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Countdown to Gingin Science Festival launch Page 6

Murray’s motorcycle dream coming true Page 7

BINDOON $639,000

Amy McAuliffe 0400 298 884

WOODRIDGE$480,000

Natasha Ramage 0402 178 401

35 Hilltop Rise Quaint cottage on 5 AC, 4 bed, spacious bathroom, renovated kitchen, wood fire heater, R/C air con, full length verandas, large open planned living and dining. Private battle-axe block backs onto nature reserve. The property is fully fenced, horse friendly equipped with stables, round yard and paddocks.

Craig Hyne 0448 825 833

REGANSFORD$799,000

915 Woodbine Road• 122 lush acres of wildflowers and tall timber• 800m of absolute Moore river frontage• Amazing, unique two storey house• Stunning open-plan bedrooms• Gourmet chef’s kitchen and balconies

144 Wannamal West RdIDEAL HOBBY FARM - 150 acres• Mix of sandplain and gravel loam soils, ideal for

grazing• Modest 2-bedroom transportable home• Workshop, machinery shed and old shearing

shed

WANNAMAL $510,000

Craig Hyne 0448 825 833

21 Spice Road Bindoon THE GOOD LIFELimestone 4x2 home with 2 living areas and massive outdoor entertaining – complete with outdoor kitchen, bar and blinds and a granny flat!! Beautiful, meticulous 8.26AC with 2 big sheds, paddocks, tank, bore and garden.

Jackie Shervington

As WA celebrates the launch of the citrus season I welcomed the opportunity to spend time with local producers, Clem and his wife Jan Densley of Glorivale Orchards.

Together they live on a beautiful 40- acre property in Bindoon adjoining Lake Chittering. Their orchard is a wonderful example of the small-scale lifestyle farming that many still enjoy in the region. Although the returns from this boutique citrus operation are small, the rewards of living off the land

are great.

Clem and his brother Lindsey and sister Jennifer grew up on the farm. Their father Bill Densely purchased it in 1947 – back then all that was on the property was an old mud house and a well.

Having worked for Harold Edmonds, who was the first man to plant citrus trees in Bindoon, Bill had a dream to have his own orchard. Clem remembers as a young child helping his dad plant up to 22,000 cauliflowers, sold to become the seed capital they used to buy young orange trees and start

the orchard.

Clem’s dad had planted mostly Valencia oranges, and there was also 9 acres of vineyard – a treasured framed aerial photo of the property shows what a formidable farm it was. Sadly the vines were all removed years back when the dried fruit market collapsed.Today the orchard boasts around 3000 citrus trees, made up of a number of varieties. Clem found with just the Valencia, which his dad had planted, they were exhausted trying to get them away all at once. To ensure a longer and

more manageable picking program they selected a range of varieties to stagger the harvest across the length of the season.

While spending time with locals like Clem one can learn a lot about how the valley has changed. Clem reminisces how Lake Chittering was once full of gilgies. Citrus was also never irrigated as the region used to enjoy a lot of rain in summer.

But you’d be wrong for thinking Clem and Jan are living in the past. Far from it – today they are still very much focussed on the future of the orchard. Only last year they

planted 100 Mandarin Emperors, Clem and Jan mused they probably won’t be alive by the time they start producing. They are also realists and understand the need to change and adjust to market opportunities.

With strong sheep prices they have just cleared some acreage for their son to grow oats for his sheep. But citrus is still their love. Whilst Clem’s son would love to have sheep on the property, Clem has insisted that unless he has absolute sheep proof fencing, there is no way he will take a risk that they will get into their beloved orchard.

Clem and Jan Densley at Glorivale Orchards, Bindoon

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Mid-year has arrived and it seems it’s time for both reflecting on the first half of the year and making plans for the second half. The launch of the Northern Valleys Agribusiness sub-committee of the Chittering Chamber of Commerce last night is just one of the exiting new ventures to kick off.

As schools finish the first semester, teachers and children are taking a break, and parents are reviewing school reports and preparing for what the second semester may offer.

For many businesses and all tax payers it is also a time of year to take stock of our financial position and set new business goals. The future of farming in our region is looking positive with some good rains so far and cattle prices strong.

For us at Northern Valleys it is also a time for a shift in responsibilities and changing lifestyle. We have been preparing since the beginning of the year for Tamieka to take over the role of editor and the general running of the paper with myself providing more behind the scenes role.

Choosing to educate my kids in the city has forced me to become a “weekender” at the farm, and Tamieka will be best placed to be on the ground in the region delivering the community paper we are proud of.

To our new readers we hope you like this semi-rural local paper that is a blend of lifestyle and rural interests. It is a feel-good publication which is designed to uncover our community’s great secrets and treasures.

Thank you to all our advertisers and to our editorial contributors. We do our best to deliver a “true” community paper and your assistance and financial support makes it all worthwhile.

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BINDOON IGA - OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 8AM - 7PM Fruit & Veg, Meat, Deli, Dairy, Freezer, Grocery & Variety.

Now available at Bindoon IGA!Bindoon IGA is proud to announce that we have partnered with Craig, Rita and team at Bindoon Fresh Meats to have their Gourmet Meats available at Bindoon IGA.

This will include a range of their premium cuts and some cheaper budget lines exclusive to IGA as well as their gourmet range of beef lamb pork and chicken.

A select range of their gourmet sausages will also be available on weekends.

We look forward to the great range of meats available and we hope you will too having the convenience of being able to buy local product instore when the butcher shop is closed.

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 4 shires – Chittering, Gingin, City of Swan and Victoria Plains.

Letters to the editorBindoon Medical CentreI believe a lot of information has been placed on facebook, to which I am not privy. However, I would like to state categorically that our group of Concerned Chittering Citizens have been working together to achieve a beneficial medical service in Bindoon, particularly as we now have a $3 million facility to do so.

Our objective has never been to cause disruption in the community but rather to achieve the best result for the community.

When we discovered and had confirmation from the Connolly Drive Medical Centre that Dr Hayward’s position there was a permanent one from 1st June 2015, and any existing patients could transfer their records there to continue consulting with her, we felt duty-bound to make this information known to the CEO and Councillors before any lease arrangement was entered into.

It was our belief that it would not be possible for the Bindoon practice to be managed satisfactorily, to fulfil the needs of the community, under these circumstances. It also became apparent that the whole arrangement was being dealt with in a covert and untruthful way.

Now it is time to move on quickly and trust our Council representatives to act in the interests of the Chittering Community in establishing a satisfactory lease with a suitable practitioner without delay.

Concerned Chittering Citizens

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Monday 6th July

Dementia Workshop 9:30am, Woodridge Hall

Tuesday 7th July

Author Linda J Bettenay will present a talk at the Bullsbrook Community Library at 10:30am - 12:00pm. Please book on 9207 8989 or [email protected]

Friday 10th July

Northern Valleys Agribusiness workshop at 6.30 -8.30pm, at the Bindoon Hall. See more page 13

Friday 17th July

Run away to the circus! A school holiday event at Muchea Hall - see more page 11

Saturday 25th July

Gathering for Women, New Norcia

Friday 31st July

Wannamal community get together

Saturday 8th August

Piano Recital by international performer Roman Rudnytsky2pm $20 Followed by Hig tea. Tickets available at the Chittering Tourist office.

Friday 14th August

Launch of the Gingin Science Festival see more page 6

Saturday 15th August

Quit Targa West

Saturday 23th August

Taste of Chittering, Lower Chittering Hall

Carter & Carter playing at 10am at the Gingin Christian Fellowship Centre

Saturday 12th September

Bindoon Fireman’s Ball

9-11 October

West Oz Blues Festival in Bolgart, WA. Book Now on 0417 957 055 Email [email protected]

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Carter & Carter play live at GinginGolden Guitar winners Carter & Carter will be coming to play at Gingin Christian Fellowship, cnr Brockman and Robinson St, Gingin on Sunday, 23rd August. Starts 10 a.m. ALL WELCOME

Gingin Science Festival The countdown to the inaugural Gingin Science Festival is on, with the official launch taking place on Friday, 14 August in a ceremony at the historic Gingin Railway Station to co-incide with National Science Week. The Festival will continue for 4 weeks with events, activities and exhibitions throughout the region.

See more page 6

Quit Targa WestQuit Targa West 2015 is all set to go ahead and the Chittering stage of this event will be held on Saturday 15 August, offering a thrilling spectacle for locals and many perth visitors to the region.

This highly prestigious rally has established itself as one of the premier events of its type in the country for classic and modern vehicles. The event kicks off in Forrest place on Thursday August 13. See more page 7.

Wannamal community get together At the Wannamal Hall, 31st July, 6pm onwards.

Tickets are $25 and includes substantial nibbles, music and a glass of champagne.

Beers wine and softdrink on sale — no BYO.

RSVP essential by 27th July Julie Taylor 042 9655 701

July is all about the kids at Serendipity Gallery and CafeSerendipity Gallery and Cafe at 1355 Military Road in Gingin have some fabulous workshops planned for the July school holidays.

On Thursday 9th July parents are invited to work with their children 6+ years on a beautiful birdhouse mosaic. The following Saturday a free workshop in paper airplane making and flying is offered. The next Thursday kids can make mosaic sun catchers, learn about acrylic painting on Friday and on Saturday learn how to draw lizards and frogs.

Please phone 9575 7773 or 0408 095 185 or email [email protected] to book or visit the facebook page theserendipitygalleryandcafe

Gathering for WomenWake up the World!

Saturday 25th July

We invite you to join us at Holy Trinity Parish, New Norcia for a day of reflection and prayer

Sr Leonie Mayne and Sr Kathleen Dawe, Sisters of St Joseph, will guide us through a day of prayer and reflection sessions. You are invited to come along for some quiet time and companionship with women.

Women of all Christian denominations are welcome to join us as we explore and share our faith.

RSVP essential for catering. Email Sr Therese Denny SGS at [email protected] or phone 9654-8405 or 0408 795099

Book your tickets for the Bindoon Fireman’s Ball!Old Hollywood Glamour Bindoon Fireman’s Ball

Saturday 12 September 2015 Bindoon Town Hall at 6:30pm

Dress: Glamour / Black Tie

Dinner * Live Entertainment * DJ * Prizes * Auction * Cash Bar

Tickets $65 per person

To purchase contact Shelley on 9576 1641 or email: [email protected]

The radio station licence for the upcoming Taste of Chittering event on the 23rd August has just been approved! The station will add to the general fun of the day and this year visitors will be able to ‘tune in

to Chittering’ with transistor radios or iphones (at 99.9fm on event day) courtesy of B.E.A.T! To keep in touch you can like TasteOfChittering on Facebook or sign up for the eChatter newsletter (email [email protected]).

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You may have seen “Mr and Mrs Chittering” around town recently. An initiative of the Chittering Community Planning Group the mascots have been busy out and about shopping in Binda Place, the movies at Lower Chittering and morning tea at the Art and Craft shop at the Brockman Centre.

More recently they have spent the day on the truck at Bindoon Butchers and had a weekend reading and knitting at the Bindoon Chitterbug Gallery.

The mascots are managed by the Tourist Association and are to be used when we travel to promotional activities with our tourism trailer.

They are a likeable pair who draw much amusement wherever they go. Our thanks to Sandie Dore for her skill in “giving birth” to our Chittering mascots.

The annual W.A.L.G.A. exhibition of banners will be on display in St Georges and Adelaide Terrace from Sunday 26th July and August 8th during the Local Government Convention and Trade Convention with the theme being “Switched On”.

The colourful and dynamic banner submitted on behalf of our community is being prepared by the Chittering Arts Society group and depicts components of Chittering: citrus, farm animals, wine and our natural environment.

The project is a joint initiative of the Shire of Chittering and the Chittering Tourist Association however the Arts Society are designers and owners of the banner and we acknowledge the work of our local talented artists and the many hours they given to the project.

Chittering banner to fly high in CBD

What a sight, as the streets of Gingin danced in strings of purple bras. Organised by Koorunga CWA Branch as an opportunity to sell businesses a plate of purple morning tea, it soon snowballed into a fabulous display of a community working together.

Local businesses were offered strings of bras in varying shades of purple and encouraged to decorate their shop/businesses. Breast cancer promotion, “one size fits all”, iconic purple bras to be worn over clothes, were distributed , and of course yummy homemade purple morning teas sold. The end result was a remarkable, unified display of support in shades of purple. Breast Cancer Care WA was established in 2000 and provides emotional, practical and financial support to WA women affected by breast cancer and their families. Purple Bra Day is Breast Cancer Care WA’s biggest

Purple Bra Day brightens the streets of Gingin

fundraiser. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Australia.

In 2009, there were 13,668 new cases of breast cancer in women and 110 new cases in men. One in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.

The five-year survival rate for Australian women diagnosed with breast cancer is 89%.

The day is all about having fun, raising funds and showing that you are breast aware! The Gingin community certainly embraced this goal. An unbelievable $678.00 was raised. A huge thank you to everyone who supported the day.

Annette Howard Koorunga CWA and Cathie Howitt from Peachester CWA Qld, delivering purple morning tea to business

Ahoy, me hearties! Pirate Day comes to Bindoon Primary SchoolBlow me down! Did you know brain cancer kills more children in Australia than any other disease? When the Student Councillors at Bindoon Primary School found out about this, they made it their mission to do something to help. On Friday 12 June, the students and staff at the school dressed as buccaneers and pirates to help raise awareness. Rascally characters such as Captain Jack Sparrow, Blackbeard, Captain Hook, Smee, Anne Bonney, Mary Read and an assorted collection of scallywags roamed the grounds and a whole school parade enabled the swashbucklers to show off their wonderful costumes. Each person dressing up brought in a doubloon (gold coin donation) to help the cause, with all money going to the Telethon Adventurers and brain cancer research. Thanks to the efforts of the Councillors in organising the event and everyone getting involved. Bindoon Primary School collected quite a stash of booty, raising $261.80. A great school community effort!

Mr and Mrs Chittering out on the town

Fletcher Howard admiring the plates of purple morning tea

Karen Hyne supporting the day

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Sunday at Stringybark

Masters Match

Roy and Linda

Jock and Jan Plenderleith with Peter and Colleen Osborne

Ezer Eve

Jim and Peter supported a local artist , both taking home a painting

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Local songstress Ezer Eve crooned away the afternoon at Stringybark Winery and restaurant on Sunday 28th June as regulars relaxed fireside enjoying the local red.

Brian and Angie Broklehurst

Brian Griffiths and Barbs Cocking

Ineskas Yukich, Donna Cocking and Raelene Kay

Northern Valleys Agribusiness launch

Juliet Grist, leader of the Northern Valleys Agribusiness sub-committee and speaker Professor Mark Gibberd

Allan Hollingsworth and Angela Anspach

Tony Maddern, Graham McAlpine and Sally Barrett-Lennard

Jodie Mortadza, Stephen Fidge and Anne-Maree Hagge

Jamie Turner, Mavis Turner and Barni Norton

The successful launch of the Northern Valleys Agribusiness sub committee took place at CU@Park on the evening of 1 July, and was well attended by community members. More on page 13

A beautiful sunny day drew loyal supporters to cheer on the annual “Michael Gunton Masters Charity Match” at the Gingin oval. Gingin Eagles “masters” versus Rockingham Rams “masters”.

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From little things, big things grow. Since 2008 Vicky McLean has been the driving force behind raising thousands of dollars for the Chittering Gingin St John Ambulance through a ladies darts weekend. With up to 72 ladies’ attending these weekends, over $28,000 has been raised for vital equipment needed in the ambulances.

Vicky, her husband Steve and great supporter of the darts competition, Lilian Broadbent were able to see first hand what this money has been used for. Four Phillips FR3 defib units were purchased, ensuring the ambulances have the most

current equipment. The HeartStart FR3 reduces deployment time by eliminating steps and helps you start the right therapy on your patient faster. It is small, lightweight and easy to manoeuvre in tight places and built to endure tough conditions. Each defib comes with training modules that help the ambulance officers practise on mannequins.

It is hard to imagine that the proceeds from Vicky’s first dart competition would end up purchasing the state of the art equipment for the four local ambulances stationed in Bindoon and Gingin.

Peter L. Jones

After many months on the drawing board, the much-heralded Gingin Science Festival will be launched in August. The brainchild of Winthrop Professor David Blair of the University of WA, the Festival could well usher in a new age of scientific appreciation in the Shire of Gingin.

The inaugural Festival will be opened officially by Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Sanderson AO, Governor of Western Australia at 11.00am on Friday, 14 August 15 in a ceremony at the historic Gingin Railway Station. This launch also sees the opening of the celebrated Wallal Exhibition, which details the amazing 1922 scientific expedition conducted right here in WA. The expedition party took precise measurements during a solar eclipse and proved correct, once and for all, Einstein’s general theory of relativity concerning the ‘bending of light’.

The opening ceremony will wind up with a bang when a rocket is launched in Granville Park to mark the occasion. The opening ceremony may be over at this point but the five-week-long Gingin Science Festival, celebrating music, art, food and drink, and all things scientific, will just be getting under way. With science presentations and stalls,

live music acts and on-stage science demonstrations and experiments, quiz nights and coffee sessions, there will be something for everyone during the Festival. Science will even go to the local ‘watering holes’ to shed some enlightenment.

Farther afield in the shire there will be farm tours and exhibits on offer, ranging from the humble honey bee to awesome angus cattle, lettuce leaves to olive trees, electric fencing to well-boring. Who would have thought that there is a big, shiny robot not so quietly going about its business in a Gingin shed? All this, and more, will be available to locals and visitors to the Shire of Gingin over the Festival period.

And there will be more rockets!

Look for the detailed Festival program at www.ginginsciencefestival.com.au, as well as in next month’s edition of NVNews.

Countdown has begun for the inaugural Gingin Science Festival launch!

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Murray’s motorcycle dream coming trueTamieka Preston

Bullsbrook resident Murray Manning is intent on completing the restoration of a 1945 BSA motorbike he inherited from his father.

Since being diagnosed with Non Hodgkins Lymphoma, the completion of this life-long dream has become urgent and Murray has gratefully recieved over $10,000 in donations so far to help him realise the project.

Murray’s father, known as ‘Gilly’ bought the motorbike in 1947 when he was just 17 years old and believed it to be an ex-British army bike. Back then BSA (Birmingham Small Arms Company) was not only the world’s largest maufacturer of motorcycles but actually one of the largest companies in the world.

After years his prize possession, which took him to work each day as well as on a number of adventures, ended up as a farm vehicle on the family property in Waddy Forrest, Coorow where it remained, eventually falling into disrepair.

Murray was only 7 when his father died but he did not inherit the bike until the farm was sold

when he was 13. This motorbike along with a gun manufactured by the same company were the two treasured items the young Murray had to remember his dad. Murray vowed to one day restore the bike to it’s former glory and ride it himself.

However, busy with life and running his own business, Murray put the project on the back-burner until recently when his diagnosis has forced him to focus on making this dream a reality while he still has time.

Thanks to donations received via his site on Pozible, a ‘crowdfunding’ website, the restoration is now underway, and this month Murray delivered the bike into the experienced hands of Bruce Sharman of Bygone Spares and Restorations in Toodyay who has generously donated his time in support of the project.

Murray has undergone another round of surgery in early June and tests will indicate his options for medical trials as chemotherapy is no longer an option.

In the meantime work continues on the rare 70 year-old motorbike and Murray is hopeful, “ I just hope I can get

Above: Bruce Sharman and Murray Manning with the restored motor.

it done so I can see it and ride it myself at least once”. Murray intends to paint the bike blue — his dad’s favourite colour and inscribe the name of his daughter and two nieces on it. It is his wish that it will remain in his family for years to come: a treasured piece of working history, layered with memories.

If you would like to support Murray’s endeavour go to www.pozible.com and donate —every bit helps. Pictures and video footage of the stages of the restoration will provide pledgers/donors with ongoing insight to the project.

Murray’s dad, Gilly on the motorbike

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Work-based program a success for Ex-SIDE student! Gaining the required experience, developing the necessary core skills for work, or trying to decide what career path to take can be a daunting task for young people in their final years of schooling.

An inspiring and positive role model for other young people who is trying to achieve the above three skills is Nathan Micallef, who made the most of his opportunities through the Workplace Learning program offered through the School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE) and Gingin DHS.

SIDE’s Workplace Learning Coordinator Shane Murray said, “This is just one example of how the

landscape of education and training in schools had changed. Students now benefit from the greater flexibility offered by schools across the state of Western Australia via the on-the-job training partnerships developed with key industry groups.”

Nathan says, “I am now two years into my automotive apprenticeship. My RTO is Thornlie TAFE and I am going really well with my UOC’s because my time with SIDE helped me become an independent organised worker. The SIDE Workplace Learning program created this great opportunity for me. Also a big thankyou to the Gingin Shire for employing local youth. It has set up my future.”

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The SIDE ADWPL program is growing in numbers each year. Students see it as linking their present school studies with post-school intentions. It adds relevance to their lives.

ATAR and Vet pathway students should see this as a very valuable option because research conducted by the Department of Employment indicates that the completion of on-the-job training while still at school is a key aspect in improving the employment prospects of young Australians (ABS, Labour Force, Australia April 2014).

SIDE has many students learning and working in a wide range of industries including automotive, retail, tourism, hospitality, business administration, children services, metal fabrication, health services, building/construction, sport and recreation.

Local organisations throughout the state assist the program by taking on trainees. “This support of local youth is fantastic,” says Workplace Learning coordinator Shane Murray. The committed employer who went a step further and employed an apprentice was the Gingin Shire. Gordon Gow (Workshop Manager) and Allister Edwards (Manager Operations) were key stakeholders who orchestrated this move.

Shane, along with Nathan, would like to say thank you to the Gingin Shire for their strong commitment to local youth.

Gordon Gow (L), Nathan Micallef and Allister Butcher at the Gingin Shire Workshop

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Livestock

From the AuctioneerJim Sangalli – Elders Rural Services - Midland

Muchea Sheep 30/6/15

Elders reports a total yarding of 6866 Sheep and Lambs at the Muchea Livestock Centre on Tuesday 30th June.

Lamb numbers were at 5942 being approximately 90% of total yarding. Best heavy weight lambs sold to $119 per head. The majority of lambs yarded were light trade and store cross bred lambs with some good numbers of Merinos also yarded.

Mutton were in very small numbers with this market very hard to quote.

Wethers and Rams also sold at equal rates to last sale.

Muchea Cattle 29/6/15

Pastoral heifers were the largest category offered in a smaller yarding week-on-week. Quality was mixed, with limited numbers of finished trade cattle available and overall quality was plainer than last week. All buyers were present and competition on grown cattle was selective, however all young drafts were well supported.

Local steers suitable for restockers made 290-338c, with the majority up by 10c/kg. Local heifers made 220-306c with the better drafts from firm to 10c/kg dearer. Pastoral yearling steers were well supported by local and export feeders and made from 250-302c/kg for the better drafts.

Pastoral heifers were mostly firm, with better light weight drafts up to 15c/kg dearer.

Trade cattle numbers were very limited and prices remained firm to marginally dearer, with steers from 256-312c and heifers between 259c and 306c/kg. Grown steer quality was mixed, with the majority being pastoral bred. The 400-500kg drafts were firm from 220- 295c, while the 500-600kg export weight drafts between 240c and 275c/kg, also firm to marginally dearer.

Grown heifer quality was plainer and most were below 540kg. The D2 drafts made 160-220c, with the few D3 drafts from 220-249c/kg and slightly dearer.

Cow supplies were back on last week and prices lifted. Light weight cows made from 90- 187c up more than 10c with D2 cows to processors from 165-219c to be more than 20c/kg dearer. Better conditioned prime cows made 201-235c and were close to 15c/kg dearer. Bull sales to processors were mostly dearer with the heavier weight drafts from 190-213c and 10c/kg dearer. Lighter weight bulls suitable for live export and export feeders made 220-332c and remained similar to last week’s prices.

Elders MidlandJim Sangalli: Branch Manager

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LIVESTOCK 6350 3300Don Morgan: Muchea/Stud Stock

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Why Build?You will find a Solahart hot water system complete with a booster switch, insulation in both the walls and ceilings, reverse cycle, split system air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout.

This home really is designed perfectly for year round comfort.

This spacious abode is surrounded by 5 acres of partially treed, fully fenced pasture complete with a tank.

You will also see a large 12 x 7.5m, fully powered, multi-purpose shed that is perfectly adaptable to meet your needs and hobbies, this could also be used as extra storage, a garage or even a gym.

You can live the rural life while still only being 10 minutes from the rapidly expanding Bullsbrook facilities, shops and schools.

All the hard work is done for you! Simply move in and be amazed at the views, peace and tranquility!

Call now for a viewing to have your expectations well and truly exceeded!

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The excerpt below is the introduction from the Perth Region NRM’s new fact sheet: ‘Pasture management for horse owners’ which is available to download in full at http://www.perthregionnrm.com/pr-nrm-programs/sustainable-agriculture/resources-knowledge-hub.aspx

Key practices for good pasture managementWhether it is summer or winter, dry or wet, when you drive past a well-managed horse property, what stands out is the continuous pasture cover on their paddocks.To achieve this on your own horse property, you need to undertake a range of good practices. To begin with, you need to change your perspective. Start viewing your paddock management in terms of what is best for the grass, rather than what is best for the horse. In essence you need to become a grass farmer, not a horse grazer.When considering paddock management from this perspective, there are two main areas that you need to get right.Growing grass — becoming a great grass farmer• Know your soil — soil testing• Feeding the plant — pH, CEC and

fertiliser• Protect the soilHarvesting grass — horses as lawn mowers• Graze for ground cover• Rotational grazing• Sacrifice areas

The last two Sundays in June have seen the continuation of workshops for those involved in equine pursuits improving their knowledge and skills on property/pasture management/horse health.

Perth Region NRM (PRNRM) works with WAHC to deliver hands-on workshops using the nationally recognised “Horse Land and Water” (HLW) property management guidelines to up-skill land managers with equine interests.

PRNRM uses National Landcare Program’s RLF funding to employ independent specialists for field days to bring best practice decision making to land managers in varied localities.

Workshops in 2014 were held at Albany, Dardanup, Northam and Brookleigh. 2015 field days at Boddington then Murdoch Veterinary hospital.

The workshop agenda generally gives guidance to using the HLW Guidelines to develop a sound management strategy on your property, followed by a session on weeds identification and control and then pasture selection and management according to local requirements.

Based on feedback from each event subsequent events are tailored with WAHC using what participants say they’d like info on.

As a result veterinary specialists have been included at the last two events. Dr Brad Hampton spoke at Boddington on nutrition and dispelled quite a few myths with the group.

Participants were hosted at the Murdoch Veterinary Hospital for the most recent event by Dr Ann Barnes who manages the hospital. Ann detailed how the unit operated and what services it supplied and gave us a tour of the facility and its awesome animal anatomy museum.

At Murdoch Belinda Taylor (farrier and property management specialist) took participants through the HLW Guidelines then discussed tracking systems to manage pasture in paddocks on small acreages using a couple of case studies.

Pasture and livestock specialist Phil Barrett-Lennard presented pasture options using case studies and then he and Belinda discussed weed examples and their controls with participants. Participants then looked at Murdoch’s horse spelling yards and Belinda took them through pasture cover, grazing levels, pasture spelling and annual and perennial pasture options.

The activities PRNRM undertake through the NLP program in capacity building groups of land managers is possible with the equine industry through Diane Bennit who chairs the organisation.

For further information, or if you are interested in hosting a similar event in the Northern Valleys region please contact Graham McAlpine at PRNRM email: [email protected] or mobile 0417 042 818.

WA Horse Council continues to help horse owners raise management skills.

Phil Barrett-Lennard discussing weeds


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Navigating the Free Trade AgreementsJuliet Grist Northern Valleys Agribusiness Sub-committee

Australia currently has in place 9 free trade agreements with more currently under negotiation. Free trade agreements help exporters to be more competitive in a global economy by allowing for a reduction in tariffs (import duties) on goods that we export to certain countries (amongst other benefits) – at its most basic, if a tariff applies to oranges we export to Japan, then the price of our oranges is relatively higher in Japan, allowing for a competitive advantage to the Japanese produced orange. If that tariff can be reduced through a free trade agreement, then our oranges become more price competitive and in theory, we can sell more of them.

With the exception of vegetables and fruit, agriculture within the Wheatbelt (of which the Northern Valleys is a part) is very export oriented with the vast majority of grains and livestock exported.

Austrade has found that companies that export are more profitable than those that only do business within Australia, however working out how the free trade agreements can create opportunities for your business can be very difficult.

Determining how your product is treated under any of the free trade agreements first requires the producer to properly identify how their product is identified internationally under the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System commonly referred to as the Harmonized System (HS). This is a broad classification system of around 5000 product categories.

Once you have the HS code applicable to your product you can review each of the free trade agreements (available for download via www.dfat.gov.au) and determine how your goods will be treated

under each agreement. This is indicated in the schedules (and a warning – the Japan Australia Free Trade Agreement schedule runs to over 400 pages long!!).

Lots more is involved but I think you might get the idea. It’s a cumbersome, lengthy process that most time-poor growers would think twice (or thrice) before doing.

However it can be worth it. For example, under JAEPA, Australian exporters of a range of agricultural products will certainly benefit – this includes exporters of orange juice, honey, poultry offal, pork, prepared or preserved meats, edible bovine offal – all of which are relevant to the Northern Valleys.

If your business is not already exporting, there are a number of steps you need to go through to become export ready.

If you are interested in finding out how you can take advantage of Australia’s North Asia Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Korea (KAFTA), Japan (JAEPA) and China (ChAFTA), I recommend you register on line for the Australian Trade Commission seminar http://www.austrade.gov.au/myaccount/AddEditAlert.aspx?mode=Add

The interactive seminars will give you an opportunity to hear directly from the Australian government on the practical benefits that you may be able to realise from the FTAs. No seminar is currently scheduled for Western Australia but if enough of us register we can bring it here!

Alternatively, if you are interested in a local seminar on becoming ‘Export Ready” email me at [email protected] and if we have enough interest, I’ll organize it.

Jackie Shervington

Over 30 guests attended the launch of the Northern Valleys Agribusines, a subcommittee of the Chittering Chamber of Commerce. Guests enjoyed a valuable chance to network with others interested in regional agribusiness over a complimentary glass of Bindoon Estate wine, while enjoying Gingin CU@Park’s hospitality.

Hon Shane Love MLA, provided congratulations and encouraging words for all to continue the pursuit of regional agribusiness and shared a personal experience which enlightened him to its value. Many years ago as the Deputy Shire President of Dandaragan, the then Shire President from Yarra Valley Council in Victoria included in her presentation the dollar value of agribusiness to the Yarra Valley. Shane was challenged to know what value agribusiness was to his shire. From then his eyes were opened to the economic potential that agribusiness offers to local communities.

Guest speaker Professor Mark Gibberd then proceeded to offer a presentation which provided the perfect foundations for the path forward. He suggested a great framework to understand the possible business and branding models, drawing on three examples; the legislative levy model (based on the Murray Valley Citrus market board, Sunraysia), the sexy intrinsic brand

model (Margaret River Wine Association) as well as the extrinsic brand created through ambition and effort (Southern Forests). Having just returned from a review of the Southern Forest Food Council, he was able to provide us insight into its success and lessons learnt.

Mark offered inspiration and direction as well as practical on the ground advice. He demonstrated a rich understanding from technical agricultural skills and regional branding to the importance of people relationships within associations and how to manage for success. Mark’s presentation was recorded and the chamber will seek to create a transcript which I’m sure will become a reference point for the future.

Juliet Grist, the Northern Valleys Agribusiness Chair invited all those present to come, or invite others to contribute to the first workshop discussion on July 10 at 6.30 -8.30pm in Bindoon. The meeting/workshop intends to develop the concept of the vision and direction of Northern Valleys Agribusiness. You don’t need to commit any time or resources beyond this meeting – but come and make a contribution.

If you would like to be part of the discussion please call Juliet Grist on 0408 520 338 or via email [email protected] or simply come to the Bindoon Hall at 6.30 on July 10.

Shane Love MLA, Juliet Grist, Professor Mark Gibberd and Jackie Shervington

Mark offers a roadmap for the future of the regional Agribusiness Group


NN It’s YOUR news...Midlands water project workshop provides valuable insightMember for Moore Shane Love MLA says a workshop on the Water for Food Midlands Groundwater and Land Assessment Project held in Jurien Bay yesterday provided lively and valuable input from industry, farmers, scientific experts and the local community.

An 80-strong crowd participating in the day-long workshop discussed opportunities the $4.7 million project could present through developing irrigation precincts to assist increased agricultural and horticultural production in the region.

Mr Love said workshop participants raised important considerations and highlighted the need for thoroughly assessing an area’s potential for development.

“Some key issues discussed included infrastructure requirements, planning measures to ensure industries can be developed, potential markets and investment package prerequisites,” he said.

“We also looked at what criteria should be met when assessing soil, land and water capacity for growth in the region.”

Producers from Irwin to Lancelin, grower group representatives, suppliers, local and state government agencies, interested members of the farming community, hydrologists and entrepreneurs were among

those who attended.

Mr Love said the diversity of views represented at the workshop would assist the Midlands Water Community Reference Group – which he chairs – to determine priority areas for the project to investigate.

“It is my intention to seek targeted discussion between key industry players and the reference group, which will act as a sounding board for further project development,” he said.

Water Minister Mia Davies said the Midlands Groundwater and Land Assessment Project was part of the four-year $40 million Royalties for Regions-funded Water for Food program.

“This project aims to identify 2000-3000ha precincts suitable for intensive irrigated horticulture within a 500,000ha study area between Gingin and Dongara,” the Minister said.

Mr Love said the potential for expansion of the primary producing sector with secure and sustainable land and irrigation could have a massive positive impact for the region.

“Having a clear strategic path to achieve modern and sustainable irrigation and industry development could unlock extensive agricultural and horticultural potential for the sector in the Midlands,” he said.

“We expect detailed studies and monitoring plans to be implemented by the end of 2015 before drilling, testing, surveying and analysing of pump bores occurs in 2016.”

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Tamieka Preston

A passion for permaculture and the pursuit of a sustainable lifestyle has led Craig and Araluen Hagan to experiment with an aquaponics system which produces both fresh trout and leafy greens in their own backyard using a recyled intermediate bulk container (IBC). They recently held a workshop at their Chittering home showing people how they can set up a system themselves.

After finding a strong local interest in the concept, Araluen, who has a diploma in permaculture and runs a local business Designed to Grow, invited collegue Georgina Warden from Bunbury to give a presentation on the science and history behind aquaponics to a small group on the morning of Sunday 28th June. After the academic side was covered the group moved into the garage for the practical side, where Craig showed how easily a basic system can be put together using a cut up IBC, some simple plumbing fixtures and a store-bought pond pump.

In short, aquaponics is a food production system that combines raising fish, (or other aquatic animals such as marron or yabbies) in tanks, with raising plants hydroponically in a mutually beneficial system. In normal aquaculture, excretions from the fish accumulate, fouling the water. However in an aquaponic system, water from the tanks is pumped through a hydroponic growing bed where the waste products are broken down by nitrification bacteria into nitrates and nitrites, which are then utilized by the plants as nutrients. The ‘filtered’ water is then recirculated back to the fish tank.

In a simple system such as one made by Craig and Araluen, approximately eight trout can be grown to plate size in a few months, whilst supporting a fertile plant bed which can grow a range of vegies like lettuces, spinach, tomatoes strawberries. The plants often grow very rapidly due to the high amount of nutrients passing through the system.

If you are interested in learning more about aquaponics, permaculture or other sustainable

Permaculture is a system of agricultural and social design

principles centered around simulating or directly utilizing the patterns and features observed in natural

ecosystems. The term permaculture (as a systematic method) was first coined by Australians Bill Mollison and David

Holmgren in 1978. Craig Hagan and Georgina Warden fill the growing bed of the newly built system with a growing medium of clay pebbles

More regional WA tertiary students to benefit from Youth AllowanceMore regional West Australian youth will be able to access financial support for pursuing tertiary study under changes to eligibility tests for the youth allowance and ABSTUDY living allowance.

Member for Moore Shane Love MLA said removal of the family assets test and family actual means test for farming and

regional families with children going to university would come into effect from January 1 next year.

“These changes mean the existing family asset test threshold of $661,250 will be removed and testing of all family members’ personal savings and spending will no longer need to be detailed,” he said.

“Eligibility for income support payments for youth from farming families will soon be subject to the same Family Tax Benefit Part A parental income test arrangements for dependent children, meaning maintenance or pension income will be removed from test assessments.

“This will create a fairer and more consistent system for rural and regional students looking for support while

studying at a tertiary institution.”

Families utilising the Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme to assist in the costs of sending school-aged children to geographically suitable schools will also benefit from the changes.

Mr Love said he hoped the changes would encourage more youth to take up the option of pursuing tertiary study.

“A study into unmet demand for higher education commissioned last year found that participation among the 15-24 year-old population in regional WA is considerably lower than in the metropolitan area,” he said.

“It also found that overall, only 30 per cent of the same population was participating in tertiary education and

that it was lower than in regional areas of most other states.”

“With up to 80 per cent of students who relocate from the regions to study moving to Perth, they face higher costs and therefore can greatly benefit from Youth Allowance and ABSTUDY assistance.”

Mr Love said the easing resources sector and associated reduction in high unskilled and semi-skilled wages would likely restore the relative premium that higher education traditionally attracted and therefore increase participation rates.

“Every effort needs to be made to make sure the option of tertiary education is attractive to regional students and I hope changes to eligibility tests will go some way in providing that incentive,” he said.

lifestyle methods you can join Araluen’s ‘Designed to Grow’ facebook page to keep in touch with upcoming workshops or contact her directly on 0413570414.

Niah, Craig and Araluen Hagan and Georgina Warden

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Buying and selling property is often triggered by life changes — a new job, retirement or as many will know “children”.

I understand this only too well as recently we changed our living arrangements for our children’s education.

I am quickly realising that the older the children get, they become increasingly more time consuming and expensive!

I will always cherish my years living full-time in the country with my young children but it seems I’m destined to return to being a weekender. I also find myself neeeding to get a “job” closer to the kids.

Having now become “addicted” to selling real estate I have been tempted by an offer to join a leading Perth real estate agency to pursue a residential real estate career. Whilst I will miss the opportunity to serve lovely country people, the shift will allow me to work closer to the children’s schools.

I am greatly comforted that Kris Teakle, my collegue and mentor, will continue to service the rural and lifestyle sectors in the Northern Valleys. Kris has vast experience across rural WA selling farming and lifestyle properties. Over the years I have admired the way Kris operates and I have great confidence that she will be able to continue to serve the region. If you are looking for a high level of professional service for your premium property, I can highly recommend you contact Kris Teakle.

Jackie Shervington

Property ConsultantVNW Independent


The good lifeStrike it lucky with this little ripper of a property. Bigger than most with 8.26 acres at your disposal, this fabulous 4x2 limestone home has one of the best entertaining areas going around – perfect for those who enjoy the good life.

Approximately 10 years old this quality home ticks all the boxes; chef kitchen with Nobel appliances and dishwasher, 2 living areas, ensuite, WIR, claw bath, French doors, huge fireplace and air conditioning. The impressive alfresco boasts an outdoor kitchen, bar and alfresco blinds. It opens up to a 2-car carport which

adjoins what could be a perfect little granny flat with kitchen and bathroom already in place.

Water storage is not a problem with a 150,000L water tank. The property also has paddocks set up, a powered 6x9 workshop and even bigger machinery shed! Complete with a bore, windmill and reticulated gardens there is nothing left to do here but move in and enjoy the country lifestyle this secluded block can offer.

Amy McAuliffe 0400 298 884

FEATURE PROPERTY21 Spice Road Bindoon $639,000Country Values Real EstateAmy McAuliffe

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BINDOON/mooliabeenee 97 ACRES1 Barn Road FOR SALE EOIRich soils and abundant water including a 111,000 kl water licence, make this a perfect small farming property. The property has nine paddocks plus the house block and includes 40 acres of 1st quality hay. Extensive farm infrastructure with cattle yards, feed bins and more. Plenty of farm storage with a 60x40 feet shed, including ablution block. 4 x 2 well-appointed home. You can enjoy picturesque valley views from a large open plan kitchen, din-ing and lounge.


NNNorthern Valleys Property... NNChristian Porter MP with George Gifford in MoondahDepreciation for

Pearce farmers brought forwardPearce farmers can now claim a tax deduction on all capital expenditure on water facilities, fodder storage assets and fencing incurred since the 2015 Budget was handed down at 7:30pm on 12 May.

Farmers can fully deduct the cost of water facilities and fencing in the year they are purchased and deduct the cost of fodder storage assets over three years.

Federal Member for Pearce Christian Porter said this comes on top of the Budget announcement that farms with a turnover of less than $2million qualify as a small business and are therefore also eligible to immediately write-off all asset purchases up to $20,000.

“Following broad consultation across Pearce, I understand that farmers want to get on with investing in capital infrastructure to develop their business,” Mr Porter said.

“Farmers want to be able to build fences, dams and fodder storage and deduct the costs as soon as possible.

“The Coalition’s decision to bring forward the start date of accelerated depreciation for all farmers, regardless of the size of their farm, allows them to prepare for drought and invest in the productivity of their farms immediately.

“Supporting Pearce farmers in the hard times and boosting the competitiveness of the agriculture

sector is not just good for the economy, it is also the right

thing to do.”

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NN Northern Valleys Property...Chittering Shire to receive telecommunications boostThe Shire of Chittering is set to benefit from four new or upgraded telecommunications towers under the second stage of the Royalties for Regions-funded Regional Telecommunication Project (RTP).

The towers, located in Bindoon West, Chittering, Upper Chittering and Wannamal South East will help to tackle the Shire’s difficult topography with increased coverage for the worst-affected areas.

Nationals members for the Agricultural Region Hon Martin Aldridge MLC welcomed the announcement, which in partnership with Federal Government funding announced this morning will deliver 153 new mobile phone towers across the state.

“The Regional Mobile Communications Project delivered 113 mobile towers in conjunction with Telstra in its first stage, increasing the State’s mobile coverage by 137,000km² or 31 per cent,” Mr Aldridge said.

“In conjunction with Federal government funding, the second stage will deliver 152 of 153 towers in the State to regional WA.”

“Royalties for Regions is funding Australia’s largest dedicated mobile coverage program.”

Mr Aldridge urged the Shire of Chittering to rethink a recent decision to reject a

proposal which would have seen a National Broadband Network (NBN) fixed wireless tower built on Bell Hill Reserve in Bindoon.

“Communications infrastructure in regional WA is well behind where it should be and this critical infrastructure should be prioritised,” Mr Aldridge said.

“Plans by the State and Federal Governments to collocate services at this site would have delivered much needed improvement in local access to high speed internet and mobile coverage, however the Council’s decision puts this at risk.”

An extensive process has been undertaken by the Department of Commerce and Regional Development Commissions to complete the State Telecommunications Needs Assessment.

This process provided an opportunity for Local Government, small business and other organisations and individuals to identify black spots and areas of priority.

Mr Aldridge welcomes further feedback from constituents and the community on ongoing areas of need within the Agricultural Region.

Mobile phone tower locations are subject to regulatory and local government planning approvals.

80 Warren Rd, Bullsbrook For Sale EOIStrategic location in the rezoned Bullsbrook South Industrial Zone and ideally suited to trucks. Close proximity to Stock Rd, which will be the road train access into Northlink WA, scheduled to commence in 2016 and finish in 2019. The property has a large street frontage of 150m with a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom fibro house, large 8 car shed and is connected to Western Power. As an an added bonus there is a 1150kl water licence with bore and good quality water.

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GINGIN/ CullullaThis architecturally-designed homestead is of rammed-earth construction with generous glazing filling the enormous living spaces with natural light. The home is grand by any measure; 1200sqm under

roof. Extensive outdoor entertaining areas.Commercial size 120 ft size shed and tool shed. Abundant water, solar bore, tanks, satellite and more. A formal dining room which separated by a lengthy gallery creating many different living spaces in the home.

Virgin bush covers 2/3 of the property with back third cleared, with two paddocks (around 300-400 acres) of gently undulating light soils.

825 Acres For sale Low $2mil

BINDOONCammeray Farm60 ac (25 ha) Extensive home built in 2008, overlooking Bindoon and surrounding valleys. Five stylishly presented

bedrooms, three bathrooms, an enormous living space, separate games and play areas, a home theatre room and an elegant study. Bindoon loam, four fully fenced paddocks, cattle yards and horse shelters offer the opportunity to run livestock or pursue an equestrian dream. Enjoy efficient water management with a solar powered bore

and 500,000L dam plus a 19,800kL water tank + 2 x 7571L water tanks. Hot water—two solar, one gas boosted, one electric boosted. Three-phase power, two power box connections. Sewerage: Bio system 2000 ATV. For Sale Mid-High $1mil

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119ac (48 ha)

5462 Great Northern Highway For Sale $1 mil

• 3x2 brick and iron homestead with bull-nose verandahs.

• Country style kitchen with wonderful views of Lake Chittering through the large bay window.

• Sheds – 30’x20’ fully enclosed workshop/ga-rage. Concrete floor and power. 75’x40’ fully

enclosed with power and concrete floor. • Divided into three paddocks with excellent soil

type. • The property is presently running cattle and

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LOWER CHITTERING 36 Ac (14.5HA) 641 Chittering Valley Rd

For Sale LOW$1 mil

• 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom Rural Building home with generous living areas and large open plan kitchen

• Bonus 2 bedroom cottage. Rent it out or just enjoy the benefit of this bonus cottage.

• Underground pool• 9 paddocks including productive 7 acre hay

paddock. • Bonus small income producing citrus grove,

500 mixed citrus trees.• Abundant water from 2 bores and 2 dams • Excellent horse facilities; double stables, yards

& large round pen.• Great infrastructure including: 2 rain water

tanks, large shed, small feed shed & 2 small tool sheds, workshop lean-to.

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LOWER CHITTERING5 ACRES FOR SALE $669,000 2014 charming timber framed Milford Home. Located in Chittering Rise the home is north-facing with picturesque views across the valleys.

The attention to detail and finishings from light fit-tings to beautiful spotted gum timber floors, create a picture that wouldn’t be out of place in a glossy home magazine. The 4 x 2 home is spacious with master bedroom and ensuite to the west offering

privacy from the main bedroom wing. Large ve-randahs surround the property with a 4x4m deck to enjoy the views. The 5 acre property has good pasture, adjoins the bridal trail and would be perfect for a horse or pony owner.

BINDOON (3.8 AC) $480,000Amazing views across Bindoon town from this 3 bedroom and 1 bathroom property. The home boasts a very functional kitchen with large pantry. Enjoy the bonus fully-sealed and enclosed garage/shed which could be modified to provide extra rooms or potentially an artists workshop.

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Internet access in our regionLast month I released a survey to measure internet usage and satisfaction in our region. I received 57 submissions. ADSL and mobile broadband are the most common means of accessing the internet. Most people thought the value of broadband had remained the same and 31% stated value had decreased. Most people thought wireless broadband was a serious option for internet access. Generally households have multiple computers with the majority of people using the internet for web browsing, email and social networking. Interestingly a high percentage of households use the internet for studying (61%) and either working from home (57%) or running a business (52%). Sentiment towards the NBN was equally weighted between positive and negative but analysis of the comments showed the negativity was due to the unlikelihood of it reaching residents or inability to access it. A common complaint was the high cost of data and lack of coverage in the area. On the positive side, people are looking forward to improvements the NBN can provide and additional competition that can improve the cost of internet access. Over half of the respondents would connect to NBN if it was available, 3%

wouldn’t and 40% were not sure if they would. The most common choice for speed of access was the highest possible (250Mb/100Mb, although this is not being offered by the NBN) with a large number not sure what speed they would choose. People are prepared to pay between $50 to $100 for internet access, while 10% were prepared to pay whatever it costs to get it.

Overall there seems to be a lot of interest from residents in improving internet access and speed in the area. Some good news is that the Federal Communications department has approved funding in round one of the mobile blackspot programme and this combined with the Royalties for Regions-funded Regional Telecommunication Project will provide funding of improved mobile coverage for four areas in the Shire of Chittering (Bindoon West, Upper Chittering, Lower Chittering and Wannamal). Local government planning approval will be required for new towers. In Bindoon, some local residents have been vocally opposed to the tower on Bell Hill, while NBN have argued it is the best site as it reaches the most people. Hopefully a suitable resolution can be found to resolve the deadlock so the deployment of improved communications can be progressed. It would be good to hear what the councillors have to say on this matter and what options are being proposed to resolve this issue.

Survey results can be seen accessed at http://ow.ly/OSYeg

Map of mobile blackspot funded areas http://nationalmap.gov.au/

TechTalkwith Daryl du Plessis blog.chitteringit.com

Visitor centre funding to drive regional tourismMore than 100 regional visitor centres are eligible to apply for $4.2 million in grant funding over the next three years under the Regional Visitor Centre Sustainability Grant Program.

The program – supported by Royalties for Regions and Tourism WA – aims to make visitor centres more sustainable.

Member for Moore Shane Love encouraged eligible visitors centres to apply for the matched funding before the August 31, 2015 deadline.

“The move to online booking of accommodation and tours has seen traditional sources of income for visitor centres drying up,” Mr Love said.

“These centres need to adapt to remain viable and they may consider projects such as creating smart phone apps or

digital kiosks, new signage to boost foot traffic or opening seasonal pop-up centres to help reduce operating costs.

“The visitor centres on the Mid-West coast that are part of the Coral Coast group, such as Jurien Bay, Dongara and Kalbarri are in a good position to apply for such funds with their accreditation in place.”

Accredited visitor centres or local government authorities can apply for grants between $10,000 and $100,000. A business plan must be included to support applications for amounts that are more than $40,000.

Grants between $10,000 and $40,000 are available to non-accredited visitor centres (but they need to show they are actively working towards achieving accreditation as part of their application).

Further information is available here: www.tourism.wa.gov.au

Rural Bank and Bendigo Bank backing local farmersAs the only Australian-owned and operated dedicated agribusiness bank in the country, Rural Bank is backing farmers and the farming community in conjunction with local Bendigo Bank and Community Bank® branches.

A member of the Bendigo Bank family, Rural Bank is operated entirely from Australian shores providing a range of tools that work for the financial demands of all farmers.

Rural Bank’s partnership with local Bendigo Bank and Community Bank® branches ensures ease of access to specialist farm finance solutions and expertise in the community and on the farm, as well as contributing to the local community via Community Bank® branches.

Rural Bank Relationship Manager, Susan McCalman said Rural Bank’s close association with Bendigo Bank and Community Bank® branches in the area provides a local platform from which to help agribusinesses in the region succeed.

“The Gingin, Lancelin, Bindoon and Bullsbrook branches of Bendigo Bank share our understanding of the unique needs and demands of farming customers and communities in the Northern Valley region,” Susan said.

“We are backing farmers to help them harness seasonal opportunities and contribute to overall growth in the area.”

“When you choose Rural Bank, you can be confident that you are supporting the local community and country Australia while being backed by the security of a successful, well-managed financial institution,” Susan said.

Susan and fellow Relationship Manager, Jeff Lycett offer local understanding and a wealth of banking experience, including extensive expertise with a diverse range of farming enterprises.

Gingin Community Bank® Senior Branch Manager, Stephen Fidge said the local branch network enjoyed having the opportunity to support the region’s farming sector.

“As a member of the Northern Valley community, we understand the seasonal challenges and opportunities that local farmers are presented with,” Stephen said.

“Whether it is for capital improvements, seasonal input purchases or expanding land holdings, Rural Bank’s financial tools provide the flexibility to make quick decisions based on individual needs at any particular time.

“And when you bank with your local Community Bank® branch you’ll be helping your community to prosper, by keeping local money and local business in your community – that’s good news for everybody.

“The Community Bank® network has returned more than $130 million to local communities across Australia since the first branch opened in 1998.”

To find out more about Rural Bank’s specialist farm finance tools, contact your local Community Bank® or Bendigo Bank branch, or call Susan McCalman on 0427 617 636 or Jeff Lycett on 0417 448 341 to arrange an on farm visit.

RDA Wheatbelt Appoints New Executive OfficerRegional Development Australia (RDA) Wheatbelt Inc. is pleased to advise that we have appointed Juliet Grist to the position of Executive Officer, commencing early July 2015.

This appointment comes off the back of the resignation of our previous Executive Officer, Rebekah Burges. Rebekah commenced in the position of Executive Officer in January 2010 and will conclude her employment with RDA Wheatbelt in mid-July 2015, after five and a half years of dedicated service.

Juliet is based in Bindoon and comes to RDA Wheatbelt following almost a decade working throughout the wheatbelt consulting, facilitating and project managing programs focussed on improving farm profitability, and a further 20 years working in the banking and finance sector. This work has fostered a passion for helping small business and community to have the tools to create and develop.

Juliet has extensive management, facilitation and financial planning experience and is a creative and lateral thinker with demonstrated strategic planning and influencing skills. Her formal qualifications include a Bachelor of

Economics from the University of Western Australia and Diplomas of Community Services, Community Welfare and Financial Planning.

RDA Wheatbelt Chairman, Mr Graham Cooper said, “Juliet is a highly qualified and dynamic individual and I am confident that she will competently lead the RDA Wheatbelt team to achieving our core objective of economic growth and development for the wheatbelt”.

“I would like to acknowledge the efforts of our previous Executive Officer Rebekah Burges who, over her years of service, has demonstrated a genuine commitment and passion for developing our region and has led the RDA Wheatbelt staff in delivering some great initiatives for the wheatbelt” said Graham.

Denese Smythe who has been acting in the position of Executive Officer for the past nine months, whilst Rebekah was on parental leave, will also be leaving in July 2015. Denese has been with RDA Wheatbelt for close to nine years and has filled various roles, most prominently within our youth programs as a youth support officer and then manager for the Youth Connections programme.

Graham said “on behalf of the board of RDA Wheatbelt I would like to wish both ladies all the success in their future endeavours”.

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Northern Valleys FOOD celebrating local produceNN

www.stringybarkwinery.com.au

Talk to the Chefwith David Stott of Stringybark Winery

Winter days are here: time to relax with some yummy foodAs the winter days get colder and colder there is nothing better than a hearty bowl of homemade soup.

Soups range from broths and purees, to creams. Seafood, meat, anything can be made into a bowl of soup, which will warm your tummy and amaze your friends and family.

One of my favourites is cauliflower and bacon cream soup, served with crusty bread and butter.

Other things to enjoy this time of the year are roasted vegetables with rosemary thyme and garlic, creamy mashed potato with snipped spring onions and grated cheese – yum.

Don’t forget desserts like golden syrup pudding, treacle tart, bread and butter puddings and all with lashings of cream or hot custard.

Winter is a time to indulge in comfort food with your family and friends, so get those pots and pans rattling and cook up some magic this winter season.

I hope you enjoy the recipe and keep warm.

In season in JuneFruit... Oranges, mandarines, lemons, limes, apples, pears grapefruit Strawberries, passionfruit and rhubarb

Vegetables... Spinach, carrots, celery cabbage, kale, tomatoes, lettuce, brussel sprouts, broccoli, Cauliflower, leeks, fennel, sweet potato, celeriac, spring onions, peas, beans, broccoli, beetroot, leeks and parsnips.

RECIPE• 1 tablespoon olive oil • 250g 97% fat-free bacon, finely

chopped • 3 garlic cloves, crushed • 2 leeks, halved, washed, thinly

sliced • 1/4 cauliflower, trimmed, cut

into small florets • 500g Sebago or Desiree

potatoes, peeled, diced • 6 cups Real Stock Chicken • 1/4 cup light thickened cream • Crusty bread and butter to

serveMETHODStep 1 Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and add bacon.Cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes or until crisp.Remove to a plate lined with paper towel.Step 2 Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil, garlic and leek to pan.Cook, stirring often, over medium heat for 5 minutes.Add cauliflower, potato and stock, partially cover.Increase heat to medium-high and bring to the boil.Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in half the bacon.Step 3 Blend soup, in batches, until smooth.Return to saucepan over low heat.Stir in cream.Heat, without boiling, until hot, ladle into bowls, top with remaining bacon.Sprinkle with pepper.Serve with crusty bread and butter.Enjoy!

Cauliflower and bacon cream soup

CHEF’S HINTS AND TIPS

1. To reuse cooking oil without tasting whatever was cooked in the oil previously, cook a 1/4 piece of ginger in the oil. It will remove any remaining flavours and odours.

2. If your loaf of bread is starting to go stale, just put a piece of fresh celery in the bag and close it back up. For some reason, this restores a fresh taste and texture to the bread.

3. Taking the top layer off of a onion can also reduce the amount of eye-watering misery.

4. After boiling pasta or potatoes, cool the water and use it to water your house plants. The water contains nutrients that your plants will love.

5. Before making popcorn on the stove or in an air popper, soak the kernels in water for 10 minutes. Drain the water, and then pop as normal. The additional moisture helps the popcorn pop up quicker and fluffier.

6. When storing empty airtight containers, throw in a pinch of salt to keep them from getting stinky.

I hope you find these hints and tips helpful.

If anyone has any tips they would like to share with the readers please e-mail them to me [email protected] and I will include them in next month’s issue.

Have a great winter, get into the kitchen and enjoy the abundance of fresh produce available at this wonderful time of the year.

Chef David Signing off for now

HAPPY COOKING.

Northern Valleys foodies - have your say on country of origin food labelling!Local consumers can have their say on clearer country of origin food labelling in an online survey that will help design the Australian Government’s new labelling system.

The Government has been consulting with industry – including growers, processors and retailers – to implement a clearer, more direct system for food labelling that will give consumers the information they want in a way that is easy to read and understand.

State Member for Moore Shane Love MLA said The Nationals WA were supportive of moves to better clarify where food in the market place comes from in a more practical manner.

“The new labelling policy and associated symbol to be carried on consumer goods will identify where the product was grown, made or manufactured and also what percentage of ingredients in the product are Australian grown,” he said.

“The community, growers and producers in Moore have been telling me that they want more useful food labelling, and now they have the chance to speak up about the options they prefer.”

The online survey can be accessed at www.industry.gov.au/cool or hard copies can be requested by calling 13 28 46. It takes about five minutes to complete.

Participants have the opportunity to answer a range of multiple choice and shorthand questions, including preferred food and beverage labelling options.

Mr Love said the changes would involve cooperative arrangements between the federal and state governments to implement the new labelling system once finalised.

“These changes will not only be useful and informative to consumers, but will also encourage people to buy local and support local producers in their community,” he said.

“It’s important that people can make informed choices about the food they buy at their local supermarket. I want West Australians to have confidence in knowing where their food is coming from.”

Some of the options available

Where does your food come from? Right now, it’s hard to find out.

Food labels must tell you where a product was made or produced, but the current system’s often confusing. We want easy-to-understand labels that cut out the guesswork.

Following the frozen berry recall in late February, the Prime Minister put together a task force of ministers to present a country of origin labelling proposal to Cabinet. They will be pushing to ensure that any proposed country of origin solution is in the best interest of consumers.


Garden and land... NNNORTHERN VALLEYS GARDENINGwith Linsey Riddle – Facebook Northern Valleys Gardening

Don’t think the garden loses it’s ecstasy in the winter. It’s quiet, but the roots down there are riotous. - Rumi

Well, even though my many deciduous trees make my garden look like a tree graveyard in winter, there are so many other plants that come to life including my many colourful daisies. Another pleasant addition to the garden at this time of the year is my Tuscan Blue Rosemary. I also love the Coastal Rosemary, Westringia Wynyabbie Gem. This is a low-maintenance medium sized evergreen shrub with soft grey-green foliage and mauve flowers growing 1.5-2m wide by 1.5-2m tall. Perfect for hedging, topiary or to use as a screen – plus it attracts bees to the garden.

We have enjoyed some delicious citrus from our fruit trees including ruby grapefruit and navel oranges. It’s just so satisfying being able to have a walk in the garden and eat produce from your own trees. They taste so good!

Unless you live in a frost-prone area, July is normally rose pruning season. My roses have just about finished their last flush of flowers so pruning them will help encourage productive new growth. Don’t prune late winter or early spring flowering roses until after they’ve bloomed. Winter is also the time to plant and transplant roses as these deciduous plants become dormant during this period. They like a sunny position with good soil drainage in a spot where a rose hasn’t grown in recent years. Ensure the spot is organically enriched by adding some compost or aged manure. Remember to soak the roots in a bucket of water prior to planting to remove any unwanted soil or packaging and also hydrate the roots. When their new foliage appears, spray with a fungicide to try and prevent black spot.

My top tips for this month:

• Protect frost-tender plants from damage.

• Plant bare-rooted climbers, trees and shrubs including roses.

• Plant summer flowering bulbs such as liliums, gladioli, agapanthus and hippeastrums.

• Remove brown buds from camellias.

• Add extra water to your compost heap if it is dry and turn to speed up decomposition. Add a balance of wet and dry materials.

• Prevent fungal problems on azaleas by watering at the base. This keeps the leaves and flowers dry.

• Vegetables to grow now are artichokes, asparagus, broad beans, lettuce, onions, peas, shallots, spinach and rhubarb.

• Flowers to sow now include alyssum, English daisy, delphinium, dianthus, gypsophila, marigold and statice.

• Remember to stop, sit back, have a drink and enjoy your hard work! I can’t say smell the roses this time as you’ve probably already pruned them! Haha!

For more inspirational gardening ideas and advice from locals join my Facebook group. Get local updates, sell, swap or share plants, cuttings and seeds.

Northern Valleys Gardening

Small landholder newsWith Jodie Whitfield, Small Landholder Information Service, Department of Agriculture and Food, W.A.

At this time of year plants will start to slow down but there is still plenty to do around your property. If you are intending on doing any grafting later in the year collect dormant wood from stone or pome fruit and store in a cool room/fridge, wrapped in damp paper sealed in a plastic bag, until spring.Monitor stock for a drop in condition as cold weather sets in. You may need to increase roughage supplement as cold slows pasture growth. Livestock need to have enough food to ensure that they can maintain their body temperature. Your animals will also require shelter. If you have manmade shelters for your animals check after rain events to ensure that they are not excessively muddy or waterlogged. Shelters which remain wet for long periods after rain can cause problems for animal’s hooves. Consider improving the facilities for next season and if significant works are required, put in temporary measures.Pretty but poisonous and harmful; the three prime targets which need to be controlled now before they develop flowers and seed heads are cape tulip, Paterson’s curse and arum lily. For information on control methods and management strategies visit the Department of Agriculture and Food website agric.wa.gov.au. An updated version of the Department of Agriculture and Food’s ‘The Land is in your Hands’ is now available electronically for property owners looking for information on managing their property more sustainably. For a copy of the revised document contact the Small Landholder Information Service [email protected]’t forget to rotate the different families of vegetables in your vegetable patch e.g. brassicas, legumes etc. This practice will maximise yield by minimising pests and diseases, reduce chemical use and manage nutrient requirements. Continue planting beetroot, broccoli/cabbage/cauliflower family, carrots, celery, lettuce, peas and parsnips. Last plantings of potatoes and strawberries.If you are getting low on fire wood and you harvest your own remember to keep yourself safe by: wearing the appropriate PPE, never operating a chainsaw alone, considering the tree (you don’t want it to move unexpectedly) and don’t overdo it. Cutting and stacking wood can be tiring so take breaks and get someone to give you a hand. Store wood out of the weather so that it can dry out if damp.For more information on other small landholder events, visit our SLIS Facebook page (facebook.com/DAFWAsmalllandholders) or website (agric.wa.gov.au/slis).

Nature Notes You may have heard a descending rattling trilling call over the last few weeks and wondered what bird is making it. It is the Fan-tailed Cuckoo (Cacomantis flabelliformis). It is about 26cm long with a grey back and cinnamon coloured underparts. Its long tail is tipped with white and has dull white barring on it. It feeds on insects which it hunts from a perch. It, like most cuckoos, lays its egg in the nest of another species of bird which then raises the chick as its own. In the case of the Fan-tailed Cuckoo the host bird is usually a small bird which builds a dome nest such as a thornbill, scrubwren or heathwren. Go to www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Cacomantis-flabelliformis to find further information and to listen to a recording of the call of this bird.

You may also have noticed the male Splendid Fairy Wrens now in their brilliant blue breeding plumage. Splendid Fairy Wrens build domed nests made of fine grass stems bound together with web and lined with feathers. The nests are often built in the upper part of the undergrowth. The female lays 3 to 4 eggs and incubates them and other members of the family group help to feed the chicks when they hatch.

What native species are flowering?Prickly Moses (Acacia pulchella) is now flowering. It is a usually prickly wattle with globular yellow flowers which can grow to as much as 3m tall but is usually smaller. A number of other wattles commence flowering this month. Also flowering now are several species of Buttercups (Hibbertia species) and in some areas Wild Violets (Hybanthus calycinus) are flowering. Watch in moist areas for Wurmbea dioica which is a small herb to 30cm with white or pink flowers and an even smaller species Wurmbea pygmaea. It also has white and pink flowers and grows to only 5cm tall around granite outcrops.


CHURCH NOTICESANGLICAN CHURCH

(Marion Bird 9576 2054, John Broad 9576 0311)

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

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

UNITING CHURCH (Marian Crew, 9575 1357)

Worship 2nd and 4th Sunday 10amSEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

(9576 0085)Bible Study 9.30am to 10.30am,

Divine Service 11am to 12 noon every Saturday, Bindoon

BENEDICTINE MONASTERY New Norcia 9654 8018

Parish Priest: Abbot John Herbert OSB Weekend Mass times: Sunday 9am

CATHOLIC CHURCH (Fr Paul Fox ph 9571 8068)

Sat Vigil: St Catherine’s Gingin 6pm Sunday: St Anne’s Bindoon 7.30am Bullsbrook Shrine-Church 9.30am

Immaculate Heart College, 34 Santa Gertrudis Drive, Lower Chittering

Sunday 5pm Mass.MUCHEA – BULLSBROOK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Lowery Park Hall,End of Parklands Rd., Bullsbrook. 9576 1326

Worship Service every Sunday 10amGATEWAY CHURCH

(0437 411 227 or 9571 8610) Pickett Park Hall, Sundays 10amCHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP NON-DENOMINATIONAL WORSHIP.

(Jac 0412873447)GINGIN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Cnr. Brockman & Robinson Streets, Gingin.

Meeting: Every Sunday - 10 am Sunday School available

Ph: Barry & Alison - 9575 3089 or Judy - 9577 2938ANGLICAN PARISH

WONGAN HILLSKathy Barrett-Lennard [email protected]

St Peters Anglican Church Wongan Hills weekly Sun and Tuesdays 9am

BUDDHA MANDALA MONASTERY

8 Lewis Road ChitteringFor enquiries, Ph: 9571 8286

between 12.00 noon to 1pm, or email: [email protected]

Solutions to last month’s sudoku

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PONDERINGSBy Alex Douglas

Local Government Elections are fast approaching yet again. Once more we will all look on in wonderment and awe as the democratic processes lurch into motion yet again. This is a time of renewal. A time when new blood is infused into the system; new minds with new ideas take up the task of helping shape the future; whilst older, hoarier protagonists limp off into the sunset congratulating themselves on a job well done – whether congratulations are in order or not. And even as they fade into blissful obscurity, yet others with fire in their eyes will step forward to be the voice of the people and change the world, or at least as much of it as they can actually see and reach! Stirring stuff, you may think, but the truth is a little more prosaic. Let’s look closer.

Getting elected is a miniscule part of being a councillor. You’ve only got to look at all levels of government to see that talking people into voting for you does not a leader make! For a start, it helps if your reason for standing is sensible. “I only stood to get rid of – whoever!” or “I only stood to get rid of the – whatever – next door to me!” are not very sensible. (I’ve heard both said by past councillors!) Those who don’t share your goal will not give it the priority you think it deserves. You become what’s known as a single-issue councillor, and end up wasting a lot of your own time and everyone else’s by not giving due attention to broader issues that affect the whole community. Likewise, standing simply because you like to “stir the pot” generally, with no particular cause in mind, is also a waste of everyone’s time. People don’t expect their representatives to follow only their own agendas, or to play havoc with everybody else’s just for the fun of it, or just because they can! It’s destructive and it betrays the trust of those that voted for you, expecting

serious representation from you.

So suppose you come to the job with a genuine open mind and an honest wish to be useful. What will you find? How will you use your new-found power? Well, you won’t use it at all, because it doesn’t exist. Councillors have the power to stick their hand up and vote on a wide range of issues at council meetings – and that’s it. You have no power to tell anyone what to do, except by voting with the council as a whole to issue a direction to the CEO. Councillors have no power. What they can have is influence. How well you learn to use whatever influence you can acquire will determine how successful your council career will be. A useful guide will be how much influence you exercise before you stand. If people tend to want to listen to you and work with you, you’ll probably do well enough. If even your dog ignores you, you’ll be happier finding a more solitary way of making a contribution.

So now you’re a councillor and, sooner or later, someone will ask you why. If your answer contains hifalutin phrases like “will of the people”; “voice for the ratepayers” or “helping the community”, you won’t ring many bells with ordinary folk. They prefer something more tangible than meaningless platitudes. If you have a single issue, it needs to be a positive one. Starting a world class yo-yo tournament; building a casino to create jobs; exterminating feral hamsters; it doesn’t matter as long as people can see the potential for a concrete result. It’s even

Waiting, waiting, waitingIsaiah 40:31 But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

I don’t think there is anyone that really enjoys waiting for something. Think about it for a minute, do you like to wait? The answer for most of us is an emphatic NO!!! We hate waiting at the doctor’s, at the bus stop, outside the supermarket, at the bank or the license offices. These are the short term waits. Then there are the longer waits, holidays, birthdays, weddings. Country singer Hank Williams had a wonderful song, ‘Just waiting,” it went something like this

Everybody’s waitin’ for somethin’

Nothin’ seems to turn out right

‘Cause the night shift’s waitin’ for mornin’

And the burglar just waitin’ for night

The congregation’s waitin’ for the preacher

Preacher just waitin’ for the groom

The groom’s just waitin’ for the June bride

And the bride’s just waitin’ for June

It would seem that a greater part of our life is spent waiting for something or somebody. The point is what do we do in that waiting time, often nothing, maybe do a crossword, read a paper or just daydream. The fact is during waiting time we have one eye on the clock so any activity is filling in time. Now waiting for the Lord is a different ball game. What about if we have to ‘wait on God?’ Sometimes we may be praying and praying for something and maybe we even get to the place where we are not sure that God even hears our prayers anymore. Waiting and having patience is a topic where there are many Bible verses to choose from, there are many scriptures that we can read to turn our waiting in a time of patience and toleration.

WORDLINESS by XIV

It’s possible to accuse someone of talking double Dutch when they’re really talking double English! We have a weakness for accentuating things by resorting to weird forms of repetition. Not the sort that Tony Abbot uses, but a more folksy and artistic, and perhaps even slangy version!

Let me get down to the nitty-gritty and explain. I won’t shilly-shally about, because we need to be ridgy-didge about this. Let’s not indulge in jiggery-pokery, because we can’t let there be

any hocus-pocus and we definitely can’t afford any kind of hanky-panky! If we’re not careful, we could end up on a hurdy-gurdy, going round in circles and getting nowhere! If there’s too much argy-bargy, and things end up being done all higgledy-piggedly, that is sure to give us all the heebie-jeebies! I don’t want to sound like a namby-pamby, or get all hoity-toity, and I don’t want to come across as an old fuddy-duddy, but if we get too many odd-bods involved, then, in the hurly-burly everything will end up being done all willy-nilly. If we don’t make sure that everything ends up hunky-dory, we’ll have to chuck it all out holus-bolus and start again! I hope I’ve made myself clear!

RAINFALL DATA Recorded at 150 Bindoon-Moora Road, Bindoon

2014/2015

This month 32 years Ave

Rainfall

Progressive total

Rain days mm Rain days mm

Month This mth

Last year

This month

Last year

This year

Last year

This year

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July 18 11 128.9 93.2 113.5 51 46 388.0 283.3

August 9 15 56.0 139.7 87.2 60 61 444.0 423.0

September 12 19 65.0 136.9 62.9 72 80 509.0 559.9

October 8 8 39.3 16.7 31.3 80 88 548.3 576.6

November 5 2 15.8 3.2 19.5 85 90 564.1 579.8

December 1 1 0.2 2.5 11.2 86 91 564.3 582.3

January 0 2 0.0 0.9 14.3 0 2 0 0.9

February 3 1 31.1 0.5 13.4 3 3 31.1 1.4

March 7 1 23.3 3.5 15.6 10 4 54.4 4.9

April 7 5 35 49.2 22.5 17 9 89.4 54.1

May 5 16 62.8 107.4 77 22 25 152.2 161.5

June 9 8 56.8 97.6 92.1 31 33 209.0 259.1

561.5mm annual average rainfall for 31 years 1984 to 2014

HOLY TRINITY PARISH NEW NORCIA Sunday 7 June 10.00am. Parish Council MeetingSunday 5th July 10.40-11.30am. eConference DVD: Pope Francis: Modelling the Ministry of St Peter by Archbishop Costello. Saturday 25th July 9.30– 3.00pm. Women’s Reflection Day Facilitators: Sr. Leonie Mayne rsj. Sr. Kathleen Dawe rsj.

Wednesdays – (3 meetings) 12th Aug, 16th Sept. & 14th Oct. 9.30am. – 11.30 am. Reflection/Discussion Mornings.All welcome.Contact: Sr.Therese Denny: 0427600526 mob. Email: [email protected] Sunday 6th December 10.00a.m. Parish Council Meeting 11.30a.m. Annual Parish Luncheon.

better if you can show a wide scope of interests that you are pursuing. You’ll be even more useful then. And that’s what it’s really all about. Being of use! You will exert more influence by being useful and the more influence you gain, the more useful you’ll become. Perpetual growth! It’s silly to try to gain influence by posing as some latter-day Ned Kelly or wannabe Joan of Arc, gathering your own little band of sycophants and malcontents and battling to save the silent majority; who, in fact, are usually silent because they see no cause to be otherwise. They don’t need rabble-rousers to fight their corner. They will do that for themselves, in an orderly manner, at the next election. Which, I believe, is where we came in.

Thanks for your time.

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH Tony Webb, former editor Chittering Times

Are You In Pain?For some people, including children and adolescents, pain is their constant companion, always a part of their lives. Although many of us have experienced pain, this pain (known as acute pain) goes away quite quickly. We can then resume our lives as normal. However for others, their pain does not go away. It remains beyond the time expected for healing. This is called chronic pain.

Chronic pain is commonly classified as lasting longer than three months. It is continuous or returns regularly. Chronic pain may also begin as acute and then persist for long periods of time.

Chronic pain affects one-in-five Australians including adolescents and children. For those over the age of 65, one-in-three people experience chronic pain. It is projected that as Australia’s population ages, 5 million people will be affected by chronic pain by 2050. Between 25–35 per cent of children live with chronic pain, mainly adolescents and especially young girls.

Causes of chronic pain are often difficult to identify. It may be due to surgery or trauma or other conditions but it can also exist without a clearly defined reason. This makes chronic pain very difficult to manage. In children and adolescents, chronic pain may be due to a wide range of medical conditions such as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, scoliosis, cancer, migraine and chronic abdominal pain, or as a result of spinal cord injuries. If this pain is left untreated, children and adolescents may not be able to attend school, participate in sporting or other activities, and become socially withdrawn, depressed and unable to achieve their potential.

Parents and carers should seek medical advice if their children or adolescents are complaining of pain on a regular basis. A child may also express their pain by holding their body in an abnormal position, through lack of facial expression and interest in their surroundings, by being very

quiet and withdrawn, losing their appetite, unable to sleep or poor school performance.

Managing chronic pain can be difficult. Some forms of chronic pain can be managed with medicine or surgery while other types of chronic pain, such as migraine, may be far more difficult to treat. Both non-drug treatment such as physiotherapy, acupuncture, relaxation training, meditation, psychotherapy, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and medicines may help chronic pain.

Medicines are used to treat chronic pain in children and adolescents. After the pain has been assessed and the intensity defined, the doctor may prescribe medicine to help control the pain. It may not completely stop the pain but enable the child or adolescent to participate more actively in daily activities. It is important that the medicine is taken regularly according to the doctor’s instructions. There are specialised pain clinics for children at some general hospitals and specialised children’s hospitals.

Your local pharmacist can help too. One of the key aspects to managing chronic pain is medicine management. Pharmacists are medicine experts and can assist you with understanding how your medicines work and any possible side effects. Bindoon and Gingin Pharmacy also offer services that can help people living with chronic pain maintain their independence. For example, medication management services such as dose administration aids and additional self-care information including topics such as Pain relievers and chronic pain.

National Pain Week runs from 20–26 July 2015. The theme of National Pain Week 2015 is ‘Pain: Let’s Talk About It’. Visit your local pharmacy in Bindoon or Gingin during National Pain Week (www.chronicpainaustralia.org.au/) to ‘talk about it’ and find out how they can help. Article supplied by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.

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Inquiry into PATS echoes need for framework overhaulTwo Nationals MPs have welcomed a parliamentary inquiry report into WA’s Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS) tabled in the Legislative Council today.

The report highlights a list of deficiencies in the current PATS scheme and put forward 21 recommendations on how the State Government can improve and modernise it.

Member for the Agricultural Region Martin Aldridge MLC said the report took into account and directly addressed many suggested improvements a Parliamentary National Party (PNP) submission to the inquiry raised.

“They include increasing fuel and accommodation subsidies for those patients that receive specialist medical services under PATS and the type of medical service that will be covered by PATS in the future,” he said.

“Recommendations 13 and 14 suggest the 100km eligibility ruling is scrapped in favour of a system that better responds to the health needs of regional patients.”

Mr Aldridge expressed his satisfaction that the inquiry recommended subsidies for accommodation, road and air travel offered by PATS be urgently revised to reflect contemporary market conditions.

“I also believe it is imperative that the PATS scheme includes support for accessing allied health, dental and broader mental health services, another finding made by the inquiry,” he said.

In November 2013 Mr Aldridge moved a motion calling for a parliamentary inquiry into PATS, while at the same time recognising the important role it plays assisting regional people to access specialist medical care.

Subsequent to the motion the Public Administration Committee initiated an inquiry into the scheme in February last year.

Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Jacqui Boydell MLC, who sits as a member of the committee, said the report put other aspects of the scheme in need of reform under the microscope.

“Importantly the inquiry recommended fuel and accommodation subsidies are revised annually to ensure they are in line with actual costs,” she said.

“I hope this inquiry’s findings help strengthen the standard and modernity of PATS in WA to meet requirements outlined in the National Healthcare Agreement 2012 such as equitable access to public health and emergency services irrespective of geographical location.”

Martin Aldridge MLC and Jacqui Boydell MLC with the report.

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Chittering Wildlife Carers IncEarlier this year we had a call from Denise Warner a carer from the Rise Community Network called “Red Gum House” in Morley. Apparently Diane Lewis, one of the three residents, was enjoying learning to sew and would like to help orphaned wildlife by making pouches for orphaned joeys. This would give Diane a real purpose to her sewing and also help wildlife.

Denise and Diane attended one of our meetings and we provided examples of the most suitable pouches for young joeys. A few weeks later we received a call to say some of the pouches were ready for our inspection!

We were welcomed at "Red Gum House" by the residents and their carers and offered an excellent morning tea. Diane looked confident and we were assured her sewing skills had improved and there were no loose strands of material in the new pouches that joeys might be tempted to suck on. Diane, now showing great confidence, willingly fed one of the visiting joeys we had brought along.

We were presented with a pile of inner pouches in varying size, all neatly folded. Diane had done an excellent job and was now eager to try her hand at making the outer hanging pouches. In anticipation of Diane's success we presented her with a Chittering Wildlife Carer's certificate to show our appreciation.

This was an emotional morning for all of us - two needy groups helping each other to achieve something very special for both groups - our wildlife would be cozy in their pouches and Diane's confidence would have improved as her skills in sewing could be used for a "real" purpose.

We are looking forward to meeting Diane again when she has mastered the much more difficult art of making the outer hanging pouches for our orphaned wildlife.


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ADRA Bindoon Op Shop Open each morning Sunday-Friday(Closed Sat) Market last Sunday each month Dawn & Bob Blizard

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Bindoon and District Ag Society Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 7.30pm in the Society Office, northern end of oval.

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Bindoon Men’s Shed Inc. First and third Tuesday at the Museum 10.00am to 1.00pmRex Thorpe John Williams

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Bindoon Sporting and Rec Assn Meets 2nd Monday of each month at 8pm at Chinkabee. Gail Smith 9655 9046

Bindoon P and C Assn Meets every 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Bindoon Primary School Staff room, Trish Shemeld 042 729 0048

Bindoon Play Group Meets every Friday at Chinkabee 9.30am-12pm Belinda Martin 0429 180 245

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Understanding AnxietyWheatbelt Men’s Health (Inc.) Phone: 08 9690 2277 Email: [email protected] www.regionalmenshealth.com.au

Anxiety is an umbrella term for feelings of fear, nervousness, apprehensiveness or worry such as negative thoughts and seeing potential threats where they don’t exist.

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• It happens too often;

• It goes on for a long time;

• it stops us from doing things that we want to do.

Symptoms can be psychological (feeling frequently worried, tired, irritable and weepy with difficulty concentrating) and/or physical (including rapid breathing, rising blood pressure and pounding heart, a sense of restlessness or feeling on edge, muscle tension, sleep disturbance and nausea/sickness).

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• Brain Chemistry - most strongly implicated here are imbalances of serotonin and dopamine that regulate thought and feeling - makes for feeling depressed and anxious;

• Heredity - anxiety disorders run in families. Children are at higher risk if parents have an anxiety disorder- learned behaviour;

• Life Experiences - any distressing or traumatic experience may be ground for the development of anxiety. Exhaustion and certain medications can also be triggers for anxiety;

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• Interpret it positively - anxious about a situation? Instead of viewing as threatening put a positive interpretation which will reduce the anxiety to a more manageable level;

• A little anxiety is a good thing - too much is damaging but too little can mean you may not perform to your best ability. View anxiety as a resource you can manage;

• Diet - the gut flora can get out of balance eg. use more probiotics and omega3 foods. Research has shown maintaining a balanced diet can reduce anxiety symptoms.

• Exercise boosts levels of vital brain chemicals like serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine that may reduce stress and anxiety.

• Relaxation and meditation programs – can help reduce stress, anxiety and depression. You can find many resources for these online eg. progressive muscle relaxation.

• Therapy - there are some good programs that are offered by psychologists/counsellors that help to re-program those unhelpful and negative ways of thinking that underpins anxiety.

Situations, or life events, can come from many places including relationship issues, financial burden, physical health, trauma, or just dealing with difficult times. As these situations develop we need to take steps to reduce anxiety for ourselves and for those close to us. Remember …before it all gets too much… Talk to a Mate!

Gingin golf clubOn Saturday 13th June one of the club’s premier events was played out over 18 holes. The Wallace Shield has been sponsored by June and Norm Wallace for 48 years and is a trophy all members are keen to win. The stroke round was well contested with Ross Parry prevailing as the winner, Darryl Butler the runner-up and Mark Sanders taking third place. All three returned excellent nett scores of 62, 62 and 64 respectively the winner being decided on a count back. Conditions on the day were perfect and it was a real pleasure to have both June and Norm attend for the presentations.

Photograph L to R, Darryl Butler, Ross Parry, June Wallace, Norm Wallace, Mark Sanders

The team of 30 enthusiastic volunteers at Chittering Gingin Sub Centre of St John Ambulance enjoy learning new skills, being part of a caring team and making a difference to the community.

They also provide a 24 hour, seven day a week ambulance service in Gingin, Bindoon and surrounding areas.

Coming from all walks of life these ambulance officers may be parents or retirees, full time, part-time or shift workers, even students. It could be the life skills they learn, meeting new friends, new career opportunities, developing leadership skills or having fun. Personal development is just as important as their generous contribution that helps maintain this

essential service.

Over 6 million people volunteer in Australia today, and they do it because of the difference they can make to the community and the sense of purpose they feel. Handling 327 call outs in the last twelve months, the Chittering Gingin Sub Centre of St John Ambulance are one of our most precious community resources.

Have you recently checked your private health cover to confirm what ambulance services you are covered for? St John Ambulance is a ‘user pays’ organisation which means that travelling in an ambulance is NOT free. Without insurance cover a journey from Gingin or Bindoon could incur a fee of $700 per trip. By joining the

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Famine, fire and surviving torrential rain Gingin Scout Group

The Gingin Scout Group have just taken part in their second 20-Hour Famine, going without food from Friday 19th June at 5pm till Saturday 20th June at 1pm when they were finally fed!

Last year’s trip to Manila, to help the Ticket to Life street kids, (also scouts) was the motivation for this fundraiser. We intend this be an annual event to encourage the scouts to help those less fortunate than themselves.

Keeping the tummy rumbles at bay while the sausages and onions were cooking was a huge challenge but we managed to keep the children occupied through the best smell ever! I think the children were able to understand and didn’t complain much at all knowing the fast would only be for 20 hours and that they have regular food every day – unlike the poor families living on the streets in Manila, who never know when their next meal will arrive.

We also played games that we had learnt in Manila and the cubs built a fantastic raft as the rain just kept coming down, so they were prepared for the worst. This is our scout motto: Be Prepared!!

The children set up some extremely wonderful and fascinating cardboard boxes as make-shift beds for the night (as this is what the street kids use). Lucky for them they were in the hall so it was a bit warmer and drier as the rain came down during the night.

As for Venturer Heath and his mate Fred they did it the hard way and set up their shelter out in the elements. They

managed to get themselves quite wet with the driving rain, but little did they know this was mild compared to what we were in for the next night!!

We said goodbye to the cubs after lunch on Saturday and set the scouts out on their survival camp. For this they had to make their own shelters out in the bush using what they brought with them from home and whatever they could find around the grounds to keep themselves dry. They also had to bring their own food and cooking implements, matches and paper to light the fires and whatever they needed to survive the night. Sadly if you didn’t bring it you had to go without or talk nicely to your fellow scouts.

Venturer Kate, Rover Nicholas and another friend Terry arrived to spend the night and could only dream that they were on some magical island paradise!! They extended the shelter, collected firewood, and wondered if fires burn in the driving rain! We thought the rain would never stop – our shelters were turned into swimming pools.

On Sunday morning we packed up in between the showers – not that it really mattered as our swags are wet through along with our clothes and whatever else we had in our shelters. But the rain didn’t dampen our spirits one little bit and we all had a fantastic camp.

On our Monday night meeting the scouts went to the Gingin fire station to learn all about fire safety. Now we all have a fire evacuation plan for home and out at the scout hall. Looking over the fire/ emergency truck is always great fun with all the places to hide the many pieces of equipment needed when called out for a fire or emergency. For this the scouts will earn their Fire Awareness badge. We went from drowning over the weekend at the camp to the thoughts of a nice warm place at the fire station! We would like to thank Debbie and Nikki for their time in explaining some very important fire procedures to our scouts.

We will be heading off to New Norcia over the school holidays for a camp in pure luxury, which we are all very much looking forward to. We will be doing some community service while we are up there and lots of other exciting things I’m sure.

The scouts have also been busy delivering the Central and Eastern phonebooks to Gingin, Lancelin, Bindoon, Guilderton, Ledge Point, Seabird, Sovereign Hill, Redfield Park and Woodridge.

What started out as a love of netball at 16 turned into 30-plus years of dedication and devotion to the Bindoon Netball Club.

Last week Raelene Kay was recognised for her dedication and devotion to the club and was awarded the prestigious Life Membership by the club’s two existing Life Members, Dawn Kay and Sallie Drummond.

Raelene has been a stalwart in the netball club holding every position possible: President, Secretary, Treasurer, South Midlands Netball Association representative, sport and rec representative, coach, umpire, player just to name a few and she still continues to support the club today, presenting the

juniors with their medals at the end of year ceremony.

Raelene is a selfless member who just gets on with the job at hand, no matter what it is and without complaint. No job was ever beneath her, whether it was picking up rubbish, sweeping courts, or providing lifts when travelling or attending the many meetings. It’s her dedication and devotion and support to the club that has been greatly appreciated over the years and now publicly recognised through her Life Membership.

Congratulations Raelene – an award greatly deserved. The Bindoon Netball Club is very proud to add you to its Life Members list.

Kylie Jones (Secretary), Raelene Kay (Life Member) & Michelle Nagle (President)

Congratulations Raylene! Scout News

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NNJack’s riding high at No.1Tamieka Preston

Thirteen-year-old Jack Collins of Muchea is enjoying a stint as Australia’s number one Junior All Round Cowboy on the Australian Bushmen’s Campdraft and Rodeo Association (ABCRA)’s leaderboard this month.

Points are accumulated by rodeo competitors throughout the season to qualify for the Australian Nationals – held in Tamworth each January – Jack is currently leading his division with 83 points.

The Bullsbrook high school student is in year 8 and has been riding competitively for about 5 years. His favourite event just happens to be the most dangerous – the bull-riding. Junior cowboys must stay on the bucking steer for 6 seconds and are scored by two judges on their style and skill for a mark out of 100.

Mum Julie has learned to stay calm during the buck-out, maintaining the philosophy that ‘broken bones heal’, But she’s had some practice. Husband Mick is an accomplished rodeo competitor and she herself competes in the ladies events.

“When Jack started out he used to get hung up all the time,” she said, “That was scary!” But she needn’t have worried too much, once Jack mastered the art of jumping off the bull towards his strap hand he was able to jump clear most times. A stint over east last year under the guidence of Jared Farley, an Aussie-born rough-rider enjoying success in Canada, helped him fine-tune his style. “He came back spurring his steer,” says the proud mum.

Jack and his dad Mick have a collection of practise bulls at their Muchea home, picking them up from the saleyards or rearing them as poddy calves. Contrary to the unpopular image of mistreated rodeo animals, Julie says their bulls are quiet and bucket fed. “They know the drill,”she says, “they’ll come out of the yards with a nice big jump and buck their 6 seconds them meander back out to the yard. They know what to do”

After the Mogumber Bullriding on 4th July, the next rodeo in our region will be held in the evening after the Bindoon Show. We are lucky enough to have some of the state’s most talented riders in our region, including some outstanding upcoming Juniors – don’t miss the opportunity to see them at their best on home ground.Jack Collins . Photo Heather Chapman

July Northern Valleys News

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