’s harmful rays. The quest for making Gingin kids a whole lot safer was sparked when a new family enrolled last year and asked to purchase a school hat. There were no hats in the uniform shop at the time and this ignited discussions within the P&C to improve the sun safety of the children by adding a sun smart hat to the uniform list. Cancer Council WA’s SunSmart Manager Mark Strickland congratulated the school on their new bucket hats. “Gingin District High School has made a wonderful effort in protecting students and staff from sun exposure,” he said. “Skin cancers impose a massive toll on the Australian population and are largely preventable. Skin damage during childhood and adolescence greatly increases the risk of developing skin cancer later in life, so it’s really vital we educate young people about the risks of

The rates of new cases of melanoma being diagnosed in younger age groups nationally is coming down; that is those people who are under 40 years of age and who grew up in an era when sun protection and skin cancer prevention were promoted.

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Gingin District High School and the P&C would like to send a big sunny thank you to The Gingin Treasure Trove, John Elgin from Specialised Tree Lopping Service and Travis and Kelly Eddy from Gingin Concrete for their kind donations that made this possible. Also thanks to Roxanne Fewster from Roxanne’s Dance Workshop for leading the whole school in a fun Zumba session and Taddeis Orchards for donating oranges for the popsicles made by Northern Valleys Fruit Pops enjoyed on the day.

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School Principal Mr Kevin Brady said, “This is the culmination of a lot of work from the P&C, parents and staff. This is an important change for the school in order to provide a healthy school environment for our children. We would like to thank all those involved in making this possible.”

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This will be the Gingin Aquatic Centre’s 13th season as provider of water-based activities such as VacSwim, in-term swimming lessons, swimming carnivals, aqua aerobics, and the Virtual Rottnest Swim, with patronage coming from throughout the Gingin Shire, as well as out of district locations such as Bullsbrook, Bindoon and Moora. The aquatic centre is also home of the Gingin Triathlon, now in its fourth year.

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Shire of Moora November 2016 Moora District Childcare Staff Member Shines

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Jasmin Porter commenced work with the Moora District Childcare Centre in 2014 as an Educator. Originally from Switzerland, Jasmin has worked as a Speech Pathologist and early childhood educator. Earlier this year Jasmin won the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Student of the Year Award from Central Regional TAFE and has just been awarded the 2016 WA Cultural Diversity Training Award. She was among 12 winners of individual and organisation categories at the awards, chosen from a competitive field of 42 statewide finalists.

Shire President, Cr Ken Seymour and Deputy CEO, David Trevaskis, drew the winner of the prize for the early payment of Shire rates on Wednesday 19th October. The winner was M Harrington who was pleasantly surprised when advised of being the lucky rate payer randomly drawn from the rates database. The prize was open to all ratepayers who paid their rates in full within 21 days. Congratulations!

Congratulations Jasmin—we are delighted you’re a part of our team Vale Robert Keamy Council acknowledges the recent passing of former Councillor Robert Keamy, who represented the Shire from 2007 to 2015. Roberts’ involvement in the Moora community has left a lasting legacy for the region. He will be long remembered and sadly missed by all who knew him.

New source of Emergency Information in WA : www.emergency.wa.gov.au Emergency WA is a new website providing you with the best available information and community warnings about emergencies in Western Australia. For the first time, Emergency WA will provide a live feed of all incidents reported to DFES, meaning the public can now find out about a fire as soon as it is reported via triple zero (000) Bookmark www.emergency.wa.gov.au on your mobile device or desktop to enable quick access during an emergency.

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Nominate now: the community needs your help Nominations are open for the 2017 Australia Day Awards which will be announced at the Australia Day Breakfast and Awards Ceremony on Thursday 26th January 2017 in Apex Park. We really need the support of the community to complete the nomination forms. To make nominating easier, please find the nomination forms on www.moora.wa.gov.au , collect from the Shire of Moora office or Moora CRC. Nominations Close Monday 12th December 2016

A huge thank you to the many landholders within COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE our district for assisting with the2016 Shires Gravel needs. Your supportMeeting has helped Month Date substantially in assisting us to build and maintain our local Shire February 17th roads. March 16th in Miling commencing at 6.30pm Public Notice

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come to attend. Agendas for the Council Meetings are available for inspection 48 hours prior to the meeting, at theRequired Shire Administration 34 Padbury StreetFunction Moora, or on Catering Quotation for ShireCentre, of Moora Christmas the Shire website www.moora.wa.gov.au

The Shire of Moora is seeking expressions of interest to provide catering for the Shire Please Note: Committee meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month and are Christmas Party to be held at the MPAC, 16th December 2016. closed to the public, however presentations may be arranged for individuals, groups or

organisations thebe council meeting dates are notLinda convenient. Further details ifcan obtained by contacting O’Sullivan or Naomi Douglas on 9651 0070 or emailing sfo@moora.wa.gov.au

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All landowners/occupiers within the Shire of Moora are required to maintain their th invitation is extended material to all community members to attend Park2017. from 8.00 am March landAn clear of all flammable up to and including the 29Apex on Tuesday, 26th January to celebrate the announcements of the Australia Day Awards recipients. Firebreak inspections will be conducted throughout the

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Rain and grey skies didn’t deter the crowds at the annual Toyota Moora Cup, which took place on Saturday 8 October at the historic Moora Race Club track.

700-odd spectators, sponsors, riders, owners and organisers flocked to the event, braving the elements to enjoy the highlight of Moora’s social calender. There was many a fine frock to be seen and a stylish-looking group of ladies, gents and kids stepped out in form, between blustery showers, to enter the Fashions of the Field sponsored by Emerald Grain and Countrywide Insurance Brokers. Tarlee Lenox won the ladies in a stylish coral coloured frock, Jake Wilkins was the man of the moment and Ella King donned the sash for the kids. The big race of the day, the Toyota

Moora Cup, was won by 7 year-old chestnut Quintessence, whose syndicate-owners took home $12,000 prize-money. The mare was trained by Pinjarra trainer Brett Pop and ridden by Natasha Faithfull.

The winning mare, Quintessence with owner, trainer and stapper

The Moora Race Club would like to sincerely thank all their generous sponsors, including Todd Lewis, Moora Toyota for sponsoring the Cup as well as the stoic crowd who braved the elements to make the day worthwhile. Festivities continued well into the evening as many revellers kicked up their heels at the Drovers Inn, Moora.

Conditions were challenging, but it didn’t slow down the festivities.

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The Moora CWA Garden Party held on Thursday 27 October was a wonderful opportunity for people of the district to hear popular gardener Sabrina Hahn share her advice about gardening and landscaping in the Moora district. A question and answer time left everyone a little wiser as to when pruning, fertilizing and composting should be done, as well as when and where we

should be planting our gardens. The afternoon, which was sponsored by a Moora Lions Club as a fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Research, was also a fabulous opportunity to catch up with friends, obtain some lifestyle advice and check out and support the local groups and businesses who added to the fun of the day with their market stalls. A big thank you must go out to all the participants, and organisers of the day with special mention to Ann and Brian for the supply of such a wonderful venue and the opportunity to be part of a most enjoyable day out.

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Beef backgrounding a golden opportunity for WA producers

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

Muchea Sheep 1/11/16 Elders reports agents yarded 14,909 Sheep and Lambs at the Muchea Livestock Centre on Tuesday November 1 2016, a marginal fall in numbers compared to last week’s sale. Heavy weight cross bred lambs were minimal in number and sold at similar rates to last sale. Best cross bred lambs sold to $103.50 per head and were selling at estimated in the pen costings of 420c/kg bare shorn. Medium and light weights also sold at rates similar to last sale with airfreight types making approximately 500c/kg in the pen bare shorn. Ewe mutton numbers sat at approximately 5,800 head in a very similar market to last week. July shorn Merino ewes sold to $89.50 per head. Young Merinos, both ewes and wethers sold at good rates with competition from the trade and graziers with September shorn Merino ewe hoggets making $102.50.

West Midlands Group (WMG) is leading the charge to expand the Western Australian beef backgrounding sector.

Ram and mature wethers sold at similar rates.

Beef backgrounding, a production system that involves the use of pasture and forages from the time calves are weaned until they are placed in a feedlot, is a mature sector in the Eastern States. WMG Livestock Production and Innovation Manager Dr Gina Micke believes WA producers are missing a golden opportunity.

Muchea Cattle 31/10/16 Another large yarding of principally pastoral cattle with approximately 2,500 head penned this was 500 head down on last week. The market generally eased 10-20c/kg with reduced competition from interstate and an easing of quality. Vealer steers were all pastoral and were 20c dearer selling at 318c/kg to feeders. Vealer heifers were also all pastoral and jumped 20c and sold to feeders from 202-280c/kg. Local yearling steers to the trade sold from 266-320c with feeders paying 220-352c/kg. Both down by 20c, pastoral types sold from 148-284c to feeders and were 30c/kg easier. Local yearling heifers to the trade sold from 214-330c with feeders paying 270-310c/kg. Again both groups were back by 20c/kg. Pastoral types sold from 150-258c/kg to feeders and remained firm. Local grown steers were also 20c easier making from 200-290c and pastoral types 180-280c to be 5c/kg easier. Grown heifers eased 30c and all were of pastoral origin selling at 190c/kg. Manufacturing steers sold from 230-252c down by 20c/kg and were all pastoral types. Light Cows eased 10c with locals from 150-182c and pastorals 128-188c/kg. Medium D2 types sold at 198-208c/kg to remain firm. Heavy cows made 216226c back 5c/kg. Bulls were mainly pastoral types with the light to medium weights up 15c driven by live export demand and they sold from 272-356c/kg. Heavy weights remained firm at 222-260c/kg.

“Basically the program is all about creating awareness for the market opportunities afforded by beef backgrounding and facilitating entry into what we hope will soon be a developing sector in WA,” Gina said.

To highlight the benefits and opportunities created by beef backgrounding, WMG hosted a beef backgrounding workshop in Badgingarra and Gingin on 2 November, and will host a third workshop in Esperance on 9 November.

For more information about the WMG Beef Backgrounding project contact the WMG office on 96514 008.

The Opportunities in Beef Backgrounding workshops focused on facilitating entry to backgrounding by addressing the difficulties and assessing the benefits the practice can have on existing livestock businesses. Backgrounding allows the production of the heavier carcases that are ideal for meeting international market demand, increasing the average entrance weight by about 200 kilograms so stock entering feedlots weigh in at an increased 450kg, to reach a live weight of 650kg. The workshops promote the benefits of filling the gaps between weaning and feedlot entry by preparing stock for feed lotting. Gina said producers, in particular pastoralists, were focused primarily on live export markets.

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The program featured presentations on backgrounding and feedbase options from industry professionals and DAFWA, including a firsthand experience presentation from WA producer Craig Forsyth and a presentation on the Royalties for Regions funded West Midlands Group Beef Backgrounding project.

“We want to see a backgrounding sector develop in WA,” Gina said. “There are so many positive opportunities that we are yet to take advantage of, particularly in the international market.”

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“However, we believe boxed beef for export is an opportunity that most WA producers aren’t tapped into because of the focus on live export,” she said. “These workshops allow people to explore different options.”

This information has been prepared without taking into account your personal circumstance objectives, financial situation or needs. Terms, conditions, fees and charges may apply and are available by phoning the Rural Bank Customer Service Centre on 1300 660 115 online at www.ruralbank.com.au or by visiting your local branch. All information is subject to change. Products are issued by Rural Bank Limited and distributed by Elders Rural Services Australia Limited. Rural Bank Limited ABN 74 083 938 416 AFSL 238042. Registered office: Level 6, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

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Platinum plus property Bullsbrook home on 50 acres of unique wildlife habitat, with phenomenal views to city and coastal vista. Once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase a unique property with first class facilities and buildings. This property has it all, massive uninterrupted views, fully fenced, nature’s wonderland, multiple tree species, some being 300-400 years old. Amazing natural wildflowers, thousands of ancient grass trees, a home and refuge for abundant birdlife, kangaroos and echidnas. Property is registered as Land for Wildlife number 1303 and has some great improved clover pasture in the front paddock. The home is immaculate in every way with eco rural design with all quality fittings. The house features materials and design to maximise insulation, Miele kitchen appliances, genuine granite benchtops, airconditioning, wood fired heater with oven, 20mm solid tasmanian oak timber floors, jarrah door frames, skirtings and picture rails throughout. All glass windows have electric shutters for insulation and security. For your summer entertaining there is a fabulous alfresco area and

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verandahs with built in feature stonework and fishponds. The property also features a wine cellar, excellent storage space, state of the art solar hot water, german solar electricity and inverter to save costs. • Unique massive swim / spa unit under a purpose designed roof with top quality wind break blinds. • 9mx8m workshop with 3 phase power, plus a garage and machinery shed of approx. 150m2 with mezzanine storage, plus other older farm sheds with large paved parking areas. • Comprising 240,000 litres of rainwater storage plus 80,000 for overflow, 2 dams with one over 5,000,000 litres, underground piping from dams to house area, with pump and 22,000 litre tank for reticulated lawn and fenced veggie garden. • 2nd house site is already prepared – separate from the main house. There are too many superlatives to mention, tranquillity abounds and all the work is done!

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• Almost 90 Acres cleared land only within close proximity to Ellenbrook and The Vines. • Phenomenal views to escarpment and hills vista. • Rural yet not remote • Good year round pasture with good reliable soak. • Nearby new North Link access (Perth - Darwin Highway). •Investment, equestrian, cattle, sheep with easy access.

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• T idy home on premises which is fully fenced - exposure plus excellent hard stand to rear. • This is the place for your business to be seen. • Heart of the ‘New’ North development area.

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‘BLUE MIA’, 2018 CHITTERING ROAD, LOWER CHITTERING Magnificent home among the gum trees • Fresh water Marbling Brook, ponds, water fall, springs • Luxurious architect designed 4x4 homestead • Beautiful views over tree tops, ponds and brook

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Landmark Harcourts is proud to present ‘Breakaway Ridge’ to today’s market – a superb farming property set on 148.6 Ha (267 Ac’s). A rare find in a tightly held area of Beermullah. The property is well suited to cattle and or horticulture use. A large water licence of 265,350 KL, provides quality water from production bore and stock bores. Irrigation systems are in place ready to use for lucerne, vegetable, pastures. 200mm mains from end to end, ideal set up for fixed irrigation, pivots or travelling irrigation.

‘WALGON FARMS’ AIRSTRIP ROAD • The opportunity exists to purchase ‘Walgon Farms’, 5kms West of Moora. Ideal as an add-on or to simply have your own small holding

•T he property is highly productive and is showing the signs of an outstanding season

buyers with its excellent water, top location and fertile country. Call Adam today for an inspection and further information on this must see property. ‘Breakway Ridge’ Beermullah Road, Beermullah / Gingin 148.6 Ha’s – 367Ac’s $1,650,000 Adam Shields 0429 104 760 Visit at Landmarkwa.harcourts.com. au Web Id:LEP24482

There is a long list of infrastructure including feed sheds, machinery shed, fixed and mobile stock feeders. Excellent cattle yards, feedlot hard stand, fences, holding paddocks, laneways and grazing country. A comfortable caretakers’ cottage has three bedrooms. The property would suit a variety of

FOR SALE BY EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Closing Tuesday 6th December 2016 if not sold prior. Contact agent for documentation

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1.82 Ha - 4.51Ac

ESCAPE THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE - 5 PARKSIDE GARDENS • 4x4 red cedar cladding & iron home • 2x1 granny flat • Pool with decking surround • Large patio with built-in bar

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Feature Property 5 Briar Lane, Bindoon Amy McAuliffe 0400 298 884

Beyond the doors of this modest 2 story home there is a whole lot of house with entertainment options galore. The property allows you to live off your land with the fully fenced, reticulated, netted orchard of approx. 130 fruit trees (mangoes, apricots, stone fruits, citrus

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fruits, persimmon and almonds to name a few), excellent dirt for growing, dam, bore, scheme water, various pens and sheds including a 12x6x3m workshop with cool room, garage, solar panels, solar HWS and beautiful views of rolling hills.

$875,000

On the ground floor of this massive home is the master bedroom, open plan living/ kitchen/dining, study, bathroom and laundry. Wooden floors, RC air con, big country kitchen with pantry. Up the Tasmanian oak stairs there is a huge entertainment area, 3 double bedrooms with robes, an activity room, a ‘proper’ theatre room, big games room, ducted RC heating and cooling, bathroom and

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a room for the spa and sauna (included!). Perfect for relaxing after an honest day of working your plot of land, taking in the magnificent views across the balcony. Self-sufficiency at its best!

315 Gray Road SMALL FARM WITH SUBDIVISION POTENTIAL

Whether you are a farmer, investor or ready for a rural lifestyle change, this beautiful property near Bindoon offers a diverse range of options. • 212-acres on 6 titles - 1 main title with 5 x 1 acre lots. • Superb red loam soil, ideal for cropping & grazing. • Stunning views & rolling hills. • Large machinery shed, workshop, shearing shed and sheep yards • Two soaks, two dams, two bores and three rainwater tanks.

• Zoned R2 Residential and Rural-Residential with recent subdivision approval. • Unique 2-bedroom cedar and iron home, large shed and fibro cottage. • Mix of gravely loam and clay soil. • Beautiful, north-facing views from most of the property. • Spring-fed dam and creek.

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Lot 540 Owen Road, Bindoon RURAL ROYALTY

103 Forrest Hills Parade A WHOLE LOT OF HOUSE

Rural land doesn’t get much better than this. 81 hectares (200 acres) of first class cropping and grazing country with an abundance of water, in a prime location. • Heavy loam rolling hills and clay river flats, all useable land. • Water is a standout feature, with 7 dams and soaks plus Wootra Brook. • Fenced into 11 paddocks, linked by laneways. • Superb views across the property and surrounding countryside. • Only 14 km from Bindoon - Secluded, yet easy to get to.

Big and beautiful these 4 beds 3 bath two storey Queenslander sits far back from the road amongst gorgeous wildflowers and natural bushland. Downstairs there is the entertainment area, with upstairs the living area. Air con, wood heater, wrap around verandas, double carport plus b/g spa nestled in the bush to sit back and enjoy the tranquillity.

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The Nationals WA unanimously support right to veto for landowners

The Nationals WA have unanimously supported landowner’s rights to veto onshore oil and gas exploration and production on private land at the Party’s 2016 State Conference at the weekend. The Moore branch of The Nationals WA introduced the motion supporting amendments to the Western Australian Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources Act 1967. State Member for Moore Shane Love said the outcome was a major win for landholders, and if implemented would afford them the same right to veto over the petroleum industry afforded under the Mining Act 1978. “This is a significant outcome and will help form the Party’s position in the lead up to the 2017 State election,” Mr Love said.

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“I understand community concerns about the potential development of the onshore gas industry in WA,” Mr Love said. “Giving landholders the right to veto exploration and production is an effective and clear cut way to maintain their property rights. “If elected in March 2017, The Nationals WA will vigorously pursue this important reform on behalf of WA landholders.”

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Chittering Downs Dexters shine at the 2016 Perth Royal Show

“We enjoy the commraderie of the Dexter group and find cattle people very laid back –it’s a social group,” says Albert. The couple relish time spent on their 6 acre Chittering property and Albert would love to keep expanding the herd. At the moment they share their time in the country with their city home and jobs and look forward to relaxing on the farm on the weekends. “There’s nothing better than talking to a cow at the end of a busy day,” Albert says, “It’s a nice way to relax!”

Josette and Musette with Albert Tan, handler Danielle Berkhout and Elizabeth Day after she won the Interbreed Supreme Female.

he has refined his herd using American genetics through AI (Artificial insemination) and outcrossing with locally bred cows.

This has been the most successful year of showing so far for the pair and they are looking forward to returning next year to defend their titles.

Elizabeth (Libby), who also works in the dental field – previously as a general practitioner and now as a lecturer, confesses she knew nothing about cattle when she married Albert 9 years ago – but is now hands on. “We train our cattle really well, halter breaking them and working with them from a young age,” she says proudly. With five exhibits in this year’s show, they scooped the pool taking out first place in each class they entered. They then went on to be awarded Champion Junior Female Dexter, Champion Senior Female, Reserve Champion Junior Bull and Best Pair of Females. Their senior cow, three year old Billabong Josette, then proceeded to win Supreme Dexter exhibit, and also the prestigious Specialty Breeds Supreme Interbreed Female – against the Supreme Female Champion of the Squaremeater and Miniature Hereford breeds. Tamieka Preston

This year’s Perth Royal Show proved to be a very successful one for Dexter breed enthusists Albert Tan and Elizabeth Day of Bullsbrook. Together the couple own Chittering Downs Dexter Stud, and whilst they have only been showing at the breed for 6 years, Albert has had an interest in the

compact breed for over 20 years. “I was always interested in cattle for small properties,” says Albert, “The Dexter breed is ideal on low acerage as they are less harsh on the land and the fences.” Dexters were brand new to WA in 1996 when Albert, a periodontist, purchased his first animal at the Gidgegannup Show. Since then

Josette was purchased as a six month old calf from another WA stud, Billabong, to increase the Stud’s foundation breeding stock. Whilst they describe themselves as amateur farmers, their eye for good genetics and success in the ring has proven they’re on par with the best in the state, but they’re not in it for the accolades.

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Nature Notes The Landcare Crew.

Good rainfall this year has seen a wonderful display of wildflowers. It has resulted in a particularly good crop of the native annual herb species such as daisies. If you have these on your property and would like to try to establish them in new areas including in your garden beds you can collect the seed. Many of the native daisies have feathery seeds which will readily blow away on the wind once they are ripe so you will need to watch the plants and collect the seeds once they start to disperse. Some species may have already dropped their seed but others should be ready to collect in the next month or so. They can be stored in a paper bag until next autumn when they can be scattered on the soil surface and lightly raked in. If you prevent any weeds which germinate from setting seed and allow your native daisies to seed you can gradually build up the numbers of the natives by allowing them to self sow each year. There is also a good crop of native winter active grasses many of which will be flowering now. Many of these are attractive plants when flowering and some such as Weeping Grass and Wallaby Grass can form a native lawn. Seed of these can also be collected. Generally once the seed is ripe it will come easily off the plant if you run your

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hand gently up the seed head. Weeping Grass (Microlaena stipoides) germinates at any time of year if kept moist. Seed collected in late spring /early summer can be sown the following autumn with good results. Wallaby Grass (Rytidosperma spp) does not germinate well when fresh (<18 months from collection) but treating with smoke water increases success. Alternatively store seed for 18 months to 2 years prior to sowing. Spear Grasses (Austrostipa spp) may need to be 6-8 months old before sowing for good results. Poa species also need to be stored for several months prior to sowing. Planting into pots would be the easiest way to establish small numbers of plants of any of these species as the seedlings do not compete well with weeds and need to be kept moist at all times. If sowing directly into the final location, such as for a lawn, very good weed control is needed and may need to be started more than a year prior to the proposed sowing time. Good rainfall has also produced a bumper crop of annual winter weeds. As the weather warms the moist soil will give the summer weeds a good start. Watch

Gingin Water Group seeks support from Gingin community The 5th Annual General Meeting of the Gingin Water Group, held on Wednesday 26 October, failed to win the support of the Gingin community it has represented for six years. In 2013, motivated by his observations of effects of a drying climate, David Rickson convened a public meeting attended by over 100 concerned Gingin community members. Water bores were failing and local brook flows declining. David steered a fact-finding committee that recommended the formation of a community focus group. The Gingin Water Group (GWG) gathered a committee representing the community’s water users. The Group has sponsored educational bus tours, public forums, workshops and meetings with organisations and local industry stakeholders in the Gingin catchment area. GWG has enjoyed significant support and some funding from NACC, Moore Catchment Council, Perth NRM and Chittering Landcare Centre. The Department of Water (DoW) and Gingin Shire accept GWG as the reliable and objective organisation representing the district’s surface water and ground water users.

sub-surface aquifers, brooks, lakes and wetlands. Gingin has benefited from these GWG associations by getting significantly more attention and consideration from decision makers than it otherwise would have. Legislation is being drafted to manage the effects of failing aquifer recharge by, consumption metering, recovery from unused licenses, re-injection of treated waste water and sea water desalination. DoW is faced with an enormous task across the entire state. Senior officers have declared preference for dealing with our community voice to guide and implement the tough decisions over the next few years. Our community voice is Gingin Water Group. The Group cannot operate without support from the people it represents. Without the community voice we risk facing future water management processes unrepresented. It is not the role of the Shire or neighbouring NRM groups to lobby for Gingin ground and surface water matters. DoW and politicians will follow due process that often results in decisions that do not sit well with specific local requirements.

GWG has formed a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship with DoW. Both parties are focussed on a very serious threat to a precious natural resource; rainfall recharge is not replacing consumption from our

A special general meeting of Gingin Water Goup is being held at the Granville Centre, Gingin on Wednesday November 30th at 7pm. This is an open public meeting where the community will be asked to reafirm the role of Gingin Water Group . . . or allow it to dissolve! Contact at: info@ginginwater.org.au

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It’s YOUR community... New brand will showcase WA producers to the world A new brand promoting Western Australian produce to overseas export markets will put the State’s agrifood businesses on the world map. Western Australia Worth Sharing is a $8.1 million, three-year funding initiative by Royalties for Regions through the $350 million Seizing the Opportunity Agriculture project. Member for Moore Shane Love MLA welcomed the launch of the campaign which will highlight WA’s premium agrifood produce, grown in clean, fresh air, under blue skies and bathed in sunshine. “The brand will promote the State’s modern agriculture and production methods and high food safety standards, which was greatly valued in international markets,” Mr Love said. “The brand centres on the idea of sharing, and Western Australian companies and their individual stories will be at the very

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heart of this campaign. “Companies already involved in the brand range from Western Australia’s most successful agricultural exporters to smaller, family-run businesses.”

N N Changes to the Stable Fly Management Plan will affect all producers

Western Australia Worth Sharing encompasses a distinctive logo featuring Western Australia, and a website where people from overseas can learn about and connect with companies exporting Western Australian produce. Mr Love said companies that agreed to be export partners would be able to licence use of the brand from the State Government free of charge, and incorporate it into their international marketing plans. “This is a fantastic initiative which will put an international spotlight on the strengths of our State’s agricultural production,” Mr Love said. “Western Australia Worth Sharing is just another great example of the important work being done to advance the State’s agricultural industry through Royalties for Regions.” Jurien Bay has been awarded the Tidy Towns Highly Commended Award in the Community Action and Wellbeing category. The Award was presented by the Department of Local Government and Communities’ Dr Kenneth Parker at the Royal Perth Yacht Club in Crawley this September. Jurien Bay was highly commended on its community spirit and level of volunteerism. In addition to mentioning a number of examples of the community and Shire working together on community projects, Tidy Towns included the work of Activate Jurien Bay and Andrea Gray for the White Street Fence Mural. Councillors Kulisa and Sheppard, and the Shire’s Community Development Officer Michelle Perkins accepted the award on behalf of the Shire of Dandaragan, Jurien Bay Progress Association, Jurien Bay Community Men’s Shed and so many other incredible Jurien Bay community organisations. Congratulations to Jurien Bay and all involved in achieving this award.

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Don Telfer - Stable Fly Project Manager, Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australian

The Stable Fly Management Plan was made under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 for the control and management of stable fly breeding in horticulture and livestock production. The plan has been in operation since 2013 but recent research funded by growers and local government has identified new and better ways to reduce stable fly breeding in Western Australia. Changes that reflect these improvements were gazetted by the State Government on the 23 August. Under the new management plan, the Shire of Capel is a newly declared shire under the regulations, which include the Cities of Armadale, Cockburn, Joondalup, Kwinana, Rockingham, Swan and Wanneroo, and the Shires of Chittering, Gingin, Harvey, Kalamunda, Serpentine-Jarrahdale and portions of Murray. There are new restrictions on the transport and use of poultry manure and poultry litter from commercial sheds. All poultry manure used in the stable fly affected shires will need to meet the Australian Standard for composting (4454-2012). This has changed from the previous stable fly management plan where raw poultry manure only had to be treated with a process intended to control stable flies. The handling and treatment of vegetable production waste will alter so that within 3 days of the end of harvest, the waste must be mulched, water turned off, and the area sprayed with insecticide as per the current

management plan, or deeply buried by stone burier with compaction or soil smearing, or by mouldboard plough, or treated with an approved measure of deep rotary hoeing five times in five consecutive days. The new changes also apply to reject vegetable waste in pits which must be sprayed with insecticide and buried at least 500 mm deep. (burial was previously 300 mm deep) Recent research work has shown that adult stable flies hatching from under the sandy soil can ‘swim’ through 300mm of loose sand and emerge to continue their life cycle. Under the changed Management Plan, animal manure, soiled bedding, rotting hay and feedstuffs must immediately be piled into a mound and treated by insecticide and left for 2 weeks; or covered with plastic sheeting until no stable fly larvae or pupae are observed. The use of the term ‘Approved Measure’ in the new Stable Fly Management Plan is a measure approved by the Director General of the Western Australian Department of Agriculture and Food, for the control of stable fly, and is published on their web site. Producers with questions regarding these changes should contact the Department of Agriculture and Food. The full Stable Fly Management Plan 2016 can be downloaded from the internet at the following address. https://www.slp.wa.gov.au/gazette/gazette. nsf/searchgazette/B910E4CB7C560BF74825 80170021AF99/$file/Gg152.pdf Further information can be gained by contacting Mr Don Telfer at the Western Australian Department of Agriculture and Food on 9368 3553.

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Regional residents can help shape the future of their district by completing the Living in the Regions 2016 survey, available now online.

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Made possible by Royalties for Regions, the survey is a safe and convenient way for regional residents to contribute thoughts about their region. Member for Moore Shane Love MLA said the survey was a great opportunity for residents to share their perceptions and experiences of living in WA’s regional communities. “Royalties for Regions is transforming regional WA through the provision of essential infrastructure and services,” Mr Love said. “Finding out more about residents, what attracts them to live in the regions and what they like best about their region, are simple but crucial elements that are instrumental in supporting the ongoing sustainability of our regions.” Mr Love said it was anticipated government agencies, private organisations and community groups will use the survey findings to support

decision-making and policy development across regional WA. More than 10,000 people responded when the West Australian survey was last conducted in 2013, the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in the country. “Three years ago, out of those surveyed, the Wheatbelt and South West regions ranked the highest for the sense of community in their area, and the Great Southern ranked the highest for the percentage of people residing there for over 20 years,” Mr Love said. “I am looking forward to seeing what this year’s results will show.” Regional residents will also receive the survey in the mail, with 50,000 copies distributed at random across regional WA. The survey will remain open until 30 November 2016 and results are expected to be available mid-2017. Results from the 2013 survey are available on www.drd.wa.gov.au. The survey, conducted by the Department of Regional Development via Ernst & Young, is available online at www.drd.wa.gov.au/ Regions2016.

Road trip to Redgum Village

The Moora Chamber of Commerce and a bus load of members headed out to Dandaragan, Redgum Café / Restaurant and Redgum Village Accommodation for their latest Sundowner. Owner Evan Bradshaw proudly described the facilities and highlighted the equipment and room available for corporate seminars, lunch meetings and dinner appointments. He also showed off the budget accommodation for visiting groups and workers. President Joe Fitzpatrick welcomed more than 30 guests, including a couple of new members. He welcomed the Member for Moore, Mr Shane Love MLA; Mr Richard Cooper representing Dandaragan Organic Beef and Advance Dandaragan; plus other guests of the host organisation. The highlight was Gaylene’s “mini dinner meal” that gave everyone a taste of the menu – grazing at its best. A huge thanks to Gaylene and her staff as there is a very extensive menu and the food was presented beautifully and tasted superb.

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Local Coordinator Local Operations Web Search No: 99006165 Level/Salary: L4/5, $76,452 to $93,994 pa PSGOGA pro rata An exciting opportunity exists for one permanent part time position to provide ongoing support to individuals with disability, their families and carers in Moora, North Wheatbelt. This position provides ongoing support to individuals with disability, their families and carers to help them access information, plan for the current and future disability related needs, participate in their community and navigate the disability support system. To Access Detailed Information: jobs.wa.gov.au and key in the Web Search No. to access detailed information or Ph: 9426 9282 to be mailed an information pack. For Speciﬁc Inquiries: Please contact Ben Deverell on Ph 9621 2693. Location: Moora, Wheatbelt Closing Date: Friday, 11 November 2016 at 5.00pm adcorp WG17887

Gaylene said, “We use local where we can, seasonal and fresh to create our menu. Our neighbours and partners at Dandaragan Organic Beef supply top quality beef, the Fox family at Arden Fleets the local potatoes, Purser butchers in Moora our pork, it works well.” The Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone involved in the Sundowner. Like us on Facebook to keep up to date with all the Chamber events and information.

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Northern Valleys News November 2016

Business... Chittering Chamber of Commerce invites you to our...

Farm sundowner at Wannamal Supported by West Midlands group as part of the Northern Valleys Agribusiness project 4pm, Friday 18 November 2016 at the Wannamal Hall and oval.

Drones on display Trish Murrel, Chittering Chamber of Commerce President, Anne-Maree Hagge and Leanne Phillipson, Bindoon Bakehaus owners and Michael McGowan, Membership Manager at the Chamber of Commerce & Industry WA (CCIWA)

Bindoon Bakehaus sundowner highlights CCIWA membership benefits A business after hours sundowner hosted by the Bindoon Bakehaus on Monday 24 October highlighted the benefits of Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA (CCIWA )membership. Approximately 30 Chittering Chamber of Commerce members enjoyed the Bakehaus hospitality as well as an insight into how owners Leanne Phillipson and Anne-Maree Hagge built their sucessful business from humble beginnings. Leanne and Ann-Maree explained how they have utilised their CCIWA membership to the max to help with staff management – calling the service their

own HR department. The bakehaus has gone from an initial staff of just four people to a current staff of 38 and their business now contributes over $1 million worth of wages into the community each year. They said CCIWA has been a lifesaver in providing up-to-date advice and information for managing staff issues. A new collaboration with CCIWA offers Chamber members an opportunity to acess the full range of benefits for a hugely discounted $55 instead of $790 per annum! If you are an employer it’s worth joining on that basis alone.

Sausage sizzle, Beer, Wine and soft drink included. $20 for non-members Casual and new members welcome! To book, email: chitteringcc@gmail.com

or ph Trish on 0438 860022

Don’t forget we’re holding a

Giant Staff Christmas party on Thursday 8 December To book, email: chitteringcc@gmail.com

or ph Trish on 0438 860022

Chittering Chamber of Commerce

To join contact Jacinta O’Connor on chitteringcc@gmail.com or 0438 860 022

VACANCY We are looking for a Bookkeeper and Senior Accountant to join our Business Advisory team in our Moora office. Joining a friendly and collaborative team in a relaxed regional town, you will be involved in accounting practices while supporting the Accountants and Partner of the office. Bookkeeper (1 - 2 days per week) The role will see you performing a variety of Bookkeeping and client management accounting responsibilities including: • Payment of accounts; • Account reconciliations and bank reconciliations; • Preparation of BAS, IAS and monthly management accounts; • Preparation of client reporting packages using market leading software; • Payroll management; and • General administration duties.

We’re looking for a Real estate sales trainee Country Values Real Estate is seeking an enthusiastic person to join our real estate sales team. The characteristics we are looking for are: • Positive, can-do attitude and a commitment to achieving goals. • Desire to learn all aspects of the real estate sales process from the ground up. • Ability to listen to clients’ needs and build long-term client relationships. • Pleasant personality and an ability to work as part of a team. • Strong community values and an ethical approach to work. We are looking for someone with the right attitude, so experience is not essential. We will provide the training and support you need to become successful in your real estate career. Call Craig Hyne on 0448 825 833 for a confidential discussion.

Senior Accountant (full time position) In this role you will be able to demonstrate your years of study (including CA/ CPA) and experience (in a similar role) while engaging in responsibilities such as: • Preparation of taxation and financials for the Partner; • Client liaison; • Reviewing BAS; • Mentor junior team members; and • Assist with management workflows. A competitive salary and employee benefits, opportunity for personal and professional development and a friendly and supportive environment is on offer.

To apply please visit http://www.rsm.global/australia/careers

For a friendly, professional accounting service based in Bindoon, call Trish. Trish Murrell CPA Mob 0438 860 022 trish@northernvalleystax.com

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Kids and parenting...

Author shares knowledge with Imagine, Hope and Pepper Book Club

Setting up generations My X-Factor experience Kat Eggleston

A few months ago the X Factor phoned me and invited me to audition in front of the judges in Sydney, with all expenses paid for my family of six. My kids discovered that ‘TV land’ wasn’t as glamorous as they imagined.

Nahrel Dallywater

“Imagine, Hope and Pepper” is a book club which formed to connect kids who love reading and to help them find their “tribe”. This club of book-worms from Bullsbrook, Chittering, Lower Chittering and Perth has recently evolved into a group of “kidpreneurs” who have each started businesses to raise money for their chosen charities. To help them achieve this dream, author of the book “Bunny Money” and founder of “Money School”, Lacey Filipich, was invited to their latest gathering hosted by Moonburra Stay in Bullsbrook to share her wealth of knowledge of how to achieve financial goals. A number of the members will be selling their products at the “Bunny Money

Book Launch and Kidpreneur Showcase” in Fremantle on 13 November. Of the kidpreneurs, Lacey said, “They may be small but they have some big ideas. I’m thrilled to be officially launching the book and supporting young people with their business endeavours – we all have to start somewhere.” To find out more about the event see https://www.facebook.com/ moneyschoolaustralia or phone Lacey on 0410 327 186

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This month Kat interviewed Dr Linda Friedland (left), mum of five and bestselling author of Raising Competent Teenagers... In an Age of Porn, Drugs & Tattoos

In Sydney, the X Factor staff all seemed lovely. At the audition venue, we were filmed walking up a hill toward the entrance. We reached the top of the hill and were told to go back down, and walk up the hill again. We had to walk up the same hill three times, and the kids were annoyed because they had woken up at 4:30am Perth time and were tired. We met the host Jason and were filmed being introduced to Jason four times. The kids hated the repetitious filming. Inside we waited for hours and the kids were bored. Finally the live auditions began. Some people were mocked, and booed on stage, and were seen sobbing after their performance. The kids thought it was really mean that these people had been flown over and put up in a hotel for the purpose of being ridiculed on stage. I performed ‘Always’ by Bon Jovi. I personally felt I nailed it, but I got a ‘no’ from all three judges. My kids were devastated! As I walked off the stage, it seemed as if the camera guy was trying to get an emotional reaction out of me, asking how I felt being rejected by the judges. I smiled and said I was grateful for this whole opportunity. My kids had been exposed to the reality of TV land. They heard rumours about the show being rigged, saw people being ridiculed on stage, heard brilliant performers, experienced boredom from waiting, were fed up of repetitious filming, saw how the judges had their makeup touched up frequently and how people were crying when they didn’t make it on to the show. Afterward, I asked the kids what they thought of their experience: Ash (10): “Awful- completely false and I don’t think the judges speak for themselves, I think they are just saying what they are told to say.”

Kat Eggleston aka Ezereve is a singer-songwriter and mother of four. She is passionate about parenting issues and has started a blog called ‘Setting up Generations’ We will be printing excerps from the blog each month in the NVN

Kale (8): “Terrible- the whole thing is fake and they were really mean for flying people over just to make fun of them.” Jewel (6): “All we did was walk around and wait for ages.” Use these shows as an opportunity to teach your kids. I’ve explained to my kids that the entertainment industry is a business that exists to make money. It isn’t ‘real life’. I explain that it is never OK to ridicule people in real life, especially in front of others, and that we should always treat all people how we would like to be treated. My kids also understand celebrities are just people like you and I, and don’t wake up looking glamorous. They have a team of make-up artists and hair dressers that spend a lot of time making them look fancy, and that anyone could look like that with lots of make-up and hairspray! I’m grateful for the experience because it made me realise that I’m already living the dream with this beautiful family of mine, and that nothing in the world matters more than my kids. If you have a beautiful family, believe me, you are living the dream too.

Kids puzzle

We welcome the news and events from your school community! Phone: 0419 902 904 or email tamieka@nvnews.com.au

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Northern Valleys News November 2016

Education...

Tronox Open Day a hit with local students “Students were treated to an exciting bus tour by Tronox employee Graham. They were taken around the processing plant in the bus for an upclose look at all the processing machinery and natural rehabilitation area. Graham explained to students that the plant processed mineral sand into a few products such as zircon, active carbon and ilmenite that were then trucked down the highway to their other processing plant in Kwinana,” said Nicole Sabatino from Bullsbrook College.

On 19 October Tronox welcomed over 550 community members, including groups of students from nine different schools in the region, to join their Open Day at the Chandala processing plant in Muchea. The day was an opportunity to learn about mining processes, environmental issues and of course, to see really, really big trucks. As part of their ongoing support of the local community, Tronox, a global company, has been sponsoring local schools for the past 11 years. Many schools use this sponsorship to attend excursions throughout the year and support STEM (Science and maths based) education programs. Years 4, 5 and 6 students from Bindoon Primary School were one of the groups attending on the day. Principal Linda Toms said, “Many students were amazed by the scale of the operation and the machinery used there. TRONOX provided each student with morning tea and lunch, a show bag to help them remember their visit and paid for the transportation to and from Muchea. Students were able to see the practical side to the Humanities and Social Science, and Science curricula. “Protection of the environment was also emphasised to the students and they learned about the need for companies to be environmentally responsible.”

Bullsbrook College students with their ‘showbags’ Photo Nahrel Dallywater

Kids from year 4 made the following comments about the experience; “We went on a bus tour, where we saw fascinating buildings with funnels as tall as skyscrapers, with steam bellowing out like smoke out of a volcano!”

Nominations are being sought throughout Western Australia until the 13 January 2017 in the following categories: •T he Coffee Clubs Arts and Fashion Award • SDERA Health and Wellbeing Award •W FI Insurance Small Business Achiever Award •S cott Print Environment and Sustainability Award • Surge Fitness Sports Award •C atholic Education Western Australia Young Leadership Award

The next open day will take place in 4-5 years.

Bindoon Primary school students enjoying the displays. Photos Nahrel Dallywater

“Our school went to see the Qube truck, WA’s longest truck! It had 70 wheels! The displays were amazing.”

Y o e t p

“Today was one of the best days of my life! We went to TRONOX for an excursion.” Bullsbrook College students from years 7, 8 and 9 also attended the day.

Where are our young achievers? Do you know a young person up to 29 years of age making their mark or a valuable community contribution in one of the eight categories open for nomination? If so, why not show your appreciation by nominating them for a Western Australian Young Achiever Award?

All the schools involved would like to extend their thanks to Tronox for their ongoing support, and for such an exciting day.

• Awards Australia Community Service and Volunteering Award • WAFarmers and Rural Bank Agriculture Award The Awards will culminate with an Awards Gala Presentation Dinner on Friday 12th May 2017 at the Pan Pacific Perth. Category winners will each receive $2,000 and a magnificent trophy. One of the eight category winners will be chosen as the Western Australian Young Achiever of the Year and will win an additional $2,000 and a state trophy. To find out more “Like” us on Facebook or join in the conversation on Twitter, #WAYAA

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CATHOLIC AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE Now taking 2017 Enrolments A leading Vocational Education and Training College set in a healthy, enriching and rural environment. Catholic Agricultural College is a co-educational day and residential school, for students from years 7 to 12. The College offers a unique and expansive education experience; pathways include, nationally accredited qualifications and ATAR subjects alongside the state curriculum. Choose to become work ready with practical hands-on learning in industry relevant courses: • Automotive • Engineering • Agriculture

Nominations are made online at www.bit. ly/wa_yaa or contact the Awards office for further information on 9201 1155.

• Hospitality • Industrial Skills • Leadership

• Nursing (Cert IV) • Equine

Find out what opportunities await your child Contact the College on: (08) 9576 5500 Visit the website: www.cacbindoon.wa.edu.au

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Scholarship coming soon.

Applications are invited from eligible students in the local district attending university for the first time in 2017. Drop into your nearest branch at 3 Constable Street, Gingin - 9575 1560 or 442 Lancelin Plaza, Lancelin - 9655 2973 for more information or visit bendigobank.com.au/ scholarships.

Gingin Community Bank® Branch and Lancelin branch The Gingin Community Bank® Branch and Lancelin branch 2017 Scholarship is a management account of Community Enterprise Charitable Fund ABN 12 102 649 968 (the Fund), The Bendigo Centre, Bendigo VIC 3550. Sandhurst Trustees Limited ABN 16 004 030 737 AFSL 237906, a subsidiary of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited ABN 11 068 049 178 AFSL 237879, is the trustee of the Fund. S55250-2 (320901_v4) (13/10/2016)

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It’s YOUR community... CHURCH NOTICES

RAINFALL DATA

Recorded at 150 Bindoon-Moora Road, Bindoon Thanks to John Williams

ANGLICAN CHURCH (Marion Bird 9576 2054, John Broad 9576 0311)

This month Rain days

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

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

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7.4

39.3

November

16.7

December

Worship 2nd and 4th Sunday 10am

January

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST (9576 0085)

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Bible Study 9.30am to 10.30am, Divine Service 11am to 12 noon every Saturday, Bindoon BENEDICTINE MONASTERY New Norcia 9654 8018 Parish Priest: Abbot John Herbert OSB Weekend Mass times: Sunday 9am CATHOLIC CHURCH (Fr Paul Fox ph 9571 8068)

PONDERINGS By Alex Douglas

There is little doubt that democracy is broken. We watch the circus that the American Presidential election has become and wonder how it could come to this. Actually, history shows that democracy failing the people is not new. The Greeks claim to have invented it, but they usually forget to mention that only free male adults enjoyed the right to vote; women and slaves were excluded; that’s over 80% of the population with no say. Then, in more recent years, we have had some interesting electoral results. Rodrigo Duterte, the nutcase running the Philippines, was democratically elected; as was Adolf Hitler before him. The Americans have two candidates to choose from. (Their system of selecting candidates for the race is not easy to understand. They have massive electoral campaigns just to decide who will be the person chosen to represent each party!) The vast bulk of the population don’t want either. The voters are reduced to trying to determine which is the lesser of evils. Hilary Clinton is streets ahead, not because she’s a great candidate, but because, so far, her party has not seen fit to wash their hands of her; whereas Donald Trump in the White House is a concept that even many of his own party find impossible to stomach. So we have the spectacle of the most powerful nation in the world, the self-professed guardians of democracy, having to choose between a sleazy professional politician, (Clinton), and a dangerous megalomaniac, (guess who!) Either way, the peoples of America and the rest of the world stand to lose – big time. Even disregarding the unsavouriness of the candidates, the system is not nearly as good as ours, is it? I’m not so sure that we’re doing any better. The US has an elected President but we have a monarch. We don’t elect the monarch; they’re born in the job. Of course, the US President wields powers that no monarch has enjoyed for centuries and which, monarchists would claim, no politician should ever have.

I don’t intend to discuss the desirability or otherwise Australia becoming a republic. I don’t believe that our version of democracy is ready for it just yet. There are a few things that we can learn from the Yanks. The US President is elected for four years – period. He can resign, as only one ever has (Nixon); or he can die. Otherwise, like a monarch, he cannot be removed. Unlike a monarch, he can stand for re-election only once. He’s not there for life. There is something to be said for that. We, the people, elect a leader because they are our choice. That should stand. But here, in dear old Oz, we can wake up to find that a bunch of pollies have, without consulting anyone at all, ousted the Prime Minister and replaced him with someone that we didn’t elect and may not want. That’s because we never actually elect a leader, we choose a party to rule and they can foist whomever they wish upon us. Nobody can do that in the USA because they elect a person, an individual, not a party. Whatever his political party, he is not expected to toe any party line. Americans cannot get up to find some party hack inhabiting the White House. Even the death of the incumbent means another person elected by the people – the Vice President - has to step up. It would seem that we can manage without a monarchy as soon as we can construct the sort of democracy where someone can be elected to lead and be allowed to get on with the job. We’ve got a lot of changes to make to get there from where we are now! Thanks for your time

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Solutions to last month’s sudoku

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261.8

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56.8

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359

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475.9

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417.4

32.2

7.4

30.6

665.8

October

Sat Vigil: St Catherine’s Gingin 6pm Sunday: St Anne’s Bindoon 7.30am Bullsbrook Shrine-Church 9.30am Immaculate Heart College, 34 Santa Gertrudis Drive, Lower Chittering Sunday 5pm Mass.

RAINFALL DATA

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MUCHEA – BULLSBROOK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Lowery Park Hall,End of Parklands Rd., Bullsbrook. 9576 1326

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February

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GINGIN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Cnr. Brockman & Robinson Streets, Gingin. Meeting: Every Sunday - 10 am Sunday School available Ph: Barry & Alison - 9575 3089 or Judy - 9577 2938

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71.8

0.4

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47.4

242

149

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41.6

81.8

324.4

190

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82.2

90.2

420.8

273

August

87.4

69.2

69.7

508.2

361.8

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19.6

61.1

115

541.8

361

The English language has a knack of collecting words from other languages and absorbing them until they pop up in dictionaries with an English meaning. I don’t know if anyone brought anything new back from the recent Olympics in Brazil, but we already have a smattering of Portuguese words gracing the mother tongue. The word “commando” started as the Portuguese “commandar” and was adopted by the Boers to describe bodies of irregular troops. We stole it off them and used the name for shock troops. The

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Kathy Barrett-Lennard

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WORDLINESS

ANGLICAN PARISH WONGAN HILLS

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word “dodo” is also Portuguese. It means “simpleton” and was considered an apt label for the flightless bird which once inhabited Mauritius. It was unused to predators and easy to kill, so it was soon rendered extinct, by passing sailors who had need of fresh meat, despite the fact that it reportedly tasted truly appalling. There is also the word “palaver” which was originally “palavra”, The Portuguese word for “talk”. It became popular with the trading fraternity across Africa, where it came to mean “meetings and discussions with local native chieftains”. This then evolved into a name for “Idle chatter”; and eventually came to mean a lengthy process, unnecessarily complicated and inappropriately time consuming.

Thought for the month Tony Webb former editor Chittering Times.

Today is the day “This is the day the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it” Psalm 118. verse 24 “Last week waiting for the bus I was asked, How are you today sir ? in reply I gave my stock answer,”Well I woke up this morning,” too which my new found friend said, “Yes it is very good to have the chance to begin another new day” That made me think more about the spiritual implications

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Each day is a new opportunity and another chance to make amends for yesterday. It will be filled with things we cannot anticipate or even prepare for. Each new day is a precious gift. The newness of each new day gives us the opportunity to count our blessings and praise the Lord We can do nothing about yesterday, tomorrow is yet to come, do it today. I often think of calling a friend, then thoughts come into my head, will they be having lunch? Will they be busy?

Then it is evening and it is too late, another day has been lost There is no correct time, only now, right now.

In my past work as a journalist I was often given numbers to ring, “you should call this man he has a story “ I have lost count of the times I failed to act in time and another gem has been lost. Act now is the way to go.

Northern Valleys News November 2016

It’s YOUR community... Bindoon Chittering Bindoon CWA Retirees Retirees have had a quiet month apart from visiting the reptile park which was enjoyed by all. November will be a busier month starting with our Fashion Parade on Monday 14 November. This is very popular with the Bindoon community giving everyone a chance to get an outfit for those Christmas parties and perhaps Christmas gifts. Don’t forget the ‘Have a go’ day at the Burswood on Sunday 13 November. Toodyay Seniors are coming to challenge us to a game or two of carpet bowls, renewing old friendships and enjoying a wonderful morning tea and lunch. Every Monday afternoon some of the retirees attend carpet bowls at the Chickabee Complex followed by afternoon tea – a great way to spend with friends and get a bit of exercise, We all enjoyed a lovely wildflower season thanks to all the rain. A few of our members have been busy with setting up the Bindoon Show others put in entries and were successful. Our members are very happy about the Community Bus Service starting on Tuesday 1 November leaving Chickabee at 8am each Tuesday going to either Joondalup or Midland as needed, Please contact the Bindoon Shire for bookings amd information. If you would like to join Bindoon Retirees please contact Lois Jones 95670451 President or Jane Righton 95761532.

host craft day

On Friday 2 September the Chittering Bindoon CWA hosted a home, craft and garden day at the Bindoon Hall. CWA branches from Badgingarra, Cervantes, Jurien, Koorunga, Lancelin and Yanchep and Districts participated in the event. Members from Toodyay and Caversham also joined us. There were five sections for the exhibition: Cooking, Floral, Home Produce, All My Own Work and the very important Parker Halse Trophy. The winner’s of the Parker Halse Trophy this year was Cervantes; Chittering Bindoon was 2nd and Lancelin Branch 3rd. The judges were very impressed with the quality of workmanship and the task of judging was not an easy one. While the judging was being conducted, the Immaculate Heart College Choir entertained us with a collection of beautiful songs. There was some beautiful work exhibited by the members and the Cooking, Floral and Home

Produce sections were also well represented, everyone had a wonderful day. We were also honoured to have Mrs Lois Jones, member of the Country Women’s Association State Management Committee attend the exhibition as a representative for the State President. A big thankyou to Mr Tuarn Brown who set up the microphone and keyboard for us and also to Bindoon IGA and Bindoon Chemist for donating raffle prizes. Our branch would also like to extend a very big thankyou to the judges who all did a magnificent job.

Public notices Central Midlands Agricultural Society (Moora show) AGM Thursday 10th November 2016 Moora Club—Gardiner Street Moora 7:30pm Please come along with your sugges ons and ideas so that the show can con nue to grow and bene t the community of Moora and surrounds

Volunteers at the Bindoon Show

Bindoon show Ambos say thanks!

The day dawned, and so did the rain and wind. Not a great start for everyone setting up tents and displays for the Bindoon Show – but we survived and by lunchtime the day had cleared. Chittering/Gingin Sub-Centre participated in the Scarecrow Competition, held a Raffle fundraiser and also provided a FREE Blood Pressure and BSL testing service which had people lining up eagerly at times to participate. Together with the Rodeo Auction; sale of oranges; and Thank You donations we raised $1149.45 towards the

construction of a new ambulance sub-centre in Bindoon. Many thanks to IGA Bindoon for the raffle donation, Rodeo Committee for the donation of fruit/vegetables/cakes which were auctioned, Ernie Parkinson for his oranges, Gemma for creating our 1st prize scarecrow, our volunteer Ambulance Officers and Pitt Crew for making time to assist at our stall and you, the wider community, for supporting us. A reminder to ‘the wider community’ that from as little as $84.00/family or $51.00/ single per year, why not join St John Ambulance Benefit Fund? Visit Bindoon IGA or Gingin Pharmacy for an application form and take that step towards ‘peace of mind’.

For more info call David Hall: President 9654 5042

Do You Have a

Seniors Information Afternoon

Dis bility?

The Moora Community Resource Centre is hosting a Seniors Information Afternoon on the 10th of November 2016 from 1-4pm at the Delmoor Centre, Dandaragan Street, Moora. A joint initiative from Moora Community Resource Centre, Department of Local Government and Communities, Lotterywest & COTA It will be an opportunity for seniors and their carers to come along and see what the local community has on offer to assist senior members in our community in their later years in relation to maintaining their lifestyle and wellbeing. There will be a variety of local professional and volunteer groups participating on the day that will be speaking, demonstrating, and or have information available to all. It is an opportunity to perhaps seek information that has not been available prior or new information that has come to hand. Meet some of the local community groups, hear how they participate in the district and what they can offer in the way of assistance, friendship and facilities to seniors in the community. An opportunity to sit and have a cup of tea and a small snack, catch up or to meet some new members of the community, whilst having the opportunity to ask a few questions or to receive some information. For further information or if you can assist us with your participation could you please advise us at the earliest possible opportunity. We can be contacted by phone on 9653 1053 or by email { HYPERLINK "mailto:moora@crc.net.au" } Contact Nicole, Megan or Sharon at the MCRC.

Essential Personnel Can Help You! We are a FREE, individualised service that offers; Assistance with Job Placement in an open market, Life Skills, Recreational Activities and Social Interaction. We will also assist with Government Funding Applications. Let us help you so that you have all bases covered.

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